Hairbrush with two stacked insert frames for a mirror and a replaceable bristle pad as well as a handle shaped as a shoehorn

Abstract

Hairbrush, comprising a hairbrush body (1) with two superimposed receiving frames (2, 3) for a mirror (7) and a bristle pad (12), and a handle (5) formed integrally with the hairbrush body (1), which is shaped into a shoehorn (17), characterized in that the mirror (7) is removably held in the upper receiving frame (2) and the bristle pad (12) is exchangeably held in the lower receiving frame (3).

Description

[0001] A hairbrush with two insert frames arranged one above the other and separated by a dividing plate, wherein a mirror is inserted into the upper insert frame and a bristle pad is loosely placed in the lower insert frame and the edge of the bristle pad is fixed in the insert frame by a clamping ring and wherein the handle of the hairbrush is shaped like a shoe horn. Background of the invention

[0002] Changing clothes before and after sporting activities is mandatory. Often, this involves pulling parts of the outer clothing over the head, causing the hairstyle to become messy.

[0003] Such a change of clothes also includes changing from street shoes to athletic shoes. A shoe horn is a welcome aid here.

[0004] After changing clothes, there is a need to style your hair using a comb or hairbrush.

[0005] Clothes and shoes usually change in close proximity to each other. Therefore, it's desirable to have a hairbrush and shoehorn available together.

[0006] Another wish is to be able to check the result after using a hairbrush with a mirror, which in many cases is not available. State of the art

[0007] With conventional hairbrushes, the brush body, handle, and bristles form an inseparable unit through molding, gluing, or welding. Over time, the bristles of hairbrushes become dirty due to deposits of sebum, hair care products, and dust, which are very difficult to remove and provide an ideal breeding ground for fungi and bacteria. Scientific recommendations therefore advise replacing dirty hairbrushes after 6 to 12 months. With conventional models, the entire brush must be disposed of, which runs counter to the goal of sustainability. When changing shoes, a shoehorn is often needed, but one is often not carried. A hairbrush, on the other hand, is commonly found in many gym bags. However, hairbrushes and shoehorns have so far been separate items. Often, there is no mirror in the changing room; to remedy this, a separate mirror would have to be carried. Object of the invention

[0008] The object of the invention is to eliminate the described disadvantages. In particular, a hairbrush is to be provided that forms a single unit with a shoehorn and a mirror and has a bristle pad that can be removed for replacement. This allows the hairbrush to continue to be used with the shoehorn and mirror after cleaning or replacing the bristle pad, effectively reducing costs and environmental impact. Solution

[0009] The inventive step consists in providing a hairbrush body (1) in which two receiving frames (2, 3) are arranged one above the other and separated by a dividing plate (4). A handle (5) in the shape of a shoehorn (17) is integrally formed on the hairbrush body (1). The hairbrush body (1) preferably has an oval shape, but is not limited thereto. The upper receiving frame (2) is arranged above the lower receiving frame (3). The upper side of the dividing plate (4) forms the base of the receiving frame (2). A fixing recess (6) is formed in the upper side of the dividing plate (4). A mirror (7) is inserted into the receiving frame (2) and has a magnet (8) on its underside. Its positioning is selected such that, when inserted, it is located in the fixing recess (6).In a preferred embodiment, the receiving frame (2) is interrupted by a notch (9) so that one side of the mirror (7) remains visible and its removal is made easier. On the underside of the separating plate (4) there is a retaining ring (10) into which another magnet (11) is inserted. The polarity of the magnet (11) is aligned such that it attracts the magnet (8) of the mirror (7) and holds the mirror (7) in its position. The receiving frame (3) is formed on the underside of the separating plate (4). Its inner dimensions are selected such that a bristle pad (12) adapted to this inner dimension can be inserted with its back facing the underside of the separating plate (4). A groove (13) is provided around the inside of the receiving frame (3). The distance between the groove (13) and the underside of the separating plate (4) corresponds to the edge thickness of the bristle pad (12).The bristle pad (12) is secured by means of a clamping ring (14) which has a circumferential locking lug (15) on its outside. This locking lug (15) engages in the groove (13) and presses the bristle pad (12) against the underside of the dividing plate (4). For cleaning or replacement, the clamping ring (14) can be loosened by hand or with the aid of a tool (e.g., a screwdriver), and the bristle pad (12) can be removed. In a modified version of the hairbrush according to the invention, bores (16) are located in the clamping ring (14) through which screws are passed. These screws are screwed into the underside of the dividing plate (4), thereby clamping the edge of the bristle pad (12). The hairbrush body (1) has a handle (5) on one side, which is shaped like a shoehorn (17).Advantageously, the sliding recess (18) of this shoehorn (17) is located on the upper side of the hairbrush according to the invention, although the invention is not limited thereto.

[0010] In the drawings 1 to 8, the invention is illustrated using a basic embodiment, without being limited thereto. Fig. 1 shows a lateral cross-section of the hairbrush according to the invention Fig. 2 shows the mirror with magnet Fig. 3 shows a section of the clamping ring (14) with snap-in lug (15) Fig. 4 shows the front of the hairbrush body (1) notch (9) in the upper frame (2) Fig. 5 shows the bristle pad (12) Fig. 6 shows the side cross-section of the hairbrush according to the invention Fig. 7 shows the top of the hairbrush according to the invention without an inserted mirror. Fig.8 shows the underside of the hairbrush according to the invention with inserted bristle pad (12) Reference bar list 1 hairbrush body 2 Upper mounting frame 3 Lower mounting frame 4 dividing plate 5 Handle 6 Fixing recess 7 mirrors 8 Magnet on the mirror 9 notch 10 retaining ring 11 Counter magnet 12 bristle pads 13 grooves 14 clamping ring 15 Snap-in lug 16 Hole 17 shoehorns 18 sliding trough Summary

[0011] The invention relates to a hairbrush with two insert frames (2, 3) arranged one above the other and separated by a dividing plate (4), wherein a mirror (7) is inserted into the upper insert frame (2) and a bristle pad (12) is placed loosely in the lower insert frame (3) and the edge of the bristle pad (12) is fixed in the insert frame (3) by a clamping ring (10) and wherein the handle (5) of the hairbrush is shaped as a shoe horn (17).

Claims

[1] Hairbrush, comprising a hairbrush body (1) with two superimposed receiving frames (2, 3) for a mirror (7) and a bristle pad (12), and a handle (5) formed integrally with the hairbrush body (1) and shaped into a shoehorn (17), characterized by that the mirror (7) is removable in the upper mounting frame (2) and the bristle pad (12) is replaceable in the lower mounting frame (3). [2] Hairbrush according to claim 1, characterized by that the mirror (7) has a magnet (8) on its underside, which, together with a counter magnet (11) in a fixing recess (6) on the hairbrush body (1), ensures that the mirror (7) is magnetically held. [3] Hairbrush according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that the lower receiving frame (3) is formed with a circumferential groove (13) in which a clamping ring (14) with a snap-in nose (15) engages in order to fix the bristle pad (12). [4] Hairbrush according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the upper mounting frame (2) has a notch (9) through which one side of the inserted mirror (7) is visible in order to facilitate its removal. [5] Hairbrush according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the sliding recess (18) of the shoehorn (17) is arranged on the upper side of the hairbrush body (1). [6] Hairbrush according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the clamping ring (14) is guided through the screws via bores (16) in order to create a screw connection between the clamping ring (14) and the separating plate (4).

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