Hair iron

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a hair iron capable of caring hair while keeping moist. A hair iron according to the present disclosure is provided with: a grip part; a first conditioning part having a first hair clamping surface; a second nursing part having a second hair clamping surface; and a heating unit that heats the first hair holding surface. In addition, the device is provided with: a first discharge port (52111) for discharging the charged microparticle water generated by the electrostatic atomization device (92); a blowing mechanism (94) for bringing wind into contact with the electrostatic atomization device (92); and a suction port (5222) that sucks air when the air blowing mechanism (94) is driven. The negative ion generator is further provided with: a second discharge unit (93) capable of generating negative ions; and a second discharge port (5221) for discharging the generated negative ions. Furthermore, the hair-holding device is provided with: a heat-insulating part (8) capable of suppressing the transfer of heat, which is generated when the first hair-holding surface is heated, to the electrostatic atomization device (92); and an air passage (S2) extending from the suction port (5222) to the first discharge port (52111).

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Conventionally, as shown in Patent Document 1, hair curling devices are known to utilize a pair of arms connected by a swing shaft and to hold hair using clamping bodies located at the front ends of each arm. In Patent Document 1, by applying heat to the hair held by the pair of clamping bodies, hair straightening and other conditioning treatments can be effectively performed.

[0003] Furthermore, in Patent Document 1, an ion generating device is assembled inside the clamp arm that holds the hair. By causing negative ions generated by the ion generating device to attach to the hair, the positively charged hair is neutralized, thereby suppressing hair frizz. As a result, hair care can be performed more effectively.

[0004] Existing technical documents

[0005] Patent documents

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2004-249122 Summary of the Invention

[0007] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0008] However, in the aforementioned conventional techniques, the heat applied to the hair during the treatment causes the hair's moisture to evaporate, making it difficult to maintain moisture while treating the hair.

[0009] Therefore, the purpose of this disclosure is to provide a hair perm that can perform hair care while keeping the hair moist.

[0010] Methods for solving problems

[0011] A hair curling device according to the present disclosure includes: a holding part; a first conditioning part continuously disposed with the holding part and having a first hair clamping surface; a second conditioning part continuously disposed with the holding part and having a second hair clamping surface capable of clamping hair together with the first hair clamping surface; a heating part capable of heating the first hair clamping surface; and an electrostatic atomizing device having a first discharge part capable of generating charged microparticle water and a heat dissipation part capable of releasing the heat generated when generating charged microparticle water. The device includes a first outlet that discharges the generated charged microparticle water to the outside; an air supply mechanism that generates airflow toward the heat dissipation unit; an intake port that draws in external air when the air supply mechanism is activated; a second discharge unit that generates negative ions; a second outlet that discharges the generated negative ions to the outside; a heat insulation unit that suppresses the transfer of heat generated when heating the first hair clamping surface to the electrostatic atomizing device; and an airflow path that extends from the intake port to the first outlet.

[0012] Invention Effects

[0013] According to this disclosure, a hair perm device is available that can perform hair care while keeping the hair moist. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing an example of a hair curling device according to an embodiment.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a top view showing an example of a hair curling device according to an embodiment.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a side view showing an example of a hair curling device according to an embodiment.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a bottom view showing an example of a hair curling device according to an embodiment.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a front view showing an example of a hair curling device according to an embodiment.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a rear view showing an example of a hair curling device according to an embodiment.

[0020] Figure 7 This is a side sectional view showing an example of a hair curling device according to an embodiment.

[0021] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Enlarged view of part A.

[0022] Figure 9 This is a side view showing an example of the first arm portion of the hair curler according to the embodiment.

[0023] Figure 10 This is a diagram showing an example of the first arm portion of the hair curler as viewed from the first hair clamping side.

[0024] Figure 11 This diagram shows the state of holding the hair curler by hand in the embodiment.

[0025] Figure 12 This diagram illustrates an example of a hair care method performed using a hair curler according to the embodiment.

[0026] Figure 13 This diagram schematically illustrates the state in which charged microparticle water emitted from the first outlet of the hair curler in the embodiment is sprayed onto the hair.

[0027] Figure 14 This is a perspective view showing another example of a hair curling device according to an embodiment.

[0028] Figure 15 This is a perspective view of an example of the discharge unit mounted on the hair curler in the embodiment, viewed from one direction.

[0029] Figure 16 This is a perspective view of an example of the discharge unit mounted on the hair curler in the embodiment, viewed from another direction.

[0030] Figure 17 This is a side view showing an example of the discharge unit mounted on the hair curler in the embodiment.

[0031] Figure 18 This is a top view showing an example of the discharge unit mounted on the hair curler in the embodiment.

[0032] Figure 19 This is a bottom view showing an example of the discharge unit mounted on the hair curler in the embodiment.

[0033] Figure 20 This is a front view showing an example of the discharge unit mounted on the hair curler in the embodiment.

[0034] Figure 21 This is a rear view showing an example of the discharge unit mounted on the hair curler in the embodiment.

[0035] Figure 22 This is a perspective view of another example of the discharge unit mounted on the hair curler in the embodiment, viewed from one direction.

[0036] Figure 23 This is a perspective view of another example of the discharge unit mounted on the hair curler in the embodiment, viewed from another direction.

[0037] Figure 24 This is a side view showing another example of the discharge unit mounted on the hair curler in the embodiment.

[0038] Figure 25 This is a top view showing another example of the discharge unit mounted on the hair curler in the embodiment.

[0039] Figure 26 This is a bottom view showing another example of the discharge unit mounted on the hair curler in the embodiment.

[0040] Figure 27 This is a front view showing another example of the discharge unit mounted on the hair curler in the embodiment.

[0041] Figure 28 This is a rear view showing another example of the discharge unit mounted on the hair curler in the embodiment.

[0042] Figure 29 This is a schematic diagram representing the first modified example of a hair curling device.

[0043] Figure 30 This is a schematic diagram representing the hair curling device of the second variation. Detailed Implementation

[0044] 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 matters that are already known may be omitted, or descriptions of substantially the same structures may be repeated.

[0045] 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.

[0046] Furthermore, in the following embodiments, the vertical direction is defined based on a hair curler with the first hair clamping surface and the second hair clamping surface close together (closing the first hair clamping portion and the second hair clamping portion) and with the first hair clamping surface above the second hair clamping surface. Additionally, the conditioning part side of the hair curler will be described as the front and the handle side as the rear.

[0047] Furthermore, the length direction of the first hair clamping surface and the second hair clamping surface in the above reference is set as the X direction (front-back direction), the short side direction of the first hair clamping surface and the second hair clamping surface is set as the Y direction (width direction), and the thickness direction of the first hair clamping part and the second hair clamping part in the above reference is set as the Z direction (up-down direction) for explanation.

[0048] Furthermore, the same constituent elements are included in the following embodiments and their variations. Therefore, the same reference numerals will be used to label these same constituent elements below, and repeated descriptions will be omitted.

[0049] (Implementation Method)

[0050] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing an example of the hair curler 1 of this embodiment. Figure 11 This diagram shows the state of holding the hair curler 1 of this embodiment by hand. Figure 1 and Figure 11 As shown, the hair curler 1 of this embodiment has a main body 2 that is elongated in the X direction (front-to-back direction), and the main body 2 has a shell 21 that forms the outer contour of the hair curler 1. In addition, the main body 2 includes a handle 3 that extends along the X direction (front-to-back direction), for the user U (refer to...). Figure 12 The gripping part 3 can be held by hand U1; and the care part 4 is continuously provided with the front end of the gripping part 3, which can hold the hair H of the user U etc. (see reference) Figure 12 Use it to care for your hair.

[0051] Figure 2 This is a top view showing an example of the hair curler 1 of this embodiment. Figure 3 This is a side view showing an example of the hair curler 1 of this embodiment. Figure 4 This is a bottom view showing an example of the hair curler 1 of this embodiment. Figure 5 This is a front view showing an example of the hair curler 1 of this embodiment. Figure 6 This is a rear view showing an example of the hair curler 1 according to this embodiment. Figure 7 This is a side sectional view showing an example of the hair curler 1 according to this embodiment. In this embodiment, as... Figures 1-7 As shown, the main body 2 includes a first arm 5 and a second arm 6 connected by a hinge (connecting part) 7 in a manner that allows them to expand (open and close) in a roughly V-shape. Furthermore, by rotating the first arm 5 and the second arm 6 relative to each other via the hinge (connecting part) 7, the front ends of the first arm 5 and the second arm 6 can be brought into contact with each other and separated.

[0052] That is, in this embodiment, as the first arm 5 and the second arm 6 rotate relative to each other, the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321, which will be described later, can move closer to or further away from each other.

[0053] In addition, a first holding part 31 and a second holding part 32 are respectively provided on the hinge part 7 side (the rear side of the hair curler 1) of the first arm 5 and the second arm 6. Moreover, a first care part 41 and a second care part 42 are respectively provided on the front end side (the front side of the hair curler 1) of the first arm 5 and the second arm 6.

[0054] Thus, in this embodiment, the rear portions (the parts near the hinge portion 7) of the first arm portion 5 and the second arm portion 6 are designated as the grip portion 3, and the front portions (the parts near the front end) of the first arm portion 5 and the second arm portion 6 are designated as the care portion 4. Furthermore, the grip portion 3 comprises a first grip portion 31 formed at the rear of the first arm portion 5 and a second grip portion 32 formed at the rear of the second arm portion 6. Additionally, the care portion 4 comprises a first care portion 41, which is continuously disposed from the front end of the first grip portion 31 at the front end of the first arm portion 5; and a second care portion 42, which is continuously disposed from the front end of the second grip portion 32 at the front end of the second arm portion 6. Therefore, in this embodiment, the main body 2 of the hair curler 1 comprises a first arm portion 5 integrally formed with the first grip portion 31 and the first care portion 41, and a second arm portion 6 integrally formed with the second grip portion 32 and the second care portion 42.

[0055] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first care section 41 and the second care section 42 each have a first hair-holding surface 5321 and a second hair-holding surface 6321 that can move closer to or further away from each other (can be opposed) when the first arm section 5 and the second arm section 6 are rotated relative to each other. Specifically, the first hair-holding surface 5321, which is a generally flat surface, is formed at the lower end of the first care section 41, and the second hair-holding surface 6321, which is a generally flat surface, is formed at the lower end of the second care section 42. In this embodiment, when viewed along the Z direction (vertical direction: normal direction), the first hair-holding surface 5321 and the second hair-holding surface 6321 have a generally rectangular shape that is elongated in the X direction (front-back direction). That is, the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321 are formed as approximately rectangular flat surfaces extending along the X direction (front-back direction) and Y direction (width direction) when the first arm portion 5 and the second arm portion 6 are closed (closed state in which the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321 are close to and opposite each other).

[0056] Furthermore, the configuration is such that when the first arm portion 5 and the second arm portion 6 are closed, the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321 are in contact in a parallel state and are able to clamp the hair H of the user U.

[0057] Preferably, the first hair-holding surface 5321 and the second hair-holding surface 6321 are configured to float using a floating mechanism such as a helical spring, or to be flexibly deformable, thereby suppressing excessive load on the hair H clamped between the first hair-holding surface 5321 and the second hair-holding surface 6321. Furthermore, the flexibly deformable structure can be formed, for example, by arranging multiple elongated plates in the width direction intersecting the front-back direction in a front-back direction, allowing each plate to float independently in the vertical direction.

[0058] In addition, in this embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the outer surfaces of the first care section 41 and the second care section 42 are each formed in a curved shape, and by wrapping the hair H around the outer surface, a curly shape can be applied to the hair H.

[0059] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the outer surface of the first care part 41 refers to the surface of the outer surface of the first care part 41 that is located on the back side of the first hair clamping surface 5321. Similarly, the outer surface of the second care part 42 refers to the surface of the outer surface of the second care part 42 that is located on the back side of the second hair clamping surface 6321.

[0060] Moreover, in this embodiment, such as Figure 7 As shown, the first care section 41 is provided with a first heater (first heater section) 54, which serves as a first heating section (heating section) for heating the first hair clamping surface 5321. Additionally, the second care section 42 is provided with a second heater 64, which serves as a second heating section (heating section) for heating the second hair clamping surface 6321. Furthermore, it is possible to configure a structure where only the first care section 41 is heated using a heater, without needing to heat both the first care section 41 and the second care section 42.

[0061] Thus, in this embodiment, the hair curler 1 has a main body 2, which has a first heater (first heating part) 54 and a second heater (second heating part) 64, and a care part 4 (first care part 41 and second care part 42) that can hold hair H while being heated by the first heater (first heating part) 54 and the second heater (second heating part).

[0062] In addition, a power cord (not shown) is installed at the rear end of the main body 2 of the hair curler 1. The power cord is electrically connected to the first control device 81 that controls the first heater 54 and the second control device 82 that controls the second heater 64 via a lead wire (wiring) 83.

[0063] Furthermore, the main body 2 of the hair curler 1 is provided with an operation switch (not shown in the figure). By operating this operation switch, the power supply to the first heater 54 and the second heater 64 can be switched on / off.

[0064] Furthermore, by embedding a battery (rechargeable battery) in the main body 2, or by storing replaceable (non-rechargeable) dry batteries, it can also be configured as a wireless hair curler.

[0065] Figure 12 This diagram illustrates an example of a hair care method for hair H performed using the hair curler 1 of this embodiment. (See diagram for example.) Figure 11 and Figure 12As shown, when using such a hair curler 1, the user U holds the handle 3 (first handle 31 and second handle 32) with their hand U1, and clamps the hair H using the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321. Moreover, while the hair H is clamped using the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321, the heat generated by the first heater 54 and the second heater 64 is applied to the hair H via the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321, thereby enabling the hair H to be styled (for example, to create a curled or straightened shape).

[0066] Furthermore, for example, a hair straightener 1, which uses the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321 to clamp the hair H at the root side, can be slid along the hair H and pulled down toward the hair tip while applying a straightening style to the hair H.

[0067] Thus, the hair curler 1 of this embodiment is configured to apply heat-based styling to the hair H, and to perform hair styling (hair H care) by applying heat-based styling to the hair H.

[0068] In addition, in this embodiment, the first arm portion 5 has a first housing 51 that forms the outer contour of the first arm portion 5. Furthermore, the rear part of the first housing 51 (the part on the hinge portion 7 side) becomes the first gripping part side housing 52 that forms the outer contour of the first gripping part 31, and the front part of the first housing 51 (the part on the front end side) becomes the first nursing part side housing 53 that forms the outer contour of the first nursing part 41.

[0069] In this embodiment, the first housing 51 is hollow by covering the opening portion of the downward-opening first outer housing 511 with the first inner housing 512.

[0070] Specifically, by covering the opening portion of the first outer shell 511 that opens downwards, which forms the first gripping side shell 52, the first gripping side shell 52 is formed into a hollow shape. Furthermore, by covering the opening portion of the first outer shell 511 that opens downwards, which forms the first nursing side shell 53, the first nursing side shell 53 is formed.

[0071] Thus, in this embodiment, the first outer shell 511 is formed by the outer shell 521 on the side of the first gripping part 31 and the outer shell 531 on the side of the first care part, and the first inner shell 512 is formed by the inner shell 522 and the first plate member 532.

[0072] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the outer shell 521 on the first gripping part 31 side and the outer shell 531 on the first care part side are formed as one piece. That is, the rear portion (the part near the hinge part 7) of the first outer shell 511 becomes the outer shell 521 of the first gripping part side shell 52. In addition, the front portion (the part near the front end) of the first outer shell 511 becomes the outer shell 531 of the first care part side shell 53. The outer shell 521 and the outer shell 531, i.e., the first outer shell 511, can be formed using a material with electrical insulation properties, such as synthetic resin.

[0073] On the other hand, the inner shell 522 is formed independently of the first plate member 532, and when the various members are installed in a manner that covers the opening of the first outer shell 511, the first inner shell 512 is formed. In addition, the inner shell 522 can also be formed using a material with electrical insulation properties, such as synthetic resin.

[0074] Furthermore, the first plate member 532, with its lower surface exposed, covers the opening portion of the first outer shell 511 that becomes the first care section side shell 53, and the lower surface of the first plate member 532 becomes the first hair clamping surface 5321. Therefore, the first plate member 532 is formed using a material with high thermal conductivity, such as copper or aluminum.

[0075] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the hollow portion within the first housing 51 is divided by a partition wall 5111 into a rear (hinge portion 7 side) hollow portion and a front (front end side) hollow portion. Moreover, various electrical components are housed in the rear (hinge portion 7 side) hollow portion and the front (front end side) hollow portion.

[0076] In this embodiment, the hollow portion on the rear side (hinge portion 7 side) houses electronic components (electrical components) such as a first control device 81 having a high output circuit 811, and the hollow portion on the front side (front end side) houses a first heater (first heating portion) 54 and a first thermostat 55 (electronic components: electrical components).

[0077] Therefore, it is possible to suppress the influence of electronic components (electrical components) such as the high-output circuit 811 housed in the hollow part housed in the rear (hinge part 7 side) on the electronic components (electrical components) housed in the hollow part housed in the front (front end side).

[0078] In this embodiment, such as Figure 7 As shown, the first heater (first heating part) 54 is disposed on the back side (upper surface side) of the first plate member 532 in contact with the back side (upper surface) of the first plate member 532. Furthermore, the first thermostat 55 is disposed on the back side (upper surface side) of the first heater (first heating part) 54 in contact with the back side (upper surface) of the first heater (first heating part) 54.

[0079] Alternatively, a Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater can be used as the first heater 54, for example. This allows for continuous temperature control. However, a PTC heater is not required as the first heating element; a ceramic heater, a nickel-chromium alloy wire heater, or other heating components can also be used.

[0080] In addition, the second arm 6 has a second housing 61 that forms the outer contour of the second arm 6. Furthermore, the rear part of the second housing 61 (the part on the hinge 7 side) becomes the second gripping part side housing 62 that forms the outer contour of the second gripping part 32, and the front part of the second housing 61 (the part on the front end side) becomes the second nursing part side housing 63 that forms the outer contour of the second nursing part 42.

[0081] In this embodiment, the second housing 61 is hollow by covering the opening portion of the upward-opening second outer housing 611 with the second inner housing 612.

[0082] Specifically, the second gripping side housing 62 is hollow by covering the opening portion of the upward-opening second outer housing 611, which forms the second gripping side housing 62. Furthermore, the second nursing side housing 63 is formed by covering the opening portion of the upward-opening second outer housing 611, which forms the second nursing side housing 63.

[0083] Thus, in this embodiment, the second outer shell 611 is formed by the outer shell 621 on the side of the second gripping part 32 and the outer shell 631 on the side of the second care part, and the second inner shell 612 is formed by the inner shell 622 and the second plate member 632.

[0084] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the outer shell 621 on the second gripping part 32 side and the outer shell 631 on the second care part side are formed as one piece. That is, the rear portion (the part near the hinge part 7) of the second outer shell 611 becomes the outer shell 621 of the second gripping part side shell 62. In addition, the front portion (the part near the front end) of the second outer shell 611 becomes the outer shell 631 of the second care part side shell 63. The outer shell 621 and the outer shell 631, i.e., the second outer shell 611, can be formed using a material with electrical insulation properties, such as synthetic resin.

[0085] On the other hand, the inner shell 622 is formed independently of the second plate member 632, and a second inner shell 612 is formed when the various members are installed in a manner that covers the opening of the second outer shell 611. In addition, the inner shell 622 can also be formed using a material with electrical insulation properties, such as synthetic resin.

[0086] Furthermore, the second plate member 632, with its upper surface exposed, covers the opening portion of the second outer shell 611 that becomes the second care section side shell 63, and the upper surface of the second plate member 632 becomes the second hair clamping surface 6321. Therefore, the second plate member 632 is also formed using a material with high thermal conductivity, such as copper or aluminum.

[0087] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the hollow portion within the second housing 61 is divided by a partition wall 6111 into a rear (hinge portion 7 side) hollow portion and a front (front end side) hollow portion. Moreover, various electrical components are housed in the rear (hinge portion 7 side) hollow portion and the front (front end side) hollow portion.

[0088] In this embodiment, the hollow portion on the rear side (hinge portion 7 side) houses electronic components (electrical components) such as the second control device 82, and the hollow portion on the front side (front end side) houses the second heater (second heating portion) 64 and the second thermostat 65 (electronic components: electrical components).

[0089] Therefore, it is possible to suppress the influence of electronic components (electrical components) such as the second control device 82 housed in the hollow part on the rear side (hinge part 7 side) on the electronic components (electrical components) housed in the hollow part on the front side (front end side).

[0090] In this embodiment, such as Figure 7 As shown, the second heater (second heating part) 64 is disposed on the back side (lower surface side) of the second plate member 632 in contact with the back side (lower surface) of the second plate member 632. Furthermore, the second thermostat 65 is disposed on the back side (lower surface side) of the second heater (second heating part) 64 in contact with the back side (lower surface) of the second heater (second heating part) 64.

[0091] Furthermore, a PTC heater can be used as the second heater 64, for example. This allows for continuous temperature control. However, a PTC heater is not required as the second heating element; a ceramic heater, a nickel-chromium alloy wire heater, or other heating components can also be used.

[0092] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a recessed portion 6211 is formed at the lower end of the central portion of the second outer shell 611 (the front end of the outer shell 621 of the second gripping portion side shell 62), which is recessed inward (upper side). When the user U or others grip the gripping portion 3 with their hand U1, their thumb U21 can be placed in the recessed portion 6211 (see reference). Figure 11 Thus, by providing a thumb-placement recess 6211 in the grip portion 3, the grip portion 3 can be held by hand U1 with the thumb U21 hooked in the recess 6211, preventing the thumb U21 from sliding on the second outer shell 611 when conditioning the hair H. This allows for a more stable grip on the hair curler 1 and makes it easier to apply tension to the hair H held by the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321. Therefore, in this embodiment, by providing a thumb-placement recess 6211 in the grip portion 3, conditioning the hair H can be performed more easily.

[0093] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a recess 3a extending in the X direction (front-rear direction: the length direction of the grip 3) is formed on the side of the grip 3. Specifically, on the lower ends of both sides of the first grip 31 (first grip side housing 52) in the Y direction (width direction), a chamfered surface 31a extending inward and downward in the Y direction (width direction) is formed, extending in the X direction (front-rear direction: the length direction of the grip 3). On the upper ends of both sides of the second grip 32 (second grip side housing 62) in the Y direction (width direction), a chamfered surface 32a extending inward and upward in the Y direction (width direction) is formed, extending in the X direction (front-rear direction: the length direction of the grip 3). Thus, a conical recess 3a that expands in diameter in the Z direction (vertical direction) as it moves outward in the Y direction (width direction) is formed on the side of the grip 3 (see reference). Figure 5 ).

[0094] Therefore, the handle 3 can be held by hooking the finger U2 onto the edge of the recess 3a, or the tip of the finger U2 can be inserted into the recess 3a and the first outer shell 511 can be held by fingers other than the thumb U21. In this way, the hair curler 1 can be held more stably regardless of the size of the hand U1, thus further improving the ease of use of the hair curler 1.

[0095] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a coating that causes the hair H to become positively charged during hair care is applied to the first hair clamping surface 5321. Specifically, a coating portion 53211 that causes the hair H to become positively charged is formed on the first hair clamping surface 5321 by performing a glass-based ceramic coating treatment on the surface of the first plate member 532.

[0096] Similarly, a coating that makes the hair H positively charged during care is also applied to the second hair clamping surface 6321. Specifically, by performing a glass-based ceramic coating treatment on the surface of the second plate member 632, a coating portion 63211 that makes the hair H positively charged is formed on the second hair clamping surface 6321.

[0097] Therefore, the hair H held by the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321 is easily positively charged. Moreover, when caring for the hair H, by making the hair H positively charged, it is easier for the negatively charged microparticle water generated by the electrostatic atomizing device 92 (described later) to adhere to the hair H.

[0098] Furthermore, the coating portion 53211 can be provided only on the first hair clamping surface 5321 or only on the second hair clamping surface 6321. Alternatively, it can be configured such that no coating portion is provided on either the first hair clamping surface 5321 or the second hair clamping surface 6321.

[0099] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a conical space 4a is formed at the front end (the front end in the X direction) of the nursing section 4. Specifically, a first inclined surface 5311 that slopes forward and upward is formed at the lower part of the front end of the first outer shell 511 (the lower part of the front end of the outer shell 531 of the first nursing section side shell 53), and a second inclined surface 6311 that slopes forward and downward is formed at the upper part of the front end of the second outer shell 611 (the upper part of the front end of the outer shell 631 of the second nursing section side shell 63). Thus, a conical space 4a that expands in diameter in the Z direction (vertical direction) as it moves forward is formed at the front end (the front end in the X direction) of the nursing section 4.

[0100] Thus, in this embodiment, a first inclined surface 5311 is formed at the front end of the first care section 41 on the side where the first hair clamping surface 5321 is located, which is inclined to the side opposite to the side where the first hair clamping surface 5321 is located as it moves toward the front end, and a second inclined surface 6311 is formed at the front end of the second care section 42 on the side where the second hair clamping surface 6321 is located, which is inclined to the side opposite to the side where the second hair clamping surface 6321 is located as it moves toward the front end.

[0101] Therefore, when treating hair H, the hair curler 1 can be easily inserted into hair H, and hair H can be treated more reliably from the root.

[0102] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the front end of the first outer shell 511 (the front end in the X direction) is bent downwards (towards the first hair clamping surface 5321), and the front end of the second outer shell 611 (the front end in the X direction) is bent upwards (towards the second hair clamping surface 6321). Thus, by bending the front ends of the first outer shell 511 and the second outer shell 611, when using the hair curler 1, the user U can easily grasp the front end with their fingers U2.

[0103] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a circumferentially extending linear rib 5312 is formed on the curved portion at the front end of the first outer shell 511, and a circumferentially extending linear rib 6312 is formed on the curved portion at the front end of the second outer shell 611. That is, circumferentially extending linear ribs 5312 and 6312 are formed on the front end of the first care part 41 on the side opposite to the side where the first hair clamping surface 5321 is located, and on the front end of the second care part 42 on the side opposite to the side where the second hair clamping surface 6321 is located.

[0104] Therefore, when using finger U2 to pinch the front end of the care section 4 (the front end of the first care section 41 and the front end of the second care section 42) to care for the hair H, it is possible to prevent finger U2 from slipping (see reference). Figure 12 This allows for more reliable hair care by pinching the front end of the care section 4 (the front end of the first care section 41 and the front end of the second care section 42) with the fingers U2, further improving the ease of use of the hair curler 1.

[0105] Furthermore, if linear ribs 5312 and 6312 are provided at the front end of the care section 4, the heat generated by the heating section (first heater 54 and second heater 64) can be suppressed from being transferred to the finger U2 when the front end of the care section 4 is pinched to care for the hair H. Therefore, even if the heating temperature of the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321 is set relatively high, the front end of the care section 4 can still be pinched to care for the hair H.

[0106] Thus, in this embodiment, by forming linear ribs 5312 and 6312 at the front end of the nursing part 4, the linear ribs 5312 and 6312 function as anti-slip parts when the front end of the nursing part 4 is pinched, and also function as heat dissipation parts to dissipate heat transferred from the heating parts (first heater 54 and second heater 64) to the front end (the pinching part pinched by the user U with fingers U2).

[0107] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the first arm portion 5 and the second arm portion 6 are closed (the closed state in which the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321 are close to and opposite each other), a gap S3 is formed between the first gripping portion 31 and the second gripping portion 32 in a manner that communicates with the external air, extending from the rear ends of the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321 to the hinge portion (connecting portion) 7 (see reference). Figure 3 That is, even when the opposing surfaces of the first gripping part 31 and the second gripping part 32 are closest to each other, the gap S3 from the rear end of the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321 to the hinge part (connecting part) 7 is formed to communicate with the outside air.

[0108] Therefore, when the handle 3 is held and gripped by hand U1 (in a closed state where the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321 are close to and opposite each other), the hair H, the fingertip of finger U2, etc., can be more reliably prevented from being clamped by the first handle 31 and the second handle 32. Thus, when holding the handle 3 with hand U1, pinching the front end of the care part 4 with finger U2, or clamping hair H with the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321, etc., there is no need to pay attention to the position of finger U2 and hair H, which further improves the ease of use of the hair curler 1.

[0109] Furthermore, the hair curler 1 of this embodiment is a device that can apply heat to the hair H held by the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321 after being heated by the heated part (first heater 54 and second heater 64), thereby straightening the natural curls and waves of the hair H, or shaping it into a desired shape.

[0110] Therefore, if hair curler 1 is used to treat hair H, hair H may be damaged by heat.

[0111] Therefore, in this embodiment, heat damage to hair H caused by care can be suppressed to the greatest extent, and the care effect of hair H can be further improved. Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Enlarged view of part A.

[0112] Specifically, such as Figure 8 As shown, an electrostatic atomizing device (electrostatic atomizing unit) 92 capable of generating charged microparticle water is built into the housing 21. Moreover, by releasing the charged microparticle water generated by the electrostatic atomizing device 92 from the first outlet 52111 formed in the housing 21 to the outside of the housing 21, it is possible to treat the hair H while allowing the charged microparticle water to adhere to the hair H.

[0113] Thus, in this embodiment, the hair perm 1 includes an electrostatic atomizing device 92 capable of generating charged microparticle water and a first outlet 52111 for discharging the generated charged microparticle water to the outside. This allows the charged microparticle water to adhere to the hair H, enabling hair H to be moistened while being treated, effectively suppressing heat damage to the hair H during treatment, and further improving the treatment effect.

[0114] Figure 15 This is a perspective view of an example of the discharge unit 9 mounted on the hair curler 1 of this embodiment, viewed from one direction. Figure 16 This is a perspective view of an example of the discharge unit 9 mounted on the hair curler 1 of this embodiment, viewed from another direction. Figure 17 This is a side view showing an example of the discharge unit 9 mounted on the hair curler 1 of this embodiment. Figure 18 This is a top view showing an example of the discharge unit 9 mounted on the hair curler 1 of this embodiment. Figure 19 This is a bottom view showing an example of the discharge unit 9 mounted on the hair curler 1 of this embodiment. Figure 20 This is a front view showing an example of the discharge unit 9 mounted on the hair curler 1 of this embodiment. Figure 21 This is a rear view showing an example of the discharge unit 9 mounted on the hair curler 1 of this embodiment. In this embodiment, as... Figure 8 and Figures 15-21 As shown, the electrostatic atomizing device 92 includes a first discharge section 922, which has a discharge electrode (first electrode) 9221 and a discharge counter electrode (second electrode) 9223 formed of a conductive metal material. The first discharge section 922 is held in the housing 921. Furthermore, the discharge electrode (first electrode) 9221 is electrically connected to a first terminal 9222, and the discharge counter electrode (second electrode) 9223 is electrically connected to a second terminal 9224. The first terminal 9222 and the second terminal 9224 are electrically connected to a high-output circuit 811 via a lead 83.

[0115] Furthermore, a high voltage (e.g., about 5 kV) is applied between the discharge electrode (first electrode) 9221 and the discharge counter electrode (second electrode) 9223 through the high output circuit 811 to generate a discharge (corona discharge, etc.), thereby generating charged microparticle water.

[0116] In this embodiment, the discharge electrode (first electrode) 9221 is formed in the shape of a needle (rod), and the discharge counter electrode (second electrode) 9223 is formed as a plate-shaped member disposed at a position separate from the front end side of the discharge electrode (first electrode) 9221.

[0117] Furthermore, a circular opening is formed at approximately the center of the plate-shaped discharge counter electrode (second electrode) 9223, which serves as an outlet for charged microparticle water. When viewed from the front, the discharge electrode (first electrode) 9221 is positioned approximately at the center of the opening.

[0118] In addition, the electrostatic atomizing device 92 includes: a cooling section 923 for cooling the discharge electrode (first electrode) 9221; and fins (heat dissipation section) 924 for dissipating heat generated when the cooling section 923 cools the discharge electrode (first electrode) 9221.

[0119] Specifically, the cooling section 923 includes a Peltier element 9231 and a cooling plate 9232 made of a thermally conductive component (such as a metal component). Condensation is generated by causing moisture in the air to condense on the surface of the cooling plate 9232 after it has been cooled by the Peltier element 9231. Furthermore, fins (heat dissipation section) 924 for dissipating heat generated when cooling the cooling plate 9232 are provided on the upstream side of the cooling section 923.

[0120] By setting the structure in this way, the supplied water, i.e. condensed water, is micronized under the action of discharge, generating very fine mist of nanoscale (negatively charged mist containing negative ions: charged microparticle water).

[0121] Furthermore, the charged microparticle water generated by the electrostatic atomizing device 92 is discharged from the first outlet 52111 formed in the housing 21 to the outside of the housing 21. In this embodiment, a bulging portion 5211 is formed at the front end of the outer housing 521 on the side of the first gripping portion 31, and the first outlet 52111 is formed at the front of the bulging portion 5211 in a forward and upward opening manner. Moreover, the electrostatic atomizing device 92 is arranged inside the bulging portion 5211 such that when the first outlet 52111 is viewed from the front, the discharge electrode (first electrode) 9221 extends along the normal direction of the first outlet 52111 and is located at approximately the center of the first outlet 52111.

[0122] Thus, in this embodiment, the electrostatic atomizing device 92 is configured to be tilted so that it is located on the side opposite to the side of the first hair clamping surface 5321 as it moves toward the front end of the first care section 41 (upper side).

[0123] Therefore, while miniaturizing the configuration space of the electrostatic atomizing device 92 in the longitudinal direction (X direction: the longitudinal direction of the hair curler), the electrostatic atomizing device 92 is separated from the first hair clamping surface 5321. In this way, heat transfer to the electrostatic atomizing device 92 used to heat the hair H during hair care can be more reliably suppressed.

[0124] In addition, in this embodiment, a bulge 5211 is provided in the hair curler 1, and an electrostatic atomizing device 92 is arranged inside the bulge 5211. Therefore, if the electrostatic atomizing device 92 is arranged at an angle as in this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the bulge of the hair curler 1 from becoming too large, and to ensure that the part held by hand U1 (holding part 3) is secured without making the hair curler 1 too large.

[0125] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first discharge section 922 has a needle-shaped (rod-shaped) discharge electrode (first electrode) 9221, and the discharge electrode (first electrode) 9221 is configured to extend along the normal direction of the first discharge port 52111 at a position opposite to the first discharge port 52111.

[0126] This allows the charged microparticle water generated by the electrostatic atomizing device 92 to be released more efficiently from the first outlet 52111.

[0127] Furthermore, in this embodiment, an upwardly bulging portion 5211 is formed at the front end of the outer casing 521 on the side of the first gripping portion 31, and a first outlet 52111 is formed at the front of the bulging portion 5211 in a forward and upward opening manner. That is, the first outlet 52111 is formed to allow the discharge of charged microparticle water from the side (upper side) opposite to the side of the first hair clamping surface 5321 of the first care portion 41. Thus, in this embodiment, the first outlet (outlet) 52111 is disposed on the upper part of the main body of the hair curler 1.

[0128] Therefore, charged microparticle water generated by the electrostatic atomizing device 92 can be released from the first outlet 52111 towards a larger area. Thus, when conditioning hair H, conditioning can be performed with a large area of ​​hair H not held by the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321 covered by charged microparticle water. Therefore, charged microparticle water can adhere to a large area of ​​hair H, allowing conditioning to be performed with more reliable wetting of the hair H (see reference). Figure 13 ). Figure 13 This diagram schematically illustrates the state in which charged microparticle water emitted from the first outlet 52111 of the hair curler 1 of this embodiment is sprayed onto the hair H.

[0129] In addition, regardless of whether the hair curler 1 is open or closed, charged microparticle water can be released from the first outlet 52111, so that when caring for hair H, charged microparticle water can be more reliably distributed to all the hair H of the user U.

[0130] Figure 14 This is a perspective view showing another example of the hair curler 1 according to this embodiment. Figure 14As shown, a metal portion 5313 may also be formed near the outer side of the first discharge port 52111. This metal portion 5313 may be integrally formed with the outer shell 531 on the first care section 41 side, or it may be configured to be separable from the outer shell 531 on the first care section 41 side.

[0131] If no metal part 5313 is formed near the outside of the first outlet 52111, the area near the first outlet 52111 will be locally negatively charged due to the released charged microparticle water. When the charged microparticle water passes through the first outlet, it will repel the negatively charged area near the first outlet and sometimes cannot pass through the first outlet smoothly.

[0132] In contrast, if... Figure 14 As shown in the hair curler 1, a metal part 5313 is provided near the outer side of the first outlet 52111. Even if the area around the first outlet 52111 becomes negatively charged due to the charged microparticle water emitted from it, the metal part 5313 can more quickly eliminate this negative charge. In other words, by providing the metal part 5313 near the outer side of the first outlet 52111, the periphery of the first outlet 52111 can be prevented from becoming locally negatively charged. This allows the charged microparticle water generated by the electrostatic atomization device 92 to be emitted more smoothly from the first outlet 52111, and enables the charged microparticle water to adhere to the hair H more stably and efficiently.

[0133] At this time, when holding the handle 3 with hand U1, if the negative potential near the first outlet 52111 can be released to ground or GND (grounded) through the metal part 5313 and hand U1, the negative charge near the first outlet 52111 can be suppressed more reliably.

[0134] In this way, the hair curler 1, which has a first outlet (outlet) 52111 for discharging charged microparticle water generated by the electrostatic atomizing device (electrostatic atomizing unit) 92, can be configured with an outlet de-electrostatic unit that de-electrode the first outlet (outlet) 52111. Such an outlet de-electrostatic unit is not limited to the structure using the metal part 5313, and can be configured with various structures.

[0135] In addition, in this embodiment, since the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321 are coated with a coating that makes the hair H positively charged during care, the hair H clamped by the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321 is easily positively charged.

[0136] Therefore, when caring for hair H, there is a situation where hair H is positively charged and the hair becomes frizzy under the static electricity generated by hair H.

[0137] Therefore, in this embodiment, when caring for hair H, it is also possible to prevent hair H from becoming frizzy.

[0138] Specifically, a second discharge section 93 capable of generating negative ions is built into the housing 21. Furthermore, by releasing the negative ions generated by the second discharge section 93 from the second outlet 5221 formed in the housing 21 to the outside of the housing 21, it is possible to treat the hair H while attaching the negative ions to it.

[0139] Thus, in this embodiment, the hair curler 1 includes a second discharge section 93 capable of generating negative ions and a second outlet 5221 for releasing the generated negative ions to the outside. This allows negative ions to adhere to the hair H, enabling the hair H to be treated while neutralizing the positively charged hair H using the attached negative ions, thus preventing the hair H from becoming frizzy due to the treatment.

[0140] In this embodiment, the second discharge section 93 is constituted by a negative ion needle 932 without paired electrodes. Furthermore, the second discharge port 5221 is formed in such a way that negative ions can be emitted toward the hair H held by the first hair holding surface 5321 and the second hair holding surface 6321.

[0141] Specifically, such as Figure 8 As shown, a second discharge port 5221 is formed on the inner housing 522 near the rear ends of the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321. Furthermore, when viewed from the front, the negative ion needle 932 is positioned approximately at the center of the second discharge port 5221.

[0142] Furthermore, the negative ion needle 932 extends along the normal direction of the second discharge port 5221 at a position opposite to the second discharge port 5221. In this embodiment, by fixing the main body 931 on which the negative ion needle 932 is formed to the base 91 described later, the negative ion needle 932 extends along the normal direction of the second discharge port 5221 at a position opposite to the second discharge port 5221.

[0143] Therefore, by bringing the second discharge section 93 close to the hair H held by the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321, even if the second discharge section 93 is configured without paired electrodes such as opposing electrodes, the hair H can be treated as an imaginary GND for discharge. Furthermore, even if the second discharge section 93 does not have paired electrodes such as opposing electrodes, negative ions can be stably generated. This allows for the attachment of negative ions to the hair H with a simpler structure.

[0144] In addition, if the negative ion needle 932 is extended along the normal direction of the second outlet 5221 at a position opposite to the second outlet 5221, negative ions can be emitted from the second outlet 5221 towards the hair H with high efficiency.

[0145] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the second discharge outlet 5221 is formed on the inner housing 522 facing the gap S3, so even when the first arm 5 and the second arm 6 are closed (a closed state where the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321 are close to and opposite each other), the second discharge outlet 5221 will not be blocked. As a result, negative ions can be released more reliably toward the hair H clamped by the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321.

[0146] Thus, if the hair curler 1 of this embodiment is used, it is possible to treat the hair H by releasing charged microparticle water generated by the first discharge section 922 of the electrostatic atomizing device 92 from the first discharge port 52111 and attaching it to the hair H, and releasing negative ions generated by the second discharge section 93 from the second discharge port 5221 and attaching them to the hair H.

[0147] In this way, the attached negative ions can suppress static electricity generated on the hair H, and the hair H can be treated while being moistened with attached charged microparticle water. As a result, when treating the hair H, it is possible to prevent the hair H from becoming frizzy due to static electricity generated on the hair H, or from becoming excessively dry due to heat applied from the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321.

[0148] At this time, it is preferable to separate the first discharge section 922 and the second discharge section 93 of the electrostatic atomizing device 92 by 5 mm or more. Specifically, it is preferable to separate the entire conductive portion of the first discharge section 922 from the entire conductive portion of the second discharge section 93 by 5 mm or more.

[0149] In this way, if the distance between the first discharge section 922 and the second discharge section 93, which discharge under high voltage, is separated by more than 5 mm, it is possible to suppress the situation where the discharge of one discharge section affects the discharge of the other discharge section. As a result, the discharge of the first discharge section 922 and the discharge of the second discharge section 93 can be performed more stably.

[0150] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the reduction in the generation efficiency of charged microparticle water by the electrostatic atomizing device 92 can also be suppressed.

[0151] Specifically, by providing a heat insulation part 8 that can suppress the transfer of heat generated when heating the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321 to the electrostatic atomizing device 92, the impact of the heat generated when heating the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321 on the electrostatic atomizing device 92 can be greatly reduced, and the reduction in the generation efficiency of charged microparticle water by the electrostatic atomizing device 92 can be suppressed.

[0152] Thus, in this embodiment, the hair curler 1 includes: a holding part 3; a first hair clamping surface 5321 for clamping hair H; a second hair clamping surface 6321 that can clamp hair H together with the first hair clamping surface 5321; a first heater (first heater part) 54 for heating the first hair clamping surface 5321; an electrostatic atomizing device (electrostatic atomizing part) 92 for generating and releasing charged microparticle water; and a heat insulation part 8 for suppressing the transfer of heat generated when heating the first hair clamping surface 5321 to the electrostatic atomizing device (electrostatic atomizing part) 92. Therefore, the impact of heat generated when heating the first hair clamping surface 5321 on the electrostatic atomizing device (electrostatic atomizing part) 92 can be minimized, and the reduction in the efficiency of generating charged microparticle water by the electrostatic atomizing device (electrostatic atomizing part) 92 can be suppressed.

[0153] In this embodiment, by providing a rib as a shield between the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the electrostatic atomizing device 92, the effects of heat used to heat the hair H during treatment on the electrostatic atomizing device 92 can be suppressed. That is, the heat insulation part 8 has a rib disposed between the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the electrostatic atomizing device (electrostatic atomizing part) 92. Therefore, hair H can be treated while maintaining moisture with a simpler structure.

[0154] Furthermore, the ribs are configured such that a first rib 5121 protrudes upward (on one side) in the Z direction (vertical direction: one direction), and a second rib 5112 protrudes downward (on the other side) in the Z direction (vertical direction: one direction) and is adjacent to the first rib 5121 in the thickness direction. A gap S1 is formed between the adjacent first rib 5121 and second rib 5112.

[0155] Thus, an air layer is formed between the first rib 5121 and the second rib 5112, which can more reliably suppress the heat transfer to the electrostatic atomizing device 92 during hair heating H during care.

[0156] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first rib 5121 protrudes from the lower inner surface of the first inner shell 512, and the second rib 5112 protrudes from the upper inner surface of the first outer shell 511. Additionally, in this embodiment, the rib 914 formed on the base 91 also functions as the first rib 5121. Therefore, in this embodiment, the heat insulation portion 8 is formed with the three ribs arranged alternately vertically and with a gap S1 formed between each rib.

[0157] Thus, in this embodiment, the heat insulation part 8 can be used to suppress the influence of heat used to heat the hair H during hair care on the electrostatic atomizing device 92, thereby minimizing the influence of heat generated by the heating parts (first heater 54 and second heater 64) on the electrostatic atomizing device 92. As a result, the reduction in the generation efficiency of charged microparticle water by the electrostatic atomizing device 92 can be suppressed, and charged microparticle water can be generated more stably using the electrostatic atomizing device 92.

[0158] In addition, in this embodiment, the heat generated when cooling the discharge electrode (first electrode) 9221 using the cooling section 923 can be dissipated more efficiently, thereby suppressing the reduction in the generation efficiency of charged microparticle water in the electrostatic atomization device 92.

[0159] Specifically, the hair curler 1 includes: a fan (air supply mechanism) 94 that generates air toward the fins (heat dissipation section) 924; an intake port 5222 into which external air is drawn when the fan (air supply mechanism) 94 is driven; and an air passage S2 that extends from the intake port 5222 to the first outlet 52111.

[0160] That is, in this embodiment, the hair curler 1 is equipped with a fan (air supply mechanism) 94 that can generate air toward the fins (heat dissipation section) 924, which can make the heat generated by the electrostatic atomizing device 92 when generating charged microparticle water more quickly released to the outside of the device.

[0161] In this way, by rapidly releasing the heat generated by the electrostatic atomizing device 92 to the outside of the device, the reduction in the generation efficiency of charged microparticle water by the electrostatic atomizing device 92 can be suppressed, and the generation of charged microparticle water by the electrostatic atomizing device 92 can be made more stable.

[0162] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the hair curler 1 is equipped with an intake port 5222 for drawing in external air when the fan (air supply mechanism) 94 is driven, and an air passage S2 from the intake port 5222 to the first outlet 52111. Thus, when the fan (air supply mechanism) 94 is driven, the air drawn in by the intake port 5222, which draws in external air and cools the fins (heat dissipation section) 924, is released from the first outlet 52111 to the outside of the hair curler 1. This suppresses heat accumulation around the electrostatic atomizing device 92 and further improves the heat dissipation performance of the fins (heat dissipation section) 924. As a result, the efficiency of generating charged microparticle water in the electrostatic atomizing device 92 is further suppressed, and charged microparticle water can be generated more stably using the electrostatic atomizing device 92.

[0163] Therefore, the electrostatic atomizing device (electrostatic atomizing unit) 92 of this embodiment can also be described as a device having the following components: fins 924 as heat dissipation units, which are disposed inside the holding unit 3; a first discharge unit 922 as a discharge unit, which generates charged microparticle water; a fan (air supply mechanism) 94, which is disposed inside the holding unit and cools the fins 924; and an air passage S2 as a fin heat dissipation air passage, through which the air from the fan (air supply mechanism) 94 disposed inside the holding unit 3 passes.

[0164] Furthermore, if the air drawn in from the intake port 5222 and cooling the fins (heat dissipation section) 924 is released from the first outlet port 52111 to the outside of the hair curler 1 when the fan (air supply mechanism) 94 is driven, then when the charged microparticle water generated by the electrostatic atomization device 92 is released from the first outlet port 52111 to the outside of the hair curler 1, it can be released over a larger area. As a result, when conditioning the hair H, the charged microparticle water can adhere to a larger area of ​​the hair H, and the electrostatic atomization device 92 can be used to efficiently attach the efficiently generated charged microparticle water to a large area of ​​the hair H.

[0165] In this embodiment, as Figure 8 As shown, the fan (air supply mechanism) 94 includes a main body 941 and a charging unit 942. The fan (air supply mechanism) 94 is positioned near the downstream side of the air passage S2, opposite the intake port 5222. Therefore, when the fan (air supply mechanism) 94 is driven, external air can be drawn into the intake port 5222 more efficiently. Such a fan (air supply mechanism) 94 can be, for example, an axial fan, a centrifugal fan, or a blower fan (multi-blade fan).

[0166] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the opening area of ​​the first outlet 52111 is greater than or equal to the opening area of ​​the inlet 5222. As a result, it is possible to prevent air introduced from the inlet 5222 from stagnating in the air passage S2, and to enable the air introduced into the air passage S2 to be released from the first outlet 52111 with high efficiency.

[0167] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the fan (air supply mechanism) 94 having the charging unit 942 is positioned near the intake port 5222. Therefore, by arranging the insulating wall 5223 in the center of the intake port 5222, an insulating distance between it and the charging unit 942 can be ensured. Specifically, by arranging the insulating wall 5223, which has protrusions 52232 formed around the generally rectangular main body wall portion 52231, in the center of the intake port 5222, the insulating wall 5223 covers the charging unit 942 when the intake port 5222 is viewed from the front. Thus, even when the fan (air supply mechanism) 94 having the charging unit 942 is positioned near the intake port 5222 in the air passage S2 to improve the intake efficiency of drawing in external air from the intake port 5222, an insulating distance (e.g., a spatial distance of 2.0 mm or more, or a surface distance of 2.5 mm or more) between it and the charging unit 942 can be ensured by the insulating wall 5223. That is, it can simultaneously ensure the insulation distance of the fan (air supply mechanism) 94 and improve the intake efficiency of the external air drawn in by the intake port 5222.

[0168] Therefore, in this embodiment, the first discharge port 52111 is formed such that it has an opening area equal to or greater than that of the annular suction port 5222 formed around the insulating wall 5223.

[0169] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the first arm 5 and the second arm 6 are closed (a closed state where the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321 are close to and opposite each other), a suction gap communicating with the outside air is formed between the first gripping portion 31 and the second gripping portion 32. In this embodiment, the gap S3 formed in communication with the outside air from the rear end of the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321 to the hinge portion (connecting portion) 7 is used as the suction gap. Moreover, an intake port 5222, which opens to face this gap (suction gap) S3, is formed at the lower end (inner housing 522) of the first gripping portion 31.

[0170] Thus, in this embodiment, an inlet 5222 is provided at the position where the first gripping part 31 and the second gripping part 32 face each other. As a result, the distance of the air passage S2 is shortened, and the pressure loss of the air flowing in the air passage S2 can be minimized. That is, an air passage S2 with more efficient airflow is formed inside the hair curler 1.

[0171] Furthermore, by positioning the suction port 5222 at the point where the first gripping part 31 and the second gripping part 32 face each other, even when the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321 are in a closed state with their surfaces close together and facing each other, external air can still be drawn in through the gap (suction gap) S3 from the suction port 5222. Thus, when the fan (air supply mechanism) 94 is driven, external air can always be drawn into the air passage S2 from the suction port 5222, thereby enabling more reliable treatment of the hair H while simultaneously supplying charged microparticle water to the hair H.

[0172] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a heat dissipation section of the electrostatic atomizing device 92 is formed by a plurality of fins 924 extending in the main flow direction (Z direction: vertical direction) of the air generated by the fan (air supply mechanism) 94. Specifically, at the rear end of the cooling plate 9232, a plurality of fins 924 in a generally rectangular plate shape are continuously arranged so that the thickness direction is approximately aligned with the Y direction (width direction), thereby forming the heat dissipation section of the electrostatic atomizing device 92. At this time, a space S21 with openings on both sides in the main flow direction (Z direction: vertical direction) is formed between adjacent fins 924 in the thickness direction (Y direction: width direction).

[0173] Therefore, the air introduced into the air passage S2 can pass through the space S21 between the fins 924 without being obstructed by the fins 924. Moreover, when the fan (air supply mechanism) 94 is driven to draw in external air from the intake port 5222, the fresh air drawn in from the intake port 5222 can continuously contact the entire surface of the fins 924 facing the space S21 (the surface of the fins 924 that divides the space S21). In this way, the electrostatic atomizing device 92 can be cooled more efficiently, and the heat dissipation performance of the heat dissipation section (924) can be further improved.

[0174] Furthermore, in this embodiment, an air supply space S22 is formed on the side (upper side) opposite to the fan (air supply mechanism) 94 side (lower side) in the main flow direction (Z direction: vertical direction) of the electrostatic atomizing device 92. The air passage S2 is configured such that air drawn in from the intake port 5222 passes through the space S21 between the fins 924 and the air supply space S22 and is released from the first outlet 52111.

[0175] Therefore, the air (relatively warm air) passing upward through the space S21 between the fins 924 is efficiently released from the first outlet 52111, which can prevent relatively warm air from lingering around the electrostatic atomizing device 92. In this way, the effects of heat on the electrostatic atomizing device 92 can be suppressed more reliably, and the generation efficiency of charged microparticle water by the electrostatic atomizing device 92 can be further improved.

[0176] Alternatively, a space can be provided between the upper part of the electrostatic atomizing device (electrostatic atomizing section) 92 and the inner side of the first care section 41 having the first hair clamping surface 5321, so that the fin heat dissipation air passage (air passage S2) has this space. In this way, the effects of heat on the electrostatic atomizing device 92 can be more reliably suppressed, and the generation efficiency of charged microparticle water by the electrostatic atomizing device 92 can be further improved.

[0177] Alternatively, by providing a variable section in the finned heat dissipation airflow path (airflow path S2) that can change the direction, space, or path of airflow, the heat dissipation performance of the fins (heat dissipation section) 924 can be improved. Such a variable section could be a louver provided at the first outlet 52111, or a variable mechanism that changes the state of the electrostatic atomizing device (electrostatic atomizing section) 92.

[0178] In addition, in this embodiment, a rectifier rib 915 is provided in the air passage S2, which rectifies the air generated by the fan (air supply mechanism) 94 toward the fins (heat dissipation part) 924.

[0179] Therefore, most of the air introduced into the air passage S2 can come into contact with the fins (heat dissipation section) 924 to efficiently cool the electrostatic atomizing device 92, and the heat dissipation performance of the fins (heat dissipation section) 924 can be further improved.

[0180] As described above, when using the hair curler 1 of this embodiment, charged microparticle water is generated as follows.

[0181] First, drive the fan (air supply mechanism) 94 to introduce external air into the air passage S2 through the intake port 5222, and generate airflow in the air passage S2.

[0182] Then, the fins (heat dissipation section) 924 are cooled by bringing the air generated in the air passage S2 into contact with the fins (heat dissipation section) 924.

[0183] Then, when the discharge electrode (first electrode) 9221 is cooled below the dew point, condensation forms on the discharge electrode (first electrode) 9221.

[0184] Then, with the discharge electrode (first electrode) 9221 condensed, a high voltage (e.g., about 5kV) is applied between the discharge electrode (first electrode) 9221 and the discharge counter electrode (second electrode) 9223 using the high output circuit 811 to generate a discharge (corona discharge, etc.).

[0185] This generates charged microparticle water.

[0186] In this way, if the air generated in the air path S2 contacts the fins (heat dissipation part) 924 while generating discharge (corona discharge, etc.), the discharge electrode (first electrode) 9221 can be maintained below the dew point more reliably, and thus charged microparticle water can be generated more stably.

[0187] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a discharge unit 9 is formed that integrates the electrostatic atomizing device 92, the second discharge section 93, and the fan (air delivery mechanism) 94. By placing the discharge unit 9 inside the housing 21, the electrostatic atomizing device 92, the second discharge section 93, and the fan (air delivery mechanism) 94 are placed inside the housing 21.

[0188] Specifically, such as Figure 8 and Figures 15-21 As shown, the discharge unit 9 includes a base 91, and the electrostatic atomizing device 92 is held in an inclined state relative to the base 91 by means of a fixing rib 913 formed on the upper part of the base 91.

[0189] In addition, a first receiving recess 911 and a second receiving recess 912 are formed in the lower part of the base 91 with downward openings. A fan (air supply mechanism) 94 is housed and fixed in the first receiving recess 911, and a second discharge part 93 is housed and fixed in the second receiving recess 912.

[0190] Furthermore, an upwardly protruding rib 914 is formed at the front end of the base 91, which functions as the first rib 5121 when the discharge unit 9 is disposed inside the housing 21.

[0191] Furthermore, rectifier ribs 915 are formed at both ends of the rear Y direction (width direction) of the base 91, which rectify the air generated by the fan (air supply mechanism) 94 into an upward flow.

[0192] Furthermore, a hook portion 9151 is formed at the upper end of the rectifier rib 915. When the electrostatic atomizing device 92 is held on the base 91, the hook portion 9151 of the rectifier rib 915 hooks onto the upper part of the fins 924 at both ends in the Y direction (width direction). As a result, the electrostatic atomizing device 92 can be more firmly fixed on the base 91.

[0193] In addition, the discharge unit 9 can also be set as Figures 22-28 The structure shown. Figure 22 This is a perspective view of another example of the discharge unit 9 mounted on the hair curler 1 of this embodiment, viewed from one direction. Figure 23 This is a perspective view of another example of the discharge unit 9 mounted on the hair curler 1 of this embodiment, viewed from another direction. Figure 24 This is a side view showing another example of the discharge unit 9 mounted on the hair curler 1 of this embodiment. Figure 25 This is a top view showing another example of the discharge unit 9 mounted on the hair curler 1 of this embodiment. Figure 26 This is a bottom view showing another example of the discharge unit 9 mounted on the hair curler 1 of this embodiment. Figure 27 This is a front view showing another example of the discharge unit 9 mounted on the hair curler 1 in this embodiment. Figure 28 This is a rear view showing another example of the discharge unit 9 mounted on the hair curler 1 of this embodiment. Figures 22-28 In the discharge unit 9 shown, wide rectifying ribs 915 are provided at both ends in the width direction and in the front-to-back direction. As a result, more of the air generated by the fan (air supply mechanism) 94 can be rectified to flow upward.

[0194] In addition, Figures 22-28 In the discharge unit 9 shown, a space S23 is also formed between the fins 924 at both ends in the Y direction (width direction) and the rectifier ribs 915. As a result, air can also come into contact with the outer surfaces of the fins 924 at both ends in the Y direction (width direction), which can further improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the fins 924.

[0195] (Postscript)

[0196] Based on the description of the above embodiments, the following technology is disclosed.

[0197] (Technology 1) A hair curling machine, comprising: a holding portion; a first conditioning portion continuously disposed from the holding portion and having a first hair clamping surface; a second conditioning portion continuously disposed from the holding portion and having a second hair clamping surface capable of clamping hair together with the first hair clamping surface; a heating portion capable of heating the first hair clamping surface; and an electrostatic atomizing device having a first discharge portion capable of generating charged microparticle water and a heat dissipation portion capable of releasing heat generated during the generation of charged microparticle water. The device includes: a heat dissipation section; a first outlet that discharges the generated charged microparticle water to the outside; a ventilation mechanism that generates airflow toward the heat dissipation section; an intake port that draws in external air when the ventilation mechanism is activated; a second discharge section that generates negative ions; a second outlet that discharges the generated negative ions to the outside; a heat insulation section that suppresses the transfer of heat generated when heating the first hair clamping surface to the electrostatic atomizing device; and an airflow path that extends from the intake port to the first outlet.

[0198] Thus, the hair curler of Technology 1 is a device that, by applying heat to hair held by the first hair clamping surface and the second hair clamping surface after it has been heated by the heating part, can straighten naturally curly or wavy hair by stretching it, or shape it into a desired shape. Furthermore, it is a device capable of releasing charged microparticle water generated by the first discharge section of the electrostatic atomization device from the first outlet and attaching it to the hair, and capable of releasing negative ions generated by the second discharge section from the second outlet and attaching them to the hair.

[0199] Therefore, if the hair perm device of technology 1 is used, hair care can be performed while the charged microparticle water generated by the first discharge section of the electrostatic atomization device is released from the first discharge port and attached to the hair, and the negative ions generated by the second discharge section are released from the second discharge port and attached to the hair.

[0200] In this way, if charged microparticle water and negative ions are attached to the hair while hair care is being performed, the attached negative ions can suppress static electricity generated on the hair, and the attached charged microparticle water can moisturize the hair. As a result, during hair care, it is possible to prevent the hair from becoming frizzy due to static electricity or from becoming excessively dry due to heat applied from the first hair clamping surface.

[0201] Furthermore, the hair curler of Technology 1 has a heat insulation part that can suppress the transfer of heat generated when heating the first hair clamping surface to the electrostatic atomizing device. This heat insulation part can be used to suppress the effect of heat used to heat the hair during the hair care process on the electrostatic atomizing device.

[0202] In this way, if the electrostatic atomization device is minimized from the effects of heat generated in the heating section, the reduction in the generation efficiency of charged microparticle water by the electrostatic atomization device can be suppressed. As a result, charged microparticle water can be generated more stably using the electrostatic atomization device.

[0203] In addition, the hair curler of Technology 1 has an air supply mechanism that can generate air towards the heat dissipation section, which enables the heat generated by the electrostatic atomizing device when generating charged microparticle water to be released from the device more quickly.

[0204] In this way, by rapidly releasing the heat generated by the electrostatic atomizing device itself to the outside of the device, the efficiency of generating charged microparticle water in the electrostatic atomizing device can be suppressed, and the generation of charged microparticle water in the electrostatic atomizing device can be made more stable.

[0205] Furthermore, the hair curler of Technology 1 has an air path from an intake port that draws in external air when the air supply mechanism is activated to a first outlet port. Thus, the air drawn in from the outside and cooling the heat dissipation unit when the air supply mechanism is activated is released from the first outlet port to the outside of the hair curler. This suppresses heat accumulation around the electrostatic atomizing device and further improves the heat dissipation performance of the heat dissipation unit. As a result, the efficiency of generating charged microparticle water in the electrostatic atomizing device is further suppressed, and charged microparticle water can be generated more stably using the electrostatic atomizing device.

[0206] Furthermore, if the air drawn in from the outside through the intake port and cooling the heat dissipation unit is released from the first outlet to the outside of the hair perm when the air supply mechanism is activated, then when the charged microparticle water generated by the electrostatic atomization device is released from the first outlet to the outside of the hair perm, it can be released over a larger area. As a result, when conditioning hair, the charged microparticle water can adhere to a larger area of ​​the hair.

[0207] In this way, if the above-mentioned airflow path is set in the hair curler, the electrostatic atomization device can be used to make the efficiently generated charged microparticle water adhere to a large area of ​​the hair.

[0208] As described above, the hair curler according to Technology 1 allows charged microparticle water to reach the hair stably, enabling hair care while keeping the hair moist, thus inhibiting heat damage to the hair and providing more effective hair care.

[0209] (Technology 2) The hair curler according to Technology 1, wherein the heat insulation part has a rib disposed between the first hair clamping surface and the electrostatic atomizing device.

[0210] In this way, by simply setting up ribs as shielding, the effects of heat used to heat the hair during treatment on the electrostatic atomizing device can be suppressed, thus enabling hair treatment while keeping it moist with a simpler structure.

[0211] (Technology 3) The hair curler according to Technology 2, wherein the rib has a first rib protruding to one side in one direction and a second rib protruding to the other side in the same direction and adjacent to the first rib in the thickness direction, and a gap is formed between the adjacent first rib and the second rib.

[0212] In this way, because an air layer is formed between the first and second ribs, the heat transfer to the electrostatic atomizing device used to heat the hair during care can be more reliably suppressed.

[0213] (Technology 4) A hair curler according to any one of Technology 1 to Technology 3, wherein the electrostatic atomizing device is configured to be tilted in such a way that it is located on the side opposite to the side where the first hair clamping surface is located as it moves toward the front end side of the first care part.

[0214] In this way, while miniaturizing the configuration space of the electrostatic atomizing device in the length direction (length direction of the hair curler), the electrostatic atomizing device can be separated from the first hair clamping surface, thus more reliably suppressing the heat transfer to the electrostatic atomizing device used to heat the hair during the treatment.

[0215] Furthermore, if the hair curler has a protruding section and an electrostatic atomizing device is arranged inside the protruding section, and the electrostatic atomizing device is arranged at an angle as in the hair curler of Technology 4, it is possible to prevent the protruding section of the hair curler from becoming too large. As a result, it is possible to ensure the part that can be held by hand (the holding part) without making the hair curler too large.

[0216] (Technology 5) A hair curler according to any one of Technology 1 to Technology 4, wherein the first outlet is formed with an opening area greater than or equal to the opening area of ​​the inlet.

[0217] This prevents air introduced from the inlet from stagnating in the air passage, thus allowing the air introduced into the air passage to be released efficiently from the first outlet.

[0218] (Technology 6) A hair curler according to any one of Technology 1 to Technology 5, wherein a rectifier rib is provided in the air passage, the rectifier rib rectifies the air generated by the air supply mechanism toward the heat dissipation part.

[0219] In this way, most of the air introduced into the air path can come into contact with the heat dissipation unit, thereby efficiently cooling the electrostatic atomizing device and further improving the heat dissipation performance of the heat dissipation unit.

[0220] (Technology 7) A hair curler according to any one of Technology 1 to Technology 6, wherein the heat dissipation part has a plurality of fins extending in the main flow direction of the air generated by the air supply mechanism, and a space with openings on both sides in the main flow direction is formed between adjacent fins in the thickness direction.

[0221] In this way, if multiple fins are formed to extend in the main flow direction of the air generated by the air supply mechanism, and spaces with openings on both sides in the main flow direction are formed between adjacent fins in the thickness direction, the air introduced into the air passage will pass through the spaces between the fins without being obstructed by the fins. Therefore, when the air supply mechanism is driven to draw in external air from the inlet, the new air drawn in from the inlet can continuously contact the entire surface of the fins facing the space (the surface of the fins that divides the space). This allows for more efficient cooling of the electrostatic atomizing device and further improves the heat dissipation performance of the heat sink.

[0222] (Technology 8) According to the hair curler of Technology 7, an air supply space is formed on the side opposite to the side where the air supply mechanism is located in the main flow direction, which is closer to the electrostatic atomizing device. The air passage is configured to allow air drawn in from the inlet to pass through the space between the fins and the air supply space and be released from the first outlet.

[0223] In this way, the warmer air passing through the space between the fins to the side opposite to the side where the air supply mechanism is located in the main flow direction is efficiently released from the first outlet. As a result, the stagnation of warmer air around the electrostatic atomizing device can be suppressed, and the effects of heat on the electrostatic atomizing device can be suppressed more reliably. This further improves the generation efficiency of charged microparticle water by the electrostatic atomizing device.

[0224] (Technology 9) A hair curler according to any one of Technologies 1 to 8, wherein the holding portion has: a first holding portion continuously disposed with the first care portion; and a second holding portion continuously disposed with the second care portion and connected to the first holding portion via a connecting portion, wherein in a closed state where the first hair clamping surface and the second hair clamping surface are close to and opposite each other, an air intake gap communicating with the outside air is formed between the first holding portion and the second holding portion, and the air intake is open facing the air intake gap.

[0225] In this way, by providing an intake port at the location where the first and second grips are opposite each other, the pressure loss of the air flowing in the air path can be minimized. That is, an air path that allows for more efficient airflow can be formed inside the hair curler.

[0226] Furthermore, if the inlet is located at the position where the first gripping part and the second gripping part are opposite each other, and even when the first hair clamping surface and the second hair clamping surface are in a closed state that are close to and opposite each other, external air can be drawn in through the inlet via the air suction gap. Therefore, when the air supply device is driven, external air can always be drawn into the air path through the inlet, so that the hair can be treated more reliably while supplying charged microparticle water to the hair.

[0227] (Technology 10) A hair perm according to any one of Technology 1 to Technology 9, wherein the first discharge section of the electrostatic atomizing device is separated from the second discharge section by 5 mm or more.

[0228] In this way, if the distance between the first discharge section and the second discharge section, which discharge under high voltage, is separated by more than 5 mm, it is possible to suppress the situation where the discharge of one discharge section affects the discharge of the other discharge section. As a result, the discharge of the first discharge section and the discharge of the second discharge section can be performed more stably.

[0229] (Technology 11) A hair curler according to any one of Technology 1 to Technology 10, wherein a metal portion is formed near the outer side of the first outlet.

[0230] When the hair curler described above dispenses charged microparticle water from the first outlet, the area near the first outlet may become negatively charged due to the dispensed charged microparticle water. Moreover, when the area near the first outlet is negatively charged, the charged microparticle water will repel the negatively charged area near the first outlet as it passes through the first outlet, thus preventing it from passing through the first outlet smoothly.

[0231] In contrast, if a metal part is provided near the outer side of the first outlet, as in the hair curler of Technology 10, then even if the area around the first outlet becomes negatively charged due to the charged microparticle water emitted from the first outlet, the metal part can be used to more quickly eliminate the negative charge in the vicinity of the first outlet. That is, by providing a metal part near the outer side of the first outlet, it is possible to suppress the periphery of the first outlet from becoming locally negatively charged. This allows the charged microparticle water generated by the electrostatic atomization device to be emitted more smoothly from the first outlet, and enables the charged microparticle water to adhere to the hair more stably and efficiently.

[0232] In addition, when holding the handle by hand, if the negative potential near the first discharge port can be released to ground (GND) through the metal part and the hand, the negative charge near the first discharge port can be suppressed more reliably.

[0233] (Technology 12) A hair perm according to any one of Technology 1 to Technology 11, wherein the first discharge section has a rod-shaped first electrode, the first electrode being configured to extend along the normal direction of the first discharge outlet at a position opposite to the first discharge outlet.

[0234] This allows the charged microparticle water generated by the electrostatic atomization device to be released more efficiently from the first outlet.

[0235] (Technology 13) A hair curler according to any one of Technology 1 to Technology 12, wherein the first outlet is configured to discharge charged microparticle water from the side of the first care section opposite to the side where the first hair clamping surface is located.

[0236] This allows the charged microparticle water generated by the electrostatic atomization device to be released from the first outlet over a larger area. Therefore, during hair care, hair can be treated while a large area of ​​hair not held by the first and second hair-holding surfaces is covered with charged microparticle water. As a result, charged microparticle water can adhere to a large area of ​​the hair, allowing for more reliable hair care while the hair is wet.

[0237] In addition, regardless of whether the hair curler is open or closed, charged microparticle water can be released from the first outlet, so that when caring for hair, charged microparticle water can be more reliably distributed to all the user's hair.

[0238] Furthermore, in the case where the structure releases charged microparticle water towards the first and second hair clamping surfaces, the charged microparticle water adheres to the first and second hair clamping surfaces, preventing it from efficiently adhering to the hair. However, if the charged microparticle water is released from the side opposite to the first hair clamping surface of the first treatment section, as in the hair curler of Technology 13, the adhesion of charged microparticle water to the first and second hair clamping surfaces during hair treatment can be suppressed, thus enabling the charged microparticle water released from the first outlet to adhere to the hair more efficiently.

[0239] (Technology 14) A hair curler according to any one of Technology 1 to Technology 13, wherein at least one of the first hair clamping surface and the second hair clamping surface is coated with a coating that causes the hair to be positively charged during treatment.

[0240] In this way, the hair held by the first hair clamping surface and the second hair clamping surface can be easily charged with a positive charge. Moreover, if the hair is charged with a positive charge, it is easier for negatively charged microparticle water to adhere to the hair, so that the charged microparticle water released from the first outlet can adhere to the hair more efficiently.

[0241] (Technology 15) A hair curler according to any one of Technology 1 to Technology 14, wherein the second outlet is configured to emit negative ions toward hair held by the first hair clamping surface and the second hair clamping surface.

[0242] In this way, negative ions can be emitted towards the hair held by the first and second hair-holding surfaces. As a result, negative ions can be used to efficiently neutralize the positively charged hair during grooming, thereby more reliably suppressing hair from becoming frizzy.

[0243] Furthermore, since the second discharge section can be positioned close to the hair held by the first and second hair-holding surfaces, negative ions can be efficiently emitted from the second discharge outlet towards the hair. Additionally, by positioning the second discharge section close to the hair held by the first and second hair-holding surfaces, even if the second discharge section lacks a counter electrode, the hair can be treated as a hypothetical ground surface (GND) for discharge. That is, negative ions can be stably generated even when the second discharge section lacks a counter electrode. As a result, negative ions can be attached to the hair with a simpler structure.

[0244] (Technology 16) A hair perm according to any one of Technology 1 to Technology 15, wherein the second discharge section is composed of negative ion needles without paired electrodes.

[0245] This allows negative ions to attach to hair with a simpler structure.

[0246] (Technology 17) The hair perm according to Technology 16, wherein the negative ion needle is configured to extend along the normal direction of the second outlet at a position opposite to the second outlet.

[0247] This allows the negative ions generated by the second discharge section to be released more efficiently from the second discharge outlet.

[0248] (Technology 18) A hair curler according to any one of Technology 1 to Technology 17, wherein the handle is provided with a recess for placing a thumb.

[0249] This allows the handle to be gripped with the thumb hooked in the recessed area, thus preventing the thumb from slipping during hair care and providing a more stable grip on the curling iron. As a result, it is easier to apply tension to the hair held by the first and second hair clamping surfaces, making hair care easier.

[0250] (Technology 19) A hair curler according to any one of Technology 1 to Technology 18, wherein a recess extending along the length direction of the handle is formed on the side of the handle portion.

[0251] This allows the holder to be gripped by hooking the fingers around the edge of the recess, providing a more stable hold on the hair curler regardless of hand size. As a result, the ease of use of the hair curler is further improved.

[0252] (Technology 20) A hair curler according to any one of Technology 1 to Technology 19, wherein a first inclined surface is formed at the front end of the first care part on the side where the first hair clamping surface is located, which is inclined to the side opposite to the side where the first hair clamping surface is located as it moves toward the front end; and a second inclined surface is formed at the front end of the second care part on the side where the second hair clamping surface is located, which is inclined to the side opposite to the side where the second hair clamping surface is located as it moves toward the front end.

[0253] This makes it easy to insert the curling iron into the hair when caring for it, thus allowing for more reliable hair care from the roots.

[0254] (Technology 21) A hair curler according to any one of Technology 1 to Technology 20, wherein a linear rib extending in the circumferential direction is formed at the front end of the first care part on the side opposite to the side where the first hair clamping surface is located, and at the front end of the second care part on the side opposite to the side where the second hair clamping surface is located.

[0255] This prevents fingers from slipping when applying hair treatment by pinching the tips of the treatment sections (the tips of the first and second treatment sections) with your fingers. As a result, hair treatment can be performed more reliably by pinching the tips of the treatment sections (the tips of the first and second treatment sections) with your fingers, further improving the ease of use of the hair curler.

[0256] Furthermore, if linear ribs are provided at the front end of the conditioning section, heat generated by the heating section can be suppressed from being transferred to the fingers when the front end of the conditioning section is pinched with the fingers to condition the hair. Therefore, even when the heating temperature of the first hair clamping surface is set relatively high, the front end of the conditioning section can still be pinched with the fingers to condition the hair.

[0257] (Technology 22) A hair curler according to any one of Technology 1 to Technology 21, wherein the holding portion has: a first holding portion continuously disposed with the first care portion; and a second holding portion continuously disposed with the second care portion and connected to the first holding portion via a connecting portion, wherein in a closed state where the first hair clamping surface and the second hair clamping surface are close to and opposite each other, a gap is formed between the first holding portion and the second holding portion in a manner that communicates with the outside air, extending from the end on the side where the first hair clamping surface and the second hair clamping surface are located to the connecting portion.

[0258] In this way, when the gripping part is held and held by hand (in a closed state where the first hair clamping surface and the second hair clamping surface are close to and opposite each other), it is possible to more reliably prevent hair, fingertips, etc. from being clamped by the first gripping part and the second gripping part.

[0259] (Technology 23) A hair curler according to any one of Technology 1 to Technology 22, wherein the air supply mechanism having a charging part is disposed near the inlet in the air passage, and an insulating wall for ensuring an insulating distance between the inlet and the charging part is disposed at the center of the inlet.

[0260] In this way, even when the air supply mechanism with the charging unit is positioned near the intake port in the air duct to improve the intake efficiency of external air from the intake port, the insulation distance between it and the charging unit can be ensured by the insulating wall. That is, it is possible to balance ensuring the insulation distance of the air supply mechanism and improving the intake efficiency of external air from the intake port.

[0261] [other]

[0262] The above describes the hair curling device disclosed herein, but it is not limited to these descriptions. It will be obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications and improvements can be made.

[0263] For example, this disclosure can be applied to embodiments that involve changes, substitutions, additions, omissions, etc., of the configuration 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.

[0264] In addition, in the above embodiments and their variations, it is illustrated that the heat insulation part 8 is formed by providing a rib as a shield between the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the electrostatic atomizing device 92. However, the heat insulation part 8 can also be formed by sufficiently separating the distance between the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the electrostatic atomizing device 92 and ensuring space therebetween.

[0265] Alternatively, the first hair clamping surface 5321 and the second hair clamping surface 6321 can be set as curved surfaces or wavy surfaces.

[0266] In addition, the second discharge section 93 and the second discharge outlet 5221 may be formed on both the first arm 5 and the second arm 6, or they may be formed only on the second arm 6.

[0267] Furthermore, in the above embodiments and their variations, a hair curler 1 having a first gripping portion 31 and a second gripping portion 32 is illustrated, but the present disclosure is not limited to such a structure and can be applied to various types of hair curlers. Figure 29 This is a schematic diagram of the first modified hair curler 1. Figure 30 The figure schematically illustrates the hair curler 1 of the second modified example.

[0268] For example, this disclosure can also be applied to Figure 29 The hair curling iron 1 shown. Figure 29The hair curler 1 shown is of the following type: a first care part 41 and a second care part 42 are connected to a handle 3, and the second care part 42 rotates relative to the first care part 41 to clamp the hair.

[0269] Furthermore, this disclosure can also be applied to Figure 30 The hair curling iron 1 shown. Figure 30 The hair curler 1 shown is of the following type: a first care section 41 and a second care section 42 are connected to a handle 3, and the second care section 42 moves parallel to the first care section 41 to clamp the hair.

[0270] In addition, the specifications (shape, size, layout, etc.) of the holding part, nursing part, and other details can also be changed appropriately.

[0271] Industrial availability

[0272] As described above, the hair curler disclosed herein can perform hair care while keeping the hair moist, and therefore can be used in various types of hair curlers, including those for home and business use.

[0273] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0274] 1. Hair curler; 3. Holding part; 3a. Recess; 31. First holding part; 32. Second holding part; 41. First care part; 42. Second care part; 5. First arm; 5112. Second rib (rib: heat insulation part); 5121. First rib (rib: heat insulation part); 52111. First outlet; 5221. Second outlet; 5222. Inlet; 5223. Insulating wall; 5311. First inclined surface; 5312. Linear rib; 5313. Metal part; 5321. First hair clamping surface; 54. First heater (first heating part) Parts: Heating part); 6211, Recessed part; 6311, Second inclined surface; 6312, Linear rib; 6321, Second hair clamping surface; 7, Hinge part (connecting part); 8, Heat insulation part; 915, Rectifying rib; 92, Electrostatic atomizing device; 922, First discharge part; 924, Fin (heat dissipation part); 93, Second discharge part; 932, Negative ion needle; 94, Fan (air supply mechanism); 942, Charging part; H, Hair; S1, Gap; S2, Air path; S21, Space; S22, Air supply space; S3, Gap (suction gap).

Claims

1. A hair curling device, wherein, This hair curling machine features: Control Department; The first care section is continuously disposed from the holding section and has a first hair clamping surface; The second care section is continuously disposed from the holding section and has a second hair clamping surface capable of clamping hair together with the first hair clamping surface. The heating element is capable of heating the first hair clamping surface; An electrostatic atomizing device having a first discharge section capable of generating charged microparticle water and a heat dissipation section capable of releasing the heat generated during the generation of charged microparticle water. The first outlet releases the generated charged microparticle water to the outside; An air supply mechanism that generates airflow toward the heat dissipation unit; The air intake is used to draw in external air when the air supply mechanism is driven. The second discharge section is capable of generating negative ions; The second outlet releases the generated negative ions to the outside. The heat insulation part can suppress the transfer of heat generated when heating the first hair clamping surface to the electrostatic atomizing device; as well as The air path extends from the intake port to the first outlet port.

2. The hair curling device according to claim 1, wherein, The heat insulation part has ribs disposed between the first hair clamping surface and the electrostatic atomizing device.

3. The hair curling device according to claim 2, wherein, The rib has a first rib protruding to one side in one direction and a second rib protruding to the other side in the same direction and adjacent to the first rib in the thickness direction. A gap is formed between the first rib and the second rib, which are adjacent to each other.

4. The hair curling device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The electrostatic atomizing device is configured to be tilted so that it is located on the side opposite to the side where the first hair clamping surface is located, as it moves toward the front end of the first care unit.

5. The hair curling device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The first outlet is formed such that its opening area is greater than or equal to the opening area of ​​the inlet.

6. The hair curling device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, A rectifier rib is provided in the air duct, which rectifies the air generated by the air supply mechanism toward the heat dissipation part.

7. The hair curling device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The heat dissipation section has multiple fins extending in the main flow direction of the air generated by the air supply mechanism. A space with openings on both sides in the main flow direction is formed between adjacent fins in the thickness direction.

8. The hair curling device according to claim 7, wherein, An air supply space is formed on the side opposite to the side where the air supply mechanism is located, in the main flow direction relative to the electrostatic atomizing device. The airflow path is configured to allow air drawn in from the inlet to pass through the space between the fins and the air supply space and be released from the first outlet.

9. The hair curling device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The gripping part includes: a first gripping part, which is continuously disposed with the first nursing part; and a second gripping part, which is continuously disposed with the second nursing part and connected to the first gripping part via a connecting part. In the closed state where the first hair clamping surface and the second hair clamping surface are close to and opposite each other, a suction gap communicating with the outside air is formed between the first gripping part and the second gripping part. The inlet opens to face the air intake gap.

10. The hair curling device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The first discharge section and the second discharge section of the electrostatic atomizing device are separated by more than 5 mm.

11. The hair curling device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, A metal portion is formed near the outer side of the first outlet.

12. The hair curling device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The first discharge section has a rod-shaped first electrode. The first electrode is configured to extend along the normal direction of the first discharge port at a position opposite to the first discharge port.

13. The hair curling device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The first outlet is configured to release charged microparticle water from the side opposite to the side where the first hair clamping surface is located in the first care section.

14. The hair curling device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, At least one of the first hair clamping surface and the second hair clamping surface is coated with a coating that makes the hair positively charged during care.

15. The hair curling device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The second outlet is configured to emit negative ions toward the hair held by the first hair clamping surface and the second hair clamping surface.

16. The hair curling device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The second discharge section is composed of negative ion needles without paired electrodes.

17. The hair curling device according to claim 16, wherein, The negative ion needle is configured to extend along the normal direction of the second emission outlet at a position opposite to the second emission outlet.

18. The hair curling device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The grip portion is provided with a recess for placing the thumb.

19. The hair curling device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, A recess extending along the length direction of the grip portion is formed on the side portion of the grip portion.

20. The hair curling device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, At the front end of the first care section on the side where the first hair clamping surface is located, a first inclined surface is formed that slopes toward the side opposite to the side where the first hair clamping surface is located as it moves toward the front end. At the front end of the second care section on the side where the second hair clamping surface is located, a second inclined surface is formed that tilts toward the side opposite to the side where the second hair clamping surface is located as it moves toward the front end.

21. The hair curling device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, A circumferentially extending linear rib is formed at the front end of the first care part on the side opposite to the side where the first hair clamping surface is located, and at the front end of the second care part on the side opposite to the side where the second hair clamping surface is located.

22. The hair curling device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The gripping part includes: a first gripping part, which is continuously disposed with the first nursing part; and a second gripping part, which is continuously disposed with the second nursing part and connected to the first gripping part via a connecting part. In the closed state where the first hair clamping surface and the second hair clamping surface are close to and opposite each other, a gap is formed between the first gripping part and the second gripping part, extending from the ends of the first hair clamping surface and the second hair clamping surface to the connecting part, in a manner that allows communication with the outside air.

23. The hair curling device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The air supply mechanism, which has a charging unit, is disposed near the intake inlet within the air duct. An insulating wall is disposed in the center of the inlet to ensure an insulating distance from the charging unit.

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