DE19808864A1 - Toothpaste dispenser - Google Patents

Abstract

The housing (13) accommodates an opened toothpaste tube arranged vertical on raisable tube table (12). The table rises so the open tube end can be placed on the mechanical seal (6) of the paste dispenser. When the slide (1) is inserted with mounted toothbrush (2), the slide dog (5) opens the mechanical seal (6) and cocks the spring (7). During insertion, the slide teeth (3) engage the ratchet-toothed gear (4) as linked by toothed belt etc (14) and pulley (8) to the tube-squeeze roller (9). When the brush is pressed down the dog (5) releases the seal (6) so this snaps back to seal the tube. The slide is mounted on a spring-supported guide table (10) and the ratchet gear (4) is engaged by a leaf spring (11).

Description

The invention relates to a toothpaste dispenser for removing Toothpaste from toothpaste tubes on a toothbrush of any kind.

State of the art

According to the preamble, there are hardly any known devices which are used in in everyday practice.

Is known as a state of the art device, a utility model under the number GM 7401650. As a disadvantage with This device shows that both hands must be used to put toothpaste on a toothbrush. It will Turn the handwheel and guide the toothbrush at the same time certainly difficult by some users (especially children) be felt. Another ent of the prior art speaking device is known under the registration number A47K 5/18, publication number 28 36 635. This device is for a practical use technically too complex, d. H. too expensive or prone to failure. Another disadvantage is the default Amount of toothpaste on which the user has no influence will. It still appears questionable whether when using the Vacuum principle, by sucking the toothpaste, in the tube not a cavity can arise. Then an optimal one is certain The tube was no longer emptied.

Have other devices corresponding to the state of the art at least one of the following features or defects.

• - Use of a storage container (e.g. WO 96/06555) To complain about is that the toothpaste dries quickly Connection with air, d. H. time-consuming cleaning. Also are no refills for toothpaste known so that Toothpaste tube squeezed into the storage container must become.
• - Elaborate construction
  ie prone to failure and too expensive for practical use.
• - Two-handed operation
  ie little progress in contrast to the usual handling of toothpaste tubes.
• - Use of the pressure or vacuum principle
  ie no optimal tube emptying is guaranteed because toothpaste adheres to the inner wall of the tube and if a cavity is created, the principle of action will be questioned anyway.
• - Lack of a mechanical toothpaste separator d. H. due to the lack of a separator the toothpaste must be removed from the tube neck with the toothbrush. episode of it will be greasing on the device and brush, fine tooth Cream splashes in the area of the device.

tasks

This is where the invention comes in. For everyday use, a Toothpaste dispenser are developed that meets the following points, d. H. ensures daily practical use.

Advantages of the toothpaste dispenser

• - One-handed operation;
• - measurable relief
  ie time saving;
• - easy cleaning;
• - simple construction
  ie reliable, permanent function;
• - Any amount of toothpaste to be dosed;
• - optimal emptying of the tube;
• - easy replacement of the tube;
• - exact separation of the toothpaste from the tube neck
  ie clean and hygienic;
• - Toothpaste dispenser suitable for every type of toothbrush
  ie also for electric brush heads;
• - The fill level of the toothpaste tube can be read from the inspection window at any time.

Functional description of the toothpaste dispenser with reference to Fig. 1-4

1 shows general view of the toothpaste dispenser.

Fig. 2 foot of the toothpaste dispenser from the front;

Fig. 3 receiving carriage with ratchet teeth;

Fig. 4 toothpaste dispenser with viewing window.

To apply toothpaste to a toothbrush 2 , the toothbrush is placed in the guide ( Fig. 3/16) of the receiving carriage 1 . The receiving carriage 1 is located on a resiliently mounted receiving table 10 . By pushing the toothbrush forward, the carriage is moved towards the inside of the dispenser. The mechanical tube closure 6 is opened by the driver 5 of the receiving carriage 1 and tensioned by the spring 7 . Only after the mechanical tube closure 6 has been opened does the toothing 3 of the receiving carriage 1 engage in the toothing of the gear wheel 4 . This prevents toothpaste from escaping from the tube before it is fully opened. With the rotation of the gear 4 now beginning, the push-out rollers 9 are slowly guided downward. The rotary movement of the gear 4 is transmitted to the squeezing rollers 9 by means of toothed belts 14 and deflection roller 8 . The toothpaste is pressed out of the tube by the lowering squeezing rollers 9 . If the desired amount of toothpaste is now applied to the toothbrush 2 , this is pressed down. As a result, the driver 5 of the receiving table releases the mechanical tube closure 6 . This snaps back and closes the tube, at the same time separating the toothpaste from the tube opening. In addition, the gear 4 is rotated back somewhat by the tension of the spring plate 11 . As a result, the squeezing rollers 9 lift slightly, the pressure on the tube is reduced and the toothpaste leakage is stopped, ie the further escape of toothpaste from the tube is immediately prevented. Now the carriage 1 is returned with the toothbrush, supported by the springs 15 . The toothbrush 2 can be removed.

Note (see Fig. 3): The gear 4 and the toothing of the receiving carriage 3 can also be provided with a ratchet toothing. This would eliminate the need to press down the receiving carriage 1 ) with the toothbrush 2 ) when removing the toothbrush.

Changing a toothpaste tube

To replace a toothpaste tube, the housing 13 is opened via the hinges 19 . Now the carriage 1 and the table 10 are pressed down and held in a lowered position by means of a holding lever ( Fig. 2/18). Since the toothing of the receiving carriage no longer engages in the gear wheel, the push-out rollers can be moved upwards by hand. The empty tube is now removed. New opened tube can be set. If necessary, the tube opening can be adapted to the mechanical snap lock 6 by means of the height-adjustable tube table 12 . The squeezing rollers 9 are partially guided by hand over the toothpaste tube. Finally the case is closed by hand.

The fill level of the toothpaste tube can be read at any time in the viewing window ( Fig. 4/17).

As a material for the toothpaste dispenser is preferably a thermoplastic plastic are used.

Claims (12)

1. The toothpaste dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that in the housing ( 13 ) there is an open toothpaste tube standing vertically on a height-adjustable tube table ( 12 ) 2. The toothpaste dispenser according to claim 1 and 2, characterized in that through the height-adjustable tube table ( 12 ) of the tube neck without closure, can be placed on the mechanical closure ( 6 ) of the toothpaste dispenser. 3. The toothpaste dispenser according to claim 1-3, characterized in that by the insertion of the receiving carriage (1) with a toothbrush (2) of the carrier (5) of the receiving carriage (1) opens the mechanical tube closure (6) and the spring (7 ) spans. 4. The toothpaste dispenser according to claim 1-4, characterized in that by inserting the receiving carriage ( 1 ), the teeth ( 3 ) of the receiving carriage engages in a gear ( 4 ). The gear wheel can possibly be provided with ratchet teeth. 5. The toothpaste dispenser according to claim 1-5, characterized in that the gear ( 4 ) by a toothed belt ( 14 ) or the like and a guide roller ( 8 ) with the squeezing rollers ( 9 ) is in connection. 6. The toothpaste dispenser according to claims 1-6, characterized in that by pressing down the toothbrush ( 2 ), the driver mer ( 5 ) of the receiving carriage ( 1 ) the mechanical tube lock ( 6 ) releases, this snaps back and closes the tube . 7. The toothpaste dispenser according to claim 1-7, characterized in that the receiving carriage ( 1 ) on a resiliently mounted on table ( 10 ) takes guidance. 8. The toothpaste dispenser according to claims 1-8, characterized in that a spring leaf ( 11 ) engages in the toothing of the gear ( 4 ). 9. The toothpaste dispenser according to claims 1-9, characterized in that the end of the receiving carriage ( 3 ) abuts one or two springs ( 15 ). 10. The toothpaste dispenser according to claim 1-10, characterized in that the receiving carriage ( 1 ) has a guide ( Fig. 3/16) for tooth brush heads. 11. The toothpaste dispenser according to claim 1-11, characterized in that it has a viewing window ( Fig. 4/17). 12. The toothpaste dispenser according to claim 1-12, characterized in that the housing ( 13 ) has hinges ( 15 ).