Interdental brush with replaceable core body and method of manufacturing the same

The replaceable interdental brush with an amorphous alloy core and polyethylene grip addresses the breakage issue, enabling replacement and reducing waste, with enhanced durability and comfort.

JP2025539660AActive Publication Date: 2025-12-05TAIZHOU UNIV
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Application Number
JP2025536015
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-08-15
Filing Date
2024-06-07
Publication Date
2025-12-05
Estimated Expiration
2044-06-07

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Technical Problem

Existing interdental brushes with metal wire cores are prone to breakage at the connection point, leading to the entire brush being discarded after limited use, which is not environmentally friendly.

Method used

A replaceable interdental brush design featuring a core brush body made of amorphous alloy wires, connected via a grip, rotating lid, and fixed block, allowing the brush body to be replaced when broken, with a grip made of polyethylene for enhanced durability and comfort, and using injection molding for part production.

Benefits of technology

The design enables the brush body to be replaced, improving durability and reducing waste, while the amorphous alloy core provides high strength and toughness without harmful elements, ensuring effective and long-lasting use.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a replaceable interdental brush having a core brush body and a method for manufacturing the same, and relates to the technical field of teeth cleaning tools. [Solution] The replaceable interdental brush with a core brush body according to the present invention comprises a grip, a rotating lid, a fixed block, and a brush body. The end of the grip is provided with a male thread, and the interior of the rotating lid is provided with a female thread. The male thread on the end of the grip fits into the female thread inside the rotating lid. One end of the fixed block abuts the grip and the other end protrudes from the rotating lid. The brush body comprises a core and brush bristles. The core is formed by twisting amorphous alloy wire, one end of the core is clamped within the fixed block, and the brush bristles are connected to the periphery of the other end. The present invention has a simple structure, is easy to manufacture, is environmentally friendly, and is suitable for widespread use and application. The fixed end of the brush body is fastened to the tip of the grip by the fixed block and the rotating lid. This design allows the brush body to be replaced if it breaks during use, and the other parts are recyclable. The amorphous alloy wire has high strength, good toughness, and does not contain elements harmful to the human body, making it a durable interdental brush that is resistant to breakage during use.
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of teeth cleaning technology, and more particularly to a replaceable interdental brush having a core brush body and a method for manufacturing the same. [Background technology]

[0002] Toothbrushes are an indispensable oral hygiene tool in daily life, and there are many types of toothbrushes on the market, divided according to their functions into regular toothbrushes, spray toothbrushes, electric toothbrushes, room toothbrushes, single-head toothbrushes, and interdental brushes. Among them, interdental brushes are used to remove dirt and grime between teeth and are advantageous for cleaning between teeth. Commonly used interdental brushes consist of a handle and a brush body formed of bent and twisted thin metal wire, with brush bristles implanted between the metal wires. The brush body is generally cylindrical or conical, and the handle is generally made of synthetic resin and is often cylindrical in size to be held in the hand. The base of the metal wire in the brush body is usually fixed to the handle using other physical bonding methods, including insert molding, high-frequency and ultrasonic thermal bonding, etc., so that the brush body and the handle are integrated, and the metal brush body cannot be separated or replaced. Currently, steel wire is often used as the metal wire in the core of the brush body of interdental brushes on the market. However, the toughness of this metal wire generally means that the metal wire is easily damaged in a very short time, and after a few uses, it breaks at the base of the brush body (i.e., the connection point between the brush body and the grip). As a result, the entire interdental brush must be discarded and the grip cannot be reused. This means that such interdental brushes are used only a limited number of times and are not environmentally friendly.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need to provide a replaceable interdental brush having a core brush body and a method for manufacturing the same. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a replaceable interdental brush having a core brush body and a manufacturing method thereof in order to solve the problems in the prior art.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a replaceable interdental brush comprising a grip, a rotating lid, a fixed block and a brush body, wherein the end of the grip is provided with a male thread and the interior of the rotating lid is provided with a female thread, the male thread at the end of the grip fits into the female thread inside the rotating lid, one end of the fixed block abuts the grip and the other end protrudes from the rotating lid, the brush body comprises a core and brush bristles, the core is formed by twisting amorphous alloy wires together, one end of the core is clamped within the fixed block and the bristles are connected to the circumferential side of the other end of the core brush body.

[0006] Furthermore, one end of the grip is provided with a male screw, and the other end has an outer surface with a concave-convex pattern.

[0007] Furthermore, one end of the interior of the rotary lid is beveled, and the other end is provided with an internal thread that fits the external thread of the grip.

[0008] Furthermore, the core portion includes a free end and a fixed end connected to each other, the fixed end is clamped within a fixed block, and the brush bristles are wound around one side of the free end of the core portion and distributed radially.

[0009] Furthermore, the fixed block includes two clips arranged symmetrically on the left and right, with a through hole in the center for fixing the fixed end of the core, and an inclined surface at one outer end that matches the gradient at one inner end of the rotating lid.

[0010] Furthermore, the amorphous alloy wire contains Zr 49 Cu 45 Al6 amorphous alloy wire, Zr 58 Cu 22 Fe8Al 12 Amorphous alloy wire, Zr 48 Cu 36 Ag8Al8 amorphous alloy wire, Zr 46.3 Cu 43.4 Al 8.3 Nb2 amorphous alloy wire, Zr 62.3 Cu22.5 Fe 4.9 Al 6.8 Ag 3.5 Amorphous alloy wire, Ti 40 Zr 10 Cu 40-x Pd 10+x (x=0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10) Amorphous alloy wire, Ti 40 Zr 10 Cu 34 Pd 14 Sn2 amorphous alloy wire, Ti 44 Zr 10 Pd 10 Cu 6+x Co 23-x Ta7 (x= 0, 4, 8) amorphous alloy wire, Ti 47 Cu 38-x Zr 7.5 Fe 2.5 Sn2Si1Ag2Nb x (x=0, 1, 2) Amorphous alloy wire, Ti 47 Cu 38-x Zr 7.5 Fe 2.5 Sn2Si1Ag2Ta x (x=1, 2, 3, 4) Amorphous alloy wire and Pd 78 Si 16 Cu6 amorphous alloy wire.

[0011] A method of manufacturing a replaceable interdental brush having a core brush body, comprising: S1: twisting an amorphous alloy wire spirally around a central axis to form a core, and then using a hair implanting machine to implant brush bristles radially into the free end of the core to form a brush body; S2 is a grip made by injecting an injection molding material into a mold using an injection molding machine, with one end of the grip having a male thread and the other end having an uneven pattern on the outer surface; S3: Injecting an injection molding material into a mold and using an injection molding machine to produce a rotating lid, the rotating lid having a bevel at one end and an internal thread at the other end that matches the external thread at one end of the grip; An injection molding material is injected into a mold, and a fixed block is produced by an injection molding machine. The fixed block includes two clips arranged symmetrically on the left and right, with a through hole at the center for fixing the fixed end of the core, and an inclined surface S4 at one outer end thereof that matches the gradient at one inner end of the rotating lid. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: This invention has a simple structure, is easy to manufacture, is environmentally friendly, and is suitable for widespread use and application. The fixed end of the brush body is fastened to the tip of the grip by a fixed block and a rotating cover. This design allows the brush body to be replaced if it breaks during use, and the other parts can be reused. The amorphous alloy wire has high strength, good toughness, and does not contain elements harmful to the human body, making it an interdental brush that is resistant to breakage during use and has excellent durability. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is an exploded view of the present invention. [Figure 3] 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a brush body according to the present invention; [Figure 4] 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a fixing block according to the present invention; [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the rotary lid according to the present invention; [Figure 6] 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a grip according to the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] In order to achieve the above objects and effects, the technical means and structure adopted by the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings in the preferred embodiments of the present invention.

[0015] As shown in Figures 1 to 6, the present invention comprises a grip 1, a rotating lid 2, a fixed block 3 and a brush body 4, wherein a male thread 13 is provided at the end of the grip 1, a female thread 12 is provided inside the rotating lid 2, the male thread 13 at the end of the grip 1 fits into the female thread inside the rotating lid 2, one end of the fixed block 3 abuts against the grip 1 and the other end protrudes from the rotating lid 2, the brush body 4 comprises a core 5 and brush bristles 6, the core 5 is formed by twisting amorphous alloy wires together, one end of the core 5 is clamped within the fixed block 3 and the brush bristles 6 are connected to the circumferential side of the other end.

[0016] In this embodiment, the grip 1 is "L" shaped and made of polyethylene (PE). Polyethylene is relatively soft, has a waxy feel, and is relatively lighter than comparable plastics. Making the grip from polyethylene improves the grip's softness, comfort, pressure resistance, and toughness. The grip is less likely to break when a consumer holds it, improving the durability of the interdental brush and improving the grip's anti-slip performance. When using the interdental brush, the interdental brush is less likely to slip out of the hand. When the grip is "L" shaped, there is a certain angle between the brush body and the grip, making it easier to remove dirt and plaque between the teeth.

[0017] In this embodiment, one end of the grip 1 is provided with a male thread 13, and the outer surface of the other end is formed with a textured pattern 14. The textured pattern on the outer surface of the Gripple increases the friction of the grip surface and further improves the grip's anti-slip performance, making it less likely for the grip to fall out of the consumer's hand and onto the ground when holding it to brush their teeth, preventing damage to the interdental brush. At the same time, the textured pattern arrangement improves the comfort of the consumer when holding the grip.

[0018] In this embodiment, the core 5 includes a free end 7 and a fixed end 8 that are connected to each other, the fixed end 8 being clamped within the fixed block 3, and the brush bristles 6 are wound around one side of the free end 7 of the core 5 and distributed radially. Because the free end of the brush body is provided with bristles distributed radially, the brush bristles can effectively clean between teeth in all directions.

[0019] One end of the interior of the rotating lid 2 is provided with a slope 11, and the other end is provided with an internal thread 12 that matches the external thread 13 of the grip 1. The fixing block 3 includes two clips arranged symmetrically, each with a through-hole 9 at its center for fixing the fixed end 8 of the core 5, and an inclined surface 10 at one end of its exterior that matches the slope 11 at one end of the interior of the rotating lid 2. In conventional interdental brushes, the brush body and grip are joined together using an injection molding process, and if the brush body breaks during use, the entire interdental brush must be discarded. The interdental brush of the present invention breaks through conventional interdental brush manufacturing methods by fastening the fixed end of the brush body to the tip of the grip via the fixing block and rotating lid. This design allows the brush body to be replaced if it breaks during use, and the other parts are recyclable.

[0020] In this embodiment, the amorphous alloy wire contains Zr 49 Cu 45 Al6 amorphous alloy wire, Zr 58 Cu 22 Fe8Al 12 Amorphous alloy wire, Zr 48 Cu 36 Ag8Al8 amorphous alloy wire, Zr 46.3 Cu 43.4 Al 8.3 Nb2 amorphous alloy wire, Zr 62.3 Cu 22.5 Fe 4.9 Al 6.8 Ag 3.5 Amorphous alloy wire, Ti 40 Zr 10 Cu 40-x Pd 10+x (x=0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10) Amorphous alloy wire, Ti 40 Zr 10Cu 34 Pd 14 Sn2 amorphous alloy wire, Ti 44 Zr 10 Pd 10 Cu 6+x Co 23-x Ta7 (x= 0, 4, 8) amorphous alloy wire, Ti 47 Cu 38-x Zr 7.5 Fe 2.5 Sn2Si1Ag2Nb x (x=0, 1, 2) Amorphous alloy wire, Ti 47 Cu 38-x Zr 7.5 Fe 2.5 Sn2Si1Ag2Ta x (x=1, 2, 3, 4) Amorphous alloy wire and Pd 78 Si 16 The interdental brush includes any one of Cu6 amorphous alloy wires. Such amorphous alloy wires have high strength, good toughness, and do not contain elements harmful to the human body, making them less likely to break during use and more durable.

[0021] A method of manufacturing a replaceable interdental brush having a core brush body, comprising: The core 5 is made by twisting an amorphous alloy wire in a spiral shape around a central axis, and the brush body 4 is made by implanting the brush bristles 6 radially into the free ends 7 of the core 5 using a bristles implantation machine, so that the brush bristles 6 can effectively clean dirt between teeth in all directions S1; An injection molding material is injected into a mold to produce a grip 1 using an injection molding machine, and the grip 1 has a male thread 13 at one end and a textured pattern 14 on the outer surface of the other end (S2); Injecting an injection molding material into a mold to produce a rotating lid 2 using an injection molding machine, the rotating lid 2 having a slope 11 at one end inside and an internal thread 12 at the other end that matches the external thread 13 at one end of the grip 1 (S3); An injection molding material is injected into a mold, and a fixed block 3 is produced by an injection molding machine. The fixed block 3 includes two clips arranged symmetrically on the left and right, and has a through hole 9 at its center for fixing the fixed end 8 of the core 5, and an inclined surface 10 at one external end S4 that matches the gradient 11 at one internal end of the rotating lid 2.

[0022] The above is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the technical scope of the present invention in any way. Therefore, any minor modifications, equivalent changes and improvements made to the above embodiment based on the technical essence of the present invention are all included in the technical solution of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0023] 1...grip, 2...rotating cover, 3...fixed block, 4...brush body, 5...core, 6...brush bristles, 7...free end, 8...fixed end, 9...through hole, 10...slope, 11...inclined surface, 12...female thread, 13...male thread, 14...concave and concave pattern.

Claims

1. A replaceable interdental brush having a core brush body including a grip (1), a rotating lid (2), a fixing block (3) and a brush body (4), The grip (1) has an external thread (13) at its end, and the rotating lid (2) has an internal thread (12), and the external thread (13) at the end of the grip (1) fits into the internal thread of the rotating lid (2); One end of the fixed block (3) abuts against the grip (1), and the other end protrudes from the rotary lid (2), The brush body (4) comprises a core (5) and brush bristles (6), the core (5) being formed by twisting amorphous alloy wires together, one end of the core (5) being clamped within the fixed block (3), and the brush bristles (6) being connected to the circumferential side of the other end. A replaceable interdental brush having a core brush body.

2. The grip (1) has a male screw (13) at one end and a textured pattern (14) on the outer surface of the other end. A replaceable interdental brush having the core brush body according to claim 1.

3. The rotating cover (2) has a bevel (11) at one end inside, and an internal thread (12) at the other end that fits the external thread (13) of the grip (1). A replaceable interdental brush having the core brush body according to claim 1.

4. The core (5) includes a free end (7) and a fixed end (8) connected to each other, the fixed end (8) is clamped in a fixed block (3), and the brush bristles (6) are wound around one side of the free end (7) of the core (5) and distributed radially. A replaceable interdental brush having the core brush body according to claim 3.

5. The fixed block (3) includes two clips arranged symmetrically on the left and right, and has a through hole (9) at its center for fixing the fixed end (8) of the core (5), and an inclined surface (10) at one outer end of the fixed block (3) that matches the inclination (11) at one inner end of the rotating lid (2). A replaceable interdental brush having the core brush body according to claim 4.

6. The amorphous alloy wire contains Zr 49 Cu 45 Al 6 Amorphous alloy wire, Zr 58 Cu 22 Fe 8 Al 12 Amorphous alloy wire, Zr 48 Cu 36 Ag 8 Al 8 Amorphous alloy wire, Zr 46.3 Cu 43.4 Al 8.3 Nb 2 Amorphous alloy wire, Zr 62.3 Cu 22.5 Fe 4.9 Al 6.8 Ag 3.5 Amorphous alloy wire, Ti 40 Zr 10 Cu 40-x Pd 10+x (x=0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10) amorphous alloy wire, Ti 40 Zr 10 Cu 34 Pd 14 Sn 2 Amorphous alloy wire, Ti 44 Zr 10 Pd 10 Cu 6+x Co 23-x Ta 7 (x = 0, 4, 8) amorphous alloy wire, Ti 47 Cu 38-x Zr 7.5 Fe 2.5 Sn 2 Si 1 Ag 2 Nb x (x=0, 1, 2) amorphous alloy wire, Ti 47 Cu 38-x Zr 7.5 Fe 2.5 Sn 2 Si 1 Ag 2 Ta x (x=1, 2, 3, 4) Amorphous alloy wire and Pd 78 Si 16 Cu 6 Any one of the amorphous alloy wires is included. A replaceable interdental brush having the core brush body according to claim 2.

7. A method for manufacturing a replaceable interdental brush having the core brush body according to any one of claims 1 to 6, comprising the steps of: S1: twisting an amorphous alloy wire spirally around a central axis to form a core (5), and then using a hair implanting machine to implant brush bristles (6) radially into the free ends (7) of the core (5) to form a brush body (4); S2, in which an injection molding material is injected into a mold and a grip (1) is produced using an injection molding machine, and a male thread (13) is provided at one end of the grip (1) and a textured pattern (14) is formed on the outer surface of the other end; Injecting the injection molding material into a mold and using an injection molding machine to produce a rotating lid (2), one end of the interior of the rotating lid (2) is provided with a bevel, and the other end is provided with an internal thread (12) that fits into the external thread (13) at one end of the grip (1); and An injection molding material is injected into a mold to produce a fixed block (3) using an injection molding machine, and the fixed block (3) includes two clips provided symmetrically on the left and right, a through hole (9) is provided in the center thereof for fixing the fixed end (8) of the core part (5), and an inclined surface (10) is provided at one outer end thereof to match the inclination (11) at one inner end of the rotating lid (2). A method for manufacturing a replaceable interdental brush having a core brush body, comprising:

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