Toothbrush

Abstract

A tool, in particular a toothbrush (10), for cleaning teeth and / or gums of a respective user, comprises an elongate support device (12) for supporting a respective device or a corresponding brush head (14) for cleaning the teeth and / or gums of the user, in particular the device or the corresponding brush head (14) has respective brush bristles (141), the free ends (140) of these bristles integrally define respective surfaces for engaging and cleaning, in particular brushing, the teeth. The cleaning device or brush head (14) is movably, in particular rotatably supported by the elongate support device (12). Furthermore, movement (in particular rotation) actuating means (16) of the cleaning device or brush head (14) and corresponding means (18) for controlling the actuating means (16), in particular movement (in particular rotation) actuating means of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in the form of corresponding automatic drive means (18) are provided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to an implement, in particular a toothbrush, for cleaning the teeth and / or gums of a respective user. Background Art

[0002] A toothbrush is a tool for maintaining oral hygiene, which can remove impurities, in particular dental plaque, from the teeth and gums. The toothbrush is made of synthetic fibers and can be inserted into the oral cavity by means of a special brush handle after applying a small amount of toothpaste thereon. Toothbrushes for cleaning the teeth and / or gums of a respective user are known, comprising an elongated device or brush handle for supporting a respective device or brush head for cleaning the teeth and / or gums of said user. The device or brush head has respective cleaning or brushing bristles, the free ends of which on the whole form respective surfaces for engaging and cleaning, in particular brushing, the teeth.

[0003] In a known manner, the cleaning device or brush head is movably, in particular rotatably, supported by the elongated supporting device, and corresponding motion actuating means, in particular rotation actuating means, for cleaning the device or brush head, as well as corresponding means for driving the cleaning device or brush head to move (in particular rotate), are provided.

[0004] As is known to all, currently used automatic actuation toothbrushes and manually actuated toothbrushes are composed of a brush handle and a brush head connected by an assembly portion. The brush head is provided with a plurality of bristles, which are usually parallel to each other and perpendicular to the plane of the brush head.

[0005] Electric toothbrushes were originally designed for patients with limited motor skills or those undergoing orthodontic treatment.

[0006] However, today, electric toothbrushes are extremely useful to anyone, especially those who cannot properly use a manual toothbrush, and in any case, they make the process of cleaning teeth and / or gums more comfortable and easy because the user can do most of the work essentially hands-free.

[0007] In addition to directly performing the brushing action, electric toothbrushes also differ from manual toothbrushes in another respect. In fact, the handle of the electric toothbrush is designed to accommodate the power supply battery, the propulsion motor and the corresponding motion transmission device, as well as other components required for manual actuation through corresponding button devices exposed on the outside of the handle.

[0008] In addition, currently used electric toothbrushes usually operate at a relatively low voltage, typically 12V or less. In particular, some toothbrush designs also use a transformer to directly power the motor inside the brush handle through a cable. However, most known toothbrushes have built-in rechargeable batteries inside the brush handle. Other electric toothbrushes use replaceable disposable batteries that are used as rechargeable batteries and are usually located at the bottom of the brush handle.

[0009] Additionally, some models are designed to be disposable.

[0010] According to a known and quite common toothbrush, the brush head, the assembly and the handle of the electric or manual toothbrush are arranged along the same straight line, so that the bristles are perpendicular to the above straight line. This straight line further represents the main axis of the toothbrush.

[0011] Disadvantageously, toothbrushes configured in this manner have limited accessibility to the oral cavity, i.e., not all locations in the oral cavity can be easily reached. Furthermore, the efficiency of the cleaning operation is greatly reduced, since the vibrating or oscillating cleaning action of these known electric toothbrushes is not achieved through a gum-to-teeth cleaning motion, which is generally recommended by professionals in the industry.

[0012] In any case, in actual use, everyone expects to use the toothbrush as comfortably and conveniently as possible, especially for those users with limited mobility, and also expects the appearance of the toothbrush to be as simple as possible. Summary of the invention

[0013] In any case, through the present invention, it is hoped to propose a new alternative solution to the solutions known to date, in particular to propose to eliminate one or more of the disadvantages or problems mentioned above, and / or to meet one or more of the needs mentioned above, and / or the needs that can be felt in the art in any case, in particular the needs that can be inferred from the above description.

[0014] Therefore, a tool for cleaning the teeth and / or gums of a corresponding user is provided, in particular a toothbrush, comprising a slender device for supporting a corresponding device or a brush head for cleaning the teeth and / or gums of the user, in particular, the corresponding device or the brush head having a device for defining a surface for engaging with the teeth and / or gums, preferably in the form of corresponding brushing bristles, preferably, the free ends of these brushing bristles are defined as a whole for engaging and cleaning (in particular brushing) the corresponding surface of the teeth and / or gums; in particular, the cleaning device or the brush head is actuated by a corresponding actuator, in particular a movement (in particular rotation) actuator of the cleaning device or the brush head, and a corresponding device is provided for controlling the actuator, in particular the movement (in particular rotation) actuator of the cleaning device or the brush head; it is characterized in that the driving device of the actuator, in particular the movement (in particular rotation) actuator of the cleaning device or the brush head adopts the form of a corresponding automatic driving device.

[0015] In this way, an instrument for cleaning teeth and / or gums, in particular a toothbrush, is obtained which is particularly convenient to use, in particular for users who have difficulties, in particular reduced mobility. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] However, this and other novel aspects are set forth in a particularly advantageous manner in the appended claims, the specific technical features thereof and the corresponding advantages achieved can be found in the following description, which shows in detail only exemplary, non-limiting embodiments of the invention and is described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1A shows a side view of a preferred embodiment of a tool or toothbrush according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 1B shows a side view of a second preferred embodiment of a tool according to the present invention having a domed inner surface;

[0019] Figure 2 and 3 A front view and a rear view, respectively, show a first preferred embodiment of the tool according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 and 5 Showing first and second perspective views of a first preferred embodiment of a tool according to the present invention;

[0021] Fig. 6A shows a schematic top plan view of a first preferred embodiment of the preferred embodiments of the tool according to the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6B showing a third perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the first preferred embodiment of the tool according to the present invention, particularly showing the support and recharging mounting base;

[0023] Figure 6C a schematic rear perspective view of a preferred embodiment showing a first preferred embodiment of a tool according to the present invention;

[0024] Fig. 7A shows a schematic longitudinal sectional view of a first preferred embodiment of a tool according to the invention;

[0025] Figure 7B shows a corresponding schematic perspective view of a sensor used in a first preferred embodiment of a tool according to the invention;

[0026] Figure 8 shows a cross-sectional detail view of the outermost part of a first preferred embodiment of a tool according to the invention;

[0027] Figures 9 to 10C A corresponding flow chart showing the main operating steps of a first preferred embodiment of the tool according to the present invention;

[0028] Fig.11 and 12is a corresponding schematic diagram showing the angular functional positions of a first preferred embodiment of the tool according to the present invention;

[0029] Fig.13A and 13B is a corresponding schematic diagram showing an inclined functional position of a first preferred embodiment of a tool according to the invention;

[0030] Fig.14 shows a schematic side view of a motion transmission device employed in a first preferred embodiment of the preferred embodiments of the tool according to the present invention;

[0031] Fig.15 A schematic perspective view showing a motion transmission device employed in a first preferred embodiment of the preferred embodiments of the tool according to the present invention;

[0032] Fig.16 shows a schematic enlarged perspective view of a portion of a motion transmission device employed in a first preferred embodiment of the preferred embodiments of the tool according to the invention;

[0033] Fig.17 shows a schematic perspective sectional view of a small arm carrying a brush head accommodating a motion transmission device employed in a first preferred embodiment of the preferred embodiments of the tool according to the invention;

[0034] Fig.18 shows a schematic cross-sectional view particularly highlighting the motion transmission device employed in a first preferred embodiment of the preferred embodiments of the tool according to the invention;

[0035] Figures 19A to 19E Only the corresponding perspective view of the small arm of a preferred embodiment of the tool according to the invention is shown, which small arm carries the cleaning means or brush head;

[0036] Figures 20A to 20C A corresponding perspective view showing a portion of a brush handle of a preferred embodiment of a tool according to the invention, which is suitable for connection to said small arm carrying a cleaning device or brush head;

[0037] Figures 21A to 21C showing respective perspective, top and side views of bristles of a first preferred embodiment of a brush head used in a preferred embodiment of a tool according to the present invention;

[0038] Fig. 22 showing a corresponding side view of the bristles of a second preferred embodiment of a brush head used in a preferred embodiment of a tool according to the present invention;

[0039] Fig.23showing a corresponding side view of the bristles of a third preferred embodiment of a brush head used in a preferred embodiment of a tool according to the present invention;

[0040] Fig.24 showing a corresponding side view of the bristles of a fourth preferred embodiment of a brush head for use in a preferred embodiment of a tool according to the present invention;

[0041] Fig.25 A corresponding side view showing the front part of a third preferred embodiment of a tool according to the invention;

[0042] Fig.26 A corresponding perspective view shows the front part of a third preferred embodiment of the tool according to the invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] In the drawings, a first, a second and a third preferred embodiment of a tool, in particular a toothbrush, for cleaning the teeth and / or gums of a respective user is shown.

[0044] In particular, from Figures 1A to 6C As can be seen in the figure, the cleaning tool or toothbrush 10 includes a slender device or brush handle 12, which is used to support a corresponding device or corresponding brush head 14 for cleaning the teeth and / or gums of the user. In particular, the corresponding device or corresponding brush head 14 has a device defined for engaging the surface of the teeth and / or gums, preferably in the form of corresponding brushing bristles 141, and the free ends 142 of the bristles 141 are preferably defined as a whole for engaging and cleaning, especially brushing the corresponding surface 140 of the teeth and / or gums.

[0045] In particular, as can be seen from the figures, the cleaning means or brush head 14 is movably, in particular rotatably, supported by the elongated support means 12. In particular, when the brush head is of the rotatable type, the cleaning bristles extend, in particular radially starting from a corresponding small support shaft, thereby defining, in particular with the corresponding free ends, a corresponding circumferential engagement and cleaning, i.e. brushing, surface.

[0046] In particular, the cleaning device or brush head is activated or actuated by corresponding actuating means 16, in particular actuating means 16 for actuating a movement, in particular a rotation, of the cleaning device or brush head 14, which in any case will be best understood from the following of the description.

[0047] As can be seen from said figures, the tool or toothbrush 10 further comprises said actuation means 16 , in particular drive means 18 for moving, in particular rotating, said cleaning means or brush head 14 .

[0048] Advantageously, the drive means 18 for moving, in particular rotating, the actuation means 16 , in particular the cleaning means or the brush head 14 , are in the form of corresponding automatic drive means 18 .

[0049] In this way, a tool for cleaning teeth and / or gums, in particular a toothbrush, is obtained, the use of which becomes considerably easier, in particular for users with difficulties, especially those with particularly difficult movements.

[0050] In particular, as will in any case be best understood from the following text of the present description, the drive means controls the tool or the toothbrush in an automatic manner, preferably with the aid of corresponding processor means, in particular processor means which start operating according to a signal provided by a corresponding detection means or sensor, and / or by the action of a corresponding timer, in particular the action of said processor means. In this way, the tool can be controlled or driven without requiring the user to perform specific and frequent manual operations.

[0051] From the drawings, in particular from the Figure 1A As can be seen in the figure, the tool or toothbrush 10 comprises an elongated device, in particular in the form of a corresponding elongated brush handle 121, which in particular defines a corresponding extended longitudinal axis X, which is in particular parallel or substantially parallel to the rotation axis of the cleaning device or brush head 14, i.e. parallel to the corresponding surface for engaging the teeth and / or gums, which is preferably defined by the bristles 141 of the cleaning device or brush head 14.

[0052] Preferably, as shown, and as will in any case be best understood from the following of this description, said cleaning device or brush head 14 is in turn movable, ie rotatable, about a respective axis Y, in particular axis Y parallel to said axis X as shown.

[0053] It is advantageously provided that the actuating device 16 , in particular the movement of the cleaning means or brush head 14 , in particular the drive device 18 for rotating the actuating device 16 comprises means suitable for determining or determining the position of the tool or toothbrush 10 , i.e. determining the position of said cleaning means or brush head 14 .

[0054] Advantageously, the movement of the actuating device 16, in particular the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the drive device 18 for rotating the actuating device 16 comprises a device suitable for determining or determining the inclination of the tool 10, in particular its corresponding longitudinal axis X and / or axis Y, and / or suitable for determining or determining the angular position of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular its relative to the corresponding longitudinal axis X, i.e. the axis X is considered to be the axis about which the tool or toothbrush rotates.

[0055] In particular, the inclination and / or the angular position can be determined starting from a corresponding reference position. In particular, preferably, the inclination of the tool is defined starting from a reference position in which the longitudinal axis X of the tool 10, i.e. the longitudinal axis X of the handle 121 of the tool 10, is arranged horizontally or substantially horizontally.

[0056] In practice, as will in any case be best understood from the following text of this specification, the user only has to move the tool or toothbrush relative to his / her oral cavity (obviously preferably holding it in his / her hand), in particular by tilting the tool or toothbrush relative to the horizontal, i.e. by tilting its longitudinal axis X relative to the horizontal, or in a complementary manner relative to the vertical, and / or by rotating it relative to its longitudinal axis X. Starting from one or more of said movements performed by the user, the tool or toothbrush is able to drive it accordingly, as will in any case be best understood from the following text of this specification.

[0057] Advantageously, as from Fig. 7A As can be seen in Figures 10 to 11, the actuator 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the drive device 18 for rotating the actuator 16, is in the form of a corresponding processor device, that is, the drive device 18 includes a corresponding control processor 180 running under the control of corresponding software or program, and its main activity is Fig. 9 10D is shown in the flowchart.

[0058] As mentioned in reference Fig. 7A and 7B It can also be seen that, in a significantly advantageous manner, the actuating device 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the drive device 18 for rotating the actuating device 16 comprises a device 180', 180", in particular connected to a corresponding processor device 180, for detecting the position, in particular the inclination and / or the angular position, of the tool 10 and / or its corresponding parts or components, as will in any case be best understood from the following contents of the present description.

[0059] As will in any case be best seen from the following text of the present description, the processor means, i.e. the processor 180, is connected to corresponding detection means or sensors, i.e. corresponding accelerometers and / or corresponding gyroscopes 180', 180", to receive corresponding signals, and to the electric motor 162 to transmit corresponding drive signals, the electric motor 162 defining the means 16 for actuating the rotation of the cleaning or scrubbing brush head, as will in any case be best understood from the following text of the present description.

[0060] Therefore, as described Fig. 7A and7B As can be seen, in a particularly advantageous manner, the detection device comprises a corresponding accelerometer 180' and / or a corresponding gyroscope 180", which are particularly located inside the tool, i.e. arranged on the device or drive plate 18 of the tool, which will in any case be best understood from the following content of this description.

[0061] Advantageously, the processor means or processor 180 is configured to determine the inclination of the tool and / or cleaning brush head after or in dependence on the signal received from said detection means, such as for example Fig.13A and 13B It can be seen in.

[0062] Furthermore, advantageously, the processor means or processor 180 is configured to determine the angular position of the tool and / or cleaning brush head after or in dependence on the signal received from said detection means, such as from Fig.11 and 12 It can be seen in.

[0063] With particular reference Fig. 9 It can be seen that, with obvious advantages, the actuating device 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the drive device 18 for rotating the actuating device 16, i.e. the processor device 180, is configured so that after receiving at least one corresponding start signal, in particular at least one corresponding start signal originating from pressure applied to a corresponding button, as will in any case be best understood from the following contents of the present description, an initial procedure for determining the dental arch to be brushed is started in 101, in particular based on at least one corresponding signal received from the detection or sensor device, i.e. based on at least one corresponding signal received from the accelerometer 180' and / or the gyroscope 180".

[0064] From the said Fig. 9 and 10A As can be seen, it is of obvious advantage that the movement of the actuator 16, in particular the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the drive device 18 of the rotary actuator 16, i.e. its processor device 180 is configured to determine in 1012 when the tool 10, i.e. the cleaning device or brush head 14 is directed to the upper and / or lower dental arch of the user's entire set of teeth, in particular based on at least one corresponding signal received from the detection device or sensor, i.e. the signal received from the accelerometer 180' and / or the gyroscope 180" in 1011.

[0065] In more detail, from the Figures 9 to 10AIt can be seen that in a significantly advantageous manner, the movement of the actuating device 16, in particular the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the drive device 18 for rotating the actuating device 16, i.e. the processor device 180, is configured to determine in 1012, in particular based on at least one corresponding signal received in 1011 from the detection or sensor device, i.e. from at least one corresponding signal received from the accelerometer 180' and / or the gyroscope 180", when the elongated support device or brush handle 12 and / or the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular when the corresponding axis X or axis Y, i.e. when the surface 140 of the cleaning device or brush head 14 for engagement and cleaning, in particular brushing the teeth, is in a horizontal or substantially horizontal position, in particular when the cleaning device or brush head 10 is upwards, i.e. towards the upper dental arch, or downwards, i.e. towards the lower dental arch.

[0066] Advantageously, from the Figures 9 to 10B It can be seen that the movement of the actuator 16, in particular the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the drive device 18 for rotating the actuator 16, i.e. the processor device 180, is configured to determine in 1014 the angular position of the tool, i.e. the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular relative to or with reference to the longitudinal axis X of the slender support device or brush handle 12, in particular based on at least one corresponding signal received in 1013 from the detection or sensor device, i.e. at least one corresponding signal received from the accelerometer 180' and / or the gyroscope 180".

[0067] In practice, the tool or toothbrush is held horizontally or substantially horizontally by the support device or the brush handle 12, and the angular position of the brush head is set to direct the brush head toward the corresponding dental arch, i.e. downward or upward, and the drive device 18, i.e. the processor 180 is configured to determine whether the tool, i.e. the corresponding brush head, is facing the lower dental arch or the upper dental arch of the user's entire set of teeth based on the signals received from the sensors, in particular from the accelerometers and gyroscopes 180' and 180".

[0068] Advantageously, from the Fig. 9 and 10BIt can be seen that the actuator 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the drive device 18 of the rotating actuator 16, i.e. the processor device 180, is configured to determine in 1015 the rotational direction or orientation in which the cleaning device or brush head 14 must operate, in particular based on at least one corresponding signal received from the detection or sensor device in 1013, i.e. at least one corresponding signal received from the accelerometer 180' and / or the gyroscope 180", i.e. based on the angular position determined in 1014 by the actuator 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the drive device 18 of the rotating actuator 16, i.e. the processor device 180.

[0069] Advantageously, from the Figures 9 to 10B It can be seen that the actuator 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the driving device 18 of the rotating actuator 16, that is, the processor device 180 is configured to drive the cleaning device or brush head 14 to actuate rotation after determining in 102, in particular in 1015, the rotation direction or orientation in which the cleaning device or brush head 14 must run.

[0070] Therefore, it is advantageous to Figures 9 to 10C It can be seen that the movement of the actuator 16, in particular the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the driving device 18 of the rotating actuator 16, i.e. the processor device 180, while driving the cleaning of the corresponding dental arches in 103 and 105 or 109 and 111, is configured to change the rotation direction or orientation in which the cleaning device or brush head 14 must run in 1033, in particular after receiving the corresponding signal from the detection device or sensor device in 1013, i.e. according to at least one corresponding signal received from the accelerometer 180' and / or the gyroscope 180", and / or according to determining the angular position of the tool, i.e. the cleaning device or brush head 14 in 1014.

[0071] Therefore, it is advantageous to Figures 9 to 10C It can be seen that the movement of the actuator 16, in particular the cleaning device or the brush head 14, in particular the driving device 18 of the rotating actuator 16, i.e. the processor device 180, while driving the cleaning of the corresponding dental arch in 103, is configured to stop the cleaning device or the brush head 14 in 1034, in particular after receiving a corresponding signal from the detection or sensor device in 1013, i.e. according to at least one corresponding signal received from the accelerometer 180' and / or the gyroscope 180", and / or according to the determination of the angular position of the tool, i.e. the cleaning device or the brush head 14 in 1014, so as to stop the rotation of the cleaning device or the brush head 14 in 1034.

[0072] Advantageously, from the Fig.11 and12 It can be seen that in particular the brush head 14 is considered to be inserted into the mouth of the user holding the supporting device 12, that is, the brush head faces the inside of the user's mouth, which has obvious advantages. Relative to the corresponding longitudinal axis Y, the rotation direction or orientation of the cleaning device or brush head 14 is a counterclockwise rotation direction (R), especially when the left side Si of the corresponding teeth of the lower dental arch and / or the right side Du of the corresponding teeth of the upper dental arch of the user and / or the chewing surfaces Fm of the teeth must be brushed.

[0073] Advantageously, from the Fig.11 and 12 It can be seen that in particular the brush head 14 is considered to be inserted into the mouth of the user holding the supporting device 12, that is, the brush head faces the inside of the user's mouth, and relative to the corresponding longitudinal axis Y, the rotation direction or direction of the cleaning device or brush head 14 is a clockwise rotation direction (R'), especially when the right side Di of the corresponding teeth of the lower dental arch and / or the left side Su of the corresponding teeth of the upper dental arch of the user and / or the chewing surfaces Fm of the teeth must be brushed.

[0074] It should be understood that the chewing surfaces of the respective teeth refer to the upper surfaces of the teeth of the lower dental arch and the lower surfaces of the teeth of the upper dental arch.

[0075] As can be seen from the accompanying drawings, in an advantageous manner, the actuator 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the drive device 18 for rotating the actuator 16, i.e. the processor device 180, is configured to determine in 1034 the stopped rotation state of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular based on at least one corresponding signal received from the detection or sensor device in 1013, or based on at least one corresponding signal received from the accelerometer 180' and / or the gyroscope 180", i.e. based on the angular position determined in 1014 by the actuator 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the drive device 18 for rotating the actuator 16, i.e. the processor device 180.

[0076] From the said Figures 9 to 12As can be seen, advantageously, assuming that the angle generally starts from a horizontal axis (L') extending to the left of the corresponding dental arch or tooth, the actuator 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the drive device 18 for rotating the actuator 16, i.e. the processor device 180, is configured to, when the tool is in an angular position, drive the cleaning device or brush head 14 in a counterclockwise rotation (R) for the teeth and / or gums, in particular according to at least one corresponding signal received from the detection or sensor device in 1013, i.e. according to the angular position determined in 1014 by the actuator 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the drive device 18 for rotating the actuator 16, i.e. the processor device 180. For the lower dental arch, the angular position is between a predetermined upstream angle for starting or stopping the rotation and a predetermined downstream angle for starting or stopping the rotation, in particular the predetermined upstream angle is between 340° and 360°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 350°, in particular the predetermined downstream angle is between 70° and 90°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 80°, and for the upper dental arch of the user's teeth and / or gums, the angular position is between a predetermined upstream angle for starting or stopping the rotation and a predetermined downstream angle for starting or stopping the rotation, in particular the predetermined upstream angle is between 160° and 180°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 170°, in particular the predetermined downstream angle is between 250° and 270°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 260°.

[0077] Advantageously, from the Figures 9 to 12As can be seen in FIG. 1 , the actuating device 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the driving device 18 for rotating the actuating device 16, i.e. the processor device 180, is configured to, when the tool is in an angular position, drive the cleaning device or brush head 14 clockwise (R') in particular according to at least one corresponding signal received from the detection or sensor device in 1013, i.e. according to the angular position determined in 1014 by the actuating device 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the driving device 18 for rotating the actuating device 16, i.e. the processor device 180, and for the lower dental arch of the teeth and / or gums, the angular position is at the start or Between a predetermined upstream angle for stopping the rotation and a predetermined downstream angle for starting or stopping the rotation, in particular the predetermined upstream angle is between 90° and 110°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 100°, in particular the predetermined downstream angle is between 180° and 200°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 190°, and for the upper dental arch of the user's teeth and / or gums, the angular position is between the predetermined upstream angle for starting or stopping the rotation and the predetermined downstream angle for starting or stopping the rotation, in particular the predetermined upstream angle is between 270° and 290°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 280°, in particular the predetermined downstream angle is between 0° and 20°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 10°.

[0078] From the said Figures 9 to 12 As can be seen in , in a particularly advantageous manner, the actuating device 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the drive device 18 for rotating the actuating device 16, i.e. the processor device 180, is configured to, when the tool is in an angular position, in particular according to at least one corresponding signal received from the detection or sensor device in 1013, i.e. according to the angular position determined in 1014 by the actuating device 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the drive device 18 for rotating the actuating device 16, i.e. the processor device 180, keep the cleaning device or brush head 14 rotated clockwise or counterclockwise (R' or R), for the lower dental arch of the teeth and / or gums, the angular The angle position is between a predetermined upstream angle and a predetermined downstream angle for starting rotation, in particular the predetermined upstream angle is between 70° and 90°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 80°, in particular the predetermined downstream angle is between 90° and 110°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 100°, and for the upper dental arch of the user's teeth and / or gums, the angle position is between a predetermined upstream angle and a predetermined downstream angle, in particular the predetermined upstream angle is between 250° and 270°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 260°, in particular the predetermined downstream angle is between 270° and 290°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 280°, all depending on whether the user approaches from the right or left side of the corresponding tooth.

[0079] In practice, in order to brush the chewing surface Fm of the teeth and maintain the clockwise (R') or counterclockwise (R) rotation of the cleaning device or brush head 14, the cleaning device or brush head 14 is used on the portion of the tooth side that has just been brushed, that is, brushing the chewing surface Fm of the teeth starts from the corresponding side of the teeth, maintaining the clockwise (R') or counterclockwise (R) rotation of the cleaning device or brush head 14 used on the side, from which side or to which side the user contacts the chewing surface FM of the teeth.

[0080] In practice, the chewing surfaces FM of the teeth can be brushed both by clockwise and counterclockwise rotation of the brush head, and in a preferred manner, it is preferred to maintain the rotation used on the sides of the teeth, from which the chewing surfaces are reached.

[0081] From the said Figures 9 to 12 It can be seen that, in an alternative advantageous manner to that which has just been shown, the actuating device 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the drive device 18 for rotating the actuating device 16, i.e. the processor device 180, is configured to, when the tool is in an angular position, in particular according to at least one corresponding signal received from the detection or sensor device in 1013, i.e. according to the angular position determined in 1014 by the actuating device 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the drive device 18 for rotating the actuating device 16, i.e. the processor device 180, keep the cleaning device or brush head 14 in a stopped rotation device, for the teeth and / or or gums of the user's lower dental arch, the angular position is between a predetermined upstream angle and a predetermined downstream angle for starting rotation, in particular the predetermined upstream angle is between 70° and 90°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 80°, in particular the predetermined downstream angle is between 90° and 110°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 100°, and for the user's upper dental arch of the teeth and / or gums, the angular position is between a predetermined upstream angle and a predetermined downstream angle, in particular the predetermined upstream angle is between 250° and 270°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 260°, in particular the predetermined downstream angle is between 270° and 290°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 280°.

[0082] In an alternative manner to that which has been shown above, the chewing surfaces Fm of the teeth can be brushed, without requiring any rotation of the cleaning device or of the brush head 14 .

[0083] Advantageously, from the Figures 9 to 12It can be seen that the actuating device 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the driving device 18 for rotating the actuating device 16, i.e. the processor device 180, is configured to drive the cleaning device or brush head 14 to a stopped rotation state when the tool is in an angular position, in particular according to at least one corresponding signal received from the detection or sensor device in 1013, i.e. according to the angular position determined in 1014 by the actuating device 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the driving device 18 for rotating the actuating device 16, i.e. the processor device 180, and for the lower dental arch of the teeth and / or gums, the angular position is Between a predetermined upstream angle for stopping the rotation and a predetermined downstream angle for stopping the rotation, in particular the predetermined upstream angle is between 180° and 200°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 190°, in particular the predetermined downstream angle is between 340° and 360°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 350°, and for the upper dental arch of the user's teeth and / or gums, the angular position is between the predetermined upstream angle for stopping the rotation and the predetermined downstream angle for stopping the rotation, in particular the predetermined upstream angle is between 0° and 20°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 10°, in particular the predetermined downstream angle is between 160° and 180°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 170°.

[0084] In particular, and in addition to the above-mentioned angular indications, it should in any case be understood that the cleaning of the lower and upper arches of the teeth occurs in two different steps or phases of the cleaning process, which are separated from each other in time.

[0085] As for the incisors and canines or front teeth, they have a front or outer face and a back or inner face. By assuming that the user of the tool or toothbrush is right-handed, i.e. holding the tool with his / her right hand, for the incisors or canines of the lower dental arch, the front or outer face corresponds to the left side Si, and the back or inner face corresponds to the right side Di of the same lower dental arch. Furthermore, by assuming that the user of the tool or toothbrush is right-handed, i.e. holding the tool with his / her right hand, for the incisors or canines of the upper dental arch, the front or outer face corresponds to the left side Su, and the back or inner face corresponds to the right side Du of the same upper dental arch.

[0086] From the said Fig.13A and 13BAs can be seen in 1011, in a significantly advantageous manner, the actuating means 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning means or brush head 14, in particular the drive means 18 for rotating the actuating means 16, i.e. the processor means 180, is configured to keep the cleaning means or brush head 14 in a stopped state of rotation, in particular according to at least one corresponding signal received from the detection or sensor means in 1011, i.e. according to the inclination determined in 1012 by the actuating means 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning means or brush head 14, in particular the drive means 18 for rotating the actuating means 16, i.e. the processor means 180, when the tool is in a vertical position, i.e. a position at an angle of 90° to the horizontal, and a position at an angle of 15° to the vertical, i.e. a position at an angle of 75° to the horizontal. In particular, according to a preferred operating mode, the corresponding functional step of the tool or toothbrush will continue, but the cleaning means or brush head will remain non-rotating, until the timing, i.e. the available time to complete the cleaning operation, is reached.

[0087] Therefore, in a particularly advantageous manner, the actuator 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or the brush head 14, in particular the drive device 18 of the rotary actuator 16, i.e. the processor device 180 is configured to actuate a corresponding, in particular predetermined cleaning process, in particular the corresponding movement of the cleaning device or the brush head 14, in particular the rotary actuation process, the cleaning process being in particular defined by corresponding instructions, i.e. corresponding software or program, preferably stored in the memory of the drive device 18 of the actuator 16, i.e. the processor device 180.

[0088] By way of example, the processor device 180 comprises or may comprise an electronic processor, input and output devices and preferably a memory storing instructions or programs, ie software managing the functions of the tool, in particular for executing a cleaning process, ie part of the functions of the tool.

[0089] Advantageously, from the Fig. 9 It can be seen that the cleaning process includes a first step or stage, namely cleaning or brushing the corresponding dental arch, such as the lower dental arch, within a predetermined time in 103 and 105; and a subsequent second step or stage, namely cleaning or brushing another dental arch, such as the upper dental arch, within a predetermined time in 109 and 111. In particular, the duration of the first cleaning step or stage of the corresponding dental arch and the duration of the second cleaning step or stage of the other dental arch have a predetermined or preset equal maximum duration.

[0090] It should be understood that in any case, embodiments of the tool or toothbrush can be provided in which no time limit is provided for performing the respective cleaning step, i.e. for performing a complete cleaning of the teeth. In particular, the user should turn on the tool or toothbrush, e.g. by using the corresponding drive device 181, and can turn off the tool or toothbrush, e.g. again by using the corresponding drive device 181. In particular and preferably, in this case, the tool or toothbrush will be driven only by the position sensor, i.e. the inclination and / or angle position detection sensor of the tool or toothbrush.

[0091] From the said Fig. 9 As can be seen, in a significantly advantageous manner, the movement of the actuator 16, in particular the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the drive device 18 of the rotating actuator 16, i.e. the processor device 180 is configured to output one or more signals to the user, in particular in 104, 106 and 110.

[0092] Advantageously, from the Fig. 9 It can be seen that the actuator 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the drive device 18 of the rotating actuator 16, that is, the processor device 180 is configured to output a corresponding signal to the user at the end of the cleaning process, that is, when the time for executing the cleaning process is over, and / or at the end of the first cleaning step or stage in 106, that is, when the time for executing the cleaning of the first dental arch is over, and / or when half of the cleaning process of the corresponding dental arches is completed in 104 and 110, that is, when half of the cleaning process of the first dental arch is completed in 104, and / or when half of the cleaning process of the second dental arch is completed in 110.

[0093] In this way, the user is properly informed and guided in the cleaning process.

[0094] Advantageously, the signal regarding the end of the cleaning process, i.e. when the time for performing the cleaning process has expired, and / or at the end of the first cleaning step or phase, i.e. when the time for performing said first cleaning step or phase of the corresponding dental arch has expired, and / or when half of the cleaning process of the corresponding dental arch has been completed, is defined by an intermittent rotation in the rotation of the cleaning device or brush head 14.

[0095] However, it should be understood that even though the solution advantageously implements without having to provide additional devices inside the tool, it can still be designed to use another type of signal, such as a vibration signal of the tool or other sound or light signals.

[0096] With particular reference Fig. 9 and 10CIt can be seen that, with obvious advantages, once the cleaning of the first dental arch is completed, the movement of the actuator 16, in particular the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the drive device 18 of the rotating actuator 16, i.e. the processor device 180 is configured to determine the rotation direction of the cleaning device or brush head 14 in 106 to perform cleaning of the second dental arch to be cleaned, and in 108, start the corresponding rotation of the cleaning device or brush head 14.

[0097] In particular, the cleaning or brushing of the second dental arch is performed in a completely analogous manner to the first dental arch, but in particular with the direction of rotation and the change of direction of rotation being mirror-inverted or opposite with respect to the first dental arch.

[0098] With particular reference Fig. 9 and 10B It can be seen that, with obvious advantages, according to the second and alternative operating mode, it can also be provided that the actuator 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the drive device 18 for rotating the actuator 16, i.e. the processor device 180 is configured to determine in 107 whether the cleaning device or brush head 14 is facing the second dental arch to be cleaned, in particular based on at least one corresponding signal received from the detection or sensor device, i.e. based on at least one corresponding signal received from the accelerometer 180' and / or the gyroscope 180".

[0099] With particular reference Fig. 9 and 10B It can be seen that, with obvious advantages, according to the second and alternative operating mode, it can also be provided that the actuating device 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the driving device 18 of the rotating actuating device 16, i.e. the processor device 180 is configured so that, in particular based on at least one corresponding signal received from the detection or sensor device, i.e. based on at least one corresponding signal received from the accelerometer 180' and / or the gyroscope 180" and / or based on determining that the cleaning device or brush head 14 is facing the second dental arch, cleaning of the second dental arch is started in 108, i.e. the cleaning device or brush head 14 is actuated to rotate to perform cleaning of the second dental arch.

[0100] Advantageously, from the Fig. 9 It can be seen that the actuator 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head 14, especially the driving device 18 of the rotating actuator 16, that is, the processor device 180 is configured to drive and stop the actuation, that is, movement or rotation, of the cleaning device or brush head 14 at the end of the cleaning process in 112, that is, at the end of the cleaning process of the second dental arch.

[0101] According to reports and as can be seen from the drawings, it is of clear advantage to provide means for manual activation by the user, in particular in the form of one or more buttons, in particular one to three in number, and preferably in the form of a single button 181 .

[0102] In particular, as shown, the handle has a front side 12a, particularly facing the radial extension direction of the cleaning device or brush head 14, and a rear side 12b opposite the front side. As shown, the button 181 is advantageously located on the front side 12a, and preferably on the longitudinal centerline of the tool or toothbrush.

[0103] Advantageously, as can be seen in the figures, the manual activation device 181 is connected to the actuation device 16 , in particular the drive device 18 for moving, in particular rotating, the cleaning device or brush head 14 , ie the processor device 180 .

[0104] In an advantageous manner, it can also be provided that the manual starting device 181, i.e. the corresponding button 181, is suitable for starting or stopping the movement of the actuator 16, in particular the cleaning device or the brush head 14, and in particular the drive device 18 of the rotating actuator 16, i.e. the processor device 180, is suitable for turning the tool on or off, and / or for changing operating settings, in particular the movement speed of the cleaning device or the brush head 14, in particular the rotation speed.

[0105] Advantageously, the movement of the actuating device 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the drive device 18 for rotating the actuating device 16, i.e. the processor device 180 is configured so that by actuating the manual starting device 181, i.e. by pressing the button 181, within a predetermined time, in particular within a time between 1 second and 5 seconds, preferably within a time equal to or approximately 1 second, when the tool is in an angular position facing the corresponding dental arch, a cleaning step or phase of the corresponding dental arch is actuated, in particular when the tool is in a downward angular position, a cleaning step or phase of the lower dental arch is actuated, and when the tool is in an upward angular position, a cleaning step or phase of the upper dental arch is actuated.

[0106] Advantageously, means 181 are provided which are suitable for varying the speed of movement or rotation of the cleaning means or brush head 14 .

[0107] In a particularly advantageous manner, the means suitable for varying the speed of movement or rotation of the cleaning means or brush head 14 comprise or consist of the manual activation means 181 , ie the drive button 181 .

[0108] In an advantageous manner, the actuating device 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the driving device 18 of the rotating actuating device 16, i.e. the processor device 180 is configured so that it is suitable for setting a plurality of movement or rotation speeds of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular it is suitable for setting a first and a second speed which are normal speeds respectively, in particular it is set to brush the corresponding dental arch at a rotation speed between 330 rpm and 400 rpm, the corresponding brushing time of the corresponding dental arch is preferably between 55 seconds and 65 seconds, and is preferably equal to or substantially equal to 60 seconds, i.e. the corresponding total brushing time is between 110 seconds and 130 seconds, and is preferably equal to or substantially equal to 120 seconds; and to brush each dental arch at a fast speed, in particular corresponding to a fast speed of a rotation speed between 401 rpm and 550 rpm, the corresponding brushing time of the corresponding dental arch is preferably between 45 seconds and 55 seconds, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 50 seconds, i.e. the corresponding total brushing time is between 90 seconds and 110 seconds, and is preferably equal to or substantially equal to 100 seconds.

[0109] Advantageously, the actuating device 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the drive device 18 of the rotating actuating device 16, i.e. the processor device 180 is configured such that by starting, in particular starting the manual starting device 181 for the first time, i.e. by pressing, in particular by pressing the drive button 181 for the first time, the actuating device is started at a first working or rotational speed, in particular the first working speed, which is particularly referred to as the fast speed in the context of the present specification, and by starting, in particular starting the manual starting device 181 for the second time, i.e. by pressing the drive button 181 for the second time, the working or rotational speed is changed, i.e. the actuating device is started at a second working or rotational speed, preferably at a working speed slower than the first working speed, which is referred to as the normal speed in the context of the present specification.

[0110] In a significantly advantageous manner, the movement of the actuator 16, in particular the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the drive device 18 for rotating the actuator 16, i.e. the processor device 180, are configured such that they are suitable for varying the duration of cleaning as a function of the working or cleaning speed, i.e. the rotational speed of the cleaning device or brush head 14.

[0111] As can be seen from the figures, in a particularly advantageous manner, in particular on the tool 10 , a device 188 for emitting at least one corresponding light signal is provided, in particular in the form of a light LED device.

[0112] Advantageously, as can be seen from the accompanying drawings, the device 188 for emitting at least one corresponding light signal, in particular in the form of an LED device, is connected to the actuator 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the drive 18 of the rotation of the actuator 16, i.e. the processor device 180.

[0113] It is a clear advantage that the device 188 for emitting at least one corresponding light signal, in particular a device in the form of an LED device, is suitable for emitting light signals having different colors, such as blue, red, green, yellow, and in particular the corresponding colors are suitable for indicating the corresponding functional state or condition of the tool 10.

[0114] In a significantly advantageous manner, the device 188 for emitting at least one corresponding light signal, in particular a device in the form of an LED device, is suitable for emitting light signals of different colors for indicating a corresponding functional state or condition of the tool 10, which functional state or condition is selected from the following functional states or conditions of the tool 10, namely a state or condition of turning on the tool, a state or condition of turning off the tool, a charging state or condition, a state or condition of a battery that is exhausted or almost exhausted, a state or condition of the end of charging, i.e. a state or condition of a fully charged battery, a state or condition of cleaning the upper dental arch, a state or condition of cleaning the lower dental arch, a state or condition of normal, i.e. a slow rotation or cleaning speed, a state or condition of a fast, i.e. a rotation or cleaning speed that is faster than normal, and / or any other working or operating state or condition of the tool.

[0115] Advantageously, as can be seen in said figures, said means 188 for emitting at least one corresponding light signal comprises a device for emitting at least one corresponding light signal, in particular a first device or LED 188a, suitable for signalling the start of a cleaning step of the respective upper or lower dental arch and of the corresponding working or rotational speed when said tool is in a vertical position, i.e. upright, said first device or LED 188a being in particular at or mounted on said actuation button 181, preferably at a position above or to the upper side of said actuation button 181. Preferably, said (in particular said first) device or LED 188a for emitting at least one corresponding light signal signals the start of a cleaning step of the upper dental arch, is switched on for emitting a corresponding light (e.g. green) radiation when a so-called fast cleaning speed is carried out, and is switched off when the cleaning speed of the upper dental arch is carried out at a normal speed. In addition, preferably, the device or LED 188a for emitting at least one corresponding light signal sends a start signal for a cleaning step of the lower dental arch, and the device is connected to emit a corresponding light (e.g. blue) radiation when the cleaning step is carried out at a so-called fast cleaning speed, and the device is turned off when the cleaning speed of the lower dental arch is carried out at a normal speed.

[0116] Advantageously, as can be seen in said figures, said means 188 for emitting at least one corresponding light signal comprises a device for emitting at least one corresponding light signal, in particular a second device or LED 188b, adapted to signal the start of a cleaning step of the respective upper or lower dental arch and of the corresponding working or rotational speed when said tool is in a vertical position, i.e. upright, said second device or LED 188b being in particular at or mounted on said actuation button 181, preferably at a position below or to the underside of said actuation button 181. Preferably, said (in particular said second) device or LED 188b for emitting at least one corresponding light signal signals the start of a cleaning step of the upper dental arch, being switched on for emitting a corresponding light (e.g. green) radiation when operating at a so-called fast cleaning speed and when the cleaning speed of the upper dental arch is at a normal speed. In addition, preferably, the device or LED 188a for emitting at least one corresponding light signal sends a start signal for a cleaning step of the lower dental arch, and the device is turned on to emit corresponding light (e.g. blue) radiation when the cleaning speed is so-called fast cleaning speed and when the cleaning speed of the lower dental arch is normal speed.

[0117] In practice, the second LED 188b is always on when the cleaning speed is fast, with green for the upper arch, or blue for the lower arch, while the first LED 188a is on, with green for the upper arch, or blue for the lower arch, and is off when the cleaning speed is normal.

[0118] As can be seen from the accompanying drawings, it is of obvious advantage that the device 188 for emitting at least one corresponding light signal comprises a device or LED 188' for emitting at least one corresponding light signal, which has a circular shape and extends peripherally to the tool body, in particular at the attachment of the small arm 122 carrying the cleaning device or brush head 14, and / or is particularly suitable for emitting light radiation of a first color, such as green, indicating that the upper dental arch is being brushed, and is suitable for emitting light radiation of a second color, such as blue, indicating that the lower dental arch is being brushed.

[0119] In this way, it is also possible to see how it is operated in any position of the tool, i.e. the position of the hand holding the tool, by means of the reflection of this light on the opposite mirror usually used when brushing the teeth.

[0120] Advantageously, the means 188 for emitting at least one corresponding light signal are adapted to emit a state indicative of a battery empty, i.e. almost empty. Preferably, in order to emit a state indicative of a battery empty, the first and second devices or LEDs 188a and 188b for emitting at least one corresponding light signal emit corresponding ordinary, e.g. red, light radiation.

[0121] Advantageously, as can be seen in said figures, the means 12 for supporting the cleaning means or head 14 comprise a corresponding small arm 122 for movable or rotatable support of said cleaning means or head head 14 and extending from said elongated handle 121 of said tool 10 .

[0122] As can be seen from the figures, in an advantageous manner, the small arm 122 for the movable or rotatable support of the cleaning device or brush head 14 generally extends at an angle relative to the elongated handle 121 , ie relative to the longitudinal axis X of the elongated handle 121 .

[0123] Advantageously, as can be seen from the accompanying drawings, the small arm 122 for the movable or rotatable support of the cleaning device or brush head 14 is extended so that the vertical distance H between the point P for engaging the user's finger and the working surface L of the bristles is between 0.5 cm and 3.5 cm, preferably between 1.2 cm and 2.7 cm, and optimally between 1.5 cm and 2.5 cm, and the point P is located at or near the small arm 122.

[0124] Advantageously, as can be seen from the accompanying drawings, the small arm 122 for the movable or rotatable support of the cleaning device or brush head 14 extends so that the longitudinal distance C between the point P for engaging the user's finger and the point A, which is located at or near the small arm 122 and the point A, which is located at the end of the working surface L of the bristles facing the slender brush handle 121, is between 3 cm and 11 cm, preferably between 5 cm and 10 cm, and optimally between 7.5 cm and 9.5 cm.

[0125] As can be seen from the drawings, in a particularly advantageous manner, the small arm 122 for the movable or rotatable support of the cleaning device or brush head 14 is extended so that the inclination or lateral distance D between the point P for engaging the user's finger and the point A, which is located at or near the small arm 122 and the end of the working surface L of the bristles facing the slender brush handle 121, is between 3 cm and 13 cm, preferably between 5 cm and 11 cm, and optimally between 7 cm and 10 cm.

[0126] As can be seen from the figures, the longitudinal length of the active surface L of the bristles of the cleaning device or brush head 14 is advantageously between 0.3 cm and 2 cm, preferably between 0.7 cm and 1.7 cm, and optimally between 0.9 cm and 1.4 cm.

[0127] Advantageously, from the Fig. 7A , 8As can be seen in FIGS. 14 to 18 , a motion transmitting device 22 is provided which operatively connects the actuating device 16 with the cleaning device or brush head 14 .

[0128] From the said Fig. 7A , 8 As can be seen from 14 to 18, in a significantly advantageous manner, the small arm 122 which movably or rotatably supports the cleaning device or brush head 14 is in the form of a hollow body, i.e. it has a corresponding peripheral wall 122" which accommodates the motion transmission device 22, which operatively connects the actuating device 16 to the cleaning device or brush head 14.

[0129] From the said Fig. 7A , 8 As can be seen from Figures 14 to 18, in a particularly advantageous manner, the movement of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the rotational actuator 16, is in the form of a rotatable actuator 16, i.e. having a corresponding motion output end 162', which can be rotated relative to the corresponding rotation axis Z, preferably, the rotation axis Z is angularly spaced or inclined relative to the rotation axis Y of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular also relative to the axis X of the support device or brush handle.

[0130] Advantageously, from the Fig. 7A , 8 As can be seen from 14 to 18, the motion transmission device 22 operably connecting the actuating device 16 to the cleaning device or brush head 14 connects the cleaning device or brush head 14 and the corresponding ends 122' and 14 of the motion, especially rotational actuating device 16, and the corresponding ends can rotate according to corresponding axes Z and Y, and the axes Z and Y are angularly spaced or inclined at a certain angle to each other, in particular, the angle is between 1° and 30°, preferably equal to or approximately 15°.

[0131] From the said Fig. 7A , 8 As can be seen from 14 to 18, it is a clear advantage that the motion transmission device 22 operably connecting the actuator 16 to the cleaning device or brush head 14 is flexible or bendable during rotation, in particular for connecting the corresponding ends 122' and 14 of the cleaning device or brush head 14 and the motion or rotation actuator 16.

[0132] From the said Fig. 7A , 8 As can be seen in FIGS. 14 to 18 , in a distinctly advantageous manner, said motion transmission means 22 comprise or are in the form of a corresponding elongated body 22 .

[0133] Advantageously, from the Fig. 7A ,8 As can be seen from Figures 14 to 18, the elongated motion transmitting means 22 is adapted to flex and extend during rotation.

[0134] Advantageously, from the Fig. 7A , 8 As can be seen from 14 to 18, the slender motion transfer device 22 is bent when in use, in particular, configured to be roughly S-shaped, and in particular extends or is located in a corresponding plane, which corresponds to the plane defined by the small arm 122, and the small arm 122 can movably or rotatably support the cleaning device or brush head 14.

[0135] From the said Fig. 7A , 8 As can be seen from 14 to 18, it is of obvious advantage that the motion transmission device 22 which operably connects the actuating device 16 to the cleaning device or brush head 14, that is, the slender body 22 includes or is formed by a plurality of components or parts 221, which can move relative to each other, in particular allowing the transmission of motion between corresponding rotation axes Z and Y, in particular the rotation axes Z and Y are angularly spaced from each other and / or are preferably located in a corresponding common plane.

[0136] Advantageously, from the Fig. 7A , 8 As can be seen from Figures 14 to 18, the motion transmission device 22 that operably connects the actuating device 16 to the cleaning device or brush head 14, that is, the slender body 22 includes a plurality of transversely extending members 221, and the plurality of transversely extending members 22 are respectively connected to each other by corresponding longitudinally extending connecting members 222.

[0137] From the said Fig. 7A , 8 As can be seen from Figures 14 to 18, in an advantageous manner, the transversely extending members 221 are longitudinally spaced apart from each other. In particular, a space 223 is provided between mutually adjacent transversely extending members 221.

[0138] Advantageously, from the Fig. 7A , 8 As can be seen in FIGS. 14 to 18 , the transversely extending member 221 is in the form of a flange-shaped member and / or a member that is rigid in rotation or torsion.

[0139] Advantageously, from the Fig. 7A , 8 As can be seen from FIGS. 14 to 18 , the corresponding longitudinally extending connecting members 222 are configured in a plate shape, in particular a flat plate shape.

[0140] In practice, the elongated body 22 has a plurality of transverse members 221 connected by a plurality of corresponding longitudinal members 222, a single longitudinal member being disposed between a pair of transverse members 221, 221 adjacent to each other and longitudinally spaced apart.

[0141] From the said Fig. 7A , 8 As can be seen in 14 to 18, in a particularly advantageous manner, the transverse extension member 221 has corresponding outermost portions 221za, 221zb, which are preferably planar, in particular parallel to each other, and / or the longitudinal extension member 222 has corresponding and opposite outermost portions 222za, 222zb, which are preferably planar, in particular parallel to each other.

[0142] From the said Fig. 7A , 8 As can be seen in FIGS. 14 to 18 , in an advantageous manner, the respective longitudinally extending member 222 extends from the respective transverse face 221za, 221zb of the respective transversely extending member 221 , in particular from the respective middle or central region thereof.

[0143] Advantageously, from the Fig. 7A , 8 As can be seen from FIGS. 14 to 18 , the respective transversely extending members 221 are rotated relative to the corresponding longitudinally extending members 222 , i.e. relative to their transversely extending ends, i.e. swung in two opposite angular directions to be attached to the transversely extending members 221 .

[0144] From the said Fig. 7A , 8 As can be seen from Figures 14 to 18, in a significantly advantageous manner, the motion transfer device 22, ie the mutually adjacent transversely extending members 221 of the elongated body 22, can at least partially be folded or rotated relative to each other and / or at least partially moved away from each other.

[0145] From the said Fig. 7A , 8 As can be seen in FIGS. 14 to 18 , in a particularly advantageous manner, mutually adjacent transversely extending members 221 are rotatable, ie foldable by rotation, relative to corresponding axes which are angularly spaced apart from each other, preferably orthogonal to each other.

[0146] Advantageously, from the Figures 14 to 18 It can be seen that mutually adjacent longitudinally extending members 222 are oriented to be angularly spaced apart from each other, and in particular are oriented orthogonal to each other, in particular allowing a corresponding rotation of the transverse member 221.

[0147] From the said Figures 14 to 18As can be seen in the figure, it is of obvious advantage that the longitudinally extending member 222 extends across the entire or substantially the entire width of the transversely extending member 221.

[0148] From the said Figures 14 to 18 It can be seen that, in a significantly advantageous manner, the transversely extending member 221 and the longitudinally extending member 222 have the same thickness, or substantially the same thickness.

[0149] Advantageously, from the Figures 14 to 18 As can be seen from the figure, the transversely extending member 221 has a circular outer contour.

[0150] Preferably, the elongated motion transfer device 22, namely the brush handle 121 and the small support arm 122, is made of plastic material.

[0151] In particular, it is conceivable that the handle 121 and the support arm 122 are made of the same material, or they can be made of different materials from each other.

[0152] In particular, the handle 121 and the support arm 122 may be made of a single-component plastic material and / or a biodegradable single-component plastic material.

[0153] Furthermore, the handle 121 and the support arm 122 may be made of a single-component rubber material and / or a biodegradable single-component rubber material.

[0154] Furthermore, it is conceivable that the handle 121 and the support arm 122 are made of a two-component material of plastic and / or rubber.

[0155] Furthermore, it is contemplated that the handle 121 and the support arm 122 may be made of a flexible material and / or a rigid material.

[0156] Additionally, the handle 121 and support arm 122 may be made from natural or naturally occurring materials, such as wood.

[0157] Furthermore, the handle 121 and the support arm 122 may be made of any composite material.

[0158] Furthermore, the handle 121 and the support arm 122 may have the same exterior color, or may have different colors.

[0159] In addition, the handle 121 and the support arm 122 may be made of luminescent materials, ie, fluorescent or phosphorescent materials.

[0160] In turn, the bristles of the brush head may be made of luminescent or photoluminescent material, ie fluorescent or phosphorescent material.

[0161] Furthermore, all the bristles of the brush head may be the same color, or they may be different colors from one another.

[0162] Furthermore, the bristles of the brush head may be made of nylon, silicone or a sponge-like material, ie any other material that has a cleaning and washing function for the teeth and / or gums.

[0163] Furthermore, the material of the bristles of the brush head can be the same for all bristles, or different, ie the bristles are made of a plurality of materials that are different from one another.

[0164] From the said Fig. 7A , 8 As can be seen from Figures 14 to 18, it is of obvious advantage that the motion transmission device 22 extends along a corresponding axis W, preferably an axis W coinciding with the axis Z derived from the actuating device 16, and the axis W is inclined relative to the slender brush handle 121, i.e. relative to the longitudinal axis X of the slender brush handle 121 and / or relative to the rotation axis Y of the cleaning device or brush head 14 at an angle between 1° and 90°, preferably between 5° and 45°.

[0165] Advantageously, in particular from Figure 8 It can be seen that the motion transmission device 22 extends along the corresponding axis Z, which is inclined at an angle relative to the slender brush handle 121, that is, relative to the longitudinal axis X of the slender brush handle 121, and the angle is greater than the inclination angle of the corresponding longitudinal axis K of the supporting arm 122 relative to the slender brush handle 121, that is, relative to the longitudinal axis X of the slender brush handle 121.

[0166] In this way, the curvature of the transfer device can be made less noticeable.

[0167] From the said Fig. 7A , 8 As can be seen in FIGS. 14 to 18 , advantageously, the tilt transmission device 22 is rotatably supported by the small arm 122 , which is used for movable or rotatable support of the cleaning device or brush head 14 .

[0168] Advantageously, from the Fig. 7A , 8 As can be seen in FIGS. 14 to 18 , the actuating device 16 comprises a corresponding actuating motor, in particular an electric motor 162 .

[0169] Advantageously, from the Fig. 7A , 8 As can be seen from FIGS. 14 to 18 , the actuating motor 162 is supported by the elongated brush handle 121 of the tool 10 . Specifically, the elongated brush handle 121 is hollow and accommodates the actuating motor 162 therein.

[0170] From the said Fig. 7A , 8As can be seen in FIGS. 14 to 18 , advantageously, the actuating motor 162 has a corresponding small output shaft 162 ′ which rotates according to a corresponding angular direction and an opposite angular direction.

[0171] From the said Fig. 7A , 8 As can be seen in FIGS. 14 to 18 , in an advantageous manner, the actuator, in particular the electric motor 162 , is arranged inside the handle 121 at an angle to the handle body, ie to its longitudinal axis X.

[0172] Advantageously, from the Fig. 7A , 8 As can be seen in FIGS. 14 to 18 , the actuating device 16 comprises means 164 for supplying energy, in particular electricity, to the actuating device 16 , ie to the actuating motor 162 .

[0173] From the said Fig. 7A , 8 As can be seen from 14 to 18, advantageously, the device 164 for supplying electrical energy to the actuating device 16, i.e. to the electric actuating motor 162, comprises an energy storage device, which in particular takes the form of a corresponding battery 165, in particular a rechargeable battery, which is appropriately connected to the actuating device 16, i.e. the electric actuating motor 162, via corresponding means, in particular via corresponding electrical connections (not specifically shown in the drawings).

[0174] From the said Fig. 7A , 8 As can be seen from 14 to 18, in a particularly advantageous manner, the device 164 for supplying electrical energy to the actuating device 16, i.e. to the electric actuating motor 162, comprises a corresponding socket 167, in particular a socket for matching with a corresponding connector or power supply plug, i.e. in the form of a wireless power supply device, the socket being in particular at a charging base or mounting base 166, as Figure 6B As shown, it has a tubular, cylindrical shape and surrounds the lower part of the brush handle 122. The socket 167 or the wireless connection device is preferably connected to the energy storage device or battery 165 through a corresponding electrical connection (not specifically shown in the drawings). In particular, in an idle state, the tool or toothbrush can be inserted into the support mounting base 166 and preferably fully charged.

[0175] Advantageously, as can be seen in said figures, it can also be provided that the elongated handle 121 of the tool 10 has a lower resting base 125 which allows the tool 10 to be supported vertically, ie said handle 121 is oriented vertically.

[0176] As can be seen from the figures, the base 125 for placing the brush handle 121 is advantageously defined by a flat bottom surface and, as shown, preferably has a circular shape.

[0177] From the said Figures 19A to 20C It can be seen that in a significantly advantageous manner, the cleaning device or brush head 14 and / or the small arm 122 for the movable or rotatable support of the cleaning device or brush head 14 can be removed from the support device 12, in particular from the elongated brush handle 121 of the tool 10.

[0178] Advantageously, from the Figures 19A to 20C As can be seen in the figure, corresponding means 24 are provided for disconnecting the cleaning device or brush head 14 and / or the small arm 122 for the movable or rotatable support of the cleaning device or brush head 14 from the rest of the support device 12, i.e. the elongated brush handle 121 of the tool 10.

[0179] From the said Figures 19A to 20C As can be seen in the figure, advantageously, means 24 are provided for detachably connecting the base of the small arm 122 movably or rotatably supporting the cleaning device or brush head 14 to the end of the brush handle 121.

[0180] From the said Figures 19A to 20C It can be seen that it is of obvious advantage that the device 24 for the detachable connection comprises an insertion device 241 and a receiving device 242 for the insertion device 241.

[0181] Advantageously, from the Figures 19A to 20C It can be seen that the insertion device 241 is located on the inner surface of the peripheral wall at the joint end of the small arm 122, or extends radially from the inner surface, the small arm 122 is used for the movable or rotatable support of the cleaning device or brush head 14, and the accommodating device 242 for the insertion device 241 is arranged at the opposite end of the slender brush handle 121, and extends radially outward from the corresponding outermost end 121" of the slender brush handle 12.

[0182] From the said Figures 19A to 20C As can be seen, advantageously, the insertion device is in the form of corresponding radial teeth 241 spaced circumferentially from one another, so as to allow upstream insertion by corresponding rotation, or rearward insertion into the circumferentially spaced corresponding radial teeth 242 of the accommodating device for the insertion device 241, and in particular disengagement from the corresponding radial teeth 242 by opposite rotation.

[0183] Advantageously, from the Figures 14 to 20CAs can be seen in the figure, means 169a are provided for assembling the transfer device 22 with the rotatable shaft 162' of the actuating device or motor 162, in particular the means 169a is in the form of a connector 169a which is integral with one end of the motion transfer device or elongated body 22 and has a corresponding hole or cavity 169b for receiving and engaging the rotatable shaft 162'. In particular, as shown, the connector 169a has a generally conical end which receives the rotatable shaft 162' of the motor 162.

[0184] As shown, the actuator or motor is supported or located within the support device, i.e., the handle 121 of the tool or toothbrush 10, at the outermost area of ​​the handle 121, particularly at or near the connection or extension area of ​​the small arm 122 carrying the brush head 14.

[0185] Advantageously, from the Figures 1A to 19E As can be seen in FIG. 1 , means 146 are provided for covering the cleaning device or brush head 14 , in particular covering at least a corresponding side of the cleaning device or brush head 14 .

[0186] In this way, damage is avoided, thereby preventing the area opposite the area being cleaned or rinsed from being subjected to undesirable friction during the cleaning operation, in particular damage to the inside of the cheek or the tongue is avoided.

[0187] From the said Figures 1A to 19E As can be seen, advantageously, the covering device 146 of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the covering device 146 of at least the corresponding side of the cleaning device or brush head 14, includes a corresponding longitudinal covering wall 146ta, which is in particular arched or cylindrical, and / or is spaced apart from the corresponding free surface or end, i.e. slightly spaced apart, so as to engage and clean, in particular for brushing the cleaning device or brush head 14.

[0188] From the said Figures 1A to 19E It can be seen that, in an advantageous manner, the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the covering device 146 of at least the corresponding side of the cleaning device or brush head 14, includes a corresponding transverse covering wall 146tb, which in particular extends from the longitudinal covering wall 146ta and engages or supports the corresponding end 143 of the cleaning device or brush head 14.

[0189] Advantageously, from the Figures 1A to 19E As can be seen, means 147 are provided for leakage from and / or through said covering means 146, in particular from and / or through said covering wall 146ta, and / or in particular said transverse covering wall 146tb.

[0190] In this way, an undesirable accumulation of material between the cover device 146 and the cleaning device or brush head 14 is avoided.

[0191] From the said Figures 1A to 19E As can be seen, advantageously, the device 147 for leakage from and / or through the covering wall 146 comprises one or more slits, particularly preferably three slits, 147, 147, 147, which are spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction, in particular each slit extending longitudinally, preferably arranged on at least a part of the longitudinal covering wall 146ta and extending on at least a part of the transverse covering wall 146tb.

[0192] from Figure 3 As can be seen, in a particularly advantageous manner, means 188″ are provided which are suitable for detecting the presence of teeth and / or gums at or near the cleaning device or brush head 14.

[0193] Advantageously, from the Figure 3 As can be seen in the figure, the device 188" suitable for detecting the presence of teeth and / or gums at or near the cleaning device or brush head 14 is connected to the actuating device 16, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head 14, especially the driving device 18 of the rotating actuating device 16, that is, the processor device 180, and is particularly configured to drive or not drive the corresponding operating activity based on whether the cleaning device or brush head 14 is located at the teeth and / or gums.

[0194] From the said Figure 3 As can be seen, advantageously, the means 188" suitable for detecting the presence of teeth and / or gums at or near the cleaning device or brush head 14 comprises corresponding detection means or sensors suitable for detecting color, in particular the color of teeth and / or gums.

[0195] From the said Figure 3 As can be seen, in a significantly advantageous manner, the device suitable for detecting the presence of teeth and / or gums at or near the cleaning device or brush head 14 comprises corresponding light emitting devices 188", in particular corresponding light emitting devices 188" for the teeth and gums.

[0196] Advantageously, from the Figure 3 As can be seen in the figure, the corresponding light-emitting device 188", especially the light-emitting device 188" for the teeth and gums is arranged on the small arm 122 that movably or rotatably supports the cleaning device or brush head 14, especially aligned longitudinally therewith, and / or arranged on one side of its connecting end facing the slender brush handle 121.

[0197] from Fig. 7A and Fig.18It can be seen that advantageously, the slender brush handle 121 is in the form of a hollow body, accommodating the actuating device 16 of the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the actuating motor 162 and / or a device 164 for providing electrical energy to the actuating device 16, i.e., the electric actuating motor 162, and / or an energy storage device (in particular, in the form of a corresponding battery 165), as well as a drive device 18 for the movement of the actuating device 16, in particular the cleaning device or brush head 14, in particular the rotation of the actuating device. In particular, the slender brush handle includes a corresponding processor device 18 and an accelerometer and a gyroscope.

[0198] It is of obvious advantage that the actuator 16, in particular the drive device 18 of the movement (in particular rotation) actuator of the cleaning device or brush head 14, is or can be connected to a corresponding external processor device, in particular an external processor device in the form of a smartphone, tablet computer, PC or other form.

[0199] Advantageously, the external processor device, in particular a smartphone, tablet, PC or other form of external processor device, is suitable for defining corresponding operating procedures for the actuating device 16 of the cleaning device or brush head 14, and / or correspondingly collecting or storing data about the cleaning activity, and / or defining corresponding statistics about the cleaning data.

[0200] Advantageously, the actuation device 16, in particular the drive device 18 of the movement (in particular rotation) actuation device of the cleaning device or brush head 14, ie the processor device 180, is configured to recognize corresponding voice commands, in particular voice commands issued by the user.

[0201] Advantageously, from Figures 1A to 24 As can be seen in Figure 1, the cleaning device or brush head 14 comprises a shaft 143 for supporting respective brushing bristles 141 extending radially therefrom, the respective free ends 142 of the bristles defining a surface 140 for engaging and cleaning, in particular brushing, the teeth.

[0202] Advantageously, from FIG. 21A to FIG. 24 As can be seen in the figure, the surface 140 defined by the free ends of the bristles 141 for engaging and cleaning (especially brushing) the teeth has a basic shape as a whole selected from the following shapes: cylindrical, conical, dome-shaped or corrugated, and the corresponding maximum diameter is marked with the letter E in the figure.

[0203] Advantageously, the maximum diameter E of the bristles is between 10 and 23 mm, preferably between 12 and 20 mm, more preferably between 14 and 18 mm and most preferably equal to 16 mm.

[0204] Advantageously, the tool or toothbrush 10, in addition to having a rotation axis Y of the support device or brush head 14 parallel or substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis X of the support device or brush handle 12 as shown in the figure, may also have, according to another embodiment not specifically shown, a rotation axis Y of the support device or brush head 14 inclined at a certain angle relative to the longitudinal axis X of the support device or brush handle 12, in particular, a rotation axis Y inclined at an angle in the range of -15° to +15° relative to the longitudinal axis X of the support device or support brush handle 12.

[0205] In the subsequent Fig.25 and Fig.26 In the third preferred embodiment 300 of the tool or toothbrush according to the present invention, a third preferred embodiment 300 is shown. In the third preferred embodiment 300, those parts similar or equivalent to the first preferred embodiment are marked with the same numbers as the previous preferred embodiments to simplify this description and avoid repetition.

[0206] This third preferred embodiment 300 differs from the previous embodiments in that the cleaning device or brush head 14 is not in the form of a body rotatable relative to the corresponding longitudinal axis Y, but in the form of a support device or brush head 14, which can be moved by vibration, especially ultrasonic vibration, and in particular, the corresponding bristles etc. can be moved by vibration, especially ultrasonic vibration.

[0207] In fact, preferably, in this third preferred embodiment 300, corresponding actuating means, for example, housed in the handle 121, transmit corresponding vibrations to the bristles 141, etc., in particular through corresponding transmission means housed in the small arm 122, which bristles 141 thus define an outermost, preferably overall flat engagement and cleaning surface 140, which cleans the teeth and / or gums by vibration. In particular, as shown, the brush head 14 has a mounting base 14b from which a plurality of cleaning bristles 141, etc. extend vertically, which mounting base 14b is supported or extends from an inclined small arm 122, which is completely similar to the small arm carrying the rotatable bristles 141 of the previous preferred embodiment of the tool or toothbrush.

[0208] Obviously, in practice, the above technical features can achieve one or more of the following advantageous results individually or in corresponding combinations:

[0209] - obtaining an implement for cleaning teeth and / or gums, in particular a toothbrush, which is relatively easy to use, in particular for users who have difficulties, in particular reduced mobility;

[0210] - obtaining an instrument for cleaning teeth and / or gums, in particular a toothbrush, which can be properly controlled to correctly actuate the instrument, in particular to perform a correct brushing action, i.e. which is suitable for performing a corresponding brushing action in a controlled manner, in particular providing a correct direction of action of the bristles, i.e. a correct direction of action from the gums to the teeth;

[0211] - With its high efficiency, cleaning time can be shortened without reducing efficiency;

[0212] - With appropriate movement or rotation of the cleaning device or brush head, the corresponding dental arch of the user's entire set of teeth can be automatically cleaned;

[0213] -Proper brushing action from gums to tooth ends is achieved on each side of each dental arch of the user;

[0214] - The brush head can be actuated on a different axis than the brush handle of the tool;

[0215] - Avoid excessive tilting of the transfer device, thereby reducing mechanical stress on the components;

[0216] - a used cleaning device or brush head can be replaced with a new one, so that the tool can continue to be used;

[0217] - The chewing surfaces of the teeth and / or gums can be brushed without rotating the cleaning device or brush head;

[0218] – avoidance of damage, thereby preventing unnecessary friction of the areas opposite to the cleansing or washing area during the cleaning operation, in particular the inside of the cheek or the tongue;

[0219] - Unwanted accumulation of material between the covering device and the cleaning device or the brush head is avoided.

[0220] The invention can obviously be applied in the industrial field. Moreover, a person skilled in the art can also make various modifications and / or variations to the invention, as broadly interpreted, without exceeding the scope of the inventive concept of the invention. Furthermore, a person skilled in the art can also design further preferred embodiments of the invention, which include one or more of the features shown in the preferred embodiments described above, in particular as described in the attached claims. Furthermore, it should be understood that all details of the invention can be replaced by technically equivalent elements.

Claims

1. A tool for cleaning teeth and / or gums of a corresponding user, in particular a toothbrush (10), comprising an elongated supporting device (12) for supporting a corresponding device or a corresponding brush head (14) for cleaning the teeth and / or gums of the user, the corresponding device or the corresponding brush head (14) in particular having a device for engaging with the surface of the teeth and / or gums, preferably in the form of corresponding brushing bristles (141), preferably, the free ends (142) of these bristles are defined as a whole for engaging and cleaning, in particular brushing, the corresponding surface (140) of the teeth and / or gums; in particular, the cleaning device or the brush head (14) is activated by a corresponding actuating device (16), in particular a movement of the cleaning device or the brush head (14), in particular a rotary actuating device, and a corresponding device (18) is provided for controlling the movement of the actuating device (16), in particular the cleaning device or the brush head (14), in particular a rotary actuating device; characterized in that The actuating device (16), in particular the drive device (18) for moving, in particular rotating, the cleaning device or brush head (14), is in the form of a corresponding automatic drive device (18).

2. A tool according to claim 1 or the preamble of claim 1, characterized in that The tool or toothbrush (10) comprises an elongated device, in particular a corresponding elongated brush handle (121), which particularly defines a corresponding extended longitudinal axis (X), in particular, the extended longitudinal axis (X) is parallel or substantially parallel to the rotation axis of the cleaning device or brush head (14), that is, parallel to the corresponding surface engaging with the teeth and / or gums, and the corresponding surface is preferably defined by the bristles (141) of the cleaning device or brush head (14).

3. Tool according to any of the preceding claims or the preamble to claim 1, characterized in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the drive device (18) of the rotating actuating device, comprises means suitable for determining or determining the position of the tool or toothbrush (10), i.e., means for determining the position of the cleaning device or brush head (14).

4. Tool according to any of the preceding claims or the preamble to claim 1, characterized in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the drive device (18) of the rotary actuating device comprises a device suitable for determining or determining the inclination of the tool (10), in particular its corresponding longitudinal axis (X and / or Y), and / or suitable for determining or determining the angular position of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the cleaning device or brush head (14) relative to its corresponding longitudinal axis (X).

5. Tool according to any of the preceding claims or the preamble to claim 1, characterized in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the driving device (18) of the rotating actuating device, is in the form of a corresponding processor device, that is, the driving device (18) includes a corresponding control processor (180) running under the control of corresponding software or program.

6. Tool according to any of the preceding claims or the preamble to claim 1, characterized in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the drive device (18) of the rotary actuating device, comprises a device (180', 180") for detecting the position, in particular the inclination and / or the angular position, of the tool (10) and / or its corresponding parts or components, in particular a device connected to the processor device (180).

7. The tool according to claim 6, characterized in that The detection device comprises a corresponding accelerometer (180') and / or a corresponding gyroscope (180").

8. Tool according to any of the preceding claims or according to the preamble of claim 1, characterized in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the drive device (18) of the rotary actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180), is configured so as to start (in 101) the initial process of determining the dental arch to be brushed after receiving at least one corresponding start signal, in particular based on at least one corresponding signal received from the detection or sensor device, i.e. at least one corresponding signal received from the accelerometer (180') and / or the gyroscope (180").

9. Tool according to any of the preceding claims or according to the preamble of claim 1, characterized in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the driving device (18) of the rotary actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180), is configured to determine when the tool (10), i.e. the cleaning device or brush head (14), is directed towards the upper and / or lower dental arch of the entire set of teeth of the user, in particular based on at least one corresponding signal received from the detection or sensor device, i.e. the signal received from the accelerometer (180') and / or the gyroscope (180").

10. Tool according to any of the preceding claims or according to the preamble of claim 1, characterized in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the drive device (18) of the rotary actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180), is configured to determine, in particular based on at least one corresponding signal received from the detection or sensor device, i.e. at least one corresponding signal received from the accelerometer (180') and / or the gyroscope (180"), when the elongated support device or brush handle (12) and / or the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the corresponding axes (X, Y), i.e. the surface (140) of the cleaning device or brush head (14) for engaging and cleaning, in particular brushing the teeth, are in a horizontal or substantially horizontal position, respectively, and in particular when the cleaning device or brush head (14) is facing upwards, i.e. towards the upper dental arch, or downwards, i.e. towards the lower dental arch.

11. Tool according to any of the preceding claims or according to the preamble of claim 1, characterized in that The movement of the actuating means (16), in particular the cleaning means or brush head (14), in particular the drive means (18) of the rotary actuating means, i.e. the processor means (180), is configured to determine the angular position of the tool, i.e. the cleaning means or brush head (14), in particular relative to or with reference to the longitudinal axis (X) of the elongated supporting means or handle (12), in particular based on at least one corresponding signal received from the detection or sensor means, i.e. at least one corresponding signal received from the accelerometer (180') and / or the gyroscope (180").

12. Tool according to any of the preceding claims or according to the preamble of claim 1, characterized in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the drive device (18) of the rotary actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180), is configured to determine the rotational direction or orientation in which the cleaning device or brush head (14) must be operated, in particular based on at least one corresponding signal received from the detection or sensor device, i.e. at least one corresponding signal received from the accelerometer (180') and / or the gyroscope (180"), i.e. based on the angular position determined by the actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the drive device (18) of the rotary actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180).

13. The tool according to claim 12, characterized in that The rotation direction of the cleaning device or brush head (14) along the corresponding longitudinal axis (Y) is counterclockwise (R), especially when it is necessary to brush the left side (Si) of the corresponding teeth of the lower dental arch of the user and / or the right side (Du) of the corresponding teeth of the upper dental arch and / or the chewing surface (Fm) of the teeth.

14. Tool according to any one of the preceding claims 12 and 13, characterized in that The rotation direction of the cleaning device or brush head (14) along the corresponding longitudinal axis (Y) is a clockwise rotation direction (R'), especially when it is necessary to brush the right side (Di) of the corresponding teeth of the lower dental arch of the user and / or the left side (Su) of the corresponding teeth of the upper dental arch and / or the chewing surface (Fm) of the teeth.

15. Tool according to any of the preceding claims or according to the preamble to claim 1, characterized in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the driving device (18) of the rotating actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180), is configured to determine the stopped rotation state of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular based on at least one corresponding signal received from the detection or sensor device, i.e. at least one corresponding signal received from the accelerometer (180') and / or the gyroscope (180"), i.e. based on the angular position determined by the actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the driving device (18) of the rotating actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180).

16. Tool according to any one of the preceding claims 12 to 15, characterized in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the drive device (18) of the rotating actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180), is configured to drive the cleaning device or brush head (14) to rotate counterclockwise (R) when the tool is in an angular position, in particular according to at least one corresponding signal received from the detection or sensor device, i.e. according to the angular position determined by the actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the drive device (18) of the rotating actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180), for the lower part of the teeth and / or gums. For the dental arch, the angular position is between a predetermined upstream angle for triggering or releasing the rotation, in particular between 340° and 360°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 350°, and a predetermined downstream angle for triggering or releasing the rotation, in particular between 70° and 90°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 80°, and for the upper dental arch of the teeth and / or gums of the user, the angular position is between a predetermined upstream angle for triggering or releasing the rotation, in particular between 160° and 180°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 170°, and a predetermined downstream angle for triggering or releasing the rotation, in particular between 250° and 270°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 260°.

17. Tool according to any one of the preceding claims 12 to 16, characterized in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the drive device (18) of the rotary actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180), is configured to drive the cleaning device or brush head (14) in a clockwise rotation (R') when the tool is in an angular position, in particular according to at least one corresponding signal received from the detection or sensor device, wherein the angular position is between 90° and 110°, preferably equal to, for the lower dental arch of the teeth and / or gums, the triggering or releasing of the rotation. or substantially equal to 100° and a predetermined downstream angle for triggering or releasing the rotation, in particular between 180° and 200°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 190°, and for the upper dental arch of the teeth and / or gums of the user, the angular position is between a predetermined upstream angle for triggering or releasing the rotation, in particular between 270° and 290°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 280° and a predetermined downstream angle for triggering or releasing the rotation, in particular between 0° and 20°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 10°.

18. Tool according to any one of the preceding claims 12 to 17, characterized in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the driving device (18) of the rotating actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180), is configured to, when the tool is in an angular position, keep the cleaning device or brush head (14) rotating clockwise (R') or counterclockwise (R) according to at least one corresponding signal received from the detection or sensor device, i.e. according to the angular position determined by the actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the driving device (18) of the rotating actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180), for the teeth and / or tooth For the lower dental arch of the teeth and / or gums of the user, the angular position is between a predetermined upstream angle, in particular between 70° and 90°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 80°, and a predetermined downstream angle, in particular between 90° and 110°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 100°, for triggering the rotation, and for the upper dental arch of the teeth and / or gums of the user, the angular position is between a predetermined upstream angle, in particular between 250° and 270°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 260°, and a predetermined downstream angle, in particular between 270° and 290°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 280°, and in particular all of this depends to a large extent on whether the user starts from the right or left side of the corresponding tooth.

19. Tool according to any one of the preceding claims 12 to 18, characterized in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or the brush head (14), in particular the drive device (18) for rotating the actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180), is configured to keep the cleaning device or the brush head (14) in a stopped rotation when the tool is in an angular position, in particular based on at least one corresponding signal received from the detection or sensor device, i.e. based on the angular position determined by the actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or the brush head (14), in particular the drive device (18) for rotating the actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180). State, for the lower dental arch of the teeth and / or gums, the angular position is between a predetermined upstream angle of in particular between 70° and 90°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 80° and a predetermined downstream angle of triggering rotation of in particular between 90° and 110°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 100°, and for the upper dental arch of the teeth and / or gums of the user, the angular position is between a predetermined upstream angle of in particular between 250° and 270°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 260° and a predetermined downstream angle of in particular between 270° and 290°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 280°.

20. Tool according to any one of the preceding claims 12 to 19, characterized in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the driving device (18) of the rotating actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180), is configured to drive the cleaning device or brush head (14) to a stopped rotation state when the tool is in an angular position, in particular according to at least one corresponding signal received from the detection or sensor device, i.e. according to the angular position determined by the actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the driving device (18) of the rotating actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180), for the tool For the lower dental arch of the teeth and / or gums, the angular position is between a predetermined upstream angle of release of rotation, in particular between 180° and 200°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 190°, and a predetermined downstream angle of release of rotation, in particular between 340° and 360°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 350°, and for the upper dental arch of the teeth and / or gums of the user, the angular position is between a predetermined upstream angle of release of rotation, in particular between 0° and 20°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 10°, and a predetermined downstream angle of release of rotation, in particular between 160° and 180°, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 170°.

21. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 12 to 20, characterised in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the driving device (18) of the rotating actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180), is configured to keep the cleaning device or brush head (14) in a stopped rotation state, in particular based on at least one corresponding signal received from the detection or sensor device, i.e. based on the inclination determined by the actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the driving device (18) of the rotating actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180), when the tool is in a vertical position, i.e. a position between a position at an angle of 90° to the horizontal plane and a position at an angle of 15° to the vertical direction, i.e. a position at an angle of 75° to the horizontal plane.

22. Tool according to any of the preceding claims or according to the preamble of claim 1, characterized in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or the brush head (14), in particular the driving device (18) of the rotating actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180), is configured to execute a corresponding, in particular predetermined cleaning process, in particular the corresponding movement of the cleaning device or the brush head (14), in particular the rotating actuating process, the cleaning process being particularly defined by corresponding instructions, i.e. corresponding software or program, preferably stored in a memory of the driving device (18) of the actuating device (16), i.e. the processor device (180).

23. Tool according to any of the preceding claims or according to the preamble of claim 1, characterized in that The cleaning process includes a first step or stage, i.e., cleaning or brushing the corresponding dental arch, for example, the lower dental arch, within a predetermined time; and a subsequent second step or stage, i.e., cleaning or brushing another dental arch, for example, the upper dental arch, within a predetermined time. In particular, the time for cleaning the corresponding dental arch in the first step or stage and the time for cleaning the other dental arch in the second step or stage have equal, predetermined or preset maximum durations.

24. Tool according to any of the preceding claims or according to the preamble to claim 1, characterized in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the drive device (18) of the rotary actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180), is configured so that after receiving at least one corresponding start signal, in particular based on at least one corresponding signal received from the detection or sensor device, i.e. at least one corresponding signal received from the accelerometer (180') and / or the gyroscope (180"), an initial process of determining the dental arch to be brushed is started.

25. Tool according to any of the preceding claims or according to the preamble of claim 1, characterized in that The actuation device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the drive device (18) for rotating the actuation device, i.e. the processor device (180), is configured to output one or more signals to the user.

26. The tool according to claim 25, characterized in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the driving device (18) of the rotating actuating device, that is, the processor device (180), is configured to output a corresponding signal to the user at the end of the cleaning process, that is, when the time for executing the cleaning process is over, and / or at the end of the first cleaning step or stage, that is, when the time for executing the first dental arch cleaning is over, and / or when the cleaning process of the corresponding dental arch is half completed, that is, when the cleaning process of the first dental arch is half completed, and / or when the cleaning process of the second dental arch is half completed.

27. Tool according to any one of the preceding claims 25 and 26, characterized in that The signal, in particular the signal regarding the end of the cleaning process, i.e. when the time for executing the cleaning process is over, and / or at the end of the first cleaning step or stage, i.e. when the time for executing the first cleaning step or stage of the corresponding dental arch is over, and / or when the cleaning process of the corresponding dental arch is half completed, is defined by intermittent rotation in the rotation of the cleaning device or brush head (14).

28. Tool according to any of the preceding claims or according to the preamble of claim 1, characterized in that Means (181) for manual activation by the user are provided, in particular in the form of one or more buttons, in particular one to three in number, and preferably in the form of a single button (181).

29. The tool according to claim 28, characterized in that The manual starting device (181) is connected to the actuating device (16), in particular to the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular to the drive device (18) of the rotating actuating device, that is, to the processor device (180).

30. Tool according to any one of the preceding claims 28 and 29, characterized in that The manual start device (181), i.e. the corresponding button (181), is suitable for starting or stopping the actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or the brush head (14), in particular the drive device (18) of the rotating actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180), i.e., is suitable for changing the operating settings, in particular the movement of the cleaning device or the brush head, in particular the rotation speed.

31. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 28 to 30, characterised in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the driving device (18) of the rotary actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180), is configured so that by actuating the manual starting device (181), i.e. by pressing the button (181), within a predetermined time, in particular within a time of 1 second to 5 seconds, preferably within a time equal to or approximately 1 second, when the tool is in an angular position facing the corresponding dental arch, a cleaning step or phase of the corresponding dental arch is started, in particular when the tool is in a downward angular position, a cleaning step or phase of the lower dental arch is started, and when the tool is in an upward angular position, a cleaning step or phase of the upper dental arch is started.

32. Tool according to any of the preceding claims or the preamble to claim 1, characterized in that Means (181) are provided for varying the speed of movement or rotation of the cleaning device or brush head (14).

33. The tool according to claim 32, characterized in that Said means suitable for varying the speed of movement or rotation of said cleaning device or brush head (14) comprises or consists of said manual activation means (181), ie said drive button (181).

34. Tool according to any one of the preceding claims 32 and 33, characterized in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the driving device (18) of the rotating actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180), is configured so that it is suitable for setting a plurality of movement or rotation speeds of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular it is suitable for setting a first and a second speed which are normal speeds respectively, in particular it is set to brush each dental arch at a rotation speed between 330 rpm and 400 rpm, the corresponding brushing time of each dental arch is preferably between 55 s and 65 s, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 60 s, i.e. the corresponding total brushing time is between 110 s and 130 s, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 120 s; and to brush each dental arch at a fast speed, in particular corresponding to a rotation speed between 401 rpm and 550 rpm, the corresponding brushing time of each dental arch is preferably between 45 s and 55 s, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 50 s, i.e. the corresponding total brushing time is between 90 s and 110 s, preferably equal to or substantially equal to 100 s.

35. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 32 to 34, characterised in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the driving device (18) of the rotating actuating device, i.e., the processor device (180), is configured so that the actuating device is started at a first working or rotational speed, in particular the first working speed, by starting, in particular the first time starting the manual actuating device (181), i.e., by pressing, in particular, by pressing the driving button (181) for the first time; and the working or rotational speed is changed by starting, in particular the second time starting the manual actuating device (181), i.e., by pressing the driving button (181) for the second time, i.e., the actuating device is started at a second working or rotational speed, preferably a working speed slower than the first working speed.

36. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 32 to 35, characterised in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the driving device (18) of the rotating actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180), is configured such that it is suitable for changing the duration of cleaning according to changes in the working or cleaning speed, i.e. the rotation speed of the cleaning device or brush head (14).

37. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims or the preamble to claim 1, characterised in that In particular, a device (188) for emitting at least one corresponding light signal is provided on the tool (10), in particular a device (188) in the form of a light LED device.

38. The tool according to claim 37, characterized in that The device (188) for emitting at least one corresponding light signal, in particular in the form of an LED light device (188), is connected to the actuating device (16), in particular the drive device (18) for the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the rotation of the actuating device, i.e. connected to the processor device (180).

39. Tool according to any one of the preceding claims 37 and 38, characterized in that The device (188) for emitting at least one corresponding light signal, in particular in the form of an LED device (188), is suitable for emitting light signals having different colors, such as blue, red, green, yellow, in particular, the corresponding colors are suitable for indicating the corresponding functional state or condition of the tool (10).

40. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 37 to 39, characterised in that The device (188) for emitting at least one corresponding light signal, in particular the device (188) in the form of an LED device, is suitable for emitting light signals of different colors for indicating the corresponding functional state or condition of the tool (10), wherein the functional state or condition is selected from the following functional states or conditions of the tool (10): a state or condition of turning on the tool, a state or condition of turning off the tool, a charging state or condition, a state or condition of battery exhaustion or almost exhaustion, a state or condition of charging completion, i.e. a state or condition of fully charging the battery, a state or condition of cleaning the upper dental arch, a state or condition of cleaning the lower dental arch, a state or condition of normal, i.e. a state or condition of slow rotation or cleaning speed, a state or condition of fast rotation or cleaning speed, i.e. a state or condition of rotation or cleaning speed faster than normal speed, and / or any other working or operating state or condition of the tool.

41. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 37 to 40, characterised in that The device (188) for emitting at least one corresponding light signal comprises a device for emitting at least one corresponding light signal, in particular a first device, or an LED (188a), which is suitable for emitting a start signal of the cleaning step of the corresponding upper dental arch or lower dental arch and the corresponding working or rotation speed when the tool is in a vertical position, i.e. upright. In particular, the first device or LED is located at the driving button (181) or installed on the driving button (181), preferably located above or on the upper side of the driving button (181).

42. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 37 to 41, characterised in that The device (188) for emitting at least one corresponding light signal comprises a device for emitting at least one corresponding light signal, in particular a second device, or an LED (188b), wherein the second device or LED is suitable for emitting a start signal of the cleaning step of the corresponding upper dental arch or lower dental arch and the corresponding working or rotation speed when the tool is in a vertical position, i.e., upright, and in particular, the second device or LED is located at the drive button (181) or mounted on the drive button (181), preferably located below or on the lower side of the drive button (181).

43. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 37 to 42, characterised in that The device (188) for emitting at least one corresponding light signal comprises a circular-shaped device or LED (188') for emitting at least one corresponding light signal, the periphery of which extends to the tool body, in particular at the connection of the small arm (122) carrying the cleaning device or brush head (14), and / or the device is particularly suitable for emitting a first color, for example, green light radiation, indicating that the upper dental arch is being brushed, and suitable for emitting a second color, for example, blue light radiation, indicating that the lower dental arch is being brushed.

44. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 37 to 43, characterised in that The device (188) for emitting at least one corresponding light signal is suitable for emitting a signal indicating a state in which the battery power is exhausted or almost exhausted. Preferably, in order to emit a signal indicating the state in which the battery power is exhausted, the first and second devices or LEDs (188a and 188b) for emitting at least one corresponding light signal emit corresponding ordinary light radiation, for example, red light radiation.

45. Tool according to any of the preceding claims or according to the preamble to claim 1, characterised in that The means (12) for supporting the cleaning device or brush head (14) comprises a respective small arm (122) for movably or rotatably supporting the cleaning device or brush head (14), the small arm extending from the elongated brush handle (121) of the tool (10).

46. ​​The tool according to claim 45, characterized in that The small arm (122) for movably or rotatably supporting the cleaning device or brush head (14) generally extends at a certain angle relative to the elongated handle (121), ie relative to the longitudinal axis X of the elongated handle (121).

47. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 45 and 46, characterised in that The small arm (122) for movably or rotatably supporting the cleaning device or brush head (14) extends so that the vertical distance (H) between the point (P) for engaging the user's finger located near or at the small arm (122) and the working surface (L) of the bristles is between 0.5 cm and 3.5 cm, preferably between 1.2 cm and 2.7 cm, and most preferably between 1.5 cm and 2.5 cm.

48. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 45 to 47, characterised in that The small arm (122) for movably or rotatably supporting the cleaning device or brush head (14) extends so that the longitudinal distance (C) between the point (P) located near or at the small arm (122) for engaging the user's finger and the point (A) at the end of the working surface (L) of the bristles facing the slender brush handle (121) is between 3 cm and 11 cm, preferably between 5 cm and 10 cm, and most preferably between 7.5 cm and 9.5 cm.

49. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 45 to 48, characterised in that The small arm (122) for movably or rotatably supporting the cleaning device or brush head (14) extends so that the oblique or lateral distance (D) between the point (P) located near or at the small arm (122) for engaging the user's finger and the point (A) at the end of the working surface (L) of the bristles facing the slender brush handle (121) is between 3 cm and 13 cm, preferably between 5 cm and 11 cm, and most preferably between 7 cm and 10 cm.

50. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims or the preamble to claim 1, characterised in that The longitudinal length of the working surface (L) of the bristles of the cleaning device or brush head (14) is between 0.3 cm and 2 cm, preferably between 0.7 cm and 1.7 cm, most preferably between 0.9 cm and 1.4 cm.

51. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims or the preamble to claim 1, characterised in that Motion transfer means (22) are provided for operatively connecting the actuating means (16) to the cleaning means or brush head (14).

52. The tool according to claim 51, characterized in that The small arm (122) that movably or rotatably supports the cleaning device or brush head (14) is in the form of a hollow body, that is, it has a corresponding peripheral wall (122") that accommodates the motion transmission device (22) that operably connects the actuating device (16) to the cleaning device or brush head (14).

53. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 51 and 52, characterised in that The movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the rotary actuator (16), is in the form of a rotatable actuator (16), i.e. having a corresponding movement output (162') that can rotate relative to a corresponding rotation axis (Z), preferably, the rotation axis (Z) is angularly spaced or inclined relative to the rotation axis (Y) of the cleaning device or brush head (14), and in particular also relative to the axis (X) of the elongated support device or brush handle.

54. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 51 to 53, characterised in that The motion transmission device (22) operably connecting the actuating device (16) to the cleaning device or brush head (14) connects the cleaning device or brush head (14) and the respective ends (122' and 14) of the motion, particularly rotational actuating device (16), the respective ends (122' and 14) being capable of rotating around respective axes (Z and Y), the respective axes (Z and Y) being angularly spaced or inclined at an angle to each other, in particular, the angle being between 1° and 30°, preferably equal to or approximately 15°.

55. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 51 to 54, characterised in that The motion transmitting device (22) operatively connecting the actuating device (16) to the cleaning device or brush head (14) is flexible or bendable during rotation, in particular connecting the cleaning device or brush head (14) and the corresponding ends (122' and 14) of the motion or rotation actuating device (16).

56. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 51 to 55, characterised in that The motion transmission device (22) comprises, or is in the form of, a corresponding elongated body.

57. The tool according to claim 56, characterized in that The motion transmission device (22) can be flexed and extended during rotation.

58. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 56 and 57, characterised in that The motion transmission device (22) is bent in use, in particular, configured to be roughly S-shaped, in particular extending or located in a corresponding plane, which corresponds to the plane defined by the small arm (122), and the small arm can movably or rotatably support the cleaning device or brush head (14).

59. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 51 to 58, characterised in that The motion transfer device (22), i.e. the elongated body (22), which operably connects the actuating device (16) with the cleaning device or brush head (14), comprises or is formed by a plurality of components or parts (221), which are capable of moving relative to each other, in particular for allowing motion transfer between corresponding rotation axes (Z and Y), in particular, the rotation axes (Z and Y) are angularly spaced from each other and / or preferably lie in corresponding common planes.

60. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 51 to 59, characterised in that The motion transmitting means (22), i.e. the elongated body (22), operatively connecting or linking the actuating means (16) to the cleaning means or brush head (14), comprises a plurality of transversely extending members (221) which are connected to each other by respective longitudinally extending connecting members (222).

61. The tool according to claim 60, characterized in that The transversely extending members (221) are longitudinally spaced apart from each other.

62. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 60 and 61, characterised in that The transversely extending member (221) is flange-shaped and / or in the form of a member that is rigid in rotation or torsion.

63. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 60 and 61, characterised in that The respective longitudinally extending connecting members (222) are configured in a plate shape, in particular a flat plate shape.

64. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 60 to 62, characterised in that The transversely extending member (221) has corresponding outermost surfaces (221za, 221zb), which are preferably planes, in particular planes parallel to each other, and / or the longitudinally extending member (222) has corresponding and opposite outermost surfaces (222za, 222zb), which are preferably planes, in particular planes parallel to each other.

65. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 60 to 63, characterised in that The respective longitudinally extending members (222) extend from respective transverse faces (221za, 221zb) of the respective transversely extending members (221), in particular from respective middle or central regions thereof.

66. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 60 to 64, characterised in that The respective transversely extending member (221) is rotated relative to the respective longitudinally extending member (222), i.e., relative to the transversely extending end of the respective longitudinally extending member (222), i.e., swings in two opposite angular directions to be attached to the transversely extending member (221).

67. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 60 to 65, characterised in that The motion transmitting means (22), that is, the mutually adjacent transversely extending members (221) of the elongated body (22) are capable of at least partially folding or rotating toward each other and / or at least partially moving away from each other.

68. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 60 to 66, characterised in that Said transversely extending members (221) adjacent to each other are rotatable about respective axes which are angularly spaced apart from each other, preferably orthogonal to each other.

69. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 60 to 67, characterised in that Said longitudinally extending members (222) adjacent to each other are oriented to be angularly spaced apart from each other, and in particular are oriented to be orthogonal to each other.

70. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 60 to 68, characterised in that The longitudinally extending member (222) spans the entire or substantially the entire width of the transversely extending member (221).

71. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 60 to 69, characterised in that The transversely extending member (221) and the longitudinally extending member (222) have the same or substantially the same thickness.

72. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 60 to 70, characterised in that The transversely extending member (221) has a circular outer contour.

73. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 51 to 71, characterised in that The motion transmission device (22) extends along a respective axis (W) which is inclined relative to the elongated handle (121), i.e. the longitudinal axis (X) of the elongated handle (121) at an angle between 1° and 90°, preferably between 5° and 45°.

74. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 51 to 72, characterised in that The inclined transfer device (22) is rotatably supported by the small arm (122), and the small arm (122) is used to movably or rotatably support the cleaning device or brush head (14).

75. A tool according to any of the preceding claims or the preamble to claim 1, characterised in that The actuating device (16) comprises a corresponding actuating motor, in particular an electric motor (162).

76. The tool according to claim 74, characterized in that The actuating motor (162) is supported by the elongated brush handle (121) of the tool (10). In particular, the elongated brush handle (121) is hollow and contains the actuating motor (162) therein.

77. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 74 and 75, characterised in that The actuating motor (162) has a small output shaft (162') that rotates in a respective angular direction and an opposite angular direction.

78. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 74 to 76, characterised in that The actuating motor (162), in particular an electric motor, is arranged in the handle (121) at an angle to the handle body, ie the longitudinal axis (X) of the handle body.

79. A tool according to any of the preceding claims or the preamble to claim 1, characterised in that The actuating device (16) comprises means (164) for supplying energy, in particular electrical power, to the actuating device (16), ie the electric actuating motor (162).

80. The tool according to claim 78, characterized in that The device (164) for supplying electrical energy to the actuating device (16), i.e. the electric actuating motor (162), comprises an energy storage device, in particular in the form of a corresponding battery (165), in particular a rechargeable battery, which is appropriately connected to the actuating device (16), i.e. the electric actuating motor (162).

81. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 78 and 79, characterised in that The device (164) for supplying electrical energy to the actuating device (16), i.e. the electric actuating motor (162), comprises a corresponding socket (167), in particular a socket for matching with a corresponding connector or power supply plug, i.e. the socket is in the form of a wireless power supply device, in particular at a charging stand or mounting base (166).

82. A tool according to any of the preceding claims or the preamble to claim 1, characterised in that The elongated brush handle (121) of the tool (10) has a lower resting seat (125) which allows the tool (10) to be supported vertically, that is, the brush handle (121) to be placed vertically.

83. A tool according to any of the preceding claims or according to the preamble to claim 1, characterised in that The cleaning device or brush head (14) and / or the small arm (122) for movably or rotatably supporting the cleaning device or brush head (14) can be removed from the elongated support device (12), in particular the elongated brush handle (121) of the tool (10).

84. The tool according to claim 82, characterized in that Corresponding means (24) are provided for detachably connecting the cleaning device or brush head (14) and / or the small arm (122) for movably or rotatably supporting the cleaning device or brush head (14) from the remainder of the elongated supporting means (12), i.e. the elongated brush handle (121) of the tool (10).

85. The tool according to claim 83, characterized in that The means (24) are provided for disconnecting the base of the small arm (122) from the end of the brush handle (121), the small arm movably or rotatably supporting the cleaning device or brush head (14).

86. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 83 and 84, characterised in that The device (24) for detachable connection comprises an insertion device (241) and a receiving device (242) for the insertion device (241).

87. The tool according to claim 85, characterized in that The insertion device (241) is located at the inner surface of the peripheral wall of the joint end of the small arm (122) that movably or rotatably supports the cleaning device or brush head (14) or extends radially from the inner surface, and the receiving device (242) for the insertion device (241) is arranged at the other end of the slender brush handle (121) and extends radially outward from the corresponding outermost end (121") of the slender brush handle (121).

88. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 85 and 86, characterised in that The insertion device takes the form of corresponding radial teeth (241) spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction, so that they can be inserted upstream or backwards by corresponding rotation onto corresponding radial teeth (242) spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the accommodating device for the insertion device (241), and in particular be disengaged from the corresponding radial teeth (242) by reverse rotation.

89. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 85 to 87, characterised in that A device (169a) is provided for assembling the motion transmission device (22) with the rotating shaft (162') of the actuating device or the actuating motor (162). In particular, the device is in the form of a connector (242) which is integral with one end of the motion transmission device or the elongated body (22) and has a corresponding hole or cavity (169b) for accommodating and engaging the rotating shaft (162').

90. A tool according to any of the preceding claims or the preamble to claim 1, characterised in that Means (146) are provided for covering the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular covering at least a respective side of the cleaning device or brush head (14).

91. The tool according to claim 89, characterized in that The cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the covering device (146) of at least the corresponding side of the cleaning device or brush head (14), comprises a corresponding longitudinal covering wall (146ta), in particular, the longitudinal covering wall is arched or cylindrical, and / or is spaced apart from the corresponding free surface or end, that is, slightly spaced apart, so as to engage and clean, in particular brush the cleaning device or brush head (14).

92. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 89 and 90, characterised in that The cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the covering device (146) of at least the corresponding side of the cleaning device or brush head (14), comprises a corresponding transverse covering wall (146tb), in particular, the transverse covering wall (146tb) extends from the longitudinal covering wall (146ta) and engages or supports the corresponding end (143) of the cleaning device or brush head (14).

93. A tool according to any one of the preceding claims 89 to 91, characterised in that Means (147) are provided for leakage from and / or through the covering means (146), in particular from and / or through the covering wall (146ta) and / or in particular the transverse covering wall (146tb).

94. The tool according to claim 92, characterized in that The means (147) for leakage from and / or through the covering wall (146) comprises one or more slits (147, 147, 147), in particular each slit extending longitudinally and preferably arranged on at least a portion of the longitudinal covering wall (146ta) and extending on at least a portion of the transverse covering wall (146tb).

95. A tool according to any of the preceding claims or according to the preamble to claim 1, characterised in that The elongated brush handle (121) is in the form of a hollow body, accommodating the actuating device (16) of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the actuating motor (162), and / or the device (164) for supplying electrical energy to the actuating device (16), i.e. the electric actuating motor (162), and / or the energy storage device, in particular the energy storage device in the form of a corresponding battery (165), and in particular the drive device (18) for moving the actuating device (16), in particular the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the rotation of the actuating device. In particular, the elongated brush handle comprises the processor device (18) and the accelerometer and the gyroscope.

96. A tool according to any of the preceding claims or the preamble to claim 1, characterised in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the driving device (18) of the rotating actuating device is connected to a corresponding external processor device, in particular an external processor device in the form of a smartphone, a tablet computer, a PC or other forms; in particular, the external processor device, in particular an external processor device in the form of a smartphone, a tablet computer, a PC or other forms is suitable for defining a corresponding operating program (16) for actuating the cleaning device or brush head (14) and / or correspondingly collecting or storing data about the cleaning activity and / or defining corresponding statistical data about the cleaning data.

97. A tool according to any of the preceding claims or according to the preamble to claim 1, characterised in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the driving device (18) of the rotating actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180), is configured to recognize corresponding voice commands, in particular voice commands issued by the user.

98. A tool according to any of the preceding claims or according to the preamble to claim 1, characterised in that The cleaning device or brush head (14) comprises a shaft (143) for supporting respective bristles (141) extending radially from the shaft to define with the free ends (142) a surface (140) for engaging and cleaning, in particular brushing, the teeth.

99. The tool according to claim 97, characterized in that The surface (140) defined by the free ends of the brushing bristles (141) for engaging and cleaning, in particular brushing, the teeth has as a whole a basic shape selected from the following shapes: cylindrical, conical, dome-shaped or corrugated.

100. A tool according to any of the preceding claims or according to the preamble to claim 1, characterised in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the driving device (18) of the rotary actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180), is configured to rotationally actuate the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular to rotationally actuate the cleaning device or brush head (14) after determining the rotation direction or orientation in which the cleaning device or brush head (14) must operate.

101. A tool according to any of the preceding claims or the preamble to claim 1, characterised in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the drive device (18) of the rotary actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180), is configured to change the rotational direction or orientation in which the cleaning device or brush head (14) must operate when driving the cleaning of the corresponding dental arch, in particular after receiving a corresponding signal from the detection device or sensor, i.e. based on at least one corresponding signal received by the accelerometer (180') and / or the gyroscope (180"), and / or after determining the angular position of the tool, i.e. the cleaning device or brush head (14).

102. A tool according to any of the preceding claims or the preamble to claim 1, characterised in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the driving device (18) of the rotating actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180), is configured to, when driving the cleaning of the corresponding dental arch, in particular after receiving a corresponding signal from the detection or sensor device, i.e. based on at least one corresponding signal received by the accelerometer (180') and / or the gyroscope (180"), and / or after determining the angular position of the tool, i.e. the cleaning device or brush head (14), put the cleaning device or brush head (14) into a stopped rotation state.

103. A tool according to any of the preceding claims or the preamble to claim 1, characterised in that The maximum diameter (E) of the bristles is between 10 and 23 mm, preferably between 12 and 20 mm, more preferably still between 14 and 18 mm, most preferably equal to 16 mm.

104. A tool according to any of the preceding claims or according to the preamble to claim 1, characterised in that Once the cleaning of the first dental arch is completed, the actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the driving device (18) of the rotary actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180), is configured to determine the rotational direction of the cleaning device or brush head (14) to clean the second dental arch to be cleaned, and to start the corresponding rotation of the cleaning device or brush head (14).

105. A tool according to any of the preceding claims or according to the preamble to claim 1, characterised in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the drive device (18) of the rotary actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180), is configured to determine, in particular based on at least one corresponding signal received from the detection or sensor device, i.e. at least one corresponding signal received from the accelerometer (180') and / or the gyroscope (180"), whether the cleaning device or brush head (14) is facing the second dental arch to be cleaned.

106. A tool according to any of the preceding claims or according to the preamble to claim 1, characterised in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the driving device (18) of the rotary actuating device, i.e. the processor device (180), is configured to start cleaning the second dental arch, i.e. to rotationally actuate the cleaning device or brush head (14) to clean the second dental arch, in particular based on at least one corresponding signal received from the detection or sensor device, i.e. at least one corresponding signal received from the accelerometer (180') and / or the gyroscope (180"), and / or based on the determination that the cleaning device or brush head (14) is facing the second dental arch.

107. A tool according to any of the preceding claims or according to the preamble to claim 1, characterised in that The actuating device (16), in particular the movement of the cleaning device or brush head (14), in particular the driving device (18) of the rotating actuating device, i.e., the processor device (180), is configured to stop actuating the cleaning device or brush head (14), i.e., stop moving or rotating, at the end of the cleaning process, i.e., at the end of the cleaning process of the second dental arch.

108. A tool according to any of the preceding claims or according to the preamble to claim 1, characterised in that The tool or toothbrush (10) has a rotation axis (Y) of the support device or brush head (14), which is inclined at a certain angle relative to the longitudinal axis (X) of the support device or brush handle (12), in particular at an angle in the range of -15° to +15° relative to the longitudinal axis X of the support device or brush handle (12).

109. A tool according to any of the preceding claims or the preamble to claim 1, characterised in that The support device or the brush head (14) is movable by vibration, in particular ultrasonic vibration, and in particular the corresponding bristles or the like are movable by vibration, in particular ultrasonic vibration.

110. A tool according to any of the preceding claims or the preamble to claim 1, characterised in that The motion transmission device (22) extends along a corresponding axis (Z) which is inclined at a certain angle relative to the slender brush handle (121), that is, relative to the longitudinal axis (X) of the slender brush handle (121), and the angle is smaller than the inclination angle of the corresponding longitudinal axis (K) of the supporting arm (122) relative to the slender brush handle (121), that is, relative to the longitudinal axis (X) of the slender brush handle (121).

111. A tool or toothbrush, characterized in that The tool or toothbrush is made according to any one of the preceding claims and / or as described and illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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