EP1003407B1 - Spoon - Google Patents
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- EP1003407B1 EP1003407B1 EP98945008A EP98945008A EP1003407B1 EP 1003407 B1 EP1003407 B1 EP 1003407B1 EP 98945008 A EP98945008 A EP 98945008A EP 98945008 A EP98945008 A EP 98945008A EP 1003407 B1 EP1003407 B1 EP 1003407B1
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- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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- A47G21/00—Table-ware
- A47G21/04—Spoons; Pastry servers
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- the invention relates to a tablespoon for intake mushy or liquid food with one handle and one adjoining trough-shaped, concave trained mouth part made of soft and flexible Material.
- This known spoon is a deep one Shovel shape, the width of which is approximately twice the depth corresponds, that is, the cross section in the middle of the Mouth part represents a semicircle.
- Such a deep one Spoon cannot press the tongue into one convex shape can be turned inside out so that the food too not be pressed off the spoon in this way could.
- the tongue also comes when trying to swallow, as long as the spoon remains in the mouth, not close enough to the Palate to trigger the swallowing reflex.
- Muscles mainly the Orbicularis oris muscle (ring muscle around the Mouth opening), necessary. So that the mouth part of the Spoon sealed at the transition to the handle. At the same time, the spoon can be pulled out of the oral cavity with the food remaining in the oral cavity. The Swallowing follows.
- This group of people includes, for example, infants, who have so far only been able to suckle their food Mother's breast or on the bottle, as well People with facial paralysis after an accident or Stroke or with other, for example through Facial paralysis or limitation due to disease the facial function.
- the invention has for its object a tablespoon of the type mentioned at the outset so that the Food intake for the aforementioned group of people much easier or only designed practically is made by its concave shape due to the pressure of the tongue turned into a convex shape and the mouth part of the Arch form of the hard palate in sagittal and transverse direction is adjusted so that the tongue so that the swallowing reflex comes close to the palate can be triggered while the tablespoon is still in the Mouth.
- the boundary edge of the mouthpiece and the longitudinal axis of the handle are in the same plane and that the largest, with a width of 24 mm Mouth part equal to four times its maximum height while the material thickness of the mouthpiece is towards to the tip of 2 mm near the Grips to 1.3 mm in the middle and up to 1.2 mm decreases in the front third and that its concave shape when swallowed by the pressure of the Tongue (Z) can be turned into a convex shape and the mouthpiece the arch shape of the hard palate (G) into sagital and transverse direction is adjustable.
- the Mouth part made of a material, for example elastomer, with a Shore hardness in the range of preferably 60 to 80 consists.
- Fig. 1 shows an inserted into an oral cavity Tablespoon, the concave mouth part of which carries the food.
- the palate G and the tongue Z are also shown the mouthpiece just touched at first.
- Fig. 2 shows the position of the tongue Z during the Swallowing process, the tongue being the mouth part of the in the Spoon located flat on the palate G squeezes, causing the food to move sideways from the spoon is pressed away.
- the trough-shaped, concave shape The mouth part is turned into a convex by the tongue Z. Form turned inside out.
- the Swallowing reflex can be triggered.
- a participation facial expression Muscles especially the orbicularis oris muscle (Sphincter muscle around the mouth opening), to restrain the there is no food on the spoon in the mouth required. Only after the swallowing reflex has occurred and there is no food left on the spoon the spoon removed from the mouth.
- FIG 3 shows in a cross section how the tongue Z presses the spoon against the palate G and how the mouth part in sagittal and transverse Congruently adjusts the direction of the curvature of the palate G.
- the tongue T comes up to a distance the material thickness of the spoon on the palate G, so that a swallowing reflex can be triggered.
- Figures 4 to 8 show the tablespoon according to the invention with exact dimensions, as he is already in large Quantities have been produced and with great success is used.
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Description
Die Erfindung betrifft einen Eßlöffel zur Aufnahme breiiger oder flüssiger Nahrung mit einem Griff und einem sich daran anschließenden wannenförmigen, konkav ausgebildeten Mundteil aus weichem und flexiblen Material.The invention relates to a tablespoon for intake mushy or liquid food with one handle and one adjoining trough-shaped, concave trained mouth part made of soft and flexible Material.
Aus der US-2 295 847 A ist ein derartiger Löffel bekannt, der an einem stark gebogenen Griff ein wannenförmiges, konkav ausgebildetes Mundteil aus weichem und flexiblen Material trägt, wobei der Griff zur Erhöhung seiner Biegesteifigkeit eine feste Einlage aus Metall benötigt, die den Löffel erheblich verteuert.Such a spoon is known from US Pat. No. 2,295,847 A, which has a tub-shaped, concave mouthpiece made of soft and flexible Material carries, the handle to increase its Bending stiffness requires a fixed insert made of metal, which makes the spoon considerably more expensive.
Mit diesem bekannten Kinderlöffel soll erreicht werden, daß dieser aufgrund des weichen Materials von den Kindern besser angenommen wird, weil sie an den Kontakt mit weichen Gegenständen gewöhnt sind. Außerdem soll erreicht werden, daß dieser bekannte Kinderlöffel der Konformation und den Bewegungen des Kindermundes besser angepaßt wird und daß Verletzungen durch das Mundteil, zum Beispiel durch Stöße auf die Zähne oder die Lippen, verhindert werden.With this well-known children's spoon that this is due to the soft material from the children is better accepted because of the contact with are used to soft objects. It also aims to achieve be that well-known children's spoon of conformation and better adapted to the movements of the child’s mouth and that injuries from the mouthpiece, for example by bumping your teeth or lips become.
Bei diesem bekannten Löffel handelt es sich um eine tiefe Schaufelform, deren Breite etwa dem Doppelten der Tiefe entspricht, das heißt, der Querschnitt in der Mitte des Mundteils stellt einen Halbkreis dar. Ein derart tiefer Löffel kann nicht durch den Druck der Zunge in eine konvexe Form umgestülpt werden, so daß die Nahrung auch nicht auf diese Weise vom Löffel heruntergepreßt werden könnte. Auch kommt die Zunge beim Schluckversuch, solange der Löffel im Mund verbleibt, nicht nahe genug an den Gaumen heran, um den Schluckreflex auszulösen.This known spoon is a deep one Shovel shape, the width of which is approximately twice the depth corresponds, that is, the cross section in the middle of the Mouth part represents a semicircle. Such a deep one Spoon cannot press the tongue into one convex shape can be turned inside out so that the food too not be pressed off the spoon in this way could. The tongue also comes when trying to swallow, as long as the spoon remains in the mouth, not close enough to the Palate to trigger the swallowing reflex.
Um die Nahrung, die sich auf dem Löffel befindet, in der Mundhöhle zurückzuhalten, ist die Wirkung mimischer Muskulatur (Facialis-Muskulatur), hauptsächlich des Musculus orbicularis oris (Ringmuskel um die Mundöffnung), notwendig. Damit wird das Mundteil des Löffels am Übergang zum Handgriff abgedichtet. Gleichzeitig kann der Löffel aus der Mundhöhle gezogen werden, wobei die Nahrung in der Mundhöhle verbleibt. Der Schluckvorgang folgt anschließend.To the food that is on the spoon in the Restraining the oral cavity is more mimic Muscles (facial muscles), mainly the Orbicularis oris muscle (ring muscle around the Mouth opening), necessary. So that the mouth part of the Spoon sealed at the transition to the handle. At the same time, the spoon can be pulled out of the oral cavity with the food remaining in the oral cavity. The Swallowing follows.
Für Personen, deren Facialis-Muskulatur nicht oder nur eingeschränkt funktionsfähig ist, ebenso für solche Personen, die den motorischen Ablauf der Facialis-Muskulatur für die oben beschriebene Nahrungsaufnahme noch nicht erlernt haben bzw. dazu nicht imstande sind, wird die Nahrungsaufnahme mit dem bekannten Löffel, auch bei fremder Hilfestellung, schwierig oder unmöglich.For people whose facial muscles are not or only has limited functionality, as well as for such Individuals who control the motor flow of the facial muscles for the food intake described above have not yet learned or are unable to food intake with the well-known spoon, too with outside help, difficult or impossible.
Zu diesem Personenkreis zählen beispielsweise Säuglinge, die ihre Nahrung bislang nur durch Saugen an der Mutterbrust oder an der Flasche aufgenommen haben, sowie Personen mit Facialis-Lähmung nach einem Unfall oder Schlaganfall oder mit sonstiger, zum Beispiel durch Krankheit bedingter Facialis-Lähmung oder Einschränkung der Facialis-Funktion.This group of people includes, for example, infants, who have so far only been able to suckle their food Mother's breast or on the bottle, as well People with facial paralysis after an accident or Stroke or with other, for example through Facial paralysis or limitation due to disease the facial function.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Eßlöffel der eingangs erwähnten Art so zu gestalten, daß die Nahrungsaufnahme für den zuvor genannten Personenkreis wesentlich erleichtert bzw. erst praktikabel gestaltet wird, indem seine konkave Form durch den Druck der Zunge in eine konvexe Form umgestülpt und das Mundteil der Bogenform des harten Gaumens in sagittaler und transversaler Richtung angepaßt wird, so daß die Zunge so nahe an den Gaumen herankommt, daß der Schluckreflex ausgelöst werden kann, während der Eßlöffel sich noch im Mund befindet.The invention has for its object a tablespoon of the type mentioned at the outset so that the Food intake for the aforementioned group of people much easier or only designed practically is made by its concave shape due to the pressure of the tongue turned into a convex shape and the mouth part of the Arch form of the hard palate in sagittal and transverse direction is adjusted so that the tongue so that the swallowing reflex comes close to the palate can be triggered while the tablespoon is still in the Mouth.
Diese Aufgabe wird gemäß dem Anspruch 1 dadurch gelöst, daß der Begrenzungsrand des Mundteils und die Längsachse des Griffs in derselben Ebene liegen und daß die größte, mit 24 mm bemessene Breite des Mundteils gleich dem Vierfachen seiner größten Höhe ist, während die Materialstärke des Mundteils in Richtung zur Spitze hin von 2 mm in der Nähe des Griffs auf 1,3 mm in der Mitte und bis auf 1,2 mm im vorderen Drittel abnimmt und daß seine konkave form beim Schluckvorgang durch den Druck des Zunge (Z) in eine konvexe Form umstülpbar ist und das Mundteil der Bogenform des harten Gaumens (G) in sagitales und transversales Richtung anpaßbar ist.This object is achieved according to claim 1 that the boundary edge of the mouthpiece and the longitudinal axis of the handle are in the same plane and that the largest, with a width of 24 mm Mouth part equal to four times its maximum height while the material thickness of the mouthpiece is towards to the tip of 2 mm near the Grips to 1.3 mm in the middle and up to 1.2 mm decreases in the front third and that its concave shape when swallowed by the pressure of the Tongue (Z) can be turned into a convex shape and the mouthpiece the arch shape of the hard palate (G) into sagital and transverse direction is adjustable.
Um eine einfache und kostengünstige Herstellung des Eßlöffels zu ermöglichen, ist nach einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung vorgesehen, daß das Mundteil zusammen mit dem Griff einstückig hergestellt ist. To make the production of the Enabling tablespoons is after further training the invention provided that the mouthpiece together with the handle is made in one piece.
Für eine einwandfreie Funktion des Löffels ist nach einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung vorgesehen, daß das Mundteil aus einem Material, zum Beispiel Elastomer, mit einer Shore-Härte im Bereich von vorzugsweise 60 bis 80 besteht.For a perfect function of the spoon is after a further embodiment of the invention provided that the Mouth part made of a material, for example elastomer, with a Shore hardness in the range of preferably 60 to 80 consists.
Die mit der Erfindung erzielten Vorteile bestehen insbesondere darin, daß die Nahrungsaufnahme für den zuvor genannten Personenkreis wesentlich erleichtert bzw. erst praktikabel gestaltet wird, indem der Schluckvorgang durchgeführt werden kann, während der Eßlöffel im Mund verbleibt. Einen weiteren Vorteil ergibt die Weiterbildung der Erfindung nach den Unteransprüchen 2 und 3. Durch die Verwendung von Material mit der Shore-Härte im Bereich von 60 bis 80 wird einerseits die Gestaltung einer funktionsförderlichen Materialstärke und Mindeststeifigkeit im Mundteil des Löffels erreicht und andererseits eine hinreichende Stabilität für die Gestaltung des Griffs ermöglicht, um somit allen auftretenden physiologischen und physikalischen Kräften Rechnung zu tragen. Dadurch wird es auch ermöglichst, den gesamten Löffel einstückig herzustellen.The advantages achieved with the invention exist especially in that the food intake for the previously mentioned group of people much easier or is only designed practically by the swallowing process can be done while the tablespoon is in the mouth remains. Another advantage is the Development of the invention according to subclaims 2 and 3. By using material with Shore hardness in the range from 60 to 80 on the one hand Design of a material thickness that promotes functionality and Minimum stiffness reached in the mouth part of the spoon and on the other hand, sufficient stability for the Design of the handle allows to everyone occurring physiological and physical forces To take into account. This also enables the to produce the entire spoon in one piece.
Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in der Zeichnung dargestellt und wird im folgenden näher beschrieben. An embodiment of the invention is in the Drawing shown and is closer below described.
Es zeigen:
- Fig. 1
- einen Längsschnitt eines erfindungsgemäßen Eßlöffels im unbelasteten Zustand,
- Fig. 2
- einen Längsschnitt eines solchen Eßlöffels während des Schluckvorganges,
- Fig. 3
- einen Querschnitt eines Eßlöffels nach Fig. 2 entlang der Linie A,
- Fig. 4
- einen Längsschnitt eines funktionstüchtigen Musters eines erfindungsgemäßen Eßlöffels mit Vermaßung,
- Fig. 5
- eine Draufsicht eines solchen Musters nach Fig. 4 mit Vermaßung,
- Fig. 6
- einen weiteren Längsschnitt eines solchen Musters mit weiterer Vermaßung,
- Fig. 7
- einen Querschnitt eines Eßlöffels nach Fig. 5 entlang der Linie A und
- Fig. 8
- einen Querschnitt eines Eßlöffels nach Fig. 5 entlang der Linie B.
- Fig. 1
- 2 shows a longitudinal section of a tablespoon according to the invention in the unloaded state,
- Fig. 2
- a longitudinal section of such a tablespoon during the swallowing process,
- Fig. 3
- 3 shows a cross section of a tablespoon according to FIG. 2 along line A,
- Fig. 4
- 2 shows a longitudinal section of a functional sample of a tablespoon according to the invention with dimensions,
- Fig. 5
- 4 shows a plan view of such a pattern according to FIG. 4 with dimensions,
- Fig. 6
- another longitudinal section of such a pattern with further dimensions,
- Fig. 7
- a cross section of a tablespoon according to FIG. 5 along the line A and
- Fig. 8
- a cross section of a tablespoon according to FIG. 5 along the line B.
Die Fig. 1 zeigt einen in eine Mundhöhle eingeführten Eßlöffel, dessen konkaves Mundteil die Nahrung trägt. Ferner sind der Gaumen G und die Zunge Z dargestellt, die das Mundteil zunächst nur berührt. Fig. 1 shows an inserted into an oral cavity Tablespoon, the concave mouth part of which carries the food. The palate G and the tongue Z are also shown the mouthpiece just touched at first.
Die Fig. 2 zeigt die Stellung der Zunge Z während des Schluckvorganges, wobei die Zunge das Mundteil des in der Mundhöhle befindlichen Löffels flach an den Gaumen G drückt, wodurch die Nahrung seitlich von dem Löffel weggepreßt wird. Das wannenförmig, konkav geformte Mundteil wird hierbei durch die Zunge Z in eine konvexe Form umgestülpt. In dieser Stellung, bei der die Zunge Z nahe an den vorderen harten Gaumen G gelangt, kann der Schluckreflex ausgelöst werden. Eine Mitwirkung mimischer Muskulatur, insbesondere des Muskulus orbicularis oris (Ringmuskel um die Mundöffnung), zur Zurückhaltung der auf dem Löffel liegenden Nahrung im Mund ist dabei nicht erforderlich. Erst nachdem der Schluckreflex erfolgt ist und keine Nahrung mehr auf dem Löffel sich befindet, wird der Löffel aus dem Mund entfernt.Fig. 2 shows the position of the tongue Z during the Swallowing process, the tongue being the mouth part of the in the Spoon located flat on the palate G squeezes, causing the food to move sideways from the spoon is pressed away. The trough-shaped, concave shape The mouth part is turned into a convex by the tongue Z. Form turned inside out. In this position, in which the tongue Z gets close to the front hard palate G, the Swallowing reflex can be triggered. A participation facial expression Muscles, especially the orbicularis oris muscle (Sphincter muscle around the mouth opening), to restrain the there is no food on the spoon in the mouth required. Only after the swallowing reflex has occurred and there is no food left on the spoon the spoon removed from the mouth.
In der Fig. 3 ist in einem Querschnitt dargestellt, wie die Zunge Z den Löffel gegen den Gaumen G drückt und wie sich dabei das Mundteil in sagittaler und transversaler Richtung der Krümmung des Gaumens G kongruent anpaßt. In diesem Zustand gelangt die Zunge Z bis auf einen Abstand der Materialstärke des Löffels an den Gaumen G, so daß ein Schluckreflex ausgelöst werden kann.3 shows in a cross section how the tongue Z presses the spoon against the palate G and how the mouth part in sagittal and transverse Congruently adjusts the direction of the curvature of the palate G. In in this state, the tongue T comes up to a distance the material thickness of the spoon on the palate G, so that a swallowing reflex can be triggered.
Die Figuren 4 bis 8 zeigen den erfindungsgemäßen Eßlöffel mit genauer Vermaßung, so wie er bereits in großen Stückzahlen hergestellt worden ist und mit großem Erfolg verwendet wird.Figures 4 to 8 show the tablespoon according to the invention with exact dimensions, as he is already in large Quantities have been produced and with great success is used.
Claims (3)
- A spoon for receiving soft or liquid food, having a handle and an adjoining trough-shaped, concave mouthpiece, which comprises a soft, flexible material, characterized in that the limiting edge of the mouthpiece and the longitudinal axis of the handle lie in the same plane, and the largest width of the mouthpiece, measuring 24 mm, is equal to four times its greatest height, while the material thickness of the mouthpiece in the direction toward the tip decreases from 2 mm in the vicinity of the handle to 1,3 mm in the center, and to 1,2 mm in the forward third of the spoon, and that its concave shape is converted into a convex shape by the pressure of the tongue (Z) during the swallowing process, and the mouthpiece can be adapted in the sagittal and transversal directions to the curved shape of the hard palate (G).
- The spoon according to claim 1, characterized in that the handle and the mouthpiece are produced in one piece.
- The spoon according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the mouthpiece comprises a Material, for example elastomer, that preferably has a Shore hardness in a range of 60 to 80.
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