Hair care device

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a hair care device that can be used more comfortably. This hair care device is provided with a care unit (20) capable of caring hair. The nursing part (20) is provided with a first nursing part (210) having a first facing surface (2111) and a second nursing part having a second facing surface. In addition, a fluid inflow space is formed between the first facing surface (2111) and the second facing surface. Furthermore, the fluid generating mechanism (40) is provided with: a blow-out opening (45) formed in at least one of the first facing surface (2111) and the second facing surface; a discharge passage (441) that communicates with the discharge port (45); a suction port (46) capable of sucking in the fluid (F) blown out from the blow-out port (45); and a suction passage (442) that communicates with the suction port (46). Furthermore, the hair care device (1) is provided with a fluid introduction mechanism (30) capable of introducing the fluid (F) blown out from the blow-out opening (45) from the suction opening (46) to the suction passage (442).

Description

hair care device Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to hair care devices. Background Technology

[0002] Conventionally, as shown in Patent Document 1 below, a device is known to have a cavity for receiving hair formed between two arms. In Patent Document 1, hair care is performed by applying air and heat released from an air outlet to the hair disposed in the cavity.

[0003] Existing technical documents

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Publication No. 2022-528622 Summary of the Invention

[0006] The problem the invention aims to solve

[0007] However, in the aforementioned conventional technology, the airflow is designed to exit from the upper end of the cavity towards the lower end, and the airflow introduced into the cavity is discharged from the lower end to the outside. Therefore, during tasks such as hair care, the airflow discharged from the cavity may blow onto the face, potentially causing discomfort to the user.

[0008] Therefore, the purpose of this disclosure is to provide a hair care device that can be used more comfortably.

[0009] Solution for solving the problem

[0010] A hair care device disclosed herein includes: a care section capable of caring for hair; and a fluid generating mechanism capable of generating fluid and blowing it onto the hair. The care section includes: a first care section; and a second care section having a second opposing surface opposite to a first opposing surface of the first care section in a first direction. The fluid generating mechanism includes: a blowout outlet formed on at least one of the first and second opposing surfaces; a spray passage communicating with the blowout outlet; an inlet formed on at least one of the first and second opposing surfaces, capable of drawing in fluid blown from the blowout outlet; and an inlet communicating with the inlet. A fluid inflow space is formed between the first and second opposing surfaces, which allows the fluid blown from the blowout outlet to contact the hair when the hair is arranged in a manner extending along a second direction intersecting the first direction. The hair care device also includes a fluid introduction mechanism capable of introducing the fluid blown from the blowout outlet from the inlet into the inlet passage.

[0011] The effects of the invention

[0012] According to this disclosure, a hair care device that can be used more comfortably can be obtained. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 is a diagram showing an example of the hair care device according to Embodiment 1, schematically showing the hair care device in an open state.

[0014] Figure 2 is a diagram showing an example of the hair care device of Embodiment 1, schematically showing the hair care device in a closed state.

[0015] Figure 3 is a perspective view of the first nursing section in Embodiment 1 as viewed from the first opposite side.

[0016] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the first nursing section in the first modified example of Embodiment 1, viewed from the first opposite side.

[0017] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the first nursing section in the second variation of Embodiment 1, viewed from the first opposing side.

[0018] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the first nursing section in the third variation of Embodiment 1, viewed from the first opposing side.

[0019] Figure 7 is a perspective view of the first nursing section in the fourth variation of Embodiment 1, viewed from the first opposing side.

[0020] Figure 8 is a perspective view of the first nursing section in the fifth variation of Embodiment 1, viewed from the first opposing side.

[0021] Figure 9 is a perspective view of the first nursing section in the sixth variation of Embodiment 1, viewed from the first opposing side.

[0022] Figure 10 is a perspective view of the nursing department in the seventh variation of Embodiment 1.

[0023] Figure 11 is a side view schematically showing an example of the hair care device of Embodiment 2.

[0024] Figure 12 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the medicine spray device included in the hair care device of Embodiment 2.

[0025] Figure 13 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the charged fine particle generating device included in the hair care device of Embodiment 2.

[0026] Figure 14 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the fine particle emission device included in the hair care device of Embodiment 2.

[0027] Figure 15 is a side view schematically showing an example of the hair care device of Embodiment 3. Detailed Implementation

[0028] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, sometimes unnecessary detailed descriptions are omitted. For example, detailed descriptions of things that are already known may be omitted, or descriptions of substantially the same structures may be repeated.

[0029] Furthermore, the accompanying drawings and the following description are provided to enable those skilled in the art to fully understand this disclosure and are not intended to limit the subject matter of the claims.

[0030] In addition, in the following embodiments, a wind-type styling device is exemplified as a hair care device for hair care (styling) by blow-drying.

[0031] Furthermore, in the following embodiments, the vertical direction of the hair care device will be defined as follows, with the direction in which the care unit moves during hair care (the direction of hair extension in the fluid inflow space) aligned with the vertical direction. Also, the side where the hair tip is located during normal care will be defined as the lower side in the vertical direction.

[0032] Furthermore, the following explanation will define the relative direction between the first and second care sections as the first direction (Y direction), and the direction in which the care sections move during hair care (care direction) as the second direction (Z direction). The explanation will also define the direction that is perpendicular (intersecting) to the first (Y) and second (Z) directions as the third direction (X direction).

[0033] Furthermore, the same constituent elements are included in the following embodiments and their variations. Therefore, these same constituent elements will be given common reference numerals in the following drawings, and repeated descriptions will be omitted.

[0034] (Implementation Method 1)

[0035] First, an example of the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 of Embodiment 1 will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 3. Figure 1 is a diagram showing an example of the hair care device 1 of Embodiment 1, schematically showing the hair care device 1 in an open state. Figure 2 is a diagram showing an example of the hair care device 1 of Embodiment 1, schematically showing the hair care device 1 in a closed state. Figure 3 is a perspective view of the first care section 210 in Embodiment 1 viewed from the first opposing surface 2111 side.

[0036] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 of this embodiment has an elongated shape in one direction (hereinafter, it will be described as a front-back direction), and has a first arm 1a and a second arm 1b that can be connected in a generally V-shape by means of a hinge 1c. Furthermore, by rotating the first arm 1a and the second arm 1b relative to each other by means of the hinge 1c, the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211, which will be described later, can be brought closer to or moved away from each other.

[0037] Furthermore, a first gripping part 110 and a second gripping part 120, serving as gripping parts 10, are respectively provided on the hinge part 1c side of the first arm 1a and the second arm 1b. Additionally, a first nursing part 210 and a second nursing part 220, serving as nursing parts 20, are respectively provided on the top end side of the first arm 1a and the second arm 1b.

[0038] Furthermore, the holding part 10 may not be located on the first arm part 1a and the second arm part 1b, and may be configured to have an arm movable rod (not shown) on the hinge part 1c or on the fixed part (not shown) having the hinge part 1c. In this way, the movable part can be reduced, the force required for opening and closing can be reduced, and thus the usability of the wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 can be improved.

[0039] The first nursing section 210 and the second nursing section 220 each have a first opposing surface 2111 and a second opposing surface 2211 that can approach or move away from each other (can be relative) when the first arm 1a and the second arm 1b are rotated relative to each other.

[0040] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211 are viewed in the direction opposite to each other (first direction: Y direction: the normal direction of the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211) with the first arm 1a and the second arm 1b closed, they are formed into a generally rectangular shape that is elongated in the third direction (X direction). That is, the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211 are formed into flat surfaces that extend along the second direction (Z direction) and the third direction (X direction) when the first arm 1a and the second arm 1b are closed.

[0041] Furthermore, the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211 may not be flat; they may be curved relative to the second direction (Z direction) or relative to the third direction (X direction). For example, if at least one of the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211 has a shape that protrudes inward toward the fluid inflow space S1 relative to the second direction (Z direction), the hair can be shaped against the protrusion, and the hair H can be more easily shaped into the desired shape.

[0042] Furthermore, when at least one of the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211 has a shape that protrudes outward relative to the second direction (Z direction) toward the fluid inflow space S1, the air (wind: fluid) F flowing into the fluid inflow space S1 convects between the hair H and the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211, thus enabling heat exchange between the air (wind: fluid) F and the hair H for a longer period of time, which can further improve the styling performance of the hair H.

[0043] Furthermore, when at least one of the first opposing surfaces 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211 has a shape that protrudes inward toward the fluid inflow space S1 relative to the third direction (X direction), the hair H is easily dispersed in the fluid inflow space S1, allowing air (wind: fluid) F to contact the hair H inside the hair bundle, thus further improving the styling performance of the hair H. Additionally, when at least one of the first opposing surfaces 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211 has a shape that protrudes outward toward the fluid inflow space S1 relative to the third direction (X direction), the hair H can be concentrated at the center of the fluid inflow space S1, thus allowing air (wind: fluid) F to contact the hair H more reliably, further improving the styling properties of the hair H.

[0044] Thus, the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 of this embodiment includes a care section 20 capable of caring for hair H, which is continuously provided with a handle (grip) 10 that can be held by hand by a user. Furthermore, the handle 10 is formed as an elongated rod in the third direction (X direction) and has a hollow portion inside. Specifically, hollow portions are formed inside the first handle 110 and the second handle 120, which are each formed as an elongated rod in the third direction (X direction).

[0045] In addition, in this embodiment, the nursing unit 20 includes a first nursing unit 210 having a first opposing surface (first nursing surface) 2111 and a second nursing unit 220 having a second opposing surface (second nursing surface) 2211 opposite to the first opposing surface 2111 in the first direction (Y direction).

[0046] Thus, in this embodiment, the nursing unit 20 has a set of nursing units (first nursing unit 210 and second nursing unit 220: multiple nursing units) facing each other in the first direction (Y direction).

[0047] Furthermore, the first nursing unit 210 includes a first housing 211 that forms the outline of the first nursing unit 210, and the side of the first housing 211 opposite to the second nursing unit 220 is called the first opposing surface 2111. Similarly, the second nursing unit 220 includes a second housing 221 that forms the outline of the second nursing unit 220, and the side of the second housing 221 opposite to the first nursing unit 210 is called the second opposing surface 2211.

[0048] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a space is formed between the first opposing surface 2111 of the first care section 210 and the second opposing surface 2211 of the second care section 220, which extends through in the second direction (Z direction) and opens to one side in the third direction (X direction). In this embodiment, this space allows fluid, such as air (wind: fluid) F blown from the blow-out port 45, to flow into the space S1 when the hair H is arranged in a manner extending along the second direction (Z direction) intersecting the first direction (Y direction).

[0049] Furthermore, the fluid inflow space S1 may not open to the side in the third direction (X direction), or it may be closed in a way that surrounds the fluid inflow space S1 when the first care section 210 and the second care section 220 are maximally close. In this way, when using the air-type styling tool (hair care device) 1, it is possible to prevent the hair H disposed in the fluid inflow space S1 from moving out of the fluid inflow space S1, and the hair H can be contained within the fluid inflow space S1. As a result, the air (air: fluid) F can be made to contact the hair H disposed in the fluid inflow space S1 more reliably, and the styling performance of the hair H can be improved.

[0050] Furthermore, the fluid inflow space S1 does not necessarily have to be continuous in the second direction (Z direction); the upper and lower ends of the care section 20 can also be closed. In this way, the clamped hair H is fixed at a predetermined position in the fluid inflow space S1, thus preventing the hair H from being blown onto the first opposing surface 2111 or the second opposing surface 2211, and ensuring that at least one of the blowout vent 45 and the inlet vent 46 is not blocked by the hair H. As a result, the hair H can be styled efficiently.

[0051] Furthermore, with the hair H arranged in the fluid inflow space S1 extending along the second direction (Z direction) intersecting the first direction (Y direction), hair H can be cared for. Thus, during normal hair care, the hair H is arranged in the fluid inflow space S1 extending along the second direction (Z direction).

[0052] In addition, in this embodiment, hollow portions are also formed inside the first nursing portion 210 and the second nursing portion 220, and each hollow portion is configured to communicate with the hollow portions of the first gripping portion 110 and the second gripping portion 120.

[0053] In this embodiment, air (air: fluid) F can be blown into the hair H disposed in the fluid inflow space S1 using the hollow portion formed in the air-type styling device (hair care device) 1, and the hair H can be styled using the air (air: fluid) F blown into the hair H. Specifically, as shown in FIG2, a fluid generating mechanism 40 capable of blowing air (air: fluid) F into the hair H is disposed in the air-type styling device (hair care device) 1, and the hair H can be styled (carened) by blowing the air (air: fluid) F blown out from the blowout 45 provided by the fluid generating mechanism 40 into the hair H.

[0054] Thus, the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 of this embodiment is a device that can straighten or style hair H by blowing air (wind: fluid) F into the hair H from one or more outlets 45 without applying excessive friction to the hair H, thereby straightening the curls, bends and stretches, or styling it into a desired shape.

[0055] Furthermore, the air-cooled styling tool (hair care device) 1 can be used not only on dry hair but also on moderately damp hair, such as hair after shampooing or towel-drying. Damp hair (H) has its internal hydrogen bonds broken, making it easier to style while drying. Additionally, by reducing the drying and styling steps of a hair dryer to a single step, it reduces the user's time and effort without exposing the hair (H) to excessive heat or friction damage.

[0056] The fluid generating mechanism 40 includes: an external air inlet 41, which draws in external air (external air: fluid) into the interior of the air-type styling device (hair care device) 1; and a delivery unit 42, which is located downstream of the external air inlet 41 and delivers the air (fluid) drawn in from the external air inlet 41 downstream. Additionally, the fluid generating mechanism 40 includes a fluid temperature adjustment unit (temperature control unit) 43, located downstream of the delivery unit 42, which adjusts the temperature of the air (fluid) delivered from the delivery unit 42 to the outlet 45 (downstream side) (controlled by heating or cooling). Furthermore, the fluid generating mechanism 40 includes an outlet 45 and a flow path 44 that delivers the air (fluid: warm air or cold air) whose temperature has been adjusted by the fluid temperature adjustment unit 43 to the outlet 45. This flow path 44 is configured to connect the external air inlet 41 and the outlet 45.

[0057] Furthermore, by driving the delivery unit 42, air (external air: fluid) from outside the device is drawn into the interior of the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 from the external air inlet 41. The temperature of the air (fluid) drawn from the external air inlet 41 is adjusted by the fluid temperature adjustment unit 43. The air (fluid) with the adjusted temperature is delivered to the blow outlet 45 through the flow path 44 downstream of the fluid temperature adjustment unit 43. Thus, air (wind: fluid) F at the desired temperature can be blown onto the hair H.

[0058] Here, the external air intake 41 can be provided as a plurality of small holes or a longitudinal gap. For example, the external air intake 41 can be formed by providing a plurality of through holes in a mesh shape on the other end side of the grip portion 10 in the third direction (X direction).

[0059] At this point, it is preferable to allow the mesh to be detachably attached to the main body, such as the gripping part 10. This improves the cleanability of the mesh and allows the user to easily use the device for extended periods without compromising its ability to draw in external air. Furthermore, as a mechanism for detachably holding the mesh, methods such as using magnets to attach the mesh to the main body are available.

[0060] Furthermore, with the aforementioned fixing part (not shown), if the external air intake 41 and the delivery unit 42 are provided in the fixing part, a larger airflow path can be ensured, and airflow resistance can be reduced. In addition, the increase in weight of the first arm 1a and the second arm 1b can be suppressed, thus reducing the force required for opening and closing, and further improving the usability of the wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1.

[0061] Additionally, a control board, power supply component, and motor for driving and controlling the air-type styling device (hair care device) 1 can be installed between the external air intake 41 and the delivery unit 42. This suppresses temperature rise in the control board, power supply component, and motor for driving the delivery unit 42, and allows their heat to be used for air preheating. As a result, the temperature rise of the fluid temperature adjustment unit 43 can be reduced, further improving the energy efficiency of the air-type styling device (hair care device) 1.

[0062] Furthermore, when there is only one delivery unit 42 and the blowout 45 exists in the first care section 210 and the second care section 220, it is necessary to branch the flow path 44 to the first arm 1a and the second arm 1b. Here, in this embodiment, the first arm 1a and the second arm 1b are connected by means of a hinge portion 1c in a manner that allows them to expand in a generally V-shape (open and close), so the flow path 44 needs to be able to deform accordingly with the expansion action. Therefore, it is preferable that the flow path 44 of the branch portion is formed using a tube made of a soft material such as silicone rubber, or is constructed by providing a movable part with a sliding seal, etc., so that the air (wind: fluid) F inside will not leak during deformation.

[0063] Furthermore, the fluid temperature adjustment unit 43 can also be positioned near the air outlet 45. This shortens the distance the temperature-changing air (wind: fluid) travels, suppresses heat leakage or entry into the outside air via the first housing 211 and the second housing 221, and allows for more efficient and precise contact between the desired temperature air (wind: fluid) F and the hair H. Therefore, when the air outlet 45 is present in the first care section 210 and the second care section 220, it is preferable to provide the first temperature adjustment unit (not shown) and the second temperature adjustment unit (not shown) in the first arm 1a and the second arm 1b, respectively.

[0064] Conversely, as shown in Figure 2, when the flow path 44 branches downstream of the fluid temperature adjustment unit 43 to deliver air (wind: fluid) F at the desired temperature to the first nursing section 210 and the second nursing section 220, only one fluid temperature adjustment unit 43 is required, thus improving the ease of control.

[0065] Furthermore, the first arm 1a and the second arm 1b can be attached and detached. This allows for easy configuration where air (wind: fluid) F, adjusted to the desired temperature using the fluid temperature adjustment unit 43, is directly ejected towards the tip in the third direction (X-axis) without clamping the hair H. With this structure, the user can switch between using a styling device that clamps the hair H arbitrarily and a styling device that blows air (wind: fluid) F like a hair dryer, thus further improving user convenience.

[0066] Furthermore, the conveying unit 42 can be configured, for example, to include a fan and a fan motor that rotates the fan. Such a fan and fan motor can be an axial fan, a centrifugal fan, a blower fan (multi-blade fan), etc. In addition, the conveying unit 42 can be configured as an integrated fan and fan motor, or it can be configured as a separate fan and fan motor conveying unit 42.

[0067] In addition, as a fluid temperature adjustment unit 43, a heating source such as a heater or a cooling source such as a heat exchanger can be used.

[0068] Furthermore, the temperature of the air (wind: fluid) F, which is adjusted by the fluid temperature adjustment unit 43, is preferably set to approximately 10°C to 200°C when it is blown out from the outlet 45.

[0069] Specifically, when heating the hair H using air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the blow outlet 45, it is preferable to make the temperature at which the air blown out from the blow outlet 45 approximately 50°C to 200°C.

[0070] Thus, by heating and conditioning the hair H with air (fluid) F blown from the nozzle 45, the curls and bends of the hair H can be straightened or styled into the desired shape. However, if the temperature of the air (fluid) F blown from the nozzle 45 is below 50°C, it is difficult to style the hair H into the desired shape. On the other hand, if the temperature of the air (fluid) F blown from the nozzle 45 is above 200°C, irreversible heat damage may be caused to the hair H, impairing its original shine and feel. Therefore, when heating the hair H with air (fluid) F blown from the nozzle 45, it is preferable to maintain the temperature at which the air is blown from the nozzle 45 at approximately 50°C to 200°C.

[0071] Furthermore, when using the air-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 to heat and care for the hair H, the hair H is heated by heat transfer while being combed through by the air (air: fluid) F. Therefore, even without using a hair clamping part heated to approximately 160°C or higher as in the past, the hair H can be heated to the inside of the hair strand. Thus, when using the air-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 to heat and care for the hair H, it is not necessary to set the temperature to approximately 160°C or higher as in the past. That is, even when the temperature of the air (air: fluid) F blown from the outlet 45 is set to approximately 80°C to below 160°C, which is lower than the temperature used for hair care using the conventional hair clamping part, hair H can still be cared for by heating.

[0072] Therefore, when using a wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 as in this embodiment, it is more preferable to keep the temperature of the air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the blow outlet 45 at approximately 80°C to below 160°C. In this way, hair H can be cared for more reliably while further reducing damage to the hair H.

[0073] On the other hand, when cooling the hair H with air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the blow outlet 45, it is preferable to make the temperature at which the air blown out from the blow outlet 45 approximately 10°C to 50°C.

[0074] Thus, by using the air (air: fluid) F blown from the outlet 45 to cool and care for the hair H simultaneously, it is easier to maintain the shape of the styled hair H. However, if the temperature of the air (air: fluid) F blown from the outlet 45 is below 10°C, a structure resembling at least one of a compressor or a Peltier element is required, potentially leading to increased power consumption or a larger device. On the other hand, if the temperature of the air (air: fluid) F blown from the outlet 45 is above 50°C, the temperature difference with the hair decreases, and the effectiveness in maintaining the hair's shape may diminish. Therefore, when using the air (air: fluid) F blown from the outlet 45 to cool the hair H, it is preferable to maintain the temperature at the outlet 45 at approximately 10°C to 50°C.

[0075] As can be seen from the above, for the temperature of the air (wind: fluid) F adjusted by the fluid temperature adjustment unit 43, it is preferable to make the temperature when it is blown out from the outlet 45 approximately 10°C to 200°C.

[0076] Furthermore, the flow path 44 can be formed, for example, by arranging a partition wall that generates airflow in a predetermined direction within the hollow portion of the air-type styling device (hair care device) 1, or by arranging a pipe communicating with the blow-out port 45. By providing such a flow path 44, the air (air: fluid) F, whose temperature has been adjusted by the fluid temperature adjustment unit 43, passes through the flow path 44 more efficiently and is blown out from the blow-out port 45. By doing so, more air (fluid) drawn in from the external air intake 41 can be blown out from the blow-out port 45.

[0077] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the air (wind: fluid) F blown from the blow outlet 45 is strongly suppressed from being discharged to the outside of the fluid inflow space S1, thereby preventing the air (wind: fluid) F discharged to the outside of the fluid inflow space S1 from blowing onto the user's face, etc.

[0078] Specifically, as shown in FIG3, the fluid generating mechanism 40 includes: a jet passage 441 communicating with a blowout outlet 45; an inlet 46 formed on at least one of the first opposing surfaces 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211, capable of drawing in air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the blowout outlet 45; and an inlet passage 442 communicating with the inlet 46.

[0079] Furthermore, the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 is equipped with a fluid introduction mechanism 30 that can introduce air (wind: fluid) F blown from the blow outlet 45 from the inlet 46 into the inlet passage 442.

[0080] By doing so, when using the air styling tool (hair care device) 1, the air (air: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45 is recovered from the inlet 46 into the inlet passage 442, and the amount of air (air: fluid) F discharged to the outside of the fluid flow space S1 becomes very small.

[0081] In this embodiment, a blow-out port 45 is formed at the end of one side (upper side) of the first opposing surface 2111 in the second direction (Z direction), and the blow-out port 45 has an elongated opening surface 45a in the third direction (X direction). Furthermore, an ejection passage 441 communicating with the blow-out port 45 is formed on one side (upper side) of the first housing 211 in the second direction (Z direction).

[0082] On the other hand, an intake port 46 is formed at the end of the second direction (Z direction) of the first opposing surface 2111 (lower side). The intake port 46 has an elongated opening surface 46a in the third direction (X direction). Furthermore, an intake passage 442 communicating with the intake port 46 is formed on the other side (lower side) of the first housing 211 in the second direction (Z direction).

[0083] Thus, in this embodiment, an elongated blowout 45 in the third direction (X direction) is formed on one side (upper side) of the first opposing surface 2111 in the second direction (Z direction). By doing so, the flow rate of the air (wind: fluid) F blown from the blowout 45 can be increased, and the air (wind: fluid) F can be blown over a wider area to the hair H disposed in the fluid inflow space S1. Furthermore, the air (wind: fluid) F blown to the hair H can be used to groom the hair H more reliably in a shorter time. In addition, an elongated suction port 46 in the third direction (X direction) is formed on the other side (lower side) of the first opposing surface 2111 in the second direction (Z direction). By doing so, the air (wind: fluid) F blown from the blowout 45 can be more reliably introduced into the suction passage 442.

[0084] In addition, in this embodiment, the fluid introduction mechanism 30 includes an exhaust fan (negative pressure generating mechanism) 31 that can create a negative pressure in the suction passage 442, and the exhaust fan (negative pressure generating mechanism) 31 is disposed in the suction passage 442.

[0085] By doing so, most of the air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45 into the fluid inflow space S1 flows toward the intake 46 on the other side (lower side) in the second direction (Z direction) and is introduced from the intake 46 into the intake passage 442, which is made into a negative pressure by the exhaust fan (negative pressure generating mechanism) 31.

[0086] Furthermore, the air (wind: fluid) F introduced into the suction passage 442 from the suction port 46 is discharged from the exhaust port 33 formed in the first housing 211 to the outside of the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1.

[0087] Additionally, on the second nursing section 220 side, there are also blowout 45, spray passage 441, inlet 46, inlet passage 442, exhaust fan (negative pressure generating mechanism) 31, and exhaust port 33 with the same structure.

[0088] Furthermore, at least one set of the blowout 45, the spray passage 441, the inlet 46, the inlet passage 442, the exhaust fan (negative pressure generating mechanism) 31, and the exhaust port 33 can be installed in at least one of the opposite nursing departments (first nursing department 210 and second nursing department 220).

[0089] Thus, in this embodiment, the fluid generating mechanism 40 has an outlet 45, a spray passage 441, an inlet 46, and an inlet passage 442, and the air-type styling device (hair care device) 1 has a fluid introduction mechanism 30.

[0090] By doing so, the air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45 is introduced into the intake passage 442 from the inlet 46, and the air volume of the air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45 and blown to the outside of the fluid inflow space S1 is reduced. That is, when using the wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1, the amount of air (wind: fluid) F discharged to the outside of the fluid inflow space S1 is reduced.

[0091] Therefore, for example, when using the wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 to care for the forehead hair, the airflow expelled to the outside of the fluid inflow space S1 can be prevented from blowing onto the face, thus minimizing discomfort to the user. As a result, when caring for the hair H around the face, the wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 can also be used with minimal discomfort to the user.

[0092] Thus, the wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 of this embodiment can be used more comfortably.

[0093] Furthermore, if the amount of air (air: fluid) F discharged to the outside of the fluid inflow space S1 when using the air-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 is reduced, it is possible to more reliably prevent the hair H from becoming frizzy due to the air (air: fluid) F discharged to the outside of the fluid inflow space S1. As a result, it is easier and more reliable to shape the hair H into the desired shape, and the styling performance of the hair H can be further improved.

[0094] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the fluid introduction mechanism 30 includes an exhaust fan (negative pressure generating mechanism) 31 that can create a negative pressure within the suction passage 442.

[0095] In this way, the air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45 can be more reliably introduced from the inlet 46 into the intake passage 442, thus reducing the air volume of the air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45 and into the outside of the fluid flow space S1.

[0096] As a result, when using the wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 to care for the forehead hair, it is possible to more reliably suppress the airflow discharged to the outside of the fluid inflow space S1 from blowing onto the face, and the wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 can be used more comfortably.

[0097] Furthermore, if the suction port 46 (suction passage 442) becomes negative pressure, the air (wind: fluid) F flowing in the fluid inflow space S1 is rectified, which can also suppress the hair H in the fluid inflow space S1 from being attracted and diffused. Therefore, the scattering of hair H inside the fluid inflow space S1 can be suppressed more reliably. As a result, the hair H can be shaped into the desired shape more easily and reliably, and the styling performance of hair H can be further improved.

[0098] Furthermore, as described above, the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 of this embodiment is configured to allow the first arm 1a and the second arm 1b to rotate relative to each other. That is, it is configured to allow the first care section 210 and the second care section 220 to move relative to each other in such a way that the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211 approach or move away from each other.

[0099] Therefore, there is a possibility that when using the air-type styling tool (hair care device) 1, the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211 come into contact, and the fluid inflow space S1 (blowout 45 and inlet 46) is blocked. Furthermore, if the fluid inflow space S1 (blowout 45 and inlet 46) is blocked, air (air: fluid) F cannot be blown from the blowout 45 to the hair H, and the hair H may not be able to be cared for efficiently.

[0100] Therefore, in this embodiment, when using the wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1, it is possible to more reliably prevent the fluid inflow space S1 from being blocked.

[0101] Specifically, the wind-style styling tool (hair care device) 1 has a movement restriction mechanism 53, which is used to restrict the relative movement of the second care section 220 relative to the first care section 210 so that the relative distance W1 between the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211 does not fall below a predetermined distance.

[0102] In this way, by setting the movement restriction mechanism 53, the relative distance W1 between the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211 will not fall below a predetermined distance, thereby preventing the first opposing surface 2111 from contacting the second opposing surface 2211 and blocking the fluid inflow space S1. That is, a space (fluid inflow space S1) is ensured between the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211 for air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45 to flow in and be recovered from the inlet 46.

[0103] In this way, with the hair H arranged in the fluid inflow space S1, at least one of the gaps between the first opposing surface 2111 and the hair H and the second opposing surface 2211 and the hair H can be ensured, and the air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45 can be recovered more reliably from the inlet 46.

[0104] Furthermore, by providing the movement restriction mechanism 53, when using the air-type styling tool (hair care device) 1, even if a force is applied to the care section 20 in the direction of reducing the relative distance W1 between the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211, contact between the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211 can be restricted. That is, when using the air-type styling tool (hair care device) 1, the possibility of the fluid inflow space S1 being accidentally blocked can be prevented. Therefore, the ease of use of the air-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 can be further improved.

[0105] Furthermore, the air-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 can also have a variable mechanism that can change the width W1 of the fluid inflow space S1. In this way, the width W1 of the fluid inflow space S1 can be changed according to the amount of hair H, the curl of hair H, and the degree of curvature of hair H, thus enabling more efficient hair care.

[0106] Such a structure can be configured to allow for adjustment of the width W1 of the fluid inflow space S1 in three increments, with the user able to lock it at a desired width. Alternatively, it can be configured to allow for continuous adjustment of the width W1 of the fluid inflow space S1, with the user able to lock it at a desired width.

[0107] At this point, the width W1 of the fluid inflow space S1 is preferably variable within a range of approximately 3mm to 30mm. This helps to prevent situations where the desired finishing effect is not easily achieved. The width W1 of the fluid inflow space S1 is set to a range of approximately 3mm to 30mm because if the width W1 of the fluid inflow space S1 is narrower than 3mm, it may be impossible to ensure an open gap on both sides in the second direction (Z direction) between at least one of the first opposing surface 2111 and the hair H and between the second opposing surface 2211 and the hair H. In addition, if it is wider than 30mm, the distance between the care section 20 and the hair H becomes greater, which may make it difficult to achieve the desired finishing effect.

[0108] (A variation of the hair care device)

[0109] Next, a modified example of the wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 will be described.

[0110] The wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 is not limited to the structure shown in Embodiment 1 above, and can be configured in various ways. For example, it can be configured as shown in FIG4. FIG4 is a perspective view of the first care section 210 in the first modified example of Embodiment 1 as viewed from the first opposing surface 2111 side.

[0111] The wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 4 also has a structure that is basically the same as that of the wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 shown in Embodiment 1 above.

[0112] That is, the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 4 also has a care section 20 that can care for hair H and a fluid generation mechanism 40 that can generate air (wind: fluid) F and blow it to hair H.

[0113] Furthermore, in the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 4, efforts are made to suppress the air (wind: fluid) F blown from the blow outlet 45 from being discharged to the outside of the fluid inflow space S1 (see Figure 2), thereby preventing the air (wind: fluid) F discharged to the outside of the fluid inflow space S1 from blowing onto the user's face, etc.

[0114] Specifically, as shown in Figure 4, the fluid generating mechanism 40 includes an outlet 45, an ejection passage 441 communicating with the outlet 45, an intake port 46 capable of drawing in air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45, and an intake passage 442 communicating with the intake port 46.

[0115] Furthermore, an outlet 45 is formed at the end of the first opposing surface 2111 on one side (upper side) in the second direction (Z direction), and an inlet 46 is formed at the end of the first opposing surface 2111 on the other side (lower side) in the second direction (Z direction).

[0116] In addition, the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 4 also has a fluid introduction mechanism 30 that can introduce air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the blow outlet 45 from the inlet 46 into the inlet passage 442.

[0117] Here, in the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in FIG4, the fluid introduction mechanism 30 has a protrusion (blocking member) 32, which is disposed on the opposite side of the blow-out port 45 relative to the inlet 46, and is capable of blocking the flow of air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the blow-out port 45. By doing so, the air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the blow-out port 45 is blocked by the protrusion 32, so that the air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the blow-out port 45 flows from the inlet 46 to the inlet passage 442.

[0118] By doing so, the amount of air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the blow outlet 45 and into the fluid inflow space S1 can be reduced. Therefore, when using the wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 for hair care, the airflow discharged into the fluid inflow space S1 can be prevented from blowing onto the face. As a result, the wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 can be used more comfortably.

[0119] Furthermore, by simply providing the protrusion 32, the airflow (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45 and into the fluid flow space S1 can be reduced, thus eliminating the need for an exhaust fan (negative pressure generating mechanism) or the like. As a result, the wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 can be miniaturized and made lighter.

[0120] Furthermore, in the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 4, the protrusion 32 is formed from one end of the inlet 46 in the third direction (X direction) to the other end of the inlet 46 in the third direction (X direction). By doing so, the amount of air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45 and blown into the outside of the fluid inflow space S1 can be reduced more reliably.

[0121] Additionally, in the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 4, the air (wind: fluid) F introduced into the suction passage 442 from the suction port 46 is also discharged to the outside of the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 from the exhaust port 33 formed in the first housing 211.

[0122] In addition, although not shown, a blowout 45, a spray passage 441, an inlet 46, an inlet passage 442, a protrusion 32, and an exhaust port 33 with the same structure are also formed on the second nursing section 220 side.

[0123] Furthermore, in the wind-style styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 4, the protrusion 32 on the side of the first care section 210 and the protrusion 32 on the side of the second care section 220 are opposite each other in the first direction (Y direction).

[0124] Furthermore, when the first nursing section 210 and the second nursing section 220 move relative to each other in such a way that the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211 approach each other, the protrusion 32 on the side of the first nursing section 210 and the protrusion 32 on the side of the second nursing section 220 come into contact in a state where the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211 are separated. By doing so, a space (fluid inflow space S1) is ensured between the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211 for air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45 to flow in.

[0125] Thus, in the structure shown in FIG4, the protrusion 32 (the protrusion 32 on the side of the first nursing section 210 and the protrusion 32 on the side of the second nursing section 220) functions as a movement restriction mechanism 53. That is, the protrusion 32 (the protrusion 32 on the side of the first nursing section 210 and the protrusion 32 on the side of the second nursing section 220) also serves as a movement restriction mechanism 53.

[0126] Thus, if the protrusion 32 (protrusion 32 on the side of the first care section 210 and protrusion 32 on the side of the second care section 220) used to recover the air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45 from the inlet 46 has the function of a movement restriction mechanism 53, the structure of the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 can be simplified, and the flow of fluid into the space S1 can be prevented from being blocked.

[0127] Furthermore, in the structure shown in Figure 4, when using the air-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 to care for the hair H, while the hair H disposed in the fluid inflow space S1 is held by the protrusion 32 on the first care section 210 side and the protrusion 32 on the second care section 220 side, the air (air: fluid) F blown out from the blow-out port 45 comes into contact with the hair H, thereby enabling the care of the hair H.

[0128] Thus, in the structure shown in Figure 4, the protrusions 32 (the protrusions 32 on the side of the first care section 210 and the protrusions 32 on the side of the second care section 220) not only function as a movement restriction mechanism 53, but also as a hair holding mechanism 50. In this way, while simplifying the structure of the wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1, tension can be applied to the hair H using the protrusions 32 (the protrusions 32 on the side of the first care section 210 and the protrusions 32 on the side of the second care section 220). In particular, by applying tension to the hair H using the hair holding mechanism 50, the straightness of the treated hair H can be further improved.

[0129] Alternatively, the wind-style styling tool (hair care device) 1 can also be configured as shown in Figure 5.

[0130] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the first care section 210 in the second variation of Embodiment 1 as viewed from the first opposing surface 2111 side. The wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 5 has a structure that is substantially the same as that of the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 4. The difference from the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 4 is that the protrusion 32 (the protrusion 32 on the side of the first care section 210 and the protrusion 32 on the side of the second care section 220) has a main body 321 that is substantially cylindrical and a support portion 322 that supports the main body 321 in a rotatable state on the opposing surfaces (the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211).

[0131] By setting the wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 in this way, it can also achieve roughly the same function and effect as the wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 4.

[0132] In addition, in the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 5, the main body 321 functions as a rotating part of the friction reduction mechanism, so that the rotating part rotates while contacting the hair H, thereby reducing the friction generated between the rotating part and the hair H.

[0133] This further reduces the impact of heat and friction on hair during hair care. As a result, it can straighten or shape hair that is curly or bent, while minimizing damage to the hair.

[0134] Alternatively, the wind-style styling tool (hair care device) 1 can also be configured as shown in Figure 6.

[0135] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the first care section 210 in the third variation of embodiment 1 as viewed from the first opposing surface 2111 side. The wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 6 also includes a care section 20 capable of caring for hair H and a fluid generating mechanism 40 capable of generating air (wind: fluid) F and blowing it onto the hair H.

[0136] Furthermore, in the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 6, efforts are made to suppress the air (wind: fluid) F blown from the blow outlet 45 from being discharged to the outside of the fluid inflow space S1, thereby preventing the air (wind: fluid) F discharged to the outside of the fluid inflow space S1 (see Figure 2) from blowing onto the user's face, etc.

[0137] Specifically, as shown in Figure 6, the fluid generating mechanism 40 includes an outlet 45, an ejection passage 441 communicating with the outlet 45, an intake port 46 capable of drawing in air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45, and an intake passage 442 communicating with the intake port 46.

[0138] Furthermore, an outlet 45 is formed at the end of the first opposing surface 2111 on one side (upper side) in the second direction (Z direction), and an inlet 46 is formed at the end of the first opposing surface 2111 on the other side (lower side) in the second direction (Z direction).

[0139] In addition, the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 6 also has a fluid introduction mechanism 30 that can introduce air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the blow outlet 45 from the inlet 46 into the inlet passage 442.

[0140] Specifically, in the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in FIG. 6, the fluid introduction mechanism 30 has a protrusion 32, which is disposed on the opposite side of the outlet 45 relative to the inlet 46, and can block the flow of air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45. By doing so, the protrusion 32 is configured to block the flow of air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45, so that the air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45 flows from the inlet 46 to the inlet passage 442. Furthermore, the protrusion 32 on the first care section 210 side and the protrusion 32 on the second care section 220 side not only function as a movement restriction mechanism 53, but also as a hair holding mechanism 50.

[0141] Additionally, in the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 6, the air (wind: fluid) F introduced into the suction passage 442 from the suction port 46 is also discharged to the outside of the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 from the exhaust port 33 formed in the first housing 211.

[0142] Furthermore, although not shown, a blowout 45, a spray passage 441, an inlet 46, an inlet passage 442, a protrusion 32, and an exhaust port 33 with the same structure are also formed on the second nursing section 220 side.

[0143] Here, in the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 6, the fluid introduction mechanism 30 also includes an exhaust fan (negative pressure generating mechanism) 31 that can create negative pressure in the suction passage 442.

[0144] Furthermore, at the end of the nursing section 20 in the third direction (X direction) that intersects the first direction (Y direction) and the second direction (Z direction), and at the end of the nursing section 20 located on the side opposite to the holding section 10, an exhaust port 33 is formed that opens to the third direction (X direction) and discharges the air (wind: fluid) F in the suction passage 442 to the outside.

[0145] That is, an exhaust port 33 is provided in such a way that it opens from the top of the first arm 1a, which is elongated in the third direction (X direction), to the third direction (X direction), and the air (wind: fluid) F in the intake passage 442 is discharged from the exhaust port 33 to the outside of the first arm 1a.

[0146] In this way, when using the air-type styler (hair care device) 1 to care for hair H, it is possible to more reliably prevent the air (air: fluid) F introduced into the suction passage 442 and discharged to the outside of the air-type styler (hair care device) 1 from blowing onto the surrounding hair H. As a result, it is possible to prevent the hair H styled (finished) by the air (air: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45 from being disturbed by the air (air: fluid) F discharged from the exhaust port 33, thus further improving the styling performance of the hair H.

[0147] In addition, if the air (wind: fluid) F is discharged in the third direction (X direction), when using the wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1, the air (wind: fluid) F discharged from the exhaust port 33 can be more reliably prevented from blowing onto the hands, face, neck, etc. holding the wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1, and the wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 can be used more comfortably.

[0148] Furthermore, if the air (wind: fluid) F in the suction passage 442 is discharged to the outside from the top of the first arm 1a, it is not necessary to extend the suction passage 442 to the gripping part 10, so the length of the suction passage 442 can also be shortened.

[0149] Furthermore, in the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 6, an exhaust port 33 with the same structure is also formed on the side of the second care section 220. Therefore, an exhaust port 33 that opens to the third direction (X direction) and discharges the air (wind: fluid) F in the intake passage 442 to the outside is also formed at the top of the second arm 1b.

[0150] Alternatively, the wind-style styling tool (hair care device) 1 can also be configured as shown in Figure 7.

[0151] Figure 7 is a perspective view of the first care section 210 in the fourth variation of embodiment 1 as viewed from the first opposing surface 2111 side. The wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 7 also includes a care section 20 capable of caring for hair H and a fluid generating mechanism 40 capable of generating air (wind: fluid) F and blowing it onto the hair H.

[0152] Furthermore, in the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 7, efforts are made to suppress the air (wind: fluid) F blown from the blow outlet 45 from being discharged to the outside of the fluid inflow space S1, thereby preventing the air (wind: fluid) F discharged to the outside of the fluid inflow space S1 (see Figure 2) from blowing onto the user's face, etc.

[0153] Specifically, as shown in Figure 7, the fluid generating mechanism 40 includes an outlet 45, an ejection passage 441 communicating with the outlet 45, an intake port 46 capable of drawing in air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45, and an intake passage 442 communicating with the intake port 46.

[0154] Furthermore, an outlet 45 is formed at the end of the first opposing surface 2111 on one side (upper side) in the second direction (Z direction), and an inlet 46 is formed at the end of the first opposing surface 2111 on the other side (lower side) in the second direction (Z direction).

[0155] In addition, the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 7 also has a fluid introduction mechanism 30 that can introduce air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the blow outlet 45 from the inlet 46 into the inlet passage 442.

[0156] Specifically, in the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in FIG7, the fluid introduction mechanism 30 has a protrusion 32, which is disposed on the opposite side of the outlet 45 relative to the inlet 46, and can block the flow of air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45. By doing so, the protrusion 32 is configured to block the flow of air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45, so that the air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45 flows from the inlet 46 to the intake passage 442. Furthermore, the protrusion 32 on the first care section 210 side and the protrusion 32 on the second care section 220 side not only function as a movement restriction mechanism 53, but also function as a hair holding mechanism 50. Moreover, the fluid introduction mechanism 30 also has an exhaust fan (negative pressure generating mechanism) 31 that can create negative pressure in the intake passage 442.

[0157] Additionally, in the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in FIG7, the air (wind: fluid) F introduced into the suction passage 442 from the suction port 46 is also discharged to the outside of the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 from the exhaust port 33 formed in the first housing 211.

[0158] Furthermore, although not shown in the figure, the second nursing section 220 side also has an outlet 45, a spray passage 441, an inlet 46, an inlet passage 442, an exhaust fan 31, a protrusion 32, and an exhaust port 33 with the same structure.

[0159] Here, in Figure 7, the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 also has a heat exchange mechanism 51 that enables heat exchange between the air (wind: fluid) F in the intake passage 442 and the air (wind: fluid) F in the discharge passage 441.

[0160] Specifically, heat exchange is performed between the air (wind: fluid) F in the ejection passage 441 located downstream of the delivery unit 42 and the air (wind: fluid) F in the intake passage 442 located upstream of the exhaust fan 31 using the heat exchange mechanism 51.

[0161] In doing so, the air (air: fluid) F heated by the air drawn into the passage 442 and then ejected from the outlet 441 is blown out from the outlet 45. Meanwhile, the air (air: fluid) F cooled by the air drawn into the passage 441 and then ejected from the exhaust fan 31 is discharged to the outside from the exhaust port 33.

[0162] In this way, the heat from the hot air used for styling (hair care H) can be reused, thus reducing the temperature rise of the air (air: fluid) F introduced into the ejection passage 441 using the fluid temperature adjustment unit 43. As a result, the air (air: fluid) F can be heated with low power consumption. Furthermore, while maintaining the temperature of the air (air: fluid) F blown out of the outlet 45 at the desired temperature, the airflow rate of the air (air: fluid) F blown out of the outlet 45 can be increased. Consequently, the styling performance of hair H can be further improved.

[0163] In addition, the use of a smaller fluid temperature adjustment unit 43 enables the miniaturization of the air styling tool (hair care device) 1, further improving the ease of use of the air styling tool (hair care device) 1.

[0164] Furthermore, with the same power consumption, compared to a structure without a heat exchange mechanism 51, more heat can be applied to the hair H, thus further improving the styling performance of the hair H and shortening the hair H care time.

[0165] Furthermore, the heat exchange mechanism 51 can also be located downstream of the exhaust fan 31, or upstream of the conveying unit 42. In this case, at least one of the exhaust fan 31 and the conveying unit 42 is preferably made of a heat-resistant material.

[0166] Alternatively, the wind-style styling tool (hair care device) 1 can also be configured as shown in Figure 8.

[0167] Figure 8 is a perspective view of the first care section 210 in the fifth variation of embodiment 1 as viewed from the first opposing surface 2111 side. The wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 8 also includes a care section 20 capable of caring for hair H and a fluid generating mechanism 40 capable of generating air (wind: fluid) F and blowing it onto the hair H.

[0168] Furthermore, in the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 8, efforts are made to suppress the air (wind: fluid) F blown from the blow outlet 45 from being discharged to the outside of the fluid inflow space S1, thereby preventing the air (wind: fluid) F discharged to the outside of the fluid inflow space S1 (see Figure 2) from blowing onto the user's face, etc.

[0169] Specifically, as shown in Figure 8, the fluid generating mechanism 40 includes an outlet 45, an ejection passage 441 communicating with the outlet 45, an intake port 46 capable of drawing in air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45, and an intake passage 442 communicating with the intake port 46.

[0170] Furthermore, an outlet 45 is formed at the end of the first opposing surface 2111 on one side (upper side) in the second direction (Z direction), and an inlet 46 is formed at the end of the first opposing surface 2111 on the other side (lower side) in the second direction (Z direction).

[0171] In addition, the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 8 also has a fluid introduction mechanism 30 that can introduce air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the blow outlet 45 from the inlet 46 into the inlet passage 442.

[0172] Specifically, in the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in FIG8, the fluid introduction mechanism 30 has a protrusion 32, which is disposed on the opposite side of the outlet 45 relative to the inlet 46, and can block the flow of air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45. By doing so, the protrusion 32 is configured to block the flow of air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45, so that the air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45 flows from the inlet 46 to the inlet passage 442. Furthermore, the protrusion 32 on the first care section 210 side and the protrusion 32 on the second care section 220 side not only function as a movement restriction mechanism 53, but also function as a hair holding mechanism 50.

[0173] Furthermore, although not shown, a blowout 45, a spray passage 441, an inlet 46, an inlet passage 442, and a protrusion 32 with the same structure are also formed on the second nursing section 220 side.

[0174] Here, in Figure 8, the intake passage 442 and the exhaust passage 441 constitute a portion of the circulation passage 443 capable of circulating air (wind: fluid) F. Furthermore, the delivery unit 42 also serves as the exhaust fan 31.

[0175] In this way, the hot air used for styling (hair care H) can be reused, thus further reducing the amount of hot air exhausted for styling (hair care H). Therefore, when using the wind-type stylist (hair care device) 1 for hair care, the airflow exhausted to the outside of the fluid inflow space S1 can be prevented from blowing onto the face, minimizing discomfort to the user. Therefore, the wind-type stylist (hair care device) 1 can be used more comfortably.

[0176] Furthermore, by reusing the hot air used for styling (hair care H), the temperature rise of the air (air: fluid) F flowing within the circulation path 443 can be reduced. As a result, the air (air: fluid) F can be heated with low power consumption. Additionally, the airflow rate of the air (air: fluid) F blown from the outlet 45 can be increased while maintaining the desired temperature. Consequently, the styling performance of hair H can be further improved.

[0177] In addition, the use of a smaller fluid temperature adjustment unit 43 enables the miniaturization of the air styling tool (hair care device) 1, further improving the ease of use of the air styling tool (hair care device) 1.

[0178] In addition, with the same power consumption, more heat can be applied to the hair H compared to the structure without the circulation path 443, thus further improving the styling performance of the hair H and shortening the hair H care time.

[0179] Furthermore, by circulating almost all of the air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45, the thermal efficiency can be improved for the same power consumption, and the temperature within the circulation path 443 can be further increased. As a result, hair care H can be performed more quickly.

[0180] On the other hand, if only a portion of the air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45 is circulated, and a portion of the air is newly introduced from the outside, then the heat resistance of the conveying unit 42 configured in the circulation passage 443 need not be considered. That is, the conveying unit 42 formed using a material with relatively low heat resistance can be used, thereby reducing costs.

[0181] Such a structure can be obtained, for example, by setting the intake passage 442 to merge midway in the ejection passage 441, the portion of the ejection passage 441 that does not constitute the circulation passage 443 is freshly introduced from the external air intake 41, and the air (wind: fluid) F recovered from the intake 46 passes through the circulation passage 443.

[0182] At this time, an external air intake 41 can be provided on the surfaces of the first housing 211 and the second housing 221. In this way, external air can flow to the parts in contact with the first housing 211 and the second housing 221. As a result, the housing temperature can be made close to the external temperature, thus preventing the housing from getting too hot or too cold and causing discomfort to the user, and preventing injuries such as burns.

[0183] Furthermore, if the external air intake 41 is positioned at the top of the first housing 211 and the second housing 221 in the third direction (X direction), and the flow path 44 through which the external air (wind: fluid) F passes is positioned throughout the housing, the aforementioned effect can be maximized.

[0184] On the other hand, if the flow path 44 is shortened, the above-mentioned effect is limited, but the volume of the flow path 44 is reduced, thereby reducing the volume of the wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1, thus improving the user's ease of use.

[0185] Alternatively, the wind-style styling tool (hair care device) 1 can also be configured as shown in Figure 9.

[0186] Figure 9 is a perspective view of the first care unit 210 in the sixth modification of embodiment 1, viewed from the first opposing surface 2111 side. The wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 9 has a structure that is substantially the same as that of the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 8. The difference from the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 8 is that a dehumidification mechanism 52 is arranged in the circulation passage 443, which is capable of dehumidifying the air (wind: fluid) F introduced from the inlet 46 into the suction passage 442.

[0187] By setting the wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 in this way, it can also achieve roughly the same function and effect as the wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 8.

[0188] In addition, if it is the wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 9, when using the wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 to care for wet hair H, it can prevent the humid air (wind: fluid) F from blowing onto the hair H, so that the hair H can be dried more quickly and the time spent on styling (hair care H) can be shortened.

[0189] Furthermore, the hot air used for styling (hair care) can be reused to dry the hair, thus reducing the temperature rise of the air (wind: fluid) F flowing within the circulation path 443. As a result, drying and styling (hair care) of the hair can be achieved with low power consumption.

[0190] Alternatively, the wind-style styling tool (hair care device) 1 can also be configured as shown in Figure 10.

[0191] Figure 10 is a perspective view showing the care section 20 in the seventh variation of Embodiment 1. The wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 10 also includes a care section 20 capable of caring for hair H and a fluid generating mechanism 40 capable of generating air (wind: fluid) F and blowing it onto the hair H.

[0192] Furthermore, in the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 10, efforts are made to suppress the air (wind: fluid) F blown from the blow outlet 45 from being discharged to the outside of the fluid inflow space S1, thereby preventing the air (wind: fluid) F discharged to the outside of the fluid inflow space S1 from blowing onto the user's face, etc.

[0193] Specifically, as shown in Figure 10, the fluid generating mechanism 40 includes an outlet 45, an ejection passage 441 communicating with the outlet 45, an intake port 46 capable of drawing in air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45, and an intake passage 442 communicating with the intake port 46.

[0194] In addition, the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Figure 10 also has a fluid introduction mechanism 30 that can introduce air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the blow outlet 45 from the inlet 46 into the inlet passage 442.

[0195] Specifically, in the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in FIG10, the fluid introduction mechanism 30 has a protrusion 32, which is disposed on the opposite side of the outlet 45 relative to the inlet 46, and can block the flow of air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45. By doing so, the protrusion 32 is configured to block the flow of air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45, so that the air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45 flows from the inlet 46 to the intake passage 442. Furthermore, the protrusion 32 on the first care section 210 side and the protrusion 32 on the second care section 220 side not only function as a movement restriction mechanism 53, but also function as a hair holding mechanism 50. Moreover, the fluid introduction mechanism 30 also has an exhaust fan (negative pressure generating mechanism) 31 that can create negative pressure in the intake passage 442.

[0196] Additionally, in the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in FIG10, the air (wind: fluid) F introduced into the suction passage 442 from the suction port 46 is also discharged to the outside of the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 from the exhaust port 33 formed in the first housing 211.

[0197] Here, in the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in FIG10, an outlet 45 is formed on one of the first opposing surfaces 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211, and an inlet 46 is formed on the other opposing surface.

[0198] Specifically, an outlet 45 is formed at the end of the first opposing surface 2111 on one side (upper side) in the second direction (Z direction), and an inlet 46 is formed at the end of the second opposing surface 2211 on the other side (lower side) in the second direction (Z direction).

[0199] This eliminates the need for an ejection passage 441 and an intake passage 442 in one of the care sections (first care section 210, second care section 220), thereby reducing flow resistance and increasing the airflow (wind: fluid) F blown out from the blowout 45. As a result, the styling performance of the hair H can be further improved.

[0200] In addition, since the ejection passage 441 and the suction passage 442 can be reduced, the wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 can also be miniaturized, which can further improve the ease of use of the wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1.

[0201] Furthermore, the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Embodiment 1 and its variations can also include a hair condition diagnosis unit, which can diagnose the condition of the hair H of the user or other care recipient.

[0202] Such a hair condition diagnostic unit can be installed in at least one of the care unit 20 and the fluid generation mechanism 40. Here, the hair condition diagnosed by the hair condition diagnostic unit can include, for example, the degree of curl, curvature, diameter, length, color, and damage condition of the hair. Furthermore, these hair conditions can be diagnosed using sensors that detect at least one of moisture and oil, optical sensors, or image analysis obtained from a camera.

[0203] Furthermore, the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Embodiment 1 and its variations may also include a control unit (fluid control unit) that controls the state of the fluid blown out by the fluid generating mechanism 40. This control unit controls the fluid's airflow speed, temperature, and other fluid states based on the hair state diagnosed by the hair state diagnosis unit. By doing so, for example, the control unit (fluid control unit) can control the fluid state based on the hair damage state diagnosed by the hair state diagnosis unit, thereby slightly lowering the fluid temperature (controlling the fluid temperature).

[0204] Furthermore, when diagnosing hair condition and adjusting fluid based on the diagnostic results, pre-registered matrix information or AI technology can be used.

[0205] In addition, the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Embodiment 1 and its variations can also include a human detection unit, which can identify the user using the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1.

[0206] Such a human detection unit can be installed in at least one of the care unit 20 and the fluid generation mechanism 40. The human detection (user identification) performed by this unit can be based on the diagnostic results of the hair condition diagnostic unit described above, or using an image of the user obtained by a camera, fingerprint authentication, etc. Alternatively, users of the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 can be pre-registered, and a button for identifying the user can be provided on the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1, allowing the user to input their identity for human detection (user identification).

[0207] Furthermore, the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 shown in Embodiment 1 and its variations may also include a control unit (fluid control unit) that controls the state of the fluid blown out by the fluid generating mechanism 40. This control unit controls the fluid's wind speed, temperature, and other fluid states in accordance with the user determined by the human detection unit. In addition, when adjusting the fluid, pre-registered matrix information or AI technology can be used.

[0208] At this time, the control unit (fluid control unit) can also have a user optimal motion adjustment unit, which can adjust to the optimal motion that matches the user determined by the human detection unit. Furthermore, when adjusting to the optimal motion using the user optimal motion adjustment unit, AI technology can also be used for optimal motion control.

[0209] (Implementation Method 2)

[0210] Next, an example of the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 of Embodiment 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 14. FIG. 11 is a side view schematically showing an example of the hair care device 1 of Embodiment 2. FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the agent spraying device included in the hair care device 1 of Embodiment 2. FIG. 13 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the charged fine particle generating device included in the hair care device 1 of Embodiment 2. FIG. 14 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the fine particle discharging device 90 included in the hair care device 1 of Embodiment 2.

[0211] The wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 of this embodiment has a structure that is substantially the same as that of the wind-type styling tool (hair care device) 1 shown in Embodiment 1 above.

[0212] That is, the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 of this embodiment has a care section 20 that can care for hair H and a fluid generating mechanism 40 that can blow air (wind: fluid) F to hair H.

[0213] Furthermore, the nursing unit 20 includes a first nursing unit 210 and a second nursing unit 220. The second nursing unit 220 has a second opposing surface 2211 that is opposite to the first opposing surface 2111 of the first nursing unit 210 in the first direction (Y direction). A fluid inflow space S1 (see Figure 2) is formed between the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211, which allows for the care of hair H when the hair H is arranged to extend along a second direction (Z direction) that intersects the first direction (Y direction).

[0214] In addition, the fluid generating mechanism 40 has an outlet 45, an ejection passage 441 communicating with the outlet 45, an intake port 46 capable of drawing in air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the outlet 45, and an intake passage 442 communicating with the intake port 46.

[0215] Furthermore, an outlet 45 is formed at the end of the first opposing surface 2111 on one side (upper side) in the second direction (Z direction), and an inlet 46 is formed at the end of the first opposing surface 2111 on the other side (lower side) in the second direction (Z direction).

[0216] Furthermore, the air-type styling device (hair care device) 1 is equipped with a fluid introduction mechanism 30 that can introduce air (wind: fluid) F blown from the outlet 45 into the inlet 46 into the inlet passage 442, and strongly suppresses the exhaust of air (wind: fluid) F blown from the outlet 45 into the fluid inflow space S1 (see Figure 2).

[0217] The structure of the fluid introduction mechanism 30 can be configured as shown in Embodiment 1 and its variations.

[0218] By doing so, it is possible to achieve roughly the same function and effect as the above-described implementation method 1.

[0219] In this embodiment, the air-cooled styling device (hair care device) 1 includes a component dispensing device 60 capable of blowing components that act on the hair H into the hair H. Here, the components that act on the hair H refer to so-called beauty components that can effectively affect at least the hair quality of the user. Examples of such components include pharmaceuticals, organic substances, negative ions, fine metal particles, or charged fine water particles.

[0220] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the ingredient dispensing device 60 includes an ingredient dispensing device 70 capable of blowing the beauty ingredient toward the hair H. By doing so, the hair H can be curled, bent, and stretched while simultaneously achieving the hair-beautifying effect brought about by the beauty ingredient.

[0221] As cosmetic ingredients, examples include those containing components that have beautifying effects on hair, such as moisturizing ingredients (humectants), repairing ingredients (repairing agents), coating ingredients (coating agents), coloring ingredients (coloring agents), hair dyeing ingredients (hair dyes), or conditioning ingredients (conditioning agents). Additionally, examples of cosmetic ingredients include proteins such as collagen, elastin, and keratin; various peptides; amino acids such as lysine, phenylalanine, alanine, arginine, serine, cysteine, glycine, and proline; ceramides; organic acids such as succinic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, lactic acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, and citric acid; proteoglycans; various vitamins; metals such as mica, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, iron oxide, silicon, platinum, gold, silver, and zinc; and lysozyme and protein. Enzymes such as papain; nucleic acids such as deoxyribonucleic acid and ribonucleic acid; antioxidants such as astaxanthin, lutein, and catechins; hormones such as isoflavones, dutasteride, and finasteride; lipids such as lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, sphingolipids, behenol, stearyl alcohol, cholesterol, and hydrogenated lecithin; sugars such as trehalose, dextran, dextrin, budding stalk polysaccharide, cyclodextrin, and maltitol; polysaccharides such as chondroitin sulfate, chitosan, and chitin; urea; glycyrrhizic acid; and dipotassium glycyrrhizate.

[0222] Furthermore, the cosmetic ingredients can be in the form of solidified or semi-solidified forms, or they can be solutions obtained by dissolving in solvents such as water or alcohol. Additionally, cosmetic ingredients can contain multiple components.

[0223] The beauty ingredient dispensing device 70 can be configured to include, for example, a first electrostatic atomizing device (ingredient atomizing section) 71, which is an example of a drug spraying device, and the active ingredient is a drug or an organic substance; a beauty ingredient dispensing outlet 73, which can dispense the beauty ingredient toward the hair H; and a beauty ingredient passage 72, which is used to guide the beauty ingredient generated by the first electrostatic atomizing device 71 toward the beauty ingredient dispensing outlet 73.

[0224] Here, the first electrostatic atomizing device 71 can be configured to include a discharge section 711, which has a mist atomizer (discharge electrode: first electrode) 7111 and a GND electrode (opposite electrode: second electrode) 7112. Furthermore, the first electrostatic atomizing device 71 can be configured to include a canister (cosmetic ingredient holding section) 712, a pump 713, a high-voltage circuit 714, and a pump drive circuit 715. Here, the mist atomizer 7111 is configured to hold a liquid, such as a pharmaceutical agent or organic substance, and functions as the discharge section 711. The canister 712 contains an aqueous solution containing, for example, a polymer, such as a pharmaceutical agent or organic substance. The pump 713 is provided in a pipe connecting the canister 712 and the mist atomizer 7111, and delivers the polymer aqueous solution contained in the canister 712 to the mist atomizer 7111. The high-voltage circuit 714 applies a high voltage (HV) to the mist atomizer 7111. The pump drive circuit 715 controls the drive of the pump 713.

[0225] Furthermore, when a high voltage is applied between the atomizer 7111 and the GND electrode 7112, corona discharge or the like is generated, and a drug mist containing polymers is produced through this discharge. In addition, the drug spraying device that makes the active ingredient a drug or organic matter is not limited to an electrostatic atomizing device like the first electrostatic atomizing device 71, but can also be an ultrasonic atomizing device, a centrifugal pump, a heater, etc.

[0226] If such a beauty ingredient dispensing device 70 is provided, the beauty ingredient atomized by the first electrostatic atomizing device 71 can pass through the beauty ingredient passage 72 and be blown to the hair H from the beauty ingredient dispensing outlet 73 provided in the care section 20 (second care section 220).

[0227] Alternatively, at least one of a hair condition diagnostic unit and a human detection unit can be installed in the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1. Based on the diagnostic results of the hair condition diagnostic unit and the detection results of the human detection unit, the amount and type of beauty ingredients can be adjusted, and their mixing ratios can be adjusted in various situations. Furthermore, the hair condition diagnostic unit and the human detection unit can be installed in at least one of the care unit 20 and the fluid generation mechanism 40. Additionally, when selecting or adjusting at least one of the beauty ingredients used, pre-registered matrix information or AI technology can be used.

[0228] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the component dispensing device 60 includes a charged fine particle dispensing device 80 capable of blowing charged fine particles onto the hair H. By doing so, the hair H can be curled, bent, and stretched while simultaneously achieving a hair-styling effect from the charged fine particles.

[0229] The charged fine particle emission device 80 can be configured to include, for example, a second electrostatic atomizing device (component atomizing section) 81, which is an example of a component generating device, and the component that functions is charged fine water particles; a charged fine particle emission outlet 83, which can emit charged fine water particles to hair H; and a charged fine particle passage 82, which is used to guide the charged fine water particles generated by the second electrostatic atomizing device 81 to the charged fine water particle emission outlet 83.

[0230] Here, the second electrostatic atomizing device 81 can be configured to include a discharge section 811, which has a discharge electrode (first electrode) 8111 and a GND electrode (opposite electrode: second electrode) 8112. Furthermore, the second electrostatic atomizing device 81 can be configured to include a high-voltage circuit 812 and a Peltier element 813 as a condensation section. When a high voltage is applied between the discharge electrode 8111 and the GND electrode 8112, corona discharge or the like is generated, and charged fine water particles based on moisture in the air are generated through this discharge action.

[0231] If such a charged fine particle emission device 80 is provided, the charged fine particle water atomized by the second electrostatic atomizing device 81 can pass through the charged fine particle passage 82 and be blown towards the hair H from the charged fine particle emission outlet 83 provided in the care section 20 (second care section 220). In this way, charged fine particle water can be blown towards the hair H at the same time as air (wind: fluid) F is blown, and the hair-beautifying effect of charged fine particle water (moisturizing, shine enhancement, and improved neatness, etc.) can be obtained.

[0232] At this point, at least one of a hair condition diagnostic unit and a human detection unit can be installed in the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1, allowing adjustment of the amount of charged fine particles based on at least one of the diagnostic results from the hair condition diagnostic unit and the detection results from the human detection unit. Furthermore, the hair condition diagnostic unit and the human detection unit can be installed in at least one of the care unit 20 and the fluid generation mechanism 40. Additionally, when adjusting the amount of charged fine particles, pre-registered matrix information or AI technology can be used.

[0233] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the component dispensing device 60 includes a fine particle dispensing device 90 capable of blowing fine metal particles onto the hair H. By doing so, the hair H can be curled, bent, and stretched while simultaneously achieving a hair-styling effect from the fine metal particles.

[0234] The fine particle emission device 90 can be configured to include, for example, a third electrostatic atomizing device (component atomizing section) 91, which is an example of a component generating device, and the component that functions is metal fine particles; a fine particle emission outlet 94, which can emit metal fine particles toward the hair H; and a fine particle passage 93, which is used to guide the metal fine particles generated by the third electrostatic atomizing device 91 toward the fine particle emission outlet 94.

[0235] Here, the third electrostatic atomizing device 91 can be configured to include a discharge section 911, which has a discharge electrode (first electrode) 9111 containing metal and a GND electrode (opposite electrode: second electrode) 9112. Furthermore, the third electrostatic atomizing device 91 can be configured to include a high-voltage circuit 912. When a high voltage is applied between the discharge electrode 9111 and the GND electrode 9112, corona discharge or the like is generated, and fine metal particles are produced through this discharge action.

[0236] In addition, the metal is composed of at least one of iron, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, cobalt, chromium, iodine, nickel, fluorine, vanadium, tin, silicon, titanium, molybdenum, strontium, germanium, gold, nickel, platinum, rhodium, palladium, iridium, ruthenium, and osmium.

[0237] Furthermore, by providing such a fine particle emission device 90, the fine metal particles generated by the third electrostatic atomizing device 91 can pass through the fine particle passage 93 and be blown towards the hair H from the fine particle emission outlet 94 provided in the care section 20 (second care section 220). In this way, while blowing air (wind: fluid) F towards the hair H, fine metal particles can be blown, thus achieving a hair care effect with fine metal particles.

[0238] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the fine particle emission device 90 is configured to blow ions into the hair H.

[0239] Specifically, the fine particle emission device 90 includes a fourth electrostatic atomizing device (component atomizing unit) 92, which is an example of a component generating device, and whose active component is negative ions (ions).

[0240] Furthermore, the fourth electrostatic atomizing device 92 includes a discharge section 921 and a high-voltage circuit 922. The discharge section 921 has a discharge electrode (first electrode) 9211 with a needle-shaped tip and a GND electrode (opposite electrode: second electrode) 9212 with a downward-facing arc shape in the center. By doing so, when a high voltage is applied between the discharge electrode 9111 and the GND electrode 9112, corona discharge or the like is generated, and negative ions (ions) are generated through this discharge action.

[0241] In this embodiment, negative ions (ions) generated by the fourth electrostatic atomizing device 92 are blown from the fine particle outlet 94 onto the hair H. By doing so, the hair H can be curled, bent, and stretched while simultaneously achieving a hair-beautifying effect from at least one of the metal fine particles and negative ions (ions).

[0242] In this case, the fourth electrostatic atomizing device 92 can also be configured such that it is positioned downstream of the conveying unit 42, and the fluid containing negative ions (ions) generated by the fourth electrostatic atomizing device 92 is passed through the fine particle discharge section (discharge section 911) by driving the conveying unit 42. In this way, negative ions with fine particles as nuclei are generated, and these negative ions with fine particles as nuclei can be blown from the fine particle discharge outlet 94 to the hair H.

[0243] Alternatively, a hair condition diagnostic unit and a human detection unit can be installed in the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1, allowing adjustment of the amount of fine metal particles based on at least one of the diagnostic results from the hair condition diagnostic unit and the detection results from the human detection unit. Furthermore, the hair condition diagnostic unit and the human detection unit can be installed in at least one of the care unit 20 and the fluid generation mechanism 40. Additionally, when adjusting the amount of fine metal particles, pre-registered matrix information or AI technology can be used.

[0244] Furthermore, the charged fine particle path 82 and the fine particle path 93, as well as the charged fine particle discharge outlet 83 and the fine particle discharge outlet 94, can each be configured as a shared path.

[0245] In addition, for beauty ingredients, a passage connected to the blow-out port 45 can be provided, configured to blow the beauty ingredients out together with air (fluid) from the blow-out port 45.

[0246] As explained above, when a component dispensing device 60 is provided that can blow components acting on hair H into hair H, it can be configured to atomize the components using any one or more of voltage, heater, and ultrasound. In addition, the fluid dispensing section (blowing outlet) can also have an additional dispensing section capable of dispensing any one or more of charged fine water particles, metallic fine water particles, and negative ions.

[0247] Furthermore, when using multiple ingredients as the active ingredient for hair growth, a component selection section can be set up where the types of each ingredient can be selected individually. In this case, AI technology can be used to select the optimal ingredient in the component selection section.

[0248] Furthermore, when a hair condition diagnostic unit is provided, a cosmetic ingredient atomization control unit can also be provided. This cosmetic ingredient atomization control unit uses the hair condition data (H) obtained from the hair condition diagnostic unit to control the atomization amount of the appropriate ingredient corresponding to the hair condition data.

[0249] Furthermore, when there is an ingredient selection unit and a hair condition diagnosis unit, the ingredient selection unit can also select the type of ingredient based on the hair condition data of hair H obtained from the hair condition diagnosis unit, while considering the effect when applied to hair H.

[0250] (Implementation Method 3)

[0251] Next, an example of the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 of Embodiment 3 will be described with reference to FIG15. FIG15 is a side view schematically showing an example of the hair care device 1 of Embodiment 3.

[0252] The wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 of this embodiment includes a care section 20 capable of caring for hair H. In this embodiment, the care section 20 is continuously provided with a handle (grip) 10 that can be held by hand by a user or the like. The handle 10 is formed into a rod shape that is slender in the third direction (X direction) and has a hollow portion inside.

[0253] In addition, in this embodiment, the nursing unit 20 includes a first nursing unit 210 having a first opposing surface (first nursing surface) 2111 and a second nursing unit 220 having a second opposing surface (second nursing surface) 2211 opposite to the first opposing surface 2111 in the first direction (Y direction).

[0254] Thus, in this embodiment, the nursing unit 20 has a set of nursing units (first nursing unit 210 and second nursing unit 220: multiple nursing units) facing each other in the first direction (Y direction).

[0255] Furthermore, the first nursing section 210 and the second nursing section 220 are each connected to the gripping section 10. Specifically, the first nursing section 210 is connected to one end of the gripping section 10 in the third direction (X direction) via the first connecting section 214, and the second nursing section 220 is connected to one end of the gripping section 10 in the third direction (X direction) via the second connecting section 224. Thus, in this embodiment, the first nursing section 210 and the second nursing section 220 are continuously provided with the gripping section 10 in a state where they are divided into two branches in the first direction (Y direction) from one end of the gripping section extending along the third direction (X direction).

[0256] Furthermore, the first nursing unit 210 includes a first housing 211 that forms the outline of the first nursing unit 210, and the side of the first housing 211 opposite to the second nursing unit 220 is called the first opposing surface 2111. Similarly, the second nursing unit 220 includes a second housing 221 that forms the outline of the second nursing unit 220, and the side of the second housing 221 opposite to the first nursing unit 210 is called the second opposing surface 2211.

[0257] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a space is formed between the first opposing surface 2111 of the first care section 210 and the second opposing surface 2211 of the second care section 220, which extends through in the second direction (Z direction) and opens to one side in the third direction (X direction). In this embodiment, this space becomes a fluid inflow space S1 for performing hair care H.

[0258] Furthermore, hair H can be cared for when it is arranged in the fluid inflow space S1 with the hair extending in the second direction (Z direction) intersecting the first direction (Y direction). Thus, during normal care of the hair H, the hair H is arranged in the fluid inflow space S1 with the hair extending in the second direction (Z direction).

[0259] In addition, in this embodiment, hollow portions are also formed inside the first nursing portion 210 and the second nursing portion 220, and each hollow portion is configured to communicate with the hollow portion of the holding portion 10.

[0260] In this embodiment, air (air: fluid) can be blown into the hair H disposed in the fluid inflow space S1 using the hollow portion formed in the air-type styling device 1, and the hair H can be styled using the air (air: fluid) blown into the hair H. Specifically, a fluid generating mechanism 40 capable of blowing air (air: fluid) into the hair H is disposed in the air-type styling device 1, and the hair H can be styled (carefully groomed) by blowing air (air: fluid) from the blowout 45 provided by the fluid generating mechanism 40 into the hair H.

[0261] The fluid generating mechanism 40 includes: an external air intake 41, which draws in external air (external air: fluid) into the air-type molding machine 1; and a conveying unit 42, which is located downstream of the external air intake 41 and conveys the air (fluid) drawn in from the external air intake 41 downstream. Additionally, the fluid generating mechanism 40 includes a fluid temperature adjustment unit 43, located downstream of the conveying unit 42, which adjusts the temperature of the air (fluid) conveyed from the conveying unit 42 to the outlet 45 (downstream side) (controlled by heating or cooling). Furthermore, the fluid generating mechanism 40 includes an outlet 45 and a flow path 44 that conveys the air (fluid: warm air or cold air) whose temperature has been adjusted by the fluid temperature adjustment unit 43 to the outlet 45.

[0262] In addition, the fluid generating mechanism 40 includes a blowout 45, an ejection passage 441 communicating with the blowout 45, an intake 46 capable of drawing in air (wind: fluid) F blown out from the blowout 45, and an intake passage 442 communicating with the intake 46 (see Figure 3).

[0263] Furthermore, an outlet 45 is formed at the end of the first opposing surface 2111 on one side (upper side) in the second direction (Z direction), and an inlet 46 is formed at the end of the first opposing surface 2111 on the other side (lower side) in the second direction (Z direction).

[0264] Furthermore, the air-type styling device (hair care device) 1 is equipped with a fluid introduction mechanism 30 (see Figure 4) that can introduce air (wind: fluid) F blown from the outlet 45 into the inlet 46 into the inlet passage 442, and tries to suppress the air (wind: fluid) F blown from the outlet 45 from being discharged to the outside of the fluid inflow space S1.

[0265] The structure of the fluid introduction mechanism 30 can be configured as shown in Embodiment 1 and its variations.

[0266] By doing so, it is possible to achieve roughly the same function and effect as the above-described implementation method 1.

[0267] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1 may also have a hair condition diagnosis unit that can diagnose the condition of the hair H of the user or other care recipient, and a person detection unit that can identify the user using the wind-type styling device (hair care device) 1.

[0268] (Postscript)

[0269] Based on the description of the above embodiments, the following technology is disclosed.

[0270] (Technology 1) A hair care device comprising: a care section capable of caring for hair; and a fluid generating mechanism capable of generating fluid and blowing it onto the hair, the care section comprising: a first care section; and a second care section having a second opposing surface opposite to a first opposing surface of the first care section in a first direction, the fluid generating mechanism comprising: a blowout outlet formed on at least one of the first opposing surface and the second opposing surface; a spray passage communicating with the blowout outlet; and a suction inlet formed on the first opposing surface. The hair care device includes at least one of the first and second opposing surfaces, which is capable of drawing in fluid blown from the outlet; and an inhalation passage communicating with the inhalation port, wherein a fluid inflow space is formed between the first and second opposing surfaces, the fluid inflow space being capable of contacting the fluid blown from the outlet with the hair when the hair is arranged in a manner extending along a second direction intersecting the first direction, and the hair care device having a fluid introduction mechanism capable of introducing the fluid blown from the outlet from the inhalation port to the inhalation passage.

[0271] In this way, by incorporating a fluid introduction mechanism to guide the fluid blown from the outlet into the suction passage through the inlet, the amount of fluid blown into the fluid inflow space and expelled from the hair care device can be reduced. That is, the amount of fluid discharged to the outside of the fluid inflow space when using the hair care device can be reduced.

[0272] Therefore, for example, when using a hair care device to care for the forehead hair, it is possible to prevent the airflow outside the fluid inflow space from blowing onto the face, thus minimizing discomfort for the user. As a result, when caring for the hair around the face, the hair care device can also be used with minimal discomfort. Thus, the hair care device shown in the above embodiments and their variations can be used more comfortably.

[0273] Furthermore, if less fluid is discharged from the fluid inlet space when using a hair care device, it is more reliable to prevent hair from becoming frizzy due to the fluid discharged from the fluid inlet space. As a result, it is easier and more reliable to shape the hair into the desired shape, further improving the styling performance of the hair.

[0274] (Technology 2) The hair care device according to Technology 1, wherein the fluid introduction mechanism includes a negative pressure generating mechanism capable of creating a negative pressure within the suction passage.

[0275] This allows for more reliable flow of fluid from the outlet into the intake passage, thus reducing the amount of fluid blown out of the outlet and into the outside of the fluid flow space.

[0276] As a result, when using hair care devices for hair care, it is possible to more reliably prevent external airflow from blowing onto the face, thus making the use of hair care devices more comfortable.

[0277] Furthermore, if the inlet (inlet passage) becomes negative pressure, the fluid flowing in the fluid inflow space is rectified, thereby suppressing turbulence within the fluid inflow space and thus more reliably preventing hair scattering within the fluid inflow space. As a result, hair can be styled into the desired shape more easily and reliably, further improving hair styling performance.

[0278] (Technology 3) The hair care device according to Technology 1 or Technology 2, wherein the fluid introduction mechanism has a protrusion disposed on the opposite side of the blow-out outlet relative to the inlet, which is capable of blocking the flow of fluid blown out from the blow-out outlet.

[0279] In this way, the flow of fluid blown out from the outlet can be blocked by the protrusion, so that the fluid blown out from the outlet flows from the inlet to the suction passage.

[0280] By doing so, the amount of airflow blowing out from the nozzle and into the fluid inflow space can be reduced, thus preventing the airflow into the fluid inflow space from blowing onto the face when using the hair care device for hair care, etc. As a result, the hair care device can be used more comfortably.

[0281] Furthermore, by simply adding the protrusion, the airflow of fluid blown out from the outlet and into the fluid flow space can be reduced, thus eliminating the need for an exhaust fan (negative pressure generating mechanism) or similar equipment. As a result, the hair care device can be miniaturized and made lighter.

[0282] (Technology 4) The hair care device according to Technology 3, wherein the hair care device further comprises a hair holding mechanism that is capable of contacting and holding hair disposed in the fluid inflow space, the protrusion having the function of the hair holding mechanism.

[0283] In this way, when using a hair care device to care for hair, the fluid can come into contact with the hair held in place by the hair holding mechanism. As a result, it is easier and more reliable to shape the hair into the desired shape, further improving the styling performance of the hair. In particular, if a moderate tension is applied to the hair in a second direction using the hair holding mechanism, the straightness of the treated hair can be further improved.

[0284] Furthermore, if the fluid is brought into contact with hair under tension for hair care, the hair can be more reliably prevented from being disturbed by the fluid, thus further improving the styling performance of the hair.

[0285] Furthermore, if the protrusion that blocks the flow of fluid blown out of the nozzle functions as a hair holding mechanism, the hair styling performance can be improved while simplifying the structure of the hair care device.

[0286] (Technology 5) A hair care device according to any one of Technology 1 to Technology 4, wherein an exhaust port is formed at the end of the care part in a third direction that intersects the first direction and the second direction, the exhaust port opening in the third direction to discharge fluid in the suction passage to the outside.

[0287] This allows for more reliable suppression of fluid entering the suction passage and exiting the hair care device from the surrounding hair during hair care. As a result, it prevents the hair styled (finished) by the fluid blown out of the nozzle from being disturbed by the fluid expelled from the exhaust port, thus further improving the styling performance of the hair.

[0288] In addition, if the fluid is directed to the third direction, the fluid discharged from the exhaust port can be more reliably prevented from blowing onto the hands, face, neck, etc., holding the hair care device, making the use of the hair care device more comfortable.

[0289] (Technology 6) A hair care device according to any one of Technologies 1 to 5, wherein the hair care device further comprises a heat exchange mechanism capable of exchanging heat between the fluid in the suction passage and the fluid in the discharge passage.

[0290] This allows for the reuse of heat from the hot air used for styling (hair care), thus reducing the temperature rise of the fluid introduced into the ejection passage using the fluid temperature adjustment unit. As a result, the fluid can be heated with low power consumption. Furthermore, the airflow rate of the fluid ejected from the nozzle can be increased while maintaining the desired temperature. Consequently, hair styling performance can be further improved.

[0291] In addition, the use of a smaller fluid temperature adjustment unit enables the miniaturization of hair care devices, further improving their ease of use.

[0292] In addition, with the same power consumption, more heat can be applied to the hair compared to a structure without a heat exchange mechanism, thus further improving the styling performance of the hair and shortening the hair care time.

[0293] (Technology 7) A hair care device according to any one of Technologies 1 to 6, wherein the inhalation passage and the ejection passage constitute a portion of a circulation passage capable of allowing fluid circulation.

[0294] This allows the reuse of hot air used for styling (hair care), thus further reducing the amount of hot air exhausted for styling (hair care). Consequently, when using a hair care device for tasks such as styling the forehead, it prevents external airflow from blowing onto the face, minimizing discomfort for the user. Therefore, hair care devices can be used more comfortably.

[0295] Furthermore, if the heat from the hot air used for styling (hair care) can be reused, the temperature rise of the fluid flowing within the circulation path can be reduced. As a result, the fluid can be heated with low power consumption. Additionally, the airflow rate of the fluid blown from the outlet can be increased while maintaining the desired temperature. Consequently, hair styling performance can be further improved.

[0296] In addition, the use of a smaller fluid temperature adjustment unit enables the miniaturization of hair care devices, further improving their ease of use.

[0297] In addition, with the same power consumption, more heat can be applied to the hair compared to a structure without a circulation path, thus further improving the styling performance of the hair and shortening the hair care time.

[0298] (Technology 8) The hair care device according to Technology 7, wherein a dehumidification mechanism is provided in the circulation passage, the dehumidification mechanism being capable of dehumidifying the fluid introduced from the inlet into the inhalation passage.

[0299] This prevents the moisture used for styling (hair care) from being blown out of the nozzle when using a hair care device to treat wet hair. As a result, the hair dries more quickly, reducing the time spent on styling (hair care).

[0300] Furthermore, the heat from the hot air used for styling (hair care) can be reused to dry the hair, thus reducing the temperature rise of the fluid flowing within the circulation path. As a result, hair drying and styling (hair care) can be achieved with low power consumption.

[0301] (Technology 9) A hair care device according to any one of Technologies 1 to 8, wherein the blow-out is formed on one of the first opposing surfaces and the second opposing surface, and the inhalation port is formed on the other opposing surface.

[0302] This eliminates the need for separate spray and suction channels in the treatment section, thus reducing flow resistance and increasing the airflow rate of the fluid exiting the nozzle. As a result, it further enhances hair styling performance.

[0303] In addition, the spray and suction paths can be reduced, thus enabling the miniaturization of hair care devices and further improving their ease of use.

[0304] (Technology 10) A hair care device according to any one of Technologies 1 to 9, wherein the hair care device further comprises an ingredient dispensing device capable of blowing an ingredient acting on the hair onto the hair.

[0305] In this way, you can achieve a beautiful hair effect while making the hair curl, bend, and stretch.

[0306] (Technology 11) The hair care device according to Technology 10, wherein the ingredient dispensing device includes a beauty ingredient dispensing device capable of blowing beauty ingredients into the hair.

[0307] In this way, while making the hair curl, bend, and stretch, you can also get the hair-beautifying effect brought by the cosmetic ingredients.

[0308] (Technology 12) The hair care device according to Technology 10 or Technology 11, wherein the ingredient dispensing device includes a charged fine particle dispensing device capable of blowing charged fine particles onto the hair.

[0309] In this way, while making the hair curl, bend, and stretch, you can also get the hair-beautifying effect brought by the charged fine particles.

[0310] (Technology 13) A hair care device according to any one of Technologies 10 to 12, wherein the ingredient dispensing device includes a fine particle dispensing device capable of blowing fine metal particles into the hair.

[0311] In this way, the hair can be curled, bent, and stretched while also achieving the hair-beautifying effect brought by the fine metal particles.

[0312] (Technology 14) The hair care device according to Technology 13, wherein the fine particle emission device is configured to blow ions into the hair.

[0313] In this way, while making the hair curl, bend, and stretch, it also achieves the hair-beautifying effect brought about by at least one of the metal particles and ions.

[0314] (Technology 15) A hair care device, characterized in that the hair care device comprises: a care section capable of caring for hair; and a fluid generating mechanism capable of generating fluid and blowing it onto the hair, the care section comprising: a first care section; and a second care section having a second opposing surface opposite to a first opposing surface of the first care section in a first direction, the fluid generating mechanism comprising: a blowout outlet formed on at least one of the first opposing surface and the second opposing surface; a suction port formed on at least one of the first opposing surface and the second opposing surface, capable of drawing in fluid blown from the blowout outlet; and a fluid introduction mechanism for introducing fluid blown from the blowout outlet from the suction port into a suction passage, the fluid introduction mechanism comprising a negative pressure generating mechanism capable of creating a negative pressure within the suction passage.

[0315] (Technology 16) A hair care device, characterized in that the hair care device comprises: a care section capable of caring for hair; and a fluid generating mechanism capable of generating fluid and blowing it onto the hair, the care section comprising: a first care section; and a second care section having a second opposing surface opposite to a first opposing surface of the first care section in a first direction, the hair care device being provided with: an exhaust fan that recovers air from between the first care section and the second care section; and an exhaust passage that delivers air from between the first care section and the second care section to the exhaust fan, thereby preventing hot air from blowing onto the face and thus allowing for comfortable styling.

[0316] [other]

[0317] The above describes the contents of the hair care device disclosed herein, but it is not limited to these descriptions. Various modifications and improvements can be made, which will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

[0318] For example, this disclosure can be applied to embodiments obtained by modifying, replacing, adding, or omitting the structures shown in the above embodiments and their variations. Furthermore, new embodiments can be created by combining the constituent elements described in the above embodiments and their variations.

[0319] Furthermore, in the above embodiments and their modifications, an exhaust fan 31 is exemplified as a negative pressure generating mechanism, but other devices such as blowers, compressors, injectors, and channels can also be used to generate negative pressure. That is, at least one of the following devices—exhaust fan, blower, compressor, injector, and channel—can be used to construct a negative pressure generating mechanism.

[0320] Furthermore, for example, in the above embodiments and their modifications, a structure is illustrated that blows air (wind) onto the hair H, but it can also be configured as a hair care device that blows liquids (fluids) such as water onto the hair H. In this way, when caring for the hair, the water blown out from the nozzle is applied to the hair, which can lower the glass transition temperature of the hair and make the hair stretch more efficiently. In addition, when blowing liquids (fluids) such as water onto the hair H, a water holding section, a water flow path, and a water discharge section (nozzle) can be provided in the hair care device. In addition, a heating source for heating the water (liquid: fluid) can be provided, and the water can be heated by the heating source before being blown out from the nozzle, so that steam-like water is released from the water discharge section.

[0321] Additionally, it is possible to blow water (liquid: fluid) F onto the hair simultaneously. In this way, the glass transition temperature of the hair can be lowered by water, while the force of air (wind: fluid) F acts in the second direction, making the hair easier to stretch and enabling more efficient hair stretching.

[0322] Alternatively, the hair care device can be structured to irradiate electromagnetic waves onto the hair from the treatment section. For example, an electromagnetic wave irradiation section can be installed in the treatment section to irradiate electromagnetic waves onto the hair. In this way, the energy of the electromagnetic waves can be used to heat the hair, thereby further improving the effect of curling, bending, stretching, or shaping the hair into the desired shape.

[0323] Furthermore, when the hair care device is structured to irradiate electromagnetic waves from the treatment area onto the hair, it is preferable to configure it to irradiate 2.45 GHz microwaves from the treatment area onto the hair. This causes the water molecules inside the hair to vibrate, allowing for uniform heating of the hair from the inside. With such a structure, it is preferable to include a magnetron, electronic circuitry, and other components that generate microwaves.

[0324] Alternatively, the hair can be heated by irradiating it with infrared rays ranging from 750 nm to 0.1 mm from the treated area. In such a configuration, a halogen heater, a quartz tube heater, or the like is preferably used for irradiating the infrared rays. Furthermore, at least one of microwave and light irradiation, along with fluid-based heating, can be used, or microwaves or light can be used to heat the hair.

[0325] Furthermore, when the care unit 20 is equipped with multiple air outlets 45, a cover can be provided to close the opening of the air outlet 45 in an openable and closable manner. Moreover, the cover can be selectively opened and closed according to the purpose of the care, allowing for care to achieve the desired hair shape. Furthermore, the opening and closing of the cover can be performed manually or automatically. In the case of automatic cover opening and closing, a sensor can be provided, for example, to sense the care direction (Z-direction), thereby automatically implementing the opening and closing of the cover of each air outlet.

[0326] In addition, the opening surface 45a of the blow-out port 45 can also be divided into multiple openings by a partition wall extending in the width direction.

[0327] Furthermore, in the above embodiments and their modifications, the hair care device 1 is illustrated with a structure including a movement limiting mechanism 53, which restricts the relative movement of the second care section 220 relative to the first care section 210, so that the relative distance W1 between the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211 does not fall below a predetermined distance. However, the structure of the hair care device is not limited to this structure, and various structures are possible.

[0328] For example, a hair care device without the movement restriction mechanism 53 can be provided. In this case, if the user uses the device while ensuring space (for example, using the hair care device with the user's fingers inserted between the two arms and fluid flowing into the space between the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211), it can achieve approximately the same effect as the hair care device shown in the above embodiments and their variations.

[0329] Alternatively, a hair care device may be configured such that the relative positions between the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211 are fixed (preventing the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211 from moving relative to each other).

[0330] In addition, the negative pressure generating mechanism 31 may also have a negative pressure control unit that controls the degree of negative pressure by sensing the condition of the fluid generating mechanism 40.

[0331] The negative pressure control unit can be equipped with a sensor, for example, based on a camera that can capture images of the face or body reflected in the mirror. Furthermore, the negative pressure control unit can adjust the level of negative pressure based on data about the person's condition captured and processed by the camera. This allows for more comfortable use of the hair care device.

[0332] In addition, the negative pressure control unit can also be equipped with learning functions using deep learning, AI technology, etc., so as to make it a hair care device that can be used more comfortably.

[0333] Furthermore, the negative pressure control unit is also capable of sending and receiving data with external devices (such as data terminals), and can use data stored externally to care for the user's hair.

[0334] In addition, the hair care device can also include: an exhaust fan that draws air from between the first and second care sections; and an exhaust duct that directs air from between the first and second care sections to the exhaust fan. This prevents hot air from blowing onto the face, allowing for more comfortable styling.

[0335] In addition, the specifications (shape, size, layout, etc.) of the nursing department, fluid generation mechanism, and other details can also be changed appropriately.

[0336] Industrial availability

[0337] As described above, the hair care device disclosed herein is more comfortable to use and can therefore be used in a variety of hair care devices, primarily for home and business use.

[0338] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0339] 1. Air-type styling device (hair care device); 20. Care section; 210. First care section; 2111. First opposite surface; 220. Second care section; 2211. Second opposite surface; 30. Fluid introduction mechanism; 31. Exhaust fan (negative pressure generating mechanism); 32. Protrusion; 33. Exhaust port; 40. Fluid generating mechanism; 441. Spray passage; 442. Inhalation passage; 443. Circulation passage; 45. Outlet; 46. Inlet; 50. Hair holding mechanism; 51. Heat exchange mechanism; 52. Dehumidification mechanism; 60. Ingredient release device; 70. Beauty ingredient release device; 80. Charged fine particle release device; 90. Fine particle release device; H. Hair; S1. Fluid inflow space.

Claims

1. A hair care device, wherein, The hair care device includes: a care section capable of caring for hair; and a fluid generating mechanism capable of generating fluid and blowing it onto the hair. The care section includes: a first care section; and a second care section having a second opposing surface opposite to a first opposing surface of the first care section in a first direction. The fluid generating mechanism includes: a blowout outlet formed on at least one of the first and second opposing surfaces; a spray passage communicating with the blowout outlet; an inlet formed on at least one of the first and second opposing surfaces, capable of drawing in fluid blown from the blowout outlet; and an inlet communication with the inlet. A fluid inflow space is formed between the first and second opposing surfaces, which allows the fluid blown from the blowout outlet to contact the hair when the hair is arranged in a manner extending along a second direction intersecting the first direction. The hair care device also includes a fluid introduction mechanism for introducing the fluid blown from the blowout outlet from the inlet into the inlet passage.

2. The hair care device according to claim 1, wherein, The fluid introduction mechanism includes a negative pressure generating mechanism that can create a negative pressure within the suction passage.

3. The hair care device according to claim 1, wherein, The fluid inlet mechanism has a protrusion disposed on the opposite side of the outlet relative to the inlet, which can block the flow of fluid blown out from the outlet.

4. The hair care device according to claim 3, wherein, The hair care device also includes a hair retention mechanism that can contact and retain hair disposed in the fluid inflow space, and the protrusion functions as the hair retention mechanism.

5. The hair care device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, An exhaust port is formed at the end of the nursing section in a third direction that intersects the first and second directions. The exhaust port opens in the third direction to discharge fluid in the inhalation passage to the outside.

6. The hair care device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The hair care device also includes a heat exchange mechanism that allows for heat exchange between the fluid in the suction passage and the fluid in the discharge passage.

7. The hair care device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The inhalation passage and the ejection passage constitute a portion of a circulation passage capable of allowing fluid circulation.

8. The hair care device according to claim 7, wherein, A dehumidification mechanism is provided in the circulation passage, which is capable of dehumidifying the fluid introduced into the suction passage from the inlet.

9. The hair care device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The blow-out port is formed on one of the first and second opposing surfaces, and the inlet port is formed on the other opposing surface.

10. The hair care device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The hair care device also features an ingredient dispensing device that blows ingredients that act on the hair into the hair.

11. The hair care device according to claim 10, wherein, The ingredient dispensing device is equipped with a beauty ingredient dispensing device capable of blowing beauty ingredients into the hair.

12. The hair care device according to claim 10, wherein, The component dispensing device includes a charged fine particle dispensing device capable of blowing charged fine particles onto hair.

13. The hair care device according to claim 10, wherein, The component dispensing device includes a fine particle dispensing device capable of blowing fine metal particles into the hair.

14. The hair care device according to claim 13, wherein, The fine particle emission device is configured to deliver ions to the hair.

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