RAZOR HANDLE AND RAZOR ASSEMBLY

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a handle for a razor assembly and a razor assembly including said handle, an adapter and a blade assembly.

BACKGROUND ART

[0002] During repeated shaving operations, the razor blades become dulled and need to be replaced. For convenience and cost reasons, some consumers prefer razors having interchangeable blade assemblies so that they do not need to dispose of the handle each time the razor blades are dulled. Additionally, it is desirable to provide a means for interchanging the blade assembly without compromising the pivotability of the blade assembly. Therefore, it is desirable to provide a razor assembly having improved capabilities for selectively attaching and detaching a blade assembly while permitting the blade assembly to pivot relative to the handle. Razor blade assemblies that have an interchangeable blade assembly and/or are rotatable about at least one axis are known in the art.

[0003] For example, WO 97/37819 concerns a replaceable shaving cartridge including an interconnect member adapted to be removably and fixedly attached to a handle extension.

[0004] US 2016/250764 concerns a razor with a detachable blade cartridge that allows a blade cartridge to be detachably coupled to a holder.

[0005] US 2015/273708 A1 concerns a razor having a pivoting mechanism that allows the razor head to pivot.

[0006] US 2014/237828 discloses a razor having a pivot sphere upon which the blade cartridge is rotatably mounted.

[0007] US 9 849 599 B2 discloses a razor having a ball joint socket and a ball joint head.

[0008] US 2005/198840 relates to a handle according to the preamble of claim 1. WO 02/00401 relates to a safety razor. WO 2017/086510 relates to a handle assembly and cartridge, and razor including the same.

SUMMARY

[0009] A handle according to the present invention is defined by claim 1.

[0010] Due to the configuration of the handle, a pusher can be used in a razor assembly that can allow a blade assembly to rotate relative to the handle and the retaining element can be used to operatively attach or detach the blade assembly from the handle.

[0011] The retaining element is arranged in a window configured to communicate with the cavity, and the pusher includes an indentation configured to receive the retaining element.

[0012] With this configuration, the window permits the retaining element to interface with the pusher and/or an adapter such that the adapter can be removably fixed to the handle.

[0013] The pusher may present a spherical distal end.

[0014] The spherical distal end of the pusher facilitates the relative rotatative movement of the blade assembly and the handle.

[0015] The pusher may be configured to engage an engaging surface of a blade assembly.

[0016] This configuration allows the pusher to actively engage the blade assembly such that the blade assembly can be aligned with the handle.

[0017] The handle may further include a resilient element that is configured to urge the pusher away from the handle body. The resilient element may particularly be a spring. The resilient element may be arranged within the cavity.

[0018] The resilient element facilitates the pusher aligning the blade assembly with the handle. Additionally, the resilient element transfers a reactive force to the blade assembly so that the blade assembly can be evenly pressed against a user's skin during a shaving operation which may result in an even shave, thus improving the shaving experience of the user. Furthermore, this reactive and even pressure reduces the risk of skin irritation because it reduces or eliminates the necessity of shaving over the same area of skin multiple times.

[0019] The resilient element may be disposed in a gap formed on an inner surface of the cavity.

[0020] With this configuration, the handle has a compact arrangement.

[0021] The handle may further include a holding pin configured to engage a slot formed at the distal end of the handle body.

[0022] The holding pin prevents the pusher from being urged out of the handle body.

[0023] The handle may further comprise a button that may be configured to be coupled with the holding pin.

[0024] The holding pin also operatively connects the button and the pusher such that it permits a user to control the movement of the pusher by manipulating the button.

[0025] The retaining element may be configured to operatively secure an adapter onto the handle.

[0026] The retaining element securing the adapter to the handle prevents the adapter and/or blade assembly from being dislodged during a shaving operation.

[0027] According to aspects which do not correspond to the claimed invention, an adapter for connecting a blade assembly to a handle is provided. The adapter may comprise an adapter body that may be configured to connect with the handle. The adapter body may have a channel therethrough, said channel may be configured to receive a pusher of the handle. The adapter may also have two arms extending distally from the adapter body, where one or more of the distal ends of the arms may have a finger that may be configured to engage a respective connecting region of the blade assembly.

[0028] The adapter facilitates the rotational movement of the blade assembly relative to the handle as well as allowing for the selective attachment of the blade assembly to the handle or adapter.

[0029] The channel may have a locking portion that may be configured to engage a retaining element of the handle.

[0030] The locking portion of the channel selectively secures the adapter and/or the blade assembly to the handle.

[0031] The respective fingers of the adapter may be spring fingers.

[0032] The spring fingers help secure the adapter to the blade assembly.

[0033] A razor assembly according to the present invention is defined by claim 8. The razor assembly comprises the aforementioned handle and adapter, as well as a blade assembly configured to engage with the adapter.

[0034] The configuration of this razor assembly provides a blade assembly that is rotatable relative the to handle such that the blade assembly can adapt to the contours of the skin during a shaving operation as well as providing a removable adapter and blade assembly so that a user may replace the blade assembly after the blades have been blunted and need to be replaced.

[0035] An interface defined between a distal end of the pusher and an engaging surface of the blade assembly may be a spherical joint thereby allowing rotation of the distal end over the engaging surface.

[0036] The spherical joint facilitates the rotational movement of the blade assembly relative to the handle, which permits the blade assembly to adapt to the contours of the skin during a shaving operation. The pusher may be configured to rotate the blade assembly relative to the adapter.

[0037] This relative rotation results in an improved shaving experience for the user as it permits the blade assembly to adapt to the contours of the skin during a shaving operation.

[0038] The pusher may be configured to align the blade assembly relative to the handle.

[0039] The spring transfers a reactive force via the pusher to the blade assembly so that the blade assembly can be evenly pressed against a user's skin during a shaving operation which may result in an even shave, thus improving the shaving experience of the user. Furthermore, this reactive and even pressure reduces the risk of skin irritation because it reduces or eliminates the necessity of shaving over the same area of skin multiple times.

[0040] The blade assembly may have one or more connecting regions that may be configured to engage the respective fingers of the adapter.

[0041] These connecting regions allow the blade assembly to pivot relative to the adapter and/or handle.

[0042] The connecting regions may comprise partially spherical recessed surfaces, more specifically a triangular shape, or combinations thereof.

[0043] The spherical shape of the recesses facilitates the rotational or pivotable movement of the blade assembly relative to the adapter and/or handle. Furthermore, the triangular shape of the recesses help control the amount of rotation of the blade assembly relative to the adapter.

[0044] A proximal face of the blade assembly may include an engaging surface which may form a partially spherical recess; more specifically the engaging surface may be concentric with the connecting regions.

[0045] This configuration facilitates the rotational movement of the blade assembly relative to the handle.

[0046] The above summary is not intended to describe each and every implementation of the concept. In particular, selected features of any illustrative embodiment within this disclosure may be incorporated into additional embodiments unless clearly stated to the contrary or otherwise incompatible.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0047] The invention may be more completely understood in consideration of the following detailed non-limiting description in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary razor blade assembly according to some embodiments;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the shaving blade assembly of FIG. 1 with the adapter and blade assembly detached from the handle;

FIG. 3 is a exploded view of the adapter and blade assembly of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a detailed view showing the attachment of the adapter and blade assembly of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5A is a perspective view of the proximal end of the adapter;

FIG. 5B is a perspective view of the distal end of the adapter;

FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the handle of the razor blade assembly of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a side view of the distal end of the handle of FIG. 2;

FIG. 8 is a cross-section the distal end of the handle of FIG. 7;

FIGS. 9A and 9B are side and cross-sectional views, respectively, of the razor assembly as the pusher is in an extended position;

FIG. 9C is a sides view of the razor assembly when the pusher is transitioning between the extended position and a retracted position; and

FIGS. 9D and 9E are side and cross-sectional views, respectively, of the razor assembly as the pusher is in the retracted position.

[0048] While the claimed invention is amenable to various modifications and alternative forms, specifics thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the intention is not to limit the invention to the particular embodiment described. On the contrary, the intention of this disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the claims.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] As used in this disclosure and the appended claims, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" include plural referents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise. As used in this disclosure and the appended claims, the term "or" is generally employed in its sense including "and/or" unless the content clearly dictates otherwise.

[0050] The following detailed description should be read with reference to the drawings. The detailed description and the drawings, which are not necessarily to scale, depict illustrative aspects and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. The illustrative aspects depicted are intended only as exemplary.

[0051] FIGS. 1-2 depict a razor assembly 100 that includes a blade assembly 10, an adapter 20, and a handle 30. The blade assembly and adapter 20 may be removably attached to the handle 30. The razor assembly 100 may be specifically adapted for shaving facial, head, and/or body hair.

[0052] As can be seen in FIG. 3, the blade assembly 10 may be formed in a prism shape having, e.g., a rectangular base. In alternatives, the blade assembly 10 may have any other prism shape, for example an oval shape. The blade assembly 10 may also include a cap 11 and a pair of retainers 12 adapted to retain the position of at least one blade (not shown) within the blade assembly 10.

[0053] The blade assembly 10 may include a plurality of blades 30, however, it is contemplated that the blade assembly 10 may have any number of blades (e.g., 1 blade, 2 blades, 3 blades, 4 blades, etc.).

[0054] On an opposing side or proximal face 10b of the blade assembly 10 is an engaging surface 13 that may be configured to be engaged by a pusher 60 of the handle 30. The engaging surface 13 may be formed as a depression on the surface of the blade assembly 10. However, it is envisioned that the engaging surface 13 may have any other suitable shape, for example, it may be formed as a protuberance. The circumference of the engaging surface 13 may be tear-drop shaped. The surface of the engaging surface 13 may be curved. The engaging surface 13 may be a spherical recess.

[0055] The blade assembly 10 may further include a pair of flanges 14a, 14b that are adapted to connect with the adapter 20. The flanges 14a, 14b may be formed as projections. Each of the flanges 14a, 14b may further include a connecting region 15a, 15b where the adapter is configured to connect with the flanges 14a, 14b. The connecting region 15a, 15b may be formed as spherical recesses on the lateral surface of the flanges 14a, 14b, and more specifically, the connection region 15a, 15b may have a triangular shape to facilitate control of the rotational movement of the blade assembly 10 when connected with the adapter 20.

[0056] Also shown in FIG. 3 is the adapter 20. The adapter 20 may have an adapter body 21 having a pair of arms 22a, 22b that extend distally therefrom. Each of the arms 22a, 22b may be curved. The arms 22a, 22b, may be formed to define an arc shape.

[0057] As can be seen in FIGS. 3 and 4, the distal ends of each of the arms 22a, 22b may include a finger 24a, 24b, more specifically a spring finger. The spring fingers 24a, 24b may be configured to connect with a respective flange 14a, 14b of the blade assembly 10. In particular, the fingers 24a, 24b may be adapted to snap fit with a respective recess 15a, 15b in the flanges 14a, 14b. In operation, the fingers 24a, 24b may be disposed in a respective vertex of the triangular shaped connection regions 15a,15b when the blade assembly 10 is in an at rest position. However, when the blade assembly 10 is in a rotated or pivoted position, the respective fingers 24a, 24b may be disposed in another respective vertex of the triangular shaped connection regions 15a, 15b.

[0058] As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the adapter 20 may include a channel 28 that extends through the adapter body 21 between the arms 22a, 22b. The channel 28 may be configured to permit at least a portion of the handle 30 to traverse therethrough, in particular the pusher 60.

[0059] The interior surface 25 of the channel 28 may include at least one relief 27. The relief 27 may be configured to facilitate connecting the adapter 20 with the handle 30. The relief 27 may extend through the adapter body 21. However, it is also envisioned that the relief 27 may extend through a portion of the adapter body 21.

[0060] The interior surface 25 of the channel 28 may further include a locking portion 26. The locking portion 26 may be configured to engage a retaining element 80 of the handle 30. The locking portion 26 may be configured to secure the adapter 20 to the handle 30. The locking portion 26 may be formed as an indentation; however the locking portion may be formed as any other suitable shape, e.g. a square.

[0061] As shown in FIG. 6, the razor assembly 100 may further include an elongated handle 30. The handle 30 has a distal end 30a and a proximal end 30b. The handle 30 may be shaped to adapt to the natural contours of a hand.

[0062] The handle 30 has a handle body 31 and a cavity 34 at the distal end thereof. The handle 30 includes a pusher 60. The handle 30 may further include a button 40, a holding pin 50, and a resilient element 70.

[0063] Additionally, the handle 30 includes a retaining element 80. The retaining element 80 may be selectively engaged with the adapter 20. The retaining element 80 may be adapted to secure the adapter 20 to the handle 30. The retaining element 80 may be configured to be driven by the pusher 60.

[0064] Shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 is a side view and a cross-section of the handle 30 and retaining element 80. As can be seen, button 40 may be disposed on the handle 30 such that it can be manipulated by a user. The button 40 may be connected to and slidable relative to the handle body 31. The button 40 may extend into the cavity 34. The button 40 may have a pair of legs 42 that extend into the cavity 34. Each of the legs 42 may include a through hole 44. Each of the through holes 44 may be configured to receive the holding pin 50 therein.

[0065] The holding pin 50 may be configured to link the button 40 with the pusher 60. The holding pin 50 may be configured to move relative to the handle body 31. The handle body 31 may further include a slot 33. The slot 33 may have a distal end 33a and a proximal end 33b that are configured to stop the holding pin 50 from being displaced from the slot 33. The holding pin 50 may be configured to slide within slot 33 between the distal and proximal ends thereof 33a, 33b. The holding pin 50 may be formed in any appropriate shape, more specifically a cylinder.

[0066] The handle 30 further includes a pusher 60. The pusher 60 may be elongate and have a distal end 60a and a proximal end 60b. The distal end 60a of the pusher 60 may be adapted to engage the engaging surface 13 of the blade assembly 20. The distal end 60a of the pusher 60 may be convex. The distal end 60a of the pusher 60 may have a spherical shape. The proximal end 60b of the pusher 60 may be formed as a shaft. The proximal end 60b of the pusher 60 may have a smaller radius than the distal end 60a of the pusher 60 such that a wall 60c is formed between the distal and proximal ends 60a, 60b.

[0067] The distal end 60b of the pusher may also include a through hole 66. The through hole 66 may be configured to receive the holding pin 50.

[0068] The pusher 60 may be slidable relative to the handle body 31. The pusher 60 may be configured to move between an extended position and a retracted position. The pusher 60 may be configured to move between the extended and retracted positions by a user manipulating the button 40.

[0069] The pusher 60 includes an indentation 68. The indentation is configured to receive the retaining element 80.

[0070] The handle 30 may further include a resilient element 70. The resilient element 70 may be a coil spring. The resilient element 70 may have a distal end 70a and a proximal end 70b. The distal end 70a of the resilient element may be configured to contact the wall 60c formed on the pusher 60. The proximal end 70b of the resilient element 70 may be configured to contact the interior surface of the cavity 34 formed in the handle 30. The resilient element 70 may be disposed within a gap G formed between the proximal end 60b of the pusher and the interior surface of the cavity 34. The resilient element 70 may be configured to urge the pusher 60 into the extended position.

[0071] The handle 30 further includes the retaining element 80. The retaining element 80 is at least partially disposed within a window 36 formed on the handle body 31. The window 36 may extend from the exterior surface of the handle body 31 to the cavity 34 formed therein. The retainting element 80 may be configured to move relative to the handle body 31. The retaining element 80 may be configured be received into the indentation 68 of the pusher 60. The retaining element 80 may be configured to selectively engage the locking portion 26 of the adapter 20. The retaining element 80 may be formed as a sphere, however any other suitable shape may be used, for example, a cylinder.

[0072] Turning to FIGS. 9A-9C which demonstrate how the handle 30 causes the blade assembly 10 to rotate relative to the handle 30 and how the blade assembly 10 can be selectively attached to the handle 30.

[0073] A longitudinal axis A-A is defined as the center axis of the channel 28 of the adapter 20. A shaving plane S-S is defined by a plane at which the shaving is to be performed.

[0074] FIG. 9A shows the razor assembly 100 in a rest position. In this position, the pusher 60 is in the extended position and the distal end 60a of the pusher 60 is engaging the engaging surface 13 of the blade assembly 10. This engagement aligns the blade assembly 10 with the handle 30. In particular, the pusher 60 may position the shaving plane S-S of the blade assembly 10 to be at an angle α relative to the longitudinal axis A-A. As can be seen, the holding pin 50 is disposed on the distal end 33a of the slot 33. This is due to the resilient element 70 urging the distal end 60a of the pusher 60 away from the handle body 31. However, the holding pin 50 holds the pusher 60 within the cavity 34 by contacting the distal end 33a of the slot 33.

[0075] As can be seen in FIG. 9B, which is a cross-section of FIG. 9A, when the pusher 60 is in the extended state, the retaining element 80 is not seated within the indentation 68 of the pusher 60. Additionally, the retaining element 80 is disposed within the locking portion 26 of the adapter 20, thereby securing the adapter 20 to the handle 30.

[0076] FIG. 9C shows the razor assembly 100 in a transitional state where the pusher 60 is between the extended and retracted positions. This is further shown by the location of the holding pin 50 within the slot 33. As can be seen, the angle β formed between the longitudinal axis A-A and the shaving plane S-S is smaller than the angle α when the pusher 60 is in the extended position. Also, as can be seen, the blade assembly 10 has pivoted about its connecting regions 13a, 13b.

[0077] FIGS. 9D and 9E show the razor assembly 100 when a user has manipulated the button 40 to move the pusher 60 into the retracted position. As seen in FIG. 9D, this is further demonstrated by the location of the holding pin 50, which is positioned at the proximal end 33b of the slot 33. Furthermore, the blade assembly 100 is further pivoted about its connecting regions and having an angle γ formed between the longitudinal axis A-A and the shaving plane S-S which is smaller than the angle α when the pusher 60 is in the extended position and angle β when the pusher 60 is in a transitional position.

[0078] As can be seen in FIG. 9E, which is a cross-section of FIG. 9D, the resilient element 70 is compressed between the wall 60c of the pusher 60 and the interior surface of the cavity 34. When the pusher 60 is in the retracted state, the retaining element 80 is seated within the indentation 68 of the pusher 60 and not disposed within the locking portion 26 of the adapter 20, thereby allowing the user to remove the adapter 20 and blade assembly 10 from the handle 30.

[0079] Throughout the description, including the claims, the term "comprising a" should be understood as being synonymous with "comprising at least one" unless otherwise stated.

[0080] Although the present disclosure herein has been described with reference to particular embodiments, it is to be understood that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and applications of the present invention.

[0081] It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope of the invention being defined by the following claims.

Claims

1. A handle (30) for a razor assembly (100) comprising:

a handle body (31) having a distal end (30a) with a cavity (34) opening therein;

a pusher (60) retained in the cavity (34) and extending outwardly from the cavity (34); and

a retaining element (80) disposed on the distal end (30a) of the handle body (31), characterized in that the retaining element (80) is arranged in a window (36) configured to communicate with the cavity (34) and the pusher (60) further includes an indentation (68) configured to receive the retaining element (80).

2. The handle (30) according to claim 1, wherein the pusher (60) presents a spherical distal end (60a).

3. The handle (30) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the pusher (60) is configured to engage an engaging surface (13) of a blade assembly (10).

4. The handle (30) according to any one of the preceding claims further including a resilient element (70) arranged within the cavity (34), the resilient element (70) being configured to urge the pusher (60) away from the handle body (31).

5. The handle (30) according to claim 4, wherein the resilient element (70) is disposed in a gap (G) formed on an inner surface of the cavity (34).

6. The handle (30) according to any one of the proceeding claims further including a holding pin (50) configured to engage a slot (33) formed at the distal end (30a) of the handle body (31).

7. The handle (30) according to claim 6 further comprising a button (40) configured to be coupled with the holding pin (50).

8. A razor assembly (100) comprising:

the handle (30) according to any one of claims 1 to 7; an adapter (20) and a blade assembly configured to connect with the handle (30), the adapter (20) comprising:

an adapter body (21) configured to connect with the handle (30), the adapter body (21) having a channel (28) therethrough, said channel (28) being configured to receive the pusher (60) of the handle (30);

the adapter (20) further comprising two arms (22a, 22b) extending distally from the adapter body (21), wherein one or more of the distal ends of the arms (22a, 22b) have a finger (24a, 24b), and

the blade assembly (10) comprising one or more connecting regions (15a, 15b) configured to engage the respective fingers (24a, 24b) of the adapter (20), wherein the connecting regions (15a, 15b) comprise partially spherical recessed surfaces.

9. The razor assembly (100) according to claim 8, wherein the channel (28) has a locking portion (25) that is configured to engage a retaining element (80) of the handle (30).

10. The razor assembly (100) according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the fingers (24a, 24b) are spring fingers.

11. The razor assembly (100) according to any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein an interface defined between a distal end (60a) of the pusher (60) and an engaging surface (13) of the blade assembly (10) is a spherical joint thereby allowing rotation of the distal end (60a) over the engaging surface (13).

Ansprüche

1. Griff (30) für eine Rasiereranordnung (100), der Folgendes umfasst:

einen Griffkörper (31), der ein distales Ende (30a) mit einem Hohlraum (34) aufweist, der sich darin öffnet;

einen Drücker (60), der in dem Hohlraum (34) gesichert wird und sich von dem Hohlraum (34) nach außen erstreckt; und

ein Sicherungselement (80), das an dem distalen Ende (30a) des Griffkörpers (31) eingerichtet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Sicherungselement (80) in einem Fenster (36) arrangiert ist, das konfiguriert ist, um mit dem Hohlraum (34) zu kommunizieren, und der Drücker (60) ferner eine Vertiefung (68) beinhaltet, die konfiguriert ist, um das Sicherungselement (80) aufzunehmen.

2. Griff (30) nach Anspruch 1, wobei der Drücker (60) ein kugelförmiges distales Ende (60a) darstellt.

3. Griff (30) nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, wobei der Drücker (60) konfiguriert ist, um eine Eingriffsoberfläche (13) einer Klingenanordnung (10) in Eingriff zu nehmen.

4. Griff (30) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, der ferner ein elastisches Element (70) beinhaltet, das innerhalb des Hohlraums (34) arrangiert ist, wobei das elastische Element (70) konfiguriert ist, um den Drücker (60) von dem Griffkörper (31) weg zu drängen.

5. Griff (30) nach Anspruch 4, wobei das elastische Element (70) in einer Lücke (G) eingerichtet ist, die auf einer Innenoberfläche des Hohlraums (34) ausgebildet ist.

6. Griff (30) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, der ferner einen Haltestift (50) beinhaltet, der konfiguriert ist, um einen Schlitz (33) in Eingriff zu nehmen, der an dem distalen Ende (30a) des Griffkörpers (31) ausgebildet ist.

7. Griff (30) nach Anspruch 6, der ferner einen Knopf (40) umfasst, der konfiguriert ist, um mit dem Haltestift (50) gekoppelt zu werden.

8. Rasiereranordnung (100), die Folgendes umfasst:
den Griff (30) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7; einen Adapter (20) und eine Klingenanordnung, die konfiguriert sind, um mit dem Griff (30) verbunden zu werden, wobei der Adapter (20) Folgendes umfasst:

einen Adapterkörper (21), der konfiguriert ist, um mit dem Griff (30) verbunden zu werden, wobei der Adapterkörper (21) einen Kanal (28) dahindurch aufweist, wobei der Kanal (28) konfiguriert ist, um den Drücker (60) des Griffs (30) aufzunehmen;

wobei der Adapter (20) ferner zwei Arme (22a, 22b) umfasst, die sich distal von dem Adapterkörper (21) erstrecken, wobei ein oder mehrere der distalen Enden der Arme (22a, 22b) einen Finger (24a, 24b) aufweisen, und

wobei die Klingenanordnung (10) einen oder mehrere Verbindungsbereiche (15a, 15b) umfasst, die konfiguriert sind, um die jeweiligen Finger (24a, 24b) des Adapters (20) in Eingriff zu nehmen, wobei die Verbindungsbereiche (15a, 15b) teilweise kugelförmige ausgesparte Oberflächen umfassen.

9. Rasiereranordnung (100) nach Anspruch 8, wobei der Kanal (28) einen Verriegelungsabschnitt (25) aufweist, der konfiguriert ist, um ein Sicherungselement (80) des Griffs (30) in Eingriff zu nehmen.

10. Rasiereranordnung (100) nach Anspruch 8 oder 9, wobei die Finger (24a, 24b) Federfinger sind.

11. Rasiereranordnung (100) nach einem der Ansprüche 8 bis 10, wobei eine Schnittstelle, die zwischen einem distalen Ende (60a) des Drückers (60) und einer Eingriffsoberfläche (13) der Klingenanordnung (10) definiert ist, ein kugelförmiges Gelenk ist, wobei dadurch eine Drehung des distalen Endes (60a) über die Eingriffsoberfläche (13) ermöglicht wird.

Revendications

1. Manche (30) pour un ensemble rasoir (100) comprenant :

un corps de manche (31) ayant une extrémité distale (30a) dotée d'une cavité (34) s'ouvrant à l'intérieur ;

un poussoir (60) retenu dans la cavité (34) et s'étendant vers l'extérieur depuis la cavité (34) ; et

un élément de retenue (80) disposé sur l'extrémité distale (30a) du corps de manche (31), caractérisé en ce que l'élément de retenue (80) est arrangé dans une fenêtre (36) conçue pour communiquer avec la cavité (34) et le poussoir (60) comporte en outre une indentation (68) conçue pour recevoir l'élément de retenue (80).

2. Manche (30) selon la revendication 1, le poussoir (60) présentant une extrémité distale sphérique (60a).

3. Manche (30) selon la revendication 1 ou 2, le poussoir (60) étant conçu pour entrer en prise avec une surface de prise (13) d'un ensemble lame (10).

4. Manche (30) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comportant en outre un élément élastique (70) arrangé au sein de la cavité (34), l'élément élastique (70) étant conçu pour pousser le poussoir (60) à l'écart du corps de manche (31).

5. Manche (30) selon la revendication 4, l'élément élastique (70) étant disposé dans un espace (G) formé sur une surface interne de la cavité (34).

6. Manche (30) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comportant en outre une broche de maintien (50) conçue pour entrer en prise avec une fente (33) formée au niveau de l'extrémité distale (30a) du corps de manche (31).

7. Manche (30) selon la revendication 6, comprenant en outre un bouton (40) conçu pour être accouplé à la broche de maintien (50).

8. Ensemble rasoir (100) comprenant :
le manche (30) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7 ; un adaptateur (20) et un ensemble lame conçus pour se lier au manche (30), l'adaptateur (20) comprenant :

un corps d'adaptateur (21) conçu pour se lier au manche (30), le corps d'adaptateur (21) comportant un canal (28) à travers celui-ci, ledit canal (28) étant conçu pour recevoir le poussoir (60) du manche (30) ;

l'adaptateur (20) comprenant en outre deux bras (22a, 22b) s'étendant de manière distale depuis le corps d'adaptateur (21), une ou plusieurs des extrémités distales des bras (22a, 22b) comprenant un doigt (24a, 24b), et

l'ensemble lame (10) comprenant une ou plusieurs régions de liaison (15a, 15b) conçues pour entrer en prise avec les doigts respectifs (24a, 24b) de l'adaptateur (20), les régions de liaison (15a, 15b) comprenant des surfaces évidées partiellement sphériques.

9. Ensemble rasoir (100) selon la revendication 8, le canal (28) ayant une partie de verrouillage (25) qui est conçue pour entrer en prise avec un élément de retenue (80) du manche (30).

10. Ensemble rasoir (100) selon la revendication 8 ou 9, les doigts (24a, 24b) étant des doigts à ressort.

11. Ensemble rasoir (100) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 8 à 10, une jonction définie entre une extrémité distale (60a) du poussoir (60) et une surface de prise (13) de l'ensemble lame (10) étant un joint sphérique permettant ainsi la rotation de l'extrémité distale (60a) sur la surface de prise (13).

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