DE19628574A1 - Device for monitoring teeth cleaning times - Google Patents

Device for monitoring teeth cleaning times

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DE19628574A1
DE19628574A1 DE1996128574 DE19628574A DE19628574A1 DE 19628574 A1 DE19628574 A1 DE 19628574A1 DE 1996128574 DE1996128574 DE 1996128574 DE 19628574 A DE19628574 A DE 19628574A DE 19628574 A1 DE19628574 A1 DE 19628574A1
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Michael Steinle
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B15/00Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0002Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process

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Abstract

The device contains a vibration switch or other sensor for recording the use of the toothbrush and feeding a signal to a timer module. A defined cleaning time elapses in the timer module, during which a visual or audible signal is output, and after which the signal is interrupted. If the vibration switch ceases to be activated, the signal is not output and an alarm is triggered after a second defined period. When the first period has elapsed a signal is output or the first signal is reset. The vibration switch can be deactivated for a third period to enable the brush to be cleaned and switched off without restarting the first period.

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Die verschiedenen Institutionen die sich mit der gesundheitlichen Vorsorge der Be­ völkerung befassen, empfehlen bei der Zahnpflege eine bestimmte Mindestzeit ein­ zuhalten. Besonders bei Kindern ist dies von großer Bedeutung um Zahnschäden durch mangelhafte Reinigung vorzubeugen. Kinder haben jedoch kein ausgeprägtes Zeitgefühl, so daß die Kontrolle über die Reinigungszeit sich problematisch gestaltet.The various institutions concerned with the health care of the Be population, recommend a certain minimum time for dental care to keep. This is particularly important for children in terms of tooth damage to prevent by poor cleaning. However, children have no pronounced Sense of time, so that the control over the cleaning time is problematic.

Dieses Problem soll durch die nach Patentanspruch beschriebene Vorrichtung ge­ löst werden. In dem Augenblick, in dem das Kind die Zahnbürste in die Hand nimmt, erkennt ein Sensor, der z. B. als Erschütterungsschalter ausgeführt sein kann, die Benutzung der Zahnbürste. In diesem Moment läuft eine Zeit t1 ab, die der optima­ len Putzzeit entspricht. In Deutschland wird für Kinder 5 min empfohlen. Während dieser Zeit kann eine angenehme Melodie ertönen, oder einfach ein optisches Si­ gnal, wie z. B. eine grüne LED, die Putzzeit signalisieren Letzteres wäre für Zahn­ bürsten für Erwachsene vorzuziehen.This problem is intended by the device described according to claim ge be solved. The moment the child picks up the toothbrush, detects a sensor, the z. B. can be designed as a vibration switch Use of the toothbrush. At this moment a time t1 expires, that of the optima len cleaning time corresponds. In Germany, 5 minutes is recommended for children. While During this time, a pleasant melody can be heard, or simply an optical Si gnal, such as B. a green LED, the brushing time would signal the latter would be for tooth brushing preferable for adults.

Legt der Benutzer die Zahnbürste vorzeitig aus der Hand, so wird dies von dem glei­ chen Sensor erfaßt, der den Beginn der Putzzeit signalisiert. Nach Ablauf einer Zeit t2, z. B. 5 sec, macht ein Unangenehmes Geräusch oder eine rote LED den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam, daß die empfohlene Putzzeit nicht eingehalten wurde.If the user puts the toothbrush out of his hand prematurely, the same will happen Chen sensor that signals the start of the cleaning time. After a period of time t2, e.g. B. 5 sec, makes an unpleasant noise or a red LED the user draw attention to the fact that the recommended cleaning time has not been observed.

Nach Ablauf der empfohlenen Putzzeit hört die angenehme Melodie auf, oder es ertönt ein akustisches oder optisches Signal. Der Sensor wird für eine bestimmte Zeit t3, z. B. 3 min, außer Funktion gesetzt, so der Benutzer die Zahnbürste reinigen und weglegen kann.After the recommended cleaning time, the pleasant melody, or it stops an acoustic or optical signal sounds. The sensor is for a specific Time t3, e.g. B. 3 min, disabled, so the user clean the toothbrush and can put it away.

Die mit der Erfindung erreichten Vorteile liegen darin, daß auch die Eltern über die Geräusche kontrollieren können, ob die Kinder ihre Zähne gründlich putzen. Hierzu müssen sie sich lediglich in Hörweite befinden. Ferner werden die Kinder durch die. angenehme Melodie dazu animiert, die gesamte Zeit über zu putzen. The advantages achieved with the invention are that the parents about the Noise can control whether the children brush their teeth thoroughly. For this they just have to be within earshot. Furthermore, the children are. pleasant melody animated to brush all the time.  

Auch für Erwachsene ist diese Erfindung gedacht. Hier genügt jedoch eine optische Anzeige zur Putzzeit.This invention is also intended for adults. However, an optical one is sufficient here Display at cleaning time.

Die Ausführung dieser Einrichtung geschieht am zweckmäßigsten durch eine Minielektronik, die speziell für diesen Fall gefertigt wird und die im Stil der Zahnbürste untergebracht wird. Um bei Verschleiß der Batterie oder des Borstenkopfes nicht die Elektronik wegwerfen zu müssen, empfiehlt es sich, diese Verschleißteile auswech­ selbar zu machen.The implementation of this device is most conveniently carried out by mini electronics, which is specially made for this case and in the style of the toothbrush is housed. In order not to wear the battery or bristle head To throw away electronics, it is advisable to replace these wearing parts to make selvable.

Claims (1)

Vorrichtung zur Überwachung von Zahnputzzeiten
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß ein Erschütterungsschalter oder anderer Sensor die Benutzung der Zahnbürste registriert und einem Zeitmodul als Signal weiterleitet,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß in einem Zeitmodul eine bestimmte Zeit t1 abläuft, die als Putzzeit definiert ist. Während dieses Zeitraumes kann ein optisches oder akustisches Signal gegeben werden, das nach Ablauf der Putzzeit unterbrochen wird,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß bei Unterbrechung der Putztätigkeit der Erschütterungsschalter keine Signale mehr abgibt und dadurch nach einer bestimmten Zeit t2 ein optischer oder akustischer Alarm gegeben wird,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß nach Ablauf der Putzzeit t1 ein optisches oder akustisches Signal gegeben wird oder das gegebene Signal ausgesetzt wird,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß nach Ablauf der Putzzeit t1 der Erschütterungsschalter oder anderer Sensor für eine Zeit t3 außer Funktion gesetzt wird um das Reinigen und Abstellen der Zahnbürste ohne erneutes Ablaufen der Zeit t1 ermöglicht wird.
Device for monitoring tooth brushing times
characterized,
that a vibration switch or other sensor registers the use of the toothbrush and forwards it to a time module as a signal,
characterized,
that a certain time t1 expires in a time module, which is defined as cleaning time. During this period, an optical or acoustic signal can be given, which is interrupted after the cleaning time has elapsed,
characterized,
that when the cleaning operation is interrupted, the vibration switch no longer emits any signals and an optical or acoustic alarm is given after a certain time t2,
characterized,
that after the cleaning time t1 an optical or acoustic signal is given or the given signal is suspended,
characterized,
that after the cleaning time t1, the vibration switch or other sensor is deactivated for a time t3 in order to enable the toothbrush to be cleaned and switched off without the time t1 again having elapsed.
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