Nodal spring assembly for an electronic toothbrush
US9062736B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 9, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C17/3481
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A nodally mounted spring arrangement for a drive train which is used in an electronic toothbrush which includes a housing. A V shaped spring member (15) is secured at both ends thereof, wherein the spring member has a node point (30) along a ridge line, approximately halfway along the length of the spring member. A mounting plate (26) member is fixedly connected to the node point of the spring member and also fixedly connected to the housing of the toothbrush.
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