Thermal Technology in Professional Hair Styling Devices
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Professional hair styling devices routinely operate at temperatures between 150-230°C, subjecting hair strands to significant thermal stress while managing precise heat distribution across varying hair types and densities. Current devices must balance heat application with protection against thermal damage, while maintaining consistent temperature across styling surfaces that can span 25-100cm² in area.
The fundamental challenge lies in achieving uniform heat distribution and precise temperature control while protecting both hair integrity and user safety during extended styling sessions.
This page brings together solutions from recent research—including sensor-embedded handles for dynamic heat adjustment, electromagnetic heating zones with shielded components, adaptive temperature control systems, and rotatable thermal plates with specialized conductive surfaces. These and other approaches focus on delivering consistent styling results while preventing thermal damage across diverse hair types and styling techniques.
1. Hair Styling Appliance with Adjustable Electromagnetic Heating Zones and Shielded Hair Gathering Members
DYSON TECHNOLOGY LTD, 2024
A hair styling appliance with adjustable heating zones that enables precise control over hair styling. The appliance features two opposing arms connected at one end, allowing them to be moved between a closed position where the heating zones face each other and an open position where they are separated. The heating zones are comprised of electrodes that generate an electromagnetic field when energized, while the hair gathering members on the arms are designed with shielding materials to prevent electromagnetic interference from escaping the heating zones. This design enables precise temperature control and electromagnetic field management for hair styling applications.
2. Hair Styling Device with Rotating and Sliding Adjustable Heating Elements
SHENZHEN FENDA TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, Shenzhen Fenda Technology Co., Ltd., 2024
Hair styling device with adjustable heating elements that allows versatile styling options without needing multiple tools. The device has a clamp that can open and close. One heating element rotates to expose different styling surfaces. Another heating element slides between positions. Driving components move the elements. This provides flexibility to switch between straightening, curling, and other styles without changing tools.
3. Hair Styling Device with Rotatable and Retractable Heating Elements
SHENZHEN FENDA TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 深圳市奋达科技股份有限公司, 2024
A hair styling device that can straighten and curl hair using a single device instead of multiple devices. The device has a clamp with rotatable and retractable heating elements. The rotatable element provides a straightening surface, while the retractable element provides a curling surface. This allows both straightening and curling in a single device.
4. Hair Styling Device with Rotatable Heating Element for Straightening and Curling
Shenzhen Fenda Technology Co., Ltd., SHENZHEN FENDA TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2024
A multifunctional hair styling device that can straighten and curl hair without needing separate tools. The device has a rotatable heating element that can be positioned in different angles to achieve different styling effects. The heating element is mounted in clamps that can be opened and closed around the hair. When the heating element is rotated to a first angle, both clamps have the heating element aligned to straighten the hair. At a second angle, the heating elements in the clamps are staggered to curl the hair. The rotating heating element allows versatility and efficiency in styling without needing multiple tools.
5. Hair Styling Apparatus with Sensor-Embedded Handle and Dynamic Heat Adjustment Mechanism
JEMELLA LTD, 2024
Styling hair apparatus that dynamically adjusts heat application based on user input and hair characteristics. The apparatus features a sensor-embedded handle that monitors user grip pressure, hair position, and tension, enabling real-time feedback to optimize heat delivery. The device incorporates a thermal restriction mechanism between the heating element and temperature sensor to prevent excessive heat transfer, ensuring controlled temperature adjustments throughout the styling process. This intelligent temperature control enables precise heat application while preventing damage, while the sensor-embedded handle provides immediate feedback to the user.
6. Hair Styling Device with Sensor-Driven Temperature Control and Adaptive Heating Adjustment
SPECTRUM BRANDS INC, 2024
Hair styling device with a temperature control system that customizes the heating assembly based on hair characteristics and user operation to provide optimal styling results. The system uses sensors to detect temperatures during styling and adjusts the heating element setpoint based on estimated hair temperature and desired profiles. This allows adapting the heat transfer to match hair thickness, moisture, color, etc. and prevent over/under styling.
7. Styling Device with Processor-Controlled Heating Element and Feedforward Temperature Control Algorithm
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS NV, 2023
A styling device that optimizes styling performance by automatically adjusting heating power during styling cycles. The device features a functional unit with a heating element, a processor controlling styling operation, and a temperature control algorithm that maintains a steady styling temperature through feedforward control. The algorithm automatically adjusts heating power based on initial contact conditions, preventing significant temperature drops that can delay styling results. This approach enables faster styling times and more consistent results compared to conventional styling devices.
8. Hair Straightening Device with Rotatable Thermal Conductive Plates and Arc-Shaped Surface
SHENZHEN HUANTAI ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CO LTD, 2023
A hair straightening device with a novel thermal conductive plate that reduces scalp discomfort during styling. The device features a heat-conductive plate with a specially designed styling surface and heat-receiving surface that form a separation gap when the plates are rotated 180 degrees. This gap creates a controlled separation between the plates, allowing the user to style hair without generating excessive clamping forces. The plates are connected by a curved, arc-shaped surface that provides a comfortable, smooth contact with the hair.
9. Hair Styling Tool with Rotatable Heating Elements and Elastic-Cushioned Splints
FENDA TECH CO LTD, 2023
Multifunctional hair styling tool that allows different styling effects without needing multiple devices. It has rotatable heating elements that can be positioned at different angles to straighten, curl, or wave hair. The tool has two splints that can open and close around the rotatable heating elements. When closed, the heating elements surround the hair. By rotating the elements to different angles, they can straighten, curl, or wave the hair. This avoids the need for separate devices for different styles. The tool also has elastic members that cushion the rotating elements as they move.
10. Hair Styling Tool with Interchangeable Rotatable Heating Elements and Adjustable Telescoping Gap Mechanism
SHENZHEN FENDA TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2023
A hair styling tool with interchangeable heating elements that can achieve multiple styling effects without needing multiple tools. The tool has a hinged clamp with rotatable heating elements that can switch between different surfaces for straightening or curling. Additionally, a telescoping element can extend or retract to change the gap between the heating elements for varying curl sizes. This allows versatility in styling without requiring multiple tools for different effects.
11. Hair Styling Device with Heat-Conductive Shell and Strategically Positioned Heat Sinks for Controlled Heat Distribution
Shenzhen Qianyi Technology Development Co., Ltd., SHENZHEN QIANYI TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CO LTD, 2023
Hair styling device that improves hair styling performance by enhancing heat distribution through a novel heat radiation system. The device comprises an operating handle and a heat radiation cavity within the handle's front end, with a heat-conductive shell fixed to the handle and featuring a heat radiation cavity. The shell has strategically positioned heat sinks that communicate with the radiation cavity, creating a controlled heat distribution pattern. The shell's side wall is designed to conform to the hair, while the heat sinks provide targeted heat transfer to the hair. This design enables precise temperature control and uniform heat distribution throughout the styling process.
12. Hair Styling Device with Rotating Vertically Movable Heating Element and Fixed Heating Components
SHENZHEN HUANTAI ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CO LTD, 深圳市环泰电器有限公司, 2023
A hair styling device with a unique rotating heating element that allows straightening and styling without wrapping hair around fixed plates. The device has a handle and a styling mechanism with two fixed heating components and a rotating, vertically movable heating component. The movable component has a molded tube, electric heating element, and heat conductor that transfers heat to the tube. A pressing plate between the fixed components provides a gap. This allows hair to be placed between the fixed and rotating components for styling without wrapping. It provides wider contact, uniform heating, and reduced damage compared to wrapping.
13. Flexible Hair Straightener with Heat-Conductive Sheet and Independent Elastic Support Structures
DONGGUAN GANGDIAN ELECTRIC APPLIANCES PRODUCTS CO LTD, Dongguan Gangdian Electric Appliance Products Co., Ltd., 2023
A flexible hair straightener and heating device that enables precise heat distribution through elastic support structures. The device features a heat-conductive sheet with integrated elastic support elements that allow the heating component to float and move independently. This design enables optimal heat transfer while maintaining precise control over the heating element's position. The elastic support structures enable the heating component to move freely within the sheet, ensuring consistent heat distribution and reduced hair damage.
14. Hair Styling Device with Sensor-Controlled Automatic Temperature Adjustment Based on Hair Length
DONGGUAN GANGDIAN ELECTRIC APPLIANCES PRODUCTS CO LTD, Dongguan Gangdian Electric Appliance Products Co., Ltd., 2023
A hair styling device that automatically adjusts temperature to achieve optimal styling results. The device employs a sensor to detect the length of hair being styled and adjusts the temperature accordingly. This continuous temperature control ensures consistent heat application throughout the hair length, preventing excessive damage while maintaining optimal styling performance. The device can also automatically adjust temperature based on the length of the drawn hair, providing personalized styling solutions.
15. Curling Iron with Telescoping Rod and Integrated Blowing Function Featuring Automatic Protective Housing and Safety Shutoff Mechanism
GUANGXI HUAZHENG NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2023
A curling iron with a blowing function that prevents overheating and damage to the hair and skin. The curling iron features a telescoping rod with a built-in protective housing that automatically closes when the curling iron is removed, preventing overheating and protecting the user's skin from burns. The housing also includes a safety feature that automatically turns off the heating element when the curling iron is removed, ensuring safe and controlled styling.
16. Flexible Hair Styling Device with Floating Heating Element and Elastic Curved Base
DONGGUAN GANGDIAN ELECTRIC APPLIANCES PRODUCTS CO LTD, 2023
A flexible hair styling device that combines a heating plate, U-shaped support, and heater to achieve effective hair styling while maintaining flexibility. The device features a heat-conductive sheet with an elastic, curved base that allows the heating element to float freely in multiple directions, enabling optimal heat transfer and styling performance. The curved base enables the heating element to move independently of the U-shaped support, while the elastic base provides a natural spring-like effect that enables the heating element to maintain its position even under varying hair tension. This design enables the device to achieve precise control over hair styling while maintaining flexibility and comfort.
17. Hair Styling Device with Power Draw Monitoring and Motion Sensors for Hair Damage Parameter Calculation
DYSON TECHNOLOGY LTD, 2023
Hair styling device that monitors power draw during hair heating to calculate hair damage parameters. The device has a heatable hair contact member that applies heat to style hair. It monitors power draw during heating and uses that to calculate parameters indicating hair damage. This allows the device to adapt styling based on hair health. For example, it could reduce heat or prevent re-heating if hair is already damaged. The device also uses motion sensors to calculate hair position and displacement during styling. This helps more accurately calculate hair damage parameters based on movement.
18. Hair Styling Appliance with Integrated Infrared Emitters in Heating Elements
SHENZHEN LEMEI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 深圳市乐美科技有限公司, 2023
Hair styling appliance like hair straighteners and curlers that simplifies the structure by integrating infrared emitters into the existing heating elements and components. The infrared emitters are sandwiched between the heating element and heat-conducting member. This eliminates the need for separate infrared emitter components and circuits. It provides far-infrared radiation to the scalp and hair during styling without requiring separate power supply. The integrated infrared emitters heat up with the styling plates and transfer heat to the scalp. This simplifies the design, reduces complexity, and cost compared to separate infrared emitters.
19. Hair Curling Device with Motorized Clipless Heating Roller and Integrated Air Flow System
DREAME TECH SHANGHAI CO LTD, 2023
A hair curling device that automatically curls hair without the need for manual clipping. The device features a motorized heating roller with a patented clipless design that automatically secures the hair in place. The roller features a unique clipless mechanism that utilizes a spring-loaded clip system to maintain the curl pattern, eliminating the need for manual clipping. The device also incorporates a built-in air flow system that continuously maintains the curl pattern through gentle air circulation.
20. Hair Styling Appliance with Adaptive Temperature Control Utilizing Real-Time Sensor Feedback
SPECTRUM BRANDS INC, 2022
Customized temperature control for hair styling appliances like straighteners and curlers that provides consistent styling results by adapting heating to individual hair characteristics and user techniques. The appliances have sensors to monitor heating element or hair temperature during styling. A controller compares the measured temperature to desired profiles for the specific hair and user. It adjusts the heating setpoint mid-styling to compensate for factors like hair thickness or speed of movement. This avoids overheating or underheating during styling.
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