Abstract: Shaving apparatus provides a drivable shaving unit (3) for performing a first shaving action on a user's skin; a motor (2) adapted to drive said shaving unit (3) to perform the first shaving action; a blade (11) having a razor-sharp cutting edge positioned for shaving engagement with the user's skin; and a guard surface (14) provided in front of the razor-sharp blade (11). During use, the blade (11) performs a second shaving action to cut hair whilst the drivable shaving unit (3) performs the first shaving action. In various embodiments, the first shaving unit may be rotary or linear and may have a static or moving skin-engaging cutter. Two razor-sharp blades may be provided, facing in opposite directions.

Abstract: Shaving apparatus provides a drivable shaving unit (3) for performing a first shaving action on a user's skin; a motor (2) adapted to drive said shaving unit (3) to perform the first shaving action; a blade (11) having a razor-sharp cutting edge positioned for shaving engagement with the user's skin; and a guard surface (14) provided in front of the razor-sharp blade (11). During use, the blade (11) performs a second shaving action to cut hair whilst the drivable shaving unit (3) performs the first shaving action. In various embodiments, the first shaving unit may be rotary or linear and may have a static or moving skin-engaging cutter. Two razor-sharp blades may be provided, facing in opposite directions.

Abstract: A linkage mechanism for a shaver or depilator has a head carrying at least one hair removal member mounted for rocking about a virtual axis that remains nearly static during pivoting. The linkage mechanism five links, which include a pair of spaced support arms pivoting on the head. A first transverse link member rotates about a third axis and pivots on each of the support arms. Second and third transverse link members pivot on the body and on respective ones of the support arms.

Abstract: A linkage mechanism for a razor having a head (1) carrying at least one razor blade mounted for a large extent of rocking about a virtual axis while being packaged within a slender handle envelope. The virtual pivot axis remains nearly static during pivoting.

Abstract: A linkage mechanism for a razor having a head (1) carrying at least one razor blade mounted for a large extent of rocking about a virtual axis while being packaged within a slender handle envelope. The virtual pivot axis remains nearly static during pivoting.

Abstract: A linkage mechanism for a hair removal appliance having a head (1) carrying at least one hair removal member mounted for a large extent of rocking about a virtual axis while being packaged within a slender handle envelope. The virtual pivot axis remains nearly static during pivoting.