Elastic travel storage device for electric toothbrush and toothbrush set

Abstract

The utility model provides an elastic travel storage device for an electric toothbrush and a toothbrush set. The elastic travel storage device for the electric toothbrush comprises a first elastic sheet and a second elastic sheet, the first elastic sheet is provided with a concave surface, the concave surface is combined with the second elastic sheet to form a cavity for accommodating the electric toothbrush, and the cavity has a length direction; the concave surface of the first elastic sheet is combined with the second elastic sheet, specifically, the edge of the concave surface of the first elastic sheet is combined with the edge of the second elastic sheet to form a combination area surrounding the concave surface, and a first opening extending in the length direction of the cavity is formed in the combination area. According to the elastic travel storage device, an elastic structure is adopted to form the cavity for accommodating the electric toothbrush, so that the elastic travel storage device which is small in occupied space, convenient to use and practical and can provide enough protection for the electric toothbrush is formed. And the toothbrush can be used without taking down the brush head, so that inconvenience required by assembly and packaging is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the technical field of electric toothbrushes, and more specifically to a flexible travel storage device and toothbrush set for electric toothbrushes. Background Technology

[0002] Travel storage devices for electric toothbrushes are frequently used accessories, allowing users to conveniently carry their electric toothbrushes when traveling.

[0003] However, existing electric toothbrush travel organizers are usually made of hard plastic, with a complex structure to hold the toothbrush in place and ensure its protection during travel. If such a hard travel organizer adopted a simple, one-piece design, slight movement would be inevitable, resulting in unnecessary noise and scratches.

[0004] Furthermore, existing hard plastic toothbrush cases require the brush head to be removed before placing an electric toothbrush in them and then reinstalled before use, causing inconvenience for consumers. Additionally, the excessive size of hard plastic toothbrush cases makes them bulky in suitcases, causing significant inconvenience during travel.

[0005] Chinese design patent CN304092440S discloses a travel charging case for electric toothbrushes made of hard plastic.

[0006] Korean Patent KR100831665B1 discloses a toothbrush travel set having a central longitudinally formed blocking rib containing toothpaste. This blocking rib is formed by dividing the toothbrush into a receiving portion and a filling portion. The toothbrush is filled with toothpaste and has a toothpaste outlet. The toothpaste outlet is provided in each part of the toothbrush in the form of a zipper lock outlet by a sealing device, so as to sequentially open and close the body. The toothpaste is filled in the filling portion.

[0007] US Patent 6397860B1 discloses a device for cleaning teeth, specifically relating to a disposable, portable, waterless teeth cleaning component and its manufacturing method. The component includes a small toothbrush; a non-foaming saliva-activated flosser and breath freshener pre-applied and dried on the toothbrush bristles; a folded and sealed moistened disposable towel for optional use after teeth cleaning; and a flexible, thin-walled, sealed packaging container for hygienic storage of the toothbrush before use. The size of the packaging container is only slightly larger than the perimeter of the combined toothbrush and disposable towel package. Preferably, the front and back layers of the packaging container are also heat-sealed together between the toothbrush bristles and the disposable towel package to form two separate compartments within the packaging container, thereby preventing contact between the disposable towel package and the pre-coated toothbrush bristles.

[0008] This invention provides a novel flexible travel storage device for electric toothbrushes. This device protects the electric toothbrush and optimizes the packing, unpacking, and travel experience. The flexible travel storage device achieves a good balance between protecting the electric toothbrush and the packing, unpacking, and travel experience.

[0009] This utility model discloses a flexible travel storage device and set for electric toothbrushes, which facilitates easy access to the toothbrush. The toothbrush can be packaged and used without removing the brush head, reducing assembly and packaging steps. Its integrated structural design facilitates production, and its flexible, soft material is suitable for different models of electric toothbrushes. The soft surface of this flexible travel storage device helps minimize collisions with other items in the packaging, providing a quiet experience and effective protection for the electric toothbrush. Utility Model Content

[0010] Embodiments of this disclosure provide a flexible travel storage device for electric toothbrushes to solve, or at least partially solve, the above-mentioned and other potential problems of conventional solutions.

[0011] One aspect of this disclosure provides a flexible travel storage device for an electric toothbrush, comprising a first elastic sheet and a second elastic sheet. The first elastic sheet has a concave surface, which engages with the second elastic sheet to form a cavity for accommodating the electric toothbrush. The cavity has a longitudinal direction. Specifically, the edge of the concave surface of the first elastic sheet engages with the edge of the second elastic sheet, forming a engagement area surrounding the concave surface. A first opening extending along the longitudinal direction of the cavity is provided in the engagement area. This flexible travel storage device uses an elastic structure to form the cavity, resulting in a compact, convenient, and practical device that provides sufficient protection for the electric toothbrush. Furthermore, the toothbrush can be used without removing the brush head, reducing the inconvenience of assembly and packaging.

[0012] Furthermore, the tangent plane at the edge of the outer surface of the first elastic sheet is parallel to the tangent plane of the corresponding outer surface of the adjacent second elastic sheet. This design, with the outer surfaces of the first and second elastic sheets being parallel to each other, provides a smooth surface for the flexible travel storage device, helping to minimize collisions with other items in the suitcase and effectively protecting the electric toothbrush.

[0013] Furthermore, the first opening is located at one end of the connecting area along the length of the cavity. This design facilitates easy insertion and removal of the toothbrush, avoiding the inconvenience of both ends of the electric toothbrush being stuck in the storage device, which would otherwise cause difficulties in insertion and removal.

[0014] Furthermore, the first and second elastic sheets are joined at one end of the cavity along its length to form a bottom surface, and are joined parallel to the cavity's length to form at least one side. One end of the first opening is located at the side, and the other end is located on the bottom surface. This forms an L-shaped opening, which facilitates smooth demolding, reduces cracking, and ensures high production volume during manufacturing. This design can be used for specific models of electric toothbrushes, as well as other toothbrush models. With further modifications to its shape and size, the storage device provided in this disclosure can be adapted for electric shavers and other personal portable products.

[0015] Furthermore, the first and second elastic sheets are joined together in a direction parallel to the length of the cavity to form a side edge. One end of the first opening is located on the side edge, and the other end of the first opening is located at one end of the side edge. This design facilitates easy insertion and removal of the toothbrush, avoiding the inconvenience of both ends of the electric toothbrush being stuck in the storage device, which would cause difficulties in insertion and removal. It also maintains proper fixation of the electric toothbrush.

[0016] Furthermore, at least one end of the first opening is provided with a second opening perpendicular to the first opening. Forming a T-shaped or H-shaped opening facilitates product demolding during the production process.

[0017] Furthermore, the first elastic sheet and / or the second elastic sheet have a rigid area at one end to accommodate and protect the electric toothbrush head. Because the brush head area has bristles, and the electric toothbrush storage device uses an elastic structure, the bristles are prone to plastic deformation under pressure during travel. To address this new problem in the elastic travel storage device and avoid reducing the lifespan of the electric toothbrush head and affecting its performance, a rigid area is provided at one end of the first elastic sheet and / or the second elastic sheet to accommodate and protect the electric toothbrush head.

[0018] Furthermore, the rigid region is located at the end of the first elastic sheet and / or the second elastic sheet away from the first opening, and the rigid region is provided with at least one groove to accommodate and fix the brush head of the electric toothbrush. The rigid region is located at the end of the first elastic sheet and / or the second elastic sheet away from the first opening. This facilitates the insertion of the brush head into the groove in the rigid region to relatively fix the flexible travel storage device and the brush head of the electric toothbrush, preventing damage to the bristles on the brush head due to relative movement between the electric toothbrush and the flexible travel storage device.

[0019] Furthermore, the groove is located on the side of the rigid region away from the first opening. This arrangement facilitates the insertion of the electric toothbrush's brush plate into the groove when the electric toothbrush is inserted through the first opening.

[0020] Furthermore, the depth of the groove at the end closest to the first opening is less than the depth of the groove at the end furthest from the first opening. By designing the groove to have a lower depth at the outlet side, it facilitates the insertion and separation of the brush head / brush plate from the groove.

[0021] Furthermore, the elastic coefficient of the end of the first elastic sheet and / or the second elastic sheet furthest from the first opening is greater than the elastic coefficient of the end of the first elastic sheet and / or the second elastic sheet closest to the first opening. Similarly, increasing the elastic coefficient of the end of the first elastic sheet and / or the second elastic sheet furthest from the first opening can also simplify the manufacturing process while providing some protection for the brush head of the electric toothbrush.

[0022] Furthermore, the first and second elastic sheets are formed by integral injection molding. This integral injection molding process facilitates production.

[0023] Furthermore, the first elastic sheet and the second elastic sheet are integrated.

[0024] Furthermore, the length of the first opening is greater than or equal to half the length of the cavity and / or the electric toothbrush; and / or the width of the first opening is less than the diameter of the electric toothbrush. The length and / or width of the first opening, combined with the elastic feature, facilitates the storage and wrapping of the electric toothbrush.

[0025] Furthermore, the first convex elastic sheet and / or the second convex elastic sheet have several ventilation holes at the end away from the first opening; and / or reinforcing ribs are provided around the first opening; and / or a round hole is provided at one end of the first opening to prevent tearing of the end point. The ventilation holes facilitate the drying of water at the electric toothbrush head, preventing water accumulation and contamination of the storage device.

[0026] Another aspect of this invention provides an electric toothbrush set including any of the above-described flexible travel storage devices for electric toothbrushes and an electric toothbrush.

[0027] The embodiments of this disclosure provide a completely new electric toothbrush travel storage experience that protects the electric toothbrush while facilitating its use and manufacture. Attached Figure Description

[0028] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of embodiments of the present disclosure will become more readily understood from the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, several embodiments of the present disclosure will be described by way of example and non-limitation, wherein:

[0029] Figure 1 A perspective view of a flexible travel storage device for an electric toothbrush according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0030] Figure 2 A perspective view of a flexible travel storage device for an electric toothbrush according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0031] Figure 3 A perspective view of a flexible travel storage device for an electric toothbrush according to two exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure is shown.

[0032] Figure 4 A perspective view of a flexible travel storage device for an electric toothbrush according to Embodiment 3 of the present disclosure is shown;

[0033] Figure 5 A perspective view of a flexible travel storage device for an electric toothbrush according to Embodiment 4 of the present disclosure is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0034] Unless otherwise specified, the corresponding numbers and symbols in different figures usually refer to the corresponding areas.

[0035] The accompanying drawings are provided to clearly illustrate relevant aspects of the embodiments and are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0036] The edges of features drawn in the attached figures do not necessarily indicate the end of the feature range.

[0037] In the following description, various specific details are shown to provide a thorough understanding of various examples of embodiments according to the description. Embodiments may be obtained without one or more specific details, or by utilizing other methods, components, materials, etc. In other instances, known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail so as not to obscure the various aspects of the embodiments.

[0038] References to "an embodiment" or "one embodiment" within the framework of this specification are intended to indicate that a particular configuration, structure, or feature described with respect to that embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Therefore, phrases such as "in an embodiment," "in one embodiment," etc., that may appear at various points in this specification do not necessarily refer precisely to the same embodiment. Furthermore, specific configurations, structures, or features may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.

[0039] The title / reference numerals used herein are provided for convenience only and do not limit the scope of protection or the scope of embodiments. Identical or similar elements are identified using the same reference numerals.

[0040] This disclosure includes a flexible travel storage device for electric toothbrushes made of a soft material. It can accommodate a specified model of electric toothbrush and, due to its flexibility, is also compatible with a range of sizes. The travel storage device can use a medium-soft rubber material with a Shore hardness of approximately 70, preferably in the range of 65-75, but those skilled in the art can adjust this hardness range accordingly. This soft material effectively protects the product while avoiding the noise and scratches typically associated with hard plastic casings.

[0041] As disclosed herein Figure 1 As shown, the flexible travel storage device of Embodiment 1 of this disclosure is integrally injection molded from a moderately soft rubber material. After injection molding, the flexible travel storage device forms a first elastic sheet 1 and a second elastic sheet 2 that are joined together. The first elastic sheet 1 and the second elastic sheet 2 have a concave surface, and the edges of the two concave surfaces are joined together to form a cavity 3 space for accommodating an electric toothbrush.

[0042] A first opening 6 is provided on one side 10 of this flexible travel storage device. Due to the elasticity of the first elastic piece 1 and the second elastic piece 2, the first opening 6 can deform or open outward to form an opening that can accommodate the insertion of an electric toothbrush into the storage device.

[0043] In this embodiment, both the first elastic sheet 1 and the second elastic sheet 2 of the flexible travel storage device are elastic. This means that when the travel storage device is not subjected to any external force, it can maintain a fixed shape. When a certain external force is applied to the travel storage device, the flexible travel storage device will deform to make the storage device usable. However, when the external force is removed, it will return to its original fixed shape.

[0044] like Figure 2 As shown, a perspective view of the flexible travel storage device according to Embodiment 1 of this disclosure can be seen. The storage device also forms a bottom surface 9, which is generally flat. A first opening 6 extends from approximately two-thirds of the way down the side 10 to the center of the bottom surface 9. This design ensures a sufficiently large opening range for easy insertion and removal of the electric toothbrush. Furthermore, when the electric toothbrush is housed in the cavity 3, the first opening 6 is not so large that the electric toothbrush would easily fall out of the flexible travel storage device.

[0045] Furthermore, the upper space of the flexible travel storage device can be double-injected with hard plastic to form a rigid area 12. This secures the electric toothbrush bristles in place, providing additional protection. However, considering the increased manufacturing cost, the upper space of the flexible travel storage device can be designed with a larger elastic coefficient compared to the lower space. With a larger elastic coefficient, the upper space can reduce deformation even under external pressure during travel, thus better resisting damage to the electric toothbrush bristles and preventing plastic deformation of the bristles from affecting usability. Additionally, reinforcing ribs 15 are added around the edge of the first opening 6 to reduce deformation of the soft rubber shell caused by the opening. A slightly larger circular hole 16 is provided at the end of the first opening 6 to prevent tearing when opened. Furthermore, the upper space of the flexible travel storage device is also designed with ventilation holes 3 to allow airflow to dry the brush head.

[0046] As disclosed herein Figure 2 The diagram shows a perspective view of Embodiment 1. In this embodiment, the upper space is formed by double injection molding of hard plastic, creating a rigid region 12 to protect the electric toothbrush head. Furthermore, a groove 11 is provided on the inner surface of the rigid region 12, corresponding to the brush plate portion of the electric toothbrush head. This protects the brush head when the electric toothbrush is inserted, preventing damage to the bristles from shaking within the flexible travel storage device during storage.

[0047] In this second embodiment, the groove 11 is located on the side of the rigid region 12 closest to the first opening 6. This design may make it difficult to properly engage the brush head in the groove 11 when inserting the electric toothbrush through the first opening 6. Therefore, preferably, the groove 11 can be positioned on the inner surface of the rigid region 12 away from the first opening 6. This design has two advantages. Firstly, when inserted into the first opening 6, the electric toothbrush itself has a diagonal movement through the opening 6. This facilitates the electric toothbrush naturally engaging the brush head in the groove 11 upon insertion. Secondly, positioning the groove 11 away from the inner surface of the rigid region 12 and away from the first opening 6 eliminates the need to insert the brush head towards the first opening 6, thus preventing damage to the electric toothbrush head during insertion and removal.

[0048] As disclosed herein Figure 3As shown, this disclosure also discloses a second embodiment of an elastic travel storage device without a rigid region 12. However, in this embodiment, the upper space of the elastic travel storage device is configured to have a larger elastic coefficient relative to the lower space. A larger elastic coefficient means that when subjected to external pressure, the corresponding area experiences less deformation, and the product is more resistant to external pressure. When the upper space has a larger elastic coefficient, even when subjected to external pressure during travel, the deformation can be reduced, thus better resisting damage to the electric toothbrush bristles. This avoids plastic deformation of the bristles affecting usability.

[0049] As disclosed herein Figure 4 As shown, Embodiment 3 of this disclosure is disclosed, which has a large H-shaped opening, that is, based on the first opening 6, second openings 7 perpendicular to the first opening 6 are provided at both ends of the first opening 6. This design can increase the size of the opening when it deforms, making it easier to insert and remove the electric toothbrush. In addition, the second opening 7 perpendicular to the first opening 6 also has the function of preventing the first opening 6 from tearing.

[0050] As shown in 5 of this disclosure, a flexible travel storage device according to embodiment four of this disclosure has a first C-shaped opening 6 extending to the top and bottom surfaces, which further facilitates the removal of the electric toothbrush.

[0051] Furthermore, the flexible travel storage devices described in the above embodiments can be adapted to electric toothbrushes of the same shape and size, or can be adapted to other models of electric toothbrushes through elastic deformation to form a toothbrush set.

[0052] Without violating the basic principles and without departing from the scope of protection, details and embodiments may be described, even significantly, relative to the content described above by way of example only. The technical features of each embodiment may be combined with each other, unless such combination contradicts the understanding of those skilled in the art.

[0053] The scope of protection is determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A flexible travel storage device for electric toothbrushes, characterized in that, include A first elastic sheet and a second elastic sheet, wherein the first elastic sheet has a concave surface, and the concave surface combines with the second elastic sheet to form a cavity, and the cavity has a length direction; The concave surface of the first elastic sheet engages with the second elastic sheet, specifically, the edge of the concave surface of the first elastic sheet engages with the edge of the second elastic sheet, forming an engagement region surrounding the concave surface. The bonding area is provided with a first opening that extends along the length of the cavity.

2. The flexible travel storage device for an electric toothbrush according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tangent plane at the edge of the outer surface of the first elastic sheet is parallel to the tangent plane of the corresponding outer surface of the second elastic sheet.

3. The flexible travel storage device for an electric toothbrush according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first opening is located at one end of the bonding region along the length of the cavity.

4. The flexible travel storage device for an electric toothbrush according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first elastic sheet and the second elastic sheet are joined at one end of the cavity along its length to form a bottom surface. The first elastic sheet and the second elastic sheet are joined in a direction parallel to the length of the cavity to form at least one side. One end of the first opening is located at the side, and the other end of the first opening is located at the bottom surface.

5. The flexible travel storage device for an electric toothbrush according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first elastic sheet and the second elastic sheet are joined together in a length direction parallel to the cavity to form a side, one end of the first opening is located on the side, and the other end of the first opening is located at one end of the side.

6. The flexible travel storage device for an electric toothbrush according to claim 5, characterized in that, At least one end of the first opening is provided with a second opening perpendicular to the first opening.

7. The flexible travel storage device for an electric toothbrush according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first elastic sheet and / or the second elastic sheet have a rigid region at one end to accommodate and protect the brush head of the electric toothbrush.

8. The flexible travel storage device for an electric toothbrush according to claim 7, characterized in that, The rigid region is located at the end of the first elastic sheet and / or the second elastic sheet away from the first opening, and the rigid region is provided with at least one groove to accommodate and fix the brush head of the electric toothbrush.

9. The flexible travel storage device for an electric toothbrush according to claim 8, characterized in that, The groove is located on the side of the rigid region away from the first opening.

10. The flexible travel storage device for an electric toothbrush according to claim 8, characterized in that, The depth of the groove at the end closest to the first opening is less than the depth of the groove at the end furthest from the first opening.

11. The flexible travel storage device for an electric toothbrush according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic coefficient of the end of the first elastic sheet and / or the second elastic sheet away from the first opening is greater than the elastic coefficient of the other end of the first elastic sheet and / or the second elastic sheet closer to the first opening.

12. The flexible travel storage device for an electric toothbrush according to any one of claims 1-11, characterized in that, The first elastic sheet and the second elastic sheet are formed by integral injection molding.

13. The flexible travel storage device for an electric toothbrush according to any one of claims 1-11, characterized in that, The first elastic sheet and the second elastic sheet are integral.

14. The flexible travel storage device for an electric toothbrush according to any one of claims 1-11, characterized in that, The length of the first opening is greater than or equal to half the length of the cavity and / or the electric toothbrush; And / or the width of the first opening is smaller than the diameter of the electric toothbrush.

15. The flexible travel storage device for an electric toothbrush according to any one of claims 1-11, characterized in that: The first elastic sheet and / or the second elastic sheet have a plurality of ventilation holes at the end away from the first opening; and / or The first opening is surrounded by reinforcing ribs; and / or One end of the first opening is provided with a circular hole to prevent the end from tearing.

16. A toothbrush set, characterized in that: Includes the flexible travel storage device for an electric toothbrush and the electric toothbrush as described in any one of claims 1-15.

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