VANITY MIRROR

Abstract

The present disclosure provides example mirrors, e.g., vanity mirrors, and systems and methods for manufacturing the same. An example vanity mirror comprises a mirror area situated on a housing and configured to host a reflective mirror. The housing includes first one or more air intakes and second one or more air outlets. The second one or more outlets are located within proximity to the mirror area. The vanity mirror further incudes an air purifying assembly situated inside the housing. The air purifying assembly includes a fan and a negative ion generator. The fan and the negative ion generator are electrically connected to a power supply module.

Description

RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application Serial No. 201710646701.6, filed Aug. 1, 2017, entitled “Mirror,” which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates generally to mirrors and more specifically to vanity mirrors.

BACKGROUND

A user may use a vanity mirror to assist applying makeup on herself or other users. When applying makeup on herself, a user may need to first apply foundation on her face first. During the makeup application process, a user may sweat, which negatively impacts the application process. Also, makeup dusts of may be released during application process and stay afloat in the air causing a user to sneeze, which also negatively impacts the makeup application process.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure provides example mirrors, e.g., vanity mirrors, and systems and methods for manufacturing the same. An example vanity mirror comprises a mirror area situated on a housing and configured to host a reflective mirror. The housing includes first one or more air intakes and second one or more air outlets. The second one or more outlets are located within proximity to the mirror area. The vanity mirror further incudes an air purifying assembly situated inside the housing. The air purifying assembly includes a fan and a negative ion generator. The fan and the negative ion generator are electrically connected to a power supply module.

In some implementations, the second one or more outlets surround the mirror area.

In some implementations, the inner wall of the housing includes a plurality of ribs. The plurality of ribs are positioned with space there-between and point towards inside of the housing. Each rib in the plurality of ribs includes a point situated on a same plane; and a base plate situated on the same plane. A gaps exists between outer perimeter of the base plate and the inner wall of the housing.

In some implementations, the inner wall of the housing includes a first engaging block. The base plate includes a first slot corresponding to the first engaging block.

The vanity mirror of claim 3, wherein the base plate includes at least two pins opposite to each other, wherein the base plate includes a mirror frame, wherein the mirror frame includes at least two pin holes corresponding to the at least two pins, and wherein the reflective mirror is situated on the mirror frame.

The vanity mirror of claim 5, wherein the base plate includes a first pressing part, wherein each pin is connected to a bump, wherein the first pressing part includes a groove corresponding to a bump, wherein the first pressing part includes, at its middle portion, a through-hole matching the mirror frame.

In some implementations, the vanity mirror further comprises: an annular enclosure situated around outer perimeter of the base plate and being perpendicular to the base plate. The annular enclosure surrounds the first pressing part; the annular enclosure includes a second groove; the first pressing part includes a third groove and a second pressing part; the second pressing part includes a second slot corresponding to a second engaging block and a third slot corresponding to a third engaging block for securing the second pressing part to the annular enclosure and to the first pressing part.

In some implementations, the housing includes a plurality of support legs.

In some implementations, at least one support leg in the plurality of support legs is position-adjustable.

In some implementations, at least one support leg in the plurality of support legs is not position-adjustable.

In some implementations, the fan is a cooling fan.

In some implementations, the mirror area is position-adjustable.

In some implementations, the vanity mirror is of a substantially round shape.

In some implementations, the vanity mirror is of a substantially square shape.

In some implementations, the vanity mirror is of negative ion generator is configured to generate negative ion when the fan is working.

In some implementations, the vanity mirror is of power supply module includes one of: a non-rechargeable battery, a rechargeable battery, or an AC converter.

A method for manufacturing an example vanity mirror is disclosed

A non-transitory computer readable medium comprising computer executable instructions stored thereon, which, when executed by one or more computers, cause a machine to manufacture an example vanity mirror is also disclosed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a perspective view of an example vanity mirror in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a cross-sectional view of an example vanity mirror in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example air purifier assembly housed inside a vanity mirror in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example housing of a vanity mirror housing in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an example base plate mounted inside a housing of a vanity mirror in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an example frame of a vanity mirror in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating an example first pressing part of a vanity mirror in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating an example annular enclosure of a vanity mirror in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating an example second pressing part of a vanity mirror in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 10 illustrates an example method for manufacturing a vanity mirror in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 11 illustrates an example computer system that can be used to manufacture a vanity mirror with various embodiments.

The implementations disclosed herein are illustrated by way of example, and not by way of limitation, in the figures of the accompanying drawings. Like reference numerals refer to corresponding parts throughout the drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present disclosure provides various implementations of a vanity mirror. An example embodiment may include: a housing (or a shell), a reflective mirror, and an air purifying assembly. The housing may house several components. The reflective mirror may be installed on one facet of the vanity mirror. The housing may also provide one or more air inlets and outlets. The air outlets are located around the outer perimeter of the housing. The air purifying assembly includes a fan, a negative ion generator, and a power supply module. Both the fan and the negative ion generator are powered by the power supply module. The vanity mirrors described in the present disclosure can provide cooling effects and reducing markup dusts.

Various embodiments of the vanity mirrors disclosed in the present disclosure provide at least the following technical advantages.

First, an example vanity mirror disclosed in the present disclosure provides a cool fan and a negative ion generator, both of which are housed in vanity mirror. The cooling fan can help a user to cool off while applying cosmetics to herself or to another user, avoiding excessive sweat (which may negatively impact a markup application process). The negative ions generated by the negative ion generator after blown into the air by the cooling fan, can reduce static electricity and dusts in the air, as well as purifying the air.

Second, the air outlets are located around the outer perimeter of a vanity mirror, focusing air flows around a user's face, rather than in the middle of the user's face, reducing the likelihood that the cosmetics are blown away.

Third, the housing, the base plate, the first pressing part, and the second pressing part are assembled together using Snap-On parts, providing not only a compact organization, but also an easy installation process.

As shown in FIGS. 1-3, an example vanity mirror comprises a housing 1. The housing 1 provides a cavity 10 for housing several components within the housing. The housing 1 has one or more air intakes 12 and air outlets 14. The air outlets 14 are located around the mirror area la, the area where the mirror 2 is situated. The mirror 1 is installed in the mirror area la. The vanity mirror also includes an air purifying assembly 3, which is housed inside the housing 10. The air purifying assembly 3 includes a fan 30, a negative ion generator 32, and a power supply module 34. Both the fan 30 and the negative ion generator 32 are electrically connect to and powered by the power supply module 34. The vanity mirrors described in the present disclosure can provide cooling effects and reducing markup dusts. The power supply module 34 may convert power provided by an Alternating Current (AC) power outlet, a non-rechargeable battery, a rechargeable battery, or a power converter into power that can be consumed by the fan 30, and the negative ion generator 32.

As shown in FIGS. 1-2, in some example embodiments, the air outlets 14 are located around the outer perimeter of the mirror area la. This configuration can distribute air flows around, rather than blowing airs directly towards, a user's facial area. The distributed area flows are less likely to disturb makeups a user has already put on.

As shown in FIGS. 4-5, several ribs 16 located on the inner wall of the housing 1, with intervals between the ribs. The ribs 16 point towards the center of the housing 1. Each one of the ribs 16 also has a raised platform on the same plane 160. A base plate 40 may be situated on the plane 160. A gap exists between the inner wall of the housing 1 and the outer edge of the base plate 40. As shown in FIG. 4, the ribs 16 provide a ladder-shaped plane. The ladder-shaped plane is the same plane provided by the ribs 16. When the base plate 40 is placed on the plane, the vertical facet of the ladder shape and the rib together serve to fix the position of the base plate 40, providing an even gap between the base plate 40 and the inner walls of the housing 1. The even gap ensures that the airflow coming out of the vanity mirror's air outlets are of relatively same speed and same volume.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, in some example embodiments, in order to fix the base plate 40 to the housing 1, the inner wall of the housing 1 may include a first engaging block 50. The base plate 40 may have a first matching slot 42 corresponding to the base plate 40. The base plate 40 may be at least partially secured to the plane formed by the ribs 16 by placing the first engaging block 50 into the first matching slot 42. For example, when the base plate 40 is placed on the plane, the first engaging block 50 faces directly the first matching slot 42; inserting the first engaging block 50 into the first matching slot 42 secures the first engaging block 50 into the first matching slot 42.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the base plate 40 may also have two pins 60 opposite to each other, and a mirror frame 20. The mirror frame includes pin holes matching the pins 60. The reflective mirror 2 is fixed to the mirror frame 20. The base plate 40 is the mirror area where the mirror is situated; the air purifying assembly is installed between the base plate and the housing.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, the base plate 40 also includes a first pressing part 70. Each pin is connected to a bump. The first pressing part 70 includes a groove 72 matching to the bump 62. At the middle portion of the first pressing part 70 lies a through hole 74, which matches the mirror frame. The first pressing part circles around the mirror frame 20. The mirror frame 20 may be installed on the base plate 40 using the following steps. First, placing the mirror frame at the center of the base plate 40. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the base plate 40 may provide mounting grooves 400, which may be used to define the position of the mirror frame 20 on the base plate 40. Second, sliding the pin 60 on the bump 62 into the pin hole 200; matching the groove 70 on the first pressing part to the bump 62. Third, installing the matched part on the base plate 40, which fixes the bump 62 to the base plate 40. Fourth, screwing the first pressing part onto the housing. The installation process, as described, is simple and convenient.

As shown in FIGS. 7-9, situated around outer edge of the base plate 40 is an annular enclosure 80, which is perpendicular to the base plate 40. The annular enclosure 80 surrounds the first pressing part 70. The annular enclosure 80 includes a second groove 82; the first pressing part 70 includes a third groove 76 and a second pressing part 90. The second pressing part includes a second bump 92 and a third bump 84, which match with the second groove and the third groove, respectively, and serve to secure the second pressing part to the annual enclosure and to the first pressing part. The shape of the second pressing part match the shape of the gap between the annual enclosure and the mirror frame, providing not only good sealing, but also a more appealing aesthetic appearance.

As shown in FIG. 1, the housing 1 may include one or more supporting legs for the placement and positioning of the mirror.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 6, an example vanity mirror may include a circular-shaped mirror, an oval-shape mirror, or a rounded rectangle-shaped mirror. The mirror may have a diameter no smaller than 18 centimeters or an area no less than 20 centimeter by 15 centimeters. These configurations ensure that the size of the mirror is bigger than, or as big as, a user's facial region.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example computer-implemented method 1000 for manufacturing a vanity mirror. The computer-implemented method 900 may be used to manufacture at least the vanity mirrors shown with references to FIGS. 1-9. The computer system 1100, when properly programmed, can execute the method 1000.

In various implementations, the method 1000 includes using a computer to load (1002) computer-executable programming instructions from a non-volatile memory of the computer to a volatile memory of the computer. After loading the programming instructions, the computer may execute (1004) the programming instructions using the volatile memory.

Based on the execution of the programming instructions, the computer may control (1006) a manufacturing machine, for example, a cutting machine, a molding machine, or a pressing machine. By controlling the manufacturing machine, the computer causes (1008) the manufacturing machine to manufacture a vanity mirror as described in one or more of the implementations disclosed in the present disclosure.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating an example computer system 1100, according to some implementations. The computer system 11 in some implementations includes one or more processing units CPU(s) 1102 (also referred to as processors), one or more network interfaces 1104, a memory 1106, and one or more communication buses 1108 for interconnecting these components The communication buses 1108 optionally include circuitry (sometimes called a chipset) that interconnects and controls communications between system components The memory 1106 typically includes high-speed random access memory, such as DRAM, SRAM, DDR RAM or other random access solid state memory devices; and optionally includes non-volatile memory, such as one or more magnetic disk storage devices, optical disk storage devices, flash memory devices, or other non-volatile solid state storage devices The memory 1106 optionally includes one or more storage devices remotely located from the CPU(s) 1102 The memory 1106, or alternatively the non-volatile memory device(s) within the memory 1106, comprises a non-transitory computer readable storage medium In some implementations, the memory 1106 or alternatively the non-transitory computer readable storage medium stores the following programs, modules and data structures, or a subset thereof:

• • an operating system 1110 (e.g., an embedded Linux operating system), which includes procedures for handling various basic system services and for performing hardware dependent tasks;
  • a network communication module 1112 for connecting the computer system with a manufacturing machine via one or more network interfaces (wired or wireless);
  • a computing module 1114 for executing programming instructions;
  • a controller 1116 for controlling a manufacturing machine in accordance with the execution of programming instructions; and
  • a user interaction module 1116 for enabling a user to interact with the computer system 1100.

One or more of the above identified elements may be stored in one or more of the previously mentioned memory devices, and correspond to a set of instructions for performing a function described above The above identified modules or programs (e.g., sets of instructions) need not be implemented as separate software programs, procedures or modules, and thus various subsets of these modules may be combined or otherwise re-arranged in various implementations In some implementations, the memory 1106 optionally stores a subset of the modules and data structures identified above Furthermore, the memory 1106 may store additional modules and data structures not described above.

Plural instances may be provided for components, operations or structures described herein as a single instance Finally, boundaries between various components, operations, and data stores are somewhat arbitrary, and particular operations are illustrated in the context of specific illustrative configurations Other allocations of functionality are envisioned and may fall within the scope of the implementation(s) In general, structures and functionality presented as separate components in the example configurations may be implemented as a combined structure or component Similarly, structures and functionality presented as a single component may be implemented as separate components These and other variations, modifications, additions, and improvements fall within the scope of the implementation(s).

It will also be understood that, although the terms “first,” “second,” etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another For example, a first pressing part could be termed a second pressing part, and, similarly, a second pressing part could be termed a first pressing part, without changing the meaning of the description, so long as all occurrences of the “first pressing part” are renamed consistently and all occurrences of the “second pressing part” are renamed consistently The first pressing part and the second pressing part are both pressing parts, but they are not the same pressing part.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular implementations only and is not intended to be limiting of the claims As used in the description of the implementations and the appended claims, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise It will also be understood that the term “and/or” as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.

As used herein, the term “if” may be construed to mean “when” or “upon” or “in response to determining” or “in accordance with a determination” or “in response to detecting,” that a stated condition precedent is true, depending on the context Similarly, the phrase “if it is determined (that a stated condition precedent is true)” or “if (a stated condition precedent is true)” or “when (a stated condition precedent is true)” may be construed to mean “upon determining” or “in response to determining” or “in accordance with a determination” or “upon detecting” or “in response to detecting” that the stated condition precedent is true, depending on the context

The foregoing description included example systems, methods, techniques, instruction sequences, and computing machine program products that embody illustrative implementations For purposes of explanation, numerous specific details were set forth in order to provide an understanding of various implementations of the inventive subject matter It will be evident, however, to those skilled in the art that implementations of the inventive subject matter may be practiced without these specific details In general, well-known instruction instances, protocols, structures and techniques have not been shown in detail

The foregoing description, for purpose of explanation, has been described with reference to specific implementations However, the illustrative discussions above are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the implementations to the precise forms disclosed Many modifications and variations are possible in view of the above teachings The implementations were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles and their practical applications, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the implementations and various implementations with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.

Claims

1. A vanity mirror, comprising:

a mirror area situated on a housing and configured to host a reflective mirror;

the housing, wherein the housing includes first one or more air intakes and second one or more air outlets, and the second one or more outlets are located within proximity to the mirror area; and

an air purifying assembly situated inside the housing; the air purifying assembly includes a fan and a negative ion generator, wherein the fan and the negative ion generator are electrically connected to a power supply module.

2. The vanity mirror of claim 1, wherein: the second one or more outlets surround the mirror area.

3. The vanity mirror of claim 2, wherein inner wall of the housing includes a plurality of ribs, wherein the plurality of ribs are positioned with space there-between and point towards inside of the housing, wherein each rib in the plurality of ribs includes a point situated on a same plane; and

a base plate situated on the same plane, wherein a gaps exists between outer perimeter of the base plate and the inner wall of the housing.

4. The vanity mirror of claim 3, wherein the inner wall of the housing includes a first engaging block, and wherein the base plate includes a first slot corresponding to the first engaging block.

5. The vanity mirror of claim 3, wherein the base plate includes at least two pins opposite to each other, wherein the base plate includes a mirror frame, wherein the mirror frame includes at least two pin holes corresponding to the at least two pins, and wherein the reflective mirror is situated on the mirror frame.

6. The vanity mirror of claim 5, wherein the base plate includes a first pressing part, wherein each pin is connected to a bump, wherein the first pressing part includes a groove corresponding to a bump, wherein the first pressing part includes, at its middle portion, a through-hole matching the mirror frame.

7. The vanity mirror of claim 6, further comprises:

an annular enclosure situated around outer perimeter of the base plate and being perpendicular to the base plate, wherein

the annular enclosure surrounds the first pressing part;

the annular enclosure includes a second groove;

the first pressing part includes a third groove and a second pressing part;

the second pressing part includes a second slot corresponding to a second engaging block and a third slot corresponding to a third engaging block for securing the second pressing part to the annular enclosure and to the first pressing part.

8. The vanity mirror of claim 1, wherein the housing includes a plurality of support legs.

9. The vanity mirror of claim 8, wherein at least one support leg in the plurality of support legs is position-adjustable.

10. The vanity mirror of claim 8, wherein at least one support leg in the plurality of support legs is not position-adjustable.

11. The vanity mirror of claim 1, wherein the fan is a cooling fan.

12. The vanity mirror of claim 1, wherein the mirror area is position-adjustable.

13. The vanity mirror of claim 1 is of a substantially round shape.

14. The vanity mirror of claim 1 is of a substantially square shape.

15. The vanity mirror of claim 1, wherein the negative ion generator is configured to generate negative ion when the fan is working.

16. The vanity mirror of claim 1, wherein the power supply module includes one of: a non-rechargeable battery, a rechargeable battery, or an AC converter.

17. A method for manufacturing the vanity mirror of claim 1.

18. A non-transitory computer readable medium comprising computer executable instructions stored thereon, which, when executed by one or more computers, cause a machine to manufacture the vanity mirror of claim 1.