JP2000312655A - Earpick - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an earpick which is equipped with ear picking parts having different diameters at one end or both the ends of a handle so as to be selective ly used corresponding to an earhole diameter and can be used for both earwax removal and earhole cleaning. SOLUTION: Concerning the earpick, a rod-shaped handle 1 equipped with ear picking parts 2 at one end or both the ends is provided with an auxiliary stick 4 equipped with an auxiliary ear picking part 5 so as to slide it, the ear picking part 2 and the auxiliary ear picking part 5 respectively have diameters larger than a rod diameter and are coaxial with a rod, jaw parts 7a and 9a are formed while being projected, and the ear picking part 2 and the auxiliary ear picking part 5 are integrally fitted. Besides, an earhole cleaning part is formed inside the handle 1 divided near the lengthwise center.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to an earpick used for removing earwax and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional ear raking device, it is widely known that a spoon-shaped raking portion is integrally formed at the end of a rod-shaped main body and fluff is provided at the other end. It protruded in one direction from the rod-shaped main body.

[0003] In addition, there have been provided ones in which the scraping portion is formed in a disk or mushroom shape instead of a spoon shape, or in which a spiral groove is formed on the outer periphery of the disk-like scraping portion.

[0004]

However, since the above-mentioned ear rake has only one rake-out portion and a single rake-out diameter, for example, when an adult and a child having different ear-hole diameters are used in common, the ear rake naturally has an ear. Children with small pore diameters are more dangerous than adults and have a higher probability of damaging the ear canal wall. In addition, it may not even be possible to insert it into the ear canal, which is very inconvenient.

As a solution to the above-mentioned problem, there is provided an ear scraper in which scraped portions having different sizes are formed at both ends of a rod-shaped main body. This ear remover can remove earwax, but after removing earwax. Was unable to clean his ears, which was unsatisfactory.

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, an earpick having different diameters is provided at one or both ends of a handle, and can be selectively used according to the diameter of the ear canal. An object of the present invention is to provide an earpick which can also serve as the earpick.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a stick-shaped handle, an earpick portion integrally formed at one or both ends of the handle, and an extending direction of the handle. And an auxiliary rod that is slidable on the other side and an auxiliary earpick portion integrally formed at one end of the auxiliary member.

The auxiliary ear-plucking part is larger than the shaft diameter, concentric with the shaft, and is formed in a substantially elliptical cross section. The ear-plucking part is larger than the shaft diameter, concentric with the shaft, and fitted with the auxiliary ear-plucking part. Forming a concave portion that is integrated with each other, wherein the ear scraping portion and the auxiliary ear scraping portion have a scraping portion and an auxiliary scraping portion, respectively, and are convex on the peripheral edges of the scraping portion and the auxiliary scraping portion. It features a bay-shaped jaw.

The earpick part and the auxiliary earpick part have a spoon shape projecting outward in the longitudinal direction, and the earpick part forms a concave part into which the auxiliary earpick part is fitted and integrated. I have.

[0010] Further, the ear scraping section and the auxiliary ear scraping section have a scraping section and an auxiliary scraping section, respectively, and the outer edges of the scraping section and the auxiliary scraping section have a substantially U-shaped cross section. Has formed.

[0011] The handle is divided near the center in the longitudinal direction, and is provided with an ear opening cleaning section on one side and a storage section for storing the ear opening cleaning section on the other side.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 11 shows a conventional earpick, and FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an earpick O of the present invention. An earpick 2 is provided at one end of the handle 1 and an ear cleaning section 3 is provided at the other end. The handle 1 is formed in a tubular shape, and is provided with an auxiliary rod 4 that slides in the extension direction of the handle 1 and an auxiliary ear scraper 5 at the tip of the auxiliary rod 4.

[0013] As shown in FIG.
Is larger than the shaft diameter, concentric with the shaft, and substantially elliptical in cross section. The tip 8 of the auxiliary ear scraper 5 has a gentle arc shape, and the auxiliary scraper 9 and a jaw 9a formed in a convex shape on the periphery.
It is composed of Further, the ear-plucking section 2 includes a concave portion 6 into which the auxiliary ear-pickup section 5 is fitted, a scraping section 7, and a jaw 7 a formed on the periphery of the ear-plucking section 2 in a convex bay shape.

When the auxiliary member 4 is stored in the handle 1, the auxiliary earpick portion 5 is fitted into the concave portion 6, and the ear plow portion 2 and the auxiliary ear plow portion 5 are integrally formed. You. At this time, the jaw 7a contacts the ear canal wall to remove earwax. However, when the auxiliary member 4 is extended in the extension direction of the handle 1, the jaw 9a contacts the ear canal wall. Remove earwax.

When the auxiliary rod 4 extends in the direction in which the handle 1 extends, the stoppers 10 and 10b engage with each other to maintain the extended state. Conversely, the concave portion 6 of the ear-pick portion 2 and the scraping portion 9 and the jaw portion 9a of the auxiliary ear-pick portion 5 come into contact with each other, and the
The auxiliary rod 4 is housed in the handle 1 by the engagement of the stoppers 10 and 10a with each other and the stoppers 10 and 10a are engaged with each other.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, even when the ear-plucking part 2 and the auxiliary ear-puffing part 5 are spoon-shaped, when the auxiliary rod 4 is stored in the handle 1, the auxiliary ear-plucking is performed. The part 5 is fitted in the recess 6 and the earpick part 2
And the auxiliary ear scraper 5 are integrally formed. Also,
Outer edges 7b, 9 of the scraping section 7 and the auxiliary scraping section 9
b is formed in a substantially U-shaped cross section, and the earwax is removed by operating the handle 1 so that the outer edges 7b and 9b abut against the ear canal wall.

Next, an earpick O provided with earpick portions 2, 2 'at both ends of the handle 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. An ear-plucking part 2, 2 ′ is provided at both ends of the handle 1, and auxiliary rods 4, 4 ′ provided with auxiliary ear-plucking parts 5, 5 ′ slide on the handle 1, and the ear-plucking parts 2, 2 ′ and the Auxiliary earpick 5,
The diameters of the 5 'are different. FIG. 6 shows a state in which the auxiliary rod 4 is stored in the handle 1, and the earpick part 2 and the auxiliary earpick part 5 can be used integrally as a large-diameter earpick.

Further, the ear opening cleaning unit 3 is provided near the center of the handle 1 in the longitudinal direction. After removing earwax, the handle 1 is divided near the center in the longitudinal direction. The ear canal cleaning section 3 provided on the handle 1a can be taken out to clean the ear canal. On the other hand, the handle 1b is provided with a storage section 11 for storing the ear opening cleaning section 3. The storage section 11 also functions as a cap of the ear opening cleaning section 3.

If it is desired to adjust the degree of extension of the auxiliary rod 4, the problem can be solved by appropriately forming the stopper 10a in the longitudinal direction of the auxiliary rod 4. The extension of the auxiliary rod 4 may be performed by picking up the auxiliary earpick portion 5 or, although not shown, forming a slit in a part of the handle 1 in the longitudinal direction and projecting from the slit. A push switch slidably provided on the auxiliary rod 4 to push the auxiliary rod 4 in the direction in which the handle 1 extends, or a spring member or the like for locking the handle 1 and the auxiliary rod 4 to each other. It can be used to form a one-touch system.

The above-mentioned earpick of the present invention is, for example,
There are many kinds of materials such as metal, wooden, plastic, and rubber.

[0021]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The handle 1 and the auxiliary rod 4 can be slidably fitted to each other on an uneven rail. For example, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, a T-shaped convex rail 13 is provided in the longitudinal direction of the auxiliary rod 4, and the concave rail 12 fitted with the T-shaped convex rail in the longitudinal direction of the handle 1. Is provided.

As shown in FIG. 10, the earpick portion 2 and the auxiliary earpick portion 5 may be formed to have a substantially mushroom cross section or an umbrella cross section (not shown). However, in this case, the jaws 7a and 9a have a convex cross section or a substantially U-shaped cross section, and have a shape having no corner. Further, screw portions 14 and 14a may be formed on the inner peripheral surface of the handle 1 and the auxiliary rod 4, and each may be screwed together. In this case, by finely adjusting the auxiliary rod 4, the degree of extension of the auxiliary rod 4 can be determined, and the state can be maintained as it is.

[0023]

The earpick part and the auxiliary earpick part having a diameter larger than the shaft diameter are concentric with the shaft and the jaws are formed in a convex bay shape, so that the entire periphery of the jaw is reliably used. Earwax can be removed without damaging the ear canal wall.

[0024] Since the scraping portions have different diameters, for example, there is no problem even if an adult and a child have different diameters of ear holes. At this time, even a child having a small ear canal, which easily damages the ear canal wall, can remove the earwax with ease.

Since the auxiliary earpick part and the earpick part are integrally formed, even if the earwax is removed while the auxiliary rod is stored in the handle, the earwax may enter the gap between the earpick part and the auxiliary earpick part. I will not do it.

The earpick part and the auxiliary earpick part are spoon-shaped, and the outer edge is substantially U-shaped in cross section, so that the ear contact is very good.

Since the vicinity of the center of the handle is divided to provide the ear canal cleaning section, a series of operations from earwax removal to ear cleaning can be performed with a single earpick.

[0028]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an earpick according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a P part in a section taken along the line AA ′ of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 AA ′ of FIG. 1 in which the earpick is spoon-shaped
It is a P section enlarged view of a cross section.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view of a portion P in which an earpick portion has a spoon shape.

FIG. 5 is a front view of the earpick with the auxiliary rod of the present invention extended.

FIG. 6 is a front view of the earpick with the auxiliary rod of the present invention stored in a handle.

FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of a portion Q in FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of a main part showing an embodiment of the earpick according to the present invention.

9 is a sectional view taken along the line BB 'of FIG.

FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of a main part showing another embodiment of the earpick of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a conventional earpick.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Handle 2, 2 'ear scraping part 3 Ear hole cleaning part 4, 4' Auxiliary stick 5, 5 'Auxiliary ear scraping part 6 Concave part 7, 7' Scraping part 7a, 7a 'Jaw part 7b Outer edge part 8 Tip part 9 Auxiliary scraping Taking part 9a, 9a 'Jaw part 9b Outer edge part 10, 10a, 10b Stopper 11 Storage part 12 Concave rail 13 Convex rail 14, 14a Screw part

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A rod-shaped handle, an earpick portion integrally formed at one or both ends of the handle, an auxiliary rod slidable in the extension direction of the handle, and one end of the auxiliary rod. An earpick, comprising an auxiliary earpick portion formed integrally. 2. The auxiliary earpick portion is larger than the shaft diameter, is concentric with the shaft, and is formed to have a substantially elliptical cross section. The earpick portion is larger than the shaft diameter, is coaxial with the shaft, and has an auxiliary earpick portion. A concave portion that is fitted and integrated is formed, and the ear scraping portion and the auxiliary ear scraping portion have a scraping portion and an auxiliary scraping portion, respectively, and are provided on the periphery of the scraping portion and the auxiliary scraping portion. The earpick according to claim 1, wherein a jaw part having a convex bay shape is formed. 3. The earpick portion and the auxiliary earpick portion have a spoon shape that protrudes outward in the longitudinal direction, and the earpick portion has a recess formed with the auxiliary earpick portion fitted and integrated. An earpick according to claim 1, characterized in that: 4. The earpick unit and the auxiliary earpick unit include:
The ear scraper according to claim 3, wherein each of the scrapers has a scraping portion and an auxiliary scraping portion, and outer edges of the scraping portion and the auxiliary scraping portion are formed to have a substantially U-shaped cross section. 5. The handle according to claim 1, wherein the handle is divided in the vicinity of the center in the longitudinal direction, and an ear hole cleaning portion is provided on one side, and a storage portion in which the ear hole cleaning portion is stored is provided on the other side. 1 to
4. The earpick according to 4.