DE20112320U1 - Electric toothbrush - Google Patents

Electric toothbrush

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DE20112320U1
DE20112320U1 DE20112320U DE20112320U DE20112320U1 DE 20112320 U1 DE20112320 U1 DE 20112320U1 DE 20112320 U DE20112320 U DE 20112320U DE 20112320 U DE20112320 U DE 20112320U DE 20112320 U1 DE20112320 U1 DE 20112320U1
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Prior art keywords
brush
drive means
pin
toothbrush according
brush pin
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DE20112320U
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German (de)
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LUTTER & PARTNER GMBH, DE
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Rowenta Werke GmbH
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Classifications

    • 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
    • A61C17/40—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices with brushes, cushions, cups, or the like orbiting, e.g. nutating
    • 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
    • A61C17/222—Brush body details, e.g. the shape thereof or connection to handle

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Dentistry (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Brushes (AREA)

Description

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Der Beschreibungstext wurde nicht elektronisch erfaßtThe description text was not recorded electronically

Claims (8)

1. Elektrische Zahnbürste, bei welcher die elektrischen Betätigungsmittel zum Antrieb der die Schwingungen eines Bürstenstifts (1) erzeugenden Antriebsmittel (9), (10) in einem Handstück untergebracht sind, wobei der Bürstenstift (1) über das Handstück hinausragt und sein Stiftende (2) einen Bürstenkopf (5) trägt, wobei der Bürstenstift (1) in einem hohlen, mit dem Handstück verbundenen Träger (7) angeordnet ist und wobei die Antriebsmittel (9), (10) des Bürstenstifts (1) mit einem vorbestimmten Abstand zum Bürstenkopf (5) angeordnet sind und wobei zwischen dem Bürstenstift (1) und dessen Träger (7) ein Kugelgelenk (11) angeordnet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Antriebsmittel (9), (10) direkt auf den Bürstenstift (1) wirken, wobei sie ihm Kräfte in zwei zueinander senkrechten Richtungen 1, 11 aufprägen.To drive the vibrations of a brush pin (1) generating drive means (9), (10) are housed in a handpiece, wherein the brush pin (1) extends 1. An electric toothbrush, in which the electric operating means on the handle and its pin end (2 ) carries a brush head ( 5 ), the brush pin ( 1 ) being arranged in a hollow carrier ( 7 ) connected to the handpiece and the drive means ( 9 ), ( 10 ) of the brush pin ( 1 ) being at a predetermined distance from the brush head ( 5 ) are arranged and wherein a ball joint ( 11 ) is arranged between the brush pin ( 1 ) and its carrier ( 7 ), characterized in that the drive means ( 9 ), ( 10 ) act directly on the brush pin ( 1 ), wherein they apply forces to it in two mutually perpendicular directions 1 , 11 . 2. Zahnbürste nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Kugelgelenk (11) aus elastischem Material hergestellt ist.2. Toothbrush according to claim 1, characterized in that the ball joint ( 11 ) is made of elastic material. 3. Zahnbürste nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekenn­ zeichnet, dass die im Bürstenkopf (5) erreichte Schwingungsfrequenz mehr als 200 Hz beträgt.3. Toothbrush according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the vibration frequency reached in the brush head ( 5 ) is more than 200 Hz. 4. Zahnbürste nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Kugel­ gelenk (11) auf dem Bürstenstift (1) zwischen dem Bürstenkopf (5) und den An­ triebsmitteln (9), (10) angeordnet ist.4. Toothbrush according to claim 1, characterized in that the ball joint ( 11 ) on the brush pin ( 1 ) between the brush head ( 5 ) and the drive means ( 9 ), ( 10 ) is arranged. 5. Zahnbürste nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Antriebs­ mittel (9), (10) auf dem Bürstenstift (1) zwischen dem Bürstenkopf (5) und dem Kugelgelenk (11) angeordnet sind. 5. Toothbrush according to claim 1, characterized in that the drive means ( 9 ), ( 10 ) on the brush pin ( 1 ) between the brush head ( 5 ) and the ball joint ( 11 ) are arranged. 6. Zahnbürste nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekenn­ zeichnet dass die Antriebsmittel für den Bürstenstift (1) durch wenigstens zwei piezoelektrische Elemente (9) gebildet sind.6. Toothbrush according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the drive means for the brush pin ( 1 ) are formed by at least two piezoelectric elements ( 9 ). 7. Zahnbürste nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Antriebsmittel für den Bürstenstift (1) durch wenigstens zwei Elektro­ magnete (10) gebildet sind, wobei wenigstens ein Teil (13) des Bürstenstifts (1) aus ferromagnetischem Material hergestellt ist.7. Toothbrush according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the drive means for the brush pin ( 1 ) by at least two electric magnets ( 10 ) are formed, at least part ( 13 ) of the brush pin ( 1 ) made of ferromagnetic material is. 8. Zahnbürste nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüchen, dadurch gekenn­ zeichnet, dass sie einen elektronischen Steuerkreis zur Betätigung der Antriebs­ mittel (9), (10) aufweist.8. Toothbrush according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has an electronic control circuit for actuating the drive means ( 9 ), ( 10 ).
DE20112320U 2000-08-03 2001-07-26 Electric toothbrush Expired - Lifetime DE20112320U1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
FR0010240A FR2812539B1 (en) 2000-08-03 2000-08-03 ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH

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DE20112320U1 true DE20112320U1 (en) 2001-10-11

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Cited By (9)

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WO2003024353A1 (en) 2001-09-14 2003-03-27 Braun Gmbh Toothbrush
DE10206493A1 (en) * 2002-02-16 2003-08-28 Braun Gmbh toothbrush
DE102005055994A1 (en) * 2005-11-24 2007-05-31 Braun Gmbh Electrical toothbrush`s handle part, has control unit that controls electro magnets, such that magnets produce magnetic field of variable polarity, where magnets are arranged such that brush head is charged by magnetic field
WO2012011086A1 (en) * 2010-07-23 2012-01-26 Braun Gmbh Personal care device
US8558430B2 (en) 2010-08-19 2013-10-15 Braun Gmbh Resonant motor unit and electric device with resonant motor unit
US8631532B2 (en) 2011-07-25 2014-01-21 Braun Gmbh Oral hygiene device
US9099939B2 (en) 2011-07-25 2015-08-04 Braun Gmbh Linear electro-polymer motors and devices having the same
US9154025B2 (en) 2010-07-23 2015-10-06 Braun Gmbh Personal care device
US9226808B2 (en) 2011-07-25 2016-01-05 Braun Gmbh Attachment section for an oral hygiene device

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2003024353A1 (en) 2001-09-14 2003-03-27 Braun Gmbh Toothbrush
US7377000B2 (en) 2001-09-14 2008-05-27 Braun Gmbh Toothbrush
DE10206493A1 (en) * 2002-02-16 2003-08-28 Braun Gmbh toothbrush
DE102005055994A1 (en) * 2005-11-24 2007-05-31 Braun Gmbh Electrical toothbrush`s handle part, has control unit that controls electro magnets, such that magnets produce magnetic field of variable polarity, where magnets are arranged such that brush head is charged by magnetic field
US9154025B2 (en) 2010-07-23 2015-10-06 Braun Gmbh Personal care device
CN103025268A (en) * 2010-07-23 2013-04-03 博朗有限公司 Personal care device
WO2012011086A1 (en) * 2010-07-23 2012-01-26 Braun Gmbh Personal care device
CN103025268B (en) * 2010-07-23 2015-11-25 博朗有限公司 Personal care device
US10470857B2 (en) 2010-07-23 2019-11-12 Braun Gmbh Personal care device
US8558430B2 (en) 2010-08-19 2013-10-15 Braun Gmbh Resonant motor unit and electric device with resonant motor unit
US8631532B2 (en) 2011-07-25 2014-01-21 Braun Gmbh Oral hygiene device
US9099939B2 (en) 2011-07-25 2015-08-04 Braun Gmbh Linear electro-polymer motors and devices having the same
US9226808B2 (en) 2011-07-25 2016-01-05 Braun Gmbh Attachment section for an oral hygiene device
US10327876B2 (en) 2011-07-25 2019-06-25 Braun Gmbh Oral cleaning tool for an oral hygiene device

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