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DE-202026101672-U1 - Tunnel curing device for hardening nail gels

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Abstract

Tunnel curing device (1) for curing nail gels comprising a housing (2) with a first irradiation chamber (3) accessible from the outside via a first housing opening (2.1), characterized by a second irradiation chamber (4).

Assignees

  • EMMI EMAG AG

Dates

Publication Date
20260513
Application Date
20260325
Priority Date
20260325

Claims (10)

  1. Tunnel curing device (1) for curing nail gels comprising a housing (2) with a first irradiation chamber (3) accessible from the outside via a first housing opening (2.1), characterized by a second irradiation chamber (4).
  2. Tunnel hardening device (1) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the second irradiation room (4) is spatially separated from the first irradiation room (3).
  3. Tunnel hardening device (1) according to Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the second irradiation chamber (4) is at least partially, preferably completely, incorporated in the housing (2).
  4. Tunnel hardening device (1) according to one of the Claims 1 until 3 , characterized in that the second irradiation chamber (4) has a smaller volume compared to the first irradiation chamber (3).
  5. Tunnel hardening device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second irradiation chamber (4) is accessible from the outside via a second housing opening (2.2), wherein the second housing opening (2.2) is smaller than the first housing opening (2.1).
  6. Tunnel hardening device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first and second housing openings (2.1, 2.2) are arranged in the area of the front of the housing (2).
  7. Tunnel hardening device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second irradiation chamber (4) is designed for irradiating a fingernail, preferably the thumbnail, with ultraviolet light.
  8. Tunnel hardening device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a first lighting arrangement (5) for providing ultraviolet light in the first irradiation chamber (3) and a second light-emitting diode arrangement (6) for providing ultraviolet light in the second irradiation chamber (4) are provided.
  9. Tunnel hardening device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second irradiation chamber (4) is arranged above the first irradiation chamber (3) in the housing (2).
  10. Tunnel hardening device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing (2) has a hood-shaped housing body (2.3) and a base plate (2.4) removable therefrom.

Description

The invention relates to a tunnel curing device for curing nail gels according to the preamble of claim 1. Tunnel curing devices for hardening nail gels are well known. Nail gels are photopolymerizing plastic materials that are applied in liquid form to the respective fingernail or toenail and then cured using ultraviolet light in the tunnel curing device. Known tunnel curing devices comprise a housing with an irradiation chamber accessible from the outside via a housing opening, and a lighting arrangement for providing ultraviolet light in the irradiation chamber. The lighting arrangement is preferably formed by a light-emitting diode arrangement, which includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes. To harden the nail gel applied to the fingernails or toenails, for example, the corresponding hand is inserted through the housing opening into the irradiation chamber formed by a tunnel-shaped interior of the housing, so that the resulting exposure to ultraviolet light hardens the nail gel applied to the nails. Due to the anatomically laterally protruding thumb, many conventional tunnel curing devices present a problem: the nail gel applied to the thumbnail is not evenly exposed to ultraviolet light within the tunnel-shaped irradiation chamber, and therefore often cures unevenly. This can result in the nail gel not being fully and evenly cured, potentially leading to adhesion problems. Based on the prior art described above, the invention aims to provide a tunnel curing device that eliminates the described disadvantages and enables reliable curing of nail gels, in particular also of nail gel applied to the thumbnail. To achieve this objective, a tunnel curing device is designed according to claim 1. The key feature of the tunnel curing device according to the invention is that it has a second irradiation chamber. This second irradiation chamber is provided in addition to the first and is particularly advantageous for curing the nail gel applied to a fingernail, especially the thumbnail. This ensures optimal exposure of a single fingernail, particularly the thumbnail, to ultraviolet light without requiring an unnatural hand position when using the tunnel curing device. It also allows for effective post-curing of individual fingernails. The nail gel to be cured is a photopolymerizing plastic material that is applied in liquid form to the respective fingernail or toenail and then cured by means of the tunnel curing device 1 using ultraviolet light. In accordance with the invention, a nail gel is understood to be a plastic material which can be applied to nails, i.e. fingernails or toenails, in liquid form and can then be cured under the influence of UV light in such a way that the nail gel forms a cosmetic coating covering and reinforcing a natural nail. A particular advantage is that the second irradiation room is spatially separated from the first. This allows the two irradiation rooms to be individually adapted to different irradiation requirements, meaning that the optimal ultraviolet light can be generated in each irradiation room. In an advantageous embodiment, the second irradiation chamber is at least partially, and preferably completely, integrated into the housing. The second irradiation chamber can, for example, also be partially realized in a further housing or housing section, which may be removable. Complete integration enables space-optimized integration of the "additional" irradiation chamber according to the invention into a tunnel curing device. Furthermore, the second treatment room has a smaller volume compared to the first. The size of the second treatment room is adapted to the treatment of a fingernail, preferably the thumbnail. In a preferred embodiment, the second irradiation chamber is accessible from the outside via a second housing opening, i.e., the second irradiation chamber has its own access opening. Particularly preferably, the second housing opening is smaller than the first housing opening and thus advantageously designed for the insertion of a finger or toe, thereby saving additional installation space. The second irradiation chamber is thus designed or specially equipped for the irradiation of a fingernail, preferably the thumbnail, with ultraviolet light. It is particularly advantageous for the first and second housing openings to be located on the front of the housing, thus making them accessible to the user from one side. This also allows the user to directly monitor the progress of the curing process. In a further advantageous embodiment of the tunnel curing device according to the invention, it comprises a first lighting arrangement for providing ultraviolet light in the first irradiation chamber and a second light-emitting diode (LED) arrangement for providing ultraviolet light in the second irradiation chamber. The first and second lighting arrangements can be used, for example, to generate ultraviolet light with different wavelengths and/or different radiant power. The