CN214414347U

CN214414347U - Luminous toothbrush

Info

Publication number: CN214414347U
Application number: CN202120515948.6U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 朱浩永; 黄義斗
Original assignee: Beijing Samhwan Marketing Co ltd
Current assignee: Beijing Samhwan Marketing Co ltd
Priority date: 2021-03-11
Filing date: 2021-03-11
Publication date: 2021-10-19
Anticipated expiration: 2031-03-11

Abstract

The utility model discloses a luminous toothbrush. The luminous toothbrush comprises a toothbrush head (1), a toothbrush handle (2) and a base (3), wherein a toothbrush head body (11) of the toothbrush head (1) is made of a transparent material; the toothbrush handle (2) is detachably connected with the base (3), the toothbrush handle (2) comprises a light guide body (21) and an opaque body (22) at least partially wrapping the light guide body (21), and a power supply (4), a light emitting body (5) and a switch (6) are arranged on the base (3). The luminous part and the circuit part of the luminous toothbrush of the utility model are arranged in the base, and the base is connected with the brush handle in a detachable way. Thereby, safe and reliable more, the base can use with other brush holders cooperations in addition, after taking the brush holder abandonment of brush head, can change new brush holder and base cooperation and use, continues to realize luminous effect.

Description

Luminous toothbrush

Technical Field

The utility model relates to the technical field of toothbrushes, in particular to a luminous toothbrush.

Background

In order to improve the pleasure of brushing teeth and to improve the pleasure of brushing teeth, there are luminous toothbrushes in the prior art. The luminous toothbrush in the prior art is generally provided with a light source and a light hole at the brush handle part, and light emitted by the light source is emitted through the light hole, so that the pleasure of brushing teeth is improved, and particularly children are attracted to clean the oral cavity.

In order to illuminate the inside of the oral cavity, a light-emitting toothbrush capable of transmitting light to illuminate the head part of the toothbrush has been proposed in the prior art.

In one prior art, chinese patent document CN 105011554 a discloses a light-emitting toothbrush. The luminous toothbrush comprises a colored lamp light source and a button switch, wherein the colored lamp light source and the button switch are arranged in the middle of the toothbrush handle, the colored lamp light source is provided with a button battery, and emitted light is conducted to the root of the bristles through the light guide filament bundle.

In the luminous toothbrush in the prior art, the light source and the toothbrush handle of the luminous toothbrush are of an integrated structure, cannot be replaced, and must be discarded at the same time, so that the cost is high. And the switch is arranged on the brush handle, so that the switch is easy to be touched carelessly to turn off the light source during tooth brushing.

It is therefore desirable to have a solution that overcomes or at least alleviates at least one of the above-mentioned drawbacks of the prior art.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

It is an object of the present invention to provide a light-emitting toothbrush which overcomes or at least alleviates at least one of the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art.

In order to achieve the purpose, the utility model provides a luminous toothbrush, which comprises a brush head, a brush handle and a base which are connected in sequence,

the brush head body of the brush head is made of transparent materials, and bristles and/or friction protrusions are arranged on the brush head body;

the brush handle is detachably connected with the base, the brush handle comprises a light guide body and an opaque body at least partially covering the light guide body,

the base is provided with a power supply, a light-emitting body and a switch, the switch controls the connection and disconnection of a power supply loop between the light-emitting body and the power supply, and light emitted by the light-emitting body can be transmitted to the body of the brush head through the light guide body.

Preferably, the switch is disposed at a bottom side of the base away from the handle, the switch is located between the bottom side of the handle and the platform when the light-emitting toothbrush is placed on the platform in a free standing manner, and a distance between the switch and the platform is greater than or equal to 2 mm.

Preferably, a circular counter bore is arranged at the bottom side of the base far away from the brush handle, and the manual operation part of the switch is positioned in the circular counter bore.

Preferably, the transverse outer contours of the base and the brush handle are revolving bodies, the transverse size of the base is larger than that of the brush handle, the switch is a linear toggle switch, and the toggle direction of the switch is the diameter direction of the bottom of the base.

Preferably, the handle and base are connected to each other in a bayonet manner. In particular, they are inserted into each other in an interference fit manner.

Preferably, the end part of the brush holder connected with the base is provided with a plugging round hole, the end part of the base connected with the brush holder is provided with a plugging column, and the inside of the plugging column is provided with a light guide hole.

Preferably, the base is of an up-down split structure, and comprises an upper base and a lower base which are spliced together and define a sealed accommodating cavity, wherein a transparent light guide part is arranged at the light guide hole,

the luminous body is a light emitting diode and is arranged in the sealed accommodating cavity, and the light emitting diode is aligned to the light guide hole.

Preferably, a plurality of light holes are arranged on the opaque body, wherein the sum of the areas of the light holes is less than one fourth of the area of the outer surface of the handle.

Preferably, the brush head body is integrally formed with the light guide body, and the opaque body is formed outside the light guide body in an encapsulated manner.

Preferably, the brush bristles are arranged on one side of the brush head body, and the friction protrusions are arranged on the other side opposite to the brush bristles, wherein the brush bristles and/or the friction protrusions are made of transparent or semitransparent materials.

The luminous part and the circuit part of the luminous toothbrush of the utility model are arranged in the base, and the base is connected with the brush handle in a detachable way. Thereby, safe and reliable more, the base can use with other brush holders cooperations in addition, after taking the brush holder abandonment of brush head, can change new brush holder and base cooperation and use, continues to realize luminous effect.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a prior art illuminated toothbrush.

Fig. 2-4 are schematic front, top and bottom views, respectively, of a light emitting toothbrush according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 5 and 6 are schematic cross-sectional views of different embodiments of the handle portion of the illuminated toothbrush of the present invention.

Fig. 7-9 are schematic views of the base.

Reference numerals:

1	brush head	23	Light hole
				2	Brush handle	24	Columnar projection
3	Base seat	31	Circular counter bore
				4	Power supply	32	Plug-in column
5	Luminous body	33	Light guide hole
				6	Switch with a switch body	34	On the base
7	Platform	35	Under the base
				11	Brush head body	36	Transparent light guide
12	Brush hair	61	Magnetic induction switch
				13	Friction projection	62	Manual operation part
21	Light guide body
				22	Opaque body

Detailed Description

In the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals are used to denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In the description of the present invention, the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for convenience of description and simplification of description, but do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore, should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

As shown in fig. 2-9, the light-emitting toothbrush according to the embodiment of the present invention comprises a brush head 1, a brush handle 2 and a base 3 connected in sequence. The illustrated shapes and configurations of the head 1, handle 2 and base 3 are exemplary and need not be the shapes and configurations illustrated, but may be any other suitable configuration. For example, the head body 11 may be provided with only the bristles 12, or only the friction protrusions 13.

The friction protrusions 13 are provided on the brush head in a structure for massaging gums. In the illustrated embodiment, the friction protrusions 13 are repeatedly arranged in two directions instead of one direction, which is suitable for the front-back friction design. Even if the baby without long teeth can help massage the gums, clean the gums and better keep the oral cavity clean.

As previously mentioned, the head may take any suitable shape and configuration. In an alternative embodiment, the brush head body 11 of the brush head 1 is made of a transparent material, so that better light transmission can be realized, and the inside of the oral cavity can be better illuminated. As shown in fig. 2 to 4, bristles 12 are provided at one side of the head body 11, and friction protrusions 13 are provided at the other side opposite to the bristles 12. Alternatively, the bristles 12 and/or the friction protrusions 13 are made of a transparent or translucent material. The shape, material, arrangement, etc. of the brush staples 12 and the friction protrusions 13 may be set as required, and are not limited to the illustrated structure.

In order to facilitate the replacement of the brush holder or base, the brush holder 2 is detachably connected to the base 3. The specific connection mode can be set according to the requirement. For example, in the form of a plug-in connection, as described in more detail below, or in the form of a screw-threaded connection, or in the form of a resilient snap-fit connection, etc. These connection modes are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

The brush handle 2 comprises a light guide 21 and an opaque body 22 at least partially covering the light guide 21. The light guide 21 guides light from the light guide 5 to the brush head to illuminate the oral cavity. The opaque body 22 covering the light guide body 21 reduces light emitted from the side of the brush handle so that as much light as possible is emitted through the brush head portion, thereby further improving the lighting effect of the oral cavity portion. The opaque body 22 may completely cover the side wall of the light guide 21 or may cover only a part thereof.

The base 3 is provided with a power supply 4, a luminous body 5 and a switch 6, the switch 6 controls the connection and disconnection of a power supply loop between the luminous body 5 and the power supply 4, and light emitted by the luminous body 5 can be transmitted to the body 11 of the brush head 1 through the light guide body 21. The power source 4, the light 5 and the switch 6 may be connected to the circuit in any suitable configuration and form. For example, the power source 4 may be a button cell battery, a rechargeable battery, or the like. The light 5 may be a bulb of various forms and specifications, and in particular, an LED may be used. As for the switch 6, in terms of the driving manner, it may be a push switch or a toggle switch; in terms of control, the movement of the switch can directly make or break the contacts, or indirectly make or break the contacts inductively.

The luminous part and the circuit part of the luminous toothbrush provided by the embodiment of the utility model are arranged in the base, and the base is connected with the brush handle in a detachable way. Thereby, safe and reliable more, the base can use with other brush holders cooperations in addition, after taking the brush holder abandonment of brush head, can change new brush holder and base cooperation and use, continues to realize luminous effect.

As shown in fig. 7-9, the switch 6 is disposed at the bottom side of the base 3 away from the handle 2, when the light-emitting toothbrush is placed on the platform 7 by itself, the switch 6 is located between the bottom side of the handle 2 and the platform 7, and the distance between the switch 6 and the platform 7 is 2 mm or more. Thus, the switch 6 does not interfere with setting the entire light-emitting toothbrush upright. Can save the placing space and is beneficial to keeping the brush head clean.

Referring also to fig. 7-9, at the bottom side of the base 3 remote from the handle 2, a circular counterbore 31 is provided, with the manually operable portion 62 of the switch 6 being located within the circular counterbore 31.

Referring to fig. 9, the switch 6 includes a magnetic induction switch 61 and a manual operation portion 62, and the manual operation portion 62 is provided with a magnet. When the manual operation portion 62 is in the "on" or "illumination" position, the magnet approaches the magnetic induction switch 61, and the magnetic induction switch 61 is turned on. When the manual operation portion 62 is in the "off" or "non-illuminating" position, the magnet is away from the magnetic induction switch 61, and the magnetic induction switch 61 is turned off.

As shown in fig. 9, the "on" or "illuminated" position is the right view side position; at which a corresponding "lit" logo is provided. The "off" or "not illuminated" position is the left position of the illustration; in this position a corresponding "non-illuminated" logo is provided. Of course, other indicia may be used to indicate "illuminated" or "not illuminated".

In order to provide the stability of vertical placement, the transverse outer contour of the base 3 and the brush holder 2 is a revolving body, and the transverse dimension of the base 3 is larger than that of the brush holder 2. Advantageously, the switch 6 is a linear toggle switch, and the toggle direction of the switch 6 is the diameter direction of the bottom of the base 3. Accordingly, the size of the switch 6 in the height direction can be reduced, which is advantageous for the compact design of the base 3.

As mentioned above, the handle 2 and base 3 are connected to each other in a plug-in manner. In particular, they are inserted into each other in an interference fit manner. Thereby facilitating disassembly and reattachment. Under the condition that the electric energy of the base 3 is exhausted, the brush handle can be taken down, the teeth can be brushed normally, and no illumination effect is achieved at the moment.

In one embodiment, an insertion round hole is formed at the end of the brush holder 2 connected with the base 3, an insertion column 32 is arranged at the end of the base 3 connected with the brush holder 2, and a light guide hole 33 is formed inside the insertion column 32. The light guide hole 33 is used for guiding the light emitted by the luminous body 5 arranged in the base to the brush handle.

For the convenience of manufacture, the base 3 is of a split-type structure, and comprises an upper base 34 and a lower base 35 which are spliced together. The upper base 34 and the lower base 35 are assembled together to define a sealed housing chamber. The luminous body 5 is a light emitting diode and is arranged in the sealed accommodating cavity, so that the sealing performance of the luminous body 5 and related circuits is improved, and the safety and the durability are further improved. It will be appreciated that the led is aligned with the light guide hole 33 so that light from the led enters the handle primarily through the light guide hole.

Referring to fig. 9, a transparent light guide 36 is provided at the light guide hole 33. Transparent light guide 36 is sealingly engaged with light guide aperture 33. On the one hand, the light guide performance is improved, and on the other hand, the sealing performance is further improved.

In an alternative embodiment, the head body 11 and the light guide 21 are integrally formed, such as injection molding, but may be connected to each other in other manners, such as detachably. The opaque body 22 may be formed outside the light guide body 21 in an over-mold manner. Thereby enabling less light to be emitted from the side wall of the brush handle and improving the lighting effect of the brush head part.

The opaque body 22 may be made of soft silicone with a non-slip shape, and is soft and non-slip when held by hand. Ensuring comfortable gripping. Other opaque materials may also be used.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 2 to 6, 3 rows of light transmission holes 23 are provided on the opaque body 22, and each row of light transmission holes 23 includes 4 light transmission holes. To reduce the amount of light transmitted, the sum of the areas of the light transmitting apertures 23 is less than one quarter, or less than one quarter, for example 5 or one sixth, of the area of the outer surface of the handle 2. The number and arrangement of the light-transmitting holes 23 may be set as desired.

Two different specific structures are shown in fig. 5 and 6 for the structure at the light-transmitting aperture. In one configuration, the light-transmissive holes 23 are empty, see fig. 5. In one configuration, the light-transmitting holes 23 are cylindrical protrusions 24 protruding from the light guide 21, see fig. 6.

Finally, it should be pointed out that: the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, and not to limit it. Those of ordinary skill in the art will understand that: modifications can be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or some technical features may be equivalently replaced; such modifications or substitutions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention in its corresponding aspects.

Claims

1. A luminous toothbrush, which is characterized by comprising a brush head (1), a brush handle (2) and a base (3) which are connected in sequence,

the toothbrush head body (11) of the toothbrush head (1) is made of transparent materials, and bristles (12) and/or friction protrusions (13) are arranged on the toothbrush head body (11);

the brush handle (2) is detachably connected with the base (3), the brush handle (2) comprises a light guide body (21) and an opaque body (22) at least partially wrapping the light guide body (21),

be provided with power (4), luminous body (5) and switch (6) on base (3), switch (6) control switch on and off of the power supply circuit between luminous body (5) and power (4), the light that luminous body (5) sent can pass through light conductor (21) conduction extremely body (11) of brush head (1).

2. The illuminated toothbrush according to claim 1, characterized in that the switch (6) is arranged at the bottom side of the base (3) remote from the handle (2), the switch (6) being located between the bottom side of the handle (2) and the platform (7) when the illuminated toothbrush is placed free-standing on the platform (7), and the distance between the switch (6) and the platform (7) being 2 mm or more.

3. The illuminated toothbrush according to claim 2, characterized in that at the bottom side of the base (3) remote from the handle (2) a circular counter bore (31) is provided, in which circular counter bore (31) the manually operated part (62) of the switch (6) is located.

4. The illuminated toothbrush according to claim 3, characterized in that the transverse outer contours of the base (3) and the handle (2) are bodies of revolution, the transverse dimension of the base (3) is greater than the transverse dimension of the handle (2), the switch (6) is a linear toggle switch, and the toggle direction of the switch (6) is the diameter direction of the bottom of the base (3).

5. Luminous toothbrush according to claim 2, characterised in that the handle (2) and the base (3) are connected to one another in a plug-in manner.

6. The luminous toothbrush according to claim 5, characterized in that the end of the handle (2) connected with the base (3) is provided with a circular insertion hole, the end of the base (3) connected with the handle (2) is provided with an insertion column (32), and the insertion column (32) is internally provided with a light guide hole (33).

7. The luminous toothbrush according to claim 6, characterized in that the base (3) is of a split-top-bottom structure comprising a base upper part (34) and a base lower part (35) which are spliced together and define a sealed accommodation chamber, wherein a transparent light guide (36) is provided at the light guide hole (33),

the luminous body (5) is a light emitting diode and is arranged in the sealed accommodating cavity, and the light emitting diode is aligned to the light guide hole.

8. The illuminated toothbrush according to claim 1, characterized in that a plurality of light-transmitting holes (23) are provided in the opaque body (22), wherein the sum of the areas of the light-transmitting holes (23) is less than a quarter of the area of the outer surface of the handle (2).

9. The light-emitting toothbrush according to claim 1, wherein the head body (11) is integrally formed with the light guide body (21), and the opaque body (22) is formed outside the light guide body (21) in an encapsulated manner.

10. The light-emitting toothbrush according to claim 1, characterized in that the bristles (12) are arranged on one side of the head body (11) and the friction protrusions (13) are arranged on the other side opposite to the bristles (12), wherein the bristles (12) and/or the friction protrusions (13) are made of a transparent or translucent material.