A combination dental appliance

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the technical field of daily necessities and discloses a combined dental appliance. The combined dental appliance includes a toothbrush and toothpaste. The toothbrush includes a handle and a brush head connected to one end of the handle. A receiving groove is formed on one side of the handle along its length direction. The groove wall of the receiving groove is provided with a first snap-fit ​​structure, and multiple sets of the first snap-fit ​​structures are spaced apart along the length direction. The toothpaste can be contained in the receiving groove and is provided with a second snap-fit ​​structure, which can snap with any set of the first snap-fit ​​structures. The combined dental appliance disclosed in this utility model can improve the portability of the combined dental appliance and enhance its flexibility and ease of use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of daily necessities technology, and in particular to a combination dental appliance. Background Technology

[0002] Toothbrushes are an essential daily necessity, and they need to be readily available whether at home or traveling.

[0003] To meet the need for portable toothbrushes and toothpaste during business trips and travel, existing technology provides a toothbrush comprising a brush head and a handle. The handle has an elongated groove containing a toothpaste packet. This allows for the combined carrying of the toothbrush and toothpaste by placing the small toothpaste packet into the groove, improving the convenience of carrying dental supplies.

[0004] In existing toothbrushes, the length and width of the groove are matched to the shape of the toothpaste pouch when it is not in use, in order to ensure stable placement of the toothpaste within the groove. However, once the toothpaste is squeezed out, the pouch deforms, causing it to lose its stable position in the groove. This affects the subsequent placement and carrying of both the toothpaste pouch and the toothbrush. Furthermore, this design limits the amount of toothpaste that can be placed in the groove to a fixed quantity, preventing flexibility in adjusting the amount based on the number of days of travel, thus reducing the user's flexibility in using and choosing dental care products. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a combined dental appliance that can improve the stability of toothpaste application on the toothbrush and the convenience of user selection and use of toothpaste.

[0006] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A combination dental appliance, comprising:

[0008] A toothbrush, comprising a handle and a brush head connected to one end of the handle, wherein a receiving groove is provided on one side of the handle along the length direction, and a first snap-fit ​​structure is provided on the groove wall of the receiving groove, and multiple sets of the first snap-fit ​​structure are provided at intervals along the length direction.

[0009] The toothpaste is accommodating in the accommodating groove, and the toothpaste is provided with a second snap-fit ​​structure, which can snap-fit ​​with any set of the first snap-fit ​​structures.

[0010] As an optional technical solution for a combination dental appliance, the toothpaste includes a tube with an open end and a cap that is detachably disposed at the open end of the tube, and the cap is provided with a second snap-fit ​​structure.

[0011] As an optional technical solution for a combination dental appliance, one of the first snap-fit ​​structure and the second snap-fit ​​structure is a snap-fit ​​protrusion and the other is a snap-fit ​​groove, with the snap-fit ​​protrusion snapped into the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0012] As an optional technical solution for a combination dental appliance, the snap-fit ​​protrusion is a dot-shaped protrusion or a long strip-shaped protrusion extending along the length direction of the receiving groove;

[0013] And / or, the second snap-fit ​​structure is a snap-fit ​​protrusion.

[0014] As an optional technical solution for a combination dental appliance, the receiving groove has two groove sidewalls that are opposite to each other and spaced apart in the width direction. Each group of first snap-fit ​​structures includes at least two first snap-fit ​​structures respectively disposed on the two groove sidewalls. The second snap-fit ​​structure is disposed in a one-to-one correspondence with the first snap-fit ​​structure in the same group.

[0015] As an optional technical solution for a combination dental appliance, the toothpaste includes a tube with an open end and a cap detachably disposed at the open end of the tube. The second snap-fit ​​structure includes a gap formed between the cap and the tube. The first snap-fit ​​structure includes a snap-fit ​​protrusion that snaps into the gap.

[0016] As an optional technical solution for a combination dental appliance, the snap-fit ​​protrusion is a strip-shaped protrusion extending circumferentially along the receiving groove.

[0017] As an optional technical solution for a combination dental appliance, the receiving groove can accommodate 2 to 5 tubes of toothpaste, and the number of sets of the first snap-fit ​​structure is the same as the maximum number of tubes of toothpaste that the receiving groove can accommodate.

[0018] As an optional technical solution for a combination dental appliance, the length of the brush handle is L1, the length of the receiving groove is L2, and 0.5L1≤L2≤0.9L1;

[0019] And / or, the groove walls at both ends of the accommodating groove along the length direction are arc-shaped groove walls.

[0020] As an optional technical solution for a combination dental appliance, the toothpaste includes a tube with an open end and a cap detachably disposed at the open end of the tube. Both the tube and the cap have two sides that are arranged opposite to and parallel to each other in the width direction of the receiving groove, and the opposite sides of the tube and the cap are in contact with the opposite sides of the receiving groove.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0022] The combined dental appliance provided by this utility model features a first snap-fit ​​structure inside the receiving groove and a second snap-fit ​​structure on the toothpaste tube. The second snap-fit ​​structure engages with the first snap-fit ​​structure, ensuring the toothpaste is stably contained within the receiving groove. This prevents the toothpaste from being deformed due to compression or from falling out of the receiving groove due to incompatibility with the toothbrush's length, thus improving the stability of the toothpaste within the receiving groove. Furthermore, since multiple sets of the first snap-fit ​​structure are spaced along the length of the receiving groove, and the second snap-fit ​​structure can engage with any set of the first snap-fit ​​structure, users can rationally select the required amount of toothpaste based on the number of days they need to be away. Users can choose different lengths or quantities of toothpaste to contain in the receiving groove to meet their needs. When a user selects two or more toothpaste tubes, the second snap-fit ​​structure on each tube can engage with different sets of the first snap-fit ​​structure, accommodating multiple tubes of toothpaste within the receiving groove. This enhances the user's flexibility in toothpaste use and selection, improving the overall user experience of the combined dental appliance. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the combined dental appliance provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the combined dental appliance provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the toothbrush and different types of toothpaste provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of a toothbrush and toothpaste provided in another embodiment of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of a toothbrush and toothpaste provided in another embodiment of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the toothbrush and toothpaste assembly structure provided in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0029] In the picture:

[0030] 1. Toothbrush; 11. Brush head; 12. Brush handle; 121. Receiving groove; 122. Groove sidewall; 13. First snap-fit ​​structure; 2. Toothpaste; 21. Cap; 22. Tube body; 23. Second snap-fit ​​structure. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0034] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0035] Example 1

[0036] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a combined dental appliance, which includes a toothbrush 1 and toothpaste 2 mounted on the toothbrush 1, so as to realize the combined carrying of the toothbrush 1 and toothpaste 2, and improve the stability of the toothpaste 2 set on the toothbrush 1, thereby improving the convenience and flexibility of the combined dental appliance.

[0037] Specifically, the toothbrush 1 includes a handle 12 and a brush head 11 connected to one end of the handle 12. The handle 12 has a receiving groove 121 along its length direction. Multiple sets of first snap-fit ​​structures 13 are spaced apart inside the receiving groove 121 along its length direction. The toothpaste 2 is contained in the receiving groove 121. The toothpaste 2 is provided with a second snap-fit ​​structure 23. The second snap-fit ​​structure 23 can snap with any set of first snap-fit ​​structures 13.

[0038] The combined dental appliance provided in this embodiment, by providing a first snap-fit ​​structure 13 inside the receiving groove 121 and a second snap-fit ​​structure 23 on the toothpaste 2, with the second snap-fit ​​structure 23 engaging with the first snap-fit ​​structure 13, allows the toothpaste 2 to be stably contained in the receiving groove 121 through the cooperation of the two, preventing the toothpaste 2 from falling out of the receiving groove 121 due to compression deformation or incompatibility with the length of the toothbrush 1, thus improving the stability of the toothpaste 2 inside the receiving groove 121; at the same time, since multiple sets of the first snap-fit ​​structure 13 are provided at intervals along the length direction of the receiving groove 121, and the second snap-fit ​​structure 23 is provided on the toothpaste 2, the toothpaste 2 is stably contained in the receiving groove 121 through the cooperation of the two, thus preventing the toothpaste 2 from falling out of the receiving groove 121 due to compression deformation or incompatibility with the length of the toothbrush 1, the toothpaste 2 is stably contained in the receiving groove 121. Structure 23 can be engaged with any set of first snap-fit ​​structures 13, allowing users to rationally select the required amount of toothpaste 2 based on the number of days they need to go out. That is, users can choose different lengths or different quantities of toothpaste 2 to be placed in the receiving groove 121 to meet their needs. When users select two or more toothpaste 2, the second snap-fit ​​structures 23 on different toothpaste 2 can cooperate with different sets of first snap-fit ​​structures 13, thereby satisfying the placement of multiple toothpaste 2 in the receiving groove 121, improving the user's flexibility in using and selecting toothpaste 2, and enhancing the user experience of the combined dental appliance.

[0039] The toothpaste 2 includes a detachably connected tube 22 and a cap 21. The tube 22 contains the toothpaste 2 and has an opening at one end. The cap 21 is detachably mounted at the opening. To further improve the stability and reliability of the toothpaste 2 within the receiving groove 121, in this embodiment, a second snap-fit ​​structure 23 is provided on the cap 21. Since users typically squeeze the tube 22 when using the toothpaste 2, causing significant deformation while the cap 21 largely retains its original shape, providing a second snap-fit ​​structure 23 on the cap 21 further ensures the stability and reliability of the engagement between the first snap-fit ​​structure 13 and the second snap-fit ​​structure 23.

[0040] In this embodiment, one of the first snap-fit ​​structure 13 and the second snap-fit ​​structure 23 is a snap-fit ​​protrusion, and the other is a snap-fit ​​groove. The snap-fit ​​protrusion is engaged in the snap-fit ​​groove. The snap-fit ​​protrusion can be a dot-shaped protrusion or a strip-shaped protrusion extending along the length of the brush handle 12, such as... Figure 6 As shown, as long as a stable fit between the snap-fit ​​protrusion and the snap-fit ​​groove is ensured, the specific shape of the snap-fit ​​protrusion is not limited in this invention. The shape of the snap-fit ​​groove is adapted to the shape of the snap-fit ​​protrusion.

[0041] In this embodiment, the second snap-fit ​​structure 23 is a snap-fit ​​protrusion, and the first snap-fit ​​structure 13 is a snap-fit ​​groove. Since the snap-fit ​​protrusion is easily worn during the snap-fit ​​process of the toothbrush 1 and toothpaste 2, and the toothpaste 2 is a consumable that is discarded after use, while the toothbrush 1 can be used continuously with new toothpaste 2, setting the snap-fit ​​protrusion on the cap 21 can reduce the impact of wear on the snap-fit ​​protrusion on the long-term use of the toothbrush 1, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of the fit between the toothbrush 1 and different toothpastes 2.

[0042] To further ensure the stability and reliability of toothpaste 2 on toothbrush 1, in this embodiment, the receiving groove 121 has two groove sidewalls 122 that are opposite to each other in width and spaced apart. Each group of first snap-fit ​​structures 13 includes at least two first snap-fit ​​structures 13 respectively disposed on the two groove sidewalls 122. The second snap-fit ​​structure 23 is disposed in a one-to-one correspondence with the first snap-fit ​​structure 13 of the same group.

[0043] In this embodiment, each group includes two first snap-fit ​​structures 13 respectively disposed on two sidewalls 122 of the slot, and two second snap-fit ​​structures 23 are disposed opposite to each other on the toothpaste 2. The two second snap-fit ​​structures 23 respectively cooperate with the first snap-fit ​​structures 13 on the two sidewalls 122 of the slot to simplify the structure of the toothbrush 1 and the toothpaste 2.

[0044] In another embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, each group of first snap-fit ​​structures 13 includes multiple first snap-fit ​​structures 13 on two groove sidewalls 122 respectively, and the multiple first snap-fit ​​structures 13 on each groove sidewall 122 are spaced apart along the length direction of the receiving groove 121.

[0045] The first snap-fit ​​structure 13 is preferably provided in 2 to 4 sets, so as to reduce the processing cost of the toothbrush 1 while ensuring the adaptability to different quantities and sizes of toothpaste 2.

[0046] Furthermore, the two groove sidewalls 122 are arranged in parallel and spaced apart to facilitate the placement of toothpaste 2 within the receiving groove 121, and to facilitate the stable placement of multiple short toothpaste tubes 2 within the receiving groove 121. The receiving groove 121 also includes an end groove wall connecting the corresponding ends of the two side groove walls. The end groove wall has an arc-shaped structure to improve the convenience of placing and removing toothpaste 2 within the receiving groove 121. In other embodiments, the end groove wall may also be a planar structure.

[0047] In this embodiment, toothpaste 2 has multiple models, and different models of toothpaste 2 have different lengths and capacities. The receiving groove 121 can accommodate multiple toothpaste 2 of different lengths, thereby satisfying the way any type of toothpaste 2 is placed in the receiving groove 121 and improving the flexibility of toothpaste 2 use.

[0048] In this embodiment, the length of the brush handle 12 is L1, and the length of the receiving groove 121 is L2, where 0.5L1≤L2≤0.9L1. This ensures that the receiving groove 121 can accommodate a longer toothpaste 2 or multiple toothpastes 2 while maintaining the overall structural strength and rigidity of the toothbrush 1.

[0049] In this embodiment, the receiving groove 121 and the bristles of the brush head 11 are located on the same side of the toothbrush 1. In other embodiments, the receiving groove 121 may also be provided on the side of the brush handle 12.

[0050] In this embodiment, both the tube body 22 and the cap 21 have two sides that are opposite and parallel to each other in the width direction of the receiving groove 121, and the opposite sides of the tube body 22 and the cap 21 are fitted to the opposite sides of the receiving groove 121. This arrangement allows the cross-sectional shape of the toothpaste 2 to match the cross-sectional shape of the receiving groove 121, further improving the stability of the toothpaste 2 in the receiving groove 121.

[0051] Furthermore, the cap 21 includes an outer cap and a connecting part disposed inside the outer cap, the connecting part being provided with a threaded hole. The body 22 includes a main body and a connecting part disposed at the end of the main body, the connecting part being provided with an external thread that mates with the threaded hole, the connecting part being screwed into the threaded hole to achieve a threaded engagement between the cap 21 and the body 22, thereby improving the ease of use of the toothbrush 1.

[0052] Example 2

[0053] This embodiment provides a combined dental appliance. The basic setup of the combined dental appliance provided in this embodiment is the same as that in Embodiment 1, with only some differences in setup. This embodiment does not limit the structure that is the same as that in Embodiment 1.

[0054] like Figure 6 As shown, the accommodating groove 121 can hold 2 to 5 toothpastes 2, and the number of sets of the first snap-fit ​​structure 13 is the same as the maximum number of toothpastes 2 that the accommodating groove 121 can hold.

[0055] Specifically, the length of toothpaste 2 is L3, the length of the receiving groove 121 is L2, N×L3≤L2<(N+1)×L3, and N first snap-fit ​​structures 13 are arranged along the length direction of the receiving groove 121. The distance between two adjacent first snap-fit ​​structures 13 arranged in the length direction is d, L3≤d≤1.1L3. That is, the receiving groove 121 can hold a maximum of N toothpastes 2, which means that the user can choose to carry any number of toothpastes 2 from 1 to N according to the usage needs, improving the flexibility of using and carrying toothpaste 2.

[0056] Preferably, N = 2 to 5, to satisfy the selection of the amount of toothpaste 2 while avoiding an excessively large size of the receiving groove 121. Furthermore, the capacity of a single toothpaste 2 can meet the needs of brushing teeth 1 to 3 times.

[0057] Example 3

[0058] This embodiment provides a combined dental appliance, and the basic settings of the combined dental appliance provided in this embodiment are the same as those in Embodiment 1, with only some settings differing from those in Embodiment 1. This embodiment does not limit the structure that is the same as that in Embodiment 1.

[0059] In this embodiment, the first snap-fit ​​structure 13 is a snap-fit ​​protrusion, and the second snap-fit ​​structure 23 is the gap between the cylinder 22 and the cap 21. The snap-fit ​​protrusion can be snapped into the gap. Thus, while realizing the snap-fit ​​cooperation between the first snap-fit ​​structure 13 and the toothpaste 2, there is no need to set an additional structure on the toothpaste 2 to cooperate with the first snap-fit ​​structure 13. This allows the original structure on the toothpaste 2 to cooperate with the first snap-fit ​​structure 13, reducing the improvement and processing costs of the toothpaste 2, thereby reducing the cost of using the combined dental appliance.

[0060] To ensure the stability of the engagement between the first snap-fit ​​structure 13 and the toothpaste 2, in this embodiment, the snap-fit ​​protrusion extends circumferentially along the groove wall, that is, the snap-fit ​​protrusion is a long strip structure, so as to increase the engagement length between the first snap-fit ​​structure 13 and the toothpaste 2.

[0061] The receiving groove 121 has two groove sidewalls 122 arranged opposite each other in the width direction, and the first snap-fit ​​structure 13 extends from one groove sidewall 122 to the other groove sidewall 122, thereby increasing the length dimension of the first snap-fit ​​structure 13.

[0062] Furthermore, the first snap-fit ​​structure 13 is an arc-shaped protrusion to reduce wear when the first snap-fit ​​structure 13 engages with the toothpaste 2, thereby extending the service life of the toothbrush 1.

[0063] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A combination dental appliance, characterized in that, include: A toothbrush (1) includes a handle (12) and a brush head (11) connected to one end of the handle (12). A receiving groove (121) is provided on one side of the handle (12) along the length direction. A first snap-fit ​​structure (13) is provided on the groove wall of the receiving groove (121). Multiple sets of the first snap-fit ​​structure (13) are provided at intervals along the length direction. Toothpaste (2), the toothpaste (2) can be accommodated in the accommodating groove (121), the toothpaste (2) is provided with a second snap-fit ​​structure (23), the second snap-fit ​​structure (23) can snap-fit ​​with any set of the first snap-fit ​​structures (13).

2. The combined dental appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The toothpaste (2) includes a tube (22) with one end open and a cap (21) detachably disposed at the open end of the tube (22), and the cap (21) is provided with the second snap-fit ​​structure (23).

3. The combined dental appliance according to claim 2, characterized in that, One of the first snap-fit ​​structure (13) and the second snap-fit ​​structure (23) is a snap-fit ​​protrusion and the other is a snap-fit ​​groove, with the snap-fit ​​protrusion snapped into the snap-fit ​​groove.

4. The combined dental appliance according to claim 3, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​protrusion is either a dot-shaped protrusion or a long strip-shaped protrusion extending along the length direction of the receiving groove (121); And / or, the second snap-fit ​​structure (23) is a snap-fit ​​protrusion.

5. The combined dental appliance according to claim 2, characterized in that, The receiving groove (121) has two groove sidewalls (122) that are opposite to each other and spaced apart in the width direction. Each group of first snap-fit ​​structures (13) includes at least two first snap-fit ​​structures (13) respectively disposed on the two groove sidewalls (122). The second snap-fit ​​structure (23) is disposed in a one-to-one correspondence with the first snap-fit ​​structure (13) in the same group.

6. The combined dental appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The toothpaste (2) includes a tube (22) with one end open and a cap (21) detachably disposed at the open end of the tube (22). The second snap-fit ​​structure (23) includes a gap formed between the cap (21) and the tube (22). The first snap-fit ​​structure (13) includes a snap-fit ​​protrusion that snaps into the gap.

7. The combined dental appliance according to claim 6, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​protrusion is a strip-shaped protrusion extending circumferentially along the receiving groove (121).

8. The combined dental appliance according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The receiving groove (121) can hold 2 to 5 of the toothpastes (2), and the number of sets of the first snap-fit ​​structure (13) is the same as the maximum number of toothpastes (2) that the receiving groove (121) can hold.

9. The combined dental appliance according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The length of the brush handle (12) is L1, and the length of the receiving groove (121) is L2, where 0.5L1≤L2≤0.9L1; And / or, the groove walls at both ends of the receiving groove (121) along the length direction are arc-shaped groove walls.

10. The combined dental appliance according to any one of claims 2-7, characterized in that, Both the cylinder (22) and the cylinder cover (21) have two sides that are opposite to and parallel to each other in the width direction of the accommodating groove (121), and the opposite sides of the cylinder (22) and the cylinder cover (21) are in contact with the opposite sides of the accommodating groove (121).

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