Hair care device

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a hair care device with which hair treatment can be performed and effects of heat and friction are minimized. The hair care device in the present disclosure includes a treater configured to treat hair. Furthermore, the hair care device includes a fluid discharger configured to blow a fluid onto the hair. The fluid discharger includes a tensile force generation fluid discharger configured to blow a fluid to the hair in a direction in which a tensile force is generated.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a hair care device.BACKGROUND ART

[0002] The hair care device described in PTL 1 includes a pair of hair holders at distal ends of a pair of arms pivotally attached in an openable and closable manner. The pair of hair holders are configured to approach each other and separate from each other, as the pair of arms open and close.

[0003] In PTL 1, in a state where hair is clamped between the pair of hair holders, the pair of hair holders is slid from a root to a tip of the hair or a clamping force is applied to the hair while the hair holders are moved little by little. Thus, the hair is straightened.CITATION LISTPatent LiteraturePTL 1: Japanese Utility Model Registration Publication No. 3060279SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONTechnical Problem

[0005] However, in the conventional technique, since the hair is clamped between the hair holders heated to a high temperature and slid in this state or a clamping force is applied to the hair while the hair holders are moved little by little, effects of heat and friction on hair surfaces is increased.

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a hair care device with which hair treatment can be performed and effects of heat and friction are minimized.Solutions to Problem

[0007] A hair care device according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes treaters capable of treating hair, and a fluid discharge mechanism capable of blowing a fluid onto the hair, in which the treaters include a first treater, a second treater having a second opposing surface facing a first opposing surface of the first treater in a first direction, a treatment space in which the hair can be treated in a state where the hair is arranged and extends in a second direction intersecting the first direction is formed between the first opposing surface and the second opposing surface, and the fluid discharge mechanism includes an outlet having an opening surface elongated in a third direction intersecting the first direction and the second direction, and the outlet is configured to cause a force in the second direction to act on the hair arranged in the treatment space with the fluid blown out from the outlet.

[0008] In addition, a hair care device includes a treater capable of treating hair, and a fluid discharger capable of blowing a fluid onto the hair, in which the fluid discharger includes a tensile force generation fluid discharger that blows the fluid onto the hair in a direction in which a tensile force is generated.Advantageous Effect of Invention

[0009] The present disclosure provides a hair care device with which hair treatment can be performed and effects of heat and friction are minimized.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] FIG. 1 is a side view schematically illustrating an example of a hair care device according to a first exemplary embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 2 is a view of a first treater in the first exemplary embodiment as viewed from a first treatment surface.

[0012] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the first treater in the first exemplary embodiment as viewed from the first treatment surface.

[0013] FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically illustrating an arrangement state of a first outlet in the first exemplary embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using the hair care device according to the first exemplary embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 6 is a view of a first treater in a modification of the first exemplary embodiment as viewed from the first treatment surface.

[0016] FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using a hair care device according to the first modification of the first exemplary embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using a hair care device according to a second modification of the first exemplary embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using a hair care device according to a third modification of the first exemplary embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using a hair care device according to a fourth modification of the first exemplary embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using a hair care device according to a fifth modification of the first exemplary embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using a hair care device according to a sixth modification of the first exemplary embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 13 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using a hair care device according to a seventh modification of the first exemplary embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 14 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using a hair care device according to an eighth modification of the first exemplary embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 15 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using a hair care device according to a ninth modification of the first exemplary embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 16 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using a hair care device according to a tenth modification of the first exemplary embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 17 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using a hair care device according to an eleventh modification of the first exemplary embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 18 is a side view schematically illustrating an example of a hair care device according to a second exemplary embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 19 is a view of a first treater in the second exemplary embodiment as viewed from the first treatment surface.

[0029] FIG. 20 is a side view schematically illustrating an example of a hair care device according to a third exemplary embodiment.

[0030] FIG. 21 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an agent sprayer included in the hair care device according to the third exemplary embodiment.

[0031] FIG. 22 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a charged fine particle emitter included in the hair care device according to the third exemplary embodiment.

[0032] FIG. 23 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a fine particle emitter included in the hair care device according to the third exemplary embodiment.DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENT

[0033] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail hereinafter with reference to the drawings. Unnecessarily detailed description, however, might be omitted. For example, detailed description of well-known matters or redundant description of substantially the same components might be omitted.

[0034] Note that the accompanying drawings and the following description are provided to facilitate understanding of the present disclosure by those skilled in the art, and are not intended to limit the subject matter as described in the claims.

[0035] In addition, in the following exemplary embodiments, an air styler that performs hair treatment by applying air (hereinafter, such a treatment may be referred to as hair styling) will be described as an example of a hair care device.

[0036] In addition, in the following exemplary embodiments, a vertical direction of the hair care device is defined in a state where a direction of movement of the treater (i.e., a direction in which hair arranged in a treatment space extends) corresponds to the vertical direction when hair treatment is performed. A side on which tips of the hair are present during normal treatment is defined as a lower side in the vertical direction.

[0037] Furthermore, in the following description, an opposing direction in which a first treater and a second treater face each other will be referred to as a first direction (i.e., Y direction), and a direction of movement of the treater during hair treatment (i.e., treatment direction) will be referred to as a second direction (i.e., Z direction). A direction orthogonal to (i.e., an example of intersecting) the first direction (i.e., Y direction) and the second direction (i.e., Z direction) will be referred to as a third direction (i.e., the X direction).

[0038] In addition, the following exemplary embodiments and modifications thereof include similar components. In the following description, therefore, the same reference numerals will be given to the similar components, and redundant description is omitted.First Exemplary Embodiment

[0039] First, an example of air styler 1 (i.e. an example of a hair care device) according to the first exemplary embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG. 1 is a side view schematically illustrating an example of air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the first exemplary embodiment. FIG. 2 is a view of first treater 210 (see FIG. 2) according to the first exemplary embodiment as viewed from a first treatment surface. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of first treater 210 in the first exemplary embodiment as viewed from the first treatment surface. FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically illustrating an arrangement state of first outlet 451 according to the first exemplary embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the first exemplary embodiment.

[0040] The air styler 1 according to the present exemplary embodiment includes treater 20 with which hair H can be treated. In the present exemplary embodiment, treater 20 is connected to handle 10 (i.e., grip) that can be held by a user by the hand. Handle 10 is formed in a rod shape elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), and a hollow is formed therein.

[0041] In addition, in the present exemplary embodiment, treater 20 includes first treater 210 having first opposing surface 2111 (i.e., a first treatment surface) and second treater 220 having second opposing surface 2211 (i.e., a second treatment surface) facing first opposing surface 2111 in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction).

[0042] In the present exemplary embodiment, treater 20 thus includes the pair of treaters (i.e., first treater 210 and second treater 220, namely, a plurality of treaters) facing each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction).

[0043] Each of first treater 210 and second treater 220 is connected to handle 10. Specifically, first treater 210 is connected to one end of handle 10 in the third direction (i.e., the X direction) with first connector 212, and second treater 220 is connected to the end of handle 10 in the third direction (i.e., the X direction) with second connector 222. In the present exemplary embodiment, first treater 210 and second treater 220 are thus connected to handle 10 so as to bifurcate in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) from the end of the handle extending in the third direction (i.e., the X direction).

[0044] First treater 210 includes first housing 211 constituting an outline of first treater 210, and a surface of first housing 211 facing second treater 220 is first opposing surface 2111. Similarly, second treater 220 includes second housing 221 constituting an outline of second treater 220, and a surface of second housing 221 facing first treater 210 is a second opposing surface 2211.

[0045] Furthermore, in the present exemplary embodiment, a space penetrating in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) and opening to one side in the third direction (i.e., the X direction) is formed between first opposing surface 2111 of first treater 210 and second opposing surface 2211 of second treater 220. In the present exemplary embodiment, the space is treatment space S1 in which hair H can be treated.

[0046] Hair H can be treated while hair H is arranged in treatment space S1 in such a way as to extend in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) intersecting the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). During normal treatment of hair H, hair H is thus arranged in treatment space S1 in such a way as to extend in the second direction (i.e., Z direction).

[0047] In addition, in the present exemplary embodiment, hollows are also formed inside first treater 210 and second treater 220, and each hollow is formed in such a way as to communicate with the hollow in handle 10.

[0048] Here, in the present exemplary embodiment, air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) can be blown to hair H arranged in treatment space S1 using the hollows formed in air styler 1, and hair H can be styled by the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown to hair H. Specifically, fluid discharge mechanism 40 configured to blow air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) onto hair H is arranged in air styler 1, and air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 of fluid discharge mechanism 40 is blown onto hair H to style (i.e., an example of treat) hair H.

[0049] Air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the present exemplary embodiment is a device configured to straighten hair H by taming curls and waviness of hair H, and styling hair H so as to have a desired shape by blowing air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) onto hair H from one or more outlets 45 without causing excessive friction on hair H.

[0050] Air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) can be used not only for dry hair but also for hair in an appropriately wet state such as hair after washing and towel-drying. Since wet hair is in a state where hydrogen bonds that are bonds inside the hair are broken, there is an effect of easily fixing a shape of the hair after the hair styling by styling the hair while drying the hair. In addition, since two steps of drying with a dryer and hair styling can be shortened to one step, time and labor of the user can be reduced without exposing the hair to excessive thermal damage and frictional damage.

[0051] Fluid discharge mechanism 40 includes air inlet 41 through which air outside the device (i.e., outside air, i.e., an example of fluid) can be taken into air styler 1, and feeder 42 that is arranged downstream of air inlet 41 and that sends downstream the air (i.e., an example of fluid) taken in through air inlet 41. Fluid discharge mechanism 40 further includes fluid temperature adjuster 43 that is arranged downstream of feeder 42 and that adjusts temperature (i.e., controls so as to heat or cool) of the air (i.e., an example of fluid) fed to outlet 45 (i.e., downstream) with feeder 42. Fluid discharge mechanism 40 further includes outlet 45 and flow path 44 for sending the air (i.e., an example of fluid, here, hot air or cold air) having temperature which has been adjusted by fluid temperature adjuster 43 to outlet 45.

[0052] By driving feeder 42, air outside the device (i.e., outside air, i.e., an example of fluid) is taken into air styler 1 from air inlet 41, the temperature of the air (i.e., an example of fluid) taken in from air inlet 41 is adjusted by fluid temperature adjuster 43, and the air (i.e., an example of fluid) having temperature which has been adjusted is sent to outlet 45 via flow path 44, so that the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) having a desired temperature can be blown onto hair H.

[0053] Here, air inlet 41 may be composed of, for example, a plurality of small holes or a vertically long gap. In the present exemplary embodiment, air inlet 41 is formed by providing a plurality of through holes in a mesh pattern on the other end of handle 10 in the third direction (i.e., the X direction). As a result, air outside the device (i.e., outside air, i.e., an example of fluid) can be taken into air styler 1 from air inlet 41.

[0054] In addition, feeder 42 may include, for example, a fan and a fan motor that rotates the fan. As such a fan and a fan motor, an axial fan, a centrifugal fan, or a blower fan (e.g., sirocco fan) can be used. Note that feeder 42 in which the fan and the fan motor are integrated together can be used, or feeder 42 in which the fan and the fan motor are separated from each other can be used.

[0055] As fluid temperature adjuster 43, a heating source such as a heater or a cooling source such as a heat exchanger can be used.

[0056] Note that the temperature of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) adjusted by fluid temperature adjuster 43 is preferably set such that a temperature when the air is blown out from outlet 45 becomes approximately 10° C. to 250° C.

[0057] Specifically, when hair His heated by air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45, the temperature of hair H blown out from outlet 45 is preferably approximately 50° C. to 250° C.

[0058] As described above, by performing the treatment while heating hair H with the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45, it is possible to straighten hair H by taming curls and waviness of hair H and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape. At this time, when the temperature of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 is lower than 50° C., it is difficult to style hair H to have a desired shape. On the other hand, When the temperature of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 is higher than 250° C., there is a possibility that irreversible thermal damage is caused to hair H and original gloss and touch of hair H are impaired. When hair H is heated by the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45, therefore, the temperature when the air is blown out from outlet 45 is preferably approximately 50° C. to 250° C.

[0059] When hair H is heated and treated using air styler 1, hair H is heated through heat transfer while loosening hair H by the action of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid). Unlike the conventional technique, an inside of a hair bundle can be heated without clamping hair H with hair holders heated to a high temperature of approximately 160° C. or higher. Unlike the conventional technique, when hair H is heated and treated using air styler 1, it is thus not necessary to heat hair H to a high temperature of about 160° C. or higher. That is, the treatment of hair H through heating can be performed, even when the temperature of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 is set to a temperature, namely approximately 100° C. to 140° C., which is a lower temperature than a temperature at which hair H is treated with the conventional hair holders.

[0060] When air styler 1 as in the present exemplary embodiment is used, therefore, the temperature of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 is more preferably approximately 100° C. to 140° C. In this case, it is possible to further reduce the damage to hair H while more reliably performing the treatment of hair H.

[0061] On the other hand, when hair H is cooled by the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45, the temperature when the air is blown out from outlet 45 is preferably approximately 10° C. to 50° C.

[0062] By performing the treatment while cooling hair H with the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45, the shape of styled hair H can be more easily maintained. If the temperature of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 is lower than 10° C. at this time, a component such as a compressor or a Peltier element might be required, thereby increasing power consumption or enlarging the device. On the other hand, if the temperature of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 is higher than 50° C., a temperature difference from hair temperature decreases, and an effect of maintaining the shape might decrease. Therefore, when hair H is cooled by the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45, the temperature when the air is blown out from outlet 45 is preferably approximately 10° C. to 50° C.

[0063] Thus, the temperature of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) adjusted by fluid temperature adjuster 43 is preferably set such that the temperature when the air is blown out from outlet 45 becomes approximately 10° C. to 250° C.

[0064] In addition, flow path 44 can be formed, for example, by arranging a partition wall that generates a flow of air in a predetermined direction in the hollows formed in air styler 1 or arranging a tube communicating with outlet 45. By providing flow path 44, the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) having temperature which has been adjusted by fluid temperature adjuster 43 passes through flow path 44 more efficiently. Then, the air is blown out from outlet 45. As a result, more air (i.e., an example of fluid) taken in from air inlet 41 can be blown out from outlet 45.

[0065] Here, in the present exemplary embodiment, outlet 45 has opening surface 45a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction). Specifically, opening surface 45a of outlet 45 has a rectangular shape having long sides 45c extending in the third direction (i.e., the X direction) and short sides 45b extending in a direction orthogonal to the third direction (i.e., the X direction).

[0066] As a result, flow velocity of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 increases. The air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) can be blown to a wider range of hair H arranged in treatment space S1. As a result, hair H can be more reliably styled in a shorter time by the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown onto hair H.

[0067] In the present exemplary embodiment, an aspect ratio of area of outlet 45 is set such that a width (i.e., long sides 45c) is 1 or more and that a length (e.g., short sides 45b) is 1. At this time, the aspect ratio of the area of the outlet is preferably set such that the width (longitudinal side 45c) is 3 or more and that the length (short side 45b) is 1. In this case, velocity of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown onto hair H can be further increased.

[0068] Furthermore, in the present exemplary embodiment, outlet 45 is configured such that, by using the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45, force F1 in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) acts on hair H arranged in treatment space S1. Specifically, outlet 45 includes first outlet 451 having first opening surface 451a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), angle θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle.

[0069] In the present exemplary embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 4, first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction). Angle θ between first opening surface 451a and imaginary straight line L1 passing through connection 45d between first opposing surface 2111 and first outlet 451 and extending in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) is an acute angle.

[0070] As a result, the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 is blown obliquely downward. Since the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) is blown obliquely downward from outlet 45, downward force F1 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction) acts on hair H.

[0071] As just described, by blowing air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) obliquely downward to hair H, a downward tensile force (e.g., force F1) in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction) acts on hair H, and hair H can be treated without being clamped by treater 20. It is therefore possible to further reduce the effects of heat and friction on hair H during the treatment of hair H. Consequently, it is possible to straighten hair H by taming curls and waviness of hair H and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape while the damage to hair H is reduced.

[0072] As described above, in the present exemplary embodiment, outlet 45 described above corresponds to a fluid discharger, and first outlet 451 corresponds to a tensile force generation fluid discharger that blows a fluid to hair H in a direction in which a tensile force is to be generated. The fluid discharger is preferably configured to blow air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) from an entire circumference in a direction of styling hair H.

[0073] Note that at least one or more outlets 45 can be provided in either of the treaters (i.e., first treater 210 and second treater 220) facing each other. However, the number of outlets 45, is preferably as small as possible. This is because when performance of feeder 42 remains the same, the flow velocity of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) discharged from outlet 45 can be made higher, as area of outlet 45 is smaller and the number of outlets 45 is smaller. Thus, the tensile force applied to hair H can be increased.

[0074] In the present exemplary embodiment, therefore, one outlet 45 is formed in first treater 210 that is either of the treaters (i.e., first treater 210 and second treater 220) facing each other. Therefore, in the present exemplary embodiment, air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) is blown to hair H from one side. At this time, by providing one of the treaters facing each other with outlet 45, it is possible to prevent, with the other treater, the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 from escaping to the outside of treatment space S1. Thus, it is possible to more reliably apply the tensile force to hair H in the second direction (i.e., Z direction).

[0075] In the present exemplary embodiment, air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) is thus blown to hair H from at least one outlet 45 in a direction of approximately 90° or less with respect to the treatment direction to apply the tensile force to hair H.

[0076] Furthermore, in the present exemplary embodiment, second opposing surface 2211 is a flat surface extending in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) and the third direction (i.e., the X direction). On the other hand, first opposing surface 2111, is curved in a substantially arc shape protruding inward in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). As a result, it is possible to suppress generation of a turbulent flow of the fluid and to further increase the flow velocity, thereby further enhancing the effect of straightening hair H by taming curls and waviness of hair H, and styling hair H so as to have a desired shape. At this time, a radius of curvature of first opposing surface 2111 is preferably approximately 10 mm to 50 mm. This is because when the radius of curvature of first opposing surface 2111 is smaller than 10 mm, there is a possibility that a loss of the flow velocity becomes large, and when the radius of curvature is larger than 50 mm, there is a possibility that a turbulent flow occurs.

[0077] First opposing surface 2111 is curved with a radius of curvature of approximately 10 mm to 50 mm so that the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown onto hair H becomes a laminar flow.

[0078] Note that when first opposing surface 2111 is curved with a radius of curvature of approximately 10 mm to 50 mm as in the present exemplary embodiment, angle θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) is preferably 10° or more and less than 90°. This is because when angle θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) is smaller than 10°, the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 might hit first opposing surface 2111. In the present exemplary embodiment, angle θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) is set to be an angle at which a tensile force acting in a hair tip direction of hair H is substantially maximized.

[0079] In addition, in the present exemplary embodiment, the velocity of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 is set to 5 m / s to 50 m / s. As a result, air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) can be blown to such an extent that hair H can be styled while preventing hair H from coming off. Thus, it is possible to more reliably straighten hair H by taming curls and waviness of hair H and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape.

[0080] As just described, the velocity of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 is preferably 5 m / s to 50 m / s. This is because if the velocity of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 is lower than 5 m / s, there is a possibility that the tensile force might not be enough to style hair H, and if the velocity is higher than 50 m / s, an excessive tensile force might act on hair H, thereby causing hair H to come off or damaging hair H.

[0081] Furthermore, in the present exemplary embodiment, force F1 applied to hair H in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) is set to 0.05 N to 5 N. As a result, it is possible to apply force F1 to hair H to such an extent that hair H can be styled while suppressing hair H from coming off. Thus, it is possible to more reliably straighten hair H by taming curls and waviness of hair H and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape.

[0082] As just described, force F1 in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) applied to hair H is preferably 0.05 N to 5 N. This is because if force F1 in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) applied to hair H is smaller than 0.05 N, there is a possibility that the tensile force might not be enough to style hair H, and if force F1 is larger than 5 N, an excessive tensile force might act on hair H, thereby causing hair H to come off or damaging hair H.

[0083] In addition, in the present exemplary embodiment, air styler 1 includes variable mechanism 30 capable of changing width WI of treatment space S1. As a result, width WI of treatment space S1 can be changed in accordance with the amount, degrees of curliness, and waviness of hair H. Thus, the treatment of hair H can be performed more efficiently.

[0084] Such a configuration can be formed, for example, with a structure in which width W1 of treatment space S1 can be adjusted in about three stages and the user can lock treatment space S1 with a desired width. In addition, the configuration can be formed with a structure in which width WI of treatment space S1 can be continuously adjusted and the user can lock treatment space S1 with a desired width. Note that, in the present exemplary embodiment, width WI of treatment space S1 can be changed by relatively moving (i.e., an example of translating) first treater 210 in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) with respect to second treater 220 facing in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). As variable mechanism 30 having such a configuration, for example, a dial or a switch can be used.

[0085] In addition, in the present exemplary embodiment, width WI of treatment space S1 can be changed within a range of approximately 5 mm to 30 mm. As a result, it is possible to prevent hair H from becoming difficult to pass through, and it is also possible to prevent a desired hair styling effect from becoming difficult to obtain. The reason why width W1 of treatment space S1 is set in the range of about 5 mm to 30 mm is that, if width WI of treatment space S1 becomes narrower than 5 mm, hair H becomes difficult to pass through, and the tensile force applied to hair H might become too large. In addition, if width WI is larger than 30 mm, a distance between treater 20 and hair H becomes long, and a desired hair styling effect might not be easily obtained.

[0086] In addition, when hair H is treated using air styler 1 having such a configuration, outlet 45 is positioned in a direction in which the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) is blown from tips to roots of hair H depending on a site to be treated. Thus, operability by the user might be deteriorated.

[0087] Therefore, in the present exemplary embodiment, treater 20 is attached to handle 10 in such a way as to be rotatable by 180 degrees. As a result, air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) can be blown from the roots to the tips of hair H at various sites. Thus, air styler 1 can be used without deteriorating the operability by the user.

[0088] In addition, when treater 20 is rotatable by 180 degrees, air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) can be easily blown from the tips to the roots of hair H, and back combing treatment (i.e., treatment for raising hair H) for giving volume to hair H can be performed only by blowing air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid).

[0089] As a result, when the back combing treatment (i.e., treatment for raising hair H) can be performed only by blowing air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid), it is not necessary to comb hair H. It is therefore possible to prevent cuticles from peeling off due to friction between a comb with fine protrusions and hair H, and to suppress generation of split hairs and hair breakage. That is, it is possible to suppress friction generated when performing the back combing treatment (i.e., treatment for raising hair H) and to more reliably prevent hair damage.

[0090] As described above, air styler 1 according to the present exemplary embodiment is a device that blows air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) from at least one outlet 45 to hair H in a direction of approximately 90° or less with respect to the treatment direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction) and that applies tensile force F1 to straighten hair H or style hair H so as to have a desired shape without causing excessive friction.

[0091] Note that outlet 45 may have a shape illustrated in FIG. 6. FIG. 6 is a view of first treater 210 according to a modification of the first exemplary embodiment as viewed from the first treatment surface. In outlet 45 illustrated in FIG. 6, opening surface 45a is partitioned into a plurality of openings 47 by partition walls 46 extending in a short direction. In outlet 45 illustrated in FIG. 6, opening surface 45a includes the plurality of openings 47, and a rectangle elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction) is formed on the entirety of opening surface 45a. In this case, the same functions and effects as those of the first exemplary embodiment can be also produced.

[0092] Outlet 45 may further include a partition wall extending in a longitudinal direction, or may include only a partition wall extending in the longitudinal direction.

[0093] Alternatively, treater 20 may have shapes illustrated in FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to a first modification of the first exemplary embodiment. Also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 7, outlets 45 are formed only in first treater 210 out of first treater 210 and second treater 220. Outlets 45 include first outlet 451 having first opening surface 451a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), angle θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle. Also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 7, first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0094] In addition, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 7, outlets 45 include second outlet 452 having second opening surface 452a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), angle θ between second opening surface 452a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an obtuse angle. Second outlet 452 is connected to a lower end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0095] As described above, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 7, outlets 45 include one first outlet 451 and one second outlet 452. That is, a plurality of outlets 45 are provided.

[0096] Also in this case, the same functions and effects as those of the first exemplary embodiment can be produced.

[0097] Furthermore, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 7, downward force F1 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction) is applied at two positions, namely an upper part and a lower part of hair H. As a result, treater 20 can more reliably treat hair H.

[0098] In addition, if volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from first outlet 451 and volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from second outlet 452 can be appropriately set, various forces can be applied to hair H arranged in treatment space S1.

[0099] For example, a tensile force in a twisting direction can be applied to hair H or a tensile force can be partially applied to hair H, so that hair H can be styled so as to have a shape in a twisting direction or a wave shape.

[0100] Alternatively, treater 20 may have shapes illustrated in FIG. 8. FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to a second modification of the first exemplary embodiment. Also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 8, outlets 45 are formed only in first treater 210 out of first treater 210 and second treater 220. Outlets 45 include first outlet 451 having first opening surface 451a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), angle θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle. Also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 8, first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0101] In addition, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 8, outlets 45 include third outlet 453 having third opening surface 453a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction) and opened in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). Third outlet 453 is connected to an upper end of first outlet 451 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0102] As described above, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 8, outlets 45 include one first outlet 451 and one third outlet 453.

[0103] In addition, air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) including treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 8 can also treat hair H even in a state where treater 20 is turned upside down. At this time, when air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) is blown out from first outlet 451, the fluid acts from the tips to the roots of hair H, which makes it difficult to straighten hair H.

[0104] However, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 8, as described above, outlets 45 include not only first outlet 451 but also third outlet 453. If air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) is blown out only from third outlet 453 in the state where treater 20 is turned upside down, a positional relationship between hair H and the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) can be kept unchanged. Therefore, air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) including treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 8, that is, air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) including third outlet 453, has an advantage that the back of the head can be treated without installing a plurality of outlets 45 or requiring the user to change positions of outlets 45.

[0105] In addition, air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) including first outlet 451 and third outlet 453 can blow air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) to two portions of hair H. Consequently, curls and waviness of hair H can be more reliably tamed and hair H can be straightened, and hair H can be styled so as to have a desired shape.

[0106] Specifically, air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from third outlet 453 is blown out toward hair H along the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). Therefore, force F2 along the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) acts on an upper part of hair H arranged in treatment space S1.

[0107] On the other hand, due to the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from first outlet 451, force F1 in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) acts on a lower part of hair H arranged in treatment space S1.

[0108] Therefore, if air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) is simultaneously blown out from first outlet 451 and third outlet 453, force F1 in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) can be applied while hair H is aligned with force F2 along the first direction (i.e., the Y direction).

[0109] Thus, curls and waviness of hair H can be more reliably tamed and hair H can be straightened, and hair H can be styled to have a desired shape.

[0110] At this time, if volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from first outlet 451 and volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from third outlet 453 can be appropriately set, various forces can be applied to hair H arranged in treatment space S1.

[0111] For example, a tensile force in a twisting direction can be applied to hair H or a tensile force can be partially applied to hair H, so that hair H can be styled to have a shape in a twisting direction or a wave shape.

[0112] As described above, it is possible to style hair H with treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 8 while force in both the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) and the second direction (i.e., Z direction) is applied.

[0113] Alternatively, treater 20 may have shapes illustrated in FIG. 9. FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to a third modification of the first exemplary embodiment. Also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 9, outlets 45 are formed only in first treater 210 out of first treater 210 and second treater 220. Outlets 45 include first outlet 451 having first opening surface 45 la elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), angle θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle. Also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 9, first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0114] In addition, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 9, outlets 45 include second outlet 452 having second opening surface 452a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), angle θ between second opening surface 452a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an obtuse angle. Second outlet 452 is connected to a lower end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0115] Furthermore, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 9, outlets 45 include third outlet 453 elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction) and having third opening surface 453a opened in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). Treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 9 includes two third outlets 453, and two third outlets 453 are connected respectively to an upper end of first outlet 451 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction) and a lower end of second outlet 452 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0116] As described above, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 9, outlets 45 include one first outlet 451, one second outlet 452, and two third outlets 453.

[0117] Also in this case, it is possible to produce the same functions and effects as those of the configurations described in the first exemplary embodiment, FIG. 7, and FIG. 8.

[0118] Furthermore, since treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 9 can apply force F2 along the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) to two positions, namely an upper part and a lower part of hair H, it is possible to perform treatment while more reliably aligning hair H.

[0119] In addition, if volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from first outlet 451, volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from second outlet 452, and volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from third outlet 453 can be appropriately set, various forces can be applied to hair H arranged in treatment space S1.

[0120] For example, a tensile force in a twisting direction can be applied to hair Hor a tensile force can be partially applied to hair H, so that hair H can be styled so as to have a shape in a twisting direction or a wave shape.

[0121] Alternatively, treater 20 may have shapes illustrated in FIG. 10. FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to a fourth modification of the first exemplary embodiment. In treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 10, outlets 45 are formed in both first treater 210 and second treater 220. For this reason, second opposing surface 2211 is also curved in a substantially arc shape protruding inward in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction), so that generation of a turbulent flow of the fluid is suppressed and flow velocity can be further increased. Outlets 45 include two first outlets 451 each having first opening surface 451a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), each of the angles θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle. Specifically, one first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction), and other first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of second opposing surface 2211 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0122] As described above, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 10, outlet 45 include two first outlets 451.

[0123] In treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 10, first treater 210 and second treater 220 are provided with first outlets 451 facing each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). As a result, it is possible to apply a tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) to hair H while air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) is blown to hair H from two directions. The tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) applied to hair His further increased to make it possible to more reliably tame curls and waviness of hair H and straighten hair H and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape.

[0124] As described above, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 10, a plurality of outlets 45 are provided in such a way as to sandwich hair H.

[0125] In addition, if volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from first outlets 451 can be individually set, various forces can be applied to hair H arranged in treatment space S1.

[0126] For example, a tensile force in a twisting direction can be applied to hair H or a tensile force can be partially applied to hair H, so that hair H can be styled to have a shape in a twisting direction or a wave shape.

[0127] Note that the number of pairs of outlets 45 facing each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) may be one to four. In this case, it is possible to suppress cancellation of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlets 45 and suppress decreases in the flow velocity of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlets 45 (first outlets 451). Thus, this makes it possible to more reliably tame curls and waviness of hair H and straighten hair H and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape.

[0128] In addition, air outlets 45 are formed in such a way as to face each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) and air styler 1 includes variable mechanism 30 configured to change width WI of treatment space S1, so that a distance between the plurality of fluid dischargers can be changed.

[0129] Alternatively, treater 20 may have shapes illustrated in FIG. 11. FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to a fifth modification of the first exemplary embodiment. Also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 11, outlets 45 are formed in both first treater 210 and second treater 220. For this reason, second opposing surface 2211 is also curved in a substantially arc shape protruding inward in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction), so that generation of a turbulent flow of the fluid is suppressed and flow velocity can be further increased. Outlets 45 include two first outlets 451 each having first opening surface 451a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), each of the angles θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle. Specifically, one first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction), and other first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of second opposing surface 2211 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0130] In addition, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 11, outlets 45 include two second outlets 452 each having second opening surface 452a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), each of the angles θ between second opening surface 452a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an obtuse angle. Specifically, one second outlet 452 is connected to a lower end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction), and other second outlet 452 is connected to a lower end of second opposing surface 2211 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0131] As described above, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 11, outlets 45 include two first outlets 451 and two second outlets 452.

[0132] In treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 11, first treater 210 and second treater 220 are provided with first outlets 451 facing each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) and second outlets 452 facing each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). As a result, a tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) can be applied to hair H while air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) is blown from two directions at two positions, namely an upper part and a lower part of hair H. The tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) applied to hair H is further increased to make it possible to more reliably tame curls and waviness of hair H and straighten hair H and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape.

[0133] In addition, if volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from first outlets 451 and volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from second outlets 452 can be individually set, various forces can be applied to hair H arranged in treatment space S1.

[0134] For example, a tensile force in a twisting direction can be applied to hair H or a tensile force can be partially applied to hair H, so that hair H can be styled so as to have a shape in a twisting direction or a wave shape.

[0135] Alternatively, treater 20 may have shapes illustrated in FIG. 12. FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to a sixth modification of the first exemplary embodiment. Also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 12, outlets 45 are formed in both first treater 210 and second treater 220. For this reason, second opposing surface 2211 is also curved in a substantially arc shape protruding inward in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction), so that generation of a turbulent flow of the fluid is suppressed and flow velocity can be further increased. Outlets 45 include two first outlets 451 each having first opening surface 451a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), each of the angles θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle. Specifically, one first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction), and other first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of second opposing surface 2211 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0136] In addition, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 12, outlets 45 include two third outlets 453 elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction) and each having third opening surface 453a opened in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). Specifically, one third outlet 453 is connected to an upper end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction), and other third outlet 453 is connected to an upper end of second opposing surface 2211 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0137] As described above, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 12, outlets 45 include two first outlets 451 and two third outlets 453.

[0138] In treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 12, first treater 210 and second treater 220 are provided with first outlets 451 facing each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) and third outlets 453 facing each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). As a result, a tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) can be applied to hair H by air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown obliquely downward from two directions while hair H is aligned with air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown along the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) from two directions. The tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) applied to hair H is further increased to make it possible to more reliably tame curls and waviness of hair H and straighten hair H and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape.

[0139] In addition, if volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from first outlets 451 and volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from third outlets 453 can be individually set, various forces can be applied to hair H arranged in treatment space S1.

[0140] For example, a tensile force in a twisting direction can be applied to hair H or a tensile force can be partially applied to hair H, so that hair H can be styled so as to have a shape in a twisting direction or a wave shape.

[0141] Alternatively, treater 20 may have shapes illustrated in FIG. 13. FIG. 13 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to a seventh modification of the first exemplary embodiment. Also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 13, outlets 45 are formed in both first treater 210 and second treater 220. For this reason, second opposing surface 2211 is also curved in a substantially arc shape protruding inward in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction), so that generation of a turbulent flow of the fluid is suppressed and flow velocity can be further increased. Outlets 45 include two first outlets 451 each having first opening surface 451a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), each of the angles θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle. Specifically, one first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction), and other first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of second opposing surface 2211 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0142] In addition, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 13, outlets 45 include two second outlets 452 each having second opening surface 452a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), each of the angle θ between second opening surfaces 452a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an obtuse angle. Specifically, one second outlet 452 is connected to a lower end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction), and other second outlet 452 is connected to a lower end of second opposing surface 2211 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0143] Furthermore, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 13, outlets 45 include four third outlet 453 elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction) and each having third opening surface 453a opened in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). Specifically, two third outlets 453 are formed in first opposing surface 2111, and two third outlets 453 are formed in second opposing surface 2211. One of two third outlets 453 formed in first opposing surface 2111 is connected to an upper end of one first outlet 451 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction), and other third outlet 453 is connected to an lower end of one second outlet 452 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction). Similarly, one of two third outlets 453 formed in second opposing surface 2211 is connected to an upper end of other first outlet 451 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction), and other third outlet 453 is connected to an lower end of other second outlet 452 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0144] As described above, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 13, outlets 45 include two first outlets 451, two second outlets 452, and four third outlets 453.

[0145] In treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 13, first treater 210 and second treater 220 are provided with first outlets 451 facing each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) and second outlets 452 facing each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). In addition, third outlets 453 connected to first outlets 451 are provided in such a way as to face each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction), and third outlets 453 connected to second outlets 452 are provided in such a way as to face each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction).

[0146] As a result, a tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) can be applied to hair H by air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown obliquely downward from two directions while hair H is aligned with air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown along the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) from two directions at two positions, namely an upper part and a lower part of hair H. The tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) applied to hair H is further increased to make it possible to more reliably tame curls and waviness of hair H and straighten hair H and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape.

[0147] If volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from first outlets 451, volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from second outlets 452, and volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from third outlets 453 can be individually set, various forces can be applied to hair H arranged in treatment space S1.

[0148] For example, a tensile force in a twisting direction can be applied to hair H or a tensile force can be partially applied to hair H, so that hair H can be styled so as to have a shape in a twisting direction or a wave shape.

[0149] Alternatively, treater 20 may have shapes illustrated in FIG. 14. FIG. 14 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to an eighth modification of the first exemplary embodiment. Also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 14, outlets 45 are formed in both first treater 210 and second treater 220. For this reason, second opposing surface 2211 is also curved in a substantially arc shape protruding inward in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction), so that generation of a turbulent flow of the fluid is suppressed and flow velocity can be further increased. Outlets 45 include first outlet 451 having first opening surface 451a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), angle θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle. Specifically, first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0150] In addition, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 14, outlets 45 include second outlet 452 having second opening surface 452a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), angle θ between second opening surface 452a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an obtuse angle. Specifically, second outlet 452 is connected to a lower end of second opposing surface 2211 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0151] As described above, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 14, outlets 45 include one first outlet 451 and one second outlet 452.

[0152] Also in this case, it is possible to produce the same functions and effects as those of the configurations described in the first exemplary embodiment and FIG. 7.

[0153] In addition, if volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from first outlet 451 and volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from second outlet 452 can be appropriately set, various forces can be applied to hair H arranged in treatment space S1.

[0154] For example, a tensile force in a twisting direction can be applied to hair H or a tensile force can be partially applied to hair H, so that hair H can be styled so as to have a shape in a twisting direction or a wave shape.

[0155] Alternatively, treater 20 may have shapes illustrated in FIG. 15. FIG. 15 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to a ninth modification of the first exemplary embodiment. Also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 15, outlets 45 are formed in both first treater 210 and second treater 220. For this reason, second opposing surface 2211 is also curved in a substantially arc shape protruding inward in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction), so that generation of a turbulent flow of the fluid is suppressed and flow velocity can be further increased. Outlets 45 include first outlet 451 having first opening surface 451a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), angle θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle. In addition, outlets 45 include second outlets 452 each having second opening surface 452a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), each of the angle θ between second opening surfaces 452a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an obtuse angle.

[0156] Here, FIG. 15 illustrates an example in which treater 20 includes two or more pairs of first treaters 210 and second treaters 220, each of the two or more pairs including first treater 210 and second treater 220. Specifically, treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 15 includes two pairs of first treaters 210 and second treaters 220. In each of first treaters 210, first opposing surface 2111 curved in a substantially arc shape protruding inward in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) is formed, and these two first opposing surfaces 2111 are arranged side by side vertically. Similarly, in each of second treaters 220, second opposing surface 2211 curved in a substantially arc shape protruding inward in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) is formed, and these two second opposing surfaces 2211 are arranged side by side vertically.

[0157] As described above, treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 15 includes two pairs of treatment surfaces (i.e., first opposing surfaces 2111 and second opposing surfaces 2211) facing each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction).

[0158] First outlet 451 and second outlet 452 are formed in each of the treatment surfaces (i.e., first opposing surfaces 2111 and second opposing surfaces 2211) located on an upper side, and second outlet 452 is formed in each of the treatment surfaces (first opposing surface 2111 and second opposing surface 2211) located on a lower side. Specifically, first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of each of the treatment surfaces (i.e., first opposing surface 2111 and second opposing surface 2211) located on the upper side, and second outlet 452 is connected to a lower end of each of the treatment surfaces. Second outlet 452 is connected to a lower end of each of the treatment surfaces (i.e., first opposing surfaces 2111 and second opposing surfaces 2211) located on the lower side. Therefore, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 15, outlets 45 include two first outlets 451 and four second outlets 452.

[0159] As just described, when treater 20 includes two or more even number of treaters, air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) from outlets 45 can be blown to a wider range of hair H, and it is possible to tame curls and waviness of hair H and straighten hair H and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape. In addition, by providing the pairs of treaters facing each other, it is possible to prevent air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlets 45 from escaping to the outside of treatment space S1 and to more reliably apply a tensile force to hair H in the second direction (i.e., Z direction).

[0160] In addition, if volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from first outlets 451 and volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from second outlets 452 can be individually set, various forces can be applied to hair H arranged in treatment space S1.

[0161] For example, a tensile force in a twisting direction can be applied to hair H or a tensile force can be partially applied to hair H, so that hair H can be styled so as to have a shape in a twisting direction or a wave shape.

[0162] Alternatively, treater 20 may have shapes illustrated in FIG. 16. FIG. 16 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to a tenth modification of the first exemplary embodiment. In treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 16, outlet 45 is formed only in first treater 210 out of first treater 210 and second treater 220. For this reason, first opposing surface 2111 is curved in a substantially arc shape protruding inward in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction), so that generation of a turbulent flow of the fluid is suppressed and flow velocity can be further increased. On the other hand, second opposing surface 2211 is a flat surface extending in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) and the third direction (i.e., the X direction).

[0163] Outlets 45 include first outlet 451 having first opening surface 451a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), angle θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle. Also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 16, first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0164] As described above, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 16, outlet 45 includes one first outlet 451.

[0165] Here, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 16, first treater 210 includes first temperature adjuster 213 that adjusts temperature (i.e., control so as to heat or cool) of first treater 210. First temperature adjuster 213 can be disposed, for example, inside first treater 210.

[0166] By providing first temperature adjuster 213, the temperature of first treater 210 can be adjusted such that temperature of treatment space S1 becomes a desired temperature, and hair H can be treated more efficiently.

[0167] A heating source such as a heater or a cooling source such as a heat exchanger can also be used as first temperature adjuster 213.

[0168] Note that the temperature of first treater 210 adjusted by first temperature adjuster 213 is preferably approximately 10° C. to 250° C.

[0169] Specifically, when first treater 210 is heated, the temperature of first treater 210 is preferably approximately 50° C. to 250° C.

[0170] By performing the treatment while first treater 210 is heated as described above, it is possible to more efficiently tame curls and waviness of hair H and straighten hair H and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape. If the temperature of first treater 210 is lower than 50° C. at this time, it becomes difficult to style hair H so as to have a desired shape. On the other hand, if the temperature of first treater 210 is higher than 250° C., there is a possibility that irreversible thermal damage is caused to hair H and that original gloss and touch of hair H are impaired. When first treater 210 is heated, therefore, the temperature of first treater 210 is preferably set to approximately 50° C. to 250° C.

[0171] Note that when the treatment is performed while first treater 210 is heated, it is preferable that a heating source that heats air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) doubles as a heater for heating first treater 210 from the viewpoint of reducing power consumption and reducing the size of the device.

[0172] On the other hand, when first treater 210 is cooled, the temperature of first treater 210 is preferably set to approximately 10° C. to 50° C.

[0173] As just described, by performing the treatment while first treater 210 is cooled, a shape of styled hair H can be more easily maintained. If the temperature of first treater 210 is lower than 10° C. at this time, a component such as a compressor or a Peltier element might be required, thereby increasing power consumption or enlarging the device. On the other hand, if the temperature of first treater 210 is higher than 50° C., a temperature difference from hair temperature decreases, and the effect of maintaining the shape might decrease. Therefore, when first treater 210 is cooled, the temperature of first treater 210 is preferably set to approximately 10° C. to 50° C.

[0174] Note that when the treatment is performed while first treater 210 is cooled, it is preferable that a cooling source that cools air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) doubles as a cooler for cooling first treater 210 from the viewpoint of reducing power consumption, and reducing the size of the device.

[0175] As above, the temperature of first treater 210 adjusted by first temperature adjuster 213 is preferably approximately 10° C. to 250° C.

[0176] In addition, when first treater 210 is heated or cooled, it is preferable to form first treater 210 using a metal (e.g., stainless steel or copper) having excellent thermal conductivity or a thermally conductive resin (e.g., polycarbonate resin, polybutylene terephthalate resin, polyacetal resin, nylon resin, or modified polyphenylene ether resin).

[0177] Also in this case, the same functions and effects as those of the first exemplary embodiment can be produced.

[0178] Alternatively, treater 20 may have shapes illustrated in FIG. 17. FIG. 17 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to an eleventh modification of the first exemplary embodiment. In treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 17, outlets 45 are formed in both first treater 210 and second treater 220. For this reason, first opposing surface 2111 and second opposing surface 2211 are curved in a substantially arc shape protruding inward in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction), so that generation of a turbulent flow of the fluid is suppressed and flow velocity can be further increased.

[0179] Outlets 45 include two first outlets 451 each having first opening surface 451a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), each of the angles θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle.

[0180] Specifically, one first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction), and other first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of second opposing surface 2211 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0181] As described above, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 17, outlets 45 include two first outlet 451.

[0182] Also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 17, first treater 210 and second treater 220 are provided with first outlets 451 facing each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). As a result, it is possible to apply a tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) to hair H while air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) is blown to hair H from two directions. The tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) applied to hair His further increased to make it possible to more reliably tame curls and waviness of hair H and straighten hair H and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape.

[0183] In addition, if volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from first outlets 451 can be individually set, various forces can be applied to hair H arranged in treatment space S1.

[0184] For example, a tensile force in a twisting direction can be applied to hair H or a tensile force can be partially applied to hair H, so that hair H can be styled so as to have a shape in a twisting direction or a wave shape. Furthermore, also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 17, first treater 210 includes first temperature adjuster 213 that adjusts (heating or cooling control) the temperature of first treater 210. The temperature of first treater 210 is adjusted such that the temperature of treatment space S1 becomes a desired temperature. Thus, hair H can be treated more efficiently. Also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 17, the temperature of first treater 210 adjusted by first temperature adjuster 213 is preferably set to approximately 10° C. to 250° C. When first treater 210 is heated or cooled, it is preferable to form first treater 210 using a metal (e.g., stainless steel or copper) having excellent thermal conductivity or a thermally conductive resin (e.g., polycarbonate resin, polybutylene terephthalate resin, polyacetal resin, nylon resin, or modified polyphenylene ether resin).

[0185] Also in this case, it is possible to produce the same functions and effects as those of the configurations described in the first exemplary embodiment, FIG. 10, and FIG. 16.

[0186] Note that second treater 220 may include a second temperature adjuster that adjusts (heating or cooling control) the temperature of second treater 220. The second temperature adjuster can also be disposed, for example, inside second treater 220. In this case, the temperature of second treater 220 adjusted by the second temperature adjuster is also preferably set to be approximately 10° C. to 250° C. In addition, when second treater 220 is heated or cooled, it is preferable to form second treater 220 using a metal (e.g., stainless steel or copper) having excellent thermal conductivity or a thermally conductive resin (e.g., polycarbonate resin, polybutylene terephthalate resin, polyacetal resin, nylon resin, or modified polyphenylene ether resin).

[0187] Note that air styler 1 (i.e., an example of hair care devices) described in the first exemplary embodiment and the modifications thereof may include a hair condition evaluator configured to evaluate conditions of hair H of a person to be treated, such as the user.

[0188] The hair condition evaluator can be provided, for example, in at least treater 20 or fluid discharge mechanism 40. Here, examples of the hair conditions evaluated by the hair condition evaluator include a degree of curliness and waviness of the hair, a diameter of the hair, a length of the hair, a color of the hair, and an extent of hair damage. These hair conditions can be evaluated by, for example, a sensor that detects moisture or oil or an optical sensor, through an analysis of an image obtained by a camera.

[0189] Air styler 1 (i.e., an example of hair care devices) described in the first exemplary embodiment and the modifications thereof may include a controller (e.g., a fluid controller) that controls a state of a fluid blown out by fluid discharge mechanism 40. The controller may control states of the fluid such as wind speed and temperature of the fluid in accordance with the hair conditions evaluated by the hair condition evaluator. As a result, it is possible to control operation of the controller (e.g., a fluid controller) in such a way as to lower the temperature of the fluid (i.e., an example of control the temperature of the fluid) depending on, for example, hair damage conditions evaluated by the hair condition evaluator.

[0190] Note that when the hair conditions are evaluated or the fluid is adjusted in accordance with a result of the evaluation, matrix information registered in advance may be used, or artificial intelligence technology (hereinafter referred to as “AI technology”) may be used.

[0191] In addition, air styler 1 (i.e., an example of hair care devices) described in the first exemplary embodiment and the modifications thereof may include a human detector configured to identify a user who is using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device).

[0192] The human detector can also be provided in, for example, at least one of treater 20 or fluid discharge mechanism 40. The human detection (i.e., user identification) by the human detector can be performed, for example, on the basis of the result of the evaluation performed by the hair condition evaluator described above, or can be performed on the basis of an image of the user obtained by a camera or on the basis of fingerprint authentication. In addition, it is also possible to perform the human detection (i.e., user identification) by registering the user who uses air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) in advance, providing air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) with a button for identifying a person who is using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device), and allowing the user to input who is using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device).

[0193] Air styler 1 (i.e., an example of hair care devices) described in the first exemplary embodiment and the modifications thereof may include a controller (e.g., a fluid controller) that controls the state of the fluid blown out by fluid discharge mechanism 40. The controller may control the states of the fluid, such as the wind speed and the temperature of the fluid, in accordance with the user identified by the human detector. When the fluid adjustment is performed, matrix information registered in advance may be used, or AI technology may be used.

[0194] At this time, the controller (e.g., fluid controller) may include a user optimum operation adjuster configured to adjust to an optimum operation according to the user identified by the human detector. When the user optimum operation adjuster adjusts to the optimum operation, it is also possible to perform optimum operation control using the AI technology.Second Exemplary Embodiment

[0195] Next, an example of air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the second exemplary embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19. FIG. 18 is a side view schematically illustrating an example of air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the second exemplary embodiment. FIG. 19 is a view of first treater 210 according to the second exemplary embodiment as viewed from the first treatment surface.

[0196] Air styler 1 according to the present exemplary embodiment basically has substantially the same configuration as air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) described in the first exemplary embodiment.

[0197] That is, air styler 1 according to the present exemplary embodiment includes treater 20 configured to treat hair H and fluid discharge mechanism 40 configured to blow air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) onto hair H.

[0198] In addition, treater 20 includes first treater 210 and second treater 220 having second opposing surface 2211 facing first opposing surface 2111 of first treater 210 in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). Treatment space S1 is formed between first opposing surface 2111 and second opposing surface 2211 in which hair H can be treated in a state where hair H is arranged such that hair H extends in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) intersecting the first direction (i.e., the Y direction).

[0199] Fluid discharge mechanism 40 includes outlet 45 having opening surface 45a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction) intersecting the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) and the second direction (i.e., Z direction).

[0200] Outlet 45 is configured such that force F1 in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) acts on hair H arranged in treatment space S1 due to air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45. Specifically, outlet 45 includes first outlet 451 having first opening surface 451a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), angle θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle.

[0201] Here, in the present exemplary embodiment, treater 20 has brush bristles 50 (i.e., an example of protrusions) configured to loosen hair H. In the present exemplary embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, a plurality of brush bristles 50 (i.e., an example of protrusions) are formed in a band-shaped region extending in the third direction (i.e., the X direction) at the center of the second direction (i.e., Z direction) of the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211, so that treater 20 has the brush bristles 50 (i.e., an example of protrusions) configured to detangle hair H.

[0202] As a result, it is possible to apply a strong tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) to hair H with the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown onto hair H while hair H is detangled efficiently with brush bristles 50 (i.e., an example of protrusions). It is also possible to tame curls and waviness of hair H and straighten hair H more easily and reliably and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape.

[0203] Note that, also in the present exemplary embodiment, air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) can include a hair condition evaluator configured to evaluate conditions of hair H of a person to be treated, such as the user, or can include a human detector configured to identify the user who uses air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device).Third Exemplary Embodiment

[0204] Next, an example of air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the third exemplary embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 23. FIG. 20 is a side view schematically illustrating an example of air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the third exemplary embodiment. FIG. 21 is a diagram schematically illustrating first electrostatic atomizer 71 (that is, a component atomizer) as an example of an agent sprayer included in air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the third exemplary embodiment. FIG. 22 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of charged fine particle emitter 80 included in air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the third exemplary embodiment. FIG. 23 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of fine particle emitter 90 included in air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the third exemplary embodiment.

[0205] Air styler 1 according to the present exemplary embodiment basically has substantially the same configuration as air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) described in the first exemplary embodiment.

[0206] That is, air styler 1 according to the present exemplary embodiment includes treater 20 configured to treat hair H and fluid discharge mechanism 40 configured to blow air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) onto hair H.

[0207] In addition, treater 20 includes first treater 210 and second treater 220 having second opposing surface 2211 facing first opposing surface 2111 of first treater 210 in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). Treatment space S1 is formed between first opposing surface 2111 and second opposing surface 2211 in which hair H can be treated while hair H is arranged such that hair H extends in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) intersecting the first direction (i.e., the Y direction).

[0208] In addition, fluid discharge mechanism 40 includes outlet 45 having opening surface 45a (see FIG. 19) elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction) intersecting the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) and the second direction (i.e., Z direction).

[0209] Outlet 45 is configured such that force F1 in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) acts on hair H arranged in treatment space S1 due to air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45. Specifically, outlet 45 includes first outlet 451 having first opening surface 45 la elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), angle θ between first opening surface 45la and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle.

[0210] Here, in the present exemplary embodiment, air styler 1 includes component emitter 60 configured to blow a component that acts on hair H onto hair H. Here, the component that acts on hair H refers to a so-called cosmetic component that can effectively act on at least hair quality of the user. Examples of the component include agents, organic substances, negative ions, metal fine particles, and charged fine water particles.

[0211] Furthermore, in the present exemplary embodiment, component emitter 60 includes cosmetic component emitter 70 configured to blow a cosmetic component onto hair H. As a result, it is possible to produce a hair beautifying effect based on the cosmetic component while curls and waviness of hair H are tamed.

[0212] Examples of the cosmetic component include an agent containing a component that brings about a cosmetic effect to hair, such as a moisturizing component (i.e., moisturizing agent), a repairing component (i.e., repairing agent), a coating component (i.e., coating agent), a coloring component (i.e., coloring agent), a hair dye component (i.e., hair dye agent), and a treatment component (i.e., treatment agent). Examples of the cosmetic component also include proteins such as collagen, elastin, and keratin, various peptides; amino acids such as lysine, phenylalanine, alanine, arginine, serine, cysteine, glycine, and proline; ceramides; organic acids such as succinic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, lactic acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, and citric acid; proteoglycans; various vitamins; metals such as mica, titanium oxide, zinc oxide, iron oxide, silicon, platinum, gold, silver, and zinc; enzymes such as lysozyme chloride, protease, and papain; nucleic acids such as DNA nucleic acids and ribonucleic acids; antioxidant components such as astaxanthin, lutein, and catechin, hormones such as isoflavone, dutasteride, and finasteride; lipids such as lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, glycosphingolipids, behenyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, cholesterol, and hydrogenated lecithin; carbohydrates such as trehalose, dextran, dextrin, pullulan, cyclodextrin, and maltitol; polysaccharides such as chondroitin sulfate, chitosan, and chitin; urea; glycyrrhizic acid; and dipotassium glycyrrhizinate.

[0213] The cosmetic component may have a form in which the cosmetic component has been solidified or semi-solidified, or may be a solution in which the cosmetic component has been dissolved in a solvent such as water or alcohol. In addition, a plurality of types of cosmetic components may be included.

[0214] For example, cosmetic component emitter 70 may include first electrostatic atomizer 71 (that is, a component atomizer) as an example of an agent sprayer in which the active component is an agent or an organic substance, cosmetic component outlet 73 through which the cosmetic component can be discharged toward hair H, and cosmetic component passage 72 for guiding the cosmetic component generated by first electrostatic atomizer 71 to cosmetic component outlet 73.

[0215] Here, as illustrated in FIG. 21, first electrostatic atomizer 71 may be configured to include discharger 711 including mist atomizer 7111 (more specifically, a discharge electrode or a first electrode) and GND electrode 7112 (more specifically, a counter electrode or a second electrode). In addition, first electrostatic atomizer 71 can include tank 712 (more specifically, a cosmetic component holder), pump 713, high-voltage circuit 714, and pump drive circuit 715. Here, mist atomizer 7111 is formed in such a way as to hold a liquid as an agent or an organic substance and functions as discharger 711. In addition, tank 712 stores an aqueous solution containing, for example, a polymer as an agent or an organic substance. Pump 713 is installed in a pipe connecting tank 712 and mist atomizer 7111, and sends the polymer aqueous solution stored in tank 712 to mist atomizer 7111. In addition, high-voltage circuit 714 applies a high voltage (hereinafter, referred to as HV) to mist atomizer 7111. Pump drive circuit 715 controls driving of pump 713.

[0216] When a high voltage is applied between mist atomizer 7111 and GND electrode 7112, corona discharge occurs, and agent mist containing a polymer is generated as a result of the discharge. Note that the agent sprayer in which the active component is an agent or an organic substance is not limited to electrostatic atomizer such as first electrostatic atomizer 71, and may be an ultrasonic atomizer, a centrifugal pump, or a heater.

[0217] By providing cosmetic component emitter 70, the cosmetic component atomized by first electrostatic atomizer 71 can pass through cosmetic component passage 72 and be blown onto hair H from cosmetic component outlet 73 provided in treater 20 (more specifically, second treater 220).

[0218] At this time, at least one of a hair condition evaluator or a human detector may be provided in air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device). In this case, on the basis of at least one of the result of the evaluation by the hair condition evaluator and the result of the detection by the human detector, an amount and a type of cosmetic component may be adjusted. When a plurality of types of cosmetic components are used, a blending ratio thereof may also be adjusted. The hair condition evaluator and the human detector can be provided in at least one of treater 20 or fluid discharge mechanism 40. In addition, in at least one of the selection of the cosmetic component to be used or the adjustment of the cosmetic component, matrix information registered in advance can be used, or AI technology can be used.

[0219] In addition, in the present exemplary embodiment, component emitter 60 includes charged fine particle emitter 80 configured to blow charged fine particles onto hair H. As a result, it is possible to produce a hair beautifying effect based on the charged fine particles while curls and waviness of hair H are tamed.

[0220] Charged fine particle emitter 80 may include, for example, second electrostatic atomizer 81 (i.e., a component atomizer) as an example of a component generator that uses charged fine particle water as an active component, charged fine particle outlet 83 through which the charged fine particle water is discharged toward hair H, and charged fine particle passage 82 for guiding the charged fine particle water generated by second electrostatic atomizer 81 to charged fine particle outlet 83.

[0221] Here, as illustrated in FIG. 22, second electrostatic atomizer 81 may be configured to include discharger 811 including discharge electrode 8111 (more specifically, a first electrode) and GND electrode 8112 (more specifically, a counter electrode or a second electrode). In addition, second electrostatic atomizer 81 may be configured to include Peltier element 813 as a condenser and high-voltage circuit 812. When a high voltage is applied between discharge electrode 8111 and GND electrode 8112, corona discharge occurs, and charged fine particle water based on moisture in air is generated as a result of the discharge.

[0222] By providing charged fine particle emitter 80, the charged fine particle water atomized by second electrostatic atomizer 81 can pass through charged fine particle passage 82 and be blown onto hair H from charged fine particle outlet 83 provided in treater 20 (more specifically, second treater 220). In this case, the charged fine particle water can be blown to hair H at the same time as air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) is blown to hair H, and it is possible to produce a hair beautifying effect (e.g., moisturizing, improving gloss, or improving cohesion) of the charged fine particle water.

[0223] At this time, at least one of a hair condition evaluator or a human detector may be provided in air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device), and the amount of charged fine particles may be adjusted on the basis of at least one of the result of the evaluation by the hair condition evaluator or the result of the detection by the human detector. The hair condition evaluator and the human detector can be provided in at least one of treater 20 or fluid discharge mechanism 40. In addition, when the amount of charged fine particles is adjusted, matrix information registered in advance can be used, or AI technology can be used.

[0224] In addition, in the present exemplary embodiment, component emitter 60 includes fine particle emitter 90 configured to blow metal fine particles onto hair H. As a result, it is possible to produce a hair beautifying effect based on the metal fine particles while curls and waviness of hair H are tamed.

[0225] Fine particle emitter 90 may be configured to include, for example, third electrostatic atomizer 91 (i.e., a component atomizer) as an example of a component generator in which an active component is metal fine particles, fine particle outlet 94 through which the metal fine particles can be emitted toward hair H, and fine particle passage 93 for guiding the metal fine particles generated by third electrostatic atomizer 91 to fine particle outlet 94.

[0226] Here, as illustrated in FIG. 23, third electrostatic atomizer 91 may be configured to include discharger 911 including discharge electrode 9111 (more specifically, a first electrode) and GND electrode 9112 (more specifically, a counter electrode or a second electrode). In addition, third electrostatic atomizer 91 may include high-voltage circuit 912. When a high voltage is applied between discharge electrode 9111 and GND electrode 9112, corona discharge occurs, and metal fine particles are generated as a result of the discharge.

[0227] Note that the metal is composed of, for example, at least one of iron, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, cobalt, chromium, iodine, nickel, fluorine, vanadium, tin, silicon, titanium, molybdenum, strontium, germanium, gold, nickel, platinum, rhodium, palladium, iridium, ruthenium, or osmium.

[0228] By providing fine particle emitter 90, the metal fine particles generated by third electrostatic atomizer 91 pass through fine particle passage 93 and can be blown onto hair H from fine particle outlet 94 provided in treater 20 (more specifically, second treater 220). In this case, the metal fine particles can be blown onto hair H at the same time as air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) is blown onto hair H, and it is possible to produce a hair beautifying effect of the metal fine particles.

[0229] Furthermore, in the present exemplary embodiment, fine particle emitter 90 is configured to be able to blow ions onto hair H.

[0230] Specifically, fine particle emitter 90 includes a fourth electrostatic atomizer 92 (more specifically, a component atomizer) as an example of a component generator in which an active component is negative ions (i.e., an example of ions).

[0231] Fourth electrostatic atomizer 92 includes discharger 921 including discharge electrode 9211 (more specifically, a first electrode) having a tip which is formed in a needle shape and GND electrode 9212 (more specifically, a counter electrode or a second electrode) having a central portion which is formed in a downward arc shape, and high-voltage circuit 922. As a result, when a high voltage is applied between discharge electrode 9111 and GND electrode 9112, corona discharge occurs, and negative ions (i.e., an example of ions) are generated as a result of the discharge.

[0232] Here, in the present exemplary embodiment, negative ions (i.e., an example of ions) generated by fourth electrostatic atomizer 92 are blown out from fine particle outlet 94 to hair H. As a result, it is possible to produce a hair beautifying effect based on metal fine particles and negative ions (i.e., an example of ions) while curls and waviness of hair H are tamed.

[0233] At this time, a fluid containing negative ions (i.e., an example of ions) generated by fourth electrostatic atomizer 92 may pass through the fine particle outlet (e.g., discharger 911) by disposing fourth electrostatic atomizer 92 downstream of feeder 42 and driving feeder 42. In this case, negative ions having fine particles as nuclei are generated, and the negative ions having fine particles as nuclei can be blown out from fine particle outlet 94 to hair H.

[0234] At this time, at least one of a hair condition evaluator or a human detector may be provided in air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device), and the amount of metal fine particles may be adjusted on the basis of at least one of the result of the evaluation by the hair condition evaluator or the result of the detection by the human detector. The hair condition evaluator and the human detector can be provided in at least one of treater 20 or fluid discharge mechanism 40. In addition, when the amount of metal fine particles is adjusted, matrix information registered in advance can be used, or AI technology can be used.

[0235] Note that charged fine particle passage 82 and fine particle passage 93 may be a common passage. Note that charged fine particle outlet 83 and fine particle outlet 94 may be a common outlet.

[0236] In addition, a passage connected to outlet 45 may be provided, and the cosmetic component may be blown out from outlet 45 together with air (i.e., an example of fluid).

[0237] As described above, when component emitter 60 configured to blow a component that acts on hair H onto hair H is provided, the component can be atomized by any one or more of a voltage, a heater, and ultrasonic waves. In addition, the fluid discharger (more specifically, an air outlet) may include an additional discharger configured to discharge any one or more of charged fine particle water, metal fine particle water, and negative ions.

[0238] Note that when a plurality of types of components as components that act on hair H, it is also possible to provide a component type selector configured to select each of the plurality of types of components. At this time, it is also possible to enable the component type selector to select an optimal component using AI technology.

[0239] Furthermore, when the hair condition evaluator is provided, it is also possible to provide a cosmetic component atomization amount controller that uses condition data regarding hair H obtained by the hair condition evaluator and that performs control in such a way as to achieve an appropriate atomization amount of a component according to the condition data regarding the hair.

[0240] When the component type selector and the hair condition evaluator are included, on the basis of the condition data regarding hair H obtained by the hair condition evaluator, the component type selector can select a type of component in consideration of a state of an effect after the component is applied to hair H.FUNCTIONS AND EFFECTS

[0241] A characteristic configuration of the hair care device described in each of the above exemplary embodiments and the modifications of the exemplary embodiments and effects produced by the hair care device will be described hereinafter.

[0242] (Technology 1) Air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to each of the above exemplary embodiments and the modifications thereof includes treater 20 configured to treat hair H, and fluid discharge mechanism 40 configured to blow air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) onto hair H.

[0243] In addition, treater 20 includes first treater 210 and second treater 220 having second opposing surface 2211 facing first opposing surface 2111 of first treater 210 in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). Treatment space S1 is formed between first opposing surface 2111 and second opposing surface 2211 in which hair H can be treated while arranging hair H such that hair H extends in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) intersecting the first direction (i.e., the Y direction).

[0244] Fluid discharge mechanism 40 includes outlet 45 having opening surface 45a elongated in a third direction (i.e., the X direction) intersecting the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) and the second direction (i.e., Z direction). Outlet 45 is configured such that force F1 in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) acts on hair H arranged in treatment space S1 due to air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45.

[0245] As above, when force F1 in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) is applied to hair H by blowing air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) onto hair H, for example, a tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) acts on hair H. In this case, hair H can be treated without being clamped by treater 20.

[0246] Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the effects of heat and friction on hair H during the treatment of hair H. Consequently, it is possible to straighten hair H by taming curls and waviness of hair H and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape while reducing the damage to hair H.

[0247] In addition, by providing outlet 45 having opening surface 45a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), flow velocity of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 can be increased, and the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) can be blown to a wider range of hair H arranged in treatment space S1.Consequently, it is possible to shorten treatment time and to style hair H more reliably.

[0248] (Technology 2) In addition, in (Technology 1) described above, outlet 45 may include first outlet 451 having first opening surface 451a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), angle θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle.

[0249] In this case, force F1 in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) applied to hair H can be further increased. Consequently, curls and waviness of hair H can be more reliably tamed and hair H can be straightened, and hair H can be styled so as to have a desired shape.

[0250] (Technology 3) In addition, in (Technology 1) or (Technology 2) described above, outlet 45 may include second outlet 452 having second opening surface 452a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), angle θ between second opening surface 452a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an obtuse angle.

[0251] As above, when air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) including first outlet 451 and second outlet 452, air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) can be blown onto two positions of hair H, and a tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) applied to hair H can be further increased. Therefore, curls and waviness of hair H can be more reliably tamed and hair H can be straightened, and hair H can be styled so as to have a desired shape.

[0252] (Technology 4) In any one of (Technology 1) to (Technology 3) described above, outlet 45 may include third outlet 453 having third opening surface 453a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction) and opened in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction).

[0253] As above, when air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) includes third outlet 453, a positional relationship between hair H and the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) can be kept unchanged even when treater 20 is turned upside down. Therefore, there is an advantage that the back of the head can be treated without installing a plurality of outlets 45 or requiring the user or another person to change positions of outlets 45.

[0254] In addition, when air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) includes at least one of first outlet 451 and second outlet 452 and third outlet 453, air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) can be blown to a plurality of portions of hair H. Consequently, it is possible to apply a tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) while hair His aligned in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). Consequently, curls and waviness of hair H can be more reliably tamed and hair H can be straightened, and hair H can be styled so as to have a desired shape.

[0255] (Technology 5) In addition, in (Technology 2) described above, first treater 210 and second treater 220 may be provided with a plurality of first outlets 451 facing each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction).

[0256] In this case, a tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) can be applied to hair H while air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) is blown onto hair H from two directions. Consequently, it is possible to further increase a tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) applied to hair H, and it is possible to more reliably tame curls and waviness of hair H and straighten hair H and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape.

[0257] (Technology 6) In addition, in any one of (Technology 1) to (Technology 5) described above, fluid discharge mechanism 40 may include fluid temperature adjuster 43 that adjusts a temperature of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid).

[0258] In this case, hair H can be treated while hot air or cold air is blown. Consequently, curls and waviness of hair H can be more easily and reliably tamed and hair H can be straightened, and hair H can be styled so as to have a desired shape.

[0259] (Technology 7) In addition, in any one of (Technology 1) to (Technology 6) described above, velocity of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 may range from 5 m / s to 50 m / s.

[0260] In this case, air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) can be blown to such an extent that hair H can be styled while hair H is prevented from coming off. Consequently, curls and waviness of hair H can be more reliably tamed and hair H can be straightened, and hair H can be styled so as to have a desired shape.

[0261] (Technology 8) In addition, any one of (Technology 1) to (Technology 7), force F1 in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) applied to hair H may be 0.05 N to 5 N.

[0262] In this case, it is possible to apply force F1 to hair H to such an extent that hair H can be styled while hair H is prevented from coming off. Consequently, curls and waviness of hair H can be more reliably tamed and hair H can be straightened, and hair H can be styled so as to have a desired shape.

[0263] (Technology 9) In addition, in any one of (Technology 1) to (Technology 8) described above, temperature of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 may range from 50° C. to 250° C.

[0264] In this case, it is possible to apply heat to hair H to such an extent that hair H can be styled while an effect of heat on hair His suppressed. Consequently, curls and waviness of hair H can be more reliably tamed and hair H can be straightened, and hair H can be styled so as to have a desired shape.

[0265] (Technology 10) In addition, in any one of (Technology 1) to (Technology 9) described above, treater 20 may include two or more pairs of first treater 210 and second treater 220.

[0266] When treater 20 includes two or more number of treaters, air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) from outlets 45 can be blown to a wider range of hair H, and it is possible to tame curls and waviness of hair H and straighten hair H and to style hair H to so as have a desired shape. In addition, when pairs of treaters facing each other are provided, it is possible to prevent air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlets 45 from escaping to the outside of treatment space S1 and to more reliably apply a tensile force to hair H in the second direction (i.e., Z direction).

[0267] (Technology 11) In addition, any one of (Technology 1) to (Technology 10) described above may further include a temperature adjuster that adjusts temperature of treater 20.

[0268] As above, when the temperature adjuster is provided in treater 20, the temperature of the treater can be adjusted such that temperature of treatment space S1 becomes a desired temperature, and hair H can be treated more efficiently.

[0269] (Technology 12) In addition, in any one of (Technology 1) to (Technology 11) described above, a temperature achieved by the temperature adjuster may be 50° C. to 250° C.

[0270] In this case, it is possible to apply heat to hair H to such an extent that hair H can be styled while an effect of heat on hair His suppressed. Consequently, curls and waviness of hair H can be more reliably tamed and hair H can be straightened, and hair H can be styled so as to have a desired shape.

[0271] (Technology 13) In addition, in any one of (Technology 1) to (Technology 12) described above, treater 20 may have brush bristles 50 (i.e., an example of protrusions) configured to detangle hair H.

[0272] In this case, it is possible to apply a strong tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) to hair H with the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown onto hair H while hair His detangled efficiently with brush bristles 50 (i.e., an example of protrusions). Consequently, curls and waviness of hair H can be more easily and reliably tamed and hair H can be straightened, and hair H can be styled so as to have a desired shape.

[0273] (Technology 14) In addition, any one of (Technology 1) to (Technology 13) described above may further include component emitter 60 configured to blow a component that acts on hair H onto hair H.

[0274] In this case, it is possible to produce a hair beautifying effect while curls and waviness of hair H are tamed.

[0275] (Technology 15) In addition, in (Technology 14) described above, component emitter 60 may include cosmetic component emitter 70 configured to blow a cosmetic component onto hair H.

[0276] In this case, it is possible to produce a hair beautifying effect based on the cosmetic component while curls and waviness of hair H are tamed.

[0277] (Technology 16) In addition, in (Technology 14) or (Technology 15) described above, component emitter 60 may include charged fine particle emitter 80 configured to blow charged fine particles onto hair H.

[0278] In this case, it is possible to produce a hair beautifying effect based on the charged fine particles while curls and waviness of hair H are tamed.

[0279] (Technology 17) In addition, in any one of (Technology 14) to (Technology 16) described above, component emitter 60 may include charged fine particle emitter 90 configured to blow metal fine particles onto hair H.

[0280] In this case, it is possible to produce a hair beautifying effect based on the metal fine particles while curls and waviness of hair H are tamed.

[0281] (Technology 18) In addition, (technique 17) described above may further include fine particle emitter 90 is configured to be able to blow ions onto hair H.

[0282] In this case, it is possible to produce a hair beautifying effect based on the metal fine particles or the ions while curls and waviness of hair H are tamed.

[0283] (Technology 19) In addition, any one of (Technology 1) to (Technology 18) described above may further include variable mechanism 30 configured to change width W1 of treatment space S1.

[0284] In this case, width W1 of treatment space S1 can be changed in accordance with the amount of hair H and a degree of curliness and waviness of hair H, and the treatment of hair H can be performed more efficiently.

[0285] (Technology 20) In addition, air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) described in each of the above exemplary embodiments and the modifications thereof includes treater 20 configured to treat hair H, and a fluid discharger (e.g., outlet 45) configured to blow air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) onto hair H.

[0286] The fluid outlet (more specifically, outlet 45) includes a tensile force generation fluid outlet (more specifically, first outlet 451) that blows air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) to the hair H in a direction in which the tensile force F1 is generated.

[0287] As described above, when air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) is blown to the hair H in a direction in which the tensile force F1 is generated by the tensile force generation fluid outlet (more specifically, outlet 45), the tensile force F1 can be applied to the hair H. In this case, hair H can be treated without being clamped by treater 20.

[0288] Therefore, the user does not have to pass hair H through treatment space S1, and operability is further improved.Others

[0289] Although contents of the hair-care device according to the present disclosure have been described above, the present disclosure is not limited to these descriptions, and it is obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications and improvements can be made.

[0290] For example, the present disclosure can be applied to exemplary embodiments obtained by making changes, replacements, additions, omissions, and the like to the configurations described in the above exemplary embodiments and the modifications thereof. In addition, it is also possible to make a new exemplary embodiment by combining constituent elements described in the above-described exemplary embodiments and the modifications thereof.

[0291] In addition, in each of the exemplary embodiments and the modifications of the exemplary embodiments, air (e.g., wind) is blown to hair H, but a hair care device that blows liquid (i.e., an example of fluid), such as water, to hair H may be used. In this case, water blown out from the outlet is applied to the hair during hair treatment, so that a glass transition point of the hair can be lowered and the hair can be more efficiently stretched. Note that when a liquid (i.e., an example of fluid) such as water is blown onto hair H, the hair care device may be provided with a water holder, a water flow path, or a water discharger (e.g., outlet). In addition, a heating source for heating water (i.e., an example of liquid and fluid) may be provided, and steam water may be discharged from the water discharger by heating the water with the heating source before being blown from the outlet.

[0292] It is also possible to blow water (i.e., an example of liquid and fluid) at the same time as blowing air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) onto the hair. In this case, it is possible to exert a force in the second direction with air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) while the glass transition point of the hair is lowered with water, so that the hair can be easily stretched and more efficiently stretched.

[0293] In addition, the configuration of the hair care device may be a configuration in which the hair can be irradiated with electromagnetic waves from the treater. For example, an electromagnetic wave radiator configured to radiate electromagnetic waves onto hair H may be provided in the treater. In this case, since the hair can be heated by energy of the electromagnetic waves, it is possible to further enhance the effect of taming curls and waviness of the hair and styling the hair to have a desired shape.

[0294] Note that when the hair care device is configured to radiate electromagnetic waves onto the hair from the treater, it is preferable to radiate microwaves of 2.45 GHz onto the hair from the treater. In this case, water molecules inside the hair vibrate, and the hair can be uniformly heated from the inside. When such a configuration is employed, it is preferable to mount a magnetron that generates microwaves and an electronic circuit.

[0295] It is also possible to heat the hair by radiating infrared rays of 750 nm to 0.1 mm onto the hair from the treater. When such a configuration is employed, it is preferable to use a halogen heater or a quartz tube heater for infrared radiation. Note that heating by using a fluid may be used in combination with microwaves or light radiation, or the hair may be heated by microwaves or light alone.

[0296] In addition, when the plurality of outlets 45 is provided in treater 20, it is also possible to provide lids that close openings of outlets 45 in an openable manner. It is possible to selectively open and close the lids in accordance with an application of the treatment and to perform the treatment to style the hair so as to have a desired shape. Note that the lids may be opened and closed manually or automatically. Note that when the lids are automatically opened and closed, it is also possible to automatically open and close the lid of each outlet by, for example, installing a sensor and sensing the treatment direction (Z direction) with the sensor.

[0297] In addition, in each of the above exemplary embodiments and the modifications thereof, second opposing surface 2211 of second treater 220 not provided with outlet 45 is a flat surface substantially orthogonal to the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). However, the shape of second opposing surface 2211 of second treater 220 not provided with outlet 45 is not limited to this shape, and may be, for example, a curved surface curved in a substantially arc shape protruding inward in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction).

[0298] In addition, it is also possible to have a structure in which a plurality of fluid dischargers can rotate.

[0299] In addition, in the fluid discharger, a fluid controller configured to control at least one of flow velocity of the fluid, a direction of the fluid, and a type of the fluid may be provided for each outlet. In this case, for example, when opposing outlets are provided, it is possible to perform control such that there is a difference in flow velocity of the fluid blown out from the opposing outlets.

[0300] In addition, specifications (shapes, sizes, layouts, and the like) of the treater, the fluid discharge mechanism, and other details can be changed as appropriate.INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

[0301] As described above, the hair care device according to the present disclosure enables hair treatment while minimizing effects of heat and friction, and can be used as various hair care devices for home use and business use.REFERENCE MARKS IN THE DRAWINGS1 air styler (hair care device)

[0303] 20 treater

[0304] 210 first treater

[0305] 2111 first opposing surface

[0306] 220 second treater

[0307] 2211 second opposing surface

[0308] 30 variable mechanism

[0309] 40 fluid discharge mechanism

[0310] 43 fluid temperature adjuster

[0311] 45 outlet

[0312] 45a opening surface

[0313] 451 first outlet

[0314] 451a opening surface

[0315] 452 second outlet

[0316] 452a opening surface

[0317] 453 third outlet

[0318] 453a opening surface

[0319] 50 brush bristles 50 (i.e., an example of protrusions)

[0320] 60 component emitter

[0321] 70 cosmetic component emitter

[0322] 80 charged fine particle emitter

[0323] 90 fine particle emitter

[0324] F1 force acting in second direction

[0325] S1 treatment space

[0326] W1 width

Examples

first exemplary embodiment

[0039]First, an example of air styler 1 (i.e. an example of a hair care device) according to the first exemplary embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG. 1 is a side view schematically illustrating an example of air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the first exemplary embodiment. FIG. 2 is a view of first treater 210 (see FIG. 2) according to the first exemplary embodiment as viewed from a first treatment surface. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of first treater 210 in the first exemplary embodiment as viewed from the first treatment surface. FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically illustrating an arrangement state of first outlet 451 according to the first exemplary embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the first exemplary embodiment.

[0040]The air styler 1 according to the present exemplary embodiment...

second exemplary embodiment

[0195]Next, an example of air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the second exemplary embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19. FIG. 18 is a side view schematically illustrating an example of air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the second exemplary embodiment. FIG. 19 is a view of first treater 210 according to the second exemplary embodiment as viewed from the first treatment surface.

[0196]Air styler 1 according to the present exemplary embodiment basically has substantially the same configuration as air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) described in the first exemplary embodiment.

[0197]That is, air styler 1 according to the present exemplary embodiment includes treater 20 configured to treat hair H and fluid discharge mechanism 40 configured to blow air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) onto hair H.

[0198]In addition, treater 20 includes first treater 210 and second treater 220...

third exemplary embodiment

[0204]Next, an example of air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the third exemplary embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 23. FIG. 20 is a side view schematically illustrating an example of air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the third exemplary embodiment. FIG. 21 is a diagram schematically illustrating first electrostatic atomizer 71 (that is, a component atomizer) as an example of an agent sprayer included in air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the third exemplary embodiment. FIG. 22 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of charged fine particle emitter 80 included in air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the third exemplary embodiment. FIG. 23 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of fine particle emitter 90 included in air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the third exemplary embo...

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a hair care device.BACKGROUND ART

[0002] The hair care device described in PTL 1 includes a pair of hair holders at distal ends of a pair of arms pivotally attached in an openable and closable manner. The pair of hair holders are configured to approach each other and separate from each other, as the pair of arms open and close.

[0003] In PTL 1, in a state where hair is clamped between the pair of hair holders, the pair of hair holders is slid from a root to a tip of the hair or a clamping force is applied to the hair while the hair holders are moved little by little. Thus, the hair is straightened.CITATION LISTPatent LiteraturePTL 1: Japanese Utility Model Registration Publication No. 3060279SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONTechnical Problem

[0005] However, in the conventional technique, since the hair is clamped between the hair holders heated to a high temperature and slid in this state or a clamping force is applied to the hair while the hair holders are moved little by little, effects of heat and friction on hair surfaces is increased.

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a hair care device with which hair treatment can be performed and effects of heat and friction are minimized.Solutions to Problem

[0007] A hair care device according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes treaters capable of treating hair, and a fluid discharge mechanism capable of blowing a fluid onto the hair, in which the treaters include a first treater, a second treater having a second opposing surface facing a first opposing surface of the first treater in a first direction, a treatment space in which the hair can be treated in a state where the hair is arranged and extends in a second direction intersecting the first direction is formed between the first opposing surface and the second opposing surface, and the fluid discharge mechanism includes an outlet having an opening surface elongated in a third direction intersecting the first direction and the second direction, and the outlet is configured to cause a force in the second direction to act on the hair arranged in the treatment space with the fluid blown out from the outlet.

[0008] In addition, a hair care device includes a treater capable of treating hair, and a fluid discharger capable of blowing a fluid onto the hair, in which the fluid discharger includes a tensile force generation fluid discharger that blows the fluid onto the hair in a direction in which a tensile force is generated.Advantageous Effect of Invention

[0009] The present disclosure provides a hair care device with which hair treatment can be performed and effects of heat and friction are minimized.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] FIG. 1 is a side view schematically illustrating an example of a hair care device according to a first exemplary embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 2 is a view of a first treater in the first exemplary embodiment as viewed from a first treatment surface.

[0012] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the first treater in the first exemplary embodiment as viewed from the first treatment surface.

[0013] FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically illustrating an arrangement state of a first outlet in the first exemplary embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using the hair care device according to the first exemplary embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 6 is a view of a first treater in a modification of the first exemplary embodiment as viewed from the first treatment surface.

[0016] FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using a hair care device according to the first modification of the first exemplary embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using a hair care device according to a second modification of the first exemplary embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using a hair care device according to a third modification of the first exemplary embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using a hair care device according to a fourth modification of the first exemplary embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using a hair care device according to a fifth modification of the first exemplary embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using a hair care device according to a sixth modification of the first exemplary embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 13 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using a hair care device according to a seventh modification of the first exemplary embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 14 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using a hair care device according to an eighth modification of the first exemplary embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 15 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using a hair care device according to a ninth modification of the first exemplary embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 16 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using a hair care device according to a tenth modification of the first exemplary embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 17 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using a hair care device according to an eleventh modification of the first exemplary embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 18 is a side view schematically illustrating an example of a hair care device according to a second exemplary embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 19 is a view of a first treater in the second exemplary embodiment as viewed from the first treatment surface.

[0029] FIG. 20 is a side view schematically illustrating an example of a hair care device according to a third exemplary embodiment.

[0030] FIG. 21 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an agent sprayer included in the hair care device according to the third exemplary embodiment.

[0031] FIG. 22 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a charged fine particle emitter included in the hair care device according to the third exemplary embodiment.

[0032] FIG. 23 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a fine particle emitter included in the hair care device according to the third exemplary embodiment.DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENT

[0033] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail hereinafter with reference to the drawings. Unnecessarily detailed description, however, might be omitted. For example, detailed description of well-known matters or redundant description of substantially the same components might be omitted.

[0034] Note that the accompanying drawings and the following description are provided to facilitate understanding of the present disclosure by those skilled in the art, and are not intended to limit the subject matter as described in the claims.

[0035] In addition, in the following exemplary embodiments, an air styler that performs hair treatment by applying air (hereinafter, such a treatment may be referred to as hair styling) will be described as an example of a hair care device.

[0036] In addition, in the following exemplary embodiments, a vertical direction of the hair care device is defined in a state where a direction of movement of the treater (i.e., a direction in which hair arranged in a treatment space extends) corresponds to the vertical direction when hair treatment is performed. A side on which tips of the hair are present during normal treatment is defined as a lower side in the vertical direction.

[0037] Furthermore, in the following description, an opposing direction in which a first treater and a second treater face each other will be referred to as a first direction (i.e., Y direction), and a direction of movement of the treater during hair treatment (i.e., treatment direction) will be referred to as a second direction (i.e., Z direction). A direction orthogonal to (i.e., an example of intersecting) the first direction (i.e., Y direction) and the second direction (i.e., Z direction) will be referred to as a third direction (i.e., the X direction).

[0038] In addition, the following exemplary embodiments and modifications thereof include similar components. In the following description, therefore, the same reference numerals will be given to the similar components, and redundant description is omitted.First Exemplary Embodiment

[0039] First, an example of air styler 1 (i.e. an example of a hair care device) according to the first exemplary embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG. 1 is a side view schematically illustrating an example of air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the first exemplary embodiment. FIG. 2 is a view of first treater 210 (see FIG. 2) according to the first exemplary embodiment as viewed from a first treatment surface. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of first treater 210 in the first exemplary embodiment as viewed from the first treatment surface. FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically illustrating an arrangement state of first outlet 451 according to the first exemplary embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the first exemplary embodiment.

[0040] The air styler 1 according to the present exemplary embodiment includes treater 20 with which hair H can be treated. In the present exemplary embodiment, treater 20 is connected to handle 10 (i.e., grip) that can be held by a user by the hand. Handle 10 is formed in a rod shape elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), and a hollow is formed therein.

[0041] In addition, in the present exemplary embodiment, treater 20 includes first treater 210 having first opposing surface 2111 (i.e., a first treatment surface) and second treater 220 having second opposing surface 2211 (i.e., a second treatment surface) facing first opposing surface 2111 in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction).

[0042] In the present exemplary embodiment, treater 20 thus includes the pair of treaters (i.e., first treater 210 and second treater 220, namely, a plurality of treaters) facing each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction).

[0043] Each of first treater 210 and second treater 220 is connected to handle 10. Specifically, first treater 210 is connected to one end of handle 10 in the third direction (i.e., the X direction) with first connector 212, and second treater 220 is connected to the end of handle 10 in the third direction (i.e., the X direction) with second connector 222. In the present exemplary embodiment, first treater 210 and second treater 220 are thus connected to handle 10 so as to bifurcate in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) from the end of the handle extending in the third direction (i.e., the X direction).

[0044] First treater 210 includes first housing 211 constituting an outline of first treater 210, and a surface of first housing 211 facing second treater 220 is first opposing surface 2111. Similarly, second treater 220 includes second housing 221 constituting an outline of second treater 220, and a surface of second housing 221 facing first treater 210 is a second opposing surface 2211.

[0045] Furthermore, in the present exemplary embodiment, a space penetrating in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) and opening to one side in the third direction (i.e., the X direction) is formed between first opposing surface 2111 of first treater 210 and second opposing surface 2211 of second treater 220. In the present exemplary embodiment, the space is treatment space S1 in which hair H can be treated.

[0046] Hair H can be treated while hair H is arranged in treatment space S1 in such a way as to extend in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) intersecting the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). During normal treatment of hair H, hair H is thus arranged in treatment space S1 in such a way as to extend in the second direction (i.e., Z direction).

[0047] In addition, in the present exemplary embodiment, hollows are also formed inside first treater 210 and second treater 220, and each hollow is formed in such a way as to communicate with the hollow in handle 10.

[0048] Here, in the present exemplary embodiment, air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) can be blown to hair H arranged in treatment space S1 using the hollows formed in air styler 1, and hair H can be styled by the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown to hair H. Specifically, fluid discharge mechanism 40 configured to blow air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) onto hair H is arranged in air styler 1, and air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 of fluid discharge mechanism 40 is blown onto hair H to style (i.e., an example of treat) hair H.

[0049] Air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the present exemplary embodiment is a device configured to straighten hair H by taming curls and waviness of hair H, and styling hair H so as to have a desired shape by blowing air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) onto hair H from one or more outlets 45 without causing excessive friction on hair H.

[0050] Air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) can be used not only for dry hair but also for hair in an appropriately wet state such as hair after washing and towel-drying. Since wet hair is in a state where hydrogen bonds that are bonds inside the hair are broken, there is an effect of easily fixing a shape of the hair after the hair styling by styling the hair while drying the hair. In addition, since two steps of drying with a dryer and hair styling can be shortened to one step, time and labor of the user can be reduced without exposing the hair to excessive thermal damage and frictional damage.

[0051] Fluid discharge mechanism 40 includes air inlet 41 through which air outside the device (i.e., outside air, i.e., an example of fluid) can be taken into air styler 1, and feeder 42 that is arranged downstream of air inlet 41 and that sends downstream the air (i.e., an example of fluid) taken in through air inlet 41. Fluid discharge mechanism 40 further includes fluid temperature adjuster 43 that is arranged downstream of feeder 42 and that adjusts temperature (i.e., controls so as to heat or cool) of the air (i.e., an example of fluid) fed to outlet 45 (i.e., downstream) with feeder 42. Fluid discharge mechanism 40 further includes outlet 45 and flow path 44 for sending the air (i.e., an example of fluid, here, hot air or cold air) having temperature which has been adjusted by fluid temperature adjuster 43 to outlet 45.

[0052] By driving feeder 42, air outside the device (i.e., outside air, i.e., an example of fluid) is taken into air styler 1 from air inlet 41, the temperature of the air (i.e., an example of fluid) taken in from air inlet 41 is adjusted by fluid temperature adjuster 43, and the air (i.e., an example of fluid) having temperature which has been adjusted is sent to outlet 45 via flow path 44, so that the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) having a desired temperature can be blown onto hair H.

[0053] Here, air inlet 41 may be composed of, for example, a plurality of small holes or a vertically long gap. In the present exemplary embodiment, air inlet 41 is formed by providing a plurality of through holes in a mesh pattern on the other end of handle 10 in the third direction (i.e., the X direction). As a result, air outside the device (i.e., outside air, i.e., an example of fluid) can be taken into air styler 1 from air inlet 41.

[0054] In addition, feeder 42 may include, for example, a fan and a fan motor that rotates the fan. As such a fan and a fan motor, an axial fan, a centrifugal fan, or a blower fan (e.g., sirocco fan) can be used. Note that feeder 42 in which the fan and the fan motor are integrated together can be used, or feeder 42 in which the fan and the fan motor are separated from each other can be used.

[0055] As fluid temperature adjuster 43, a heating source such as a heater or a cooling source such as a heat exchanger can be used.

[0056] Note that the temperature of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) adjusted by fluid temperature adjuster 43 is preferably set such that a temperature when the air is blown out from outlet 45 becomes approximately 10° C. to 250° C.

[0057] Specifically, when hair His heated by air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45, the temperature of hair H blown out from outlet 45 is preferably approximately 50° C. to 250° C.

[0058] As described above, by performing the treatment while heating hair H with the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45, it is possible to straighten hair H by taming curls and waviness of hair H and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape. At this time, when the temperature of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 is lower than 50° C., it is difficult to style hair H to have a desired shape. On the other hand, When the temperature of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 is higher than 250° C., there is a possibility that irreversible thermal damage is caused to hair H and original gloss and touch of hair H are impaired. When hair H is heated by the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45, therefore, the temperature when the air is blown out from outlet 45 is preferably approximately 50° C. to 250° C.

[0059] When hair H is heated and treated using air styler 1, hair H is heated through heat transfer while loosening hair H by the action of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid). Unlike the conventional technique, an inside of a hair bundle can be heated without clamping hair H with hair holders heated to a high temperature of approximately 160° C. or higher. Unlike the conventional technique, when hair H is heated and treated using air styler 1, it is thus not necessary to heat hair H to a high temperature of about 160° C. or higher. That is, the treatment of hair H through heating can be performed, even when the temperature of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 is set to a temperature, namely approximately 100° C. to 140° C., which is a lower temperature than a temperature at which hair H is treated with the conventional hair holders.

[0060] When air styler 1 as in the present exemplary embodiment is used, therefore, the temperature of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 is more preferably approximately 100° C. to 140° C. In this case, it is possible to further reduce the damage to hair H while more reliably performing the treatment of hair H.

[0061] On the other hand, when hair H is cooled by the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45, the temperature when the air is blown out from outlet 45 is preferably approximately 10° C. to 50° C.

[0062] By performing the treatment while cooling hair H with the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45, the shape of styled hair H can be more easily maintained. If the temperature of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 is lower than 10° C. at this time, a component such as a compressor or a Peltier element might be required, thereby increasing power consumption or enlarging the device. On the other hand, if the temperature of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 is higher than 50° C., a temperature difference from hair temperature decreases, and an effect of maintaining the shape might decrease. Therefore, when hair H is cooled by the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45, the temperature when the air is blown out from outlet 45 is preferably approximately 10° C. to 50° C.

[0063] Thus, the temperature of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) adjusted by fluid temperature adjuster 43 is preferably set such that the temperature when the air is blown out from outlet 45 becomes approximately 10° C. to 250° C.

[0064] In addition, flow path 44 can be formed, for example, by arranging a partition wall that generates a flow of air in a predetermined direction in the hollows formed in air styler 1 or arranging a tube communicating with outlet 45. By providing flow path 44, the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) having temperature which has been adjusted by fluid temperature adjuster 43 passes through flow path 44 more efficiently. Then, the air is blown out from outlet 45. As a result, more air (i.e., an example of fluid) taken in from air inlet 41 can be blown out from outlet 45.

[0065] Here, in the present exemplary embodiment, outlet 45 has opening surface 45a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction). Specifically, opening surface 45a of outlet 45 has a rectangular shape having long sides 45c extending in the third direction (i.e., the X direction) and short sides 45b extending in a direction orthogonal to the third direction (i.e., the X direction).

[0066] As a result, flow velocity of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 increases. The air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) can be blown to a wider range of hair H arranged in treatment space S1. As a result, hair H can be more reliably styled in a shorter time by the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown onto hair H.

[0067] In the present exemplary embodiment, an aspect ratio of area of outlet 45 is set such that a width (i.e., long sides 45c) is 1 or more and that a length (e.g., short sides 45b) is 1. At this time, the aspect ratio of the area of the outlet is preferably set such that the width (longitudinal side 45c) is 3 or more and that the length (short side 45b) is 1. In this case, velocity of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown onto hair H can be further increased.

[0068] Furthermore, in the present exemplary embodiment, outlet 45 is configured such that, by using the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45, force F1 in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) acts on hair H arranged in treatment space S1. Specifically, outlet 45 includes first outlet 451 having first opening surface 451a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), angle θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle.

[0069] In the present exemplary embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 4, first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction). Angle θ between first opening surface 451a and imaginary straight line L1 passing through connection 45d between first opposing surface 2111 and first outlet 451 and extending in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) is an acute angle.

[0070] As a result, the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 is blown obliquely downward. Since the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) is blown obliquely downward from outlet 45, downward force F1 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction) acts on hair H.

[0071] As just described, by blowing air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) obliquely downward to hair H, a downward tensile force (e.g., force F1) in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction) acts on hair H, and hair H can be treated without being clamped by treater 20. It is therefore possible to further reduce the effects of heat and friction on hair H during the treatment of hair H. Consequently, it is possible to straighten hair H by taming curls and waviness of hair H and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape while the damage to hair H is reduced.

[0072] As described above, in the present exemplary embodiment, outlet 45 described above corresponds to a fluid discharger, and first outlet 451 corresponds to a tensile force generation fluid discharger that blows a fluid to hair H in a direction in which a tensile force is to be generated. The fluid discharger is preferably configured to blow air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) from an entire circumference in a direction of styling hair H.

[0073] Note that at least one or more outlets 45 can be provided in either of the treaters (i.e., first treater 210 and second treater 220) facing each other. However, the number of outlets 45, is preferably as small as possible. This is because when performance of feeder 42 remains the same, the flow velocity of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) discharged from outlet 45 can be made higher, as area of outlet 45 is smaller and the number of outlets 45 is smaller. Thus, the tensile force applied to hair H can be increased.

[0074] In the present exemplary embodiment, therefore, one outlet 45 is formed in first treater 210 that is either of the treaters (i.e., first treater 210 and second treater 220) facing each other. Therefore, in the present exemplary embodiment, air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) is blown to hair H from one side. At this time, by providing one of the treaters facing each other with outlet 45, it is possible to prevent, with the other treater, the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 from escaping to the outside of treatment space S1. Thus, it is possible to more reliably apply the tensile force to hair H in the second direction (i.e., Z direction).

[0075] In the present exemplary embodiment, air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) is thus blown to hair H from at least one outlet 45 in a direction of approximately 90° or less with respect to the treatment direction to apply the tensile force to hair H.

[0076] Furthermore, in the present exemplary embodiment, second opposing surface 2211 is a flat surface extending in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) and the third direction (i.e., the X direction). On the other hand, first opposing surface 2111, is curved in a substantially arc shape protruding inward in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). As a result, it is possible to suppress generation of a turbulent flow of the fluid and to further increase the flow velocity, thereby further enhancing the effect of straightening hair H by taming curls and waviness of hair H, and styling hair H so as to have a desired shape. At this time, a radius of curvature of first opposing surface 2111 is preferably approximately 10 mm to 50 mm. This is because when the radius of curvature of first opposing surface 2111 is smaller than 10 mm, there is a possibility that a loss of the flow velocity becomes large, and when the radius of curvature is larger than 50 mm, there is a possibility that a turbulent flow occurs.

[0077] First opposing surface 2111 is curved with a radius of curvature of approximately 10 mm to 50 mm so that the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown onto hair H becomes a laminar flow.

[0078] Note that when first opposing surface 2111 is curved with a radius of curvature of approximately 10 mm to 50 mm as in the present exemplary embodiment, angle θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) is preferably 10° or more and less than 90°. This is because when angle θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) is smaller than 10°, the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 might hit first opposing surface 2111. In the present exemplary embodiment, angle θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) is set to be an angle at which a tensile force acting in a hair tip direction of hair H is substantially maximized.

[0079] In addition, in the present exemplary embodiment, the velocity of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 is set to 5 m / s to 50 m / s. As a result, air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) can be blown to such an extent that hair H can be styled while preventing hair H from coming off. Thus, it is possible to more reliably straighten hair H by taming curls and waviness of hair H and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape.

[0080] As just described, the velocity of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 is preferably 5 m / s to 50 m / s. This is because if the velocity of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 is lower than 5 m / s, there is a possibility that the tensile force might not be enough to style hair H, and if the velocity is higher than 50 m / s, an excessive tensile force might act on hair H, thereby causing hair H to come off or damaging hair H.

[0081] Furthermore, in the present exemplary embodiment, force F1 applied to hair H in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) is set to 0.05 N to 5 N. As a result, it is possible to apply force F1 to hair H to such an extent that hair H can be styled while suppressing hair H from coming off. Thus, it is possible to more reliably straighten hair H by taming curls and waviness of hair H and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape.

[0082] As just described, force F1 in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) applied to hair H is preferably 0.05 N to 5 N. This is because if force F1 in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) applied to hair H is smaller than 0.05 N, there is a possibility that the tensile force might not be enough to style hair H, and if force F1 is larger than 5 N, an excessive tensile force might act on hair H, thereby causing hair H to come off or damaging hair H.

[0083] In addition, in the present exemplary embodiment, air styler 1 includes variable mechanism 30 capable of changing width WI of treatment space S1. As a result, width WI of treatment space S1 can be changed in accordance with the amount, degrees of curliness, and waviness of hair H. Thus, the treatment of hair H can be performed more efficiently.

[0084] Such a configuration can be formed, for example, with a structure in which width W1 of treatment space S1 can be adjusted in about three stages and the user can lock treatment space S1 with a desired width. In addition, the configuration can be formed with a structure in which width WI of treatment space S1 can be continuously adjusted and the user can lock treatment space S1 with a desired width. Note that, in the present exemplary embodiment, width WI of treatment space S1 can be changed by relatively moving (i.e., an example of translating) first treater 210 in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) with respect to second treater 220 facing in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). As variable mechanism 30 having such a configuration, for example, a dial or a switch can be used.

[0085] In addition, in the present exemplary embodiment, width WI of treatment space S1 can be changed within a range of approximately 5 mm to 30 mm. As a result, it is possible to prevent hair H from becoming difficult to pass through, and it is also possible to prevent a desired hair styling effect from becoming difficult to obtain. The reason why width W1 of treatment space S1 is set in the range of about 5 mm to 30 mm is that, if width WI of treatment space S1 becomes narrower than 5 mm, hair H becomes difficult to pass through, and the tensile force applied to hair H might become too large. In addition, if width WI is larger than 30 mm, a distance between treater 20 and hair H becomes long, and a desired hair styling effect might not be easily obtained.

[0086] In addition, when hair H is treated using air styler 1 having such a configuration, outlet 45 is positioned in a direction in which the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) is blown from tips to roots of hair H depending on a site to be treated. Thus, operability by the user might be deteriorated.

[0087] Therefore, in the present exemplary embodiment, treater 20 is attached to handle 10 in such a way as to be rotatable by 180 degrees. As a result, air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) can be blown from the roots to the tips of hair H at various sites. Thus, air styler 1 can be used without deteriorating the operability by the user.

[0088] In addition, when treater 20 is rotatable by 180 degrees, air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) can be easily blown from the tips to the roots of hair H, and back combing treatment (i.e., treatment for raising hair H) for giving volume to hair H can be performed only by blowing air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid).

[0089] As a result, when the back combing treatment (i.e., treatment for raising hair H) can be performed only by blowing air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid), it is not necessary to comb hair H. It is therefore possible to prevent cuticles from peeling off due to friction between a comb with fine protrusions and hair H, and to suppress generation of split hairs and hair breakage. That is, it is possible to suppress friction generated when performing the back combing treatment (i.e., treatment for raising hair H) and to more reliably prevent hair damage.

[0090] As described above, air styler 1 according to the present exemplary embodiment is a device that blows air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) from at least one outlet 45 to hair H in a direction of approximately 90° or less with respect to the treatment direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction) and that applies tensile force F1 to straighten hair H or style hair H so as to have a desired shape without causing excessive friction.

[0091] Note that outlet 45 may have a shape illustrated in FIG. 6. FIG. 6 is a view of first treater 210 according to a modification of the first exemplary embodiment as viewed from the first treatment surface. In outlet 45 illustrated in FIG. 6, opening surface 45a is partitioned into a plurality of openings 47 by partition walls 46 extending in a short direction. In outlet 45 illustrated in FIG. 6, opening surface 45a includes the plurality of openings 47, and a rectangle elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction) is formed on the entirety of opening surface 45a. In this case, the same functions and effects as those of the first exemplary embodiment can be also produced.

[0092] Outlet 45 may further include a partition wall extending in a longitudinal direction, or may include only a partition wall extending in the longitudinal direction.

[0093] Alternatively, treater 20 may have shapes illustrated in FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to a first modification of the first exemplary embodiment. Also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 7, outlets 45 are formed only in first treater 210 out of first treater 210 and second treater 220. Outlets 45 include first outlet 451 having first opening surface 451a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), angle θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle. Also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 7, first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0094] In addition, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 7, outlets 45 include second outlet 452 having second opening surface 452a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), angle θ between second opening surface 452a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an obtuse angle. Second outlet 452 is connected to a lower end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0095] As described above, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 7, outlets 45 include one first outlet 451 and one second outlet 452. That is, a plurality of outlets 45 are provided.

[0096] Also in this case, the same functions and effects as those of the first exemplary embodiment can be produced.

[0097] Furthermore, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 7, downward force F1 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction) is applied at two positions, namely an upper part and a lower part of hair H. As a result, treater 20 can more reliably treat hair H.

[0098] In addition, if volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from first outlet 451 and volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from second outlet 452 can be appropriately set, various forces can be applied to hair H arranged in treatment space S1.

[0099] For example, a tensile force in a twisting direction can be applied to hair H or a tensile force can be partially applied to hair H, so that hair H can be styled so as to have a shape in a twisting direction or a wave shape.

[0100] Alternatively, treater 20 may have shapes illustrated in FIG. 8. FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to a second modification of the first exemplary embodiment. Also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 8, outlets 45 are formed only in first treater 210 out of first treater 210 and second treater 220. Outlets 45 include first outlet 451 having first opening surface 451a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), angle θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle. Also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 8, first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0101] In addition, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 8, outlets 45 include third outlet 453 having third opening surface 453a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction) and opened in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). Third outlet 453 is connected to an upper end of first outlet 451 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0102] As described above, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 8, outlets 45 include one first outlet 451 and one third outlet 453.

[0103] In addition, air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) including treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 8 can also treat hair H even in a state where treater 20 is turned upside down. At this time, when air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) is blown out from first outlet 451, the fluid acts from the tips to the roots of hair H, which makes it difficult to straighten hair H.

[0104] However, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 8, as described above, outlets 45 include not only first outlet 451 but also third outlet 453. If air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) is blown out only from third outlet 453 in the state where treater 20 is turned upside down, a positional relationship between hair H and the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) can be kept unchanged. Therefore, air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) including treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 8, that is, air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) including third outlet 453, has an advantage that the back of the head can be treated without installing a plurality of outlets 45 or requiring the user to change positions of outlets 45.

[0105] In addition, air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) including first outlet 451 and third outlet 453 can blow air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) to two portions of hair H. Consequently, curls and waviness of hair H can be more reliably tamed and hair H can be straightened, and hair H can be styled so as to have a desired shape.

[0106] Specifically, air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from third outlet 453 is blown out toward hair H along the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). Therefore, force F2 along the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) acts on an upper part of hair H arranged in treatment space S1.

[0107] On the other hand, due to the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from first outlet 451, force F1 in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) acts on a lower part of hair H arranged in treatment space S1.

[0108] Therefore, if air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) is simultaneously blown out from first outlet 451 and third outlet 453, force F1 in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) can be applied while hair H is aligned with force F2 along the first direction (i.e., the Y direction).

[0109] Thus, curls and waviness of hair H can be more reliably tamed and hair H can be straightened, and hair H can be styled to have a desired shape.

[0110] At this time, if volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from first outlet 451 and volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from third outlet 453 can be appropriately set, various forces can be applied to hair H arranged in treatment space S1.

[0111] For example, a tensile force in a twisting direction can be applied to hair H or a tensile force can be partially applied to hair H, so that hair H can be styled to have a shape in a twisting direction or a wave shape.

[0112] As described above, it is possible to style hair H with treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 8 while force in both the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) and the second direction (i.e., Z direction) is applied.

[0113] Alternatively, treater 20 may have shapes illustrated in FIG. 9. FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to a third modification of the first exemplary embodiment. Also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 9, outlets 45 are formed only in first treater 210 out of first treater 210 and second treater 220. Outlets 45 include first outlet 451 having first opening surface 45 la elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), angle θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle. Also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 9, first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0114] In addition, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 9, outlets 45 include second outlet 452 having second opening surface 452a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), angle θ between second opening surface 452a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an obtuse angle. Second outlet 452 is connected to a lower end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0115] Furthermore, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 9, outlets 45 include third outlet 453 elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction) and having third opening surface 453a opened in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). Treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 9 includes two third outlets 453, and two third outlets 453 are connected respectively to an upper end of first outlet 451 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction) and a lower end of second outlet 452 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0116] As described above, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 9, outlets 45 include one first outlet 451, one second outlet 452, and two third outlets 453.

[0117] Also in this case, it is possible to produce the same functions and effects as those of the configurations described in the first exemplary embodiment, FIG. 7, and FIG. 8.

[0118] Furthermore, since treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 9 can apply force F2 along the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) to two positions, namely an upper part and a lower part of hair H, it is possible to perform treatment while more reliably aligning hair H.

[0119] In addition, if volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from first outlet 451, volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from second outlet 452, and volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from third outlet 453 can be appropriately set, various forces can be applied to hair H arranged in treatment space S1.

[0120] For example, a tensile force in a twisting direction can be applied to hair Hor a tensile force can be partially applied to hair H, so that hair H can be styled so as to have a shape in a twisting direction or a wave shape.

[0121] Alternatively, treater 20 may have shapes illustrated in FIG. 10. FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to a fourth modification of the first exemplary embodiment. In treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 10, outlets 45 are formed in both first treater 210 and second treater 220. For this reason, second opposing surface 2211 is also curved in a substantially arc shape protruding inward in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction), so that generation of a turbulent flow of the fluid is suppressed and flow velocity can be further increased. Outlets 45 include two first outlets 451 each having first opening surface 451a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), each of the angles θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle. Specifically, one first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction), and other first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of second opposing surface 2211 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0122] As described above, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 10, outlet 45 include two first outlets 451.

[0123] In treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 10, first treater 210 and second treater 220 are provided with first outlets 451 facing each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). As a result, it is possible to apply a tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) to hair H while air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) is blown to hair H from two directions. The tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) applied to hair His further increased to make it possible to more reliably tame curls and waviness of hair H and straighten hair H and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape.

[0124] As described above, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 10, a plurality of outlets 45 are provided in such a way as to sandwich hair H.

[0125] In addition, if volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from first outlets 451 can be individually set, various forces can be applied to hair H arranged in treatment space S1.

[0126] For example, a tensile force in a twisting direction can be applied to hair H or a tensile force can be partially applied to hair H, so that hair H can be styled to have a shape in a twisting direction or a wave shape.

[0127] Note that the number of pairs of outlets 45 facing each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) may be one to four. In this case, it is possible to suppress cancellation of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlets 45 and suppress decreases in the flow velocity of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlets 45 (first outlets 451). Thus, this makes it possible to more reliably tame curls and waviness of hair H and straighten hair H and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape.

[0128] In addition, air outlets 45 are formed in such a way as to face each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) and air styler 1 includes variable mechanism 30 configured to change width WI of treatment space S1, so that a distance between the plurality of fluid dischargers can be changed.

[0129] Alternatively, treater 20 may have shapes illustrated in FIG. 11. FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to a fifth modification of the first exemplary embodiment. Also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 11, outlets 45 are formed in both first treater 210 and second treater 220. For this reason, second opposing surface 2211 is also curved in a substantially arc shape protruding inward in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction), so that generation of a turbulent flow of the fluid is suppressed and flow velocity can be further increased. Outlets 45 include two first outlets 451 each having first opening surface 451a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), each of the angles θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle. Specifically, one first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction), and other first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of second opposing surface 2211 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0130] In addition, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 11, outlets 45 include two second outlets 452 each having second opening surface 452a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), each of the angles θ between second opening surface 452a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an obtuse angle. Specifically, one second outlet 452 is connected to a lower end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction), and other second outlet 452 is connected to a lower end of second opposing surface 2211 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0131] As described above, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 11, outlets 45 include two first outlets 451 and two second outlets 452.

[0132] In treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 11, first treater 210 and second treater 220 are provided with first outlets 451 facing each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) and second outlets 452 facing each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). As a result, a tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) can be applied to hair H while air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) is blown from two directions at two positions, namely an upper part and a lower part of hair H. The tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) applied to hair H is further increased to make it possible to more reliably tame curls and waviness of hair H and straighten hair H and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape.

[0133] In addition, if volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from first outlets 451 and volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from second outlets 452 can be individually set, various forces can be applied to hair H arranged in treatment space S1.

[0134] For example, a tensile force in a twisting direction can be applied to hair H or a tensile force can be partially applied to hair H, so that hair H can be styled so as to have a shape in a twisting direction or a wave shape.

[0135] Alternatively, treater 20 may have shapes illustrated in FIG. 12. FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to a sixth modification of the first exemplary embodiment. Also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 12, outlets 45 are formed in both first treater 210 and second treater 220. For this reason, second opposing surface 2211 is also curved in a substantially arc shape protruding inward in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction), so that generation of a turbulent flow of the fluid is suppressed and flow velocity can be further increased. Outlets 45 include two first outlets 451 each having first opening surface 451a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), each of the angles θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle. Specifically, one first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction), and other first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of second opposing surface 2211 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0136] In addition, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 12, outlets 45 include two third outlets 453 elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction) and each having third opening surface 453a opened in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). Specifically, one third outlet 453 is connected to an upper end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction), and other third outlet 453 is connected to an upper end of second opposing surface 2211 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0137] As described above, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 12, outlets 45 include two first outlets 451 and two third outlets 453.

[0138] In treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 12, first treater 210 and second treater 220 are provided with first outlets 451 facing each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) and third outlets 453 facing each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). As a result, a tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) can be applied to hair H by air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown obliquely downward from two directions while hair H is aligned with air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown along the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) from two directions. The tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) applied to hair H is further increased to make it possible to more reliably tame curls and waviness of hair H and straighten hair H and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape.

[0139] In addition, if volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from first outlets 451 and volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from third outlets 453 can be individually set, various forces can be applied to hair H arranged in treatment space S1.

[0140] For example, a tensile force in a twisting direction can be applied to hair H or a tensile force can be partially applied to hair H, so that hair H can be styled so as to have a shape in a twisting direction or a wave shape.

[0141] Alternatively, treater 20 may have shapes illustrated in FIG. 13. FIG. 13 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to a seventh modification of the first exemplary embodiment. Also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 13, outlets 45 are formed in both first treater 210 and second treater 220. For this reason, second opposing surface 2211 is also curved in a substantially arc shape protruding inward in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction), so that generation of a turbulent flow of the fluid is suppressed and flow velocity can be further increased. Outlets 45 include two first outlets 451 each having first opening surface 451a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), each of the angles θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle. Specifically, one first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction), and other first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of second opposing surface 2211 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0142] In addition, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 13, outlets 45 include two second outlets 452 each having second opening surface 452a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), each of the angle θ between second opening surfaces 452a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an obtuse angle. Specifically, one second outlet 452 is connected to a lower end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction), and other second outlet 452 is connected to a lower end of second opposing surface 2211 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0143] Furthermore, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 13, outlets 45 include four third outlet 453 elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction) and each having third opening surface 453a opened in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). Specifically, two third outlets 453 are formed in first opposing surface 2111, and two third outlets 453 are formed in second opposing surface 2211. One of two third outlets 453 formed in first opposing surface 2111 is connected to an upper end of one first outlet 451 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction), and other third outlet 453 is connected to an lower end of one second outlet 452 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction). Similarly, one of two third outlets 453 formed in second opposing surface 2211 is connected to an upper end of other first outlet 451 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction), and other third outlet 453 is connected to an lower end of other second outlet 452 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0144] As described above, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 13, outlets 45 include two first outlets 451, two second outlets 452, and four third outlets 453.

[0145] In treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 13, first treater 210 and second treater 220 are provided with first outlets 451 facing each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) and second outlets 452 facing each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). In addition, third outlets 453 connected to first outlets 451 are provided in such a way as to face each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction), and third outlets 453 connected to second outlets 452 are provided in such a way as to face each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction).

[0146] As a result, a tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) can be applied to hair H by air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown obliquely downward from two directions while hair H is aligned with air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown along the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) from two directions at two positions, namely an upper part and a lower part of hair H. The tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) applied to hair H is further increased to make it possible to more reliably tame curls and waviness of hair H and straighten hair H and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape.

[0147] If volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from first outlets 451, volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from second outlets 452, and volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from third outlets 453 can be individually set, various forces can be applied to hair H arranged in treatment space S1.

[0148] For example, a tensile force in a twisting direction can be applied to hair H or a tensile force can be partially applied to hair H, so that hair H can be styled so as to have a shape in a twisting direction or a wave shape.

[0149] Alternatively, treater 20 may have shapes illustrated in FIG. 14. FIG. 14 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to an eighth modification of the first exemplary embodiment. Also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 14, outlets 45 are formed in both first treater 210 and second treater 220. For this reason, second opposing surface 2211 is also curved in a substantially arc shape protruding inward in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction), so that generation of a turbulent flow of the fluid is suppressed and flow velocity can be further increased. Outlets 45 include first outlet 451 having first opening surface 451a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), angle θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle. Specifically, first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0150] In addition, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 14, outlets 45 include second outlet 452 having second opening surface 452a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), angle θ between second opening surface 452a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an obtuse angle. Specifically, second outlet 452 is connected to a lower end of second opposing surface 2211 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0151] As described above, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 14, outlets 45 include one first outlet 451 and one second outlet 452.

[0152] Also in this case, it is possible to produce the same functions and effects as those of the configurations described in the first exemplary embodiment and FIG. 7.

[0153] In addition, if volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from first outlet 451 and volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from second outlet 452 can be appropriately set, various forces can be applied to hair H arranged in treatment space S1.

[0154] For example, a tensile force in a twisting direction can be applied to hair H or a tensile force can be partially applied to hair H, so that hair H can be styled so as to have a shape in a twisting direction or a wave shape.

[0155] Alternatively, treater 20 may have shapes illustrated in FIG. 15. FIG. 15 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to a ninth modification of the first exemplary embodiment. Also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 15, outlets 45 are formed in both first treater 210 and second treater 220. For this reason, second opposing surface 2211 is also curved in a substantially arc shape protruding inward in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction), so that generation of a turbulent flow of the fluid is suppressed and flow velocity can be further increased. Outlets 45 include first outlet 451 having first opening surface 451a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), angle θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle. In addition, outlets 45 include second outlets 452 each having second opening surface 452a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), each of the angle θ between second opening surfaces 452a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an obtuse angle.

[0156] Here, FIG. 15 illustrates an example in which treater 20 includes two or more pairs of first treaters 210 and second treaters 220, each of the two or more pairs including first treater 210 and second treater 220. Specifically, treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 15 includes two pairs of first treaters 210 and second treaters 220. In each of first treaters 210, first opposing surface 2111 curved in a substantially arc shape protruding inward in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) is formed, and these two first opposing surfaces 2111 are arranged side by side vertically. Similarly, in each of second treaters 220, second opposing surface 2211 curved in a substantially arc shape protruding inward in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) is formed, and these two second opposing surfaces 2211 are arranged side by side vertically.

[0157] As described above, treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 15 includes two pairs of treatment surfaces (i.e., first opposing surfaces 2111 and second opposing surfaces 2211) facing each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction).

[0158] First outlet 451 and second outlet 452 are formed in each of the treatment surfaces (i.e., first opposing surfaces 2111 and second opposing surfaces 2211) located on an upper side, and second outlet 452 is formed in each of the treatment surfaces (first opposing surface 2111 and second opposing surface 2211) located on a lower side. Specifically, first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of each of the treatment surfaces (i.e., first opposing surface 2111 and second opposing surface 2211) located on the upper side, and second outlet 452 is connected to a lower end of each of the treatment surfaces. Second outlet 452 is connected to a lower end of each of the treatment surfaces (i.e., first opposing surfaces 2111 and second opposing surfaces 2211) located on the lower side. Therefore, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 15, outlets 45 include two first outlets 451 and four second outlets 452.

[0159] As just described, when treater 20 includes two or more even number of treaters, air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) from outlets 45 can be blown to a wider range of hair H, and it is possible to tame curls and waviness of hair H and straighten hair H and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape. In addition, by providing the pairs of treaters facing each other, it is possible to prevent air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlets 45 from escaping to the outside of treatment space S1 and to more reliably apply a tensile force to hair H in the second direction (i.e., Z direction).

[0160] In addition, if volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from first outlets 451 and volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from second outlets 452 can be individually set, various forces can be applied to hair H arranged in treatment space S1.

[0161] For example, a tensile force in a twisting direction can be applied to hair H or a tensile force can be partially applied to hair H, so that hair H can be styled so as to have a shape in a twisting direction or a wave shape.

[0162] Alternatively, treater 20 may have shapes illustrated in FIG. 16. FIG. 16 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to a tenth modification of the first exemplary embodiment. In treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 16, outlet 45 is formed only in first treater 210 out of first treater 210 and second treater 220. For this reason, first opposing surface 2111 is curved in a substantially arc shape protruding inward in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction), so that generation of a turbulent flow of the fluid is suppressed and flow velocity can be further increased. On the other hand, second opposing surface 2211 is a flat surface extending in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) and the third direction (i.e., the X direction).

[0163] Outlets 45 include first outlet 451 having first opening surface 451a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), angle θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle. Also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 16, first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0164] As described above, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 16, outlet 45 includes one first outlet 451.

[0165] Here, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 16, first treater 210 includes first temperature adjuster 213 that adjusts temperature (i.e., control so as to heat or cool) of first treater 210. First temperature adjuster 213 can be disposed, for example, inside first treater 210.

[0166] By providing first temperature adjuster 213, the temperature of first treater 210 can be adjusted such that temperature of treatment space S1 becomes a desired temperature, and hair H can be treated more efficiently.

[0167] A heating source such as a heater or a cooling source such as a heat exchanger can also be used as first temperature adjuster 213.

[0168] Note that the temperature of first treater 210 adjusted by first temperature adjuster 213 is preferably approximately 10° C. to 250° C.

[0169] Specifically, when first treater 210 is heated, the temperature of first treater 210 is preferably approximately 50° C. to 250° C.

[0170] By performing the treatment while first treater 210 is heated as described above, it is possible to more efficiently tame curls and waviness of hair H and straighten hair H and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape. If the temperature of first treater 210 is lower than 50° C. at this time, it becomes difficult to style hair H so as to have a desired shape. On the other hand, if the temperature of first treater 210 is higher than 250° C., there is a possibility that irreversible thermal damage is caused to hair H and that original gloss and touch of hair H are impaired. When first treater 210 is heated, therefore, the temperature of first treater 210 is preferably set to approximately 50° C. to 250° C.

[0171] Note that when the treatment is performed while first treater 210 is heated, it is preferable that a heating source that heats air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) doubles as a heater for heating first treater 210 from the viewpoint of reducing power consumption and reducing the size of the device.

[0172] On the other hand, when first treater 210 is cooled, the temperature of first treater 210 is preferably set to approximately 10° C. to 50° C.

[0173] As just described, by performing the treatment while first treater 210 is cooled, a shape of styled hair H can be more easily maintained. If the temperature of first treater 210 is lower than 10° C. at this time, a component such as a compressor or a Peltier element might be required, thereby increasing power consumption or enlarging the device. On the other hand, if the temperature of first treater 210 is higher than 50° C., a temperature difference from hair temperature decreases, and the effect of maintaining the shape might decrease. Therefore, when first treater 210 is cooled, the temperature of first treater 210 is preferably set to approximately 10° C. to 50° C.

[0174] Note that when the treatment is performed while first treater 210 is cooled, it is preferable that a cooling source that cools air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) doubles as a cooler for cooling first treater 210 from the viewpoint of reducing power consumption, and reducing the size of the device.

[0175] As above, the temperature of first treater 210 adjusted by first temperature adjuster 213 is preferably approximately 10° C. to 250° C.

[0176] In addition, when first treater 210 is heated or cooled, it is preferable to form first treater 210 using a metal (e.g., stainless steel or copper) having excellent thermal conductivity or a thermally conductive resin (e.g., polycarbonate resin, polybutylene terephthalate resin, polyacetal resin, nylon resin, or modified polyphenylene ether resin).

[0177] Also in this case, the same functions and effects as those of the first exemplary embodiment can be produced.

[0178] Alternatively, treater 20 may have shapes illustrated in FIG. 17. FIG. 17 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to an eleventh modification of the first exemplary embodiment. In treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 17, outlets 45 are formed in both first treater 210 and second treater 220. For this reason, first opposing surface 2111 and second opposing surface 2211 are curved in a substantially arc shape protruding inward in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction), so that generation of a turbulent flow of the fluid is suppressed and flow velocity can be further increased.

[0179] Outlets 45 include two first outlets 451 each having first opening surface 451a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), each of the angles θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle.

[0180] Specifically, one first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of first opposing surface 2111 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction), and other first outlet 451 is connected to an upper end of second opposing surface 2211 in the vertical direction (i.e., second direction, and Z direction).

[0181] As described above, in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 17, outlets 45 include two first outlet 451.

[0182] Also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 17, first treater 210 and second treater 220 are provided with first outlets 451 facing each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). As a result, it is possible to apply a tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) to hair H while air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) is blown to hair H from two directions. The tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) applied to hair His further increased to make it possible to more reliably tame curls and waviness of hair H and straighten hair H and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape.

[0183] In addition, if volume, velocity, and timing of air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from first outlets 451 can be individually set, various forces can be applied to hair H arranged in treatment space S1.

[0184] For example, a tensile force in a twisting direction can be applied to hair H or a tensile force can be partially applied to hair H, so that hair H can be styled so as to have a shape in a twisting direction or a wave shape. Furthermore, also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 17, first treater 210 includes first temperature adjuster 213 that adjusts (heating or cooling control) the temperature of first treater 210. The temperature of first treater 210 is adjusted such that the temperature of treatment space S1 becomes a desired temperature. Thus, hair H can be treated more efficiently. Also in treater 20 illustrated in FIG. 17, the temperature of first treater 210 adjusted by first temperature adjuster 213 is preferably set to approximately 10° C. to 250° C. When first treater 210 is heated or cooled, it is preferable to form first treater 210 using a metal (e.g., stainless steel or copper) having excellent thermal conductivity or a thermally conductive resin (e.g., polycarbonate resin, polybutylene terephthalate resin, polyacetal resin, nylon resin, or modified polyphenylene ether resin).

[0185] Also in this case, it is possible to produce the same functions and effects as those of the configurations described in the first exemplary embodiment, FIG. 10, and FIG. 16.

[0186] Note that second treater 220 may include a second temperature adjuster that adjusts (heating or cooling control) the temperature of second treater 220. The second temperature adjuster can also be disposed, for example, inside second treater 220. In this case, the temperature of second treater 220 adjusted by the second temperature adjuster is also preferably set to be approximately 10° C. to 250° C. In addition, when second treater 220 is heated or cooled, it is preferable to form second treater 220 using a metal (e.g., stainless steel or copper) having excellent thermal conductivity or a thermally conductive resin (e.g., polycarbonate resin, polybutylene terephthalate resin, polyacetal resin, nylon resin, or modified polyphenylene ether resin).

[0187] Note that air styler 1 (i.e., an example of hair care devices) described in the first exemplary embodiment and the modifications thereof may include a hair condition evaluator configured to evaluate conditions of hair H of a person to be treated, such as the user.

[0188] The hair condition evaluator can be provided, for example, in at least treater 20 or fluid discharge mechanism 40. Here, examples of the hair conditions evaluated by the hair condition evaluator include a degree of curliness and waviness of the hair, a diameter of the hair, a length of the hair, a color of the hair, and an extent of hair damage. These hair conditions can be evaluated by, for example, a sensor that detects moisture or oil or an optical sensor, through an analysis of an image obtained by a camera.

[0189] Air styler 1 (i.e., an example of hair care devices) described in the first exemplary embodiment and the modifications thereof may include a controller (e.g., a fluid controller) that controls a state of a fluid blown out by fluid discharge mechanism 40. The controller may control states of the fluid such as wind speed and temperature of the fluid in accordance with the hair conditions evaluated by the hair condition evaluator. As a result, it is possible to control operation of the controller (e.g., a fluid controller) in such a way as to lower the temperature of the fluid (i.e., an example of control the temperature of the fluid) depending on, for example, hair damage conditions evaluated by the hair condition evaluator.

[0190] Note that when the hair conditions are evaluated or the fluid is adjusted in accordance with a result of the evaluation, matrix information registered in advance may be used, or artificial intelligence technology (hereinafter referred to as “AI technology”) may be used.

[0191] In addition, air styler 1 (i.e., an example of hair care devices) described in the first exemplary embodiment and the modifications thereof may include a human detector configured to identify a user who is using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device).

[0192] The human detector can also be provided in, for example, at least one of treater 20 or fluid discharge mechanism 40. The human detection (i.e., user identification) by the human detector can be performed, for example, on the basis of the result of the evaluation performed by the hair condition evaluator described above, or can be performed on the basis of an image of the user obtained by a camera or on the basis of fingerprint authentication. In addition, it is also possible to perform the human detection (i.e., user identification) by registering the user who uses air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) in advance, providing air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) with a button for identifying a person who is using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device), and allowing the user to input who is using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device).

[0193] Air styler 1 (i.e., an example of hair care devices) described in the first exemplary embodiment and the modifications thereof may include a controller (e.g., a fluid controller) that controls the state of the fluid blown out by fluid discharge mechanism 40. The controller may control the states of the fluid, such as the wind speed and the temperature of the fluid, in accordance with the user identified by the human detector. When the fluid adjustment is performed, matrix information registered in advance may be used, or AI technology may be used.

[0194] At this time, the controller (e.g., fluid controller) may include a user optimum operation adjuster configured to adjust to an optimum operation according to the user identified by the human detector. When the user optimum operation adjuster adjusts to the optimum operation, it is also possible to perform optimum operation control using the AI technology.Second Exemplary Embodiment

[0195] Next, an example of air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the second exemplary embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19. FIG. 18 is a side view schematically illustrating an example of air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the second exemplary embodiment. FIG. 19 is a view of first treater 210 according to the second exemplary embodiment as viewed from the first treatment surface.

[0196] Air styler 1 according to the present exemplary embodiment basically has substantially the same configuration as air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) described in the first exemplary embodiment.

[0197] That is, air styler 1 according to the present exemplary embodiment includes treater 20 configured to treat hair H and fluid discharge mechanism 40 configured to blow air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) onto hair H.

[0198] In addition, treater 20 includes first treater 210 and second treater 220 having second opposing surface 2211 facing first opposing surface 2111 of first treater 210 in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). Treatment space S1 is formed between first opposing surface 2111 and second opposing surface 2211 in which hair H can be treated in a state where hair H is arranged such that hair H extends in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) intersecting the first direction (i.e., the Y direction).

[0199] Fluid discharge mechanism 40 includes outlet 45 having opening surface 45a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction) intersecting the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) and the second direction (i.e., Z direction).

[0200] Outlet 45 is configured such that force F1 in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) acts on hair H arranged in treatment space S1 due to air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45. Specifically, outlet 45 includes first outlet 451 having first opening surface 451a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), angle θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle.

[0201] Here, in the present exemplary embodiment, treater 20 has brush bristles 50 (i.e., an example of protrusions) configured to loosen hair H. In the present exemplary embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, a plurality of brush bristles 50 (i.e., an example of protrusions) are formed in a band-shaped region extending in the third direction (i.e., the X direction) at the center of the second direction (i.e., Z direction) of the first opposing surface 2111 and the second opposing surface 2211, so that treater 20 has the brush bristles 50 (i.e., an example of protrusions) configured to detangle hair H.

[0202] As a result, it is possible to apply a strong tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) to hair H with the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown onto hair H while hair H is detangled efficiently with brush bristles 50 (i.e., an example of protrusions). It is also possible to tame curls and waviness of hair H and straighten hair H more easily and reliably and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape.

[0203] Note that, also in the present exemplary embodiment, air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) can include a hair condition evaluator configured to evaluate conditions of hair H of a person to be treated, such as the user, or can include a human detector configured to identify the user who uses air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device).Third Exemplary Embodiment

[0204] Next, an example of air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the third exemplary embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 23. FIG. 20 is a side view schematically illustrating an example of air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the third exemplary embodiment. FIG. 21 is a diagram schematically illustrating first electrostatic atomizer 71 (that is, a component atomizer) as an example of an agent sprayer included in air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the third exemplary embodiment. FIG. 22 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of charged fine particle emitter 80 included in air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the third exemplary embodiment. FIG. 23 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of fine particle emitter 90 included in air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the third exemplary embodiment.

[0205] Air styler 1 according to the present exemplary embodiment basically has substantially the same configuration as air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) described in the first exemplary embodiment.

[0206] That is, air styler 1 according to the present exemplary embodiment includes treater 20 configured to treat hair H and fluid discharge mechanism 40 configured to blow air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) onto hair H.

[0207] In addition, treater 20 includes first treater 210 and second treater 220 having second opposing surface 2211 facing first opposing surface 2111 of first treater 210 in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). Treatment space S1 is formed between first opposing surface 2111 and second opposing surface 2211 in which hair H can be treated while hair H is arranged such that hair H extends in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) intersecting the first direction (i.e., the Y direction).

[0208] In addition, fluid discharge mechanism 40 includes outlet 45 having opening surface 45a (see FIG. 19) elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction) intersecting the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) and the second direction (i.e., Z direction).

[0209] Outlet 45 is configured such that force F1 in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) acts on hair H arranged in treatment space S1 due to air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45. Specifically, outlet 45 includes first outlet 451 having first opening surface 45 la elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), angle θ between first opening surface 45la and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle.

[0210] Here, in the present exemplary embodiment, air styler 1 includes component emitter 60 configured to blow a component that acts on hair H onto hair H. Here, the component that acts on hair H refers to a so-called cosmetic component that can effectively act on at least hair quality of the user. Examples of the component include agents, organic substances, negative ions, metal fine particles, and charged fine water particles.

[0211] Furthermore, in the present exemplary embodiment, component emitter 60 includes cosmetic component emitter 70 configured to blow a cosmetic component onto hair H. As a result, it is possible to produce a hair beautifying effect based on the cosmetic component while curls and waviness of hair H are tamed.

[0212] Examples of the cosmetic component include an agent containing a component that brings about a cosmetic effect to hair, such as a moisturizing component (i.e., moisturizing agent), a repairing component (i.e., repairing agent), a coating component (i.e., coating agent), a coloring component (i.e., coloring agent), a hair dye component (i.e., hair dye agent), and a treatment component (i.e., treatment agent). Examples of the cosmetic component also include proteins such as collagen, elastin, and keratin, various peptides; amino acids such as lysine, phenylalanine, alanine, arginine, serine, cysteine, glycine, and proline; ceramides; organic acids such as succinic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, lactic acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, and citric acid; proteoglycans; various vitamins; metals such as mica, titanium oxide, zinc oxide, iron oxide, silicon, platinum, gold, silver, and zinc; enzymes such as lysozyme chloride, protease, and papain; nucleic acids such as DNA nucleic acids and ribonucleic acids; antioxidant components such as astaxanthin, lutein, and catechin, hormones such as isoflavone, dutasteride, and finasteride; lipids such as lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, glycosphingolipids, behenyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, cholesterol, and hydrogenated lecithin; carbohydrates such as trehalose, dextran, dextrin, pullulan, cyclodextrin, and maltitol; polysaccharides such as chondroitin sulfate, chitosan, and chitin; urea; glycyrrhizic acid; and dipotassium glycyrrhizinate.

[0213] The cosmetic component may have a form in which the cosmetic component has been solidified or semi-solidified, or may be a solution in which the cosmetic component has been dissolved in a solvent such as water or alcohol. In addition, a plurality of types of cosmetic components may be included.

[0214] For example, cosmetic component emitter 70 may include first electrostatic atomizer 71 (that is, a component atomizer) as an example of an agent sprayer in which the active component is an agent or an organic substance, cosmetic component outlet 73 through which the cosmetic component can be discharged toward hair H, and cosmetic component passage 72 for guiding the cosmetic component generated by first electrostatic atomizer 71 to cosmetic component outlet 73.

[0215] Here, as illustrated in FIG. 21, first electrostatic atomizer 71 may be configured to include discharger 711 including mist atomizer 7111 (more specifically, a discharge electrode or a first electrode) and GND electrode 7112 (more specifically, a counter electrode or a second electrode). In addition, first electrostatic atomizer 71 can include tank 712 (more specifically, a cosmetic component holder), pump 713, high-voltage circuit 714, and pump drive circuit 715. Here, mist atomizer 7111 is formed in such a way as to hold a liquid as an agent or an organic substance and functions as discharger 711. In addition, tank 712 stores an aqueous solution containing, for example, a polymer as an agent or an organic substance. Pump 713 is installed in a pipe connecting tank 712 and mist atomizer 7111, and sends the polymer aqueous solution stored in tank 712 to mist atomizer 7111. In addition, high-voltage circuit 714 applies a high voltage (hereinafter, referred to as HV) to mist atomizer 7111. Pump drive circuit 715 controls driving of pump 713.

[0216] When a high voltage is applied between mist atomizer 7111 and GND electrode 7112, corona discharge occurs, and agent mist containing a polymer is generated as a result of the discharge. Note that the agent sprayer in which the active component is an agent or an organic substance is not limited to electrostatic atomizer such as first electrostatic atomizer 71, and may be an ultrasonic atomizer, a centrifugal pump, or a heater.

[0217] By providing cosmetic component emitter 70, the cosmetic component atomized by first electrostatic atomizer 71 can pass through cosmetic component passage 72 and be blown onto hair H from cosmetic component outlet 73 provided in treater 20 (more specifically, second treater 220).

[0218] At this time, at least one of a hair condition evaluator or a human detector may be provided in air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device). In this case, on the basis of at least one of the result of the evaluation by the hair condition evaluator and the result of the detection by the human detector, an amount and a type of cosmetic component may be adjusted. When a plurality of types of cosmetic components are used, a blending ratio thereof may also be adjusted. The hair condition evaluator and the human detector can be provided in at least one of treater 20 or fluid discharge mechanism 40. In addition, in at least one of the selection of the cosmetic component to be used or the adjustment of the cosmetic component, matrix information registered in advance can be used, or AI technology can be used.

[0219] In addition, in the present exemplary embodiment, component emitter 60 includes charged fine particle emitter 80 configured to blow charged fine particles onto hair H. As a result, it is possible to produce a hair beautifying effect based on the charged fine particles while curls and waviness of hair H are tamed.

[0220] Charged fine particle emitter 80 may include, for example, second electrostatic atomizer 81 (i.e., a component atomizer) as an example of a component generator that uses charged fine particle water as an active component, charged fine particle outlet 83 through which the charged fine particle water is discharged toward hair H, and charged fine particle passage 82 for guiding the charged fine particle water generated by second electrostatic atomizer 81 to charged fine particle outlet 83.

[0221] Here, as illustrated in FIG. 22, second electrostatic atomizer 81 may be configured to include discharger 811 including discharge electrode 8111 (more specifically, a first electrode) and GND electrode 8112 (more specifically, a counter electrode or a second electrode). In addition, second electrostatic atomizer 81 may be configured to include Peltier element 813 as a condenser and high-voltage circuit 812. When a high voltage is applied between discharge electrode 8111 and GND electrode 8112, corona discharge occurs, and charged fine particle water based on moisture in air is generated as a result of the discharge.

[0222] By providing charged fine particle emitter 80, the charged fine particle water atomized by second electrostatic atomizer 81 can pass through charged fine particle passage 82 and be blown onto hair H from charged fine particle outlet 83 provided in treater 20 (more specifically, second treater 220). In this case, the charged fine particle water can be blown to hair H at the same time as air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) is blown to hair H, and it is possible to produce a hair beautifying effect (e.g., moisturizing, improving gloss, or improving cohesion) of the charged fine particle water.

[0223] At this time, at least one of a hair condition evaluator or a human detector may be provided in air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device), and the amount of charged fine particles may be adjusted on the basis of at least one of the result of the evaluation by the hair condition evaluator or the result of the detection by the human detector. The hair condition evaluator and the human detector can be provided in at least one of treater 20 or fluid discharge mechanism 40. In addition, when the amount of charged fine particles is adjusted, matrix information registered in advance can be used, or AI technology can be used.

[0224] In addition, in the present exemplary embodiment, component emitter 60 includes fine particle emitter 90 configured to blow metal fine particles onto hair H. As a result, it is possible to produce a hair beautifying effect based on the metal fine particles while curls and waviness of hair H are tamed.

[0225] Fine particle emitter 90 may be configured to include, for example, third electrostatic atomizer 91 (i.e., a component atomizer) as an example of a component generator in which an active component is metal fine particles, fine particle outlet 94 through which the metal fine particles can be emitted toward hair H, and fine particle passage 93 for guiding the metal fine particles generated by third electrostatic atomizer 91 to fine particle outlet 94.

[0226] Here, as illustrated in FIG. 23, third electrostatic atomizer 91 may be configured to include discharger 911 including discharge electrode 9111 (more specifically, a first electrode) and GND electrode 9112 (more specifically, a counter electrode or a second electrode). In addition, third electrostatic atomizer 91 may include high-voltage circuit 912. When a high voltage is applied between discharge electrode 9111 and GND electrode 9112, corona discharge occurs, and metal fine particles are generated as a result of the discharge.

[0227] Note that the metal is composed of, for example, at least one of iron, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, cobalt, chromium, iodine, nickel, fluorine, vanadium, tin, silicon, titanium, molybdenum, strontium, germanium, gold, nickel, platinum, rhodium, palladium, iridium, ruthenium, or osmium.

[0228] By providing fine particle emitter 90, the metal fine particles generated by third electrostatic atomizer 91 pass through fine particle passage 93 and can be blown onto hair H from fine particle outlet 94 provided in treater 20 (more specifically, second treater 220). In this case, the metal fine particles can be blown onto hair H at the same time as air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) is blown onto hair H, and it is possible to produce a hair beautifying effect of the metal fine particles.

[0229] Furthermore, in the present exemplary embodiment, fine particle emitter 90 is configured to be able to blow ions onto hair H.

[0230] Specifically, fine particle emitter 90 includes a fourth electrostatic atomizer 92 (more specifically, a component atomizer) as an example of a component generator in which an active component is negative ions (i.e., an example of ions).

[0231] Fourth electrostatic atomizer 92 includes discharger 921 including discharge electrode 9211 (more specifically, a first electrode) having a tip which is formed in a needle shape and GND electrode 9212 (more specifically, a counter electrode or a second electrode) having a central portion which is formed in a downward arc shape, and high-voltage circuit 922. As a result, when a high voltage is applied between discharge electrode 9111 and GND electrode 9112, corona discharge occurs, and negative ions (i.e., an example of ions) are generated as a result of the discharge.

[0232] Here, in the present exemplary embodiment, negative ions (i.e., an example of ions) generated by fourth electrostatic atomizer 92 are blown out from fine particle outlet 94 to hair H. As a result, it is possible to produce a hair beautifying effect based on metal fine particles and negative ions (i.e., an example of ions) while curls and waviness of hair H are tamed.

[0233] At this time, a fluid containing negative ions (i.e., an example of ions) generated by fourth electrostatic atomizer 92 may pass through the fine particle outlet (e.g., discharger 911) by disposing fourth electrostatic atomizer 92 downstream of feeder 42 and driving feeder 42. In this case, negative ions having fine particles as nuclei are generated, and the negative ions having fine particles as nuclei can be blown out from fine particle outlet 94 to hair H.

[0234] At this time, at least one of a hair condition evaluator or a human detector may be provided in air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device), and the amount of metal fine particles may be adjusted on the basis of at least one of the result of the evaluation by the hair condition evaluator or the result of the detection by the human detector. The hair condition evaluator and the human detector can be provided in at least one of treater 20 or fluid discharge mechanism 40. In addition, when the amount of metal fine particles is adjusted, matrix information registered in advance can be used, or AI technology can be used.

[0235] Note that charged fine particle passage 82 and fine particle passage 93 may be a common passage. Note that charged fine particle outlet 83 and fine particle outlet 94 may be a common outlet.

[0236] In addition, a passage connected to outlet 45 may be provided, and the cosmetic component may be blown out from outlet 45 together with air (i.e., an example of fluid).

[0237] As described above, when component emitter 60 configured to blow a component that acts on hair H onto hair H is provided, the component can be atomized by any one or more of a voltage, a heater, and ultrasonic waves. In addition, the fluid discharger (more specifically, an air outlet) may include an additional discharger configured to discharge any one or more of charged fine particle water, metal fine particle water, and negative ions.

[0238] Note that when a plurality of types of components as components that act on hair H, it is also possible to provide a component type selector configured to select each of the plurality of types of components. At this time, it is also possible to enable the component type selector to select an optimal component using AI technology.

[0239] Furthermore, when the hair condition evaluator is provided, it is also possible to provide a cosmetic component atomization amount controller that uses condition data regarding hair H obtained by the hair condition evaluator and that performs control in such a way as to achieve an appropriate atomization amount of a component according to the condition data regarding the hair.

[0240] When the component type selector and the hair condition evaluator are included, on the basis of the condition data regarding hair H obtained by the hair condition evaluator, the component type selector can select a type of component in consideration of a state of an effect after the component is applied to hair H.FUNCTIONS AND EFFECTS

[0241] A characteristic configuration of the hair care device described in each of the above exemplary embodiments and the modifications of the exemplary embodiments and effects produced by the hair care device will be described hereinafter.

[0242] (Technology 1) Air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to each of the above exemplary embodiments and the modifications thereof includes treater 20 configured to treat hair H, and fluid discharge mechanism 40 configured to blow air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) onto hair H.

[0243] In addition, treater 20 includes first treater 210 and second treater 220 having second opposing surface 2211 facing first opposing surface 2111 of first treater 210 in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). Treatment space S1 is formed between first opposing surface 2111 and second opposing surface 2211 in which hair H can be treated while arranging hair H such that hair H extends in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) intersecting the first direction (i.e., the Y direction).

[0244] Fluid discharge mechanism 40 includes outlet 45 having opening surface 45a elongated in a third direction (i.e., the X direction) intersecting the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) and the second direction (i.e., Z direction). Outlet 45 is configured such that force F1 in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) acts on hair H arranged in treatment space S1 due to air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45.

[0245] As above, when force F1 in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) is applied to hair H by blowing air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) onto hair H, for example, a tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) acts on hair H. In this case, hair H can be treated without being clamped by treater 20.

[0246] Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the effects of heat and friction on hair H during the treatment of hair H. Consequently, it is possible to straighten hair H by taming curls and waviness of hair H and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape while reducing the damage to hair H.

[0247] In addition, by providing outlet 45 having opening surface 45a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), flow velocity of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 can be increased, and the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) can be blown to a wider range of hair H arranged in treatment space S1.Consequently, it is possible to shorten treatment time and to style hair H more reliably.

[0248] (Technology 2) In addition, in (Technology 1) described above, outlet 45 may include first outlet 451 having first opening surface 451a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), angle θ between first opening surface 451a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an acute angle.

[0249] In this case, force F1 in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) applied to hair H can be further increased. Consequently, curls and waviness of hair H can be more reliably tamed and hair H can be straightened, and hair H can be styled so as to have a desired shape.

[0250] (Technology 3) In addition, in (Technology 1) or (Technology 2) described above, outlet 45 may include second outlet 452 having second opening surface 452a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction), angle θ between second opening surface 452a and the first direction (i.e., the Y direction) being an obtuse angle.

[0251] As above, when air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) including first outlet 451 and second outlet 452, air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) can be blown onto two positions of hair H, and a tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) applied to hair H can be further increased. Therefore, curls and waviness of hair H can be more reliably tamed and hair H can be straightened, and hair H can be styled so as to have a desired shape.

[0252] (Technology 4) In any one of (Technology 1) to (Technology 3) described above, outlet 45 may include third outlet 453 having third opening surface 453a elongated in the third direction (i.e., the X direction) and opened in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction).

[0253] As above, when air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) includes third outlet 453, a positional relationship between hair H and the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) can be kept unchanged even when treater 20 is turned upside down. Therefore, there is an advantage that the back of the head can be treated without installing a plurality of outlets 45 or requiring the user or another person to change positions of outlets 45.

[0254] In addition, when air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) includes at least one of first outlet 451 and second outlet 452 and third outlet 453, air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) can be blown to a plurality of portions of hair H. Consequently, it is possible to apply a tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) while hair His aligned in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). Consequently, curls and waviness of hair H can be more reliably tamed and hair H can be straightened, and hair H can be styled so as to have a desired shape.

[0255] (Technology 5) In addition, in (Technology 2) described above, first treater 210 and second treater 220 may be provided with a plurality of first outlets 451 facing each other in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction).

[0256] In this case, a tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) can be applied to hair H while air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) is blown onto hair H from two directions. Consequently, it is possible to further increase a tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) applied to hair H, and it is possible to more reliably tame curls and waviness of hair H and straighten hair H and to style hair H so as to have a desired shape.

[0257] (Technology 6) In addition, in any one of (Technology 1) to (Technology 5) described above, fluid discharge mechanism 40 may include fluid temperature adjuster 43 that adjusts a temperature of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid).

[0258] In this case, hair H can be treated while hot air or cold air is blown. Consequently, curls and waviness of hair H can be more easily and reliably tamed and hair H can be straightened, and hair H can be styled so as to have a desired shape.

[0259] (Technology 7) In addition, in any one of (Technology 1) to (Technology 6) described above, velocity of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 may range from 5 m / s to 50 m / s.

[0260] In this case, air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) can be blown to such an extent that hair H can be styled while hair H is prevented from coming off. Consequently, curls and waviness of hair H can be more reliably tamed and hair H can be straightened, and hair H can be styled so as to have a desired shape.

[0261] (Technology 8) In addition, any one of (Technology 1) to (Technology 7), force F1 in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) applied to hair H may be 0.05 N to 5 N.

[0262] In this case, it is possible to apply force F1 to hair H to such an extent that hair H can be styled while hair H is prevented from coming off. Consequently, curls and waviness of hair H can be more reliably tamed and hair H can be straightened, and hair H can be styled so as to have a desired shape.

[0263] (Technology 9) In addition, in any one of (Technology 1) to (Technology 8) described above, temperature of the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlet 45 may range from 50° C. to 250° C.

[0264] In this case, it is possible to apply heat to hair H to such an extent that hair H can be styled while an effect of heat on hair His suppressed. Consequently, curls and waviness of hair H can be more reliably tamed and hair H can be straightened, and hair H can be styled so as to have a desired shape.

[0265] (Technology 10) In addition, in any one of (Technology 1) to (Technology 9) described above, treater 20 may include two or more pairs of first treater 210 and second treater 220.

[0266] When treater 20 includes two or more number of treaters, air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) from outlets 45 can be blown to a wider range of hair H, and it is possible to tame curls and waviness of hair H and straighten hair H and to style hair H to so as have a desired shape. In addition, when pairs of treaters facing each other are provided, it is possible to prevent air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown out from outlets 45 from escaping to the outside of treatment space S1 and to more reliably apply a tensile force to hair H in the second direction (i.e., Z direction).

[0267] (Technology 11) In addition, any one of (Technology 1) to (Technology 10) described above may further include a temperature adjuster that adjusts temperature of treater 20.

[0268] As above, when the temperature adjuster is provided in treater 20, the temperature of the treater can be adjusted such that temperature of treatment space S1 becomes a desired temperature, and hair H can be treated more efficiently.

[0269] (Technology 12) In addition, in any one of (Technology 1) to (Technology 11) described above, a temperature achieved by the temperature adjuster may be 50° C. to 250° C.

[0270] In this case, it is possible to apply heat to hair H to such an extent that hair H can be styled while an effect of heat on hair His suppressed. Consequently, curls and waviness of hair H can be more reliably tamed and hair H can be straightened, and hair H can be styled so as to have a desired shape.

[0271] (Technology 13) In addition, in any one of (Technology 1) to (Technology 12) described above, treater 20 may have brush bristles 50 (i.e., an example of protrusions) configured to detangle hair H.

[0272] In this case, it is possible to apply a strong tensile force in the second direction (i.e., Z direction) to hair H with the air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) blown onto hair H while hair His detangled efficiently with brush bristles 50 (i.e., an example of protrusions). Consequently, curls and waviness of hair H can be more easily and reliably tamed and hair H can be straightened, and hair H can be styled so as to have a desired shape.

[0273] (Technology 14) In addition, any one of (Technology 1) to (Technology 13) described above may further include component emitter 60 configured to blow a component that acts on hair H onto hair H.

[0274] In this case, it is possible to produce a hair beautifying effect while curls and waviness of hair H are tamed.

[0275] (Technology 15) In addition, in (Technology 14) described above, component emitter 60 may include cosmetic component emitter 70 configured to blow a cosmetic component onto hair H.

[0276] In this case, it is possible to produce a hair beautifying effect based on the cosmetic component while curls and waviness of hair H are tamed.

[0277] (Technology 16) In addition, in (Technology 14) or (Technology 15) described above, component emitter 60 may include charged fine particle emitter 80 configured to blow charged fine particles onto hair H.

[0278] In this case, it is possible to produce a hair beautifying effect based on the charged fine particles while curls and waviness of hair H are tamed.

[0279] (Technology 17) In addition, in any one of (Technology 14) to (Technology 16) described above, component emitter 60 may include charged fine particle emitter 90 configured to blow metal fine particles onto hair H.

[0280] In this case, it is possible to produce a hair beautifying effect based on the metal fine particles while curls and waviness of hair H are tamed.

[0281] (Technology 18) In addition, (technique 17) described above may further include fine particle emitter 90 is configured to be able to blow ions onto hair H.

[0282] In this case, it is possible to produce a hair beautifying effect based on the metal fine particles or the ions while curls and waviness of hair H are tamed.

[0283] (Technology 19) In addition, any one of (Technology 1) to (Technology 18) described above may further include variable mechanism 30 configured to change width W1 of treatment space S1.

[0284] In this case, width W1 of treatment space S1 can be changed in accordance with the amount of hair H and a degree of curliness and waviness of hair H, and the treatment of hair H can be performed more efficiently.

[0285] (Technology 20) In addition, air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) described in each of the above exemplary embodiments and the modifications thereof includes treater 20 configured to treat hair H, and a fluid discharger (e.g., outlet 45) configured to blow air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) onto hair H.

[0286] The fluid outlet (more specifically, outlet 45) includes a tensile force generation fluid outlet (more specifically, first outlet 451) that blows air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) to the hair H in a direction in which the tensile force F1 is generated.

[0287] As described above, when air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) is blown to the hair H in a direction in which the tensile force F1 is generated by the tensile force generation fluid outlet (more specifically, outlet 45), the tensile force F1 can be applied to the hair H. In this case, hair H can be treated without being clamped by treater 20.

[0288] Therefore, the user does not have to pass hair H through treatment space S1, and operability is further improved.Others

[0289] Although contents of the hair-care device according to the present disclosure have been described above, the present disclosure is not limited to these descriptions, and it is obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications and improvements can be made.

[0290] For example, the present disclosure can be applied to exemplary embodiments obtained by making changes, replacements, additions, omissions, and the like to the configurations described in the above exemplary embodiments and the modifications thereof. In addition, it is also possible to make a new exemplary embodiment by combining constituent elements described in the above-described exemplary embodiments and the modifications thereof.

[0291] In addition, in each of the exemplary embodiments and the modifications of the exemplary embodiments, air (e.g., wind) is blown to hair H, but a hair care device that blows liquid (i.e., an example of fluid), such as water, to hair H may be used. In this case, water blown out from the outlet is applied to the hair during hair treatment, so that a glass transition point of the hair can be lowered and the hair can be more efficiently stretched. Note that when a liquid (i.e., an example of fluid) such as water is blown onto hair H, the hair care device may be provided with a water holder, a water flow path, or a water discharger (e.g., outlet). In addition, a heating source for heating water (i.e., an example of liquid and fluid) may be provided, and steam water may be discharged from the water discharger by heating the water with the heating source before being blown from the outlet.

[0292] It is also possible to blow water (i.e., an example of liquid and fluid) at the same time as blowing air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) onto the hair. In this case, it is possible to exert a force in the second direction with air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) while the glass transition point of the hair is lowered with water, so that the hair can be easily stretched and more efficiently stretched.

[0293] In addition, the configuration of the hair care device may be a configuration in which the hair can be irradiated with electromagnetic waves from the treater. For example, an electromagnetic wave radiator configured to radiate electromagnetic waves onto hair H may be provided in the treater. In this case, since the hair can be heated by energy of the electromagnetic waves, it is possible to further enhance the effect of taming curls and waviness of the hair and styling the hair to have a desired shape.

[0294] Note that when the hair care device is configured to radiate electromagnetic waves onto the hair from the treater, it is preferable to radiate microwaves of 2.45 GHz onto the hair from the treater. In this case, water molecules inside the hair vibrate, and the hair can be uniformly heated from the inside. When such a configuration is employed, it is preferable to mount a magnetron that generates microwaves and an electronic circuit.

[0295] It is also possible to heat the hair by radiating infrared rays of 750 nm to 0.1 mm onto the hair from the treater. When such a configuration is employed, it is preferable to use a halogen heater or a quartz tube heater for infrared radiation. Note that heating by using a fluid may be used in combination with microwaves or light radiation, or the hair may be heated by microwaves or light alone.

[0296] In addition, when the plurality of outlets 45 is provided in treater 20, it is also possible to provide lids that close openings of outlets 45 in an openable manner. It is possible to selectively open and close the lids in accordance with an application of the treatment and to perform the treatment to style the hair so as to have a desired shape. Note that the lids may be opened and closed manually or automatically. Note that when the lids are automatically opened and closed, it is also possible to automatically open and close the lid of each outlet by, for example, installing a sensor and sensing the treatment direction (Z direction) with the sensor.

[0297] In addition, in each of the above exemplary embodiments and the modifications thereof, second opposing surface 2211 of second treater 220 not provided with outlet 45 is a flat surface substantially orthogonal to the first direction (i.e., the Y direction). However, the shape of second opposing surface 2211 of second treater 220 not provided with outlet 45 is not limited to this shape, and may be, for example, a curved surface curved in a substantially arc shape protruding inward in the first direction (i.e., the Y direction).

[0298] In addition, it is also possible to have a structure in which a plurality of fluid dischargers can rotate.

[0299] In addition, in the fluid discharger, a fluid controller configured to control at least one of flow velocity of the fluid, a direction of the fluid, and a type of the fluid may be provided for each outlet. In this case, for example, when opposing outlets are provided, it is possible to perform control such that there is a difference in flow velocity of the fluid blown out from the opposing outlets.

[0300] In addition, specifications (shapes, sizes, layouts, and the like) of the treater, the fluid discharge mechanism, and other details can be changed as appropriate.INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

[0301] As described above, the hair care device according to the present disclosure enables hair treatment while minimizing effects of heat and friction, and can be used as various hair care devices for home use and business use.REFERENCE MARKS IN THE DRAWINGS1 air styler (hair care device)

[0303] 20 treater

[0304] 210 first treater

[0305] 2111 first opposing surface

[0306] 220 second treater

[0307] 2211 second opposing surface

[0308] 30 variable mechanism

[0309] 40 fluid discharge mechanism

[0310] 43 fluid temperature adjuster

[0311] 45 outlet

[0312] 45a opening surface

[0313] 451 first outlet

[0314] 451a opening surface

[0315] 452 second outlet

[0316] 452a opening surface

[0317] 453 third outlet

[0318] 453a opening surface

[0319] 50 brush bristles 50 (i.e., an example of protrusions)

[0320] 60 component emitter

[0321] 70 cosmetic component emitter

[0322] 80 charged fine particle emitter

[0323] 90 fine particle emitter

[0324] F1 force acting in second direction

[0325] S1 treatment space

[0326] W1 width

Examples

first exemplary embodiment

[0039]First, an example of air styler 1 (i.e. an example of a hair care device) according to the first exemplary embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG. 1 is a side view schematically illustrating an example of air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the first exemplary embodiment. FIG. 2 is a view of first treater 210 (see FIG. 2) according to the first exemplary embodiment as viewed from a first treatment surface. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of first treater 210 in the first exemplary embodiment as viewed from the first treatment surface. FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically illustrating an arrangement state of first outlet 451 according to the first exemplary embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically illustrating a state where hair treatment is performed using air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the first exemplary embodiment.

[0040]The air styler 1 according to the present exemplary embodiment...

second exemplary embodiment

[0195]Next, an example of air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the second exemplary embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19. FIG. 18 is a side view schematically illustrating an example of air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the second exemplary embodiment. FIG. 19 is a view of first treater 210 according to the second exemplary embodiment as viewed from the first treatment surface.

[0196]Air styler 1 according to the present exemplary embodiment basically has substantially the same configuration as air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) described in the first exemplary embodiment.

[0197]That is, air styler 1 according to the present exemplary embodiment includes treater 20 configured to treat hair H and fluid discharge mechanism 40 configured to blow air (i.e., wind, i.e., an example of fluid) onto hair H.

[0198]In addition, treater 20 includes first treater 210 and second treater 220...

third exemplary embodiment

[0204]Next, an example of air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the third exemplary embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 23. FIG. 20 is a side view schematically illustrating an example of air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the third exemplary embodiment. FIG. 21 is a diagram schematically illustrating first electrostatic atomizer 71 (that is, a component atomizer) as an example of an agent sprayer included in air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the third exemplary embodiment. FIG. 22 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of charged fine particle emitter 80 included in air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the third exemplary embodiment. FIG. 23 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of fine particle emitter 90 included in air styler 1 (i.e. an example of the hair care device) according to the third exemplary embo...

Claims

1. A hair care device comprising: a treater configured to treat hair; and a fluid discharge mechanism configured to blow a fluid onto the hair,whereinthe treater includes: a first treater;10 second treater including a second opposing surface facing a first opposing surface of the first treater in a first direction,a treatment space is formed between the first opposing surface and the second opposing surface so as to treat the hair in a state where the hair is arranged and extends in a second direction intersecting the first direction, andthe fluid discharge mechanism includes an outlet including an opening surface elongated in a third direction intersecting the first direction and the second direction, andthe outlet is configured to cause a force in the second direction to act on the hair arranged in the treatment space with the fluid blown out from the outlet.

2. The hair care device according to claim 1, whereinthe outlet includes at least one first outlet including a first opening surface elongated in the third direction, an angle between the first opening surface and the first direction being an acute angle.

3. The hair care device according to claim 1, whereinthe outlet includes a second outlet including a second opening surface elongated in the third direction, an angle between the second opening surface and the first direction being an obtuse angle.

4. The hair care device according to claim 1, whereinthe outlet includes a third outlet including a third opening surface elongated in the third direction and opened in the first direction.

5. The hair care device according to claim 2, whereinthe at least one first outlet includes two first outlets,the first treater is provided with one of the two first outlets,the second treater is provided with the other of the two first outlets, andthe one of the two first outlets and the other of the two first outlets face each other in the first direction.

6. The hair care device according to claim 1, whereinthe fluid discharge mechanism includes a fluid temperature adjuster that configured to adjust a temperature of the fluid.

7. The hair care device according to claim 1, whereinvelocity of the fluid blown out from the outlet is configured to range from 5 m / s to 50 m / s.

8. The hair care device according to claim 1, whereina force in the second direction applied to the hair is configured to be 0.05 N to 5 N.

9. The hair care device according to claim 1, whereintemperature of the fluid blown out from the outlet is configured to range from 50° C. to 250° C.

10. The hair care device according to claim 1, whereinthe treater includes two or more pairs of the first treater and the second treater.

11. The hair care device according to claim 1, further comprising:a temperature adjuster configured to adjust temperature of the treater.

12. The hair care device according to claim 11, whereina temperature achieved by the temperature adjuster is 50° C. to 250° C.

13. The hair care device according to claim 1, whereinthe treater has protrusions configured to detangle the hair.

14. The hair care device according to claim 1, further comprising:a component emitter configured to blow a component that acts on the hair onto the hair.

15. The hair care device according to claim 14, whereinthe component emitter includes a cosmetic component emitter configured to blow a cosmetic component onto the hair.

16. The hair care device according to claim 14, whereinthe component emitter includes a charged fine particle emitter configured to blow charged fine particles onto the hair.

17. The hair care device according to claim 14, whereinthe component emitter includes a charged fine particle emitter configured to blow metal fine particles onto the hair.

18. The hair care device according to claim 17, whereinthe charged fine particle emitter is configured to blow ions onto the hair.

19. The hair care device according to claim 1, whereina variable mechanism configured to change width of the treatment space.

20. A hair care device comprising:a treater configured to treat hair; anda fluid discharger configured to blow a fluid onto the hair, whereinthe fluid discharger includes a tensile force generation fluid discharger configured to blow the fluid onto the hair in a direction in which a tensile force is generated.

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