CN105722428B - Oral care implement - Google Patents
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Abstract
One kind including the oral care implement of head (10) and shank (12).The head (10) includes that the first face (14) and multiple cleaning elements (34,36), the multiple cleaning element extend from first face；The proximal section (16) for being adjacent to the shank (12) and the distal section (18) for being away from the shank (12).The head (10) still further comprises flexible bridge portion (20), the distal section (18) is couple to the proximal section (16) by the flexible bridge portion so that the distal section (18) can be flexible mobile relative to the proximal section (16).The flexible bridge portion (20) still further comprises at least one flexible cleaning elements, and at least one flexible cleaning elements extend from first face (14)；Wherein described at least one flexible cleaning elements extend along in the flexible bridge portion (20) on the direction of the longitudinal axis of the head (10).
Description
Background of invention
The known oral care implement with various shank structures and head construction.It would be desirable, however, that providing a kind of energy
Back teeth is enough easier access in order to clean while avoiding the dental treatment of the problem caused by excessive toothbrushing force
Tool.
Brief summary of the invention
On the one hand, the present invention provides a kind of oral care implement including head and shank, the head includes the
On one side with multiple cleaning elements, the multiple cleaning element extends from first face；
The wherein described head includes the distal section for being adjacent to the proximal section of the shank and being away from the shank；
The wherein described head still further comprises flexible bridge portion, and the distal section is couple to described by the flexible bridge portion
Proximal section so that the distal section can be moved relative to the proximal section flexibility, and the flexible bridge portion is also further wrapped
Include at least one flexible cleaning elements, at least one flexible cleaning elements extend from first face, wherein it is described at least
One flexible cleaning elements extends along in the flexible bridge portion on the direction of the longitudinal axis on the head.
Optionally, the longitudinal axis of the distal section is inclined to relative to the longitudinal axis of the proximal section from 8 °
To 15 ° of angle.
Optionally, the longitudinal axis of the distal section is substantially aligned at the longitudinal axis of the proximal section.
Optionally, the proximal section and the distal section respectively have in the longitudinal axis perpendicular to the head
The straight linear edge that upwardly extends of side, wherein the straight linear edge of the distal section faces the proximal section
The straight linear edge, and the straight linear edge of the distal section is couple to by the wherein described flexible bridge portion
The straight linear edge of the proximal section so that the distal section can be moved relative to the proximal section flexibility.
Optionally, the flexible bridge portion includes elastic material.In addition optionally, the elastic material includes thermoplasticity
Elastomer (TPE).
Optionally, at least one flexible cleaning elements are the elastic materials with the flexible bridge portion at whole
Body.
Optionally, the proximal section and the distal section are formed by rigid plastics or resin material.
Optionally, the rigid plastics or resin material include polypropylene.
Optionally, the bridge section that the flexible bridge portion is formed including the use of the rigid plastics or resin material, institute
It states bridge section and the proximal section is attached to the distal section, wherein depth of the bridge section in its most narrow point
With the ratio of the depth of the proximal section from 1: 3 to 1: 7.
Optionally, entire width of the bridge section across the head extends.
Optionally, the head still further comprises positioned at that side opposite with first face on the head
Two faces, and the wherein described bridge section is located between first face and second face.
Optionally, at a distance from the bridge section is between first face be more than the bridge section with it is described
The distance between second face.In addition optionally, the distance between the bridge section and first face than
The distance between the bridge section and second face is 2 to 4 times big.
Optionally, the flexible bridge portion further comprises the elastic material for surrounding at least one bridge section
Material.
Optionally, the elastic material includes thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) (TPE).
Optionally, at least one flexible cleaning elements are the elastic materials with the flexible bridge portion at whole
Body.
Optionally, at least one flexible cleaning elements are elastic walls.
Optionally, the elastic wall is extended with straight, linear configuration along the flexible bridge portion.
Optionally, the elastic wall has the distal side edge for being away from first face, and the elastic wall includes from institute
State at least one notch that the distal side edge of elastic wall extends towards first face on the head.
Optionally, the elastic wall has the height that the distal side edge from first face to the elastic wall measures
Degree, at least one notch extend 5/ from the height of the elastic wall from the distal side edge towards first face
8 to 7/8 distance.
Optionally, the multiple cleaning element include more than the first a cleaning elements extended from the proximal section, with
And more than the second a cleaning elements extended from the distal section.
Optionally, a cleaning element includes tapered bristles more than described first.
Optionally, a cleaning element includes tapered bristles more than described second.
Optionally, the tapered bristles cluster enters square brush tuft hole.
Optionally, the height of a cleaning element more than described first is equal to the height of more than described second a cleaning elements.
Optionally, at least one flexible cleaning elements have equal to more than described first a cleaning elements and described the
The height of the height of a cleaning element more than two.
Optionally, at least one flexible cleaning elements have less than more than described first a cleaning elements and described the
The height of the height of a cleaning element more than two.
Optionally, the head still further comprises positioned at that side opposite with first face on the head
Two faces, second face include tissue cleaner part.
Optionally, the tissue cleaner part includes elastic material.
Optionally, the flexible bridge portion include the elastic material, and the wherein described tissue cleaner part with it is described
Flexible bridge portion is integral.
Optionally, the head has the length from 20mm to 40mm.
Optionally, the head has the maximum width from 5mm to 15mm.
Optionally, the distal section has the length of the length less than the proximal section.In addition optionally, institute
The ratio of the length of distal section and the length of the proximal section is stated from 1: 3 to 1: 1.2.
Optionally, the shank includes main part and the connection head to the neck portion of the main part
Point.
Optionally, the longitudinal axis of the neck portion is substantially aligned at the vertical of the proximal section on the head
To axis.
Optionally, the longitudinal axis of the main part is inclined to relative to the longitudinal axis of the neck portion from 5 °
To 15 ° of angle.
Optionally, the neck portion has the maximum width from 3mm to 7mm.
Optionally, the main part has the maximum width from 9mm to 15mm.
On the other hand, the present invention provides a kind of oral care implement including head and shank, the head includes the
On one side with multiple cleaning elements, the multiple cleaning element extends from first face；The wherein described head includes being adjacent to institute
It states the proximal section of shank and is away from the distal section of the shank；The wherein described head still further comprises flexible bridge
The distal section is couple to the proximal section by portion, the flexible bridge portion so that the distal section can be relative to described
Proximal section flexibility moves；Wherein the multiple cleaning element includes more than the first cleaning members extended from the proximal section
Part and more than the second a cleaning elements extended from the distal section, a cleaning element more than described first and described more than second
At least one of a cleaning element includes tapered bristles.
Optionally, a cleaning element includes tapered bristles more than described first.
Optionally, a cleaning element includes tapered bristles more than described second.
Optionally, the tapered bristles cluster enters square brush tuft hole.
Optionally, the height of a cleaning element more than described first is equal to the height of more than described second a cleaning elements.
Optionally, the longitudinal axis of the distal section is inclined to relative to the longitudinal axis of the proximal section from 8 °
To 15 ° of angle.
Optionally, the longitudinal axis of the distal section is substantially aligned at the longitudinal axis of the proximal section.
Optionally, the flexible bridge portion still further comprises at least one flexible cleaning elements, at least one bullet
Property cleaning element extends from first face, wherein at least one flexible cleaning elements are along perpendicular to the head
The flexible bridge portion on the direction of longitudinal axis extends.
Optionally, at least one flexible cleaning elements are elastic walls.
Optionally, the elastic wall is extended with straight, linear configuration along the flexible bridge portion.
Optionally, the elastic wall has the distal side edge for being away from first face, and the elastic wall includes from institute
State at least one notch that the distal side edge of elastic wall extends towards first face on the head.
Optionally, the elastic wall has the height that the distal side edge from first face to the elastic wall measures
Degree, at least one notch extend 5/ from the height of the elastic wall from the distal side edge towards first face
8 to 7/8 distance.
Optionally, at least one flexible cleaning elements have equal to more than described first a cleaning elements and described the
The height of the height of a cleaning element more than two.
Optionally, at least one flexible cleaning elements have less than more than described first a cleaning elements and described the
The height of the height of a cleaning element more than two.
Optionally, the flexible bridge portion includes elastic material.In addition optionally, the elastic material includes thermoplasticity
Elastomer (TPE).
Optionally, the flexible bridge portion still further comprises at least one flexible cleaning elements, at least one bullet
Property cleaning element extends from first face, wherein at least one flexible cleaning elements are along perpendicular to the head
The flexible bridge portion on the direction of longitudinal axis extends, wherein at least one flexible cleaning elements are and the flexible bridge
The elastic material in portion is integral.
Optionally, the proximal section and the distal section are formed by rigid plastics or resin material.In addition may be used
Optionally, the rigid plastics or resin material include polypropylene.
Optionally, the bridge section that the flexible bridge portion is formed including the use of the rigid plastics or resin material, institute
It states bridge section and the proximal section is attached to the distal section, wherein depth of the bridge section in its most narrow point
With the ratio of the depth of the proximal section from 1: 3 to 1: 7.
Optionally, entire width of the bridge section across the head extends.
Optionally, the head still further comprises positioned at that side opposite with first face on the head
Two faces, and the wherein described bridge section is located between first face and second face.
Optionally, at a distance from the bridge section is between first face be more than the bridge section with it is described
The distance between second face.In addition optionally, the distance between the bridge section and first face than
The distance between the bridge section and second face is 2 to 4 times big.
Optionally, the flexible bridge portion further comprises the elastic material for surrounding at least one bridge section
Material.In addition optionally, the elastic material includes thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) (TPE).
Optionally, the flexible bridge portion still further comprises at least one flexible cleaning elements, at least one bullet
Property cleaning element extends from first face, wherein at least one flexible cleaning elements are along perpendicular to the head
The flexible bridge portion on the direction of longitudinal axis extends, wherein at least one flexible cleaning elements are and the flexible bridge
The elastic material in portion is integral.
Optionally, the head still further comprises positioned at that side opposite with first face on the head
Two faces, second face include tissue cleaner part.
Optionally, the tissue cleaner part includes elastic material.
Optionally, the flexible bridge portion includes the elastic material, and the tissue cleaner part and the flexibility
Bridge portion is integral.
Optionally, the head has the length from 20mm to 40mm.
Optionally, the head has the maximum width from 5mm to 15mm.
Optionally, the distal section has the length of the length less than the proximal section.
Optionally, the ratio of the length of the length and proximal section of the distal section is from 1: 3 to 1
∶1.2。
Optionally, the shank includes main part and the connection head to the neck portion of the main part
Point.
Optionally, the longitudinal axis of the neck portion is substantially aligned at the vertical of the proximal section on the head
To axis.
Optionally, the longitudinal axis of the main part is inclined to relative to the longitudinal axis of the neck portion from 5 °
To 15 ° of angle.
Optionally, the neck portion has the maximum width from 3mm to 7mm.
Optionally, the main part has the maximum width from 9mm to 15mm.
The further suitable application area of the present invention will be apparent from specific implementation mode provided below.It should be appreciated that
Although specific implementation mode and specific example indicate a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but be only intended for illustrating mesh
, the range being not intended to limit the invention.In particular, oral cavity shield of the following article in conjunction with the description of various embodiments can be combined
Manage any feature in the various features of utensil.
Brief description
From specific implementation mode and attached drawing, the present invention will be more fully understood, wherein：
Figure 1A shows the side view of toothbrush according to an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 1B shows the front view of the toothbrush of Figure 1A.
Fig. 1 C show the rearview of the toothbrush of Figure 1A.
Fig. 2A to Fig. 2 F shows toothbrush head according to an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 2A shows the front view on head.
Fig. 2 B show the rearview on head.
Fig. 2 C show the side view on head.
Fig. 2 D are the perspective views of toothbrush head, and it is mobile relative to the flexibility of proximal section that this illustrates distal section.
Fig. 2 E show the perspective view of toothbrush head, wherein in order to show that bridging structure, the elastic material in flexible bridge portion have saved
Slightly.
Fig. 2 F show the side view of the toothbrush head of Fig. 2 E, wherein a cleaning element more than first and more than second a cleaning elements
It has been omitted from.
Fig. 3 A to Fig. 3 E show toothbrush head according to another embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 3 A show the front view on head.
Fig. 3 B show the rearview on head.
Fig. 3 C show the side view on head.
Fig. 3 D are the perspective views of toothbrush head, and it is mobile relative to the flexibility of proximal section that this illustrates distal section.
Fig. 3 E show the perspective view of toothbrush head, wherein in order to show that bridging structure, the elastic material in flexible bridge portion have saved
Slightly.
Specific implementation mode
The description of preferred embodiment is merely exemplary in itself below, and be never intended to the present invention, its
Using or purposes limited.
As used throughout, range is with the shorthand for being described each of in the range value and all values.It should
Any value in range may be selected to be the endpoint of the range.In addition, any bibliography cited herein is by entire contents
It is hereby incorporated herein by.Conflict if the definition in the disclosure exists with the definition in incorporated by reference document, with
Based on the disclosure.
The description of exemplary embodiments according to the principles of the present invention is intended to read in conjunction with the accompanying, these attached drawings will be by
It is considered as a part for complete written description.In the description of the embodiment of the present invention disclosed herein, times of direction or orientation
What reference is intended merely to facilitate description, and is in no way intended to limit the scope of the present invention.Relational language (such as " lower part ", " on
Portion ", "vertical", " top ", " lower section ", " upward ", " downward ", " top " and " bottom ") and its word is derived from (for example, " horizontal
Ground ", " down ", " upward " etc.) should be understood as to refer to showing as described by that time or in the attached drawing as discussed in current
The orientation gone out.The description merely for convenience of these relational languages, and device construction is not required on specific orientation or with spy
It is fixed to be orientated operation, unless expressly stated so.Term (such as " attachment ", " attachment ", " connection ", " coupling ", " interconnection " and class
Like word) refer to that wherein fixed or attachment relationship and the two are removable indirectly each other or directly or by structure between two parties for structure
Dynamic or fixed attachment or relationship, unless being in addition expressly recited really not so.In addition, feature and the benefit ginseng of the present invention
Exemplary embodiment is examined to show.Therefore, the present invention clearly should not necessarily be limited by show can individually or with other features combination existing for
Such exemplary embodiment of the possible non-limiting combinations of some of feature；The scope of the present invention be by following claims Lai
It limits.
In the following description, the present invention is described with regard to manual toothbrush and its manufacturing method, and this manual toothbrush has hair
The multipart shank of bright property.However, in other forms, other oral care implement forms can be used in the present invention, including soft
Label (inter-proximal pick), flossing tool, patch scraper (plaque are chosen between tissue cleaner, tooth proximal surface
Scraper), electric toothbrush or other band handle utensils designed for oral care.It will also be understood that using other embodiment,
And the modification of structure and function can be made without departing substantially from the scope of the present invention.
Figure 1A to Fig. 1 C shows toothbrush according to an embodiment of the invention, the wherein 18 (distal region of distal section on head 10
Section 18 is to be away from shank 12) (proximal section 16 is neighbouring for the proximal section 16 that is couple to head 10 by flexible bridge portion 20
In shank 12) so that distal section 18 can be flexible mobile (as shown in Figure 2 D) relative to proximal section 16.In this embodiment,
Longitudinal axis Y-Y obliquely-angled α of the longitudinal axis X-X of distal section 18 relative to proximal section 16, angle [alpha] are about 13 °.
In embodiment shown in figure 1A, the neck portion 24 of the longitudinal axis A-A of the main part 22 of shank 12 relative to shank 12
The obliquely-angled β of longitudinal axis Z-Z.In this embodiment, angle beta is about 10 °.Longitudinal axis Z-the Z of neck portion is basic
On in alignment with head 10 proximal section 16 longitudinal axis Y-Y.
In the embodiment shown in Figure 1A to Fig. 1 C, the ratio of the length of distal section 18 and the length of proximal section 16 is
About 1: 1.3, distal section 18 has the length of 11.6mm, and proximal section 16 has the length of 15.3mm.Head 10 it is total
Long (as measured along Y-Y axis directions) is 29.1mm.Distal section 18 has the width of 9.3mm, and proximal section 16
Width with 10.7mm.
The head 10 of the toothbrush of Figure 1A to Fig. 1 C illustrates in greater detail in Fig. 2A to Fig. 2 F.However, such as Fig. 2A to Fig. 2 F
Shown head can be additionally used in the other embodiment of the present invention.It is also pointed out that the head as shown in Fig. 3 A to Fig. 3 E can be with such as Figure 1A
It is used together to shank shown in Fig. 1 C.
As shown in Fig. 2A to Fig. 2 F, head 10 includes the first face 14, and plurality of cleaning element extends from the first face.It is multiple
Cleaning element includes more than first a cleaning elements 34 that proximally section 16 extends and extend from distal section 18 more than second
A cleaning element 36.A cleaning element 34 more than first and more than second a cleaning elements 36 include tapered bristles, the tapered bristles
Cluster enters square brush tuft hole 38, these bristle cluster holes 38 have the size of 1.40mm × 1.40mm.A cleaning element 34 more than first
Height with the height of a cleaning element 36 more than second.
Head 10 includes square brush tuft hole 38, these bristle cluster holes are positioned in proximal section 16 and distal section 18
At the grid arrangement of columns and rows.The center of bristle cluster hole 38 in adjacent column is 2.50mm spaced apart in distal section 18, and
And it is to be spaced apart 2.20mm in proximal section 16.The center of bristle cluster hole 38 in adjacent rows is in proximal section 16 and distal region
2.55mm is spaced apart in section 18.Distal section 18 includes 38 farthest skidding 40 of bristle cluster hole, wherein the brush in farthest skidding 40
The center of tuft hole is separated from each other 2.20mm.The center of bristle cluster hole in farthest skidding 40 is adjacent to farthest skidding with being coupled
The distance between line at center of bristle cluster hole in 40 row is 2.43mm.Proximal section 16 includes bristle cluster hole recent side row
42, the 2.20mm wherein center of the bristle cluster hole in nearest skidding 42 is separated from each other.Bristle cluster hole in nearest skidding 42
Center is 2.66mm with the distance between line at center of bristle cluster hole being adjacent in the row of nearest skidding 42 is coupled.Farthest
In skidding 40 and nearest skidding 42, bristle cluster hole 38 is relative to line skew.The center of bristle cluster hole in farthest skidding 40 and connection
The line for tying the center of the bristle cluster hole for the row being arranged in the longitudinal axis X-X of distal section 18 is opened with the distance interval of 1.10mm
Come.The center of bristle cluster hole in nearest skidding 42 and the line at the center for being coupled the bristle cluster hole that each of proximal section 16 arranges with
The distance interval of 1.10mm comes.
Head 10 still further comprises the second face 32, this second face 32 includes tissue cleaner part 44.Tissue cleaner
Part 44 includes multiple tubercles (nub) 46, the soft tissue for cleaning oral cavity.
In this embodiment, distal section 18 and proximal section 16 are formed by polypropylene.It is flexible as shown in Fig. 2 D to Fig. 2 F
The bridge section 30 that bridge portion 20 is formed including the use of polypropylene, this bridge section 30 is by proximal section 16 and distal section 18
Knot gets up, and between the first face 14 and the second face 32.Depth and proximal section 16 of the bridge section 30 in its most narrow point
The ratio of depth be about 1: 6.The depth of proximal section 16 is equal to the depth of distal section 18, and is 5.3mm.In bridge section
The distance between 30 and the first face 14 be about between bridge section 30 and the second face 32 at a distance from 4 times.Flexible bridge portion 20 is also
Further comprise the elastic material for surrounding bridge section 30, and tissue cleaner part 44 and flexible bridge portion 20 are integral.
Fig. 3 A to Fig. 3 E show toothbrush head according to another embodiment of the invention.In this embodiment, head 10
Including being adjacent to the proximal section 16 of shank 12 and being away from the distal section 18 of shank 12.Proximal section 16 and distal region
Section 18 is tied by flexible bridge portion 20.In an illustrated embodiment, the longitudinal axis X-X substantial registration of distal section 18
In the longitudinal axis Y-Y of proximal section 16.Proximal section 16 and distal section 18 respectively have in the longitudinal direction perpendicular to head 10
The straight linear edge that the side of axis upwardly extends, the wherein straight linear edge 48 of distal section 18 are in face of proximal section 16
Straight linear edge 50.The straight linear edge 48 of distal section 18 is couple to the straight line of proximal section 16 by flexible bridge portion 20
Property edge 50 so that distal section 18 can be flexible mobile (as shown in Figure 3D) relative to proximal section 16.The length of distal section 18
Degree and the ratio of the length of proximal section 16 are about 1: 1.3, and distal section 18 has the length of 11.6mm, and proximal section 16
Length with 15.4mm.The overall length on head 10 is 30.1mm.Distal section 18 has the width of 9.3mm, and proximal section
16 width with 10.7mm.
Flexible bridge portion 20 still further comprises the flexible cleaning elements 26 extended from the first face 14, this flexible cleaning elements
26 extend along in the flexible bridge portion 20 on the direction of the longitudinal axis on head 10.
Flexible cleaning elements 26 are the elastic walls extended along flexible bridge portion with straight, linear configuration, and have and be away from
The distal side edge in the first face.The elastic wall include from distal side edge towards the height of 14 elasticity of extension wall of the first face about 6/8 away from
From notch 28.
Proximal section 16 and distal section 18 are formed by polypropylene, and the bridge that flexible bridge portion is formed including the use of polypropylene
Connect section 30.Proximal section 16 is attached to distal section 18 by bridge section, and between the first face 14 and the second face 32.The
Two faces 32 include tissue cleaner part 44.Flexible bridge portion 20 still further comprises the elastic material for surrounding bridge section 30, and
And tissue cleaner part 44 and flexible bridge portion 20 are integral.Tissue cleaner part 44 includes multiple tubercles 46.
Proximal section 16 includes more than the first a cleaning elements 34 extended from the first face 14, and distal section 18 include from
More than second a cleaning elements 36 that first face 14 extends.A cleaning element 34 more than first and more than second a cleaning elements 36 include gradually
Sharp bristle, the tapered bristles cluster enter square brush tuft hole 38, these bristle cluster holes have the size of 1.40mm × 1.40mm.The
A cleaning element 34 more than one has the height of the height equal to more than second a cleaning elements 36.Head 10 includes square brush tuft hole
38, these bristle cluster holes are oriented the grid arrangement of columns and rows (as above for figure in proximal section 16 and distal section 18
Bristle cluster hole 38 in 2A to Fig. 2 F is arranged described).Distal section 18 includes 38 farthest skidding 40 of bristle cluster hole, and proximal region
Section 16 includes bristle cluster hole recent side row 42, wherein in farthest skidding 40 and nearest skidding 42, bristle cluster hole 38 is relative to row
Offset (is as above arranged for the bristle cluster hole 38 in Fig. 2A to Fig. 2 F described).
Flexible cleaning elements 26 have the height less than more than 34 and second a cleaning element 36 of more than first a cleaning elements
Highly.
On the one hand, the present invention provides a kind of oral care implement including head 10 and shank 12, head 10 includes
First face 14 and multiple cleaning elements, these cleaning elements extend from the first face 14.Head 10 includes being adjacent to the close of shank 12
Distal section 18 is couple to closely by lateral areas section 16, the distal section 18 for being away from shank 12 and flexible bridge portion 20, flexible bridge portion
Lateral areas section 16 so that distal section 18 can be flexible mobile relative to proximal section 16.Flexible bridge portion 20 still further comprises at least
One flexible cleaning elements 26, at least one flexible cleaning elements extend from the first face 14.At least one flexible cleaning elements 26
Extend along in the flexible bridge portion 20 on the direction of the longitudinal axis on head 10.Flexible cleaning elements 26 play polishing tooth
The effect of tooth surface and cleaning tooth.
Using oral care implement during, flexible bridge portion 20 allow distal section 18 relative to proximal section 16 forward
With move backward, to allow oral care implement to go deep into oral cavity, to clean back teeth.This flexibility also reduces or prevents
When brushing teeth, transitional pressure is applied to back teeth.
In some embodiments, the longitudinal axis X-X of distal section 18 is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis Y-Y of proximal section 16
Tiltedly at from 8 ° to 15 °, from 9 ° to 14 °, from 10 ° to 13 ° or about 13 ° of angle [alpha].In these embodiments, work as dental treatment
When tool is in stressless state, that is, so that distal section 18 is moved relative to proximal section 16 when not exerting a force to this utensil
When dynamic (such as when this utensil is not used by), the longitudinal direction of the longitudinal axis X-X of distal section 18 relative to proximal section 16
Axis Y-Y is inclined to the angle higher than angle [alpha].When exerting a force in use, distal section 18 can be relative to proximal section
16 movements, but once remove any exerted forces, its initial position is returned into, axis X-X is relative to axis at this time
The obliquely-angled α of line Y-Y.The longitudinal axis X-X of distal section is obliquely-angled relative to the longitudinal axis Y-Y of proximal section 16
α allows head to be fitted tooth curve, and flexible bridge portion allows head to adapt to dental surface profile.
In other embodiments, the longitudinal axis X-X of distal section 18 is substantially aligned at the longitudinal axis of proximal section 16
Line Y-Y.In these embodiments, when oral care implement is in stressless state, that is, when next not to this utensil force
When distal section 18 being made to be moved relative to proximal section 16 (such as when this utensil is not used by), distal section 18 is indulged
The longitudinal axis Y-Y of proximal section 16 is substantially aligned to axis X-X.When exerting a force in use, distal section 18
It can move relative to proximal section 16, but once remove any exerted forces, return into its initial position, at this time
Axis X-X is substantially aligned at axis Y-Y.
In some embodiments, proximal section 16 and distal section 18 respectively have in the longitudinal axis perpendicular to head 10
The straight linear edge that upwardly extends of side, wherein the straight linear edge 48 of distal section 18 is in face of the straight of proximal section 16
Linear edge 50.In these embodiments, the straight linear edge 48 of distal section 18 is couple to proximal region by flexible bridge portion 20
The straight linear edge 50 of section 16 so that distal section 18 can be flexible mobile relative to proximal section 16.
In some embodiments, shank 12 includes the neck that main part 22 is arrived on main part 22 and connection head 10
Part 24.In various embodiments, the longitudinal axis Z-Z of neck portion 24 is substantially aligned at the proximal section 16 on head 10
Longitudinal axis Y-Y.In various embodiments, longitudinal axis of the longitudinal axis A-A of main part 22 relative to neck portion 24
Z-Z is inclined to from 5 ° to 15 °, from 6 ° to 14 °, from 7 ° to 13 °, from 8 ° to 12 °, from 9 ° to 11 ° or about 10 ° of angle beta.In master
This angle beta is formed between 24 respective longitudinal axis A-A and Z-Z of body portion 22 and neck portion generates ergonomics shank,
This ergonomics shank allows user more easily to touch back teeth.
In some embodiments, the longitudinal axis X-X of distal section 18 is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis Y-Y of proximal section 16
Tiltedly at from 8 ° to 15 °, from 9 ° to 14 °, from 10 ° to 13 ° or about 13 ° of angle [alpha], and the longitudinal axis A-A of main part 22
Longitudinal axis Z-Z relative to neck portion is inclined to from 5 ° to 15 °, from 6 ° to 14 °, from 7 ° to 13 °, from 8 ° to 12 °, from 9 °
To 11 ° or about 10 ° of angle beta.The shape between the longitudinal axis Z-Z of neck portion 24 and the longitudinal axis A-A of main part 22
It is at an angle of β and forms angle [alpha] between the longitudinal axis X-X of distal section 18 and the longitudinal axis Y-Y of proximal section 16 and change
Snout cavity care appliance contact range, so that the region of back teeth and oral cavity most rear side can be cleaned.
In some embodiments, main part 22 includes thumb grip part 52, this thumb grip part is located at neighbouring
In the position of main part 22 and the join domain of neck portion 24.In one embodiment, main part 22 is included in one
Thumb grip part 52 on side and the finger grip region 54 in its opposite side, wherein thumb grip part 52 and head 10
The first face 14 be located at the same side of oral care implement.Thumb grip part 52 can be embossed/texture is formed, in order to provide can
User is set to be easier to grasp the gripping areas of oral care implement.It is embossed or is formed texture situation in thumb grip part 52
Under, then this can also provide massage effect to user's thumb.In some embodiments, thumb grip part 52 includes elastic material
Material, in order to provide comfortable grip region.In such embodiments, elastic material offer is softer than to form main part and/or neck
The grasping surface of partial material (such as rigid plastics or resin material, for example, polypropylene).
In some embodiments, distal section 18 has the length of the length less than proximal section 16.In some embodiments
In, distal section 18 has from 9mm to 13mm, from 10mm to 12.5mm, from 11mm to 12mm or the length of about 11.5mm.One
In a little embodiments, proximal section 16 has from 14.5mm to 17mm, from 15mm to 16mm or the length of about 15.4mm.In some realities
It applies in example, distal section 18 has the length from 11mm to 12mm, and proximal section 16 has the length from 15mm to 16mm.
Therefore, distal section 18 can cover single tooth surface, so that oral care implement more easily touches in oral cavity
Back teeth, while proximal section 16 ensures the acceptable overall length on the head.
In various embodiments, the ratio of the length of the length of distal section 18 and proximal section 16 from 1: 3 to 1: 1.2,
From 1: 2.5 to 1: 1.25, from 1: 2 to 1: 1.3 or about 1: 1.3.
In some embodiments, flexible bridge portion 20 includes elastic material.Suitable elastic materials include but not limited to thermoplasticity
Elastomer (TPE).
In various embodiments, at least one flexible cleaning elements 26 are integral with the elastic material in flexible bridge portion 20.
In various embodiments, at least one flexible cleaning elements 26 are elastic walls.In some embodiments, elastic wall with
Straight, linear configuration extends along flexible bridge portion 20.
In some embodiments, elastic wall has the distal side edge in first face 14 that is away from, and elastic wall includes from elastic wall
At least one notch 28 for extending towards first face 14 on head 10 of distal side edge.Notch 28 ensure flexible cleaning wall be with
Appropriate softness, to provide acceptable oral sensation to customer.In some embodiments, elastic wall has from the first face 14
The height measured to the distal side edge of elastic wall, at least one notch 28 extend towards the first face 14 from elastic wall from distal side edge
Height 5/8 to 7/8 distance.Notch 28 extends remoter from the distal side edge of elastic wall towards the first face, elastic wall it is soft
Soft degree is bigger.
In some embodiments, proximal section 16 and distal section 18 are formed by rigid plastics or resin material.Each
In kind embodiment, rigid plastics or resin material include polypropylene.
In some embodiments, the bridge section 30 that flexible bridge portion 20 is formed including the use of rigid plastics or resin material.
Proximal section 16 is attached to distal section 18 by bridge section 30.There are bridge sections 30, and manufacture can be made more easy, for example, such as
Fruit head is injection molded, then bridge section allows that proximal section 16 and distal end portion 18 is made to be integrally formed, pass through bridge region
Section 30 connects.Depth D of the bridge section 30 in its most narrow point1With the depth D of proximal section 162Ratio be from 1: 3 to
1: 7, from 1: 3.5 to 1: 6 or from 1: 4 to 1: 5 so that distal section 18 can be flexible mobile relative to proximal section 16, although far
Lateral areas section is to be connected to proximal section by bridge section 30.In some embodiments, the depth D of proximal section2For from 4mm to
6.5mm, from 4.5mm to 6mm or from 5mm to 5.5mm.The depth of distal section 18 can be identical as the depth of proximal section 16.
In some embodiments, entire width of the bridge section 30 across head 10 extends.
The length in flexible bridge portion (on being parallel to the direction of longitudinal axis Y-Y of proximal section 16) can be from 1.7mm to
3.2mm, from 2mm to 3mm or from 2.3mm to 2.7mm.In some embodiments, the length Yu distal section 18 in flexible bridge portion 20
Length ratio from 1: 3 to 1: 5, from 1: 3.5 to 1: 4.5, from 1: 3.8 to 1: 4.2 or about 1: 4.This allows for oral care
Utensil has enough bristle densities along head length, effectively to clean tooth, while providing distal section 18 relative to close
The acceptable flexibility of lateral areas section 16.
In some embodiments, head 10 still further comprises positioned at that side opposite with the first face 14 on head 10
Two faces 32, and bridge section 30 is between the first face 14 and the second face 32.In some embodiments, in bridge section 30 and
On one side the distance between 14 be more than at a distance from bridge section 30 is between the second face 32, to provide distal section 18 relative to
The expectation that proximal section 16 moves is flexible.In some embodiments, at a distance from bridge section 30 is between the first face 14 than
Big 2 to 4 times at a distance from bridge section 30 is between the second face 32, it is 2.5 to 3.5 times or 3 times big big.
In some embodiments, flexible bridge portion 20 further comprises the elastic material for surrounding at least one bridge section 30
Material.This elastic-like material example includes but not limited to thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) (TPE).
In some embodiments, at least one flexible cleaning elements 26 are integral with the elastic material in flexible bridge portion 20.
In some embodiments, multiple cleaning elements include proximally section 16 extend more than first a cleaning elements 34,
And more than the second a cleaning elements 36 extended from distal section 18.
In some embodiments, a cleaning element 34 more than first includes tapered bristles.In certain embodiments, more than second
Cleaning element 36 includes tapered bristles.In various embodiments, a cleaning element 34 more than first and more than second a cleaning elements 36
Include both tapered bristles.In some embodiments, the part more than first in a cleaning element 34 is tapering.At some
In embodiment, the part more than second in a cleaning element 36 is tapering.In some embodiments, a cleaning element 34 more than first
It is tapering with the part in more than second a cleaning elements 36.
In some embodiments, a cleaning element 34 more than first and/or more than second a cleaning elements 36 are tapering.
In some embodiments, tapered bristles cluster enters square brush tuft hole 38.It is provided in square brush tuft hole 38 tapering
Bristle allows bristle to go deep into region between tooth, in order to provide effective cleaning, while providing the bristle nursed for realizing best colloid
Pliability.Cleaning of the rectangular brushing cluster hole enhancing to dental surface is provided, because the bristle of specific brushing cluster is in dental surface
Contact area is for square brush tuft hole than similarly sized circular brush tuft hole bigger.In some embodiments, first
Bristle cluster hole on face 14 have 0.8mm × 0.8mm to 2.0mm × 2.0mm, 1.0mm × 1.0mm to 1.8mm × 1.8mm,
The size of 1.2mm × 1.2mm to 1.5mm × 1.5mm or about 1.4mm × 1.4mm.In various embodiments, head includes bristle
Cluster hole 38, these bristle cluster holes are oriented row and (are parallel to the longitudinal direction of the longitudinal axis X-X and distal section 18 of proximal section 16
Axis Y-Y) and row (perpendicular to the longitudinal axis Y-Y of the longitudinal axis X-X and distal section 18 of proximal section 16) grid cloth
It sets.In some embodiments, the distance between center of bristle cluster hole in continuous row is from 2.0mm to 3.0mm, from 2.2mm
To 2.8mm, from 2.4mm to 2.6mm or about 2.5mm.In some embodiments, the bristle cluster hole in the continuation column in distal section
The distance between center for from 2.0 to 3.0mm, from 2.2mm to 2.8mm, from 2.4mm to 2.6mm or about 2.5mm, and it is close
The distance between center of bristle cluster hole in continuation column in lateral areas section be from 1.6mm to 2.6mm, from 1.8mm to 2.5mm,
From 2.0mm to 2.3mm or about 2.2mm.In some embodiments, head includes 38 farthest skidding 40 of bristle cluster hole and bristle cluster hole
38 nearest skiddings 42, in such row, the row that bristle cluster hole is not formed with the bristle cluster hole of other rows are aligned.In some implementations
In example, the bristle cluster hole of farthest skidding 40 and nearest skidding 42 is relative to line skew.In some embodiments, in farthest skidding 40
Bristle cluster hole center and the center for the bristle cluster hole for being coupled the row being arranged in the longitudinal axis X-X of distal section 18 line
With from 0.5mm to 1.5mm, from 0.8mm to 1.3mm, from 1.2mm to 1.3mm or the distance interval of about 1.10mm comes.At some
In embodiment, the center of the bristle cluster hole in nearest skidding 42 and row (the bristle cluster hole of nearest skidding for being coupled proximal section 16
From the line skew) bristle cluster hole center line with from 0.5mm to 1.5mm, from 0.8mm to 1.3mm, from 1.2mm to 1.3mm
Or the distance interval of about 1.10mm comes.In some embodiments, the center of the bristle cluster hole in farthest skidding 40 be coupled neighbour
Be bordering on the distance between line at center of bristle cluster hole in the row of farthest skidding 40 be from 2.0mm to 3.0mm, from 2.2mm to
2.8mm, from 2.3mm to 2.5mm or about 2.4mm.In some embodiments, the center of the bristle cluster hole in nearest skidding 42 and connection
The distance between the line at center of bristle cluster hole being bordering in the row of nearest skidding 42 that bears neighbors be from 2.0mm to 3.0mm, from
2.2mm to 2.9mm, from 2.4mm to 2.8mm or about 2.6mm.In some embodiments, bristle cluster hole in farthest skidding 40
The distance between center be from 1.6mm to 2.6mm, from 1.8mm to 2.5mm, from 2.0mm to 2.3mm or about 2.2mm, and most
The distance between center of bristle cluster hole in nearside row 42 be from 1.6mm to 2.6mm, from 1.8mm to 2.5mm, from 2.0mm to
2.3mm or about 2.2mm.
In some embodiments, the height of a cleaning element 34 more than first is equal to the height of more than second a cleaning elements 36.
In various embodiments, at least one flexible cleaning elements 26, which have, is equal to more than first a cleaning elements 34 and second
The height of the height of multiple cleaning elements 36.
In other embodiments, at least one flexible cleaning elements 26, which have, is less than more than first a cleaning elements 34 and second
The height of the height of multiple cleaning elements 36.
In some embodiments, head 10 still further comprises positioned at that side opposite with the first face 14 on head 10
Two faces 32, the second face 32 include tissue cleaner part 44.In some embodiments, tissue cleaner part includes multiple tubercles 46,
In soft tissue for cleaning oral cavity, such as cheek and lip and tongue.Allow oral care implement including tissue cleaner part 44
Thoroughly cleaning oral cavity, includes cleaning and the cleaning of teeth of soft tissue.
In some embodiments, tissue cleaner part 42 includes elastic material.It can be used for the suitable of tissue cleaner part 42
Elastic material example includes but not limited to thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) (TPE).
In some embodiments, flexible bridge portion 20 includes elastic material, and tissue cleaner part 42 and flexible bridge portion 20
It is integral.
In certain embodiments, head 10 have from 20mm to 40mm, from 25mm to 35mm, from 27mm to 33mm or about
The length of 30mm or about 29mm.In some embodiments, head 10 have from 5mm to 15mm, from 7mm to 13mm, from 9mm to
The maximum width of 12mm or about 11mm.In some embodiments, distal section 18 have from 5mm to 13mm, from 7mm to 12mm,
From 8mm to 11mm or the maximum width of about 9mm.In some embodiments, proximal section 16 have from 5mm to 15mm, from 7mm to
13mm, from 9mm to 12mm or the maximum width of about 11mm.In some embodiments, the maximum width of distal section 18 is less than close
The maximum width of lateral areas section 16.The compact head distal section 18 of compact size (and specifically) additionally aids and touches mouth
The region touched, such as back teeth are difficult in chamber, for the oral cavity ruler than being used for designed by many oral care implements
It is especially true for the user of very little small mouth-dimension.
In some embodiments, neck portion 24 has from 3mm to 7mm, from 4mm to 6mm or the maximum width of about 5mm.
In some embodiments, main part 22 have from 9mm to 15mm, from 10mm to 14mm, from 11mm to 13mm or
The maximum width of about 15mm.
On the other hand, the present invention provides a kind of oral care implement including head 10 and shank 12, head 10 includes
First face 14 and multiple cleaning elements, these cleaning elements extend from the first face 14.Head 10 includes being adjacent to the close of shank 12
Lateral areas section 16 and the distal section 18 for being away from shank 12.Head 10 still further comprises flexible bridge portion 20, and flexible bridge portion will
Distal section 18 is couple to proximal section 16 so that distal section 18 can be flexible mobile relative to proximal section 18.Multiple cleanings
Element includes that more than first a cleaning elements 34 that proximally section 16 extends and more than second extended from distal section 18 are clear
At least one of clean element 36, a cleaning element more than first and more than second a cleaning elements include tapered bristles.
In some embodiments, a cleaning element 34 more than first includes tapered bristles.In certain embodiments, more than second
Cleaning element 36 includes tapered bristles.In various embodiments, a cleaning element 34 more than first and more than second a cleaning elements 36
Include both tapered bristles.
In some embodiments, tapered bristles cluster enters square brush tuft hole 38.Rectangular brushing cluster hole enhancing is provided to tooth
The cleaning on surface because the bristle of specific brushing cluster dental surface contact area for square brush tuft hole than class
Like sized circular bristle cluster hole bigger.In some embodiments, the bristle cluster hole on the first face 14 has 0.8mm × 0.8mm extremely
2.0mm × 2.0mm, 1.0mm × 1.0mm are to 1.8mm × 1.8mm, 1.2mm × 1.2mm to 1.5mm × 1.5mm or about 1.4mm
The size of × 1.4mm.In various embodiments, head includes bristle cluster hole 38, these bristle cluster holes are oriented row and (are parallel to
The longitudinal axis Y-Y of the longitudinal axis X-X and distal section 18 of proximal section 16) and go (perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of proximal section 16
The longitudinal axis Y-Y of axis X-X and distal section 18) grid arrangement.In some embodiments, the bristle cluster hole in continuous row
The distance between center for from 2.0mm to 3.0mm, from 2.2mm to 2.8mm, from 2.4mm to 2.6mm or about 2.5mm.One
In a little embodiments, the distance between center of bristle cluster hole in the continuation column in distal section be from 2.0 to 3.0mm, from
2.2mm to 2.8mm, from 2.4mm to 2.6mm or about 2.5mm, and the center of the bristle cluster hole in the continuation column in proximal section
The distance between for from 1.6mm to 2.6mm, from 1.8mm to 2.5mm, from 2.0mm to 2.3mm or about 2.2mm.In some implementations
In example, head includes 38 nearest skidding 42 of 38 farthest skidding 40 of bristle cluster hole and bristle cluster hole, in such row, bristle cluster hole
The row not formed with the bristle cluster hole of other rows are aligned.In some embodiments, the bristle of farthest skidding 40 and nearest skidding 42
Cluster hole is relative to line skew.In some embodiments, the center of the bristle cluster hole in farthest skidding 40 be coupled be arranged in distal side
The line at the center of the bristle cluster hole of the row in the longitudinal axis X-X of section 18 with from 0.5mm to 1.5mm, from 0.8mm to 1.3mm,
From 1.2mm to 1.3mm or the distance interval of about 1.10mm comes.In some embodiments, the bristle cluster hole in nearest skidding 42
Center and the center of the bristle cluster hole for the row (the bristle cluster hole of nearest skidding from the line skew) for being coupled proximal section 16 line
With from 0.5mm to 1.5mm, from 0.8mm to 1.3mm, from 1.2mm to 1.3mm or the distance interval of about 1.10mm comes.At some
In embodiment, the center of the bristle cluster hole in farthest skidding 40 be coupled the bristle cluster hole being adjacent in the row of farthest skidding 40
The distance between the line at center be from 2.0mm to 3.0mm, from 2.2mm to 2.8mm, from 2.3mm to 2.5mm or about 2.4mm.
In some embodiments, the center of the bristle cluster hole in nearest skidding 42 be coupled the brushing cluster being adjacent in the row of nearest skidding 42
The distance between the line at center in hole be from 2.0mm to 3.0mm, from 2.2mm to 2.9mm, from 2.4mm to 2.8mm or about
2.6mm.In some embodiments, the distance between center of bristle cluster hole in farthest skidding 40 be from 1.6mm to 2.6mm,
From 1.8mm to 2.5mm, from 2.0mm to 2.3mm or about 2.2mm, and recently between the center of the bristle cluster hole in skidding 42
Distance for from 1.6mm to 2.6mm, from 1.8mm to 2.5mm, from 2.0mm to 2.3mm or about 2.2mm.
In some embodiments, the height of a cleaning element 34 more than first is equal to the height of more than second a cleaning elements 36.
In some embodiments, the longitudinal axis X-X of distal section 18 is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis Y-Y of proximal section 16
Tiltedly at from 8 ° to 15 °, from 9 ° to 14 °, from 10 ° to 13 ° or about 13 ° of angle [alpha].In these embodiments, work as dental treatment
When tool is in stressless state, that is, so that distal section 18 is moved relative to proximal section 16 when not exerting a force to this utensil
When dynamic (such as when this utensil is not used by), the longitudinal direction of the longitudinal axis X-X of distal section 18 relative to proximal section 16
Axis Y-Y is inclined to the angle higher than angle [alpha].When exerting a force in use, distal section 18 can be relative to proximal section
16 movements, but once remove any exerted forces, its initial position is returned into, axis X-X is relative to axis at this time
The obliquely-angled α of line Y-Y.The longitudinal axis X-X of distal section is obliquely-angled relative to the longitudinal axis Y-Y of proximal section 16
α allows head to be fitted tooth curve, and flexible bridge portion allows head to adapt to dental surface profile.
In other embodiments, the longitudinal axis X-X of distal section 18 is substantially aligned at the longitudinal axis of proximal section 16
Line Y-Y.In these embodiments, when oral care implement is in stressless state, that is, when next not to this utensil force
When distal section 18 being made to be moved relative to proximal section 16 (such as when this utensil is not used by), distal section 18 is indulged
The longitudinal axis Y-Y of proximal section 16 is substantially aligned to axis X-X.When exerting a force in use, distal section 18
It can move relative to proximal section 16, but once remove any exerted forces, return into its initial position, at this time
Axis X-X is substantially aligned at axis Y-Y.
In some embodiments, flexible bridge portion 20 still further comprises at least one flexible cleaning elements 26, at least one
Flexible cleaning elements extend from the first face 14, and wherein at least one flexible cleaning elements 26 are along in the longitudinal direction perpendicular to head 10
Flexible bridge portion 20 on the direction of axis extends.Flexible cleaning elements 26 play the role of cleaning tooth and polishing tooth surface.
In some embodiments, at least one flexible cleaning elements 26 are elastic walls.In some embodiments, elastic wall with
Straight, linear configuration extends along flexible bridge portion 20.
In some embodiments, elastic wall has the distal side edge in first face 14 that is away from, and elastic wall includes from elastic wall
At least one notch 28 for extending towards first face 14 on head 10 of distal side edge.Notch 28 ensure flexible cleaning wall be with
Appropriate softness, to provide acceptable oral sensation to customer.In some embodiments, elastic wall has from the first face 14
The height measured to the distal side edge of elastic wall, at least one notch 28 extend towards the first face 14 from elastic wall from distal side edge
Height 5/8 to 7/8 distance.Notch 28 extends remoter from the distal side edge of elastic wall towards the first face, elastic wall it is soft
Soft degree is bigger.
In various embodiments, at least one flexible cleaning elements 26, which have, is equal to more than first a cleaning elements 34 and second
The height of the height of multiple cleaning elements 36.
In other embodiments, at least one flexible cleaning elements 26, which have, is less than more than first a cleaning elements 34 and second
The height of the height of multiple cleaning elements 36.
In various embodiments, flexible bridge portion 20 includes elastic material.Suitable elastic materials include but not limited to thermoplasticity
Elastomer.
In some embodiments, at least one flexible cleaning elements are integral with the elastic material in flexible bridge portion 20.
In some embodiments, proximal section 16 and distal section 18 are formed by rigid plastics or resin material.Each
In kind embodiment, rigid plastics or resin material include polypropylene.
In some embodiments, the bridge section 30 that flexible bridge portion 20 is formed including the use of rigid plastics or resin material,
Proximal section 16 is attached to distal section 18 by bridge section 30.There are bridge sections 30, and manufacture can be made more easy, for example, such as
Fruit head is injection molded, then bridge section allows that proximal section 16 and distal end portion 18 is made to be integrally formed, pass through bridge region
Section 30 connects.Depth D of the bridge section 30 in its most narrow point1With the depth D of proximal section 162Ratio be from 1: 3 to
1: 7, from 1: 3.5 to 1: 6 or from 1: 4 to 1: 5 so that distal section 18 can be flexible mobile relative to proximal section 16, although far
Lateral areas section is to be connected to proximal section by bridge section 30.In some embodiments, the depth D of proximal section2For from 4mm to
6.5mm, from 4.5mm to 6mm or from 5mm to 5.5mm.The depth of distal section 18 can be identical as the depth of proximal section 16.
In some embodiments, entire width of the bridge section 30 across head 10 extends.
The length in flexible bridge portion (on being parallel to the direction of longitudinal axis Y-Y of proximal section 16) can be from 1.7mm to
3.2mm, from 2mm to 3mm or from 2.3mm to 2.7mm.In some embodiments, the length Yu distal section 18 in flexible bridge portion 20
Length ratio from 1: 3 to 1: 5, from 1: 3.5 to 1: 4.5, from 1: 3.8 to 1: 4.2 or about 1: 4.This allows for oral care
Utensil has enough bristle densities along head length, effectively to clean tooth, while providing distal section 18 relative to close
The acceptable flexibility of lateral areas section 16.
In some embodiments, head 10 still further comprises positioned at that side opposite with the first face 14 on head 10
Two faces 32, and wherein bridge section 30 is between the first face 14 and the second face 32.In some embodiments, in bridge section 30
At a distance from the distance between first face 14 is more than between bridge section 30 and the second face 32.In some embodiments, in bridge
Connect the distance between section 30 and the first face 14 than big 2 to 4 times at a distance between bridge section 30 and the second face 32, it is big
2.5 to 3.5 times or 3 times big.
In some embodiments, flexible bridge portion 20 further comprises the elastic material for surrounding at least one bridge section 30
Material.This elastic-like material example includes but not limited to thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).In some embodiments, at least one flexible cleaning member
Part 26 is integral with the elastic material in flexible bridge portion 20.
In some embodiments, head 10 still further comprises positioned at that side opposite with the first face 14 on head 10
Two faces 32, the second face 32 include tissue cleaner part 44.In some embodiments, tissue cleaner part includes multiple tubercles 46,
In soft tissue for cleaning oral cavity, such as cheek and lip and tongue.Allow oral care implement including tissue cleaner part 44
Thoroughly cleaning oral cavity, includes cleaning and the cleaning of teeth of soft tissue.
In some embodiments, tissue cleaner part 42 includes elastic material.It can be used for the suitable of tissue cleaner part 42
Elastic material example includes but not limited to thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).
In some embodiments, flexible bridge portion 20 includes elastic material, and tissue cleaner part 42 and flexible bridge portion 20
It is integral.
In certain embodiments, head 10 have from 20mm to 40mm, from 25mm to 35mm, from 27mm to 33mm or about
The length of 30mm or about 29mm.
In some embodiments, head 10 have from 5mm to 15mm, from 7mm to 13mm, from 9mm to 12mm or about 11mm
Maximum width.In some embodiments, distal section 18 have from 5mm to 13mm, from 7mm to 12mm, from 8mm to 11mm or
The maximum width of about 9mm.In some embodiments, proximal section 16 have from 5mm to 15mm, from 7mm to 13mm, from 9mm to
The maximum width of 12mm or about 11mm.In some embodiments, the maximum width of distal section 18 is less than proximal section 16 most
Big width.The compact head distal section 18 of compact size (and specifically), which additionally aids to touch in oral cavity, to be difficult to touch
Region, such as back teeth, for the small oral cavity ruler of the mouth-dimension than being used for designed by many oral care implements
It is especially true for very little user.
In some embodiments, distal section 18 has the length of the length less than proximal section 16.In some embodiments
In, distal section 18 has from 9mm to 13mm, from 10mm to 12.5mm, from 11mm to 12mm or the length of about 11.5mm.One
In a little embodiments, proximal section 16 has from 14.5mm to 17mm, from 15mm to 16mm or the length of about 15.4mm.In some realities
It applies in example, distal section 18 has the length from 11mm to 12mm, and proximal section 16 has the length from 15mm to 16mm.
Therefore, distal section 18 can cover single tooth surface, so that oral care implement more easily touches in oral cavity
Back teeth, while proximal section 16 ensures the acceptable overall length on the head.
In various embodiments, the ratio of the length of the length of distal section 18 and proximal section 16 from 1: 3 to 1: 1.2,
From 1: 2.5 to 1: 1.25, from 1: 2 to 1: 1.3 or about 1: 1.3.
In some embodiments, shank 12 includes the neck that main part 22 is arrived on main part 22 and connection head 10
Part 24.
In some embodiments, the longitudinal axis Z-Z of neck portion 24 is substantially aligned at the proximal section 16 on head 10
Longitudinal axis Y-Y.
In some embodiments, the longitudinal axis A-A of main part 22 is tilted relative to the longitudinal axis Z-Z of neck portion
At from 5 ° to 15 °, from 6 ° to 14 °, from 7 ° to 13 °, from 8 ° to 12 °, from 9 ° to 11 ° or about 10 ° of angle beta.In main part
This angle beta being formed between 22 and the longitudinal axis of neck portion 24, ergonomics shank being provided, this ergonomics shank is permitted
Back teeth is more easily touched at family allowable.
In some embodiments, the longitudinal axis X-X of distal section 18 is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis Y-Y of proximal section 16
Tiltedly at from 8 ° to 15 °, from 9 ° to 14 °, from 10 ° to 13 ° or about 13 ° of angle [alpha], and the longitudinal axis A-A of main part 22
Longitudinal axis Z-Z relative to neck portion is inclined to from 5 ° to 15 °, from 6 ° to 14 °, from 7 ° to 13 °, from 8 ° to 12 °, from 9 °
To 11 ° or about 10 ° of angle beta.The shape between the longitudinal axis Z-Z of neck portion 24 and the longitudinal axis A-A of main part 22
It is at an angle of β and forms angle [alpha] between the longitudinal axis X-X of distal section 18 and the longitudinal axis Y-Y of proximal section 16 and change
Snout cavity care appliance contact range, so that the region of back teeth and oral cavity most rear side can be cleaned.
In some embodiments, main part 22 includes thumb grip part 52, this thumb grip part is located at neighbouring
In the position of main part 22 and the join domain of neck portion 24.In one embodiment, main part 22 is included in one
Thumb grip part 52 on side and the finger grip region 54 in its opposite side, wherein thumb grip part 52 and head 10
The first face 14 be located at the same side of oral care implement.Thumb grip part 52 can be embossed/texture is formed, in order to provide can
User is set to be easier to grasp the gripping areas of oral care implement.It is embossed or is formed texture situation in thumb grip part 52
Under, then this can also provide massage effect to user's thumb.In some embodiments, thumb grip part 52 includes elastic material
Material, in order to provide comfortable grip region.In such embodiments, elastic material offer is softer than to form main part and/or neck
The grasping surface of partial material (such as rigid plastics or resin material, for example, polypropylene).
In some embodiments, neck portion 24 has from 3mm to 7mm, from 4mm to 6mm or the maximum width of about 5mm.
In some embodiments, main part 22 have from 9mm to 15mm, from 10mm to 14mm, from 11mm to 13mm or
The maximum width of about 15mm.
Inventive aspect discussed herein above can be practiced in manual toothbrush or electric toothbrush.In operation, preceding feature is (single
Solely and/or carry out any combinations) control and its performance to oral appliance, beauty and cost can be improved.Other toothbrush structures
It is possible to make.For example, head can replace or exchange on shank.Head may include various oral surface engaging elements, all
As chosen label, brush, flossing tool, patch scraper, tongue cleaning device and soft tissue massages device between tooth proximal surface.Although the toothbrush
Various features work to realize aforementioned advantages together, it should be recognized that the individually sub-portfolio of feature and these features
It can be used to obtain some advantages in aforementioned advantages, and not necessarily use all these features in oral care implement.
Although the present invention has been directed to specific example, (including implementing currently preferred pattern) is described, this
The technical staff in field will understand that there are many variations and variations for above system and technology.It should be appreciated that other realities can be utilized
Example is applied, and the modification of structure and function can be made without departing substantially from the scope of the present invention.Therefore, it should be weighed such as accompanying
Sharp claim broadly understood the spirit and scope of the present invention as illustrating.
Claims (36)
1. a kind of oral care implement including head and shank, the head includes the first face and multiple cleaning elements, described
Multiple cleaning elements extend from first face；
The wherein described head includes the distal section for being adjacent to the proximal section of the shank and being away from the shank；
The wherein described head still further comprises flexible bridge portion, and the distal section is couple to the nearside by the flexible bridge portion
Section so that the distal section can be moved relative to the proximal section flexibility, the flexible bridge portion still further comprise to
Few flexible cleaning elements, at least one flexible cleaning elements extend from first face, wherein described at least one
Flexible cleaning elements are elastic walls, with straight, linear configuration along on the direction of the longitudinal axis on the head
The flexible bridge portion extend；
The wherein described elastic wall has the distal side edge for being away from first face, and the elastic wall includes from the elastic wall
At least one notch that the distal side edge extends towards first face on the head；And
The wherein described elastic wall has a height that the distal side edge from first face to the elastic wall measures, it is described extremely
A few notch extends towards first face from the 5/8 to 7/8 of the height of the elastic wall from the distal side edge
Distance.
2. oral care implement as described in claim 1, wherein the longitudinal axis of the distal section is relative to the nearside
The angle that the longitudinal axis of section is inclined to from 8 ° to 15 °.
3. oral care implement as described in claim 1, wherein the longitudinal axis of the distal section is substantially aligned at institute
State the longitudinal axis of proximal section.
4. oral care implement as claimed any one in claims 1 to 3, wherein the proximal section and the distal section
Respectively there is the straight linear edge upwardly extended in the side of the longitudinal axis perpendicular to the head, wherein the distal side
The straight linear edge of section faces the straight linear edge of the proximal section, and the wherein described flexible bridge portion
The straight linear edge of the distal section is couple to the straight linear edge of the proximal section so that described
Distal section can be moved relative to the proximal section flexibility.
5. oral care implement as claimed any one in claims 1 to 3, wherein the flexible bridge portion includes elastic material.
6. oral care implement as claimed in claim 5, wherein the elastic material includes thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).
7. oral care implement as claimed in claim 5, wherein at least one flexible cleaning elements and the flexible bridge
The elastic material in portion is integrated.
8. oral care implement as claimed any one in claims 1 to 3, wherein the proximal section and the distal section
It is to be formed by rigid plastics or resin material.
9. oral care implement as claimed in claim 8, wherein the rigid plastics or resin material include polypropylene.
10. oral care implement as claimed in claim 8, wherein the flexible bridge portion is including the use of the rigid plastics or tree
The bridge section that fat material is formed, the proximal section is attached to the distal section by the bridge section, wherein the bridge
Section is connect in the ratio of the depth of its most narrow point and the depth of the proximal section from 1: 3 to 1: 7.
11. oral care implement as claimed in claim 10, wherein entire width of the bridge section across the head prolongs
It stretches.
12. oral care implement as claimed in claim 10, wherein the head is still further comprised positioned at the head
Second face of that side opposite with first face, and the wherein described bridge section is located in first face and described second
Between face.
13. oral care implement as claimed in claim 12, wherein between the bridge section and first face away from
From more than in the bridge section between second face at a distance from.
14. oral care implement as claimed in claim 13, wherein the institute between the bridge section and first face
It is 2 to 4 times bigger than the distance between the bridge section and second face to state distance.
15. oral care implement as claimed in claim 12, wherein the flexible bridge portion further comprise surround it is described
The elastic material of at least one bridge section.
16. oral care implement as claimed in claim 15, wherein the elastic material includes thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).
17. oral care implement as claimed in claim 15, wherein at least one flexible cleaning elements and the flexibility
The elastic material in bridge portion is integrated.
18. oral care implement as claimed any one in claims 1 to 3, wherein the multiple cleaning element includes from institute
More than the second a cleaning elements stated more than first a cleaning elements of proximal section extension and extended from the distal section.
19. oral care implement as claimed in claim 18, wherein a cleaning element includes tapered bristles more than described first.
20. oral care implement as claimed in claim 18, wherein a cleaning element includes tapered bristles more than described second.
21. oral care implement as claimed in claim 19, wherein the tapered bristles cluster enters square brush tuft hole.
22. oral care implement as claimed in claim 18, wherein the height of a cleaning element more than described first is equal to described
The height of a cleaning element more than second.
23. oral care implement as claimed in claim 22, wherein at least one flexible cleaning elements, which have, is equal to institute
State the height of the height of a cleaning element more than first and more than second a cleaning element.
24. oral care implement as claimed in claim 22, wherein at least one flexible cleaning elements, which have, is less than institute
State the height of the height of a cleaning element more than first and more than second a cleaning element.
25. oral care implement as claimed any one in claims 1 to 3, wherein the head still further comprises and is located at
Second face of that side opposite with first face on the head, second face include tissue cleaner part.
26. oral care implement as claimed in claim 25, wherein the tissue cleaner part includes elastic material.
27. oral care implement as claimed in claim 26, wherein the flexible bridge portion includes the elastic material, and its
Described in tissue cleaner part and the flexible bridge portion it is integral.
28. oral care implement as claimed any one in claims 1 to 3, wherein the head has from 20mm to 40mm
Length.
29. oral care implement as claimed any one in claims 1 to 3, wherein the head has from 5mm to 15mm
Maximum width.
30. oral care implement as claimed any one in claims 1 to 3, wherein the distal section has less than described
The length of the length of proximal section.
31. oral care implement as claimed in claim 30, wherein the length of the distal section and the proximal region
The ratio of the length of section is from 1: 3 to 1: 1.2.
32. oral care implement as claimed any one in claims 1 to 3, wherein the shank include main part and
Connect the head to the main part neck portion.
33. oral care implement as claimed in claim 32, wherein the longitudinal axis of the neck portion is substantially aligned at
The longitudinal axis of the proximal section on the head.
34. oral care implement as claimed in claim 32, wherein the longitudinal axis of the main part is relative to the neck
The angle that the longitudinal axis of portion part is inclined to from 5 ° to 15 °.
35. oral care implement as claimed in claim 32, wherein the neck portion has the maximum from 3mm to 7mm wide
Degree.
36. oral care implement as claimed in claim 32, wherein the main part has the maximum from 9mm to 15mm wide
Degree.
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