EP0020268A1 - Foldable and packageable toilet utensil, e.g. a toothbrush - Google Patents

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EP0020268A1
EP0020268A1 EP80400754A EP80400754A EP0020268A1 EP 0020268 A1 EP0020268 A1 EP 0020268A1 EP 80400754 A EP80400754 A EP 80400754A EP 80400754 A EP80400754 A EP 80400754A EP 0020268 A1 EP0020268 A1 EP 0020268A1
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    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
    • A46B5/002—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware having articulations, joints or flexible portions
    • A46B5/0033—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware having articulations, joints or flexible portions bending or stretching or collapsing
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0095—Brushes with a feature for storage after use
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
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    • A46B2200/1066—Toothbrush for cleaning the teeth or dentures

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  • the invention relates to a conditionable toilet utensil, that is to say a collapsible utensil capable of being in a pocket size.
  • toilet utensils used daily in everyday life. Examples include toothbrushes, nail files, nail cleaners, makeup brushes, eyelash or eyebrow brushes. Most utensils have the disadvantage of being relatively difficult to transport in a reduced volume. Indeed, their dimensions are such that it is often difficult to keep them in a simple pocket. These utensils therefore require for their transport the use, for example, of a toilet bag.
  • the object of the present invention is to eliminate the aforementioned drawbacks. More specifically, it provides a conditionable toilet utensil of the type comprising an active head or end part integral with a handle, characterized in that said handle consists of a rod carrying said head and a handle connected to said rod in such a way that the whole of the head and of the rod is at least partially retractable in said handle with a concomitant reduction in the size of the utensil.
  • the utensil according to the invention therefore has the advantage of being able to be presented in a pocket format when it is not used. It is thus very easily transportable and it does not require the use of any protective case.
  • the utensil has a rod articulated to the handle so that the whole of the head and of the rod is foldable contiguously against the handle, the utensil further having a first removable means for locking the rod in the active position in extension aligned with the handle and, preferably, a second means blocking the rod in the retracted inactive position.
  • a toilet utensil according to the invention of the toothbrush type comprising an active head or end part 1 furnished with bristles 2 and integral with a handle 3.
  • This handle 3 is composed a rod 4 carrying the head.
  • the handle also has a handle 5.
  • the rod 4 has a part 6 (FIG. 2) which connects the rest of the rod and the head of the utensil to the handle 5.
  • This part 6 has a structure such that it allows the whole of the head and the rod to be retractable in the handle. In particular, it allows the rod to be articulated to the handle so that the assembly of the head and the rod is foldable contiguously against the handle.
  • this part 6 forming an articulation is constituted by two successive transverse recesses 7 formed so as to define two transverse lines 8 spaced apart from the thinning of the rod.
  • FIGS. 2 and 3 it is advantageous to provide recesses or tabs the walls of which have an angle between them such that when the assembly of the head and of the rod is in the retracted position illustrated by FIG. 3 , said walls come into contiguous contact with each other. This configuration allows greater rigidity of the system at the joint when the utensil is in the retracted position.
  • the utensil of the invention also comprises a first removable means 9 for locking the rod in the active position in extension aligned with the handle.
  • active position is meant the position that the entire rod and head take when the utensil is to be used. This position is illustrated in Figure 1 where we see all of the head and the rod in the extended position and aligned with the handle. In this position, the toothbrush is ready for use by the user.
  • the first means 9 for locking the rod in the active position consists of a sleeve.
  • This sleeve is slidably mounted on the rod 4 and threadable on the part 6 of this rod which forms a joint.
  • the internal dimensions of this sleeve can be calculated so that once threaded on the part of the rod 6 forming a joint it is maintained in this position by simple friction clamping with the joint.
  • this sleeve can have external dimensions such that when it is in the position of bbcage of the joint and in contact with the handle its external surfaces are all located in the same plane as the external surfaces of the handle.
  • the handle-sleeve assembly in contiguous contact thus forms a part for gripping the utensil having perfectly continuous surfaces which allows practical and effective use of the utensil.
  • the handle can be hollow so as to form an open case intended to receive at least a part of at least the head.
  • This embodiment is illustrated by FIGS. 1 and 2 in which it appears that the handle 5 has a recess 10.
  • Figures 3 and 4 illustrate the utensil of the invention in the position where the assembly of the head and the rod are in the retracted inactive configuration.
  • retracted configuration inactive or means the configuration of the utensil when it is not used and must be transported.
  • a part of the head occupies the recess 10 of the handle.
  • a means is provided for bbcing the rod in the inactive retracted configuration.
  • This means can be constituted by a removable end piece 11 which can be threaded onto the joint in the folded position thereof and kept clamped thereon by friction.
  • the end piece 11 is then threaded onto the articulation which is in the folded position.
  • the utensil then has the configuration illustrated in FIG. 4. In this format, the utensil is then very easily transportable in a small volume and it is not necessary to use any case.
  • the assembly of the head, the rod and the joint may be molded in one piece.
  • the plastic materials usually used in the manufacture of toilet utensils can be used.
  • connection of the handle to the rod it is of course possible to use any suitable system allowing the retraction of the whole of the head and of the rod in the handle. It is likewise possible to provide any suitable system for blocking the rod in the active and inactive positions.

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Packageable toilet utensil comprising an active head or outer portion (1) integral with a handle (3). The handle is composed of a rod (4) carrying the said head (1) and of a grip (5) connected to the rod (4) such that the assembly of the head (1) and of the rod (4) is at least partially retractable into the said grip (5) with a concomitant reduction in the size of the utensil. The invention applies to all customarily used toilet utensils such as, for example, toothbrushes or nail files. <IMAGE>

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L'invention concerne un ustensile de toilette conditionnable, c'est-à-dire un ustensile repliable et susceptible de se présenter sous un format de poche.The invention relates to a conditionable toilet utensil, that is to say a collapsible utensil capable of being in a pocket size.

On connaît de nombreux ustensiles de toilette utilisés quotidiennement dans la vie courante. On peut citer par exemple les brosses à dents, les limes à ongles, les cure-ongles, les brosses pour le maquillage, les brosses pour les cils ou les sourcils. La plupart des ustensiles présentent l'inconvénient d'être relativement difficiles à transporter sous un volume réduit. En effet, leurs dimensions sont telles qu'il est souvent difficile de les faire tenir dans une simple poche. Ces ustensiles nécessitent donc pour leur transport l'utilisation, par exemple, d'une trousse de toilette.We know many toilet utensils used daily in everyday life. Examples include toothbrushes, nail files, nail cleaners, makeup brushes, eyelash or eyebrow brushes. Most utensils have the disadvantage of being relatively difficult to transport in a reduced volume. Indeed, their dimensions are such that it is often difficult to keep them in a simple pocket. These utensils therefore require for their transport the use, for example, of a toilet bag.

D'autre part, on est souvent obligé de prévoir un étui dans lequel on peut ranger l'ustensile afin de le protéger de la poussière ou d'un contact avec d'autres instruments ou avec un produit quelconque. Ces étuis prennent une certaine place, ils peuvent se détériorer et surtout ils peuvent être assez facilement perdus.On the other hand, it is often necessary to provide a case in which one can store the utensil in order to protect it from dust or from contact with other instruments or with any product. These cases take up a certain amount of space, they can deteriorate and above all they can be quite easily lost.

De tels problèmes se posent en particulier pour un ustensile de toilette comme la brosse à dents. La longueur relativement importante de cet ustensile ne permet pas son transport facile dans une poche de veste ou de pantalon. D'autre part, il est nécessaire de transporter la brosse à dents dans un étui relativement encombrant.Such problems arise in particular for a toilet utensil like toothbrush. The relatively large length of this utensil does not allow it to be easily transported in a jacket or pants pocket. On the other hand, it is necessary to transport the toothbrush in a relatively bulky case.

La présente invention a pour objet de supprimer les inconvénients précités. Plus précisément, elle propose un ustensile de toilette conditionnable du type comportant une tête active ou partie extrême solidaire d'un manche, caractérisé en ce `que ledit manche se compose d'une tige portant ladite tête et d'une poignée reliée à ladite tige de telle façon que l'ensemble de la tête et de la tige soit au moins partiellement escamotable dans ladite poignée avec une réduction concomitante de la grandeur de l'ustensile.The object of the present invention is to eliminate the aforementioned drawbacks. More specifically, it provides a conditionable toilet utensil of the type comprising an active head or end part integral with a handle, characterized in that said handle consists of a rod carrying said head and a handle connected to said rod in such a way that the whole of the head and of the rod is at least partially retractable in said handle with a concomitant reduction in the size of the utensil.

L'ustensile selon l'invention a donc l'avantage de pouvoir se présenter sous un format de poche lorsqu'il n'est pas utilisé. Il est ainsi très facilement transportable et il ne nécessite pas l'emploi d'un étui de protection quelconque.The utensil according to the invention therefore has the advantage of being able to be presented in a pocket format when it is not used. It is thus very easily transportable and it does not require the use of any protective case.

Selon un mode de réalisation de la présente invention, l'ustensile possède une tige articulée à la poignée de façon que l'ensemble de la tête et de la tige soit repliable jointivement contre la poignée, l'ustensile possédant en outre un premier moyen amovible de blocage de la tige en position active en extension alignée avec la poignée et, de préférence, un second moyen bloquant la tige en position escamotée inactive.According to one embodiment of the present invention, the utensil has a rod articulated to the handle so that the whole of the head and of the rod is foldable contiguously against the handle, the utensil further having a first removable means for locking the rod in the active position in extension aligned with the handle and, preferably, a second means blocking the rod in the retracted inactive position.

L'invention sera mieux comprise et d'autres buts, caractéristiques, détails et avantages de celle-ci apparaîtront mieux au cours de la description explicative qui va suivre en se reportant aux dessins schématiques annexés donnés uniquement à titre d'exemple illustrant un mode de réalisation de l'invention et dans lesquels :

  • La figure 1 est une vue en perspective de l'ustensile dans une position active, le premier moyen de blocage de la tige étant en position verrouillée;la figure 2 est une vue en perspective du même ustensile, le premier moyen de blocage de la tige étant en position.déverrouillée; la figure 3 est une vue en perspective de l'ustensile en configuration escamotée et inactive, le second moyen de blocage n'étant pas encore en place; la figure 4 est une vue en perspective de l'ustensile dans sa configuration totalement repliée, le second moyen de blocage étant en place.
The invention will be better understood and other aims, characteristics, details and advantages thereof will appear better during the explanatory description which will follow with reference to the appended schematic drawings given solely by way of example illustrating an embodiment of the invention and in which:
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of the utensil in an active position, the first rod locking means being in the locked position; Figure 2 is a perspective view of the same utensil, the first rod locking means being in the unlocked position; Figure 3 is a perspective view of the utensil in the retracted and inactive configuration, the second locking means not yet in place; Figure 4 is a perspective view of the utensil in its fully folded configuration, the second locking means being in place.

En se reportant maintenant à la figure 1, on peut voir un ustensile de toilette selon l'invention du type brosse à dents comprenant une tête active ou partie extrême 1 garnie de poils 2 et solidaire d'un manche 3. Ce manche 3 se compose d'une tige 4 portant la tête. Le manche comporte en outre une poignée 5.Referring now to Figure 1, we can see a toilet utensil according to the invention of the toothbrush type comprising an active head or end part 1 furnished with bristles 2 and integral with a handle 3. This handle 3 is composed a rod 4 carrying the head. The handle also has a handle 5.

La tige 4 possède une partie 6 (figure 2) qui relie le reste de la tige et la tête de l'ustensile à la poignée 5. Cette partie 6 a une structure telle qu'elle permet à l'ensemble de la tête et de la tige d'être escamotable dans la poignée. En particulier, elle permet à la tige d'être articulée à la poignée de façon que l'ensemble de la tête et de la tige soit repliable jointivement contre la poignée.The rod 4 has a part 6 (FIG. 2) which connects the rest of the rod and the head of the utensil to the handle 5. This part 6 has a structure such that it allows the whole of the head and the rod to be retractable in the handle. In particular, it allows the rod to be articulated to the handle so that the assembly of the head and the rod is foldable contiguously against the handle.

Selon le mode de réalisation plus particulièrement illustré par la figure 2, cette partie 6 formant articulation est constituée par deux évidements transversaux successifs 7 pratiqués de manière à définir deux lignes 8 transversales espacées d'amincissement de la tige. On peut ainsi conférer une double flexibilité à la tige autour de ces deux lignes. Comme cela est illustré par les figures 2 et 3, on peut avantageusement prévoir des évidements ou onglets dont les parois présentent entre elles un angle tel que lorsque l'ensemble de la tête et de la tige est dans la position escamotée illustrée par la figure 3, lesdites parois viennent en contact jointif les unes avec les autres. Cette configuration permet d'obtenir une plus grande rigidité du système au niveau de l'articulation quand l'ustensile est en position escamotée.According to the embodiment more particularly illustrated in FIG. 2, this part 6 forming an articulation is constituted by two successive transverse recesses 7 formed so as to define two transverse lines 8 spaced apart from the thinning of the rod. We can thus give a double flexibility to the rod around these two lines. As illustrated by FIGS. 2 and 3, it is advantageous to provide recesses or tabs the walls of which have an angle between them such that when the assembly of the head and of the rod is in the retracted position illustrated by FIG. 3 , said walls come into contiguous contact with each other. This configuration allows greater rigidity of the system at the joint when the utensil is in the retracted position.

L'ustensile de l'invention comporte aussi un premier moyen 9 amovible de blocage de la tige en position active en extension alignée avec la poignée. Par position active, on entend la position que prend l'ensemble de la tige et de la tête lorsque l'ustensile doit être utilisé. Cette position est illustrée par la figure 1 où l'on voit l'ensemble de la tête et de la tige en position en extension et alignée avec la poignée. Dans cette position, la brosse à dents est prête à être employée par l'utilisateur.The utensil of the invention also comprises a first removable means 9 for locking the rod in the active position in extension aligned with the handle. By active position is meant the position that the entire rod and head take when the utensil is to be used. This position is illustrated in Figure 1 where we see all of the head and the rod in the extended position and aligned with the handle. In this position, the toothbrush is ready for use by the user.

Le premier moyen 9 de blocage de la tige en position active est constitué par un manchon. Ce manchon est monté coulissant sur la tige 4 et enfilable sur la partie 6 de cette tige qui forme articulation. Les dimensions internes de ce manchon peuvent être calculées de façon qu'une fois enfilé sur la partie de la tige 6 formant articulation il est maintenu dans cette position par un simple serrage par friction avec l'articulation. D'autre part, ce manchon peut présenter des dimensions extérieures telles que lorsqu'il est en position de bbcage de l'articulation et en contact avec la poignée ses surfaces externes soient toutes situées dans le même plan que les surfaces externes de la poignée. L'ensemble poignée- manchon en contact jointif forme ainsi une partie pour la préhension de l'ustensile ayant des surfaces parfaitement continues ce qui permet une utilisation pratique et efficace de l'ustensile.The first means 9 for locking the rod in the active position consists of a sleeve. This sleeve is slidably mounted on the rod 4 and threadable on the part 6 of this rod which forms a joint. The internal dimensions of this sleeve can be calculated so that once threaded on the part of the rod 6 forming a joint it is maintained in this position by simple friction clamping with the joint. On the other hand, this sleeve can have external dimensions such that when it is in the position of bbcage of the joint and in contact with the handle its external surfaces are all located in the same plane as the external surfaces of the handle. The handle-sleeve assembly in contiguous contact thus forms a part for gripping the utensil having perfectly continuous surfaces which allows practical and effective use of the utensil.

Selon un mode préféré de réalisation de l'invention, la poignée peut être creuse de manière à former un étui ouvert destiné à recevoir au moins une partie d'au moins la tête. Ce mode de réalisation est illustré par les figures 1 et 2 dans lesquelles il apparaît que la poignée 5 présente un évidement 10.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the handle can be hollow so as to form an open case intended to receive at least a part of at least the head. This embodiment is illustrated by FIGS. 1 and 2 in which it appears that the handle 5 has a recess 10.

Les figures 3 et 4 illustrent l'ustensile de l'invention dans la position où l'ensemble de la tête et de la tige sont en configuration escamotée inactive. Par configuration escamotée inactive ou entend la configuration que présente l'ustensile lorsque celui-ci n'est pas utilisé et doit être transporté. On peut voir sur les figures 3 et 4 qu'une partie de la tête occupe l'évidement 10 de la poignée.Figures 3 and 4 illustrate the utensil of the invention in the position where the assembly of the head and the rod are in the retracted inactive configuration. By retracted configuration inactive or means the configuration of the utensil when it is not used and must be transported. We can see in Figures 3 and 4 that a part of the head occupies the recess 10 of the handle.

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, on prévoit un moyen de bbcage de la tige en configuration escamotée inactive. Ce moyen peut être constitué par un embout 11 amovible enfilable sur l'articulation en position repliée de celle-ci et maintenu serré sur celui-ci par friction.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, a means is provided for bbcing the rod in the inactive retracted configuration. This means can be constituted by a removable end piece 11 which can be threaded onto the joint in the folded position thereof and kept clamped thereon by friction.

Le passage de l'ustensile de l'une à l'autre des deux configurations active et passive se fait d'une manière très simple.The passage of the utensil from one to the other of the two active and passive configurations is very simple.

Dans la figure 1 le manchon 9 est en contact avec la poignée 5 bloquant ainsi l'articulation 6 et maintenant l'ustensile dans sa position active d'utilisaticn.In Figure 1 the sleeve 9 is in contact with the handle 5 thus blocking the joint 6 and maintaining the utensil in its active position of use.

Par glissement du manchon 9 le long de la tige 4 jusqu'à la tête dans le sens indiqué par la flèche de la figure 1, on passe à la position intermédiaire illustrée par la figure 2 dans laquelle l'articulation 6 est débloquée.By sliding the sleeve 9 along the rod 4 to the head in the direction indicated by the arrow in Figure 1, we pass to the intermediate position illustrated in Figure 2 in which the joint 6 is released.

Par pivotement de la tête dans le sens de la flèche indiquée sur la figure 2, on passe à la configuration escamotée inactive illustrée par la figure 3 dans laquelle la tête vient se loger dans l'évidement 10 de la poignée 5.By pivoting the head in the direction of the arrow indicated in FIG. 2, we pass to the inactive retracted configuration illustrated by FIG. 3 in which the head is received in the recess 10 of the handle 5.

L'embout 11 est ensuite enfilé sur l'articulation qui se trouve en position repliée.The end piece 11 is then threaded onto the articulation which is in the folded position.

L'ustensile présente alors la configuration illustrée par la figure 4. Sous ce format, l'ustensile est alors très facilement transportable dans un petit volume et il n'est pas nécessaire d'utiliser un étui quelconque.The utensil then has the configuration illustrated in FIG. 4. In this format, the utensil is then very easily transportable in a small volume and it is not necessary to use any case.

Naturellement de nombreuses variantes de l'invention sont possibles. En particulier, on peut prévoir que l'ensemble de la tête, de la tige et de l'articulation soit moulé en une seule pièce. On peut utiliser avantageusement les matériaux plastiques employés habituellement dans la fabrication des ustensiles de toilette.Naturally, numerous variants of the invention are possible. In particular, provision may be made for the assembly of the head, the rod and the joint to be molded in one piece. Advantageously, the plastic materials usually used in the manufacture of toilet utensils can be used.

En ce qui concerne la liaison de la poignée à la tige on peut bien sûr utiliser tout système convenable permettant l'escamotage de l'ensemble de la tête et de la tige dans la poignée. On peut de même prévoir tout système approprié pour le blocage de la tige dans les positions active et inactive.With regard to the connection of the handle to the rod, it is of course possible to use any suitable system allowing the retraction of the whole of the head and of the rod in the handle. It is likewise possible to provide any suitable system for blocking the rod in the active and inactive positions.

Il est bien sûr évident que l'invention peut s'appliquer à tout ustensile de toilette et article de soin corporel.It is of course obvious that the invention can be applied to any toilet utensil and body care article.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est nullement limitée au mode de réalisation décrit et représenté qui n'a été donné qu'à titre d'exemple. En particulier, elle comprend tous les moyens constituant des équivalents techniques des moyens décrits, ainsi que leurs combinaisons, si celles-ci sont exécutées suivant son esprit et mises en oeuvre dans le cadre des revendications qui suivent.Of course, the invention is in no way limited to the embodiment described and shown which has been given only by way of example. In particular, it includes all the means constituting technical equivalents of the means described, as well as their combinations, if these are carried out according to the spirit and implemented in the context of the claims which follow.

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1. Ustensile de toilette conditionnable, tel qu'une brosse à dents par exemple, du type comportant une tête active ou partie extrême solidaire d'un manche, caractérisé en ce que ledit manche se compose d'une tige portant ladite tête et d'une poignée reliée à ladite tige de telle façon que l'ensemble de la tête et de la tige soit au moins partiellement escamotable dans ladite poignée avec une réduction concomitante de la grandeur de l'ustensile.1. Conditionable toilet utensil, such as a toothbrush for example, of the type comprising an active head or end part integral with a handle, characterized in that said handle consists of a rod carrying said head and a handle connected to said rod so that the whole of the head and of the rod is at least partially retractable in said handle with a concomitant reduction in the size of the utensil. 2. Ustensile selon la revendication 1,
caractérisé en ce que ladite tige est articulée à la poignée de façon que l'ensemble de la tête et de la tige soit repliable jointivement contre la poignée, l'ustensile possédant un premier moyen amovible de blocage de la tige en position active en extension alignée avec la poignée et, de préférence, un second moyen de blocage de la tige en position escamotée inactive.2. Utensil according to claim 1,
characterized in that said rod is articulated to the handle so that the assembly of the head and of the rod is foldable contiguously against the handle, the utensil having a first removable means for locking the rod in the active position in aligned extension with the handle and, preferably, a second means for locking the rod in the inactive retracted position. 3. Ustensile selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
caractérisé en ce que la poignée est creuse pour former un étui ouvert destiné à recevoir au moins une partie d'au moins la tête.3. Utensil according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the handle is hollow to form an open case intended to receive at least part of at least the head. 4. Ustensile selon la revendication 2,
caractérisé en ce que le premier moyen de blocage précité est constitué par un manchon monté coulissant sur la tige et enfilable sur l'articulation de façon à la bloquer en position active de la tige.4. Utensil according to claim 2,
characterized in that the aforementioned first blocking means is constituted by a sleeve mounted sliding on the rod and threadable on the joint so as to block it in the active position of the rod. 5. Ustensile selon la revendication 2,
caractérisé en ce que le second moyen de blocage précité est constitué par un embout amovible enfilable sur l'articulation en position repliée de celle-ci.5. Utensil according to claim 2,
characterized in that the aforementioned second blocking means is constituted by a removable threadable tip on the joint in the folded position thereof. 6.- Ustensile selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
caractérisé en ce que l'articulation entre la tige et la poignée est constituée par deux lignes transversales espacées d'amincissement de la tige conférant une double flexibilité à la tige autour des deux lignes précitées formant joint à onglet.6.- utensil according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the articulation between the rod and the handle is constituted by two spaced transverse lines of thinning of the rod conferring a double flexibility on the rod around the two aforementioned lines forming miter joint.
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