Handle attachment for hair styling equipment
The handle attachment for hair styling equipment addresses the ergonomic grip and switch access issues by providing a secure, removably engaged handle with U-shaped yoke portions and straps, improving comfort and efficiency during styling.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- EP · EP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-04
AI Technical Summary
Hair stylists often hold hair dryers inconveniently due to buttons and lack of ergonomic handles, leading to discomfort during styling exercises.
A handle attachment for hair styling equipment with a first and second yoke portion removably engaged to the elongated bodies, allowing ergonomic grip and easy access to switches, featuring U-shaped orientations and straps for secure engagement.
Enables ergonomic holding and easy access to switches, enhancing comfort and efficiency during styling exercises.
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Technical Field
[0001] The present disclosure relates, generally, to a hair styling equipment. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a handle attachment for a hair styling equipment that enables a hair stylist to hold the hair styling equipment in an ergonomic manner.Description of related art
[0002] Many Stylists tend to hold the hairdryer from below rather than at the actual handle but this can be inconvenient due to the fact, that there are also the buttons.Summary
[0003] According to one aspect of the disclosure, a handle attachment for a hair styling equipment to enable a hair stylist to ergonomically hold the hair styling equipment during a hair styling exercise is provided.
[0004] According to another aspect of the disclosure, a handle attachment that enables an easy access of the switches of the hair stylist during the hair styling exercise is disclosed.
[0005] In some aspects of the disclosure, a handle attachment is disclosed that can be easily engaged and disengaged to a body of the hair styling equipment.
[0006] The above-mentioned aspects are provided by the handle attachment of claim 1.
[0007] According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the hair styling equipment includes a first elongated body and a second elongated body connected to the first elongated body and extending at an angle relative to the first elongated body, and the handle attachment comprises a handle having a first end and a second end adapted to be removably engaged to the first elongated body and the second elongated body. The handle is adapted to be hold by the hair stylist during the hair styling exercise.
[0008] In an embodiment, the handle includes a body portion arranged between the first end and the second end and a first yoke portion extending from the body portion to the first end and adapted to be removably engaged to the first elongated body. The handle also includes a second yoke portion extending from the body portion to the second end and adapted to be removably engaged with the second elongated body.
[0009] In some embodiments, the first yoke portion includes a U-shape oriented part in a first direction and adapted to extend around a part of a perimeter of the first elongated body. The U-shape of the first yoke portion enables a tight and secure engagement and fitting of the first yoke portion with the first elongated body.
[0010] In some embodiments, the second yoke portion includes a U-shape oriented part in a second direction different from the first direction and adapted to extend around a part of a perimeter of the second elongated body. The U-shape of the second yoke portion enables a tight and secure engagement and fitting of the second yoke portion with the second elongated body.
[0011] The extension of the first yoke portion and the second portion in different inclined directions enables an easy securing of the handle i.e., the handle attachment with the first and second elongated bodies and positioning the handle attachment at a desired ergonomic position enabling an easy access of a switch of the hair styling equipment while holding the hair styling equipment.
[0012] In some embodiments, the second elongated body extends perpendicularly to the first elongated body and the first direction is substantially perpendicular to the second direction.
[0013] In some embodiments, the first yoke portion includes two arms arranged spaced apart from each other and the first elongated body is held between the two arms of the first yoke portion in the engagement of the handle with the first elongated body.
[0014] In some embodiments, the first yoke portion includes at least one engagement structure and the handle attachment includes a first strap attached to the at least one engagement structure and adapted to engage with the first elongated body to secure the first yoke portion to the first elongated body. The engagement of the first strap with the first elongated body secures the first yoke portion i.e., the handle to the first elongated body, preventing any undesired disengagement of the first yoke portion from the first elongated body.
[0015] In some embodiments, the at least one engagement structure includes a pair of holes arranged aligned and facing each other. A first hole of the pair of holes is defined by a first arm of the first yoke portion, while a second hole of the pair of holes is defined by a second arm of the first yoke portion.
[0016] In some embodiments, one end of the first strap is fixedly secured to the first arm by inserting an end portion of the first strap through the first hole and forming a loop by stitching the end to the first strap itself. The other end of the first strap is removably engaged with the second arm by inserting the other end through the second hole of the second arm.
[0017] In some embodiments, the first strap is an elastic band connected to the two arms of the first yoke portion.
[0018] In some embodiments, the second yoke portion includes two arms arranged spaced apart from each other and the second elongated body is held between the two arms of the second yoke portion in the engagement of the handle with the second elongated body.
[0019] In some embodiments, the second yoke portion includes at least one retention structure, and the handle attachment includes a second strap attached to the at least one retention structure and adapted to engage with the second elongated body to secure the second yoke portion to the second elongated body. The engagement of the second strap with the second elongated body secures the second yoke portion i.e., the handle to the second elongated body, preventing any undesired disengagement of the second yoke portion from the second elongated body.
[0020] In some embodiments, the at least one retention structure includes a pair of slots arranged aligned and facing each other. A first slot of the pair of slots is defined by a first arm of the second yoke portion, while a second slot of the pair of slots is defined by a second arm of the second yoke portion.
[0021] In some embodiments, one end of the second strap is fixedly secured to the second arm of the second yoke portion by inserting an end portion of the second strap through the second slot and forming a loop by stitching the end to the second strap itself. The other end of the second strap is removably engaged with the second arm of the second yoke portion by inserting the other end through the second slot of the second arm of the second yoke portion.
[0022] In some embodiments, the second strap is an elastic band connected to the two arms of the second yoke portion.
[0023] In some embodiments, the body portion defines a through hole to enable an access of a switch of the hair styling equipment by the hair stylist while performing hair styling activity. The switch is attached to the second elongated body.
[0024] In some embodiments, the through hole is arranged substantially centrally to the body portion and aligns with the swich when the handle is engaged / secured to the first elongated body and the second elongated body. This allows the hair stylist holding the handle to easily insert the finger inside the though hole to enable a manipulation of the switch while performing the hair styling exercise.
[0025] According to one aspect of the disclosure, a hair styling equipment to enable a hair stylist to ergonomically hold the hair styling equipment during a hair styling exercise is provided.
[0026] According to another aspect of the disclosure, the hair styling equipment enables an easy access of the switches of the hair stylist during the hair styling exercise is disclosed.
[0027] In some aspects of the disclosure, hair styling equipment includes a handle that can be easily engaged and disengaged to a body of the hair styling equipment.
[0028] The above aspects are provided by a hair styling equipment that includes a first elongated body and a second elongated body connected to the first elongated body and extending at an angle relative to the first elongated body. Moreover, the hair styling equipment includes a handle removably engaged with the first elongated body and the second elongated body and having a first end and a second end. The handle includes a body portion arranged between the first end and the second end, a first yoke portion extending from the body portion to the first end and removably engaged to the first elongated body, and a second yoke portion extending from the body to the second end and removably engaged to the second elongated body.
[0029] In some embodiments, the first yoke portion includes a U-shape oriented part in a first direction and adapted to extend around a part of a perimeter of the first elongated body. The U-shape of the first yoke portion enables a tight and secure engagement and fitting of the first yoke portion with the first elongated body.
[0030] In some embodiments, the second yoke portion includes a U-shape oriented part in a second direction different from the first direction and adapted to extend around a part of a perimeter of the second elongated body. The U-shape of the second yoke portion enables a tight and secure engagement and fitting of the second yoke portion with the second elongated body.
[0031] The extension of the first yoke portion and the second portion in different inclined directions enables an easy securing of the handle i.e., the handle attachment with the first and second elongated bodies and positioning the handle attachment at a desired ergonomic position enabling an easy access of a switch of the hair styling equipment while holding the hair styling equipment.
[0032] In some embodiments, the second elongated body extends perpendicularly to the first elongated body and the first direction is substantially perpendicular to the second direction.
[0033] In some embodiments, the first yoke portion includes two arms arranged spaced apart from each other and the first elongated body is held between the two arms of the first yoke portion in the engagement of the handle with the first elongated body.
[0034] In some embodiments, the first yoke portion includes at least one engagement structure and the hair styling equipment includes a first strap attached to the at least one engagement structure and adapted to engage with the first elongated body to secure the first yoke portion to the first elongated body. The engagement of the first strap with the first elongated body secures the first yoke portion i.e., the handle to the first elongated body, preventing any undesired disengagement of the first yoke portion from the first elongated body.
[0035] In some embodiments, the at least one engagement structure includes a pair of holes arranged aligned and facing each other. A first hole of the pair of holes is defined by a first arm of the first yoke portion, while a second hole of the pair of holes is defined by a second arm of the first yoke portion.
[0036] In some embodiments, one end of the first strap is fixedly secured to the first arm by inserting an end portion of the first strap through the first hole and forming a loop by stitching the end to the first strap its self. The other end of the first strap is removably engaged with the second arm by inserting the other end through the second hole of the second arm.
[0037] In some embodiments, the first strap is an elastic band connected to the two arms of the first yoke portion.
[0038] In some embodiments, the second yoke portion includes two arms arranged spaced apart from each other and the second elongated body is held between the two arms of the second yoke portion in the engagement of the handle with the second elongated body.
[0039] In some embodiments, the second yoke portion includes at least one retention structure and the handle includes a second strap attached to the at least one retention structure and adapted to engage with the second elongated body to secure the second yoke portion to the second elongated body. The engagement of the second strap with the second elongated body secures the second yoke portion i.e., the handle to the second elongated body, preventing any undesired disengagement of the second yoke portion from the second elongated body.
[0040] In some embodiments, the at least one retention structure includes a pair of slots arranged aligned and facing each other. A first slot of the pair of slots is defined by a first arm of the second yoke portion, while a second slot of the pair of slots is defined by a second arm of the second yoke portion.
[0041] In some embodiments, one end of the second strap is fixedly secured to the second arm of the second yoke portion by inserting an end portion of the second strap through the second slot and forming a loop by stitching the end to the second strap itself. The other end of the second strap is removably engaged with the second arm of the second yoke portion by inserting the other end through the second slot of the second arm of the second yoke portion.
[0042] In some embodiments, the second strap is an elastic band connected to the two arms of the second yoke portion.
[0043] In some embodiments, the body portion defines a through hole to enable an access of a switch of the hair styling equipment by the hair stylist while performing hair styling activity. The switch is attached to the second elongated body.
[0044] In some embodiments, the through hole is arranged substantially centrally to the body portion and aligns with the swich when the handle is engaged / secured to the first elongated body and the second elongated body.
[0045] This allows the hair stylist holding the handle to easily insert the finger inside the though hole to enable a manipulation of the switch while performing the hair styling exercise.
[0046] It should be emphasized that the term "comprises / comprising / comprised of" when used in this specification is taken to specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps or components but does not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, components or groups thereof.Brief description of the drawings
[0047] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a hair styling equipment shown as a hair dryer and having a handle attachment to ergonomically hold the hair dryer, in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure; FIG. 2, illustrates a perspective view of the handle attachment of FIG. 1 removed from the hair dryer, in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure; FIG. 3 illustrates another perspective view of the handle attached of FIG. 1, in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure; and FIG. 4 illustrated a perspective view of a handle attachment having a pair of straps to secure the handle attachment to the hair dryer, in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure.
[0048] In the following, the disclosure will be described in greater detail with reference to embodiments shown by the enclosed figures. It should be emphasized that the embodiments shown are used for example purposes only and should not be used to limit the scope of the disclosure.Detailed description of the embodiments
[0049] Referring to FIG. 1, a hair styling equipment 100 is shown, according to example embodiments of the disclosure. The hair styling equipment 100 is shown as a hair dryer 102, however, it may be appreciated that the hair styling equipment may be any other equipment that facilitates a styling of hairs of a person. As shown, the hair styling equipment 100 includes a first elongated body 104 that houses one or more components and has a first end 106 and a second end 108. An opening 110 of the hair dryer 102 through which the hot air exits the first elongated body 102 is arranged / defined at the first end 106 of the first elongated body 104.
[0050] Moreover, the hair dryer 102 includes a second elongated body 112 arranged proximal to the second end 108 relative to the first end 106 of the first elongated body 104. Also, the second elongated body 112 supports one or more switches, for example, switch 114, of the hair dryer 102 to control an operation of the hair dryer 102. An end of the second elongated body 112 is connected to the first elongated body 104 and the second elongated body 112 extends at an angle 'A' relative to the first elongated body 104. In the illustrated embodiment, the first elongated body 104 and the second elongated body 112 are arranged substantially perpendicularly to each other. Accordingly, the angle 'A' is ninety degrees. However, the angle 'A' be an obtuse angle or an acute angle.
[0051] Further, referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the hair dryer 102 includes a handle attachment 120 removably coupled to the first elongated body 104 and the second elongated body 112. The handle attachment 120 includes a handle 122 removably coupled to the first elongated body 104 and the second elongated body 112 and extending an inclination relative to the first elongated body 104 and the second elongated body 112. As shown, the handle 122 includes a body portion 124, a first yoke portion 126, and a second yoke portion 126 with the body portion arranged between the first yoke portion 126 and the second yoke portion 128. The first yoke portion 126 is removably engaged with the first elongated body 104, while the second yoke portion 128 is removably engaged with the second elongated body 112. In the engagement of the handle 122 with the first end second elongated body 104, 112, the body portion 124 is arranged at a gap 130 from an interface / junction 132 of the first elongated body 104 and the second elongated body 112. In some embodiments, the body portion 124, a portion of the first elongated body 104 that extends from the junction 132 to the first yoke portion 126, and a portion of the second elongated body 112 extending between the junction 132 and the second yoke portion 128 defines three sides of a triangle.
[0052] As shown, the first yoke portion 126 extends from the body portion 124 to a first end 134 of the handle 122, and extends in a first direction 'B', best shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, from the body portion 124. The first yoke portion 126 includes a pair of arms 138, 140 arranged spaced apart from each other, and defines a first cavity 142 between the two arms 138, 140. In the illustrated embodiment, the first yoke portion 126 includes a substantially U shape that is oriented in the first direction relative to the body portion and has a curved surface 144 connecting the two arms 138, 140. In the engagement of the handle 122 i.e., the first yoke portion 126 with the first elongated body 104, the arms 138, 140 are attached / engaged / secured to the first elongated body 104 such that the first elongated body 104 extends through the first cavity 142. Also, in the engagement of the first yoke portion 126 with the first elongated body 104, the two arms 138, 140 are arranged on opposite sides of the first elongated body 104, and the curved surface 144 may be arranged abutting an outer surface 146 of the first elongated bloody 104.
[0053] In the illustrated embodiment, the first elongated body 104 includes a substantially cylindrical shape, and hence the two arms 138, 140 are arranged diametrically opposite to each other contacting the outer surface 146 of the first elongated body 104. As shown, the first yoke portion 126 is snap fitted or pressed fitted to the first elongated body 104 and is removed by applying a removal force on the handle 120 i.e., handle attachment 120.
[0054] Similar to the first yoke portion 126, the second yoke portion 128 extends from the body portion 124 to a second end 150 of the handle 122, and includes a pair of arms 152, 154 that arranged spaced apart from each other. The arms 152, 154 extends in a second direction 'C', best shown in FIG. 2, from the body portion 124, and a second cavity 156 is defined between the two arms. In the illustrated embodiment, the second yoke portion 128 includes a substantially U shape oriented in the second direction 'C' relative to the body portion 124 and has a second curved surface 158 connecting the two arms 152, 154. Also, the second direction 'C' is different from the first direction 'B'. In the illustrated embodiment, the first direction 'B' is a substantially vertical direction relative to the body portion 124, while the second direction 'C' is a substantially horizontal direction.
[0055] In the engagement of the handle attachment 120 i.e., handle 122, with the second elongated body 112, the arms 152, 154 are attached / engaged / secured to the second elongated body 112 such that the second elongated body 112 extends through the second cavity 156 and the two arms 152, 154 are arranged on opposite sides of the second elongated body 112. Also, the curved surface 158 may be arranged abutting an outer surface 160 of the second elongated bloody 112. In the illustrated embodiment, the second elongated body 112 includes a substantially cylindrical shape, and hence the two arms 152, 154 are arranged diametrically opposite to each other, contacting the outer surface 158 of the second elongated body 112. As shown, the second yoke portion 128 is snap fitted or pressed fitted to the second elongated body 112 and is removed by applying a removal force on the handle attachment 120 i.e., handle 122.
[0056] Further, to facilitate the manipulation of one or more switches, for example the switch 114, of the hair dryer 102, the body portion 124 may define at least one hole 164 that aligns with the at least one switch, for example, the switch 114, in the engagement of the handle attachment 120 i.e., handle 120 with first and second elongated body 104, 112. The hair stylist or the user may manipulate the switch 114 by inserting one or more finger inside the hole 164. As shown, the hole 164 extends through a thickness of the body portion 134 from an outer surface 166 of the body portion 124 to an inner surface 168 of the body portion 124. In some embodiments, the at least one hole 164 may be omitted.
[0057] Additionally, or optionally, the body portion 124 may define at least one depression, for example, a pair of depressions 170, 172, extending from the first surface 166 to the second surface 168 along the opposite lateral sides of the body portion 124 to receive the fingers of the person holding the handle attachment 120 i.e., handle 122. Accordingly, the depressions 170, 172 provides an ergonomic grip of the body portion 124. Along with the ergonomic grip, the depressions 170, 172 facilitate an easy manipulation of the at least one switch 114 from a side of the handle attachment 120 i.e., handle 122.
[0058] Referring to FIG. 4, a handle attachment 120' according to an embodiment is shown. The handle attachment 120' is similar to the handle attachment 120 except that a handle 122' of the handle attachment 120' is different from the handle attachment 120 in that arms 138', 140' of the first yoke portion 126 define a pair of holes 180, 182, and arms 152', 154' of the second yoke portion 128 define a pair of slots 190, 192. As shown on FIG. 4, a first arm 138' defines a first hole 180 of the pair of holes 180, 182 that may be arranged proximal to a free end of the first arm 138', and a second arm 140' defines a second hole 182 of the pair of holes 180, 182. The second hole 182 is arranged proximal to a free end of the second arm 140' relative to the curved surface 144, and is arranged facing and aligned with the first slot 180.
[0059] Similarly, a first arm 152' of the second yoke portion 128 defines a first slot 190 of the pair of slots 190, 192, and a second arm 154' of the second yoke portion 128 defines a second slot 192 of the pair of slots 190, 192. The first and second slots 190, 192 are disposed proximate to the respective free ends of the first and second arms 152', 154', and are arranged facing and aligned with each other.
[0060] Further, the handle attachment 120' includes a first strap 200 attached to the first yoke portion 126 to removably secure the first yoke portion 126 with the first elongated body 102, and a second strap 202 attached to the second yoke portion 112 to removably secure the second yoke portion 128 with the second elongated body 112. As shown, the first strap 200 includes a first end 206 attached to one of the arms, for example, the second arm 140' and a second end 208 adapted to be removably engaged with other of the arms, for example, the first arm 138'. In the illustrated embodiment, the first strap 200 is attached / secured to the second arm 140' by extending an end portion of the first strap 200 through the second hole 182 and arranging the end portion into a loop shape by stitching the first end 206 to first strap 200 itself. In some embodiments, the first strap 200 may be attached to the second arm 140' by inserting the first end 206 of the first strap 200 through the second hole 182 and then making a knot.
[0061] To secure the first yoke portion 126 to the first elongated body 104 via the first strap 200, the two arms 138', 140' are engaged with the first elongated body 104 such that the first elongated body 104 extends through the first cavity 142. Thereafter, the first strap 200 is secured to the first arm 138' by wrapping or extending the first strap 200 along a portion of the outer surface 146 of the first elongated body 104 disposed opposite to that of the first yoke portion and engaging the first strap 200 with the first arm 138'. In some embodiments, the first strap 200 is engaged with the first arm by extending the second end 208 of the first strap 200 through the first hole 180 and tightening the first strap 200.
[0062] Similarly, the second strap 202 includes a first end 210 attached to one of the arms, for example, the second arm 154' of the second yoke portion 128 and a second end 212 adapted to be engaged with other of the arms, for example, the first arm 152' of the second yoke portion 128. In the illustrated embodiment, the second strap 202 is attached to the second arm 154' by extending an end portion of the second strap 202 through the second slot 192' and arranging the end portion into a loop shape by stitching the first end 210 to second strap 202 itself. In some embodiments, the second strap 202 may be attached to the second arm 154' by inserting the first end 210 of the second strap 202 through the second slot 192 and then tying a knot.
[0063] To secure the second yoke portion 128 to the first elongated body 112 via the second strap 202, the two arms 152', 154' are engaged with the second elongated body 112 such that the second elongated body 112 extends through the second cavity 156. Thereafter, the second strap 202 is secured to the first arm 152' by wrapping or extending the second strap 202 along a portion of the outer surface 160 of the second elongated body 112 disposed opposite to that of the second yoke portion 128 and engaging the second strap 202 with the first arm 152'. In some embodiments, the second strap 202 is engaged with the first arm 152' by extending the second end 212 of the second strap 202 through the first slot 190 and tightening the second strap 202.
[0064] Accordingly, in the engagement of the first strap 200 and the first yoke portion 126 with the first elongated body 104, the first strap 200 and the first yoke portion 126 are arranged abutting the entire perimeter / outer circumference of the first elongated body 104 with the first elongated body 104 arranged between the first strap 200 and the first yoke portion 126. Similarly, in the engagement of the second strap 202 and the second yoke portion 128 with the second elongated body 112, the second strap 202 and the second yoke portion 128 are arranged abutting the entire perimeter / outer circumference of the second elongated body 112 with the second elongated body arranged between the second strap 202 and the second yoke portion 128. In some embodiments, the first and second straps 200, 202 may be the elastic band with one end attached to the respective one of the first arms 138', 152' and other end attached to the respective other of the second arms 140' 154'. Securing the handle 122' to the first and second elongated bodies 104, 112 using the first and second straps 200, 202 helps in preventing any undesired disengagement of the handle 122' from the first and second elongated bodies 104, 112.
[0065] It is to be noted that the figures and the above description have shown the example embodiments in a simple and schematic manner. Many of the specific mechanical details have not been shown since the person skilled in the art should be familiar with these details and they would just unnecessarily complicate this description. For example, the specific materials used and the specific injection moulding procedure have not been described in detail since it is maintained that the person skilled in the art would be able to find suitable materials and suitable processes to manufacture the handle attachment and the hair styling equipment according to the current disclosure.List of Elements
[0066] 100hair styling equipment 102hair dryer 104first elongated body 106first end 108second end 110opening 112second elongated body 114switch 120handle attachment 120'handle attachment 122handle 122'handle 124body portion 126first yoke portion 128second yoke portion 130gap 132interface 134first end 138first arm 138'first arm 140second arm 140'second arm 142first cavity 144first curved surface 146outer surface 150second end 152first arm 152'first arm 154second arm 154'second arm 156second cavity 158second curved surface 160outer surface 164hole 166outer surface 168inner surface 170depression 172depression 180first hole 182second hole 190first slot 192second slot 200first strap 202second strap 206first end 208second end 210first end 212second end
Claims
1. A handle attachment for a hair styling equipment (100), the hair styling equipment (100) includes a first elongated body (104) and a second elongated body (112) connected to the first elongated body (104) and extending at an angle relative to the first elongated body (104), characterized in that the handle attachment (120) comprises a handle (122) having a first end (134) and a second end (150) and further includes a body portion (124) arranged between the first end (134) and the second end (150), a first yoke portion (126) extending from the body portion (124) to the first end (134) and adapted to be removably engaged to the first elongated body (104), and a second yoke portion (128) extending from the body portion (124) to the second end (212) and adapted to be removably engaged with the second elongated body (112).
2. The handle attachment of claim 1, characterized in that the first yoke portion (126) includes a U-shape oriented part in a first direction and adapted to extend around a part of a perimeter of the first elongated body (104).
3. The handle attachment (120) of any one of preceding claims, characterized in that the second yoke portion (128) includes a U-shape oriented part in a second direction different from the first direction and adapted to extend around a part of a perimeter of the second elongated body (112).
4. The handle attachment (120) of claim 3, characterized in that the second elongated body (112) extends perpendicularly to the first elongated body (104) and the first direction is substantially perpendicular to the second direction.
5. The handle attachment (120) of any one of preceding claims, characterized in that the first yoke portion (126) includes at least one engagement structure and the handle attachment (120) includes a first strap (200) attached to the at least one engagement structure and adapted to engage with the first elongated body (104) to secure the first yoke portion (126) to the first elongated body (104).
6. The handle attachment (120) of claim 5, characterized in that the at least one engagement structure includes a pair of holes (180, 182) arranged aligned and facing each other.
7. The handle attachment (120) of any one of preceding claims, characterized in that the second yoke portion (128) includes at least one retention structure and the handle attachment (120) includes a second strap attached (202) to the at least one retention structure and adapted to engage with the second elongated body (112) to secure the second yoke portion (128) to the second elongated body (112).
8. The handle attachment (120) of claim 7, characterized in that the at least one retention structure includes a pair of slots (190, 192) arranged aligned and facing each other.
9. The handle attachment (120) of any one of preceding claims, characterized in that the body portion (124) defines a through hole (164) to enable an access of a switch (114) of the hair styling equipment (100), wherein the switch (114) is attached to the second elongated body (112).
10. A hair styling equipment (100), comprising: a first elongated body (104); Characterized in that the hair styling equipment comprises a handle removably engaged with a second elongated body (112) connected to the first elongated (104) body and extending at an angle relative to the first elongated body (104); Characterized in that a handle (122) removably engaged with the first elongated body (104) and the second elongated body (112) and having a first end (134) and a second end (150), the handle (122) includes a body portion (124) arranged between the first end (134) and the second end (150), a first yoke portion (126) extending from the body portion (124) to the first end (134) and removably engaged to the first elongated body (104), and a second yoke portion (128) extending from the body portion (124) to the second (150) end and removably engaged to the second elongated body (112).
11. The hair styling equipment (100) of claim 10, characterized in that the first yoke portion (126) includes a U-shape oriented part in a first direction and extending around a part of a perimeter of the first elongated body (104), and the second yoke portion (128) includes a U-shape oriented part in a second direction different from the first direction and extending around a part of a perimeter of the second elongated body (112).
12. The hair styling equipment (100) of any one of claims 10 to 11, characterized in that the first yoke portion (126) includes at least one engagement structure, and the hair styling equipment (100) further includes a first strap (200) attached to the at least one engagement structure and removably engaged with the first elongated body (104) to secure the first yoke portion (126) to the first elongated body (104).
13. The hair styling equipment (100) of claim 12, characterized in that the at least one engagement structure includes a pair of holes (180, 182) arranged aligned and facing each other.
14. The hair styling equipment (100) of any one of claims 10 to 13, characterized in that the second yoke portion (128) includes at least one retention structure and the handle attachment includes a second strap (202) attached to the at least one retention structure and adapted to engage with the second elongated body (112) to secure the second yoke portion (128) to the second elongated body (112).
15. The hair styling equipment (100) of claim 14, characterized in that the at least one retention structure includes a pair of slots (190, 192) arranged aligned and facing each other.
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