WO2016178471A1

WO2016178471A1 - Toothbrush having cleaning function

Info

Publication number: WO2016178471A1
Application number: PCT/KR2016/001675
Authority: WO
Inventors: 이현정
Original assignee: 이현정
Priority date: 2015-05-07
Filing date: 2016-02-19
Publication date: 2016-11-10
Also published as: CN106108356A; JP2018514313A; KR101624835B1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a toothbrush having a cleaning function, and the purpose of the present invention is to achieve convenience of use with easy cleaning by constituting, on one side of the toothbrush, a water-raising section in which is formed a large bore having a large diameter such that water easily flows into same and a small bore having a smaller diameter than the large bore, and in which a flow pathway linking the large bore and the small bore is formed between same, such that, when cleaning the inside of the mouth after brushing the teeth, water that has flowed into the large bore passes through the flow pathway and squirts upward through the small bore. To this end, the present invention concerns a toothbrush used when brushing the teeth, the toothbrush (1) comprising, in the handle section (3) thereof, a water-raising section (10) which changes the direction of water falling downwards via a water faucet so as to squirt same upwards such that cleaning is smoothly performed, and, here, the water-raising section (10) comprises: a large bore (12) which is constituted on one side and has a large diameter such that water easily flows into same; a small bore (14) which is constituted on the other side and is formed with a smaller diameter than the large bore (12), being formed such that the water spurts upwards therefrom due to difference in pressure; and a flow pathway (16) which creates a through link between the large bore (12) and the small bore (14), being formed in a streamlined shape such that pressure acts easily while the water is moving in a stable fashion.

Description

Toothbrush with cleaning function

The present invention relates to a toothbrush having a cleaning function, and more particularly, to form a large diameter having a large diameter and a small diameter having a relatively smaller diameter than the large diameter so that water easily flows into one side of the toothbrush. By constructing a pumping part formed with a flow path for communicating these between the small diameter, when cleaning the mouth after brushing the water flows into the large diameter through the small diameter through the flow path when cleaning the mouth, easy cleaning It relates to a toothbrush having.

In general, a toothbrush is a brush used to brush the toothbrush, the toothbrush is composed of a head portion is fixed to the bristle is formed a plurality of brushes at one end, and a handle portion extending a predetermined length from the head portion.

Accordingly, after brushing a certain amount of toothpaste on the bristles of the head and brushing the teeth for a predetermined time to complete the brushing through a series of processes of rinsing the foam formed on the teeth with water.

In this case, in the cleaning process of rinsing the teeth, the teeth were washed in the cup through a faucet configured in the sink.

However, in order to brush teeth, there is a need to provide a cup for brushing teeth.

In the case of cleaning the teeth without a cup of toothbrush by blinking with such a hassle, the water discharged from the sink faucet is often received directly into the mouth to clean, and this causes the cleaning material to splash on the clothes or There is a problem of wetting.

Looking at the prior art to solve the above problems, US Patent No. 7,607,851 is shown in Figure 1, the water flow 118 of the faucet is introduced into the first opening 108 formed on the upper side of the toothbrush Blowing 120 through the opening 110 formed on the other side of the upper toothbrush through the channel 106 to supply the toothbrush to clean the mouth.

In addition, the toothbrush of the Republic of Korea Utility Model No. 446463 (January 11, 2013.), as shown in Figure 2, the bristles 110 in direct contact with the teeth, the head portion that the bristle 110 is recruited ( 120, the handle portion 130 is formed extending from the head portion 120 to be gripped by the user by the hand, the inlet 140 is formed on one side of the handle portion 130, the washing water flows in, and the inlet Is formed on the other side of the handle portion 130 that is opposite to the 140 is discharge port 150 for discharging the washing water supplied to the inlet 140, the handle portion 130 to connect the inlet 140 and the outlet 150 The discharge passage 162 and one end of the discharge passage 162 and one end of the discharge passage 162 extending gradually and narrower from the other end of the first passage and the first passage connected to the inlet 140, Vessel comprising a second flow passage having the same diameter and connected to the outlet 150 A washing hole 170 formed in the flow path 160 and the head part 120 to discharge the washing water supplied to the inlet 140 toward the bristles 110, and the inlet 140 and the washing hole 170. Is formed in the interior of the handle portion 130 so as to connect the one end is connected to the inlet 140 and one end of the washing pressurizing portion and the washing pressurizing portion extending gradually and narrower from the other end of the first flow passage and the first passage; In the toothbrush comprising a washing flow path 180 having the same inner diameter and including a second flow path connected to the chuck 170, the handle 130 on the surface of the handle 130, the outlet 150 is formed The mound portion 152 protruding from the surface of) is formed.

Accordingly, the inlet and outlet of the water, that is, the wash water is made to the handle portion of the toothbrush does not have to head down to the faucet of the sink.

However, the conventional technique described above has a problem that waste of washing water is severe because the size of the inlet of the washing water is small.

That is, since the size of the inlet formed in the toothbrush is small, there is a problem that the water discharged through the faucet of the sink does not flow smoothly into the inlet and is wasted.

In addition, if the size of the inlet is small, the water film is formed in the inlet by the surface tension of the water discharged through the faucet, there is a problem that the waste water of the washing water is prevented by preventing the inlet of water, that is, the wash water to the inlet.

In consideration of the above problems, if the amount of water discharged through the faucet is reduced, the pressure of the washing water discharged to the outlet drops and the washing water does not rise to the outlet, so that the cleaning effect is lowered, and therefore, the mouth must be rinsed by bringing the mouth directly. There is still a problem of the hassle and splashing wash water on clothes.

As proposed to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to form a large diameter having a large diameter and a relatively small diameter than the large diameter so that water is easily introduced to one side of the toothbrush and the large diameter and By constructing a pumping part formed with a flow path for communicating these between the small diameter, when cleaning the mouth after brushing the water flows into the large diameter through the small diameter through the flow path when cleaning the mouth, easy cleaning To provide a toothbrush having.

The present invention for achieving the above object, in the toothbrush used when brushing, the handle portion of the toothbrush so as to soar upwards by changing the direction of water falling downward through the faucet so that the cleaning is made smoothly. A pumping part to be included; The pumping portion is configured on one side and has a large diameter so that water is easily introduced; A small diameter formed on the other side and formed to have a diameter smaller than the large diameter so that water rises upward due to a pressure difference; And a flow path formed between the large and small diameters in a streamlined manner so that the water is stably moved and the pressure is easily acted on.

In the present invention, the flow path is preferably formed in a semi-circular shape so that the water flowing through the large diameter is discharged at a predetermined angle rather than vertical when discharged to the small diameter by the acceleration and rotation moment to facilitate the cleaning.

In the present invention, one side of the handle portion, it is preferable to further include a shutter for opening and closing to prevent foreign matter from penetrating arbitrarily large or small diameter of the pumping portion.

In the present invention, the pumping portion includes a housing having a large diameter, a small diameter, and a flow path formed therein; It is preferable that the housing is accommodated so that one side of the toothbrush can enter and exit.

In the present invention, the pumping portion includes a housing having a large diameter, a small diameter, and a flow path formed therein; It is preferable that one side of the housing, the insertion groove for inserting one end of the toothbrush can be stored upright.

In the present invention, the insertion groove includes a packing for amplifying the fixing force to maintain a stable standing without being concerned with the size of the toothbrush inserted into the insertion groove; Preferably, the packing includes a receiving space into which the toothbrush is inserted and a plurality of pressing caps protruding a predetermined height to the inner surface forming the receiving space to support one end of the toothbrush.

In the present invention, the pumping portion includes a housing having a large diameter, a small diameter, and a flow path formed therein; One side of the housing, it is preferable to include a removable groove to be plugged into one end of the toothbrush.

In the present invention, the removable groove, including a packing to maintain a sense of unity by amplifying the fixing force without being limited to the size of the toothbrush inserted into the removable groove; The packing preferably includes a plurality of pressing plates to protrude a predetermined height to the receiving space and the inner surface forming the receiving space is inserted into the toothbrush to amplify the fixing force for fixing one end of the toothbrush.

According to the present invention, the pumping portion formed with a large diameter having a large diameter and a small diameter having a relatively smaller diameter than the large diameter so that water is easily introduced into one side of the toothbrush and a flow path for communicating them between the large diameter and the small diameter. In this configuration, when washing the mouth after brushing the teeth, the water flowing into the large diameter rises upward through the small diameter through the flow path, thereby having the convenience of ease of use.

In addition, the flow path formed between the large diameter and the small diameter has a semicircular streamline shape, so that the pressure difference according to the size of the diameter and the rotation moment due to the acceleration are applied, so that the water is ejected with a certain angle to expand the washing range. have.

1 is a cross-sectional view of a toothbrush showing a conventional example.

Figure 2 is a state of use of the toothbrush showing another example of the prior art.

Figure 3 is a perspective view of a toothbrush according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the toothbrush according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

5 is an enlarged perspective view of a part of a toothbrush according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a part of the toothbrush according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion of the toothbrush according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

8 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a part of a toothbrush according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 9 is an exploded perspective view of the toothbrush and the pumping portion according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a cross-sectional view of the toothbrush plugged in the pumping portion according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 11 is an exploded perspective view of the toothbrush and the pumping portion according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

12 is a cross-sectional view of the toothbrush is inserted into the pumping portion according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Toothbrush of the present invention includes a pumping part to switch the flow path of the water falling downward through the faucet of the sink on one side to rise to the top, and after cleaning it smoothly in the mouth after cleaning it to improve the convenience of use Let's do it.

First Embodiment

Toothbrush 1 of the first embodiment, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4, a head portion 2 formed with a plurality of bristles, and a handle extending from the head portion 2 to allow the user to grip It includes a portion (3), and includes a pumping portion 10 on one side of the handle portion (3).

The pumping unit 10 has a large diameter 12 having a large diameter so that the inflow of water, that is, the wash water is made smoothly through the faucet of the sink, and formed at a predetermined distance from the large diameter 12 and the washing water is upward It includes a small diameter 14 and the flow path 16 is formed between the large diameter 12 and the small diameter 14 so as to be discharged to the outside while rising so that the direction of the washing water can be stably switched.

The difference in diameter between the large diameter 12 and the small diameter 14 is preferably formed in a ratio of 3 to 10: 1.

It is preferable that the size of the large diameter 12 is larger than the small diameter 14 so that the inflow of the initial washing water through the faucet is stable to the large diameter 12 and the waste of the washing water is minimized.

In addition, enlarging the diameter difference between the large diameter 12 and the small diameter 14 generates a difference in pressure through the small diameter 14 without significantly affecting the strength of the water flow in the wash water flowing through the large diameter 12. Soaring action is facilitated to facilitate the cleaning function. This is explained by Newton's second law of motion.

The flow path 16 is formed between the large diameter 12 and the small diameter 14 is a means for supporting the stable movement of the wash water.

The flow path 16 is preferably formed in a streamline to allow a stable movement of the wash water by making the difference in diameter between the large diameter 12 and the small diameter 14 smooth.

In addition, the flow path 16 is formed in a semi-circular shape, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4, due to the acceleration according to the movement when the wash water introduced through the large diameter 12 is discharged to the small diameter 14 The washing water discharged through the small diameter 14 with the rotating moment acting as the rotating moment acts at an oblique angle without rising vertically, thereby widening the washing range and improving convenience of washing.

Second Embodiment

The same reference numerals are used for the same components as in the first embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 5, the toothbrush 1 according to the second embodiment includes a pumping part 10 configured at one side of the handle part 3, and the large diameter 12 and the pumping part 10. It includes a shutter 20 supported by the handle 3 to prevent the penetration of foreign matter into the small diameter (14).

In addition, the handle portion 3 is formed with a guide groove 4 to allow the shutter 20 to be moved freely.

The shutter 20 is configured to open and close a large diameter 12 and a small diameter 14 formed in the pumping portion 10 while being guided by the guide groove 4 of the handle 3. 10) when not in use to close the large diameter 12 and small diameter 14 to prevent foreign matter from penetrating to enable hygienic use.

In addition, it is preferable that the shutter 20 and the guide groove 4 include an intermittent member to control the length of the entry and exit of the shutter 20.

The intermittent member constitutes a protrusion 22 protruding to a certain height at one end of the shutter 20, and a protrusion groove 4a for engaging the protrusion 22 in the guide groove 4.

Accordingly, the projection 22 is caught by the projection groove 4a in accordance with the entry and exit of the shutter 20, thereby limiting the length of entry and exit of the shutter 20 to Prevent loss.

Of course, the present invention is not limited thereto, and any means may be used as long as the means for limiting the length of entry and exit of the shutter 20 can be used. Alternatively, the shutter 20 may be configured to be completely detached from the handle 3, and any shutter 20 may be configured to prevent foreign matter from penetrating into the pumping unit 10. Can be used

Third Embodiment

The same reference numerals are used for the same configurations as the first and second embodiments, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

7 and 8, the toothbrush 1 of the third embodiment is configured to be accommodated so that the pumping portion 10 is allowed to enter and exit at one end of the handle portion 3.

The pumping portion 10 includes a housing 18.

That is, the large diameter 12, the small diameter 14 and the flow path 16 is formed in the housing 18 to form a body to perform the cleaning function.

In addition, the housing 18 includes a guide portion 19 which is accommodated in one end of the handle portion 3 and guides in and out.

The guide portion 19 is a means for supporting a state in which the housing 18 enters and exits from the handle portion 3.

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the guide part 19 is formed in a groove shape having a predetermined depth on one side or both sides of the outer circumference of the housing 18, and the handle part 3 has the groove shape. The insertion protrusion is formed to be inserted into the guide portion 19 of the. Of course, the present invention is not limited thereto, and any configuration may be used as long as it is configured to enter and exit from one side or one end of the handle part 3.

In addition, the guide unit 19 includes an intermittent member that can control the length of entry and exit of the housing 18 of the pumping unit 10. In this case, the intermittent member may be configured in the same configuration as in the second embodiment, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and the intermittent member may be configured to control the length of entry and exit of the housing 18 in the handle 3. Can be used

On the other hand, the housing 18 is shown that is configured at the end of the handle portion 3, but is not limited to this, can be configured in the center or one side of the handle portion 3, which is the user's request or toothbrush This is to secure diversity of design.

Fourth Embodiment

Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the first to third embodiments, and detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted.

Toothbrush 1 of the fourth embodiment is inserted into one side of the housing 18 of the pumping portion 10 so that one side of the handle portion 3 is inserted so that the toothbrush 1 can be stored upright when not in use. It includes.

In addition, the housing 18 has a large diameter 12 on one side and a small diameter 14 on the other side, and a flow path 16 communicating between the large diameter 12 and the small diameter 14.

In addition, one side of the housing 18, the handle 3 of the toothbrush 1 is erected to guide the bristles of the toothbrush 1 to naturally dry, the insertion groove 17 is formed to facilitate storage.

In addition, the inside of the insertion groove 17 includes a packing 30 to enable free use without regard to the size of the ready-made toothbrush (1).

The packing 30 has an accommodating space 32 formed therein, and an inner surface on which the accommodating space 32 is formed is composed of a plurality of pressing caps 34 protruding a predetermined height. Of course, it is not limited to this, any configuration can be used as long as it can be fixed without regard to the size of the handle portion 3 of the toothbrush 1 accommodated in the accommodation space (32).

In addition, the packing 30 is preferably made of silicone or synthetic resin having a soft and elastic force. Of course, the present invention is not limited thereto, and any material may be used as long as the handle 3 accommodated in the accommodation space 32 can be stably fixed.

In addition, the packing 30 may be fixed by applying an adhesive to the insertion groove 17 of the housing 18. Of course, the present invention is not limited thereto, and any structure or means capable of stably fixing the packing 30 to the insertion groove 17 may be used. For example, a groove may be formed in the insertion groove 17, and a protrusion may be formed on the outer circumference of the packing 30 so as to be inserted into and fixed in the groove.

Looking at the state of use of the toothbrush configured as described above, when not using the toothbrush 1, the toothbrush in the insertion groove 17 formed on one side of the housing 18 after placing the pumping portion 10 on the bottom surface Insert the handle (3) of (1) to stand.

In this case, the packing 30 is fixed to the insertion groove 17, and the inside of the packing 30 is formed with a plurality of compression heads 34 having elasticity, the ready-made toothbrush of different sizes. (1) the handle 3 is pressed by the plurality of pressing caps 34 while being inserted into the receiving space 32 of the packing 30 without great concern for the size of the toothbrush 1. Will be fixed.

In addition, when the toothbrush 1 is to be used, the toothbrush 1 is removed from the housing 18 of the pumping unit 10 to brush teeth, and the rinsing in the mouth is washed through the pumping unit 10. .

Fifth Embodiment

Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the first to fourth embodiments, and detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted.

11 and 12, the toothbrush 1 of the fifth embodiment includes a pumping part 10 fitted to one end of the handle part 3 to facilitate rinsing.

The pumping unit 10 has a large diameter 12 on one side and a small diameter 14 on the other side, and a housing 18 in which a flow path 16 communicating between the large diameter 12 and the small diameter 14 is formed. ), And a detachable groove 15 configured to insert one end of the handle part 3 on one side of the housing 18.

In addition, the removable groove 15 includes a packing 30 to be supported so that it can be plugged freely without regard to the size of the ready-made toothbrush (1).

The packing 30 is preferably soft and elastic silicone or synthetic resin.

In addition, the packing 30 has a receiving space 32 is formed on the inner side, the pressing portion (3) of the toothbrush 1 is inserted into the inner surface forming the receiving space 32 to maintain a fixed state At least one pressure plate 36 to be included.

The pressing plate 36 presses the handle part 3 protruding a predetermined height into the inner surface of the receiving space 32 of the packing 30 so that the fixing force is improved. The pressing plate 36 is preferably formed in a plurality in the longitudinal direction so that the fixing force is amplified to the toothbrush (1). Of course, it is not limited to this, any configuration can be used as long as it can maintain a state fixed to one end of the handle portion (3) of the toothbrush (1).

What has been described above is just one embodiment for implementing a toothbrush having a cleaning function, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention.

Claims

In the toothbrush used when brushing teeth,

The handle portion 3 of the toothbrush 1 includes a pumping portion 10 for changing the direction of the water falling downward through the faucet so as to soar upwards to clean the water smoothly;

The pumping portion 10 is configured on one side and has a large diameter (12) having a large diameter so that water is easily introduced;

A small diameter 14 formed on the other side and formed to have a diameter relatively smaller than the large diameter 12 so that water rises upward due to a difference in pressure; And

A flow passage 16 formed between the large diameter 12 and the small diameter 14 so as to communicate with each other and to stably move water so that pressure is easily acted on;

Toothbrush having a cleaning function comprising a.
The method of claim 1, wherein the flow path 16,

Semi-circular so that the water flowing through the large diameter 12 is discharged at a predetermined angle rather than vertical when discharged to the small diameter 14 by the acceleration and rotation moment;

Toothbrush having a cleaning function, characterized in that formed by.
The method according to claim 1, On one side of the handle portion 3,

A shutter 20 that opens and closes to prevent foreign matter from penetrating into the large diameter 12 or the small diameter 14 of the pumping portion 10 arbitrarily;

Toothbrush having a cleaning function, characterized in that it further comprises.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,

The pumping portion (10) comprises a housing (18) formed with a large diameter (12), a small diameter (14) and a flow path (16);

Receiving so that the housing (18) to enter and exit on one side of the toothbrush (1);

Toothbrush having a washing function characterized in that it becomes.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,

The pumping portion (10) comprises a housing (18) formed with a large diameter (12), a small diameter (14) and a flow path (16);

On one side of the housing 18, an insertion groove 17 for allowing one end of the toothbrush 1 to be inserted and stored;

Toothbrush having a cleaning function comprising a.
The method of claim 5, wherein the insertion groove 17,

It includes a packing (30) to amplify the fixing force to maintain the built-up stably without regard to the size of the toothbrush (1) inserted into the insertion groove (17);

The packing 30 has a plurality of pressures to protrude a predetermined height to the receiving space 32 into which the toothbrush 1 is inserted and an inner surface forming the receiving space 32 to support one end of the toothbrush 1. Parent 34;

Toothbrush having a cleaning function comprising a.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,

The pumping portion (10) comprises a housing (18) formed with a large diameter (12), a small diameter (14) and a flow path (16);

On one side of the housing 18, the removable groove 15 for inserting one end of the toothbrush (1) to be integrated;

Toothbrush having a cleaning function comprising a.
The method of claim 5, wherein the removable groove 15,

It includes a packing (30) to maintain a sense of unity by amplifying the fixing force without being concerned with the size of the toothbrush (1) inserted into the removable groove (15);

The packing 30 is protruded to a predetermined height to the inner surface forming the receiving space 32 and the receiving space 32 is inserted into the toothbrush 1 so that the fixing force for fixing one end of the toothbrush 1 is amplified. A plurality of pressure plates 36;

Toothbrush having a cleaning function comprising a.