EP1744654A1 - Body care brush - Google Patents

Body care brush

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EP1744654A1
EP1744654A1 EP05735961A EP05735961A EP1744654A1 EP 1744654 A1 EP1744654 A1 EP 1744654A1 EP 05735961 A EP05735961 A EP 05735961A EP 05735961 A EP05735961 A EP 05735961A EP 1744654 A1 EP1744654 A1 EP 1744654A1
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Bruno Oberli
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K7/00—Body washing or cleaning implements
    • A47K7/04—Mechanical washing or cleaning devices, hand or mechanically, i.e. power operated

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  • the invention relates to a body care brush with a brush holder and a brush which can be rotatably attached to the brush holder, the brush holder having a drive unit in which an electric motor for driving the brush is mounted in a manner protected from water.
  • the brush is hollow and open at the bottom and can be placed over the drive unit in such a way that it is driven by the electric motor via a driver.
  • the body care brush has a correspondingly simple structure. The brush can also be removed and replaced with one hand movement.
  • a slight inclination of approximately 5 - 10 ° takes the anatomy of the back into account better than with a vertical brush.
  • the invention as a whole, in its simplicity, is of great service to the elderly and slightly handicapped and to all people a more comfortable, relaxing and enjoyable personal care.
  • the body care brush is activated by pressing against the brush and switched off again by releasing the pressure.
  • the device can thus be switched on and off in a simple manner by leaning against the brush.
  • the brush holder preferably consists of a bent tube, a cylindrical and open-topped console for a motor holder, an accumulator holder for receiving accumulators for supplying the electric motor, and a transition piece which is infinitely adjustable along a slide rail which can be fastened to a wall.
  • the switch for starting and stopping the electric motor for driving the brush can be fitted in the console.
  • the body care brush which is driven by an electric motor, fulfills its task, it is mounted on the wall in the shower or bath area near the shower head and can therefore be used during the shower process.
  • the length and mounting position of the slide rail can be selected according to individual needs.
  • the body care brush according to the invention is fundamentally adjustable in height with one hand.
  • this body care brush is not exclusively intended for the back, but can also be used for the care of the hands, arms, shoulders, the beaulleté, the legs or other parts of the body.
  • the strength of the brush, thickness and number of bristles can be individually selected and everyone can use their preferred brush.
  • this body care brush is also easy to install.
  • the slide rail is attached to the top and bottom with a continuously adjustable bracket. for example, attached to a smooth surface such as wall tiles by two suction cups or screwed to the wall by two screws.
  • the continuously adjustable bracket makes it possible to attach the suction cups in the middle of the plate or place the screws neatly in the plate lifters. Attaching the device by means of suction cups has the great advantage that, for example, holes in the wall do not have to be drilled in rental apartments, that the entire unit can be removed for thorough cleaning of the shower / bath area and that the brush can even be fitted during the holidays if necessary and can then be removed without a trace.
  • a manual on / off switch can be installed to make changing and cleaning the brush easier.
  • the hollow brush which is open at the bottom, is placed over the drive unit and connected to it by a driver. With a simple hand movement, the brush is lifted out of the driver and can be easily removed and replaced.
  • the brush By means of a special attachment, in the form of a suitable brush or roller, which is provided on the outside with a suitable fabric (“painter's roller”), or by means of a cloth, which can be put over the existing brush, the brush can not only be used with water and soap, but after body cleaning for the application of body lotion.
  • Figure 1a shows the side view of the body care brush, complete with fastening device and brush holder.
  • Figure 1 b shows the front view of the body care brush, complete with fastening device and brush holder;
  • FIG. 2b shows a side view of the console and the bent tube, which are components of the brush holder, and of the drive unit including the motor, gear, shaft and driver;
  • Fig. 3 shows the side view of the body care brush, complete with fastening device and brush holder and a partial side view of the console and the motor holder.
  • the rotatable brush 1 is attached to a slide rail 8 in a height-adjustable manner via a brush holder 2-5.
  • the slide rail 8 must be constructed or shaped in a manner so that the brush holder 2-5 does not rotate on the rail.
  • the slide rail 8 can be fastened to the wall in the shower or bath area, for example with screws, with suction cups or with special adhesive material.
  • the square slide rail 8 (square tube) made of stainless steel is fastened to the wall by means of a continuously adjustable holder 9 attached to the top and bottom of the slide rail 8 with two screws each.
  • the brush holder 2-5 made of stainless steel is fastened to the slide rail 8 with a transition piece 5 which is infinitely adjustable in height and which is pressed onto the slide rail by means of a wing nut of the same type.
  • the brush holder 2-5 consists of this transition piece 5, an accumulator holder 4, a curved tube 2 and a cylindrical and open-top bracket 3 for the motor bracket 6, the actual bracket for the brush at the end of the bracket 3 being inclined approximately 5-10 ° is posed.
  • the brush holder 2-5 thus has the task of keeping the brush unit stable on the slide rail and to provide the basis for the construction of the motor holder 6 and the brush 1 and the accumulators.
  • the brush is driven by an electric motor 7.
  • the electric motor 7, the transmission and the shaft are mounted inside the cylindrical motor holder 6 protected from water.
  • the shaft is connected to a driver above the motor bracket 6.
  • the hollow brush 1, which is open at the bottom, can be put over the drive unit and is connected to the driver by means of a pin integrated in the brush 1, so that the brush 1 takes over the rotation of the motor 7 via the shaft and the driver.
  • the motor 7 is fed by four accumulators with low-voltage current. These accumulators are located in the accumulator holder 4 attached to the brush holder 2-5.
  • the accumulators are used in four compartments which form a unit which is attached to the cover of the accumulator holder 4 and thus by simply lifting the cover from the accumulator holder 4 can be removed and charged using a charger.
  • Two of the compartments are positioned in opposite directions.
  • the batteries can then be placed back in the compartments and the entire unit can be guided back into the battery holder.
  • the lid guarantees a splash-proof chamber.
  • the batteries are wired to the motor 7 inside the brush holder tube.
  • An on / off switch (not shown) is also mounted on the battery holder 4, by means of which the replacement and cleaning of the brush 1 is facilitated.
  • the motor By leaning on the brush 1, the motor is started up by means of a pressure contact, which is located within the bracket 3 mounted on the brush holder, and is driven via the shaft of the drivers and consequently the brush. It would be advantageous if the motor 7 ran at approx. 60 to 80 min-1. As soon as the pressure on the brush 1 is released, the motor 7 stops and consequently the brush 1 no longer rotates.
  • the entire brush 1 is slightly inclined to the front and thus receives the appropriate position, taking into account the anatomy of the human body.
  • a reusable cover made of fabric that is adapted to the size of the brush can be put over the brush 1.
  • the invention is not restricted to the exemplary embodiment shown. Individual aspects of the body care brush and its use can differ from the illustrated embodiment.
  • the brush holder and the brush can be attached to the slide rail in such a way that the free end of the brush holder (preferably obliquely) points downward.
  • a different number of accumulators can be used, for example only one.
  • the shape of the slide rail or the brush holder can be changed; For example, a different cross-sectional shape can be selected for the slide rail.
  • the invention creates a body care brush that is simple in construction and that is easy to assemble and operate.

Abstract

Disclosed is a body care brush comprising a brush holder (2-5) and a brush (1) that is rotatably mounted on said brush holder (2-5). The brush holder (2-5) is provided with a drive unit in which an electric motor (7) that is used for driving the brush (1) is mounted so as to be protected from the water. The brush (1) is hollow, is open at the bottom, and can be pulled over the drive unit so as to be driven by the electric motor (7) via an entraining element. The inventive body care brush provides relaxation and is comfortable and enjoyable to use, without going into contortions and applying any force.

Description

Körperpflegebürste Body care brush
Technisches GebietTechnical field
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Körperpflegebürste mit einer Burstenhalterung und einer drehbar an der Burstenhalterung anbringbaren Bürste, wobei die Burstenhalterung eine An- triebseinheit aufweist, in welcher ein Elektromotor zum Antrieb der Bürste geschützt vor Wasser montiert ist. Stand der TechnikThe invention relates to a body care brush with a brush holder and a brush which can be rotatably attached to the brush holder, the brush holder having a drive unit in which an electric motor for driving the brush is mounted in a manner protected from water. State of the art
Gepflegte Haut am ganzen Körper gibt ein gutes Gefühl. Ein noch besseres Gefühl wird durch eine leichte Massage vermittelt. Eine besondere Schwierigkeit stellt sich bei der Selbstpflege des Rückens. Aber auch eine leichte Massage an anderen Körperpartien stei- gert das Wohlbefinden. Und für ältere und leicht behinderte Personen ist die Körperpflege grundsätzlich meist schwierig selbständig durchzuführen.Well-groomed skin all over the body makes you feel good. A light massage gives an even better feeling. There is a particular difficulty in self-care of the back. A light massage on other parts of the body also increases well-being. And for older and slightly handicapped people, personal hygiene is generally difficult to carry out independently.
Handelsübliche Produkte wie die herkömmliche Massagebürste tragen dazu bei, den Rücken zu pflegen und verhelfen zu mehr Unabhängigkeit. Einige Geräte sind mit verschiedenen Köpfen (Schwamm und Bürste), kombiniert mit Eincreme- und Waschhauben erhält- lieh, oder mit Behältern, in die Cremes, Duschgel u.a. gefüllt wird und die beim Gleiten über die Haut die Cremes abgeben, womit der Rücken eingecremt, gewaschen und massiert werden kann. Mit den herkömmlichen Hilfsmitteln muss die Pflege manuell durchgeführt werden, d.h. die Bürste muss in die Hand genommen und zum Teil eine gewisse Verrenkung und Kraftanwendung in Kauf genommen werden, was insbesondere für ältere Menschen oftmals nicht möglich durchzuführen ist. Das ordentliche Verstauen der Bürsten inner- oder ausserhalb des Duschraums erweist sich manchmal als umständlich.Commercial products such as the conventional massage brush help to care for your back and help you to be more independent. Some devices are available with different heads (sponge and brush), combined with cream and wash hoods, or with containers in which creams, shower gel etc. filled and which release the creams when sliding over the skin, with which the back can be creamed, washed and massaged. With the conventional aids, care must be carried out manually, i.e. the brush must be taken in hand and in part a certain dislocation and use of force have to be accepted, which is often not possible, especially for older people. Tidy storage of the brushes inside or outside the shower room sometimes proves to be cumbersome.
Aus der DE 195 16 467 A1 (Gerhardt Böhm) ist bereits eine Vorrichtung zur Körperpflege bekannt, die mechanisch/elektrisch betrieben ist. Sie zeigt jedoch einen recht komplizierten Aufbau, ist aufwändig zu montieren und zu bedienen und nur begrenzt ergonomisch.From DE 195 16 467 A1 (Gerhardt Böhm) a body care device is already known which is operated mechanically / electrically. However, it shows a rather complicated structure, is difficult to assemble and operate and is only ergonomically limited.
Darstellung der ErfindungPresentation of the invention
Es ist deshalb eine Aufgabe der Erfindung, eine Körperpflegebürste zu schaffen, die einfach aufgebaut ist und welche sich einfach montieren und bedienen lässt.It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a body care brush that is simple in construction and that is easy to assemble and operate.
Die Lösung der Aufgabe ist durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 definiert. Gemäss der Erfindung ist die Bürste hohl und unten offen und derart über die Antriebseinheit stülpbar, dass sie über einen Mitnehmer vom Elektromotor angetrieben wird. Die Körperpflegebürste weist einen entsprechend einfachen Aufbau auf. Die Bürste ist überdies mit einer Handbewegung abnehmbar und wieder aufsetzbar.The solution to the problem is defined by the features of claim 1. According to the invention, the brush is hollow and open at the bottom and can be placed over the drive unit in such a way that it is driven by the electric motor via a driver. The body care brush has a correspondingly simple structure. The brush can also be removed and replaced with one hand movement.
Durch eine leichte Schräglage von ungefähr 5 - 10 ° wird der Anatomie des Rückens besser Rechnung getragen als mit einer senkrecht stehenden Bürste. Die Erfindung erweist als Ganzes in ihrer Einfachheit Älteren und leicht behinderten Menschen einen grossen Dienst und für alle Menschen eine bequemere, entspannende und genussvolle Körperpflege.A slight inclination of approximately 5 - 10 ° takes the anatomy of the back into account better than with a vertical brush. The invention as a whole, in its simplicity, is of great service to the elderly and slightly handicapped and to all people a more comfortable, relaxing and enjoyable personal care.
Die Körperpflegebürste wird durch Druck gegen die Bürste in Betrieb gesetzt und durch Nachlassen des Drucks wieder ausgeschaltet. Die Vorrichtung ist also auf einfache Weise durch Anlehnen an die Bürste ein- und ausschaltbar.The body care brush is activated by pressing against the brush and switched off again by releasing the pressure. The device can thus be switched on and off in a simple manner by leaning against the brush.
Bevorzugt besteht die Burstenhalterung aus einem gebogenen Rohr, einer zylindrischen und oben offenen Konsole für eine Motorhalterung, einer Akkumulatorhalterung zur Aufnahme von Akkumulatoren zur Speisung des Elektromotors und einem entlang einer an einer Wand befestigbaren Gleitschiene stufenlos verstellbaren Übergangsstück.The brush holder preferably consists of a bent tube, a cylindrical and open-topped console for a motor holder, an accumulator holder for receiving accumulators for supplying the electric motor, and a transition piece which is infinitely adjustable along a slide rail which can be fastened to a wall.
Der Schalter zum Inbetriebsetzen und Ausschalten des Elektromotors zum Antrieb der Bürste kann in der Konsole angebracht sein.The switch for starting and stopping the electric motor for driving the brush can be fitted in the console.
Damit die durch einen Elektromotor angetriebene Körperpflegebürste ihre Aufgabe erfüllt, wird sie im Dusch- oder Badebereich unweit der Duschbrause an der Wand montiert und kann somit während des Duschvorgangs benützt werden. Die Länge und Montageposition der Gleitschiene kann nach individuellem Bedürfnis gewählt werden. Die erfindungsge- mässe Körperpflegebürste ist grundsätzlich mit einer Hand in der Höhe verstellbar.So that the body care brush, which is driven by an electric motor, fulfills its task, it is mounted on the wall in the shower or bath area near the shower head and can therefore be used during the shower process. The length and mounting position of the slide rail can be selected according to individual needs. The body care brush according to the invention is fundamentally adjustable in height with one hand.
Durch die Höhenverstellbarkeit ist diese Körperpflegebürste nicht ausschliesslich für den Rücken bestimmt, sondern kann auch für die Pflege der Hände, Arme, Schultern, des De- colletes, der Beine oder anderer Körperteile verwendet werden. Durch verschiedene austauschbare Bürsten kann die Festigkeit der Bürste, Dicke und Anzahl Borsten, individuell ausgewählt werden und jedermann kann somit seine bevorzugte Bürste benutzen.Due to the height adjustment, this body care brush is not exclusively intended for the back, but can also be used for the care of the hands, arms, shoulders, the décolleté, the legs or other parts of the body. With different interchangeable brushes, the strength of the brush, thickness and number of bristles can be individually selected and everyone can use their preferred brush.
Neben der einfachen Bedienung ist diese Körperpflegebürste auch einfach zu montieren. Die Gleitschiene wird oben und unten mit einer stufenlos verstellbaren Halterung bei- spielsweise durch je zwei Saugnäpfe an eine glatte Oberfläche wie beispielsweise Wandplättli angebracht oder durch je zwei Schrauben an die Wand geschraubt. Die stufenlos verstellbare Halterung macht es möglich, die Saugnäpfe mitten auf den Plättli anzubringen resp. die Schrauben sauber in den Plättlifugen zu platzieren. Das Anbringen der Vorrichtung mittels Saugnäpfen bringt den grossen Vorteil, dass beispielsweise in Mietwohnungen nicht Löcher in die Wand gebohrt werden müssen, dass die gesamte Einheit zur gründlichen Reinigung des Dusch-/Badebereichs entfernt werden kann und dass die Bürste bei Bedarf sogar in den Ferien montiert und nachher spurlos wieder entfernt werden kann.In addition to the simple operation, this body care brush is also easy to install. The slide rail is attached to the top and bottom with a continuously adjustable bracket. for example, attached to a smooth surface such as wall tiles by two suction cups or screwed to the wall by two screws. The continuously adjustable bracket makes it possible to attach the suction cups in the middle of the plate or place the screws neatly in the plate lifters. Attaching the device by means of suction cups has the great advantage that, for example, holes in the wall do not have to be drilled in rental apartments, that the entire unit can be removed for thorough cleaning of the shower / bath area and that the brush can even be fitted during the holidays if necessary and can then be removed without a trace.
Zusätzlich kann ein manueller Ein-/Ausschalter montiert sein, der das Auswechseln und Reinigen der Bürste erleichtert. Dazu wird die hohle und unten offene Bürste über die Antriebseinheit gestülpt und mit dieser durch einen Mitnehmer verbunden. Mit einer einfachen Handbewegung wird die Bürste aus dem Mitnehmer gehoben und kann so leicht wieder entfernt und ausgewechselt werden.In addition, a manual on / off switch can be installed to make changing and cleaning the brush easier. For this purpose, the hollow brush, which is open at the bottom, is placed over the drive unit and connected to it by a driver. With a simple hand movement, the brush is lifted out of the driver and can be easily removed and replaced.
Mittels eines speziellen Aufsatzes, in der Form einer geeigneten Bürste bzw. einer Rolle, welche auf ihrer Aussenseite mit einem geeigneten Gewebe versehen ist ("Malerrolle"), oder mittels eines Tuchs, welches über die vorhandene Bürste stülpbar ist, kann die Bürste nicht nur mit Wasser und Seife verwendet werden, sondern anschliessend an die Körperreinigung für das Auftragen von Bodylotion.By means of a special attachment, in the form of a suitable brush or roller, which is provided on the outside with a suitable fabric ("painter's roller"), or by means of a cloth, which can be put over the existing brush, the brush can not only be used with water and soap, but after body cleaning for the application of body lotion.
Aus der nachfolgenden Detailbeschreibung und der Gesamtheit der Patentansprüche ergeben sich weitere vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen und Merkmalskombinationen der Erfindung.Further advantageous embodiments and combinations of features of the invention result from the following detailed description and the entirety of the claims.
Kurze Beschreibung der ZeichnungenBrief description of the drawings
Die zur Erläuterung des Ausführungsbeispiels verwendeten Zeichnungen zeigen:The drawings used to explain the exemplary embodiment show:
Fig. 1a die seitliche Ansicht der Körperpflegebürste, komplett mit Befestigungsvorrichtung und Burstenhalterung; Fig. 1 b die Frontansicht der Körperpflegebürste, komplett mit Befestigungsvorrichtung und Burstenhalterung;Figure 1a shows the side view of the body care brush, complete with fastening device and brush holder. 1 b shows the front view of the body care brush, complete with fastening device and brush holder;
Fig. 2a einen Seitenriss der Bürste;2a shows a side elevation of the brush;
Fig. 2b einen Seitenriss der Konsole und des gebogenen Rohrs, welche Bestand- teile des Bürstenhalter sind, und der Antriebseinheit inkl. Motor, Getriebe, Welle und Mitnehmer; und2b shows a side view of the console and the bent tube, which are components of the brush holder, and of the drive unit including the motor, gear, shaft and driver; and
Fig. 3 die seitliche Ansicht der Körperpflegebürste, komplett mit Befestigungsvorrichtung und Burstenhalterung sowie ausschnittweise einen Seitenriss der Konsole und der Motorhalterung.Fig. 3 shows the side view of the body care brush, complete with fastening device and brush holder and a partial side view of the console and the motor holder.
Grundsätzlich sind in den Figuren gleiche Teile mit gleichen Bezugszeichen versehen.In principle, the same parts are provided with the same reference symbols in the figures.
Wege zur Ausführung der ErfindungWays of Carrying Out the Invention
Die drehbare Bürste 1 ist über eine Burstenhalterung 2-5 an einer Gleitschiene 8 höhenverstellbar angebracht. Die Gleitschiene 8 muss auf eine Art und Weise konstruiert sein oder die Form besitzen, damit sich die Burstenhalterung 2-5 auf der Schiene nicht dreht. Die Gleitschiene 8 kann an der Wand im Dusch- oder Badebereich beispielsweise mit Schrauben, mit Saugnäpfen oder durch spezielles Klebematerial befestigt werden. Beim Ausführungsbeispiel wird die viereckige Gleitschiene 8 (Vierkantrohr) aus rostfreiem Stahl über je eine oben und unten an der Gleitschiene 8 angebrachte, stufenlos verstellbare Hal- terung 9 mit je zwei Schrauben an der Wand befestigt. Die Burstenhalterung 2-5 aus rost- freiem Stahl ist an der Gleitschiene 8 mit einem in der Höhe stufenlos verstellbaren Übergangsstück 5, das mittels einer typähnlichen Flügelmutter an die Gleitschiene gepresst wird, befestigt. Die Burstenhalterung 2-5 besteht aus diesem Übergangsstück 5, einer Akkumulatorhalterung 4, einem gebogenen Rohr 2 und einer zylindrischen und oben offenen Konsole 3 für die Motorhalterung 6, wobei die eigentliche Halterung für die Bürste am Ende der Konsole 3 ungefähr 5 - 10 ° schräg gestellt ist. Die Burstenhalterung 2-5 hat somit zur Aufgabe, die Bürsteneinheit stabil an der Gleitschiene zu halten und die Grundlage für den Aufbau der Motorhalterung 6 und der Bürste 1 sowie der Akkumulatoren zu bieten. Die Bürste wird durch einen Elektromotor 7 angetrieben. Der Elektromotor 7, das Getriebe und die Welle sind im Innern der zylindrischen Motorhalterung 6 geschützt vor Wasser montiert. Die Welle ist mit einem Mitnehmer oberhalb der Motorhalterung 6 verbunden. Die hohle und unten offene Bürste 1 ist über die Antriebseinheit stülpbar und ist mittels eines in die Bürste 1 integrierten Stifts mit dem Mitnehmer verbunden, so dass die Bürste 1 die Drehung des Motors 7 über die Welle und den Mitnehmer übernimmt. Der Motor 7 wird im Ausführungsbeispiel durch vier Akkumulatoren mit Niederspannungs-Strom - gespeist. Diese Akkumulatoren befinden sich in der an der Burstenhalterung 2-5 angebrachten Akkumulatorhalterung 4. Die Akkumulatoren sind im Ausführungsbeispiel in vier Fächern eingesetzt, die eine Einheit bilden, welche am Deckel der Akkumulatorhalterung 4 angebracht sind und somit durch einfaches Heben des Deckels aus der Akkumulatorhalterung 4 entfernt und mittels eines Ladegeräts geladen werden können. Je zwei der Fächer sind in entgegen gesetzter Richtung positioniert. Anschliessend können die Akkumulatoren wieder in den Fächern platziert und die ganze Einheit wieder in die Akkumulatorhalterung geführt werden. Der Deckel garantiert eine spritzwasserfeste Kammer. Die Verkabelung der Akkumulatoren mit dem Motor 7 geschieht innerhalb des Bürstenhalterungsrohrs. An der Akkumulatorhalterung 4 ist weiter ein Ein-/Ausschalter montiert (nicht dargestellt), mittels welchem das Auswechseln und Reinigen der Bürste 1 erleichtert wird.The rotatable brush 1 is attached to a slide rail 8 in a height-adjustable manner via a brush holder 2-5. The slide rail 8 must be constructed or shaped in a manner so that the brush holder 2-5 does not rotate on the rail. The slide rail 8 can be fastened to the wall in the shower or bath area, for example with screws, with suction cups or with special adhesive material. In the exemplary embodiment, the square slide rail 8 (square tube) made of stainless steel is fastened to the wall by means of a continuously adjustable holder 9 attached to the top and bottom of the slide rail 8 with two screws each. The brush holder 2-5 made of stainless steel is fastened to the slide rail 8 with a transition piece 5 which is infinitely adjustable in height and which is pressed onto the slide rail by means of a wing nut of the same type. The brush holder 2-5 consists of this transition piece 5, an accumulator holder 4, a curved tube 2 and a cylindrical and open-top bracket 3 for the motor bracket 6, the actual bracket for the brush at the end of the bracket 3 being inclined approximately 5-10 ° is posed. The brush holder 2-5 thus has the task of keeping the brush unit stable on the slide rail and to provide the basis for the construction of the motor holder 6 and the brush 1 and the accumulators. The brush is driven by an electric motor 7. The electric motor 7, the transmission and the shaft are mounted inside the cylindrical motor holder 6 protected from water. The shaft is connected to a driver above the motor bracket 6. The hollow brush 1, which is open at the bottom, can be put over the drive unit and is connected to the driver by means of a pin integrated in the brush 1, so that the brush 1 takes over the rotation of the motor 7 via the shaft and the driver. In the exemplary embodiment, the motor 7 is fed by four accumulators with low-voltage current. These accumulators are located in the accumulator holder 4 attached to the brush holder 2-5. In the exemplary embodiment, the accumulators are used in four compartments which form a unit which is attached to the cover of the accumulator holder 4 and thus by simply lifting the cover from the accumulator holder 4 can be removed and charged using a charger. Two of the compartments are positioned in opposite directions. The batteries can then be placed back in the compartments and the entire unit can be guided back into the battery holder. The lid guarantees a splash-proof chamber. The batteries are wired to the motor 7 inside the brush holder tube. An on / off switch (not shown) is also mounted on the battery holder 4, by means of which the replacement and cleaning of the brush 1 is facilitated.
Durch Anlehnung an die Bürste 1 wird mittels eines Druckkontakts, der sich innerhalb der an der Burstenhalterung montierten Konsole 3 befindet, der Motor in Betrieb gesetzt und über die Welle der Mitnehmer und demzufolge die Bürste angetrieben. Vorteilhaft wäre, wenn der Motor 7 mit ca. 60 bis 80 min-1 läuft. Sobald der Druck auf die Bürste 1 nachgelassen wird, stellt der Motor 7 ab und folglich dreht die Bürste 1 nicht mehr.By leaning on the brush 1, the motor is started up by means of a pressure contact, which is located within the bracket 3 mounted on the brush holder, and is driven via the shaft of the drivers and consequently the brush. It would be advantageous if the motor 7 ran at approx. 60 to 80 min-1. As soon as the pressure on the brush 1 is released, the motor 7 stops and consequently the brush 1 no longer rotates.
Durch die leichte Schräglage der Konsole 3 wird die gesamte Bürste 1 leicht nach vorne schräg gestellt und erhält somit, die Anatomie des menschlichen Körpers berücksichtigend, die passende Lage.Due to the slight inclination of the console 3, the entire brush 1 is slightly inclined to the front and thus receives the appropriate position, taking into account the anatomy of the human body.
Zum Auftragen von Pflegemitteln, wie z.B. einer Bodylotion ist ein mehrfach verwendbarer und an die Grosse der Bürste angepasster Überzug aus Stoff über die Bürste 1 stülpbar. Die Erfindung ist nicht auf das dargestellte Ausführungsbeispiel beschränkt. Einzelaspekte der Körperpflegebürste und ihrer Verwendung können sich von der dargestellten Ausführungsform unterscheiden. Beispielsweise können die Burstenhalterung und die Bürste derart an der Gleitschiene befestigt werden, dass das freie Ende der Burstenhalterung (vor- zugsweise schräg) nach unten zeigt. Anstelle von vier Akkumulatorzellen kann eine andere Zahl von Akkumulatoren verwendet werden, beispielsweise nur einer. Die Formgebung der Gleitschiene oder der Burstenhalterung können verändert werden; beispielsweise kann für die Gleitschiene eine andere Querschnittsform gewählt werden.To apply care products, such as a body lotion, a reusable cover made of fabric that is adapted to the size of the brush can be put over the brush 1. The invention is not restricted to the exemplary embodiment shown. Individual aspects of the body care brush and its use can differ from the illustrated embodiment. For example, the brush holder and the brush can be attached to the slide rail in such a way that the free end of the brush holder (preferably obliquely) points downward. Instead of four accumulator cells, a different number of accumulators can be used, for example only one. The shape of the slide rail or the brush holder can be changed; For example, a different cross-sectional shape can be selected for the slide rail.
Zusammenfassend ist festzustellen, dass durch die Erfindung eine Körperpflegebürste ge- schaffen wird, die einfach aufgebaut ist und welche sich einfach montieren und bedienen lässt. In summary, it can be stated that the invention creates a body care brush that is simple in construction and that is easy to assemble and operate.

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1. Körperpflegebürste mit einer Burstenhalterung (2-5) und einer drehbar an der Burstenhalterung (2-5) anbringbaren Bürste (1 ), wobei die Burstenhalterung (2-5) eine Antriebseinheit aufweist, in welcher ein Elektromotor (7) zum Antrieb der Bürste (1 ) ge- schützt vor Wasser montiert ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Bürste (1) hohl und unten offen ist und derart über die Antriebseinheit stülpbar ist, dass sie über einen Mitnehmer vom Elektromotor (7) angetrieben wird.1. body care brush with a brush holder (2-5) and a rotatable on the brush holder (2-5) attachable brush (1), the brush holder (2-5) having a drive unit in which an electric motor (7) for driving the Brush (1) is mounted protected from water, characterized in that the brush (1) is hollow and open at the bottom and can be placed over the drive unit in such a way that it is driven by the electric motor (7) via a driver.
2. Körperpflegebürste nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Bürste (1 ) eine Schräglage aufweist, wenn sie an der Burstenhalterung (2-5) angebracht ist, be- vorzugt eine Schräglage von ungefähr 5 - 10 °.2. Body care brush according to claim 1, characterized in that the brush (1) has an inclined position when it is attached to the brush holder (2-5), preferably an inclined position of approximately 5 - 10 °.
3. Körperpflegebürste nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Bürste ( 1 ) durch Druck gegen die Bürste ( 1 ) in Betrieb setzbar und wieder ausschaltbar ist.3. Body care brush according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the brush (1) can be put into operation by pressing against the brush (1) and switched off again.
4. Körperpflegebürste nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Burstenhalterung (2-5) aus einem gebogenen Rohr (2), einer zylindrischen und oben offenen Konsole (3) für eine Motorhalterung (6), einer Akkumulatorhalterung (4) zur Aufnahme von Akkumulatoren zur Speisung des Elektromotors (7) und einem entlang einer an einer Wand befestigbaren Gleitschiene (8) stufenlos verstellbaren Übergangsstück (5) besteht.4. Body care brush according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the brush holder (2-5) from a bent tube (2), a cylindrical and open-top console (3) for a motor holder (6), an accumulator holder (4th ) for holding batteries for supplying the electric motor (7) and a transition piece (5) which is infinitely adjustable along a slide rail (8) which can be fastened to a wall.
5. Körperpflegebürste nach den Ansprüchen 3 und 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in der Konsole (3) ein Schalter zum Inbetriebsetzen und Ausschalten des Elektromotors (7) zum Antrieb der Bürste (1) angebracht ist. 5. body care brush according to claims 3 and 4, characterized in that in the console (3) a switch for starting and switching off the electric motor (7) for driving the brush (1) is attached.
6. Körperpflegebürste nach Anspruch 4 oder 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass oben und unten an der Gleitschiene (8) eine stufenlos verstellbare Halterung (9) angebracht ist, an der je zwei Saugnäpfe zur Befestigung der Gleitschiene (8) montiert sind.6. Body care brush according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that a continuously adjustable holder (9) is attached to the top and bottom of the slide rail (8), on each of which two suction cups for mounting the slide rail (8) are mounted.
7. Körperpflegebüste nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Gleitschiene (8), die Burstenhalterung (2-5) und die Motorhalterung (6) aus rostfreiem Stahl hergestellt sind.7. Body care bust according to one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that the slide rail (8), the brush holder (2-5) and the motor holder (6) are made of stainless steel.
8. Körperpflegebürste nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Akkumulatorhalterung (4) vier Akkumulatorfächer enthält, welche ihrerseits am Akkumulatorhalterungsdeckel angebracht sind, je zwei in entgegen gesetzter Richtung positioniert, und somit die vier Akkumulatorfächer und der Deckel eine Einheit bilden.8. Body care brush according to one of claims 4 to 7, characterized in that the accumulator holder (4) contains four accumulator compartments, which in turn are attached to the accumulator holder cover, each positioned in the opposite direction, and thus the four accumulator compartments and the cover form a unit ,
9. Körperpflegebürste nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an der Akkumulatorhalterung (4) ein Ein-/Ausschalter montiert ist zum manuellen Einbzw. Ausschalten der Bürste (1).9. Body care brush according to one of claims 4 to 8, characterized in that an on / off switch is mounted on the accumulator holder (4) for manual insertion or removal. Switch off the brush (1).
10. Körperpflegebürste nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Elektromotor (7), ein Getriebe und eine Welle in der zylindrischen Motorhalterung (6) angeordnet sind und dass die Welle mit einem Mitnehmer oberhalb der Motorhalterung verbunden ist, mit welchem ein in der Bürste (1) integrierter Stift verbindbar ist, so dass die Bürste (1 ) die Drehung des Elektromotors (7) über die Welle und den Mitnehmer übernimmt.10. Body care brush according to one of claims 4 to 9, characterized in that the electric motor (7), a gear and a shaft are arranged in the cylindrical motor holder (6) and that the shaft is connected to a driver above the motor holder, with which a pin integrated in the brush (1) can be connected so that the brush (1) takes over the rotation of the electric motor (7) via the shaft and the driver.
1 1. Körperpflegebürste nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein mehrfach verwendbarer und an die Grosse der Bürste (1 ) angepasster Überzug aus Stoff über die Bürste stülpbar ist. 1 1. Body care brush according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that a reusable and to the size of the brush (1) adapted cover made of fabric can be put over the brush.
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