STORAGE MECHANISM FOR AIR DUCT HOSE OF HAIR GROOMING DEVICE

Abstract

A storage structure for an air duct hose of a hair grooming device is provided, including a first-side host, a second-side host, a connecting member and an air duct hose. The first-side host is configured opposite to the second-side host, thus defining a storage space. The connecting member is disposed within the storage space, one end of the connecting member is connected to the first-side host and the other connected to the second-side host. An air intake port is provided on the connecting member and connected to the air duct hose. The air duct hose is coiled around the connecting member and stored within the storage space. With above configuration, the hair grooming device provides sufficient storage space for the air duct hose. This allows the hose to be made adequately long without occupying excessive space, thereby better aligning with the compact and portable design concept.

Claims

1. A storage structure for an air duct hose of a hair grooming device, comprising a first-side host, a second-side host, a connecting member and an air duct hose, wherein the first-side host is configured opposite to the second-side host, a storage space is defined between the first-side host and the second-side host; the connecting member is disposed within the storage space, one end of the connecting member is connected to the first-side host and the other end of the connecting member is connected to the second-side host; an air intake port is provided on the connecting member, the air duct hose is connected to the air intake port, and the air duct hose is coiled around the connecting member to be stored within the storage space.

2. The storage structure for an air duct hose of a hair grooming device according to claim 1, wherein the first-side host and the second-side host clamp the air duct hose from both sides respectively.

3. The storage structure for an air duct hose of a hair grooming device according to claim 1, wherein one end of the air duct hose is connected to the air intake port, and the other end is provided with a handheld portion for manual operation of the air duct hose.

4. The storage structure for an air duct hose of a hair grooming device according to claim 3, wherein the handheld portion is internally provided with a first guide magnet, the first-side host or the second-side host is correspondingly provided with a second guide magnet, and the second guide magnet applies a magnetic attraction force to the first guide magnet for directional guidance when the air duct hose is being stored in the storage space.

5. The storage structure for an air duct hose of a hair grooming device according to claim 3, wherein the other end of the air duct hose is provided with an electrical connector for electrical connection of hair grooming accessories.

6. The storage structure for an air duct hose of a hair grooming device according to claim 5, wherein the second-side host is internally provided with a built-in power supply, the air duct hose contains an electrical conductor inside, one end of the electrical conductor is electrically connected to the built-in power supply, and the other end of the electrical conductor is connected to the electrical connector.

7. The storage structure for an air duct hose of a hair grooming device according to claim 6, wherein a connection joint is formed at the other end of the air duct hose where the air duct hose connects to the electrical connector, the handheld portion comprises an upper cover and a lower cover, the upper cover is injection-molded onto the upper part of the connection joint, and the lower cover is injection-molded onto the lower part of the connection joint.

8. The storage structure for an air duct hose of a hair grooming device according to claim 7, wherein the first-side host is provided with a first air chamber, the second-side host is provided with a second air chamber, the air intake port communicates with the first air chamber, the first air chamber further communicates with the second air chamber, a suction device is disposed within the second air chamber, and an air exhausting port is arranged in the second air chamber.

9. The storage structure for an air duct hose of a hair grooming device according to claim 8, wherein the connecting member is internally provided with an air intake passage, one end of the air intake passage forms the air intake port, and the other end of the air intake passage is connected to the first air chamber.

10. The storage structure for an air duct hose of a hair grooming device according to claim 8, wherein the connecting member is internally provided with a communication channel, one end of the communication channel is connected to the first air chamber, and the other end of the communication channel is connected to the second air chamber.

11. The storage structure for an air duct hose of a hair grooming device according to claim 1, wherein the first-side host is provided with a first air chamber, the second-side host is provided with a second air chamber, the air intake port communicates with the first air chamber, the first air chamber further communicates with the second air chamber, a suction device is disposed within the second air chamber, and an air exhausting port is arranged in the second air chamber.

12. The storage structure for an air duct hose of a hair grooming device according to claim 11, wherein the connecting member is internally provided with an air intake passage, one end of the air intake passage forms the air intake port, and the other end of the air intake passage is connected to the first air chamber.

13. The storage structure for an air duct hose of a hair grooming device according to claim 11, wherein the connecting member is internally provided with a communication channel, one end of the communication channel is connected to the first air chamber, and the other end of the communication channel is connected to the second air chamber.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure or technical solutions in the prior art, accompanying drawings required in the embodiments or the prior art are briefly introduced below, and obviously, the accompanying drawings in following description are merely some embodiments of the present disclosure, and for those who skilled in the art, other drawings may also be obtained according to structures shown in the accompanying drawings without creative efforts.

[0017] FIG. 1 is a structural schematic diagram at a first angle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 2 is a structural schematic diagram at a second angle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the air intake port according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the air duct hose coiled around the connecting member according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the mating configuration between the first guide magnet and the second guide magnet.

[0022] FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the handheld portion.

[0023] FIG. 7 is an exploded view of the first air chamber.

[0024] FIG. 8 is an exploded view of the second air chamber.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0025] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 8, a storage structure for an air duct hose of a hair grooming device includes a first-side host 1, a second-side host 2, a connecting member 3, and an air duct hose 4. The first-side host 1 and the second-side host 2 are arranged opposite to each other to define a storage space 5 therebetween. The connecting member 3 is disposed within the storage space 5, with one end connected to the first-side host 1 and the other end connected to the second-side host 2. The connecting member 3 is provided with an air intake port 31, and the air duct hose 4 is connected to the air intake port 31. The air duct hose 4 is coiled around the connecting member 3 and stored within the storage space 5. It is to be noted that, in an exemplary embodiment, one end of the connecting member 3 can be connected to the central portion of the first-side host 1, and the other end can likewise be connected to the central portion of the second-side host 2, facilitating the coiling and storage of the air duct hose 4.

[0026] With above mentioned configuration, when the hair grooming device is not in use, the air duct hose 4 can be coiled around the connecting member 3 and stored in the storage space 5, resulting in a simple structure and convenient use. Specifically, the storage space 5 is formed between the first-side host 1 and the second-side host 2, with the connecting member 3 serving as the central axis for coiling storage. This enables the hair grooming device to have sufficient storage capacity for accommodating the air duct hose 4 in design, meaning the air duct hose 4 can be designed with adequate length without occupying excessive space, thereby better conforming to the miniaturized and portable design of the hair grooming device.

[0027] In an exemplary embodiment, the first-side host 1 and the second-side host 2 clamp the air duct hose 4 from both sides respectively. This configuration effectively secures the air duct hose 4 within the storage space 5, ensuring stable and compact storage. It is simple in structure and convenient to use.

[0028] In an exemplary embodiment, one end of the air duct hose 4 is connected to the air intake port 31, while the other end is provided with a handheld portion 41 for manual operation of the air duct hose 4, which is simple in structure and convenient to use.

[0029] In an exemplary embodiment, the handheld portion 41 is internally provided with a first guide magnet 6, and the first-side host 1 or the second-side host 2 is correspondingly provided with a second guide magnet 7. When the air duct hose 4 is being stored in the storage space 5, the second guide magnet 7 applies a magnetic attraction force to the first guide magnet 6 for directional guidance.

[0030] Thus, during the storage process, the guiding magnetic attraction between the first guide magnet 6 and the second guide magnet 7 enables the handheld portion 41 (i.e., the air duct hose 4) to be quickly positioned into place, featuring a simple structure and convenient operation. In detail, the handheld portion includes an upper cover and a lower cover, the first guide magnet 6 can be disposed on the lower cover, and the second guide magnet 7 can be disposed on the second-side host 2. Certainly, the specific arrangements of the first guide magnet 6 and the second guide magnet 7 are not absolutely limited, and the aforementioned technical solution is provided merely as an exemplary embodiment.

[0031] In an exemplary embodiment, the other end of the air duct hose 4 is provided with an electrical connector 42 for electrical connection to electrical accessories of the hair grooming devices. The electrical accessories may include electrical hair clippers or other electrical appliances for grooming purposes.

[0032] Specifically, the second-side host 2 is internally provided with a built-in power supply 8, and the air duct hose 4 contains an electrical conductor inside. One end of the electrical conductor is electrically connected to the built-in power supply 8, and the other end is connected to the electrical connector 42. Accordingly, the built-in power supply 8 of the hair grooming device delivers electricity to the electrical connector 42 via electrical conductor, thereby powering electrical accessories of the hair grooming accessories. This structure is simple and user-friendly.

[0033] In a still further exemplary embodiment, the other end of the air duct hose 4 is connected to the electrical connector 42, forming a connection joint 43 at the connection. The handheld portion 41 comprises an upper cover 44 and a lower cover 45, which are injection-molded onto the upper and lower parts of the connecting joint 43, respectively. In one embodiment, the electrical connector 42 include a positioning hole, the air duct hose 4 is inserted in to the positioning hole to achieve connection. Then cooperate with the injection-molded upper cover 44 and lower cover 45, the fixation between the other end of the air duct hose 4 and the electrical connector 42 is achieved. In the aforementioned structure, the use of injection molding process simplifies the assembly.

[0034] In an exemplary embodiment, the first-side host includes a first air chamber 11, and the second-side host 2 includes a second air chamber 21. The air intake port 31 communicates with the first air chamber 11, the first air chamber 11 further communicates with the second air chamber 21. A suction device 9 is disposed within the second air chamber 21, and an air exhausting port 22 is arranged in the second air chamber 21.

[0035] The connecting member 3 is internally provided with an air intake passage 32. One end of the air intake passage 32 forms the air intake port 31, and the other end of the air intake passage 32 is connected to the first air chamber 11. Specifically, the an air intake passage 32 is a curved passage, featuring simple structure and rational design.

[0036] Further, the connecting member 3 also includes a communication channel 33, with one end connected to the first air chamber 11 and the other end connected to the second air chamber 21. In an exemplary embodiment, a filtration device 10 is installed at the connection between the first air chamber 11 and the communication channel 3) to capture hair and debris. The filtration device 10 can be fixedly connected via snap-fit mechanisms or similar methods. In an exemplary embodiment, the suction device 9 in the second air chamber 21 is covered by a noise-reducing shroud 91 with flow apertures 92, to optimize airflow and minimize noise.

[0037] Through the aforementioned structural configuration, the air intake port 31, the air intake passage 32, the first air chamber 11, the communication channel 33, the second air chamber 21, and the air exhausting port 22 are sequentially connected to form a airflow path of the hair grooming device. Furthermore, in conjunction with the suction effect of the suction device 9, the suction function of the hair grooming device is achieved, featuring a simple structure and rational design. It should be noted that the airflow path of the hair grooming device in this disclosure may adopt other configurations, and the aforementioned technical solution is provided merely as an exemplary embodiment.

[0038] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the present disclosure, and any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement made within a spirit and a principle of the present disclosure shall fall within a protection scope of the present disclosure.