JP2003259910A - Eyelash curler - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a compact eyelash curler with excellent operability which is made suitable for the curling of eyelashes, especially artificial eyelashes and accomplishes the pinching of the eyelashes and the artificial eyelashes without requiring intense forces while eliminating damages to the eyelashes and the artificial eyelashes. <P>SOLUTION: A plate-like spring member 1 and a holding member 2 are connected together at one end thereof while other ends thereof are separated in a fork. A pair of curved grasping parts 3 are provided at the fork-like free end part thereof and a cushion member 7 at least on one side of the grasping part. One end of a pressing member 5 is rotatably pinned onto a link bar 4, running through the plate-like spring member and the holding member near the grasping part, on the external surface side of the plate-like spring member and the pressing member has a protruded part 6 near the link position thereof. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a buhler, and more particularly to a buhler suitable for curling false eyelashes.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Hitherto, a buhler for curling eyelashes has been marketed, but a buhler for curling false eyelashes has not been marketed.

Conventional scissors are often sold as scissors. Further, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-346820 discloses a viewer which is compact in size with an emphasis on simplicity.

[0004]

The conventional scissor-type buhler is an assembly composed of a large number of parts, and lacks compactness because of its complicated mechanism. Moreover, this type of buhler has a shape such that the curling work can be performed while guiding the upper side of the eyelash holding part against the eyelids of the face, and therefore it is extremely difficult to use for curling the false eyelashes.

The buhler disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 11-346820 requires that the eyelashes be pinched during the eyelash curling work, and it is necessary to grip the eyelashes with a hand. In the case of a person, there is a risk that the eyelash may be damaged by grasping too strongly. Further, since the spring piece used is integrally formed with the lower arm made of synthetic resin, it is necessary to grip it with a strong force against the spring force. Therefore, when the work is repeated, the fingertip is overloaded and the hand is easily tired.

Further, since the buhler disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-346820 is to be gripped by hand, if it is used for curling false eyelashes, the force acting on the false eyelashes cannot be known, and It is difficult to adjust, and the eyelashes are strongly pinched, and the false eyelashes have a sharp habit or are bent, or the pinching force is too weak to obtain the desired curl.

The present invention solves the conventional problems and is suitable for curling eyelashes, especially false eyelashes, and can pinch eyelashes (false eyelashes) without requiring a strong force, and can also be used for eyelashes (false eyelashes). The purpose is to provide a compact viewer with excellent operability so as not to damage the camera.

[0008]

According to the present invention, a plate-shaped spring member and a holding member are joined at one end thereof and the other ends thereof are separated from each other to form a bifurcated shape, and a pair is formed at the free end portion of the bifurcated shape. The curved holding portion is provided, a cushion member is provided on at least one side of the holding portion, and one end of the pressing member is connected to the connecting rod that inserts the plate-shaped spring member and the holding member in the vicinity of the holding portion. The object is achieved by a buehler characterized in that the plate-shaped spring member is rotatably pin-connected on the outer surface side and the pressing member has a convex portion near the connection position.

The buhler of the present invention is preferably a buhler characterized in that the distance between the apex of the convex portion of the pressing member and the center of rotation is in the range of 10% to 30% of the total length of the pressing member. .

[0010]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of a viewer of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a side view showing a usage state of an embodiment of the buhler of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a side view showing a stored state of the buhler shown in FIG. 1, and FIG.
4 is a plan view showing a plate-like spring member, FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a holding member, FIG. 5 is a plan view of a pressing member, FIG. 6 is a side view of the pressing member, and FIG. 7 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing one of the sandwiching parts. Is.

As shown in FIG. 1, the buhler of the present invention mainly includes a plate-shaped spring member 1, a holding member 2 and a pressing member 5.
Composed of.

The plate-shaped spring member 1 is not particularly limited in material as long as it has a property of being bent by bending stress, but a material having a bending elastic modulus of about 10 GPa to 250 GPa is preferable. When the bending elastic modulus is less than 10 GPa, the member bends too much at the time of pressing, and it becomes difficult to effectively transmit the force of the hand, and it becomes difficult to pinch the eyelashes. When it exceeds 250 GPa,
At the time of pressing, the force of the hand is likely to be directly applied to the holding portion 3, and the false eyelashes or the eyelashes may be damaged. A more preferable range of the flexural modulus is about 50 GPa to 250 GPa. As the material having a bending elastic modulus in this range and being particularly preferably used, steel materials such as steel and stainless steel, and metal-based materials such as aluminum and titanium can be cited.

When such a plate-shaped spring member 1 is used, when it is pressed, it operates so as to close the pair of holding portions 3 without excessively holding pressure, and when the load is removed, the restoring force of the spring also acts. And return to the state of. Thickness is also related to the flexibility of the plate-shaped spring member, and a preferable thickness is about 0.3 mm to 2 mm. More preferably, it is 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm.

Further, various second moments of area such as raising a hole in a part of the plate-shaped spring member 1, carving a groove, narrowing the width partially, inserting a material having a small bending elastic modulus, etc. It is also possible to use a reducing means together.

The holding member 2 is a member to be held by hand, and its material, physical properties, dimensions, etc. are not particularly limited. If necessary, the surface may be provided with irregularities or slip proofs for easy holding, or may be processed into any shape for easy gripping. Further, the same material as that of the plate-shaped spring member 1 may be used.

The holding member 2, like the plate-shaped spring member 1, is preferably a plate-shaped member. FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 show plan views of one embodiment of the plate-shaped spring member 1 and the holding member 2, but their shapes are not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and their respective shapes are not limited. The length, width, and plane shape may be appropriately determined in consideration of usability. In addition, the plate-shaped spring member 1
The side surface shape of the holding member 2 is not limited to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and may be arbitrarily determined in consideration of design such as a linear shape, a bent shape, and an arc shape. it can.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the plate-shaped spring member 1 and the holding member 2 are joined at one end 8.
As for the way of joining, the opposite ends are apart from each other and are joined in a bifurcated shape. The connecting method and the area of the connecting portion may be arbitrary as long as the connecting portions are not separated. The joining method includes, for example, welding and screw fastening, but is not limited to this. The plate-shaped spring member 1 and the holding member 2 may be formed by combining different materials, or the same material may be used. When the plate-shaped spring member 1 and the holding member 2 are manufactured from the same material, one plate-shaped member is bent into a tweezers shape to form a substantially bifurcated shape, and the plate-shaped spring member 1 and the holding member 2 are integrally formed. You may.

A pair of holding portions 3 for holding eyelashes or false eyelashes are provided at the ends of the plate-shaped spring member 1 and the holding member 2 opposite to the joint end 8. The pair of sandwiching portions 3 may be integrally formed with the plate-shaped spring member 1 or the holding member 2, or may be separate members joined to the ends of these members 1 and 2.

The shape of the sandwiching portion 3 is not particularly limited, but it is preferable to draw an arcuate shape when viewed from above, as shown in, for example, FIGS. 3 and 4, so as to easily follow the eyelashes or false eyelashes. The length of the arc is not particularly limited, but may be designed within a range that does not impair compactness, and is preferably about 10 mm to 30 mm. The radius of the arc is 25-35
mmR is suitable. The holding part 3 is closed when the pressing member 5 is pressed and presses the eyelashes, and is opened when the pressing member 5 is released. At this time, the clearance between the sandwiching portions 3 facing each other is not particularly limited, but is 3 mm to
Usability is good when the range is about 10 mm.

A cushion member 7 is provided on at least one side of the pair of holding portions 3 in order to protect the eyelashes or false eyelashes that are sandwiched. The cushion member 7 may be mounted on the plate spring member 1 side, the holding member 2 side, or both.

The material of the cushion member 7 has elasticity,
The material is not particularly limited as long as it is a material that has resistance to oils and fats, cosmetics, etc. and that can be used for a long period of time. For example, synthetic rubber such as silicone rubber or fluorine rubber can be preferably used. Further, the shape of the cushion member 7 corresponds to the shape of the holding portion 3.

In the illustrated embodiment, the holding portion 3 comprises a holding portion 31 provided on the plate-shaped spring member 1 side and a receiving portion 32 provided on the holding member 2 side. The receiving member 32 is provided with the cushion member 7. The cushion member 7 contributes to disperse the pressure applied to the holding portion 3, and the pressing portion 31
And protects the eyelashes sandwiched between the receiving part 32 and the receiving part 32. How to attach the cushion member 7 to the receiving portion 32 is as follows.
Various forms such as fitting, adhering, and joining are possible, but they are provided so as not to separate during use.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the receiving part 3
2 has a substantially U-shaped cross section, and the front end wall 32a is the rear end wall 32.
It is lower than b, and the cushion member 7 housed inside the U-shape is higher than the front end wall 32a.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the plate-shaped spring member 1 and the holding member 2 are provided with holes 1 near the holding portion 3, respectively.
1 and hole 12. The connecting rod 4 penetrates these holes 11 and 12. The connecting rod 4 has a diameter slightly smaller than the diameter of the holes 11 and 12, has a head portion 41 having a larger diameter than the holes 11 and 12 at one end, and a hole penetrating in the lateral direction at the other end (not shown). )have. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the head 41 of the connecting rod 4 is in contact with the outer surface of the holding member 2 (that is, the surface opposite to the surface facing the plate spring member 1), and The other end of 4 protrudes beyond the plate-shaped spring member 1, and one end of the pressing member 5 is attached to this protruding end.

Since the diameter of the connecting rod 4 is smaller than the holes 11 and 12, the connecting rod 4 is rotatable with respect to the plate spring member 1 and the holding member 2, and the plate spring member 1 and the holding member 2 are connected. It is slidable with respect to the rod 4.

The reason why one end of the pressing member 5 is connected to the connecting rod 4 in the vicinity of the holding portion 3 is to increase the movability of the pressing member 5 so that the eyelashes can be pinched with a small force. The insertion position of the rod 4, that is, the position of the hole 11 is preferably within 30% of the entire length of the plate-shaped spring member 1 from the side of the holding portion 3.

The pressing member 5 is for pressing the plate-shaped spring member 1 by utilizing the force of the lever to close the holding portion 3. The material, physical properties, and dimensions of the pressing member 5 are not particularly limited. The shape is preferably plate-like.

In the illustrated embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the pressing member 5 has a recess 51 and a through hole 5 at one end.
2 and a convex portion 6. The pressing member 5 has a concave portion 51.
The protruding end portion of the connecting rod 4 is housed therein, and the pin 9 rotatably penetrates the through hole 52 of the pressing member 5 and the hole of the connecting rod 4, so that the pressing member 5 can rotate about the pin 9. Is connected to the connecting rod 4.

In this embodiment, since the connecting rod 4 is rotatable with respect to the plate-shaped spring member 1 and the pin 9 is rotatable with respect to the connecting rod 4, the pressing member 5 is of the plate-shaped spring member 1. It can be rotated horizontally and vertically on the outer surface. With this arrangement, the convex portion 6 can be folded compactly so that the convex portion 6 faces the outside as shown in FIG. 2 when the buehler is stored, and the pressing member 5 is used as shown in FIG. 1 when used.
And the convex portion 6 is brought into contact with the plate-shaped spring member 1 to exert the function of a lever, and the plate-shaped spring member 1 is pressed with a small force to easily close the holding portion 3. it can.

The convex portion 6 of the pressing member 5 is the plate-shaped spring member 1
It is provided in order to exert the function of the fulcrum of the lever when pressing, and when provided near the connecting position, the action of the lever can be easily exhibited. The convex portion 6 may be formed on one surface of the pressing member 5. The convex portion 6 may be formed integrally with the pressing member 5, or may be joined to the pressing member 5 afterwards. The convex portion 6 preferably has a triangular shape or a semicircular shape when viewed from the side. The height of the convex portion 6 is usually preferably about 3 to 7 mm.

Further, it is preferable that the convex portion 6 is formed across the width direction because the pressing member 5 can be pressed stably without being displaced. The pressing member 5 can be subjected to arbitrary processing for enhancing gripping property, shape design for enhancing designing property, and various decorative means.

In order to optimize the stress, as shown in FIG. 6, the distance d between the apex of the convex portion 6 and the center of rotation of the pressing member 5 (in FIG. 6, the center of the through hole 52 into which the pin 9 is inserted) is set. It is preferable that the total length L of the pressing member is in the range of 10% to 30%. If the distance d between the apex of the convex portion 6 and the rotation center of the pressing member 5 is less than 10% of the total length of the member, the holding portion 3
The pressure applied to is likely to be excessive. On the other hand, when it exceeds 30%, the action of the pallets is reduced, and it becomes difficult to pinch the eyelashes unless strong force is applied. A particularly preferable range is 12% to 25%.

When curling eyelashes or false eyelashes with a conventional buhler, the operation portion may be tightly gripped by hand, and the clamping pressure may become excessive, and the eyelashes or false eyelashes may be bent or cut at an acute angle. It was However, according to the present invention, even if the holding member 2 and the pressing member 5 are strongly squeezed, if the portion of the pressing member 5 on the free end side comes into contact with the plate-shaped spring member 1, the holding portion 3 is held against the holding portion 3. Does not require any further force.

Further, when the clamping pressure is defined as the linear pressure when the force applied to the portion of the viewer where the eyelashes are pinched is received by the entire length of the portion contributing to the clamping, the clamping pressure is defined as the plate-shaped spring member constituting the viewer. 1, the bending elastic modulus and the thickness, the distance d between the apex of the convex portion 6 and the rotation center of the pressing member 5, the length of the portion of the holding portion 3 that contributes to the holding, and the like. Based on these, it is preferable to design so that the holding pressure does not exceed 0.5 N / mm even if the pressing member 5 is pressed until it comes into contact with the plate-shaped spring member 1.

[0035]

[Example] [Example 1] A plate spring member having a thickness of 0.6
1 mm thick stainless steel, 1 mm thick stainless steel as a holding member, 2 mm thick stainless steel as a pressing member, and silicon rubber as a cushion member were used to manufacture a burler having the structure shown in FIGS. The length of the plate-shaped spring member was 67 mm, the length of the holding member was 66 mm, and the total length of the pressing member was 56 mm. The distance d between the apex of the convex portion and the rotation center of the pressing member was 11 mm (19% of the total length of the pressing member). The length of the arc of the sandwiching part that sandwiches the eyelashes was 21 mm.

This eyelash lash was used to curl the eyelashes attached to the support base, but the eyelashes can be easily pinched with a small force and the pressing force can be easily adjusted, so the curls can be neatly curled. It did not damage the false eyelashes. In addition, the hand was never tired even after repeated use.

[Embodiment 2] The distance d between the apex of the convex portion and the rotation center of the pressing member is 15 mm (27 with respect to the entire length of the pressing member).
%) Was used to manufacture a Buehler in exactly the same manner as in Example 1.

When this eyelash curler was used to curl the false eyelashes, the false eyelashes could be easily pinched with a small force, and the hand was not tired even after repeated use.

The clamping pressure at the time of pressing was smaller than that in Example 1, the false eyelashes could be softly clamped, curling could be easily performed, and the usability was good.

[Embodiment 3] The distance between the apex of the convex portion and the center of rotation of the pressing member is 7 mm (13% of the total length of the pressing member).
A buhler was manufactured by the same method as in Example 1 except for the above.

When this eyelash lash was used to apply the force to the eyelashes, the eyelashes could be easily pinched with a smaller force, and the hand did not become tired even after repeated use.

Further, the holding pressure at the time of pressing does not exceed 0.5 N / mm, and the eyelashes are not damaged even if they are pinched.
Curling was also easy.

[0043]

EFFECTS OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, when the eyelashes or the false eyelashes are curled, the action of the lever is used, so that the eyelashes or the false eyelashes can be reliably and softly sandwiched without requiring a strong force. You can Further, since the holding pressure in the holding portion is limited, it is not held excessively and the eyelashes and false eyelashes are not damaged.

Further, in the buhler of the present invention, since the pressing member is rotatable on the outer surface side of the plate-shaped spring member, the operability during use is excellent, and it can be made compact when stored.

The buhler of the present invention utilizes the action of the lever, and the hand does not get tired even after repeated curling work. Therefore, the buhler for carrying out curling work for a large number of people such as in a beauty salon. Suitable as It is also very compact and lightweight for personal use,
Because it is convenient to carry, it can be used as a curler that can easily curl at various locations.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view showing a usage state of an embodiment of a buhler of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view showing a stored state of the buhler shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a plate-shaped spring member.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a holding member.

FIG. 5 is a plan view of a pressing member.

FIG. 6 is a side view of a pressing member.

FIG. 7 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing one of the sandwiching portions.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Plate spring member 2 holding member 3 clamping part 4 connecting rod 5 Pressing member 6 convex part 7 Cushion member 8 Combined end 9 pin d Distance between center of rotation and convex vertex L member total length

   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Kenji Nakamura             6-341, Nishi-Awaji, Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka             No.Taiki Awaji Factory Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Koji Nakamura             6-341, Nishi-Awaji, Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka             No.Taiki Awaji Factory Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Makoto Someya             Bell Maison 1-17-21 Imagawa, Suginami-ku, Tokyo             Iogi 301

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A plate-shaped spring member and a holding member are joined at one end thereof and separated from each other at the other end to form a bifurcated shape, and a pair of curved holding portions are provided at the free end portion of the bifurcated shape. A cushion member is provided on at least one side of the holding portion, and one end of the pressing member is connected to a connecting rod that inserts the plate-shaped spring member and the holding member in the vicinity of the holding portion such that an outer surface side of the plate-shaped spring member. A buehler characterized by being rotatably pin-connected and the pressing member having a convex portion near the connection position. 2. The buhler according to claim 1, wherein the distance between the apex of the convex portion of the pressing member and the center of rotation is in the range of 10% to 30% of the total length of the pressing member.