JPS6022870Y2 - Toothbrush stand with hourglass - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed explanation of the invention] This invention attaches an hourglass to the toothbrush stand case,
This hourglass is used to instruct children and the like how long to brush their teeth, and in particular, the structure of the hourglass, which can be turned upside down, is related to the structure.

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be explained based on the drawings.
is a toothbrush stand case that also doubles as a charging stand, and the main unit 2
When the cord 3 is plugged in and the cord 3 is connected to a power source, it will be charged.

Several toothbrushes 4 are provided and are detachably attached to the shaft 5 at the tip of the main body 2.

Next, the hourglass 7 is attached to the front wall 6 of the stand case 1.
To explain, a circular hole 8 is formed in the front wall 6.

An operation panel 9 made of synthetic resin and having a circular plate shape that fits into the circular hole 8 is provided.

A square shaft 10 protrudes from the center of the bottom surface of the operation panel 9 and is supported by a mechanism to be described later, while a pair of protrusions 12 are provided at the center of the circular recess 11 on the front surface. At the same time, a pair of heir pieces 14 and 14 are formed inward from a part of the peripheral wall 13, and the fingers are hung on these so that the operation panel 9 can be turned. It has become.

In addition, locking holes 15 and 15 are formed in the peripheral wall 13 in a direction perpendicular to the heir pieces 14 and 14, respectively.

The hourglass shown at 7 has sand 16 enclosed in a glass ring, with a narrow constriction 17 in the center.

The hourglass 7 is held at its central constriction 17 by the projections 12, 12 of the operation panel 9.

Reference numeral 18 denotes a transparent cover made of plastic, and elastic claw pieces 19, 19 are integrally formed at the upper and lower ends.

Therefore, this transparent cover 18 is placed so as to cover the hourglass 7.
If they are applied vertically to the center of the operation panel 9, the elastic claws 19 and 19 at the upper and lower ends, respectively, will fit into the locking holes 15 on the operation panel 9 side.
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When the operation panel 9 with the hourglass 7 attached in this manner is fitted into the circular hole 8 on the wall of the stand case 1, a pair of elastic wires 20.2 extending vertically are provided inside the stand case 1.
0 is provided, the square shaft 10 on the back side of the operation panel 9 is fitted between the wire rods 20, 20, and the entire operation panel 9 is forced to rotate freely within this circular hole 8. Ru.

When the operation panel 9 rotates, the square shaft 10 widens the space between the elastic wires 20 and 20, and returns the elastic wires 20 and 20 to the original state, thereby making it possible to prevent joint rotation.

Next, to explain how to use it, when a child or the like brushes their teeth, the child or an adult puts his/her finger on the legitimate piece 14, 14 of the operation panel 9, or picks up the transparent cover 18 and rotates it counterclockwise. and set it.

Then, the hourglass 7 works and indicates that you are brushing your teeth until all the sand inside has fallen out.

As described above, the present invention is intended to make it easier to use when installing an hourglass on a toothbrush stand case to show children how long they are brushing their teeth. The operation panel is attached so that it can be turned upside down, and a pair of protrusions are provided at the center of the operation panel to engage the central constriction of the hourglass. In order to install the cover by installing the elastic claw pieces, the claw pieces are engaged with a pair of locking holes formed in the peripheral wall, respectively, and the attachment does not require any fixing members such as screws. It is very simple and can be done by simply assembling it in an orderly manner.

In addition, since the number of parts is small, it can be provided at a low cost and has practical effects.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show one embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 1 is an external perspective view of a toothbrush stand case equipped with an hourglass of the present invention;
The figure is a cross-sectional view of essential parts showing the hourglass mounting structure, Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' in Figure 2, Figure 4 is a front view of the operation panel with the hourglass attached, and Figure 5 is a diagram of the components. It is an exploded perspective view. 1...Toothbrush stand, 9...Synthetic resin operation panel, 12, 12...Protrusion piece, 7...
...Hourglass, 17...Central constriction, 18.
...Transparent resin cover, 19.19...Elastic claw piece, 15,15...Latching hole.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A pair of protrusions are provided in the center of a synthetic resin operation panel that is attached to the wall of the toothbrush stand so that it can be turned upside down, and the central constriction of the hourglass is engaged with the protrusions. A toothbrush stand with an hourglass, in which elastic claw pieces provided at both ends are respectively engaged with locking holes formed at both ends of the operation panel.