Brush head storage case and oral cleaning implement
By designing a brush head storage box, the brush head abuts against the limiting part, and the bristles are located in the receiving groove, which solves the problem of easy contamination of the brush head and realizes quick drying of the bristles and convenient use.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DONGGUAN LEBOND ELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2022-12-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-09
AI Technical Summary
The brush heads of existing oral hygiene tools are prone to bristle contamination when stored in open containers, and are also inconvenient to use.
Design a brush head storage box, including a first box body, a second box body, and a support member. The support member has a through hole and a limiting part. The brush head is placed at the through hole and abuts against the limiting part, with the bristles facing downwards in the second receiving groove to prevent the bristles from contacting the external structure.
To prevent bristle contamination, promote rapid bristle drying, and improve ease of use and hygiene.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of oral hygiene equipment technology, and in particular to a brush head storage box and an oral hygiene tool. Background Technology
[0002] Oral hygiene tools are cleaning devices that use a high-speed vibrating motor to drive the brush head to vibrate and clean teeth. Oral hygiene tools consist of a toothbrush handle and a brush head, with the brush head detachably attached to the handle. However, existing oral hygiene tools use either open or closed storage for the brush head. When not in use, the brush head can be detached and placed in a portable toothbrush case along with the handle. Typically, the brush head is placed upside down in the case or separately in a storage bag. These storage methods easily cause the bristles to come into contact with the bag or the inner wall of the case, leading to bristle contamination. Furthermore, storing the brush head in the bag is messy and inconvenient for users to access and use. Summary of the Invention
[0003] In view of this, the purpose of this application is to provide a brush head storage box, which aims to solve the technical problem that brush heads placed in portable toothbrush boxes or storage bags are prone to bristle contamination in the prior art.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows:
[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a brush head storage box, comprising:
[0006] The first box body has a first receiving slot;
[0007] The second box has a second receiving slot, and the first box is detachably fastened to the second box;
[0008] A support member is used to separate the first receiving groove and the second receiving groove, and the support member has at least one through hole, which is connected to the first receiving groove and the second receiving groove respectively. A limiting part is provided at the through hole. The through hole is used to receive the brush head, and the brush head is placed in the through hole and abuts against the limiting part.
[0009] In one embodiment of the first aspect, when the brush head abuts against the limiting portion, a portion of the brush head protrudes from the side of the support member facing the first receiving groove.
[0010] In one embodiment of the first aspect, the side of the support member facing the first receiving groove is a first surface, and the maximum distance from the first surface to the inner wall of the first receiving groove is equal to the maximum height of the portion of the brush head protruding from the first surface.
[0011] In one embodiment of the first aspect, a stepped structure is formed circumferentially within the wall of the through hole, and the stepped structure is located above the limiting portion.
[0012] In one embodiment of the first aspect, a partition is provided between the two through holes.
[0013] In one embodiment of the first aspect, the limiting portion is an annular protrusion, which is disposed around the sidewall where the through hole is located.
[0014] In one embodiment of the first aspect, the limiting portion is a limiting protrusion, and there are at least two limiting protrusions.
[0015] In one embodiment of the first aspect, the cross-section of the limiting protrusion is arc-shaped, and the shape of the through hole matches the shape of the brush head.
[0016] In one embodiment of the first aspect, the second box body is integrally molded from a transparent material.
[0017] Secondly, this application also provides an oral cleaning tool, including the brush head storage box described in any of the above embodiments.
[0018] Compared to existing technologies, the advantages of this application are as follows: This application proposes a brush head storage box and an oral hygiene tool. The brush head storage box includes a first box body, a second box body, and a support member. The support member is disposed between the first and second receiving grooves. A through hole is formed in the support member, and a limiting part is provided at the through hole. When the brush head of an electric toothbrush is placed in the through hole, the brush head abuts against the limiting part, thus allowing the brush head to be stored in the through hole. At this time, the bristles face downwards and are located within the second receiving groove, avoiding the external structure of the non-enclosed brush head storage box or the inner wall of the portable toothbrush box from squeezing the bristles and preventing contamination. Furthermore, when the bristles are wet, because they are located within the second receiving groove, they will not come into contact with the groove wall due to external structural pressure. This facilitates rapid drying of the bristles and prevents bacterial growth on the bristles. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0020] Figure 1 A perspective structural schematic diagram of the brush head storage box is shown in some embodiments of this application;
[0021] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a brush head storage box from one perspective is shown in some embodiments of this application;
[0022] Figure 3 It shows Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure along the AA direction;
[0023] Figure 4 It shows Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram of section B in the middle;
[0024] Figure 5 This paper shows another perspective schematic diagram of the brush head storage box in some embodiments of this application;
[0025] Figure 6 It shows Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure along the CC direction;
[0026] Figure 7 The exploded structure of the brush head storage box in some embodiments of this application is shown. Figure 1 ;
[0027] Figure 8 The exploded structure of the brush head storage box in some embodiments of this application is shown. Figure 2 ;
[0028] Figure 9 The following are schematic diagrams of the support member and brush head assembly structure in some embodiments of this application;
[0029] Figure 10 It shows Figure 9 A magnified structural diagram of section D in the middle.
[0030] Explanation of key component symbols:
[0031] 100-Brush head storage box; 110-First box body; 111-First receiving groove; 112-Pivot; 113-Hook; 120-Second box body; 1201-First pressing edge; 121-Second receiving groove; 130-Support member; 1301-Through hole; 1302-Step structure; 131-First plate; 1311-First hole; 1312-First ring frame; 132-Second plate; 1321-Limiting part; 13211-Curved surface; 1322-Second hole; 1323-Second ring frame; 1324-Partition; 1325-Second pressing edge; 140-Snap fastener; 200-Brush head; 210-Brush base; 220-Brush bristles. Detailed Implementation
[0032] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.
[0033] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.
[0034] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0035] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.
[0036] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0037] like Figures 1-3As shown, an embodiment of this application provides a brush head storage box 100, mainly used for storing and accommodating the brush head 200 of an electric toothbrush, meeting the user's needs for cleaning and storing the brush head 200. The electric toothbrush brush head 200 includes a brush holder 210 and bristles 220 disposed on the brush holder 210.
[0038] See also Figure 4 The brush head storage box 100 includes: a first box body 110, a second box body 120, and a support member 130.
[0039] The first box 110 has a first receiving groove 111, and the second box 120 has a second receiving groove 121. The first receiving groove 111 and the second receiving groove 121 are arranged opposite to each other. The first box 110 is detachably fastened to the second box 120 to close the first receiving groove 111 and the second receiving groove 121.
[0040] The support member 130 is used to separate the first receiving groove 111 and the second receiving groove 121, that is, to place the first receiving groove 111 and the second receiving groove 121 on two opposite sides of the support member 130. The support member 130 has at least one through hole 1301, which communicates with both the first receiving groove 111 and the second receiving groove 121. A limiting part 1321 is provided at the through hole 1301, which is used to receive the brush head 200. The brush head 200 is placed in the through hole 1301 and abuts against the limiting part 1321. In this way, at least a portion of the bristles 220 of the brush head 200 is located in the second receiving groove 121.
[0041] In related technologies, the brush head 200 is generally placed in an open manner, either inside a portable toothbrush case or in a separate storage bag. By storing the brush head 200 in an open manner, such as placing it on a stand, the bristles 220 are exposed to the air, which can easily lead to contamination and bacterial growth. Furthermore, when placing the brush head 200 inside a portable toothbrush case, it is usually placed upside down in the storage slot, meaning the bristles 220 lie horizontally. This allows them to easily come into contact with the inner wall of the case, making it difficult for the bristles to dry when wet, thus promoting bacterial growth.
[0042] The brush head storage box 100 provided in the embodiments of this application has a support member 130 disposed between a first receiving groove 111 and a second receiving groove 121. A through hole 1301 is formed in the support member 130, and a limiting part 1321 is provided at the through hole 1301. Thus, when the brush head 200 of an electric toothbrush is placed in the through hole 1301, the brush head 200 abuts against the limiting part 1321, allowing the through hole 1301 to receive the brush head 200. At this time, the bristles 220 face downwards and are located within the second receiving groove 121, preventing external structures or the inner wall of portable toothbrush boxes from squeezing the bristles 220 and preventing contamination of the bristles 220.
[0043] It should be noted that the support member 130 can be installed on the second box 120 or on the first box 110. In this embodiment, the support member 130 is described as being installed on the second box 120.
[0044] In addition, when the bristles 220 are wet, since the bristles 220 are located in the second receiving groove 121, they will not come into contact with the groove wall due to external structural compression. In this way, the bristles 220 can be dried quickly, avoiding the growth of bacteria on the bristles 220.
[0045] Combination Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, it should be noted that the first box 110 and the second box 120 are generally arranged from top to bottom, with the first box 110 located above the support member 130 and the second box 120. The first box 110 and the second box 120 can be connected on one side by a pivot joint, and the other side by a snap-fit 140, achieving a detachable connection between them. Alternatively, the first box 110 can be connected to the support member 130 on one side by a pivot joint, and the other side by a snap-fit 140. Or, the first box 110 can be directly snapped onto the support member 130 or the second box 120.
[0046] See also Figure 3 and Figure 7 In this embodiment, six through holes 1301 are provided, and the six through holes 1301 are spaced apart or arranged in a matrix along the length of the support member 130. Of course, in other embodiments, the number of through holes 1301 can also be one, two, three, four, five, seven, etc., depending on the actual needs.
[0047] It should be noted that the length direction of the support member 130 is the same as the length direction of the first box 110 and the second box 120.
[0048] It is understandable that the outer surfaces of the first box 110 and the second box 120 are curved, so as to facilitate the user to take out the entire brush head storage box 100.
[0049] In one embodiment, to facilitate the placement and removal of the brush head 200, the position of the limiting portion 1321 is configured to perform the following functions:
[0050] When the brush head 200 abuts against the limiting part 1321, a portion of the brush head 200 protrudes from the side of the support member 130 facing the first receiving groove 111.
[0051] In this embodiment, by setting a limiting part 1321 to prevent the brush head 200 from moving further toward the second receiving groove 121, a part of the brush head 200 protrudes from the side of the support member 130 facing the first receiving groove 111. In this way, when picking up the brush head 200, this part can be held, which makes it easier to pick up the brush head 200 and facilitates operation.
[0052] It is understandable that when the brush head storage box 100 is placed horizontally, the first box 110 is located above the support 130 and the second box 120, and a part of the brush head 200 protrudes from the side of the support 130 facing the first receiving groove 111, that is, the upper surface of the support 130.
[0053] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in one embodiment, optionally, the side of the support 130 facing the first receiving groove 111 is a first surface, and the maximum distance from the first surface to the inner wall of the first receiving groove 111 is equal to the maximum height of the portion of the brush head 200 protruding from the first surface.
[0054] In this embodiment, the maximum distance between the upper surface of the first surface (i.e., the support member 130) and the inner wall of the first receiving groove 111 is equal to the maximum height of the brush head 200 protruding from the first surface. Thus, the first box 110 presses against the brush head 200, preventing the brush head 200 from falling out when the brush head storage box 100 is turned upside down or shaken. This ensures that even during travel or exercise, the brush head 200 will not fall out due to the upside-down or shaking of the brush head storage box 100, improving the user experience.
[0055] like Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, optionally, a stepped structure 1302 is formed circumferentially within the wall of the through hole 1301, and the stepped structure 1302 is located above the limiting portion 1321. The stepped structure 1302 can abut against the limiting block formed circumferentially by the brush holder 210. At the same time, with the cooperation of the limiting portion 1321 and the brush head 200 abutting against each other, the brush head 200 is stably placed at the through hole 1301.
[0056] like Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, in one embodiment, the support member 130 optionally includes a first plate 131 and a second plate 132.
[0057] Specifically, the first plate 131 has a first hole 1311, and the first plate 131 bends and extends towards the second plate 132 from one side of its periphery to form a first ring frame 1312. The second plate 132 has a second hole 1322, the limiting part 1321 is disposed in the second hole 1322, and the second plate 132 bends and extends towards the first plate 131 from one side of its periphery to form a second ring frame 1323. The first ring frame 1312 and the second ring frame 1323 are detachably connected to connect the first plate 131 and the second plate 132, thereby forming a single support member 130. Simultaneously, the first hole 1311 and the second hole 1322 form the through hole 1301.
[0058] In this embodiment, a support member 130 is formed by the structure of the first plate 131 and the second plate 132. On the one hand, a limiting part 1321 is disposed in the second hole 1322, and then the first plate 131 and the second body are connected so that the first hole 1311 and the second hole 1322 form the through hole 1301. This facilitates the setting of the limiting part 1321 and facilitates production.
[0059] It is understood that multiple buckles 140 are respectively provided along the circumference of the first ring frame 1312 and the second ring frame 1323. The buckles 140 on the first ring frame 1312 and the buckles 140 on the second ring frame 1323 are engaged one-to-one to realize the detachable connection between the first plate 131 and the second plate 132.
[0060] In the above embodiments, the second plate 132 and the second housing 120 are further detachably connected. This can be achieved by providing a circumferential bayonet on the second plate 132 and a hook 113 on the second housing 120. The hook 113 engages with the bayonet to engage the second plate 132 and the second housing 120, thus improving the user's assembly and disassembly experience. Of course, in other embodiments, the second housing 120 and the second plate 132 can also be detachably connected using screws.
[0061] like Figure 6As shown, further, the second box body 120 extends circumferentially along the edge of the second receiving groove 121 toward the second plate body 132 to form a first pressing edge 1201, and the second plate body 132 also extends toward the second receiving groove 121 to form a second pressing edge 1325. When the second plate body 132 is connected to the second box body 120, the first pressing edge 1201 and the second pressing edge 1325 fit together, which improves the sealing of the connection position.
[0062] like Figure 3 As shown, in addition, a plurality of partitions 1324 are provided on the side of the second plate 132 facing the second receiving groove 121, and one of the partitions 1324 is provided between two adjacent second holes 1322. In this way, two adjacent brush heads 200 are separated, that is, the bristles 220 of two adjacent brush heads 200 are separated, so as to avoid cross contact between the bristles 220 and the growth of bacteria.
[0063] It should be noted that the partition 1324 is provided on the side of the second plate 132 facing the second receiving groove 121, which is the second surface of the support member 130.
[0064] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the first box 110 is pivotally connected to the second ring frame 1323. This facilitates the rotation and opening of the first box 110 and prevents it from separating from the support member 130 when opened, thus avoiding the loss of the first box 110. Specifically, two pivots 112 are spaced apart on one side of the first box 110, and pivot holes corresponding to these pivots 112 are provided on the second frame. A buckle 140 is provided on the side of the first box 110 opposite to the pivots 112, and a latch is provided on the side of the second ring frame 1323 opposite to the pivot holes, corresponding to the buckle 140. This facilitates the opening and closing of the first box 110.
[0065] In one embodiment, the limiting part 1321 is an annular protrusion (not shown in the figure), which is disposed around the side wall where the through hole 1301 is located. The annular protrusion can be circular, specifically matching the shape of the through hole 1301, and the annular protrusion serves to limit the brush head 200.
[0066] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, in an embodiment different from the aforementioned annular protrusion, the limiting portion 1321 may optionally be a limiting protrusion, and at least two limiting protrusions may be provided. For example, two limiting protrusions may be provided on two opposite sidewalls where the through hole 1301 is located. In this embodiment, four limiting protrusions are provided as an example.
[0067] In the above embodiments, the cross-section of the limiting protrusion is arc-shaped, and the shape of the through hole 1301 matches the shape of the brush head 200.
[0068] It should be noted that the cross-section of the limiting protrusion is the cross-section cut perpendicular to the axis of the through hole 1301.
[0069] In this embodiment, the limiting protrusion extends along the axis parallel to the through hole 1301, forming a semi-cylindrical structure. The side of the limiting protrusion facing the inside of the through hole 1301 is an arc-shaped surface 13211, and the position of the limiting protrusion avoids the position of the brush head 200 bristles 220. Since the bristles 220 gradually spread out during brushing, by making the side of the limiting protrusion facing the inside of the through hole 1301 an arc-shaped surface 13211 and avoiding the position of the brush head 200, and thus avoiding the position of the bristles 220, it is easier to insert the entire brush head 200 into the through hole 1301, improving the user experience.
[0070] In the above embodiments, the shape of the through hole 1301 matches the shape of the brush head 200. Optionally, the through hole 1301 matches the shape of the brush holder 210 of the brush head 200, such as the through hole 1301 being an oblong hole. Four limiting protrusions are provided, located on two opposite sides of the inner wall of the through hole 1301, and the four limiting protrusions are arranged opposite each other in pairs.
[0071] In this embodiment, by setting four limiting protrusions, on the one hand, the four limiting protrusions provide more stable support for the brush head 200 in the through hole 1301; on the other hand, the cross-section of the limiting protrusions is arc-shaped, so that the contact position between the brush head 200 and the brush head 200 is rounded. In this way, the distance between the brush head 200 and the hole wall of the through hole 1301 can be increased, making it easier to pick up the brush head 200 and preventing the bristles 220 from getting stuck on the limiting protrusions, thereby improving the user experience.
[0072] It should be noted that in other embodiments, the number of limiting protrusions can also be three, five, six, etc., depending on the size and shape of the brush head 200, and will not be listed here.
[0073] In one embodiment, the second housing 120 is further made of a single piece of transparent material. Making the second housing 120 of transparent material facilitates observation of the state of the bristles 220, allowing observation of the bristles 220 without touching the brush head 200.
[0074] Embodiments of this application also provide an oral cleaning tool, including the brush head storage box 100 described in any of the above embodiments.
[0075] The oral cleaning tool provided in the embodiments of this application has the brush head storage box 100 described in any of the above embodiments, and therefore has all the beneficial effects of the brush head storage box 100 described in any of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.
[0076] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.
[0077] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.
Claims
1. A brush head storage case characterized by, include: The first box body has a first receiving slot; The second box has a second receiving slot, and the first box is detachably fastened to the second box; A support member is used to separate the first receiving groove and the second receiving groove, and the support member is provided with at least one through hole, which is connected to the first receiving groove and the second receiving groove respectively. A limit part is provided at the through hole, and the through hole is used to store the brush head. The brush head's base abuts against the limiting portion, and the brush bristles of the brush head face the second receiving groove and are located within the second receiving groove; When the brush head abuts against the limiting portion, a portion of the brush head protrudes from the side of the support member facing the first receiving groove.
2. The brush head storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side of the support member facing the first receiving groove is a first surface, and the maximum distance from the first surface to the inner wall of the first receiving groove is equal to the maximum height of the portion of the brush head protruding from the first surface.
3. The brush head storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The through hole has a stepped structure formed along its circumference inside the hole wall, and the stepped structure is located above the limiting part.
4. The brush head storage box according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, A partition is provided between the two through holes.
5. The brush head storage box according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The limiting part is an annular protrusion, which is arranged around the side wall where the through hole is located.
6. The brush head storage box according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The limiting part is a limiting protrusion, and there are at least two limiting protrusions.
7. The brush head storage box according to claim 6, characterized in that, The cross-section of the limiting protrusion is arc-shaped, and the shape of the through hole matches the shape of the brush head.
8. The brush head storage box according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The second box is made of a single piece of transparent material.
9. An oral hygiene tool, characterized in that, The brush head storage box includes any one of claims 1 to 8.