Hair styling device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hair styling device, comprising: a main body; a resting part, which protrudes forward from the main body and has a length in the front-rear direction; a first gripping part and a second gripping part, which are respectively disposed on the two sides of the resting part, each having a length in the front-rear direction, with an adjustable spacing therebetween in the width direction; and an elastic action part which applies elastic force inside the main body to bias the first gripping part and the second gripping part into close contact with respective sides of the resting part.

Description

Hair styling device

[0001] The present invention relates to a hair styling device, and more specifically, to a hair styling device capable of easily and quickly creating a parting.

[0002] Generally, hair combs or Murphy pins are used when tidying or styling hair, and a process of applying heat is performed to maintain the styled hair.

[0003] To create a part in the hair in this way, a comb is used to flip the hair in the opposite direction relative to the part, and a heating device (hair dryer, curling iron, etc.) that blows heated air to hold the hair in place is used together.

[0004] However, conventionally, the process of forming a part was cumbersome because it required performing the action of combing the hair to both sides and heating the hair to both sides simultaneously, and the heating device could only be used in an environment where power was supplied, so the usage location was limited.

[0005] In addition, conventionally, the way hair is secured using combs or pins is inconsistent, causing the parting and hair shape to vary depending on the situation. Furthermore, since the parting and hair shape are determined by the user's skill level, a technology is required that enables various users to style a uniform parting.

[0006] A prior art document related to the present invention is Korean Registered Patent Publication No. 10-0978039 (August 19, 2010), in which an electric ancient device is disclosed.

[0007] The objective of the present invention is to provide a hair styling device that can easily and quickly create a parting.

[0008] The hair styling device according to the present invention is characterized by comprising: a main body; a seating portion that protrudes forward from the main body and has a length, with its lower end resting on the user's scalp; a first gripping portion and a second gripping portion arranged parallel to one side in the width direction of the seating portion, having a length in the front-to-back direction, with the distance between them in the width direction being adjustable; and an elastic acting portion that applies elastic force inside the main body to bring the first gripping portion and the second gripping portion into close contact with both sides in the width direction of the seating portion.

[0009] In addition, the above-mentioned seating portion, first gripping portion, and second gripping portion may be formed with a lower end that forms a curved surface in the front-rear direction and is concave toward the upper end.

[0010] Additionally, it may further include a pair of outer gripping surfaces formed to correspond to both sides in the width direction of the above-mentioned seating portion and having a downwardly inclined angle in the facing direction, a first inner gripping surface formed on one side in the width direction of the first gripping portion to be in close contact at an angle corresponding to one of the outer gripping surfaces, and a second inner gripping surface formed on one side in the width direction of the second gripping portion to be in close contact at an angle corresponding to the other of the outer gripping surfaces.

[0011] Additionally, it may further include a first guide groove formed concavely on the front of the main body and open to both sides, a second guide groove formed concavely on the front of the main body and open to both sides and located below the first guide groove, a first movable bar that protrudes in the longitudinal direction to both sides of the main body while inserted into the first guide groove and to which the rear end of the first gripping part is coupled to the front, and a second movable bar that protrudes in the longitudinal direction to both sides of the main body while inserted into the second guide groove and to which the rear end of the second gripping part is coupled to the front.

[0012] Additionally, it may further include a first stopper provided inside the first guide groove and positioned eccentrically toward the direction of the first gripping part, a second stopper provided inside the second guide groove and positioned eccentrically toward the direction of the second gripping part, a first step protruding from the rear of the first gripping part and facing the first stopper on both sides, and a second step protruding from the rear of the second gripping part and facing the second stopper on both sides, and the elastic acting part may include a first spring provided inside the first guide groove and having both ends elastically support one side facing the first stopper and the first step, respectively, and a second spring provided inside the second guide groove and having both ends elastically support one side facing the second stopper and the second step, respectively.

[0013] The present invention allows for easy and quick formation of a parting because it is easy to mount and detach. Since the parting is formed along the longitudinal direction of the mounting portion, the shape of the parting is uniform. Furthermore, it enables the creation of a parting without a separate heating device, allowing for use in various locations, and offers economic benefits as it does not use electricity.

[0014] In addition, since the present invention allows for attachment and detachment with one hand, the other hand is free to hold additional items such as a hand mirror; as it does not require a high level of skill, there is not a large variation in hairstyles depending on the user; and it has the effect of reducing interference with hair when attaching the mounting part, the first gripping part, and the second gripping part.

[0015] FIG. 1 is a perspective view for showing a hair styling device according to the present invention.

[0016] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view to show a hair styling device according to the present invention.

[0017] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the first gripping part and the second gripping part of a hair styling device according to the present invention.

[0018] FIG. 4 is a perspective view for showing the main body of a hair styling device according to the present invention.

[0019] FIG. 5 is a side view illustrating a hair styling device according to the present invention.

[0020] FIG. 6 is a plan view for showing a hair styling device according to the present invention.

[0021] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a hair styling device according to the present invention.

[0022] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing the first gripping part and the second gripping part of a hair styling device according to the present invention separated from the seating part.

[0023] FIG. 9 is a usage diagram showing the state of creating a parting using a hair styling device according to the present invention.

[0024] FIG. 10 is a perspective view for showing the state in which an outer slit, a first inner slit, and a second inner slit are applied to a hair styling device according to the present invention.

[0025] FIG. 11 is a plan view for showing the state in which an outer slit, a first inner slit, and a second inner slit are applied to a hair styling device according to the present invention.

[0026] A preferred embodiment according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0027] The advantages and features of the present invention and the method for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described in detail below together with the accompanying drawings.

[0028] However, the present invention is not limited by the embodiments disclosed below but may be implemented in various different forms, and these embodiments are provided merely to make the disclosure of the present invention complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims.

[0029] In addition, in describing the present invention, if it is determined that related known technologies, etc., may obscure the essence of the present invention, a detailed explanation thereof will be omitted.

[0030] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a hair styling device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a hair styling device according to the present invention, FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a first gripping part and a second gripping part of a hair styling device according to the present invention, FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a main body of a hair styling device according to the present invention, FIG. 5 is a side view showing a hair styling device according to the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a hair styling device according to the present invention.

[0031] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a hair styling device according to the present invention, FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the first gripping part and the second gripping part of the hair styling device according to the present invention are spaced apart from the seating part, FIG. 9 is a state of use showing a state of creating a parting using the hair styling device according to the present invention, FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which an outer slit, a first inner slit, and a second inner slit are applied to the hair styling device according to the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a plan view showing a state in which an outer slit, a first inner slit, and a second inner slit are applied to the hair styling device according to the present invention.

[0032] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 11, the hair styling device according to the present invention is for easily and quickly creating a parting and includes a main body (100), a seating portion (200), a first gripping portion (310), a second gripping portion (320), and an elastic action portion (400).

[0033] The main body (100) is configured such that the first gripping part (310) and the second gripping part (320) are movably coupled, and the rear end of the seating part (200) to be described later can be coupled to the front of the main body (100), and when the lower end of the seating part (200) to be described later is seated on the user's scalp (10), the main body (100) can be positioned in a state protruding in front of the parting.

[0034] Additionally, it may further include a first fastening hole (101) penetrating in the front-rear direction of the main body (110), a second fastening hole (201) formed concavely at the rear end of the seating portion (200) to be described later and positioned on the same line as the first fastening hole (101), and a fastening member (B) penetrating through the rear of the first fastening hole (101) into the interior of the second fastening hole (201) by a screw-fastening method.

[0035] The fastening member (B) may further include an insertion end that is inserted through the rear of the first fastening hole (101) and has screw threads formed on its outer surface, and an operating end that is rotatably provided at the rear of the insertion end and has a tool coupling groove formed at its rear end, and screw threads corresponding to the screw threads of the insertion end may be formed on the inner surface of the second fastening hole (201).

[0036] The settling portion (200) is designed to form a parting with length by adhering closely to the user's scalp (10). The main body (100) has a length in the front and back directions so that its lower end adheres closely to the user's scalp (10) and it adheres closely to the upper part of the forehead and the crown of the head. At this time, a parting with length in the front and back directions is formed at the lower part of the settling portion (200), and the hair (20) on both sides can be turned in opposite directions based on the parting to form waves.

[0037] Here, the seating portion (200) may be formed with a curved surface at the bottom in the front-rear direction and a concave shape at the top. When the seating portion (200) is placed in close contact with the user's scalp (10) as in FIG. 9, the bottom of the seating portion (200) and the scalp (10) are in close contact with each other, so no gap is formed between the bottom of the seating portion (200) and the scalp (10).

[0038] Additionally, it may further include a pair of outer gripping surfaces (210) formed to correspond to both sides in the width direction of the seating portion (200) and having a downward slanted angle in the facing direction. Since the outer gripping surfaces (210) form a downward slanted angle in the facing direction, when in close contact with the first gripping portion (310) and the second gripping portion (320) to be described later, the hair (20) on both sides can be turned upwardly slanted in opposite directions.

[0039] Additionally, it further includes an entry blade (220) formed at the front end of the seating portion (200), having a vertical length and forming a downward sloping angle toward the rear, and a pair of guide surfaces (230) formed correspondingly on both sides based on the entry blade (220), with the width between them gradually increasing toward the rear.

[0040] The entry blade (220) forms a narrow width, so interference with the hair (20) can be reduced when the seating portion (200) is pushed through the top of the forehead to the crown of the head, and the guide surface (230) guides the hair (20), which is divided into two sides by the entry blade (220), at an angle. That is, interference with the hair (20) can be minimized when the lower part of the seating portion (200) is pushed backward while in close contact with the scalp.

[0041] Additionally, a pair of upper inclined surfaces (240) may be further included, which are bent from the top of the outer gripping surface (210) to form an upwardly inclined angle in the facing direction. The upper inclined surfaces (240) may be formed in the upper region of the seating portion (200), and the outer gripping surface (210) may be formed to correspond to the lower region of the seating portion (200).

[0042] Such an upper inclined surface (240) can reduce interference with hair (20) when the seating portion (200) is pushed through the top of the forehead to the crown of the head, and can prevent hair (20) from getting caught when the seating portion (200) is separated from the upper part of the scalp (10).

[0043] The first gripping part (310) is configured to grip hair (20) on one side relative to the seating part (200), is positioned on one side in the width direction of the seating part (200) and has a length in the front and back directions, and the width direction spacing facing each other is adjusted by the movement of the first moving bar (312) to be described later.

[0044] Here, the first gripping portion (310) may be formed with a curved surface at the bottom in the front-rear direction and a concave shape at the top. When the first gripping portion (310) is moved to a gripping position after the seating portion (200) is attached to the user's scalp (10) as in FIG. 9, the first gripping portion (310) attaches the hair (20) to the outer gripping surface (210) of the seating portion (200).

[0045] Additionally, it may further include a first inner gripping surface (311) formed on one side in the width direction of the first gripping part (310) so as to be in close contact at an angle corresponding to one of the outer gripping surfaces (210). The first inner gripping surface (311) forms an upwardly inclined angle opposite to the second inner gripping surface (321) to be described later so as to be in close contact at the same angle as the outer gripping surface (210).

[0046] The second gripping part (320) is configured to grip hair (20) on the other side opposite to the first gripping part (310) based on the seating part (200), is positioned on one side in the width direction of the seating part (200) and has a length in the front and back directions, and the width direction spacing facing each other is adjusted by the movement of the second moving bar (322) to be described later.

[0047] Here, the second gripping portion (320) may be formed with a lower end that forms a curved surface in the front-rear direction and a concave shape upward so as to correspond to the first gripping portion (310). When the second gripping portion (320) is moved to a gripping position after the seating portion (200) is attached to the user's scalp (10) as in FIG. 9, the second gripping portion (320) attaches the hair (20) to the outer gripping surface (210) of the seating portion (200).

[0048] Additionally, it may further include a second inner gripping surface (321) formed on one side in the width direction of the second gripping part (320) so as to be in close contact at an angle corresponding to one of the outer gripping surfaces (210). The second inner gripping surface (321) forms an upwardly inclined angle in the opposite direction to the aforementioned first inner gripping surface (311) so as to be in close contact at the same angle as the outer gripping surface (210).

[0049] Additionally, it may include a first auxiliary guide surface (315) formed at the front end of the first gripping part (310) and formed to slope downward toward the rear, and a second auxiliary guide surface (325) formed at the front end of the second gripping part (320) and formed to slope downward toward the rear, and the first auxiliary guide surface (315) and the second auxiliary guide surface (325) may be formed correspondingly.

[0050] For example, when the first gripping part (310) and the second gripping part (320) are spaced apart from both sides in the width direction of the seating part (200) and pushed in through the top of the forehead toward the crown of the head, the front ends of the first gripping part (310) and the second gripping part (320) pass between the hair (20), and the hair (20) divided into two sides can be naturally passed to both sides while adhering obliquely to the first auxiliary guide surface (315) and the second auxiliary guide surface (325). That is, the hair (20) does not get caught on the front ends of the first gripping part (310) and the second gripping part (320), allowing for easy insertion.

[0051] In addition, it may further include a first guide groove (110) formed concavely on the front of the main body (100) and open to both sides, a first stopper (120) provided inside the first guide groove (110) and positioned eccentrically in the direction of the first gripping part (310), a second guide groove (130) formed concavely on the front of the main body (100) and open to both sides and positioned below the first guide groove (110), and a second stopper (140) provided inside the second guide groove (130) and positioned eccentrically in the direction of the second gripping part (320).

[0052] In addition, it may further include a first moving bar (312) that protrudes in the longitudinal direction to both sides of the main body (100) while inserted into the first guide groove (110) and to which the rear end of the first gripping part (310) is coupled to the front, a first step (313) that protrudes from the rear of the first gripping part (310) and faces the first stopper (120) on both sides, a second moving bar (322) that protrudes in the longitudinal direction to both sides of the main body (100) while inserted into the second guide groove (130) and to which the rear end of the second gripping part (320) is coupled to the front, and a second step (323) that protrudes from the rear of the second gripping part (320) and faces the second stopper (140) on both sides.

[0053] The first guide groove (110) can be horizontally penetrated through both sides (left and right directions) of the main body (100) so that the first moving bar (312) can slide to both sides, and the first stopper (120) is eccentrically positioned at a location on one side of the first guide groove (110) opposite to the first step (313), and the front end of the first stopper (120) can be positioned further back than the front of the main body (100).

[0054] At this time, the first moving bar (312) can be seated in the first guide groove (110) in front of the first stopper (120) and slide to both sides, and the first step (313) protruding from the rear end of the first moving bar (312) can be slide to both sides in a direction corresponding to the first stopper (120).

[0055] When the first step (313) moves in the direction of the first step (313) by the movement of the first moving bar (312), the first spring (410), which will be described later, can be compressed between the first step (313) and the first stopper (120), the first gripping part (310) can be separated from the width direction of the seating part (200), and hair (20) can be inserted through the gap between the first gripping part (310) and the seating part (200).

[0056] Additionally, on one side of the first moving bar (312) opposite to the first gripping part (310) in the longitudinal direction, a first pressing plate (314) may protrude rearward so that a user can grip it with a finger (thumb, index finger, etc.), and the first pressing plate (314) may be positioned to be caught on one side of the main body (100) when the first moving bar (312) moves in the direction of the first step (313).

[0057] The second guide groove (130) can be horizontally penetrated through both sides (left and right directions) of the main body (100) so that the second moving bar (322) can slide to both sides, and the second stopper (140) is eccentrically positioned at a location on one side of the second guide groove (130) opposite to the second step (323), and the front end of the second stopper (140) can be positioned further back than the front of the main body (100).

[0058] At this time, the second stopper (140) may be positioned in the diagonal direction of the first stopper (120), and the second moving bar (322) may be seated in the second guide groove (130) in front of the second stopper (140) and slide to both sides, and the second step (323) protruding from the rear end of the second moving bar (322) may slide to both sides in a direction corresponding to the second stopper (140).

[0059] When the second step (323) moves toward the second stopper (140) by the movement of the second moving bar (322), the second spring (420), which will be described later, can be compressed between the second step (323) and the second stopper (140), the second gripping part (320) can be separated from the width direction of the seating part (200), and hair (20) can be inserted through the gap between the second gripping part (320) and the seating part (200).

[0060] Additionally, on one side of the second moving bar (322) opposite the second gripping part (320) in the longitudinal direction, a second pressing plate (324) may protrude rearward so that a user can grip it with a finger (thumb, index finger, etc.), and the second pressing plate (324) may be positioned to be caught on one side of the main body (100) opposite the first pressing plate (314) when the second moving bar (322) moves in the direction of the second step (323).

[0061] The elastic acting part (400) is configured to apply elastic force inside the main body (100) to bring the first gripping part (310) and the second gripping part (320) into close contact with both sides in the width direction of the seating part (200). The elastic acting part (400) may include a first spring (410) which is provided inside the first guide groove (110) and elastically supports one side facing the first stopper (120) and the first step (313) at both ends, and a second spring (420) which is provided inside the second guide groove (130) and elastically supports one side facing the second stopper (140) and the second step (323) at both ends.

[0062] The first spring (410) can apply compressive elastic force by elastically supporting one side facing the first step (313) and the first stopper (120) on both sides, and the second spring (420) can apply compressive elastic force by elastically supporting one side facing the second step (323) and the second stopper (140) on both sides. To this end, the first spring (410) and the second spring (420) may use coil springs to apply compressive elastic force to both sides.

[0063] A hair styling device according to one embodiment of the present invention may include, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, an outer slit (510) that is formed concavely on an outer gripping surface (210) and has a vertical length and is arranged in multiple numbers along the front-rear direction of a seating portion (200), a first inner slit (520) that is formed concavely on a first inner gripping surface (311) and has a vertical length and is arranged in multiple numbers along the front-rear direction of a first gripping portion (310), and a second inner slit (530) that is formed concavely on a second inner gripping surface (321) and has a vertical length and is arranged in multiple numbers along the front-rear direction of a second gripping portion (320).

[0064] Since the outer slit (510), the first inner slit (520), and the second inner slit (530) have lengths in the vertical direction, when the first gripping part (310) and the second gripping part (320) are in close contact with both sides of the seating part (200), the outer slit (510), the first inner slit (520), and the second inner slit (530) can wrap around and grip the hair (20) in the width direction.

[0065] That is, since the frictional force increases when both sides of the mounting portion (200) and the first gripping portion (310) and the second gripping portion (320) grip the hair (20), the hair styling device can be maintained in a firmly mounted state without easily separating forward due to external force or gravity.

[0066] Hereinafter, the process of forming a parting using a hair styling device according to the present invention is described as follows with reference to FIG. 9. First, the user grasps the first pressing plate (314) and the second pressing plate (324) respectively with fingers (thumb and index finger, etc.) and presses them in opposite directions.

[0067] At this time, as the first moving bar (312) and the second moving bar (322) move in corresponding directions, the first gripping part (310) and the second gripping part (320) are separated to both sides of the seating part (200), and the first spring (410) and the second spring (420) are each compressed. In this state, the front end of the seating part (200) is pushed from the upper part of the forehead to the crown of the head.

[0068] In this process, the hair (20) is placed in the space between the seating portion (200) and the first gripping portion (310) and the space between the seating portion (200) and the second gripping portion (320), respectively, and the lower end of the seating portion (200) is in close contact with the scalp to form a parting with length in the front and back directions.

[0069] Subsequently, when the user releases the first pressing plate (314) and the second pressing plate (324), the first moving bar (312) and the second moving bar (322) move in opposite directions due to the compressive elastic force of the first spring (410) and the second spring (420), and at the same time, the first gripping part (310) and the second gripping part (320) come into close contact with both sides of the seating part (200).

[0070] At this time, the first gripping part (310) and the second gripping part (320) each grip the hair (20), and the hair (20) maintains a state in which it is bent at an angle to both sides by the outer gripping surface (210) of the seating part (200), the first inner gripping surface (311) of the first gripping part (310), and the second inner gripping surface (321) of the second gripping part (320).

[0071] In this way, when the hair (20) is held in place for a certain period of time, the hair (20) is fixed in a deformed shape by the pressure of the first gripping part (310) and the second gripping part (320), so the hair (20) on both sides of the parting maintains a natural shape without becoming messy, and if necessary, wax or hair gel can be applied to the hair (20) to further improve the fixing power.

[0072] As a result, the present invention allows for easy and quick formation of a parting because it is easy to mount and detach, and since the parting is formed along the longitudinal direction of the mounting portion (200), the shape of the parting is uniform. Additionally, since the parting can be created without a separate heating device, it can be used in various locations and is economical because it does not use electricity.

[0073] In addition, since the present invention can be attached and detached with one hand, the other hand is free to additionally hold a hand mirror, etc., and since it does not require a high level of skill, there is not a large variation in hairstyles depending on the user, and interference with hair (20) can be reduced when attaching the mounting part (200), the first gripping part (310), and the second gripping part (320).

[0074] Although specific embodiments of the hair styling device according to the present invention have been described so far, it is obvious that various modifications are possible within the scope of the present invention.

[0075] Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined by the claims set forth below as well as equivalents thereof.

[0076] That is, the aforementioned embodiments should be understood as exemplary in all respects and not limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the claims set forth below rather than by the detailed description, and all modifications or variations derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and equivalent concepts thereof should be interpreted as being included within the scope of the invention.

[0077] The modes for carrying out the invention are described together in the best mode for carrying out the invention above.

[0078] The present invention has industrial applicability because it allows for the easy and quick styling of a parting.

Claims

1. Main body; A seating portion protruding forward from the main body and having a length in the front and rear directions; A first gripping part and a second gripping part disposed on both sides of the above-mentioned seating part, having a length in the front-rear direction and having an adjustable gap in the width direction of the facing parts; and A resilient acting part that applies elastic force within the main body to bring the first gripping part and the second gripping part into close contact with each other on both sides of the seating part; wherein A first guide groove formed concavely on the front surface of the main body and open to both sides, and A second guide groove that is formed concavely on the front surface of the main body and is open on both sides, and is located below the first guide groove, and A first movable bar that protrudes longitudinally to both sides of the main body while inserted into the first guide groove, and the rear end of the first gripping part is coupled to the front surface, and A hair styling device characterized by further including a second moving bar that protrudes longitudinally to both sides of the main body while inserted into the second guide groove, and to which the rear end of the second gripping part is coupled to the front.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above-mentioned seating portion, first gripping portion, and second gripping portion are, A hair styling device characterized by having a lower surface that forms a curved shape in the front-rear direction and is formed concavely toward the upper side.

3. In Paragraph 1, A pair of outer gripping surfaces formed to correspond to both sides in the width direction of the above-mentioned seating portion and having a downwardly inclined angle in the facing direction, and A first inner gripping surface formed on one side in the width direction of the first gripping portion so as to be in close contact at an angle corresponding to one of the above outer gripping surfaces, and A hair styling device characterized by further including a second inner gripping surface formed on one side in the width direction of the second gripping portion so as to be in close contact at an angle corresponding to the other one of the outer gripping surfaces.

4. In Paragraph 1, A first stopper provided inside the first guide groove and positioned eccentrically in the direction of the first gripping part, and A second stopper provided inside the second guide groove and positioned eccentrically in the direction of the second gripping part, and A first step protruding from the rear surface of the first gripping part and facing the first stopper on both sides, and It further includes a second step protruding from the rear surface of the second gripping part and facing the second stopper on both sides, The above elastic acting part is, A first spring provided inside the first guide groove, with both ends elastically supporting one side facing the first stopper and the first step, respectively, and A hair styling device characterized by including a second spring provided inside the second guide groove, wherein both ends elastically support one side facing the second stopper and the second step.

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