A shaving system comprising a shaving device and a cleaning device (14) is disclosed, wherein the shaving device comprises a main housing and a shaving unit coupled to the main housing, wherein the main housing accommodates an electric actuator and a first drive unit drivable by the electric actuator, the shaving unit comprising at least one hair-cutting unit and a second drive unit coupled to the first drive unit and to the hair-cutting unit such that the hair-cutting unit is drivable by the electric actuator via the first and second drive units; wherein the cleaning device (14) comprises a supporting structure (15) for supporting the shaving device, and a receiving space (28) for receiving the shaving unit when the shaving device is arranged in a cleaning position supported by the supporting structure (15); and wherein the cleaning device (14) comprises a reservoir (32) for containing a cleaning liquid and a fluid pumping unit (48) for transporting the cleaning liquid from the reservoir (32) to the receiving space (28); wherein the shaving device comprises a driving coupling member which is accessible from an outside of the shaving device and drivable by the shaving device; wherein the cleaning device (14) comprises a driven coupling member (30) which is accessible from an outside of the cleaning device (14), and a third drive unit (50) coupled to the driven coupling member (30) and to the fluid pumping unit (48) such that the fluid pumping unit (48) is drivable by the driven coupling member (30); and wherein the driving coupling member and the driven coupling member (30) are arranged such that, in the cleaning position of the shaving device, the driven coupling member (30) is coupled to the driving coupling member such that the fluid pumping unit is drivable by the driving coupling member.

Aspects of the present disclosure relates to a multifunctional shaving razor that is a combination of different kind of razor blade holders, trimmer and dry shaving gel/after-shave lotion for providing a single device with all necessary grooming stuff and is easy to handle and cost efficient. The proposed multifunctional shaving razor 100 consists of triangular detachable blade holder adaptor 200, trimmer assembly 600 and shaving gel dispensing system 400 for providing multi-functionality of shaving, grooming and trimming in a single device. The proposed multifunctional shaving razor 100 can be used universally as it provides a complete solution of all shaving and grooming needs in a single device that is compact to carry from one place to another.

Aspects of the present disclosure relates to a multifunctional shaving razor that is a combination of different kind of razor blade holders, trimmer and dry shaving gel/after-shave lotion for providing a single device with all necessary grooming stuff and is easy to handle and cost efficient. The proposed multifunctional shaving razor 100 consists of triangular detachable blade holder adaptor 200, trimmer assembly 600 and shaving gel dispensing system 400 for providing multi-functionality of shaving, grooming and trimming in a single device. The proposed multifunctional shaving razor 100 can be used universally as it provides a complete solution of all shaving and grooming needs in a single device that is compact to carry from one place to another.

A rotary electric shaver includes a main body in which a first transmission mechanism, and a connecting portion is disposed; a head unit in which a plurality of blade units each having an outer blade, an inner blade being in sliding contact with an inner surface of the outer blade, and a driven shaft rotating the inner blade are disposed, and a second transmission mechanism that transmits a driving power of the first transmission mechanism to rotate the driven shaft is built, and which is connected to the connecting portion; and a drive shaft for transmitting the driving power of the first transmission mechanism to the second transmission mechanism, wherein a first endless belt is disposed in the first transmission mechanism and a second endless belt is disposed in the second transmission mechanism.

A rotary electric shaver includes a main body in which a first transmission mechanism, and a connecting portion is disposed; a head unit in which a plurality of blade units each having an outer blade, an inner blade being in sliding contact with an inner surface of the outer blade, and a driven shaft rotating the inner blade are disposed, and a second transmission mechanism that transmits a driving power of the first transmission mechanism to rotate the driven shaft is built, and which is connected to the connecting portion; and a drive shaft for transmitting the driving power of the first transmission mechanism to the second transmission mechanism, wherein a first endless belt is disposed in the first transmission mechanism and a second endless belt is disposed in the second transmission mechanism.

The invention relates to a coupling structure (8, 9, 10) for coupling a drive shaft (6) of a main body (2) of a hand-held appliance (1) to a driven part (7) of a releasable functional attachment (3) of the hand-held appliance (1). The coupling structure comprises a coupling bush (8), a coupling head (9) and a coupling spring (10). The coupling head (9) is axially fixed within the functional attachment (3), the coupling bush (8) is axially displaceable within the main body (2). The coupling spring (10) is housed in the main body (2) and urges displacement of the coupling bush (8) towards the coupling head (9), when the functional attachment (3) is attached to the main body (2). The coupling structure is compact, especially in the axial direction of the coupling structure, and especially within the functional attachment.

The invention relates to a coupling structure (8, 9, 10) for coupling a drive shaft (6) of a main body (2) of a hand-held appliance (1) to a driven part (7) of a releasable functional attachment (3) of the hand-held appliance (1). The coupling structure comprises a coupling bush (8), a coupling head (9) and a coupling spring (10). The coupling head (9) is axially fixed within the functional attachment (3), the coupling bush (8) is axially displaceable within the main body (2). The coupling spring (10) is housed in the main body (2) and urges displacement of the coupling bush (8) towards the coupling head (9), when the functional attachment (3) is attached to the main body (2). The coupling structure is compact, especially in the axial direction of the coupling structure, and especially within the functional attachment.

A hair cutting appliance comprises an external cutting member and an internal cutting member arranged rotatable to the external cutting member for cutting hair. The internal cutting member is driven via a first coupling element by a drive spindle (24) rotatable about an axis of rotation (35) and having a first spindle part (26) arranged to be driven by a drive, and a second spindle part (30) arranged to be coupled to the internal cutting member, the first and second spindle parts (26, 30) being displaceable relative to each other in an axial direction parallel to the axis of rotation (35); wherein the second spindle part (30) comprises a second coupling element (34) which is coupled to the first coupling element for transmitting, during operation, a driving torque about the axis of rotation (35) from the drive spindle (24, 24a) to the internal cutting member; wherein one of the first and second spindle parts (26, 30) comprises an abutment element (36) and the other of the first and second spindle parts (26, 30) comprises an abutment surface (38) arranged to cooperate with the abutment element (36) for transmitting, during operation, the driving torque from the first spindle part (26) to the second spindle part (30); wherein the abutment surface (38) is arranged at an angle α relative to a tangential direction relative to the axis of rotation (35), wherein 0°<α<90° such that a transmission of the driving torque from the first spindle part (26) to the second spindle part (30) via the abutment element (36) and the abutment surface (38) results in a force exerted by the first spindle part (26) on the second spindle part (28) having a component parallel to the axis of rotation (35) and directed towards the internal cutting member, wherein the first and second coupling elements are configured to transmit the component from the second spindle part (30) to the second coupling element (34).

A hair cutting appliance comprises an external cutting member and an internal cutting member arranged rotatable to the external cutting member for cutting hair. The internal cutting member is driven via a first coupling element by a drive spindle (24) rotatable about an axis of rotation (35) and having a first spindle part (26) arranged to be driven by a drive, and a second spindle part (30) arranged to be coupled to the internal cutting member, the first and second spindle parts (26, 30) being displaceable relative to each other in an axial direction parallel to the axis of rotation (35); wherein the second spindle part (30) comprises a second coupling element (34) which is coupled to the first coupling element for transmitting, during operation, a driving torque about the axis of rotation (35) from the drive spindle (24, 24a) to the internal cutting member; wherein one of the first and second spindle parts (26, 30) comprises an abutment element (36) and the other of the first and second spindle parts (26, 30) comprises an abutment surface (38) arranged to cooperate with the abutment element (36) for transmitting, during operation, the driving torque from the first spindle part (26) to the second spindle part (30); wherein the abutment surface (38) is arranged at an angle α relative to a tangential direction relative to the axis of rotation (35), wherein 0°<α<90° such that a transmission of the driving torque from the first spindle part (26) to the second spindle part (30) via the abutment element (36) and the abutment surface (38) results in a force exerted by the first spindle part (26) on the second spindle part (28) having a component parallel to the axis of rotation (35) and directed towards the internal cutting member, wherein the first and second coupling elements are configured to transmit the component from the second spindle part (30) to the second coupling element (34).

A hair cutting appliance comprises an external cutting member and an internal cutting member arranged rotatable to the external cutting member for cutting hair. The internal cutting member is driven via a first coupling element by a drive spindle (24) rotatable about an axis of rotation (35) and having a first spindle part (26) arranged to be driven by a drive, and a second spindle part (30) arranged to be coupled to the internal cutting member, the first and second spindle parts (26, 30) being displaceable relative to each other in an axial direction parallel to the axis of rotation (35); wherein the second spindle part (30) comprises a second coupling element (34) which is coupled to the first coupling element for transmitting, during operation, a driving torque about the axis of rotation (35) from the drive spindle (24, 24a) to the internal cutting member; wherein one of the first and second spindle parts (26, 30) comprises an abutment element (36) and the other of the first and second spindle parts (26, 30) comprises an abutment surface (38) arranged to cooperate with the abutment element (36) for transmitting, during operation, the driving torque from the first spindle part (26) to the second spindle part (30); wherein the abutment surface (38) is arranged at an angle α relative to a tangential direction relative to the axis of rotation (35), wherein 0°<α<90° such that a transmission of the driving torque from the first spindle part (26) to the second spindle part (30) via the abutment element (36) and the abutment surface (38) results in a force exerted by the first spindle part (26) on the second spindle part (28) having a component parallel to the axis of rotation (35) and directed towards the internal cutting member, wherein the first and second coupling elements are configured to transmit the component from the second spindle part (30) to the second coupling element (34).