KR20200039708A - Interdental brush pack - Google Patents

Abstract

The container 1 includes an interdental brush 300 that includes a cylindrical shaft 320 for coupling to a brush 310 and an interdental brush holder 400. The container 1 includes an interdental brush receptacle 110 that detachably holds the interdental brush 300 on the shaft 320 in the interdental brush receiving area of the container bottom 100. The interdental brush receptacle 110 is designed in the form of a clamping groove 112, the shaft 320 is held in a clamping manner in the clamping groove, and the interdental brush 300 from the clamping groove is in relation to the longitudinal direction of the clamping groove. It can be removed at a vertical angle.

Description

Interdental brush pack

The present invention relates to a container with an interdental brush, wherein the interdental brush comprises a cylindrical shaft for coupling to a brush and an interdental brush holder, wherein the container is in the interdental brush receiving area at the bottom of the container, and the interdental brush on the shaft. And an interdental brush receptacle that keeps detachable.

Interdental brushes are used to clean the space between the teeth. In general, the interdental brush is provided with an interdental brush holder in which the interdental brush can be held for use.

Containers with interdental brushes generally include a plurality of interdental brushes. These are preferably arranged and accommodated in such a way that the interdental brush can be easily picked up by the interdental brush holder, without the need for gripping by hand.

Such containers with interdental brushes are known from the prior art in various embodiments.

DE 10 2011 102 571 A1 discloses a set of interdental cleaners in which each individual interdental cleaner is connected to the holding portion through a predetermined breaking point. To withdraw the interdental cleaner from the interdental cleaner set housed in the receptacle portion, the user grips the desired interdental cleaner in the grip section and pivots against the retaining portion to tear the predetermined breaking point. The gripping can be done by hand or with a gripper.

DE 100 34 367 C1 discloses an interdental brush having a holder and a base for an interdental brush. The base is designed towards the bristle part by means of a clamping plug. This area of the base completely closes the opening of the chamber where the interdental brush was first inserted into the bristle part.

DE 198 12 602 A1 discloses a holder for receiving a dental unit in the form of a brush stored in a can. Taking the brush out of the can is done by a holder, where the stem of the brush is clamped in the front or side opening of the holder by sliding a pin in the arm of the holder and fixed for use. The dental unit is stored in a can, which can include a rotatable cover with recesses and a fixed bottom having a compartment in which the dental unit is stored.

Containers with interdental brushes known from the prior art have the disadvantage that they are complex to manufacture and expensive or not ergonomic to handle.

The object of the present invention is to create a container with an interdental brush belonging to the technical field mentioned at the outset, which can be produced inexpensively and at the same time allows the interdental brush to be easily taken out.

The solution to this object is defined by the features of claim 1 of the present application. According to the present invention, the interdental brush receptacle is designed as a clamping groove, the shaft in the clamping groove is held in a clamping manner, and the interdental brush from the clamping groove can be taken out perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the clamping groove.

By designing the interdental brush receptacle as a clamping groove, a container is created that can be particularly easily manufactured in which the interdental brush can be easily taken out and reinserted.

The interdental brush can be withdrawn from the clamping groove perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the clamping groove, but can also be withdrawn from the clamping groove in the longitudinal direction of the clamping groove if necessary. In the latter case, the clamping groove and interdental brush may be designed to allow the interdental brush to pass through the clamping groove in the longitudinal direction of the clamping groove by pulling the shaft of the interdental brush and deforming the brush and / or clamping groove. This creates an option for taking out different interdental brushes for the user. Alternatively, the clamping groove and interdental brush may also be designed such that it cannot be pulled in the longitudinal direction of the clamping groove, for example by forming a flange between the brush and the shaft.

The clamping groove may be designed in a U-shaped or rectangular shape, for example, a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the clamping groove. However, in a variant, the clamping groove may also have a cross section of any other shape that can cause clamping.

The clamping groove can be designed to spread against an elastic force in the transverse direction with respect to the longitudinal direction of the clamping groove. Thus, in this embodiment, the shaft remains clamped in the clamping groove by an elastic force. The clamping groove may hold the shaft only by static friction, or may further include a shape-fitting locking method for fixing the shaft. To improve the clamping effect, the clamping groove can be undercut on one or both sides of the groove wall, can include a longitudinal strip, or can be provided with a knob or the like. The longitudinal strip or knob is preferably formed integrally with the clamping groove, but may also be provided as a separate element of the clamping groove, in particular made of rubber, silicone or the like.

Further, the groove itself can be designed to be dimensionally stable, while the clamping groove in the groove can include an elastically deformable clamping strip through which the shaft is held in a clamping manner. The clamping strip can be formed integrally with the clamping groove or as a separate element of the clamping groove.

The container particularly includes an interdental brush receiving area comprising an interdental brush receptacle. The interdental brush area is preferably the area at the bottom of the container. In addition, the interdental brush region can include additional regions, such as, for example, regions with closed portions that can interact with the cover (see below). In addition, a flange may also be provided around the interdental brush area, which can act as a support on the one hand and as a contact surface for bonding or welding the cover on the other hand.

The interdental brush is preferably retained in the clamping groove in such a way that it can be returned back into the clamping groove after being taken out and retained again in the clamping manner.

Alternatively, the interdental brush receptacle may also be designed such that it is not possible to return the interdental brush into the clamping groove.

The container preferably contains 6 or 12 interdental brushes. Alternatively, however, 4, 10 or other number of interdental brushes can also be packaged in one container.

The interdental brush is preferably aligned in the longitudinal direction of the clamping groove through the clamping groove. To this end, the clamping grooves include longitudinal extensions or clamping groove lengths, and these longitudinal extensions or clamping groove lengths enable the shaft of the interdental brush to be clamped such that the interdental brush is thus aligned in the longitudinal direction of the clamping groove. do.

In variants, the clamping groove can also be designed to be shorter, so that the interdental brush can be pivoted about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the clamping groove.

The clamping groove is preferably dimensioned such that at least 10%, preferably at least 20%, in particular approximately 30% of the shaft length of the shaft can be clamped to the clamping groove.

In variants, also less than 10% of the shaft flange of the shaft can be held in the clamping groove, wherein the alignment of the interdental brush can nevertheless be fixed.

The clamping groove preferably has a cross section tapered toward the opening direction so that the shaft is latched to the clamping groove. Thereby, a defined position of the interdental brush in the clamping groove is achieved. In particular, inserting the interdental brush into the clamping groove can be safely designed to provide haptic feedback to the user.

In variations, tapering of the clamping groove perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the clamping groove can be omitted.

In one end region, the clamping groove preferably comprises a cross-section tapered portion as a stop for the shaft. Thus, the position of the interdental brush can also be defined in the longitudinal direction of the clamping groove. Further, the stopper can act as an assembly aid for the interdental brush holder when docking is made in the longitudinal direction of the clamping groove. The cross-section tapered portion is designed so that the brush of the interdental brush can be inserted. If necessary, the brush in this area may also deform.

In variations, the cross-section tapered portion may also be omitted.

Preferably, a cross-sectional enlargement portion is connected to the clamping groove in the longitudinal direction of the clamping groove, so that the interdental brush holder can be docked in alignment with the shaft of the interdental brush.

In variants, the section enlargement may also be omitted. The clamping groove can also be designed as a two-part, so that the shaft can be gripped in the space between two parts, in particular using an interdental brush holder. The shaft may also include openings or circumferential grooves, so that the interdental brush holder can be docked with a corresponding counterpart.

Preferably, in the case where the maximum diameter of the brush is larger than the diameter of the clamping groove, longitudinal cross-sectional enlargements of the clamping groove are provided on both sides. Alternatively, the section enlargement may also be provided only on one side of the clamping groove in the longitudinal direction of the clamping groove.

Preferably, the bending fold is connected to the clamping groove in the longitudinal direction of the clamping groove, and this bending fold is formed transverse to the longitudinal direction of the clamping groove at the bottom of the container. Thus, the area of the bottom of the container, which is disposed under the shaft end of the interdental brush, can be folded, thereby better accessing the interdental brush, especially by hand, for take-out. After withdrawal, the area at the bottom of the container can be folded back to close the container again. The bent fold can be provided, for example, as a material taper or perforation. As long as there is an area with an euro hole at the bottom of the container (a hole for hanging on the presentation shelf in the store) and the bend fold extends through this area, the bend fold can extend through the area of the flow hole or Alternatively, a pre-determined break point / incision may be provided so that the floor area can be folded around the bend fold, while the area with the flow path hole remains untouched. In addition, these areas with flow path holes may also be designed to be removable, in particular removable by drilling or the like.

In variants, the bend fold may also be omitted.

Preferably, the interdental brush receptacle is designed as a bulge in the interdental brush receiving area. Thus, a particularly simple and cost-effective manufacturing process for containers is achieved.

In variants, the clamping groove may also be formed of a solid material, for example foam plastic, folded cardboard, and the like.

The clamping groove at the bottom of the container preferably forms a bulge that is positioned highest at a right angle to the container support surface. Therefore, the interdental brush can be held in a simple manner by the interdental brush holder.

In variations, for example, the area of the edge of the container bottom can be designed as the highest positioned area.

The interdental brush receiving area preferably comprises plastic, in particular a morphological stability film. In this way, the clamping groove can be formed as a bulge in a cost effective manner in the film. The plastic is particularly preferably polyethylene, but other types of plastics known to those skilled in the art can also be used here.

In variants, other materials may also be provided for the interdental brush area, in particular cardboard, foam material, and the like.

The container preferably includes a cover through which the interdental brush receiving area can be covered. This allows the interdental brush to be protected from contamination or mechanical influences.

In variations, the cover may also be omitted. For example, individual interdental brushes can also be designed to be coverable. Further, since the brushes can be closed individually, it is not necessary to completely cover the interdental brush area.

The cover is particularly preferably connected to the bottom of the container via a hinge, in particular through a bendable area. Thus, in particular, the possibility of re-closure is simplified.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the cover is integrally formed with the bottom of the container, so that the bottom and cover of the container can be formed in one working step, in particular by a deep-drawing process. In particular, a cost-effective and simple manufacturing process can be achieved.

In variants, the cover and tank bottom can also be manufactured separately. In this case, the hinge can be reached, for example, using an adhesive tape.

The cover preferably includes a first partial cover that covers the brush in a closed position and covers the shaft at most partially. Thus, the interdental brush can be attached to the interdental brush holder by a shaft or can be gripped by hand without the risk of contamination of the brush of the interdental brush. In addition, the container can be held very well through the container bottom and the first partial cover without contacting the interdental brush, especially the brush. Finally, accordingly, when gripping or engaging the interdental brush, this interdental brush or other interdental brush can be prevented from falling out of the container because it is held between the clamping groove and the first partial cover. The first partial cover preferably covers only the area of the interdental brush that does not need to be exposed for gripping, ie preferably the area of the shaft protruding from the clamping groove at the end opposite the brush is covered by the first partial cover In a non-operational state, the brush and clamping groove are covered by the first partial cover. In this region of the shaft, the interdental brush can be gripped by hand or coupled to the interdental brush holder.

In variations, the first partial cover may also be omitted.

The first partial cover preferably comprises a knob, so that the shaft is fixed to the clamping groove in the closed position. Thus, in addition to the clamping groove, fixation of the shape-fit locking method can be achieved. It may be advantageous, in particular, when the clamping groove is tapered toward the opening direction and thus surrounds the shaft by more than half of the circumference, the shaft is further supported radially by the knob. Therefore, even when strong vibration occurs, the interdental brush can be prevented from being separated from the clamping groove.

In variants, the knob, in particular in the region of the clamping groove, may also be omitted.

The cover preferably comprises a second partial cover which completely covers the interdental brush together with the first partial cover in the closed position. The interdental brush is particularly preferably completely closed by the first part cover, the container bottom and the second part cover. This ensures particularly hygienic packaging.

In variations, the second partial cover may also be omitted. To achieve hygienic packaging, the container can be sealed with a film, for example.

Preferably, the container bottom includes a first closed portion, and the cover includes a second closed portion, which, through interaction, hold the cover on the interdental brush area.

Alternatively, the cover and container bottom can also be welded or glued.

Preferably, the container bottom includes a shoulder around the outer circumference as a first closing portion, and the cover comprises a shoulder around the inner circumference as a second closing portion, wherein the second circumferential shoulder is the first circumference. It can be covered through the shoulder of the, and thus the cover can be held in a clamping manner on the bottom of the container. Alternatively, the first shoulder is formed around the inner circumference and the second shoulder is formed around the outer circumference, so that the second shoulder can be covered with respect to the first shoulder. The container bottom and cover may also include multiple such shoulders.

A shoulder around the outer circumference of the container bottom can also be used on the rear side, where it can be used as a shoulder around the inner circumference to accommodate accordion shaped Leporellos and the like. To maintain the accordion-shaped fold, a knob can be provided on the shoulder around the inside. In addition, the shoulders around the bottom of the container and / or the cover may simultaneously serve to stabilize the shape.

Alternatively, other closing portions may also be provided. For example, the container bottom can include a bulge, for example an essentially hemispherical bulge, and the cover can include a corresponding depression, where the bulge can be pressed into the depression such that the cover is clamped onto the container bottom. have. Other closed parts are also known to those skilled in the art.

In general, regardless of the closed portion, the container bottom can additionally be welded or glued to the cover. At the first use, the bonding point or welding point is broken. Reclosing is done through a closed part.

Preferably, the interdental brushes are arranged parallel to each other, especially aligned identically. Thus, it is achieved that the containers can each be oriented equally in order to take out the interdental brush. Therefore, the handling of the container can be simplified.

Alternatively, the interdental brushes can also be alternately aligned in parallel, such that one brush of the interdental brush is adjacent to the shaft of each adjacent interdental brush. Thus, a more compact container can be produced if necessary. However, the interdental brush may also be arranged in a circular, zigzag or other manner.

The brush of the interdental brush can be designed differently. In particular, the container can include differently formed interdental brushes that can be used depending on the dimensions of the space between the teeth.

The container preferably comprises an interdental brush probe to determine the dimension of the interdental space and thus to select an appropriate interdental brush. It is preferably an interdental brush probe according to EP 0 892 625 B1 (Curaden AG).

Alternatively, other means for determining the space between the teeth may also be included in the container.

The set preferably includes a container with an interdental brush and an interdental brush holder for gripping the interdental brush.

The shaft of the interdental brush preferably comprises a cross member. Thus, the shaft of the interdental brush can be held by the interdental brush holder.

Alternatively, the cross member may also be omitted. A number of alternative fastening options for fastening the interdental brush on the interdental brush holder are known to those skilled in the art.

The interdental brush holder preferably includes a stop for the cross member (especially a double fork) (see below), so that the interdental brush can be held in an anti-rotational manner about the longitudinal axis of the interdental brush. .

Alternatively, the anti-rotation locking device by the cross member and the stop can be omitted. The anti-rotation device can also be achieved in other ways. In certain situations, the anti-rotation device may also be omitted.

The interdental brush holder preferably includes an engaging area with a double fork to engage the cross member of the interdental brush. Designing the engagement area as a double fork allows the interdental brush holder to engage at different angles to the interdental brush by interacting with the cross member.

Alternatively, instead of a double fork, a clamping groove similar to the interdental brush receptacle may be provided to hold the interdental brush in the interdental brush holder. Additional variations are known to those skilled in the art.

The interdental brush can include a mandrel that is connected distally to the cross member, so that pivoting to the interdental brush holder can be prevented. To this end, the interdental brush holder can include a receptacle for the mandrel between the double forks, ie on the central axis of the interdental brush holder (see below).

In the method for manufacturing the interdental brush accommodating region, the film is transferred to the shape of the interdental brush accommodating region by deep drawing. Preferably, the entire bottom of the container is produced by a deep drawing process. Particularly preferably, the container bottom as well as the cover are made particularly integral by a single deep drawing process. Thereafter, the interdental brush can be clamped to the clamping groove produced by the deep drawing process in the interdental brush receiving region.

Alternatively, also only the interdental brush receiving area or only the interdental brush receptacle itself may be produced by deep drawing. The container bottom and cover are not necessarily manufactured by the same manufacturing process. Thus, the container bottom can be foamed or made of cardboard, for example, and the cover can be made using a deep drawing process. However, the cover can also be formed only as a thin cover film that is flatly bonded or welded to the edge region of the bottom.

In a method for taking out an interdental brush from a container using an interdental brush holder, the interdental brush holder is coupled to the interdental brush at a first angle with respect to the interdental brush, after which the interdental brush holder is in particular interposed between the interdental brushes. It is pivoted at a second angle to the interdental brush for latching. Through the pivoting movement, a particularly robust latching can be achieved, in particular between the interdental brush and the interdental brush holder, since a relatively large torque can be achieved in the engaging position, especially with less effort.

The first angle is preferably 90 ° or 180 °, and the second angle is 180 ° or 90 °. Thus, depending on the use, the angle between the interdental brush holder and the interdental brush, and thus in particular the brush, can be selected to be 180 ° or 90 °, while at the same time sufficiently robust latching can be achieved by pivoting motion.

In variations, the first angle and the second angle may also be selected differently. For example, the first angle can be from 60 ° to 120 ° or from 150 ° to 210 °, and the second angle can be from 150 ° to 210 ° or from 60 ° to 120 °. Thus, depending on the area of application and the type of interdental brush, ergonomics can be optimized for use. The choice of the two angles depends on the type of latching and the final position required. Accordingly, it is apparent to those skilled in the art that other angles may also be provided.

From the following full description and claims, a combination of other advantageous embodiments and features of the present invention is obtained.

The drawings used to describe the exemplary embodiment are as follows.
1A to 1D are side views in the transverse direction with respect to the longitudinal axis of the clamping groove, showing a schematic sequence of gripping the interdental brush using the interdental brush holder, where in the final state, the interdental brush and interdental brush holder The axes are aligned.
2A to 2D are side views in the transverse direction with respect to the longitudinal axis of the clamping groove, showing a schematic sequence of gripping the interdental brush using the interdental brush holder, where in the final state, the interdental brush and interdental brush holder The axes are perpendicular to each other.
3A shows a schematic view of a first embodiment of a container with a cover open in a plan view.
3b shows a detail view according to FIG. 3a of the shaft held in the clamping groove.
Fig. 4 shows a plan view according to Fig. 3a with the cover closed.
5 shows a sectional view along the line AA according to FIG. 4.
6A is a schematic perspective view of an interdental brush holder.
6b shows a detailed view of the engagement area of the interdental brush holder according to FIG. 6a.
7 shows a schematic view of a second embodiment of a container with the cover open, in a plan view.
8 shows a schematic view of a side view of the container according to FIG. 7.
9 shows a detailed view of the bending fold according to FIG. 8.
10A shows a schematic perspective view of a second embodiment of a container with a cover open.
10B shows a schematic perspective view according to FIG. 10A with the cover partially closed.
10C shows a schematic perspective view according to FIG. 10A with the cover completely closed.
In principle, the same reference numerals are provided to the same parts in the drawings.

1A shows a container bottom 100 of a first and second embodiment of a container 1.1 or 1.2 in a side view. The container bottom 100 includes an interdental brush receptacle 110 for the interdental brush 300.

The interdental brush essentially comprises a shaft 320 and a brush 310. Both shaft 320 and brush 310 are essentially rotationally symmetric in this case, and in this case comprise a common axis of rotation. The shaft 320 is formed essentially in a cylindrical shape, but additionally includes coupling means for the interdental brush holder 400 (see FIG. 3B). The brush 310 is shown in this case as a circular cylinder. However, it is apparent to those skilled in the art that the brush can have a variety of shapes, in particular conical shapes and the like.

The interdental brush receptacle 110 includes a clamping groove, within which the shaft 320 of the interdental brush 300 is held in a clamping manner. The longitudinal axis of the clamping groove extends in the page plane of FIG. 1A. In this case, the clamping groove has a clamping groove length corresponding to approximately 50% of the shaft length of the shaft 320. Thus, the interdental brush 300 is aligned with the clamping groove. The clamping groove has a U-shaped cross section and tapers toward the opening. Thus, the shaft 320 of the interdental brush 300 can be pressed to the bottom of the clamping groove, so that the interdental brush is reliably held in the interdental brush receptacle 110.

1A-1D are side views in the transverse direction to the longitudinal axis of the clamping groove, showing a schematic sequence of gripping the interdental brush 300 using the interdental brush holder 400, where in the final state, interdental The axes of the brush 300 and the interdental brush holder 400 are aligned.

In the first step according to FIG. 1A, the interdental brush holder 400 is coupled to the shaft 320 of the interdental brush, so that the longitudinal axis of the interdental brush holder 400 is the longitudinal axis of the clamping groove or the shaft of the shaft 320 Oriented at right angles to the longitudinal axis. The engagement is made through a double fork of the interdental brush holder 400, which is fastened to the cross member of the shaft of the interdental brush 300. For fastening, the interdental brush holder 400 is moved towards the cross member along its longitudinal axis. The double fork is described in more detail with respect to FIGS. 6A and 6B.

In the second step according to FIG. 1B, the interdental brush holder 400 is pivoted from the position according to FIG. 1A to the position according to FIG. 1C. In FIG. 1C, the shaft 320 of the clamping groove or interdental brush 300 and the interdental brush holder have the same longitudinal axis, which means that the intermediate angle is 180 °. Upon reaching this position, a second latching of the proximal region of the shaft 320 is made in the corresponding latching groove of the interdental brush holder 400.

In the last step according to FIG. 1D, the shaft 320 of the interdental brush 300 can now be released from the clamping groove of the interdental brush receptacle 110 by the interdental brush holder 400. Movement is made perpendicular to the direction of the clamping groove or perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the shaft 320. To this end, the interdental brush holder 400 is pulled from the interdental brush receptacle 110 at a right angle to the longitudinal direction of the interdental brush.

2A-2D are side views in the transverse direction with respect to the longitudinal axis of the clamping groove, which hold the interdental brush 300 using the interdental brush holder 400 from the container bottom 100 according to FIGS. 1A-1D The schematic order is shown, where in the final state, the axes of the interdental brush 300 and the interdental brush holder are perpendicular to each other.

In the first step according to FIG. 2A, the interdental brush holder 400 is coupled to the shaft 320 of the interdental brush, so that the longitudinal axis of the interdental brush holder 400 is the longitudinal axis of the clamping groove or the shaft of the shaft 320 It is aligned with the longitudinal axis. Interconnection is made through a double fork of the interdental brush holder 400, and the double fork is fastened to the cross member of the shaft of the interdental brush 300. For fastening, the interdental brush holder 400 is moved towards the cross member along its longitudinal axis.

In the second step according to FIG. 2B, the interdental brush holder 400 is pivoted from the position according to FIG. 2A to the position according to FIG. 2C. 2C, the longitudinal axis of the clamping groove or the shaft 320 of the interdental brush 300 and the interdental brush holder are perpendicular to each other. Upon reaching this position, a second latching of the proximal region of the shaft 320 is made in the corresponding latching groove of the interdental brush holder 400.

In the last step according to FIG. 2D, the shaft 320 of the interdental brush 300 can now be released from the clamping groove of the interdental brush receptacle 110 by the interdental brush holder 400. Movement is made perpendicular to the direction of the clamping groove or perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the shaft 320. To this end, the interdental brush holder 400 is pulled from the interdental brush receptacle 110 in the longitudinal direction of the interdental brush.

3A shows a schematic view of a first embodiment of a container 1.1 with a cover 200.1 open. The container 1.1 includes a container bottom 100.1 with six interdental brush receptacles 110.1 in the present case where the interdental brushes 300 are each received. The cover 200.1 is integrally connected to the container bottom 100.1 through the hinge region. The container bottom 100.1 and the cover 200.1 are made of a morphologically stable plastic film using a deep drawing process. Here, it should be noted that, in practice, the brush 310 of the interdental brush 300 may be significantly smaller than that shown in FIGS. 2A, 2B, and the like. The brush 310 represents only the maximum space that can be provided to them in this exemplary packaging. Thus, packaging is generally adapted to interdental brushes such that the brush does not come into contact with the packaged state.

FIG. 3B shows a detailed view according to FIG. 3A of the shaft 320 of the interdental brush 300 held in the clamping groove of the interdental brush receptacle 110.1. The clamping groove of the interdental brush receptacle 110.1 has a U-shape in cross section with respect to the longitudinal direction of the clamping groove, which has a tapered portion toward the opening. The tapered portion is slightly narrower than the diameter of the shaft 320, so that the shaft 320 expands the tapered portion by elastic deformation of the interdental brush receptacle when taken out of the clamping groove at a right angle to the longitudinal direction of the clamping groove. 3B also shows the cross member 310 on the shaft 320 of the interdental brush 300 which can be gripped by a double fork of the interdental brush holder.

FIG. 4 shows a top view of a first embodiment of the container 1.1 according to FIG. 3A with the cover 200.1 closed. 5 shows a cross-sectional view along the line A-A according to FIG. 4.

The container bottom 100.1 has a support surface 120.1 as an edge around the outer periphery, to which a recess is connected to the bottom, within which the accordion fold can be clamped by a knob or the like. To the support surface 120.1, a shoulder 121.1 around the perimeter is perpendicular to the support surface 120.1, which also forms a recess in the underside. A plane parallel to the support surface 120.1 is connected to the shoulder 121.1, wherein an interdental brush receptacle is formed on the pedestal 111.1 via a clamping groove 112.1. The clamping groove 112.1 forms the highest point of the container bottom 100.1 relative to the support surface 120.1. The pedestal 111.1 essentially serves to increase the stability of the container bottom 100.1 and the base of the clamping groove, so the brush 310, on the one hand, is not supported on a plane, and on the other hand, grips the shaft 320 There is enough free space to do it.

The cover 200.1 has a cross-sectional shape essentially corresponding to the cross-sectional shape of the container bottom 100.1 with the interdental brush 300. In particular, the cover 200.1 also has a support surface 220.1 as an edge around the outer periphery, which is supported on top of the support surface 120.1 in a closed state, and can thus be welded or glued if necessary. . To the support surface 220.1, a shoulder 221.1 around the inner circumference and also perpendicular to the support surface 220.1 is likewise connected. In the closed state, the inner surface of the shoulder 221.1 is adjacent to the outer surface of the shoulder 121.1, so that the cover 200.1 is secured to the container bottom 100.1. The clamping effect can be selected such that gluing or welding the support surface 120.1 to the support surface 220.1 can be omitted.

6A shows a schematic perspective view of an interdental brush holder 400. The interdental brush holder 400 includes a handle region 411 for gripping the interdental brush holder 400 and a handle 410 divided into an angled region 412. The head 420 for receiving the interdental brush 300 is connected to the distal side of the angled area 412 opposite the handle area 411.

6b shows a detailed view of the engagement area of the interdental brush holder according to FIG. 6a. The engagement area of the interdental brush holder 420 is defined by the head 420. It has a substantially spherical shape, in which a receptacle for the shaft 320 or cross member 321 of the interdental brush is formed. To receive the cross member 321, the head 420 has a double fork 430, which is formed on the head by a transverse groove essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the angled region 412. . When engaged, the cross member 321 is latched onto the double fork 430 in the first step.

The head also has a latching groove 440 oriented perpendicular to the angled region 412. The shaft 320 can be latched into the latching groove 440 in an orientation perpendicular to the angled region 412. Thus, the interdental brush 300 is held at right angles on the interdental brush holder 400 according to FIG. 2D.

The head also has a latching groove 450 oriented in the direction of the angled region 412. Thus, the shaft 320 can also be latched into the latching groove 450 even in an orientation parallel to the angled region 412. Thus, the interdental brush 300 is maintained at an angle of 180 ° on the interdental brush holder 400 according to FIG. 1D.

The above description with respect to the longitudinal axis of the interdental brush holder relates to the longitudinal axis of the angled area 412 in which the groove of the double fork 430 and the latching groove 440 respectively extend at right angles, respectively.

7 shows a schematic view of a second embodiment of a container 1.2 with the cover 200.2 open. The second embodiment of the container 1.2 differs essentially from the first embodiment of the container 100.1 in the fold 130.2 at the cover 200.2 and the container bottom 100.2. The interdental brush receptacle 110 is consistent with that of the first embodiment except for the middle portion generated by the fold 130.2.

As shown in Fig. 7, the container bottom 100.2 has a fold 130.2 at right angles to the clamping groove 112.2 along the clamping groove 112.2, i.e. on the side of the interdental brush shaft or against the brush. (See also the detailed view of Figure 9). The folded portion 130.2 extends transversely to the direction of the clamping groove to the area of the flow path hole. There, the folded portion 130.2 encounters a perforated portion 131.2 aligned transversely to the folded portion 130.2. In use, the perforations 131.2 may be broken, whereby the area of the container bottom 100.2 protruding below the shaft of the interdental brush (not shown) protruding through the clamping groove 112.2 is folded down from the shaft You can. The area of the shaft of the interdental brush adjacent to the clamping groove 112.2 can be completely exposed, whereby the interdental brush can be gripped by the user in particular ergonomically, without being disturbed by the container bottom 100.2.

The second embodiment of the container 1.2 further includes a two-part cover 200.2 that includes a first partial cover 210.2 and a second partial cover 220.2.

The first partial cover 210.2 is transversely connected to the clamping groove 112.2 in the edge region of the brush side of the container bottom 100.2 via a fold 2.22.2 on the container bottom 100.2. The first partial cover 210.2 is dimensioned to cover the brush and clamping groove 112.2 in a closed position. The first partial cover 210.2 includes a knob 211.2 on the inner side with respect to the closed position, which knob is protruded into the clamping groove 112.2 in the closed position and arranged to secure the shaft of the interdental brush there Dimensions are established.

In use, for engagement of the interdental brush holder, the container 100.2 is such that the interdental brush is held in the clamping groove 112.2 by the knob 211.2, whereby the brush is still covered by the first partial cover 210.2 During the interdental brush can be held, to be fixed radially. Through the front stop in the clamping groove 112.2, the interdental brush cannot slip forward when engaged, so that simple engagement with the interdental brush holder is possible while the brush can be kept aseptic.

The second partial cover 220.2 essentially corresponds to the cover 200.1 of the first embodiment-on the other hand, the second partial cover 220.2 is attached to the container bottom 100.2 transverse to the direction of the clamping groove on the shaft side. Connected. Thus, the first partial cover 210.2 and the second partial cover 220.2 are connected to two opposing sides in the edge region of the container bottom 100.2. The second partial cover 220.2 includes a bulge 221.2, which holds a section of the shaft of the interdental brush protruding through the clamping groove 112.2 when the second partial cover is closed. In addition, the second partial cover 220.2 includes a tab 223.2 through which the second partial cover 220.2 can be opened.

8 shows a schematic view of a side view of the container according to FIG. 7. In this example, a fold 130.2 in which the container bottom 100.2 can be bent is particularly visible. Also, the folded portion 212.2 of the first partial cover or the folded portion 220.2 of the second partial cover is clearly visible.

9 shows a detailed view of the fold 130.2 according to FIG. 8. The fold 130.2 is designed as a connecting web consisting essentially of a plastic film. Depending on the thickness of the material, the fold 130.2 may also be scored or perforated to facilitate bending.

10A to 10C, the process of closing the second embodiment of the container 100.2 is shown.

10A shows a schematic perspective view of a second embodiment of a container 100.2 with the cover open. In the first step, the first partial cover 210.2 is now folded over the brush of the interdental brush, whereby the knob 211.2 reaches into the clamping groove 112.2, and the interdental brush is fixed to the shaft. 10B shows a schematic perspective view according to FIG. 10A with the cover 200.2 partially closed, ie with the first partial cover 210.2 closed. In the second step, the second partial cover 220.2 is closed, and FIG. 10C is a schematic according to FIG. 10B in a state where the cover 200.2 is completely closed, ie, the second partial cover 220.2 is further closed. It shows a perspective view. Thus, the interdental brush is now fully covered and can be safely transported or stored.

In summary, it can be mentioned that according to the present invention, a container having an interdental brush is produced, which can be produced particularly cost-effectively and the interdental brush can be easily and comfortably taken out.

Claims (21)

As a container 1 having an interdental brush 300, the interdental brush 300 includes a brush 310 and a cylindrical shaft 320 for coupling to an interdental brush holder 400, and the container 1 The container 1 includes an interdental brush receptacle 110 for detachably holding the interdental brush 300 on the shaft 320 in the interdental brush receiving area of the container bottom 100. In),
The interdental brush receptacle 110 is designed as a clamping groove 112, the shaft 320 is maintained in a clamping manner in the clamping groove, and the interdental brush 300 from the clamping groove is in the longitudinal direction of the clamping groove. Container, characterized in that can be taken out perpendicular to the. According to claim 1,
The interdental brush 300 is a container characterized in that it is aligned in the longitudinal direction of the clamping groove through the clamping groove (112). According to claim 1,
The container is characterized in that the clamping groove 112 is tapered toward the opening direction, so that the shaft 320 is latched in the clamping groove 112. According to claim 1,
The clamping groove 112 is a container characterized in that it comprises a cross-section tapered portion as a stop for the shaft 320 in one end region. According to claim 1,
A cross-sectional enlarged portion is connected to the clamping groove 112 in the longitudinal direction of the clamping groove, so that the interdental brush holder 400 can be docked in alignment with the shaft 320 of the interdental brush 300. Container characterized by. According to claim 1,
A container characterized in that a bending fold formed in a transverse direction with respect to the longitudinal direction of the clamping groove is connected to the clamping groove 112 in the longitudinal direction of the clamping groove. The method of claim 1 or 2,
The interdental brush receptacle 110 is designed as a bulge in the interdental brush receiving area. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The interdental brush receiving area comprises a plastic, in particular a form stability film. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A container comprising a cover (200) capable of covering the interdental brush receiving area. The method of claim 5,
The cover 200, a container characterized in that it comprises a first part cover that covers the brush 310 in a closed position and covers the shaft 320 at the maximum. The method of claim 5,
The first partial cover is a container characterized in that it comprises a knob (knob) for fixing the shaft 320 in the clamping groove 112 in the closed position. The method of claim 5,
The cover 200 comprises a second partial cover that completely covers the interdental brush 300 together with the first partial cover in a closed position. The method of claim 5,
The container bottom 100 includes a first closed portion 121, and the cover 200 includes a second closed portion 221, which interacts to cover the cover 200 with the interdental brush region. A container characterized by keeping on. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The interdental brush 300 is arranged parallel to each other, in particular the container characterized in that the same alignment. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The shaft 320 of the interdental brush 300 is a container characterized in that it comprises a cross member (321). The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
A container characterized by further comprising an interdental brush probe. A set comprising a container (1) according to claim 1 and an interdental brush holder (400). The method of claim 10,
The interdental brush holder 400 is a set characterized in that it comprises an engaging region with a double fork (fork) 430 for coupling to the cross member 321 of the interdental brush 300. A method for manufacturing an interdental brush receiving area according to claim 1,
Method for manufacturing an interdental brush accommodating region, characterized in that the film is transferred to the shape of the interdental brush accommodating region by deep drawing. As a method for taking out the interdental brush (300) from the container (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, using the interdental brush holder (400),
-The interdental brush holder 400 is coupled to the interdental brush 300 at a first angle with respect to the interdental brush 300, and thereafter
-The interdental brush holder 400 is pivoted at a second angle relative to the interdental brush 300 to latch the interdental brush 300 to the interdental brush holder 400, interdental brush from the container 1 Method for taking out 300. The method of claim 13,
The method of claim 1, wherein the first angle is 90 ° or 180 °, and the second angle is 180 ° or 90 °.

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