Hair clipper attachment

Abstract

This product provides a clipper attachment that allows users to operate the clippers in a more comfortable position depending on the area being trimmed. [Solution] The clipper attachment 1 is detachably attached to the clipper 100 and is capable of connecting to a suction device, guiding the hair cut by the clipper 100 to the suction device. The clipper attachment 1 comprises a main body 10 having a base portion 11 with an insertion hole 110, a connecting portion 12 extending from the base portion 11 and forming a suction path, and a holding portion 13 for holding the clipper 100. The connecting portion 12 extends in a direction that is at an angle to the longitudinal direction of the clipper 100 held by the holding portion 13. It may further include a guide comb having comb teeth that is inserted into the insertion hole 110 and detachably attached to the front of the main body 10, and maintains a predetermined distance from the scalp to the blade portion of the clipper.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a clipper attachment to be attached to a clipper.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, in order to prevent the scattering of hair debris generated when cutting hair with a clipper, a technique of connecting a suction device to the clipper to suck the hair debris is known. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-159766 (hereinafter referred to as "Patent Document 1") discloses a hair cutter in which a suction case communicating with a suction device is attached to a hair cutter body, and the hair cut by a blade portion is sucked from a suction port.

[0003] The hair cutter described in Patent Document 1 has a structure in which the suction case extends linearly along the longitudinal direction of the hair cutter body, and when in use, the hair cutter body is held and used.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] By the way, in a scene where hair is cut at the home of the person being treated, such as in home hair dressing, in order to prevent the hair cut by the clipper from scattering in the room, it is required to connect a suction machine such as a vacuum cleaner to the clipper to suck the hair. In such a scene, depending on the posture of the person being treated and the part to be cut, the user needs to operate the clipper at various angles.

[0006] However, in a structure where the suction case extends linearly in the same axial direction as the hair cutter body, as described in Patent Document 1, the user would only be able to grip the hair cutter body, which could make it difficult to operate the clippers depending on the area being cut.

[0007] This invention was made in view of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a clipper attachment that allows the clippers to be operated in a more comfortable position depending on the area being cut. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] (1) A clipper attachment that is detachably attached to a clipper, to which a suction device can be connected, and which guides the hair cut by the clipper to the suction device, A base portion having an insertion hole into which the hair cut by the clippers is sucked, A connecting portion extending from the base portion and forming a suction path that guides the hair sucked into the insertion hole to the suction device, The holding part for holding the clippers, It has a main body that has the following The connecting portion is a clipper attachment that extends in a direction that forms an angle with respect to the longitudinal direction of the clipper held by the holding portion.

[0009] In the invention of (1), the clipper attachment is detachably attached to the clippers, a suction device can be connected to it, and the hair cut by the clippers is guided to the suction device. The clipper attachment includes the main unit. The main body comprises a base, a connecting part, and a holding part. The base has an insertion hole into which the hair cut by the clippers is sucked in. The connecting part extends from the base part and forms a suction path that guides the hair sucked into the insertion hole to the suction device. The holder part holds the clippers. Furthermore, the connecting portion extends in a direction that forms an angle with respect to the longitudinal direction of the clippers held by the retaining portion.

[0010] According to the invention of (1), since the connecting part extends in a direction that forms an angle with respect to the longitudinal direction of the clippers, the user can operate the clippers by gripping either the clipper side or the main body side. This makes it possible to operate the clippers in a more comfortable position by changing the gripping point depending on the area being cut.

[0011] (2) The clipper attachment according to (1), further comprising a guide comb that is inserted into the insertion hole and detachably attached to the front of the main body, and which maintains a predetermined distance from the scalp to the blade of the clippers.

[0012] In the invention of (2), the clipper attachment further comprises a guide comb. The guide comb is inserted into an insertion hole and is detachably attached to the front of the main body, maintaining a predetermined distance from the scalp to the clipper blade.

[0013] According to the invention of (2), the guide comb maintains a predetermined distance from the scalp to the blade, so that the hair can be trimmed to a predetermined length. In addition, since the guide comb is inserted into the insertion hole, the trimmed hair can be reliably guided to the suction device through the insertion hole while the guide comb maintains the cutting height.

[0014] (3) The clipper attachment according to (2), wherein the guide comb has a comb tooth portion, and a plurality of types of guide combs are provided, each having a comb tooth portion with a different length, and the plurality of types of guide combs are interchangeably attached to the main body.

[0015] In the invention of (3), the guide comb has a comb-tooth section. Multiple types of guide combs are provided, each with a different comb tooth length, and these multiple types of guide combs are interchangeably attached to the main body.

[0016] According to the invention of (3), by replacing and using guide combs with different lengths of comb teeth, it is possible to perform hair cutting according to a desired cutting height.

Effect of the Invention

[0017] According to the present invention, since the connecting portion extends in a direction forming an angle with respect to the longitudinal direction of the clipper, the user can selectively grip the clipper side or the main body side according to the cutting portion, and a clipper attachment that enables the clipper to be operated in a more convenient cutting posture can be provided.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0018] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view showing a state in which a clipper attachment according to an embodiment of the present invention is attached to a clipper, showing a state in which the guide comb is not attached. [Figure 2] It is an exploded perspective view of a clipper attachment according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing each component including the guide comb. [Figure 3] It is a perspective view showing the main body according to an embodiment of the present invention turned upside down. [Figure 4] It is a perspective view showing the guide comb according to an embodiment of the present invention turned upside down.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0019] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. In the following description, the same or similar configurations are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted or simplified. In the following description, "front" refers to the direction in which the blade portion of the clipper is located, "rear" refers to the direction on the other end side in the longitudinal direction of the clipper with respect to the blade portion, "up" refers to the upper side in a state where the blade portion of the clipper is arranged to face upward, "down" refers to the opposite direction, and "left and right" refers to the width direction of the clipper.

[0020] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a clipper attachment 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention attached to a clipper 100.

[0021] The clipper attachment 1 is detachably attached to the clipper 100 and can be connected to a vacuum cleaner or other suction device (not shown) via a flexible hose 200, guiding the hair cut by the clipper 100 to the suction device. The clipper attachment 1 comprises a main body 10 and a hose connection part 20. The clipper attachment 1 may also be further equipped with a guide comb 30 as needed.

[0022] Figure 1 shows the clipper attachment 1 attached to the clipper 100, but without the guide comb 30 attached. As shown in Figure 1, the hose connection part 20 is located at the rear end of the clipper 100, and one end of the flexible hose 200 is connected to the hose connection part 20. The other end of the flexible hose 200 is connected to a suction device (not shown). In this state, the hair cut by the clipper 100 is sucked in through the insertion hole 110 of the base part 11, passes through the inside of the main body 10, and is sucked into the suction device via the hose connection part 20 and the flexible hose 200. In other words, the clipper attachment 1 can be used even without the guide comb 30 attached.

[0023] Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the clipper attachment 1, showing the components of the main body 10, the hose connection part 20, and the guide comb 30. In Figure 2, the front is shown in the lower left, the rear in the upper right, and the top in the upper direction. The guide comb 30 is located in front of the main body 10, and the hose connection part 20 is located in rear of the main body 10. The guide comb 30 is an optional part that is inserted into the insertion hole 110 of the main body 10 and is detachably attached to the front of the main body 10.

[0024] The clipper 100 is a commercially available hand clipper equipped with a blade section at the front end having a fixed blade and a movable blade, and a grip at the rear end. The clipper attachment 1 is not limited to clippers from a specific manufacturer or model, and can be attached to various hand clippers.

[0025] Figure 3 is a perspective view of the main body 10 shown in Figure 2, inverted vertically and viewed from diagonally below. In Figure 3, the upper part during use is located at the bottom of the figure, and the lower part during use is located at the top of the figure. In other words, Figure 3 is shown inverted vertically from the orientation during use in order to make the internal structure of the main body 10 (particularly the shape of the insertion hole 110 of the base part 11) easier to see.

[0026] The main body 10 has a base portion 11, a connecting portion 12, and a pair of holding portions 13. The main body 10 is integrally formed from, for example, a resin material.

[0027] The base portion 11 is a plate-shaped part located at the front lower part of the main body 10, and is positioned below the blade portion of the clippers 100 when in use. The base portion 11 is formed in a roughly rectangular shape in plan view, and its left-right dimension is approximately the same as or larger than the left-right dimension of the blade portion of the clippers 100.

[0028] An insertion hole 110 is formed in the base portion 11, extending from the front end to the rear end. The insertion hole 110 is a through hole with a roughly rectangular cross-section, with the front end opening forward and the rear end communicating with the internal space of the connecting portion 12. The opening at the front end of the insertion hole 110 functions as an opening into which hair cut by the blade of the clippers 100 is sucked. When the suction device is activated, the cut hair is sucked in from the opening at the front end of the insertion hole 110, flows through the inside of the insertion hole 110 from front to rear, and is guided to the connecting portion 12 from the rear end. The left-right dimension of the insertion hole 110 is formed to be approximately the same as the left-right dimension of the blade of the clippers 100. This ensures that hair cut by the blade is sucked in from the insertion hole 110 without any leakage.

[0029] The connecting portion 12 is a substantially cylindrical part that extends rearward and upward from the rear end of the base portion 11, and forms a suction path inside it. The front end of the connecting portion 12 communicates with the rear end of the insertion hole 110 of the base portion 11, so that hair sucked in from the insertion hole 110 flows into the inside of the connecting portion 12. The connecting portion 12 extends in a direction that is at an angle to the longitudinal direction of the clippers 100 held by the holding portion 13. Specifically, the connecting portion 12 extends at an upward inclination angle with respect to the longitudinal direction of the clippers 100, for example, in the range of 20 degrees to 70 degrees.

[0030] As described above, because the connecting portion 12 extends in a direction that forms an angle with respect to the longitudinal direction of the clippers 100, the user can operate the clippers 100 by gripping the handle or by gripping the area around the connecting portion 12 or the hose connecting portion 20. For example, when trimming the top of the person's head, the user can grip the handle of the clippers 100, and when trimming the sides or back of the head, the user can grip the connecting portion 12, thus being able to use different gripping points depending on the area being trimmed.

[0031] The rear end of the connection part 12 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, into which the hose connection part 20 is fitted. The inner diameter of the connection part 12 is formed to be substantially constant from the front end side (base part 11 side) to the rear end side, making it a shape that makes it difficult for hair to accumulate inside.

[0032] The pair of holding parts 13 are wall-like sections that rise upward from both ends of the base part 11 in the left-right direction. The pair of holding parts 13 are positioned facing each other in the left-right direction, and the clippers 100 are held between them.

[0033] Each retaining portion 13 extends upward from the side end of the base portion 11 and also extends along the side surface of the rear connecting portion 12. As shown in Figure 3, a claw-shaped portion that curves inward is formed at the upper end of each retaining portion 13. This claw-shaped portion engages with the upper surface of the main body of the clippers 100, preventing the clippers 100 from falling off the main body 10.

[0034] The distance between the pair of holding parts 13 is approximately equal to or slightly larger than the left-right dimension of the main body of the clippers 100. This allows the clippers 100 to be inserted between the pair of holding parts 13 by pushing from above and held in a detachable manner. Furthermore, since the pair of holding parts 13 are made of an elastically deformable resin material, they flex slightly in the left-right direction when the clippers 100 are attached or detached, making it easy to insert and remove the clippers 100.

[0035] As shown in Figure 2, the hose connector 20 is a substantially cylindrical pipe that is connected to the rear end of the connector 12. The front end of the hose connector 20 is fitted and connected to the rear end of the connector 12. One end of the flexible hose 200 is fitted and connected to the rear end of the hose connector 20.

[0036] The inner diameter of the hose connection part 20 is formed to be approximately the same as the inner diameter of the connection part 12, so that the suction path from the connection part 12 to the hose connection part 20 is continuous without any steps. As a result, hair accumulation and blockage are less likely to occur inside the suction path.

[0037] The flexible hose 200 is a flexible hose formed in a bellows-like shape. One end of the flexible hose 200 is connected to the hose connection part 20, and the other end is connected to a suction machine (not shown). Because the flexible hose 200 is flexible, even if the posture of the clipper attachment 1 changes during use, it maintains the connection with the suction machine without interfering with the user's operation.

[0038] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the guide comb 30 shown in Figure 2, inverted vertically and viewed from diagonally below. In Figure 4, the upper part during use is located at the bottom of the figure, and the lower part during use is located at the top of the figure. In other words, Figure 4 is shown inverted vertically from the orientation during use in order to make the shape of the comb teeth 32 easier to see.

[0039] The guide comb 30 is inserted into the insertion hole 110 and is detachably attached to the front of the main body 10, and is a component that maintains a predetermined distance from the scalp to the blade of the clippers 100. The guide comb 30 has a guide portion 31, a comb tooth portion 32, and an engaging portion 33. The guide comb 30 is integrally formed from, for example, a resin material.

[0040] The guide portion 31 is a roughly plate-shaped part located at the base end (rear end) of the guide comb 30, and is inserted into the insertion hole 110 formed in the base portion 11 of the main body 10. By inserting the guide portion 31 into the insertion hole 110 from the rear, the guide comb 30 is detachably attached to the front of the main body 10.

[0041] When the guide section 31 is inserted into the insertion hole 110, it does not completely seal the inside of the insertion hole 110, but rather a gap is maintained between the guide section 31 and the insertion hole 110. As a result, the hair cut by the blade of the clippers 100 is sucked to the connection section 12 through the gap between the guide section 31 and the insertion hole 110. In other words, even when the guide comb 30 is attached, it is possible to reliably guide the cut hair to the suction device through the insertion hole 110.

[0042] The comb portion 32 is composed of multiple comb teeth that extend forward and downward from the tip side (front end side) of the guide portion 31. The multiple comb teeth are arranged in parallel at predetermined intervals in the left-right direction, and the tips of each are formed to curve downward. A gap is formed between each comb tooth for hair to pass through.

[0043] During use, the tip of the comb teeth 32 contacts or is close to the scalp, and the hair that rises up through the comb teeth is guided to the blade of the clippers 100. The length of the comb teeth of the comb teeth 32 (i.e., the distance from the tip of the guide part 31 to the tip of the comb teeth) determines the distance from the scalp to the blade of the clippers 100. This allows the hair to be trimmed to a predetermined length.

[0044] The engaging portion 33 is a protruding part formed on the back surface of the rear end of the guide portion 31, and engages with an engaging receiving portion (not shown) formed inside the insertion hole 110 of the base portion 11 of the main body 10. When the guide portion 31 of the guide comb 30 is inserted into the insertion hole 110, the engaging portion 33 engages with the engaging receiving portion inside the insertion hole 110, preventing the guide comb 30 from accidentally falling out of the insertion hole 110. In addition, the guide comb 30 can be easily removed from the main body 10 by pulling the guide comb 30 forward while pressing the engaging portion 33.

[0045] In this embodiment, several types of guide combs 30 are provided, each with a different comb tooth length. For example, guide combs 30 with comb tooth lengths of 3 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, and 12 mm are provided. The user selects the appropriate guide comb 30 from the several types according to the desired cutting height and attaches it to the main body 10 in a replaceable manner. Since the shape of the guide portion 31 and the engaging portion 33 are common to all guide combs 30, and the mounting structure for the insertion hole 110 is the same, it is easy to replace different types of guide combs 30.

[0046] Next, we will explain how to use the clipper attachment 1.

[0047] First, the user attaches the clippers 100 by pushing them from above between the pair of holding parts 13 on the main body 10. Next, the user connects the flexible hose 200 to the hose connection part 20 and connects the other end of the flexible hose 200 to the suction device.

[0048] When the suction device is operated in this state, the suction force of the suction device creates negative pressure in the suction path from the insertion hole 110 to the flexible hose 200. As shown in Figure 1, when the guide comb 30 is not attached, the hair cut by the blade of the clippers 100 is directly sucked into the insertion hole 110 by the negative pressure and then sucked into the suction device via the connection part 12, the hose connection part 20, and the flexible hose 200.

[0049] To trim hair to a predetermined length, the user selects the guide comb 30 corresponding to the desired cutting height and inserts the guide section 31 into the insertion hole 110 of the main body 10. With the guide comb 30 attached, the user moves the clipper attachment 1 along the comb teeth 32 of the guide comb 30 along the scalp of the person being trimmed. The hair that rises up through the teeth of the comb section 32 is cut by the blade of the clipper 100. The cut hair is sucked in through the gap between the guide section 31 and the insertion hole 110 by the negative pressure and is sucked into the suction device via the connection section 12, the hose connection section 20, and the flexible hose 200.

[0050] In this embodiment, the clipper attachment 1 has a connecting portion 12 that extends in a direction that forms an angle with respect to the longitudinal direction of the clipper 100. Therefore, the user can selectively grip either the grip of the clipper 100 or the area near the connecting portion 12 of the main body 10 to operate it, depending on the area to be trimmed.

[0051] For example, when trimming the hair on the top of the subject's head, the user grasps the grip of the clippers 100 and moves the clipper attachment 1 in a nearly horizontal position. On the other hand, when trimming the hair on the sides or back of the subject's head, the user grasps the area near the connection part 12 or the hose connection part 20 and moves the clipper attachment 1 in a nearly vertical or inclined position in an up-and-down direction. In this way, by changing the part of the grip depending on the area being trimmed, the user can operate the clippers in a comfortable posture.

[0052] In particular, in situations such as mobile barbering where the client is seated on a bed or chair while getting their hair cut, the client's posture may be restricted, limiting the angle at which the user can operate the clippers. Even in such situations, clipper attachment 1 can be operated from various angles by changing the gripping point, thus improving ease of use.

[0053] As described above, the clipper attachment 1 of this embodiment provides the following effects.

[0054] Since the connecting portion 12 extends in a direction that forms an angle with respect to the longitudinal direction of the clippers 100, the user can operate the clippers 100 by gripping either the grip side or the connecting portion 12 side of the main body 10. This allows the user to change where they grip the clippers depending on the area being trimmed, enabling them to operate the clippers in a more comfortable position.

[0055] Since the guide comb 30 is inserted into the insertion hole 110 and detachably attached to the front of the main body 10, the guide comb 30 maintains the distance from the scalp to the blade at a predetermined length, allowing the hair to be trimmed to a predetermined length. Furthermore, because the guide comb 30 is inserted into the insertion hole 110, it can maintain the cutting height while reliably guiding the trimmed hair to the suction device through the insertion hole 110.

[0056] Since multiple types of guide combs 30 with different tooth lengths are provided for the comb section 32, hair can be trimmed to various lengths by changing the guide comb 30 according to the desired cutting height.

[0057] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible without departing from its spirit.

[0058] In the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the connecting portion 12 extends inclined upward with respect to the longitudinal direction of the clippers 100. However, the direction of extension of the connecting portion 12 is not limited to this, and it may extend in any direction, such as inclined to the side, as long as it forms an angle with respect to the longitudinal direction of the clippers 100.

[0059] In the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the main body 10 is integrally formed from a resin material. However, the material of the main body 10 is not limited to this. For example, it may be formed from a metal material, or the base portion 11, connecting portion 12, and holding portion 13 may be formed separately and assembled to form a single unit.

[0060] In the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the hose connection portion 20 is provided separately from the connection portion 12, but the hose connection portion 20 may be formed integrally with the connection portion 12. Alternatively, the hose connection portion 20 may be omitted, and the flexible hose 200 may be directly connected to the rear end of the connection portion 12.

[0061] In the above embodiment, both examples with and without the guide comb 30 are shown. However, the clipper attachment 1 is basically configured without the guide comb 30, and the guide comb 30 may be attached and used as needed.

[0062] In the above embodiment, a vacuum cleaner was used as an example of a suction device, but the suction device is not limited to this, and any suction device that has sufficient suction power to be connected to the clipper attachment 1 can be used.

[0063] In the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the flexible hose 200 is formed in a bellows shape, but the shape of the hose is not limited to this, and any shape of hose can be used as long as it is flexible.

[0064] Furthermore, the above-mentioned variations can be combined with each other, as long as they do not contradict each other. [Explanation of symbols]

[0065] 1. Hair clipper attachment 10 Main Unit 11 Base section 110 Insertion hole 12 Connection part 13 Holding part 20 Hose connection 30 Guide Combs 31 Guide section 32 Comb teeth 33 Engaging part 100 hair clippers 200 Flexible Hose

Claims

1. A clipper attachment that is detachably attached to a clipper, to which a suction device can be connected, and which guides the hair cut by the clipper to the suction device, A base portion having an insertion hole into which the hair cut by the clippers is sucked, A connecting portion extending from the base portion and forming a suction path that guides the hair sucked into the insertion hole to the suction device, The holding part for holding the clippers, It has a main body that has the following The connecting portion extends in a direction that forms an angle with respect to the longitudinal direction of the clippers held by the holding portion. Hair clipper attachment.

2. The clipper attachment according to claim 1, further comprising a guide comb that is inserted into the insertion hole and detachably attached to the front of the main body, and which maintains a predetermined distance from the scalp to the blade portion of the clippers.

3. The aforementioned guide comb has comb teeth, The clipper attachment according to claim 2, wherein a plurality of guide combs of different lengths are provided, and the plurality of guide combs are interchangeably attached to the main body.

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