razor

Abstract

Razor (1) for shortening and / or removing body hair (8), comprising at least a housing (9), a shaving head (2) and a lighting device (4), wherein the shaving head (2) has at least a cutting device (3) for cutting body hair (8) and wherein the lighting device (4) emits a light beam (6), wherein the light beam (6) is suitable and configured to illuminate an area (7) located in front of the shaving head (2), characterized in that the light beam (6) strikes the area (7) located in front of the shaving head (2) in an imaginary extension of the housing (9).

Description

The present invention relates to a razor for shortening and / or removing body hair, comprising at least a housing, a shaving head and a lighting device, wherein the shaving head has at least one cutting device for cutting body hair and wherein the lighting device emits a light beam, wherein the light beam is suitable and configured to illuminate an area in front of the shaving head. Various razors for trimming and / or removing body hair are currently available. Most offer different attachments for both trimming and completely removing body hair. These razors can be used on various parts of the body. When using a razor, it can happen that the ambient light is insufficient for shaving. Razors with a lighting device are known from the prior art, which provide general illumination of the area in front of the shaving head. The aim of these known razors with a lighting device is to keep the area in front of the shaving head as free of shadows as possible. One disadvantage of these well-known solutions is that, even with lighting, light, gray, very fine, or short beard hairs are often difficult to see. Similarly, precise identification of contours, transitions, or shaving edges is hampered. This is where the invention comes in. The object of the present invention is to propose a razor whose lighting device is arranged in such a way that individual beard hairs - especially light or fine hairs - are clearly highlighted and a more precise shave and contouring is made possible without the need for additional external aids. The problem is solved by a razor for shortening and / or removing body hair, comprising at least a housing, a shaving head and a lighting device, wherein the shaving head has at least one cutting device for cutting body hair and wherein the lighting device emits a light beam, wherein the light beam is suitable and configured to illuminate an area in front of the shaving head, characterized in that the light beam strikes the area in front of the shaving head in an imaginary extension of the housing. The light beam emitted by the lighting device is directed so that it strikes the area in front of the shaving head in an imaginary extension of the housing. When shaving the face, the area in front of the shaving head is typically part of the face. Since the light beam strikes the area in front of the cutting head along an imaginary extension of the housing, even very short or light-colored beard hairs cast visible shadows, resulting in a significantly increased optical contrast between skin and hair. The present invention therefore does not prevent shadows, but rather creates them in a controlled manner. It can be provided that the light beam and the area in front of the shaving head form an angle between 60° and 120°, preferably between 80° and 100°. Due to the angle being close to a right angle of 90°, it is possible for the light beam to illuminate a specific area in front of the shaving head in a focused manner. Unlike conventional razors, which simply illuminate a large area in front of the shaving head, this design selectively illuminates the next section of the shave in such a way that a visible shadow is cast. For the purposes of this application, the angle is understood as the angle enclosed between the light beam and the area in front of the shaving head, in this case, a part of a body part, for example, the face. Furthermore, the light beam can be designed to illuminate the area in front of the shaving head in a line. If the light beam falls in the form of a line onto the area in front of the shaving head, the area that will be next reached by the razor during a shaving motion is illuminated even more precisely. The angle of incidence of the light beam makes even light structures visible and they stand in strong contrast to the illuminated area. The lighting system may include at least one LED. LEDs offer the possibility of achieving the desired lighting result with very low power consumption. Furthermore, LEDs are available on the market in a wide variety of designs to achieve optimal lighting results. The lighting device can be arranged on or within the cutting head. This arrangement ensures that the lighting device, and thus the emitted light beam, is aligned relative to the cutting head. This allows for precise adjustment of the angle at which the light beam strikes the area in front of the cutting head, as the cutting head conforms to the area being shaved and adjusts its position to changes in the surface. The lighting device may be designed to activate automatically. Automatic activation could, for example, be linked to the activation and / or movement of the shaver. In addition to automatic activation, manual activation may also be provided if needed. The lighting system may be designed and configured to emit light in adjustable intensities and / or colors. Different intensities and / or color settings allow the lighting system to be adjusted to achieve optimal lighting results even under changing environmental conditions. It is also possible that the lighting device includes a diffuser and / or lens optics. Furthermore, the shaver may be designed to be electrically or manually operated. Targeted illumination of the area in front of the shaving head is available for both electric and manual shavers. Further features and advantages of exemplary embodiments of the invention are described below with reference to the drawings. The same reference numerals are used for identical or similar parts and for parts with identical or similar functions. The drawings show: Fig. 1 a front view of a razor according to the invention; Fig. 2 a side view of the razor from Fig. 1; Fig. 3 a top view of the razor from Fig. 1. It is not necessary for a razor 1 according to the invention to have all the features described below. It is also possible for a razor 1 according to the invention to have only individual features of an embodiment described below. Figures 1, 2 to 3 show a razor 1 according to the invention for shortening and / or removing body hair 8. The razor 1 in the figures is a schematically represented electric razor. According to the invention, the razor 1 can also be a manual hand razor. The razor 1 comprises a housing 9, a shaving head 2, and a lighting device 4. The shaving head 2 has a cutting device 3 for cutting body hair 8. The lighting device 4 emits a light beam 6, which can illuminate an area 7 located in front of the shaving head 2. The light beam 6 is positioned in the lighting device 4 such that it strikes the area 7 in front of the shaving head 2 along an imaginary extension of the housing 9. In the figures, the area 7 in front of the shaving head 2 is schematically depicted as the surface of facial skin. Other parts of the body can also be shaved with the razor 1. Fig. 1 shows a front view of the razor 1. Fig. 2 shows a side view and Fig. 3 shows a top view. The light beam 6 and the area 7 in front of the shearing head 2 assume an angle between 60° and 120°, preferably between 80° and 100°. The illumination device 4 provides a particularly good result when the angle below is close to 90°. The light beam 6 in Fig. 1, Fig. 2 to Fig. 3 is arranged such that the light beam 6 strikes the area 7 in front of the shearing head 2 in a line. Since the light beam 6 strikes the area 7 in front of the shaving head 2 at an angle close to 90°, even very short or light-colored beard hairs cast visible shadows, resulting in a significantly increased optical contrast between skin and hair. Therefore, the razor 1 does not prevent shadows, but rather creates them in a controlled manner. The lighting device 4 comprises at least one LED 5 (not shown in detail) which emits the light beam 6 from a light exit aperture in the direction of the area 7 located in front of the shearing head 2. The lighting device 4 can either be activated automatically and, for example, be linked to the activation of the shaver 1 in the case of an electric shaver, or the lighting device 4 can be activated manually and switched on as needed. In addition to automatic or manual activation, the lighting device 4 can be adjustable in intensity or color of the light beam 6, or it can include a diffuser and / or lens optics. This is not shown in detail in the figures. Reference symbol list 1 Shaver 2 Shaving head 3 Cutting unit 4 Lighting unit 5 LED 6 Light beam 7 Area in front of the shaving head 8 Body hair 9 Housing

Claims

Razor (1) for shortening and / or removing body hair (8), comprising at least a housing (9), a shaving head (2) and a lighting device (4), wherein the shaving head (2) has at least a cutting device (3) for cutting body hair (8) and wherein the lighting device (4) emits a light beam (6), wherein the light beam (6) is suitable and configured to illuminate an area (7) located in front of the shaving head (2), characterized in that the light beam (6) strikes the area (7) located in front of the shaving head (2) in an imaginary extension of the housing (9). Razor (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the light beam and the area in front of the shaving head assume an angle between 60° and 120°, preferably between 80° and 100°. Razor (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the light beam (6) illuminates the area (7) located in front of the shaving head (2) in a linear fashion. Shaver (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lighting device (4) comprises at least one LED (5). Razor (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lighting device (4) is arranged on or in the shaving head (2). Razor (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lighting device (4) can be activated automatically. Razor (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lighting device (4) is suitable and configured to emit the light beam (6) in adjustable intensities and / or adjustable colors. Razor (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lighting device (4) comprises a diffuser and / or a lens optic. Razor (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the razor (1) can be operated electrically or manually.

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