Products with handles, beauty devices, and hair irons

Abstract

A handle (20) comprises a case (40) that a user can grasp with their fingers. The case has a first vibrator (51) and a second vibrator (52) housed therein. A control device can generate a first force sense in a first direction (F1) by controlling the vibration pattern of the first vibrator (51). The control device can generate a second force sense in a second direction (F2) by controlling the control pattern for the second vibrator (52). The control device can control the vibration pattern for the first vibrator (51) and the vibration pattern for the second vibrator (52), with the first direction (F1) and the second direction (F2) being in the same direction. In addition, the control device can control the vibration pattern for the first vibrator (51) and the vibration pattern for the second vibrator (52) such that a virtual line from the first vibrator (51) in the first direction (F1) is not positioned on the same straight line as a virtual line from the second vibrator (52) in the second direction (F2).

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a product with a handle. , beauty Facial equipment and hair irons. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a hair dryer that includes a handle with a columnar housing and a head that is connected to the housing and can blow air. The hair dryer is used by holding the handle with the user's hand and moving the head while placing it against the user's hair. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-175726 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In a hair dryer such as that described in Patent Document 1, there must be an ideal way to operate it in order to dry hair efficiently and avoid damaging the hair. However, the way to operate the hair dryer is left up to the user, and the hair dryer cannot guide the user on how to operate it. Note that similar issues arise not only with hair dryers, but also with other devices that are used by the user by holding the handle, such as facial massagers and hair irons. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to solve the above problem, one aspect of the present disclosure is a handle comprising: a housing that can be grasped by a user's fingers; a first vibrating body built into the housing; a second vibrating body built into the housing; and a control device that can generate a first force sensation in a first direction by controlling the vibration pattern of the first vibrating body, and can generate a second force sensation in a second direction by controlling the vibration pattern of the second vibrating body, wherein the control device is a handle that can control the vibration pattern of the first vibrating body and the vibration pattern of the second vibrating body so that the first direction and the second direction are the same direction, and a virtual line extending from the first vibrating body to the first direction and a virtual line extending from the second vibrating body to the second direction are not positioned on the same straight line.

[0006] According to the above configuration, a user gripping the housing of the handle can be given a force sensation as if the handle were moving in a parallel direction in the first direction, thereby guiding the user to the situation in which the handle should be moved in a parallel direction.

[0007] However, if there is only one vibrator, depending on the position at which the user grips the housing, the user may feel as if the handle is rotating. 1st direction and 2nd direction In this case, the user is unlikely to receive a force sensation as if the handle is rotating, and it is possible to guide the user to a situation where a parallel movement is required.

[0008] In order to solve the above problem, one aspect of the present disclosure is a hair dryer comprising: a handle having a first vibrating body and a second vibrating body; a head connected to the handle and capable of blowing air; a temperature sensor that detects the temperature of an object to which air is being blown; and a control device that is capable of generating a first force sense in a first direction by controlling the vibration pattern of the first vibrating body, and is capable of generating a second force sense in a second direction by controlling the vibration pattern of the second vibrating body, wherein the control device is capable of executing first control that controls the vibration pattern of the first vibrating body and the vibration pattern of the second vibrating body so that the first direction and the second direction are the same direction and so that an imaginary line extending from the first vibrating body to the first direction and an imaginary line extending from the second vibrating body to the second direction are not positioned on the same straight line, and the control device executes the first control in accordance with the temperature.

[0009] According to the above configuration, the control device executes the first control in response to the temperature. Therefore, a force sensation as if the handle is moving in a parallel direction in response to the temperature can be imparted to the user. This can guide the user into a situation where the handle should be moved in a parallel direction in response to the temperature.

[0010] In order to solve the above problem, one aspect of the present disclosure is a facial beauty device comprising: a handle having a first vibrator and a second vibrator; a head connected to the handle and having an output unit for caring for the skin; a pressure sensor for detecting pressure on the head; and a control device capable of generating a first force sense in a first direction by controlling the vibration pattern of the first vibrator, and capable of generating a second force sense in a second direction by controlling the vibration pattern of the second vibrator, wherein the control device is capable of executing first control to control the vibration pattern of the first vibrator and the vibration pattern of the second vibrator so that the first direction and the second direction are the same direction and a virtual line extending from the first vibrator to the first direction and a virtual line extending from the second vibrator to the second direction are not positioned on the same straight line, and the control device executes the first control in response to the pressure.

[0011] According to the above configuration, the control device executes the first control in response to the pressure. Therefore, a force sensation can be imparted as if the handle is moving parallel in the first direction in response to the pressure. This can guide the user that the handle should move parallel in response to the pressure.

[0012] In order to solve the above-described problems, one aspect of the present disclosure is a hair iron comprising: a handle having a first vibrating body and a second vibrating body; a head connected to the handle and having a first clamping portion and a second clamping portion for clamping hair; a control device capable of generating a first force sense in a first direction by controlling the vibration pattern of the first vibrating body and capable of generating a second force sense in a second direction by controlling the vibration pattern of the second vibrating body; and a distance sensor that detects the distance to an object located in the opposite direction to the first direction as viewed from the head, wherein at least one of the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion has a heater for heating the hair, and the control device is capable of executing first control that controls the vibration pattern of the first vibrating body and the vibration pattern of the second vibrating body so that the first direction and the second direction are the same direction and a virtual line extending from the first vibrating body to the first direction and a virtual line extending from the second vibrating body to the second direction are not collinear, and the control device executes the first control according to the distance.

[0013] According to the above configuration, the control device executes the first control in accordance with the distance. Therefore, a force sensation as if the handle is moving parallel in the first direction can be imparted in accordance with the distance. This can guide the user that a situation requires parallel movement in accordance with the distance.

[0014] In order to solve the above-described problems, one aspect of the present disclosure is a hair iron comprising: a handle having a first vibrating body and a second vibrating body; a head connected to the handle and having a first clamping portion and a second clamping portion for clamping hair; a control device capable of generating a first force sense in a first direction by controlling the vibration pattern of the first vibrating body and capable of generating a second force sense in a second direction by controlling the vibration pattern of the second vibrating body; and a temperature sensor that detects the temperature between the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion, wherein at least one of the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion has a heater for heating the hair, and the control device is capable of executing first control that controls the vibration pattern of the first vibrating body and the vibration pattern of the second vibrating body so that the first direction and the second direction are the same direction and so that an imaginary line extending from the first vibrating body to the first direction and an imaginary line extending from the second vibrating body to the second direction are not collinear, and the control device executes the first control in response to the temperature.

[0015] According to the above configuration, the control device executes the first control in response to the temperature. Therefore, it is possible to give a force sensation as if the handle is moving in a parallel direction in response to the temperature. This allows the user to temperature This can guide you to situations where you should move parallel depending on the situation.

[0016] In order to solve the above-described problems, one aspect of the present disclosure is a hair iron comprising: a handle having a first vibrating body and a second vibrating body; a head connected to the handle and having a first clamping portion and a second clamping portion for clamping hair; a control device capable of generating a first force sense in a first direction by controlling the vibration pattern of the first vibrating body and generating a second force sense in a second direction by controlling the vibration pattern of the second vibrating body; and an open / close sensor that detects the open / closed states of the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion, wherein at least one of the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion has a heater for heating hair, and the control device is capable of executing a first control that controls the vibration pattern of the first vibrating body and the vibration pattern of the second vibrating body so that the first direction and the second direction are the same direction and so that an imaginary line extending from the first vibrating body to the first direction and an imaginary line extending from the second vibrating body to the second direction are not collinear, and the control device executes the first control when a predetermined time has elapsed since the open / closed state becomes a closed state.

[0017] According to the above configuration, the control device executes the first control when a predetermined time has elapsed since the first and second clippers were closed, thereby guiding the user to the situation where parallel movement is required when the predetermined time has elapsed since the hair clipper started to clip the hair.

[0018] In order to solve the above problem, one aspect of the present disclosure is a method for a user to use a finger. grab the control unit is a handle that can control the haptics unit so as to give a force sensation to a user holding the housing as if the housing were moving in parallel.

[0019] With the above configuration, a user gripping the housing of the handle can be given a force sensation as if the housing were moving in parallel, thereby guiding the user to the situation in which they should move in parallel. [Effects of the Invention]

[0020] The user can be guided on how to move the handle. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0021] [Figure 1] 1 is an overall view showing a hair dryer according to a first embodiment; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the state of use of the hair dryer of the first embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is an overall view showing a facial beauty device according to a second embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the facial beauty device of the second embodiment in use. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the facial beauty device of the second embodiment in use. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is an overall view showing a hair iron according to a third embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the hair iron of the third embodiment is used. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is an overall view showing a hair iron according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the hair iron of the fourth embodiment is used. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is an overall view showing a hair iron according to a fifth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0022] First Embodiment A first embodiment of a handle applied to a hair dryer will be described below with reference to the drawings. The drawings may show components enlarged for ease of understanding. The dimensional proportions of the components may differ from those in the actual drawings or from those in other drawings.

[0023] (Overall structure) As shown in Figure 1, the hair dryer 10 includes a handle 20 and a head 30. The handle 20 includes a housing 40 that can be grasped by a user's fingers. The housing 40 is generally cylindrical.

[0024] An axis that passes through the center of gravity G of the housing 40 and extends in the direction in which the housing 40 extends is defined as a first reference axis X. One of the axes that is perpendicular to the first reference axis X is defined as a second reference axis Y. One of the directions along the first reference axis X is defined as a first positive direction X1, and the direction along the first reference axis X that is opposite to the first positive direction X1 is defined as a first negative direction X2. One of the directions along the second reference axis Y is defined as a second positive direction Y1, and the direction along the second reference axis Y that is opposite to the second positive direction Y1 is defined as a second negative direction Y2.

[0025] The dimension of the housing 40 in the direction along the first reference axis X is larger than the dimension of the housing 40 in the direction along the second reference axis Y. Furthermore, the dimension of the housing 40 in the direction along the first reference axis X is larger than the dimension of the housing 40 in the direction along an axis perpendicular to both the first reference axis X and the second reference axis Y. In other words, the housing 40 has an elongated shape in the direction along the first reference axis X. The housing 40 is provided with a switch 41 for turning the power of the hair dryer 10 on and off.

[0026] The housing 40 is roughly divided into a grip portion 40A, a first end portion 40B, and a second end portion 40C. The grip portion 40A is a central portion of the housing 40 including the center of gravity G. More specifically, the grip portion 40A is a portion that can be positioned inside the user's fingers when the user grasps the housing 40 with their fingers. In this embodiment, the grip portion 40A is defined as an area of 10 cm, extending 5 cm in the first positive direction X1 and 5 cm in the first negative direction X2 from the center of gravity G. The first end portion 40B is adjacent to the end of the grip portion 40A on the first positive direction X1 side. The second end portion 40C is adjacent to the end of the grip portion 40A on the first negative direction X2 side.

[0027] The head 30 is connected to the end of the housing 40 on the first positive direction X1 side, i.e., the first end 40B. The head 30 has a cylindrical shape that is long in the direction along the second reference axis Y as a whole. The head 30 has an air blowing section 31 that can blow hot air. Although not shown, the air blowing section 31 has a heating element for heating the air and a fan for blowing the air. The heated air is blown outward from the tip side of the air blowing section 31 of the head 30. The hot air blown by the head 30 is directed at the hair, thereby drying the hair to which the air is being blown. The air blowing section 31 It is sufficient that the fan can blow air, and it is not limited to hot air, but may also be capable of blowing cold air.

[0028] The handle 20 includes a first vibrating body 51 and a second vibrating body 52. The first vibrating body 51 is built into the first end 40B of the housing 40. The first vibrating body 51 has a substantially cubic shape. Four of the outer surfaces of the first vibrating body 51 face in the first positive direction X1, the first negative direction X2, the second positive direction Y1, and the second negative direction Y2, respectively.

[0029] Although not shown, the first vibrating body 51 includes a voice coil motor corresponding to each face, a weight corresponding to each voice coil motor, and a cubic case that houses these. The weights vibrate due to a force generated when a current flows through the coil of the voice coil motor. When the weights vibrate, the case vibrates due to the vibration of the weights. Therefore, by controlling the current flowing through the coil of the voice coil motor, the first vibrating body 51 vibrates in both directions along the first reference axis X and the second reference axis Y. More specifically, the first vibrating body 51 is a vibrating body as described in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-190465. The first vibrating body 51 is located on the first reference axis X. Furthermore, the first vibrating body 51 is located on the first positive direction X1 side when viewed from the center of gravity G of the housing 40.

[0030] The second vibrating body 52 is built into the second end 40C of the housing 40. The second vibrating body 52 is a vibrating body similar to the first vibrating body 51. The second vibrating body 52 is located on the first reference axis X. The second vibrating body 52 is located on the first negative direction X2 side when viewed from the center of gravity G of the housing 40. The distance from the center of gravity G of the housing 40 to the first vibrating body 51 and the distance from the center of gravity G of the housing 40 to the second vibrating body 52 are equal.

[0031] The hair dryer 10 is equipped with a temperature sensor 61. The temperature sensor 61 detects the temperature of an object to which hot air is blown from the tip of the blower unit 31 of the head 30. For example, the temperature sensor 61 is an infrared temperature sensor, and detects the temperature of an object within several tens of centimeters from the tip of the blower unit 31 without contact.

[0032] The hair dryer 10 includes a control device 70. The control device 70 includes a CPU and a ROM, and executes software processing. The control device 70 receives a signal indicating the temperature from the temperature sensor 61. The control device 70 controls, in particular, the operation of the first vibrating body 51 and the operation of the second vibrating body 52.

[0033] The control device 70 can generate a force sensation in the first vibrating body 51 by controlling the vibration pattern of the first vibrating body 51. In this embodiment, the direction of the force sensation generated from the first vibrating body 51 can be selected from the first positive direction X1, the first negative direction X2, the second positive direction Y1, and the second negative direction Y2. In particular, the control device 70 controls the current flowing through each voice coil motor of the first vibrating body 51 to generate vibrations whose amplitude direction is either a direction along the first reference axis X or a direction along the second reference axis Y. Furthermore, the control device 70 controls the vibration pattern of such vibrations along one reference axis to generate a force sensation in one direction or the other direction of the reference axis. The force sensation is the sensation of resistance from an object. Therefore, for example, when a force sense in the first positive direction X1 is generated in the first vibrating body 51, the user feels as if the first vibrating body 51 is displacing in the first positive direction X1, even though the first vibrating body 51 is actually reciprocating in the same position. Hereinafter, the force sense generated from the first vibrating body 51 is referred to as the first force sense, and the direction of the first force sense is referred to as the first direction F1.

[0034] The control device 70 can generate a force sense in the second vibrating body 52 by controlling the vibration pattern of the second vibrating body 52, similar to the first vibrating body 51. Hereinafter, the force sense generated from the second vibrating body 52 will be referred to as the second force sense, and the direction of the second force sense will be referred to as the second direction F2.

[0035] The control device 70 can execute a first control that determines the first direction F1 of the first force sense and the second direction F2 of the second force sense as specific directions. When the first control is executed, the first direction F1 and the second direction F2 become the same direction. Furthermore, when the first control is executed, the virtual line extending from the first vibrating body 51 to the first direction F1 and the virtual line extending from the second vibrating body 52 to the second direction F2 do not lie on the same straight line. Specifically, in this embodiment, the control device 70 executes the first control with the first direction F1 and the second direction F2 as the second negative direction Y2.

[0036] The control device 70 then executes the first control in accordance with the temperature acquired from the temperature sensor 61. Specifically, the control device 70 executes the first control when the temperature acquired from the temperature sensor 61 exceeds a predetermined specified temperature. The specified temperature is set to, for example, 80°C. After executing the first control, the control device 70 ends the first control when the temperature acquired from the temperature sensor 61 falls below the specified temperature.

[0037] (Operation of the first embodiment) As shown in FIG. 2, suppose a user dries their hair by blowing hot air from the air blower 31 onto the hair. In this case, if the user repeatedly blows hot air onto the same part of the hair, the temperature of the hair rises. According to the first embodiment, the control device 70 executes the first control when the temperature of the part to which hot air is continuously blown exceeds a predetermined temperature. As a result, a first force is generated from the first vibrator 51 in the first direction F1, i.e., the second negative direction Y2. Furthermore, a second force is generated from the second vibrator 52 in the second direction F2, i.e., the second negative direction Y2.

[0038] (Effects of the first embodiment) (1-1) According to the first embodiment, in the first control, the first direction F1 and the second direction F2 are the same direction. Furthermore, in the first control, the control device 70 causes the virtual line from the first vibrating body 51 toward the first direction F1 and the virtual line from the second vibrating body 52 toward the second direction F2 to not be collinear. Therefore, a user who is grasping the housing 40 of the handle 20 can be given a force sensation that moves the handle 20 in the first direction F1.

[0039] Now, suppose there is one vibrating body, or even if there are two vibrating bodies, that the virtual line from the first vibrating body 51 extending in the first direction F1 and the virtual line from the second vibrating body 52 extending in the second direction F2 are positioned on the same straight line. In these cases, depending on the position at which the user grips the housing 40, the user may be given a force sensation as if the handle 20 is rotating. In this regard, according to the first embodiment described above, in the first control, the virtual line from the first vibrating body 51 extending in the first direction F1 and the virtual line from the second vibrating body 52 extending in the second direction F2 are not positioned on the same straight line. Therefore, it is unlikely that the force sensation as if the handle 20 is rotating is given, and it is possible to guide the user that the handle 20 should be translated.

[0040] (1-2) According to the first embodiment, the first vibrating body 51 is located on the first positive direction X1 side as viewed from the center of gravity G of the housing 40. The second vibrating body 52 is located on the first negative direction X2 side as viewed from the center of gravity G of the housing 40. This makes it easier to apply a force sensation to the hand gripping the housing 40 of the handle 20, as if the entire hand were moving in parallel.

[0041] (1-3) According to the first embodiment, the housing 40 has a grip portion 40A, a first end portion 40B, and a second end portion 40C. The first vibrating body 51 is built into the first end portion 40B. The second vibrating body 52 is built into the second end portion 40C. Therefore, the first vibrating body 51 and the second vibrating body 52 are located at a considerable distance from each other. Therefore, the first and second force senses are generated from a location far away from the center of gravity G of the housing 40. This makes it easier to efficiently impart force senses to the user, and even if the magnitude of the first and second force senses is not particularly large, a rotational force sense can be generated for the user.

[0042] (1-4) According to the first embodiment, the control device 70 executes the first control in response to the temperature, thereby guiding the user to move the hair dryer 10 away from the hair before the temperature of the hair becomes excessively high.

[0043] Second Embodiment A second embodiment in which the handle is applied to a facial beauty device will be described below with reference to the drawings. The drawings may show components enlarged for ease of understanding. The dimensional proportions of the components may differ from those in the actual product or from those in other drawings.

[0044] (Overall structure) As shown in Figure 3, the facial beauty device 110 includes a handle 120 and a head 130. The handle 120 includes a housing 140 that can be grasped by the user's fingers. The housing 140 is cylindrical overall.

[0045] An axis that passes through the center of gravity G of the housing 140 and extends in the direction in which the housing 140 extends is defined as a first reference axis X. One of the axes perpendicular to the first reference axis X is defined as a second reference axis Y. An axis perpendicular to both the first reference axis X and the second reference axis Y is defined as a third reference axis Z. One of the directions along the first reference axis X is defined as a first positive direction X1, and the direction along the first reference axis X that is opposite to the first positive direction X1 is defined as a first negative direction X2. One of the directions along the second reference axis Y is defined as a second positive direction Y1, and the direction along the second reference axis Y that is opposite to the second positive direction Y1 is defined as a second negative direction Y2. One of the directions along the third reference axis Z is defined as a third positive direction Z1, and the direction along the third reference axis Z that is opposite to the third positive direction Z1 is defined as a third negative direction Z2.

[0046] The dimension of the housing 140 in the direction along the first reference axis X is larger than the dimension of the housing 140 in the direction along the second reference axis Y. Furthermore, the dimension of the housing 140 in the direction along the first reference axis X is larger than the dimension of the housing 140 in the direction along the third reference axis Z. In other words, the housing 140 has an elongated shape in the direction along the first reference axis X. The housing 140 is provided with a switch 141 for turning the power of the facial beauty device 110 on and off.

[0047] The housing 140 is roughly divided into a grip portion 140A, a first end portion 140B, and a second end portion 140C. The grip portion 140A is a central portion of the housing 140 including the center of gravity G. More specifically, the grip portion 140A is a portion that can be positioned inside the user's fingers when the user grasps the housing 140 with their fingers. In this embodiment, the grip portion 140A is defined as an area of 10 cm in total, extending 5 cm in the first positive direction X1 and 5 cm in the first negative direction X2, with the center of gravity G as the center. The first end portion 140B is adjacent to the end of the grip portion 140A on the first positive direction X1 side. The second end portion 140C is adjacent to the end of the grip portion 140A on the first negative direction X2 side.

[0048] Head 130 is connected to the end of housing 140 on the first positive direction X1 side, i.e., first end 140B. Head 130 has output unit 131 for caring for the skin. Although not shown, output unit 131 has a plurality of terminals. Output unit 131 applies a weak voltage between each terminal. Note that by pressing output unit 131 against the user's skin after lotion or the like has been applied, the ingredients of the lotion or the like can more easily penetrate the skin.

[0049] The handle 120 includes a first vibrating body 151 and a second vibrating body 152. Each vibrating body has the same configuration as the vibrating body in the first embodiment. First vibrating body 151 is built into first end 140B of housing 140 of handle 120. First vibrating body 151 is located on first reference axis X. Furthermore, first vibrating body 151 is located on the first positive direction X1 side when viewed from the center of gravity G of housing 140.

[0050] Second vibrating body 152 is built into second end 140C of housing 140 of handle 120. Second vibrating body 152 is located on first reference axis X. Second vibrating body 152 is located on the first negative direction X2 side when viewed from the center of gravity G of housing 140. The distance from the center of gravity G of housing 140 to first vibrating body 151 is equal to the distance from the center of gravity G of housing 140 to second vibrating body 152.

[0051] The facial beauty device 110 is equipped with a pressure sensor 161. The pressure sensor 161 is located near the output unit 131 of the head 130. The pressure sensor 161 detects pressure from the output unit 131 in a direction perpendicular to the output surface of the output unit 131 and from the outside of the output surface toward the inside of the output unit 131. In other words, the pressure sensor 161 detects that the output unit 131 is being pressed against the user's skin and the strength of the pressure.

[0052] The facial beauty device 110 includes a control device 170. The control device 170 includes a CPU and a ROM, and executes software processing. . system The control device 170 acquires a signal indicating the pressure from the pressure sensor 161. The control device 170 then controls the operation of the first oscillator 151 and the operation of the second oscillator 152, among others.

[0053] The control device 170 can generate a first force sense in a first direction F1 from the first vibrating body 151 by controlling the vibration pattern of the first vibrating body 151. The control device 170 can generate a second force sense in a second direction F2 from the second vibrating body 152 by controlling the vibration pattern of the second vibrating body 152.

[0054] The control device 170 can execute a first control that determines the first direction F1 of the first force sense and the second direction F2 of the second force sense to be specific directions. When the first control is executed, the first direction F1 and the second direction F2 become the same direction. Furthermore, when the first control is executed, the virtual line extending from the first vibrating body 151 to the first direction F1 and the virtual line extending from the second vibrating body 152 to the second direction F2 do not lie on the same straight line.

[0055] Then, the control device 170 executes the first control in accordance with the pressure obtained from the pressure sensor 161. Specifically, when the pressure acquired from the pressure sensor 161 drops from a state exceeding a predetermined lower limit pressure to the lower limit pressure or below, the control device 170 executes the first control with both the first direction F1 and the second direction F2 as the third positive direction Z1. The lower limit pressure is determined in advance by testing or the like as a lower limit value of pressure appropriate for applying the output from the output unit 131 to the skin.

[0056] Furthermore, the control device 170 detects whether the pressure acquired from the pressure sensor 161 is lower than a predetermined upper limit pressure. upper limit If the pressure exceeds the predetermined value, the first control is executed with both the first direction F1 and the second direction F2 as the third negative direction Z2. The upper limit pressure is determined in advance by testing or the like as an upper limit value of pressure appropriate for applying the output from the output unit 131 to the skin. The upper limit pressure is also set to a value higher than the above-mentioned lower limit pressure. After executing the first control, the control device 170 ends the first control when the pressure acquired from the pressure sensor 161 falls within a range that exceeds the lower limit pressure and is less than the upper limit pressure.

[0057] (Operation of the second embodiment) As shown in FIG. 4, it is assumed that a user is using the facial beauty device 110 to care for the skin on the face, for example, the cheeks. In this case, the user Facial Beauty Device 110 Of these, it is preferable to press the output unit 131 of the head 130 against the skin with an appropriate force. However, the facial beauty device 110 may be operated in a direction that moves the head 130 away from the skin due to movements of the user's arms, hands, or neck. According to the second embodiment, when the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 161 changes to fall below the lower limit pressure, the control device 170 performs the first control by setting both the first direction F1 and the second direction F2 as the third positive direction Z1.

[0058] 5, the facial beauty device 110 may be operated such that the head 130 is pressed firmly against the skin due to the movement of the user's arms, hands, or neck. According to the second embodiment, when the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 161 changes to exceed the upper limit, the control device 170 performs the first control by setting both the first direction F1 and the second direction F2 as the third negative direction Z2.

[0059] (Effects of the second embodiment) According to the second embodiment, in addition to the same effects as those (1-1) to (1-3) in the first embodiment, the following effects are achieved.

[0060] (2-1) According to the second embodiment, the control device 170 executes the first control in response to pressure. Therefore, the user can be guided to move the facial beauty device 110 away from or closer to the skin in response to external pressure on the head 130. In other words, the user can be guided to press the output unit 131 of the facial beauty device 110 against the skin with an appropriate pressure that is greater than the lower limit pressure and less than the upper limit pressure.

[0061] <Third embodiment> A third embodiment in which the handle is applied to a hair iron will be described below with reference to the drawings. The drawings may show components enlarged for ease of understanding. The dimensional proportions of the components may differ from those in the actual product or from those in other drawings.

[0062] (Overall structure) As shown in Fig. 6, hair iron 210 includes handle 220 and head 230. Handle 220 includes housing 240 that can be gripped by a user's fingers. Housing 240 has first housing 241 and second housing 242. First housing 241 is generally columnar. Second housing 242 is generally columnar.

[0063] An axis that passes through the center of gravity G of the first housing 241 and extends in the direction in which the first housing 241 extends is defined as the first reference axis X. One of the axes perpendicular to the first reference axis X is defined as the second reference axis Y. An axis perpendicular to both the first reference axis X and the second reference axis Y is defined as the third reference axis Z. One of the directions along the first reference axis X is defined as the first positive direction X1, and the direction along the first reference axis X that is opposite to the first positive direction X1 is defined as the first negative direction X2. One of the directions along the second reference axis Y is defined as the second positive direction Y1, and the direction along the second reference axis Y that is opposite to the second positive direction Y1 is defined as the second negative direction Y2. One of the directions along the third reference axis Z is defined as the third positive direction Z1, and the direction along the third reference axis Z that is opposite to the third positive direction Z1 is defined as the third negative direction Z2.

[0064] The dimension of first housing 241 in the direction along first reference axis X is larger than the dimension of first housing 241 in the direction along second reference axis Y. Furthermore, the dimension of first housing 241 in the direction along first reference axis X is larger than the dimension of first housing 241 in the direction along third reference axis Z. In other words, first housing 241 has an elongated shape in the direction along first reference axis X. Second housing 242 also has an elongated shape in the direction along first reference axis X.

[0065] The first housing 241 is roughly divided into a first gripping portion 241A, a first end portion 241B, and a second end portion 241C. The first gripping portion 241A is a central portion of the first housing 241 including the center of gravity G. More specifically, the first gripping portion 241A is a portion that can be positioned inside the fingers when a user grasps the first housing 241 with their fingers. In this embodiment, the first gripping portion 241A is defined as an area of 10 cm in total, extending 5 cm in the first positive direction X1 and 5 cm in the first negative direction X2, with the center of gravity G as the center. The first end portion 241B is adjacent to the end of the first gripping portion 241A on the first positive direction X1 side. The second end portion 241C is adjacent to the end of the first gripping portion 241A on the first negative direction X2 side.

[0066] The second housing 242 is adjacent to and substantially parallel to the first housing 241 on the third negative direction Z2 side when viewed from the first housing 241. An end of the first negative direction X2 of the first housing 241 is connected to an end of the second housing 242 in the first negative direction X2 via a shaft 243. The first housing 241 is rotatable relative to the second housing 242 about the shaft 243 as a rotation axis. That is, the first housing 241 and the second housing 242 are openable and closable about the shaft 243 as a fulcrum.

[0067] The second housing 242 is broadly divided into a second gripping portion 242A, a first end portion 242B, and a second end portion 242C. The second gripping portion 242A is a portion that is aligned with the first gripping portion 241A in the direction along the third reference axis Z when the first housing 241 and the second housing 242 are closed. The first end portion 242B is adjacent to the end of the second gripping portion 242A on the first positive direction X1 side. The second end portion 242C is adjacent to the end of the second gripping portion 242A on the first negative direction X2 side.

[0068] Head 230 has first clamping portion 231 and second clamping portion 232. First clamping portion 231 is connected to the end of first housing 241 on the first positive direction X1 side. First clamping portion 231 has an overall rectangular shape that is long in the direction along first reference axis X.

[0069] Second clamping portion 232 has the same shape as first clamping portion 231. Second clamping portion 232 has heater 233 for heating the hair. Second clamping portion 232 is connected to second housing 242 so as to face first clamping portion 231. When first housing 241 and second housing 242 are closed, hair can be clamped between first clamping portion 231 and second clamping portion 232. With hair clamped between first clamping portion 231 and second clamping portion 232, the overall shape of the hair can be adjusted by heater 233 in second clamping portion 232.

[0070] The handle 220 includes a first vibrating body 251 and a second vibrating body 252. Each vibrating body has the same configuration as the vibrating body in the first embodiment. First vibrating body 251 is built into first housing 241. First vibrating body 251 is located on first reference axis X. First vibrating body 251 is located on the first positive direction X1 side when viewed from the center of gravity G of first housing 241.

[0071] Second vibrating body 252 is built into first housing 241. Second vibrating body 252 is located on first reference axis X. Second vibrating body 252 is located on the first positive direction X1 side when viewed from the center of gravity G of first housing 241. The distance from the center of gravity G of first housing 241 to first vibrating body 251 and the distance from the center of gravity G of first housing 241 to second vibrating body 252 are equal.

[0072] The hair iron 210 includes a distance sensor 261. The distance sensor 261 is built into the first clipper 231. The distance sensor 261 is a laser distance sensor. The distance sensor 261 irradiates a laser beam in the second negative direction Y2 as viewed from the distance sensor 261, and detects the distance to an object based on the reflected light of the laser beam.

[0073] The hair iron 210 includes a control device 270. The control device 270 includes a CPU and a ROM, and executes software processing. The control device 270 acquires a signal indicating the distance from the distance sensor 261. The control device 270 then controls, in particular, the operation of the first vibrating body 251 and the operation of the second vibrating body 252.

[0074] The control device 270 can generate a first force sense in a first direction F1 from the first vibrating body 251 by controlling the vibration pattern of the first vibrating body 251. The control device 270 can generate a second force sense in a second direction F2 from the second vibrating body 252 by controlling the vibration pattern of the second vibrating body 252.

[0075] The control device 270 can then execute a first control that sets the first direction F1 of the first force sense and the second direction F2 of the second force sense to specific directions. When the first control is executed, the first direction F1 and the second direction F2 become the same direction. Furthermore, when the first control is executed, the virtual line extending from the first vibrating body 251 to the first direction F1 and the virtual line extending from the second vibrating body 252 to the second direction F2 do not lie on the same straight line. Specifically, in this embodiment, the control device 270 executes the first control with both the first direction F1 and the second direction F2 set as the second positive direction Y1.

[0076] Then, the control device 270 executes the first control in accordance with the distance acquired from the distance sensor 261. Specifically, the control device 270 determines whether the distance acquired from the distance sensor 261 is shorter than a predetermined specified distance. If the distance acquired from the distance sensor 261 is shorter than the specified distance, the control device 270 executes the first control. In this case, the control device 270 executes the first control, with both the first direction F1 and the second direction F2 as the second positive direction Y1. On the other hand, if the distance acquired from the distance sensor 261 is equal to or greater than the specified distance, the control device 270 does not execute the first control. In other words, if the distance acquired from the distance sensor 261 becomes equal to or greater than the specified distance while the first control is being executed, the control device 270 ends the first control.

[0077] (Operation of the third embodiment) As shown in FIG. 7, suppose a user is using hair iron 210 to straighten hair. In this case, for example, the user gathers a portion of hair into a bundle and holds the tip of the bundle in their left hand. Next, the user grasps handle 220 with their right hand and pinches the bundle of hair in head 230. Then, the user moves handle 220 with their right hand in a straight line from the roots of the bundle of hair to the tip. In this case, there is a risk that the left hand will come into contact with hair iron 210 when handle 220 is moved to the tip.

[0078] According to the third embodiment, the distance sensor 261 detects the distance to the left hand, which is an object in the second negative direction Y2. When the distance becomes smaller than a specified distance, the control device 270 executes the first control, with both the first direction F1 and the second direction F2 as the second positive direction Y1. This gives the user the sensation of moving parallel to the second positive direction Y1.

[0079] (Effects of the third embodiment) According to the third embodiment, in addition to the same effects as those (1-1) to (1-3) in the first embodiment, the following effects are achieved.

[0080] (3-1) According to the third embodiment, the control device 270 executes the first control in accordance with the distance. Therefore, the user can be guided to move the hair iron 210 in the first direction F1 in accordance with the distance. As a result, the user can avoid the hair iron 210 hitting the hand holding the tip of a strand of hair.

[0081] <Fourth embodiment> A fourth embodiment in which the handle is applied to a hair iron will be described below with reference to the drawings. A hair iron 310 of the fourth embodiment has a different sensor than the hair iron 210 of the third embodiment. The following mainly describes the differences from the third embodiment, and explanations of the same configuration as the third embodiment will be simplified or omitted. Note that the drawings may show components enlarged for ease of understanding. Dimensional ratios of the components may differ from those in the actual product or from those in other drawings.

[0082] (Overall structure) 8, the hair iron 310 includes a temperature sensor 361 instead of the distance sensor 261 in the third embodiment. The temperature sensor 361 detects the temperature between the first clipping portion 231 and the second clipping portion 232.

[0083] The control device 270 acquires a signal indicating the temperature from the temperature sensor 361. Then, the control device 270 executes the first control in accordance with the temperature acquired from the temperature sensor 361. Specifically, in this embodiment, the control device 270 executes the first control with the first direction F1 and the second direction F2 as the second negative direction Y2.

[0084] Specifically, the control device 270 determines whether the temperature acquired from the temperature sensor 361 is higher than a predetermined specified temperature. The specified temperature is determined in advance through testing or the like as the temperature at which hair is excessively heated. If the temperature acquired from the temperature sensor 361 is higher than the specified temperature, the control device 270 executes the first control. In this case, the control device 270 executes the first control with both the first direction F1 and the second direction F2 set as the second negative direction Y2. On the other hand, if the temperature acquired from the temperature sensor 361 is equal to or lower than the specified temperature, the control device 270 does not execute the first control. In other words, if the temperature acquired from the temperature sensor 361 becomes lower than the specified temperature while the first control is being executed, the control device 270 terminates the first control.

[0085] (Operation of the fourth embodiment) As shown in FIG. 9, suppose a user is using hair iron 310 to straighten hair. In this case, for example, the user gathers a portion of hair into a bundle and holds the tip of the bundle in their left hand. Next, the user grasps handle 220 with their right hand and clamps the bundle of hair in head 230. Then, the user moves handle 220 with their right hand in a straight line from the roots of the bundle of hair to the tips. In this case, if the user moves handle 220 too slowly, there is a risk that the hair clamped in head 230 will be overheated.

[0086] According to the fourth embodiment, the temperature sensor 361 detects the temperature between the first clamping part 231 and the second clamping part 232. When the detected temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature, the control device 270 executes the first control with both the first direction F1 and the second direction F2 as the second positive direction Y1. This provides the user with the sensation of moving parallel to the second positive direction Y1.

[0087] (Effects of the fourth embodiment) According to the fourth embodiment, in addition to the same effects as those (1-1) to (1-3) in the first embodiment, the following effects are achieved.

[0088] (4-1) According to the fourth embodiment, the control device 270 executes the first control in accordance with the temperature between the first clipper 231 and the second clipper 232. Therefore, the user is guided to use the hair iron in accordance with the temperature. 310 The head 230 can be guided to move in the first direction F1, thereby allowing the user to avoid excessive heating of the hair held in the head 230.

[0089] Fifth Embodiment In the hair iron 210 of the third embodiment, the first housing 241 and the second housing 242 can be opened and closed around the shaft 243. That is, in terms of the opening and closing operation of the first housing 241 and the second housing 242, the first housing 241 and the second housing 242 do not move in parallel, but rotate around the same point as each other. For the purpose of guiding such a rotational operation, it is not necessary for each housing to have two vibrators built in.

[0090] A fifth embodiment based on these viewpoints will be described below with reference to the drawings. A hair iron 410 of the fifth embodiment differs from the hair iron 310 of the fourth embodiment in the arrangement of the vibrators and the control of each vibrator. The following mainly describes the differences from the fourth embodiment, and explanations of the same configuration as the fourth embodiment will be simplified or omitted. Note that the drawings may show components enlarged to facilitate understanding. Dimensional ratios of the components may differ from those in the actual product or from those in other drawings.

[0091] (Overall structure) 10, the handle 220 of the hair iron 410 includes a first vibrating body 451 and a second vibrating body 452. Each vibrating body has the same configuration as the vibrating body in the first embodiment.

[0092] The first vibrating body 451 is built into the first housing 241. The first vibrating body 451 is located on the first reference axis X. The first vibrating body 451 is located on the first positive direction X1 side when viewed from the center of gravity G of the first housing 241. Second vibrating body 452 is built into second housing 242. Second vibrating body 452 is located in third negative direction Z2 as viewed from first vibrating body 451 when first clamping section 231 and second clamping section 232 are closed.

[0093] The hair iron 410 includes a temperature sensor 461. The temperature sensor 461 detects the temperature between the first clipping portion 231 and the second clipping portion 232. The temperature sensor 461 is the same sensor as the temperature sensor 361 in the fourth embodiment.

[0094] The hair iron 410 includes a control device 470. The control device 470 includes a CPU and a ROM, and executes software processing. The control device 470 acquires a signal indicating the temperature from the temperature sensor 461. The control device 470 particularly controls the operation of the first vibrating body 451 and the second vibrating body 452.

[0095] The control device 470 can generate a first force sense in a first direction F1 from the first vibrating body 451 by controlling the vibration pattern of the first vibrating body 451. The control device 470 can generate a second force sense in a second direction F2 from the second vibrating body 452 by controlling the vibration pattern of the second vibrating body 452.

[0096] The control device 470 determines the first direction F1 of the first force sense and the second direction F2 of the second force sense to be specific directions by controlling the vibration pattern of the first vibrating body 451 and the vibration pattern of the second vibrating body 452. The control device 470 determines whether the temperature acquired from the temperature sensor 461 is higher than a predetermined specified temperature. The specified temperature is determined in advance by testing or the like as a temperature at which hair is excessively heated. Then, when the temperature acquired from the temperature sensor 461 is higher than the specified temperature, the control device 470 executes control of the vibration pattern of the first vibrating body 451 and the vibration pattern of the second vibrating body 452.

[0097] When the first control is executed, the first direction F1 and the second direction F2 are opposite directions. Furthermore, when the first control is executed, with the first housing 241 and the second housing 242 closed, an imaginary line extending from the first vibrating body 451 to the first direction F1 and an imaginary line extending from the second vibrating body 452 to the second direction F2 are positioned on the same straight line. Specifically, in this embodiment, the control device 470 executes the first control with the first direction F1 as the third positive direction Z1 and the second direction F2 as the third negative direction Z2.

[0098] In this case, when the control device 470 starts the control, the first direction F1 and the second direction F2 are opposite to each other. That is, a force is applied in a direction in which the first clamping portion 231 and the second clamping portion 232 move away from each other. Note that if the temperature acquired from the temperature sensor 461 is equal to or lower than the specified temperature, the control device 470 does not perform the above-described control. That is, when the temperature acquired from the temperature sensor 461 becomes lower than the specified temperature while the first control is being performed, the control device 470 ends the first control.

[0099] (Operation of the fifth embodiment) Suppose a user is using the hair iron 410 and clamping hair between the head 230. In this case, if the same part of the hair is clamped for a long time, there is a risk that the hair will be overheated.

[0100] According to the fifth embodiment, the temperature sensor 461 detects the temperature between the first clamping portion 231 and the second clamping portion 232. When the temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature, the control device 470 controls the first vibrating body 451 and the second vibrating body 452 to generate a first force sense and a second force sense. At this time, the first direction F1 of the first force sense and the second direction F2 of the second force sense are opposite directions, so a force sense is applied in a direction in which the first clamping portion 231 and the second clamping portion 232 move apart. This gives the user a sensation of opening the handle 220 so that the first clamping portion 231 and the second clamping portion 232 move apart.

[0101] (Effects of the fifth embodiment) (5-1) According to the fifth embodiment, when the temperature between the first clamping portion 231 and the second clamping portion 232 is higher than a specified temperature, a force sensation can be generated that moves the first clamping portion 231 and the second clamping portion 232 apart. This can guide the user to a situation in which the first clamping portion 231 and the second clamping portion 232 should not be closed.

[0102] <Other embodiments> The above-described embodiments can be modified as follows: The above-described embodiments and the following modifications can be combined and implemented within the scope of technical compatibility.

[0103] In each embodiment, the shape of the housing may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the first embodiment, the shape of the housing 40 may be cubic or spherical. Therefore, the dimension of the housing 40 in the direction along the first reference axis X may be the same as the dimension of the housing 40 in the direction along the second reference axis Y, or may be smaller than the dimension of the housing 40 in the direction along the second reference axis Y.

[0104] In the first embodiment, the grip portion 40A of the housing 40 may be the central portion of the housing 40 when the housing 40 is divided into three equal parts along the first reference axis X. In this case, the first end portion 40B is a portion including an end on the first positive direction X1 side of the three equal parts, and the second end portion 40C is a portion including an end on the first negative direction X2 side of the three equal parts. This is also true in other embodiments.

[0105] In each embodiment, the configuration of the vibrator is not limited to the above. For example, the vibrator may be one that uses vibration generated by a motor, or one that has a piezoelectric element.

[0106] Also, for example, in the first embodiment, the first vibrating body 51 only needs to be able to generate a first force in the first direction F1. Therefore, the first vibrating body 51 does not need to be configured to generate a first force in multiple directions. That is, for example, the first vibrating body 51 may be configured to be able to generate a first force only in the second negative direction Y2.

[0107] In each embodiment, the arrangement of each vibrating body may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the first embodiment, the distance from the center of gravity G of the housing 40 to the first vibrating body 51 may be different from the distance from the center of gravity G of the housing 40 to the second vibrating body 52. Also, for example, in the first embodiment, the first vibrating body 51 and the second vibrating body 52 may be positioned off the first reference axis X.

[0108] In the first embodiment, the first direction F1 and the second direction F2 are not important. The first direction F1 and the second direction F2 may be set to the desired guide direction depending on the usage situation of the hair dryer 10.

[0109] In the first embodiment, the first control may be performed according to the temperature. For example, if a target temperature to which the hair should be heated is set in advance and the temperature obtained from the temperature sensor 61 is lower than the target temperature, the first control may be performed to set the first direction F1 as the second positive direction Y1.

[0110] In the second embodiment, the control device 170 may perform the first control only when the pressure changes to fall below the lower limit pressure, or may perform the first control only when the pressure changes to exceed the upper limit pressure.

[0111] In the second embodiment, the output unit 131 of the head 130 may have other functions for skin care. For example, the output unit 131 may emit light or apply vibrations to the skin.

[0112] In the third to fifth embodiments, the heater 233 may be built into the first clamping part 231 instead of the second clamping part 232. Also, the heater 233 may be built into both the first clamping part 231 and the second clamping part 232.

[0113] In the third embodiment, the hair iron 210 may include an open / close sensor that detects the open / close states of the first clamping portion 231 and the second clamping portion 232, instead of the distance sensor 261. In this case, instead of executing the first control in accordance with the distance, the control device 270 may execute the first control when a predetermined time has elapsed since the open / close sensor detected that the first clamping portion 231 and the second clamping portion 232 are in the closed state. The open / close sensor may be, for example, a magnetic sensor, and the magnetic sensor may be built into either the first clamping portion 231 or the second clamping portion 232. A magnet may be built into the other of the first clamping portion 231 and the second clamping portion 232. In this case, the magnetic sensor can detect the magnetic force of the magnet when the first clamping portion 231 and the second clamping portion 232 are closed, thereby detecting that the first clamping portion 231 and the second clamping portion 232 are in the closed state. The open / close sensor is not limited to a magnetic sensor, and may detect the open / closed state of first clamping portion 231 and second clamping portion 232, for example, based on the rotational position of shaft 243. The predetermined time may be determined in advance through testing, for example, as the time required for sufficient heating by the heater. In this case, for example, when the roots of a bundle of hair are clamped by first clamping portion 231 and second clamping portion 232, the user can be informed that they need to start moving after the predetermined time has elapsed.

[0114] In each of the above embodiments, the handle may be applied to other products that are operated while being held by the user's fingers. For example, the handle may be applied to a home haircutting tool such as a hair clipper. This is particularly suitable for products in which the head connected to the handle comes into direct contact with the user's body or outputs from the head connected to the handle toward the user's body.

[0115] The handle can also be used alone. For example, it can be used as a handle to guide the user in the direction of arm movement during exercise or rehabilitation.

[0116] The control device is not limited to one equipped with a CPU and ROM and executing software processing. For example, it may be equipped with a dedicated hardware circuit (such as an ASIC) that performs hardware processing on at least a portion of the software processing performed in the above embodiments. That is, the control device may have any of the following configurations (a) to (c): (a) equipped with a processing device that executes all of the above processing in accordance with a program, and a program storage device such as a ROM that stores the program; (b) equipped with a processing device and program storage device that executes part of the above processing in accordance with a program, and a dedicated hardware circuit that executes the remaining processing; (c) equipped with a dedicated hardware circuit that executes all of the above processing. Here, there may be multiple software execution devices equipped with a processing device and program storage device, and multiple dedicated hardware circuits.

[0117] In each of the above embodiments, the programs and data required for the control device to perform each control may be updated externally. For example, in the first embodiment, the control device 70 may include a storage device. Then, when data for controlling the vibration pattern of the first vibrating body 51 is input to the control device 70 from an external device, the storage device may store the new data.

[0118] As in the above-described modified example, by changing the configuration of the vibrators, for example, the case of the first vibrator and the case of the second vibrator 52 may be the same. That is, the handle may be built into the housing and include a haptic unit including the first vibrator and the second vibrator. The haptic unit may provide a force sensation to a user gripping the housing as if the housing were moving in a parallel direction. The control device may also be composed of multiple devices, each controlling one vibrator. That is, the handle may include a control unit that controls the above-described haptic unit. In this way, the handle may include a housing, a haptic unit built into the housing, and a control unit. The control unit may be capable of controlling the haptic unit so as to provide a force sensation to a user gripping the housing as if the housing were moving in a parallel direction.

[0119] In the handles of the above embodiments, when providing the user with a force sensation that the handle is moving in parallel, the virtual line extending from the first vibrator in the first direction F1 and the virtual line extending from the second vibrator in the second direction F2 may be positioned on the same line. For example, in the first embodiment, both the first direction F1 and the second direction F2 may be the first positive direction X1 or the first negative direction X2. For example, as long as both the first vibrator and the second vibrator are within a range that the user can grasp with their fingers, it is possible to prevent the user from receiving a force sensation that the handle is rotating, even if the first direction F1 and the second direction F2 are positioned on the same line. Note that the range that the user can grasp with their fingers is, for example, the range of a virtual sphere of 20 cm centered at the center of gravity G.

[0120] In the hair iron 210 of the third embodiment, in order to give the user the sensation that the hair iron 210 is moving in the first direction F1, the first vibrating body 251 and the second vibrating body 252 do not necessarily have to be built into the handle 220. For example, the first vibrating body 251 and the second vibrating body 252 may be built into the first clip portion 231.

[0121] In the hair iron 310 of the fourth embodiment, in order to give the user the sensation that the hair iron 310 is moving in the first direction F1, the first vibrating body 251 and the second vibrating body 252 do not necessarily have to be built into the handle 220. For example, the first vibrating body 251 and the second vibrating body 252 may be built into the first clip portion 231.

[0122] In the hair iron 410 of the fifth embodiment, in order to give the user a sense of force to separate the first clipping portion 231 and the second clipping portion 232 from each other, it is not necessary to use the first vibrator. 451 does not necessarily have to be built into the first housing 241. Similarly, the second vibrating body 452may not be built into second housing 242. For example, first vibrating body 451 may be built into first clipping portion 231, and second vibrating body 452 may be built into second clipping portion 232.

[0123] The technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiments and modifications are described below. <Appendix 1> a housing that can be grasped by a user with their fingers; a first vibrating body built into the housing; a second vibrator built into the housing; a control device capable of generating a first force sense in a first direction by controlling the vibration pattern of the first vibrator, and capable of generating a second force sense in a second direction by controlling the vibration pattern of the second vibrator; Equipped with The control device The vibration pattern of the first vibrator and the vibration pattern of the second vibrator can be controlled so that the first direction and the second direction are the same. handle.

[0124] <Appendix 2> a first housing having a first vibrating body; a second housing having a second vibrating body; a first clipping portion connected to the first housing for clipping hair; a second clipper connected to the second housing and facing the first clipper to clip the hair; a shaft that rotatably connects the first housing and the second housing; a control device capable of generating a first force sense in a first direction by controlling the vibration pattern of the first vibrator, and capable of generating a second force sense in a second direction by controlling the vibration pattern of the second vibrator; a temperature sensor that detects the temperature between the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion; Equipped with At least one of the first clipper and the second clipper has a heater for heating the hair, The control device the first direction and the second direction are opposite directions, and the vibration pattern of the first vibrator and the vibration pattern of the second vibrator can be controlled in a direction in which the first clipping portion and the second clipping portion move away from each other; When the temperature is higher than a predetermined temperature, control of the first oscillator and the second oscillator is started. Hair iron.

[0125] <Appendix 3> A first vibrating body; A second vibrating body; a handle having a housing that can be grasped by a user's fingers; a head connected to the handle and having a first clipper and a second clipper for clipping hair; a control device capable of generating a first force sense in a first direction by controlling the vibration pattern of the first vibrator, and capable of generating a second force sense in a second direction by controlling the vibration pattern of the second vibrator; a distance sensor that detects a distance to an object located in a direction opposite to the first direction as viewed from the head; Equipped with At least one of the first clipper and the second clipper has a heater for heating the hair, The control device a first control can be executed to control a vibration pattern of the first vibrator and a vibration pattern of the second vibrator so that the first direction and the second direction are the same direction, and a virtual line extending from the first vibrator to the first direction and a virtual line extending from the second vibrator to the second direction are not positioned on the same straight line; The first control is executed according to the distance. Hair iron.

[0126] <Appendix 4> A first vibrating body; A second vibrating body; a handle having a housing that can be grasped by a user's fingers; a head connected to the handle and having a first clipper and a second clipper for clipping hair; a control device capable of generating a first force sense in a first direction by controlling the vibration pattern of the first vibrator, and capable of generating a second force sense in a second direction by controlling the vibration pattern of the second vibrator; a temperature sensor that detects the temperature between the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion; Equipped with At least one of the first clipper and the second clipper has a heater for heating the hair, The control device a first control can be executed to control a vibration pattern of the first vibrator and a vibration pattern of the second vibrator so that the first direction and the second direction are the same direction, and a virtual line extending from the first vibrator to the first direction and a virtual line extending from the second vibrator to the second direction are not positioned on the same straight line; The first control is executed in response to the temperature. Hair iron. [Explanation of symbols]

[0127] 10...Hair dryer 20, 120, 220, 420...Handle 30, 130, 230, 430...head 40, 140, 240…Housing 51, 151, 251, 451...First vibrator 52, 152, 252, 452...Second vibrator 61,361,461...Temperature sensor 70, 170, 270, 470...Control device 110...Facial beauty device 131...Output section 161...Pressure sensor 210...Hair iron 231...First clamping part 232...Second clamping part 241…1st cabinet 242...Second cabinet 243...Axis 261...Distance sensor 310,410...Hair iron

Claims

1. The handle and a head connected to the handle and adapted to directly contact or output toward the user's body; The handle is a housing that can be grasped by the user's fingers; a first vibrator built into the housing; a second vibrator built into the housing; a control device capable of generating a first force sense in a first direction by controlling a vibration pattern of the first vibrator and capable of generating a second force sense in a second direction by controlling a vibration pattern of the second vibrator; Equipped with When an axis that is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction and passes through the center of gravity of the housing is defined as a first reference axis, and an axis that is perpendicular to the first reference axis is defined as a second reference axis, a dimension of the housing in a direction along the first reference axis is larger than a dimension of the housing in a direction along the second reference axis; the housing has a grip portion including the center of gravity, a first end portion adjacent to an end of the grip portion on a first positive direction side along the first reference axis, and a second end portion adjacent to an end of the grip portion on a first negative direction side opposite to the first positive direction, the first vibrator is built into the first end portion, the second vibrator is built into the second end portion, The control device The vibration pattern of the first vibrating body and the vibration pattern of the second vibrating body can be controlled so that the first direction and the second direction are the same direction, and a virtual line extending from the first vibrating body to the first direction and a virtual line extending from the second vibrating body to the second direction are not positioned on the same straight line. Products with handles.

2. a handle having a first vibrating body and a second vibrating body; a head connected to the handle and having an output for treating skin; a pressure sensor for detecting a pressure on the head; a control device capable of generating a first force sense in a first direction by controlling a vibration pattern of the first vibrator and capable of generating a second force sense in a second direction by controlling a vibration pattern of the second vibrator; Equipped with The control device a first control is executable to control a vibration pattern of the first vibrator and a vibration pattern of the second vibrator so that the first direction and the second direction are the same direction, and a virtual line extending from the first vibrator to the first direction and a virtual line extending from the second vibrator to the second direction are not positioned on the same straight line; The first control is executed in response to the pressure. Facial beauty device.

3. a handle having a first vibrating body and a second vibrating body; a head connected to the handle and having a first clipper and a second clipper for clipping hair; a control device capable of generating a first force sense in a first direction by controlling a vibration pattern of the first vibrator and capable of generating a second force sense in a second direction by controlling a vibration pattern of the second vibrator; a distance sensor that detects a distance to an object located in a direction opposite to the first direction as viewed from the head; Equipped with At least one of the first clipper and the second clipper has a heater for heating the hair, The control device a first control is executable to control a vibration pattern of the first vibrator and a vibration pattern of the second vibrator so that the first direction and the second direction are the same direction, and a virtual line extending from the first vibrator to the first direction and a virtual line extending from the second vibrator to the second direction are not positioned on the same straight line; The first control is executed in accordance with the distance. Hair iron.

4. a handle having a first vibrating body and a second vibrating body; a head connected to the handle and having a first clipper and a second clipper for clipping hair; a control device capable of generating a first force sense in a first direction by controlling a vibration pattern of the first vibrator and capable of generating a second force sense in a second direction by controlling a vibration pattern of the second vibrator; a temperature sensor that detects the temperature between the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion; Equipped with At least one of the first clipper and the second clipper has a heater for heating the hair, The control device a first control is executable to control a vibration pattern of the first vibrator and a vibration pattern of the second vibrator so that the first direction and the second direction are the same direction, and a virtual line extending from the first vibrator to the first direction and a virtual line extending from the second vibrator to the second direction are not positioned on the same straight line; The first control is executed in response to the temperature. Hair iron.

5. a handle having a first vibrating body and a second vibrating body; a head connected to the handle and having a first clipper and a second clipper for clipping hair; a control device capable of generating a first force sense in a first direction by controlling a vibration pattern of the first vibrator and capable of generating a second force sense in a second direction by controlling a vibration pattern of the second vibrator; an opening / closing sensor that detects the opening / closing states of the first clamping section and the second clamping section; Equipped with At least one of the first clipper and the second clipper has a heater for heating the hair, The control device a first control is executable to control a vibration pattern of the first vibrator and a vibration pattern of the second vibrator so that the first direction and the second direction are the same direction, and a virtual line extending from the first vibrator to the first direction and a virtual line extending from the second vibrator to the second direction are not positioned on the same straight line; The first control is executed when a predetermined time has elapsed since the opening / closing state was changed to the closed state. Hair iron.

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