JPH11309015A - Eyelash comb - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To surely guard comb-teeth by forming a housing recess part capable of housing comb-teeth at the time of folding a slave rod in a main body rod rotatably connected to the base part of the slave rod. SOLUTION: A comb 1 is obtained by connecting the slave rod 2 and the main body rod 3 with each other in the state of being freely rotatable and providing the comb-teeth 6 unified by small-diameter teeth at the tip part of the rod 2. In addition, the rod 3 is U-shaped in its cross section and the housing recess part 8 into which the comb-teeth 6 can be fitted is formed in its inside at the time of folding the rod 2. The opening-side edge part 3a of the part 8 is formed by curving inside to easily pick up the rod 2 at the time of pulling out the rod 2 in a folded state. Thus, the comb-teeth is never broken or bent even at the time of housing the comb 1 in a cosmetic pouch, etc., in a folded state.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an eyelash comb.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A comb that is used when a mascara is attached to an eyelash and then an extra amount is combed out or the hair is trimmed is a type that is integrally attached to the back side of a cap of a mascara container. And a type formed independently of a mascara container. In this type of comb, each of the comb teeth is formed to have a small diameter in order to cover the eyelashes, but in the case of an independent comb which cannot be protected by a mascara container, the comb is shown in FIG. By providing the large-diameter parent teeth 51 on both sides of the comb teeth 50 as described above, the comb teeth 50 such as when the comb is put in a cosmetic pouch.
To prevent bending and bending.

[0003]

In the conventional comb, however, there was a problem that the parent teeth 51 on both sides of the comb teeth 50 hindered the eyelashes with the bent corners to be disturbed again. However, since the parent tooth 51 has an important role of guarding the comb teeth 50 as described above, this cannot be eliminated. The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an eyelash comb that is excellent in usability and that can reliably protect comb teeth.

[0004]

According to the present invention, the following technical measures have been taken in order to achieve the above object. In other words, according to the present invention, there is provided a child rod having a comb tooth at a tip end thereof, and a main rod rotatably connected to a base of the child rod. A storage recess capable of storing comb teeth when folding is formed. With such a configuration, it is possible to fold the child rod and the main body rod and store the comb teeth in the storage recess when not in use, and then put the comb tooth into the makeup pouch in this state. In such a case, the comb teeth do not break or bend. Further, since the folding pouch can be made compact, there is an advantage that the interior of the makeup pouch can be widely used.

[0005] Since the comb teeth can be guarded when not in use, it is not necessary to provide large-diameter parent teeth on both sides of the comb teeth. In other words, the comb teeth can have a unified configuration using only the small-diameter teeth, and there is no possibility that the eyelashes may be disturbed. It is preferable that the child rod and the main body rod are configured so that their mutual folding is limited to a range in which mutual interference between the comb teeth and the bottom of the storage recess can be prevented (claim 2). This prevents the comb teeth from being bent or bent due to the folding of the child rod and the main body rod.

[0006] In this case, it is preferable to provide a structure in which a stopper piece for holding the folded child rod against the bottom of the storage recess in the main body rod is provided. That is, in this structure, since the stopper piece does not come out, the feel of touch during handling is not deteriorated, and the stopper piece does not cause a catch. The connecting portion between the child rod and the main body rod may be configured to cause a folding operation when the distance between them is set to a predetermined angle or less. By doing so, folding of the child rod and the main rod becomes easy. In addition, when this structure is adopted, it is particularly beneficial to employ the structure described in claims 2 and 3.

It is preferable that the main body rod has a shape in which an opening side of the storage recess is curved inward. In this way, when pulling out the folded child rod into the storage recess of the main body rod, it becomes easy to grip the child rod. In a state where the child rod is pulled out and spread, the curved side of the main body rod is used as a finger hook, which makes it easy to hold and to move along the eyelashes.

[0008]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows an eyelash comb 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention in a used state, and FIG. 2 shows a folded state. As apparent from these figures, the comb 1 has a child rod 2 and a main rod 3 which are rotatably connected to each other. The distal end of the slave rod 2 is provided with comb teeth 6 unified by small-diameter teeth. That is, this comb tooth 6 is a thick parent tooth (FIG. 8).
No. 51).

The main body rod 3 is formed in a U-shaped cross section, and has a storage recess 8 formed therein in which at least the comb teeth 6 can be fitted when the child rod 2 is folded. Thus, the comb teeth 6 can be guarded from both sides. In the main body rod 3, the opening side portion 3 of the storage recess 8 is provided.
Since a (the lower side portion in FIG. 1) is formed by curving inward, when pulling out the child rod 2 in the folded state as shown in FIG. ing. A pin-like stopper piece 10 is provided at the bottom of the storage recess 8.
(See FIG. 3), and the stopper piece 10 enables abutment when the child rod 2 and the main body rod 3 are folded. Therefore, there is no possibility that the comb teeth 6 and the bottom of the storage recess 8 cause mutual interference such as a collision and the comb teeth 6 are broken or bent.

As shown in FIG. 4, the base of the slave rod 2 is provided with a rotating shaft 12 protruding on both side surfaces thereof, and the rear end is formed in an arc shape centered on the rotating shaft 12. I have. Further, on both side surfaces, there are provided protrusions 13 projecting in a rib shape from the rotation shaft 12 toward the back 2a (upper side in FIG. 1) of the slave rod 2. Further, a step portion 14 is provided at the rear end of the back portion 2a at a position on the rear side of the protruding portion 13. on the other hand,
As shown in FIG. 5, a shaft hole 16 that receives the rotation shaft 12 of the slave rod 2 is formed on both sides of a portion of the main body rod 3 that is connected to the slave rod 2. A vertical groove 17 is formed so as to pass through an inner opening position of the shaft hole 16. The vertical groove 17 is formed so that the projection 13 of the slave rod 2 can be fitted therein. Further, the front edge 18 of the back portion 3b of the main rod 3 is stopped at a position where the front rod 18 can be brought into contact with the step portion 14 of the sub rod 2 when the sub rod 2 and the main rod 3 are spread in the state of FIG. The lower surface is formed obliquely so as not to interfere with the rear end of the base when the child rod 2 rotates.

The child rod 2 and the main body rod 3 are connected to the main rod 3 while extending the front end portion (both side portions provided with the shaft holes 16) of the main rod 3 to the left and right. Shaft hole 1 of rod 3
6 so as to be fitted. At this time,
When the main body rod 3 and the main body rod 3 are spread in the state shown in FIG. 1 and when folded in the state shown in FIG. 2, the projection 13 fits in the vertical groove 17 and their positioning is maintained. become. When the child rod 2 and the main body rod 3 are in an intermediate state between FIGS. 1 and 2, the front end of the main body rod 3 is expanded right and left due to the mismatch between the projection 13 and the vertical groove 17. Become. At this time, a shape restoring force that tries to narrow in the width direction elastically acts on the front end of the main body rod 3, and this action is
When the distance between the slave rod 2 and the main body rod 3 is set to a predetermined angle or less, a turning force for fitting the projection 13 into the vertical groove 17;
That is, it acts as an operation of folding both or an operation of expanding both. Accordingly, the operation of folding and expanding the child rod 2 and the main rod 3 can be easily performed.

As described above, the folding operation between the slave rod 2 and the main body rod 3 is limited by the contact between the slave rod 2 and the stopper piece 10, and the expanding operation between the slave rod 2 and the main body rod 3 is caused by the step 14. It is limited by the contact with the leading edge 18. Also, the protrusion 13
The fitting between the shaft and the vertical groove 17 also assists each of these operations. In order to use the comb 1 having such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 6, the connection between the child rod 2 and the main body rod 3 is sandwiched between the thumb A and the index finger B so that the comb teeth 6 face upward. As described above, since the opening side portion 3a of the storage recess 8 in the main body rod 3 is formed to curve inward as described above, the middle finger C, the ring finger D, and the like can be easily hooked on this side portion 3a, and stable. That is, it is possible to perform the gripping. Moreover,
When moving comb teeth 6 along the eyelashes in a swinging manner,
As the thumb A and the index finger B are moved in the arrow X and Y directions, the side 3a can be rolled on the middle finger C or the ring pad of the ring finger D, so that smooth and light operation can be performed. There is an advantage.

As is clear from the above description, the main rod includes a child rod having a comb tooth at its tip and a main rod rotatably connected to the base of the child rod. With the configuration in which the concave portion is formed, the comb teeth can be fitted into the storage concave portion to guard when the child rod is folded. Therefore, even if the comb is put into a cosmetic pouch or the like in this folded state, the comb teeth do not break or bend. Further, since the folding pouch can be made compact, there is an advantage that the interior of the makeup pouch can be widely used. In addition, the comb teeth
Since there is no need to provide large-diameter parent teeth on both sides thereof, a uniform configuration can be achieved using only small-diameter teeth, and there is no risk of causing disturbance or the like in the eyelashes.

If the structure of the child rod and the main body rod can be limited to a range in which mutual interference between the comb teeth and the bottom of the storage recess can be prevented, the folding and bending of the comb teeth during their folding can be prevented. In this case, if a structure in which a stopper piece is provided at the bottom of the storage recess in the main body rod is adopted, there is an advantage that the stopper piece does not come out and handling of the comb becomes easy. If the connecting portion between the child rod and the main body rod is configured to cause a folding operation when the angle between them is set to a predetermined angle or less, the folding can be facilitated.

The main body rod can be easily picked when the child rod is pulled out from the storage concave part of the main body rod by curving the opening side of the storage concave part inwardly. When used, there is an advantage that it becomes easy to put a finger on the side of the curve and it is easy to handle. Incidentally, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example,
As the material for forming the child rod 2 and the main body rod 3, it is preferable to use polycarbonate or the like which is rich in flexibility, elasticity, hard to break and excellent in durability, but various kinds of resin materials such as ABS are used. It is also possible to use. Further, whether the material is colored or transparent is not limited at all. For example, if it is desired to give a high class feeling as a makeup tool, a dark color such as black or a marble tone may be used.
In addition, if the main body rod 3 is made of transparent resin, the state of the comb teeth 6 can be checked from the outside even when the child rod 2 is folded,
This is convenient, for example, when a plurality of combs 1 are properly used for each mascara color.

The comb teeth 6 of the slave rod 2 may have a structure in which animal hair or the like is implanted in a single row or a plurality of rows.
The shape and the position of the stopper piece 10 provided on the main body rod 3 are not limited at all. Also, the stopper piece 10
For example, as shown in FIG. 7, it can be provided at an appropriate position on the side of the child rod 2 (in the example shown, it is provided on both side surfaces of a portion supporting the comb teeth 6). Further, as a method that does not take the form of the stopper piece 10, a structure in which the rotation angle is limited to a predetermined range at the connection portion between the child rod 2 and the main body rod 3 may be provided.

The comb 1 of the present invention can be used not only for eyelashes,
It can also be used for care of eyebrows.

[0018]

According to the present invention, when the child rod is folded, the comb teeth can be fitted into the storage recess to guard.
Therefore, even if the comb is put into a cosmetic pouch or the like in this folded state, the comb teeth do not break or bend. Further, since the folding pouch can be made compact, there is an advantage that the interior of the makeup pouch can be widely used. In the child rod and the main body rod, if the structure is such that the mutual interference between the comb teeth and the bottom of the storage recess can be restricted, the folding and bending of the comb teeth during their folding can be prevented.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view showing a use state of a comb according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the comb shown in FIG. 1 in a folded state.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view taken on line EE of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view showing a base of the slave rod.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a connection portion of the main body rod with the child rod in an enlarged and partially separated state.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a use state of the comb of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a side view showing a comb of another embodiment different from FIG. 1 as a situation in the middle of folding.

FIG. 8 is a side view showing a comb tooth portion of a conventional comb.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Comb 6 Comb tooth 2 Child rod 3 Body rod 8 Storage recess 10 Stopper piece

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A child rod (2) provided with a comb tooth (6) at a front end thereof, and a main body rod (3) rotatably connected to a base of the child rod (2). The main body rod (3) has a storage recess (8) that can store the comb teeth (6) when the child rod (2) is folded.
A comb for eyelashes, wherein a comb is formed. 2. The folding of the child rod (2) and the main rod (3) prevents mutual interference between the comb teeth (6) and the bottom of the storage recess (8) capable of storing the comb teeth (6). An eyelash comb characterized by being limited to the extent possible.