Electric toothbrush storage box and electric toothbrush assembly
By incorporating a brush head positioning component and a pivot seat into the electric toothbrush storage box, the positioning and switching of brush heads can be achieved, solving the problem of poor compatibility in existing toothbrush storage boxes and improving the compatibility and ease of use of brush heads.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-13
AI Technical Summary
Existing toothbrush cases have poor compatibility with electric toothbrush heads, making it difficult to accommodate brush heads of different shapes, which leads to inconvenience in manufacturing and use.
An electric toothbrush storage box has been designed, which includes a brush head positioning component and a pivot seat. The brush head positioning component has a fixing part that is adapted to the end of the brush head. The positioning and switching of the brush head are realized by pivoting. Combined with a limiting mechanism and a pressing part, the brush head can be switched between the picking and putting and the storage state, which enhances compatibility.
The improved compatibility of the storage box with different brush heads simplifies the manufacturing process, makes it easier for users to operate, and reduces the inconvenience of inserting and removing brush heads.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of electric toothbrush technology, and in particular to an electric toothbrush storage box and an electric toothbrush assembly. Background Technology
[0002] Toothbrush cases are used to store toothbrushes for easy carrying and to keep them clean. Existing toothbrush cases typically have a recess inside the case that matches the shape of the toothbrush, securing it by pressing it into the recess. However, due to the diverse shapes of toothbrushes, a single recess is insufficient to accommodate different designs. For example, electric toothbrushes often have multiple brush heads with a single handle, requiring a custom recess for each head, making the manufacture and use of the case inconvenient.
[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to propose a new technical solution to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings. Utility Model Content
[0004] The main purpose of this application is to propose an electric toothbrush storage box that aims to solve the technical problem of poor compatibility of existing storage boxes with electric toothbrush heads.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the electric toothbrush storage box proposed in this application includes a box body, wherein the box body comprises:
[0006] A brush head positioning component, which is suitable for positioning the brush head of an electric toothbrush in the stored state;
[0007] A pivot seat, to which the brush head positioning component is pivotally connected;
[0008] The brush head positioning member has at least one fixing portion configured to fit into one end of the brush head, so as to position the brush head in the retracted state by means of the fixing portion engaging with the end of the brush head; the brush head positioning member is configured to rotate about the pivot seat so that the brush head can switch between a pick-up / placement state and a retracted state; in the pick-up / placement state, the end of the fixing portion away from the pivot seat protrudes from the housing, and the brush head can be separated from and connected to the brush head positioning member; in the retracted state, the brush head positioning member is located inside the housing; the extension direction of the fixing portion in the pick-up / placement state is perpendicular to the extension direction of the fixing portion in the retracted state.
[0009] Optionally, a limiting mechanism is provided between the pivot seat and the brush head positioning member to restrict the brush head positioning member to a predetermined position.
[0010] Optionally, the limiting mechanism includes:
[0011] A limiting member forceped by an elastic element; and
[0012] Multiple limiting grooves adapted to the limiting member;
[0013] The limiting member is disposed on the pivot seat, and the plurality of limiting grooves are disposed on the brush head positioning member.
[0014] Optionally, a pressing member is provided at the end of the brush head positioning member. The pressing member is located at the end of the brush head positioning member away from the fixing part, and the setting direction of the pressing member is the same as the extension direction of the brush head positioning member.
[0015] Optionally, the housing also has a brush head support portion adapted to support the other end of the brush head so that, in the stored state, it can jointly support the brush head with the brush head positioning member.
[0016] Optionally, the brush head support is a recess formed in an inner partition.
[0017] Optionally, the housing also has a handle storage section, which includes a pair of mounting bases for positioning the handle of the electric toothbrush in a stored state.
[0018] Optionally, the brush head and handle in the stowed state are arranged side by side.
[0019] Optionally, the box body is elongated and has a length direction and a width direction, the two mounting seats are spaced apart along the length direction, and the handle storage part and the brush head positioning member are distributed along the width direction;
[0020] In the folded state, the fixing part is parallel to the length direction. Optionally, the mounting base includes a baffle and an elastic liner disposed inside the baffle, the elastic liner being configured to elastically clamp the handle.
[0021] Optionally, the storage box includes a lid that can be closed onto the box body, and at least one of the box body and the lid is transparent.
[0022] Optionally, the storage box further includes a lid that can be closed onto the box body. The box body is elongated, with a rotatable connection at one end along its length to be rotatably connected to the lid, and a button at the other end along its length to lock or unlock the lid and the box body.
[0023] Optionally, the fixing part is a shaft-shaped part, which is inserted into the shaft hole at the end of the brush head.
[0024] This application also proposes an electric toothbrush assembly, including a handle, a brush head detachably mounted on the handle, and an electric toothbrush storage box as described above, wherein the brush head and the handle are separated and installed in the electric toothbrush storage box.
[0025] The electric toothbrush storage case and electric toothbrush assembly provided in this application include a brush head positioning member that supports the brush head of the electric toothbrush in a stored state. The brush head positioning member has at least one fixing part, which is configured to adapt to the end formed on the brush head so that the brush head is positioned by the fixing part cooperating with the end of the brush head in the stored state. This can accommodate the storage of brush heads with various shapes, enhance the compatibility of the storage case, and since there is no need to distinguish the shape of the brush head during the manufacturing and use of the storage case, it is convenient to manufacture the storage case and to facilitate the user's operation of storing the brush head. Attached Figure Description
[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0027] Figure 1 A perspective view of an embodiment of the electric toothbrush storage box of this application is shown with the lid in the open state.
[0028] Figure 2 A perspective view of the box body is shown in one embodiment of the electric toothbrush storage box of this application.
[0029] Figure 3 A perspective view of the fixing part is shown in one embodiment of the electric toothbrush storage box of this application.
[0030] Figure 4 A partial view of the brush head positioning component portion is shown in one embodiment of the electric toothbrush storage box of this application.
[0031] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view is shown in one embodiment of the electric toothbrush storage box of this application when the fixing part is in the storage position.
[0032] Figure 6 A cross-sectional view is shown in one embodiment of the electric toothbrush storage box of this application when the fixing part is in the pick-up / put-out position.
[0033] Figure 7 An exploded perspective view of the electric toothbrush storage box in one embodiment of this application is shown.
[0034] Figure 8A partial view showing the opening mechanism portion is shown in one embodiment of the electric toothbrush storage box of this application.
[0035] Figure 9 A perspective view of the box body is shown in another embodiment of the electric toothbrush storage box of this application.
[0036] Figure 10 A perspective view of the brush head positioning component is shown in another embodiment of the electric toothbrush storage box of this application. Detailed Implementation
[0037] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0038] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, details some embodiments of this application. Unless otherwise specified, features in the following embodiments can be combined with each other.
[0039] Please see Figures 1 to 8 As shown, this application discloses an electric toothbrush storage box 100 for storing electric toothbrushes. In one embodiment, the electric toothbrush includes a handle and a brush head 200 detachably mounted on the handle (e.g., ...). Figure 9 As shown, the handle has an extended output shaft, and the brush head 200 has a shaft hole that matches the output shaft. The output shaft outputs power to the brush head 200 to actuate the brush head 200 to clean teeth. The handle and brush head 200 can be detached and stored in the electric toothbrush storage case 100.
[0040] In one embodiment, the electric toothbrush storage case 100 includes a case body 11, within which a brush head 200 positioning member 21 is provided. The brush head 200 positioning member 21 is adapted to position the brush head 200 of the electric toothbrush in the stored state. (See also...) Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the positioning member 21 of the brush head 200 has at least one fixing part 211, which is configured to be adapted to the end of the brush head 200 so that the brush head 200 is positioned by the cooperation between the fixing part 211 and the end of the brush head 200 in the stored state.
[0041] In some embodiments, the fixing part 211 is a shaft-shaped part, and the end of the brush head 200 is provided with a shaft hole for insertion into the shaft-shaped part. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the fixing part 211 is a slot, and the end of the brush head 200 is inserted into the slot. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the fixing part 211 is a claw.
[0042] This application provides a fixing part 211 in the electric toothbrush storage case 100. The brush head 200 is positioned by the insertion and engagement of the fixing part 211 with the shaft hole on the brush head 200. This positioning is not affected by different shapes of the brush head 200; only the fixing part 211 needs to be compatible with the shaft hole of the brush head 200, thus enhancing the compatibility of the electric toothbrush storage case 100. Furthermore, since there is no need to provide different support recesses for different shaped brush heads 200, it facilitates the manufacturing of the storage case and the user's operation of storing the brush heads 200, especially suitable for situations where a handle is equipped with multiple different brush heads 200. In this embodiment, one fixing part 211 is shown inside the case 11; in other embodiments, multiple fixing parts 211 can be provided to simultaneously store multiple brush heads 200.
[0043] Please continue reading. Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the brush head 200 positioning member 21 is configured to rotate within the housing 11 so that the brush head 200 can switch between a pick-up / placement state and a storage state; the pick-up / placement state is configured to allow the user to insert the brush head 200 into the fixing part 211, or to remove the brush head 200 from the fixing part 211. That is, the pick-up / placement state is a state that facilitates the insertion of the brush head 200 into or from the fixing part 211, as shown in the diagram. Figure 6 As shown in the diagram, the positioning component 21 of the brush head 200 is in an upright position, approximately perpendicular to the length direction of the box body 11; the storage state is when the brush head 200 is stored inside the box body 11, as shown in the diagram. Figure 5 In the state shown, the positioning component 21 of the brush head 200 is in a horizontal position, approximately parallel to the length direction of the box body 11. In the placement / removal state, the brush head 200 is inserted from outside the box body 11 into the fixing part 211, and rotates together with the fixing part 211 to switch to the storage state, where it is housed within the box body 11. This design facilitates the insertion and removal of the brush head 200, avoiding the inconvenience of inserting and removing the brush head 200 within the confined space of the box body 11.
[0044] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the box body 11 has a pivot seat 22 for pivotally connecting the brush head 200 positioning member 21. In this embodiment, the pivot seat 22 and the box body 11 are formed by two-stage injection molding, and the box body 11 is a transparent part, for example, made of transparent plastic, which allows the items inside the storage box 100 to be seen intuitively without opening the storage box 100. In other embodiments, the pivot seat 22 and the box body 11 can also be formed by one-stage injection molding, or they can be assembled and fixed.
[0045] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6In the pick-up and put-down state, the end of the fixing part 211 away from the pivot seat 22 protrudes from the box body 11, and the brush head 200 can be separated from and connected to the brush head 200 positioning member 21; in the storage state, the brush head 200 positioning member 21 is located inside the box body 11; the extension direction of the fixing part 211 in the pick-up and put-down state is perpendicular to the extension direction of the fixing part 211 in the storage state.
[0046] Please see Figures 2 to 6 As shown, the brush head 200 positioning member 21 is pivotally connected to the pivot seat 22 via a pivot shaft 221. A limiting mechanism is provided between the pivot seat 22 and the brush head 200 positioning member 21 to restrict the brush head 200 positioning member 21 to a predetermined position. In this embodiment, the limiting mechanism includes a limiting member 222 disposed in the pivot seat 22 and a plurality of limiting grooves 212 disposed on the brush head 200 positioning member 21 to cooperate with the limiting member 222. During the rotation of the brush head 200 positioning member 21, the plurality of limiting grooves 212 can sequentially cooperate with the limiting member 222 to limit the brush head 200 positioning member 21 to a specific angle. In this embodiment, there are two limiting grooves 212. One groove cooperates with the limiting member 222 in the pick-up / placement state to limit the brush head 200 positioning member 21 in the pick-up / placement state, and the other groove cooperates with the limiting member 222 in the storage state to limit the brush head 200 positioning member 21 in the storage state. The limiting mechanism also includes a limiting block 213, which limits the maximum opening angle of the brush head 200 positioning member 21 when it abuts against the pivot seat 22. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, an elastic element 223 is installed inside the pivot seat 22. The limiting member 222 is a top ball. The elastic element 223 elastically abuts against the top ball to maintain contact between the top ball and the positioning member 21 of the brush head 200. During rotation, the positioning member 21 of the brush head 200 will press the top ball downward to compress and deform the elastic element 223, so that the top ball disengages from one of the limiting grooves 212 and engages with the other limiting groove 212.
[0047] Please refer to the reference. Figure 9 and Figure 10Furthermore, a pressing member 214 is provided at the end of the positioning member 21 of the brush head 200. The pressing member 214 is located at the end of the positioning member 21 of the brush head 200 away from the fixing part 211, and the setting direction of the pressing member 214 is the same as the extension direction of the positioning member 21 of the brush head 200. Specifically, the positioning member 21 of the brush head 200 includes a mounting part 215, which has a pivot hole for pivoting with the pivot shaft 221. The fixing part 211 is a shaft-shaped part that extends radially along the pivot hole, and one end of the fixing part 211 is connected to the mounting part 215. The pressing member 214 is connected to the mounting part 215 and extends away from the fixing part 211. With this arrangement, the pressing member 214 does not occupy the receiving space of the brush head 200 and is not obstructed by the brush head 200, thus providing a convenient pressing function. Furthermore, since the pressing member 214 is located at the end of the brush head 200 positioning member 21 away from the fixing part 211 and protrudes from the mounting part 215, when the brush head 200 positioning member 21 rotates to the preset position, the pressing member 214 will abut against the pivot seat 22, thereby restricting the brush head 200 positioning member 21 from continuing to rotate and limiting the maximum opening angle of the brush head 200 positioning member 21.
[0048] When it is necessary to remove the brush head 200, the brush head 200 positioning member 21 is rotated by pressing down the pressing member 214. At this time, the fixing part 211 at the other end tilts upward. When the pressing member 214 rotates to abut against the pivot seat 22, the brush head 200 positioning member 21 stops rotating. At this time, the brush head 200 inserted with the fixing part 211 is exposed outside the box 11, which makes it easy for the user to take it out.
[0049] Furthermore, the housing 11 also has an inner partition 23 disposed opposite to the pivot seat 22. In the stored state, the inner partition 23 supports the other end of the brush head 200 opposite to its shaft hole. Providing the inner partition 23 to support one end of the brush head 200 makes the support of the brush head 200 more stable, allowing it to support the brush head 200 together with the brush head 200 positioning member 21 in the stored state. In one embodiment, the inner partition 23 is provided with a brush head 200 support portion 231, which is a recess formed on the inner partition 23. One end of the brush head 200, such as the neck of the brush head 200, is supported in the brush head 200 support portion 231.
[0050] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 7As shown, the housing 11 can simultaneously store the brush head 200 and the handle of an electric toothbrush. Specifically, in this embodiment, the housing 11 also includes a handle storage section, which comprises a pair of mounting seats 31 for positioning the handle of the electric toothbrush in a stored state. In this embodiment, the housing 11 is elongated with both a length direction and a width direction. The two mounting seats 31 are spaced apart along the length direction, while the handle storage section and the brush head 200 positioning member 21 are distributed along the width direction. In the stored state, the fixing part 211 is parallel to the length direction. That is, the brush head 200 and the handle in the stored state are arranged side-by-side, thus reducing the length of the housing 100. The pair of mounting seats 31 are spaced apart along the length direction of the housing 11, with the spacing matching the length of the handle's housing, so that the handle's housing portion can be accommodated between the pair of mounting seats 31. The output shaft of the handle is supported on one of the mounting seats 31, and the mounting seat 31 has a handle support groove 310. In one embodiment, the mounting base 31 is configured to be elastically deformable to clamp the handle; in this embodiment, the mounting base 31 includes a baffle 311 and an elastic liner 312 disposed inside the baffle 311. The elastic liner 312 is an elastomer that can be elastically deformed under pressure to provide elastic force and maintain the stability of the handle. The elastic liner 312 may be provided on both of the pair of mounting bases 31, or it may be provided on only one of them. In this embodiment, the baffle 311 is integrally formed with the box body and may be a transparent part, and the elastic liner 312 may be a silicone part, fixed to the side of the baffle 311.
[0051] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 8 As shown, the electric toothbrush storage box 100 includes a lid 12 that can be closed onto the box body 11. At least one of the box body 11 and the lid 12 is transparent, allowing the user to see the items stored in the storage box 100. In this embodiment, both the box body 11 and the lid 12 are transparent. The lid 12 and the box body 11 are pivotally connected at one end along their length, and the other end is fixed by an opening mechanism. In this embodiment, the box body 11 is elongated, with a rotating connection at one end along its length to be rotatably connected to the lid 12, and a button 111 at the other end along its length to lock or unlock the lid 12 and the box body 11. A torsion spring is also provided at the pivotally connected end of the lid 12 to the box body 11, so that when the opening mechanism is released, the lid 12 will spring open a certain distance relative to the box body 11. Figure 8As shown, the opening mechanism includes a button 111, a rotating plate 112, and a return spring 113. The button 111 is connected to the rotating plate 112, and the rotating plate 112 has a hook 1121 that engages with the lid 12. The return spring 113 abuts against the rotating plate 112. When the button 111 is pressed, the rotating plate 112 rotates, causing the hook 1121 to disengage from the lid 12, and the torsion spring springs the lid 12 open, thus unlocking and opening the lid. To close the lid 12, simply press one end of the lid 12 and the box body 11, causing the lid 12 to engage with the hook 1121 on the rotating plate 112. Because the force of the return spring 113 keeps the rotating plate 112 in the engaged position, the lid 12 and the box body 11 are locked together even when no force is applied to the button 111.
[0052] As can be seen from the above description of the specific embodiments, the electric toothbrush storage box 100 and electric toothbrush assembly provided in this application include a brush head 200 positioning member 21 for positioning the brush head 200 of the electric toothbrush in a stored state. The brush head 200 positioning member 21 has at least one fixing part 211, which is configured to be adapted to fit a shaft hole formed on the brush head 200 so that the brush head 200 is positioned in the stored state by the insertion and engagement of the fixing part 211 with the shaft hole. This can accommodate the storage of brush heads 200 with various shapes, enhance the compatibility of the storage box 100, and since there is no need to distinguish the shape of the brush head 200 during the manufacturing and use of the storage box 100, it is convenient to manufacture the storage box 100 and to facilitate the user's storage operation of the brush head 200.
[0053] This application also provides an electric toothbrush assembly, which includes a handle, a brush head 200 detachably mounted on the handle, and an electric toothbrush storage box 100 as described above. The brush head 200 and the handle are separated and then installed in the electric toothbrush storage box 100. The brush head 200 and the handle can be arranged side by side in parallel to reduce the length of the electric toothbrush storage box 100. Multiple brush head 200 positioning components and handle storage portions are provided within the electric toothbrush storage box 100 to simultaneously store multiple handles and brush heads 200. Since this electric toothbrush assembly adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it also has all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated further here.
[0054] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.
Claims
1. An electric toothbrush storage case comprising a case body, characterized by, The box body is provided with: a brush head positioning member adapted to position the brush head of the electric toothbrush in the storage state; a pivot seat to which the brush head positioning member is pivotally connected; wherein the brush head positioning member has at least one fixing portion configured to be fitted with one end of the brush head to position the brush head by cooperation of the fixing portion and the end of the brush head in the storage state; the brush head positioning member is configured to rotate around the pivot seat to enable the brush head to switch between the taking and placing state and the storage state; in the taking and placing state, the fixing portion protrudes from one end of the pivot seat out of the box body, and the brush head can be separated from and connected to the brush head positioning member; in the storage state, the brush head positioning member is located in the box body; the extension direction of the fixing portion in the taking and placing state is perpendicular to the extension direction of the fixing portion in the storage state.
2. The electric toothbrush storage case as claimed in claim 1, wherein A limiting mechanism is arranged between the pivot seat and the brush head positioning member to limit the brush head positioning member in a specified position.
3. The electric toothbrush storage case as claimed in claim 2, wherein The limiting mechanism comprises: a limiting piece biased by an elastic element; and a plurality of limiting grooves matched with the limiting piece; wherein the limiting piece is arranged on the pivot seat, and the plurality of limiting grooves are arranged on the brush head positioning member.
4. The electric toothbrush storage case as claimed in claim 1, wherein An end of the brush head positioning member is provided with a pressing piece located at one end of the brush head positioning member away from the fixing portion, and the setting direction of the pressing piece is the same as the extension direction of the brush head positioning member.
5. The electric toothbrush storage case according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein The box body further has a brush head supporting portion adapted to support the other end of the brush head to jointly support the brush head with the brush head positioning member in the storage state.
6. The electric toothbrush storage case of claim 5, wherein The brush head supporting portion is a recess formed on an inner partition plate.
7. The electric toothbrush storage case of claim 1, wherein The box body further has a handle storage portion comprising a pair of mounting seats for positioning the handle of the electric toothbrush in the storage state.
8. The electric toothbrush storage case as claimed in claim 7, wherein The box body is in a strip shape to have a length direction and a width direction, the two mounting seats are distributed along the length direction, and the handle storage portion and the brush head positioning member are distributed along the width direction; in the storage state, the fixing portion is parallel to the length direction.
9. The electric toothbrush storage case as claimed in claim 7, wherein The mounting seat comprises a baffle and an elastic inner lining arranged on the inner side of the baffle, and the elastic inner lining is configured to elastically clamp the handle.
10. The electric toothbrush storage case as claimed in claim 1, wherein The storage box further comprises a box cover coverable on the box body, and at least one of the box body and the box cover is a transparent piece; and / or, The storage box further comprises a box cover coverable on the box body, the box body is in a strip shape, one end of the box body in the length direction is provided with a rotating connection portion to be rotatably connected with the box cover, and the other end of the box body in the length direction is provided with a button to realize locking or unlocking of the box cover and the box body.
11. The electric toothbrush storage case of claim 1, wherein The fixing portion is a shaft-shaped portion, and the shaft-shaped portion is inserted into a shaft hole of the end of the brush head.
12. An electric toothbrush assembly characterized by The electric toothbrush storage box comprises a handle, a brush head detachably mounted on the handle, and the brush head and the handle are mounted in the electric toothbrush storage box after being separated.