Facial brush and stand system
By suspending the electric facial brush on a stand and using an inductive charging system, the problems of covered electrical contacts and collection of impurities on the base are solved, enabling normal operation and cleaning of the facial brush.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CORNELL LLC
- Filing Date
- 2023-11-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
When existing electric facial brushes are charged in the base, the electrical contacts are easily covered by moisture, dust, lint, etc., and the base holes collect unwanted debris and liquids, resulting in suboptimal operation.
The facial brush is suspended on the stand and charged using an inductive charging system or by contacting the brush's electrical contacts with the stand's electrical contacts, avoiding direct contact with the base.
This avoids the problems of electrical contacts being covered and impurities collecting on the base, ensuring the normal operation and hygiene of the facial brush.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This disclosure relates to a facial brush and a support system. In particular, this disclosure relates to a facial brush suspended on a support. Background Technology
[0002] Powered facial brushes are used to treat the skin, for example, by cleansing, exfoliating, massaging, and / or moisturizing. Typically, the bottom portion of the facial brush rests or is held in a base. The bottom portion of a facial brush placed in a base always presents problems. For example, the base has electrical contacts for engaging electrical contacts on the facial brush to charge it. These contacts in the base can undesirably become covered by moisture, dust, lint, etc. However, the problems associated with the bottom portion of a facial brush placed in a base are not limited to debris, moisture, dust, lint, etc., that interfere with the charging contacts. Another example of these problems is that the holes / cavities in the base themselves often collect unwanted debris, liquids, water, etc.
[0003] Therefore, this disclosure has identified a continuing need for means to overcome, mitigate, and / or alleviate one or more of the aforementioned and other harmful effects of existing devices. Utility Model Content
[0004] This disclosure includes a facial brush that avoids contact with a base, thereby avoiding the common harmful effects associated with such contact.
[0005] The facial brush of this disclosure is suspended (i.e., mounted) on a stand, rather than placed in a hole in a base. Facial brushes placed in a base may undesirably include electrical contacts for charging within the base, which may become covered by moisture, dust, lint, etc., leading to suboptimal operation, and / or include holes in the base that themselves typically collect unwanted debris, liquids, water, etc. The facial brush of this disclosure is suspended on a stand to avoid these potential problems.
[0006] This disclosure provides a facial brush and holder system, comprising an electric facial brush having at least one electrically driven moving part and having a housing, a grip portion, and a head portion. The facial brush and holder system also includes a holder having a base adapted for independent placement on a generally flat surface and having a power cord for connection to an external power source. The holder is adapted to support the facial brush in a position where the facial brush is suspended above the base and the generally flat surface.
[0007] Those skilled in the art will recognize and understand the above and other features and advantages of this disclosure from the following detailed description, drawings and appended claims. Attached Figure Description
[0008] Figure 1 This is a front perspective view of a face brush suspended on a bracket according to the present disclosure, attached to the first accessory.
[0009] Figure 2 It is connected to the first accessory and suspended in Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the face brush on the stand.
[0010] Figure 3 It is connected to the first attachment. Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the front of a facial brush.
[0011] Figure 4 It is connected to the first attachment. Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the face brush.
[0012] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A front 3D view of the bracket.
[0013] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A rear 3D view of the support structure.
[0014] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 The rear perspective view of the facial brush, which has been modified to have an inductive charging system and is connected to the first accessory.
[0015] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 The front perspective view of the bracket has been modified to include an inductive charging system.
[0016] Figure 9 It is connected to the second accessory and suspended in Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the face brush on the stand.
[0017] Figure 10 It is connected to the third accessory and suspended in Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the face brush on the stand. Detailed Implementation
[0018] Refer to the attached diagram, especially Figure 1 and Figure 2This illustration shows an exemplary embodiment of a facial brush according to the present disclosure, and is generally indicated by reference numeral 100 (“device 100”). The facial brush 100 treats the skin, for example, by cleansing, exfoliating, massaging, and / or moisturizing. Advantageously, the facial brush 100 is suspended (i.e., suspended) on a holder 200, rather than placed in a hole in a base. Facial brushes placed in a base may undesirably include electrical contacts for charging in the base, which may be covered by moisture, dust, lint, etc., leading to suboptimal operation, and / or include holes in the base that themselves typically collect unwanted debris, liquids, water, etc. The facial brush 100 suspended on the holder 200 avoids these drawbacks.
[0019] The facial brush 100 has a housing 102. The housing 102 has a gripping portion 103 extending from a head portion 104. A first end of the gripping portion 103 is connected to the head portion 104, and has a free end opposite to the first end. Figure 4 As shown, the width W1 of the head portion 104 is greater than the width W2 of the grip portion 103. (Return to reference) Figure 1 and Figure 2 Button 105 and lights 106, 108, 110 extend through an opening in housing 102. For example, button 105 activates and deactivates face brush 100, and lights 106, 108, 110 indicate the operating status of face brush 100. Housing 102 is removably connected to a first attachment 112. First attachment 112 has a protrusion 114 extending from connector 116. First attachment 112 is removably connected to housing 102, for example, by snap-fit, friction fit, magnet, or other connection. Housing 102 houses a controller, such as a microcontroller unit and printed circuit board for controlling the operation of face brush 100, such that button 105 activates and deactivates the motor by selectively supplying current from a battery to the motor to rotate the first attachment 112. The battery may be a rechargeable battery.
[0020] The bracket 200 has a base 202. A support member 204 extends upward from the base 202. A ring 206 extends outward from the support member 204. The ring 206 has a width W3 ( Figure 5 The size of the ring 206 is smaller than the width W1 of the head portion 104. The width W3 of the ring 206 is further larger than the width W2 of the grip portion 103, allowing the grip portion 103 to pass through the ring 206. The grip portion 103 passes through the ring 206 to position the head portion 104 on the ring 206, such that the ring 206 supports the head portion 104, thereby allowing the face brush 100 to hang on the support 200. The support 204 is designed to have a length L1, such that when the face brush 100 is hung on the support 200, the grip portion 103 has a space S1 between the base 202 and the grip portion 103. The base 202 has a space S1 between the base 202 and the grip portion 103. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The power cord 208 is shown in the middle. The power cord 208 extends into the base 202. The power cord 208 is used to connect to an external power source.
[0021] refer to Figure 3 The facial brush 100 can be removed from the holder 200. (Reference) Figure 4 The facial brush 100 has brush contacts 118 and 120 that extend through an opening in the housing 102 on the side opposite to the side of the housing 102 connected to the first attachment 112. Alternatively, the brush contacts 118 and 120 may be one contact or more than two contacts. The grip portion 103 has no contacts on its free end opposite the first end.
[0022] refer to Figure 5 The support 200 has support electrical contacts 210, 212 extending through the interior 214 of the ring 206. Alternatively, the support electrical contacts 210, 212 can be one electrical contact or more than two electrical contacts. The support electrical contacts 210, 212 are positioned such that when the facial brush 100 is suspended on the support 200, as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, bracket electrical contact 210 contacts brush electrical contact 120, and bracket electrical contact 212 contacts brush electrical contact 118. Base 202 has no electrical contacts.
[0023] Alternatively, refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 The brush 100 and holder 200 constructed in this invention can be modified into brush 100A and holder 200A, which use inductive charging systems 130, 230 as an alternative to direct metal-to-metal contact charging, wherein electromagnetic induction provides power from holder 200A to brush 100A without direct metal-to-metal contact. Instead, the charged electromagnetic field is transmitted through the respective outer surfaces 132, 232 of holder 200A and brush 100A, which can be made of, for example, plastic or other non-conductive materials. Such inductive charging systems are well known and used in applications such as power tools, electric toothbrushes, and medical devices. Thus, brush 100A is the same as brush 100, except that the brush electrical contacts 118, 120 and direct metal-to-metal contact charging are replaced by inductive charging systems 130, 230. The bracket 200A is the same as the bracket 200, except that the bracket electrical contacts 210 and 212 and metal-to-metal contact charging are replaced by inductive charging systems 130 and 230.
[0024] During operation, the user connects the power cord 208 to a power source, for example, the power cord 208 has a plug that connects to a power outlet. The power cord 208 conducts current to the bracket's electrical contacts 210, 212. Alternatively, the power cord 208 conducts current to the inductive charging system 230 of the bracket 200A.
[0025] refer to Figure 1 When the face brush 100 is suspended on the holder 200, the holder electrical contact 210 contacts the brush electrical contact 120, and the holder electrical contact 212 contacts the brush electrical contact 118, to conduct current from the holder electrical contact 210 to the brush electrical contact 120 and from the holder electrical contact 212 to the brush electrical contact 118, thereby charging the battery housed in the housing 102 of the face brush 100. Alternatively, when the face brush 100A is suspended on the holder 200A, electromagnetic induction provides power from the holder 200A to the brush 100A. As shown by arrow A, the user moves the face brush 100 upwards out of the holder 200 to separate the face brush 100 from the holder 200 for use. Similarly, as shown by arrow A, the user moves the face brush 100A upwards out of the holder 200A to separate the face brush 100A from the holder 200A for use.
[0026] like Figure 3As shown, facial brushes 100 and 100A can then be used for facial treatment of the user's skin. For example, the user can press button 105 on facial brushes 100 and 100A to activate the motor and rotate the first attachment 112, which can be positioned to contact the user's facial skin for cleansing, exfoliation, massage, moisturizing, etc. Then, the user can press button 105 to deactivate the motor and stop the rotation of the first attachment 112. The user moves the facial brush 100 to the bracket 200 by moving it downward in the direction opposite to that shown by arrow A, so that the grip portion 103 passes through the ring 206 to position the head portion 104 on the ring 206, thereby allowing the facial brush 100 to be suspended on the bracket 200. Similarly, the user moves the face brush 100A to suspend it on the bracket 200A by moving the face brush downwards in the direction opposite to that shown by arrow A, such that the grip portion 103 passes through the ring 206 to position the head portion 104 on the ring 206, thereby allowing the face brush 100A to suspend on the bracket 200A. When the face brush 100 is suspended on the bracket 200, the bracket electrical contact 210 contacts the brush electrical contact 120, and the bracket electrical contact 212 contacts the brush electrical contact 118 to conduct current from the bracket electrical contact 210 to the brush electrical contact 120 and from the bracket electrical contact 212 to the brush electrical contact 118, thereby charging the battery housed in the housing 102 of the face brush 100. Alternatively, when the face brush 100A is suspended on the bracket 200A, electromagnetic induction provides power from the bracket 200A to the brush 100A.
[0027] refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 The facial brushes 100 and 100A may have interchangeable accessories. Interchangeable accessories may include a first accessory 112, a second accessory 124, and a third accessory 126. For example, the facial brushes 100 and 100A may have an adapter removably connected to a connection portion on each of the first accessory 112, the second accessory 124, and the third accessory 126, allowing the user to selectively connect one of the first accessory 112, the second accessory 124, and the third accessory 126 to the facial brushes 100 and 100A at a time. When connected, the facial brushes 100 and 100A can be selectively activated and deactivated by pressing button 105, and each of the first accessory 112, the second accessory 124, and the third accessory 126 can be rotated.
[0028] Therefore, facial brushes 100, 100A are electrically powered to treat the skin, for example, by cleansing, exfoliating, massaging, and / or moisturizing. Facial brushes 100, 100A are advantageously suspended (i.e., suspended) on holders 200, 200A, rather than placed in holes in the base. Typically, the bottom portion of the facial brush rests or is held in the base. The base may have electrical contacts for engaging electrical contacts on the facial brush to charge it. However, the electrical contacts in the base may undesirably become covered by moisture, dust, lint, etc., and / or the holes in the base themselves may typically collect unwanted debris, liquids, water, etc. Suspending facial brushes 100, 100A on holders 200, 200A avoids this situation.
[0029] It should also be noted that the terms "first," "second," "third," "upper," and "lower" in this article may be used to modify various elements. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, these modifiers do not imply the spatial, sequential, or hierarchical order of the modified elements.
[0030] Although this disclosure has been described with reference to one or more exemplary embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes can be made and elements can be substituted with equivalents without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Furthermore, various modifications can be made to adapt particular situations or materials to the teachings of this disclosure without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Therefore, this disclosure is not intended to be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed as the intended best mode, but rather to include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. A facial brush and stand system, characterized by, The facial brush and support system includes: An electric facial brush having at least one electrically driven moving part, and having a housing, a gripping part, and a head part; The stand has a base suitable for independent placement on a generally flat surface and a power cord for connection to an external power source. The bracket is capable of supporting the facial brush in a position where the facial brush is suspended above the base and a generally flat surface.
2. The facial brush and stand system of claim 1, wherein, It also includes a charging system for charging at least one battery contained in the face brush.
3. The facial brush and support system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The width of the head portion is greater than the width of the grip portion.
4. The facial brush and support system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing is removably attached to the first accessory.
5. The facial brush and support system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket has a base, a support extending upward from the base, and a ring extending outward from the support.
6. The facial brush and support system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The width of the ring is smaller than the width of the head portion.
7. The facial brush and support system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The width of the ring is greater than the width of the grip portion, allowing the grip portion to pass through the ring to position the head portion on the ring and support the head portion on the ring, thereby allowing the face brush to hang on the bracket.
8. The facial brush and support system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The support is designed to have a length such that when the face brush is suspended on the support, the grip portion has space between the base and the grip portion.
9. The facial brush and support system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The charging system includes at least one brush electrical contact on the face brush and at least one support electrical contact on the support, each of the electrical contacts being positioned such that when the face brush is supported by the support, the at least one support electrical contact and the at least one brush electrical contact engage with each other for transmitting power from the support to the face brush.
10. The facial brush and support system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The charging system includes an inductive charging system housed within the face brush and the holder, such that when the face brush is supported by the holder, power is transferred from the holder to the face brush.
11. The facial brush and support system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The facial brush has interchangeable accessories.