Beauty machines

The front-mounted detachable tank in the beauty device addresses the inconvenience of rear-mounted tanks, providing enhanced usability and convenience in attaching and detaching the water supply.

JP7762993B2Active Publication Date: 2025-10-31IRIS OHYAMA
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Application Number
JP2024125467
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-31
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2042-06-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Conventional beauty devices have a water supply tank located at the rear, making it difficult for users to attach and detach, resulting in low convenience.

Method used

The beauty device features a detachable tank positioned on the front side of the main body, allowing easy attachment and detachment.

Benefits of technology

The design enables convenient tank handling, enhancing user experience by simplifying the process of adding or removing the liquid container.

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Abstract

To provide a cosmetic appliance that allows for easy attachment and detachment of a tank.SOLUTION: A cosmetic appliance 10 includes a tank 60 that stores liquid, and a body 20 including a steam generator 40 that produces steam based on the liquid within the tank 60 and a discharger 42 that discharges the steam. In the cosmetic appliance 10, the tank 60 is mounted on the front side of the body 20 and can be attached or detached. The tank 60 is slidable along the anterior-posterior direction for easy attachment and detachment from the body 20.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a beauty device. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, a beauty device such as that described in Patent Document 1 has been provided.

[0003] Conventionally, there has been provided a beauty device having a configuration similar to that of the fluid transport device described in Patent Document 1. The liquid transport device of Patent Document 1 is said to include a steam generating unit that generates steam from water, a water supply unit that supplies water to the steam generating unit, a water supply channel that connects the water supply unit and the steam generating unit, a steam duct that leads from the steam generating unit, and a steam generating unit that is provided in the steam duct and generates steam by squeezing and releasing the steam generated by the steam generating unit. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-99001 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, in the fluid transport device described in Patent Document 1, the water supply tank is located at the rear (back side) as seen from the user, which makes it difficult for the user to attach and detach the tank, resulting in low convenience.

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to realize a beauty device in which the tank can be easily attached and detached. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The beauty device of the present invention comprises a main body having a tank for containing a liquid, a steam generating unit for generating steam based on the liquid in the tank, and an ejection unit for ejecting the steam, and the tank is removably arranged on the front side of the main body.

[0008] The beauty device of the present invention has a detachable tank at the front side of the main body, which makes it easy for the user to attach and detach the tank, making it highly convenient. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, a beauty device with an easily attachable and detachable tank can be realized. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing a beauty device according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the front side with a lid portion closed. [Figure 2] 2 is a perspective view showing the beauty device shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from the front side with the cover open. FIG. [Figure 3] 2 is a front view showing the beauty device shown in FIG. 1 with the cover open, as seen from the front side. FIG. [Figure 4] 1A is a side view showing the state in which the part of the case in which the tank storage section is provided is connected to the other parts and the case is closed, and FIG. 1B is a side view showing the state in which the part of the case in which the tank storage section is provided is separated from the other parts and the case is open for inserting and removing the tank. [Figure 5] 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a case of the beauty device shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from the side. [Figure 6] 2 is a perspective view showing a portion from a tank connection portion to a discharge portion and a control portion in the beauty device shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 7] 2 is a perspective view showing a state before a control unit is attached to a portion from a tank connection unit to a discharge unit in the beauty device shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 8]2 is a perspective view showing a structure in the vicinity of a drainage structure in the beauty device shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which a cosmetic device according to a modified example is viewed from the front side with a cover opened. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which the cover of the beauty device according to the modified example is opened and the tank is removed. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] A beauty device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, positional relationships such as up, down, left, and right will be described based on the posture shown in the drawings unless otherwise specified.

[0012] The beauty device 10 heats a liquid, such as water, stored in a tank 60 and sprays the generated steam onto the user's face, décolleté, hair, etc. The beauty device 10 is also known as a face steamer. The beauty device 10 is used, for example, before skin care to moisturize the skin. By applying heated steam to the user's skin using the beauty device 10, the skin is moisturized and softened, and the effect of promoting the penetration of lotion, serum, etc. can be expected. Furthermore, applying steam to the skin using the beauty device 10 before cleansing can also be expected to lift off cosmetics and dirt adhering to the skin. The beauty device 10 has an external appearance as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 and an internal structure as shown in FIG. 5. The beauty device 10 of this embodiment includes a main body 20 and a tank 60.

[0013] 1 to 5, the main body 20 includes a case 30 and a lid 32. The main body 20 further includes a steam generating section 40, a discharge section 42, an operation section 48, and a control section 50 provided on the case 30. The main body 20 further includes a mirror 44 and a light emitting section 46 provided on the lid 32.

[0014] The case 30 is elliptical in plan view and has a cylindrical shape with a bottom and an internal storage space 34. The case 30 has a top surface 36 formed at the top so as to slope downward from the rear (back side) to the front (front side).

[0015] The lid 32 is attached to the top of the main body 20 so as to be able to open and close. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the lid 32 is rotatably connected to the main body 20 at the rear side of the main body 20 by a connecting structure 38 formed by a hinge or the like. The main body 20 can be placed in a closed state in which the top surface 36 is closed by rotating the lid 32 so that it covers the top surface 36 of the case 30. Furthermore, the main body 20 can be placed in an open state in which the top surface 36 is exposed by rotating the main body 20 in a direction away from the top surface 36.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 5 and other figures, the steam generating unit 40 is accommodated in the accommodation space 34 of the case 30. The steam generating unit 40 generates steam using a liquid stored in a tank 60. The steam generating unit 40 heats and vaporizes the liquid used to generate steam (water in this embodiment). The steam generating unit 40 includes a heat source, such as a sheath heater, that generates heat when powered on. The steam generating unit 40 has an output that can be adjusted by an overheat prevention device, such as a thermostat, to prevent the heat source from exceeding a predetermined appropriate temperature and becoming excessively hot. As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the steam generating unit 40 is connected to a tank 60, which will be described in detail later, via a pipe. Specifically, the steam generating unit 40 is connected to a tank connection unit 62, which serves as a connection unit for the tank 60, via a liquid supply pipe 43. Therefore, when the tank 60 is connected to the tank connection unit 62, the steam generating unit 40 is connected to the tank 60 via a pipe. The steam generating unit 40 can generate steam by supplying liquid (water) from the tank 60 while operating the heat source, thereby vaporizing the liquid (water).

[0017] The discharge section 42 is a section that discharges steam generated in the steam generating section 40. As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the discharge section 42 is connected to a pipe downstream of the steam generating section 40 (the opposite side from the tank 60). In this embodiment, the discharge section 42 and the steam generating section 40 are connected via a duct 45 having a bellows-shaped section. The duct 45 is provided so as to rise upward from the steam generating section 40 toward the discharge section 42. The discharge section 42 is provided in the main body 20 on the top surface side of the case section 30 so as to be exposed from the case section 30. The discharge section 42 has a discharge port 42a for discharging steam supplied from the steam generating section 40. The direction of the discharge port 42a of the discharge section 42 can be adjusted in the front-rear and left-right directions.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 5 and other figures, the discharge unit 42 is disposed in a region rearward of the center in the front-to-rear direction of the main body 20. Here, the portion of the upper portion (top surface 36) of the main body 20 where the discharge unit 42 is provided is designated as the discharge unit arrangement portion 22. The discharge unit arrangement portion 22 is configured with a recess 24 that is open above the discharge unit 42. The recess 24 that constitutes the discharge unit arrangement portion 22 is shaped like a bowl so that condensed water can be collected below the discharge unit 42. Furthermore, like the top surface 36 of the main body 20, the discharge unit arrangement portion 22 is inclined so that the front side (front surface side) of the main body 20 is lower than the rear side (rear side) of the main body 20. Therefore, the discharge unit arrangement portion 22 can direct condensed water collected in the recess 24 toward the tank 60 located on the front side (front surface side) of the main body 20. In this way, the discharge section 42 is arranged in the discharge section arrangement section 22 formed by the recess 24 provided in the top surface 36 of the main body section 20, and is therefore installed without protruding significantly above the top surface 36 of the main body section 20.

[0019] 2 and 3, the mirror 44 is provided on the back side of the lid portion 32. As a result, when the lid portion 32 is opened to use the beauty device 10 and the lid portion 32 is placed upright relative to the main body portion 20, the mirror surface of the mirror 44 faces the front side. The mirror 44 is located in a central area on the back side of the lid portion 32.

[0020] The light-emitting unit 46 is provided on the back side of the lid unit 32. The light-emitting unit 46 can be provided at any appropriate position on the back side of the lid unit 32, but is arranged so as to surround the periphery of the mirror 44. The light-emitting unit 46 can be arranged so as to surround the entire periphery of the mirror 44, or so as to surround a portion of the periphery of the mirror 44. In this embodiment, the light-emitting unit 46 is arranged so as to surround the entire periphery of the mirror 44.

[0021] The light-emitting unit 46 can be configured using a light-emitting diode (LED), a light bulb, a fluorescent lamp, or the like. In this embodiment, the light-emitting unit 46 is configured using a light-emitting diode (LED). Furthermore, the light-emitting unit 46 is capable of adjusting either or both of the color and the brightness (both the color and the brightness in this embodiment) under the control of the control unit 50. The light-emitting unit 46 may be controlled under the control of the control unit 50 so that the light emission is turned on when the lid unit 32 is opened and turned off when the lid unit 32 is closed, or may be controlled in accordance with the operation of the operation unit 48, as described below.

[0022] The operation unit 48 switches the light emission of the light-emitting unit 46 on / off and the operation of the steam generating unit 40 on / off. The operation unit 48 is configured with a single button. The operation unit 48 is capable of performing multiple functions depending on the operation method under the control of the control unit 50. Specifically, the operation unit 48 can switch the operation of the steam generating unit 40 on / off by continuously pressing it for a predetermined time (for example, pressing and holding for 2 seconds). The operation unit 48 can also switch the light-emitting unit 46 on / off by pressing it for less than the predetermined time. Furthermore, the operation unit 48 can adjust the color of the light emitted by the light-emitting unit 46 (for example, switching from daylight white to daylight white to incandescent white) or switch the dimming by repeatedly pressing it for less than the predetermined time.

[0023] The control unit 50 controls the operation of the steam generating unit 40 and the light emitting unit 46 described above. The control unit 50 controls the operation of each unit based on commands input by the user by operating the operation unit 48. The board and other components constituting the control unit 50 are provided on the opposite side of the steam generating unit 40 described above. Specifically, as shown by the arrow in FIG. 7, a case that houses the board and other components constituting the control unit 50 is attached to a piping structure provided between the steam generating unit 40 and the control unit 50. As a result, the control unit 50 is provided on the opposite side of the steam generating unit 40, as shown in FIG. 9.

[0024] The tank 60 is a portion that contains a liquid, such as water, for generating steam. The tank 60 is provided on the front side (front face) of the main body 20 so as to be detachable in the front-rear direction. Specifically, in this embodiment, a tank housing 26 is provided on the portion of the main body 20 that is on the front side of the case 30. The tank housing 26 is slidable in the front-rear direction independently of the other portions constituting the main body 20 when the tank 60 is housed therein. When the tank housing 26 is slid forward, a tank connection portion 62 for connecting the tank 60, which is provided in the housing space 34 of the case 30, is exposed. Therefore, the tank 60 is detachable by sliding the tank housing 26 in the front-rear direction relative to the other portions constituting the main body 20. Furthermore, when the tank housing 26 is pushed rearward to house the tank 60 inside the case 30, the tank 60 is connected to the steam generating unit 40 via piping.

[0025] The tank 60 has a scale 64 that indicates the remaining amount of liquid, such as water, contained therein. The scale 64 can be configured to indicate the volume of liquid remaining in the tank 60, but may also indicate, for example, the amount of time that steam discharge operation can be continued. Instead of being attached to the tank 60, the scale 64 can be provided in a window 28 formed in the case 30 through which the tank 60 can be seen, or can be provided in a position adjacent to the window 28 in the case 30. In this embodiment, the scale 64 is attached to the tank 60, and can be seen through the window 28 formed in the case 30 so as to extend in the vertical direction.

[0026] In addition to the above-described configuration, the beauty device 10 includes a drainage structure 70 in the main body 20, as shown in FIG. 8. The drainage structure 70 is capable of draining water that accumulates between the steam generating unit 40 and the tank 60. The drainage structure 70 includes a valve body 74 that opens when a pressing portion 72 provided on the bottom of the case 30 is pressed against the biasing force of a spring 71, thereby connecting the liquid supply pipe 43 connecting the steam generating unit 40 and the tank 60 to a discharge pipe 73. When the pressing portion 72 is released, the valve body 74 closes, thereby disconnecting the liquid supply pipe 43 from the discharge pipe 73. Therefore, after use, the beauty device 10 can drain water remaining between the steam generating unit 40 and the tank 60 to the outside through the discharge pipe 73 by pressing the pressing portion 72 to open the valve body 74.

[0027] The beauty device 10 of the above embodiment is configured as described above, but it is possible to change or reduce the configuration of each part, or add other configurations, within the scope of the present invention.

[0028] For example, the beauty device 10 allows the tank 60 to be inserted or removed by sliding the tank housing 26 of the main body 20 in the forward / backward direction, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Specifically, the beauty device 10 may be configured so that the tank 60 can be inserted or removed vertically by providing an openable lid on the top surface of the main body 20. For example, the beauty device 10 may have a configuration according to a modified example shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 (the mirror 44 and the light-emitting unit 46 provided on the lid 32 are not shown in FIGS. 9 and 10). The beauty device 10 shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 has substantially the same configuration as the above-described embodiment shown in FIG. 1 (similar components are denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description is omitted). However, the beauty device 10 of this modified example has an opening 26a (see FIG. 10) communicating with the tank housing 26 provided on the front side of the top surface 36, as shown in FIG. 10. 9 and 10, the tank 60 can be inserted and removed through the opening 26a provided in the top surface 36, as indicated by the arrow in Fig. 10. Even in this configuration, as with the beauty device 10 of the above embodiment shown in Figs. 1 to 7, the tank 60 is detachable from the front side of the main body 20, making it easy for the user to attach and detach the tank 60, and providing high convenience.

[0029] <<Effects obtained by the configuration of the beauty device 10>> The effects and the like obtained by the above-described beauty device 10 will be described below for each aspect of the present invention.

[0030] [Regarding the beauty device 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention] (1-1) A beauty device 10 according to a first aspect of the present invention comprises a main body 20 having a tank 60 for storing a liquid, a steam generating unit 40 for generating steam based on the liquid in the tank 60, and an ejection unit 42 for ejecting the steam, and the tank 60 is detachably arranged on the front side of the main body 20.

[0031] The above-described beauty device 10 has a detachable tank 60 at the front side of the main body 20, which makes it easy for the user to attach and detach the tank 60, and is therefore highly convenient. In other words, this solves the problem in Patent Document 1 that the user has difficulty attaching and detaching the tank, resulting in low convenience.

[0032] (1-2) The beauty device 10 according to (1-1) above may be characterized in that the tank 60 is attached and detached in the front-rear direction.

[0033] With this configuration, the beauty device 10 is highly convenient because the tank 60 can be easily attached and detached by moving the tank 60 in the front-rear direction.

[0034] (1-3) The beauty device 10 described in (1-1) or (1-2) above may be characterized in that the tank 60 is attached and detached in the vertical direction.

[0035] With this configuration, the beauty device 10 is highly convenient because the tank 60 can be easily attached and detached by moving the tank 60 up and down.

[0036] (1-4) The beauty device 10 described in any one of (1-1) to (1-3) above may be characterized in that it has a lid 32 that can be opened and closed on the top of the main body 20, and the tank 60 is attached and detached in the front-to-rear direction.

[0037] With this configuration, the beauty device 10 can be easily attached and detached by moving the tank 60 in the front-rear direction without interfering with the lid portion 32, which is very convenient.

[0038] (1-5) The beauty device 10 described in any one of (1-1) to (1-4) above may be characterized in that the main body 20 or the tank 60 has a scale 64 that indicates the remaining amount of liquid inside the tank 60.

[0039] By configuring the beauty device 10 in this way, it is possible to easily grasp the remaining amount of liquid in the tank 60, and this is highly convenient.

[0040] (1-6) The beauty device 10 according to any one of (1-1) to (1-5) above may be characterized in that the scale 64 indicates the time for which steam can be discharged.

[0041] By configuring the beauty device 10 in this way, the user can determine whether or not to refill the tank 60 with liquid based on the desired duration for which steam is to be emitted, making it highly convenient for the user.

[0042] (1-7) The beauty device 10 described in any one of (1-1) to (1-6) above may be characterized by including a lid portion 32 that is openable and closable relative to the main body portion 20, and a light-emitting portion 46 and a mirror that are provided on the back side of the lid portion 32.

[0043] With this configuration of the beauty device 10, by opening the lid 32, the user can apply steam while checking the condition of their face, skin, hair, etc. in the mirror in a bright environment illuminated by the light-emitting unit 46.

[0044] (1-8) The beauty device 10 according to any one of (1-1) to (1-7) above may be characterized by including a mirror provided on the back side of the cover portion 32.

[0045] With this configuration, the beauty device 10 is highly convenient because by opening the lid, the user can check the condition of their face, skin, hair, etc. in the mirror while applying steam. If the tank 60 is detachable in the vertical direction, the size of the lid 32 may be designed to cover the tank 60. With this configuration, although the lid 32 must be opened when attaching or detaching the tank 60, the area of ​​the mirror 44 can be prevented from becoming smaller.

[0046] [Regarding the beauty device 10 according to the second embodiment of the present invention] Conventionally, a beauty device having a configuration similar to that of the fluid transport device described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-99001 has been provided.

[0047] The fluid transport device in the above document is said to include a steam generating unit that generates steam from water, a water supply unit that supplies water to the steam generating unit, a water supply passage that connects the water supply unit and the steam generating unit, a steam duct that leads from the steam generating unit, and a steam generating unit that is provided in the steam duct and generates steam by squeezing and releasing the steam generated by the steam generating unit.

[0048] Here, users of the above-mentioned beauty devices generally apply steam to their face while checking the condition of their skin in a mirror, etc. In this case, it is easier to check the condition of the skin if the user is in a well-lit place.

[0049] However, the above-described conventional techniques have a problem in that they require the use of a mirror and an illumination device in addition to the fluid transport device.

[0050] Therefore, an object of the present invention according to a second aspect is to realize a beauty device that can improve convenience.

[0051] (2-1) A beauty device 10 according to a second aspect of the present invention is characterized by comprising a main body 20 having a tank 60 for storing a liquid, a steam generating unit 40 for generating steam based on the liquid in the tank 60, and an ejection unit 42 for ejecting the steam, a lid 32 provided on the main body 20 in an openable and closable manner, and a mirror and light-emitting unit 46 arranged on the back side of the lid 32.

[0052] The beauty device 10 described above is highly convenient because, by opening the lid 32, the user can apply steam while checking the condition of their face, skin, hair, etc. in a mirror in a bright environment illuminated by the light-emitting unit 46.

[0053] (2-2) The beauty device 10 described in (2-1) above may be characterized by having a single operating unit 48 for switching on / off the light emission of the light-emitting unit 46 and the operation of the steam generating unit 40.

[0054] By configuring the beauty device 10 in this way, the operation unit 48 has a simple configuration, and can be used by the user without hesitation, making it highly convenient.

[0055] (2-3) In the beauty device 10 described in (2-1) or (2-2) above, the operating unit 48 may be characterized in that it switches the operation of the steam generating unit 40 on and off by being pressed continuously for a predetermined period of time.

[0056] By configuring the beauty device 10 in this way, the operation of turning the steam generating unit 40 on and off is simplified, making it highly convenient for the user to use without hesitation.

[0057] (2-4) In the beauty device 10 described in any one of (2-1) to (2-3) above, the operation unit 48 may be characterized in that the light-emitting unit 46 is switched on / off by being pressed for less than a predetermined time.

[0058] By configuring the beauty device 10 in this way, the user can easily turn on / off the light-emitting unit 46, making it highly convenient.

[0059] (2-5) In the beauty device 10 described in any one of (2-1) to (2-4) above, the light-emitting unit 46 may be characterized in that the light emission is turned on when the lid unit 32 is opened and the light emission is turned off when the lid unit 32 is closed.

[0060] By configuring the beauty device 10 in this way, the light-emitting unit 46 can be switched on and off simply by opening and closing the cover unit 32, making it highly convenient.

[0061] (2-6) The beauty device 10 described in any one of (2-1) to (2-5) above may be characterized in that the operation unit 48 switches between adjusting the color or brightness of the light emitted by the light-emitting unit 46 by repeatedly pressing the operation unit 48 for less than a predetermined time.

[0062] By configuring the beauty device 10 in this way, the operation of switching between adjusting the color or brightness of the light emitted by the light-emitting unit 46 is simplified, making it highly convenient for the user to use without hesitation.

[0063] [Regarding the beauty device 10 according to the third embodiment of the present invention] Conventionally, a beauty device having a configuration similar to that of the fluid transport device described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-99001 has been provided.

[0064] The fluid transport device in the above document is said to include a steam generating unit that generates steam from water, a water supply unit that supplies water to the steam generating unit, a water supply passage that connects the water supply unit and the steam generating unit, a steam duct that leads from the steam generating unit, and a steam generating unit that is provided in the steam duct and generates steam by squeezing and releasing the steam generated by the steam generating unit.

[0065] However, in the conventional technology described above, the nozzle is arranged inside the steam duct, so the only position that can be approached by the face or other object is up to the steam outlet, and the face or other object cannot be brought any closer.

[0066] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to realize a beauty device that can easily apply steam to the face, etc.

[0067] (3-1) A beauty device 10 according to a third aspect of the present invention includes a main body 20 having a tank 60 for storing a liquid, a steam generating unit 40 for generating steam based on the liquid in the tank 60, and a discharge unit 42 from which the steam is discharged, the discharge unit 42 being disposed at the rear of the main body 20, and the portion of the upper portion of the main body 20 where the discharge unit 42 is provided being open above the discharge unit 42 and being inclined so that the front side is lower than the rear side.

[0068] In the beauty device 10 described above, the discharge portion 42 is disposed on the rear side of the main body 20, and the portion of the upper portion of the main body 20 where the discharge portion 42 is provided is open above the discharge portion 42 and is inclined so that the front side is lower than the rear side. Because the beauty device 10 is configured in this way, it is easy to apply steam discharged from the discharge portion 42 to a desired location on the face, etc.

[0069] (3-2) The beauty device 10 described in (3-1) above may be characterized in that the discharge portion 42 is disposed in a recess formed in the upper portion of the main body portion 20.

[0070] By configuring the beauty device 10 in this way, the condensed water generated in the discharge portion 42 can be received in the recessed portion, and can be prevented from flowing to unexpected places.

[0071] (3-3) The cosmetic device 10 described in (3-1) or (3-2) above may be characterized in that the recess is capable of collecting condensed water below the discharge portion 42, and the condensed water collected in the recess flows toward the tank 60. Preferably, the recess is inclined toward the tank 60.

[0072] With this configuration, the cosmetic device 10 can receive condensed water generated in the discharge portion 42 in the recessed portion and return the condensed water to the tank 60.

[0073] (3-4) The beauty device 10 according to any one of (3-1) to (3-3) above may be characterized in that the main body 20 includes a lid 32 that is provided in an openable and closable manner.

[0074] With this configuration, the beauty device 10 can keep the discharge part 42 and the like clean by keeping the lid part 32 closed when steam is not required.

[0075] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and modifications, and other embodiments may be possible within the scope of the claims, based on the teachings and spirit of the invention. The components of the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily selected and combined. Furthermore, any component of the embodiment may be arbitrarily combined with any component described in the Summary of the Invention or any component embodying any component described in the Summary of the Invention. The present invention intends to obtain rights to these as well through amendments to this application or divisional applications, etc. [Industrial Applicability]

[0076] The present invention can be suitably used in beauty devices in general that eject steam. [Explanation of symbols]

[0077] 10 Beauty equipment 20 Main body 22 Discharge part arrangement part 24 recess 32 Lid 34 Containment Space 36 Top 40 Steam generating section 42 Discharge part 44 Mirror 46 Light-emitting part 48 Control section 50 control section 60 Tank 62 Scale 70 Drainage structure 72 Pressing part 74 Communication part

Claims

1. a tank containing a liquid; a main body having a steam generating section that generates steam based on the liquid in the tank and a discharge section that discharges the steam; the main body portion includes a case portion, The case portion has a top surface formed at an upper portion thereof so as to slope downward from the rear to the front, The discharge portion is disposed on the rear side of the main body portion, The portion of the top surface where the discharge portion is provided is configured as a recessed portion that is recessed so that condensation water can be collected, The tank is housed in a tank housing section located on the front side of the main body section, the top surface has an opening that communicates with the tank accommodating portion and allows the tank to be inserted and removed, The beauty device is characterized in that the recess is inclined so that the front side is lower than the rear side, and is configured to allow collected condensed water to flow toward the tank.

2. The beauty device according to claim 1 , further comprising a lid portion provided on the main body portion in an openable and closable manner.

3. The beauty device according to claim 2 , wherein the cover portion has a mirror and a light-emitting portion on a rear surface thereof.

4. The beauty device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the case portion has an elliptical shape in a plan view.

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