JP3116652U - Toothbrush holder - Google Patents

Abstract

A holder for storing and holding a toothbrush to be used for attachment to a wall or the like, having a simple structure so that the toothbrush can be easily stored and removed from the holder.
SOLUTION: At least a back surface portion 1a for mounting on a wall or the like and a bottom surface portion 1b having a toothbrush support groove have a cross-sectional shape of a D shape, an L shape, or a U shape. A holder body 1 is provided, and a toothbrush handle portion is inserted into a toothbrush support groove 2 to hold the toothbrush.
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Description

    The present invention relates to a toothbrush holder for storing and holding a toothbrush.

    There are few known holders for storing each toothbrush and holding it on a wall or the like, and in particular, there is no known toothbrush holder that can easily store or remove a toothbrush.

    The present invention provides a toothbrush holder that can be attached to an appropriate place such as a wall, and that is particularly easy to store and take out a toothbrush and that is preferable in terms of hygiene.

    The toothbrush holder of the present invention has at least a back surface portion provided with attachment means such as a suction plate and a bottom surface portion having a toothbrush support groove for holding and holding the toothbrush, and its cross-sectional shape as a whole It is the structure provided with the holder main body which is substantially D-shaped, L-shaped, or U-shaped.

    As described above, the toothbrush holder of the present invention can be installed in an appropriate place where it is easy to use by providing the suction plate on the back surface, and by providing the toothbrush support groove on the bottom surface. The operation of attaching and detaching the toothbrush using this groove becomes extremely simple.

    In addition, by making the cross-sectional shape of the holder body as a whole D-shaped, L-shaped, and U-shaped, the sanitary preferable shape and structure as in the holders of each configuration described below. Moreover, it can be a holder that is extremely easy to operate. In particular, the toothbrush holder of the present invention preferably has a more specific configuration as described below, with the above-described configuration as its basic configuration.

    The first configuration of the toothbrush holder of the present invention includes a back surface portion and a bottom surface portion, and further has a front surface portion and an upper surface portion, and the cross-sectional shape thereof is a letter D shape and has openings on the left and right. A toothbrush support groove extending in a direction connecting the left and right openings to the bottom surface portion is provided.

    This toothbrush holder can hold the toothbrush by inserting the handle portion of the toothbrush into the groove from either the left or right opening, for example, by adsorbing and fixing to a wall with an adsorbing plate or the like provided on the back surface. Similarly, when the toothbrush is removed and used, it can be removed by removing the handle portion from the groove.

    The toothbrush holder of the present invention in which the cross-sectional shape of the holder body has a letter D shape is preferable in terms of hygiene because the brush part is not directly touched from the outside because the brush part is covered by the front part of the holder body. In addition, the toothbrush can be easily held or removed using either the left or right opening.

    Another second configuration of the toothbrush holder of the present invention is that the holder main body has a substantially U-shaped cross section having an upper surface portion in addition to the back surface portion and the bottom surface portion. An openable / closable cover is provided on the front surface of the holder body. The toothbrush support groove is formed in the bottom surface portion so as to extend in a direction perpendicular to the back surface portion, for example.

    In the second configuration, the cover is opened and a toothbrush is applied using the groove, and then the cover is closed to hold the toothbrush. When using a toothbrush, the cover may be opened and removed.

    The toothbrush holder of this second configuration has a substantially U-shape and the open part is covered with an openable / closable cover, so that almost the entire brush part of the toothbrush is the holder body. And is covered with a cover, which is more hygienic.

    Further, in the toothbrush holder having the second configuration, the cover may be configured by two left and right covers. In this case, as shown in the embodiments shown later on each cover, the toothbrush pushes the protrusion when the handle portion of the toothbrush is inserted into the groove, thereby closing the cover. Can be.

    Thereby, the operation of attaching and removing the toothbrush is further simplified.

    A third configuration of the toothbrush holder according to the present invention is such that the holder main body has an L shape including a back surface portion and a bottom surface portion extending substantially perpendicular to the back surface portion. And it is the example which formed the groove | channel for toothbrush support in the bottom face part. In the toothbrush holder having the third configuration, a cover that covers a front surface portion (desirably an integrated shape that also covers the upper side) and both side surfaces of the holder main body is provided so as to be openable and closable. Then, by opening the cover, the toothbrush is put in and out using the groove.

    This toothbrush holder of the third configuration is also preferable in terms of hygiene because the brush part is almost completely covered by the holder body and the cover when the toothbrush is housed and the cover is closed.

    The fourth configuration of the toothbrush holder of the present invention is based on a holder body having a L-shaped cross section composed of a back surface portion and a bottom surface portion as in the third configuration. The holder body is shaped like a case by adding parts.

    Thereby, the cover has a simple shape covering the opening of the front portion of the holder body.

    Then, the toothbrush can be taken in and out by opening the cover as in the third configuration.

    In the toothbrush holder having the fourth configuration, by providing a partition plate extending from the cover inside the cover, the toothbrush can be stored and removed more easily.

    That is, as will be described in detail later in the embodiment, the support is formed by inserting the brush portion of the toothbrush between the cover and the partition plate in a state where the cover is opened to form the handle portion on the bottom surface portion. The cover can be closed at the same time if it is inserted into the groove. Conversely, by moving the handle portion of the toothbrush stored in the toothbrush holder in a direction to remove it from the groove, the cover can be opened by the toothbrush and the toothbrush can be removed.

    As described above, the toothbrush holder of the present invention has a hygienic configuration that is preferable for hygiene, and the operation for storing and removing the toothbrush is extremely simple.

    The present invention is a holder having a simple shape, and the operation for storing and holding the toothbrush and the operation for taking out the stored toothbrush are extremely simple.

    An embodiment of the toothbrush holder of the present invention will be described.

    1A and 1B are views showing a toothbrush holder according to a first embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 1A is a side view, FIG. 1B is a front view, and FIG. 1C is a perspective view for explaining a use state.

    The first embodiment corresponds to the first configuration. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a holder main body, and the rear surface portion 1a, the bottom surface portion 1b, the front surface portion 1c, and the upper surface portion 1d are integrated into a cross-sectional shape. Is a shape in which is continuously formed in a D-shape. A toothbrush support groove 2 provided to hold the toothbrush is formed in a portion corresponding to the bottom surface portion 1b.

    The toothbrush holder of the first embodiment is provided with a suction disk 9 on the back surface portion 1a, and is fixed to an appropriate place using the suction disk 9 for use.

    In the state where the toothbrush holder of Example 1 is fixed to the wall surface or the like, the portion of the handle 10b of the toothbrush 10 is inserted into the groove 2 from either of the left and right openings as shown in FIG. Hold near the center of the. Further, when the toothbrush 10 is used, the toothbrush 10 may be taken out from the left or right opening along the groove 2.

    The toothbrush holder of the first embodiment has a simple structure as shown in FIG. 1 and can be taken out for storage or use by insertion into or removal from the groove 2 as described above. It can be used with extremely simple operations.

    Further, at the time of storage, the brush is located in the center portion, and is covered with the front portion in particular, so that it is a preferable structure for hygiene without touching the brush.

    2A and 2B are diagrams showing a second embodiment of the toothbrush holder of the present invention, in which FIG. 2A is a front view, FIG. 2B is a side view, FIG. 2C is a horizontal sectional view, and FIG. Figures (F) and (G) are perspective views in use.

    The toothbrush holder of the second embodiment is an embodiment corresponding to the second configuration of the present invention.

    In FIG. 2, reference numeral 11 denotes a holder body, which has a substantially U-shape in which a back surface portion 11a, a bottom surface portion 11b, and an upper surface portion 11c are integrated. A groove 12 for supporting a toothbrush is formed on the bottom surface portion 11 b of the holder body 11.

    Reference numerals 13 and 14 denote covers which are pivotally held around the shafts 17 and 18 on the bottom surface portion 11b and the top surface portion 11c, respectively, so as to be opened and closed. Protrusions 15 and 16 are formed near the shafts 17 and 18 of the covers 13 and 14. 2 (G), when the toothbrush 10 is pushed in along the groove 12, the toothbrush 10 pushes the protrusions 15 and 16, and thereby the covers 13 and 14 are closed. .

    As described above, in the toothbrush holder of the second embodiment, with the covers 13 and 14 as shown in FIG. 2G opened, the handle 10b portion of the toothbrush 10 is formed in the groove 12 of the bottom surface portion 11b. When inserted and pushed into the inside, the toothbrush 10 pushes the projections 15 and 16 and the left and right covers are closed, as shown in FIG.

    Conversely, in the state shown in FIG. 2F, when the handle 10b of the toothbrush 10 is pulled, the covers 13 and 14 are opened by the handle 10b, and the toothbrush can be taken out.

    The toothbrush holder according to the second embodiment, which is the second configuration of the present invention, is more preferable in terms of hygiene because the brush portion 10a of the toothbrush 10 is almost completely covered as shown in FIG. .

    In addition, the operation of storing and taking out the toothbrush is extremely simple because the cover is opened and closed simultaneously by inserting into and pulling out the toothbrush support groove with the handle portion.

    3A and 3B are diagrams showing a third embodiment of the toothbrush holder of the present invention, in which FIG. 3A is a front view, FIG. 3B is a side view, FIG. 3C is a perspective view, and FIG. The side view which shows a state, (E) is a figure which shows a means to draw out a toothbrush.

    In Example 3 shown in FIG. 3, the toothbrush holder 21 includes a back surface portion 21a and a bottom surface portion 21b, and the cross-sectional shape thereof is substantially L-shaped. A toothbrush support groove 22 extending in a direction perpendicular to the back surface portion is formed on the bottom surface portion. That is, this Example 3 is an Example corresponding to the 3rd structure of the toothbrush holder of this invention.

    As is apparent from FIGS. 3B and 3C, the third embodiment has a case-like shape (box) including a front surface portion 23a, a left surface portion 23b, and a right surface portion 23c on the toothbrush body having an L-shaped cross section. Is a toothbrush holder having a configuration in which a cover 23 is attached to a shaft 24 so as to be rotatable.

    The toothbrush holder of the third embodiment is used by being placed on a wall or the like by a suction disk 9 attached to the back surface portion. That is, with the cover 23 opened upward, the handle portion of the toothbrush is inserted and held in the groove 22 formed in the bottom plate 21b, and then the cover 23 is closed, as shown in FIG. Store and hold.

    Moreover, when using a toothbrush, as shown to (E) of FIG. 3, the cover 23 opens by extracting the toothbrush 10 from the groove | channel 22, and what is necessary is just to pull out a toothbrush from the cover 23. FIG.

    As shown in FIG. 3D, the toothbrush holder of the third embodiment is also preferable for hygiene because the brush portion of the toothbrush 10 is almost completely covered with the holder body 21 and the cover 23 having a L-shaped cross section. . Also, the storage and removal operations are extremely simple.

    4A and 4B are diagrams showing a fourth embodiment of the toothbrush holder of the present invention, in which FIG. 4A is a front view, FIG. 4B is a side view, FIG. 4C is a perspective view, and FIGS. In the sectional view, (D) shows a state where the toothbrush is housed and held, and (E) shows a state where the toothbrush is pulled out from the holder.

    In the fourth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the holder main body has a substantially L-shaped cross section at the back surface portion 31a and the bottom surface portion 31b, and has the same shape as the third embodiment. However, the holder main body has a left side surface portion 31c and a right side surface portion 31d in addition to the L-shaped rear surface portion 31a and the bottom surface portion 31b, and has a case shape (box shape) as a whole. Is different. That is, this Example 3 respond | corresponds to the 4th structure of the toothbrush holder of this invention.

    Therefore, the cover 32 is a single curved plate that is rotatably attached to the shaft 34, and this point is also different from the third embodiment.

    Further, the fourth embodiment is characterized in that a partition plate 33 is provided inside the curved cover. Thereby, the operation for storing and taking out the toothbrush can be performed more easily.

    That is, with the cover shown in FIG. 4E opened, the toothbrush 10 is inserted into the space between the cover 32 and the partition plate 33, and then the handle 10b portion of the toothbrush 10 is used as a toothbrush support groove. If it moves so that it may insert, the cover 32 will also move simultaneously and a toothbrush will be hold | maintained in the state which the cover closed as shown to (D) of FIG.

    Although not shown in FIG. 4, the toothbrush support groove is formed on the bottom surface of the holder body so as to extend in a direction perpendicular to the back surface as in the third embodiment.

    Next, when taking out the toothbrush 10 from the toothbrush holder, from the state of FIG. 4D, by moving the portion of the toothbrush handle 10b diagonally upward, simultaneously pulling out the toothbrush from the groove and opening the cover, It becomes a state shown to (E), and it becomes possible to pull out the toothbrush 10 from between the cover 32 and the partition plate 33.

    The toothbrush holder of the fourth embodiment is also preferable in terms of hygiene because the brush portion is almost completely covered when the toothbrush is stored, as in the third embodiment.

    Furthermore, the operation for storing and removing the toothbrush becomes even easier than in the third embodiment.

    5A and 5B are views showing a toothbrush holder according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5A is a front view, FIG. 5B is a side view, FIG. 5C is a perspective view, and FIGS. It is sectional drawing.

    As in the fourth embodiment, the fifth embodiment has a basic configuration in which the holder main body 41 has an L-shaped cross section including a back surface portion 41a and a bottom surface portion 41b. In the actual example 5, the holder main body is constituted by the back surface portion 41a, the bottom surface portion 41b, and the left and right side surface portions 41c. On the other hand, the cover 42 includes a front surface portion 42a and an upper surface portion 42b, and has a L-shaped cross section. Then, the upper surface portion 42b of the cover having a L-shaped cross section is attached to the holder main body 41 so as to be pivotable by the shaft 43, so that the cover can be opened and closed with respect to the holder main body. Thus, the central space portion is almost completely covered.

    In the fifth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5D, the handle 10b portion of the toothbrush 10 is inserted into a toothbrush support groove (not shown) and stored and held.

    The toothbrush support groove is provided on the bottom surface in the direction extending at right angles to the back surface, as in the third embodiment.

    Moreover, as shown to (E) of FIG. 5, the toothbrush 10 can be removed from a holder by moving along the groove | channel for toothbrush support, and extracting from this groove | channel. At that time, since the cover 42 is opened by the movement of the toothbrush, there is no hindrance to the removal.

    The toothbrush holder of the fifth embodiment is also preferable from the viewpoint of hygiene because the portion of the brush 10a of the toothbrush 10 is completely covered by the holder main body and the cover having a L-shaped cross section and having a side surface or an upper surface.

    The operation of storing, holding and removing the toothbrush is very simple as in the other embodiments.

    The toothbrush holder of the present invention is used by being attached to a desired wall surface or the like at a place where the toothbrush is used, and has a structure that can be easily stored and held in the holder or removed from the holder when the toothbrush is used.

The figure which shows Example 1 of this invention The figure which shows Example 2 of this invention The figure which shows Example 3 of this invention The figure which shows Example 4 of this invention. The figure which shows Example 5 of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1, 11, 21, 31, 41 Holder body 2, 12, 22 Toothbrush support groove 3 Cover

Claims (8)

At least a back surface portion attached to a wall or the like and a bottom surface portion having a toothbrush support groove for inserting and holding a toothbrush handle, and the cross-sectional shape as a whole is substantially D-shaped or L-shaped or Toothbrush holder with a U-shaped holder body. The holder body has a D-shaped cross-sectional shape with openings on the left and right sides, and the toothbrush support groove is formed in a direction connecting the left and right openings. The toothbrush holder according to claim 1, wherein the toothbrush is held or removed by being inserted into or taken out of the groove for supporting the toothbrush from the opening portion of the toothbrush. The holder main body has a substantially U-shaped cross-section formed by a back surface, a bottom surface having a toothbrush support groove extending at right angles to the back surface, and an upper surface, and covers the U-shaped holder main body. A cover that can be opened and closed is further provided, and the toothbrush can be held or removed by opening the cover and inserting the toothbrush into the handle using the groove or removing the held toothbrush from the groove. The toothbrush holder according to claim 1. The cover includes two covers that open to the left and right, and a toothbrush support groove formed on the bottom surface portion extends in a direction perpendicular to the back surface portion, and the toothbrush is opened after the cover is opened to the left and right. The toothbrush holder according to claim 3, wherein the toothbrush is inserted into or removed from the groove. A protrusion is provided on each cover, and the cover is closed when the toothbrush pushes the protrusion provided on the cover by inserting the toothbrush into the toothbrush support groove with the cover open. Item 4. Toothbrush holder. The holder body has a L-shaped cross section composed of a back surface portion and a bottom surface portion, has a box shape having a front surface portion and both side surface portions, and further includes a cover attached to the back surface portion so as to be openable and closable. 2. The toothbrush holder according to claim 1, wherein the toothbrush is inserted into or taken out of a toothbrush support groove formed on the bottom surface portion in an open state. The toothbrush main body has an L-shaped cross section composed of a back surface portion and a bottom surface portion, and further has a structure in which both side surface portions are integrated. The toothbrush holder according to claim 1, further comprising a cover, wherein the toothbrush is inserted into or removed from a toothbrush support groove formed on the bottom surface portion by opening the cover. The cover has a partition plate formed inside thereof, and the cover can be opened and closed simultaneously with an operation of inserting or removing the toothbrush after inserting a toothbrush between the cover and the partition plate. Item 7. Toothbrush holder.

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