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JP4173749B2
JP4173749B2 JP2003048267A JP2003048267A JP4173749B2 JP 4173749 B2 JP4173749 B2 JP 4173749B2 JP 2003048267 A JP2003048267 A JP 2003048267A JP 2003048267 A JP2003048267 A JP 2003048267A JP 4173749 B2 JP4173749 B2 JP 4173749B2
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【0001】
【発明の属する技術分野】
本発明は、ブラシの製造方法に関わり、特に、歯ブラシの製造に好適なブラシの製造方法及びこれに用いる用毛束保持治具に関する。
【0002】
【従来の技術及び発明が解決しようとする課題】
ブラシの製造方法に関する従来技術としては、例えば、下記特許文献1に記載の技術が知られている。この技術では、キャビティを形成する金型の一部に用毛の植毛孔を形成しておき、植毛孔に用毛を挿入し、該キャビティ内に樹脂を充填して植毛するものである。
【0003】
この技術は、金型に設けた植毛孔に直接用毛を挿入して成形を行うため、溶融樹脂が用毛間に滲み出してバリができて成形不良を起こしやすいものであった。この問題を解決するために、用毛束の根元の部分を囲繞するように環状凹部を形成することも試みられているが、歯ブラシの最終形態として、植毛基部を薄くする場合には強度低下を招くほか、該環状凹部に水等が溜まりやすくなるため、不衛生であった。また、成形に用いる高価な金型(下記特許文献1においては、「インサート」)を多数必要とするため、該技術は、多品種少量生産を行うには不向きであった。
【0004】
一方、下記特許文献2には、内部に空間を有する受け型に、該空間を覆うように植毛孔を有する基板を配しておき、該植毛孔に用毛を挿入して切断した後に、用毛の切断端部を溶融させて溶融塊を形成し、該溶融塊を覆うように裏蓋をはめ込んで植毛部を形成するものである。
【0005】
しかしながら、この技術では、植毛孔の端に用毛を挿入しているだけであるため、溶融塊の形成の際に用毛束の毛先が広がり易く、特に植毛基部を薄くする場合にはこの傾向が強くなり、好ましくなかった。
また、受け型内の空間を覆うように基板を配しているため、前記溶融塊を覆うように射出成形によって植毛部を成形する場合には、受け型をそのまま用いることは基板の強度的にも不可能であり、溶融塊を形成した後に基板を移し替える必要が生じ、生産効率が低くなる問題もあった。
【0006】
【特許文献1】
特表2001−513685号公報
【特許文献2】
特公昭50−14465号公報
【0007】
従って、本発明の目的は、用毛束の整列性、成形性に優れ、低コストで、植毛基部の薄型化や多品種少量生産にも対応することができるブラシの製造方法及び該方法に用いて好適な用毛束保持治具を提供することにある。
【0008】
【課題を解決するための手段】
本発明は、植毛孔を複数有する植毛基部を、該植毛基部の外形の輪郭と略同等形状に形成された凹部及び該植毛孔と略同等形状に形成された挿入部を有する用毛保持治具に配し、前記挿入部と前記各植毛孔とを通じさせて該植毛孔を介して該挿入部に用毛を挿入し、該植毛孔及び該挿入部内に該用毛を保持した状態で、該各用毛における該植毛孔から突出する部分を溶融させて溶融塊を形成する工程を具備しているブラシの製造方法を提供することにより、前記目的を達成したものである。
【0009】
また、本発明は、複数の植毛孔を有する植毛基部が配される台座部と、前記台座部に配された前記植毛基部を位置決めする位置決め手段とを備えており、前記台座部は、前記植毛基部が該台座部に位置決めされたときに前記各植毛孔にそれぞれ連通する用毛の挿入部を有しているとともに、前記各植毛孔を通じて前記各挿入部に挿入された用毛を保持する用毛保持機構を備えている用毛束保持治具を提供することにより、前記目的を達成したものである。
【0010】
【発明の実施の形態】
以下、本発明を、その好ましい実施形態に基づいて、図面を参照しながら説明する。
【0011】
図1は、本発明の用毛束保持治具の一実施形態を示すものである。図1において、符号1は用毛束保持治具、11は歯ブラシ本体、12は植毛基部を示している。
【0012】
図1に示すように、用毛束保持治具1は、複数の植毛孔12a(図2参照)を有する植毛基部12が配される台座部2と、台座部2に配された植毛基部12を位置決めする位置決め手段3とを備えている。
【0013】
図2に示すように、台座部2は、植毛基部12が台座部2に位置決めされたときに前記各植毛孔12aにそれぞれ連通する用毛の挿入部20を複数有しているとともに、各植毛孔12aを通じて前記各挿入部20に挿入された用毛13を保持する用毛保持機構4を備えている。
【0014】
台座部2は、挿入部20を用毛13の挿入方向において分断するように3分割可能に設けられている。
本実施形態では、台座部2は、上板部20aと、その下方に配された中板部20bと、さらにその下方に固定された下板部20cとが分割可能に設けられている。
【0015】
上板部20aには、植毛基部12の外形に対応した凹部30が設けられている。中板部20bは、上板部20aと下板部20cとの間で所定範囲でスライド可能に弾性部材(図示せず)を介して配されており、通常は、この弾性部材の弾性力によって挿入部20が断続されるように付勢されている。前記弾性部材には、スプリング、板バネ等の公知のものを用いることができる。下板部20c内には前記挿入部20の先端部が形成されており、この部分を取り替えることによって、挿入部20の挿入方向はそのままで、先端形状のみを変更できるようになっている。
【0016】
前記挿入部20は、前記植毛基部12の植毛孔12aに連通するように植毛孔12aの挿入方向と同方向に挿入方向が設けられている。挿入部20の挿入口は、上方に向けてテーパー状に漸次拡開するように設けられており、植毛孔12aを通じて用毛13を挿入する際に、植毛孔12aと挿入部20の位置決めが正確になされていなくても用毛の挿入がスムーズに行え、またその際の用毛の引っかかりも防止できるようになっている。
【0017】
植毛基部12を位置決めする前記位置決め用の凹部30は、植毛基部12を用毛束保持治具1に確実に位置決めして固定を行うために、植毛基部12の外形と相似形の形状を有していることが好ましく、大きさは植毛基部よりも0.05〜0.2mm大きくすることが好ましい。
前記位置決め用の前記凹部30は、植毛基部12に対応して位置決め精度以上で立体的に形成されていること好ましいが、その他形態として、凸形状で位置決め用の部分的な壁面で2点若しくは3点での固定、又は凹部と凸部の組合せ等の形態を適且選択可能である。
【0018】
挿入部(先端部を除く)20の挿入方向に直交する方向の断面形状は、植毛孔12aの挿入方向に直交する方向の断面形状と相似形状に設けられている。挿入部(テーパー部を除く)20は、その内周と植毛孔12aの内周の間に0.05〜0.2mmの隙間を有するように植毛孔12aよりも広く設けることが好ましい。0.05mm未満では、植毛基部の位置決め精度のふれによって実質的に挿入面積が狭くなりすぎてしまい、用毛の挿入ミスや毛立ちの不良が発生する場合がある。また、0.2mmを超えると、用毛の保持力が不十分となり、用毛先端部の整列形態が広がり易くなる。
【0019】
また、挿入部20の中の用毛束密度は用毛束の形状を保持する上で40〜75%にすることが好ましく、特に50〜70%にすることが好ましい。該用毛束密度が40%未満であると、溶融塊の形成や射出成形により溶融塊を被覆する工程において、用毛束先端が広がる等の用毛の乱れが生じやすい。用毛束密度が75%を超えると、用毛束の挿入時に用毛束の各用毛が長さ方向に相対的にずれて用毛束先端の形態を正確に形成することができなかったり、用毛の一部が折れ曲がり挿入時の不具合が発生しやすい。なお、前記の用毛束密度は、挿入部20の長さ方向に直交する断面積を、挿入部20に挿入される各用毛の長さ方向に直交する断面積の総和で除した値をいう。
【0020】
図3に示すように、一部の前記各挿入部20の前記用毛13の挿入方向における先端部20dは、挿入される前記各用毛13の先端部を所定の整列形態に整列させる形状に設けられている。
【0021】
前記位置決め手段3は、本実施形態では、前記位置決め用の凹部30と、前記歯ブラシ本体11のネック部分を固定するロックアーム31とを備えており、ブラシ本体11を確実に保持し、各挿入部20と各植毛孔12aとを精度良く連結する。
このロックアーム31は、アーム31aと、アーム31aを支持するロックピン31bとを備えており、ロックピン31bを中心にアーム31aが回転する機構(図示せず)及びアーム31aの上下動を可能とする上下動機構(図示せず)が配置されている。
【0022】
ブラシ本体11を用毛保持治具1に装着する場合は、ロックアーム31をブラシ本体11の装着に支障が無いように回転移動させ、ブラシ本体11を装着した後は、所定位置にロックアーム31を戻し、ブラシ本体11をロックアーム31で固定する。前記固定は、前記上下動機構によりアーム31aを降下させてブラシ本体11を押さえつけて行う。
【0023】
前記用毛保持機構4は、分割された前記中板部20bを前記各挿入部20に挿入された前記用毛13に対してせん断方向に移動させて各用毛13を保持するように設けられている。中板部20bの厚みは、挿入された用毛の長さに対して、30〜60%であることが好ましい。中板部20bが厚すぎると用毛の長手方向中央の比較的自由度のある位置をせん断保持できず、保持状態が不安定となる場合があり、薄すぎると用毛に対し、大きな剪断力がかかり、用毛の変形や傷つきが発生する場合がある。
【0024】
本実施形態では、前記中板部20bを弾性部材(図示せず)の弾性力で付勢させることによって、前記上板部20aとの間で前記挿入部20内に挿入された用毛13にせん断方向に挟持力を作用させて当該用毛13を保持できるようになっている。中板部20bを付勢させる弾性力は、1〜5N程度あれば十分である。
また、本実施形態では、用毛束保持治具の一部のパーツである上板部20a、中板部20b、下板部20c及び後述の先端部20dの一部またはすべてを変更することで、植毛基部12、植毛パターン、用毛束の長さや太さ、用毛先端部の整列形態などを低コストで容易に変更することができる。
【0025】
次に、本発明のブラシの製造方法を、その好ましい実施形態として、前記用毛束保持治具1を用いた歯ブラシの製造方法に基づいて説明する。
【0026】
先ず、図1及び図2に示すように、前記植毛基部12を先端部に有する歯ブラシ本体11を、当該植毛基部12を台座部2の上板部20aの上に配し、前記位置決め手段のアーム31aで固定する。そして、前記中板部20bを前記弾性部材の弾性力に対向して押圧してスライドさせ、各挿入部20と前記各植毛孔12aとを通じさせる。
【0027】
次に、図2に示すように、所定長さに切断された所定本数の用毛13を予めスリーブ14に(用毛の導入部)に導入し、押出ピン15で用毛13を押し出して植毛孔12a及び挿入部20に挿入する。
このように、用毛13を植毛基部12の植毛孔側から挿入することには、以下の(1)〜(3)点で好ましい。
(1)植毛孔の用毛束保持治具側にテーパーを設ける必要がないので、水分等が溜まらないため衛生的で、肉厚減少による植毛基部の強度低下や成形の際の樹脂漏れが生じにくい。
(2)挿入部の挿入方向に直交する方向の断面と、植毛孔の挿入方向に直交する方向の断面の大きさを最適な状態に設定しやすいので、挿入時の挿入抵抗、溶融塊形成工程や射出成形工程で用毛束に作用する力の影響による用毛束の乱れが生じにくく、また挿入ミスも生じにくい。
(3)本実施形態におけるスリーブによる用毛束挿入方向と植毛孔及び挿入部の挿入方向が傾斜している場合には、挿入部内での用毛束が屈曲した状態で溶融塊形成工程が行われることがないので、最終製品の用毛束の配向状態と整列状態をより良くすることができる。
【0028】
用毛13には、従来から歯ブラシの用毛に用いられている通常の材質、形態のものを特に制限なく用いることができる。
用毛13の材質としては、ナイロン等のポリアミド、ポリブチレンテレフタレート、ポリトリメチレンテレフタレート等のポリエステルが挙げられる。
用毛13の長さは、5〜20mmであることが好ましく、8〜18mmであることがより好ましい。用毛13の太さは、6〜10mil(127〜254μm)であることが好ましく、7〜9mil(178〜229μm)であることがより好ましい。
【0029】
本実施形態では、スリーブ14の外表面は、当該ノズル部を用毛の集合に差し込む際の抵抗を抑える点から、無電解メッキを施したり、ポリテトラフルオロエチレン樹脂等で表面加工を施す等することによって、表面を潤滑に仕上げることが好ましい。
【0030】
図3に示すように、押出ピン15には、その先端部15aが、挿入部20の先端部の形状に対応した形状に設けられたものを用いることが好ましい。
そして、この押出ピン15をスリーブ14内に挿入し用毛13を押し出すときに、押出ピン15の先端部15aによって用毛13の後端部を整列させ、用毛13の先端部を予め整列させた上で前記植毛孔12aを通じて挿入部20に挿入する。このように用毛13を挿入部20に挿入する前に予めその先端部の整列形態を整列させておくことによって、用毛13の先端部の整列形態を挿入部20の先端部20dに対応した所望の形態とすることができる。
【0031】
一つの挿入部20についての用毛13の挿入が完了した後、次に用毛13を挿入する挿入部20が挿入位置に位置決め決めされるように前記用毛束保持治具1を移動させた後、上記の手順で用毛13の挿入を行う。そして、全ての挿入部20への用毛13の挿入を終えたら、前記用毛保持機構4による前記中板部20bの押圧を解き、各挿入部20に挿入された用毛13を保持する。
【0032】
次に、図4(a)に示すように、用毛束保持治具1を歯ブラシ本体11とともに溶融魂を形成する工程に移送して位置決めする。そして、前記用毛13における前記植毛孔12aから突出する部分を熱源5によって溶融させ、図4(b)に示すように、植毛孔12aを塞いで溶融塊130を形成する。熱源5の種類に特に制限はないが、溶融塊を個々に形成できる点から、レーザー光、ハロゲン光源を用いたヒーター、超音波等を用いることが好ましい。溶融塊130は、単独で形成してもよいし、隣接する溶融塊どうしを連結させてもよい。
【0033】
本実施形態では、植毛基部12を用いるため、溶融樹脂が仮にもれた場合でも植毛孔12a内で留まり、製品の外観を損なうことがない。また、植毛孔12aの挿入口が上方に向けて漸次拡開されてテーパー状に設けられているため、この部分を利用して溶融塊130を形成することで、植毛基部12を薄くした場合にも用毛の毛立ちの安定性を得ることができる。また、溶融塊130を形成する場合にも、前記用毛保持機構4によって用毛が挟持固定されているため、溶融塊130の形成に伴う用毛のずれを抑えることができ、得られる用毛先端部の整列形態を良好なものとすることができる。
【0034】
次に、形成された前記溶融塊130を被覆して植毛部(ヘッド)を形成する。本実施形態では、図5に示すように、ブラシ本体11を前記用毛束保持治具1とともに成形装置6の金型60に対して位置決めする。この際、金型60で植毛基部12を押圧し、植毛基部120を弾性変形若しくは塑性変形させて植毛基部と金型60との間の密閉性を高めることで、高い射出圧力で成形を行うことができる。この密閉性をより高める上で、植毛基部12の背面の凹部12bの開口縁部は、フラットに設けておくことが好ましい。
【0035】
上述のように用毛束保持治具1を成形装置6の金型60に対して位置決めした後、充填装置7から注入口61を通じて植毛基部12と金型60との間に充填材を射出する。そして、前記溶融塊130を被覆被覆して植毛部(ヘッド)110を成形し、植毛基部12に用毛13を固定化する。
【0036】
充填材には、前記植毛基部12と同種の材料を用いることが好ましい。このような材料としては、ポリエチレン樹脂、アクリロニトリル−スチレン共重合体、アクリロニトリル−ブタジエン−スチレン重合体、ポリカーボネート、ポリメチルメタアクリレート等が挙げられる。
【0037】
植毛基部12に対して所望の接着性が得られる材料であれば、植毛基部12と充填材とを異なる材料で成形するもできる。この場合には、充填材は、植毛基部12や前記溶融塊130との間の接着性を考慮し、これらの間との熱接着性や化学的接着性のよい材料を選択することが好ましい。また、植毛基部12を温めたり、金型を高温にして熱接着性を高めたり、充填材自体の注入時の溶融温度を高めたりすることも接着性の向上に有効である。さらに、植毛基部12の表面に、コロナ放電処理やプラズマ放電処理を施したり、プライマー剤を塗工する等の処理を施した後、充填材を注入する方法も接着性の向上に有効である。
【0038】
このようにして植毛基部12と異なる材料の充填材を用いた場合には、得られる歯ブラシに種々の特徴を付与することができる。例えば、植毛基部12にポリプロピレン樹脂を用い、充填材に熱可塑性エラストマーを用いることで、得られる歯ブラシに弾力性を付与することもできる。また、植毛基部12と充填材とで着色を変えることで、外観性に特徴を付与することもできる。
【0039】
本実施形態では、前記溶融塊130によって植毛孔12aが塞がれているため、溶融樹脂のもれが防止され、溶融樹脂が仮にもれた場合でも植毛孔12a内にとどめられ、製品の外観を損なうことがない。
【0040】
また、本実施形態では、植毛基部12が用毛保持治具1の台座部2の上面に設けた凹部30内に配されて安定的に支持され、且つ、個々の用毛束を前記用毛保持機構4に保持しているので、植毛基部12を薄くした場合でも、植毛基部12を用毛保持治具1で保持可能であり、射出圧力による植毛基部12の撓みなどを抑えることができる。また、用毛束の整列性に対しても効果がある。このため、植毛部のより薄い歯ブラシの製造が可能である。
【0041】
また、本実施形態では、植毛基部12と成形装置の金型60との間に充填材を射出して前記溶融塊を被覆するので、植毛基部、溶融塊に隙間無く充填材が注入されて植毛基部及び溶融塊と固化一体化される。このため、植毛基部に板状のプラスチック部材を貼り付けて被覆する方法(図示せず)等に比べて、植毛部(ヘッド)の内部に空間が発生せず、歯磨き時に水分がヘッド内に入り込むことがないので、衛生的である。
【0042】
射出成形の終了後、前記用毛保持機構4による用毛13の保持を解き、前記金型を離型する。そして、前記位置決め手段3によるブラシ本体11の固定を解いて、図6に示すように、歯ブラシ10を用毛保持治具1から取り外す。必要に応じてトリミング等の後工程の処理を行った後、歯ブラシの製造を完了する。
【0043】
また、用毛束保持治具1は、成形金型に比べて厳しい精度を必要としないため、アルミニウム等の素材で安価に製作が可能である。更に用毛束保持治具1は成形金型よりも小型で軽量であるため、工程間の搬送が成形金型よりも簡便である。よって用毛束保持治具1を多数用い、各用毛束保持治具に植毛基部を配して固定した状態で、用毛の挿入工程から植毛部の成形までの各工程に応じた必要量を供給することで、設備全体の能力を最大限に発揮させることができる。また、モデルチェンジの際等において、各工程で生じた生産能力の違いを吸収させることができるなどフレキシビリティに富んだ生産システムを構築することができる。
【0044】
以上説明したように、本実施形態の用毛束保持治具1及びこれを用いた歯ブラシの製造方法によれば、用毛束の整列性、成形性に優れ、低コストで、植毛基部の薄型化や多品種少量生産にも対応することができる。
【0045】
本発明は前記実施形態に制限されるものではなく、本発明の趣旨を逸脱しない範囲において適宜変更することができる。
【0046】
また、本発明は、前記実施形態におけるように、スリーブによって用毛(束)を一束ずつ挿入することが好ましいが、複数のスリーブを植毛パターンに対応するよう集合させたものを用いて、複数の用毛束を一度に挿入することもできる。
【0047】
本発明は、前記実施形態におけるように、前記植毛基部を前記用毛束保持治具とともに成形装置に配して該植毛基部と該成形装置の金型との間にキャビティを形成し、該キャビティ内に樹脂を射出して前記溶融塊を被覆することによって、植毛部を形成することが好ましいが、これ以外の手法、例えば、プラスチック板を接着剤により接着する、プラスチック板を超音波や高周波等により熱接着させる、又はプラスチック板をはめ合わせる等の方法によって、前記溶融塊を被覆して植毛部を形成することもできる。
【0048】
本発明は、前記実施形態におけるように、歯ブラシの製造に特に好適であるが、歯ブラシ以外のブラシの製造、例えば、ヘアブラシ、マッサージブラシ、洗浄ブラシその他の各種ブラシの製造にも適用することができる。
【0049】
【発明の効果】
本発明によれば、用毛束の整列性、成形性に優れ、低コストで、植毛基部の薄型化や多品種少量生産にも対応することができる。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図1】本発明の用毛束保持治具の一実施形態を模式的に示す図であり、(a)は平面図、(b)は側面図である。
【図2】本発明のブラシの製造方法を歯ブラシの製造に適用した一実施形態において、スリーブ内に導入された用毛を押出ピンで押し出して用毛保持治具の挿入部に挿入している状態を模式的に示す要部断面図である。
【図3】押出ピン、押し出された用毛及び用毛保持治具の挿入部のそれぞれの先端形状の一例を模式的に示す図である。
【図4】溶融塊の形成工程を模式的に示す要部断面図であり、(a)は熱源で用毛の端部を溶融させている状態を示す図、(b)は溶融塊が形成された状態を示す図である。
【図5】充填材の充填工程を模式的に示す要部断面図である。
【図6】歯ブラシを用毛束保持治具から分離した状態を模式的に示す要部断面図である。
【符号の説明】
1 用毛束保持治具
2 台座部
20 挿入部
3 位置決め手段
30 凹部
4 用毛保持機構
10 歯ブラシ
11 歯ブラシ本体
12 植毛基部
13 用毛
14 スリーブ
15 押出ピン
[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a brush, and more particularly to a method for manufacturing a brush suitable for manufacturing a toothbrush and a hair bundle holding jig used therefor.
[0002]
[Prior art and problems to be solved by the invention]
As a prior art relating to a method for manufacturing a brush, for example, a technique described in Patent Document 1 below is known. In this technique, a flocking hole for bristles is formed in a part of a mold that forms a cavity, the bristles are inserted into the flocking holes, and resin is filled into the cavities for flocking.
[0003]
In this technique, molding is performed by directly inserting hairs into the flock holes provided in the mold, so that the molten resin oozes out between the hairs, forming burrs, and easily causing molding defects. In order to solve this problem, an attempt has been made to form an annular recess so as to surround the root portion of the hair bundle, but as a final form of the toothbrush, when the flocking base is thinned, the strength is reduced. In addition to this, water or the like easily accumulates in the annular recess, which is unsanitary. In addition, since a large number of expensive dies (“insert” in Patent Document 1 below) used for molding are required, this technique is not suitable for high-mix low-volume production.
[0004]
On the other hand, in Patent Document 2 described below, a substrate having a flock hole is disposed in a receiving mold having a space inside, and a hair is inserted into the flock hole and cut. The cut end portion of the hair is melted to form a molten lump, and a back cover is fitted so as to cover the molten lump to form a flocked portion.
[0005]
However, this technique only inserts the hair at the end of the flock hole, so that the tip of the hair bundle tends to spread during the formation of the molten lump. The tendency became strong and was not preferable.
In addition, since the substrate is arranged so as to cover the space in the receiving mold, when the flocked portion is formed by injection molding so as to cover the molten mass, it is necessary to use the receiving mold as it is in terms of the strength of the substrate. This is also impossible, and it is necessary to transfer the substrate after forming the molten mass, resulting in a problem of low production efficiency.
[0006]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-T-2001-513585 [Patent Document 2]
Japanese Patent Publication No. 50-14465 [0007]
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing a brush that is excellent in the alignment and formability of the hair bundle, can be used at a low cost, and can be used for thinning of the flocked base and for low-volume production of various types of hair. It is another object of the present invention to provide a hair bundle holding jig suitable for use.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention provides a hair holding jig having a flocked base portion having a plurality of flocked holes, a recess formed in a shape substantially equivalent to the outline of the outer shape of the flocked base portion, and an insertion portion formed in a shape substantially equivalent to the flocked hole. The hair is inserted into the insertion portion through the insertion hole and the insertion hole and the flocked holes, and the hair is held in the insertion hole and the insertion portion. The object is achieved by providing a method for manufacturing a brush comprising a step of melting a portion protruding from the flock hole in each hair to form a molten lump.
[0009]
In addition, the present invention includes a pedestal portion on which a flocked base portion having a plurality of flocked holes is disposed, and positioning means for positioning the flocked base portion disposed on the pedestal portion, wherein the pedestal portion includes the flocked hair When the base portion is positioned on the pedestal portion, the hair insertion portion communicates with the flock holes, and the hair inserted into the insertion portions is held through the flock holes. The object is achieved by providing a hair bundle holding jig provided with a hair holding mechanism.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described based on preferred embodiments with reference to the drawings.
[0011]
FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the hair bundle holding jig of the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a hair bundle holding jig, 11 denotes a toothbrush body, and 12 denotes a flocked base.
[0012]
As shown in FIG. 1, the hair bundle holding jig 1 includes a pedestal portion 2 on which a flocked base portion 12 having a plurality of flocked holes 12 a (see FIG. 2) is arranged, and a flocked base portion 12 arranged on the pedestal portion 2. Positioning means 3 for positioning.
[0013]
As shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal portion 2 has a plurality of hair insertion portions 20 that communicate with the flocked holes 12 a when the flocked base portion 12 is positioned on the pedestal portion 2. A hair holding mechanism 4 for holding the hair 13 inserted into each insertion portion 20 through the pores 12a is provided.
[0014]
The pedestal portion 2 is provided so as to be divided into three so as to divide the insertion portion 20 in the insertion direction of the hair 13.
In the present embodiment, the pedestal portion 2 is provided with an upper plate portion 20a, an intermediate plate portion 20b disposed below the upper plate portion 20a, and a lower plate portion 20c fixed further below the upper plate portion 20a.
[0015]
The upper plate portion 20 a is provided with a recess 30 corresponding to the outer shape of the flocked base portion 12. The middle plate portion 20b is arranged via an elastic member (not shown) so as to be slidable within a predetermined range between the upper plate portion 20a and the lower plate portion 20c. The insertion portion 20 is biased so as to be intermittent. A known member such as a spring or a leaf spring can be used as the elastic member. A tip end portion of the insertion portion 20 is formed in the lower plate portion 20c. By replacing this portion, only the tip shape can be changed while the insertion direction of the insertion portion 20 remains unchanged.
[0016]
The insertion portion 20 is provided with an insertion direction in the same direction as the insertion direction of the flock hole 12a so as to communicate with the flock hole 12a of the flock base 12. The insertion opening of the insertion portion 20 is provided so as to gradually expand upward in a tapered shape, and when the hair 13 is inserted through the flocking hole 12a, the positioning of the flocking hole 12a and the insertion portion 20 is accurate. Even if it is not made, the hair can be smoothly inserted and the hair can be prevented from being caught at that time.
[0017]
The positioning recess 30 for positioning the flocked base 12 has a shape similar to the outer shape of the flocked base 12 in order to securely position and fix the flocked base 12 to the hair bundle holding jig 1. The size is preferably 0.05 to 0.2 mm larger than the flocked base.
The concave portion 30 for positioning is preferably three-dimensionally formed with a positioning accuracy or higher corresponding to the flocked base portion 12, but as another form, it is convex and has two or three partial wall surfaces for positioning. A form such as fixing at a point or a combination of a concave portion and a convex portion can be appropriately selected.
[0018]
The cross-sectional shape in the direction orthogonal to the insertion direction of the insertion portion (excluding the tip portion) 20 is provided in a similar shape to the cross-sectional shape in the direction orthogonal to the insertion direction of the flock hole 12a. The insertion portion (excluding the tapered portion) 20 is preferably provided wider than the flocked hole 12a so as to have a gap of 0.05 to 0.2 mm between the inner periphery thereof and the inner periphery of the flocked hole 12a. If it is less than 0.05 mm, the insertion area is substantially too small due to the positioning accuracy of the flocked base, which may cause misinsertion of hair and poor hair raising. On the other hand, if the thickness exceeds 0.2 mm, the holding power of the hair becomes insufficient, and the alignment form of the hair ends tends to spread.
[0019]
Further, the hair bundle density in the insertion portion 20 is preferably 40 to 75%, particularly 50 to 70%, in order to maintain the shape of the hair bundle. When the hair bundle density is less than 40%, in the process of coating the molten mass by forming the molten mass or injection molding, turbulence of the hair, such as the tip of the hair bundle spreading, is likely to occur. When the hair bundle density exceeds 75%, each hair of the hair bundle is relatively displaced in the length direction at the time of inserting the hair bundle, and the form of the tip of the hair bundle cannot be formed accurately. In addition, some of the hairs are bent and problems during insertion tend to occur. The hair bundle density is a value obtained by dividing the cross-sectional area perpendicular to the length direction of the insertion portion 20 by the sum of the cross-sectional areas perpendicular to the length direction of each hair to be inserted into the insertion portion 20. Say.
[0020]
As shown in FIG. 3, the tip 20d in the insertion direction of the hair 13 of a part of each of the insertion portions 20 is shaped to align the tip of the hair 13 to be inserted in a predetermined alignment form. Is provided.
[0021]
In the present embodiment, the positioning means 3 includes the positioning recess 30 and a lock arm 31 that fixes the neck portion of the toothbrush main body 11, and holds the brush main body 11 securely. 20 and each flock hole 12a are connected with high accuracy.
The lock arm 31 includes an arm 31a and a lock pin 31b that supports the arm 31a. A mechanism (not shown) that rotates the arm 31a around the lock pin 31b and the arm 31a can be moved up and down. A vertical movement mechanism (not shown) is arranged.
[0022]
When the brush body 11 is attached to the bristle holding jig 1, the lock arm 31 is rotated and moved so as not to interfere with the attachment of the brush body 11, and after the brush body 11 is attached, the lock arm 31 is moved to a predetermined position. The brush body 11 is fixed by the lock arm 31. The fixing is performed by lowering the arm 31a by the vertical movement mechanism and pressing the brush body 11.
[0023]
The hair holding mechanism 4 is provided so as to hold each hair 13 by moving the divided middle plate portion 20b in a shearing direction with respect to the hair 13 inserted into each insertion portion 20. ing. The thickness of the middle plate portion 20b is preferably 30 to 60% with respect to the length of the inserted hair. If the middle plate portion 20b is too thick, the position with a relatively high degree of freedom in the center in the longitudinal direction of the hair cannot be sheared and the holding state may become unstable. If it is too thin, a large shearing force is exerted on the hair. The hair may be deformed or damaged.
[0024]
In this embodiment, the middle plate portion 20b is urged by the elastic force of an elastic member (not shown), so that the bristle 13 inserted into the insertion portion 20 with the upper plate portion 20a is attached to the hair 13 The hair 13 can be held by applying a clamping force in the shear direction. The elastic force for urging the middle plate portion 20b is sufficient if it is about 1 to 5N.
Moreover, in this embodiment, by changing a part or all of the upper plate portion 20a, the middle plate portion 20b, the lower plate portion 20c, and the tip portion 20d described later, which are some parts of the hair bundle holding jig. The hair-planting base 12, the hair-planting pattern, the length and thickness of the hair bundle, the alignment form of the hair tips, and the like can be easily changed at low cost.
[0025]
Next, the manufacturing method of the brush of this invention is demonstrated based on the manufacturing method of the toothbrush using the said bristle bundle holding jig 1 as the preferable embodiment.
[0026]
First, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the toothbrush main body 11 having the flocked base 12 at the tip thereof is arranged on the upper plate portion 20a of the pedestal portion 2, and the arm of the positioning means. Fix with 31a. Then, the middle plate portion 20b is pressed and slid against the elastic force of the elastic member, and is passed through the insertion portions 20 and the flock holes 12a.
[0027]
Next, as shown in FIG. 2, a predetermined number of hairs 13 cut to a predetermined length are introduced into the sleeve 14 (the hair introduction part) in advance, and the hairs 13 are pushed out by the push pins 15 to be planted. It inserts into the pore 12a and the insertion part 20.
Thus, inserting the hair 13 from the flocked hole side of the flocked base 12 is preferable in the following points (1) to (3).
(1) Since there is no need to provide a taper on the hair bundle holding jig side of the flock hole, it is hygienic because moisture does not accumulate, resulting in a decrease in the strength of the flocked base due to a decrease in wall thickness and resin leakage during molding. Hateful.
(2) Since it is easy to set the cross section in the direction orthogonal to the insertion direction of the insertion portion and the cross section in the direction orthogonal to the insertion direction of the flocking hole to an optimum state, the insertion resistance at the time of insertion, the molten lump formation step In addition, the hair bundle is less likely to be disturbed due to the influence of the force acting on the hair bundle in the injection molding process, and insertion errors are less likely to occur.
(3) When the hair bundle insertion direction by the sleeve in this embodiment and the insertion direction of the flock hole and the insertion portion are inclined, the melt lump forming step is performed in a state where the hair bundle in the insertion portion is bent. Therefore, the orientation and alignment of the hair bundle for the final product can be improved.
[0028]
The bristles 13 can be made of any ordinary material and form conventionally used for toothbrush bristles without particular limitation.
Examples of the material for the hair 13 include polyamide such as nylon, and polyester such as polybutylene terephthalate and polytrimethylene terephthalate.
The length of the hair 13 is preferably 5 to 20 mm, and more preferably 8 to 18 mm. The thickness of the hair 13 is preferably 6 to 10 mil (127 to 254 μm), and more preferably 7 to 9 mil (178 to 229 μm).
[0029]
In the present embodiment, the outer surface of the sleeve 14 is subjected to electroless plating or surface treatment with polytetrafluoroethylene resin or the like from the viewpoint of suppressing resistance when the nozzle portion is inserted into a set of hairs. It is preferable to finish the surface by lubrication.
[0030]
As shown in FIG. 3, it is preferable to use the push pin 15 having a tip portion 15 a provided in a shape corresponding to the shape of the tip portion of the insertion portion 20.
When the push pin 15 is inserted into the sleeve 14 and the hair 13 is pushed out, the rear end portion of the hair 13 is aligned by the front end portion 15a of the push pin 15, and the front end portion of the hair 13 is aligned in advance. After that, it is inserted into the insertion portion 20 through the flock hole 12a. Thus, before inserting the hair 13 into the insertion part 20, the alignment form of the front-end | tip part is previously arranged, The alignment form of the front-end | tip part of the hair 13 corresponded to the front-end | tip part 20d of the insertion part 20. A desired form can be obtained.
[0031]
After the insertion of the hair 13 for one insertion portion 20 is completed, the hair bundle holding jig 1 is moved so that the insertion portion 20 into which the hair 13 is inserted next is positioned at the insertion position. Thereafter, the hair 13 is inserted according to the above procedure. When the insertion of the hairs 13 into all the insertion portions 20 is finished, the pressing of the middle plate portion 20b by the hair holding mechanism 4 is released, and the hairs 13 inserted into the insertion portions 20 are held.
[0032]
Next, as shown to Fig.4 (a), the bristle bundle holding jig 1 is transferred to the process of forming a fusion soul with the toothbrush main body 11, and is positioned. And the part which protrudes from the said flock hole 12a in the said hair 13 is fuse | melted with the heat source 5, and as shown in FIG.4 (b), the flock hole 12a is plugged and the molten lump 130 is formed. Although there is no restriction | limiting in particular in the kind of the heat source 5, It is preferable to use the heater using a laser beam, a halogen light source, an ultrasonic wave, etc. from the point which can form a molten lump individually. The molten mass 130 may be formed alone or adjacent molten masses may be connected to each other.
[0033]
In this embodiment, since the flocked base 12 is used, even if the molten resin is temporarily leaked, it stays in the flocked hole 12a and does not impair the appearance of the product. In addition, since the insertion port of the flocked hole 12a is gradually expanded upward and is provided in a tapered shape, the flocked base 12 is made thin by forming the molten mass 130 using this portion. Also, it is possible to obtain the stability of hair raising. Further, when the molten lump 130 is formed, since the bristles are held and fixed by the bristles holding mechanism 4, it is possible to suppress the deviation of the bristles associated with the formation of the molten lump 130, and the obtained bristles The alignment form of the front end portions can be made favorable.
[0034]
Next, a flocked portion (head) is formed by covering the formed molten mass 130. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the brush body 11 is positioned with the hair bundle holding jig 1 with respect to the mold 60 of the molding device 6. At this time, molding is performed at a high injection pressure by pressing the flocked base 12 with the mold 60 and elastically or plastically deforming the flocked base 120 to improve the sealing between the flocked base and the mold 60. Can do. In order to further improve the sealing performance, it is preferable that the opening edge of the recess 12b on the back surface of the flocked base 12 is provided flat.
[0035]
After positioning the bristle bundle holding jig 1 with respect to the mold 60 of the molding apparatus 6 as described above, the filler is injected between the flocked base 12 and the mold 60 through the inlet 61 from the filling apparatus 7. . Then, the flock 130 is coated to form a flocked portion (head) 110, and the hair 13 is fixed to the flocked base 12.
[0036]
It is preferable to use the same material as the flocked base 12 as the filler. Examples of such materials include polyethylene resin, acrylonitrile-styrene copolymer, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene polymer, polycarbonate, polymethyl methacrylate, and the like.
[0037]
As long as the desired adhesiveness is obtained with respect to the flocked base 12, the flocked base 12 and the filler can be formed of different materials. In this case, considering the adhesiveness between the flocked base 12 and the molten mass 130, it is preferable to select a material with good thermal adhesiveness and chemical adhesiveness between them. It is also effective for improving the adhesiveness to warm the flocked base 12, to increase the thermal adhesiveness by increasing the mold temperature, or to increase the melting temperature at the time of filling the filler itself. Furthermore, a method of injecting a filler after applying a corona discharge treatment or a plasma discharge treatment to the surface of the flocked base 12 or applying a primer agent is also effective for improving the adhesiveness.
[0038]
Thus, when the filler of a different material from the flocked base 12 is used, various characteristics can be provided to the obtained toothbrush. For example, elasticity can also be provided to the toothbrush obtained by using a polypropylene resin for the flocked base 12 and using a thermoplastic elastomer for the filler. Further, by changing the coloring between the flocked base 12 and the filler, it is possible to give a feature to the appearance.
[0039]
In the present embodiment, since the flocked hole 12a is blocked by the molten mass 130, the molten resin is prevented from leaking, and even if the molten resin is temporarily leaked, it remains in the flocked hole 12a, and the appearance of the product Will not be damaged.
[0040]
Moreover, in this embodiment, the flocking base 12 is arranged and supported stably in the recessed part 30 provided in the upper surface of the base part 2 of the hair holding jig 1, and each hair bundle is said hair Since it is held by the holding mechanism 4, even when the flocking base 12 is thinned, the flocking base 12 can be held by the hair holding jig 1, and bending of the flocking base 12 due to the injection pressure can be suppressed. It is also effective for the alignment of the hair bundles. For this reason, it is possible to produce a toothbrush with a thinner hair transplant.
[0041]
Moreover, in this embodiment, since the filler is injected between the flocking base 12 and the mold 60 of the molding apparatus to cover the molten mass, the filler is injected into the flocked base and the molten mass without a gap, and the flocked Solidified and integrated with the base and molten mass. For this reason, compared with the method (not shown) etc. which affix a plate-shaped plastic member to a hair transplant base part, a space does not generate | occur | produce inside a hair transplant part (head), and a water | moisture content penetrates in a head at the time of tooth brushing It is hygienic because there is nothing.
[0042]
After completion of the injection molding, the hair holding mechanism 4 releases the holding hair 13 and releases the mold. Then, the brush body 11 is unfixed by the positioning means 3 and the toothbrush 10 is removed from the bristle holding jig 1 as shown in FIG. After performing post-processing such as trimming as necessary, the manufacture of the toothbrush is completed.
[0043]
Moreover, since the hair | bristle bundle holding jig 1 does not require severe precision compared with a shaping | molding die, it can be manufactured cheaply with materials, such as aluminum. Furthermore, since the hair bundle holding jig 1 is smaller and lighter than the molding die, conveyance between processes is easier than the molding die. Therefore, a large amount of hair bundle holding jig 1 is used, and the necessary amount corresponding to each process from the insertion process of the hair to the molding of the hair transplantation part in a state where the hair transplantation base is arranged and fixed to each hair bundle holding jig. By supplying, you can maximize the capacity of the entire facility. In addition, it is possible to build a flexible production system that can absorb the difference in production capacity generated in each process during a model change.
[0044]
As described above, according to the bristle bundle holding jig 1 of the present embodiment and the method of manufacturing the toothbrush using the same, the bristle bundle is excellent in alignment and moldability, low in cost, and thin in the hair transplant base. It is possible to cope with the production and small variety production.
[0045]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
[0046]
Further, according to the present invention, it is preferable to insert hairs (bundles) one by one using a sleeve as in the above embodiment, but a plurality of sleeves are used together to correspond to the hair transplantation pattern. The hair bundles can be inserted at once.
[0047]
According to the present invention, as in the above-described embodiment, the flocked base is disposed in a molding apparatus together with the hair bundle holding jig to form a cavity between the flocked base and the mold of the molding apparatus, and the cavity It is preferable to form a flocked portion by injecting a resin into the interior and coating the molten mass, but other methods, for example, bonding a plastic plate with an adhesive, ultrasonic wave, high frequency, etc. The flocked portion can also be formed by covering the molten mass by a method such as heat bonding with a plastic plate or a method of fitting a plastic plate.
[0048]
The present invention is particularly suitable for the production of toothbrushes as in the above embodiment, but can also be applied to the production of brushes other than toothbrushes, for example, the production of hair brushes, massage brushes, cleaning brushes and other various brushes. .
[0049]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, the hair bundles are excellent in alignability and moldability, can be manufactured at low cost, and can cope with thinning of the flocked base and high-mix low-volume production.
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FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing an embodiment of a hair bundle holding jig according to the present invention, in which (a) is a plan view and (b) is a side view.
FIG. 2 shows an embodiment in which the method for manufacturing a brush of the present invention is applied to the manufacture of a toothbrush, and the hair introduced into the sleeve is pushed out by an extrusion pin and inserted into the insertion portion of the hair holding jig. It is principal part sectional drawing which shows a state typically.
FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the tip shape of each of an extrusion pin, extruded hair, and an insertion portion of a hair holding jig.
FIGS. 4A and 4B are cross-sectional views schematically showing a main part of a molten lump forming process, in which FIG. 4A is a view showing a state in which an end of the hair is melted by a heat source, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the state made.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of an essential part schematically showing a filling material filling step.
FIG. 6 is a main part sectional view schematically showing a state in which the toothbrush is separated from the bristle bundle holding jig.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Hair bundle holding jig 2 Base part 20 Insertion part 3 Positioning means 30 Recessed part 4 Hair holding mechanism 10 Toothbrush 11 Toothbrush main body 12 Flocking base 13 Hair 14 Sleeve 15 Extrusion pin

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複数の植毛孔を有する植毛基部が配される台座部と、前記台座部に配された前記植毛基部を位置決めする位置決め手段とを備えており、前記台座部は、前記植毛基部が該台座部に位置決めされたときに前記各植毛孔にそれぞれ連通する用毛の挿入部を有しているとともに、前記各植毛孔を通じて前記各挿入部に挿入された用毛を保持する用毛保持機構を備えている用毛束保持治具であって、
前記台座部が、前記挿入部を前記用毛の挿入方向において分断するように分割可能に設けられている用毛束保持治具。
A pedestal portion on which a flocking base portion having a plurality of flocking holes is arranged; and positioning means for positioning the flocking base portion arranged on the pedestal portion, wherein the pedestal portion has the flocking base portion on the pedestal portion. A hair holding mechanism for holding the hair inserted into each insertion portion through each flocked hole and having hair insertion portions communicating with each flocked hole when positioned A hair bundle holding jig ,
A hair bundle holding jig provided so that the pedestal portion can be divided so as to divide the insertion portion in the insertion direction of the hair.
前記用毛保持機構が、分割された前記台座部の一部を、前記各挿入部に挿入された前記用毛に対してせん断方向に移動させて該各用毛を保持するように設けられている請求項1に記載の用毛束保持治具。The hair holding mechanism is provided so as to move a part of the divided pedestal portion in a shearing direction with respect to the hair inserted into each insertion portion to hold the hair. The hair bundle holding jig according to claim 1 . 前記挿入部における前記用毛の挿入方向の先端部が、挿入される前記用毛の先端部を所定の整列形態に整列させる形状に設けられている請求項1又は2に記載の用毛束保持治具。The hair bundle holder according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein a tip portion of the insertion hair in the insertion direction of the insertion portion is provided in a shape that aligns the tip portion of the hair to be inserted in a predetermined alignment form. jig. 前記台座部は、前記挿入部を前記用毛の挿入方向における先端部の近傍において分断するように分割可能に設けられている請求項1〜3の何れかに記載の用毛束保持治具。The bristle bundle holding jig according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the pedestal part is provided so as to be split so as to divide the insertion part in the vicinity of the tip part in the insertion direction of the bristle. 複数の前記挿入部の一部又は全部が異なる方向に配向されている請求項1〜4の何れかに記載の用毛束保持治具。The hair bundle holding jig according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein some or all of the plurality of insertion portions are oriented in different directions. 前記挿入部の挿入口が、外方に向けて拡開するように設けられている請求項1〜5の何れかに記載の用毛束保持治具。The hair bundle holding jig according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein an insertion port of the insertion portion is provided so as to expand outward. 請求項1に記載の用毛束保持治具を使用したブラシの製造方法であって、A method for manufacturing a brush using the hair bundle holding jig according to claim 1,
植毛孔を複数有する植毛基部を、該植毛基部の外形の輪郭と略同等形状に形成された凹部及び該植毛孔と略同等形状に形成された挿入部を有する用毛束保持治具に配し、前記挿入部と前記各植毛孔とを通じさせて該植毛孔を介して該挿入部に用毛を挿入し、該植毛孔及び該挿入部内に該用毛を保持した状態で、該各用毛における該植毛孔から突出する部分を溶融させて溶融塊を形成する工程を具備しているブラシの製造方法。A flocking base portion having a plurality of flocking holes is arranged in a hair bundle holding jig having a recess formed in a shape substantially equivalent to the outline of the outer shape of the flocking base and an insertion portion formed in a shape substantially equivalent to the flocking hole. The hair is inserted into the insertion part through the insertion hole and the flocking hole, and the hair is held in the insertion hole and the insertion part. The manufacturing method of the brush which comprises the process which fuse | melts the part which protrudes from this flocking hole in and forms a molten lump.
形成された前記溶融塊を被覆して植毛部を形成する工程を具備している請求項7に記載のブラシの製造方法。The manufacturing method of the brush of Claim 7 which comprises the process of coat | covering the formed said molten lump and forming a flocked part. 前記植毛基部を前記用毛束保持治具とともに成形装置に配して該植毛基部と該成形装置の金型との間に樹脂を射出し、前記溶融塊を被覆する請求項7又は8に記載のブラシの製造方法。The said flocked base is disposed in a molding apparatus together with the hair bundle holding jig, and a resin is injected between the flocked base and a mold of the molding apparatus to cover the molten mass. Brush manufacturing method. 所定長さに切断された所定本数の前記用毛を予め用毛の導入部に導入しておき、該導入部から前記用毛を送出して前記挿入部に挿入する請求項7〜9の何れかに記載のブラシの製造方法。Any one of the said hairs cut | disconnected by the predetermined length is introduce | transduced into the introduction part of the hair beforehand, The said hair is sent out from this introduction part, and it inserts in the said insertion part. A method for producing the brush according to claim 1. 用毛を送出する送出手段の先端部が前記挿入部の先端部の形態に対応した形状に設けられている請求項10記載のブラシの製造方法。The manufacturing method of the brush of Claim 10 with which the front-end | tip part of the delivery means which sends out hair is provided in the shape corresponding to the form of the front-end | tip part of the said insertion part. 前記植毛基部側から前記植毛孔を通じて前記挿入部に前記用毛を挿入する請求項7〜11の何れかに記載のブラシの製造方法。The manufacturing method of the brush in any one of Claims 7-11 which inserts the said hair in the said insertion part through the said flock hole from the said flocked base part side.
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