dispenser

Abstract

To provide a new dispenser.SOLUTION: The dispenser comprises: a housing; a plurality of cartridges disposed inside the housing; a mounting body to which the plurality of cartridges are interchangeably mounted; a main motor for rotating the mounting body: and a lifting body that moves up and down to eject a composition from one of the plurality of cartridges, the lifting body being disposed so as to move away from a rotation path along which the plurality of cartridges rotate.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE The present disclosure relates to dispensers for dispensing cosmetic products such as foundation, stain, and the like. [Background technology]

[0002] Recently, with the development of the beauty industry, the variety of cosmetics has become very diverse. However, since each user has different skin characteristics, hair characteristics, etc., there is a limit to providing cosmetics that suit each user. Therefore, dispensers that provide each user with cosmetics that suit each user have been developed.

[0003] Cosmetics can include not only those used on a user's skin, such as foundation, sunscreen, etc., but also those used on a user's hair, such as hair dye, etc.

[0004] The dispenser can provide such cosmetics to users by manufacturing them according to the preferences, tastes, etc. of each individual user. For example, the dispenser can dispense a variety of compositions so that a user can receive cosmetics that cover the skin or dye hair in a desired color.

[0005] However, when such compositions are dispensed, they may be dispensed into other locations than the intended basket, which can contaminate the inside of the dispenser. This can cause inconvenience to users when cleaning compositions dispensed into other locations than the basket. Furthermore, the volume of the dispenser increases due to the structure for fixing the dispensers containing each of these compositions. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The present disclosure seeks to provide a dispenser that minimizes contamination problems when composition dispensed from a cartridge is dispensed elsewhere than into a basket.

[0007] The present disclosure seeks to provide a dispenser that minimizes interference problems between the cartridge and the lifting body that dispenses the composition within the cartridge.

[0008] The present disclosure seeks to provide a dispenser that ensures ease of cleaning in the event that composition dispensed from the cartridge is dispensed elsewhere than into the basket.

[0009] The present disclosure seeks to provide a dispenser that minimizes the increase in volume due to the fixed structure of the cartridge. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] A dispenser according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a housing, a plurality of cartridges disposed inside the housing, a mounting body to which the plurality of cartridges are interchangeably mounted, a main motor that rotates the mounting body, and a lifting body that moves up and down to dispense a composition from any one of the plurality of cartridges, and the lifting body is disposed so as to be separated from a rotation path along which the plurality of cartridges rotate.

[0011] Each of the multiple cartridges is formed with a container containing a composition and an actuator that ejects the composition contained in the container, and the actuator is formed with an ejection body that has an outlet through which the composition contained in the container moves to the outside, and an actuation body that opens the outlet in response to pressure.

[0012] The dispenser further includes a lift motor mounted on a main body supporting the mounting body, and the lift body is connected to a side of the lift motor.

[0013] The lift body is positioned closer to the front of the housing than the mounting body.

[0014] The mounting body is formed with a plurality of mounting holes in which the lower portions of the plurality of cartridges are accommodated.

[0015] A rubber ring is disposed in each of the plurality of mounting holes.

[0016] The mounting body is formed with a plurality of fixing members for fixing each of the plurality of cartridges, and the upper portions of each of the plurality of cartridges are fixed by the plurality of fixing members.

[0017] The dispenser further includes a storage body in which a basket is disposed that stores compositions dispensed from the plurality of cartridges, and the storage body is detachable from the housing.

[0018] The receiving body is formed with a plate on which the basket rests, and the plate is formed with a connecting member that contacts the weight sensor when the receiving body is placed in the housing.

[0019] The base of the receiving body is formed with a connection hole through which the connection member passes.

[0020] A protrusion protruding upward from the base is formed around the contact hole.

[0021] The apparatus may further include a plurality of trays below the plurality of cartridges for receiving compositions dispensed from the cartridges.

[0022] At least one of the trays is formed with a cutter that protrudes upward.

[0023] The upper end of the cutter is formed at a height lower than or flush with the outlet of the cartridge.

[0024] There may be a plurality of cutters, and the plurality of cutters may each have a different height.

[0025] The cutter can be tilted in the direction of rotation of the cartridge or in the direction opposite to the direction of rotation of the cartridge.

[0026] When there are multiple cutters, the inclination angles of the multiple cutters may be the same or different. [Effects of the Invention]

[0027] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the lifting body is positioned so as to be separated from the rotation path along which the multiple cartridges rotate, thereby minimizing the problem of the composition ejected from the cartridges adhering to the lifting body, etc., thereby minimizing the problem of the dispenser being contaminated.

[0028] In addition, since the lifting body is disposed so as to be separated from the rotation path along which the plurality of cartridges rotate, it is possible to minimize the problem of the cartridges getting caught on the lifting body when rotating.

[0029] In addition, when the composition of the cartridge is dispensed around the basket, the containing body placed in the basket can be separated and washed, which is advantageous in that the user can easily clean the dispenser.

[0030] Additionally, when the composition hanging from the outlet of the cartridge is not dispensed into the basket, the tray receives the composition, which has the advantage of improving the ease of cleaning and maintenance of the dispenser.

[0031] In addition, since the fixing member for fixing the cartridge is attached in a manner that wraps around the top of the cartridge, there is an advantage that the volume of the dispenser can be minimized. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0032] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a cosmetics providing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a dispenser according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 3]3 is a perspective view illustrating the dispenser illustrated in FIG. 2 with the containing body separated therefrom; FIG. [Figure 4] 1 is a diagram illustrating the interior of a dispenser according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 5] 1 is a side view of a portion of a cartridge and an elevator body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 6] 1 is a front view of a part of a cartridge, an elevator body, and an elevator motor according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a plan view illustrating the rotation path of a cartridge and an elevator motor according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 8] 1 is a diagram illustrating multiple cartridges and mounting bodies according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 9] 1 is an enlarged view illustrating a portion of a cartridge and mounting body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 10] 10A and 10B are exemplary diagrams illustrating the shape of an arc-shaped tray according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 11] 11 is an exemplary view showing a state in which cutters are formed on the tray shown in FIG. 10. FIG. [Figure 12] 11 is an exemplary view showing a state in which a plurality of cutters are formed on the tray shown in FIG. 10. FIG. [Figure 13] 11 is an exemplary view illustrating a state in which a plurality of cutters having different heights are formed on the tray illustrated in FIG. 10. FIG. [Figure 14] 11 is an exemplary view illustrating a state in which cutters are formed in an inclined shape on the tray illustrated in FIG. 10. FIG. [Figure 15] 11 is an exemplary view showing a state in which a plurality of inclined cutters are formed on the tray shown in FIG. 10; FIG. [Figure 16] 14 is a view showing the tray and container shown in FIG. 13 and a part of the mounting body. [Figure 17] 1 is a diagram illustrating a storage body, a basket, and a weight sensor according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 18]FIG. 2 is a control block diagram of a dispenser according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 19] FIG. 2 is a control block diagram of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 20] 1 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operation of a cosmetic manufacturing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0033] Hereinafter, the embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and the same or similar components will be designated by the same reference numerals regardless of the drawing numbers, and redundant description thereof will be omitted.

[0034] The suffixes "module" and "section" used in the following description for components are given or mixed together to facilitate the writing of the specification and do not have any mutually distinguishing meanings or roles in themselves.

[0035] Furthermore, in the description of the embodiments disclosed herein, if it is determined that a detailed description of the related publicly known technology would hinder understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein, the detailed description will be omitted. Furthermore, the attached drawings are provided to facilitate understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein, and the technical ideas disclosed herein should not be limited by the attached drawings, and should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives included within the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

[0036] Terms including ordinal numbers such as first, second, etc. may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms. The terms are used only to distinguish one component from another.

[0037] The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0038] In this application, the use of terms such as "comprises" or "having" is intended to specify the presence of any features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof set forth in the specification, but is not to be understood as precluding the possible presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0039] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a cosmetics providing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] A cosmetics providing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least some or all of a dispenser 1, a terminal 2, and a sensor 3. The dispenser 1, the terminal 2, and the sensor 3 can communicate with each other to send and receive signals.

[0041] The dispenser 1 contains a plurality of compositions and is capable of dispensing at least one composition to provide a cosmetic product upon receiving a manufacturing command.

[0042] Here, the term "composition" may refer to ingredients used in the manufacture of cosmetics, such as foundation, dye, etc. The composition may include raw materials, compounds, etc. used in the manufacture of cosmetics.

[0043] Cosmetics can refer to a product that is provided with at least one composition dispensed.

[0044] For example, if the dispenser 1 is a device for dispensing a dye, the composition may refer to the dyeing material. The dyeing material may include both chemical and natural ingredients, such as oxidation dyes that produce hues, natural dyes, oxidizing agents, alkalis, and auxiliary ingredients for protecting hair. For example, oxidation dyes may include paraphenylenediamine that produces black, paratolylenediamine that produces dark brown, and mononitrophenylenediamine that produces red. Oxidizing agents may include hydrogen peroxide, urea peroxide, sodium perborate, and the like. Alkalines may include ammonia, surfactants, monoethanolamine, and the like.

[0045] The dyeing materials may also include acid dyes, basic dyes, HC dyes, direct dyes, bleaching agents, and the like.

[0046] The composition may be a compound that combines two or more chemical components, a compound that combines two or more natural components, or a compound that combines one or more chemical components with one or more natural components.

[0047] The cosmetic product is provided by discharging at least one of the above-mentioned compositions so as to be suitable for use on the user's skin or hair, and is manufactured by discharging any one of the multiple compositions, or by discharging two or more of the multiple compositions.

[0048] The terminal 2 may receive a command to select a target color from a user. The terminal 2 may display at least one sample color and receive a command to select the target color through a command to select one of the displayed sample colors. The selected color from the sample colors may be the target color.

[0049] Here, the sample hue may refer to an example hue that preliminarily represents the skin or hair hue that is expected to develop by using the cosmetic product, and the target hue may be a hue selected by the user to be developed by the cosmetic product to be manufactured.

[0050] The terminal 2 is capable of wired / wireless communication and is a device having a display unit and an input unit, and may include a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, a smart watch, a tablet, a PC (Personal Computer), etc., but these are merely examples and are not limited thereto.

[0051] Meanwhile, although the dispenser 1 and the terminal 2 are shown as separate units in FIG. 1, the dispenser 1 and the terminal 2 may be integrally formed.

[0052] The sensor 3 can measure the skin color or hair color targeted for cosmetic application. The sensor 3 may be a separate device separate from the dispenser 1 or the terminal 2, or may be a component of the dispenser 1 or the terminal 2.

[0053] The sensor 3 can measure the current color of the skin or hair before the cosmetic product is applied or the result color of the skin or hair after the cosmetic product is applied. The sensor 3 can also measure the color of the skin or hair while the cosmetic product is being applied.

[0054] The sensor 3 may be a spectrophotometer, i.e., the sensor 3 can measure the color of the skin or hair by contacting the skin or hair or determining the values ​​of three attributes of the skin or hair at a position adjacent to the skin or hair.

[0055] In a cosmetics provision system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a sensor 3 measures the current color of hair and transmits the current color information to a dispenser 1, and a terminal 2 receives a command to select a target color and then transmits the target color information to the dispenser 1. Upon receiving the current color information from the sensor 3 and the target color information from the terminal 2, the dispenser 1 calculates a cosmetics manufacturing method for changing the color of the skin or hair from the current color to the target color, and dispenses a composition according to the calculated cosmetics manufacturing method to provide the cosmetics.

[0056] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a dispenser according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the dispenser shown in FIG. 2 with the containing body separated, and FIG. 4 is a drawing showing the interior of a dispenser according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0057] The dispenser 1 may include at least a part or all of a housing 10, a plurality of cartridges 5 arranged inside the housing 10 and containing compositions, a main body 20 in which the plurality of cartridges 5 are rotatably arranged, a main motor 30 that rotates the plurality of cartridges 5, an elevator motor 61 that is driven when the compositions contained in the plurality of cartridges 5 are ejected, and a storage body 40 in which cosmetics made from the compositions ejected from at least one of the plurality of cartridges 5 are provided.

[0058] The housing 10 can protect the components housed inside the dispenser 1. Inside the dispenser 1, a plurality of cartridges 5, a main body 20, a main motor 30, an elevator motor 61, a housing body 40, etc. are arranged.

[0059] The housing 10 may have a hexahedral shape with a space formed inside, and preferably has a rectangular or regular hexahedral shape with each face being a square, but this is merely an example and is not intended to be limiting.

[0060] A display unit 6 is formed on the front surface of the housing 10. The display unit 6 can display various information related to the provision of cosmetics.

[0061] The receiving body 40 can be attached to or detached from the housing 10 through the front surface of the housing 10. The receiving body 40 can be attached to or detached from the housing 10.

[0062] The housing 10 may be provided with an alternating door D. The alternating door D may be provided on any one of the rear surface (opposite the front surface), side surface, and top surface of the housing 10.

[0063] The change door D is opened and closed when at least one cartridge 5 housed inside the housing 10 is changed.

[0064] The cross-sectional area of ​​the replacement door D may be larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​one cartridge 5. This allows each of the multiple cartridges 5 to pass through the replacement door D, allowing the user to easily replace the cartridges 5 through the replacement door D.

[0065] The shape of the housing 10 shown in the drawings is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting.

[0066] The housing 10 has a housing body space 9 in which the housing body 40 is placed. The housing body 40 is attached to the housing 10 by being placed in the housing body space 9, or detached from the housing 10 by being separated from the housing body space 9. The housing body space 9 may be a passage through which the cosmetic product made of the composition discharged from the multiple cartridges 5 is provided to the outside.

[0067] A user can place the accommodating body 40 inside the housing 10 or take it out through the accommodating body space 9 .

[0068] In the storage body 40, a basket 7 is arranged in which compositions discharged from the plurality of cartridges 5 are stored.

[0069] The basket 7 can be placed inside the containing body 40 or can be separated from the containing body 40 .

[0070] In this case, the user can easily receive cosmetics through the basket 7, and the storage body 40 separated from the housing 10 can be easily washed, which is advantageous.

[0071] Meanwhile, although the housing body space 9 and the display unit 6 are illustrated in Figures 2 and 3 as being formed on the same surface of the housing 10, depending on the embodiment, the housing body space 9 and the display unit 6 may each be formed on a different surface of the housing 10.

[0072] As shown in Figure 4, inside the housing 10 are arranged a plurality of cartridges 5, a mounting body 21 to which each of the plurality of cartridges 5 is attached, a support body 22 that supports the mounting body 21, a main body 20 that supports at least one of the mounting body 21 and the support body 22, a main motor 30 that rotates the mounting body 21, an elevator body 65 (see Figure 5) that moves up and down to eject a composition from one of the plurality of cartridges 5, and an elevator motor 61 that drives the elevator body 65.

[0073] The mounting body 21 has a circular outer periphery, and multiple cartridges 5 are mounted thereon. The multiple cartridges 5 are mounted interchangeably in the mounting body 21. The mounting body 21 is formed with multiple mounting holes h1 (see FIG. 8) spaced apart along a circle, into which each of the multiple cartridges 5 is mounted. Each of the multiple cartridges 5 is disposed to pass through each of the multiple mounting holes h1. In particular, each of the multiple cartridges 5 is disposed so that the actuator 54 (see FIG. 5) passes through each of the multiple mounting holes h1 and faces downward.

[0074] The support body 22 can support the mounting body 21. The support body 22 can support a power transmission shaft 23 formed at the center of the mounting body 21.

[0075] The power transmission shaft 23 has one end connected to the main motor 30 and is disposed at the center of the mounting body 21 .

[0076] A portion of the power transmission shaft 23 is disposed to pass through a central hole (not shown) formed in the center of the mounting body 21. The power transmission shaft 23 can transmit the power of the main motor 30 to the mounting body 21. Therefore, the mounting body 21 rotates when the main motor 30 is driven, and thereby the multiple cartridges 5 can rotate.

[0077] The main body 20 can support at least one of the mounting body 21 and the support body 22. The main body 20 can also support a lift body 65 (see FIG. 5) and a lift motor 61. The main body 20 can also support a tray 25 (see FIG. 10), which will be described later.

[0078] A plurality of fixing members 24 are formed on the mounting body 21. Each of the plurality of fixing members 24 can fix each of the plurality of cartridges 5.

[0079] Meanwhile, the dispenser 1 may further include a tray 25 disposed below the mounting body 21 and configured to accommodate some of the compositions contained in the plurality of cartridges 5. That is, the tray 25 is disposed in the space S between the plurality of cartridges 5 and the main body 20. The tray 25 is supported by the main body 20. The tray 25 can receive the compositions dispensed from the plurality of cartridges 5. In particular, the tray 25 accommodates the remaining composition of the cartridges 5 that is not accommodated in the basket 7 and hangs at the outlet P and falls down.

[0080] The tray 25 is arranged in a position where it vertically overlaps with the plurality of cartridges 5. However, the tray 25 does not have to be arranged in a position where it vertically overlaps with the basket 7. This is because the composition discharged from the cartridge 5 arranged in a position where it vertically overlaps with the basket 7 must be contained in the basket 7, not the tray 25.

[0081] In addition, the receiving body 40 is disposed inside the housing 10, and a weight sensor 104 is installed below the arrangement space of the receiving body 40. When the receiving body 40 is attached to the housing 10, the weight sensor 104 can detect the weight of the basket 7 disposed inside the receiving body 40. This will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

[0082] The dispenser 1 may further include a control unit 110 (see FIG. 18) that controls the main motor 30 and the lift motor 61 so that the composition is dispensed from at least one of the plurality of cartridges 5 according to the cosmetic manufacturing method.

[0083] The control unit 110 is disposed inside the housing 10 adjacent to the display unit 6, but this is merely an example, and the control unit 110 may be disposed at any position inside the housing 10.

[0084] The control unit 110 can receive cosmetic-related information from the communication unit 103 (see FIG. 18) described below, or can receive cosmetic-related information input from the display unit 6 configured as a touch panel and calculate a cosmetic manufacturing method.

[0085] The cosmetic manufacturing method may include information on the type of composition to be dispensed and information on the amount of composition to be dispensed.

[0086] The control unit 110 can control the main motor 30 and the lift motor 61 so that the composition is discharged from at least one cartridge 5 in a determined amount according to the cosmetic manufacturing method.

[0087] The main motor 30 generates a driving force, and the driving force generated by the main motor 30 is transmitted to the mounting body 21 through the power transmission shaft 23, thereby rotating the mounting body 21. The control unit 110 controls the main motor 30 to position the cartridge 5 containing the composition to be discharged in a discharging area.

[0088] Here, the discharge area can refer to the position where the cartridge 5 containing the composition to be discharged is arranged vertically alongside the basket 7 .

[0089] When the composition to be discharged is positioned in the discharge area, the control unit 110 controls the lift motor 61 to control the discharging amount of the composition.

[0090] The control unit 110 controls at least one of the height and speed of the lifting body 65 (see FIG. 5) via the lifting motor 61, thereby adjusting the amount of composition dispensed.

[0091] FIG. 5 is a side view of a portion of a cartridge and an elevator body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, FIG. 6 is a front view of a portion of a cartridge, an elevator body, and an elevator motor according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG. 7 is a plan view illustrating the rotation path of a cartridge and an elevator motor according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0092] The lifting motor 61 can raise or lower the lifting body 65 .

[0093] The lifting body 65 pressurizes one of the cartridges 5 when raised, and is separated from the cartridge 5 that is being pressurized when lowered. The lifting body 65 pressurizes the cartridges 5, particularly the actuator 54, to cause the composition contained in the cartridges 5 to be discharged.

[0094] The lifting body 65 can move up and down to eject the composition from any one of the plurality of cartridges 5. The lifting body 65 can move up or down to selectively drive the actuator 54.

[0095] The lift motor 61 is attached to the main body 20. The lift body 65 is disposed in the separation space S between the plurality of cartridges 5 and the main body 20.

[0096] The lifting body 65 can have a "1" shape. That is, the lifting body 65 does not need to be bent. This makes the manufacturing process of the lifting body 65 easier.

[0097] The lift body 65 is positioned so as to be removed from the rotation path of the plurality of cartridges 5. According to one embodiment, the lift motor 61 is installed closer to the front of the housing 10 than the mounting body 21, and the lift body 65 is connected to the side of the lift motor 61.

[0098] In this case, the problem of at least some of the cartridges 5 getting caught on the lift body 65 when the cartridges 5 rotate is minimized. For example, if at least a portion of the lift path of the lift body 65 interferes with the rotation path along which the cartridges 5 rotate, a malfunction may occur and the cartridges 5 may collide with the lift body 65, resulting in damage. However, as in the present disclosure, if the lift body 65 is positioned so that its lift path does not overlap with the rotation path along which the cartridges 5 rotate, the problem of interference between the lift body 65 and the cartridges 5 is minimized. In this case, the lift path is the path along which the lift body 65 moves up and down, and the rotation path is the path along which the outlets P of each of the cartridges 5 move when the cartridges 5 rotate, and may have an imaginary circular shape.

[0099] In addition, since the lifting body 65 is disposed so as to be separated from the rotation path of the plurality of cartridges 5, the problem of the composition hanging from the outlet P of the cartridge 5 being attached to the lifting body 65 as it rotates is minimized. In other words, there is an advantage in that the problem of contamination of the lifting body 65 is minimized.

[0100] Each of the plurality of cartridges 5 is formed with a container 51 containing a composition and an actuator 54 for discharging the composition contained in the container 51, and the actuator 54 is formed with a discharge body 53 having an outlet P formed therein through which the composition contained in the container 51 moves to the outside, and an actuation body 52 for opening the outlet P in response to pressure. The outlet P may be a passage through which the composition stored in the container 51 moves to the outside.

[0101] As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, when the lifting body 65 is separated from the operating body 52, the outlet P is closed, and in this case, the composition is not discharged from the container 51.

[0102] On the other hand, when pressure is applied to the actuating body 52 after the lifting body 65 rises and contacts the actuating body 52, the outlet P opens. In particular, the greater the pressure applied to the actuating body 52, the larger the open area of ​​the outlet P. That is, the greater the pressure applied to the actuating body 52 by the lifting body 65, the greater the amount of composition discharged from the outlet P, and the smaller the pressure applied to the actuating body 52 by the lifting body 65, the less the amount of composition discharged from the outlet P.

[0103] As described above, the dispenser 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention can dispense a composition by the lifting body 65 pressing the actuating body 52. ​​The composition can be of any type, such as a liquid type, a cream type, or an oil type. That is, the dispenser 1 can dispense a liquid type composition, a cream type composition, or an oil type composition contained in the cartridge 5. As described above, the dispenser 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention has the advantage of being able to dispense a composition regardless of the state of the composition's ingredients.

[0104] On the other hand, such a cartridge 5 is fixed by a fixing member 24.

[0105] FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating multiple cartridges and mounting bodies according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0106] The mounting body 21 may include an upper mounting body 21a having a plurality of fixing members 24 formed therein and a lower mounting body 21b having a plurality of mounting holes h1 formed therein.

[0107] The upper portion 5a of each of the plurality of cartridges 5 is fixed by a plurality of fixing members 24, and the lower portion 5b of each of the plurality of cartridges 5 is fixed by a plurality of mounting holes h1.

[0108] The fixing member 24 can fix the plurality of cartridges 5 by enclosing the upper portion 5a of each of the plurality of cartridges 5. Specifically, each of the plurality of fixing members 24 is connected to the upper mounting body 21a by a spring, and when the lever 24a of the fixing member 24 is pulled outward, the elastic force of the spring weakens, causing the fixing member 24 to move upward, ensuring space for replacing the cartridge 5. When the lever 24a is pushed inward, the elastic force of the spring strengthens, fixing the fixing member 24 and thereby fixing the cartridge 5.

[0109] In this case, the cartridge 5, which wraps the upper portion 5a of the cartridge 5, is fixed by the elastic force of the spring connected to the fixing member 24, and therefore a structure for applying pressure to each of the cartridges 5 to fix the cartridges 5 is not required, thereby minimizing the increase in volume due to the fixing structure of the cartridges 5. In other words, such a fixing structure of the cartridges 5 allows the dispenser 1 to be made smaller, which has the advantage of reducing manufacturing costs.

[0110] FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of a portion of a cartridge and mounting body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0111] The mounting body 21, particularly the lower mounting body 21b, is formed with a mounting hole h1 through which a portion of the cartridge 5 passes. Each of the multiple mounting holes h1 formed in the mounting body 21 can be penetrated by the lower portion 5b of each of the multiple cartridges 5. For example, the actuating body 52 and the discharge body 53 can pass through the mounting hole h1.

[0112] A rubber ring R is placed in each of the multiple mounting holes h1.

[0113] The rubber ring R is disposed around the multiple mounting holes h1. The rubber ring R is disposed on the mounting body 21 along the periphery of each of the multiple mounting holes h1. The rubber ring R is disposed in an area of ​​the mounting body 21 that comes into contact with the cartridge 5.

[0114] The mounting body 21 has a plurality of grooves formed in the upper portion thereof in which the rubber rings R are to be placed.

[0115] When the rubber ring R is disposed around the mounting hole h1 through which a portion of the cartridge 5 passes, the depth to which the cartridge 5 passes through the mounting hole h1 can be adjusted dynamically, thereby advantageously allowing the cartridge 5 to be mounted in the mounting body 21 even if it is manufactured to be slightly taller than designed. Specifically, if the cartridge 5 is manufactured to be taller than designed due to height errors during production, it may be difficult to mount the cartridge 5 between the upper mounting body 21a and the lower mounting body 21b. Similarly, if there is an error in the radius of the cartridge 5, it may be difficult to insert the cartridge into the mounting hole h1. In this case, when the elastic rubber ring R is disposed around the mounting hole h1 through which a portion of the cartridge 5 passes, height errors or radius errors can be compensated for to some extent, providing the advantage of supporting the mounting of the cartridge 5.

[0116] The tray 25 can receive the composition dispensed from the cartridges 5 under the plurality of cartridges 5. That is, when the composition hanging from the outlet P of the cartridge 5 is not dispensed into the basket 7, the tray 25 receives the composition hanging from the outlet P instead, thereby improving the ease of cleaning and maintenance of the dispenser 1.

[0117] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the tray 25 may have a circular shape. That is, one circular tray 25 is disposed under the plurality of cartridges 5. However, in this case, it may be difficult to separate the tray 25, which may cause inconvenience to the user during cleaning.

[0118] According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the tray 25 can have an arcuate shape. That is, the dispenser 1 can include a plurality of arcuate trays 25. The plurality of trays 25 can receive compositions dispensed from the plurality of cartridges 5 below the plurality of cartridges 5.

[0119] The plurality of arc-shaped trays 25 are arranged along an imaginary circle under the plurality of cartridges 5. In this case, the trays 25 can be easily separated, which is advantageous in minimizing user inconvenience during cleaning.

[0120] FIG. 10 is an exemplary diagram illustrating an arcuate tray shape according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0121] As shown in Figure 10, the tray 25 may have an arcuate shape. The length of the arc of the tray 25 may vary.

[0122] The tray 25 has a bottom surface 25a that receives the composition dropped from the cartridge 5. The bottom surface 25a has an upwardly protruding side surface on its outer periphery, which can minimize the composition dropping out of the tray 25.

[0123] FIG. 11 is an exemplary view showing a state in which a cutter is formed on the tray shown in FIG.

[0124] 11, a cutter 26 is formed on the tray 25. That is, according to an embodiment, at least one of the plurality of trays 25 is formed with an upwardly protruding cutter 26. The cutter 26 is formed to protrude upward from the bottom surface 25a.

[0125] The cutter 26 can drop the composition hanging from the outlet P of the rotating cartridge 5 onto the bottom surface 25a of the tray 25. Specifically, as the cartridge 5 rotates, the composition hanging from the outlet P of the cartridge 5 is caught by the cutter 26, and the composition caught by the cutter 26 flows along the cutter 26 and accumulates on the bottom surface 25a. In other words, the cutter 26 can guide the composition that cannot be accommodated in the basket 7 after being discharged from the cartridge 5 to the tray 25, which has the advantage of minimizing the composition dropping here and there inside the dispenser 1 and becoming contaminated.

[0126] FIG. 12 is an exemplary view showing a state in which a plurality of cutters are formed on the tray shown in FIG.

[0127] As shown in Fig. 12, a plurality of cutters 26 are formed on the tray 25. That is, a plurality of cutters 26 may be formed on one tray 25. In the example of Fig. 12, the heights of the plurality of cutters 26 may be the same.

[0128] In this way, when a plurality of cutters 26 are formed on one tray 25, there is an advantage that the composition that accumulates on the tray 25 can be dispersed.

[0129] Specifically, when a cutter 26 is formed on the tray 25, the composition tends to accumulate around the cutter 26. Therefore, if only one cutter 26 is formed on the tray 25, the composition tends to accumulate around the cutter, which can cause the composition to overflow outside the tray 25.

[0130] Therefore, if the tray 25 is formed with multiple cutters 26, the problem of excess composition accumulating in a particular location can be minimized.

[0131] FIG. 13 is an exemplary view showing a state in which a plurality of cutters having different heights are formed on the tray shown in FIG.

[0132] 13, a plurality of cutters 26 are formed on the tray 25, and the heights of the plurality of cutters 26 may be different. That is, the plurality of cutters 26 may have different heights. Specifically, the tray 25 is formed with a plurality of cutters 26, and the plurality of cutters 26 includes a first cutter 26-1 and a second cutter 26-2, and the vertical length L1 of the first cutter 26-1 may be different from the vertical length L2 of the second cutter 26-2.

[0133] In particular, the cutter 26 having a large height is arranged along the rotation direction w1 of the cartridge 5. For example, the vertical length L1 of the first cutter 26-1 may be shorter than the vertical length L2 of the second cutter 26-2.

[0134] In this case, the multiple cutters 26 can gradually cut the composition hanging from the cartridge 5 and drop it to the bottom surface 25a, which has the advantage of more effectively dispersing the composition that accumulates on the tray 25.

[0135] That is, when the cartridge 5 rotates, the first cutter 26-1 drops a portion of the composition hanging from the particular cartridge 5 into the first region 25a-1, and the second cutter 26-2 drops a portion of the composition remaining after the composition has been dropped by the first cutter 26-1 into the second region 25a-2.

[0136] In this way, when a plurality of cutters having different vertical lengths are formed on the tray, there is an advantage that the composition can be deposited uniformly on the tray.

[0137] FIG. 14 is an example view illustrating a state in which the cutter is formed in an inclined shape on the tray shown in FIG.

[0138] As shown in Fig. 14, the cutter 26 may be formed in an inclined shape on the tray 25. That is, as shown in Fig. 14, the cutter 26 is formed to be inclined at a predetermined angle (e.g., A°) with respect to the tray 25, and the inclined angle may be greater than 0° and less than 90°, or greater than 90° and less than 180°. When A° is 90°, the cutter 26 is the same as the cutter 26 shown in Figs. 11 to 13.

[0139] As shown in FIG. 14, the cutter 26 can be tilted toward the direction of rotation of the cartridge 5 or tilted toward the direction opposite to the direction of rotation of the cartridge 5.

[0140] In this case, the rotation of the cartridge 5 increases the contact area of ​​the composition hanging in a specific direction with the cutter 26, which has the advantage that the composition can be more efficiently accommodated in the tray 25.

[0141] FIG. 15 is an exemplary view showing a state in which a plurality of inclined cutters are formed on the tray shown in FIG.

[0142] 15, when multiple cutters 26 are formed on the tray 25, the inclination angles of the multiple cutters 26 may be the same or different. Specifically, when multiple cutters 26 are formed on the tray 25, the multiple cutters 26 include a first cutter 26-1 and a second cutter 26-2, and the inclination angle of the first cutter 26-1 (e.g., A°) may be the same as or different from the inclination angle of the second cutter 26-2 (e.g., B°).

[0143] In this way, when multiple cutters 26 inclined at various angles are formed on the tray 25, the area over which the composition hanging at various angles comes into contact with the cutter 26 is increased, which has the advantage of allowing the composition to be more efficiently contained in the tray 25.

[0144] 11 to 15, the upper end of the cutter 26 is formed at a height lower than or the same as the outlet P of the cartridge 5.

[0145] Figure 16 is a view illustrating a portion of the tray, container, and mounting body illustrated in Figure 11. As illustrated in Figure 16, the height h1 of the upper end of the cutter 26 may be lower than the height h2 of the outlet of the cartridge 5. Alternatively, the height h1 of the upper end of the cutter 26 may be the same as the height h2 of the outlet of the cartridge 5.

[0146] This allows the cutter 26 to drop only the composition hanging from the cartridge 5 without coming into contact with the cartridge 5 when the cartridge 5 rotates.

[0147] 16 illustrates the tray 25 illustrated in Fig. 11, but is not limited thereto. That is, in the case of the tray 25 illustrated in any one of Figs. 12 to 15, the height h1 of the upper end of the cutter 26 formed on the tray 25 may be the same as or lower than the height h2 of the outlet of the cartridge 5.

[0148] However, despite this, the composition dispensed from the cartridge 5 may fall into areas other than the tray 25 and the basket 7. In particular, the composition may be dispensed around the basket 7, or the composition in the basket 7 may overflow and fall into the surrounding area. Thus, the containing body 40 in which the basket 7 is disposed is formed to be detachable from the dispenser 1 so that the composition around the basket 7 can be easily cleaned.

[0149] FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a containment body, a basket, and a weight sensor according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0150] The receiving body 40 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is configured to be able to enter and exit the housing 10. Specifically, the receiving body 40 can be placed in the receiving body space 9 or separated from the receiving body space 9.

[0151] The storage body 40 has a storage space 41 formed therein in which the basket 7 is placed. A user can place the basket 7 in the storage space 41 or remove the basket 7 from the storage space 41.

[0152] Specifically, the accommodating body 40 is formed with a plate 43 on which the basket 7 is seated, and the plate 43 is formed with a connecting member 44 that comes into contact with the weight sensor 104 when the accommodating body 40 is placed in the housing 10. The connecting member 44 is formed to protrude from the lower surface of the plate 43.

[0153] The plate 43 can be separated from the storage body 40. A door is formed on the front surface of the storage body 40, which can be opened and closed by the user.

[0154] The receiving body 40 is placed in the receiving body space 9 with the plate 43 separated, and then the plate 43 is installed through the door so that it comes into contact with the weight sensor 104. After the plate 43 is separated from the weight sensor 104, the receiving body 40 is separated from the receiving body space 9.

[0155] The weight sensor 104 may include a load transmission unit 104a to which the load of the object to be measured is transmitted, a load cell 104b that measures the load of the load transmission unit 104a, and a load cell controller 104c that controls the load cell 104b.

[0156] A connection hole 44a through which the connecting member 44 passes is formed in the base 40a, which is the bottom surface of the accommodating body 40. That is, the accommodating body 40 is formed with the connection hole 44a through which the connecting member 44 passes, transmitting the load of the plate 43 on which the basket 7 is placed to the weight sensor 104 so that the weight of the basket 7 can be detected by the weight sensor 104. The connecting member 44 is disposed so as to pass through the connection hole 44a and come into contact with the load transmitting part 104a. This has the advantage that the weight of the basket 7 can be measured even if the accommodating body 40 is formed to be separable from the housing 10.

[0157] Meanwhile, a protrusion 40b protruding upward from the base 40a is formed around the connection hole 44a of the receiving body 40. The upper end of the protrusion 40b is formed lower than or at the same height as the lower surface of the plate 43.

[0158] The protrusion 40b can minimize the composition spilling over from the basket 7 or being discharged outside the basket 7 from passing through the connection hole 44a and dropping around the weight sensor 104.

[0159] The horizontal cross-sectional area of ​​the plate 43 may be equal to or larger than the horizontal cross-sectional area of ​​the connection hole 44a.

[0160] Next, the operation method of the above-described cosmetics providing system will be described.

[0161] FIG. 18 is a control block diagram of a dispenser according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0162] The dispenser 1 may include at least some or all of an input unit 101 , a memory 102 , a display unit 6 , a communication unit 103 , a main motor 30 , a lift motor 61 , a weight sensor 104 and a control unit 110 .

[0163] The input unit 101 may receive various input commands related to the production of cosmetics. For example, the input unit 101 may receive at least one of an input command to initialize the dispenser 1, an input command to manually set the cosmetics to be produced, an input command to check / replace the remaining amount of a cartridge, an input command to check the weight of the cosmetics, and an input command to check the user history. Note that these are merely examples, and the input unit 101 may receive various input commands related to the production of cosmetics.

[0164] The input unit 101 can also receive an input command for selecting a target hue, etc. That is, the input unit 101 of the dispenser 1 can directly receive an input command received through the input unit 201 provided in the terminal 2. Conversely, the input unit 201 of the terminal 2 can receive an input command received through the input unit 101 provided in the dispenser 1.

[0165] The input unit described below may refer to at least one of the input unit 101 of the dispenser 1 and the input unit 201 of the terminal 2.

[0166] The memory 102 can store various information related to cosmetic manufacturing.

[0167] Specifically, the memory 102 can store a cosmetic manufacturing database.

[0168] Here, the cosmetic manufacturing database may refer to a cosmetic manufacturing algorithm, a cosmetic manufacturing formula, etc. that calculates the component ratio of a composition so that a current color is developed into a target color.

[0169] A cosmetic manufacturing method is calculated based on the cosmetic manufacturing database, and the cosmetic manufacturing method can include information on the type and weight of the composition dispensed from the multiple cartridges 5 attached to the dispenser 1.

[0170] The control unit 110 can calculate a cosmetics manufacturing method based on the cosmetics manufacturing database. The control unit 110 can calculate a cosmetics manufacturing method including the types of compositions to be included in the cosmetics to be used on skin or hair, the component ratios of the compositions if there are multiple types of compositions, and the weight information of the total cosmetics based on the cosmetics manufacturing database. The control unit 110 can acquire the types of compositions and the component ratios of the compositions through a cosmetics manufacturing algorithm or a cosmetics manufacturing formula. The control unit 110 can also receive input of the weight information of the cosmetics through the input unit.

[0171] The display unit 6 can display various information related to the production of cosmetics, such as the status of the dispenser 1, the status of the cartridge 5, and cosmetic information.

[0172] The communication unit 103 can transmit and receive signals to and from at least one of the sensor 3 and the terminal 2. For example, the communication unit 103 can receive current color information of the skin or hair from the sensor 3 and can receive target color information from the terminal 2. In addition, the communication unit 103 can transmit information on cosmetics that can be manufactured based on the composition installed in the dispenser 1 to the terminal 2, and the terminal 2 can display a simulation.

[0173] The main motor 30 can rotate the mounting body 21 to which the plurality of cartridges 5 are attached. The main motor 30 can rotate the mounting body 21 so that the cartridges containing the composition to be dispensed are positioned in the dispensing area.

[0174] The control unit 110 controls the main motor 30 so that the cartridge containing the composition to be ejected according to the cosmetic manufacturing method is positioned in the ejection area, and controls the lifting motor 61 so that the amount of composition determined by the cosmetic manufacturing method is ejected from the cartridge positioned in the ejection area.

[0175] When a plurality of compositions are to be ejected, the control unit 110 can control the main motor 30 so that each of the plurality of cartridges is positioned in the ejection region in sequence.

[0176] The lift motor 61 can raise and lower the lift body 65 so that the composition can be dispensed from the cartridge positioned in the dispensing area. When the lift body 65 is raised and lowered, it pressurizes the actuator 54 of the cartridge 5 positioned in the dispensing area, thereby dispensing the composition contained in the cartridge 5. When the lift body 65 is lowered, the pressure that the lift body 65 applies to the actuator 52 decreases, reducing the amount of composition dispensed into the cartridge 5. When the lift body 65 moves away from the actuator 52, dispensing of the composition is stopped.

[0177] The control unit 110 can control the lift motor 61 according to weight information included in the cosmetic manufacturing method. For example, if the cosmetic manufacturing method includes information to mix 10 g of a first composition contained in a first cartridge and 10 g of a second composition contained in a second cartridge, the control unit 110 can control the lift motor 61 to position the first cartridge in the discharge area via the main motor 30 and then discharge 10 g of the first composition, and control the lift motor 61 to position the second cartridge in the discharge area and then discharge 10 g of the second composition.

[0178] The control unit 110 can calculate the amount of the composition discharged from the discharge area through the weight sensor 104. The weight sensor 104 may be provided below the receiving body space 9.

[0179] The weight sensor 104 can measure the weight of the basket 7 placed in the storage body 40. The basket 7 contains the compositions dispensed from the cartridges 5. The control unit 110 can calculate the weight of the compositions dispensed from each cartridge 5 based on the change in weight caused by the dispensing of the compositions. For example, if the weight measured by the weight sensor 104 before the compositions are dispensed is A (g), the weight measured by the weight sensor 104 after the first composition is dispensed is B (g), and the weight measured by the weight sensor 104 after the second composition is dispensed is C (g), the control unit 110 can calculate the weight of the basket 7 as A (g), the weight of the dispensed first composition by calculating (B A) (g), and the weight of the dispensed second composition by calculating (C B A) (g).

[0180] The control unit 110 can control the overall operation of the dispenser 1. The control unit 110 can control at least some or all of the input unit 101, memory 102, display unit 6, communication unit 103, main motor 30, lift motor 61, weight sensor 104, and control unit 110.

[0181] According to one embodiment, the control unit 110 receives current color information from the sensor 3 and target color information from the terminal 2, calculates a cosmetic manufacturing method for changing the color of the skin or hair from the current color to the target color, and dispenses compositions contained in a plurality of cartridges 5 according to the calculated cosmetic manufacturing method to provide the cosmetic.

[0182] For example, if the current hue is a first hue and the target hue is a second hue, the control unit 110 can calculate a cosmetics manufacturing method for mixing the first composition and the second composition in a ratio of A:B. If the current hue is a first hue and the target hue is a third hue, the control unit 110 can calculate a cosmetics manufacturing method for mixing the first composition and the third composition in a ratio of C:D. If the current hue is a fourth hue and the target hue is a second hue, the control unit 110 can calculate a cosmetics manufacturing method for mixing the second composition, the fourth composition, and the fifth composition in a ratio of E:F:G. In other words, the type and weight of the compositions used in manufacturing the cosmetics may vary depending on the current hue and the target hue. The types of compositions used in manufacturing the cosmetics may vary, and only one composition or two or more compositions may be used.

[0183] According to the first embodiment, the total amount of the composition to be dispensed may be predetermined. In this case, the control unit 110 can calculate the amount of the composition to be dispensed according to the component ratio based on the predetermined total amount. For example, if the total amount of the cosmetic product is set to 100 g and a cosmetic manufacturing method is calculated in which the first composition and the second composition are mixed in a ratio of 4:6, the control unit 110 can control the dispense of 40 g of the first composition and 60 g of the second composition.

[0184] According to the second embodiment, the total amount of composition to be dispensed can be varied depending on the length of the user's hair. In this case, the control unit 110 can calculate the total amount of composition to be dispensed based on the user's hair length, and then calculate the amount of each composition to be dispensed according to the composition mixing ratio based on the calculated total amount. For example, assuming that a cosmetics manufacturing method is calculated in which a first composition and a second composition are mixed in a 1:4 ratio, if the user's hair is short-length, the control unit 110 can calculate the total amount of composition to be 50 g and control the dispense of 10 g of the first composition and 40 g of the second composition. If the user's hair is shoulder-length, the control unit 110 can calculate the total amount of composition to be 100 g and control the dispense of 20 g of the first composition and 80 g of the second composition.

[0185] The user's hair length is input through the input unit. The input unit can receive the user's hair length as a numerical value. For example, the input unit can receive the user's hair length as a numerical value such as 5 cm, 10 cm, etc. Alternatively, the input unit can receive the user's hair length as a position where the hair hangs down, such as below the ears, shoulders, chest, waist, etc.

[0186] The dispenser 1 may further include a camera module (not shown) that can capture an image of the user and output the image to the display unit 6.

[0187] According to an embodiment, the camera module may be a microscope camera. The microscope camera can capture images at a magnification of approximately 20 to 500 times. In this case, it is possible to provide the user with clearer images of the skin, scalp, and hair conditions.

[0188] The camera module may include a Bayer filter, which separates signals received through the image sensor into R, G, and B channels and generates a color image by combining the three channels in an additive mixing manner. In this case, the user can more clearly see the color changes caused by using cosmetics.

[0189] The camera module may be integrally formed with the dispenser 1. Alternatively, the camera module 1 may be provided separately from the dispenser 1 and connected to the dispenser 1 by wire or wirelessly.

[0190] FIG. 19 is a control block diagram of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0191] The terminal 2 may include at least some or all of an input unit 201 , a camera 202 , a display unit 203 , a communication unit 204 , a memory 205 and a control unit 210 .

[0192] The terminal 2 may be a smartphone, but this is merely an example and may include a wearable device such as a smart watch, a tablet PC, a notebook, a desktop, etc.

[0193] The input unit 201 may receive an input command from a user. The input command may include at least one piece of information. For example, the input unit 201 may receive an input command to select a target color. Or, the input unit 201 may receive an input command to select a hair length. However, this is merely an example, and the input unit 201 may receive an input command including various information such as the user's most recent dyeing date, the current state of the user's hair, etc.

[0194] The input unit 201 may be a touch screen or may include physical key buttons.

[0195] The camera 202 can capture an image of the user. The camera 202 can capture an image of the user's face so that the user's skin or hair is included.

[0196] The facial image captured by the camera 202 is used for the simulation.

[0197] The facial image captured by the camera 202 is also used to determine the current color of the user's skin or hair. For example, the accuracy of the measurement can be calculated by comparing the current color of the skin or hair measured by the sensor 3.

[0198] The display unit 203 can display various information related to the manufacture of cosmetics.

[0199] For example, the display unit 203 may display at least one sample hue to allow the user to select a target hue, or may display a recommended hue, or may display information about the ingredients of the cosmetic product to be manufactured, price information of the cosmetic product to be manufactured, a simulation image, etc.

[0200] The communication unit 204 can transmit and receive signals from at least one of the sensor 3 and the dispenser 1 .

[0201] In addition, if there is a separate server that stores a database related to cosmetics, signals can be sent and received from the server.

[0202] The communication unit 204 can transmit information acquired through the input unit 201, the camera 202, etc., and information stored in the memory 205 to the outside. The communication unit 204 can also receive various information from the outside. For example, the communication unit 204 can receive information related to cosmetics produced by the dispenser 1.

[0203] The memory 205 may store various information related to a user, cosmetics, etc. For example, the memory 205 may store a user's history of using cosmetics, or information on the ingredients of cosmetics.

[0204] Here, the cosmetic use history may include information on the ingredients of the cosmetic used (e.g., type of composition, weight of composition), skin condition information, color accuracy, hair color before dyeing at the time the user dyed, target hair color, hair color after dyeing, and hair condition information.

[0205] Here, the color accuracy may be an index representing the accuracy of the target color relative to the actual color, and may represent the degree of agreement between the target color and the actual color. The hair condition information may include the degree of hair damage, dryness, etc.

[0206] When storing the history of cosmetic use, the memory 205 can store the history of cosmetic use by classifying it by customer or by designer.

[0207] The memory 205 may store a cosmetic use history for each customer. Here, a customer may refer to a user who is the target of using the cosmetic product. The memory 205 may store a cosmetic use history for a first customer, a cosmetic use history for a second customer, ..., a cosmetic use history for an Nth customer.

[0208] The memory 205 can store a cosmetic use history for each designer. Here, a designer can refer to a user who has dyed another person's hair using a dye. That is, a designer can refer to a user who has dyed another person's hair using a dye. The memory 205 can store a cosmetic use history for a first designer, a cosmetic use history for a second designer, ..., a cosmetic use history for an Nth designer.

[0209] Storing the cosmetic use history by designer in this way has the advantage of making it easy to calculate the amount of cosmetic used by each designer. For example, if multiple designers use the dispenser 1 together, the amount of cosmetic used by each designer, the price of the cosmetic, etc. can be calculated based on the cosmetic use history stored by designer. If the amount of cosmetic used by the first designer is 1 kg and the amount of cosmetic used by the second designer is 2 kg during the same period, the first and second designers can share the cosmetic cost in a 1:2 ratio.

[0210] The cosmetic use history is stored in at least one of the terminal 2 and the dispenser 1.

[0211] The control unit 210 can control the overall operation of the terminal 2. The control unit 210 can control at least one of the input unit 201, the camera 202, the display unit 203, the communication unit 204, and the memory 205.

[0212] FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operation of a cosmetic manufacturing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0213] The sensor 3 can measure the current color of the skin or hair (S11) and transmit the current color information to the dispenser 1 (S13).

[0214] The current color information may include at least one of a color name, a color code, and a color image.

[0215] The sensor 3 can transmit current color information of the skin or hair to a device that calculates a cosmetic manufacturing method. That is, in FIG. 11, when the dispenser 10 calculates the cosmetic manufacturing method, the sensor 3 transmits the current color information to the dispenser 1. However, unlike the example shown in FIG. 11, when the terminal 2 calculates the cosmetic manufacturing method, the sensor 3 can transmit the current color information to the terminal 2.

[0216] Depending on the embodiment, the step of measuring the current skin or hair color may be omitted, in which case the cosmetic manufacturing method may be calculated based only on the target color. When cosmetics manufactured to reflect the current skin or hair color are used, the color development may be closer to the target color than when cosmetics manufactured without reflecting the current color are used. This is because the skin or hair color varies slightly from user to user, and therefore the results of using the cosmetics may vary from user to user even if the target color is the same. When the current skin or hair color is reflected, as in one embodiment of the present invention, the cosmetic product may be manufactured to develop a color development closer to the target color.

[0217] In addition, the sensor 3 can determine whether it has measured skin or hair condition information (S15).

[0218] Here, the skin or hair condition information may be information on variables that may affect the results of using cosmetics, such as skin moisture, skin blemishes, hair thickness, hair dryness, or hair damage.

[0219] When the sensor 3 measures the skin or hair condition information, it can transmit the measured skin or hair condition information to the dispenser 1 (S17).

[0220] Similarly to the above, when the terminal 2 calculates the cosmetic manufacturing method, the sensor 3 can transmit skin or hair condition information to the terminal 2.

[0221] The terminal 2 can display the sample color (S19).

[0222] The sample hue may be a preview hue, which is a skin or hair hue that is expected to be developed. The terminal 2 can display a plurality of sample hues.

[0223] The terminal 2 determines whether a target color selection command has been received (S21), and if the target color is selected, it can transmit the target color information to the dispenser 1 (S23).

[0224] When the terminal 2 receives a command to select one of the sample colors, the terminal 2 may recognize that it has received a command to select a target color. The target color may be a color selected from the sample colors.

[0225] If the terminal 2 does not receive a command to select a target hue, it may continue to display the sample hues. According to an embodiment, the terminal 2 may change the displayed sample hues if the target hue is not selected for a preset time or more. That is, after displaying the first to sixth sample hues, if the target hue is not selected for a preset time or more, the terminal 2 may display the seventh to twelfth sample hues instead of the first to sixth sample hues.

[0226] Meanwhile, the terminal 2 is not limited to displaying a plurality of sample hues, but the display unit 6 of the dispenser 1 may display a plurality of sample hues, and the input unit 101 of the dispenser 1 may receive a target hue selection command to select one of the plurality of sample hues.

[0227] When the dispenser 1 receives the target color information from the terminal 2, it can calculate a method for manufacturing cosmetics that will change the color of the skin or hair from the current color to the target color (S25).

[0228] According to the first embodiment, the control unit 110 can calculate a cosmetics manufacturing method based on the cosmetics manufacturing database. That is, the control unit 110 can calculate a cosmetics manufacturing method including at least one cartridge 5 containing a composition to be dispensed and information on the weight of the composition to be dispensed from each cartridge in order to manufacture cosmetics that will change the current color of the skin or hair to a target color.

[0229] According to the second embodiment, the control unit 110 can calculate a cosmetic manufacturing method for changing the current color of the skin or hair to a target color based on the condition information of the skin or hair.

[0230] Taking a dye as an example, the sensor 3 can measure the current hair color and hair condition information such as the degree of hair damage and dryness. For example, if the degree of hair damage is equal to or greater than a predetermined standard, the control unit 110 can calculate a cosmetics manufacturing method that includes a specific composition less than the predetermined standard value. Here, the specific composition may be, for example, an oxidizing agent, which is a composition that is predetermined to cause high hair damage. As another example, if the degree of hair dryness is less than a predetermined standard, the control unit 110 can calculate a cosmetics manufacturing method that includes a specific composition greater than the predetermined standard value. Here, the specific composition may be a nutrient that provides moisture and shine to hair. Calculating a cosmetics manufacturing method that takes the user's hair condition into consideration in this way has the advantage of enabling the manufacture of cosmetics that are tailored to the user's hair, such as protecting the user's hair.

[0231] According to the third embodiment, the control unit 110 can calculate the cosmetics manufacturing method by acquiring the cosmetics manufacturing method based on the cosmetics manufacturing database and then correcting the acquired cosmetics manufacturing method based on the cosmetics use history.

[0232] Specifically, the control unit 110 may preferentially acquire a cosmetics manufacturing method that changes the current color of the skin or hair to a target color based on the cosmetics manufacturing database. After acquiring the cosmetics manufacturing method, the control unit 110 may check whether a cosmetics use history is stored. That is, after acquiring the cosmetics manufacturing method, the control unit 110 may determine whether a pre-stored cosmetics use history exists for the user who requested cosmetics manufacturing. If a pre-stored cosmetics use history does not exist, the control unit 110 may control the cosmetics to be manufactured according to the acquired cosmetics manufacturing method. Alternatively, if a pre-stored cosmetics use history exists, the control unit 110 may correct the acquired cosmetics manufacturing method.

[0233] The correction method is as follows. For example, the control unit 110 may acquire the current color and target color of the skin or hair for which cosmetics are requested to be manufactured, and may detect a past history consisting of colors closest to the current color and target color acquired from the cosmetics use history. If the color accuracy included in the past history is equal to or greater than a preset standard, the control unit 110 may compare the cosmetic ingredients according to the past history with the cosmetic ingredients acquired in response to the manufacturing request. The control unit 110 may correct the cosmetics manufacturing method so that the cosmetic ingredients acquired in response to the manufacturing request are similar to the cosmetic ingredients according to the past history. Alternatively, if the color accuracy included in the past history is less than the preset standard, the control unit 110 may compare the cosmetic ingredients according to the past history with the cosmetic ingredients acquired in response to the manufacturing request. The control unit 110 may correct the cosmetics manufacturing method so that the cosmetic ingredients acquired in response to the manufacturing request are different from the cosmetic ingredients according to the past history.

[0234] The control unit 110 can correct the cosmetic manufacturing method by changing the ingredients of the composition or adjusting the amount of composition dispensed, which has the advantage of enabling cosmetics to be manufactured according to the skin or hair characteristics of each individual user.

[0235] The above-described embodiments may be implemented individually, or two or more embodiments may be implemented in combination.

[0236] The communication unit 103 of the dispenser 1 transmits the cosmetic manufacturing information to the terminal 2 (S27), and the terminal 1 can display the cosmetic manufacturing information (S29).

[0237] The cosmetic manufacturing information may be cosmetic information corresponding to the cosmetic manufacturing method calculated in step S25. After calculating the cosmetic manufacturing method, the dispenser 1 may transmit the cosmetic manufacturing method to the terminal 2 and provide the user with the cosmetic information before manufacturing the cosmetic.

[0238] Depending on the embodiment, steps S27 and S29, as well as steps S31 and S32 described below, may be omitted. That is, after calculating the cosmetic manufacturing method, the dispenser 1 may immediately produce the cosmetic by discharging the compositions contained in the multiple cartridges 5 according to the calculated manufacturing method.

[0239] The control unit 210 of the terminal 2 can determine whether a cosmetic product production command has been received (S31). If the control unit 210 of the terminal 2 receives a cosmetic product production command, it transmits the production command to the dispenser 1 (S32). If the control unit 210 of the terminal 2 receives a cosmetic product production cancellation command, it can return to step S19 and redisplay the sample color.

[0240] The dispenser 1 can receive a cosmetic product manufacturing command from the terminal 2. When the dispenser 1 receives the cosmetic product manufacturing command from the terminal 2, the dispenser 1 can manufacture the cosmetic product by discharging the compositions contained in the plurality of cartridges 5 according to the cosmetic product manufacturing method calculated in step S25.

[0241] The products produced by the dispenser 1 are not limited to cosmetics, and are not limited to any particular type of product.

[0242] The above description is merely an illustrative example of the technical concept of the present invention, and various modifications and variations may be made by a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention.

[0243] Therefore, the embodiments disclosed herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the technical concept of the present invention, and the scope of the technical concept of the present invention is not limited by such embodiments.

[0244] The scope of protection of the present invention should be interpreted by the appended claims, and all technical ideas within the equivalent range thereof should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0245] 1 Terminal, dispenser, camera module 2 Terminal 3 sensors 5. Specific cartridges, cartridges 6 Display section 7. Basket 9. Containment Body Space 10. Housing 20 Main body 21 Mounting body 22 Support body 23 Power transmission shaft 24 Fixing member 25 trays 26 Cutter 30 Main motor 40 Containment Body 41 Containment Space 43 Plate 44 Connecting member 51 Container 52 Actuating body, actuator 53 Discharge body 54 Actuator 61 Lifting motor 65 Lifting body 101 Input section 102 Memory 103 Communications Department 104 Weight Sensor 110 control section 201 Input section 202 Camera 203 Display unit 204 Communications Department 205 Memory 210 Control Unit

Claims

1. Housing and a plurality of cartridges disposed within the housing; a mounting body to which the plurality of cartridges are interchangeably mounted; a main motor that rotates the mounting body; a lifting body that moves up and down to discharge a composition from any one of the plurality of cartridges; a basket that contains the composition discharged from any one of the plurality of cartridges; and at least one tray located below said plurality of cartridges for receiving residual composition that cannot be accommodated in said basket after being expelled from said cartridges.

2. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the at least one trays is formed with an upwardly protruding cutter.

3. The dispenser of claim 2 , wherein the upper end of the cutter is formed at a height lower than or flush with the outlet of the cartridge.

4. The dispenser of claim 2 , wherein the cutter is inclined toward a direction of rotation of the cartridge or toward a direction opposite to a direction of rotation of the cartridge.

5. The dispenser of claim 2 , wherein the cutter is a plurality of cutters.

6. The dispenser of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of cutters have different heights.

7. The dispenser of claim 5 , wherein the angles at which each of the plurality of cutters is inclined are the same or different.

8. The dispenser according to claim 1 , wherein the lifting body is disposed so as to be separated from a rotation path along which the plurality of cartridges rotate.

9. Each of the plurality of cartridges is formed with a container containing the composition and an actuator for discharging the composition contained in the container, The dispenser according to claim 1, wherein the actuator is formed with a discharge body having an outlet through which the composition contained in the container moves to the outside, and an actuation body that opens the outlet in response to pressure.

10. The dispenser according to claim 1 , wherein the mounting body is formed with a plurality of mounting holes into which lower portions of the plurality of cartridges are respectively received.

11. The dispenser of claim 10 , wherein a rubber ring is disposed in each of the plurality of mounting holes.

12. The mounting body is formed with a plurality of fixing members for fixing the plurality of cartridges, The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the tops of the plurality of cartridges are secured by the plurality of securing members.

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