EP3236804B1 - Brush with cleaning device - Google Patents

Description

field of invention

The invention relates to a brush, in particular a hairbrush, for example for the care of human hair.

State of the art

Hairbrushes have always been used to comb human and animal hair. The basic goal of the combing process is to remove impurities and tangles from the hair and to bring the hair into a desired alignment. However, cosmetic brushes in particular for use in humans should, if possible, fulfill additional functions, namely hair care, in particular improvement of the hair structure and production of a silky sheen. For an optimal combing result without tugging and tearing, the bristles are often made of a flexible plastic material.

For example in EP 2 124 668 B1 describes a hairbrush for use in detangling hair. The hairbrush includes a body portion and projecting therefrom a plurality of substantially parallel bristles made of a non-rigid plastic material.

With repeated use of a brush, a lot of soiling can occur in the bristle field. This soiling can include hair torn out during the combing process, dandruff and residue from hair care and styling products such as shampoo or hairspray.

In DE 20 2014 002 964 U1 describes a hairbrush that consists of two parts that can be pulled apart so that the hair remaining in the brush can be easily removed. Such soiling is usually removed by hand or with an additional tool. Cleaning by hand is always time-consuming and insufficient. In addition, for hygienic reasons, it makes sense to brush regularly Intervals, for example once a week to clean. Using tools can damage the bristles.

In JP 2006 334 339 A a foldable, comb-like hairbrush is described, which comprises brush bodies which are pivotable towards one another. In DE 600 08 932 T2 proposes a hairbrush with a reservoir suitable for distributing water-soluble liquids and other thin liquids over the user's scalp during brushing. The hairbrush includes a hairbrush provided with a chamber. The chamber has at least one absorbent filling device designed to contain the liquid that has been filled into the chamber. Further, the hairbrush includes a plurality of brush bristles each having a proximal end and a distal end. The bristles are attached to the hairbrush body at their near end.

GB 1 469 552 A discloses a hairbrush having a plurality of tufts of bristles. Each bristle tuft comprises two or more groups of bristles. The groups of bristles differ from each other in the bristle length. The number of bristles within a group increases with the length of the bristles.

WO 2014/037693 A1 discloses a brush device comprising a housing and a brush. The brush body is made of a rigid plastic material and is capable of being mounted in two different positions, in particular to allow a variation in the functionality of a device of the type of the invention.

US 2013/0284201 A1 describes a multi-purpose self-cleaning brush. The multi-purpose self-cleaning brush includes a base, a brush body, optionally with a handle, and a top cover. The top cover has a hollow portion.

U.S. 2008/0229532 A1 discloses a hairbrush which is cleanable. The hairbrush includes a base from which a plurality of bristles extend. Furthermore, the hairbrush includes a rotatable sieve, which is set up for cleaning the brush. The screen is located on a housing of the brush adjacent to the base surface.

Furthermore, a brush can be designed with a removable cover so that bristles are not damaged when a brush is taken with you when travelling, for example in a woman's handbag. Such brushes are known for example from EM 001194799-0001. Such brushes have the cap fitted loosely on the brush, so that the brush and cap can easily separate and then damage the bristles.

It would therefore be desirable to have a brush that ensures protection during transport and allows the bristle area of the brush to be cleaned. In particular, the brush should ensure gentle cleaning so that the bristles of the bristle field are not damaged during the cleaning process.

object of the invention

It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide a brush which at least largely avoids the above-mentioned problems of known brushes. In particular, protection during transport should be ensured and cleaning of the bristle field of the brush should be made possible.

Disclosure of Invention

This object is achieved by a brush comprising an upper part and a lower part with the features of the independent patent claim. Advantageous developments, which can be implemented individually or in any combination, are presented in the dependent claims.

In the following, the terms "have", "have", "comprise" or "include" or any grammatical deviations thereof are used in a non-exclusive manner. Accordingly, these terms can refer both to situations in which, apart from the features introduced by these terms, no further features are present, or to situations in which one or more further features are present. For example, the expression "A has B", "A has B", "A comprises B" or "A includes B" can both refer to the situation in which, apart from B, no other element in A is present (ie to a situation in which A consists exclusively of B), as well as to the situation in which, additionally to B, one or more other elements are present in A, for example element C, elements C and D or even further elements.

Furthermore, it is pointed out that the terms "at least one" and "one or more" as well as grammatical variations of these terms, if they are used in connection with one or more elements or features and are intended to express that the element or feature is provided one or more times can generally only be used once, for example when the feature or element is introduced for the first time. If the feature or element is subsequently mentioned again, the corresponding term "at least one" or "one or more" is generally no longer used, without restricting the possibility that the feature or element can be provided once or more than once.

Furthermore, the terms “preferably”, “in particular”, “for example” or similar terms are used below in connection with optional features, without alternative embodiments being restricted thereby. Thus, features introduced by these terms are optional features and are not intended to limit the scope of the claims, and in particular the independent claims, by these features. Thus, as will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the invention may be practiced using other configurations. Similarly, features introduced by "in one embodiment of the invention" or by "in one embodiment of the invention" are understood to be optional features without intending to limit alternative configurations or the scope of the independent claims. Furthermore, through these introductory expressions, all possibilities to combine the features introduced here with other features, be they optional or non-optional features, remain untouched.

The brush includes an upper part and a lower part. The upper part comprises a main body and a first bristle field. The first cluster of bristles comprises a multiplicity of first bristles which are essentially parallel to one another. Furthermore, the lower part comprises a second bristle field, which comprises a multiplicity of second bristles which are essentially parallel to one another. The upper part and the lower part can be connected to one another in such a way that the first cluster of bristles and the second cluster of bristles face each other and that the first bristles protrude into gaps in the second cluster of bristles.

The term brush refers to a device for combing hair, such as human hair or animal hair. The term covers brushes of all designs and shapes, such as flat brushes, paddle brushes, circular hair dryer brushes or skeleton brushes. The brush can have a brush handle or be designed without a handle.

In the context of the present invention, two parts of the brush are basically referred to as an upper part and a lower part. In particular, the upper part can be the first part of the brush. The top can be used to comb hair. In particular, the lower part can be the second part of the brush. The base may be a second component of the brush. The lower part can be suitable for cleaning the upper part. Accordingly, the lower part can be designed in particular as a brush cleaner. The lower part can be used to protect the upper part, for example when you take the brush with you when you travel.

In the context of the present invention, a base body is basically to be understood as meaning any element, in particular any structural element, which gives the brush mechanical stability. In particular, the base body can have a housing which encloses the brush or part of the brush, for example a shell-shaped housing. The base body can, for example, be made entirely or partially from at least one of the following materials: plastic, wood, metal, ceramic. A combination of materials or a different choice of materials is also conceivable.

The base body can in particular be designed entirely or partially as a grip body and can be gripped by a user's hand, for example. A handle body is therefore to be understood as meaning any device that a user can use to hold the brush. Alternatively or additionally, however, the brush can also have at least one separate handle which can be gripped by the user and which is designed separately from the main body, is connected to the main body or is also a part or all of a part of the main body. For example, the handle can extend from the base body with the first bristle section, for example in the form of at least one handle and/or handle with a round or polygonal shape. Other configurations are also possible.

A first or second cluster of bristles in the sense of the present invention is to be understood in principle as any unit of first or second bristles that are essentially parallel to one another. In one embodiment, the first or second bristles of a first or second bristle field can all have the same length and/or thickness. In one embodiment, the first and second bristles can differ in their length and/or thickness. A length of the first or second bristle can be understood to mean an extension of the first or second bristle from a surface to which the first or second bristle is attached to a free end of the first or second bristle. A thickness of the first or second bristle can be understood to mean a diameter of the first or second bristle. A first or second bristle can vary in thickness. For example, the first and second bristles can be conical. Preferably, the first and second bristles are oriented at an angle of 90° to the surface to which the bristles are attached. In principle, other embodiments are also conceivable, for example the first or second bristles can be aligned at an angle of 45° to 90° to the surface.

The designation "first" and "second" set of bristles and "first" and "second" bristles are purely descriptive and to be regarded as pure designations, without specifying a ranking and, for example, without excluding the possibility that several types of first bristles and several types of second Bristles or exactly one type can be provided. Furthermore, additional bristles or bristle areas, for example third bristles or bristle areas, can be present in the upper part and/or in the lower part.

A first or second bristle in the context of the present invention is to be understood in principle as a thin, elongated element of the first or second bristle field, which can engage in a hair and/or a strand of hair of the user. The first or second bristle can be made of a plastic material or of wood, for example. Other materials are also conceivable in principle. For example, the first bristles and/or the second bristles can have at least one material which, independently of one another for the first and second bristles, is selected from the group consisting of: plastic; Wood; Stole; Animal hair, in particular wild boar bristles. Mixed materials are also possible, ie materials which include two or more materials. Furthermore, mixed bristles can also be used, ie that, for example, the first bristles and/or the second bristles each comprise bristles of at least a first type and bristles of at least a second type Bristles of the first type are made from different material compared to the bristles of the second type. Furthermore, bristles of a different type can be provided. The material of the first bristles and/or the second bristles can be flexible or rigid. In particular, the first and second bristles can be made of a flexible plastic material. The first and second bristles can have lengths in the range from 5 mm to 20 mm, for example. Smaller and/or larger lengths are also conceivable. The first and second bristles can have thicknesses in the range from 0.1 mm to 3 mm, for example. However, smaller and/or larger thicknesses are also conceivable. The first and second bristles can, in particular, have a cylindrical or conical profile, with the first and second bristles, for example, tapering conically or in steps as the distance from the first or second bristle field increases.

As explained in more detail below, all of the first bristles can have the same bristle length. Alternatively, however, the first bristles can also have different bristle lengths and/or the second bristles can have different bristle lengths. For example, at least 2, at least 3, at least 4 or even more different bristle lengths can be provided within the first bristle field, for example 30 or more different bristle lengths. Similarly, alternatively or additionally, at least 2, at least 3, at least 4 or even more different bristle lengths can be provided within the second bristle field, for example 30 or more different bristle lengths. The first bristles and the second bristles can have the same bristle length or the same bristle lengths or can be configured differently in length. Furthermore, the first bristles can also have different bristle lengths, for example 2, 3, 4 or more different bristle lengths, even 20 or more different bristle lengths or 30 or more different bristle lengths, while for example the second bristles all have the same length. Various other configurations are possible.

In the context of the present invention, the term "bristles essentially parallel to one another" is to be understood as meaning parallelism, although angular deviations from parallelism are tolerable, for example angular tolerances of no more than 20°, in particular no more than 10°, particularly preferably not more than 5° or even no more than 3°. In particular, the first bristles of the first bristle field and/or the second bristles of the second bristle field can be arranged at least in a partial area of the first or second bristle field in a plurality of straight or curved first or second lines, preferably in straight first or .second lines. In particular, the first and second bristles be arranged as essentially parallel rows of bristles. A partial area is basically understood to be a portion of an element of the brush, for example an area of the first or second bristle field. For example, the partial area can be in the range of 70% to 90% of the first or second bristle field. In principle, other exemplary embodiments are also conceivable. A first or second line in the sense of the present invention is basically to be understood as an imaginary, two-dimensional line on which a plurality of first or second bristles are located. The line can be straight or curved. Furthermore, mutually adjacent first or second bristles of a first or second bristle field can be located at a certain distance from one another. For example, the size of the distance can be in a range of 2 mm to 10 mm. Other sizes of the distance are also conceivable in principle. A first or second bristle can have the same spacing from all adjacent first or second bristles. A first or second bristle can be at different distances from the adjacent first or second bristles. Spaces between adjacent first and second bristles are also referred to as gaps within the scope of this invention.

The base body can be connected to the first cluster of bristles. The first set of bristles can be guided through the hair to be brushed with the aid of the base body.

The upper part and the lower part can be connected to one another in such a way that the first cluster of bristles and the second cluster of bristles face each other and that the first bristles protrude into gaps in the second cluster of bristles. The term "connectable to one another" can be understood to mean that the upper part and the lower part form a rigid unit in a connected state. The connection can be reversible. The term "protruding into the gaps" can be understood to mean that the first bristles and the second bristles are arranged in such a way that free ends of the first bristles and second bristles are offset from one another. The length of the first bristles can be such that the first bristles do not touch the second cluster of bristles.

The brush comprises at least one fixing device for fixing the lower part to the upper part, that is to say in order to create any desired connection between the lower part and the upper part. In principle, a fixing device can be understood to mean any device with which the upper part can be connected to the lower part or vice versa, the sequence of the connection being fundamentally irrelevant. However, it is preferred if the lower part is fixed to or on the upper part or otherwise attached, although other configurations are also conceivable. A fixation within the meaning of the present invention is to be understood in principle as any process in which the upper part is connected to the lower part or vice versa. The fixation can preferably be reversible, so that it can be released again manually by a user, for example. For example, as will be explained in more detail below, the lower part can be designed to be attached to the upper part, preferably in the form of a lid. However, other configurations are also possible.

The fixing device comprises at least one fixing tongue. A fixing tongue in the sense of the present invention is to be understood in principle as any elongate element which extends from a first element for the purpose of fixing and which can be connected to a second element. For example, the fixing tongue can be connected to the bottom part of the brush and thus extend from the bottom part of the brush. For example, the fixing tongue can extend essentially parallel to the second bristles. For example, the lower part can have a base part, which is also referred to below as the second base part, for example a base plate, from which the second bristles extend. The fixing tongue can, for example, also be connected to this second base part and extend from it, for example, perpendicularly to the base part, for example by the fixing tongue protruding beyond the second bristles.

Alternatively or in addition to at least one fixing tongue connected to the lower part or formed as part of the lower part, the fixing device can also have at least one fixing tongue connected to the upper part. For example, the upper part can have at least one base part, also referred to below as the first base part, from which the at least one fixing tongue of the upper part extends, for example perpendicular to the first base part, for example a base plate of the first base part. The fixing tongue can, for example, extend beyond the first bristles and can, for example, be aligned at least essentially parallel to the first bristles. The fixing device can have a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism can be set up to fix the fixing tongue with a corresponding counterpart. If, for example, the fixing tongue is provided on the lower part, this counterpart can be designed on the upper part, and the fixing tongue can be fixable on the upper part, for example. The fixing tongue can, for example, be connected to the lower part and can be inserted into the upper part. Also other embodiments are basically conceivable. For example, alternatively or additionally, at least one fixing tongue can also be formed on the upper part and can be inserted into the lower part.

The first cluster of bristles can have a first base part from which the first bristles extend, wherein the first base part can have a first opening, it being possible for the fixing tongue to be inserted into the first opening. For example, the first base part can have the surface described above. The fixing tongue can extend essentially parallel to the second bristles of the second bristle cluster. Substantially parallel can be understood to mean that rows of bristles of the lower part and the fixing tongue are arranged parallel to one another at least in a partial area of the second bristle cluster. Alternatively or additionally, however, at least one fixing tongue can also be provided, which is connected to the upper part and which can be fixed to the lower part, for example by being inserted into the lower part. For example, the second bristle field can have a second base part, from which the second bristles extend, wherein the second base part can have a second opening, it being possible for the fixing tongue to be inserted into the second opening.

Furthermore, the fixing tongue can be fixed by the at least one locking mechanism, for example it can be fixed on the upper part. The locking mechanism can include at least one latching hook. A latching hook within the meaning of the present invention can basically be understood to mean an element, for example an element of the upper part and/or the lower part, on which the fixing tongue can latch. For example, the fixing tongue can have any opening that is designed in such a way that the latching hook can engage and snap into the opening. Latching can be understood to mean that the fixing tongue and the latching hook can be reversibly connected to one another in a positive and/or non-positive manner.

The brush can form a rigid unit in a state in which the upper part and the lower part are connected to each other. A rigid unit can be understood to mean a connection between the upper part and the lower part, which is designed in such a way that the upper part and the lower part cannot be displaced relative to one another.

In particular, the lower part can be designed as a cover and at least partially cover the first bristles. A cover can be understood to mean a cover which is set up to cover the first bristle cluster. The lid can be decorated be to protect the first cluster of bristles from contamination and/or deformation. The cover can include a laterally surrounding edge which at least partially laterally covers the first bristles. A peripheral edge within the meaning of the present invention is basically to be understood as an outer delimitation of the lower part, for example the lid. The base may have a surface on which the second cluster of bristles is disposed. For example, the rim may have a height that extends from the surface in the direction of the bristle length. For example, the height of the edge can be 0.5 mm to 15 mm, in particular 1 mm to 7 mm, for example 2 mm to 5 mm. In principle, other embodiments and heights are also conceivable. The second bristles can protrude beyond the peripheral edge. For example, the length of the second bristles can differ from the height of the edge.

The first bristles can be arranged in a plurality of straight or curved first lines, preferably in straight first lines that are parallel to one another, at least in a partial area of the first bristle field. The second bristles can be arranged at least in a partial area of the second bristle field in a plurality of straight or curved second lines, preferably in straight second lines that are parallel to one another, wherein the brush can be designed in such a way that the lower part can be used to clean the first bristle field can be displaced parallel to the upper part in such a way that the second bristles slide along between the first lines of the first bristles and remove dirt and hair from the first bristle cluster. The second bristle field can therefore be designed in particular as a brush cleaner for the first bristle field. The proposed brush can therefore be designed in particular such that the lower part is designed as a cover, with the cover itself being able to be designed as a brush cleaner for the first bristles of the upper part or comprising such a brush cleaner. The lower part can therefore in particular fulfill a dual function of a cover, which completely or partially covers the first bristles, and of a brush cleaner. Cleaning can be understood as a partial or complete removal of dirt. For example, the soil can be selected from the group consisting of pulled hair, dandruff, hair cosmetics such as shampoo, hair styling products or hairspray and dust.

The first cluster of bristles can comprise first bristles of different bristle lengths, in particular at least two, at least three, at least four or even more different bristle lengths, as will be explained in more detail below.

The first bristles and/or the second bristles can in particular be made at least partially from a flexible plastic material. A plastic in the sense of the present invention is to be understood in principle as any polymeric material which is produced synthetically or semi-synthetically from monomeric organic molecules or biopolymers or also from natural substances. Furthermore, the plastics can contain various fillers such as fibers, carbon black or sand or various additives such as colorants, plasticizers or stabilizers. In particular, thermoplastic materials and/or elastomeric materials can be used. At least partially flexible is to be understood as meaning a bendability of the element in question, with a bending force being exerted and with a deformation, for example bending, taking place, for example. After the acting force has been removed, the flexible body preferably resumes its original shape. For example, the flexible plastics can be elastically deformable in a specific temperature range, for example from -20.degree. C. to 70.degree. For example, a modulus of elasticity can be in the range of 50-1000 N/mm^2 (at 23 °C). In principle, it is also conceivable to use plastics which have moduli of elasticity outside this range.

The upper part and the lower part can have the same basic shape, in particular the basic shape can be oval or egg-shaped in plan view. The term oval in the sense of the present invention is to be understood in principle as a flat, rounded, convex shape, in particular an egg shape. The term includes circles and ellipses as special cases. Other embodiments of the basic shape of the upper part and the lower part are also conceivable. In a side view, the main body of the upper part can have a curved shape. For example, the main body of the upper part can have an ergonomic shape similar to a computer mouse in the side view, such that the main body has an egg-shaped shape in a top view, for example, and has a curved shape in a side view. The base body can have lateral notches for a user's fingers. The base body can be made entirely or partially of an elastomer material at the indentations. An elastomeric material within the meaning of the present invention is to be understood in principle as a category of a plastic material within the meaning of the above definition. In particular, an elastomeric material is an elastically deformable plastic material that deforms elastically under tensile and/or compressive stress and then returns to its original, undeformed shape. The modulus of elasticity of the elastomeric material used can typically be in the range of 0.01 to 0.1 N/mm^2.

In particular, the lower part can have a second base part, in particular a substantially planar second base part, from which the second bristles extend. The second base part and the second bristles can form the second cluster of bristles.

Brief description of the figures

Further details and features of the invention result from the following description of preferred exemplary embodiments, in particular in connection with the dependent claims. The respective features can be implemented individually or in combination with one another. The invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments. The exemplary embodiments are shown schematically in the figures. The same reference numerals in the individual figures designate elements that are the same or have the same function or that correspond to one another in terms of their functions.

Figur 1

eine Seitenansicht eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels einer Bürste;

Figur 2

eine Seitenansicht des Ausführungsbeispiels nach Figur 1, mit verbundenem Unterteil und Oberteil;

Figur 3

eine Vorderansicht des Ausführungsbeispiels nach Figur 1;

Figur 4

eine Rückansicht der Anordnung nach Figur 3;

Figur 5

eine Ansicht des Oberteils des Ausführungsbeispiels nach Figur 1 in Draufsicht auf das erste Borstenfeld;

Figur 6

eine Schnittdarstellung des Ausführungsbeispiels nach Figur 1 in einer Schnittebene senkrecht zu einer Längsachse der Bürste; und

Figur 7

eine perspektivische Darstellung des Unterteils der Bürste des Ausführungsbeispiels nach Figur 1.

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figure 1

a side view of a preferred embodiment of a brush;

figure 2

a side view of the embodiment figure 1 , with connected lower part and upper part;

figure 3

a front view of the embodiment figure 1 ;

figure 4

a rear view of the arrangement figure 3 ;

figure 5

a view of the upper part of the embodiment figure 1 in plan view of the first bristle field;

figure 6

a sectional view of the embodiment figure 1 in a sectional plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the brush; and

figure 7

a perspective view of the lower part of the brush of the embodiment figure 1 .

Description of the exemplary embodiments

figure 1 shows a side view of a preferred exemplary embodiment of a brush 110. The brush 110 comprises an upper part 112 and a lower part 114. The upper part 112 comprises a main body 116 and a first bristle section 118. The main body 116 can be configured as a grip body, for example. However, other configurations are also possible. The first cluster of bristles 118 includes a plurality of first bristles 120 that are substantially parallel to one another. The lower part 114 includes a second cluster of bristles 122 that includes a plurality of second bristles 124 that are substantially parallel to one another. The upper part 112 and the lower part 114 can be connected to one another in such a way that the first bristle field 118 and the second bristle field 122 face one another and that the first bristles 120 protrude into gaps 126 in the second bristle field 122 . The side view in figure 1 Fig. 12 shows a state of the brush in which the upper part 112 and the lower part 114 are separated from each other.

The brush 110 includes a fixing device 128 for fixing the lower part 114 to the upper part 112 or vice versa. The fixing device 128 includes a fixing tongue 130. For example, the fixing tongue 130 can be connected to the lower part 114 and inserted into the Upper part 112 can be inserted. As explained above, however, it is alternatively or additionally also possible to provide at least one fixing tongue 130 on the upper part 112 which can be inserted into the lower part 114 . This possibility is not described in more detail below, but should nevertheless be included. What is said below with regard to the fixing tongue 130 applies analogously to these alternative embodiments, as the person skilled in the art will recognize.

The first array of bristles 118 may include a first base portion 132 from which the first bristles 120 extend. The first base part 132 can have a first opening 133 , with the fixing tongue 130 being able to be inserted into the first opening 133 .

The fixing tongue 130 can extend essentially parallel to the second bristles 124 of the second bristle cluster 122 . Furthermore, the lower part 114 can be designed as a cover 134 . The lid 134 may include a peripheral edge 136 at the side. The second bristles 124 can protrude beyond the peripheral edge 136 .

The first cluster of bristles 118 can have first bristles 120 with different bristle lengths 138 , 140 , 142 , 144 . For example, the first bristle cluster 128 can have first bristles 120 with four different bristle lengths 138 , 140 , 142 , 144 . Other configurations, for example with only one, two, three, five or more bristle lengths, are also possible in principle. For example, 10 or more, 20 or more or even 30 or more bristle lengths can be provided. For example, brushes are known which have 32 bristle lengths.

The upper part 112 and the lower part 114 can have the same basic shape. For example, the basic shape can be an oval or egg-shaped basic shape. The main body 116 of the upper part 112 can have a curved shape. Furthermore, the base body 116 can have lateral indentations 146 for a user's fingers, in particular if the base body 116 is designed as a grip body. For example, indentations 146 may be made of an elastomeric material in whole or in part.

The base 114 may include a substantially planar second base portion 148 . The second bristles 124 may extend from the second base portion 148 . The second base portion 148 and the second bristles 122 may form the second array of bristles 122 .

figure 2 FIG. 12 shows a side view of the brush 110 embodiment figure 1 . This can be largely due to the figure 1 as well as their description. In this representation, the brush 110 is in a state in which the upper part 112 and the lower part 114 are connected to one another and form a preferably rigid unit. The upper part 112 and the lower part 114 can be connected to one another in such a way that the first bristle field 118 and the second bristle field 122 face one another and that the first bristles 120 protrude into the gaps 126 in the second bristle field 122 . The connection can be reversible. The first bristles 120 and the second bristles 124 can be arranged such that free ends 150 of the first bristles 120 and second bristles 124 are offset from one another. The length of the first bristles 120 can be such that the first bristles 120 do not touch the second cluster of bristles 122 . For example, the length may be the first bristle length 138, the second bristle length 140, the third bristle length 142, and the fourth bristle length 144.

figure 3 FIG. 12 shows a front view of the brush 110 of the embodiment of FIG figure 1 . Again, this can be largely due to the figures 1 and 2 and their description, reference is made in particular to the figure 1 . The fixing tongue 130 can be fixed to the upper part 112 by at least one locking mechanism 149 . The fixing tongue 130 can have a second opening 152 for the locking mechanism 149 . figure 4 FIG. 12 shows a rear view of the arrangement of the brush 110 according to FIG figure 3 .

figure 5 FIG. 12 shows a view of the upper part 112 of the embodiment according to FIG figure 1 in plan view of the first array of bristles 118. The first array of bristles 118 may include the first base portion 132 from which the first bristles 120 extend. The first base part 132 may have the first opening 133 . The fixing tongue 130 can be inserted into the first opening 133 and connect the lower part 114 to the upper part 112 .

The first bristles 120 can be arranged in a plurality of straight or curved first lines 153 at least in a partial area of the first bristle field 118 . For example, the first bristles 120 of the first bristle field 118 can be arranged in straight first lines 153 parallel to one another. The first bristles 120 of the first bristle field 118 can differ in their length and/or thickness. The first bristles 120 can, in particular, have a cylindrical or conical profile, with the first bristles 120 tapering conically or in steps, for example, as the distance from the first bristle cluster 118 increases.

figure 6 12 shows a sectional view of the brush 110 of the embodiment figure 1 in a sectional plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis 154 of the brush 110. Again, in large parts on the Figures 1 to 5 and reference is made to their descriptions. In this illustration, the brush 110 is in a state in which the upper part 112 and the lower part 114 are connected to one another and form a rigid unit. Furthermore, the fixing tongue 130 can be fixed to the upper part 112 by at least one locking mechanism 149 . The first base part 132 may have the first opening 133 . The fixing tongue 130 can be inserted into the first opening 133 and the lower part 114 and the upper part 112 can be connected to one another. The locking mechanism 149 can also include a latching hook 156 into which the second opening 152 of the fixing tongue 130 can latch.

figure 7 FIG. 12 shows a perspective view of the bottom part 114 of the brush 110 of the embodiment according to FIG figure 1 . The second bristles 124 can be arranged in a plurality of straight or curved second lines 158 at least in a partial area of the second bristle field 122 . For example, the second bristles 124 can be arranged in four second lines 158 . For example, the second lines 158 can be straight and parallel to each other. The second bristles 124 of the second cluster of bristles 122 can have the same length. The second bristles 124 can in particular have a cylindrical or conical course, with the second bristles 124 for example tapering conically or in steps as the distance from the second bristle cluster 122 increases.

The base 114 may have a surface 160 on which the second cluster of bristles 122 is disposed. For example, rim 136 may have a height that extends from surface 160 in the direction of bristle length. For example, the height of the edge 136 can be 0.5 mm to 15 mm, in particular 1 mm to 7 mm, for example 2 mm to 5 mm. In principle, other embodiments are also conceivable. The second bristles 124 can protrude beyond the peripheral edge 136 . For example, the length of the second bristles 124 may differ from the height of the rim 136 .

The brush 110 can be designed in such a way that the lower part 114 can be displaced parallel to the upper part 112 for the purpose of cleaning the first bristle field 118 in such a way that the second bristles 124 slide along between the first lines 153 of the first bristles 120 and remove dirt and hair the first bristle field remove 118 The lower part 114 can therefore be designed entirely or partially as a brush cleaner or can include a brush cleaner for the upper part 112, in particular in the form of the second bristles 124. The lower part 112 can therefore fulfill a dual function and can be designed as a cover, for example, on the one hand and the first Covering bristles 120 in whole or in part in a connected state of the upper part 112 and the lower part 114, and on the other hand function as a brush cleaner when the lower part 114 is separated from the upper part 112.

The lower part 114 can have an egg-shaped basic shape. In principle, other embodiments are also conceivable.

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110

brush

112

top

114

lower part

116

body

118

first bristle field

120

first bristles

122

second bristle field

124

second bristles

126

gap

128

fixation device

130

fixing tongue

132

first base part

133

first opening

134

lid

136

edge

138

first bristle length

140

second bristle length

142

third bristle length

144

fourth bristle length

146

notch

148

second base part

149

locking mechanism

150

free end

152

second opening

153

first line

154

longitudinal axis

156

latch hook

158

second line

160

surface

Claims (13)

1. Brush (110) comprising an upper part (112) and a lower part (114), wherein the upper part (114) comprises a main body (116) and a first bristle pad (118), wherein the first bristle pad (118) comprises a multiplicity of first bristles (120) that are substantially mutually parallel, wherein the lower part (114) comprises a second bristle pad (122), wherein the second bristle pad (122) comprises a multiplicity of second bristles (124) that are substantially mutually parallel, wherein the upper part (112) and the lower part (114) are interconnectable in such a manner that the first bristle pad (118) and the second bristle pad (122) face one another and that the first bristles (120) protrude into gaps (126) of the second bristle pad (122), wherein the brush (110) furthermore comprises at least one fixing device (128) for fixing the lower part (114) to the upper part (112), characterized in that the fixing device (128) comprises at least one fixing tongue (130).
2. Brush (110) according to the preceding claim, wherein the fixing tongue (130) is connected to the lower part (114) and is able to be inserted into the upper part (112) .
3. Brush (110) according to the preceding claim, wherein the first bristle pad (118) has a first base part (132), the first bristles (120) extending from said first base part (132), wherein the first base part (132) has a first opening (133), wherein the fixing tongue (130) is able to be inserted into the first opening (133).
4. Brush (110) according to one of the two preceding claims, wherein the fixing tongue (130) extends so as to be substantially parallel to the second bristles (124) of the second bristle pad (122).
5. Brush (110) according to one of the four preceding claims, wherein the fixing tongue (130) is able to be fixed to the upper part (112) by at least one locking mechanism (149).
6. Brush (110) according to the preceding claim, wherein the locking mechanism (149) comprises at least one latching hook (156).
7. Brush (110) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the lower part (114) is configured as a cover (134) and at least partially covers the first bristles (120).
8. Brush (110) according to the preceding claims, wherein the cover (134) has a laterally encircling rim (136) which in a lateral manner at least partially covers the first bristles (120).
9. Brush (110) according to the preceding claim, wherein the second bristles (124) protrude beyond the encircling rim (136).
10. Brush (110) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the brush (110), in a state in which the upper part (112) and the lower part (114) are interconnected, forms a rigid unit.
11. Brush (110) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first bristle pad (118) comprises first bristles (120) of different bristle lengths (138, 142, 144, 146), in particular of at least three or at least four different bristle lengths (138, 142, 144, 146) .
12. Brush (110) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the upper part (112) and the lower part (114) have the same basic shape.
13. Brush (110) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the lower part (114) has a substantially planar second base part (148), wherein the second bristles (124) extend from the second base part (148), wherein the second base part (148) and the second bristles (124) form the second bristle pad (122).

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