DE29919053U1 - toothbrush - Google Patents

toothbrush

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DE29919053U1
DE29919053U1 DE29919053U DE29919053U DE29919053U1 DE 29919053 U1 DE29919053 U1 DE 29919053U1 DE 29919053 U DE29919053 U DE 29919053U DE 29919053 U DE29919053 U DE 29919053U DE 29919053 U1 DE29919053 U1 DE 29919053U1
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toothbrush according
vibration element
drive
sleeve
handle
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Trisa Holding AG
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Trisa Holding AG
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Priority to DE29919053U priority Critical patent/DE29919053U1/en
Priority to AT00965717T priority patent/ATE353601T1/en
Priority to AU76387/00A priority patent/AU770483B2/en
Priority to AT05000197T priority patent/ATE454861T1/en
Priority to AT05013879T priority patent/ATE534344T1/en
Priority to EP05007587A priority patent/EP1561435B1/en
Priority to EP07023754A priority patent/EP1900342B1/en
Priority to ES05000197T priority patent/ES2338237T3/en
Priority to EP05013879A priority patent/EP1591077B1/en
Priority to CN2005101041315A priority patent/CN1739464B/en
Priority to CNA2004100768756A priority patent/CN1572260A/en
Priority to AT07023754T priority patent/ATE465690T1/en
Priority to PCT/CH2000/000563 priority patent/WO2001028452A1/en
Priority to CNB008145156A priority patent/CN1226968C/en
Priority to DE50014070T priority patent/DE50014070D1/en
Priority to EP05000197A priority patent/EP1527750B1/en
Priority to DE50015846T priority patent/DE50015846D1/en
Priority to EP00965717A priority patent/EP1221906B2/en
Priority to CNA2005101040242A priority patent/CN1762309A/en
Priority to ES05007587T priority patent/ES2393106T3/en
Priority to DE50015918T priority patent/DE50015918D1/en
Publication of DE29919053U1 publication Critical patent/DE29919053U1/en
Priority to US10/093,699 priority patent/US6802097B2/en
Priority to US10/913,485 priority patent/US7003839B2/en
Priority to US11/245,027 priority patent/US7261851B2/en
Priority to US11/368,411 priority patent/US7254858B2/en
Priority to US11/826,292 priority patent/US7556320B2/en
Priority to US12/318,844 priority patent/US7748071B2/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Priority to US12/801,332 priority patent/US8015649B2/en
Priority to US13/137,233 priority patent/US8327490B2/en
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C17/00—Devices for cleaning, polishing, rinsing or drying teeth, teeth cavities or prostheses; Saliva removers; Dental appliances for receiving spittle
    • A61C17/16—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices
    • A61C17/22—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices with brushes, cushions, cups, or the like
    • A61C17/32—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices with brushes, cushions, cups, or the like reciprocating or oscillating
    • A61C17/34—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices with brushes, cushions, cups, or the like reciprocating or oscillating driven by electric motor
    • A61C17/3409—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices with brushes, cushions, cups, or the like reciprocating or oscillating driven by electric motor characterized by the movement of the brush body
    • A61C17/3481—Vibrating brush body, e.g. by using eccentric weights
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0002—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0002—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process
    • A46B15/0016—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with enhancing means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1066—Toothbrush for cleaning the teeth or dentures
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C2204/00—Features not otherwise provided for
    • A61C2204/002—Features not otherwise provided for using batteries

Description

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Der Beschreibungstext wurde nicht elektronisch erfaßt The description text was not recorded electronically  

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Claims (17)

1. Zahnbürste mit einem Handgriff (1) und einem borstentragenden vorderen Kopfteil (3), die durch einen Halsteil (4) miteinander verbunden sind, gekennzeichnet durch ein den Kopfteil (3) in Schwingung versetzendes Vibrationselement (11 bzw. 11'), das im Kopfteil (3) oder im an den Kopfteil (3) angrenzenden Bereich des Halsteiles (4) untergebracht ist, und das mit einer in den Handgriff (1) einsetzbaren elektrischen Energiequelle (25) wirkverbunden ist.1. Toothbrush with a handle ( 1 ) and a bristle-bearing front head part ( 3 ), which are connected to one another by a neck part ( 4 ), characterized by a vibrating element ( 11 or 11 ') which sets the head part ( 3 ) in motion is accommodated in the head part ( 3 ) or in the area of the neck part ( 4 ) adjoining the head part ( 3 ), and which is operatively connected to an electrical energy source ( 25 ) which can be inserted into the handle ( 1 ). 2. Zahnbürste nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zur Verhinderung einer Vibrationsübertragung auf den Handgriff (1) schwingungsdämpfende Mittel (7 bzw. 7'; 14) vorgesehen sind.2. Toothbrush according to claim 1, characterized in that vibration-damping means ( 7 or 7 '; 14 ) are provided to prevent vibration transmission to the handle ( 1 ). 3. Zahnbürste nach Anspruch 1 oder Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Vibrationselement (11') mit der Energiequelle (25) direkt elektrisch verbindbar ist und bei angeschlossener Energiequelle (25) in Vibrationen versetzt wird.3. Toothbrush according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that the vibration element ( 11 ') with the energy source ( 25 ) is directly electrically connectable and is set in vibration when the energy source ( 25 ) is connected. 4. Zahnbürste nach Anspruch 1 oder Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Vibrationselement (11) von einem mit der Energiequelle (25) elektrisch verbindbaren Antrieb (15) antreibbar ist.4. Toothbrush according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that the vibration element ( 11 ) by a with the energy source ( 25 ) electrically connectable drive ( 15 ) can be driven. 5. Zahnbürste nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Antrieb (15) unmittelbar angrenzend an das Vibrationselement (11) im Kopfteil (3) oder im an den Kopfteil (3) angrenzenden Bereich des Halsteiles (4) angeordnet ist. 5. Toothbrush according to claim 4, characterized in that the drive ( 15 ) is arranged directly adjacent to the vibration element ( 11 ) in the head part ( 3 ) or in the area of the neck part ( 4 ) adjacent to the head part ( 3 ). 6. Zahnbürste nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Antrieb (15) im Handgriff (1) untergebracht und mit dem Vibrationselement (11) über eine den Halsteil (4) durchragende Antriebswelle (14) in Antriebsverbindung steht.6. Toothbrush according to claim 4, characterized in that the drive ( 15 ) is accommodated in the handle ( 1 ) and is in drive connection with the vibration element ( 11 ) via a drive shaft ( 14 ) projecting through the neck part ( 4 ). 7. Zahnbürste nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Vibrationselement (11) als ein in einem Gehäuse (12 bzw. 12') um eine in Längsrichtung der Zahnbürste liegende Achse drehbar gelagerter Exzenter ausgebildet ist.7. Toothbrush according to one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that the vibration element ( 11 ) is designed as an eccentrically mounted in a housing ( 12 or 12 ') rotatably about an axis lying in the longitudinal direction of the toothbrush. 8. Zahnbürste nach Anspruch 6 und Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Vibrationselement (11) einen Zapfen (11a) aufweist und mit diesem in einem Lager (13) drehbar gelagert ist, wobei eine flexible, schwingungsdämpfende Antriebswelle (14) den Zapfen (11a) mit einer Welle (15a) des als ein Mikromotor ausgebildeten Antriebes (15) verbindet.8. Toothbrush according to claim 6 and claim 7, characterized in that the vibration element ( 11 ) has a pin ( 11 a) and is rotatably mounted with this in a bearing ( 13 ), a flexible, vibration-damping drive shaft ( 14 ) the pin ( 11 a) connects to a shaft ( 15 a) of the drive ( 15 ) designed as a micromotor. 9. Zahnbürste nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Halsteil (4) im zwischen dem Vibrationselement (11 bzw. 11') und dem Handgriff (1) liegenden Bereich schwingungsdämpfende Halsteilzonen (7 bzw. 7') aus einem elastisch nachgiebigen Material aufweist.9. Toothbrush according to one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that the neck part ( 4 ) in the region between the vibration element ( 11 or 11 ') and the handle ( 1 ) lying vibration-damping neck part zones ( 7 or 7 ') from one has resilient material. 10. Zahnbürste nach einem der Ansprüche 3 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass als Energiequelle eine auswechselbare Batterie (25) dient, die in eine im Handgriff (1) angeordnete Hülse (20) einsetzbar und über diese mit dem Antrieb (15) oder mit dem Vibrationselement (11') direkt elektrisch verbindbar ist.10. Toothbrush according to one of claims 3 to 9, characterized in that a replaceable battery ( 25 ) is used as the energy source, which can be inserted into a sleeve ( 20 ) arranged in the handle ( 1 ) and via this with the drive ( 15 ) or with the vibration element ( 11 ') is directly electrically connectable. 11. Zahnbürste nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Hülse (20) in einem nach hinten offenen und durch einen Verschlussteil (22) von hinten verschliessbaren Handgriff-Hohlraum (21) angeordnet ist.11. A toothbrush according to claim 10, characterized in that the sleeve ( 20 ) is arranged in a handle cavity ( 21 ) which is open to the rear and can be closed from the rear by a closure part ( 22 ). 12. Zahnbürste nach Anspruch 10 oder Anspruch 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die elektrische Verbindung eines Batterie-Pols (30) mit dem Antrieb (15) (oder mit dem Vibrationselement (11') direkt) über einen in der Hülse (20) angeordneten Federkontakt (29) und über vom Federkontakt (29) zum Antrieb (15) (oder zum Vibrationselement (11') direkt) führende Leitungen (31; 33 bzw. 33') erfolgt und die elektrische Verbindung des anderen Batterie-Pols (35) über einen an der Hülse (20) anliegenden Teil (22a) des mit dem Handgriff (1) in lösbarer Verbindung stehenden Verschlussteiles (22), die aus einem elektrisch leitenden Material bestehende Hülse (20) selber und eine die Hülse (20) an den Antrieb (15) (oder an das Vibrationselement (11') direkt) anschliessende Leitung (34 bzw. 34') bewerkstelligt wird, wobei ein Schalter (32) zum Unterbrechen einer der beiden elektrischen Verbindungen vorgesehen ist.12. Toothbrush according to claim 10 or claim 11, characterized in that the electrical connection of a battery pole ( 30 ) with the drive ( 15 ) (or with the vibration element ( 11 ') directly) via one in the sleeve ( 20 ) Spring contact ( 29 ) and via lines ( 31 ; 33 or 33 ') leading from the spring contact ( 29 ) to the drive ( 15 ) (or to the vibration element ( 11 ')) and the electrical connection of the other battery pole ( 35 ) Via a part ( 22 a) which bears against the sleeve ( 20 ) of the closure part ( 22 ) which is detachably connected to the handle ( 1 ), the sleeve ( 20 ) itself, which consists of an electrically conductive material, and the sleeve ( 20 ) the drive ( 15 ) (or directly to the vibration element ( 11 ')) connecting line ( 34 or 34 ') is accomplished, a switch ( 32 ) being provided to interrupt one of the two electrical connections. 13. Zahnbürste nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die vom Federkontakt (29) zum Antrieb (15) (oder zum Vibrationselement (11') direkt) führende Leitungen (31; 33 bzw. 33') über den Schalter (32) miteinander verbindbar sind, wobei der Schalter (32) in der Hülse (20) eingebaut und von der Aussenseite des Handgriffes (1) betätigbar ist.13. A toothbrush according to claim 12, characterized in that the lines ( 31 ; 33 or 33 ') leading from the spring contact ( 29 ) to the drive ( 15 ) (or to the vibration element ( 11 ') directly) via the switch ( 32 ) to one another can be connected, the switch ( 32 ) being installed in the sleeve ( 20 ) and being operable from the outside of the handle ( 1 ). 14. Zahnbürste nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Schalter im Verschlussteil (22) integriert und durch Verdrehen des in den Handgriff (1) bzw. in die Hülse (20) einschraubbaren oder bajonettartig mit diesen verbindbaren Verschlussteils (22) betätigbar ist.14. Toothbrush according to claim 12, characterized in that the switch is integrated in the closure part ( 22 ) and can be actuated by turning the closure part ( 22 ) which can be screwed into the handle ( 1 ) or in the sleeve ( 20 ) or can be connected in a bayonet-like manner. 15. Zahnbürste nach Anspruch 7 und Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein die flexible Antriebswelle (14) sowie die beiden Verbindungsstellen der Antriebswelle (14) mit dem Vibrationselement (11) einerseits und mit der Welle (15a) des Mikromotors (15) anderseits umgebendes Schutzrohr (37), vorzugsweise aus Kunststoff, zwischen dem Gehäuse (12) und der Hülse (20) angeordnet ist.15. Toothbrush according to claim 7 and claim 8, characterized in that a the flexible drive shaft ( 14 ) and the two connection points of the drive shaft ( 14 ) with the vibration element ( 11 ) on the one hand and with the shaft ( 15 a) of the micromotor ( 15 ) on the other hand surrounding protective tube ( 37 ), preferably made of plastic, is arranged between the housing ( 12 ) and the sleeve ( 20 ). 16. Zahnbürste nach Anspruch 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Gehäuse (12) mit dem Vibrationselement (11) und dem Lager (13), das die Antriebswelle (14) umgebende Schutzrohr (37) und die den Mikromotor (15) sowie die den Mikromotor (15) mit einem Batterie-Pol (30) elektrisch verbindenden Teile umgebende Hülse (20) eine Einheit bilden, die dazu bestimmt ist, in einen aus einer ersten Materialkomponenete im Spritzgiessverfahren hergestellten Formteil eingelegt und mit mindestens einer weiteren Materialkomponenete wenigstens teilweise umspritzt zu werden.16. A toothbrush according to claim 15, characterized in that the housing ( 12 ) with the vibration element ( 11 ) and the bearing ( 13 ), the protective tube ( 37 ) surrounding the drive shaft ( 14 ) and the micromotor ( 15 ) and the Micromotor ( 15 ) with a sleeve ( 20 ) surrounding a battery pole ( 30 ) electrically connecting parts form a unit which is intended to be inserted into a molded part made from a first material component by injection molding and at least partially overmolded with at least one further material component become. 17. Zahnbürste nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 16, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Kopfteil (3) einen Halteteil (2) aufweist, auf welchen ein mit Borsten versehener Borstenträger (5) auswechselbar aufgesetzt ist.17. Toothbrush according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the head part ( 3 ) has a holding part ( 2 ) on which a bristle carrier ( 5 ) provided with bristles is interchangeably placed.
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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE29919053U DE29919053U1 (en) 1999-11-03 1999-11-03 toothbrush
AT05000197T ATE454861T1 (en) 1999-10-19 2000-10-18 ORAL CARE DEVICE WITH A SWINGING INTERDENTAL TREATMENT HEAD
EP00965717A EP1221906B2 (en) 1999-10-19 2000-10-18 Toothbrush with vibrating head part
EP05000197A EP1527750B1 (en) 1999-10-19 2000-10-18 Oral care apparatus with a vibrating interdental head
AT05013879T ATE534344T1 (en) 1999-10-19 2000-10-18 METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PERSONAL CARE DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR A DENTAL CARE DEVICE
EP05007587A EP1561435B1 (en) 1999-10-19 2000-10-18 Toothbrush with mechanical vibrating device
EP07023754A EP1900342B1 (en) 1999-10-19 2000-10-18 Toothbrush
ES05000197T ES2338237T3 (en) 1999-10-19 2000-10-18 APPARATUS FOR THE CARE OF THE MOUTH WITH AN OSCILLATING INTERDENTAL TREATMENT HEAD.
EP05013879A EP1591077B1 (en) 1999-10-19 2000-10-18 Method for the manufacturing of a body care device, especially a dental care device
CN2005101041315A CN1739464B (en) 1999-10-19 2000-10-18 Toothbrush with vibrating head part
CNA2004100768756A CN1572260A (en) 1999-10-19 2000-10-18 Interdental treatment device
AT07023754T ATE465690T1 (en) 1999-10-19 2000-10-18 TOOTHBRUSH
AU76387/00A AU770483B2 (en) 1999-10-19 2000-10-18 Toothbrush with vibrating head part
CNB008145156A CN1226968C (en) 1999-10-19 2000-10-18 Toothbrush with vibrating head part
DE50014070T DE50014070D1 (en) 1999-10-19 2000-10-18 TOOTHBRUSH WITH VIBRATING HEADBOARD
AT00965717T ATE353601T1 (en) 1999-10-19 2000-10-18 TOOTHBRUSH WITH VIBRATING HEAD PART
DE50015846T DE50015846D1 (en) 1999-10-19 2000-10-18 Oral care device with a vibrating interdental treatment head
PCT/CH2000/000563 WO2001028452A1 (en) 1999-10-19 2000-10-18 Toothbrush with vibrating head part
CNA2005101040242A CN1762309A (en) 1999-10-19 2000-10-18 Personal hygiene article with vibrating part and method
ES05007587T ES2393106T3 (en) 1999-10-19 2000-10-18 Toothbrush
DE50015918T DE50015918D1 (en) 1999-10-19 2000-10-18 toothbrush
US10/093,699 US6802097B2 (en) 1999-10-19 2002-03-11 Toothbrush having a vibrating head part
US10/913,485 US7003839B2 (en) 1999-10-19 2004-08-09 Interdental treatment device with vibrating head part
US11/245,027 US7261851B2 (en) 1999-10-19 2005-10-07 Personal hygiene article with vibrating part and method
US11/368,411 US7254858B2 (en) 1999-10-19 2006-03-07 Interdental treatment device with vibrating head part
US11/826,292 US7556320B2 (en) 1999-10-19 2007-07-13 Personal hygiene article with vibrating part and method
US12/318,844 US7748071B2 (en) 1999-10-19 2009-01-09 Personal care article with vibrating head part
US12/801,332 US8015649B2 (en) 1999-10-19 2010-06-03 Personal care article with vibrating head part
US13/137,233 US8327490B2 (en) 1999-10-19 2011-07-29 Personal care article with vibrating head part

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