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    SHAVING EQUIPMENT AND SHAVING EQUIPMENT. It is a razor cable (2) that comprises an elongated body (4) which extends in a longitudinal direction (C), in which said elongated body (4) has an external surface (4E) and is provided of a first orifice (9) and a second orifice, in which said first and second orifices (9) open in said external surface (4E) of the elongated body (4), in which said razor cable (2 ) further comprises a first insert element (11) and a second insert element (12), wherein said first and second insert elements (11, 12) are, respectively, partially encapsulated within said first and second holes (9).
    公开号:BR112016018995B1
    申请号:R112016018995-7
    申请日:2014-07-10
    公开日:2021-03-02
    发明作者:Spiros Gratsias；Ioannis-marios Psimadas；Georgios Georgakis；Efstratios CHRISTOFIDELLIS
    申请人:Bic-Violex Sa；
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    专利说明:

    FIELD OF THE INVENTION
    [001] The invention relates to razor cables and razors. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
    [002] More precisely, the invention relates to a razor handle comprising an elongated body that extends in a longitudinal direction, in which said elongated body has an external surface and is provided with a first orifice and a second orifice, wherein said first and second orifices open on said external surface of the elongated body, said razor cable additionally comprising a first insert and a second insert.
    [003] The document in WO 2008147133 discloses an example of such a known razor cable in which false elements are provided on different faces of the razor cable in order to provide an appropriate weight to the cable assembly and prevent deformation of the handle. elongated body.
    [004] However, these false elements consist of several different pieces with complex shapes; therefore, a razor handle provided with such false elements is difficult to assemble and manufacture. In addition, each of these false elements may inadvertently be separated from the razor handle. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
    [005] An objective of the present invention is to avoid these disadvantages. More specifically, a problem of the invention is to facilitate the manufacture of the razor cable according to the invention.
    [006] Another problem is improving the user's shaving experience while shaving.
    [007] Another problem is to avoid any inadvertent separation of any of the false elements provided in the razor handle according to the invention.
    [008] This problem is solved by the fact that, according to the invention, said first and second false elements are, respectively, partially encapsulated within said first and second holes.
    [009] Thanks to the built-in elements, the razor handle can also have an appropriate weight that guarantees an accurate and comfortable shave while providing an advantage for mass-produced shavers.
    [010] Furthermore, since the false elements are encapsulated within the elongated body, they cannot be separated from the first and second holes; specifically, they cannot be separated from the orifice by a user. In addition, such a razor handle has better firmness and improved strength.
    [011] Thanks to the built-in elements, the razor handle can also have an appropriate weight that promotes a comfortable shave. The built-in elements allow the shaver handle to have a good balance regardless of the shape of the handle.
    [012] Furthermore, such a razor cable according to the present invention can be easily recycled by separating the material from the false elements from the material of the elongated body.
    [013] The invention also relates to a razor handle comprising an elongated body that extends in a longitudinal direction, in which said elongated body has an external surface and is provided with a first orifice, in which said the first orifice opens in said external surface of the elongated body, said razor cable additionally comprising a first insert element, wherein said first insert element is a sphere that is partially encapsulated within said first hole and in which the razor handle has, in cross section, a general trapezoidal shape with smooth corners close to said first hole.
    [014] In advantageous embodiments of such razor cables, one and / or the other of the following functions may be incorporated: - the razor cable extends between a front end and a rear end, where the end the rear end is opposite the front end, the front end being provided with connection means, in which the first insert is located close to the front end and in which the first insert is immobile within the first orifice, the first element being immobile insert forms a finger rest area; Consequently, the user can position one or more of his fingers on the first insert to pick up the cable. The razor cable thus provides a good shaving experience with such a razor cable. - the first insert is movable within the first orifice; - the second insert is immobile within the second orifice, the second insert being immobile forming a finger rest area; Consequently, the user can position one or more of his fingers on the second insert to pick up the cable. The razor cable thus provides a good shaving experience with such a razor cable. - the elongated body is a unitary element and comprises a first material chosen from plastics and rubbers; - the first and the second false elements are produced in a rigid material that has a density that is different from the density of the first material of the elongated body; when the false elements comprise a material that has a density that is greater than the density of the first material of the elongated body, the presence of the false elements results in an increase in the weight of the razor handle that improves the user's perception when to shave. This increase in weight can be achieved by reducing the use of first material and still maintaining a good shaver handle design. The size and shape of the razor cable can then be reduced, but it can still maintain an ergonomic shape. - the first and second false elements comprise a material chosen from metals, plastics and rubbers; - at least one of the first and second false elements is a sphere; each of the first and second false elements can be a sphere. - the first and second false elements, each, have a diameter that is comprised between 10 mm and 20 mm; - the elongated body has an upper face and a lower face, the lower face being opposite to the upper face, in which the first and second holes are through holes that extend between said upper and lower faces; - the elongated body has an upper face and a lower face, where the lower face is opposite to the upper face, with at least part of the upper face and at least part of the lower face being covered with a second material so that said parts respectively form at least one upper grip area and at least one lower grip area; - the elongated body has two lateral sides opposite from each other and extending in the longitudinal direction between the upper and lower faces, wherein said lateral sides comprise a plurality of smooth ribs produced from the second material, each of which is said smooth ribs connect together to the upper grip area and the lower grip area; - the razor cable extends between a front end and a rear end, where the rear end is opposite the front end, the front end being provided with connection means for connecting to a shaving cartridge; - the razor handle has, in cross section, a general trapezoidal shape with smooth corners close to the rear end; - the first insert is located near the front end, while the second insert is located near the rear end; - the first insert is centered on a first point that is located at a distance measured along the longitudinal direction of about 30 mm from the front end; - the second insert is centered on a second point that is located at a distance measured along the longitudinal direction of about 20 mm from the rear end; - the distance between the first point and the second point measured along the longitudinal direction is between 70 mm and 90 mm; - each of the side sides comprises a plurality of protruding pins spaced close to the front end of the razor handle; - the first orifice has an inner side wall, a retaining ring that protrudes from said inner side wall and circumferentially, at least partially, circumferentially surrounds the first insert element to hold said first insert element within said first hole; - the second orifice is divided by an elongated bar extending in the longitudinal direction, wherein said elongated bar comprises a portion that circumferentially circles, at least partially, the second insert element to hold said second insert element within said second hole; - the second orifice comprises an internal side wall, wherein said second orifice comprises two projections opposite each other, which project from said internal side wall, and which has a shape that is partly complementary to the shape of the second insert element to maintain said second insert within said second orifice; - each of the first and second holes delimits an interior space comprised within the elongated body, wherein the first and second built-in elements have a size that is respectively smaller than said interior spaces of said first and second holes; and - the razor handle has a general trapezoidal shape with smooth corners in cross section.
    [015] The invention also relates to a razor comprising such a razor cable and a razor cartridge connected to the razor cable.
    [016] The above and other objectives and advantages of the invention will become evident from the detailed description of an embodiment of the invention, considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
    [017] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a razor according to the invention comprising a razor cable connected to a razor cartridge.
    [018] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the razor in Figure 1, in which the razor cartridge is released from the razor handle.
    [019] Figures 3A and 3B are, respectively, a top view and a bottom view of the razor handle of Figure 1.
    [020] Figure 4 is a side view of the razor handle in Figure 1.
    [021] Figure 5 is a longitudinal section of the razor cable shown in Figure 3A along line V-V.
    [022] Figure 6 is a section of the razor cable shown in Figure 5 along line VI-VI.
    [023] Figure 7 is a section of the razor cable shown in Figure 3A along line VII-VII.
    [024] Figure 8 is a section of the razor cable shown in Figure 3A along line VIII-VIII.
    [025] Figure 9 is a partial top view of the front end of the razor handle in Figure 3A.
    [026] Figure 10 is a side view of the razor handle in Figure 1;
    [027] Figures 11A to 11K are seen in cross section of the razor handle of Figure 10, taken respectively along lines XIA-XIA to XIK-XIK.
    [028] Figure 12 is a finger grip view of the razor handle according to a first embodiment.
    [029] Figure 13 is a finger grip view of the razor handle according to another embodiment. DESCRIPTION OF REALIZATIONS OF THE INVENTION
    [030] In the various Figures, the same references denote identical or similar elements.
    [031] Figure 1 illustrates a wet shaving apparatus 1. The present invention comprises a razor handle 2 and a shaving cartridge 3. The shaving cartridge 3 is preferably a disposable shaving cartridge, comprising one or more blades 3A, which can be connected or released from the razor cable 2 as shown in Figures 1 and 2 respectively.
    [032] The razor handle 2 has a generally curved shape (seen laterally) and extends in a longitudinal direction C between a front end 2A and a rear end 2B, the rear end 2B being opposite the front end 2A . The razor handle 2 also has an elongated body 4 to grip the razor handle 2 by hand. More precisely, the elongated body 4 extends longitudinally from the rear end 2B to a location close to the front end 2A . The razor additionally comprises connecting means 5 in continuation of the elongated body 4 to the front end 2A. In other words, the elongated body 4 extends longitudinally from the rear end 2B to the beginning of the connecting means 5. The shaving apparatus 1 extends longitudinally from the rear end 2B to the free end of the connecting means 5 ( where the free end is the end to be connected to the shaving cartridge 3).
    [033] With reference to Figures 3A and 3B, it can be seen that the razor handle 2 can be symmetrical with respect to a median plane P1 and has a length L in the longitudinal direction C that is comprised between 100 mm and 150 mm , preferably about 125 mm. The length L4 of the elongated body 4 is about 100 mm to about 120 mm, while the length L5 of the connection means 5 is about 15 to 25 mm.
    [034] In a preferred embodiment, the length L of the razor cable 2 is about 126 mm. The length L5 of the connection means 5 is approximately 17 mm. The length L4 of the elongated body 4 is about 108 mm.
    [035] The razor cable 2 can also define a variable height H and a width W along its length L. The height H of the razor handle 2 can vary along the direction C, but is preferably between 15 mm and 25 mm, preferably about 20 mm. As shown in Figure 4, the smallest height H1 of the elongated body 4 is located around the center of the razor handle 2.
    [036] It can be seen in the top and bottom views of the razor cable 2 of Figures 3A and 3B, that the razor cable 2 also has an enlarged first part Ep1 close to the front end 2A, which has a width W1 that is maximized. The elongated body also comprises a second enlarged part Ep2 located near the rear end 2B of the razor cable 2 which has a width W2 that is maximized. The first and second enlarged parts Ep1, Ep2 are connected together by a thin part Sp located around the center of the razor cable 2. In particular, the thin part Sp has a width W3 which is minimized. The first extended part Ep1 extends from that thin part Sp to the connecting means 5, while the second extended part Ep2 extends from the rear end 2B to that thin part Sp. The first and second extended part Ep1, Ep2 have a length LEp1, LEp2 along the longitudinal direction C which are respectively chosen so that the connection between the first and the second enlarged parts Ep1, Ep2 with the thin part Sp has a smooth curvature.
    [037] In a preferred embodiment, the length LEp1 of the first enlarged part Ep1 is about 25 mm. The LEp2 length of the second enlarged part Ep2 is about 50 mm. The length LSp of the thin part Sp is about 25 mm.
    [038] As pictured in Figures 11A to 11K, which are cross-sections taken along the entire razor cable 2 as pictured in Figure 10, the razor cable 2 has, in cross section, a general trapezoidal shape with smooth corners, except in an area located near the center of the razor cable 2. In this particular area, the general shape of the razor cable 2 in cross section is more triangular, as shown in Figure 11H.
    [039] This general trapezoidal shape is highlighted in the Figures by a virtual trapezoid TZ placed, for example, in Figures 11D, 11E and 11I. A trapezoidal shape has four different faces for the fingers to rest on, while a triangular shape has only three different faces. In addition, due to its general trapezoidal shape, the razor handle 2 thus has better and larger areas for finger gripping. This particular trapezoidal shape thus facilitates a comfortable grip and shave.
    [040] It can further be seen in Figures 11A to 11I that the upper face 4A and the lower face 4B are convex, except for the lower face 4B close to the front end 2A (that is, where the connection means 5 have a concave portion designed to facilitate handholding), and also except near the rear end 2B.
    [041] The connection means 5 are integral with the elongated body 4 and comprise two flexible arms 6 that extend from the elongated body 4 and project towards a free end 6B at the front end 2A of the razor cable 2. In other words, the flexible arms 6 and the elongated body 4 are unitary.
    [042] As shown in Figure 9, the two arms 6 can be arranged in a V shape, which diverges from the longitudinal direction C of the razor handle 2, each supplied at the free end 6B, with a support structure 7 for connection to the shaving cartridge 3. In the disclosed embodiment, the shaving cartridge 3 is of the rotary type, in which the support structures 7 allow the shaving cartridge 3 to be pivoted when connected to the shaving handle 2, while a longitudinal flexible tongue 8, which extends between the arms 6 and which cooperates with a groove 8A formed in the shaving cartridge 3, provides a spring force that tilts the shaving cartridge 3 to a resting position as shown in Figure 1. However , the shaving cartridge 3 can also be attached to the shaver handle 2.
    [043] Each arm 6 additionally has on its upper face a plurality of small cavities 21. Such a structure provides sufficient structural resistance to the connection means 5 for the purpose of human shaving, while saving weight and costs on that part of the razor cable 2. More precisely, the arms 6 and the flexible tongue 8 have a square shape with smooth corners, which allows for an improved robustness of the connection means 5.
    [044] The elongated body 4 has an outer surface 4E and, more precisely, an upper face 4A and a lower face 4B as shown in Figures 4A and 4B, where the lower face 4B is opposite to the upper face 4A. The elongated body 4 additionally has two lateral sides 4C, 4D comprised between the upper and lower faces 4A, 4B, opposite each other and which also extend in the longitudinal direction C.
    [045] The elongated body 4 and the connection means 5 form a unitary molded element of a first material 22. The first material 22 can be any moldable material. Preferably, the first material 22 is chosen from plastics and rubbers. For example, the elongated body 4 and the connection means 5 can be molded in a thermoplastic material, for example, in acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) or in polypropylene (PP).
    [046] The elongated body 4 additionally includes a first orifice 9 and a second orifice 10. The first and second orifices 9, 10 are respectively located in the first extended part Ep1 and the second extended part Ep2 of the razor handle 2.
    [047] The first and second holes 9, 10 are preferably through holes that extend between the upper face 4A and the lower face 4B of the elongated body 4. However, the first and second holes 9, 10 can also be blind holes. which open on the outer surface 4E of the elongated body 4 and, in particular, on the upper face 4A or the lower face 4B.
    [048] As shown in Figures 7 and 8, each of the first and second holes 9, 10 has respectively an inner side wall 9A, 10A, each of which delimits an interior space 9B, 10B comprised within the elongated body 4 between the top and bottom 4A, 4B. More particularly, the inner side walls 9A, 10A of each of the first and second holes 9, 10 comprise a semicircular portion 9C, 1OC and converge in a V shape from that semicircular portion 9C, 1OC in the longitudinal direction C in towards the thin part Sp in the center of the razor cable 2. In addition, both the first and second holes 9, 10 preferably have droplet shapes respectively oriented in the opposite direction when viewed from a top or bottom view as illustrated in Figure 3A and 3B. In other words, seen from the top or bottom side, the two holes connected through the thin part Sp, have a general shape that forms a kind of eight.
    [049] As seen in Figure 12 representing the finger grip of the razor handle 2 in a cross-sectional view, when the user's fingers rest on the lateral sides 4C, 4D of the elongated body 4 (at points A), the air pressure is the same inside the first and second holes 9, 10 and around the razor cable 2 (at points B). However, as shown in Figure 13, when the user positions his fingers on both the upper and lower sides 4A, 4B of the elongated body 4, the surface of the fingers conform to the shape of the hole, for example, the shape of the second hole 10 .
    [050] The length L9 of the first hole 9 along the longitudinal direction is between 10 mm and 30 mm, preferably about 20 mm. The length L10 of the second hole 10 along the longitudinal direction is between 30 mm and 50 mm, preferably about 40 mm. In addition, as shown in Figure 3B, the first enlarged part Ep1 extends from the connecting means 5 to the end of the first hole 9 located towards the center of the razor cable 2. The thin part Sp extends from that end of the first hole 9 located towards the center of the razor cable 2 to the end of the second hole 10 also located towards the center of the razor cable 2. The second enlarged part Ep2 extends from the end of the razor second hole 10 located towards the center of the razor cable 2 to the rear end 2B.
    [051] The razor handle 2 further comprises a first insert 11 and a second insert 12 located respectively within the inner space 9B, 10B of each of the first and second holes 9, 10. More precisely, the first and the second false elements 11, 12 are respectively partially encapsulated within the first and second holes 9, 10 as shown in Figure 5. In addition, the surface of the first and second false elements 11, 12 can be directly or indirectly, as detailed from now on, touchable with a user's finger. In addition, the surface of each of the first and second false elements 11, 12 can form finger resting areas on the upper face 4A and / or the lower face 4B of the elongated body 4. Preferably less than 75% and preferably less than 50% of the surfaces of the first and second false elements 11, 12 are encapsulated within the first and second holes 9, 10. In other words, the surface of the first and second false elements 11, 12 which is encapsulated cannot be directly touched by the user since it is surrounded with the first material 22 of the elongated body 4.
    [052] In this way, when a user wants to shave, they can position their fingers on the location of the first and second holes 9, 10 and, preferably, on the surfaces of the first and second false elements 11, 12 that are not encapsulated . Preferably, the first and second false elements 11, 12 increase the hand grip in certain shaving positions, such as in a position where the razor handle 2 is held between the forefinger and the thumb, where the thumb rests on the first insert 11 on the upper face 4A while the indicator rests on the first insert 11 on the lower face 4B of the razor cable 2. In another shaving position, the user's thumb and forefinger can also rest on the second element wedge 12. As will be detailed below, the second wedge element 12 cannot be directly touchable with a user's finger on the upper face 4A since a rib 14 can partially cover the second wedge element 12. The user can therefore position his (s) finger (s) on the rib 14 on the upper face 4A of the elongated body 4 when shaving. Although covered by said rib 14, the second insert 12, however, forms a finger rest area since it supports the rib 14. In other media, it is as if the second insert 12 is covered at least partially with another material (i.e., rib 14 material).
    [053] The first and second false elements 11, 12 are preferably produced in a material chosen from metals, plastics and rubbers. In particular, the first insert 11 and / or the second insert 12 are preferably produced from a rigid material that has a density that is significantly different from the density of the first material 22 of the elongated body 4.
    [054] For example, the density of the first and second false elements 11, 12 may be greater than the density of the first material 22 of the elongated body 4. The first and second false elements 11, 12 thus contribute to raising the weight of the razor cord 2 without significantly increasing the volume of the cord 2. As a consequence, the razor cord 2 can be heavy enough to provide a good shave and to ensure that good contact is provided between the blades 3A of the shaving cartridge 3 and the skin of the user to be shaved. Preferably, each of the first and second false elements 11, 12 is produced only from metal and does not comprise any other material.
    [055] The material chosen for the first false element 11 and / or the second false element 12 can also have an impact on the user's sensory experience when he places his fingers on the first and second false elements 11, 12. As an example, a built-in element made from metal provides pin-point contact with the user's fingers, thus allowing the communication of all transmitted vibrations from shaving. In contrast, a built-in element made from rubber, such as thermoplastics, absorbs most vibrations from shaving and does not transmit them to the user's fingers.
    [056] As an alternative, both the first and the second insert 11, 12 may not necessarily be of the same material. For example, the first insert 11 provided within the first orifice 9 can be produced from metal and the second insert 12 provided within the second orifice 10 can be produced from rubber or vice versa. As another alternative, the first insert 11 can be a metal sphere and the second insert 12 can be a rubber sphere. According to this last alternative, the first insert 11, which is thus made of metal, reinforces the feeling of comfort and the control of the cable when a user places his index finger on it. This also increases the user's directional tactile feedback due to the difference in texture, temperature and shape that exists between the first metal insert 11 and the first material 22 of the elongated body 4. The second insert 12, which is thus a sphere , enriches the softness by placing your fingers on the razor handle 2. This also increases the visual continuity with the first insert 11 in this particular alternative in which the first insert 11 is a metal sphere.
    [057] In addition, each of the first and second false elements 11, 12 can also be produced with different materials. In particular, the first and second false elements 11, 12 can be covered with a layer of another material that has a smooth surface. As an example, the first and second false elements 11, 12 can be produced from metal and covered with a layer of rubber. In this embodiment, the layer may have a surface finish between 0.5 pm and 1.6 pm (robustness Ra).
    [058] The first and second false elements 11, 12 can also have an uneven surface, for example, with craters or protuberances due to a serrated pattern or a failure pattern. In fact, the type of surface of the first and second false elements 11, 12 affects the user's tactile sensation when the user places his fingers on the first and second false elements 11, 12.
    [059] As another alternative, the first insert 11 and / or the second insert 12 can be a sphere in which one hemisphere is made from rubber and the other hemisphere is made from plastic. The first and second false elements 11, 12 can thus serve a dual purpose by providing different types of finger rest areas.
    [060] Due to the first and second false elements 11, 12, the elongated body 4 can therefore be of a material that is lighter and cheaper in comparison to the material used in known razor handles. However, despite the lightness of the first material 22, the razor cable 2 still has a good quality appearance and an optimized weight thanks to the first and second false elements 11, 12. In addition, the weight of the razor cable razor 2 is chosen to be located at the front end 2A and at the rear end 2B of the razor cord 2, thus ensuring a good balance of the razor cord 2.
    [061] The first insert 11 and / or the second insert 12 can be spherical in shape. The first insert 11 and / or the second insert 12 may have an ovoid shape. More generally, the built-in elements can have any other shape such as a parallelepiped, cubic or cylindrical shape. In addition, the first and second false elements 11, 12 may be of the same shape or may be of a different shape. Similarly, the first and second false elements 11, 12 can have the same dimensions or can have different dimensions. In addition, the first and second false elements 11, 12 can comprise the same material (s) or can comprise different material (s).
    [062] Preferably, the inclusion of the first and second false elements 11, 12 does not lead to excessive deformation of the shape of the elongated body 4. Furthermore, the shape of the elongated body 4 preferably remains similar to the shape of an elongated body that does not includes any built-in element. As depicted in Figures 1 to 3 and 5 to 8, each of the first and second false elements 11, 12 is preferably a single sphere. However, each of the first and second false elements 11, 12 may not be complete spheres and may comprise only a partial curved surface, especially a partial spherical surface that serves as a finger rest area.
    [063] In addition, the first and second false elements 11, 12 have a size that is respectively smaller than the interior spaces 9B, 10B of each of the first and second holes 9, 10. In addition, as illustrated in the Figures 4A and 3B, the length of the first and second holes L9, L10 in the longitudinal direction C is greater than the longitudinal size of the first and second false elements 11, 12. More particularly, in the particular embodiment in which the false elements are spheres as depicted in the Figures, such spheres preferably have a diameter D that is between 10 mm and 20 mm, preferably less than 15 mm and, more preferably, about 12 mm.
    [064] In one embodiment, the first and second false elements 11, 12 are preferably maintained, advantageously secured, respectively within the first and second holes 9, 10 and therefore cannot be separated from the first and second holes 9 , 10 by a user. In addition, the first and second false elements 11, 12 cannot move at all in the first and second holes 9, 10. As a consequence, the first and second false elements 11, 12 are not movable (that is, immobile or without movement), respectively, in relation to the first and second holes 9, 10. The first and second non-movable false elements 11, 12 thus form finger rest areas. More precisely, the first and second false elements 11 and 12 cannot slide into their corresponding first and second holes 9, 10.
    [065] More particularly, as shown in Figure 7, a retaining ring 13 protrudes from the inner side wall 9A of the first hole 9 in a plane P2 perpendicular to the plane of symmetry P1 of the razor cable 2 and partially circumvents circumferentially the first insert 11 to keep said first insert 11 within said first orifice 9.
    [066] However, in another embodiment, the first insert 11 and / or the second insert 12 can be a sphere that can rotate about itself around its own geometric axis in all directions. In addition, a gap can be provided between the first insert 11 and the retaining ring 13 in order to facilitate the rotation of the first insert 11 when it is a sphere. The span can be comprised between 0.005 pm and 0.025 pm depending on the chosen rotational freedom of the first insert 11. A smaller span prevents the first insert 11 from rotating easily while a larger span facilitates rotation. The surface finish of the first insert 11 and / or the second insert 12 and / or the first orifice 9 and / or the second orifice 10 is adapted to allow such mobility, especially rotation.
    [067] Thus, in this case, one of the first insert 11 and / or the second insert can be immobile.
    [068] In another embodiment, both the first insert 11 and the second insert 12 are movable. The first insert 11 and the second insert 12 can, for example, be spheres that are movable, especially in sliding around their own geometric axis within their corresponding first and second holes 9, 10.
    [069] In the case where the first and / or the second false elements 11, 12 comprise two hemispheres produced from different materials and, thus, having different densities, the user can switch between the two hemispheres as necessary by turning the first and second false elements 11, 12.
    [070] A user who can position one of his fingers on such a moving first element 11 and / or moving second element 12, will find it difficult to shave as his finger (s) will (s) constantly slide on the first element insert 11 and / or the second insert 12. Therefore, shaving will be inaccurate and uncomfortable.
    [071] As a consequence, when the first or second insert 11, 12 is movable, respectively, in relation to the corresponding first or second holes 9, 10, it cannot form finger rest areas. More precisely, when the first insert 11 is movable, it cannot be a finger rest area.
    [072] As shown in Figure 8, the second orifice 10 is divided into two parts by an elongated bar 14 that extends in the longitudinal direction C and within the second orifice 10 in the plane P1. The elongated bar 14 comprises a portion 14A that partially circumferentially surrounds the second insert 12 to hold said second insert 12 within said second orifice 10. The inner side wall 10A of the second orifice 10 also comprises two small projections 15A, 15B opposite each other, projecting from the inner side wall 10A, and which have a shape that is, in part, complementary to the shape of the second insert 12 to keep said second insert 12 within said second hole 10. However , as described above with respect to the first insert 11, a gap can also be provided between the second insert 12 and the portion 14A in order to facilitate rotation of the second insert 12 when that second insert 12 is a sphere.
    [073] When being maintained in the first and second holes 9, 10, respectively, the first and second false elements 11, 12 are respectively located at the front end 2A and rear end 2B of the razor cable 2. Preferably , the first insert 11 is centered on a first point 11A which is located at a distance L11 measured along the longitudinal direction (C) of about 25 mm from the front end 2A. The second insert 12 is located near the rear end 1B. Preferably, the second insert 12 is centered on a second point 12A which is located at a distance L12 measured along the longitudinal direction C of about 25 mm from the rear end 2B.
    [074] As shown in Figure 5, in the particular embodiment in which the first and second false elements 11, 12 are spheres, the first point 11A and the second point 12A, respectively, correspond to the center of said first and second false elements 11 , 12.
    [075] The distance L11-12 between the first point 11A and the second point 12A measured along the longitudinal direction (C) is preferably between 60 mm and 100 mm, preferably about 78 mm. However, this distance L11-12 can vary depending on the length L4 of the elongated body 4 as well as the weight balance to be preferred due to the first and second false elements 11, 12.
    [076] In particular, known razors without false elements usually have a center of balance that is located in the center of the razor cable, or slightly towards the front end towards the razor cable. For this purpose, the back of the razor cable cannot be much larger than its front, and vice versa, in order to achieve this center of balance. In the present invention, by adding the first and second false elements 11, 12 in precise locations from the front end 2A and the rear end 2B of the razor cable 2, it is possible to control the location of that center of balance regardless of the shaver handle shape 2. For example, the balance center may be positioned in the center of the razor handle 2 in the longitudinal direction (C) although the second extended part Ep2 is significantly larger than the first extended part Ep1 .
    [077] The elongated body 4 can comprise several different materials. For example, the elongated body 4 can also comprise a layer of a second material 23 different from the first material 22, preferably chosen from plastics and rubbers. The first material 22 provides structural strength to the razor handle 2, while the second material 23 provides the softness required for a comfortable hand grip and a firm finger grip in any shaving position.
    [078] As shown in Figures 3A and 3B, at least a part 19 of the upper face 4A and at least a part 20 of the lower face 4B and, preferably, most of these faces 4A, 4B, can be covered with the second material 23 so that said parts 19, 20, respectively, form an upper grip area and a lower grip area.
    [079] As can be seen, for example, in Figures 11A to 11K, the second material 23 covers most, preferably, the entire upper face 4A of the elongated body 4. The second material 23 also covers most, preferably, the entire lower face 4B of the elongated body 4.
    [080] As shown in Figures 7 and 11J, the second material 23 can also overflow, at least partially, on the inner side wall 9B of the first hole 9 without covering the retaining ring 13 that holds the first insert 11.
    [081] The side sides 4C, 4D of the elongated body 4 further comprise a plurality of smooth ribs 16 produced from the second material 23. As shown in Figure 4, each side side 4C, 4D of the elongated body 4 preferably comprises a plurality of ribs 16 that together connect the upper and lower gripping areas 19, 20. In the particular embodiment shown in Figure 4, each of the side sides 4C, 4D of the first enlarged part Ep1 comprises two ribs 16 and the side sides 4C, 4D of the second enlarged part Ep2 comprises four ribs 16.
    [082] As shown in Figures 1 to 4 and 9, each side side 3C, 4D can also comprise a side grip area 17 comprising a plurality of spaced protruding pins 18 integral with the connection means 5 and located close to the end front end 2A of the razor cable 2 at the junction of the connecting means 5 with the elongated body 4. The side grip areas 17 increase the finger grip of the razor cable 2, especially in a shaving position where the thumb and index finger are positioned very close to the front end 2A and, preferably, to the arms 6 to satisfy the need for precise shaving.
    [083] According to the invention, the built-in element (first and / or second) can be movable or immobile in its corresponding orifice; in addition, the insert element (first and / or second) can be a sphere or any other shape that allows the mobility of the insert element. The material and / or surface finish of the insert (first and / or second) and / or the hole (first and / or second) is adapted to allow this mobility, especially by rotation. In addition, the built-in element (first and / or second), even when movable, is not detachable from the cable when inserted in the corresponding hole.
    权利要求:
    Claims (16)
    [0001]
    1. SHAVING EQUIPMENT CABLE (2) comprising an elongated body (4) extending in a longitudinal direction (C), in which the elongated body (4) has an external surface (4E) and is provided with a first orifice (9), in which the first hole (9) opens on the outer surface (4E) of the elongated body (4), the razor handle (2) additionally comprising a first insert (11), characterized by the the first insert element (11) is a sphere that is partially encapsulated within the first hole (9) and in which the razor handle (2) has a trapezoidal shape (TZ) in cross section with corners close to the first hole (9).
    [0002]
    2. SHAVING EQUIPMENT CABLE (2), according to claim 1, characterized in that the elongated body (4) has an upper face (4A) and a lower face (4B), in which the lower face (4B) is opposite to the upper face (4A), with at least a part (19) of the upper face (4A) and at least a part (20) of the lower face (4B) being covered with a second material (23) so that the parts form at least one upper grip area (19) and at least one lower grip area (20) respectively.
    [0003]
    SHAVING EQUIPMENT CABLE (2), according to claim 2, characterized in that the elongated body (4) has two lateral sides (4C, 4D) opposite each other and extending in the longitudinal direction (C) between the faces upper and lower (4A, 4B), the lateral sides (4C, 4D) comprising a plurality of ribs (16) produced from the second material (23), in which each of the ribs (16) connects together to the upper grip area (19) and to the lower grip area (20).
    [0004]
    SHAVING EQUIPMENT (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the razor handle (2) extends between a front end (2A) and a rear end (2B), in that the rear end (2B) is opposite the front end (2A), the front end (2A) being provided with connection means (5) for connection to a shaving cartridge (3).
    [0005]
    5. SHAVING EQUIPMENT CABLE (2), according to claim 4, characterized in that the razor handle (2) has, in cross section, a trapezoidal shape (TZ) with corners close to the rear end (2B).
    [0006]
    6. SHAVING EQUIPMENT CABLE (2), according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it comprises a second insert element (12) and the first insert element (11) is located close to the front end (2A), while the second insert (12) is located near the rear end (2B).
    [0007]
    7. SHAVING EQUIPMENT CABLE (2), according to claim 6, characterized in that the first insert element (11) is centered at a first point (11A) which is located at a distance (L11) measured along the longitudinal direction (C) 30 mm from the front end (2A).
    [0008]
    8. SHAVING EQUIPMENT CABLE (2), according to claim 6, characterized in that the second insert element (12) is centered at a second point (12A) which is located at a distance (L12) measured along the longitudinal direction (C) 20 mm from the rear end (2B).
    [0009]
    SHAVING EQUIPMENT CABLE (2), according to any one of claims 7 to 8, characterized by the distance (L11, L12) between the first point (11A) and the second point (12A) measured along the longitudinal direction (C) be between 70 mm and 90 mm.
    [0010]
    SHAVING EQUIPMENT CABLE (2) according to any one of claims 3 to 4, characterized in that each side (4C, 4D) comprises a plurality of spaced protruding pins (18) close to the front end (2A) of the razor handle (2).
    [0011]
    SHAVING EQUIPMENT CABLE (2), according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the first hole (9) has an internal side wall (9A), a retaining ring (13) that protrudes from the inner side wall (9A) and circumferentially, at least partially, circumferentially surrounds the first insert (11) to hold the first insert (11) within the first orifice (9).
    [0012]
    SHAVING EQUIPMENT CABLE (2), according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that it additionally comprises a second insert element (12), in which the elongated body (4) is provided with a second hole (10) ), the second hole (10) opens on the outer surface (4E) of the elongated body (4), where the second hole (10) is divided by an elongated bar (14) that extends in the longitudinal direction (C), wherein the elongated bar (14) comprises a portion (14A) that circumferentially, at least partially, circumferentially surrounds the second insert element (12) to hold the second insert element (12) within the second orifice (10).
    [0013]
    13. SHAVING EQUIPMENT CABLE (2), according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that it additionally comprises a second insert element (12), in which the elongated body (4) is provided with a second orifice (10 ), the second orifice (10) opens on the outer surface (4E) of the elongated body (4), where the second orifice (10) comprises an inner side wall (10A), in which the second orifice additionally comprises two projections ( 15A, 15B) opposite each other, projecting from the inner side wall (10A), and which has a shape that is, in part, complementary to the shape of the second insert element (12) to hold the second insert element (12) ) inside the second hole (10).
    [0014]
    SHAVING EQUIPMENT CABLE (2), according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that it additionally comprises a second insert element (12), in which the elongated body (4) is provided with a second hole (10) ), the second hole (10) opens on the outer surface (4E) of the elongated body (4), where each of the first and second holes (9, 10) delimits an interior space (9B, 10B) included in the interior of the elongated body (4), in which the first and second false elements (11, 12) have a size that is respectively smaller than the interior spaces (9B, 10B) of the first and second holes (9, 10).
    [0015]
    SHAVING EQUIPMENT CABLE (2), according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the razor handle (2) has a trapezoidal shape (TZ) with corners in cross-section.
    [0016]
    16. SHAVING EQUIPMENT (1) characterized by comprising a razor cable (2), as defined in any one of claims 1 to 15, and a razor cartridge (3) connected to the razor cable (2) .
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