Accessory for a haircare appliance

Abstract

An accessory for a haircare appliance is described. The accessory comprises an inlet for receiving a flow of air and a plurality of outlets (113a, 113b) through which the flow of air is discharged. The accessory further comprises one or more members (140) movable between a first position and a second position. When the members are in the first position, the flow of air is discharged from the outlets in a clockwise direction, and when the members are in the second position, the flow of air is discharged from the outlets in an anticlockwise direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an accessory for a hair care device, and a hair care device including the accessory. Background Technology

[0002] Hair care tools may include attachments around which hair is wrapped to create curls. Air can be expelled from the attachment to encourage the hair to wrap around it. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention provides an accessory for a hair care device, comprising: an inlet for receiving airflow; a plurality of outlets through which airflow is discharged; and one or more components movable between a first position and a second position, wherein when the component is in the first position, airflow is discharged from the outlet in a clockwise direction, and when the component is in the second position, airflow is discharged from the outlet in a counterclockwise direction.

[0004] The outlet may include a first outlet and a second outlet, with airflow exiting from the first outlet in a clockwise direction and airflow exiting from the second outlet in a counterclockwise direction, and the component is capable of blocking the airflow to the second outlet when in the first position and blocking the airflow to the first outlet when in the second position.

[0005] Each component can rotate between a first position and a second position.

[0006] Each component can rotate around its own axis.

[0007] Each outlet may include a slot that extends substantially along the length of the attachment.

[0008] Airflow can be discharged from each outlet in a direction substantially tangential to the outer surface of the accessory.

[0009] The airflow exiting from each outlet can be drawn to the outer surface of the accessory.

[0010] The attachments are usually cylindrical.

[0011] The attachment may have a longitudinal axis, and each outlet may include a groove extending parallel to the longitudinal axis.

[0012] The accessory may include an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve. The inner sleeve may include multiple openings, and the outer sleeve may include multiple first openings and multiple second openings. The component is then one of the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve, and rotates relative to the other. When the component is in a first position, the opening of the inner sleeve aligns with the first opening of the outer sleeve, causing airflow to exit in a clockwise direction. When the component is in a second position, the opening of the inner sleeve aligns with the second opening of the outer sleeve, causing airflow to exit in a counter-clockwise direction.

[0013] Each movable component includes a louver, and the attachment may include multiple posts. Then, when in a first position, each louver contacts a first post, and when in a second position, contacts a different second post.

[0014] In the first position, each louver can contact the first post along its first edge and form a first outlet along its second edge. In the second position, each louver can also contact the second post along its second edge and form a second outlet along its first edge. Then, airflow exits from the first outlet in a clockwise direction and from the second outlet in a counterclockwise direction.

[0015] The attachment may include a user-actuated selector for moving the component between a first position and a second position.

[0016] The selector may include a turntable that rotates to move a component between a first position and a second position.

[0017] The selector can be latched and has two stable positions corresponding to the first and second positions of the component.

[0018] The present invention also provides a hair care appliance, including a blower for generating airflow, a plurality of outlets through which airflow is discharged, and one or more components movable between a first position and a second position, wherein when the component is in the first position, airflow is discharged from the outlets in a clockwise direction, and when the component is in the second position, airflow is discharged from the outlets in a counterclockwise direction. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Embodiments will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0020] Figure 1 Hair care tools were shown;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a simplified cross-sectional view of the handle unit of a hair care tool;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a block diagram of the electrical components of the handle unit;

[0023] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the accessories for hair care tools;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a side view of the attachment;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a vertical cross-sectional view of the attachment;

[0026] Figure 7It is a horizontal cross-sectional view through the attachment, wherein the attachment is configured to discharge airflow in (a) a clockwise direction or (b) a counterclockwise direction;

[0027] Figure 8 This shows the configuration for user-modified attachments;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the second appendix;

[0029] Figure 10 This is an exploded view of the second annex;

[0030] Figure 11 It is a horizontal cross-sectional view through the second attachment, wherein the attachment is configured to discharge airflow in (a) a clockwise direction or (b) a counterclockwise direction;

[0031] Figure 12 It is a horizontal cross-sectional view through the third attachment, wherein the attachment is configured to discharge airflow in (a) a clockwise direction or (b) a counterclockwise direction;

[0032] Figure 13 It is a horizontal cross-sectional view through the fourth attachment, wherein the attachment is configured to discharge airflow in (a) a clockwise direction or (b) a counterclockwise direction;

[0033] Figure 14 It is a horizontal cross-sectional view through the fifth attachment, wherein the attachment is configured to discharge airflow in (a) a clockwise direction or (b) a counterclockwise direction;

[0034] Figure 15 It is a horizontal cross-sectional view through the sixth attachment, wherein the attachment is configured to discharge airflow in (a) a clockwise direction or (b) a counterclockwise direction; and

[0035] Figure 16 Is it through Figure 9 The lower horizontal cross-sectional view of the second attachment. Detailed Implementation

[0036] Figures 1 to 3 The hair care device 10 includes a handle unit 20 and an accessory 100 removably attached to the handle unit 20.

[0037] The handle unit 20 includes a housing 30, a blower 40, a heater 50, and a control unit 60.

[0038] The housing 30 is tubular and includes an inlet 31 and an outlet 32. Airflow is drawn into the housing 30 through the inlet 31 by a blower 40 and discharged from the housing 30 through the outlet 32. The blower 40 is housed within the housing 30 and includes a fan 41 driven by an electric motor 42. A heater 50 is also housed within the housing 30 and includes a heating element 51 to optionally heat the airflow.

[0039] The control unit 60 includes a user controller 61 and a control module 62.

[0040] User controllers 61 are disposed on the surface of housing 30 and are used to switch the power supply of hair care appliance 10 on and off, select the flow rate (e.g., high, medium, low), and select the air temperature (e.g., hot, warm, cold). In this example, each user controller 61 includes a slide switch. However, other forms of user control, such as buttons, dials, or touchscreens, may be used.

[0041] The control module 62 is responsible for controlling the blower 40 and the heater 50 in response to inputs from the user controller 61. For example, in response to inputs from the user controller, the control module 62 can control the power or speed of the blower 40 to regulate the airflow rate, and control the power of the heater 50 to regulate the airflow temperature.

[0042] Now refer to Figures 4 to 8 Attachment 100 includes cylinder 110 and turntable 120.

[0043] The cylinder 110 is cylindrical, open at one end and closed at the other. The open end serves as an inlet 111 for the interior 112 of the cylinder 110. A plurality of outlets 113 are formed around the sides of the cylinder. Each outlet 113 includes a groove extending along the length of the cylinder 110, and the outlets 113 are evenly spaced around the longitudinal axis 114 of the cylinder 110.

[0044] Cylinder 110 includes an inner sleeve 140, an outer sleeve 150, and a plurality of slats 160. Both the inner sleeve 140 and the outer sleeve 150 are cylindrical in shape. The inner sleeve 140 is located inside the outer sleeve 150 and includes a plurality of grooves 141 extending along the length of the inner sleeve 140. In a particular example shown in the figures, the inner sleeve 140 includes five grooves 141.

[0045] The outer sleeve 150 includes a plurality of openings 151 arranged in columns extending along the length of the outer sleeve 150. More specifically, the openings 151 are arranged in pairs of columns 152, 153 evenly spaced around the outer sleeve 150. Similarly, in the specific example shown in the figures, the outer sleeve 150 includes five pairs of columns 152, 153. Each pair of columns 152, 153 is separated by a ridge 154.

[0046] Each of the slats 160 is attached, for example, by a snap-fit ​​connection to one of the ridges 154 of the outer sleeve 150. Each slat 160 extends to either side of the ridge 154 and covers each of the rows of openings 152, 153. The edges of the slats 160 are radially spaced from the outer sleeve 150 to form two grooves 113a, 113b extending along the length of the sleeve 110 between the slats 160 and the outer sleeve 150. Each of the grooves 113a, 113b defines an outlet 113 of the sleeve 110.

[0047] The inner sleeve 140 is movable relative to the outer sleeve 150. More specifically, the inner sleeve 140 rotates relative to the outer sleeve 150 about the longitudinal axis 114 of the sleeve 110. The inner sleeve 140 is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, as... Figure 7 As shown in (a), each groove 141 in the inner sleeve 140 is aligned with the first row of openings 152 in the outer sleeve 140. In the second position, as... Figure 7 As shown in (b), each groove 141 in the inner sleeve 140 is aligned with the second row of openings 153 in the outer sleeve 140.

[0048] During use, when the accessory 100 is attached to the handle unit 20, the airflow generated by the handle unit 20 enters the interior 112 of the cylinder 110 through the inlet 111. From there, the airflow moves radially outward through the groove 141 in the inner sleeve 140. The airflow then passes through the opening 151 in the outer sleeve 150. More specifically, depending on the position of the inner sleeve 140, the airflow passes through either the first row of openings 152 or the second row of openings 153 in the outer sleeve 150. When the inner sleeve 140 is in the first position ( Figure 7 (a) The airflow passes through each of the first column openings 152. The airflow is then rotated clockwise by the slats 160. Therefore, the airflow exits from the cylinder 110 in a clockwise direction. When the inner sleeve 150 is in the second position ( Figure 7 (b) The airflow passes through each of the second column openings 153. The airflow is then rotated counterclockwise by the slats 160 and discharged counterclockwise from the cylinder 110. Thus, by changing the position of the inner sleeve 150, the direction of the airflow discharged from the cylinder 110 can be changed from clockwise to counterclockwise.

[0049] A turntable 120 is disposed on top of the cylinder 110 and attached to the inner sleeve 140 (in this example, via screw 170). The turntable 120 can be used to move the inner sleeve 140 between first and second positions. For example, as Figure 8 As shown, the user can hold and twist or rotate the turntable 120 to move the inner sleeve between two positions. Therefore, the user can change the direction of airflow exiting from the cylinder 110. More specifically, the user can select whether the airflow exits clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0050] Using the hair care device 10 described above, the user can change the direction of the airflow emitted from the accessory 100. In particular, by rotating the dial 120 on the top of the accessory 100, the user can select clockwise or counterclockwise airflow. Therefore, the direction of the airflow can be changed without switching or replacing the accessory.

[0051] The airflow exiting from outlet 113 is drawn to the curved surface of tube 110 via the Coanda effect. Consequently, hair presented to attachment 100 is drawn into tube 110 and wrapped around it. Thus, hair curling tool 10 can be used to curl hair, the direction of which is determined by the direction of the airflow. By providing a single attachment 100 capable of transmitting both clockwise and counterclockwise airflow, the user can quickly and easily change the direction of the curl formation.

[0052] The change in airflow direction is caused by the movement of the inner sleeve 140 relative to the outer sleeve 150. However, as will now be explained, changes in airflow direction can be caused in other ways.

[0053] Figures 9 to 11 Another annex 200 is shown, which is related to... Figures 4 to 7 The accessories are the same, including cylinder 210 and turntable 220.

[0054] The cylinder 210 is also generally cylindrical, open at one end and closed at the other. The open end serves as an inlet 211 to the interior 212 of the cylinder 210, and a plurality of outlets 213 are formed along the side of the cylinder 210. Each outlet 213 includes a groove, and the outlets 213 are evenly spaced around the longitudinal axis of the cylinder 210.

[0055] The cylinder 210 includes an inner sleeve 240, multiple louvers 250, and a knob 260.

[0056] The inner sleeve 240 is typically cylindrical, open at the bottom and closed at the top. A plurality of grooves 241 extend along the length of the sleeve 240. The grooves 241 are relatively wide, so the inner sleeve 240 can be considered as having posts 242 extending upwards from the bottom to the top of the sleeve 240. In the specific example shown in the figures, the inner sleeve includes five grooves 241 and five posts 242.

[0057] Each louver 250 covers a corresponding slot 241 in the inner sleeve 240. The top of each louver 250 is pivotally attached to the top of the inner sleeve 240. The bottom of each louver includes a pin or leg 251, which is received within a slot 221 of the turntable 220. Each louver 250 pivots between a first position and a second position. The pivot point of each louver 250 is offset from the longitudinal axis 214 of the sleeve 210. This may be in... Figure 10 To obtain the best understanding, in Figure 10As can be seen, each louver 250 is pivotally connected to the inner sleeve 240 at an off-center position 243. Therefore, when in the first position, as... Figure 11 As shown in (a), each louver 250 contacts the first post 242a of the sleeve 240 along its first edge 250a. Then, a gap or groove 213a is formed between the louver 250 and the inner sleeve 240 along its second edge 250b. When in the second position, as... Figure 11 As shown in (b), each louver 250 contacts the second post 242b of the sleeve 240 along its second edge 250b, and creates a gap or groove 213b between the louver 250 and the inner sleeve 240 along its first edge 250a. Each of the grooves 213a, 213b defines an outlet 213 of the sleeve 210. Figure 11 As shown, when the venetian blind 250 is in the first position ( Figure 11 (a)) The airflow is discharged from the cylinder 210 in a clockwise direction when the louver 250 is in the second position ( Figure 11 (b) The airflow is discharged in a counterclockwise direction.

[0058] Each post 242 may include a sealing element that engages with a first edge 250a of the veil 250 when the veil is in a first position and with a second edge 250b of the veil 250 when the veil is in a second position. Thus, airflow is prevented from leaking between the edges 250a, 250b of the veil 250 and the post 242. The sealing element may include a compressible material, which then deforms the sealing element to provide an effective seal between the post 242 and the veil 250.

[0059] Each louver 250 includes blades 252 extending circumferentially around the inner surface of the louver 250. As airflow moves from the inlet 211 of the tube 210 to each outlet 213, the blades 252 redirect the airflow from a generally vertical direction (i.e., parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tube) to a generally horizontal direction (i.e., perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tube). Therefore, the airflow exits from the outlet 213 in a generally circumferential direction. This then better encourages airflow to circumferentially around the tube 210.

[0060] The turntable 220 resembles a star-shaped wheel surrounding the bottom of the inner sleeve 240. The turntable 220 includes a groove 221 in which the legs 251 of the louvers 250 are received. The turntable 220 is rotatable relative to the inner sleeve 250. More specifically, the turntable 220 is rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the cylinder 210. Clockwise and counterclockwise rotation of the turntable 220 causes each louver 250 to pivot between a first position and a second position. Therefore, the turntable 220 can be used to change the direction of airflow exiting from the cylinder 210.

[0061] The knob 260 is attached to the top of the inner sleeve 240 and is isolated from the airflow moving within the tube 210. Therefore, the knob 260 provides a relatively cool area of ​​the tube 210 that the user can grip when operating the hair care device 10.

[0062] The aforementioned attachments 100 and 200 change the direction of airflow in different ways. However, what each attachment has in common is the presence of one or more components that move between the first and second positions (e.g., Figures 4 to 7 Inner sleeve 140 or Figures 9 to 11 (The louvers 250). Then, when one or more components are in the first position, the airflow is discharged from the attachment in a clockwise direction, and when one or more components are in the second position, the airflow is discharged in a counterclockwise direction. Furthermore, each of the attachments 100 and 200 may be said to have a first outlet 113a, 213a and a second outlet 113b, 213b, through which airflow is discharged clockwise and through which airflow is discharged counterclockwise. Then, when in the first position, components 140 and 250 block the airflow to the second outlets 113b, 213b, and when in the second position, components 140 and 250 block the airflow to the first outlets 113a, 213a. For example, for Figures 4 to 7 The accessory 100, cylinder 110, can be said to have a first outlet 113a and a second outlet 113b formed between the slats 160 and the outer sleeve 150. Airflow is discharged through the first outlet 113a in a clockwise direction. Figure 7 (a)) and discharged counterclockwise through the second outlet 113b. Figure 7 (b)). The inner sleeve 150 (i.e., the component) can block the airflow path from the sleeve 150 to the second outlet 113b at a first location ( Figure 7 (a) Move to the second position where the sleeve 150 blocks the airflow path to the first outlet 113a. Figure 7 (b)).

[0063] Figures 12 to 15 Further arrangements for achieving the change in airflow direction are shown. Figure 12 A third arrangement of annex 300 is shown, wherein the cylinder 310 includes four segments 320. Each segment 320 pivots about an axis 325 offset from the longitudinal axis of the cylinder 310. Each segment 320 is in a first position ( Figure 12 (a)) and second position ( Figure 12(b)) Pivoting between. In the first position, the first edge of the outer wall 321 of the segment abuts the inner wall 322 of the adjacent segment, and the second edge of the outer wall 321 is radially spaced beyond the outer wall of another adjacent segment. Thus, a seal is formed on one side of each segment 320, and an outlet is formed on the other side. The four segments 320 pivot uniformly such that an outlet is simultaneously formed on the same side of each segment 320. When the segment 320 is in the first position ( Figure 12 (a) The airflow exits from the first outlet 313a in a clockwise direction. Furthermore, when the section is in the second position ( Figure 12 (b) The airflow is discharged from the second outlet 313b in a counterclockwise direction.

[0064] Figure 13 A fourth arrangement of accessory 400 is shown, wherein the cylinder 410 includes four pairs of blades 421, 422. Each pair of blades 421, 422 pivots about an axis 423 located between the two blades. Each first blade 421 in a pair is connected along its edge to the edge of the second blade 422 in the adjacent pair by an elastic element 430. The four pairs of blades are in a first position ( Figure 13 (a)) and second position ( Figure 13 (b) pivots uniformly between them. In the first position, the first blade 421 of each pair is on the outer side, and the second blade 422 of each pair is on the inner side. Conversely, in the second position, the first blade 421 is on the inner side, and the second blade 422 is on the outer side. As... Figure 13 As shown, when from the first position ( Figure 13 (a) Move to the second position ( Figure 13 (b) In this position, each pair of blades 421, 422 pivots counterclockwise. When in the first position, the elastic element 430 is stretched and pulled around the outside of the first blade 421 of each pair. Air then exits from the first outlet 413a clockwise through the channel 424 between each pair of blades. When moved to the second position, the elastic element 430 instead extends around the outside of the second blade 422 of each pair. Air then exits from the second outlet 413b counterclockwise through the channel 424.

[0065] Figure 14 The fifth arrangement of Annex 500 is shown, wherein the cylinder 510 includes an inner sleeve 520, an outer sleeve 530, and a plurality of posts 540. Each post 540 is in a first position ( Figure 14 (a)) and second position ( Figure 14 (b) The inner sleeve 520 and the outer sleeve 530 define a pair of channels 551, 552. When in the first position, each column 540 opens the first channel 551 of the pair and closes the second channel 552. The airflow then exits in a clockwise direction through the first outlet 513a. Figure 14 (a)). When in the second position, each column 540 closes the first channel 551 and opens the second channel 552. The airflow then exits through the second outlet 513b in a counterclockwise direction. Figure 14 (b)). All five columns 540 are arranged to move in unison, such that the airflow exits the outer surface of the cylinder 510 in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. The inner sleeve 520 is configured to encourage the airflow to move circumferentially before exiting from the outlet. This improves the attraction of the exiting airflow to the surface of the cylinder 510, i.e., the Coanda effect. However, it is conceivable that the inner sleeve 520 could be omitted.

[0066] Figure 15 A sixth arrangement of attachment 600 is shown, wherein cylinder 610 includes a plurality of posts 620 and a plurality of movable elements 630. Each movable element 630 is located between a pair of posts 620. The movable element 630 is in a first position ( Figure 15 (a)) and second position ( Figure 15 (b) The moving elements 630 rotate collectively about the longitudinal axis of the cylinder. Each moving element 630 is narrower than the circumferential gap between adjacent columns. Therefore, an outlet is created between each moving element 630 and the column 620. More specifically, when the moving element 630 is in the first position ( Figure 15 (a) forms a first outlet 613a, through which airflow is discharged in a clockwise direction. When the moving element 630 is in the second position ( Figure 15 (b)) forms a second outlet 613b, through which the airflow is discharged in a counterclockwise direction.

[0067] In the examples above, each attachment has a first configuration in which airflow is discharged in a clockwise direction and a second configuration in which airflow is discharged in a counterclockwise direction. In each configuration, the airflow exits from the outlet in a direction substantially tangential to the outer surface of the tube. Therefore, the airflow exiting from the outlet is attracted to the outer surface by the Coanda effect. This has the advantage that the hair presented to the attachment is attracted to and wrapped around the tube. In other examples, the attachment may have an additional configuration in which the airflow exiting from the outlet is not tangential to the outer surface of the tube. For example, the attachment may have a third configuration in which airflow exits from the outlet in a direction substantially perpendicular to the outer surface of the tube. This is useful, for example, for providing the user with a choice of diffuser type once the hair has been wrapped and the user wants to dry it.

[0068] Each of the aforementioned accessories includes a dial for selecting clockwise or counterclockwise airflow. Providing a dial that rotates about the accessory's longitudinal axis offers the user a relatively intuitive way to change the direction of airflow. Specifically, the user can rotate the dial clockwise and counterclockwise to select clockwise and counterclockwise airflow respectively. Despite the above advantages, hair care appliances may include alternative types of selectors that can be actuated by the user to select clockwise or counterclockwise airflow.

[0069] The turntable or other user-actuated selector can be latched and can have two stable positions corresponding to the first and second positions of the movable component. This provides the advantage that the turntable and movable component are unlikely to be accidentally moved during use of the hair care tool. Furthermore, the movable component is more likely to be in the correct position because the turntable can automatically lock into place as it rotates. Therefore, the user does not need to precisely position the turntable during use.

[0070] As an example, Figures 4 to 7 The turntable 120 of accessory 100 can be locked in a first position and a second position. To move the turntable 120 between the first and second positions, the turntable 120 can be pressed down to release it from the locked position. As the turntable 120 is pressed down, it can rotate between the first and second positions. Once in place, the turntable 120 can be released and can be automatically guided back to the locked position, for example, by a bias spring and a guide feature.

[0071] Figure 16 Another example is shown, where Figures 9 to 11 The turntable 220 of accessory 200 includes a latching mechanism 1000. The latching mechanism 1000 includes a spring 1004 that slides on a U-shaped clamp 1002. A first pin 1006a is located on the turntable 220. The first pin 1006a is clamped between the U-shaped end 1002a of the clamp 1002 and one end of the spring 1004. Another pin 1006b is located on the cylinder 210. The two unconnected ends 1002b of the U-shaped clamp 1002 are slotted around the pin 1006b, and the other end of the spring is biased against the pin 1006b.

[0072] When turntable 220 rotates clockwise, pins 1006a and 1006b are pulled together. A spring is held between the two pins 1006a and 1006b by clamp 1002. Therefore, the spring is forced to contract. When the spring is contracted, the latching mechanism is in an unstable state due to the potential energy stored in the compression spring 1004. The elastic potential energy stored in the compression spring 1004 applies a force back to one of the stable positions of the latching mechanism, i.e., the most relaxed position of the spring. The first stable position of the latching mechanism 1000 is to the right of line YY. Moving upwards along line YY, starting from the right, the latching mechanism 1000 will cause the louver 250 (i.e., the movable member) to return to the first stable position, which corresponds to the first position of the louver 250. Outside line YY, towards the left, the latching mechanism 1000 will bias the louver 250 towards the second stable position. In this way, accessory 200 is more likely to be in the correct position during use, because the latching mechanism automatically snaps the louver 250 into place as the turntable 220 rotates.

[0073] Each accessory is detachably attached to the handle unit. This allows the handle unit to be used with other types of accessories, such as styling brushes or hair dryer nozzles. However, it is conceivable that hair care products could include accessories permanently attached to the handle unit.

[0074] Each slat may include a sealing element configured to engage with a first edge of each blade when the blade is in a first configuration, and with a second edge of each blade when the blade is in a second configuration. This further prevents fluid leakage through the gap between the blade edge and the post.

[0075] The sealing element may include a compressible material. This allows the sealing element to deform to receive the edge of the blade, thereby improving the seal.

[0076] This invention is not limited to the detailed description given above. Variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An accessory for a hair care tool, comprising: The inlet is used to receive airflow; Multiple outlets through which airflow is discharged; as well as One or more components are rotatable between a first position and a second position, wherein when the component is in the first position, airflow exits from the outlet in a clockwise direction, and when the component is in the second position, airflow exits from the outlet in a counterclockwise direction. The accessory includes a user-actuated selector for moving the component between a first position and a second position. The outlet includes a first outlet and a second outlet. Airflow is discharged from the first outlet in a clockwise direction and from the second outlet in a counterclockwise direction. The component blocks the airflow to the second outlet when it is in a first position and blocks the airflow to the first outlet when it is in a second position.

2. The appendix according to claim 1, wherein, Each of the components rotates around its own distinct axis.

3. The appendix according to claim 1, wherein, Each outlet includes a slot that extends substantially along the length of the attachment.

4. The appendix according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, Airflow exits from each outlet in a direction substantially tangential to the outer surface of the accessory.

5. The appendix according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The airflow exiting from each outlet is drawn to the outer surface of the accessory.

6. The appendix according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The attachment is approximately cylindrical.

7. The appendix according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The accessory has a longitudinal axis, and each outlet includes a groove extending parallel to the longitudinal axis.

8. The appendix according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The accessory includes an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve; the inner sleeve includes multiple openings; the outer sleeve includes multiple first openings and multiple second openings; The component is one of the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve, and rotates relative to the other of the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve; When the component is in the first position, the opening of the inner sleeve is aligned with the first opening of the outer sleeve, so that the airflow is discharged in a clockwise direction; and when the component is in the second position, the opening of the inner sleeve is aligned with the second opening of the outer sleeve, so that the airflow is discharged in a counterclockwise direction.

9. The appendix according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, Each movable component includes a louver, the attachment includes multiple posts, and each louver contacts a first post when in a first position and contacts a different second post when in a second position.

10. The appendix according to claim 9, wherein, When in the first position, each louver contacts the first post along the first edge of the louver and forms a first outlet along the second edge of the louver. When in the second position, each louver contacts the second post along the second edge and forms a second outlet along the first edge. Airflow is discharged from the first outlet in a clockwise direction, and airflow is discharged from the second outlet in a counterclockwise direction.

11. The appendix according to claim 1, wherein, The selector includes a turntable that rotates to move the member between a first position and a second position.

12. The appendix according to claim 1, wherein, The selector is latched and has two stable positions corresponding to a first position and a second position of the member.

13. A hair care appliance comprising a blower for generating airflow, a plurality of outlets through which airflow is discharged, and one or more components rotatable between a first position and a second position, wherein, When the component is in the first position, airflow exits from the outlet in a clockwise direction; when the component is in the second position, airflow exits from the outlet in a counterclockwise direction. The hair care appliance includes a user-actuated selector for moving the component between the first and second positions. The outlet includes a first outlet and a second outlet. Airflow is discharged from the first outlet in a clockwise direction and from the second outlet in a counterclockwise direction. The component blocks the airflow to the second outlet when it is in a first position and blocks the airflow to the first outlet when it is in a second position.

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