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EP1023855A2 - Brosse à dents avec porte-soies remplaçable - Google Patents

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EP1023855A2
EP1023855A2 EP00101120A EP00101120A EP1023855A2 EP 1023855 A2 EP1023855 A2 EP 1023855A2 EP 00101120 A EP00101120 A EP 00101120A EP 00101120 A EP00101120 A EP 00101120A EP 1023855 A2 EP1023855 A2 EP 1023855A2
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toothbrush
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Georg Wiegner
Hyeong Sook Kim (Morin)
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B7/00—Bristle carriers arranged in the brush body
    • A46B7/04—Bristle carriers arranged in the brush body interchangeably removable bristle carriers

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  • the invention relates to a toothbrush with an exchangeable bristle plate according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Toothbrushes with an exchangeable bristle section are growing Hygiene and environmental awareness. Every year there are enormous amounts of Toothbrushes are consumed, and with an increasing tendency, the Consumers should change their toothbrush every 2 to 3 months. It is hygienic necessary. However, it is not necessary to throw the toothbrush away completely.
  • Toothbrush is known from G 85 25 867.9, in which a handle part with a Brush part of predetermined length is releasably connected, so the entire Bristle area is fully supported by a connector area of the handle part.
  • a press fit with only one tongue and groove connection in the form of a Pin approach is provided that an undercut on the handle part and is angular, so that the bristle part with a corresponding suitably shaped end against lateral displacement and lifting is positively secured.
  • To end the connection is at the end introduced a slot-shaped recess into which a tool is inserted can be.
  • the object of the invention is therefore a toothbrush with a replaceable Bristle plate to create a secure attachment of the one hand Bristle plate on a toothbrush body and on the other hand a simple one Exchange of the bristle plate allowed.
  • This task is characterized by the characteristics of the characteristic part of the Claim 1 solved.
  • Plastic such as, is preferably used as the material for the toothbrush body Polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or polyethylene terephthalate for Suitable for injection molding (PETG); used. This material is sufficiently flexible which is advantageous for the changing function and for the use of the toothbrush.
  • PP Polypropylene
  • PET polyethylene terephthalate
  • PETG polyethylene terephthalate for Suitable for injection molding
  • FIG. 1 and 2 show a head-side section of a toothbrush with a Toothbrush neck 1 of a toothbrush body, on the head side of which is a carrier plate 2 connects.
  • the carrier plate 2 is preferably in one piece with the toothbrush neck 1 connected.
  • the carrier plate 2 has the outer contours of a toothbrush head selectable Dimensions.
  • An elongated opening is formed in the carrier plate 2, the one groove 3 for a groove connection with an interchangeable Bristle plate 6 forms the groove 3 is arranged centrally, i.e. along a center line the carrier plate 2.
  • the carrier plate 2 is delimited by an undercut Stop 4 of the toothbrush body.
  • This undercut of the Stop 4 is designed like a round wedge, the undercut from the inside outwards towards the edge of the carrier plate 2 is reduced.
  • a bristle plate 6 shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 is on the carrier plate 2 snappable.
  • the bristle plate 6 has dimensions that match the dimensions the support plate 2 are adapted so that the bristle plate completely from the support plate 2 is supported. This also avoids edges that when brushing your teeth could be annoying.
  • the bristle plate 6 has on it Underside of a projecting longitudinal spring 5 (see. Fig. 5), the form-fitting can be inserted into the groove 3 of the carrier plate.
  • the bristle plate also has 6 on one side facing the toothbrush neck 1 has one end, which as Round wedge 7 is formed. The round wedge is matched to the round wedge Undercut of the stop 4 for a positive interference fit Bristle plate 6 and stop 4 when anchoring bristle plate 6 and Carrier plate 2 via the tongue and groove connection 3, 5.
  • the underside of the bristle plate 6 is thus flat on the carrier plate 2 attachable. From the top of the bristle plate opposite the underside 6 extends a field of bristles 8, which is anchored in the bristle plate 6 and are therefore borne by it.
  • the toothbrush body consists at least in the area of the carrier plate 2 and Toothbrush neck 1 made of a flexible material.
  • a flexible material Is particularly preferred Polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), or polyethylene terephthalate suitable for injection molding (PETG).
  • PP Polypropylene
  • PET polyethylene terephthalate
  • PETG polyethylene terephthalate suitable for injection molding
  • the bristle plate 6 itself can be thin Plastic plate are formed.
  • the circular wedge 7 is slanted from above into the counterpart, d. H. the undercut of the stop 4, inserted and the bristle plate 6 firmly depressed, so that the central locking 3, 5 snaps. Now the bristle plate 6 firmly anchored.
  • the interchangeable head described above can also be used for slip-on toothbrushes used by electric toothbrushes.

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EP00101120A 1999-01-29 2000-01-21 Brosse à dents avec porte-soies remplaçable Expired - Lifetime EP1023855B1 (fr)

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DE19903505A DE19903505C1 (de) 1999-01-29 1999-01-29 Zahnbürste mit einer auswechselbaren Borstenplatte
DE19903505 1999-01-29

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EP1023855A2 true EP1023855A2 (fr) 2000-08-02
EP1023855A3 EP1023855A3 (fr) 2000-11-02
EP1023855B1 EP1023855B1 (fr) 2004-03-31

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EP (1) EP1023855B1 (fr)
AT (1) ATE262812T1 (fr)
DE (2) DE19903505C1 (fr)

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US6360398B1 (en) 2002-03-26
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DE50005832D1 (de) 2004-05-06
ATE262812T1 (de) 2004-04-15
EP1023855B1 (fr) 2004-03-31

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