EP0142651A2 - Tooth or shaving brush with a reservoir - Google Patents

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EP0142651A2
EP0142651A2 EP84110688A EP84110688A EP0142651A2 EP 0142651 A2 EP0142651 A2 EP 0142651A2 EP 84110688 A EP84110688 A EP 84110688A EP 84110688 A EP84110688 A EP 84110688A EP 0142651 A2 EP0142651 A2 EP 0142651A2
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Boje Dr. Rittich
Marco Tomenzoli
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B11/00—Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water
    • A46B11/001—Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water with integral reservoirs
    • A46B11/002—Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water with integral reservoirs pressurised at moment of use manually or by powered means
    • A46B11/0024—Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water with integral reservoirs pressurised at moment of use manually or by powered means with a permanently displaceable pressurising member that remain in position unless actuated, e.g. lead-screw or ratchet mechanisms, toothpaste tube twisting or rolling devices
    • A46B11/0027—Lead-screw mechanisms
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1033—Brush for applying or spreading shaving foam or soap
    • 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

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  • the invention relates to a filling toothbrush and a filling shaving brush according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • a filling toothbrush according to the preamble is known from German utility model G 79 04 943.7.
  • the metering piston is connected to the connecting channel via a thread and can also be rotated with the handle by friction, ie by frictional engagement, but axially displaceable against it due to the threaded connection.
  • the metering piston is at the end of the handle which is connected to the bristle holder. It is therefore necessary that the connection channel with its thread over the entire thread length through the Dosing piston is screwed through so that the operating position is reached. This is complex and leads to incorrect operation in practice.
  • the invention is based on the object of creating a filling toothbrush or a filling shaving brush of the type mentioned at the outset, which are easier to use, in particular are quickly operational and in which incorrect operation is avoided.
  • a positive connection is provided between the connecting channel and the metering piston, which allows an axial displacement of the metering piston relative to the connecting channel, but prevents rotation between these two parts.
  • the threaded connection is provided between the inner wall of the handle serving as a storage space and the outer surface of the metering piston.
  • the thread on the inside wall of the handle can either be formed in advance, for example by injection molding in the production of plastic, or it can be a self-tapping thread which is produced by the thread of this piston during the first movement of the piston.
  • Correspondingly soft plastic must then be provided in sections or longitudinal strips in the area of the inner wall of the handle, which enables the thread to be formed reliably.
  • Claims 2 and 3 are directed to the different thread configurations. If the formation is as stated in claim 3, then the thread can be made from the beginning by injection molding, but the tool can be designed so that it rotates out of the area of the portions having the thread, and then can be pulled out of the cavity of the handle.
  • the moment which is generated by the force acting on the bristles during brushing, acts by the displacement of the axes urgent moment that prevents rotation of the brush or bristle holder around the axis of the handle.
  • the filling shaving brush is designed as specified in claim 7, then a good distribution in the sense of an enlargement of the surface of the shaving soap is ensured, i.e. the shaving soap should be in the area of all the bristles from the start if possible.
  • the filling toothbrush shown in the drawing consists of a bristle carrier 1 with bristles 2, in the area of which a tube 3 leads to the transport of the toothpaste.
  • the hose 3 merges into a fixed connecting channel 6, which has a non-round cross section.
  • a handle 4 is placed on the bristle carrier 1, which can be provided with a corrugation 10, which serves as a storage container for the toothpaste.
  • the connection between the handle 4 and the bristle carrier 1 takes place in such a way that a separation in the axial direction is only possible by appropriate effort.
  • the handle is easily rotatable relative to the bristle holder.
  • a metering piston 5 is provided in the handle, which has an external thread which is in engagement with an internal thread 7 on the inner wall of the handle.
  • the cross section of a central opening in the metering piston 5 is adapted to the cross section of the connecting channel 6, so that the metering piston 5 is axially displaceable on the connecting channel 6 but cannot be rotated relative thereto.
  • the snap connection between the bristle carrier 1 and the handle 4, which allows rotation, is designated by 8.
  • the piston 5 When the filling toothbrush is to be put into operation and there is a handle filled with toothpaste, the piston 5 is at one end (left in FIG. 1). The cross section of the hole adapted to the cross section of the connecting channel 6 is closed by a destructible film. The connecting channel is inserted into the hole, the film being destroyed. The snap connection is established. The connection channel is then with its open end near the other end of the handle 4. If the Handle 4 is then rotated relative to the bristle carrier 1, the metering piston 5 presses toothpaste into the connecting channel into the area of the bristles 2.
  • FIG. 2 differs in that the internal thread 7 passes through at both ends. Both ends are practically the same. If the handle in this embodiment according to FIG. 2 is completely empty, the cover 9 can be unscrewed. The handle can then be turned through 180 ° and reattached to the bristle holder 1 or to a new bristle holder. The metering piston 5 is then again at the end connected to the bristle carrier 1. The other end is open and can be filled. After filling, this end is closed by screwing on the lid 9.
  • the filling toothbrush according to the invention allows an automatic supply of toothpaste to the bristles as long as toothpaste is in the handle.
  • the handle which is practically a cartridge, can either be a disposable part or a refillable part.
  • the connection and design of the metering piston in relation to the connecting channel and the handle are selected so that simple commissioning and simple operation are possible.
  • FIGS. 3 to 7 differs only slightly from that according to FIG. 2.
  • annular projections 11 are provided at both ends, which serve for the snap connection with annular grooves 12 in the bristle carrier 1.
  • a lid 9 (Fig. 6) is provided with a thread 1 6 for screwing into the handle, on the side on which the bristle holder is not seated.
  • the bristle carrier 1 is prevented from rotating about the axis of rotation 4b during use of the filling toothbrush. Such a rotation would not only impair the use during brushing or make it impossible, but would also cause the metering piston 5 to move undesirably.
  • FIGS. 8 to 1 4 relate to different thread configurations.
  • projections 13 made of soft plastic are provided only on some longitudinally extending sections, into which the thread is cut by the dosing piston 5 during the first use, namely without cutting. If such a self-tapping is desired, other designs are also conceivable, as long as it is ensured that there are no chips that get into the toothpaste or shaving soap, and as long as the thread is really formed with certainty. As can be seen from FIG. 11, no continuous annular projection 11 is provided at the upper end, but this annular projection 11 is severely interrupted to ensure that air can escape in this area during filling.
  • FIGS. 9 and 13 corresponds to that according to FIG. 1.
  • the internal thread provided on the inner wall and designated by 14 passes through and is produced by injection molding during manufacture of the handle 4 from the beginning.
  • FIG. 15 shows a bristle carrier with a connecting channel 6a for a filling shaving brush.
  • the outlet opening for the shaving soap lies in the axis of rotation since there is no fear of a relative rotation between the bristle carrier 21 and the handle.
  • a closure 23, 24 can be placed on the projection 20, which has a slotted opening which ensures a distribution (surface enlargement) of the shaving soap, so that it reaches all the bristles 22 as far as possible.
  • the drawing is drawn apart.
  • the separately shown part 24 is formed in one piece with the extension 23 and this extension 23 is seated on the projection 20.
  • This extension formed by the parts 23 and 24 can also be referred to as a "flute closure" since the line for the shaving soap is in between the parts 23 and 24 provided slot ends and the upper end is cut off obliquely like a flute.
  • the end of the filling channel which is designated by 17 in FIGS. 3 and 15, has a smaller diameter, so that the metering piston 5 is no longer secured against rotation. When the metering piston 5 has reached its end position, destruction is prevented.

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A filled toothbrush or filled shaving brush which includes a tubular handle 4, in the hollow of which toothpaste or shaving snap is placed. At one end of the handle is a removable bristle holder, supplied with bristles, snap mounted so that it can be turned relative to the handle. The bristle holder has a connecting channel which leads from the bristles into the hollow of the handle and up to its end. A metering piston is mounted on the connecting channel and can be moved axially by rotating the handle relative to the bristle holder, and is at the same time prevented from rotating, relative to the connecting channel. Both the outer circumference of the piston and the inner surface of the handle are threaded to effect axial movement of the piston. The axis of bristle holder 1 may be offset from the rotational axis of handle 4 so that unintentional turning of the bristle holder relative to the handle, when in use, is prevented.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Füllzahnbürste und einen Füllrasierpinsel nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1.The invention relates to a filling toothbrush and a filling shaving brush according to the preamble of claim 1.

Eine Füllzahnbürste nach dem Oberbegriff ist aus dem deutschen Gebrauchsmuster G 79 04 943.7 bekannt. Der Dosierkolben ist bei einer Ausführungsform dieser bekannten Füllzahnbürste über ein Gewinde mit dem Verbindungskanal verbunden und durch Reibung, d.h. durch Kraftschluß, mit dem Griff mitdrehbar, aber gegen diesen, bedingt durch die Gewindeverbindung axial verschiebbar. Wenn bei einer derartigen Füllzahnbürste der Borstenträger bei der ersten Inbetriebnahme mit dem Griff verbunden wird, steht der Dosierkolben an dem Ende des Griffes, der mit dem Borstenträger verbunden wird. Es ist also erforderlich, daß der Verbindungskanal mit seinem Gewinde über die gesamte Gewindelänge durch den Dosierkolben hindurchgeschraubt wird, damit die Betriebsstellung erreicht wird. Dieses ist aufwendig und führt in der Praxis zu Fehlbedienungen.A filling toothbrush according to the preamble is known from German utility model G 79 04 943.7. In one embodiment of this known filling toothbrush, the metering piston is connected to the connecting channel via a thread and can also be rotated with the handle by friction, ie by frictional engagement, but axially displaceable against it due to the threaded connection. In the case of such a filling toothbrush, when the bristle holder is connected to the handle when it is started up for the first time, the metering piston is at the end of the handle which is connected to the bristle holder. It is therefore necessary that the connection channel with its thread over the entire thread length through the Dosing piston is screwed through so that the operating position is reached. This is complex and leads to incorrect operation in practice.

Der Erfindung liegt nun die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Füllzahnbürste bzw. einen Füllrasierpinsel der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, die einfacher bedienbar sind,insbesondere schnell betriebsbereit sind und bei denen Fehlbedienungen vermieden werden.The invention is based on the object of creating a filling toothbrush or a filling shaving brush of the type mentioned at the outset, which are easier to use, in particular are quickly operational and in which incorrect operation is avoided.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch das Kennzeichen des Anspruches 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by the characterizing part of claim 1.

Nach der Erfindung ist zwischen Verbindungskanal und Dosierkolben eine formschlüssige Verbindung vorgesehen, die eine axiale Verschiebung des Dosierkolbens relativ zu dem Verbindungskanal erlaubt, aber eine Drehung zwischen diesen beiden Teilen verhindert. Die Gewindeverbindung ist zwischen der Innenwand des als Vorratsraum dienenden Griffes und der äußeren Mantelfläche des Dosierkolbens vorgesehen. Bei der ersten Inbetriebnahme, bei der der Dosierkolben an dem Ende steht, an dem die Verbindung mit dem Borstenträger erfolgt, kann der Verbindungskanal einfach in die entsprechende öffnung des Dosierkolbens hineingesteckt und in seine Endstellung durch den Kolben hindurchgeschoben werden. Gegebenenfalls ist diese öffnung durch eine zerstörbare Folie verschlossen. Borstenträger und Griff werden durch eine entsprechende Schnappverbindung fest miteinander verbunden. Diese Schnappverbindung erlaubt eine relative Drehbewegung zwischen Borstenträger und Griff, wenn der Griff dann gedreht wird, wird der Kolben in Richtung auf das andere Ende bewegt und er drückt die Zahnpaste oder die Rasierseife in den Borstenbereich.According to the invention, a positive connection is provided between the connecting channel and the metering piston, which allows an axial displacement of the metering piston relative to the connecting channel, but prevents rotation between these two parts. The threaded connection is provided between the inner wall of the handle serving as a storage space and the outer surface of the metering piston. When starting up for the first time, when the dosing piston is at the end at which the connection to the bristle holder is made, the connecting channel can simply be inserted into the corresponding opening of the dosing piston and pushed into its end position through the piston. If necessary, this opening is closed by a destructible film. The bristle holder and handle are firmly connected to each other by a corresponding snap connection. This snap connection allows a relative rotary movement between the bristle holder and the handle, if the handle is then turned, the piston is moved towards the other end and it presses the toothpaste or the shaving soap into the bristle area.

Das Gewinde an der Innenwand des Griffes kann entweder bereits im Voraus, beispielsweise durch Spritzgießen bei Herstellung aus Kunststoff ausgebildet sein, oder es kann sich um ein selbstschneidendes Gewinde handeln, das bei der ersten Bewegung des Kolbens durch das Gewinde dieses Kolbens hergestellt wird. Dann muß entsprechend weicher Kunststoff in Abschnitten oder Längsstreifen im Bereich der Innenwand des Griffes vorgesehen sein, der eine sichere Ausbildung des Gewindes ermöglicht. Auf die unterschiedlichen Gewindeausbildungen sind die Ansprüche 2 und 3 gerichtet. Wenn die Ausbildung, so wie in Anspruch 3 angegeben, erfolgt, dann kann das Gewinde von vornherein durch Spritzgießen hergestellt werden, das Werkzeug kann aber so ausgebildet werden, daß es durch Drehung aus dem Bereich der Abschnitte, die das Gewinde aufweisen, herausbewegt und dann aus dem Hohlraum des Griffes herausgezogen werden kann.The thread on the inside wall of the handle can either be formed in advance, for example by injection molding in the production of plastic, or it can be a self-tapping thread which is produced by the thread of this piston during the first movement of the piston. Correspondingly soft plastic must then be provided in sections or longitudinal strips in the area of the inner wall of the handle, which enables the thread to be formed reliably. Claims 2 and 3 are directed to the different thread configurations. If the formation is as stated in claim 3, then the thread can be made from the beginning by injection molding, but the tool can be designed so that it rotates out of the area of the portions having the thread, and then can be pulled out of the cavity of the handle.

Wenn die Ausbildung so, wie in den Ansprüchen 4 und 5 angegeben, erfolgt, ist eine Wiederbefüllung möglich. Insbesondere wenn die Ausbildung so wie in Anspruch 5 angegeben erfolgt, dann wird der Griff nach Entleerung, d.h., wenn der Dosierkolben die andere Endstellung erreicht hat, einfach umgedreht. Der Dosierkolben steht dann wieder an dem Ende, das mit dem Borstenträger verbunden werden soll. Das andere Ende ist offen und kann zur Füllung benutzt werden. Nach erfolgter Füllung wird der Deckel aufgesetzt. Auch in diesem Falle ist es nicht erforderlich, den Verbindungskanal durch den Dosierkolben hindurchzuschrauben, da die axiale Bewegung ungehindert durchgeführt werden kann.If the training is as stated in claims 4 and 5, refilling is possible. In particular if the design is as stated in claim 5, the handle is simply turned over after emptying, i.e. when the metering piston has reached the other end position. The dosing piston is then again at the end that is to be connected to the bristle holder. The other end is open and can be used for filling. After filling, the lid is put on. In this case, too, it is not necessary to screw the connecting channel through the metering piston, since the axial movement can be carried out unimpeded.

Wenn die Ausbildung, so wie in Anspruch 6 angegeben, erfolgt, dann wirkt dem Moment, das durch die an den Borsten beim Bürsten angreifende Kraft erzeugt wird, ein durch die Versetzung der Achsen bedingtes Moment entgegen, das eine Drehung der Bürste bzw. des Borstenträgers um die Achse des Griffes verhindert.If the training, as specified in claim 6, takes place, then the moment, which is generated by the force acting on the bristles during brushing, acts by the displacement of the axes urgent moment that prevents rotation of the brush or bristle holder around the axis of the handle.

Wenn die Ausbildung des Füllrasierpinsels so erfolgt wie in Anspruch 7 angegeben, dann wird für eine gute Verteilung im Sinne einer Oberflächenvergrößerung der Rasierseife gesorgt, d.h. die Rasierseife gelangt möglichst von Anfang an in den Bereich aller Borsten.If the filling shaving brush is designed as specified in claim 7, then a good distribution in the sense of an enlargement of the surface of the shaving soap is ensured, i.e. the shaving soap should be in the area of all the bristles from the start if possible.

Im folgenden wird die Erfindung unter Hinweis auf die Zeichnung anhand verschiedener Ausführungsbeispiele näher erläutert.The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the drawing using various exemplary embodiments.

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  • Fig. 1 eine Seitenansicht einer Ausführungsform einer Füllzahnbürste nach der Erfindung mit geschlossenem Ende;
  • Fig. 2 eine Seitenansicht einer abgewandelten Ausführungsform der Fig.1 mit abnehmbarem Deckel an einem Ende;
  • Fig. 3 einen Schnitt durch eine Ausführungsform eines Borstenträgers mit Verbindungskanal;
  • Fig. 4 eine Draufsicht und einen Schnitt auf einen Dosierkolben zur Verbin- . dung mit der Ausführungsform nach Fig. 3;
  • Fig. 5 einen Schnitt durch einen an beiden Enden offenen Griff zur Verbindung mit der Ausführungsform nach Fig. 3 und 4;
  • Fig. 6 eine Draufsicht und einen Schnitt durch einen Deckel für die Ausführungsform nach Fig. 5;
  • Fig. 7 einen Schnitt gemäßder Linie E-E der Fig. 5;
  • Fig. 8 einen Schnitt durch einen Griff mit einem durch Selbstschneiden herzustellenden Gewinde;
  • Fig. 9 einen der Fig. 8 entsprechenden Schnitt, jedoch mit einem durchgehenden, von Anfang an vorhandenen Gewinde;
  • Fig.10 einen den Fig. 8 und 9 entsprechenden Schnitt, jedoch mit einem Gewinde, das nur auf einigen in Längsrichtung verlaufenden Abschnitten vorhanden ist;
  • Fig. 11 einen Schnitt gemäß der Linie D-D der Fig. 8;
  • Fig. 12 einen Schnitt gemäß der Linie A-A der Fig. 8;
  • Fig. 13 einen Schnitt gemäß der Linie B-B der Fig. 9;
  • Fig. 14 einen Schnitt gemäß der Linie C-C der Fig. 10; und
  • Fig. 15 einen Schnitt durch einen Borstenträger mit Verbindungskanal und Ansatz zur Verteilung der Rasierseife für einen Füllrasierpinsel nach der Erfindung.
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  • Figure 1 is a side view of an embodiment of a filling toothbrush according to the invention with the end closed.
  • 2 shows a side view of a modified embodiment of FIG. 1 with a removable cover at one end;
  • 3 shows a section through an embodiment of a bristle carrier with a connecting channel;
  • Fig. 4 is a plan view and a section on a metering piston for connection . dung with the embodiment of FIG. 3;
  • 5 shows a section through a handle open at both ends for connection to the embodiment according to FIGS. 3 and 4;
  • FIG. 6 shows a top view and a section through a cover for the embodiment according to FIG. 5;
  • Figure 7 is a section on the line EE of Figure 5;
  • 8 shows a section through a handle with a thread to be produced by self-cutting;
  • 9 shows a section corresponding to FIG. 8, but with a continuous thread that is present from the beginning;
  • 10 shows a section corresponding to FIGS. 8 and 9, but with a thread which is only present on some sections running in the longitudinal direction;
  • Fig. 11 is a section along the line DD of Fig. 8;
  • Fig. 12 is a section along the line AA of Fig. 8;
  • 13 shows a section along line BB of FIG. 9;
  • Fig. 14 is a section along the line CC of Fig. 10; and
  • 15 shows a section through a bristle carrier with a connecting channel and attachment for distributing the shaving soap for a filling shaving brush according to the invention.

Die in der Zeichnung dargestellte Füllzahnbürste besteht bei beiden Ausführungsformen aus einem Borstenträger 1 mit Borsten 2, in deren Bereich ein Schlauch 3 zum Transport der Zahnpaste führt. Der Schlauch 3 geht in einen festen Verbindungskanal 6 über, der einen nicht runden Querschnitt hat.In both embodiments, the filling toothbrush shown in the drawing consists of a bristle carrier 1 with bristles 2, in the area of which a tube 3 leads to the transport of the toothpaste. The hose 3 merges into a fixed connecting channel 6, which has a non-round cross section.

Auf den Borstenträger 1, der mit einer Griffriffelung 10 versehen sein kann, wird ein Griff 4 aufgesetzt, der als Vorratsbehälter für die Zahnpasta dient. Die Verbindung zwischen Griff 4 und Borstenträger 1 erfolgt so, daß eine Trennung in axialer Richtung nur durch entsprechenden Kraftaufwand möglich ist. Der Griff ist aber leicht relativ zu dem Borstenträger drehbar. In dem Griff ist ein Dosierkolben 5 vorgesehen, der ein Außengewinde aufweist, das mit einem Innengewinde 7 an der Innenwand des Griffes im Eingriff steht. Eine mittlere öffnung in dem Dosierkolben 5 ist in ihrem Querschnitt dem Querschnitt des Verbindungskanals 6 angepaßt, so daß der Dosierkolben 5 axial auf dem Verbindungskanal 6 verschiebbar aber zu diesem nicht relativ drehbar ist. Es liegt eine formschlüssige Verbindung zwischen Dosierkolben 5 und Verbindungskanal 6 vor. Die eine Drehung erlaubende Schnappverbindung zwischen Borstenträger 1 und Griff 4 ist mit 8 bezeichnet.A handle 4 is placed on the bristle carrier 1, which can be provided with a corrugation 10, which serves as a storage container for the toothpaste. The connection between the handle 4 and the bristle carrier 1 takes place in such a way that a separation in the axial direction is only possible by appropriate effort. However, the handle is easily rotatable relative to the bristle holder. A metering piston 5 is provided in the handle, which has an external thread which is in engagement with an internal thread 7 on the inner wall of the handle. The cross section of a central opening in the metering piston 5 is adapted to the cross section of the connecting channel 6, so that the metering piston 5 is axially displaceable on the connecting channel 6 but cannot be rotated relative thereto. There is a positive connection between metering piston 5 and connecting channel 6. The snap connection between the bristle carrier 1 and the handle 4, which allows rotation, is designated by 8.

Wenn die Füllzahnbürste in Betrieb genommen werden soll und ein mit Zahnpasta gefüllter Griff vorliegt, steht der Kolben 5 an dem einen Ende (links in Fig. 1). Das in seinem Querschnitt dem Querschnitt des Verbindungskanals 6 angepasste Loch ist durch eine zerstörbare Folie verschlossen. Der Verbindungskanal wird in das Loch gesteckt, wobei die Folie zerstört wird. Die Schnappverbindung wird hergestellt. Der Verbindungskanal liegt mit seinem offenen Ende dann in der Nähe des anderen Endes des Griffes 4. Wenn der Griff 4 dann relativ zu dem Borstenträger 1 gedreht wird, drückt der Dosierkolben 5 Zahnpasta in den Verbindungskanal bis in den Bereich der Borsten 2.When the filling toothbrush is to be put into operation and there is a handle filled with toothpaste, the piston 5 is at one end (left in FIG. 1). The cross section of the hole adapted to the cross section of the connecting channel 6 is closed by a destructible film. The connecting channel is inserted into the hole, the film being destroyed. The snap connection is established. The connection channel is then with its open end near the other end of the handle 4. If the Handle 4 is then rotated relative to the bristle carrier 1, the metering piston 5 presses toothpaste into the connecting channel into the area of the bristles 2.

Die Ausführungsform nach Fig. 2 unterscheidet sich dadurch, daß das Innengewinde 7 an beiden Enden durchgeht. Beide Enden sind praktisch gleich ausgebildet. Wenn der Griff bei dieser Ausführungsform nach Fig. 2 vollständig geleert ist, kann der Deckel 9 abgeschraubt werden. Der Griff kann dann um 180° gedreht und wieder an dem Borstenträger 1 oder an einem neuen Borstenträger befestigt werden. Der Dosierkolben 5 steht dann wieder an dem mit dem Borstenträger 1 verbundenen Ende. Das andere Ende ist offen und kann befüllt werden. Nach Füllung wird dieses Ende durch Aufschrauben des Deckels 9 verschlossen.The embodiment of FIG. 2 differs in that the internal thread 7 passes through at both ends. Both ends are practically the same. If the handle in this embodiment according to FIG. 2 is completely empty, the cover 9 can be unscrewed. The handle can then be turned through 180 ° and reattached to the bristle holder 1 or to a new bristle holder. The metering piston 5 is then again at the end connected to the bristle carrier 1. The other end is open and can be filled. After filling, this end is closed by screwing on the lid 9.

Die Füllzahnbürste nach der Erfindung erlaubt eine automatische Versorgung der Borsten mit Zahnpasta, solange sich Zahnpasta im Griff befindet. Der Griff, der praktisch eine Patrone darstellt, kann entweder ein Wegwerfteil oder ein wieder befüllbares Teil sein. Die Verbindung und Ausbildung des Dosierkolbens im Verhältnis zum Verbindungskanal und dem Griff sind so gewählt, daß eine einfache Inbetriebnahme und eine einfache Bedienung möglich sind.The filling toothbrush according to the invention allows an automatic supply of toothpaste to the bristles as long as toothpaste is in the handle. The handle, which is practically a cartridge, can either be a disposable part or a refillable part. The connection and design of the metering piston in relation to the connecting channel and the handle are selected so that simple commissioning and simple operation are possible.

Grundsätzlich sind in der Beschreibung -gleiche Teile mit gleichen Bezugszeichen bezeichnet. Die Ausführungsform nach den Fig. 3 bis 7 unterscheidet sich nur geringfügig von derjenigen nach Fig. 2. An dem Griff 4 sind an beiden Enden ringförmige Vorsprünge 11 vorgesehen, die der Schnappverbindung mit ringförmigen Nuten 12 im Borstenträger 1 dienen. Ein Deckel 9 (Fig. 6) ist mit einem Gewinde 1 6 zum Einschrauben in den Griff versehen, und zwar auf der Seite, auf der der Borstenträger nicht sitzt.Basically, the same parts are designated with the same reference numerals in the description. The embodiment according to FIGS. 3 to 7 differs only slightly from that according to FIG. 2. On the handle 4, annular projections 11 are provided at both ends, which serve for the snap connection with annular grooves 12 in the bristle carrier 1. A lid 9 (Fig. 6) is provided with a thread 1 6 for screwing into the handle, on the side on which the bristle holder is not seated.

Dadurch, daß die Achse 2b, um die die an der Angriffsfläche 2a angreifende Kraft ein Moment erzeugt, zu der Drehachse 4b des Griffes 4 versetzt ist, wird eine Drehung des Borstenträgers 1 um die Drehachse 4b während der Benutzung der Füllzahnbürste verhindert. Eine solche Drehung würde nicht nur den Gebrauch beim Bürsten beeinträchtigen oder unmöglich machen, sondern auch ein unerwünschtes Verschieben des Dosierkolbens 5 hervorrufen.Because the axis 2b, about which the force acting on the engagement surface 2a generates a moment, is offset from the axis of rotation 4b of the handle 4, the bristle carrier 1 is prevented from rotating about the axis of rotation 4b during use of the filling toothbrush. Such a rotation would not only impair the use during brushing or make it impossible, but would also cause the metering piston 5 to move undesirably.

Die Ausführungsform nach den Fig. 8 bis 1 4 betreffen verschiedene Gewindeausbildungen.The embodiment according to FIGS. 8 to 1 4 relate to different thread configurations.

Bei der Ausführungsform nach den Fig. 8 und 12 sind lediglich an einigen in Längsrichtung verlaufenden Abschnitten Vorsprünge 13 aus Weichkunststoff vorgesehen, in die das Gewinde durch den Dosierkolben 5 bei der ersten Benutzung hineingeschnitten wird, und zwar spanlos. Wenn eine solche Selbstgewindeschneidung erwünscht ist, sind auch andere Ausbildungen denkbar, solange sichergestellt ist, daß keine Späne entstehen, die in die Zahnpaste bzw. die Rasierseife gelangen, und solange wirklich mit Sicherheit das Gewinde ausgebildet wird. Wie der Fig. 11 zu entnehmen ist, ist am oberen Ende kein durchgehender ringförmiger Vorsprung 11 vorgesehen, sondern dieser ringförmige Vorsprung 11 ist stark unterbrochen, um sicherzustellen, daß beim Füllen in diesem Bereich Luft entweichen kann.In the embodiment according to FIGS. 8 and 12, projections 13 made of soft plastic are provided only on some longitudinally extending sections, into which the thread is cut by the dosing piston 5 during the first use, namely without cutting. If such a self-tapping is desired, other designs are also conceivable, as long as it is ensured that there are no chips that get into the toothpaste or shaving soap, and as long as the thread is really formed with certainty. As can be seen from FIG. 11, no continuous annular projection 11 is provided at the upper end, but this annular projection 11 is severely interrupted to ensure that air can escape in this area during filling.

Die Ausbildung nach den Fig. 9 und 13 entspricht derjenigen nach Fig. 1. Das an der Innenwand vorgesehene und mit 14 bezeichnete Innengewinde geht durch und wird durch Spritzgießen bei Herstellung des Griffes 4 von Anfang an mit hergestellt.The design according to FIGS. 9 and 13 corresponds to that according to FIG. 1. The internal thread provided on the inner wall and designated by 14 passes through and is produced by injection molding during manufacture of the handle 4 from the beginning.

Da dieses Herstellen des Gewindes durch Spritzgießen schwierig sein kann, ist bei der Ausführungsform nach Fig. 10 und 14 eine andere Möglichkeit gewählt worden. Hier ist das Innengewinde 15 nur auf einigen in Längsrichtung verlaufenden Abschnitten vorgesehen, so daß nach Herstellung des Griffes 4 in einer entsprechenden Form der Kern gedreht und aus der Form herausgezogen werden kann.Since this threading can be difficult by injection molding, another possibility has been chosen in the embodiment according to FIGS. 10 and 14. Here the internal thread 15 is only present on some sections running in the longitudinal direction seen so that after the manufacture of the handle 4 in a corresponding shape, the core can be rotated and pulled out of the mold.

In Fig. 15 ist ein Borstenträger mit Verbindungskanal 6a für einen Füllrasierpinsel dargestellt. Die Austrittsöffnung für die Rasierseife liegt hierbei in der Drehachse, da eine relative Drehung zwischen Borstenträger 21 und dem Griff nicht zu befürchten ist. Auf den Vorsprung 20 ist ein Verschluß 23, 24 aufsetzbar, der eine geschlitzte Öffnung aufweist, die für eine Verteilung (Oberflächenvergrößerung) der Rasierseife sorgt, so daß diese möglichst zu allen Borsten 22 gelangt. Die zeichnerische Darstellung ist auseinandergezogen. Tatsächlich ist das getrennt dargestellte Teil 24 einstückig mit dem Ansatz 23 ausgebildet und dieser Ansatz 23 sitzt auf dem Vorsprung 20. Dieser durch die Teile 23 und 24 gebildete Ansatz kann auch als "Flötenverschluß" bezeichnet werden, da die Leitung für die Rasierseife in einem zwischen den Teilen 23 und 24 vorgesehenen Schlitz endet und das obere Ende entsprechend schräge wie bei einer Flöte abgeschnitten ist.15 shows a bristle carrier with a connecting channel 6a for a filling shaving brush. The outlet opening for the shaving soap lies in the axis of rotation since there is no fear of a relative rotation between the bristle carrier 21 and the handle. A closure 23, 24 can be placed on the projection 20, which has a slotted opening which ensures a distribution (surface enlargement) of the shaving soap, so that it reaches all the bristles 22 as far as possible. The drawing is drawn apart. In fact, the separately shown part 24 is formed in one piece with the extension 23 and this extension 23 is seated on the projection 20. This extension formed by the parts 23 and 24 can also be referred to as a "flute closure" since the line for the shaving soap is in between the parts 23 and 24 provided slot ends and the upper end is cut off obliquely like a flute.

Das Ende des Füllkanals, das in Fig. 3 und 15 mit 17 bezeichnet ist, weist einen geringeren Durchmesser auf, so daß der Dosierkolben 5 nicht mehr gegen Drehung gesichert ist. Wenn der Dosierkolben 5 seine Endstellung erreicht hat, wird hierdurch eine Zerstörung verhindert.The end of the filling channel, which is designated by 17 in FIGS. 3 and 15, has a smaller diameter, so that the metering piston 5 is no longer secured against rotation. When the metering piston 5 has reached its end position, destruction is prevented.

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1 . Füllzahnbürste oder Füllrasierpinsel mit einem die Zahnpaste oder die Rasierseife aufnehmenden, rohrförmigen Griff, auf dessem einen Ende ein mit Borsten versehener abnehmbarer Borstenträger (1) drehbar aufgesetzt ist, der einen von den Borsten (2,22) ausgehenden, und in den Hohlraum des Griffes (4) bis zum Ende führenden Verbindungskanal (6,6a) besitzt, auf dem ein Dosierkolben (5) durch Drehung des Griffes relativ zu dem Borstenträger axial verschiebbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Dosierkolben (5) gegen Drehung gesichert auf dem Verbindungskanal (6,6a) geführt und durch ein Gewinde (7) mit dem Griff (4) verbunden ist.1 . Filling toothbrush or filling shaving brush with a tubular handle receiving the toothpaste or shaving soap, on the one end of which a rotatable removable bristle carrier (1) provided with bristles is placed, which extends from the bristles (2,22) and into the cavity of the handle (4) to the end leading connecting channel (6, 6a) on which a metering piston (5) can be moved axially by rotating the handle relative to the bristle carrier, characterized in that the metering piston (5) is secured against rotation on the connecting channel ( 6,6a) and is connected to the handle (4) by a thread (7). 2. Füllzahnbürste oder Füllrasierpinsel nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Gewinde (13) des Griffes (4) spanlos durch Schneiden durch das Gewinde des Dosierkolbens (5) gebildet ist (Fig. 8,12).2. filling toothbrush or filling shaving brush according to claim 1, characterized in that the thread (13) of the handle (4) is formed without cutting by cutting through the thread of the metering piston (5) (Fig. 8,12). 3. Füllzahnbürste oder Füllrasierpinsel nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Gewinde des Griffes (4) nur auf einigen in Längsrichtung verlaufenden Abschnitten (15) ausgebildet ist (Fig. 10, 14).3. filling toothbrush or filling shaving brush according to claim 1, characterized in that the thread of the handle (4) is formed only on some longitudinal sections (15) (Fig. 10, 14). 4. Füllzahnbürste oder Füllrasierpinsel nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das dem Borstenträger (1) abgelegene Ende des Griffes (4) durch einen abnehmbaren Deckel (9) verschlossen ist.4. filling toothbrush or filling shaving brush according to claim 1, characterized in that the bristle carrier (1) remote end of the handle (4) is closed by a removable cover (9). 5. Füllzahnbürste oder Füllrasierpinsel nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Griff (4) derart symmetrisch ausgebildet ist, daß der Deckel (9) auf beiden Enden aufsetzbar ist.5. Filling toothbrush or filling shaving brush according to claim 4, characterized in that the handle (4) is formed symmetrically such that the cover (9) can be placed on both ends. 6. Füllzahnbürste nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Achse (2b) des Borstenträgers (1) zur Achse (4b) des Griffes (4) versetzt ist.6. filling toothbrush according to claim 1, characterized in that the axis (2b) of the bristle carrier (1) to the axis (4b) of the handle (4) is offset. 7. Füllzahnbürste oder Füllrasierpinsel nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Sicherung des Dosierkolbens (5) gegen Drehung relativ zu dem Verbindungskanal (6) am Ende des Verbindungskanals unterbrochen ist.7. filling toothbrush or filling shaving brush according to claim 1, characterized in that the securing of the metering piston (5) against rotation relative to the connecting channel (6) is interrupted at the end of the connecting channel. 8. Füllrasierpinsel nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß auf das Ende des Verbindungskanals (6a) ein die Rasierseife verteilender Verschluß (Oberflächenvergrößerer 23, 24) aufsetzbar ist.8. Filling shaving brush according to claim 1, characterized in that on the end of the connecting channel (6a) a shaving soap distributing closure (surface enlarger 23, 24) can be placed.
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