Abstract: The invention relates to a shaver including a housing and a shaver head. This head includes a bracket, holding a plurality of rotary cutter units, each rotatable around a respective rotation axis. The shaver head also includes a hinge, which is positioned such that during use the bracket can pivot freely with regard to the housing, around a pivot axis that extends substantially perpendicular to the axes of the cutter units.

Abstract: A shaving apparatus has at least one shaving head with at least one cutter, a trimmer, and a drive structure including a motor for driving the cutter or cutters and the trimmer. The trimmer is disengageable from the drive structure. At least a portion of the drive structure may be rotated in reverse directions between a first sense of rotation and a second, opposite, sense of rotation. A unidirectional clutch is arranged between the portion of the drive structure of which the sense of rotation is reversible and the cutter or cutters. When the sense of rotation is reversed from the sense of rotation in which the cutter or cutters is driven, the trimmer may be driven without driving the cutter or cutters.

Abstract: A domestic appliance includes a functional action unit which has at least one movably arranged member, and a generator configured to generate electric energy at the location of the functional action unit. The generator is associated with the movably arranged member, and employs movement of this member in a process of generating electric energy. The generator includes a permanent magnet and an electric coil, where the magnet may be mounted on the movably arranged member. By having the generator at a location inside the functional action unit, it is possible to have one or more electric components at a location inside this unit without the need for external electric connections.

Abstract: A shaver includes a shaving unit having e.g., three shaving elements. Each shaving element accommodates a cutter member for cutting off hairs. Each shaving element further accommodates a gear wheel which is part of a transmission for coupling a drive shaft for driving the cutter member to an output shaft of a motor of the shaver. A top side of a space where the gear wheel is located is covered by a partition, where only the drive shaft extends through this partition. Each shaving element can be individually opened by removing a top portion of the shaving element, including the cutter member, from a base portion of the shaving element where the gear wheel, the drive shaft and the partition are located. An opening system may be provided to open all the shaving elements in one action by reversal of the direction of rotation of the output shaft, for example.

Abstract: A shaver includes a shaving unit having e.g., three shaving elements. Each shaving element accommodates a cutter member for cutting off hairs. Each shaving element further accommodates a gear wheel which is part of a transmission for coupling a drive shaft for driving the cutter member to an output shaft of a motor of the shaver. A top side of a space where the gear wheel is located is covered by a partition, where only the drive shaft extends through this partition. Each shaving element can be individually opened by removing a top portion of the shaving element, including the cutter member, from a base portion of the shaving element where the gear wheel, the drive shaft and the partition are located. An opening system may be provided to open all the shaving elements in one action by reversal of the direction of rotation of the output shaft, for example.

Abstract: A shaver includes a shaving unit having e.g., three shaving elements. Each shaving element accommodates a cutter member for cutting off hairs. Each shaving element further accommodates a gear wheel which is part of a transmission for coupling a drive shaft for driving the cutter member to an output shaft of a motor of the shaver. A top side of a space where the gear wheel is located is covered by a partition, where only the drive shaft extends through this partition. Each shaving element can be individually opened by removing a top portion of the shaving element, including the cutter member, from a base portion of the shaving element where the gear wheel, the drive shaft and the partition are located. An opening system may be provided to open all the shaving elements in one action by reversal of the direction of rotation of the output shaft, for example.

Abstract: A shaving device comprises a head structure (2) and a base structure (4). The head structure (2) is configured to retain and support at least one shaving head (30A, 30B, 30C). The head structure (2) is releasably retainable on the base structure (4). The base structure (4) is free of support elements in an area of an outer circumference of the head structure (2) such that the head structure (2), when coupled to the base structure (4), is not supported in the area of its outer circumference. The head structure (2), when coupled to the base structure (4), is substantially only retained on the base structure (4) by a retaining force provided by a retaining structure of the base structure (4).

Abstract: A domestic appliance comprises a functional action unit (3) which has at least one movably arranged member, and further comprises means (15) for generating electric energy at the location of the unit (3). The means (15) for generating electric energy are associated with the movably arranged member, and are adapted to employ movement of this member in a process of generating electric energy. In a practical embodiment, the means (15) for generating electric energy comprise a permanent magnet (16) and an electric coil (18), wherein the magnet (16) may be mounted on the movably arranged member. By having the means (15) for generating electric energy at a location inside the functional action unit (3), it is possible to have one or more electric components at a location inside this unit (3) as well.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for placement in a vehicle, comprising a housing, at least one lighting element, an acceleration and/or deceleration circuits and/or a moisture sensor, the device being arranged for operatively switching on the lighting element when the device, in particular the acceleration and/or deceleration circuit, experiences an acceleration or deceleration which exceeds a pre-set maximum value and/or if the device comes at least partly under water.

Abstract: A shaving device comprises a head structure (2) and a base structure (4). The head structure (2) is configured to retain and support at least one shaving head (30A, 30B, 30C). The head structure (2) is releasably retainable on the base structure (4). The base structure (4) is free of support elements in an area of an outer circumference of the head structure (2) such that the head structure (2), when coupled to the base structure (4), is not supported in the area of its outer circumference. The head structure (2), when coupled to the base structure (4), is substantially only retained on the base structure (4) by a retaining force provided by a retaining structure of the base structure (4).

Abstract: A shaver has a shaving unit which comprises three shaving elements (6), wherein each shaving element (6) accommodates a cutter member (9) for cutting off hairs. Each shaving element (6) further accommodates a gear wheel (16) which is part of transmission means for coupling a drive shaft (17) for driving the cutter member (9) to an output shaft of a motor of the shaver. A top side of a space (23) where the gear wheel (16) is located is covered by a partition (22), wherein only the drive shaft (17) is extending through this partition (22). Each shaving element (6) can easily be opened by removing a top portion (27) of the shaving element (6), which comprises the cutter member (9) from a base portion (26) of the shaving element (6) where the gear wheel (16), the drive shaft (17) and the partition (22) are located. An opening system (102, 104, 112, 200) may be provided to open all the shaving elements (6) in one action by reversal of the direction of rotation of the output shaft (15, 15a).

Abstract: A shaving apparatus has at least one shaving head (3) with at least one cutter (6), a trimmer (7), and a drive structure including a motor (16) for driving the cutter or cutters (6) and the trimmer (7). The trimmer (7) is disengageable from the drive structure. Reversing means (32-36) are provided for reversing at least a portion of the drive structure between a first sense of rotation and a second, opposite, sense of rotation. A unidirectional clutch (22) is arranged between the portion of the drive structure of which the sense of rotation is reversible and the cutter or cutters (6). When the sense of rotation is reversed from the sense of rotation in which the cutter or cutters (6) is driven, the trimmer (7) can be driven without driving the cutter or cutters (6).

Abstract: A shaving apparatus has shaving heads (3) each having an internal cutting member (6) and an associated external cutting member (4); and a drive structure (1) coupled to each of the internal cutting members (6). The external cutting members (4) are each rotatable about an axis of rotation (15) between different shaving positions. The shaving face of each head includes a first shaving field (7) for cutting short hair and a second shaving field (8) for cutting long hair. The shaving fields (7, 8) extend through different segment of the shaving face. For effecting rotation of the external cutting members (4) between the shaving positions, a control member (11) is arranged between the shaving heads (3) and engages the external cutting members (4) of the shaving heads (3) for simultaneously controlling the rotation of the external cutting members (4) of the shaving heads (3).

Abstract: System of two types of shaving apparatus, each having a housing (1) on which a holder (2) for at least one cutting unit (3) can be mounted, which cutting unit comprises an external cutting element (4) and an internal cutting element (5) rotatably driven relative to the external cutting element, which cutting unit (3) can be detachably mounted in an opening (8) of the holder (2). The external cutting element (4) of only one of the two types of shaving apparatus is provided with at least one recess (11), and the holder (2) of the type of shaving apparatus in question is provided with at least one cam (12) which corresponds to the recess (11) of the external cutting element (4).

Abstract: The invention relates to a waterproof housing (1) of an apparatus, for example an electrically rechargeable shaving device, which housing (1) is provided with at least one opening (3a,3b) in a wall (1a), which opening is sealed off by means of a foil (4) permitting the equalization of a pressure difference between the inside of the housing and the outer atmosphere. In order to provide means for the equalization of a pressure difference suitable for all kinds of apparatuses, which means are not susceptible of contamination and at the same time are capable of equalizing pressure differences, the foil (4) is elastically deformable and provided with at least one incision (8,9) of which the cutting edges can yield owing to a pressure difference across said foil.

Abstract: Shaving apparatus having at least one pivotable cutting unit (3) comprising an external cutting member (4) and an internal cutting member (6) which is drivable relative to said external cutting member, a drive mechanism (8) for driving said internal cutting member (6) into rotation, and a coupling member (18) having a coupling head (19) and a coupling body (20), which coupling head can be coupled to a coupling element (16) of the internal cutting member (6) in a detachable manner, said coupling body (20) being coupled to said driving mechanism (8). The coupling head (19) can be inserted into a cavity (21) of the coupling head (19). For driving said internal cutting member into rotation, the coupling head (19) comprises curved surfaces (25) for cooperation with surfaces (28) of said cavity (21).

Abstract: Shaving apparatus having at least one pivotable cutting unit (3) comprising an external cutting member (4) and an internal cutting member (6) which is drivable relative to said external cutting member, a drive mechanism (8) for driving said internal cutting member (6) into rotation, and a coupling member (18) having a coupling head (19) and a coupling body (20), which coupling head can be coupled to a coupling element (16) of the internal cutting member (6) in a detachable manner, said coupling body (20) being coupled to said driving mechanism (8). The coupling head (19) can be inserted into a cavity (21) of the coupling head (19). For driving said internal cutting member into rotation, the coupling head (19) comprises curved surfaces (25) for cooperation with surfaces (28) of said cavity (21).

Abstract: A shaving device comprises a head structure (2) and a base structure (4). The head structure (2) is configured to retain and support at least one shaving head (30A, 30B, 30C). The head structure (2) is releasably retainable on the base structure (4). The base structure (4) is free of support elements in an area of an outer circumference of the head structure (2) such that the head structure (2), when coupled to the base structure (4), is not supported in the area of its outer circumference. The head structure (2), when coupled to the base structure (4), is substantially only retained on the base structure (4) by a retaining force provided by a retaining structure of the base structure (4).

Abstract: A shaving device comprises a head structure (2) and a base structure (4). The head structure (2) is configured to retain and support at least one shaving head (30A, 30B, 30C). The head structure (2) is releasably retainable on the base structure (4). The base structure (4) is free of support elements in an area of an outer circumference of the head structure (2) such that the head structure (2), when coupled to the base structure (4), is not supported in the area of its outer circumference. The head structure (2), when coupled to the base structure (4), is substantially only retained on the base structure (4) by a retaining force provided by a retaining structure of the base structure (4).

Abstract: A shaving device comprises a head structure (2) and a base structure (4). The head structure (2) is configured to retain and support at least one shaving head (30A, 30B, 30C). The head structure (2) is releasably retainable on the base structure (4). The base structure (4) is free of support elements in an area of an outer circumference of the head structure (2) such that the head structure (2), when coupled to the base structure (4), is not supported in the area of its outer circumference. The head structure (2), when coupled to the base structure (4), is substantially only retained on the base structure (4) by a retaining force provided by a retaining structure of the base structure (4).