JPH0724211U - Cosmetic applicator - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] (Corrected) [Objective] To provide a cosmetic applicator having comb teeth having a structure that is moldable with good moldability and durability. [Structure] A base having an internal passage through which the cosmetic is passed, and comb teeth having a hollow portion provided on the base, and the cosmetics are formed from small holes provided at the tips or side surfaces of the comb teeth. In the cosmetic applicator configured to be able to be poured out through the internal passage and the hollow portion, the applicator is formed by combining two half-split members, and the first half-split The member 1a includes a first half-divided base 2a and a plurality of first half-divided comb teeth 3a, and a second half.
The half-split member 1b comprises a second half-split base 2b and a plurality of second half-split teeth 3b, and the first half-split member and the second half-split member are fitted with them. The inner passage, the hollow portion, and the small hole are formed by combining them.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a cosmetic applicator, and more particularly to a comb capable of styling hair while applying a cosmetic such as a hair styling agent or a hair dye to the hair or scalp.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 A comb (cosmetic applicator) capable of styling liquids, foams, powders or pastes in the form of a hairdressing composition or hair dye while applying it to the hair or scalp is generally shown in FIG. As shown, a base 2'having an internal passage 21 through which the cosmetic material passes, and hollow portions 31, 31 ,. ． Comb teeth 3, 3 ,. ． And the comb teeth 3, 3 ,. ． Small holes 32, 32 ,. ． Therefore, the cosmetic is applied to the internal passage 21 and the hollow portions 31, 31 ,. ． It is configured so that each can be poured out through.

As shown in FIG. 9, the comb 1 ′ is connected to an opening 41 of a flexible container 4 made of plastic or the like containing the cosmetic, and the container 4 is squeezed so that the cosmetic The charges are applied to the small holes 32, 32 ,. ． It can be applied to the hair or scalp by pouring it out from.

Conventionally, the comb 1 ′ has a plurality of comb teeth 3, 3 ,. ． After the comb-tooth connecting body 3X and the base 2 ', which are connected to each other at their base ends, are separately manufactured, the comb-tooth connecting body 3X and the base 2'are fitted together. The inner passage 21 and the hollow portions 31, 31 ,. ． And are communicated with each other.

When the comb-tooth connector 3X is made of plastic, the comb-tooth connector 3X is usually molded by using three types of molds. That is, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, a mold A ′ having a plurality of elongated holes, a thin round bar-shaped mold B ′, and a plurality of rod-shaped bodies are erected on the base. Using a mold C ', the mold B'is assembled so as to penetrate the holes of the mold A'in the lateral direction, and the mold C'is formed so that the tip of its rod-shaped body is the mold. The mold B'is assembled so as to come into contact with the side surface of the mold B'and the synthetic resin is poured into the gap formed between the molds A ', B', and C '.

After the synthetic resin is hardened, as shown by the arrows in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the mold C ′ is laterally right, and then the mold B ′ is longitudinally front. Finally, by moving the die A'to the left side in the lateral direction, as shown in FIG. 11 (c), a molded product of the comb tooth connection body 3X is obtained, and the comb teeth 3, 3 ,. ． The hollow portions 31, 31 ,. ． And the hollow portions 31, 31 ,. ． To the small holes 32, 32 ,. ． And are formed respectively.

[0007]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, when the comb teeth 1'is molded as shown in FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b), since the diameter of the mold B'is as thin as about 1.5 mm, the mold C'is attached to the mold B '. There is a risk that the mold B'may be deformed when they are brought into contact with each other. If the mold B'is deformed, the mold B'and the tip of the rod-shaped body (mold C ') are separated from each other. There is a risk of problems such as not opening holes for cosmetics to pass through. As described above, since the conventional mold B'has poor durability, it is necessary to frequently replace it with a new mold, and when molding the comb tooth (cosmetic applicator) 1'with the mold B '. In that case, the manufacturing cost becomes higher.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic applicator having comb teeth having a structure that can be molded with a mold having good moldability and durability.

[0009]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The present invention comprises a base having an internal passage through which cosmetics pass, and comb teeth having a hollow portion provided in the base. In the cosmetic applicator configured to be capable of pouring out a material through the internal passage and the hollow portion, the applicator is formed by combining two half members. The first half-divided member is composed of a first half-divided base and a plurality of first half-divided comb teeth, and the second half-divided member is a second half-divided base and a plurality of second half-divided bases. The first half-divided member and the second half-divided member are formed so as to form the internal passage, the hollow portion and the small hole by fitting them. By providing a cosmetic applicator characterized in that One in which was achieved.

[0010]

[Action]

 According to the cosmetic applicator of the present invention, the hollow portion and the small hole are formed in the comb tooth by fitting the first half member and the second half member. Since it is not necessary to use a plurality of molds in combination, the time required for molding the first half member and the second half member is shortened and the moldability is improved.

Further, as a mold for molding the first half member and the second half member, a thin round bar mold for forming the hollow portion and the small hole is used. It is not necessary, and therefore the mold used for molding the cosmetic applicator of the present invention is not easily damaged and its durability is improved.

[0012]

【Example】

 An embodiment of the cosmetic applicator of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 7 show an embodiment of a cosmetic applicator of the present invention, and FIG. 1 (a) is a perspective view showing a main part of a first half member forming the cosmetic applicator of the present embodiment. 1 (b) is a perspective view showing an essential part of the second half-split member. FIGS. 2A and 2B are plan views of the first half member and the second half member shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, respectively. FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b) are enlarged plan views of essential parts of the first half member and the second half member shown in FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b), respectively, and FIG. 3 (c). 3A and 3B are cross-sectional views taken along the lines AA and BB of FIGS. 3A and 3B, and FIGS. 4A and 4B are shown in FIG. 3A, respectively. It is the CC sectional view taken on the line in (b), and the DD sectional view taken on the line in FIG. FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b) are partial cross-sectional side views showing the external appearance of the main parts of the first half member and the second half member shown in FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b), respectively. is there. FIG. 6A is a vertical cross-sectional view of the comb teeth of the cosmetic applicator formed by combining the first and second halves shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. FIG. 7 is a sectional view showing FIG. 6 (b) in an enlarged manner.

The cosmetic applicator of the present embodiment is a comb including a base having an internal passage through which the cosmetic passes, and comb teeth having a hollow portion provided in the base. A small hole is provided on the side surface near the tip, and the cosmetic can be poured from the small hole through the internal passage and the hollow portion.

Thus, in the cosmetic applicator of the present embodiment, the applicator is formed by combining two half members, and as shown in FIG. 1, the first half member is used. 1a denotes a first half-divided base 2a and a plurality of first half-divided comb teeth 3a, 3a ,. ． Further, the second half-split member 1b includes a second half-split base 2b and a plurality of second half-split teeth 3b, 3b ,. ． The first half-split member 1a and the second half-split member 1b are formed so as to form the internal passage, the hollow portion, and the small hole by fitting them. .

The cosmetic applicator of the present embodiment will be further described. As shown in each of FIGS. 1 to 5 (a), the first half-divided base 2a of the first half-divided member 1a is not shown. , A step-like first step portion 21a is provided at a position corresponding to the internal passage, and as shown in each of FIGS. 1 to 5B, the second half member 1b is provided with a first step portion 21a. The second half-divided base 2b is provided with a step-like second step portion 21b at a position corresponding to the internal passage, and as shown in FIG. 6, the first and second step portions 21a and 21b are provided. The inner passage 21 is formed in the base 2 by fitting the above.

Further, as shown in each of FIGS. 1 to 5 (a), a plurality of first half-split teeth 3a, 3a, ... In the first half-split member 1a. ． In the groove-shaped first concave portions 31a, 31a ,. ． And a ridge 33a having a low height is provided at the center of the bottom surface of the first recess 31a. The ridge 33a is turned in a T shape so as to face the width direction of the first half comb tooth 3a in the vicinity of the tip of the first half comb tooth 3a. Both side walls of the first recess 31a at the tip end are cut off by the width of the protrusion 33a (for the half-split comb teeth 3a, 3a at both ends of the applicator 1, as shown in FIG. 2). Cut off only one side wall).

Further, as shown in each of FIGS. 1 to 5B, a plurality of second half-split teeth 3b, 3b, ... In the second half-split member 1b. ． In the groove-shaped second recesses 31b, 31b ,. ． Is provided. The second concave portion 31b is T-shaped in the vicinity of the tips of the second half comb teeth 3b so as to face the width direction of the second half comb teeth 3b. Both side walls of the second concave portion 31b at both rear end portions are cut off by the width of the second concave portion 31b, and the both front end portions are respectively separated from outer surfaces of both side wall portions of the second concave portion 31b. It is extended to the outside (as for the half-split comb teeth 3b, 3b at both ends of the applicator 1, as shown in FIG. 2, only one of the tips of the second recesses 31b is extended to the outside).

Then, the first half comb tooth 3a and the second half comb tooth 3b are arranged so that one right end overlaps with the other left end in FIGS. 1 (a) and 1 (b). As shown in FIG. 6, the hollow portion 31 is formed between the top surface of the protrusion 33a and the bottom surface of the second recess 31b in the first recess 31a by reversing and fitting. In addition, the small holes 32, 32 are formed at both end portions in the width direction of the comb teeth 3 in the T-shaped portion of the protrusion 33a and the second recess 31b. (The comb teeth 3, 3 at both ends of the applicator 1 are formed only inside the applicator 1 at their tips).

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the cosmetic applicator of the present embodiment is provided with engaging recesses 34a, 34a on both side wall surfaces near the opening end of the first recess 31a, and the second recess The engaging ridges 34b and 34b are provided on both outer wall surfaces near the end surface of the comb tooth 3b opposite to the second recess 31b (see FIGS. 3 and 5). The comb teeth 3a, 3a ,. ． And the second half comb teeth 3b, 3b ,. ． , The engaging concave ridges 34a, 34a and the engaging convex ridges 34b, 34b mutually utilize the elasticity of the first and second half comb teeth 3a and 3b. Configured to engage.

FIG. 8 (a) is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 4 (a) showing an example of a method of molding the first half-split member 1 a using the molds A and B, and FIG. 4B is a sectional view corresponding to FIG. 4B, which shows an example of a method of molding the second half-split member 1b using the molds A ₁ and B ₁ in the same manner.

In the cosmetic applicator of the present embodiment configured as described above, as shown in FIG. 8, the first half-split member 1a and the second half-split member 1b are relatively simple, respectively. Since it is possible to perform molding using a combination of two molds, it is not necessary to use a complicated combination of molds (for example, three) as in the conventional case. The time required for molding the half-split member 1a and the second half-split member 1b is shortened, and their moldability is improved.

Further, as the mold for molding the first half member 1a and the second half member 1b, the hollow portions 31, 31 ,. ． And the small holes 32, 32 ,. ． It is not necessary to use a thin mold (the above-mentioned B'and C ') for forming the mold, and therefore, the above-mentioned molds A, B and A ₁ , B ₁ are not easily damaged, and Improves durability. Therefore, the cost of the cosmetic applicator of the present embodiment is lower than that of the conventional cosmetic applicator.

Further, in the cosmetic applicator of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the first half-split member 1a and the second half-split member 1b are fitted so as to be assembled alternately. In addition, since the engaging concave ridges 34a, 34a and the engaging convex ridges 34b, 34b are engaged with each other, there is no fear that the cosmetic material leaks from the fitting portions of both when the applicator 1 is used. Moreover, there is no possibility that the first half member 1a and the second half member 1b will come off.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, the applicator is formed by combining two half members, and the first half member is the first half member. And a second half-dividing member consisting of a second half-dividing base and a plurality of second half-dividing comb teeth, The first half member and the second half member may be formed so as to form the internal passage, the hollow portion and the small hole by fitting them.

For example, the shape and fitting method of the fitting portion of the first half member and the second half member may not be those shown in FIGS. 1 to 7, Other points can be appropriately changed without departing from the gist of the present invention.

[0026]

[Effect of device]

 The cosmetic applicator of the present invention has comb teeth having a structure that can be molded with a mold having good moldability and durability, and therefore can be manufactured at low cost.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 (a) is a perspective view showing an essential part of a first half-divided member forming an embodiment of a cosmetic applicator of the present invention,
FIG. 7B is a perspective view showing the main part of the second half-split member.

2 (a) and 2 (b) are plan views of a first half member and a second half member shown in FIGS. 1 (a) and 1 (b), respectively.

3 (a) and 3 (b) are enlarged plan views of essential parts of a first half member and a second half member shown in FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b), respectively. 3, (c) and (d) of FIG. 3 are a sectional view taken along the line AA and a sectional view taken along the line BB of (a) and (b), respectively.

4A and 4B are cross-sectional views taken along the lines CC and DD of FIGS. 3A and 3B, respectively.

5 (a) and 5 (b) are external views of the main parts of the first half member and the second half member shown in FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b), respectively. It is a partial cross-sectional side view.

6 (a) is a vertical cross-sectional view of a comb tooth of a cosmetic applicator formed by combining the first and second half members shown in FIG. 1, (b) is (a). FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line EE of FIG.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing FIG. 6 (b) in an enlarged manner.

8 (a) is a sectional view showing an example of a method of molding the first half-split member 1a using molds A and B, and FIG. 8 (b) is the same as the second half. the half member 1b which is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a method of molding using a mold a ₁ and B _1.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a conventional cosmetic applicator is connected to an opening of a flexible container accommodating cosmetics.

10 (a) is a partial cross-sectional plan view showing a comb-teeth connecting body that constitutes the cosmetic applicator of FIG. 9, and FIG. 10 (b) is a group for joining the comb-teeth connecting body of (a). It is a partial cross-section top view which shows a stand.

11 (a) and (b) of FIG.
0 (a) is a cross-sectional view showing a method for forming the comb-teeth connected body, and (c) is a cross-sectional view showing the comb-teeth connected body formed by the method shown in (a) and (b).

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Cosmetics applicator 1a 1st half-split member 1b 2nd half-split member 2 base 21 Internal passage 2a 1st half-split base 2b 2nd half-split base 3 Comb teeth 31 Hollow part 32 Small hole 3a 1st half comb tooth 3b 2nd half comb tooth

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A base having an internal passage for passing cosmetics,
It is composed of comb teeth having a hollow portion provided on the base, and the cosmetic can be poured out from a small hole provided at a tip or a side surface of each of the comb teeth through the internal passage and the hollow portion. In the cosmetic applicator configured as described above, the applicator is formed by combining two half-divided members, and the first half-divided member includes a first half-divided base and a plurality of first half-divided members. It consists of one half comb tooth, and the second
Is composed of a second half-divided base and a plurality of second half-divided comb teeth, and the first half-divided member and the second half-divided member are fitted with each other. The cosmetic applicator is characterized by being formed so as to form the internal passage, the hollow portion, and the small hole.