EP2084987A1 - Small cosmetic brush with bristles arranged on a base plate - Google Patents

Small cosmetic brush with bristles arranged on a base plate Download PDF

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EP2084987A1
EP2084987A1 EP08001932A EP08001932A EP2084987A1 EP 2084987 A1 EP2084987 A1 EP 2084987A1 EP 08001932 A EP08001932 A EP 08001932A EP 08001932 A EP08001932 A EP 08001932A EP 2084987 A1 EP2084987 A1 EP 2084987A1
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Norbert Dumler
Friedrich Weigel
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B9/00Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/02Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
    • A46B9/021Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups arranged like in cosmetics brushes, e.g. mascara, nail polish, eye shadow
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B3/00Brushes characterised by the way in which the bristles are fixed or joined in or on the brush body or carrier
    • A46B3/005Bristle carriers and bristles moulded as a unit
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46BRUSHWARE
    • A46BBRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1046Brush used for applying cosmetics
    • A46B2200/1053Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara
    • A46B2200/106Cosmetics applicator specifically for mascara including comb like element

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  • the invention relates to a cosmetic brush, in particular a mascara brush or a brush for hair dyeing, comprising a bristle portion with a base body and a plurality of bristles which protrude from the base body and by means of which a cosmetic can be applied.
  • Such a cosmetic brush is for example in the DE 25 59 273 described.
  • the main body and all bristles are integrally connected. They consist of an elastically yielding plastic, such as a polyethylene.
  • the base body and the molded-on costs are produced by means of a one-component injection molding process.
  • the base body is first produced as a substantially hollow cylindrical structure, in order subsequently to press a further plastic material in the molten state under high pressure into the cavity of the previously produced base body in a second step. Due to the high press-in pressure, the molten second plastic material shoots through the wall of the hollow main body and extends into radially protruding bristle recesses. In this way, very advantageous cosmetic brushes can be produced in which the base body is made of a first plastic material and the bristles are made of a second plastic material. This manufacturing method has proven itself in practice. The cosmetic brushes produced with it have very good performance properties.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to provide a cosmetic brush of the type described, which has further improved performance properties.
  • a cosmetic brush according to the features of claim 1 is given.
  • a part of the bristles forms first bristles, which are integrally connected to the base body, wherein the first bristles consist of the same first plastic material as the main body.
  • Another part of the bristles forms in the cosmetic brush according to the invention second bristles, which are connected in a different manner than the first bristles with the base body.
  • the second bristles are softer or more flexible than the first bristles.
  • the cosmetic brush according to the invention thus two different types of bristles are provided. While the first bristles are in particular integrally formed on the base body, this does not apply to the second bristles. Here no integral connection with the body is provided.
  • the first bristles and the second bristles are preferably produced in different process steps. They have different behavior.
  • Each bristle type can be on one or more Performance characteristics are optimized specifically.
  • the first bristles, which are firmly and integrally connected to the main body to be designed for a particularly good and efficient initial treatment of the eyelashes or hair, which initially are completely disordered. In the context of this initial treatment is in particular a division of partial bundles of eyelashes or hair.
  • the softer second bristles are designed, for example, for a particularly good and efficient subsequent treatment of the eyelashes or hair already divided or partially bundled during the initial treatment.
  • subsequent treatment in particular a further separation and separation of the eyelashes or hair, as well as a combing of the eyelashes or hair and an application or an application of the cosmetic to the eyelashes or hair.
  • the brush according to the invention is characterized by improved performance compared to the prior art.
  • the second bristles are non-positively or positively connected to the base body. This results in a secure connection between the main body and the second bristles over the entire service life of the cosmetic brush.
  • the base body has a main body wall provided with through holes
  • the second bristles are in one piece by means of a connecting body arranged on a side of the main body wall facing away from the bristles interconnected and extend through the through holes. This results in a particularly good cohesion between the second bristles with each other.
  • the second bristles are in particular by means of in the prior art according to the EP 1 507 640 B1 manufactured manufacturing process described. They shot through the body wall.
  • the second bristles consist of a second plastic material, which differs from the first plastic material.
  • This second plastic material is in particular softer or more flexible than the first plastic material and / or has a lower Shore hardness than the first plastic material.
  • the properties of the two types of bristles can be particularly efficiently adapted to the respective task, namely, for example, an optimal separation effect for the first bristles on the one hand and an optimal separation, combing and application behavior for the second bristles on the other.
  • the second bristles can therefore also be dimensioned, for example, narrower or thinner than the first bristles. Even then, the second bristles have a softer and more flexible behavior than the first bristles.
  • the first bristles are thus in particular hard bristles, while the second bristles are soft bristles.
  • a Shore hardness of A 40 to A 90 or of D 30 to D 80 is suitable for the material of both bristle types, wherein the Shore hardness of the material of the first bristles is preferably greater than the Shore hardness of the material of the second bristles.
  • the second bristles each have an outward, i. in particular in the direction of its free bristle end, pointed tapered conical shape with a cone angle of 1 ° to 5 °, in particular of about 4 °.
  • This conical shape of the second bristles is favorable for the application behavior.
  • such bristle geometries can be more easily produced by the injection molding process described above.
  • the conical shape of the bristles facilitates removal from the injection mold.
  • the second bristles have, in particular, a base diameter in the range between 0.2 mm and 0.8 mm, the base diameter being the diameter of the (second) bristles at the transition to the main body.
  • the base diameter of the second bristles is preferably in the range between 0.5 mm and 2 mm.
  • the main body has a longitudinal axis and a circumferential direction relative to the longitudinal axis and the first and second bristles alternate at least in sections in the circumferential direction.
  • the first and second bristles alternate at least in sections in the circumferential direction.
  • preferably only one of the two types of bristles is always present at a circumferential angle position. This ensures that during the application of the cosmetic, which usually takes place by means of a rotary movement of the cosmetic brush, at least one section with the first bristle type and a section with the second bristle type is involved, so that both specifically optimized properties come into effect.
  • circumferential sections are provided within which only first or second bristles are arranged, wherein one of these peripheral sections extends in the circumferential direction over a circumferential angle range between 25 ° and 90 °, in particular between 30 ° and 60 °.
  • first and second bristles adjoin one another at least partially directly.
  • juxtaposed first and second bristles may touch each other. It may also come to an at least partial positive connection between these immediately adjacent first and second bristles. This ensures that the area in which there is a good compartment effect due to one of the two types of bristles, passes directly into the adjacent area with the other bristle type, in which there is a particularly good separation, combing and application behavior.
  • the first bristles have the same basic geometric shape as the second bristles. Then in each case specifically optimized performance properties are achieved in each case due to a different choice of material and / or due to a different dimensioning for each of the two types of bristles.
  • the first bristles can each have an outwardly tapered conical shape, ie in particular in the direction of their free bristle end. In the event that both bristle types the have the same conical basic shape, the first bristles in particular have a base diameter which is larger by 0.2 mm than that of the second bristles.
  • the base body has a longitudinal axis and the first bristles have a lower bristle density in the direction of the longitudinal axis than the second bristles. Due to the advantageous higher axial bristle density of the second bristles results in the desired higher separating and separating effect compared to the first bristles, which cause in particular only a partial bundling of the eyelashes or hair. In addition, the higher axial bristle density of the second bristles also results in that the cosmetic to be applied can be applied very well and preferably only to a single eyelash or a single hair.
  • the first bristles have a different geometric shape than the second bristles.
  • the geometric shape is also a parameter by means of which the specific properties can be set in a targeted manner.
  • the first bristles widen outwards in each case, ie in the direction of their free bristle end, in particular, a widening occurs.
  • the first bristles have a circular sector-shaped cross-section. This ensures that the first bristles on the outer envelope in the bristle portion of the cosmetic brush, in particular tangentially continue to extend, as is the case with classic bristles with a cylindrical or conical geometry. This has a favorable effect on the initial one Particle behavior, ie the initial division of partial bundles of the eyelashes or hair to be treated.
  • first bristles each have a rectangular cross-section.
  • the first bristles each have the shape of a disc which tapers upwards, ie towards the free bristle edge, in particular pointed and whose flat side normal are oriented substantially in the axial direction ,
  • these disk-shaped second bristles At the base, i. at the transition point to the base body, these disk-shaped second bristles have an axial base width which, in the case of a mascara brush, is in particular in the range between 0.4 mm and 1 mm and in a brush for hair dyeing in particular in the range between 0.7 mm and 2, 2 mm.
  • the first bristles at least in a plane which is spanned by a longitudinal axis of the base body and by a radial direction of the base body, towards the outside, i. especially in the direction of their free bristle end, tapering. This ensures that the first bristles engage in a rotary movement of the cosmetic brush with a tapered cross-sectional profile in the hair or eyelashes to be combed. This is favorable for a good compartmenting, combing and separating action.
  • the first bristles each have a stepped surface. This can cause a curl effect in which the eyelashes or the hair are bent upwards by turning off the cosmetic brush.
  • the first bristles each have a through hole or in each case at its free outer edge a particular circular sector-shaped or V-shaped edge recess.
  • the through-hole and the peripheral recess may then each be used as a reservoir for the cosmetic to be applied, e.g. Mascara or hair dye, serve.
  • This cosmetic also has a certain lubricating or lubricating effect and thus promotes the division of partial bundles during the first treatment step.
  • the first bristles differ in their geometric shape or in their geometric dimensions at least partially from each other.
  • different performance characteristics can be achieved depending on the starting point of the cosmetic brush seen in the circumferential direction.
  • an increase in a certain effect for example a compartmenting or separating or combing effect, can be brought about in this way when the cosmetic brush is rotated. This may initially be low, in order then to increase with increasing angle of rotation of the cosmetic brush.
  • a cosmetic brush 1 in the form of a mascara brush is shown. It is designed as a plastic injection molded part with a round cross-sectional geometry.
  • the sprayed cosmetic brush 1 has as a main component a bristle portion 2 and an axially formed thereon stem extension 3, which both extend in the direction of a central longitudinal axis 4.
  • the bristle portion 2 comprises a central body 5, which is formed substantially as a hollow cylinder and in particular is integrally connected to the handle neck 3.
  • On an outer peripheral surface of this hollow cylindrical body 5 On an outer peripheral surface of this hollow cylindrical body 5, a plurality of first and second bristles 6 and 7 are arranged.
  • the main body 5 serves as a carrier for these first and second bristles 6 and 7, which respectively protrude radially outward from the main body 5.
  • the first bristles 6 are each integrally formed on the outer peripheral surface of the main body 5, that is integrally connected to the base body 5. They are designed as outwardly tapered discs, each having a circular sector-shaped shape and alternate in the circumferential direction in each case with one of the second bristles 7 from. They extend in the circumferential direction over a circumferential angle ⁇ , which in the embodiment shown according to Fig. 1 to 3 40 °.
  • the first bristles 6 are made of the same plastic material as this main body 5. As in particular from the side view Fig. 3 it can be seen, run the first bristles 6 in a longitudinal sectional plane which is spanned by the central longitudinal axis 4 and a radial direction, pointed. In a section perpendicular to the tangential direction, these bristles 6 thus have a cross-sectional area which tapers to a free bristle edge 8 of the respective first bristle 6.
  • the second bristles 7 are differently connected to the main body 5 as the first bristles 6.
  • the second bristles 7 extend through through-holes formed in the wall of the hollow cylindrical base body 5 and have a conical conical shape which is pointed to the respective free bristle end or ends with a slight rounding.
  • the second bristles 7 are due to this manufacturing method by means of an im Inside the main body 5 in the direction of the central longitudinal axis 4 extending connecting strand 9 integrally connected to each other.
  • the connecting strand 9 and the second bristles 7 are made of the same plastic material, which differs from that of the main body 5 and the first bristles 6.
  • the sprayed cosmetic brush 1 is made in two parts within the bristle section 2.
  • the first component is formed by the main body 5 with the integrally formed first bristles 6.
  • the second component is formed by the connecting strand 9 with the second bristles 7 also integrally formed thereon.
  • the main body 5 and the connecting strand 9 directly adjoin one another, in particular in the region of the inner cavity of the main body 5. In the border region, in particular due to the mentioned production process, at least partially cohesive and / or adhesive bonds between the two constituents may occur.
  • the first bristles 6 are less elastic than the second bristles 7.
  • the first bristles 6 are hard bristles, the second bristles 7 soft bristles. Due to the harder material provided in particular for the first bristles 6 and thus the main body 5, a sufficient mechanical stability and load-bearing capacity of the main body 5 and of the cosmetic brush 1 as a whole are ensured at the same time.
  • the first and second bristles 6 and 7 are arranged in a total of four longitudinal rows, which extend in the direction of the central longitudinal axis 4, one behind the other. In the tangential direction are the adjacent to each other Rows of a bristle type, so either the first bristles 6 or the second bristles 7, offset by 90 ° to each other. In principle, another row number, for example, three rows of two types of bristles, possible, which are then also distributed evenly over the circumference, ie with a circumferential angle offset of 120 °, are arranged (see at least partially Fig. 4 to 7 ).
  • the second bristles 7 of a common row are arranged on a longitudinal web 10 extending in the direction of the central longitudinal axis 4 on the outer peripheral surface of the main body 5. Similar longitudinal webs can also be provided for the first bristles 6 (see, for example, exemplary embodiments according to FIG 4 to 13 ).
  • This longitudinal webs 10 cause a so-called. Curl effect, ie, that the eyelashes abut during the rotary combing movement of these longitudinal webs 10 and thereby bent upwards.
  • two different types of bristles are likewise provided in each case, which are connected in different ways with the respective base body 5 and have a different elasticity or hardness.
  • the one type of bristle has a one-piece connection, whereas for the second bristle type, due to the mentioned injection-molding production process, there is again a frictional and / or positive connection.
  • the first bristles 6 similar to the cosmetic brush 1 in a cross section perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis 4 has a cross-sectional area in the form of a circular ring sector.
  • the first bristles 6 are placed on a longitudinal web 12, which produces an integral connection with the hollow-cylindrical main body 5.
  • three rows of the bristles 7 are arranged between two rows of the first bristles 6 in the cosmetic brush 11. They form a peripheral portion 13, within which only second bristles 7 are provided.
  • FIG. 6 and 7 an embodiment of another cosmetic brush 14 is shown.
  • the main difference to the cosmetic brushes 1 and 11 according to Fig. 1 to 5 exists in the geometric shape of the first bristles 15. They have in the cross-sectional plane perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis 4, a rectangular cross-sectional area.
  • first bristles 17 are provided, which in turn have a circular sector-shaped cross-sectional area. But these first bristles 17 are additionally provided in each case with a through hole 18.
  • FIG. 10 further embodiments of cosmetic brushes 19 and 20 have annular sector-shaped first bristles 21 and 22, which are provided at their respective free bristle edge 8 with a recess 23 and 24 respectively.
  • the recess 23 of the first bristles 21 of the cosmetic brush 19 are formed in a circular sector (see FIG. 10 ), whereas the recesses 24 of the first bristles 22 of the cosmetic brush 20 (see Fig. 11 ) have a V-shape.
  • first bristles 26 have a stepped surface.
  • each first bristle 26 has a step 27 on each flat side.
  • the flat sides have a plurality of such steps 27.
  • FIGS. 14 and 15 shown another embodiment of a cosmetic brush 28 differs from the previously described embodiments, characterized in that first bristles 29 are provided which extend in the circumferential direction to directly adjacent to the respective adjacent second bristles 7.
  • first bristles 29 are provided which extend in the circumferential direction to directly adjacent to the respective adjacent second bristles 7.
  • each of the first bristles 29 is in direct contact with the two circumferentially adjacent second bristles 7.
  • the outer geometry of the respective second bristle 7 is adapted to that of the narrow end faces of the adjacent first bristles 29.
  • the second bristles 7 extend in the radial direction further outward than the first bristles 29.
  • first bristles 31 and 32 are provided, which have a different geometric extent.
  • the first bristles 31 extend radially outward a bit farther than the first bristles 32.

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The brush (1) has a brush section (2) with a base body (5), and bristles (6, 7), which are stuck out from the base body and apply cosmetics. A part of the bristle of the bristles (6) is formed such that the bristles (6) are individually and firmly connected with the base body, and consists of a plastic material as the base body. Another part of the bristle of the bristles (7) is formed such that the bristles (7) are connected with the body as the bristles (6) in a force-fit or form-fit manner. The bristles (7) are softer than the bristles (6). The bristles consist of plastic material.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Kosmetikbürstchen, insbesondere ein Mascara-Bürstchen oder ein Bürstchen zum Haare Färben, umfassend einen Borstenabschnitt mit einem Grundkörper und einer Vielzahl an Borsten, die von dem Grundkörper abstehen und mittels derer ein Kosmetikum auftragbar ist.The invention relates to a cosmetic brush, in particular a mascara brush or a brush for hair dyeing, comprising a bristle portion with a base body and a plurality of bristles which protrude from the base body and by means of which a cosmetic can be applied.

Ein derartiges Kosmetikbürstchen ist beispielsweise in der DE 25 59 273 beschrieben. Bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel eines Kosmetikbürstchens sind der Grundkörper und sämtliche Borsten einstückig miteinander verbunden. Sie bestehen aus einem elastisch nachgiebigem Kunststoff, wie zum Beispiel einem Polyethylen. Der Grundkörper und die daran angeformten Bosten sind mittels eines einkomponentigen Spritzgieß-Verfahrens hergestellt.Such a cosmetic brush is for example in the DE 25 59 273 described. In this embodiment of a cosmetic brush, the main body and all bristles are integrally connected. They consist of an elastically yielding plastic, such as a polyethylene. The base body and the molded-on costs are produced by means of a one-component injection molding process.

In der EP 1 507 640 B1 wird ein verbessertes Herstellungsverfahren beschrieben, das auch für Kosmetikbürstchen zum Einsatz kommen kann. Es handelt sich um ein zweistufiges Verfahren, bei dem zwei unterschiedliche Kunststoffmaterialien zum Einsatz kommen. Dieses Spritzgieß-Verfahren wird auch als 2K-Verfahren bezeichnet. Bei einer Variante wird zunächst der Grundkörper als im Wesentlichen hohlzylindrische Struktur hergestellt, um danach in einem zweiten Schritt ein weiteres Kunststoffmaterial in schmelzflüssigem Zustand unter hohem Druck in den Hohlraum des zuvor hergestellten Grundkörpers einzupressen. Das geschmolzene zweite Kunststoffmaterial durchschießt aufgrund des hohen Einpressdrucks die Wand des hohlen Grundkörpers und erstreckt sich in radial abstehenden Borstenausnehmungen. Auf diese Weise lassen sich sehr vorteilhafte Kosmetikbürstchen herstellen, bei denen der Grundkörper aus einem ersten Kunststoffmaterial und die Borsten aus einem zweiten Kunststoffmaterial bestehen. Dieses Herstellungsverfahren hat sich in der Praxis bewährt. Die damit hergestellten Kosmetikbürstchen haben sehr gute Gebrauchseigenschaften.In the EP 1 507 640 B1 An improved manufacturing method is described which can also be used for cosmetic brushes. It is a two-stage process using two different plastic materials. This injection molding process is also referred to as 2K process. In one variant, the base body is first produced as a substantially hollow cylindrical structure, in order subsequently to press a further plastic material in the molten state under high pressure into the cavity of the previously produced base body in a second step. Due to the high press-in pressure, the molten second plastic material shoots through the wall of the hollow main body and extends into radially protruding bristle recesses. In this way, very advantageous cosmetic brushes can be produced in which the base body is made of a first plastic material and the bristles are made of a second plastic material. This manufacturing method has proven itself in practice. The cosmetic brushes produced with it have very good performance properties.

Trotzdem steigen die Wünsche und Anforderungen der Benutzer derartiger Kosmetikbürstchen ständig.Nevertheless, the wishes and requirements of users of such cosmetic brushes are constantly increasing.

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht deshalb darin, ein Kosmetikbürstchen der eingangs bezeichneten Art anzugeben, das weiter verbesserte Gebrauchseigenschaften aufweist.The object of the invention is therefore to provide a cosmetic brush of the type described, which has further improved performance properties.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe wird ein Kosmetikbürstchen entsprechend den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1 angegeben. Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Kosmetikbürstchen bildet ein Teil der Borsten erste Borsten, die einstückig mit dem Grundkörper verbunden sind, wobei die ersten Borsten aus demselben ersten Kunststoffmaterial bestehen wie der Grundkörper. Ein weiterer Teil der Borsten bildet bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Kosmetikbürstchen zweite Borsten, die auf eine andere Art und Weise als die ersten Borsten mit dem Grundkörper verbunden sind. Die zweiten Borsten sind weicher bzw. flexibler als die ersten Borsten.To solve this problem, a cosmetic brush according to the features of claim 1 is given. In the case of the cosmetic brush according to the invention, a part of the bristles forms first bristles, which are integrally connected to the base body, wherein the first bristles consist of the same first plastic material as the main body. Another part of the bristles forms in the cosmetic brush according to the invention second bristles, which are connected in a different manner than the first bristles with the base body. The second bristles are softer or more flexible than the first bristles.

Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Kosmetikbürstchen sind also zwei verschiedene Borstentypen vorgesehen. Während die ersten Borsten insbesondere einstückig an dem Grundkörper angeformt sind, gilt dies so nicht für die zweiten Borsten. Hier ist keine einstückige Verbindung mit dem Grundkörper vorgesehen. Die ersten Borsten und die zweiten Borsten werden vorzugsweise in verschiedenen Verfahrensschritten hergestellt. Sie haben unterschiedliches Verhalten. Jeder Borstentyp kann auf eine oder mehrere Gebrauchseigenschaften gezielt optimiert werden. So ist es beispielsweise möglich, dass die fest und einstückig mit dem Grundkörper verbundenen ersten Borsten für eine besonders gute und effiziente Anfangsbehandlung der zunächst vollkommen ungeordnet vorliegenden Wimpern oder Haare ausgelegt sind. Im Rahmen dieser Anfangsbehandlung erfolgt insbesondere ein Abteilen von Teilbündeln an Wimpern oder Haaren. Die weicheren zweiten Borsten sind dagegen beispielsweise für eine besonders gute und effiziente Folgebehandlung der im Rahmen der Anfangsbehandlung bereits abgeteilten bzw. teilgebündelten Wimpern oder Haare ausgelegt. Im Rahmen der Folgebehandlung erfolgt insbesondere ein weiteres Separieren und Vereinzeln der Wimpern oder Haare, sowie ein Kämmen der Wimpern oder Haare und ein Auftrag bzw. eine Applikation des Kosmetikums auf die Wimpern oder Haare. Damit zeichnet sich das erfindungsgemäße Bürstchen durch gegenüber dem Stand der Technik verbesserte Gebrauchseigenschaften aus.In the cosmetic brush according to the invention thus two different types of bristles are provided. While the first bristles are in particular integrally formed on the base body, this does not apply to the second bristles. Here no integral connection with the body is provided. The first bristles and the second bristles are preferably produced in different process steps. They have different behavior. Each bristle type can be on one or more Performance characteristics are optimized specifically. Thus, for example, it is possible for the first bristles, which are firmly and integrally connected to the main body, to be designed for a particularly good and efficient initial treatment of the eyelashes or hair, which initially are completely disordered. In the context of this initial treatment is in particular a division of partial bundles of eyelashes or hair. By contrast, the softer second bristles are designed, for example, for a particularly good and efficient subsequent treatment of the eyelashes or hair already divided or partially bundled during the initial treatment. In the context of the subsequent treatment, in particular a further separation and separation of the eyelashes or hair, as well as a combing of the eyelashes or hair and an application or an application of the cosmetic to the eyelashes or hair. Thus, the brush according to the invention is characterized by improved performance compared to the prior art.

Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen des erfindungsgemäßen Kosmetikbürstchens ergeben sich aus den Merkmalen der von Anspruch 1 abhängigen Ansprüche.Advantageous embodiments of the cosmetic brush according to the invention emerge from the features of the claims dependent on claim 1.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung sind die zweiten Borsten kraft- oder formschlüssig mit dem Grundkörper verbunden. Dadurch ergibt sich eine über die gesamte Gebrauchsdauer des Kosmetikbürstchens sichere Verbindung zwischen dem Grundkörper und den zweiten Borsten.According to a preferred embodiment, the second bristles are non-positively or positively connected to the base body. This results in a secure connection between the main body and the second bristles over the entire service life of the cosmetic brush.

Gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausgestaltung weist der Grundkörper eine mit Durchgangslöchern versehene Grundkörperwand auf, und die zweiten Borsten sind mittels eines auf einer von den Borsten abgewandten Seite der Grundkörperwand angeordneten Verbindungskörpers einstückig miteinander verbunden und erstrecken sich durch die Durchgangslöcher hindurch. Dadurch ergibt sich ein besonders guter Zusammenhalt zwischen den zweiten Borsten untereinander. Die zweiten Borsten sind dabei insbesondere mittels des im Stand der Technik gemäß der EP 1 507 640 B1 beschriebenen Herstellungsverfahrens gefertigt. Sie sind durch die Grundkörperwand hindurch geschossen.According to a further preferred embodiment, the base body has a main body wall provided with through holes, and the second bristles are in one piece by means of a connecting body arranged on a side of the main body wall facing away from the bristles interconnected and extend through the through holes. This results in a particularly good cohesion between the second bristles with each other. The second bristles are in particular by means of in the prior art according to the EP 1 507 640 B1 manufactured manufacturing process described. They shot through the body wall.

Gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausgestaltung bestehen die zweiten Borsten aus einem zweiten Kunststoffmaterial, das sich von dem ersten Kunststoffmaterial unterscheidet. Dieses zweite Kunststoffmaterial ist insbesondere weicher bzw. flexibler als das erste Kunststoffmaterial und/oder hat eine niedrigere Shore-Härte als das erste Kunststoffmaterial. Durch eine unterschiedliche Materialwahl lassen sich die Eigenschaften der beiden Borstentypen besonders effizient an die jeweilige Aufgabe, nämlich z.B. einer optimalen Abteilwirkung für die ersten Borsten einerseits und ein optimales Separier-, Kämm- und Applikationsverhalten für die zweiten Borsten andererseits, anpassen. Um das Kosmetikum möglichst gut aufzutragen, ist es vorteilhaft, wenn die zweiten Borsten weicher bzw. flexibler ausgeführt sind als die ersten Borsten. Dies lässt sich zum einen durch ein entsprechend weicheres Material, aber auch durch eine geeignete Formgebung und Dimensionierung erreichen. Vorzugsweise können die zweiten Borsten also z.B. auch schmäler oder dünner dimensioniert sein als die ersten Borsten. Auch dann haben die zweiten Borsten ein weicheres und flexibleres Verhalten als die ersten Borsten. Die ersten Borsten sind also insbesondere Hartborsten, die zweiten Borsten dagegen Weichborsten. Für das Material beider Borstentypen kommt insbesondere jeweils eine Shore-Härte von A 40 bis A 90 oder von D 30 bis D 80 in Frage, wobei die Shore-Härte des Materials der ersten Borsten vorzugsweise größer ist als die Shore-Härte des Materials der zweiten Borsten.According to a further preferred embodiment, the second bristles consist of a second plastic material, which differs from the first plastic material. This second plastic material is in particular softer or more flexible than the first plastic material and / or has a lower Shore hardness than the first plastic material. By a different choice of material, the properties of the two types of bristles can be particularly efficiently adapted to the respective task, namely, for example, an optimal separation effect for the first bristles on the one hand and an optimal separation, combing and application behavior for the second bristles on the other. In order to apply the cosmetic as well as possible, it is advantageous if the second bristles are made softer or more flexible than the first bristles. This can be achieved on the one hand by a correspondingly softer material, but also by a suitable shaping and dimensioning. Preferably, the second bristles can therefore also be dimensioned, for example, narrower or thinner than the first bristles. Even then, the second bristles have a softer and more flexible behavior than the first bristles. The first bristles are thus in particular hard bristles, while the second bristles are soft bristles. In particular, in each case a Shore hardness of A 40 to A 90 or of D 30 to D 80 is suitable for the material of both bristle types, wherein the Shore hardness of the material of the first bristles is preferably greater than the Shore hardness of the material of the second bristles.

Gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausgestaltung haben die zweiten Borsten jeweils eine nach außen, d.h. insbesondere in Richtung ihres freien Borstenendes hin, spitz zulaufende konische Form mit einem Kegelwinkel von 1° bis 5°, insbesondere von etwa 4°. Diese Kegelform der zweiten Borsten ist zum einen günstig für das Applikationsverhalten. Zum anderen lassen sich derartige Borstengeometrien leichter mit dem vorstehend beschriebenen Spritzgieß-Verfahren herstellen. Die konische Form der Borsten erleichtert dabei die Entformung aus der Spritzgieß-Form. Bei einer Ausführung des Kosmetikbürstchens als Mascara-Bürstchen haben die zweiten Borsten insbesondere einen Basisdurchmesser im Bereich zwischen 0,2 mm und 0,8 mm, wobei der Basisdurchmesser der Durchmesser der (zweiten) Borsten am Übergang zum Grundkörper ist. Bei einer Ausführung des Kosmetikbürstchens als Bürstchen zum Haare Färben liegt der Basisdurchmesser der zweiten Borsten dagegen vorzugsweise im Bereich zwischen 0,5 mm und 2 mm.According to a further preferred embodiment, the second bristles each have an outward, i. in particular in the direction of its free bristle end, pointed tapered conical shape with a cone angle of 1 ° to 5 °, in particular of about 4 °. This conical shape of the second bristles is favorable for the application behavior. On the other hand, such bristle geometries can be more easily produced by the injection molding process described above. The conical shape of the bristles facilitates removal from the injection mold. In one embodiment of the cosmetic brush as a mascara brush, the second bristles have, in particular, a base diameter in the range between 0.2 mm and 0.8 mm, the base diameter being the diameter of the (second) bristles at the transition to the main body. In an embodiment of the cosmetic brush as a brush for hair dyeing the base diameter of the second bristles, however, is preferably in the range between 0.5 mm and 2 mm.

Gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausgestaltung weist der Grundkörper eine Längsachse sowie eine auf die Längsachse bezogene Umfangsrichtung auf und die ersten und zweiten Borsten wechseln sich in der Umfangsrichtung zumindest abschnittsweise ab. In Richtung der Längsachse liegt an einer Umfangswinkelposition dagegen vorzugsweise stets nur einer der beiden Borstentypen vor. Dadurch ist sichergestellt, dass bei dem Auftragen des Kosmetikums, das üblicherweise mittels einer Drehbewegung des Kosmetikbürstchens erfolgt, zumindest jeweils ein Abschnitt mit dem ersten Borstentyp und ein Abschnitt mit dem zweiten Borstentyp beteiligt ist, sodass beide gezielt optimierten Eigenschaften zur Wirkung kommen.According to a further preferred embodiment, the main body has a longitudinal axis and a circumferential direction relative to the longitudinal axis and the first and second bristles alternate at least in sections in the circumferential direction. In the direction of the longitudinal axis, however, preferably only one of the two types of bristles is always present at a circumferential angle position. This ensures that during the application of the cosmetic, which usually takes place by means of a rotary movement of the cosmetic brush, at least one section with the first bristle type and a section with the second bristle type is involved, so that both specifically optimized properties come into effect.

Gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausgestaltung sind Umfangsabschnitte vorgesehen, innerhalb derer ausschließlich erste oder zweite Borsten angeordnet sind, wobei sich einer dieser Umfangsabschnitte in der Umfangsrichtung über einen Umfangswinkelbereich zwischen 25° und 90°, insbesondere zwischen 30° und 60°, erstreckt. Mit einer derartigen Ausdehnung in Umfangsrichtung ist es gewährleistet, dass wie im vorstehenden Abschnitt erläutert beim Applizieren des Kosmetikums mittels einer Drehbewegung des Kosmetikbürstchens jeweils beide Typen der Borsten beteiligt sind, vorzugsweise zunächst die insbesondere härteren ersten Borsten und danach die insbesondere weicheren zweiten Borsten.According to a further preferred embodiment, circumferential sections are provided within which only first or second bristles are arranged, wherein one of these peripheral sections extends in the circumferential direction over a circumferential angle range between 25 ° and 90 °, in particular between 30 ° and 60 °. With such an extent in the circumferential direction, it is ensured that, as explained in the preceding section when applying the cosmetic by means of a rotary movement of the cosmetic brush both types of bristles are involved, preferably first the particular harder first bristles and then the particular softer second bristles.

Gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausgestaltung grenzen erste und zweite Borsten zumindest teilweise unmittelbar aneinander an. Insbesondere können sich nebeneinander angeordnete erste und zweite Borsten berühren. Es kann außerdem auch zu einem zumindest teilweisen Formschluss zwischen diesen unmittelbar aneinander angrenzenden ersten und zweiten Borsten kommen. Dadurch wird erreicht, dass der Bereich, in dem eine gute Abteilwirkung aufgrund eines der beiden Borstentypen vorliegt, direkt in den benachbarten Bereich mit dem anderen Borstentyp übergeht, in dem ein besonders gutes Separier-, Kämm- und Auftragsverhalten vorliegt.According to a further preferred embodiment, first and second bristles adjoin one another at least partially directly. In particular, juxtaposed first and second bristles may touch each other. It may also come to an at least partial positive connection between these immediately adjacent first and second bristles. This ensures that the area in which there is a good compartment effect due to one of the two types of bristles, passes directly into the adjacent area with the other bristle type, in which there is a particularly good separation, combing and application behavior.

Gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausgestaltung haben die ersten Borsten die gleiche geometrische Grundform wie die zweiten Borsten. Dann werden insbesondere aufgrund einer unterschiedlichen Materialwahl und/oder aufgrund einer unterschiedlichen Dimensionierung für jeden der beiden Borstentypen jeweils spezifisch optimierte Gebrauchseigenschaften erreicht. Insbesondere können auch die ersten Borsten jeweils eine nach außen, d.h. insbesondere in Richtung ihres freien Borstenendes hin, spitz zulaufende konische Form haben. Für den Fall, dass beide Borstentypen die gleiche konische Grundform haben, haben die ersten Borsten insbesondere einen Basisdurchmesser, der um 0,2 mm größer ist als der der zweiten Borsten.According to a further preferred embodiment, the first bristles have the same basic geometric shape as the second bristles. Then in each case specifically optimized performance properties are achieved in each case due to a different choice of material and / or due to a different dimensioning for each of the two types of bristles. In particular, the first bristles can each have an outwardly tapered conical shape, ie in particular in the direction of their free bristle end. In the event that both bristle types the have the same conical basic shape, the first bristles in particular have a base diameter which is larger by 0.2 mm than that of the second bristles.

Gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausgestaltung weist der Grundkörper eine Längsachse auf und die ersten Borsten haben in Richtung der Längsachse eine niedrigere Borstendichte als die zweiten Borsten. Aufgrund der vorteilhaften höheren axialen Borstendichte der zweiten Borsten resultiert die gewünschte höhere Separier- und Vereinzelungswirkung verglichen mit den ersten Borsten, die insbesondere nur eine Teilbündelung der Wimpern oder Haare bewirken. Die höhere axiale Borstendichte der zweiten Borsten führt außerdem auch dazu, dass das zu applizierende Kosmetikum sehr gut und möglichst nur auf eine einzige Wimper bzw. ein einziges Haar aufgetragen werden kann.According to a further preferred embodiment, the base body has a longitudinal axis and the first bristles have a lower bristle density in the direction of the longitudinal axis than the second bristles. Due to the advantageous higher axial bristle density of the second bristles results in the desired higher separating and separating effect compared to the first bristles, which cause in particular only a partial bundling of the eyelashes or hair. In addition, the higher axial bristle density of the second bristles also results in that the cosmetic to be applied can be applied very well and preferably only to a single eyelash or a single hair.

Gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausgestaltung haben die ersten Borsten eine andere geometrische Gestalt als die zweiten Borsten. Auch die geometrische Gestalt ist wie vorstehend bereits angesprochen ein Parameter, anhand dessen sich die spezifischen Eigenschaften gezielt einstellen lassen.According to a further preferred embodiment, the first bristles have a different geometric shape than the second bristles. As already mentioned above, the geometric shape is also a parameter by means of which the specific properties can be set in a targeted manner.

Gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausgestaltung weiten sich die ersten Borsten jeweils nach außen hin, d.h. in Richtung ihres freien Borstenendes kommt es insbesondere zu einer Aufweitung. Vorzugsweise haben die ersten Borsten einen kreisringsektorförmigen Querschnitt. Damit wird erreicht, dass sich die ersten Borsten an der äußeren Hüllkurve im Borstenabschnitt des Kosmetikbürstchens insbesondere tangential weiter erstrecken, als dies bei klassischen Borsten mit einer zylinderförmigen oder kegelförmigen Geometrie der Fall ist. Dies wirkt sich günstig auf das anfängliche Abteilverhalten, also auf das anfängliche Abteilen von Teilbündeln der zu behandelnden Wimpern oder Haare, aus.According to a further preferred embodiment, the first bristles widen outwards in each case, ie in the direction of their free bristle end, in particular, a widening occurs. Preferably, the first bristles have a circular sector-shaped cross-section. This ensures that the first bristles on the outer envelope in the bristle portion of the cosmetic brush, in particular tangentially continue to extend, as is the case with classic bristles with a cylindrical or conical geometry. This has a favorable effect on the initial one Particle behavior, ie the initial division of partial bundles of the eyelashes or hair to be treated.

Ähnliches gilt für eine weitere bevorzugte Ausgestaltung, bei der die ersten Borsten jeweils einen rechteckigen Querschnitt haben.The same applies to a further preferred embodiment, in which the first bristles each have a rectangular cross-section.

Sowohl bei der mit kreisringsektorförmigem als auch bei der mit rechteckigem Querschnitt versehenen Ausgestaltung der ersten Borsten haben die ersten Borsten jeweils die Form einer Scheibe, die nach oben, also zum freien Borstenrand hin, insbesondere spitz zuläuft und deren Flachseitennormale im Wesentlichen in axialer Richtung orientiert sind. An der Basis, d.h. an der Übergangsstelle zum Grundkörper haben diese scheibenförmig ausgestalteten zweiten Borsten eine axiale Basisbreite, die bei einem Mascara-Bürstchen insbesondere im Bereich zwischen 0,4 mm und 1 mm und bei einem Bürstchen zum Haare Färben insbesondere im Bereich zwischen 0,7 mm und 2,2 mm liegt.Both in the embodiment provided with kreisringsektorförmigem as well as in the rectangular cross section of the first bristles, the first bristles each have the shape of a disc which tapers upwards, ie towards the free bristle edge, in particular pointed and whose flat side normal are oriented substantially in the axial direction , At the base, i. at the transition point to the base body, these disk-shaped second bristles have an axial base width which, in the case of a mascara brush, is in particular in the range between 0.4 mm and 1 mm and in a brush for hair dyeing in particular in the range between 0.7 mm and 2, 2 mm.

Weiterhin kann es gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung auch vorgesehen sein, dass die ersten Borsten zumindest in einer Ebene, die durch eine Längsachse des Grundkörpers und durch eine radiale Richtung des Grundkörpers aufgespannt ist, nach außen hin, d.h. insbesondere in Richtung ihres freien Borstenendes, spitz zulaufen. Dadurch wird erreicht, dass die ersten Borsten bei einer Drehbewegung des Kosmetikbürstchens mit einem spitz zulaufenden Querschnittsprofil in die zu kämmenden Haare oder Wimpern eingreifen. Dies ist günstig für eine gute Abteil-, Kämm- und Separierwirkung.Furthermore, it can also be provided according to a preferred embodiment that the first bristles, at least in a plane which is spanned by a longitudinal axis of the base body and by a radial direction of the base body, towards the outside, i. especially in the direction of their free bristle end, tapering. This ensures that the first bristles engage in a rotary movement of the cosmetic brush with a tapered cross-sectional profile in the hair or eyelashes to be combed. This is favorable for a good compartmenting, combing and separating action.

Gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausgestaltung haben die ersten Borsten jeweils eine gestufte Oberfläche. Dadurch kann ein Curl-Effekt bewirkt werden, bei dem die Augenwimpern oder die Haare durch drehendes Abziehen des Kosmetikbürstchens nach oben gebogen werden.According to a further preferred embodiment, the first bristles each have a stepped surface. This can cause a curl effect in which the eyelashes or the hair are bent upwards by turning off the cosmetic brush.

Gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführung haben die ersten Borsten jeweils eine Durchgangsbohrung oder jeweils an ihrem freien Außenrand eine insbesondere kreissektorförmige oder V-förmige Randausnehmung. Die Durchgangsbohrung und die Randausnehmung können dann jeweils als Reservoir für das aufzutragende Kosmetikum, also z.B. Mascara oder Haarfärbemittel, dienen. Dieses Kosmetikum hat auch eine gewisse Gleit- oder Schmierwirkung und fördert somit das Abteilen von Teilbündeln während des ersten Behandlungsschritts.According to a further preferred embodiment, the first bristles each have a through hole or in each case at its free outer edge a particular circular sector-shaped or V-shaped edge recess. The through-hole and the peripheral recess may then each be used as a reservoir for the cosmetic to be applied, e.g. Mascara or hair dye, serve. This cosmetic also has a certain lubricating or lubricating effect and thus promotes the division of partial bundles during the first treatment step.

Gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausgestaltung unterscheiden sich die ersten Borsten in ihrer geometrischen Form oder in ihren geometrischen Dimensionen zumindest teilweise voneinander. Dadurch lassen sich je nach in Umfangsrichtung gesehenem Ansatzpunkt des Kosmetikbürstchens unterschiedliche Gebrauchseigenschaften erzielen. Insbesondere lässt sich auf diese Weise bei dem Verdrehen des Kosmetikbürstchens auch eine Steigerung einer bestimmten Wirkung, beispielsweise einer Abteil- oder Separier- oder Kämmwirkung herbeiführen. Diese kann zunächst gering ausgeprägt sein, um sich dann mit zunehmendem Drehwinkel des Kosmetikbürstchens zu steigern.According to a further preferred embodiment, the first bristles differ in their geometric shape or in their geometric dimensions at least partially from each other. As a result, depending on the starting point of the cosmetic brush seen in the circumferential direction, different performance characteristics can be achieved. In particular, an increase in a certain effect, for example a compartmenting or separating or combing effect, can be brought about in this way when the cosmetic brush is rotated. This may initially be low, in order then to increase with increasing angle of rotation of the cosmetic brush.

Die vorstehend genannten bevorzugten Ausgestaltungen können insbesondere auch in beliebiger Kombination untereinander als Varianten des erfindungsgemäßen Kosmetikbürstchens vorgesehen sein.The abovementioned preferred embodiments can in particular also be provided in any desired combination with one another as variants of the cosmetic brush according to the invention.

Weitere Merkmale, Vorteile und Einzelheiten der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung von Ausführungsbeispielen anhand der Zeichnung. Es zeigt:

Fig. 1 bis 3
ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel eines Kosmetikbürstchens mit zwei verschiedenen Borstentypen in einer perspektivischen Ansicht (Fig. 1), in einer Querschnittsdarstellung (Fig. 2) und einer ausschnittsweisen Seitenansicht (Fig. 3), wobei in Fig. 2 der Querschnitt II - II gemäß Fig. 1 gezeigt ist,
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ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel eines Kosmetikbürstchens mit zwei verschiedenen Borstentypen in einer Draufsicht von vorne und in einer perspektivischen Ansicht des vorderen Teils,
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ein drittes Ausführungsbeispiel eines Kosmetikbürstchens mit zwei verschiedenen Borstentypen in einer Draufsicht von vorne und in einer perspektivischen Ansicht des vorderen Teils,
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ein viertes Ausführungsbeispiel eines Kosmetikbürstchens mit zwei verschiedenen Borstentypen in einer Draufsicht von vorne und in einer perspektivischen Ansicht,
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ein fünftes Ausführungsbeispiel eines Kosmetikbürstchens mit zwei verschiedenen Borstentypen in einer Draufsicht von vorne,
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ein sechstes Ausführungsbeispiel eines Kosmetikbürstchens mit zwei verschiedenen Borstentypen in einer Draufsicht von vorne,
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ein siebtes Ausführungsbeispiel eines Kosmetikbürstchens mit zwei verschiedenen Borstentypen in einer Draufsicht von vorne und in einer perspektivischen Ansicht,
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ein achtes Ausführungsbeispiel eines Kosmetikbürstchens mit zwei verschiedenen Borstentypen in einer Draufsicht von vorne und in einer perspektivischen Teilansicht, und
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ein neuntes Ausführungsbeispiel eines Kosmetikbürstchens mit zwei verschiedenen Borstentypen in einer Draufsicht von vorne.
Further features, advantages and details of the invention will become apparent from the following description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the drawing. It shows:
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A first embodiment of a cosmetic brush with two different bristle types in a perspective view ( Fig. 1 ), in a cross-sectional representation ( Fig. 2 ) and a partial page view ( Fig. 3 ), where in Fig. 2 the cross section II - II according to Fig. 1 is shown
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A second embodiment of a cosmetic brush with two different bristle types in a plan view from the front and in a perspective view of the front part,
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A third embodiment of a cosmetic brush with two different bristle types in a plan view from the front and in a perspective view of the front part,
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A fourth embodiment of a cosmetic brush with two different bristle types in a plan view from the front and in a perspective view,
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A fifth embodiment of a cosmetic brush with two different types of bristles in a plan view from the front,
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A sixth embodiment of a cosmetic brush with two different bristle types in a plan view from the front,
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A seventh embodiment of a cosmetic brush with two different bristle types in a plan view from the front and in a perspective view,
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an eighth embodiment of a cosmetic brush with two different bristle types in a plan view from the front and in a partial perspective view, and
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A ninth embodiment of a cosmetic brush with two different types of bristles in a plan view from the front.

Einander entsprechende Teile sind in den Fig. 1 bis 16 mit denselben Bezugszeichen versehen.Corresponding parts are in the Fig. 1 to 16 provided with the same reference numerals.

In Fig. 1 bis 3 ist ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines Kosmetikbürstchens 1 in Form eines Mascara-Bürstchens gezeigt. Es ist als Kunststoffspritzgussteil mit runder Querschnittsgeometrie ausgebildet. Das gespritzte Kosmetikbürstchen 1 hat als Hauptbestandteil einen Borstenabschnitt 2 und einen axial daran angeformten Stielansatz 3, die sich beide in Richtung einer Mittellängsachse 4 erstrecken. Auf den Stielansatz 3 ist ein in Fig. 1 bis 3 nicht näher dargestelltes Griffteil des Kosmetikbürstchens 1 aufsteckbar. Der Borstenabschnitt 2 umfasst einen zentralen Grundkörper 5, der im Wesentlichen als ein Hohlzylinder ausgebildet ist und insbesondere einstückig mit dem Stielansatz 3 verbunden ist. An einer äußeren Umfangsfläche dieses hohlzylindrischen Grundkörpers 5 sind eine Vielzahl erster und zweiter Borsten 6 bzw. 7 angeordnet. Der Grundkörper 5 dient als Träger für diese ersten und zweiten Borsten 6 bzw. 7, die jeweils radial nach außen vom Grundkörper 5 abstehen.In Fig. 1 to 3 an embodiment of a cosmetic brush 1 in the form of a mascara brush is shown. It is designed as a plastic injection molded part with a round cross-sectional geometry. The sprayed cosmetic brush 1 has as a main component a bristle portion 2 and an axially formed thereon stem extension 3, which both extend in the direction of a central longitudinal axis 4. On the stem approach 3 is an in Fig. 1 to 3 not shown handle part of the cosmetic brush 1 attachable. The bristle portion 2 comprises a central body 5, which is formed substantially as a hollow cylinder and in particular is integrally connected to the handle neck 3. On an outer peripheral surface of this hollow cylindrical body 5, a plurality of first and second bristles 6 and 7 are arranged. The main body 5 serves as a carrier for these first and second bristles 6 and 7, which respectively protrude radially outward from the main body 5.

Die ersten Borsten 6 sind jeweils einstückig an der äußeren Umfangsfläche des Grundkörpers 5 angeformt, also einstückig mit dem Grundkörper 5 verbunden. Sie sind als nach außen spitz zulaufende Scheiben ausgebildet, haben jeweils eine kreisringsektorförmige Gestalt und wechseln sich in Umfangsrichtung jeweils mit einer der zweiten Borsten 7 ab. Sie erstrecken sich in Umfangsrichtung über einen Umfangswinkel α, der beim gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 1 bis 3 40° beträgt. Die ersten Borsten 6 bestehen aus demselben Kunststoffmaterial wie dieser Grundkörper 5. Wie insbesondere aus der Seitenansicht gemäß Fig. 3 ersichtlich ist, laufen die ersten Borsten 6 in einer Längsschnittebene, die durch die Mittellängsachse 4 und eine radiale Richtung aufgespannt ist, spitz zu. Bei einem Schnitt senkrecht zur tangentialen Richtung haben diese Borsten 6 also eine Querschnittsfläche, die zu einem freien Borstenrand 8 der jeweiligen ersten Borste 6 spitz zuläuft.The first bristles 6 are each integrally formed on the outer peripheral surface of the main body 5, that is integrally connected to the base body 5. They are designed as outwardly tapered discs, each having a circular sector-shaped shape and alternate in the circumferential direction in each case with one of the second bristles 7 from. They extend in the circumferential direction over a circumferential angle α, which in the embodiment shown according to Fig. 1 to 3 40 °. The first bristles 6 are made of the same plastic material as this main body 5. As in particular from the side view Fig. 3 it can be seen, run the first bristles 6 in a longitudinal sectional plane which is spanned by the central longitudinal axis 4 and a radial direction, pointed. In a section perpendicular to the tangential direction, these bristles 6 thus have a cross-sectional area which tapers to a free bristle edge 8 of the respective first bristle 6.

Die zweiten Borsten 7 sind anders mit dem Grundkörper 5 verbunden als die ersten Borsten 6. Hier ist eine insbesondere kraft- und formschlüssige Verbindung vorgesehen, die sich aufgrund des zur Herstellung verwendeten zweistufigen Spritzgussverfahrens, das in der EP 1 507 640 B1 beschrieben ist, ergibt. Die zweiten Borsten 7 verlaufen durch Durchgangsbohrungen, die in der Wand des hohlzylindrischen Grundkörpers 5 gebildet sind, und haben eine konische Kegelform, die zum jeweiligen freien Borstenende spitz oder mit einer leichten Abrundung ausläuft. Die zweiten Borsten 7 sind aufgrund dieses Herstellungsverfahrens mittels eines im Inneren des Grundkörpers 5 in Richtung der Mittellängsachse 4 verlaufenden Verbindungsstrangs 9 einstückig miteinander verbunden. Der Verbindungsstrang 9 und die zweiten Borsten 7 bestehen aus demselben Kunststoffmaterial, wobei sich dieses von dem des Grundkörpers 5 und der ersten Borsten 6 unterscheidet.The second bristles 7 are differently connected to the main body 5 as the first bristles 6. Here is a particular non-positive and positive connection is provided, which is due to the two-stage injection molding process used for the production, which in the EP 1 507 640 B1 is described results. The second bristles 7 extend through through-holes formed in the wall of the hollow cylindrical base body 5 and have a conical conical shape which is pointed to the respective free bristle end or ends with a slight rounding. The second bristles 7 are due to this manufacturing method by means of an im Inside the main body 5 in the direction of the central longitudinal axis 4 extending connecting strand 9 integrally connected to each other. The connecting strand 9 and the second bristles 7 are made of the same plastic material, which differs from that of the main body 5 and the first bristles 6.

Das gespritzte Kosmetikbürstchen 1 ist innerhalb des Borstenabschnitts 2 zweiteilig ausgeführt. Der erste Bestandteil ist durch den Grundkörper 5 mit den einstückig angeformten ersten Borsten 6 gebildet. Der zweite Bestandteil ist durch den Verbindungsstrang 9 mit den daran ebenfalls einstückig angeformten zweiten Borsten 7 gebildet. Der Grundkörper 5 und der Verbindungsstrang 9 grenzen insbesondere im Bereich des inneren Hohlraums des Grundkörpers 5 unmittelbar aneinander an. In dem Grenzbereich kann es insbesondere aufgrund des erwähnten Herstellungsverfahrens zumindest teilweise auch zu stoffschlüssigen und/oder haftenden Verbindungen zwischen beiden Bestandteilen kommen.The sprayed cosmetic brush 1 is made in two parts within the bristle section 2. The first component is formed by the main body 5 with the integrally formed first bristles 6. The second component is formed by the connecting strand 9 with the second bristles 7 also integrally formed thereon. The main body 5 and the connecting strand 9 directly adjoin one another, in particular in the region of the inner cavity of the main body 5. In the border region, in particular due to the mentioned production process, at least partially cohesive and / or adhesive bonds between the two constituents may occur.

Aufgrund des unterschiedlichen Materials und/oder der unterschiedlichen Formgebung und/oder Dimensionierung sind die ersten Borsten 6 weniger elastisch als die zweiten Borsten 7. Die ersten Borsten 6 sind Hartborsten, die zweiten Borsten 7 Weichborsten. Aufgrund des für die ersten Borsten 6 und damit den Grundkörper 5 insbesondere vorgesehenen härteren Materials werden zugleich auch eine ausreichende mechanische Stabilität und Tragfähigkeit des Grundkörpers 5 sowie des Kosmetikbürstchens 1 insgesamt gewährleistet.Due to the different material and / or the different shaping and / or dimensioning, the first bristles 6 are less elastic than the second bristles 7. The first bristles 6 are hard bristles, the second bristles 7 soft bristles. Due to the harder material provided in particular for the first bristles 6 and thus the main body 5, a sufficient mechanical stability and load-bearing capacity of the main body 5 and of the cosmetic brush 1 as a whole are ensured at the same time.

Die ersten und zweiten Borsten 6 bzw. 7 sind in insgesamt jeweils vier Längsreihen, die sich in Richtung der Mittellängsachse 4 erstrecken, hintereinander angeordnet. In tangentialer Richtung sind die zueinander benachbarten Reihen eines Borstentyps, also entweder der ersten Borsten 6 oder der zweiten Borsten 7, jeweils um 90° gegeneinander versetzt. Grundsätzlich ist auch eine andere Reihenanzahl, beispielsweise jeweils drei Reihen von beiden Borstentypen, möglich, die dann ebenfalls über den Umfang gleichmäßig verteilt, also mit einem Umfangswinkelversatz von jeweils 120°, angeordnet sind (siehe zumindest teilweise Fig. 4 bis 7).The first and second bristles 6 and 7 are arranged in a total of four longitudinal rows, which extend in the direction of the central longitudinal axis 4, one behind the other. In the tangential direction are the adjacent to each other Rows of a bristle type, so either the first bristles 6 or the second bristles 7, offset by 90 ° to each other. In principle, another row number, for example, three rows of two types of bristles, possible, which are then also distributed evenly over the circumference, ie with a circumferential angle offset of 120 °, are arranged (see at least partially Fig. 4 to 7 ).

Bei dem in Fig. 1 bis 3 gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel sind die zweiten Borsten 7 einer gemeinsamen Reihe auf einem in Richtung der Mittellängsachse 4 an der äußeren Umfangsfläche des Grundkörpers 5 verlaufenden Längssteg 10 angeordnet. Ähnliche Längsstege können auch für die ersten Borsten 6 vorgesehen sein (siehe beispielsweise Ausführungsbeispiele gemäß Fig. 4 bis 13). Diese Längsstege 10 bewirken einen sog. Curl-Effekt, d.h., dass die Wimpern während der drehenden Kämmbewegung an diese Längsstege 10 anstoßen und dadurch nach oben gebogen werden.At the in Fig. 1 to 3 In the embodiment shown, the second bristles 7 of a common row are arranged on a longitudinal web 10 extending in the direction of the central longitudinal axis 4 on the outer peripheral surface of the main body 5. Similar longitudinal webs can also be provided for the first bristles 6 (see, for example, exemplary embodiments according to FIG 4 to 13 ). This longitudinal webs 10 cause a so-called. Curl effect, ie, that the eyelashes abut during the rotary combing movement of these longitudinal webs 10 and thereby bent upwards.

Bei den im Folgenden beschriebenen weiteren Ausführungsbeispielen sind ebenfalls jeweils zwei verschiedene Borstentypen vorgesehen, die in unterschiedlicher Art und Weise mit dem jeweiligen Grundkörper 5 verbunden sind und die eine unterschiedliche Elastizität bzw. Härte haben. Der eine Borstentyp hat eine einstückige Verbindung, wohingegen sich für den zweiten Borstentyp aufgrund des angesprochenen Spritzgussherstellungsverfahrens wieder eine kraft- und/oder formschlüssige Verbindung ergibt.In the further embodiments described below, two different types of bristles are likewise provided in each case, which are connected in different ways with the respective base body 5 and have a different elasticity or hardness. The one type of bristle has a one-piece connection, whereas for the second bristle type, due to the mentioned injection-molding production process, there is again a frictional and / or positive connection.

Bei dem in Fig. 4 und 5 gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel eines weiteren Kosmetikbürstchens 11 haben die ersten Borsten 6 ähnlich wie bei dem Kosmetikbürstchen 1 bei einem Querschnitt senkrecht zur Mittellängsachse 4 eine Querschnittsfläche in Form eines Kreisringsektors. Allerdings sind bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel wie bereits angesprochen lediglich drei umfangsversetzte Reihen dieser ersten Borsten 6 vorgesehen. Außerdem sind die ersten Borsten 6 wie ebenfalls bereits angesprochen auf einem Längssteg 12 platziert, der eine einstückige Verbindung mit dem hohlzylindrischen Grundkörper 5 herstellt. Im Unterschied zu dem Kosmetikbürstchen 1 sind bei dem Kosmetikbürstchen 11 jedoch zwischen zwei Reihen der ersten Borsten 6 jeweils drei Reihen der Borsten 7 angeordnet. Sie bilden einen Umfangsabschnitt 13, innerhalb dessen ausschließlich zweite Borsten 7 vorgesehen sind.At the in 4 and 5 shown embodiment of a further cosmetic brush 11, the first bristles 6 similar to the cosmetic brush 1 in a cross section perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis 4 has a cross-sectional area in the form of a circular ring sector. However, in this embodiment, as already mentioned, only three circumferentially offset rows of these first bristles 6 are provided. In addition, as already mentioned, the first bristles 6 are placed on a longitudinal web 12, which produces an integral connection with the hollow-cylindrical main body 5. In contrast to the cosmetic brush 1, however, three rows of the bristles 7 are arranged between two rows of the first bristles 6 in the cosmetic brush 11. They form a peripheral portion 13, within which only second bristles 7 are provided.

In Fig. 6 und 7 ist ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines weiteren Kosmetikbürstchens 14 gezeigt. Der wesentliche Unterschied zu den Kosmetikbürstchen 1 und 11 gemäß Fig. 1 bis 5 besteht in der geometrischen Form der ersten Borsten 15. Sie haben in der Querschnittsebene senkrecht zur Mittellängsachse 4 eine rechteckige Querschnittsfläche.In 6 and 7 an embodiment of another cosmetic brush 14 is shown. The main difference to the cosmetic brushes 1 and 11 according to Fig. 1 to 5 exists in the geometric shape of the first bristles 15. They have in the cross-sectional plane perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis 4, a rectangular cross-sectional area.

Weitere Abwandlungen der einstückig an den Grundkörper 5 angeformten ersten Borsten ergeben sich aus den im Folgenden anhand der Fig. 8 bis 16 beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiele.Further modifications of the integrally formed on the main body 5 first bristles emerge from the below with reference to the Fig. 8 to 16 described embodiments.

Bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel eines Kosmetikbürstchens 16 gemäß Fig. 8 und 9 sind erste Borsten 17 vorgesehen, die wiederum eine kreisringsektorförmige Querschnittsfläche aufweisen. Diese ersten Borsten 17 sind aber zusätzlich jeweils mit einer Durchgangsbohrung 18 versehen.In the embodiment of a cosmetic brush 16 according to 8 and 9 are first bristles 17 are provided, which in turn have a circular sector-shaped cross-sectional area. But these first bristles 17 are additionally provided in each case with a through hole 18.

Die in Fig. 10 und 11 gezeigten weiteren Ausführungsbeispiele von Kosmetikbürstchen 19 bzw. 20 haben kreisringsektorförmige erste Borsten 21 bzw. 22, die an ihrem jeweiligen freien Borstenrand 8 mit einer Ausnehmung 23 bzw. 24 versehen sind. Die Ausnehmung 23 der ersten Borsten 21 des Kosmetikbürstchens 19 sind kreissektorförmig ausgebildet (siehe Fig. 10), wohingegen die Ausnehmungen 24 der ersten Borsten 22 des Kosmetikbürstchens 20 (siehe Fig. 11) eine V-Form aufweisen.In the 10 and 11 shown further embodiments of cosmetic brushes 19 and 20 have annular sector-shaped first bristles 21 and 22, which are provided at their respective free bristle edge 8 with a recess 23 and 24 respectively. The recess 23 of the first bristles 21 of the cosmetic brush 19 are formed in a circular sector (see FIG. 10 ), whereas the recesses 24 of the first bristles 22 of the cosmetic brush 20 (see Fig. 11 ) have a V-shape.

Bei dem in Fig. 12 und 13 gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel eines weiteren Kosmetikbürstchens 25 haben erste Borsten 26 eine gestufte Oberfläche. Bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel hat jede erste Borste 26 an jeder Flachseite jeweils eine Stufe 27. Grundsätzlich sind aber auch andere Ausführungsformen möglich, bei der die Flachseiten mehrere derartiger Stufen 27 aufweisen.At the in FIGS. 12 and 13 shown embodiment of another cosmetic brush 25 first bristles 26 have a stepped surface. In this embodiment, each first bristle 26 has a step 27 on each flat side. In principle, however, other embodiments are possible in which the flat sides have a plurality of such steps 27.

Das in Fig. 14 und 15 gezeigte weitere Ausführungsbeispiel eines Kosmetikbürstchens 28 unterscheidet sich von den vorher beschriebenen Ausführungsformen dadurch, dass erste Borsten 29 vorgesehen sind, die sich in Umfangsrichtung bis unmittelbar an die jeweils benachbarten zweiten Borsten 7 erstrecken. So steht jede der ersten Borsten 29 in unmittelbarem Kontakt mit den beiden in Umfangsrichtung benachbart angeordneten zweiten Borsten 7. An der Kontaktstelle ist die Außengeometrie der jeweiligen zweiten Borste 7 an diejenige der schmalen Stirnseiten der angrenzenden ersten Borsten 29 angepasst. Die zweiten Borsten 7 reichen in radialer Richtung weiter nach außen als die ersten Borsten 29.This in FIGS. 14 and 15 shown another embodiment of a cosmetic brush 28 differs from the previously described embodiments, characterized in that first bristles 29 are provided which extend in the circumferential direction to directly adjacent to the respective adjacent second bristles 7. Thus, each of the first bristles 29 is in direct contact with the two circumferentially adjacent second bristles 7. At the contact point, the outer geometry of the respective second bristle 7 is adapted to that of the narrow end faces of the adjacent first bristles 29. The second bristles 7 extend in the radial direction further outward than the first bristles 29.

Gleiches gilt auch für das weitere Ausführungsbeispiel eines Kosmetikbürstchens 30 gemäß Fig. 16, wobei hier erste Borsten 31 und 32 vorgesehen sind, die eine unterschiedliche geometrische Ausdehnung haben. Insbesondere erstrecken sich die ersten Borsten 31 radial ein Stück weiter nach außen als die ersten Borsten 32.The same applies to the further embodiment of a cosmetic brush 30 according to Fig. 16 , Here, first bristles 31 and 32 are provided, which have a different geometric extent. In particular, the first bristles 31 extend radially outward a bit farther than the first bristles 32.

Vorstehend sind im Wesentlichen Abwandlungen der ersten Borsten beschrieben worden. Auch für die zweiten Borsten 7 sind Abweichungen von der konischen Grundform möglich. Sie können beispielsweise eine konturierte, insbesondere mit Kanten versehene Querschnittsfläche aufweisen. Bevorzugt sind aber Varianten, bei denen sich die Querschnittsfläche verkleinert, je weiter dieser Querschnitt sich dem äußeren radialen Borstenende nähert. Auch diese Borstengeometrien laufen also zum freien Borstenende hin spitz aus.In the foregoing, substantially modifications of the first bristles have been described. Also for the second bristles 7 are deviations from the conical basic shape possible. You can, for example, have a contoured, in particular provided with edges cross-sectional area. However, variants are preferred in which the cross-sectional area decreases, the further this cross-section approaches the outer radial bristle end. These bristle geometries also run out pointed towards the free bristle end.

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Kosmetikbürstchen, insbesondere Mascara-Bürstchen oder Bürstchen zum Haare Färben, umfassend einen Borstenabschnitt (2) mit einem Grundkörper (5) und einer Vielzahl an Borsten (7, 6; 15; 17; 21; 22; 26; 29; 31, 32), die von dem Grundkörper (5) abstehen und mittels derer ein Kosmetikum auftragbar ist,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass a) ein Teil der Borsten erste Borsten (6; 15; 17; 21; 22; 26; 29; 31, 32) bildet, die einstückig mit dem Grundkörper (5) verbunden sind, wobei die ersten Borsten (6; 15; 17; 21; 22; 26; 29; 31, 32) aus demselben ersten Kunststoffmaterial bestehen wie der Grundkörper (5), b) ein weiterer Teil der Borsten zweite Borsten (7) bildet, die anders als die ersten Borsten (6; 15; 17; 21; 22; 26; 29; 31, 32) mit dem Grundkörper (5) verbunden sind, und c) die zweiten Borsten (7) weicher sind als die ersten Borsten (6; 15; 17; 21; 22; 26; 29; 31, 32).
Cosmetic brushes, in particular mascara brushes or brushes for hair coloring, comprising a bristle section (2) with a base body (5) and a plurality of bristles (7, 6; 15; 17; 21; 22; 26; 29; 31, 32) , which protrude from the base body (5) and by means of which a cosmetic can be applied,
characterized in that a) a portion of the bristles forms first bristles (6; 15; 17; 21; 22; 26; 29; 31, 32) integrally connected to the base body (5), the first bristles (6; 15; 17 ; 21; 22; 26; 29; 31, 32) are made of the same first plastic material as the base body (5), b) a further part of the bristles forms second bristles (7) which, unlike the first bristles (6; 15; 17; 21; 22; 26; 29; 31, 32), are connected to the main body (5), and c) the second bristles (7) are softer than the first bristles (6; 15; 17; 21; 22; 26; 29; 31, 32).
Kosmetikbürstchen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die zweiten Borsten (7) kraft- oder formschlüssig mit dem Grundkörper (7) verbunden sind.Cosmetic brush according to claim 1, characterized in that the second bristles (7) are non-positively or positively connected to the base body (7). Kosmetikbürstchen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Grundkörper (5) eine mit Durchgangslöchern versehene Grundkörperwand aufweist, und die zweiten Borsten (7) mittels eines auf einer von den zweiten Borsten (7) abgewandten Seite der Grundkörperwand angeordneten Verbindungskörpers (9) einstückig miteinander verbunden sind und sich durch die Durchgangslöcher hindurch erstrecken.Cosmetic brush according to claim 1, characterized in that the base body (5) has a base body wall provided with through holes, and the second bristles (7) by means of a on one of the second bristles (7) facing away from the base body wall connecting body (9) integral with each other are connected and extend through the through holes. Kosmetikbürstchen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die zweiten Borsten (7) aus einem zweiten Kunststoffmaterial bestehen, das sich von dem ersten Kunststoffmaterial unterscheidet und insbesondere weicher ist als das erste Kunststoffmaterial.Cosmetic brush according to claim 1, characterized in that the second bristles (7) consist of a second plastic material which differs from the first plastic material and in particular is softer than the first plastic material. Kosmetikbürstchen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die zweiten Borsten (7) jeweils eine nach außen spitz zulaufende konische Form mit einem Kegelwinkel von 1° bis 5°, insbesondere von etwa 4°, haben.Cosmetic brush according to claim 1, characterized in that the second bristles (7) each have an outwardly tapered conical shape with a cone angle of 1 ° to 5 °, in particular of about 4 °. Kosmetikbürstchen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Grundkörper (5) eine Längsachse (4) sowie eine auf die Längsachse bezogene Umfangsrichtung aufweist und die ersten und zweiten Borsten (7, 6; 15; 17; 21; 22; 26; 29; 31, 32) sich in der Umfangsrichtung zumindest abschnittsweise abwechseln.Cosmetic brush according to claim 1, characterized in that the base body (5) has a longitudinal axis (4) and a circumferential direction relative to the longitudinal axis and the first and second bristles (7, 6; 15; 17; 21; 22; 26; 29; 31, 32) alternate at least in sections in the circumferential direction. Kosmetikbürstchen nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass Umfangsabschnitte (13) vorgesehen sind, innerhalb derer ausschließlich erste oder zweite Borsten (7, 6; 15; 17; 21; 22; 26; 29; 31, 32) angeordnet sind, wobei sich einer dieser Umfangsabschnitte (13) in der Umfangsrichtung über einen Umfangswinkelbereich (α) zwischen 25° und 90°, insbesondere zwischen 30° und 60°, erstreckt.Cosmetic brush according to claim 6, characterized in that peripheral portions (13) are provided, within which only first or second bristles (7, 6; 15; 17; 21; 22; 26; 29; 31, 32) are arranged, one being this peripheral portions (13) extends in the circumferential direction over a circumferential angular range (α) between 25 ° and 90 °, in particular between 30 ° and 60 °. Kosmetikbürstchen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass erste und zweiten Borsten (7, 29; 31, 32) zumindest teilweise unmittelbar aneinander grenzen.Cosmetic brush according to claim 1, characterized in that first and second bristles (7, 29, 31, 32) at least partially adjoin one another directly. Kosmetikbürstchen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Grundkörper (5) eine Längsachse (4) aufweist und die ersten Borsten (6; 15; 17; 21; 22; 26; 29; 31, 32) in Richtung der Längsachse (4) eine niedrigere Borstendichte aufweisen als die zweiten Borsten (7).Cosmetic brush according to claim 1, characterized in that the base body (5) has a longitudinal axis (4) and the first bristles (6; 15; 17; 21; 22; 26; 29; 31, 32) in the direction of the longitudinal axis (4). have a lower bristle density than the second bristles (7). Kosmetikbürstchen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die ersten Borsten die gleiche geometrische Grundform haben wie die zweiten Borsten (7).Cosmetic brush according to claim 1, characterized in that the first bristles have the same geometric basic shape as the second bristles (7). Kosmetikbürstchen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die ersten Borsten (6; 15; 17; 21; 22; 26; 29; 31, 32) eine andere geometrische Gestalt haben als die zweiten Borsten (7).Cosmetic brush according to claim 1, characterized in that the first bristles (6; 15; 17; 21; 22; 26; 29; 31, 32) have a different geometrical shape than the second bristles (7). Kosmetikbürstchen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die ersten Borsten (6; 17; 21; 22; 26; 29; 31, 32) sich jeweils nach außen hin weiten und insbesondere einen kreisringsektorförmigen Querschnitt haben.Cosmetic brush according to claim 1, characterized in that the first bristles (6; 17; 21; 22; 26; 29; 31, 32) each extend outwardly and in particular have a circular-sector-shaped cross-section. Kosmetikbürstchen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die ersten Borsten (15) jeweils einen rechteckigen Querschnitt haben.Cosmetic brush according to claim 1, characterized in that the first bristles (15) each have a rectangular cross-section. Kosmetikbürstchen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die ersten Borsten (6; 15; 17; 21; 22; 26; 29; 31, 32) in einer Ebene, die durch eine Längsachse (4) des Grundkörpers (5) und eine radiale Richtung des Grundkörpers (5) aufgespannt ist, nach außen hin spitz zulaufen.Cosmetic brush according to claim 1, characterized in that the first bristles (6; 15; 17; 21; 22; 26; 29; 31, 32) are arranged in a plane passing through a longitudinal axis (4) of the base body (5) and a radial one Direction of the base body (5) is stretched, tapering towards the outside. Kosmetikbürstchen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die ersten Borsten (26) jeweils eine gestufte Oberfläche haben.Cosmetic brush according to claim 1, characterized in that the first bristles (26) each have a stepped surface. Kosmetikbürstchen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die ersten Borsten (17) jeweils eine Durchgangsbohrung (18) haben.Cosmetic brush according to claim 1, characterized in that the first bristles (17) each have a through hole (18). Kosmetikbürstchen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die ersten Borsten (21; 22) jeweils an ihrem freien Außenrand (8) eine insbesondere kreissektorförmige oder V-förmige Ausnehmung (23; 24) haben.Cosmetic brush according to claim 1, characterized in that the first bristles (21, 22) have in each case at their free outer edge (8) an in particular circular sector-shaped or V-shaped recess (23, 24). Kosmetikbürstchen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die ersten Borsten (31, 32) sich in ihrer geometrischen Form oder in ihren geometrischen Dimensionen zumindest teilweise voneinander unterscheiden.Cosmetic brush according to claim 1, characterized in that the first bristles (31, 32) differ at least partially from each other in their geometric shape or in their geometric dimensions.
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