DE202006001776U1 - Tooth brush station for use by children, has motivation module with display for visualization of tooth cleaning that took place or not, and control unit implementing tooth brush control program for determining preset tooth brushing time - Google Patents

Tooth brush station for use by children, has motivation module with display for visualization of tooth cleaning that took place or not, and control unit implementing tooth brush control program for determining preset tooth brushing time Download PDF

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DE202006001776U1
DE202006001776U1 DE202006001776U DE202006001776U DE202006001776U1 DE 202006001776 U1 DE202006001776 U1 DE 202006001776U1 DE 202006001776 U DE202006001776 U DE 202006001776U DE 202006001776 U DE202006001776 U DE 202006001776U DE 202006001776 U1 DE202006001776 U1 DE 202006001776U1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
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    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C17/00—Devices for cleaning, polishing, rinsing or drying teeth, teeth cavities or prostheses; Saliva removers; Dental appliances for receiving spittle
    • A61C17/16—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices
    • A61C17/22—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices with brushes, cushions, cups, or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C17/00—Devices for cleaning, polishing, rinsing or drying teeth, teeth cavities or prostheses; Saliva removers; Dental appliances for receiving spittle
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    • A61C17/22—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices with brushes, cushions, cups, or the like
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C17/00—Devices for cleaning, polishing, rinsing or drying teeth, teeth cavities or prostheses; Saliva removers; Dental appliances for receiving spittle
    • A61C17/16—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices
    • A61C17/22—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices with brushes, cushions, cups, or the like
    • A61C17/224—Electrical recharging arrangements
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0002—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
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The station has a mounting device (7) for manual hand tooth brush or electric tooth brush. A motivation module (1) is provided, which is removably formed from the mounting device. The motivation module includes a display for visualization of tooth cleaning that took place or not, and a battery for power supply of the display. A control unit implements a tooth brush control program for determining a predetermined tooth brushing time.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Zahnputzstation nach dem Oberbegriff des Schutzanspruchs 1.The The invention relates to a dental cleaning station according to the preamble of Protection claim 1.

Es gibt vielfältig bunte und auch in der Form kindgerecht ansprechend gestaltete manuelle oder elektrische Kinderzahnbürsten, die während der Putzzeit auch Musik abspielen.It There are many colorful and also in the form suitable for children appealing designed manual or electric children's toothbrushes, the while the cleaning time also play music.

Um aber eine wirkliche Motivation zu erreichen, dass sich die Kinder die Zähne putzen, müssen sie die Möglichkeit haben, allen anderen sofort ihre Bemühungen der Zahnpflege, sichtbar mitzuteilen.Around but a real motivation to reach out to the kids the teeth they need to clean the possibility have all their dental care efforts immediately visible to all others tell.

Mit einem Motivationsmodul, das für andere Kinder sichtbar getragen wird und den Tag über auch mitgenommen werden kann, das durch eine LCD-Lichtanzeige jeweils andersfarbig anzeigt, ob man sich morgens, mittags und abends die Zähne geputzt hat, wird dieses erreicht.With a motivational module designed for Other children are visibly worn and taken throughout the day which can be changed in different colors by means of an LCD light display indicates whether you brush your teeth in the morning, at noon and in the evening this is achieved.

Der besondere Vorteil der Erfindung besteht darin, dass die Kinder sich nicht nur selbst motivieren – indem sie allen deutlich zeigen "seht her, ich pflege meine Zähne", sondern auch andere Kinder anspornen, sich die Zähne zu pflegen.Of the particular advantage of the invention is that the children themselves do not motivate yourself - by show them all clearly "look 'I care for my teeth', but also others Children spur their teeth to maintain.

Die Zahnputzstation weist im Wesentlichen eine Aufnahme- und Ladestation sowie ein tragbares Motivationsmodul auf.The Toothbrushing station essentially has a receiving and charging station and a portable motivational module.

An die Aufnahme- und Ladestation (3) (die auch für mehrere Zahnbürsten und deren Motivationsmodulen ausgelegt sein kann) wird über Nacht das Motivationsmodul (1) in seiner vorbestimmten Aufnahme (Motivationsmodul A zu Zahnbürste A I Motivationsmodul B zu Zahnbürste B I Motivationsmodul C zu Zahnbürste C) eingesetzt und so sein Akku geladen.To the receiving and charging station ( 3 ) (which may also be designed for multiple toothbrushes and their motivational modules) will overnight the motivational module ( 1 ) in its predetermined recording (motivational module A to toothbrush AI motivational module B to toothbrush BI motivation module C to toothbrush C) and so loaded his battery.

Die Aufnahme- und Ladestation (3) sowie das Motivationsmodul (1) können in Form und Farbe vielseitig gestaltet sein.The receiving and charging station ( 3 ) as well as the motivational module ( 1 ) can be versatile in shape and color.

Die an ein Stromnetz angeschlossene Station (3) besitzt eine einstellbare Uhr (4), in der die Morgen-, Mittag- und Abendzeitspanne für das Zähneputzen festgelegt werden kann. Eine Stoppuhr (5), mit der die eingestellte Putzzeit abläuft. Und eine Steuereinheit (6), die nach der Putzzeit die LCD-Lichter (13) umschaltet. Und eine Akkuladevorrichtung für das Motivationsmodul (1) sowie Aufnahmevorrichtungen (2).The station connected to a power grid ( 3 ) has an adjustable clock ( 4 ), in which the morning, noon and evening time period for brushing one's teeth can be determined. A stopwatch ( 5 ), with which the set cleaning time expires. And a control unit ( 6 ), after the cleaning time the LCD lights ( 13 ) switches. And a battery charger for the motivational module ( 1 ) and recording devices ( 2 ).

Des Weiteren besitzt sie Aufnahmevorrichtungen (7), entweder für elektrische Zahnbürsten mit normalen Batterien oder für einfache manuelle Zahnbürsten.Furthermore, it has recording devices ( 7 ), either for electric toothbrushes with normal batteries or for simple manual toothbrushes.

Die Aufnahmevorrichtungen (7) können auch mit Akkuladevorrichtungen ausgelegt sein.The recording devices ( 7 ) may also be designed with battery chargers.

In den Aufnahmevorrichtungen (7) ist ein Schalter (10) eingebaut, der die Steuereinheit (6) aktiviert.In the recording devices ( 7 ) is a switch ( 10 ), the control unit ( 6 ) is activated.

Wenn am Morgen die elektrische oder manuelle Zahnbürste (8) herausgenommen wird, wird über einen Schalter (10) die Steuereinheit (6) aktiviert und somit die Stoppuhr (5), die einstellbar ist z.B. 3 Minuten, in gang gesetzt.If in the morning the electric or manual toothbrush ( 8th ) is removed via a switch ( 10 ) the control unit ( 6 ) and thus the stopwatch ( 5 ), which is adjustable eg 3 minutes, set in motion.

Nach Ablauf der Zeit wird über die Steuereinheit (6) ein LCD-Licht (13) z.B. ein rotes, am Motivationsmodul (1) aktiviert und man kann es entnehmen, nachdem man die Zahnbürste zurückgestellt hat.After the time has elapsed, the control unit ( 6 ) an LCD light ( 13 ) eg a red, at the motivational module ( 1 ) and you can remove it after having reset the toothbrush.

Durch ein Halsband, das mit dem Motivationsmodul (1) durch eine Öse (15) verbunden ist, können die Kinder es sichtbar mit sich herum tragen.Through a collar that is attached to the motivational module ( 1 ) through an eyelet ( 15 ), the children can visibly carry it around with them.

Nach dem Mittagessen stecken die Kinder das Motivationsmodul (1) wieder in seine Vorrichtung (2), entnehmen die Zahnbürste (8) für z.B. 3 Minuten und nach Ablauf der Zeit wird das LCD-Licht (13) durch die Steuereinheit (6) von rot auf z.B. weiß umgeschaltet und das Kind kann sich das Motivationsmodul (1) wieder um den Hals hängen.After lunch, the children put the motivation module ( 1 ) back into his device ( 2 ), remove the toothbrush ( 8th ) for eg 3 minutes and after the lapse of time the LCD light ( 13 ) by the control unit ( 6 ) switched from red to white, for example, and the child can access the motivational module ( 1 ) hang around your neck again.

Nach dem Abendessen wiederholt sich der Vorgang und das Licht (13) wird z.B. auf blau umgeschaltet. Bevor die Kinder zu Bett gehen, wird das Motivationsmodul (1) in seine Aufnahmevorrichtung (2) gesteckt und so über Nacht in der Station (3) vollständig aufgeladen.After dinner, the process and the light are repeated ( 13 ) is switched to blue, for example. Before the children go to bed, the motivational module ( 1 ) in its receiving device ( 2 ) and so overnight in the station ( 3 ) completely charged.

Durch die Führungsnase (11) an der Aufnahmevorrichtung (2) und der Führungsnut (12) am Motivationsmodul (1) wird das Motivationsmodul (1) so ausgerichtet, dass die Kontaktflächen (9) und (14) verbunden sind und die Steuereinheit (6) die LCD-Lichter (13) umschalten können.Through the guide nose ( 11 ) on the receiving device ( 2 ) and the guide groove ( 12 ) at the motivation module ( 1 ) the motivational module ( 1 ) so that the contact surfaces ( 9 ) and ( 14 ) and the control unit ( 6 ) the LCD lights ( 13 ) can switch.

Der Akku vom Motivationsmodul (1) wird z.B. induktiv oder mittels der Kontaktflächen (9) und (14) aufgeladen.The battery from the motivational module ( 1 ) is eg inductively or by means of the contact surfaces ( 9 ) and ( 14 ) charged.

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Zahnbürstenstation mit einer Aufnahmevorrichtung für manuelle Handzahnbürsten oder elektrische Zahnbürsten, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein Motivationsmodul vorgesehen ist, das abnehmbar von der Aufnahmevorrichtung ausgebildet ist und das über eine Anzeige zur Sichtbarmachung der erfolgten und/oder nicht erfolgten Zahnreinigungen und einem Akku zur Energieversorgung der Anzeige verfügt.Toothbrush station with a receiving device for manual toothbrushes or electric toothbrushes, characterized in that a motivational module is provided which is detachably formed by the receiving device and which has a display for visualizing the done and / or failed tooth cleanings and a battery for powering the display , Zahnbürstenstation nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass dem Motivationsmodul und/oder der Aufnahmevorrichtung eine Steuereinheit zugeordnet ist, in der ein Zahnputzsteuerprogramm implementiert ist zur Ermittlung der vorgegebenen Zahnputzzeiten.toothbrush station according to claim 1, characterized in that the motivational module and / or the receiving device is assigned a control unit, in the a toothbrush control program is implemented to determine the predetermined tooth cleaning times. Zahnbürstenstation nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Aufnahmevorrichtung und/oder der Zahnbürste ein Detektor zugeordnet ist, derart, dass die Zahnreinigung mittels Zahnbürste erkennbar ist und in der Steuereinheit gespeichert wird.toothbrush station according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the receiving device and / or the toothbrush a detector is assigned, such that the tooth cleaning means toothbrush is recognizable and stored in the control unit. Zahnbürstenstation nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in der Steuereinheit ein Anzeigesignal generiert wird in Abhängigkeit von dem Vorliegen einer Zahnreinigung oder dem Nichtvorliegen einer Zahnreinigung.toothbrush station according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterized in that in the control unit an indication signal is generated depending on from the presence of a tooth cleaning or the absence of a Teeth cleaning. Zahnbürstenstation nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in der Steuereinheit eine Stoppuhr integriert ist, derart, dass der Zeitpunkt der Zahnreinigung ermittelbar ist.toothbrush station according to one of the claims 1 to 4, characterized in that in the control unit a Stopwatch is integrated, such that the timing of tooth cleaning can be determined. Zahnbürstenstation nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Aufnahmevorrichtung eine Akku-Ladestation für elektrische Zahnbürsten zugeordnet ist.toothbrush station according to one of the claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the receiving device a Battery charging station for electric toothbrushes assigned. Zahnbürstenstation nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Motivationsmodul tragbar ausgebildet ist mit einer Öse, an der ein Halsband befestigbar ist.toothbrush station according to one of the claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the motivation module is portable is formed with an eyelet, to a collar is fastened. Zahnbürstenstation nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Anzeige des Motivationsmoduls als eine LCD-Lichtanzeige ausgebildet ist, die Zahnputzzeiten durch Ziffern oder durch unterschiedliche Farben anzeigt.toothbrush station according to one of the claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the display of the motivation module is designed as an LCD light display, the Zahnputzzeiten by Indicates numbers or different colors.
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