JP2009268818A - Electric toothbrush system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electric toothbrush system having a placement stand with a display part, being installable at a narrow space. <P>SOLUTION: This electric toothbrush system includes an electric toothbrush 100, and a battery charger 200 served as the placement stand of the electric toothbrush 100, wherein the battery charger 200 has a base part 201 where the electric toothbrush 100 is placed, and the display part 203 changing display information, and the display part 203 is located in the back side of the electric toothbrush 100 when the electric toothbrush 100 is placed on the base part 201. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an electric toothbrush system.

  Conventionally, a technique is known in which an electric toothbrush is provided with a display unit that displays information such as a toothpaste elapsed time (see Patent Document 1). However, when the electric toothbrush itself is provided with a display unit, there is a drawback that it is difficult to see the display unit during brushing.

A technique is also known in which a display unit is provided on a table on which an electric toothbrush is placed (see Patent Documents 2 and 3). However, in the case of the mounting table according to the conventional example, since the display unit is always provided at a position where it can be seen, the mounting table itself is increased in size, thereby causing a narrow washstand, etc. There is a problem that it cannot be used in a small space where the mounting table is placed.
JP 2007-325806 A JP 2000-116554 A Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 3-72294

  The objective of this invention is providing the electric toothbrush system which can install the mounting base provided with the display part in a narrow space.

  The present invention employs the following means in order to solve the above problems.

That is, the electric toothbrush system of the present invention is
An electric toothbrush,
An electric toothbrush system comprising a mounting table for the electric toothbrush,
The mounting table has a base part on which the electric toothbrush is mounted, and a display unit on which display information changes,
The display unit is located on a back side of the electric toothbrush when the electric toothbrush is placed on the base unit.

  According to the present invention, the display unit in which the display information changes is configured to be positioned on the back side of the electric toothbrush when the electric toothbrush is placed on the base unit. Therefore, it is possible to install the mounting table in a narrow space as compared with the case where the display unit is provided at a position that always enters the field of view.

  That is, according to this invention, the display part from which display information changes is located in the back side of the electric toothbrush when the electric toothbrush is mounted on the base part. Therefore, it is not necessary to enlarge the installation table itself, and the front side of the electric toothbrush can be used as a space area for the electric toothbrush placement work or the like. Therefore, even if the mounting table is installed in a narrow space, the display unit does not get in the way when the electric toothbrush is mounted. Further, since the display unit is exposed when the electric toothbrush is taken out from the mounting table, the display unit can be seen while brushing teeth, and the role as the display unit is sufficiently fulfilled.

In the present invention, in the state where the electric toothbrush is mounted on the mounting table, even if the area of the display unit is secured at least as much as the height of the electric toothbrush, the installation space of the mounting table is not significantly affected. Therefore, the display portion can be enlarged.

It has an inclined surface that is inclined backward as it goes upward, and a support portion that supports the electric toothbrush by the inclined surface is provided,
The display unit may be provided on an inclined surface of the support unit.

  Thereby, while the inclined surface in a support part can exhibit the function which supports an electric toothbrush, the function as a display part can be exhibited. Further, visibility is improved by providing the display portion on the inclined surface.

  The display information may be information regarding elapsed time. Note that the “information about elapsed time” includes, for example, the remaining time until a preset time in addition to the elapsed time since the electric toothbrush was taken out of the mounting table (usually approximately equivalent to the time for brushing teeth). Is also included.

  It is also preferable that the display information is information related to a recommended part of tooth brushing.

The display unit is provided such that at least a part of the electric toothbrush is exposed to the front side even when the electric toothbrush is placed on the base unit.
It is determined whether the electric toothbrush is placed on the mounting table, and information displayed on the display unit is changed depending on whether the electric toothbrush is placed or not. A control unit may be provided.

  As a result, it is possible to display information suitable for each of the case where the electric toothbrush is placed and the case where the electric toothbrush is not placed (that is, when the teeth are brushed). Can be displayed.

  The mounting table may be a charging table that charges the electric toothbrush.

  And the display information when the said electric toothbrush is not mounted is information regarding the elapsed time or the recommended part of toothbrushing, and the display information when the said electric toothbrush is mounted may be information regarding charging. Thereby, information suitable for each case is displayed.

  In addition, said each structure can be employ | adopted combining as much as possible.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the mounting table including the display unit can be installed in a narrow space.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be exemplarily described in detail below with reference to the drawings. However, the dimensions, materials, shapes, relative arrangements, and the like of the components described in this embodiment are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention only to those unless otherwise specified. .

Example 1
With reference to FIGS. 1-8, the electric toothbrush system which concerns on Example 1 of this invention is demonstrated. FIG. 1 is a side view of the electric toothbrush system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the mounting table (charging table) according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a state where the electric toothbrush is not placed and a state where the electric toothbrush is placed on the placement table (charging table) according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an internal configuration diagram of the mounting table (charging table) according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the display unit of the mounting table (charging table) according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the display control procedure of the display unit during tooth brushing in the electric toothbrush system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 7 and 8 are flowcharts showing a display control procedure of the display unit while the electric toothbrush is being placed on the placing table in the electric toothbrush system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

<The whole electric toothbrush system>
In particular, with reference to FIG. 1, the overall configuration of the electric toothbrush system according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. The electric toothbrush system according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes an electric toothbrush 100 and a charging stand 200 that has a function as a mounting base for the electric toothbrush 100 and has a charging function for charging the electric toothbrush 100. The electric toothbrush 100 includes an electric toothbrush main body 101 and a brush component 102 attached to the electric toothbrush main body 101. The brush part 102 is a consumable part, and is configured so that it can be easily attached to and detached from the electric toothbrush body 101 so that it can be replaced with a new one and can be properly used by a user. Further, the charging stand 200 according to the present embodiment is configured so that a replacement brush part 102a can also be placed.

<External configuration of charging stand (mounting stand)>
In particular, with reference to FIG. 2, the external configuration of the charging stand (mounting stand) according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. The charging stand 200 according to the present embodiment includes a base portion 201 on which the electric toothbrush 100 is placed, and a support portion 202 that is provided integrally with the base portion 201 and supports the electric toothbrush 100. The front side of the support portion 202 is configured by an inclined surface that is inclined backward as it goes upward. A plurality of display sections 203 are provided on this inclined surface. In addition, on the rear side of the support portion 202 in the base portion 201, a protrusion 204 for placing the replacement brush part 102a is provided. Further, the support portion 202 is provided with a guide 205 for preventing the electric toothbrush 100 from falling down in the left-right direction.

<Visibility of display unit>
In particular, with reference to FIG. 3, the visibility of the display unit 203 in a state where the electric toothbrush 100 is not placed on the charging stand 200 and a state where it is placed will be described. As shown in FIG. 3A, in the state where the electric toothbrush 100 is not placed on the charging base 200, the inclined surface on the front side of the support portion 202 is exposed completely, and all of the display portion 203 is It will be in the state exposed to the front side.

  3B, the electric toothbrush 100 is placed at the center of the charging base 200, and the electric toothbrush 100 is placed at the end of the charging base 200 as shown in FIG. Even in this state, a part of the display unit 203 is configured to be exposed to the front side.

<Internal configuration of charging stand (mounting stand)>
In particular, with reference to FIG. 4, the internal configuration of the charging stand (mounting stand) according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. The charging stand 200 according to the present embodiment includes a power source 206, a sensor 207 that detects whether or not the electric toothbrush 100 is placed, an induction coil 208 for charging the electric toothbrush 100, and a display unit 203. And a control board 209 as a control unit for controlling information to be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the display unit 203 is configured to display information by blinking light, and the control board 209 is provided with a light source 203 a at a position corresponding to each display unit 203.

The sensor 207 is configured by a push button type switch, and the electric toothbrush 100.
Is placed on the base portion 201 of the charging base 200, it can be detected that the electric toothbrush 100 is placed by pressing the switch due to its own weight. The sensor for detecting whether or not the electric toothbrush 100 is placed is not limited to this, and a known technique such as one using a piezoelectric element or an optical one may be appropriately employed. it can.

  The charging stand 200 according to the present embodiment employs a non-contact charging method, and the charging stand 200 is provided with the induction coil 208 as described above. Thereby, the electric toothbrush 100 can be charged using electromagnetic induction. In addition, since it is a well-known technique about the technique regarding a non-contact-type charging system, the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted. Further, the charging method is not limited to the non-contact type, and a contact type can also be adopted.

<Display information by display unit>
In particular, with reference to FIG. 5, display information on the display unit 203 in the electric toothbrush system according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the electric toothbrush system according to the present embodiment, the display unit 203 displays the tooth brushing elapsed time (actually the elapsed time since the electric toothbrush 100 was taken out from the charging base 200) during tooth brushing. While the electric toothbrush 100 is placed, the charge amount of the electric toothbrush 100 is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, three display units 203 are arranged in the vertical direction. As described above, the display unit 203 is configured to blink by turning on or off the light source 203a provided on the control board 209.

  As shown in FIG. 5, “1 minute has elapsed”, “2 minutes have elapsed”, and “3 minutes have elapsed” are printed in order from the lower display portion 203 in the upper right area of each display portion 203. And as shown to Fig.5 (a), when the electric toothbrush 100 is taken out from the charging stand 200, the display part 203 to light is changed according to the elapsed time after taking out. Thereby, the user can know the elapsed time. In general, a dentist recommends 3 minutes as a brushing time. Therefore, in this embodiment, the display unit 203 displays the elapsed time up to 3 minutes.

  In the electric toothbrush system according to the present embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 5B, the electric toothbrush 100 is turned on according to the charge amount of the electric toothbrush 100 when the electric toothbrush 100 is placed on the charging stand 200. The number of display units 203 is configured to change. That is, when there is no charge amount, all the display units 203 are turned off, when the charge amount is small, only the lowermost display unit 203 is turned on, and when the charge amount is about half, the middle and the first are displayed. The lower display unit 203 is lit, and all the display units are lit when the charge amount is sufficient. Thereby, the user can know the amount of charge by the number of lighting of the display unit 203.

<Control procedure for displaying the display unit>
<< Toothpaste time >>
With reference to FIG. 6, the control procedure for displaying the elapsed time of tooth brushing during tooth brushing by the display unit 203 will be described.

In a state where the charging base 200 is turned on, the control board 209 always monitors whether or not the electric toothbrush 100 is removed from the charging base 200 (whether it is taken out) (S1). When it is detected by the sensor 207 that the electric toothbrush 100 has been removed from the charging stand 200, the control board 209 starts time measurement (S2). After starting the measurement of the elapsed time, the control board 209 monitors whether one minute has passed (S3, S4). When one minute has passed, the control board 209 turns on the display unit 203 (S5). All display units 2
When 03 is in an extinguished state, the lowermost display unit 203 is lit, and when any one of the display units 203 is in a lit state, the display unit one level above the lit display unit 203 203 is turned on. At this time, the display unit 203 that has been turned on is turned off.

  In S5, after the display unit 203 is turned on, the control board 209 determines whether or not 3 minutes have elapsed since the start of time measurement (S6). If 3 minutes have elapsed, the control board 209 ends this control, and again monitors whether or not the electric toothbrush 100 has been removed from the charging base 200 (S1). On the other hand, if 3 minutes have not elapsed, the control board 209 determines whether or not the electric toothbrush 100 is placed on the charging base 200 (S7). When it is determined that the electric toothbrush 100 is placed on the charging base 200, the control board 209 ends this control, and again monitors whether or not the electric toothbrush 100 has been removed from the charging base 200. (S1). If it is determined that the electric toothbrush 100 is not placed on the charging base 200, the control board 209 monitors whether or not one minute has passed since the display unit 203 was turned on in S5 ( S3, S4).

  With the above control, when one minute has elapsed since the electric toothbrush 100 was removed from the charging base 200, the lowermost display unit 203 is lit, and when two minutes have elapsed, the middle display unit 203 is Lights up, and when the three minutes have elapsed, the uppermost display unit 203 lights up. Thereby, the user can recognize the elapsed time after taking out the electric toothbrush 100 from the charging stand 200, and can use it as a standard of toothpaste time.

<< Charge (1) >>
With reference to FIG. 7, the control procedure (1) for displaying the charge amount of the electric toothbrush 100 on the display unit 203 while the electric toothbrush 100 is placed on the charging stand 200 will be described.

  In a state where the charging base 200 is turned on, the control board 209 always monitors whether or not the electric toothbrush 100 is placed on the charging base 200 (S1). When the sensor 207 detects that the electric toothbrush 100 is placed on the charging stand 200, the control board 209 starts the battery remaining amount display mode control of the electric toothbrush 100 (S2). Then, the control board 209 measures the voltage of the electric toothbrush 100 (S3). Specifically, the voltage at both ends of the battery of the electric toothbrush 100 is measured, and the remaining battery level is estimated according to a comparison result with a preset voltage value. After measuring the voltage, the control board 209 displays the remaining battery level of the electric toothbrush 100 according to the measured voltage (S4). Specifically, as described above, the number of lighting of the display unit 203 is changed according to the remaining amount. Then, the control board 209 determines whether or not the measured voltage is equal to or higher than a certain voltage (a voltage corresponding to a sufficient charge amount) (S5). If it is more than a fixed voltage, the control board 209 will complete | finish this control, and will monitor whether the electric toothbrush 100 is mounted in the charging stand 200 again (S1). On the other hand, when the voltage is not equal to or higher than the predetermined voltage, voltage measurement (S3) of the electric toothbrush 100 is continued.

  With the above control, the number of display units 203 corresponding to the charge amount of the electric toothbrush 100 is turned on. Thereby, the user can recognize the charge amount of the electric toothbrush 100.

<< Charge (2) >>
With reference to FIG. 8, the control procedure (2) for displaying the charge amount of the electric toothbrush 100 on the display unit 203 while the electric toothbrush 100 is placed on the charging stand 200 will be described. In the control procedure (1), the charge amount of the electric toothbrush 100 is measured based on the voltage value of the electric toothbrush 100, whereas in the control procedure (2), the charge amount is determined based on the charging time. A case of measurement will be described.

In a state where the charging stand 200 is powered on, the control board 209 has the electric toothbrush 10.
Whether 0 is placed on the charging base 200 is constantly monitored (S1). When the sensor 207 detects that the electric toothbrush 100 is placed on the charging stand 200, the control board 209 starts the battery remaining amount display mode control of the electric toothbrush 100 (S2). And the control board 209 measures the time when the electric toothbrush 100 is mounted in the charging stand 200 (S3). After measuring the time, the control board 209 displays the remaining battery level of the electric toothbrush 100 according to the measured time (S4). Specifically, as described above, the number of lighting of the display unit 203 is changed according to the remaining amount. Then, the control board 209 determines whether or not the measured elapsed time is equal to or longer than a certain time (a time corresponding to a sufficient charge amount) (S5). If it is more than a fixed time, the control board 209 ends this control, and again monitors whether or not the electric toothbrush 100 is placed on the charging stand 200 (S1). On the other hand, when it is not longer than the predetermined time, the elapsed time measurement (S3) is continued.

  With the above control, the number of display units 203 corresponding to the charge amount of the electric toothbrush 100 is turned on. Thereby, the user can recognize the charge amount of the electric toothbrush 100. In addition, about control which displays charge amount, you may employ | adopt any of control procedure (1) (2).

<Excellent points of this embodiment>
As described above, according to the electric toothbrush system according to the present embodiment, the display unit 203 provided on the charging base 200 as the mounting base, in which the display information changes, has the electric toothbrush 100 placed on the base part 201. It is comprised so that it may be located in the back side of the electric toothbrush 100. Therefore, it is possible to install the charging stand 200 in a narrow space as compared with the case where the display unit is provided at a position that always enters the field of view.

  In other words, as for the space for installing the electric toothbrush mounting table, not only the area occupied by the mounting table itself but also a space area for placing the electric toothbrush on the mounting table and taking out the electric toothbrush from the mounting table must be secured. I must. Therefore, it is necessary to prevent the display unit from hindering the operation of mounting the electric toothbrush. When the display unit is provided at a position that always enters the field of view, the mounting table itself is enlarged or the electric toothbrush is mounted. Sufficient space must be secured for work.

  On the other hand, according to the electric toothbrush system according to the present embodiment, the display unit 203 whose display information changes is the back surface of the electric toothbrush 100 when the electric toothbrush 100 is placed on the base unit 201 of the charging base 200. Located on the side. Therefore, it is not necessary to enlarge the charging stand 200 itself, and the front side of the electric toothbrush 100 can be used as a space area for the electric toothbrush 100 placement work or the like. Therefore, even if the charging stand 200 is installed in a narrow space, the display unit 203 does not get in the way when the electric toothbrush 100 is placed. Moreover, in the state which took out the electric toothbrush 100 from 200 charging bases, since the display part 203 is exposed, while brushing teeth, the display part 203 can fully be seen, and the role as the display part 203 is Well done.

  Further, in the state where the electric toothbrush 100 is placed on the charging base 200, even if the area of the display unit 203 is secured at least as much as the height of the electric toothbrush 100, the installation space of the charging base 200 is not significantly affected. Therefore, the arrangement area of the display unit 203 can be increased.

Further, in the present embodiment, the inclined surface on the front side of the support portion 202 in the charging base 200 exhibits the function of supporting the electric toothbrush 100, and the display portion 203 is provided on this inclined surface. Therefore, this inclined surface has two functions, that is, a function for supporting the electric toothbrush 100 and a display function. Moreover, visibility is improved by providing the display unit 203 on the inclined surface.

  Further, in the case of the present embodiment, when the electric toothbrush 100 is not placed on the charging base 200 by the display unit 203, the elapsed time after the electric toothbrush 100 is taken out from the charging base 200 (the teeth are brushed). Display time), and when it is mounted, it is controlled to display the amount of charge. Therefore, information suitable for each case is obtained when the electric toothbrush 100 is placed and when it is not placed (that is, when teeth are brushed).

  In addition, in the present Example, the case where the elapsed time after taking out the electric toothbrush 100 from the charging stand 200 was displayed was shown. However, as related information, not the elapsed time itself but the remaining time up to a preset time may be displayed.

(Example 2)
FIG. 9 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, a modification of the display unit in the first embodiment is shown. Since other configurations and operations are the same as those of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted. FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of the display unit of the mounting table (charging table) according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  In the charging stand according to the first embodiment, the three display units are arranged in the vertical direction, whereas in the case of the charging stand 200a according to the present embodiment, the ten display units 210 are in the vertical direction. Are arranged side by side. In this embodiment, when the display unit 210 displays the toothpaste elapsed time of up to 3 minutes (elapsed time since the electric toothbrush 100 was removed from the charging base 200a), the lit display unit is moved every 18 seconds. Let Thereby, the user can know the elapsed time in more detail.

  As described above, also in the present embodiment, the same effect as in the case of the first embodiment can be obtained. In the case of the present embodiment, as described above, the user can know the elapsed time while brushing teeth in more detail. In addition, when displaying charge amount, a more detailed charge amount can be displayed.

(Example 3)
10 to 12 show a third embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, a modification of the display unit and display information in the first embodiment is shown. Since other configurations and operations are the same as those of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted. 10 and 11 are enlarged views of the display unit of the mounting table (charging table) according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12: is a flowchart which shows the display control procedure of the display part during tooth brushing in the electric toothbrush system which concerns on Example 3 of this invention.

  In the said Example 1, 2, the case where the elapsed time after an electric toothbrush was removed from the charging stand was displayed during tooth brushing was shown. On the other hand, in a present Example, the case where the recommended site | part of tooth brushing is displayed with elapsed time is shown.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, in the case of the charging bases 200b and 200c according to the present embodiment, six display portions 211 and 212 are provided side by side in the vertical direction. In the case of the charging base 200b shown in FIG. 10, two display portions 211 are taken as one set, and “front surface (or may be a cheek side surface)” (It may be a side surface) "" Matching surface "is printed. In the case of the charging base 200c shown in FIG. 11, two display units 212 are set as one set, and “front surface (may be a cheek side surface)” “back surface (tongue side) in order from the upper set in the top of each set (It may be a side surface) ”and“ engagement surface ”are printed, and“ upper ”and“ lower ”are printed on the left side of each set.

  In the present embodiment, when the electric toothbrush 100 is taken out from the charging stand 200b or the charging stand 200c, the display portions 211 and 212 that are turned on are changed according to the elapsed time since being taken out, so that the recommended portion for tooth brushing Is displayed. As a result, the user can recognize the elapsed time, and the displayed recommended part can be used as an index of the part to be brushed.

  With reference to FIG. 12, a control procedure for causing the display unit 211 or the display unit 212 to display the tooth brushing elapsed time during tooth brushing and the recommended site for tooth brushing will be described.

  In this embodiment, when the charging bases 200b and 200c are powered on, the control board 209 always monitors whether or not the electric toothbrush 100 has been removed from the charging bases 200b and 200c (whether or not it has been taken out). (S1). When it is detected by the sensor 207 that the electric toothbrush 100 has been taken out of the charging bases 200b and 200c, the control board 209 starts measuring time (S2) and lights up the uppermost display units 211 and 212.

  After starting the elapsed time measurement, the control board 209 monitors whether or not 30 seconds have passed (S3). If 30 seconds have not passed, the display units 211 and 212 that are lit are left as they are. (S4). When 30 seconds have elapsed, the control board 209 moves the display units 211 and 212 to be lit to the next lower one (S5).

  Next, the control board 209 monitors whether or not 60 seconds have passed (S6). If 60 seconds have not passed, the display units 211 and 212 that are lit are left as they are (S7). When 60 seconds have elapsed, the control board 209 moves the display units 211 and 212 to be lit to the next lower one (S8).

  The same procedure is repeated for 90 seconds, 120 seconds, and 150 seconds. After 150 seconds, the control board 209 monitors whether 180 seconds have passed (S9). The display units 211 and 212 are kept as they are (S10). Then, after 180 seconds have elapsed, the control board 209 blinks all the display units 211 and 212 (in this case, it means that lighting and turning off are repeated at short intervals) (S11). Thereafter, it is monitored whether or not the electric toothbrush 100 is placed on the charging bases 200b and 200c (S12). When the electric toothbrush 100 is placed, the present control is terminated, and whether or not the electric toothbrush 100 is taken out from the charging base 200 again. Is monitored (S1).

  By the above control, the display units 211 and 212 that are turned on are moved every 30 seconds after the electric toothbrush 100 is taken out of the charging stand 200. Thereby, the user can recognize the elapsed time after taking out the electric toothbrush 100 from the charging bases 200b and 200c, and can obtain the standard of the site | part which brushes teeth by the display parts 211 and 212 which light.

  As described above, also in the present embodiment, the same effect as in the case of the first embodiment can be obtained. In the case of the present embodiment, as described above, the recommended site for brushing teeth is also displayed, so that a guideline for brushing teeth can be obtained.

Example 4
FIG. 13 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, a modification of the display unit in the third embodiment will be described. Since the basic configuration and operation are the same as those of the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted. FIG. 13 is an enlarged view of a display unit of a mounting table (charging table) according to Example 4 of the present invention. 13A shows a state where the electric toothbrush 100 is not placed, and FIG. 13B shows a state where the electric toothbrush 100 is placed.

  In the case of the charging stand 200d according to the present embodiment, three sets of display units 213 each having two rows and three columns are provided, and a total of 18 display units 213 are provided side by side. In the upper right of each group, “tongue side surface (or back surface)”, “cheek side surface (or surface)”, and “meshing surface” are printed in order from the top group.

  Also in the present embodiment, when the electric toothbrush 100 is taken out from the charging base 200d, the display unit 213 that is turned on is changed according to the elapsed time since being taken out as in the case of the third embodiment. As a result, the user can recognize the elapsed time, and the displayed recommended part can be used as an index of the part to be brushed. Further, in the state where the electric toothbrush 100 is placed on the charging stand 200d, the amount of charge can be displayed as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the electric toothbrush 100 is placed near the center and the electric toothbrush 100 is placed closer to the end. The display part 213 in the center row is hidden by the electric toothbrush 100. Therefore, when displaying the charge amount on the display unit 213, it is also preferable to display the charge amount only on the display units 213 in the left and right columns in order to reduce power consumption.

  As described above, also in the present embodiment, the same effect as in the case of the first embodiment can be obtained. In the case of the present embodiment, as in the case of the third embodiment, the recommended site for brushing teeth is also displayed, so that a guide for brushing the teeth can be obtained. And in the case of a present Example, not only the up-and-down direction but the left-right direction (left side, right side, or center) is displayed as the recommended part of tooth brushing. Therefore, a finer guide can be obtained for the site where the teeth are brushed.

(Example 5)
FIG. 14 shows a fifth embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, a modification of the display unit in the fourth embodiment will be described. Since the basic configuration and operation are the same as those of the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted. FIG. 14 is an enlarged view of the display unit of the mounting table (charging table) according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

  In the case of the charging stand 200e according to the present embodiment, a total of 18 display units 214 are provided side by side like a tooth model. That is, as shown in the figure, a display unit 214 that includes a set of nine 3 × 3 pieces is arranged vertically in a circular shape. The upper side of the upper set is printed with “cheek side surface (may be front surface)”, and the lower portion is printed with “tongue side surface (may be back surface)” and “upper”. In addition, “lower” and “tongue side surface (or back surface)” are printed on the upper portion of the lower set, and “cheek side surface (or front surface)” is printed on the lower portion.

  Also in the present embodiment, when the electric toothbrush 100 is taken out from the charging stand 200e, the display unit 214 that is lit changes depending on the elapsed time since it is taken out, as in the case of the third and fourth embodiments. . As a result, the user can recognize the elapsed time, and the displayed recommended part can be used as an index of the part to be brushed.

  As described above, also in the present embodiment, the same effect as in the case of the first embodiment can be obtained. Also in the case of the present embodiment, as in the case of the fourth embodiment, not only the recommended region for brushing but also the left and right direction (left side, right side, or center) is displayed. Therefore, a finer guide can be obtained for the site where the teeth are brushed. Further, in the case of the present embodiment, the display unit 214 is configured like a tooth model, and therefore, the recommended site for brushing teeth is easier to understand than in the case of the above embodiment 4.

(Example 6)
FIG. 15 shows a sixth embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, a modified example of the print contents in the first embodiment will be described. Since the basic configuration and operation are the same as those of the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted. FIG. 15 is an enlarged view of the display unit of the mounting table (charging table) according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. 15A shows a state where the electric toothbrush 100 is not placed, and FIG. 15B shows a state where the electric toothbrush 100 is placed.

  In the first embodiment, the case where “1 minute elapsed”, “2 minutes elapsed”, and “3 minutes elapsed” are printed in order from the lower display portion in the upper right area of the three display portions, respectively. On the other hand, in the upper right part of each of the three display units 214 provided in the charging base 200f according to the present embodiment, “tongue side surface (may be the back surface)”, “cheek”, respectively, in order from the upper display unit 214. "Side (or surface)" and "Mating surface" are printed.

  As described above, it is possible to display the recommended tooth brushing portion only by changing the printing contents in the first embodiment. In the present embodiment, as described in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15B, the charge amount can be displayed when the electric toothbrush 100 is placed on the charging base 200d. it can.

(Example 7)
FIG. 16 shows a seventh embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a modification of the external shape of the charging stand in the first embodiment will be described. Since the basic configuration and operation are the same as those of the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted. FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a mounting table (charging table) according to Embodiment 7 of the present invention.

  The charging stand 250 according to the present embodiment includes a base portion 251 on which the electric toothbrush 100 is placed and a back plate portion 252 provided integrally with the base portion 251. The base portion 251 according to the present embodiment is configured in a box shape so that the electric toothbrush 100 can be accommodated. Moreover, the back plate part 252 does not necessarily have the function of supporting the electric toothbrush 100, and the front side is constituted by a vertical surface. A plurality of display portions 253 are provided on the front side of the back plate portion 252 as in the case of the first embodiment. Also in the present embodiment, a protrusion 254 for placing a replacement brush part is provided on the rear side of the back plate portion 252 in the base portion 251.

  With the configuration as described above, also in the case of the present embodiment, the same effect as in the case of the first embodiment can be obtained at least with respect to the installation space.

(Example 8)
FIG. 17 shows an eighth embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a modification of the external shape of the charging stand in the first embodiment will be described. Since the basic configuration and operation are the same as those of the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted. FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a mounting table (charging table) according to Example 8 of the present invention.

  The charging stand 260 according to the present embodiment includes a base portion 261 on which the electric toothbrush 100 is placed and a back plate portion 262 provided integrally with the base portion 261. In the present embodiment, a pair of guides 265 for supporting the electric toothbrush 100 is provided on the upper portion of the back plate portion 262. Since the electric toothbrush 100 can be supported by the pair of guides 265, the front side of the back plate portion 262 is constituted by a vertical surface. Further, a plurality of display portions 263 are provided on the front side of the back plate portion 262 as in the case of the first embodiment. Also in this embodiment, a protrusion 264 for placing a replacement brush part is provided on the rear side of the back plate 252 in the base 261. In addition, a sensor 267 that detects whether or not the electric toothbrush 100 is placed is provided on the surface side of the base portion 261.

  With the configuration as described above, also in the case of the present embodiment, the same effect as in the case of the first embodiment can be obtained at least with respect to the installation space.

FIG. 1 is a side view of the electric toothbrush system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the mounting table (charging table) according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a state where the electric toothbrush is not placed and a state where the electric toothbrush is placed on the placement table (charging table) according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an internal configuration diagram of the mounting table (charging table) according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the display unit of the mounting table (charging table) according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the display control procedure of the display unit during tooth brushing in the electric toothbrush system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a display control procedure of the display unit while the electric toothbrush is being placed on the placement table in the electric toothbrush system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the display control procedure of the display unit while the electric toothbrush is being placed on the placement table in the electric toothbrush system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of the display unit of the mounting table (charging table) according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of the display unit of the mounting table (charging table) according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of the display unit of the mounting table (charging table) according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12: is a flowchart which shows the display control procedure of the display part during tooth brushing in the electric toothbrush system which concerns on Example 3 of this invention. FIG. 13 is an enlarged view of a display unit of a mounting table (charging table) according to Example 4 of the present invention. FIG. 14 is an enlarged view of the display unit of the mounting table (charging table) according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is an enlarged view of the display unit of the mounting table (charging table) according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a mounting table (charging table) according to Embodiment 7 of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a mounting table (charging table) according to Example 8 of the present invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Electric toothbrush 101 Electric toothbrush main body 102,102a Brush component 200,200a, 200b, 200c, 200d, 200e, 200f Charging stand 201 Base part 202 Support part 203 Display part 203a Light source 204 Protrusion 205 Guide 206 Power supply 207 Sensor 208 Inductive coil 209 Control board 210, 211, 212, 213, 214 Display unit 250 Charging table 251 Base unit 252 Back plate unit 253 Display unit 254 Protrusion 260 Charging table 261 Base unit 262 Back plate unit 263 Display unit 264 Projection 265 Guide 267 Sensor

Claims (7)

An electric toothbrush,
An electric toothbrush system comprising a mounting table for the electric toothbrush,
The mounting table has a base part on which the electric toothbrush is mounted, and a display unit on which display information changes,
The electric toothbrush system, wherein the display unit is located on a back side of the electric toothbrush when the electric toothbrush is placed on the base part. It has an inclined surface that is inclined backward as it goes upward, and a support portion that supports the electric toothbrush by the inclined surface is provided,
The electric toothbrush system according to claim 1, wherein the display unit is provided on an inclined surface of the support unit.   The electric toothbrush system according to claim 1, wherein the display information is information regarding elapsed time.   The electric toothbrush system according to claim 1, wherein the display information is information relating to a recommended part of tooth brushing. The display unit is provided such that at least a part of the electric toothbrush is exposed to the front side even when the electric toothbrush is placed on the base unit.
It is determined whether the electric toothbrush is placed on the mounting table, and information displayed on the display unit is changed depending on whether the electric toothbrush is placed or not. The electric toothbrush system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a control unit.   The electric toothbrush system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the mounting table is a charging table for charging the electric toothbrush.   The display information when the electric toothbrush is not placed is information on an elapsed time or a recommended portion of tooth brushing, and the display information when the electric toothbrush is placed is information on charging. The electric toothbrush system according to claim 6.

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