JP3389339B2 - Coating tools - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a coating tool provided with a container containing a liquid agent such as a hair styling agent and a hair dye, and a coating means connected to the container, and in particular, a discharging portion of the liquid agent is made to correspond to a coating portion. The present invention relates to an application tool that can be changed.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, application means such as combs and brushes are connected to a container containing a liquid preparation such as a hair styling material and a hair dye, and a liquid guide passage communicating with the container is formed inside the application means. A coating tool is known in which a liquid agent is discharged from a tip portion or a root portion of a coating means to be coated through a liquid guiding path.
For example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-337008 and Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 6-38
It is disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 660.

In the comb-equipped container disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-337008, the container and the comb body are connected by a flexible lead-out pipe so that the swing nozzle capable of operating the discharge nozzle can be smoothly lowered. The liquid agent is ejected from the tip portion of the comb tooth piece. Therefore, this application tool is suitable for applying the liquid agent on the hairline of the hair close to the root of the hair, that is, the scalp, but it is not suitable for applying the liquid agent evenly to the entire hair.

In the application tool disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-38660, the shape of the comb teeth is devised so that a convex portion is provided at the tip end of the comb tooth, and the liquid agent discharge port is located rearward of this convex portion. Thus, it is possible to apply the whole solution from the root of the hair without attaching the liquid agent to the scalp. However, in such a comb tooth structure, the liquid agent may not reach the root of the hair due to the convex portion, and the root of the gray hair may not be dyed, and since the liquid agent is discharged from almost the middle portion of the comb tooth, The liquid agent may not be applied to the hair that has entered the root portion, and the liquid agent may not be spread over the entire hair, resulting in a half-finished application state.

[0005]

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides an application tool capable of selectively applying liquid to either the root of the hair or the entire hair by making it possible to change the discharge site of the liquid agent. It is something to do.

[0006]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the means adopted by the present invention is a container (1) containing a liquid agent.
A comb body (3) having a plurality of comb teeth (14) is connected to the mouth of the liquid body, and a liquid medicine outlet chamber (4) communicating with the container (1) is formed in the comb body (3). First and second liquid medicine outlet holes (6) and (7) that communicate with the inside of the outlet chamber (4) and the tip and the root of the comb tooth (14), respectively.
And a switching valve body (21) is arranged in the liquid medicine outlet chamber (4) so as to be actuated from the outside, and the switching valve body (21) communicates with the root of the comb tooth (14). It is characterized in that the first liquid agent outlet hole (6) is opened and closed. In addition, the switching valve body (2
1) has a closing protrusion (22) for closing the first liquid agent outlet hole (6), and the maximum outer diameter of the switching valve body (21) including the closing protrusion (22) is the liquid agent outlet chamber (4). The first liquid agent lead-out hole (6) is formed in such a size that it is inscribed and closes the first liquid agent lead-out hole.
It is characterized in that the first liquid medicine lead-out hole (6) is closed by the closing projection (22) when it is displaced to the side. Furthermore, the switching valve body
Pressing protrusion (23) at a position diametrically opposite the closing protrusion (22) of (21)
Is formed at a position diametrically opposed to the first liquid agent outlet hole (6),
A pressing rib (24) is formed, and the contact between the pressing protrusion (23) and the pressing rib (24) causes the switching valve body (21) to be displaced toward the first liquid agent outlet hole (6) side, and the closing protrusion. (22) is characterized in that the first liquid agent outlet hole (6) is closed. Furthermore, switching valve body (21)
The upper part of the rotary operation shaft (26) is connected to the lower part of the
Discharge valve attached to the mouth of container (1) at the bottom of (26)
A flange (28) linked to (2) is formed, and the flange (28) is formed.
The push button (36) which is in contact with the upper surface of the above and can lower the flange (28) together with the discharge valve (2) is linearly and obliquely downwardly insertable.

[0007]

[Operation] Rotation of the switching valve body (21) causes the first liquid agent outlet hole (6)
Is opened and closed to intermittently flow out the liquid agent to the root of the comb teeth (14), and selectively through the first liquid agent outlet hole (6) or the first and second liquid agent outlet holes (6) and (7). The liquid agent is led out, and the liquid agent is selectively discharged to the root portion or the tip portion of the comb teeth. The switching valve body (21) has a closing protrusion (22) for opening and closing the first liquid agent outlet hole (6).
Is formed to have a maximum outer diameter inscribed in the liquid agent outlet chamber (4), and the switching valve body (21) is closed when the switching valve body (21) is closed.
Since the switch valve body (21) is biased toward the (6) side and closed, the rotation of the switching valve body (21) in the liquid agent outlet chamber (4) is smooth and can surely close.

A push button (36) capable of opening the discharge valve (2)
Since it is pushed straight in a diagonally downward direction, the valve opening operation of the discharge nozzle (2) is smooth, and push button pushing operation and gripping of tools when using a comb are almost necessary. Can be done without any effort.

[0009]

According to the application tool of the present invention, since the liquid agent can be selectively discharged to the tips and the roots of the comb teeth, the application of the liquid agent to the hair or on the hairline as a whole or as needed is performed. It can be changed arbitrarily.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In the figure, (1) is a container for storing a liquid agent, for example, the liquid agent is stored together with a pressurizing agent, and when the discharge valve (2) attached to the mouth is operated, the stored liquid agent is discharged. Aerosol type containers such as are preferred, but are not limited to this,
The container may be of a type in which the liquid agent is discharged when the container body is crushed. The liquid agent is a liquid agent such as a hairdressing agent and a hair dye which is mainly used by being applied to hair.
A foam type liquid agent is preferable.

Reference numeral (3) denotes a comb body, which has a substantially triangular tubular shape as shown in FIG. 2, and a cylindrical liquid agent outlet chamber (4) having an open lower end is formed therein. The liquid agent outlet chamber (4) communicates with the outside through a plurality of first and second liquid agent outlet holes (6) and (7) formed in the front plate (5) of the comb body (3). Front plate
A recess (8) is formed in (5), and when a comb tooth body (9) described later is attached, a liquid conducting gap (11) is defined between the comb tooth body (9) and the substrate (10). Form.

The first liquid agent outlet hole (6) formed in the front plate (5) has an edge (1) extending forward from the recess (8).
2), and the tip is in close contact with the substrate (10). Derivation of the first liquid agent
(6) are formed in the center of the recess (8) at equal intervals in the vertical direction, and when the substrate (10) closes the front surface of the recess (8),
The tip of the edge portion (12) is in close contact with the substrate (10) and communicates with the discharge hole (13) of the substrate (10) aligned with the first outlet hole (6). Further, the second lead-out hole (7) is located between the first lead-out holes (6) and is bored,
It opens to the liquid introducing gap (11).

The comb tooth body (9) has a large number of comb teeth (14) planted at equal intervals on the surface of the substrate (10). As shown in the figure, the comb tooth (14) is formed of a plate-shaped member having a substantially triangular shape with a central portion as a space, and an outflow hole (15) is opened at the tip of the triangle, and the outflow hole (15) is It communicates with an opening (17) formed at one side edge of the substrate (10) through a passage (16) formed in one leg of the comb teeth. Then, the opening (17) communicates with the liquid introducing gap (11) as shown in FIG. Therefore, the liquid agent discharged from the container (1) into the liquid agent outlet chamber (4) of the comb tooth body (3) flows out from the first and second outlet holes (6) and (7). First outlet (6)
The liquid agent that has flown out of the comb is discharged from the discharge hole (13) which communicates directly with the comb tooth and is opened between the comb teeth (14) to the root portion between the comb teeth. Further, the liquid agent flowing out from the second outlet hole (6) enters the liquid introducing gap (11), further passes through the opening (17) and the passage (16),
It is discharged from the outflow hole (15) to the tips of the comb teeth (14).

A plurality of dowels (18) are provided on the substrate (10) of the comb tooth body (9) at the peripheral edge thereof, and the dowels (18) are comb-shaped.
By inserting it into the dowel hole (19) of the front plate (5) of (3),
The comb tooth body (9) is assembled and fixed to the comb body (3), the substrate (10) is brought into close contact with the front plate (5) and the front surface of the recess (8) is sealed, and the liquid conducting gap ( 11) is partitioned. Front plate
Decorative plates (20) having the same shape as the comb teeth (14) are planted at the upper and lower ends of (5).

In the cylindrical liquid agent outlet chamber (4) of the comb body (3), one cylindrical switching valve body (21) is rotatably inserted. The switching body (21) has an outer diameter slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the liquid agent outlet chamber (4), creates a liquid agent inflow space between them, and is aligned with the position of the first outlet hole (6). Then the first outlet
A closing protrusion (22) is provided which can close the (16). A pressing protrusion (23) is provided at a position diametrically opposed to the closing protrusion (22),
The pressing projection (23) is capable of abutting on a pressing rib (24) projecting on the inner wall of the liquid agent outlet chamber (4) at a position diametrically opposed to the first outlet hole (6). The maximum outer diameter of the switching valve body (21) including the closing protrusion (22) and the pressing protrusion (23) is formed so as to be inscribed in the liquid agent outlet chamber (4), and the free switching valve body (21) is free. Rotation is allowed. When the switching valve body (21) is rotated and the pressing protrusions (23) come into contact with the pressing ribs (24) as shown in FIG. 4, the switching valve body (21) moves by the height of the pressing ribs (24). Since the closing projection (22) is displaced to the front plate (5) side and fits into the first lead-out hole (6) and closes it, the flow of the liquid agent into the first lead-out hole (6) is stopped, and the liquid agent is stopped. Flows into only the second outlet hole (7). Switching valve body (2
When 1) is further rotated, the closing projection (22) separates from the first outlet hole (6), so that the liquid agent is allowed to flow into the first outlet hole (6). Since it will flow out to both the outlet holes (6) and (7) and the contact between the pressing protrusion (23) and the pressing rib (24) will be released, the liquid agent outlet chamber (21) of the switching valve body (21) ( 4) The rotation within is free.

An upper end of the switching valve body (21) is rotatably and rotatably supported by a shaft (25) vertically provided on the upper wall of the liquid agent outlet chamber (4), and a lower part of the switching valve body (21) is The rotary operation shaft (26) is connected in the direction of rotation as a unit, and when the rotary operation shaft (26) is rotated, the switching valve body (21) rotates integrally with this. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 8, the upper end of the switching valve body (21) is formed in a split shape and is elastically supported by the shaft (21), so that the rotation of the switching valve body (21) is prevented. Achieved smoothly. The rotary operation shaft (26) has a discharge passage (27) vertically penetrating in the center, a lower part is connected to the nozzle of the discharge valve (2), and an upper part is a liquid agent outlet chamber (4).
It is rotatably inserted in the lower part of. A large-diameter flange (28) is formed in the lower portion linked to the discharge valve (2) and is rotatably attached to a lower cover member described later. A cup-shaped sealing flange (29) is formed in the upper part, and the liquid agent outlet chamber (4)
It is rotatably inserted while maintaining hermeticity on the inner wall of the. Figure 1
As shown in 3 and 3, the bifurcated connecting piece (30) extends upward from the upper end of the rotary operation shaft (26), and the connecting piece (30) is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the switching valve body (21). The switching valve body (21) and the rotary operation shaft (26) are connected in the rotational direction by engaging with the concave groove (31) and the elasticity of the connecting piece (30) causes the switching valve body (21) to be biased. Rank is allowed. One side of the rotary operation shaft (26) has a wing-shaped rotary operation piece (3
2) is provided so as to project, and the rotating operation piece (32) is rotated by a finger to rotate the rotating operation shaft (26).

(33) is an upper cover, which is a rotary operation shaft
The outside of (26) is covered, and the comb body (3) is inserted and fixed on the upper part. An operation port (34) exposing the rotary operation piece (32) is formed on one side of the upper cover (33). The operation port (34) has a width that allows the rotary operation piece (32) to swing to the left and right. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a push button insertion opening (35) is opened on the other side of the upper cover (33), that is, at a position that is substantially diametrically opposed to the operation opening (34). ) Push button
(36) is inserted. The push button (36) is inserted into the base of the rotary operation shaft (26) with the tip of the fork shaped and has a flange.
It is in contact with the upper surface of (28), and the rear end projects to the outside, enabling a pushing operation with a finger. A locking protrusion (37) is provided on the upper surface of the push button (36), and the engagement of the locking protrusion (37) with the inner edge of the push button insertion opening (35) prevents the push button (36) from coming out. It has been blocked. The push button (36) is linearly pushed diagonally downward, and the circular arc surface of the lower end of the tip of the push button (36) lowers the flange (28). Then, the lowering of the flange (28) lowers the discharge valve (2) to open it.

By pushing the push button (36) linearly and diagonally downward to open the discharge valve (2),
There is an advantage that the opening / closing operation of the discharge valve (2) is facilitated and the change of the grip of the tool when pressing the push button and when combing the hair can be minimized.

(38) is a substantially cylindrical lower cover,
It is inserted and fixed in the mouth of the container (1), and the lower part of the upper cover (33) is connected and fixed to the upper part. Inside the lower cover (38), there is formed a guide cylinder (39) for guiding the vertical movement of the flange (28) of the rotary operation shaft (26).

FIG. 1 shows a state in which the closing protrusion (22) of the switching valve body (21) closes the first lead-out hole (6), and the push button (36) is pushed in and the flange (28) is inserted. When the discharge valve (2) is lowered and opened, the liquid agent in the container (1) passes through the discharge passage (27) of the rotary operation shaft (26) and enters the liquid agent outlet chamber (4) in the comb body (3). Come in. As for the liquid agent that has flowed into the liquid agent outlet chamber (4), since the first outlet hole (6) is closed, as shown in FIG. 6, the liquid agent gap (11) from the second outlet hole (7). Enters and flows out from the tips of the comb teeth through the passages (16) of the comb teeth (14). Therefore,
In this case, the liquid agent can be suitably applied to the root of the hair, that is, the hairline, and is suitable for hair dyeing treatment on the hairline with a white dye.

Next, when the rotary operation piece (32) is rotated with a finger to rotate the rotary operation shaft (26) and the switching valve body (21) is rotated integrally with this, the switching valve body (21) is rotated. ), The closing projection (22) separates to open the first outlet hole (6) as shown in FIG. 7, so that the discharge valve (2) is opened by pushing the push button (36) out. The liquid agent that has flowed into the liquid agent outlet chamber (4) flows out from both the first and second outlet holes (6) and (7), and the liquid agent that flows out from the first outlet hole (6) is From the discharge hole (13) to the comb tooth (1
It flows to the root of 4). Further, the liquid agent flowing out from the second outlet hole (7) flows out from the tips of the comb teeth (14) in the same manner as described above, and the comb teeth (1
Since the liquid agent is present on both the tip and the root of 4), the liquid agent can be evenly applied to the entire hair.

[Brief description of drawings]

[Fig. 1] Vertical sectional view

FIG. 2 is a perspective view in which a comb tooth body is separated.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 1A-A ′ of FIG.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along the line B-B ′ of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view showing one usage mode.

FIG. 7 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view showing another usage mode.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a push button.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a lower cover.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a shaft support structure of a switching valve body and a shaft.

[Explanation of symbols]

(1) Container (2) Discharge valve (3) Comb (4) Liquid agent delivery room (5) Writing board (6) First liquid agent outlet (7) Second liquid agent outlet (8) Recess (9) Comb teeth (10) Substrate (11) Liquid transfer gap (12) Edge (13) Discharge hole (14) Comb teeth (15) Outlet (16) Passage (17) Opening (18) Dowel (19) Dowel hole (20) Decorative plate (21) Switching valve body (22) Closure protrusion (23) Press protrusion (24) Pressing rib (25) axis (26) Rotary operation axis (27) Discharge passage (28) Flange (29) Sealing flange (30) Connecting piece (31) Groove (32) Rotating operation piece (33) Top cover (34) Operation port (35) Push button slot (36) Push button (37) Locking protrusion (38) Lower cover (39) Guide tube

Front page continuation (58) Fields surveyed (Int.Cl. ⁷ , DB name) A45D 19/00-19/02 A45D 24/22

Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] A comb body (3) having a plurality of comb teeth (14) is connected to the mouth of a container (1) containing a liquid agent, and the comb body (3) communicates with the container (1). To form a liquid medicine outlet chamber (4) for communicating with the inside of the liquid medicine outlet chamber (4) and the tip portion and the root portion of the comb tooth (14), respectively. And a switching valve body (21) is disposed in the liquid medicine outlet chamber (4) so as to be actuated from the outside, and the switching valve body (21) communicates with the root of the comb tooth (14). An application tool characterized in that the first liquid agent outlet hole (6) is opened and closed. 2. The switching valve body (21) has a closing protrusion (22) for closing the first liquid agent outlet hole (6), and the maximum outside of the switching valve body (21) including the closing protrusion (22). The diameter is formed so as to be inscribed in the liquid agent outlet chamber (4), and at the position where the first liquid agent outlet hole (6) is closed, it is biased toward the first liquid agent outlet hole (6) side, and the closing protrusion ( 22. The coating tool according to claim 1, wherein the first liquid agent outlet hole (6) is closed at 22). 3. A first liquid agent lead-out hole (6) having a pressing projection (23) formed at a position diametrically opposed to the closing projection (22) of the switching valve body (21).
A pressing rib (24) is formed at a position opposite to the diametrical direction, and the switching protrusion (23) and the pressing rib (24) are brought into contact with each other so that the switching valve body (21) is moved toward the first liquid agent outlet hole (6). The application tool according to claim (2), characterized in that the first protrusion (6) for closing the first liquid agent is closed by the closing projection (22) by being displaced. 4. The switching valve body (21) is connected at its lower part to the upper part of the rotary operation shaft (26), and at the lower part of the rotary operation shaft (26) is attached to the mouth part of the container (1) and a discharge valve ( Flange (28) associated with 2)
Of the flange (28) and abuts the upper surface of the flange (28).
The applicator according to claim (1), characterized in that a push button (36) capable of descending the discharge valve (2) together with the discharge valve (8) can be linearly pushed obliquely downward.