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- the invention relates to a toothbrush according to the preamble of claim 1.
- Toothbrushes are available on the market in a wide range of different configurations.
- the aesthetic effect of a toothbrush often plays a significant role in the task of selecting the same.
- design and color are of considerable importance and a humorous appearance increases the enjoyment of teeth cleaning.
- the intention here is for it to be possible for toothbrushes to be mass-produced as cost-effectively as possible.
- the object of the present invention is to provide a toothbrush which has attractive design possibilities and can nevertheless be produced cost-effectively.
- FIG. 1 shows a side view of a toothbrush
- FIG. 2 shows a plan view of the toothbrush according to FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 shows a bottom view of the toothbrush according to FIG. 1, a closure part for closing a handle cavity being illustrated separately from the rest of the toothbrush part;
- FIGS. 4 to 10 show different exemplary embodiments of means which can be inserted into the handle cavity in order to achieve an aesthetic effect
- FIG. 11 a shows a plan view of a second embodiment of a closure part for closing the handle cavity, with an integrated positioning element
- FIG. 11 b shows a front view of the closure part according to FIG. 11 a ;
- FIG. 11 c shows a side view of the closure part according to FIG. 11 a;
- FIG. 12 a shows a plan view of another positioning element which can be connected to a closure part
- FIG. 12 b shows a front view of the positioning element according to FIG. 12 a;
- FIG. 12 c shows a side view of the positioning element according to FIG. 12 a;
- FIG. 13 a shows a plan view of a further positioning element which can be connected to a closure part
- FIG. 13 b shows a front view of the positioning element according to FIG. 13 a;
- FIG. 13 c shows a side view of the positioning element according to FIG. 13 a;
- FIG. 14 a shows a plan view of a third embodiment of a closure part for closing the handle cavity, with an integrated positioning element
- FIG. 14 b shows a front view of the closure part according to FIG. 14 a;
- FIG. 14 c shows a side view of the closure part according to FIG. 14 a;
- FIG. 15 shows, on an enlarged scale and in partial section, the toothbrush according to FIGS. 1 to 3 , a fourth embodiment of a closure part for closing a handle cavity being illustrated separately from the rest of the toothbrush part;
- FIG. 15 a shows a longitudinal section of the closure part according to FIG. 15;
- FIG. 15 b shows a securing part, as seen in arrow direction A, for an ampoule accommodated in the handle cavity of the toothbrush according to FIG. 15;
- FIG. 16 a shows, on an enlarged scale and in a side view, a further exemplary embodiment of a closure part
- FIG. 16 b shows a longitudinal section of the closure part according to FIG. 16 a.
- FIGS. 1 to 3 illustrate a manual toothbrush 1 which has a front bristle-carrying head part 2 and a rear handle 3 .
- the bristles or clusters of bristles (not illustrated in the drawing) are anchored in a manner known per se in the depressions 4 provided for this purpose in the head part 2 .
- the longitudinal axis of the toothbrush 1 is designated L in FIGS. 1 to 3 .
- the handle 3 over at least part of its length, is provided with an essentially cylindrical cutout 5 which extends in the longitudinal direction of the toothbrush 1 and forms a cavity 7 in the handle 3 .
- the cutout 5 is open to the rear.
- a closure part 8 Provided for closing the cavity 7 is a closure part 8 which can be seen from FIG.
- This may be a releasable connection of the two parts (for example snap-in connection, screw connection, bayonet connection, etc.) or a non-releasable connection (weld connection including connection by means of high-frequency welding, adhesive bonding, non-releasable snap-in connection, etc).
- a releasable connection of the two parts for example snap-in connection, screw connection, bayonet connection, etc.
- a non-releasable connection weld connection including connection by means of high-frequency welding, adhesive bonding, non-releasable snap-in connection, etc.
- the handle 3 and the head part 2 are advantageously produced by multi-component injection molding, an at least partially transparent material component being used for the handle 3 .
- This may be, for example, styrene acrylonitrile (SAN).
- SAN styrene acrylonitrile
- the head part 2 would also be possible, in principle, for the head part 2 to consist of this material, i.e. for the two toothbrush parts 2 , 3 to be produced from the transparent material by conventional injection molding.
- SAN styrene acrylonitrile
- Such a toothbrush would be particularly cost-effective since SAN is inexpensive.
- PP polypropylene
- PP polypropylene
- the two toothbrush parts 2 , 3 are preferably provided with interengaging parts (protrusion/recess) on their contact surfaces, with the result that the two plastic parts are brought into form-fitting connection during the injection molding.
- Such a connection is indicated in FIGS. 1 to 3 and is designated 10 . It would also be conceivable, however, to have a force-fitting connection between the two plastic parts, e.g. in the manner of a shrinkage connection.
- Both the handle 3 and the head part 2 a may have parts which consist of further material components and help to improve the aesthetic effect and/or the grip. It is also the case, for example, that the handle 3 is provided with a depression 12 , which can be seen from FIGS. 1 and 2, for a thumb rest 11 which consists of an elastically compliant material, for example a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).
- TPE thermoplastic elastomer
- the cutout 5 or the cavity 7 of the handle 3 is produced by encapsulating a core by injection molding and hollowing out the same.
- the cavity 7 may be filled directly with decorative articles or playthings, e.g. different figures, snowflakes, shiny particles, etc. It is also possible for a liquid to be introduced directly into the cavity 7 . This liquid may also contain floating articles. A powder or sand filling is also possible. Hologram foils or luminescent parts may also be accommodated in the cavity 7 .
- FIG. 4 illustrates a roll 14 which is illustrated in FIG. 4 and preferably has multicolored printing on it.
- FIG. 5 illustrates a roll 15 which can be inserted into the cavity 7 and has a film adhesively bonded to it.
- a section of film which has printing on it may also be at least partially transparent or translucent, this giving the person looking at it an illusion of depth or the impression of a three-dimensional image.
- rolls 14 , 15 or the section of film are configured so as to achieve the effect of moving images.
- the lenticular production of such moving images is described in EP Patent Application No. 99 118 775.8.
- the rolls 14 , 15 with holes or openings through which it is possible to see printing (image, text) in the opposite region of the inner wall of the rolls 14 , 15 , the illusion of depth being achieved as a result. It is also possible for the section of film to have such holes, through which it is possible to see the printing opposite, with the effect of depth being achieved. It is also possible in this way to produce the impression of a three-dimensional image.
- FIGS. 6 to 10 It is also possible, on occasion, to insert filled ampoules into the cavity 7 , as the examples illustrated in FIGS. 6 to 10 show.
- the ampoule 16 illustrated in FIG. 6 contains a liquid with floating articles
- the ampoule 17 according to FIG. 7 contains loose articles
- the ampoule 18 according to FIG. 8 merely contains a liquid.
- the ampoule 19 according to FIG. 9 is filled with a fine-grain material (powder, sand).
- a gas filling would also be possible.
- FIG. 10 shows an ampoule 20 which has printing on it.
- the ampoule could also have a film adhesively bonded to it. It would also be possible for the abovementioned hologram foils or luminescent parts to be accommodated in the interior of an ampoule and inserted, with the latter, into the cavity 7 .
- a closure part 22 which can be seen from FIGS. 11 a to 11 c , is provided with a helical positioning element 23 and by means of which the toothbrush can be positioned on an underlying surface.
- the closure part it would also be possible for the closure part to be provided with a sun-like positioning element 24 according to FIGS. 12 a to 12 c or a star-shaped positioning element 25 according to FIGS. 13 a to 13 c .
- the positioning elements 24 , 25 are each provided with a depression 26 for a fixed connection to a closure cap (not illustrated).
- FIGS. 14 a to 14 c A further embodiment of a possible closure part 27 is illustrated in FIGS. 14 a to 14 c .
- This closure part 27 which can be inserted into the cutout 5 by way of its offset part 27 a and can be connected either releasably or non-releasably to the handle, has a star-shaped positioning part 28 .
- the positioning parts 24 , 25 or 28 it would also be possible for the positioning parts 24 , 25 or 28 to have some other basic outline.
- the handle 3 of the toothbrush 1 ′ according to FIG. 15 is provided with a securing means 31 which is located in the front region of the cutout 5 and is intended for the insert located in the cavity 7 , for example the ampoule 30 .
- the securing means 31 has an annular part 31 a , which can be seen from FIG. 15 b , is made of an elastically compliant material and is provided with a number of rearwardly directed tongues 31 b which extend in the longitudinal direction of the toothbrush 1 ′ and are arranged in the form of a circle.
- the securing means 31 like the head part 2 , to consist of polypropylene (PP) and to be injection molded in the same step as said head part (the connecting channel provided for this purpose is designated 32 in FIG. 15).
- the closure part 8 ′ is also provided with a number of tongues 35 , which extend in the longitudinal direction of the toothbrush 1 ′, are arranged in the form of a circle, and are directed forward.
- the ampoule 30 is forced between the elastically compliant tongues 31 b , on the one hand, and the likewise elastically compliant tongues 35 on the other hand, and is kept in its position both radially and axially by said tongues.
- closure part 37 illustrated in FIGS. 16 a and 16 b , is provided with the abovementioned tongues 35 for securing the cavity insert.
- This closure part 37 is formed integrally with a positioning part 38 , which is provided with a planar standing surface 39 , at right angles to the longitudinal axis L, for setting the toothbrush in the upright position.
- the standing surface 39 is, if appropriate, of annular configuration.
- the closure part 37 is inserted, by way of its offset part 37 a , into the handle cutout 5 of the toothbrush and, in the process, snaps onto the handle 3 by way of its plug-on border 37 b.
- Examples of possible material for the transparent handle 3 are polystyrene or polyester.
- closure parts 8 , 8 ′, 22 , 27 , 37 are preferably produced from a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), a good sealing action being achieved as a result.
- TPE thermoplastic elastomer
- the ampoule instead of filling the handle cavity from the rear, for example, with an ampoule, it would also be possible for the ampoule to be embedded in the handle by being encapsulated in the transparent material by injection molding. In this case, however, it would no longer be possible to exchange the cavity contents.
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A unique ornamental and utilitarian toothbrush characterized by a bristle-carrying head part and a handle, wherein the handle includes transparent or translucent portions and is further provided with a closed cavity extending in the longitudinal direction of the toothbrush, and wherein an article is received within the cavity and is visible through the transparent or translucent handle portion. The handle cavity has a closure and the toothbrush is formed from plastic materials. The enclosed article may be decorative, of plural or single parts, and wherein further liquid may be in the cavity.
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- The invention relates to a toothbrush according to the preamble of claim 1.
- Toothbrushes are available on the market in a wide range of different configurations. The aesthetic effect of a toothbrush often plays a significant role in the task of selecting the same. In particular in the case of children's toothbrushes, design and color are of considerable importance and a humorous appearance increases the enjoyment of teeth cleaning. The intention here is for it to be possible for toothbrushes to be mass-produced as cost-effectively as possible.
- The object of the present invention is to provide a toothbrush which has attractive design possibilities and can nevertheless be produced cost-effectively.
- This object is achieved according to the invention by a toothbrush having the features of claim 1.
- Preferred developments of the toothbrush according to the invention form the subject matter of the dependent claims.
- The invention is explained in more detail hereinbelow with reference to the drawing, in which:
- FIG. 1 shows a side view of a toothbrush;
- FIG. 2 shows a plan view of the toothbrush according to FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 shows a bottom view of the toothbrush according to FIG. 1, a closure part for closing a handle cavity being illustrated separately from the rest of the toothbrush part;
- FIGS.4 to 10 show different exemplary embodiments of means which can be inserted into the handle cavity in order to achieve an aesthetic effect;
- FIG. 11a shows a plan view of a second embodiment of a closure part for closing the handle cavity, with an integrated positioning element;
- FIG. 11b shows a front view of the closure part according to FIG. 11a ;
- FIG. 11c shows a side view of the closure part according to FIG. 11a;
- FIG. 12a shows a plan view of another positioning element which can be connected to a closure part;
- FIG. 12b shows a front view of the positioning element according to FIG. 12a;
- FIG. 12c shows a side view of the positioning element according to FIG. 12a;
- FIG. 13a shows a plan view of a further positioning element which can be connected to a closure part;
- FIG. 13b shows a front view of the positioning element according to FIG. 13a;
- FIG. 13c shows a side view of the positioning element according to FIG. 13a;
- FIG. 14a shows a plan view of a third embodiment of a closure part for closing the handle cavity, with an integrated positioning element;
- FIG. 14b shows a front view of the closure part according to FIG. 14a;
- FIG. 14c shows a side view of the closure part according to FIG. 14a;
- FIG. 15 shows, on an enlarged scale and in partial section, the toothbrush according to FIGS.1 to 3, a fourth embodiment of a closure part for closing a handle cavity being illustrated separately from the rest of the toothbrush part;
- FIG. 15a shows a longitudinal section of the closure part according to FIG. 15;
- FIG. 15b shows a securing part, as seen in arrow direction A, for an ampoule accommodated in the handle cavity of the toothbrush according to FIG. 15;
- FIG. 16a shows, on an enlarged scale and in a side view, a further exemplary embodiment of a closure part; and
- FIG. 16b shows a longitudinal section of the closure part according to FIG. 16a.
- FIGS.1 to 3 illustrate a manual toothbrush 1 which has a front bristle-carrying
head part 2 and arear handle 3. The bristles or clusters of bristles (not illustrated in the drawing) are anchored in a manner known per se in thedepressions 4 provided for this purpose in thehead part 2. The longitudinal axis of the toothbrush 1 is designated L in FIGS. 1 to 3. Thehandle 3, over at least part of its length, is provided with an essentiallycylindrical cutout 5 which extends in the longitudinal direction of the toothbrush 1 and forms acavity 7 in thehandle 3. Thecutout 5 is open to the rear. Provided for closing thecavity 7 is aclosure part 8 which can be seen from FIG. 3 in particular and can be inserted into thecutout 5, by way itsoffset part 8 a, from the rear and is connected to thehandle 3. This may be a releasable connection of the two parts (for example snap-in connection, screw connection, bayonet connection, etc.) or a non-releasable connection (weld connection including connection by means of high-frequency welding, adhesive bonding, non-releasable snap-in connection, etc). The purpose of thecloseable cavity 7 is described hereinbelow. - The
handle 3 and thehead part 2 are advantageously produced by multi-component injection molding, an at least partially transparent material component being used for thehandle 3. This may be, for example, styrene acrylonitrile (SAN). It would also be possible, in principle, for thehead part 2 to consist of this material, i.e. for the twotoothbrush parts toothbrush parts - Both the
handle 3 and the head part 2 a may have parts which consist of further material components and help to improve the aesthetic effect and/or the grip. It is also the case, for example, that thehandle 3 is provided with a depression 12, which can be seen from FIGS. 1 and 2, for athumb rest 11 which consists of an elastically compliant material, for example a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). - The
cutout 5 or thecavity 7 of thehandle 3 is produced by encapsulating a core by injection molding and hollowing out the same. - Different means for achieving an aesthetic effect may be accommodated in the
cavity 7, which can be closed by means of theclosure part 8, as will now be described hereinbelow. - The
cavity 7 may be filled directly with decorative articles or playthings, e.g. different figures, snowflakes, shiny particles, etc. It is also possible for a liquid to be introduced directly into thecavity 7. This liquid may also contain floating articles. A powder or sand filling is also possible. Hologram foils or luminescent parts may also be accommodated in thecavity 7. - It is also possible, however, for a
roll 14, e.g. made of cardboard or plastic, which is illustrated in FIG. 4 and preferably has multicolored printing on it, to be inserted into thecavity 7. FIG. 5 illustrates aroll 15 which can be inserted into thecavity 7 and has a film adhesively bonded to it. It is also possible, however, for a section of film which has printing on it to be rolled together and pushed directly into thecavity 7. Said section of film may also be at least partially transparent or translucent, this giving the person looking at it an illusion of depth or the impression of a three-dimensional image. - A further possibility is for the
rolls - Furthermore, it is also possible to provide the
rolls rolls - It is also possible, on occasion, to insert filled ampoules into the
cavity 7, as the examples illustrated in FIGS. 6 to 10 show. Thus, theampoule 16 illustrated in FIG. 6 contains a liquid with floating articles, theampoule 17 according to FIG. 7 contains loose articles and theampoule 18 according to FIG. 8 merely contains a liquid. Theampoule 19 according to FIG. 9 is filled with a fine-grain material (powder, sand). A gas filling would also be possible. FIG. 10 shows anampoule 20 which has printing on it. The ampoule could also have a film adhesively bonded to it. It would also be possible for the abovementioned hologram foils or luminescent parts to be accommodated in the interior of an ampoule and inserted, with the latter, into thecavity 7. - In the case of a releasable connection between the
closure part 8 and thehandle 3, it is possible to exchange the cavity contents. In particular theabovementioned rolls different ampoules 16 to 20 can easily be exchanged, which allows a rapid change in design. It is possible for at least partially transparent handles of different outer shapes to be provided with the essentiallycylindrical cutout 5 and filled, for example, with therolls ampoules 16 to 20. In addition to, or instead of, means with an aesthetic effect, it would also be possible for useful articles, such as toothpicks, exchangeable ampoules with mouthwash or toothpaste, to be accommodated in thecavity 7. - Instead of the cap-
like closure part 8 which is illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3, it is possible to use, for the purpose of closing thecavity 7, aclosure part 22 which can be seen from FIGS. 11a to 11 c, is provided with ahelical positioning element 23 and by means of which the toothbrush can be positioned on an underlying surface. Instead of thehelical positioning element 23 it would also be possible for the closure part to be provided with a sun-like positioning element 24 according to FIGS. 12a to 12 c or a star-shapedpositioning element 25 according to FIGS. 13a to 13 c. Thepositioning elements depression 26 for a fixed connection to a closure cap (not illustrated). - A further embodiment of a
possible closure part 27 is illustrated in FIGS. 14a to 14 c. Thisclosure part 27, which can be inserted into thecutout 5 by way of its offsetpart 27 a and can be connected either releasably or non-releasably to the handle, has a star-shapedpositioning part 28. Of course, it would also be possible for thepositioning parts - The
handle 3 of the toothbrush 1′ according to FIG. 15 is provided with a securing means 31 which is located in the front region of thecutout 5 and is intended for the insert located in thecavity 7, for example theampoule 30. The securing means 31 has anannular part 31 a, which can be seen from FIG. 15b, is made of an elastically compliant material and is provided with a number of rearwardly directed tongues 31 b which extend in the longitudinal direction of the toothbrush 1′ and are arranged in the form of a circle. For example, it is possible for the securing means 31, like thehead part 2, to consist of polypropylene (PP) and to be injection molded in the same step as said head part (the connecting channel provided for this purpose is designated 32 in FIG. 15). Theclosure part 8′ is also provided with a number oftongues 35, which extend in the longitudinal direction of the toothbrush 1′, are arranged in the form of a circle, and are directed forward. When thecavity 7 is closed, theampoule 30 is forced between the elastically compliant tongues 31 b, on the one hand, and the likewise elasticallycompliant tongues 35 on the other hand, and is kept in its position both radially and axially by said tongues. - It is also the case that the
closure part 37, illustrated in FIGS. 16a and 16 b, is provided with theabovementioned tongues 35 for securing the cavity insert. Thisclosure part 37 is formed integrally with apositioning part 38, which is provided with a planar standingsurface 39, at right angles to the longitudinal axis L, for setting the toothbrush in the upright position. The standingsurface 39, is, if appropriate, of annular configuration. Theclosure part 37 is inserted, by way of its offsetpart 37 a, into thehandle cutout 5 of the toothbrush and, in the process, snaps onto thehandle 3 by way of its plug-on border 37 b. - In order to set the toothbrush in the upright position, it would also be possible to use a closure part with a rearwardly rounded positioning part and an integrated weight for producing a “stand-up” effect.
- Examples of possible material for the
transparent handle 3, in addition to the abovementioned SAN, are polystyrene or polyester. - In particular in the case of a releasable connection to the
handle 3, theclosure parts - Instead of filling the handle cavity from the rear, for example, with an ampoule, it would also be possible for the ampoule to be embedded in the handle by being encapsulated in the transparent material by injection molding. In this case, however, it would no longer be possible to exchange the cavity contents.
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1. A toothbrush which has a bristle-carrying front head part (2) and a handle (3) and is produced by conventional or multi-component injection molding, wherein the handle (3), over at least part of its length, has an essentially cylindrical and closed cavity (7) extending in the longitudinal direction of the toothbrush, at least that part of the handle (3) which encloses the cavity (7) consisting of an at least partially transparent material.
2. The toothbrush as claimed in claim 1 , wherein means with an aesthetic effect are accommodated in the closed cavity (7).
3. The toothbrush as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the cavity (7) is kept closed from the rear by means of a closure part (8; 8′; 22; 27) which can be connected non-releasably to the handle (3) at the rear end of the latter.
4. The toothbrush as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein, for optionally filling the cavity (7), the cavity (7) can be closed from the rear by means of a closure part (8; 8′; 22; 27; 37) which can be connected releasably to the handle (3) at the rear end of the latter.
5. The toothbrush as claimed in claim 2 and claim 4 , wherein the means are accommodated in an ampoule (16; 17; 18; 19; 20) which can be inserted into the cavity (7).
6. The toothbrush as claimed in claim 2 and claim 4 , wherein the means are formed by a roll (14; 15), preferably made of plastic or cardboard, which has printing on it or has a film adhesively bonded to it.
7. The toothbrush as claimed in one of claims 2 to 4 , wherein the means are formed by an at least partially transparent or translucent section of film which butts against the inner wall of the cavity and has printing on it.
8. The toothbrush as claimed in one of claims 2 to 4 , wherein the means are formed by loose articles.
9. The toothbrush as claimed in one of claims 2 to 4 , wherein the means are formed by a liquid.
10. The toothbrush as claimed in one of claims 2 to 4 , wherein the means are formed by a liquid containing floating articles.
11. The toothbrush as claimed in one of claims 2 to 4 , wherein the means are formed by sand or powder.
12. The toothbrush as claimed in one of claims 2 to 4 , wherein the means are formed by luminescent parts.
13. The toothbrush as claimed in one of claims 2 to 4 , wherein the means are formed by hologram foils.
14. The toothbrush as claimed in one of claims 2 to 4 , wherein the means are formed by a gas.
15. The toothbrush as claimed in claim 1 or 2 and claim 3 , wherein the means are formed by an ampoule (20) which has printing on it or has a film adhesively bonded to it.
16. The toothbrush as claimed in claim 3 or 4, wherein the closure part (22; 27; 37) is provided with a positioning part (23; 24; 25; 28; 38) for positioning the toothbrush (1) on an underlying surface.
17. The toothbrush as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the positioning part (38) has a planar standing surface (39) at right angles to the longitudinal axis (L) of the toothbrush and closure part.
18. The toothbrush as claimed in one of claims 3, 4, 16 and 17, wherein the closure part is produced from a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).
19. The toothbrush as claimed in claim 4 and either of claims 5 and 15, wherein the ampoule (16; 17; 18; 19; 20) is kept in its position in the cavity (7) by a securing means (31, 35).
20. The toothbrush as claimed in claim 19 , wherein the securing means (31, 35) comprises rearwardly directed tongues (31 b) which are arranged in the front region of the handle cavity (7), extend in the longitudinal direction of the toothbrush, are made of an elastically compliant material and are arranged in the form of a circle, it being the case that, when the cavity (7) is closed by the closure part (8′; 38), the ampoule (16; 17; 18; 19; 20) is kept in its position between said tongues (31 b) and forwardly directed tongues (35) of the closure part (8′; 38), which are likewise arranged in the form of a circle, extend in the longitudinal direction of the toothbrush and consist of an elastically compliant material.
21. The toothbrush as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the closure part (8; 8′; 22; 27) is connected to the handle (3) by welding, preferably high-frequency welding, or adhesive bonding or a non-releasable snap-in connection.
22. The toothbrush as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the closure part (8; 8′; 22; 27; 37) is connected to the handle (3) by a releasable snap-in connection or a screw connection or a bayonet connection.
23. The toothbrush as claimed in claim 1 or 2 and as claimed in claim 4 , wherein useful articles such as toothpicks or an ampoule with mouthwash or toothpaste are accommodated in the closed cavity (7).
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