JPH0123298Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Field of Application] This invention relates to a toothbrush in which the handle itself can always stand up with the bristles facing upward.

[Conventional technology and its problems]

Generally, toothbrushes are placed leaning against a cup or brush rack after use, but in washrooms where these are not installed, or when going out, the toothbrush has no choice but to be placed face down on a stand. There were some inconveniences, such as poor quality and unhygienic conditions.

[Means for solving problems]

Therefore, the present invention solves the above-mentioned problems by providing a spherical body at the end of the handle provided with the flocked portion, and adding weight to the lower half of the spherical body to raise the handle with the lower half of the spherical body as the center of gravity. It was resolved all at once.

[Effect]

Even when the toothbrush with the above configuration is placed on a table in a reclined state, the spherical body rotates along the spherical surface of the lower half with the lower half of the spherical body as the center of gravity, and the handle always rotates. It stands still and stable.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, the configuration of the present invention will be described in more detail according to the embodiment shown in the drawings. 1 is a handle of a toothbrush body made of plastic with a flocked part 2 at the tip;
3 is a spherical body attached to the end of the handle 1, and at least its lower half is attached to the handle 1 separately.
It is made of a material heavy enough to stand up, and is connected to the upper half of the spherical body 3 via recesses and recesses 4 and 4' that can fit into each other, and is set so that the center of gravity is located in the lower half.

In addition, 3' in the figure indicates a non-slip portion appropriately carved on the surface of the spherical body 3.

Therefore, when the above toothbrush is simply placed, the spherical body 3 rolls back and forth or from side to side along the spherical surface of the lower half, and the handle 1 swings accordingly, eventually returning to the upright position. It stops stably.

In addition, the spherical body 3 shown in FIG. 2 has a weight 5 made of metal or the like embedded in its lower end apart from the above example, and in this case, the spherical body is made of a special strong elastic material. With this structure, the anti-slip effect of the spherical body is further improved, the swing of the handle 1 can be made more complicated, and the handle 1 can be more stably held still in an upright state.

The spherical body 3 in which the weight 5 is embedded may be integrally molded from the same plastic material as the handle 1.

[Effect of idea]

As described above, according to the toothbrush of the present invention, the handle 1 and the bristle part 2 are always in an upright state due to the weight of the spherical body 3 provided at the end of the handle 1 and its lower half. Even in places where a hook is not installed, it can be kept hygienically without storing it in a case. Moreover, according to the toothbrush of the present invention, its ``get up and go'' action can interest young children and at the same time make them feel familiar with tooth brushing.

In addition, the spherical body 3 has the effect of preventing the toothbrush from falling out when in use, and the weight etc. balances the operation of the toothbrush, making it easier to brush. This will bring about the same effect.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway front view of the toothbrush of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway partial view showing another embodiment. In the figure, 1...handle, 2...flocked part, 3...spherical body, 5...weight.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] 1. A spherical body 3 is provided at the end of a handle 1 having a flocked portion 2, and a weight is given to the lower half to raise the handle with the lower half of the spherical body as the center of gravity. A toothbrush that is characterized by: 2. The toothbrush according to claim 1, in which the spherical body 3 has a weight 5 embedded in its lower end.