Handle for a shaver

Abstract

The invention relates, inter alia, to a handle (12) for a shaver (10). The handle (12) has an elongate handle body region (14) for gripping the handle (12), and the handle (12) has a support body region (24) which is connected to the elongate handle body region (14). The support body region (24) has a first holding element (32) for holding a first shaver head (26) and a second holding element (34) for holding a second shaver head (28), said first holding element (32) and second holding element (34) being provided in order to hold the first shaver head (26) and the second shaver head (28) at an acute angle relative to each other.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] Handle for razor

[0003] Technical area

[0004] The invention relates to a handle for a razor. The invention further relates to a razor with the handle and a modular system for a razor. The invention further relates to a method for producing a handle for a razor.

[0005] Technical background

[0006] DE 10 2023 002 944 A1 discloses a razor head and a razor blade with a curved section for wet razors. The razor head consists of two legs whose longitudinal axes meet at an acute angle. The handle is detachably connected to the razor head. The underside of the razor head has a sliding surface and a cutting surface, which is essentially formed by a razor blade. The razor blade has a curved section along its longitudinal axis and can essentially correspond to a V- or U-shape.

[0007] For further prior art, reference is made to US 2009 / 0013534 A1, US 1 506 533 A, JP 2006081872 A, US 2015 / 0101196 A1, US 2003 / 0182802 A1 and US 7 353 606 B2.

[0008] The invention is based on the object of creating an improved handle for a razor.

[0009] Summary of the invention

[0010] The problem is solved by the features of the independent claims. Advantageous further developments are specified in the dependent claims and the description.

[0011] One aspect relates to a handle for a (e.g., manual and / or wet) razor. The handle has an elongated grip body portion for gripping the handle. The handle has a support body portion connected to the elongated grip body portion. The support body portion has a first, preferably elongated and / or plate-shaped, holding element for, preferably releasably (e.g., attachably) holding a first razor head, and a second, preferably elongated and / or plate-shaped, holding element for, preferably releasably (e.g., attachably) holding a second razor head. The first holding element and the second holding element are arranged for (e.g., rigidly) holding the first razor head and the second razor head at an acute angle to one another, preferably in an (upside-down) V-shaped and / or gable-roof shape.

[0012] The handle advantageously allows two separate razor heads to be held at an acute angle to each other on the handle. This makes it easy to provide a razor that optimally adapts to the contours of the skin and body in certain areas of the body, particularly in the buttocks area. This advantageously eliminates the need for a complex, special design, e.g., one with a U- or V-shaped razor blade. Instead, two commercially available razor heads with an easily manufactured handle can be used, yet essentially the same shaving result can be achieved as with the complex, special design.

[0013] Preferably, the support body region (and thus preferably the handle) has exactly two holding elements, namely the first holding element and the second holding element.

[0014] In one embodiment, at least one of the following is fulfilled: the first holding element and the second holding element are arranged to align the first razor head and the second razor head in different directions, which preferably run at an obtuse angle to each other (e.g., in a common plane); and a longitudinal axis of the first holding element and a longitudinal axis of the second holding element are arranged at an acute angle to each other, preferably <45° or <35° or <30°.

[0015] This advantageously allows for particularly optimal adaptation to the contours of the skin and body, especially in the buttocks area.

[0016] In a further embodiment, at least one of the following is fulfilled: the first holding element is designed for, preferably releasably, (e.g., C-shaped) engagement by the first razor head for holding the first razor head; the second holding element is designed for, preferably releasably, (e.g., C-shaped) engagement by the second razor head for holding the second razor head; the first holding element and the second holding element are spaced apart from one another, the first holding element and the second holding element are identical in construction; and the first holding element and the second holding element are mirror-symmetrical with respect to a longitudinal center plane of the handle.

[0017] This makes it advantageous for the razor heads to be easily replaced, for example, while still being held securely in place by the retaining elements.

[0018] In one embodiment, the first holding element has a first support surface for flatly supporting an underside of the first razor head. The second holding element has a second support surface for flatly supporting an underside of the second razor head. Optionally, the first support surface and the second support surface are arranged at an acute angle to one another, preferably in an (inverted) V-shape and / or gable-roof shape. This advantageously allows for secure support of the razor heads in the desired orientation.

[0019] In a further embodiment, the first support surface has at least one, preferably nose-shaped, projection, preferably two, preferably nose-shaped, projections arranged at opposite (e.g., longitudinal) ends of the first support surface, for clamping and / or fixing an installation position of the first razor head. The second support surface has at least one, preferably nose-shaped, projection, preferably two, preferably nose-shaped, projections arranged at opposite (e.g., longitudinal) ends of the second support surface, for clamping and / or fixing an installation position of the second razor head. This advantageously ensures correct assembly of the razor heads.

[0020] In one embodiment, the support body region has a preferably non-resilient support section arranged between the first holding element and the second holding element, which supports the first holding element and the second holding element. This advantageously enables secure, preferably non-resilient, support of the razor heads. The preferred non-resilient support can enable an improved shaving result.

[0021] In a further embodiment, at least one of the following is fulfilled: the support section is plate-shaped or shell-shaped; the support section is substantially triangular or trapezoidal; the support section tapers, preferably continuously, towards an end face or a front end of the support body region; the support section supports the first holding element and the second holding element against one another; the first holding element is supported on the support section along its entire length; the second holding element is supported on the support section along its entire length; the support section merges integrally into the first holding element and the second holding element; and the support section supports the first holding element and the second holding element rigidly, immovably and / or without joints.

[0022] In one embodiment, at least one of the following is fulfilled: the support body region is joint-free; the first holding element and the second holding element are joint-free; the first holding element and the second holding element are each designed to rigidly and / or immovably hold the respective razor head; and the handle is a, preferably rigid, injection-molded part, preferably a plastic injection-molded part.

[0023] The rigid design can advantageously enable improved shaving results in the desired body areas. It also allows for simple construction and easy manufacturing.

[0024] In a further embodiment, the support body region has a preferably bent or curved connecting section that connects the support body region and the handle body region at an angle, preferably such that a longitudinal axis of the handle body region forms an obtuse angle with a plane in which the support body region lies. This advantageously enables an ergonomic grip position during shaving, particularly in the buttocks area.

[0025] In one embodiment, the support body portion and the handle body portion are connected to each other (e.g., directly) in one piece. Advantageously, the one-piece handle can be particularly robust and easy to manufacture.

[0026] In an alternative embodiment, the support body portion and the handle body portion are detachably connected to one another (e.g., non-destructively) (e.g., force-fitting and / or form-fitting) (e.g., by means of a coupling device, e.g., a snap-in, plug-in, or screw connection), preferably to enable replacement of the support body portion. Advantageously, the multi-part handle can be particularly durable because the support body portion can be easily replaced. Advantageously, the multi-part handle can also enable a modular system as disclosed herein, with which different razors for different applications can be quickly and easily combined.

[0027] In a further embodiment, an underside of the handle body region, which is preferably directed away from the shaving area when the handle is in use, has an open (e.g., downwardly) chamber structure consisting of several interconnected chambers. Advantageously, the chamber structure can improve the stability of the handle. The arrangement of the chamber structure on the underside is particularly hygienic, since the chambers are thus essentially directed downward during shaving.

[0028] In one embodiment, the grip body portion has a non-slip (e.g., elongated) section designed to prevent slipping when holding the grip body portion. This advantageously enables improved handling of the handle.

[0029] In a further embodiment, at least one of the following is fulfilled: the non-slip portion is arranged on an upper side of the handle body region, which is directed towards the shaving area when the handle is used; the non-slip portion has a profiled, preferably ribbed, surface; the non-slip portion is made of a softer (e.g., plastic) material than a remaining portion of the handle body region (e.g., with respect to a Shore hardness); and the non-slip portion is injection-molded onto a supporting elongated portion of the handle body region, preferably made of a softer (e.g., plastic) material than the supporting elongated portion (e.g., with respect to a Shore hardness).

[0030] A further aspect is directed to a (e.g., manual and / or wet) razor. The razor comprises a handle as disclosed herein. The razor further comprises a first razor head, which is preferably releasably held by the first holding element of the handle, and a second razor head, which is preferably releasably held by the second holding element of the handle and faces (directs) in a different direction than the first razor head. Advantageously, the razor can achieve the same advantages as have already been explained with reference to the handle. Preferably, the razor comprises exactly two razor heads, namely the first razor head and the second razor head.

[0031] Preferably, at least one of the following is furthermore fulfilled: the first razor head and the second razor head are spaced apart from one another; the first razor head and the second razor head each have at least one longitudinal blade for shaving; the first razor head and the second razor head are held at an acute angle to one another, preferably V-shaped and / or gable-roof-shaped; a longitudinal axis of the first razor head and a longitudinal axis of the second razor head are arranged at an acute angle to one another, preferably < 45° or < 35° or < 30°.

[0032] In a further development, the first razor head has a first skin contact side for establishing contact with the skin during shaving, and the second razor head has a second skin contact side for establishing contact with the skin during shaving. Preferably, at least one of the following can be fulfilled: the first skin contact side and the second skin contact side face in different directions, which preferably run at an obtuse angle to one another; the first skin contact side and the second skin contact side are arranged in a gable roof shape to one another; the first skin contact side and the second skin contact side are arranged so as to rise relative to one another; the first skin contact side lies in a first plane, the second skin contact side lies in a second plane, and the first plane and the second plane are arranged at an acute angle to one another;the first skin contact side faces in a first direction and the second skin contact side faces in a second direction, and the first direction and the second direction are at an obtuse angle to each other; the first skin contact side and the second skin contact side face away from each other; and the first main contact side and the second skin contact side each have a (e.g., elongated) razor blade portion and optionally a sliding portion.;

[0033] A further aspect relates to a modular system for a razor. The modular system comprises a handle as disclosed herein, wherein the support body portion is detachably connected or connectable to the handle body portion. The modular system further comprises a further support body portion, which, for example, has a single holding element for holding a single razor head, preferably in a substantially T-shaped arrangement (wherein a longitudinal axis of the single holding element is preferably perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the further support body portion and / or the handle body portion). The support body portion and the further support body portion are interchangeably detachably connectable to the handle body portion.The modular system is particularly sustainable and practical, as it allows you to quickly and easily combine different razors for different applications, always using the same handle area.

[0034] Another aspect relates to a use of a modular system as disclosed herein. The use comprises:

[0035] - using the handle with the support body portion and first and second razor heads held thereon to shave a buttock area of ​​a body; and

[0036] - Using the handle with the wider body section and a razor head attached to it to shave an area of ​​the body other than the buttocks area (e.g. face area, underarm area, leg area and / or pubic area).

[0037] Another aspect relates to a method for manufacturing a handle as disclosed herein. The method comprises:

[0038] - Injection molding of the handle (e.g. handle body area and support body area together or separately), preferably made of plastic.

[0039] Preferably, the injection molding comprises:

[0040] - injection molding a supporting elongated portion of the handle body portion, preferably together with the support body portion; and

[0041] - Injection molding a non-slip portion of the grip body area onto the supporting elongated portion of the grip body area, wherein the non-slip portion is made of a softer material (e.g. plastic) than the supporting elongated portion (e.g. with respect to Shore hardness).

[0042] Preferably, the spraying can be an injection molding process.

[0043] The previously described preferred embodiments and features of the invention can be combined with one another as desired. the characters

[0044] Further details and advantages of the invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. They show:

[0045] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a handle according to an embodiment;

[0046] Figure 2 is a side view of the exemplary handle;

[0047] Figure 3 is a top / front view of the exemplary handle;

[0048] Figure 4 is a bottom view of the exemplary handle;

[0049] Figure 5 is a perspective view of a razor according to an embodiment;

[0050] Figure 6 is a top / front view of the exemplary razor; and

[0051] Figure 7 is a schematic representation of a modular system according to an embodiment.

[0052] The embodiments shown in the figures correspond at least partially, so that similar or identical parts are provided with the same reference numerals and for their explanation reference is also made to the description of the other embodiments or figures in order to avoid repetition.

[0053] Detailed description of exemplary embodiments

[0054] Figures 1 to 4 show a handle 12 for a razor 10. Figures 5 and 6 show the razor 10 with the handle 12 and a first razor head(s) 24 and a second razor head(s) 26. The razor 10 and in particular the handle 12 are described below with reference to Figures 1 to 6.

[0055] The handle 12 is preferably a rigid and joint-free injection-molded part, preferably a plastic injection-molded part.

[0056] The handle 12 has a handle body portion 14 and a support body portion 24.

[0057] The grip body portion 14 serves to grasp and hold the handle 12 with one hand. The grip body portion 14 is elongated. For example, the grip body portion 14 can be essentially rod-shaped, strip-shaped, tubular, or bar-shaped.

[0058] The handle body portion 14 and the support body portion 24 are connected to one another. Preferably, the support body portion 24 can be arranged at a front end / front end of the handle body portion 14.

[0059] For example, the grip body portion 14 and the support body portion 24 can be integrally connected to one another. The handle 12 can be formed as a single piece from the grip body portion 14 and the support body portion 24.

[0060] Alternatively, the handle 12 can be made up of multiple parts, for example, two parts. For example, the handle body portion 14 and the support body portion 24 can be detachably connected to one another. The support body portion 24 can thus be interchangeably connected to the handle body portion 14. For example, the handle body portion 14 and the support body portion 24 can be detachably attached to one another by a coupling device 16 (shown purely schematically in Figure 4).

[0061] Preferably, the coupling device 16 can enable a releasable non-positive and / or a releasable positive connection between the handle body region 14 and the support body region 24. The coupling device 16 can be designed, for example, as a releasable snap-in connection, a releasable plug-in connection, or a releasable screw connection.

[0062] Preferably, the coupling device 16 can be formed by interengaging body sections on the support body region 24 and the handle body region 14.

[0063] The coupling device 16 can be arranged at least partially at a front end / front end of the handle body region 14 and / or at an end of the support body region 24 opposite the front end of the handle body region 14.

[0064] An underside of the handle body portion 14 may preferably have an open chamber structure (shell structure), as shown by way of example in Figure 4. When using the handle 12 or the razor 10, the underside and thus the chamber structure may be directed away from the (skin) area to be shaved, e.g., in a downward direction.

[0065] The chamber structure can be formed from a plurality of interconnected chambers 18. The chambers 18 can be arranged in a row along a longitudinal axis of the handle body portion 14. Adjacent chambers 18 can preferably be adjacent to one another. The chambers 18 are preferably open at the bottom. The chambers 18 can, for example, be substantially cuboid-shaped.

[0066] Preferably, the handle body portion 14 has a non-slip portion 20 and a supporting portion 22.

[0067] The non-slip portion 20 serves to prevent slipping when holding the handle body portion 14.

[0068] The non-slip portion 20 is preferably elongated. For example, a longitudinal axis of the non-slip portion 20 may be parallel to a longitudinal axis of the grip body portion 14.

[0069] For example, the non-slip portion 20 can be arranged on an upper surface of the handle body portion 14. When using the handle 12 or the razor 10, the upper surface can be directed toward the area (of skin) to be shaved.

[0070] The non-slip portion 20 can preferably have a profiled, preferably ribbed, surface. For example, the surface can have a plurality of spaced-apart ribs. The ribs can preferably run transversely to a longitudinal axis of the non-slip portion 20 or the grip body region 14.

[0071] Preferably, the non-slip portion 20 may be made of a softer material, for example plastic material, than a remaining portion of the handle body portion 14. The remaining portion of the handle body portion 14 may, for example, be formed partially or completely by the supporting portion 22.

[0072] The supporting portion 22 can provide stability and strength to the handle body portion 14. Preferably, the supporting portion 22 can be arranged on an underside of the handle body portion 14. Preferably, the supporting portion 22 can have the chamber structure with the multiple chambers 18.

[0073] The supporting portion 22 is preferably elongated. Preferably, the supporting portion can extend along the entire length of the handle body portion 14.

[0074] Particularly preferably, the non-slip section 20 and the supporting section 22 are integrally and / or materially connected to one another. For example, the non-slip section 20 can be injection-molded onto the supporting section 22 using a (e.g., plastic) injection-molding process. Preferably, the supporting section 22 can be injection-molded beforehand, for example, together with the supporting body region 24, e.g., from a plastic.

[0075] It is possible that the supporting section 22 has, for example, a bowl-shaped or U-shaped receptacle onto / into which the non-slip section 20 is sprayed.

[0076] The support body portion 24 can support two separate razor heads 26 and 28 (see Figures 5 and 6). The razor heads 26, 28 are preferably of identical construction. The two razor heads 26, 28 can preferably be configured and arranged mirror-symmetrically with respect to a longitudinal center plane of the handle 12.

[0077] For example, the razor heads 26, 28 may each have a skin contact side and a support side. The skin contact side and the support side are preferably oriented opposite each other.

[0078] The skin contact side can contact the skin during shaving and slide along the skin. For example, the skin contact side can comprise at least one (e.g., elongated) razor blade portion of the respective razor head 26, 28. Accordingly, at least one cutting edge of at least one razor blade of the respective razor head 26, 28 can be arranged on the skin contact side. The at least one razor blade is preferably a longitudinal blade.

[0079] Optionally, for example, it is possible for the skin contact side to have a sliding section. For example, at least one sliding strip of the respective razor head 26, 28 can be arranged on the skin contact side.

[0080] By means of the support side, the respective razor head 26, 28 can be supported on the support body region 24, preferably flatly.

[0081] The support body portion 24 has a first holding element 32 and a second holding element 34. Optionally, the support body portion 24 can also have, for example, a support portion 30 and / or a connecting portion 44.

[0082] Preferably, the supporting body region 24 can be formed essentially or exclusively by the support section 30, the first holding element 32, the second holding element 34, and the connecting section 44. Preferably, the supporting body region 24 is jointless. The support section 30 can be arranged between the first holding element 32 and the second holding element 34. Preferably, the support section 30 can merge integrally into the first holding element 32 and the second holding element 34.

[0083] The support section 30 can support / carry the first holding element 32 and the second holding element 34. Preferably, the support section 30 supports the first holding element 32 and the second holding element 34 rigidly, immovably, and without joints. For example, the first holding element 32 can be supported along its entire length on the support section 30. The second holding element 34 can also be supported along its entire length on the support section 30.

[0084] Preferably, the first holding element 32 and the second holding element 34 are supported on opposite sides of the support section 30. Preferably, the support section 30 supports the first holding element 32 and the second holding element 34 against each other.

[0085] The support section 30 is preferably plate-shaped or shell-shaped. For example, the support section 30 can taper, preferably continuously, toward a front side or a front end of the support body region 24. In a plan view or in cross-section, the support section 30 can preferably be substantially triangular or trapezoidal.

[0086] The first holding element 32 and the second holding element 34 are preferably each elongated and preferably plate-shaped. Both holding elements 32, 34 are preferably jointless.

[0087] Preferably, both retaining elements 32, 34 can be structurally identical. For example, the two retaining elements 32, 34 can be designed and arranged mirror-symmetrically with respect to a longitudinal center plane of the handle 12.

[0088] The first holding member 32 can hold the first razor head 26. Preferably, the first holding member 32 holds the first razor head 26 rigidly and / or immovably.

[0089] Preferably, the first razor head 26 can be detachably attached to the first holding element 32. Preferably, the first razor head 26 can be plugged onto the first holding element 32. For example, the first razor head 26 can engage around the first holding element 32. The first razor head 26 can, for example, have one or more substantially C-shaped cross sections, with which it can engage around the first holding element 32 in sections.

[0090] Specifically, the first holding element 32 can, for example, have a first support surface 36. The first razor head 26 can preferably be supported flatly on the first support surface 36. For example, the support side / underside of the first razor head 26 can rest flatly against the first support surface 36. For example, the first support surface 36 can be substantially rectangular.

[0091] Preferably, the first support surface 36 may have at least one projection 38. Preferably, the at least one projection 38 is nose-shaped. For example, two projections 38 may be included. The two projections 38 may be arranged at opposite longitudinal ends of the first support surface 36. Preferably, the at least one projection 38 may clamp the held first razor head 26 and / or determine its installation position.

[0092] The second holding element 34 can hold the second razor head 28. Preferably, the second holding element 34 holds the second razor head 28 rigidly and / or immovably.

[0093] Preferably, the second razor head 28 can be detachably attached to the second holding element 34. Preferably, the second razor head 28 can be plugged onto the second holding element 34. For example, the second razor head 28 can engage around the second holding element 34. The second razor head 28 can, for example, have one or more substantially C-shaped cross sections, with which it can engage around the second holding element 34 in sections.

[0094] In detail, the second holding element 34 can, for example, have a second support surface 40.

[0095] The second razor head 28 can preferably be supported flatly on the second support surface 40. For example, the support side / underside of the second razor head 28 can rest flatly against the second support surface 40. For example, the second support surface 40 can be substantially rectangular.

[0096] The second support surface 40 can preferably have at least one projection 42. The at least one projection 42 is preferably nose-shaped. For example, two projections 42 can be included. The two projections 42 can be arranged at opposite longitudinal ends of the second support surface 40. The at least one projection 42 can preferably clamp the held second razor head 28 and / or determine its installation position.

[0097] Preferably, the two holding elements 32 and 34 are arranged spaced apart from one another. For example, the two holding elements 32 and 34 can be spaced apart from one another by the support section 30. The holding elements 32, 34 can preferably hold the razor heads 26, 28 such that the razor heads 26, 28 are spaced apart from one another.

[0098] The holding elements 32, 34 hold the first razor head 26 and the second razor head 28 at an acute angle to each other, preferably (upside down) V-shaped and / or gable roof-shaped.

[0099] For example, a longitudinal axis of the first holding element 32 and a longitudinal axis of the second holding element 34 can be arranged at an acute angle to one another, preferably < 45° or < 35° or < 30°.

[0100] In detail, for example, the first and second support surfaces 36 and 40 can be arranged at an acute angle to each other, preferably (inverted) V-shaped and / or gable roof-shaped.

[0101] The first and second holding elements 32, 34 orient the first and second razor heads 26, 28 in different directions RI and R2 (see, for example, Figure 6). Accordingly, the skin contact sides can each be directed in one of the two directions RI, R2.

[0102] For example, the first razor head 26 / the skin contact side of the first razor head 26 may be directed in the first direction RI. The second razor head 28 / the skin contact side of the second razor head 28 may be directed in the second direction R2.

[0103] The directions RI and R2 can, for example, be at an obtuse angle to each other. An obtuse angle enclosed by the first direction RI and the second direction R2 can, for example, be > 135°, > 145°, or > 150°. Preferably, the directions RI and R2 can lie in a common plane.

[0104] Depending on the arrangement and orientation of the two holding elements 32, 34, the razor heads 26, 28 can be held at an acute angle to each other by the two holding elements 32, 34. Specifically, for example, the first and second razor heads 26, 28 (upside down) can be arranged in a V-shape and / or a gable roof shape relative to each other.

[0105] For example, a longitudinal axis of the first razor head 26 and a longitudinal axis of the second razor head 28 can be arranged at an acute angle to one another, preferably <45° or <35° or <30°. The skin contact side of the first razor head 26 and the skin contact side of the second razor head 28 can be arranged (upside down) in a V-shape and / or gable roof shape to one another. For example, the skin contact side of the first razor head 26 can lie in a first plane. The skin contact side of the second razor head 28 can lie in a second plane. The first plane and the second plane are preferably arranged at an acute angle to one another.

[0106] The two skin contact sides can be facing away from each other. Preferably, the two skin contact sides are arranged so that they slope upwards towards each other.

[0107] The connecting section 44 can connect the support body portion 24 and the handle body portion 14 at an angle, preferably at an obtuse angle. For this purpose, the connecting section 44 can preferably be bent or curved.

[0108] For example, the angular connection by the connecting portion 44 may be such that a longitudinal axis of the handle body portion 14 forms an obtuse angle with a plane in which the support portion 30 of the carrier body portion lies, e.g., at an obtuse angle of <120°, <130°, or <140°.

[0109] One end of the connecting portion 44 can preferably merge integrally into the support portion 30. An opposite end of the connecting portion 44 can be connected to a front end / front end of the handle body portion 14. For example, this end of the connecting portion 44 can merge integrally into the front end / front end of the handle body portion 14 or can be detachably connected to the front end / front end of the handle body portion 14 by means of the coupling device 16.

[0110] Figure 7 shows a schematic of a modular system 46.

[0111] The modular system 46 comprises the handle body portion 14 and the support body portion 24. The razor heads 26, 28 can be held, preferably detachably, on the support body portion 24. The support body portion 24 and the handle body portion 14 can be connected to one another, e.g., via the coupling device 16, to form the handle 12. The handle 12 can thus be formed from the modular system 46.

[0112] The modular system 46 further comprises a further supporting body region 48. Preferably, the further supporting body region 48 can comprise a single retaining element 50. Preferably, the single retaining element 50 can be structurally identical to the first and second retaining elements 32, 34. For example, the further retaining element 50 can comprise a support surface and at least one projection.

[0113] A further razor head 52 can be releasably held on the further holding element 50. The further razor head 52 can be structurally identical to the first and second razor heads 26, 28. It is also possible to use the first or second razor head 26, 28 as the further razor head 52.

[0114] For example, the additional support body region 48 can have a substantially T-shape. The additional holding element 50 can be arranged as a transverse leg of the T-shape.

[0115] Preferably, the further holding element 50 can hold the further razor head 52 in a substantially T-shaped arrangement. A longitudinal axis of the further holding element 50 can be perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the further support body portion 48 and / or the handle body portion 14. A longitudinal axis of the further razor head 52 can be perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the further support body portion 48 and / or the handle body portion 14.

[0116] The additional support body portion 48 can be connected to the handle body portion 14 as an alternative to the support body portion 24. This detachable connection between the additional support body portion 48 and the handle body portion 14 can be designed in the same way as the detachable connection between the support body portion 24 and the handle body portion 14, e.g., in the form of the coupling device 16. A further handle 54, which is created when the additional support body portion 48 is connected to the handle body portion 14, can thus be formed from the modular system 46.

[0117] The support body region 24 and the further support body region 48 can be connected to the handle body region 14 in an interchangeable manner.

[0118] Preferably, the further support body region 48 can be free of a bent or curved connecting section 44.

[0119] The invention is not limited to the preferred embodiments described above. Rather, a multitude of variants and modifications are possible which also make use of the inventive concept and therefore fall within the scope of protection. In particular, the invention also claims protection for the subject matter and features of the subclaims independently of the referenced claims. In particular, the individual features of independent claim 1 are each disclosed independently of one another. In addition, the features of the subclaims are also disclosed and claimable independently of all features of independent claim 1 and, for example, independently of the features relating to the presence and / or configuration of the handle body region, the support body region, the first holding element and / or the second holding element of independent claim 1.All ranges stated herein are to be understood as disclosed and claimable in such a way that, as it were, all values ​​falling within the respective range are individually disclosed, e.g., also as preferred narrower outer limits of the respective range.

[0120] List of reference symbols

[0121] 10 razor

[0122] 12 Handle

[0123] 14 Handle body area

[0124] 16 coupling device

[0125] 18 Chamber

[0126] 20 non-slip section

[0127] 22 load-bearing section

[0128] 24 Support body area

[0129] 26 first razor head

[0130] 28 second razor head

[0131] 30 support section

[0132] 32 first holding element

[0133] 34 second holding element

[0134] 36 first support surface

[0135] 38 lead

[0136] 40 second support surface

[0137] 42 lead

[0138] 44 connecting section

[0139] 46 modular system

[0140] 48 additional supporting body area

[0141] 50 additional holding element

[0142] 52 additional razor heads

[0143] 54 further handle

[0144] RI first direction

[0145] R2 second direction

Claims

CLAIMS 1. A handle (12) for a razor (10), the handle (12) comprising: an elongated grip body portion (14) for gripping the handle (12); a support body portion (24) connected to the elongated grip body portion (14) and comprising: a first, preferably elongated and / or plate-shaped, holding element (32) for, preferably releasably, holding a first razor head (26); and a second, preferably elongated and / or plate-shaped, holding element (34) for, preferably releasably, holding a second razor head (28), wherein: the first holding element (32) and the second holding element (34) are arranged to hold the first razor head (26) and the second razor head (28) at an acute angle to one another, preferably in a V-shape and / or gable-roof shape.

2. Handle (12) according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the following is fulfilled: the first holding element (32) and the second holding element (34) are arranged to align the first razor head (26) and the second razor head (28) in different directions (RI, R2), which preferably run at an obtuse angle to one another; and a longitudinal axis of the first holding element (32) and a longitudinal axis of the second holding element (34) are arranged at an acute angle to one another, preferably < 45° or < 35° or < 30°.

3. Handle (12) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein at least one of the following is fulfilled: the first holding element (32) is designed to be, preferably releasably, gripped by the first razor head (26) for holding the first razor head (26); the second holding element (34) is designed to be, preferably releasably, gripped by the second razor head (28) for holding the second razor head (28); the first holding element (32) and the second holding element (34) are spaced apart from one another, the first holding element (32) and the second holding element (34) are of identical construction; and the first holding element (32) and the second holding element (34) are mirror-symmetrical with respect to a longitudinal center plane of the handle (12).

4. Handle (12) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein: the first holding element (32) has a first support surface (36) for flatly supporting an underside of the first razor head (26); and the second holding element (34) has a second support surface (40) for flatly supporting an underside of the second razor head (28); and optionally the first support surface (36) and the second support surface (40) are arranged at an acute angle to one another, preferably V-shaped and / or gable-roof-shaped.

5. Handle (12) according to claim 4, wherein: the first support surface (36) has at least one, preferably nose-shaped, projection (38), preferably two, preferably nose-shaped, projections (38) arranged at opposite ends of the first support surface (36), for clamping and / or fixing an installation position of the first razor head (26); and the second support surface (40) has at least one, preferably nose-shaped, projection (42), preferably two, preferably nose-shaped, projections (42) arranged at opposite ends of the second support surface (40), for clamping and / or fixing an installation position of the second razor head (28).

6. Handle (12) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein: the support body region (24) has a preferably non-resilient support section (30) which is arranged between the first holding element (32) and the second holding element (34) and supports the first holding element (32) and the second holding element (34).

7. Handle (12) according to claim 6, wherein at least one of the following is fulfilled: the support section (30) is plate-shaped or shell-shaped; the support section (30) is substantially triangular or trapezoidal; the support section (30) tapers, preferably continuously, towards an end face or a front end of the support body region (24); the support section (30) supports the first holding element (32) and the second holding element (34) against each other; the first holding element (32) is supported along its entire length on the support section (30); the second holding element (34) is supported along its entire length on the support section (30); the support section (30) merges integrally into the first holding element (32) and the second holding element (34); and the support section (30) supports the first holding element (32) and the second holding element (34) rigidly, immovably and / or without joints.

8. Handle (12) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the following is fulfilled: the support body region (24) is joint-free; the first holding element (32) and the second holding element (34) are joint-free; the first holding element (32) and the second holding element (34) are each designed to rigidly and / or immovably hold the respective razor head (26, 28); and the handle (12) is a, preferably rigid, injection-molded part, preferably a plastic injection-molded part.

9. Handle (12) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein: the support body region (24) has a preferably bent or curved connecting section (44) which connects the support body region (24) and the handle body region (14) at an angle to one another, preferably such that a longitudinal axis of the handle body region (14) forms an obtuse angle with a plane in which the support body region (24) lies.

10. Handle (12) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein: the support body portion (24) and the grip body portion (14) are integrally connected to one another; or the support body portion (24) and the grip body portion (14) are detachably connected to one another, preferably to enable replacement of the support body portion (24).

11. Handle (12) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein: a bottom of the handle body portion (14) which, when using the handle (12) is directed away from the shaving area, has an open chamber structure consisting of a plurality of interconnected chambers (18).

12. Handle (12) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein: the handle body region (14) has a non-slip portion (20) designed to prevent slipping when holding the handle body region (14), wherein preferably at least one of the following is fulfilled: the non-slip portion (20) is arranged on an upper side of the handle body region (14), which is directed towards the shaving area when the handle (12) is used; the non-slip portion (20) has a profiled, preferably ribbed, surface; the non-slip portion (20) is made of a softer material than a remaining portion of the handle body region (14); and the non-slip portion (20) is injection-molded onto a supporting elongated portion (22) of the handle body region (14), preferably made of a softer material than the supporting elongated portion (22).

13. A razor (10) comprising: a handle (12) according to any one of the preceding claims; a first razor head (26) which is held, preferably releasably, by the first holding element (32) of the handle (12); and a second razor head (28) which is held, preferably releasably, by the second holding element (34) of the handle (12) and faces in a different direction (RI, R2) than the first razor head (26).

14. A modular system (46) for a razor (10), the modular system (46) comprising: a handle (12) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the support body portion (24) is or can be releasably connected to the handle body portion (14); and a further support body portion (48) having a single holding element (50) for holding a single razor head (52), preferably in a substantially T-shaped arrangement, wherein: the support body portion (24) and the further support body portion (48) are releasably connectable to the handle body portion (14) in an interchangeable manner.

15. A method for manufacturing a handle (12) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, the method comprising: Injection molding of the handle (12), preferably from a plastic, wherein the injection molding preferably comprises: injection molding of a supporting elongated section (22) of the handle body region (14), preferably together with the support body region (24); and Injection molding a non-slip portion (20) of the handle body region (14) onto the supporting elongated portion (22) of the handle body region (14), wherein the non-slip portion (20) is made of a softer material than the supporting elongated portion (22).

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