摘要 |
A method for making a toothbrush including a handle (24), a head (26) including at least one cleaning element extending therefrom, and a hinge arranged between the head (26) and the handle (24), said hinge including a joint between the handle (24) and the head (26) of a harder thermoplastic component covered by a softer thermoplastic component is provided, the method including: forming a base body by injection molding of a first thermoplastic material forming one of the handle (24) or the head (26), and injection molding of a second thermoplastic material for forming the other of the handle (24) or the head (26) to thereby fuse the second thermoplastic material against the first thermoplastic material; placing the base body into a further mold; and injection molding the softer thermoplastic component for covering the joint. |