Electric hair curler

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an electric hair curler. The electric hair curler includes a handle shell and a hair curling tube. A first electric connector is arranged in the handle shell. The hair curling tube is rotatably connected to the handle shell. A heating assembly and a second electric connector are arranged in the hair curling tube. The heating assembly and the second electric connector rotate synchronously with the hair curling tube. The heating assembly is electrically connected to the second electric connector. When the hair curling tube rotates relative to the handle shell, the second electric connector rotates relative to the first electric connector, and the second electric connector is electrically connected to the first electric connector to turn on a circuit where the heating assembly is located.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] The application claims priority of Chinese patent application CN2023233248869, filed on Dec. 6, 2023, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entireties.

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of hairdressing equipment, and in particular, to an electric hair curler.BACKGROUND

[0004] As hairdressing equipment for curling and styling hairs, a hair curler is widely used in hair salons and is also frequently used in people's daily lives. The hair curler has the advantages of easy operation, good styling effect, low price, and the like, and is especially favored by women.

[0005] At present, with the existing hair curlers on the market, users usually need to manually wrap their hairs around a hair curling tube and then heat the hair curling tube to achieve hair styling. However, this type of product is complex in use. The operation of manually wrapping the hairs around the hair curling tube by the users is complex and also has a potential safety hazard. The users generally need to curl and shape each strand of hairs. During the curling of a second strand of hairs, the users are easily scalded by the hair curling tube.

[0006] For this purpose, the present disclosure provides an electric hair curler that can effectively solve the above-mentioned problems. The electric hair curler has a simple structure, is convenient to use, and can achieve automatic curling and styling and ensure electric connection.SUMMARY

[0007] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present disclosure provides an electric hair curler. The electric hair curler has a simple structure, is convenient to use, and can achieve automatic curling and styling and ensure electric connection.

[0008] The technical solution adopted by the present disclosure to solve the technical problem is as follows.

[0009] An electric hair curler, includes:

[0010] a handle shell, wherein a first electric connector is arranged in the handle shell;

[0011] a hair curling tube, wherein the hair curling tube is rotatably connected to the handle shell; a heating assembly and a second electric connector are arranged in the hair curling tube; the heating assembly and the second electric connector rotate synchronously with the hair curling tube; the heating assembly is electrically connected to the second electric connector; and

[0012] when the hair curling tube rotates relative to the handle shell, the second electric connector rotates relative to the first electric connector, and the second electric connector is electrically connected to the first electric connector to turn on a circuit where the heating assembly is located.

[0013] As the improvement of the present disclosure, the first electric connector is provided with a circular-ring-shaped conductive sheet; the second electric connector is provided with a conductive spring needle; the conductive spring needle is pressed against the conductive sheet; and when the hair curling tube rotates relative to the handle shell, the conductive spring needle slides along a surface of the conductive sheet.

[0014] As the improvement of the present disclosure, the conductive sheet includes a positive conductive sheet and a negative conductive sheet; the positive conductive sheet and the negative conductive sheet are both in a circular ring shape and are concentrically arranged; the conductive spring needle includes a positive conductive spring needle and a negative conductive spring needle; the positive conductive spring needle and the negative conductive spring needle are spaced apart; the positive conductive spring needle is arranged in a manner of corresponding to the positive conductive sheet; and the negative conductive sheet is arranged in a manner of corresponding to the negative conductive spring needle.

[0015] As the improvement of the present disclosure, a surface of the first electric connector is further provided with an annular isolation portion; and the isolation portion protrudes out of the surface of the first electric connector and is located between the positive conductive sheet and the negative conductive sheet.

[0016] As the improvement of the present disclosure, a surface of the second electric connector is provided with an annular groove; the groove is matched with the isolation portion; and the isolation portion is inserted into the groove and is able to slide in the groove.

[0017] As the improvement of the present disclosure, the conductive spring needle includes a base, an accommodating shell, a spring, and a needle; the accommodating shell is connected to the base; the spring is inserted into the accommodating shell; the needle is at least partially inserted into the accommodating shell and is able to slide in the accommodating shell; and two ends of the spring are respectively pressed against the base and the needle.

[0018] As the improvement of the present disclosure, a driving device is arranged in the handle shell; and an output shaft of the driving device is connected to the hair curling tube through the first electric connector and the second electric connector.

[0019] As the improvement of the present disclosure, the electric hair curler further includes a bearing assembly, wherein the bearing assembly is arranged in the handle shell; and the output shaft of the driving device is arranged in a manner of passing through the bearing assembly.

[0020] As the improvement of the present disclosure, the electric hair curler further includes a hair clip, wherein the hair clip is rotatably connected to the hair curling tube; and the hair clip is configured to clamp hairs between the hair clip and the hair curling tube.

[0021] As the improvement of the present disclosure, the hair clip includes a clamping plate, a pressing member, and a reset member; the clamping plate and the pressing member are arranged on two sides of a rotating shaft; and one end of the reset member is connected to the pressing member, and the other end of the reset member is pressed against the hair curling tube.

[0022] As the improvement of the present disclosure, the electric hair curler further includes a connection control board; and the connection control board is arranged on the second electric connector and is connected to the conductive spring needle.

[0023] As the improvement of the present disclosure, the electric hair curler further includes a rotation control board. The rotation control board is electrically connected to the driving device. The rotation control board is provided with a rotation control button. The rotation control board is arranged in the handle shell; and the rotation control button is arranged in a manner of passing through the handle shell.

[0024] As the improvement of the present disclosure, the electric hair curler further includes a temperature control board. The temperature control board is electrically connected to the heating assembly. The temperature control board is provided with a temperature control button. The temperature control board is arranged in the handle shell; and the temperature control button is arranged in a manner of passing through the handle shell.

[0025] The present disclosure has the following beneficial effects. By the arrangement of the above structure, during use, hairs are connected to the hair curling tube. The hair curling tube rotates to wrap the hairs around the hair curling tube. When the hair curling tube rotates relative to the handle shell, the first electric connector and the second electric connector continue to be conducted electricity to allow the heating assembly to work and generate heat, thereby styling the hairs and facilitating use.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to explain the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present disclosure more clearly, the following will briefly introduce the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments. The drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present disclosure. Those of ordinary skill in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative work.

[0027] The present disclosure is further described below in detail in combination with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0028] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an entire structure of the present disclosure;

[0029] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of an entire structure of a hair clip in an opened state according to the present disclosure;

[0030] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a cross-sectional structure according to the present disclosure;

[0031] FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of circle A in FIG. 3;

[0032] FIG. 5 is a partially exploded diagram of the present disclosure in an angle;

[0033] FIG. 6 is a partially exploded diagram of the present disclosure in another angle; and

[0034] FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of an exploded structure of a conductive spring needle according to the present disclosure.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0035] Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 7, an electric hair curler includes:

[0036] a handle shell 10, wherein a first electric connector 30 is arranged in the handle shell 10;

[0037] a hair curling tube 20, wherein the hair curling tube 20 is rotatably connected to the handle shell 10; a heating assembly 40 and a second electric connector 50 are arranged in the hair curling tube 20; the heating assembly 40 and the second electric connector 50 rotate synchronously with the hair curling tube 20; the heating assembly 40 is electrically connected to the second electric connector 50; and

[0038] when the hair curling tube 20 rotates relative to the handle shell 10, the second electric connector 50 rotates relative to the first electric connector 30, and the second electric connector 50 is electrically connected to the first electric connector 30 to turn on a circuit where the heating assembly 40 is located.

[0039] By the arrangement of the above structure, during use, hairs are connected to the hair curling tube 20. The hair curling tube 20 rotates to wrap the hairs around the hair curling tube 20. When the hair curling tube 20 rotates relative to the handle shell 10, the first electric connector 30 and the second electric connector 50 continue to be conducted electricity to allow the heating assembly 40 to work and generate heat, thereby styling the hairs and facilitating use.

[0040] In this embodiment, the first electric connector 30 is provided with a circular-ring-shaped conductive sheet 31; the second electric connector 50 is provided with a conductive spring needle 51; the conductive spring needle 51 is pressed against the conductive sheet 31; and when the hair curling tube 20 rotates relative to the handle shell 10, the conductive spring needle 51 slides along a surface of the conductive sheet 31. By the arrangement of the above structure, the circular-ring-shaped conductive sheet 31 is matched with the conductive spring needle 51. When the hair curling tube 20 rotates relative to the handle shell 10, the conductive spring needle 51 slides along the surface of the conductive sheet 31, which can achieve electric connection between the first electric connector 30 and the second electric connector 50, thereby turning on the circuit where the heating assembly 40 is located and improving the user experience.

[0041] In this embodiment, the conductive sheet 31 includes a positive conductive sheet 311 and a negative conductive sheet 312; the positive conductive sheet 311 and the negative conductive sheet 312 are both in a circular ring shape and are concentrically arranged; the conductive spring needle 51 includes a positive conductive spring needle 511 and a negative conductive spring needle 512; the positive conductive spring needle 511 and the negative conductive spring needle 512 are spaced apart; the positive conductive spring needle 511 is arranged in a manner of corresponding to the positive conductive sheet 311; and the negative conductive sheet 312 is arranged in a manner of corresponding to the negative conductive spring needle 512. By the arrangement of the above structure, the positive conductive sheet 311 and the negative conductive sheet 312 are both in the circular ring shape and are concentrically arranged. When the hair curling tube 20 rotates relative to the handle shell 10, the positive conductive sheet 311 can be electrically connected to the positive conductive spring needle 511, and the negative conductive sheet 312 can be electrically connected to the negative conductive spring needle 512, which improves the stability of electric connection of the product.

[0042] In this embodiment, a surface of the first electric connector 30 is further provided with an annular isolation portion 32; and the isolation portion 32 protrudes out of the surface of the first electric connector 30 and is located between the positive conductive sheet 311 and the negative conductive sheet 312. By the arrangement of the above structure, the isolation portion 32 protrudes out of the surface of the first electric connector 30, which can effectively separate the positive conductive sheet 311 from the negative conductive sheet 312, to prevent a short circuit caused by their contact and ensure the stability of electric connection of the product.

[0043] In this embodiment, a surface of the second electric connector 50 is provided with an annular groove 52; the groove 52 is matched with the isolation portion 32; and the isolation portion 32 is inserted into the groove 52 and can slide in the groove 52. By the arrangement of the above structure, the isolation portion 32 is inserted into the groove 52. When the hair curling tube 20 rotates relative to the handle shell 10, it can ensure that the first electric connector 30 and the second electric connector 50 rotate coaxially, which further ensures the stability of the product.

[0044] In this embodiment, the conductive spring needle 51 includes a base 501, an accommodating shell 502, a spring 503, and a needle 504; the accommodating shell 502 is connected to the base 501; the spring 503 is inserted into the accommodating shell 502; the needle 504 is at least partially inserted into the accommodating shell 502 and can slide in the accommodating shell 502; and two ends of the spring 503 are respectively pressed against the base 501 and the needle 504. By the arrangement of the above structure, when the first electric connector 30 and the second electric connector 50 are connected, an elastic force of the spring 503 drives the needle 504 to move in a direction away from the base 501, so as to press the needle 504 against the conductive sheet 31 and achieve electric connection. The accommodating shell 502 can effectively accommodate the spring 503 to prevent deviation of the spring 503, which ensures the stability of the product. Furthermore, due to the elasticity of the spring 503, jamming can be prevented when the hair curling tube 20 rotates relative to the handle shell 10. Preferably, there are a plurality of conductive spring needles 51. The plurality of conductive spring needles 51 are spaced apart in a circumferential direction of the second electric connector 50. The plurality of conductive spring needles 51 can further stably achieve the electric connection.

[0045] In this embodiment, a driving device 60 is arranged in the handle shell 10; and an output shaft 61 of the driving device 60 is connected to the hair curling tube 20 through the first electric connector 30 and the second electric connector 50. By the arrangement of the above structure, the output shaft 61 passes through a center of the first electric connector 30 and a center of the second electric connector 50, and is connected to the hair curling tube 20, which can effectively drive the hair curling tube 20 to rotate and facilitate use.

[0046] In this embodiment, the electric hair curler further includes a bearing assembly 70; the bearing assembly 70 is arranged in the handle shell 10; and the output shaft 61 of the driving device 60 is arranged in a manner of passing through the bearing assembly 70. By the arrangement of the above structure, the bearing assembly 70 can enable the output shaft 61 to stably rotate around an axis, which prevents deviation of the rotating shaft 61 and improves the stability of the product.

[0047] In this embodiment, the electric hair curler further includes a hair clip 80; the hair clip 80 is rotatably connected to the hair curling tube 20; and the hair clip 80 is configured to clamp hairs between the hair clip 80 and the hair curling tube 20. By the arrangement of the above structure, the hair clip 80 can clamp the hairs of the user, and then the hairs can be wrapped around the hair curling tube 20 with the rotation of the hair curling tube 20, making it convenient for the user to perform a hair curling operation. Meanwhile, during the heating and styling of the hairs, manual fixing is also not required, so that the electric hair curler is safer to use.

[0048] In this embodiment, the hair clip 80 includes a clamping plate 81, a pressing member 82, and a reset member 83; the clamping plate 81 and the pressing member 82 are arranged on two sides of a rotating shaft; and one end of the reset member 83 is connected to the pressing member 82, and the other end of the reset member 83 is pressed against the hair curling tube 20. By the arrangement of the above structure, during use, the pressing member 82 is pressed; the pressing member 82 drives the clamping plate 81 to rotate, causing the reset member 83 to deform. There is a gap between the clamping plate 81 and the hair curling tube 20. The hairs are inserted into the gap; the pressing member 82 is released, and the reset member 83 is reset; the clamping plate 81 is driven to move towards the hair curling tube 20, thereby clamping the hairs between the clamping plate 81 and the hair curling tube 20 for convenient use. Preferably, a shape of one side of the clamping plate 81 facing the hair curling tube 20 is matched with a shape of an outer surface of the hair curling tube 20.

[0049] In this embodiment, the electric hair curler further includes a connection control board 53; and the connection control board 53 is arranged on the second electric connector 50 and is connected to the conductive spring needle 51. By the arrangement of the above structure, the connection control board 53 can electrically conduct the plurality of conductive spring needles 51 and the conductive sheet 31, thereby achieving the electric conduction of the heating assembly 40 and further ensuring the stability of circuit connection.

[0050] In this embodiment, the electric hair curler further includes a rotation control board 62. The rotation control board 62 is electrically connected to the driving device 60. The rotation control board 62 is provided with a rotation control button 63. The rotation control board 62 is arranged in the handle shell 10; and the rotation control button 63 is arranged in a manner of passing through the handle shell 10. By the arrangement of the above structure, during use, the user can press the rotation control button 63. The rotation control board 62 generates a signal in response to the operation of the user of pressing the rotation control button 63 and transmits the signals to the driving device 60, thereby controlling a rotation direction and speed of the driving device 60, effectively achieving human-computer interactions, and facilitating user operation.

[0051] In this embodiment, the electric hair curler further includes a temperature control board 41. The temperature control board 41 is electrically connected to the heating assembly 40. The temperature control board 41 is provided with a temperature control button 42. The temperature control board 41 is arranged in the handle shell 10; and the temperature control button 42 is arranged in a manner of passing through the handle shell 10. By the arrangement of the above structure, during use, the user can press the temperature control button 42. The temperature control board 41 generates a signal in response to the operation of the user of pressing the temperature control button 42 and transmits the signal to the heating assembly 40. The heating assembly 40 generates heat or is turned off, or the output power of the heating assembly 40 is changed, making it convenient for the user to operate the product.

[0052] One or more implementation modes are provided above in combination with specific contents, and it is not deemed that the specific implementation of the present disclosure is limited to these specifications. Any technical deductions or replacements approximate or similar to the method and structure of the present disclosure or made under the concept of the present disclosure shall fall within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An electric hair curler, comprising:a handle shell, wherein a first electric connector is arranged in the handle shell;a hair curling tube, wherein the hair curling tube is rotatably connected to the handle shell; a heating assembly and a second electric connector are arranged in the hair curling tube; the heating assembly and the second electric connector rotate synchronously with the hair curling tube; the heating assembly is electrically connected to the second electric connector; andwhen the hair curling tube rotates relative to the handle shell, the second electric connector rotates relative to the first electric connector, and the second electric connector is electrically connected to the first electric connector to turn on a circuit where the heating assembly is located.

2. The electric hair curler according to claim 1, wherein the first electric connector is provided with a circular-ring-shaped conductive sheet; the second electric connector is provided with a conductive spring needle; the conductive spring needle is pressed against the conductive sheet; and when the hair curling tube rotates relative to the handle shell, the conductive spring needle slides along a surface of the conductive sheet.

3. The electric hair curler according to claim 2, wherein the conductive sheet comprises a positive conductive sheet and a negative conductive sheet; the positive conductive sheet and the negative conductive sheet are both in a circular ring shape and are concentrically arranged; the conductive spring needle comprises a positive conductive spring needle and a negative conductive spring needle; the positive conductive spring needle and the negative conductive spring needle are spaced apart; the positive conductive spring needle is arranged in a manner of corresponding to the positive conductive sheet; and the negative conductive sheet is arranged in a manner of corresponding to the negative conductive spring needle.

4. The electric hair curler according to claim 3, wherein a surface of the first electric connector is further provided with an annular isolation portion; and the isolation portion protrudes out of the surface of the first electric connector and is located between the positive conductive sheet and the negative conductive sheet.

5. The electric hair curler according to claim 4, wherein a surface of the second electric connector is provided with an annular groove; the groove is matched with the isolation portion; and the isolation portion is inserted into the groove and is able to slide in the groove.

6. The electric hair curler according to claim 2, wherein the conductive spring needle comprises a base, an accommodating shell, a spring, and a needle; the accommodating shell is connected to the base; the spring is inserted into the accommodating shell; the needle is at least partially inserted into the accommodating shell and is able to slide in the accommodating shell; and two ends of the spring are respectively pressed against the base and the needle.

7. The electric hair curler according to claim 2, wherein a driving device is arranged in the handle shell; and an output shaft of the driving device is connected to the hair curling tube through the first electric connector and the second electric connector.

8. The electric hair curler according to claim 7, further comprising a bearing assembly, wherein the bearing assembly is arranged in the handle shell; and the output shaft of the driving device is arranged in a manner of passing through the bearing assembly.

9. The electric hair curler according to claim 1, further comprising a hair clip, wherein the hair clip is rotatably connected to the hair curling tube; and the hair clip is configured to clamp hairs between the hair clip and the hair curling tube.

10. The electric hair curler according to claim 9, wherein the hair clip comprises a clamping plate, a pressing member, and a reset member; the clamping plate and the pressing member are arranged on two sides of a rotating shaft; and one end of the reset member is connected to the pressing member, and the other end of the reset member is pressed against the hair curling tube.

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