Insulated Heating Core for Metal Mascara Brush

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing metal mascara brushes with direct contact between the heating core and the metal shell experience short-circuiting issues, preventing effective heating and reducing the reliability of the mascara application process.

Innovation Solution

A metal mascara brush design featuring a heating core with a first and second heating portion, each insulated by separate tubes to prevent short-circuiting, allowing for efficient heating and reliable operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Temperature

If the heating core is in direct contact with the metal brush head, then the heating function can be achieved, but the circuit will be short-circuited and the reliability will be reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheating functionVSAvoidcircuit reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an insulating structure as an intermediary between the heating core and the metal brush head. This insulating layer prevents direct electrical contact that would cause short-circuiting, while still allowing thermal energy to transfer from the heating core to the brush head for effective heating. The intermediary resolves the contradiction by decoupling the electrical and thermal interaction pathways.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the contact interface between the heating core and metal brush head into distinct functional zones: an electrical insulation layer that prevents short-circuiting and a thermal conduction path that enables heating. This segmentation allows the system to simultaneously achieve reliable electrical isolation and effective thermal transfer, resolving the contradiction between heating function and circuit reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Productivity

If the mascara is heated during brushing, then the curing speed is greatly increased and rapid curing is achieved, but the complexity of the brush structure increases due to additional heating components

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecuring speedVSAvoidbrush structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the heating function with the existing brush head structure by integrating the heating core directly into the brush head assembly. This combination eliminates the need for separate external heating devices, reducing overall system complexity while enabling rapid curing of mascara during the brushing process. The merged structure achieves both productivity improvement and complexity management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a multi-functional brush head that simultaneously performs mechanical brushing and thermal heating functions. The brush head serves dual purposes: applying mascara mechanically through bristles and accelerating curing through integrated heating elements. This universality reduces the need for additional separate devices, managing structural complexity while enhancing productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Device complexity

If the first heating portion contacts the second heating portion, then the circuit path is simplified, but short-circuiting occurs and the heating function fails

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecircuit complexityVSAvoidheating function reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces insulating tubes as intermediary elements between the first heating portion and second heating portion. These insulating barriers prevent direct electrical contact that would cause short-circuiting, while allowing the circuit to maintain a controlled current path for reliable heating operation. The intermediaries resolve the contradiction by preventing harmful direct contact while preserving functional electrical connectivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution enables quick and uniform heating of the mascara, enhancing eyelash shaping efficiency while preventing short-circuits, thus improving the reliability and performance of the mascara brush.

Implementation Method 1

the heating core comprises a heating wire which is bent and formed with a first heating portion for heating and a second heating portion for heating

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectJoule heating: Joule Heating

Implementation Method 2

the first heating portion is sleeved with a first insulation tube for preventing the first heating portion from contacting with the second heating portion and short-circuiting; and the second heating portion is sleeved with a second insulation tube for preventing the second heating portion from contacting with the metal brush head and and short-circuiting

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical insulation: Electrical Resistance

Implementation Method 3

based on the arrangement of the metal brush head, the metal mascara brush has the following advantages by using the characteristics of good thermal conductivity/plasticity/corrosion resistance of the metal: 1, the heat can be quickly and uniformly conducted to the use position

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Data Source

PatentEP4544958A1Metal mascara brush with effects of heating and quickly shaping, and mascara
Publication Date: 2025.04.30 SHENZHEN KAISHENGDE IND CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention belongs to the field of mascara brushes, and particularly relates to a metal mascara brush with effects of heating and quickly shaping. The metal mascara brush comprises a main body of the mascara brush, a metal brush head and a heating core, wherein the metal brush head is fixedly disposed on the main body of the mascara brush; the heating core is disposed in the metal brush head; the heating core comprises a heating wire which is bent and formed with a first heating portion for heating and a second heating portion for heating; the first heating portion is sleeved with a first insulation tube; and the second heating portion is sleeved with a second insulation tube. In the present invention, the first heating portion and the second heating portion are cooperatively provided so as to generate heat together. Based on the function of the first insulation tube, it prevents the first heating portion from contacting with the second heating portion to cause a short circuit. Based on the function of the second insulation tube, it prevents the second heating portion from contacting with the metal brush head to cause a short circuit, so that the metal mascara brush is more reliable when used.