KR20130006243U - Electric-powered toothbrush - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electric toothbrush having vibration and noise reduction functions, and more particularly, a support member having bristles; Vibration means connected to the support member; A battery case connected to the vibration means and accommodating a battery; A cover connected to the vibration means and in which the battery case is built; And an anti-shake member for pressing and supporting the battery and the battery case.
Therefore, the present invention, by the anti-vibration member to pressurize the battery and the battery case, when driving the electric toothbrush, to reduce the vibration caused by the vibration of the battery, and also to block the noise generated by the vibration of the battery, We would like to propose an electric toothbrush with vibration and noise reduction function that can upgrade the quality of the product.

Description

Electric Toothbrush with Anti Shake and Noise Protection {ELECTRIC-POWERED TOOTHBRUSH}

The present invention relates to an electric toothbrush having a vibration and noise prevention function, and more particularly, a support member having bristles, a vibration means connected to the support member, a battery connected to the vibration means, and a battery housed therein. It comprises a case, a cover connected to the vibration means, the battery case is built-in, and an anti-shake member for pressing and supporting the battery and the battery case.

In other words, the present invention provides a convenience and ease of use by reducing the vibration caused by the vibration of the battery, and the vibration caused by the vibration of the battery when the electric toothbrush is driven by the anti-vibration member to support the battery and the battery case. The product quality can be upgraded to one level.

Conventional electric toothbrush No. 20-0331449 of the Republic of Korea Registered Room (October 17, 2003, hereinafter referred to as 'prior art') "electric toothbrush" is disclosed.

The prior art relates to an electric toothbrush, and the present invention relates to an electric toothbrush, in particular, to prevent noise and friction during rotation of the rotating shaft to reduce noise and increase the processing precision of the seedling hole to eliminate the hairpin pinbar during injection and to improve the pint accuracy. The present invention relates to a drive motor and a battery assembly including a handle part, a neck part, and a head part, a bristle supporter in which a pin is coupled to the head part, and bristles are implanted, and a rotational movement of the drive motor is performed. It comprises a rotating shaft for transmitting to the support.

In particular, the prior art provides an electric toothbrush is installed on the rotating shaft,

And the bristle hole in which the bristle of the bristle supporter is implanted is polished after being wire-cutted.

Accordingly, the present invention prevents direct friction of the rotating shaft and the neck portion by the buffer ring installed on the rotating shaft 600 and at the same time reduces the noise by preventing the shaking of the rotating shaft, and after the seedling hole is wire-cutting It is characterized in that it is polished to have high processing accuracy of the bristle hole, thereby eliminating the bristle pin bar and having high pint accuracy.

However, the prior art has a problem that the battery assembly is made of a battery and a storage case containing the battery, the vibration of the battery caused by the vibration generated when the driving motor,

Therefore, when the user grips the handle for brushing teeth, vibration of the battery is transmitted, thereby reducing a feeling of use.

In addition, the noise generated when the battery strikes the inner surface of the handle portion, as well as the feeling of use, there is a problem of reducing the reliability of the product.

The present invention is devised to solve the problems as described above,

The anti-shake member pressurizes the battery and the battery case to reduce self-vibration caused by the vibration of the battery when the electric toothbrush is driven, and also to prevent noise generated by the vibration of the battery, thereby improving the convenience of use and the quality of the product. One purpose is to be able to upgrade one step further.

In addition, the present invention is provided with a flow preventing portion for fixing the anti-vibration member to the battery case is another object to maximize the vibration and noise reduction effect by preventing the anti-vibration member is released from the combined position by the vibration of the battery do.

In addition, the present invention is arranged in a position adjacent to the elastic member provided at one end of the connection preventing the vibration of the electric toothbrush to prevent the battery from coming out of the connection position with the elastic member to prevent the connection failure or battery separation phenomenon Another object is to increase the reliability of the product by preventing the.

Furthermore, the present invention is provided with a detachable means for the vibration means and the cover, when replacing the battery embedded in the cover, to ensure the ease of replacement and / or coupling between the vibration means and the cover to ensure the convenience of replacement of the battery,

In addition, after the vibration means and the cover is coupled by a detachable means, in addition to artificial separation, the vibration of the toothbrush and the cover to prevent the vibration means and another cover is another object.

Electric toothbrush with a vibration and noise prevention function according to the present invention is a support member provided with bristles; Vibration means connected to the support member; A battery case connected to the vibration means and accommodating a battery; A cover connected to the vibration means and in which the battery case is built; And an anti-shake member for pressing and supporting the battery and the battery case.

The battery case according to the present invention is characterized in that it is further provided with a flow preventing portion for receiving the anti-shake member.

The battery case according to the present invention is provided with a connecting portion in contact with both electrodes of the battery, one end of the connecting portion is provided with an elastic member,

The anti-shake member is arranged at an adjacent position of the elastic member.

The vibration means and the cover according to the present invention is characterized in that it is further provided with a detachable means for mutual coupling.

The electric toothbrush equipped with a vibration and noise prevention function according to the present invention is a vibration preventing member to pressurize and support the battery and the battery case to reduce the self-vibration caused by the vibration of the battery when driving the electric toothbrush, and also to the vibration of the battery By blocking the noise generated, it is possible to upgrade the product quality and ease of use.

In addition, the present invention is provided with a flow preventing portion for fixing the anti-shake member to the battery case it is possible to maximize the vibration and noise reduction effect by preventing the anti-shake member from the coupling position by the vibration of the battery.

In addition, the present invention is arranged in a position adjacent to the elastic member provided at one end of the connection preventing the vibration of the electric toothbrush to prevent the battery from coming out of the connection position with the elastic member to prevent the connection failure or battery separation phenomenon This can increase the reliability of the product.

Furthermore, the present invention is provided with a detachable means for the vibration means and the cover, when replacing the battery embedded in the cover, to ensure the ease of replacement and / or coupling between the vibration means and the cover to ensure the convenience of replacement of the battery,

In addition, after the vibration means and the cover are coupled by the detachable means, it is possible to prevent the vibration means and the cover from being separated from the vibration of the toothbrush in addition to artificial separation.

1 is a perspective view showing an electric toothbrush with a vibration and noise prevention function according to the present invention,
Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an electric toothbrush according to the present invention,
Figure 3 is a perspective view of the anti-shake member and the flow preventing portion of the electric toothbrush according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings an electric toothbrush with a vibration and noise prevention function according to the present invention.

First, the electric toothbrush according to the present invention is a comprehensive method of brushing teeth by driving the bristles by receiving a constant power from the outside, such as generating vibrations on the bristles with a battery or electricity as a power source, or driving the bristles with rotation. It means toothbrush of dog opening.

As shown in Figure 1 to 3, the electric toothbrush with a vibration and noise prevention function according to the present invention is

Support member 10 is provided with a bristle (11); Vibration means (20) connected to the support member (10); A battery case 40 connected to the vibration means 20 and accommodating the battery 30; A cover 50 connected to the vibration means 20 and in which the battery case 40 is embedded; And an anti-shake member 60 for pressing and supporting the battery 30 and the battery case 40.

As shown in Figures 1 to 3 in the electric toothbrush with vibration and noise prevention function according to the present invention, the support member 10 is

The bristle 11 is provided, and is configured to allow brushing by vibration by the vibration means 20.

The support member 10 is provided with a bristle 11 at the top, the lower portion is provided with a mounting portion 12 is connected to the vibration means 20,

The support member 10 has a lower portion formed in a rectangular shape, and the mounting portion 12 is also configured in a rectangular shape.

In one of the four surfaces of the mounting portion 12, the fitting hole 13 is formed,

An entrance portion 14 having a curved inclination is provided at an edge adjacent to the fitting hole 13 among the inner edges of the mounting portion 12, and the entrance portion 14 is connected to the fitting hole 13.

In addition, the mounting portion 12 is provided with a coupling preventing projection 15 on the inner surface is not provided with the fitting hole (13),

The coupling preventing protrusion 15 is formed on one side of the fitting hole 13, that is, the portion where the curved portion is not formed, on the inner surface where the fitting hole 13 is formed.

As shown in Figures 1 to 3 in the electric toothbrush with vibration and noise prevention function according to the present invention, the vibration means 20 is

The support member 10 is connected and is configured to generate a vibration so that the support member 10 vibrates.

The vibrating means 20 is provided with a housing 21 to which the support member 10 is connected to the upper portion, the housing 21 inside the PCB (not shown), and a vibrator or vibration motor connected to the PC ( And an on / off switch (not shown) connected to the PCB,

The outer side of the housing 21 is provided with a pressing portion 22 of a soft material to press the on / off switch,

In addition, the PC is connected to the battery 30 to receive power.

Accordingly, when the on / off switch is connected by pressing the pusher 22, the vibrator generates vibration and induces trembling of the support member 10, thereby achieving efficient brushing.

On the other hand, the housing 21 of the vibrating means 20 is provided with a protrusion 23 to be inserted into the mounting portion 12,

The protrusion 23 has a fitting protrusion 24 inserted into the fitting hole 13 of the support member 10.

And the protrusion 23 is formed in a circular cross section and fitted to the mounting portion 12,

In this case, the coupling preventing protrusion 15 of the support member 10 is fitted to fit the coupling position of the fitting hole 13 and the fitting protrusion 24 when the protrusion 23 is inserted into the mounting part 12. When the protrusion 23 is inserted in the other direction so that the protrusion 24 is inserted only at the side where the entry part 14 is located, the fitting protrusion 24 is caught to prevent the insertion.

In addition, when the fitting protrusion 24 is inserted into the entrance part 14, the fitting protrusion 24 is rotated toward the fitting hole 13 when the supporting member 10 or the vibrating means 20 is inserted into the fitting hole 13. 13) inserted and fixed,

In this state in which the support member 10 and the vibration means 20 are coupled, the pressing portion 22 is placed on the same line as the bristle 11,

In this state, the support member 10 and the vibration means 20 are normally coupled.

And the protrusion 23 is made of a circular cross-sectional shape so that the coupling operation, that is, the rotation operation of the support member 10 and the vibration means 20 can be made smoothly,

The coupling preventing protrusion 15 is in contact with the outer surface of the protrusion 23 in the state where the protrusion 23 is fitted to the mounting portion 12 to support the rotation of the protrusion 23.

In addition, the fitting hole 13 and the fitting protrusion 24 in the state in which the support member 10 and the vibration means 20 are normally coupled to be arranged on the opposite side of the pressing portion 22 to maintain aesthetics desirable.

Furthermore, the lower end of the housing 21 of the vibrating means 20 is provided with a connecting portion 25 of a cylindrical shape, the battery case 40 is coupled to the inside,

The connection portion 25 has a pair of insertion holes 26 are formed in the position opposite to each other and the following battery case 40 is mounted.

In addition, an annular groove (not shown) is formed at an upper portion of the outer side of the connection part 25, and the vibration member 20 and the cover 50 are mounted on the groove by a waterproof member 90. When combined, the waterproof member 90 is in close contact with the inner surface of the cover 50 to prevent water from flowing into the cover 50 and the battery case 40.

As shown in Figure 1 to Figure 3 in the electric toothbrush with vibration and noise prevention function according to the present invention, the battery case 40 is

The battery 30 is accommodated and connected to the vibrating means 20 to supply power.

The battery case 40 is formed in a semi-circular cross-sectional shape, the storage unit 41 is provided with the battery 30 is accommodated in the inner space,

At the top and bottom of the battery case 40, the negative electrode and the positive electrode of the battery 30 are connected to each other, and a connection part 42 is provided.

The connection part 42 positioned above the connection part 42 is provided with an elastic member 80, that is, a spring, to ensure connection reliability of the battery 30.

In addition, the upper outer surface of the battery case 40 is provided with an insertion protrusion 43 corresponding to the insertion hole 26 of the connection portion 25 is inserted into the insertion hole 26 by the battery case 40 Is connected to the vibration means 20,

At this time, since the taper is formed on the insertion protrusion 43, it is preferable to facilitate the entry of the insertion protrusion 43 when the vibration means 20 and the battery case 40 are coupled to each other.

In addition, a lower portion of the battery case 40 is bent inwardly and provided with a pair of support protrusions 44 protruding upward, and the battery 30 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 41, and then each of the support protrusions. By supporting 44 in contact with the outer surface of the battery 30 in both directions, it is possible to prevent the battery 30 from being separated and detached.

However, although not shown in the accompanying drawings, the support protrusion may be provided at the top of the battery case, or in the middle or at another position.

1 to 3, in the electric toothbrush with a vibration and noise prevention function according to the present invention, the cover 50 is

Connected to the vibration means 20, the battery case 40 is built, and serves as a handle when brushing teeth.

The cover 50 is provided with an accommodating part 51 in which the battery case 40 is accommodated.

The cover 50 is coupled to the vibration means 20, the vibration means 20 and the cover 50 is provided with detachable means 70 for coupling and separation.

The detachable means 70 is formed on the outer surface of the connecting portion 25 of the vibrating means 20, a pair of coupling portions 71 arranged between the opposite positions, that is, the respective insertion holes 26 Wow,

It is formed on the inner surface of the cover 50, and comprises a pair of corresponding coupling portion 73 corresponding to the coupling portion (71).

First, the coupling part 71 includes a first coupling groove 71a formed toward the upper direction, and a first coupling groove 71a formed to be curved in one direction in connection with the first coupling groove 71a.

The corresponding coupling portion 73 is composed of a coupling projection (73a).

The coupling portion 25 and the cover 50 of the vibration means 20 is

The vibration protrusion 20 and the cover 50 are pushed to each other in a state where the coupling protrusion 73a is aligned with the first coupling groove 71a to move the coupling protrusion 73a to the first coupling groove 71a. After entering

When the vibrating means 20 and the cover 50 are rotated in the opposite direction, the vibrating means 20 and the cover 50 are stopped by the coupling protrusion 73a at its end along the second coupling groove 71b. The combination of

On the contrary, the vibration means 20 and the cover 50 are separated by proceeding in the reverse order of the coupling operation.

That is, the first and second coupling grooves 71b connected to each other form an access road or a discharge path for the coupling protrusion 73a, so that the coupling and separation between the vibration means 20 and the cover 50 is free.

In addition to the separation operation as described above in the state in which the vibrating means 20 and the cover 50 are coupled, for example, pull the vibrating means 20 and the cover 50 in the vertical direction, or in a place where the toothbrush is high. It is possible to prevent the vibration means 20 and the cover 50 from being separated from each other by an abnormal operation such as falling.

Furthermore, the first coupling groove 71a of the detachable means 70 is provided with an expansion portion 71c having a first entrance portion formed in both directions so that the coupling protrusion 73a can easily enter the first coupling groove ( Enlarge the entrance of 71a),

In addition, the expansion portion (71c) is made in the form of upper and lower light (上 狹 下 廣), or funnel can facilitate the entry of the coupling projection (73a).

In addition, in the second defect groove, a locking protrusion 71d for restricting the movement of the coupling protrusion 73a in a direction opposite to the coupling direction while the coupling protrusion 73a is positioned at the end of the second coupling groove 71b. Since the vibration means 20 prevents the cover 50 from being loosened due to vibration or vibration, the coupling reliability and the product reliability can be improved.

In addition, the engaging protrusion 71d is configured to allow the coupling protrusion 73a to ride over when a predetermined force is applied when the vibrating means 20 and the cover 50 are coupled to each other.

Therefore, the vibration means 20 and the cover 50 are easily and simply combined with or separated by the detachable means 70, thereby making it easier and easier to replace the battery 30.

In addition, after the vibration means 20 and the cover 50 are combined, the vibration means and the cover may be prevented from being separated by vibration or shaking unless they are artificially separated.

As shown in Figures 1 to 3 in the electric toothbrush with vibration and noise prevention function according to the present invention, the anti-shake member 60 is

Due to the vibration generated by the vibration means 20 is configured to prevent the shaking of the battery 30, the battery case 40, and the noise generated thereby.

In other words, the electric toothbrush ET according to the present invention can vibrate means 20 to generate an efficient and convenient brushing,

Since the battery 30 must be configured to be easily replaced as a consumable, it is inefficient to firmly fix the battery case 40. Thus, when the electric toothbrush ET is driven, vibrations are transmitted to the battery 30 and are shaken. This will occur.

In addition, since the battery 30 is typically built in the handle part, the user's hand rings due to the shaking, or the battery case 40 or the cover 50 has a problem in that noise is generated.

Therefore, the anti-shake member 60 according to the present invention is to pressurize and support the battery 30 and the battery case 40,

The anti-shake member 60 for this is preferably a flexible member in the form of a ring,

This is because the battery 30 is a consumable component needs to be replaced so that the anti-shake member 60 has a certain elasticity to ensure the convenience of replacement of the battery 30 and at the same time have a predetermined pressing force.

Therefore, the anti-shake member 60 is preferably to have the same functionality as described above by introducing a material such as rubber, elastomer,

Since it is not necessarily limited to these materials, all materials capable of combining and pressurizing the battery and the battery case may be introduced.

Furthermore, the battery case 40 is further provided with a flow preventing portion 45 for fixing the anti-shake member 60,

The flow preventing part 45 is configured to allow the anti-shake member 60 to be seated in a mounting groove 45a formed in a horizontal direction on the outer surface of the battery case 40.

That is, the anti-shake member 45 is the anti-shake member 60 due to vibration by the vibration means 20 in a state where the anti-shake member 60 is mounted on the battery 30 and the battery case 40. By preventing the flow without maintaining the position it is possible to maximize the vibration and noise reduction function by the anti-shake member 60.

Meanwhile, the electric toothbrush ET according to the present invention is spaced apart from the connection part 42 of the battery case 40 due to its impact when the electric toothbrush ET falls on the floor during use, or A problem may occur in which the connection is deteriorated beyond the connection position, that is, the correct position.

In particular, this problem is severely present in the upper portion of the battery 30 and / or the battery case 40 in which the elastic member 80 is located,

The connection part 42 to which the (+) electrode of the battery 30 is connected is formed of a plate-like member so that the problem of connection failure does not occur unless the battery 30 is completely detached from the connection part 42.

The connection part 42 to which the (-) electrode of the battery 30 is connected is contacted with the elastic member 80, that is, the spring because it is connected through the spring and the elastic member 80. Incomplete or unstable connection failure may occur.

Therefore, the anti-shake member 60 is positioned above the battery 30 and / or the battery case 40, which is adjacent to the elastic member 80, thereby contacting the battery 30 with the elastic member 80. It is desirable to be able to keep this complete and stable to solve the problem of connection failure.

In this case, the flow preventing part 45 is also preferably positioned above the battery case 40 to fix the anti-shake member 60 so that the anti-shake member 60 can maintain its position. .

Furthermore, the flow preventing part 45 is located at the top of the battery case 40 as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, or is configured to be located at the top and bottom of the battery case 40 as shown in FIG. 3. Is possible,

In addition, although not shown in the accompanying drawings, it may be arranged in the middle of the battery case, or another position.

Meanwhile, the electric toothbrush ET according to the present invention is provided with a lid 1 coupled with the cover 50 for storage.

The support member 10 is built in the lid 1 to prevent dust or foreign matter from being attached to the bristles 11 when the electric toothbrush ET is not in use, thereby maintaining good hygiene.

In addition, when the lid 1 is covered, the vibration means 20 is embedded therein to prevent the children from operating the on / off switch and also to prevent the bristles 11 from being damaged or damaged.

And the upper portion of the cover 50 is provided with an insertion portion 53 is fitted to the lower portion of the lid 1,

The outer surface of the inserting portion 53 and the inner surface of the lid 1 are provided with protrusions and grooves to correspond to each other, so that the cover 50 and the lid 1 are preferably coupled to each other.

In the above description with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention has been described with a particular shape and direction in the description of the electric toothbrush with vibration and noise prevention function, the present invention is capable of various modifications and changes by those skilled in the art, such modifications And changes should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

ET: Electric Toothbrush
1: lid
10: support member 11: brush head
12: mounting portion 13: fitting hole
14: entry part 15: engagement prevention protrusion
20: vibration means 21: housing
22: pressing portion 23: protrusion
24: fitting protrusion 25: connection
26: insertion hole
30: battery
40: battery case 41:
42: connection portion 43: insertion protrusion
44: support protrusion 45: flow preventing part
45a: Settling groove
50: cover 51: receptacle
53: insertion unit
60: anti-shake member
70: detachable means 71: coupling part
71a: first coupling groove 71b: second defect groove
71c: Expansion portion 71d: Jamming protrusion
73: corresponding coupling portion 73a: coupling projection
80: elastic member
90: waterproof member

Claims (4)

A support member having bristles;
Vibration means connected to the support member;
A battery case connected to the vibration means and accommodating a battery;
A cover connected to the vibration means and in which the battery case is built; And
An anti-shake member for pressing and supporting the battery and the battery case;
Electric toothbrush with vibration and noise prevention function, including.
The method of claim 1,
The battery case is an electric toothbrush having a vibration and noise prevention function further comprises a flow preventing portion for accommodating the anti-shake member.
The method of claim 1,
The battery case is provided with a contact portion for contacting both electrodes of the battery, one end of the connection portion is provided with an elastic member,
The anti-shake member is an electric toothbrush having a vibration and noise prevention function, characterized in that arranged in the adjacent position of the elastic member.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The vibrating means and the cover is an electric toothbrush having a vibration and noise prevention function, characterized in that the removable means for further coupling to each other.

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