KR20090009112A - A multifunctional toothbrush - Google Patents

Abstract

A multifunctional toothbrush is provided, in which use and carrying are convenient by forming the interdental brush and toothbrush into one body. A multifunctional toothbrush comprises: a head unit in which a brush is combined with one side; a handle part in which a storing groove is formed in the lower part; a body(110) including a connection part located between the head unit and handle part; and an extension bar(160) which is combined with the storing groove. The storing groove is formed of a ventilation hole. Other storing groove is formed at the lower part of the extension bar.

Description

A multifunctional toothbrush

The present invention relates to a multifunctional toothbrush, and more particularly, to a toothbrush for integrating a toothbrush, interdental toothbrush, tongue cleaner, toothpick, etc. necessary for oral cleanliness to increase the ease of use.

To ensure oral hygiene, brushing is recommended.

Hereinafter, a general toothbrush will be described with reference to FIG. 14.

14 is a perspective view of a general toothbrush.

As shown in FIG. 14, the general toothbrush 10 has a brush 14 coupled to an upper portion of the body 12. After toothpaste is applied to the brush 14, the brush 14 is rubbed onto the tooth to remove foreign substances or bacteria attached to the surface of the tooth.

However, such a brush 14 of the toothbrush 10 is coupled to a large area for efficient cleaning of the tooth surface, there is a problem that can not remove foreign matter or tartar (flag) existing between the teeth.

To solve this problem, an interdental toothbrush as shown in FIG. 15 has been proposed.

15 is a perspective view of a general interdental toothbrush.

As shown in FIG. 15, the interdental toothbrush 20 is coupled to the interdental brush 24 on top of the body 22.

The interdental brush 24 is movable to the space between the teeth because the coupling area is smaller than the brush 14 coupled to the general toothbrush 10.

Therefore, by using the toothbrush 10 and the interdental toothbrush 20, it is possible to effectively remove foreign substances or bacteria located in the space between the teeth as well as the surface of the tooth.

However, since the toothbrush 10 and the interdental toothbrush 20 are provided as separate products, the user has to purchase two products and has to carry them separately even when traveling, such as traveling, which causes inconvenience in use.

The present invention has been made to solve the problems according to the prior art described above, and an object of the present invention is to provide a toothbrush that is easy to use and carry by combining the interdental toothbrush and the toothbrush.

In order to achieve the above object, the multifunctional toothbrush according to the embodiment of the present invention,

In the toothbrush, a body coupled to the brush on one side, a body including a handle portion formed with a first storage groove at the bottom and the connection portion located between the head and the handle portion, and coupled to the first storage groove, It may include a first extension is coupled to the first other member is inserted into the first storage groove, the first storage groove may be formed with a vent hole.

In the present invention, a second storage groove may be formed in the lower portion of the first extension, the second extension is coupled to the lower portion of the second storage groove, the second other member is coupled to the portion inserted into the second storage groove. It may include.

In addition, in the present invention, a second other member may be coupled to the lower portion of the first extension pole, and the toothbrush further includes a cover for storing the second other member, and the cover may have a ventilation hole.

In the present invention, a screw portion is formed in the lower inner diameter of the first storage groove, a screw portion is formed in the upper outer diameter of the first extension, the body and the first extension can be screwed, the screw portion of the first extension Sealing packing can be further coupled to the bottom.

The other member of the present invention may be any one or more of the interdental toothbrush, toothpick, implant toothbrush, orthodontic rubber band, the other member may be fixed to the extension or detachably coupled.

According to the present invention, the other end of the extension is detachable to the extension is formed in the end of the extension is formed with a coupling groove one side is open, the coupling piece is fitted into the coupling groove and the other member is formed on one side is included; Can be.

In addition, in the present invention, the coupling groove has a diameter greater than one diameter of the other side, the coupling piece has a cylindrical shape corresponding to the shape of the coupling groove, the cross section of the coupling groove and the coupling piece is an elliptical shape. Can be formed.

In the present invention, when the other member is an interdental toothbrush, the coupling angle between the coupling groove and the coupling piece may be 70 ° to 80 ° based on a clockwise direction from the horizontal.

In the present invention, a tongue cleaner for tongue cleaning may be formed on one side of the body or the extension, and the head part may be formed of a soft synthetic or natural resin, or coated.

In the present invention, the connection portion is formed with an additional elastic groove along the outer periphery, the elastic groove may be filled with a soft synthetic resin.

In the present invention, a second storage groove may be formed in the lower side of the first extension.

In the present invention, the upper end of the second storage groove may be further formed a stop jaw.

In the present invention, the second storage groove may have a shape surrounding the outer diameter of the second other member, and the second other member may be fitted into the third storage groove.

In the present invention, it may further include a side cover covering the second housing groove.

According to the present invention, an interdental toothbrush, a tongue cleaner, a toothpick, etc. are combined in combination with a toothbrush, thereby providing a toothbrush that can effectively use and carry an article necessary for oral cleanliness.

That is, according to the present invention, in the toothbrush, including a head portion, a handle portion, a body including a connecting portion, and an extension coupled to the body interdental toothbrush, toothpick, implant toothbrush, orthodontic rubber band, A single article will provide a toothbrush that can contain multiple functions.

In addition, in the present invention, interdental toothbrushes, toothpicks, toothbrushes for implants, orthodontic rubber bands, etc. can be fixed to the extension, or can be detachably coupled, so if the detachable coupling toothpick, interdental toothbrush, etc. It can be used by easily replacing the damaged member used in combination.

In addition, in the present invention, the first storage groove is formed with a ventilation hole, there is an advantage that it is easy to discharge the air or moisture. In addition, a part of the ventilation hole is formed to be inclined toward the upper portion, it is possible to more easily discharge the water or the circulation of air when the toothbrush is stored upside down.

According to the present invention, a second receiving groove is formed in the lower part of the first extension part, and a second extension part including a second other member inserted into the lower part of the second receiving groove is included to be used in combination with an interdental toothbrush. Will be.

That is, since the interdental toothbrush and the like coupled to the second extension have a short use period, an unused interdental toothbrush and the like can be stored in the first storage groove, so that the interdental toothbrush can be easily replaced and used.

On the other hand, the sealing packing is further coupled to the lower end of the threaded portion of the first extension portion, it is possible to prevent water or contaminants from entering the interdental toothbrush and the like stored during use of the toothbrush.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the second other member is coupled to the lower portion of the first extension, there is no separate extension member, there is an advantage that the structure is simple.

In this case, the toothbrush further includes a cover for storing the second other member to prevent contamination of the second other member, and in particular, the cover is formed with a ventilation hole to allow the discharge of air or pollutants during use. There is an advantage.

According to the present invention, a screw portion is formed in the lower inner diameter of the first receiving groove, and a screw portion is formed in the upper outer diameter of the first extension, so that the body and the first extension are screwed and can be firmly and simply coupled. There is an advantage.

On the other hand, in the present invention, the end of the extension is formed with a coupling groove that is open at one side, the other includes a coupling piece is formed, it is possible to simply use the other members to replace, replace.

In particular, the coupling groove has a diameter larger than the diameter of the other side of one side, the coupling piece is formed to have a cylindrical shape corresponding to the shape of the coupling groove, to prevent the user from using the coupling piece in the wrong direction. And, the cross section of the coupling groove and the coupling piece is formed in an elliptic shape to prevent the coupling piece from idling in the coupling groove.

In addition, when the other member is an interdental toothbrush, the coupling angle between the coupling groove and the coupling piece is preferably 70 to 80 degrees in a clockwise direction on a horizontal basis, and this angle becomes an angle for cleaning the interdental most easily.

In addition, in the present invention, a tongue cleaner for tongue cleaning is protruded on one side of the body or extension, so that one toothbrush can clean not only the teeth in the mouth, but also the tongue which occupies 90% or more of the oral odor.

In addition, in the present invention, the head portion is formed of a soft synthetic or natural resin, or coated, so that the tissue in the soft oral cavity is not damaged.

In addition, the connection portion is further formed with an elastic groove along the outer periphery, the elastic groove is filled with a soft synthetic resin, it is possible to impart an elastic force between the handle and the head.

In addition, according to another embodiment of the present invention, a second storage groove is formed in the lower side of the first extension pole, the second storage groove has a shape surrounding the outer diameter of the second other member, the second storage groove The second other member is configured to be fitted, the second other member is easy to attach and detach the main body, and the second storage groove can be easily washed to provide a hygienic toothbrush.

In addition, the upper portion of the second storage groove is further formed with a stop jaw, the second other member is not moved upward by a predetermined height when the second other member is coupled.

In addition, the second storage groove is further coupled to the side cover covering the side, it is convenient to use, and can prevent contamination of the second other member.

In the following, embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In the following description of the present invention, if it is determined that detailed descriptions of related known functions or configurations may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted. In addition, the terms to be described later are terms set in consideration of functions in the present invention, and these terms may vary according to the intention or custom of the producer producing the product, and the definition of the terms should be made based on the contents throughout the present specification.

(First embodiment)

First, the multifunctional toothbrush according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view of a toothbrush according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded side view of FIG. 1, and FIGS. 3A to 3F are back views of main parts of FIG. 1.

As shown, the multifunctional toothbrush 100 according to the first embodiment (100: for convenience of description below, unless otherwise stated, 'multifunctional toothbrush' is simply referred to as 'toothbrush') is largely extended with the body 110 It is composed of a stand 160 (first extension stand, hereinafter simply referred to as "extension stand").

Body 110 is composed of a head portion 120, the connecting portion 130 and the handle portion 140.

The head portion 120 is coupled to the sole 150 on one side, the coating portion 122 is formed on the surface of the other side, the tongue cleaner 124 is further formed. The coating part 122 is formed of a soft synthetic or natural resin to prevent injuries caused by the head part 120 hitting the mouth during brushing.

On the other hand, without forming the coating portion 122 of the flexible synthetic resin on the other surface of the head portion 120, the head portion 120 itself may be formed of a soft synthetic or natural resin.

The soft synthetic or natural resin is harmless to the human body, such as silicone and rubber, it may be used a soft material.

 As shown in FIGS. 3A to 3F, the tongue cleaner 124 is formed with a pattern having a predetermined shape as a protrusion, thereby removing foreign substances located on the tongue by friction with the tongue.

On the other hand, the shape of the tongue cleaner 124 is not particularly limited to the straight stripe, it is noted that, as shown in Figures 3a to 3f, it may be formed of a grid pattern, a wave pattern.

In addition, the tongue cleaner 124 is formed on the head portion 120 is not particularly limited, it is noted that may be formed on the handle portion 140 or formed on the surface of the extension 160.

The connection part 130 interconnects the head part 120 and the handle part 140, and an elastic groove 132 is further formed along an outer circumference, and the soft groove is coupled to the elastic groove 132.

The handle 140 is formed with a receiving groove (first storage groove, hereinafter simply referred to as a "storing groove") 144 opened toward the bottom. The receiving groove 144 provides a space for the interdental toothbrush portion of the extension 160 to be described later, and a plurality of vent holes 141 and 142 penetrating the body 110 are formed. Some of the vent 141 is formed to be inclined toward the top. Ventilation holes 141 and 142 are provided in the interdental toothbrush (the other member, hereinafter referred to as "interdental toothbrush" described in detail), but the water present in the interdental toothbrush other than the interdental toothbrush can be formatted. It is used for the discharge of air or circulation of air.

Extension 160 is a part is fitted into the receiving groove 144, the interdental toothbrush 166 is coupled to the interdental toothbrush rod 165 to the portion inserted into the receiving groove 144. The engagement angle A of the interdental toothbrush 166 is preferably 75 ° with respect to the horizontal plane.

On the other hand, the lower end of the receiving groove 144 is formed with a stop jaw 145, the extension 160 is formed with a corresponding stop projection 161, the extension 160 is seated in the receiving groove 144 To help. Here, it is noted that the method of coupling the extension 160 to the handle 140 may be a method of screwing through a screw groove as well as a fitting coupling as in the first embodiment.

Second Embodiment

Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 4.

4 is a side view of an extension according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, the extension 260 of the toothbrush according to the second embodiment of the present invention is compared with the extension 160 according to the first embodiment except that the interdental toothbrush is replaced by a toothpick 266. Is substantially the same.

As can be seen from the second embodiment, the extension can be used in addition to the interdental toothbrush, toothpicks, toothbrush for implants, orthodontic circular elastic cradle as necessary.

(Third Embodiment)

Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

5 is a perspective view of an extension according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, the extension 360 of the toothbrush according to the third embodiment is different from the extension 160 according to the first embodiment, and has a cylindrical elastic groove 365 having one side open at an end thereof. ) Is further formed, and further includes an accessory piece 370 elastically coupled thereto. Accessory piece 370 is coupled to the toothpick, interdental toothbrush.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment was expressed as an elastic groove, an accessory piece, but used the same configuration as a coupling groove, a coupling piece, respectively.

Here, it is preferable that the elastic groove 365 has a diameter larger than one diameter of the other side, and the accessory piece 370 has a cylindrical shape corresponding to the shape of the elastic groove. By such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the user from using the accessory piece 370 combined in the wrong direction.

In addition, the cross section of the elastic groove 365 and the accessory piece 370 is preferably formed in an elliptic shape. By such a configuration, the accessory piece 370 can be prevented from idling in the elastic groove (365).

 Here, the coupling angle B of the interdental toothbrush 375 is preferably 75 ° with respect to the horizontal plane.

As such, according to the third embodiment, the accessory piece 370 may be replaced according to a user's need, thereby combining various oral care products.

(Example 4)

Hereinafter, a toothbrush according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8.

6 is an exploded cross-sectional view of a toothbrush according to a fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the combination of FIG. 6, and FIG. 8 is a state diagram of FIG. 6.

As shown, the toothbrush 400 according to the fourth embodiment includes a body 410, a first extension 440 and a second extension 460.

Body 410 is a sole 450 is coupled to the upper side, the first receiving groove 411 is formed at the bottom. The lower inner diameter of the first storage groove 411 is formed with a screw portion 412.

The first extension 440 is the other member insertion groove 445 is formed at the top, the second storage groove is formed 441 at the bottom and the upper portion is fixed to the first storage groove 411.

At this time, the screw portion 443 is formed on the upper outer diameter of the first extension 440, the body 410 and the first extension 440 is firmly coupled by screwing. In addition, sealing packing 444 is further coupled to the bottom of threaded portion 443 to help maintain airtightness.

Meanwhile, a vent hole 442 is formed in the second storage groove 441, and the other member coupled to the second extension 460 (such as interdental toothbrush, is referred to as "interdental toothbrush" for convenience) 448. Helping to maintain breathability in the state accommodated in this second storage groove 441.

The second extension 460 has the other member insertion groove 465 formed at the upper end thereof and the upper part is inserted and fixed in the second storage groove 441.

On the other hand, the second extension 460 is formed in a shape in which the upper and lower symmetrical, is normally coupled to the first extension 440 so that the other member 448 is located in the second storage groove 441, When using the interdental toothbrush 448 is to be used in reverse. The state at this time is shown in FIG.

Toothbrush 400 having such a configuration is brushed using the brush 450, and brushing the tongue using the tongue cleaner 424, interdental brushing is possible through the interdental tooth brush 448. In addition, since the extra interdental brush 449 may be accommodated in the first extension 440, it may be used interchangeably.

That is, since the other member such as an extra interdental toothbrush is accommodated in the first extension, airtightness is maintained by screwing and sealing packing so as not to be damaged by contact with contaminants such as air or water when not in use, and the second extension is in use. A through hole is formed in the receiving groove for drying of the interdental toothbrush, which is hygienic.

(Example 5)

Hereinafter, a toothbrush according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 9.

9 is an exploded cross-sectional view of a toothbrush according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Figure 9, the toothbrush 500 according to the fifth embodiment of the toothbrush 400 according to the fourth embodiment, the other member insertion grooves at the top and bottom of the first extension 540 It is formed and is substantially the same except that other members (interdental toothbrush, etc.) 548 and 549 are coupled thereto.

Toothbrush 500 having such a configuration is usually stored in the state covered by the cover 560, the ventilation hole 561 is formed, is used after removing the cover 560 when using the interdental tooth brush 548.

(Example 6)

Hereinafter, a toothbrush according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 13.

10 is an exploded cross-sectional view of a toothbrush according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A 'in FIG. 10, FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line B-B' in FIG. 10, and FIG. It is a state of use.

As shown, in the sixth embodiment, the second receiving groove 646 is further formed on the lower side of the first extension 640, and the second other member 648 is fitted thereto.

In other words, the lower portion of the second storage groove 646 is grooved in a cross section corresponding to the outer diameter of the second other member 648, and the upper portion of the second storage member 648 stops so that the second other member 648 is no longer moved upward. 645 is formed. In addition, the second storage groove 646 is further coupled to the side cover 647 covering the side.

In the toothbrush 600 according to the sixth embodiment having the structure as described above, the second other member 648 is inserted into the second storage groove 646 and stored in a state in which the side cover 647 is coupled. do. Subsequently, when the second other member 648 is to be used, the second other member 648 is slid to the bottom and separated, and then the second other member 648 is inverted and coupled. The state at this time is shown in FIG. At this time, the second storage groove 646 is to surround most of the second other member 648, it is possible to maintain a stable state.

In addition, optionally, a decorative ring (not shown) may be further coupled to the upper portion of the first extension 640 to provide visual satisfaction.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings.

However, it is to be noted that the present invention is not particularly limited only to the above-described embodiments, and that various modifications and changes can be made by those skilled in the art within the spirit and spirit of the appended claims as necessary.

1 is a perspective view of a toothbrush according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is an exploded side view of Figure 1;

3A to 3F are main parts rear views of FIG.

4 is a side view of an extension according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a perspective view of an extension according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

6 is an exploded cross-sectional view of a toothbrush according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a cross sectional view of FIG.

8 is a state diagram used in FIG.

9 is an exploded cross-sectional view of a toothbrush according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

10 is an exploded cross-sectional view of a toothbrush according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view along the line AA ′ in FIG.

FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B 'in FIG.

FIG. 13 is a use state diagram of FIG. 10.

14 is a perspective view of a general toothbrush.

15 is a perspective view of a general interdental toothbrush.

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100: toothbrush 110: body

120: head portion 130: connecting portion

140: handle portion 160: extension

Claims (20)

In the toothbrush, A body including a head portion coupled to a brush on one side, a handle portion having a first storage groove formed at a lower portion thereof, and a connection portion located between the head portion and the handle portion; And And a first extension coupled to the first storage groove, the first extension member being coupled to an upper portion inserted into the first storage groove, wherein the first extension member is coupled to the first storage groove. The multifunctional toothbrush of claim 1, wherein a vent hole is formed in the first storage groove. The multifunctional toothbrush of claim 1, wherein a second storage groove is formed below the first extension pole. 4. The multifunctional toothbrush of claim 3, further comprising a second extension unit coupled to a lower portion of the second storage groove and having a second other member coupled to a portion inserted into the second storage groove. The multifunctional toothbrush of claim 1, wherein a second other member is coupled to the lower portion of the first extension. 6. The multifunctional toothbrush of claim 5, wherein the toothbrush further includes a cover for storing the second other member, wherein the cover has a vent formed therein. According to any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein the threaded portion is formed in the lower inner diameter of the first receiving groove, the threaded portion is formed in the upper outer diameter of the first extension, the body and the first extension is screwed Multifunctional toothbrush characterized in that. The multifunctional toothbrush of claim 7, wherein a sealing packing is further coupled to a lower end of a thread of the first extension part. The multifunctional toothbrush according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the other member is at least one of an interdental toothbrush, a toothpick, an implant toothbrush, and an orthodontic rubber band. 10. The multifunctional toothbrush of claim 9, wherein the other member is fixed to the extension or detachably coupled to the extension member. The coupling member of claim 10, wherein one end of the extension is formed at an end of the extension to allow the other member to be detachably attached to the extension. The coupling member is fitted to the coupling groove and the other member is formed at one side. Multifunctional toothbrush, characterized in that the side is included. The method of claim 11, wherein the coupling groove has a diameter larger than the diameter of one side of the coupling groove, the coupling piece has a cylindrical shape corresponding to the shape of the coupling groove, the cross section of the coupling groove and the coupling piece is an elliptical shape. Multifunctional toothbrush, characterized in that formed by. 13. The multifunctional toothbrush of claim 12, wherein when the other member is an interdental toothbrush, the coupling angle between the coupling groove and the coupling piece is 70 ° to 80 ° in a clockwise direction from the horizontal. The multifunctional toothbrush according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a tongue cleaner for tongue cleaning is protruded on one side of the body or extension. The multifunctional toothbrush according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the head portion is formed of a soft synthetic or natural resin or coated. The multifunctional toothbrush of claim 15, wherein the connection part is further formed with an elastic groove along an outer circumference, and the elastic groove is filled with a soft synthetic resin. The multifunctional toothbrush of claim 1, wherein a second storage groove is formed at a lower side of the first extension pole. 18. The multifunctional toothbrush of claim 17, wherein the upper portion of the second storage groove further includes a stop jaw. 19. The multifunctional toothbrush of claim 18, wherein the second housing has a shape surrounding the outer diameter of the second other member, and the second other member is fitted to the second housing. 20. The multifunctional toothbrush of claim 19, further comprising a side cover covering the second housing groove.

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