JP2001008734A - Tongue surface cleaner - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve operability and the feel of use, to effectively remove the coat of the tongue over a wide range and to enable the regulation of polishing intensity by forming a tongue surface cleaner of a tongue surface polishing member consisting of a flexible material constituting a curved surface along the tongue when the cleaner comes into contact with the tongue and a manual manipulation member which manipulates the tongue surface polishing member. SOLUTION: The manual manipulation member 2 has a pair of rod-like parts 2a at its front end and has the elasticity to restore the rod-like parts 2a to an original state when the force is removed from the hand holding thus far the rod-like parts after the rod-like parts 2a are brought near to a direction where the rod-like parts approach each other. The tongue surface polishing member 3 is preferably formed of a flexible nonwoven fabric. A user grips a pair of handle parts 15a of the manual manipulation member 15 of the tongue surface cleaner 20 with the hand and mounts the tongue surface polishing member 3 after narrowing the distance between the handle parts 15a. The user gently brings the tongue surface polishing member 15 into abutment on nearly the entire surface in the transverse direction of the tongue 21. At this time, the tongue surface polishing member 15 is eventually deflected to an arcuate shape in a tense state and is eventually lightly pressed to the tongue 21 by this force.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a tongue cleaning device suitable for removing tongue coating adhering to the surface of the tongue which causes bad breath.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A toothbrush has been generally used as a mouth cleaning tool, but recently, as the number of health-conscious and clean-loving people has increased, the tongue which causes bad breath has become more common. Various cleaning tools for removing tongue coating have been proposed. Such a tongue cleaning tool has an advantage in that it can remove food remaining on the surface of the tongue, and can also remove nicotine or various germs present together with mucous membranes, thereby preventing diseases.

[0003] The basic structure of such a tongue surface cleaning tool is composed of a tongue surface polishing member for directly touching the surface of the tongue to scrape the tongue coating, and a manual operation member for operating the tongue surface polishing member. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, a manual operation portion 1 made of plastic or the like is integrally attached with a spatula-shaped tongue polishing member 2 made of metal or plastic at the tip, or shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 16, a toothed toothbrush is provided with a tooth-like tongue polishing member 3 or a round metal ring 4 is attached as shown in FIG.
As shown in (1), there is provided a tongue cleaning tool or the like in which hairy wire 5 is passed.

[0004] As another tongue surface cleaning tool, there is also provided a device in which a thin rod-shaped member is used as a base material and a soft cloth-like material is wrapped therearound.
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[0005]

By the way, as shown in FIG. 14, for example, the conventional spatula-shaped tongue polishing member 2 has poor operability when sliding in the mouth, and is close to the throat. Cannot be inserted, leaving unpolished. In addition, since the portion that comes into contact with the tongue is made of a hard synthetic resin, the usability when used is poor. Furthermore, the tip of the hard synthetic resin is hard and sharp, so it is easy to remove the tongue coating at the place where it hits directly, but on the other hand, when it touches the tongue, there are places where it hits the tongue more strongly and where it hits weakly This causes a problem that the tongue surface is damaged as a result.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, even when the manual operation unit 1 is provided with a brush dedicated to the tongue at the tip thereof, it is not considered that the material is sufficiently suitable for polishing the tongue for the following reasons. Can not. In other words, in order to brush the tongue more beautifully with a brush, it is better that the brush material is a hard material, but if the brush is hard, it makes the user feel pain when polishing the surface of the tongue. I will. Further, the brush may damage the nipple or the like on the surface of the tongue in some cases. Whatever the material of the brush, the tip of the brush is point-shaped and only touches the tongue surface, so it is difficult for these brushes to remove sticky dirt and the like adhered between the unevenness of the tongue like a toothbrush etc. .

As described above, when the surface of the tongue is polished with a brush, as in the case of using a spatula-shaped material, the material is not suitable as a material for polishing the tongue, and an improvement has long been desired. In addition, in the case where a round metal ring 4 is attached to the manual operation unit 1 as shown in FIG. 16 or in the case where it is made of hairy wire 5 as shown in FIG. For those who did not have it, there were many things that were hard to use and unfamiliar.

On the other hand, in the case where a soft cloth is wrapped around a thin rod-shaped member as disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 2-109611, the distal end portion that comes into contact with the tongue is rounded, so that it comes into contact with the tongue. Although it does not make you feel pain when you let it,
There is a problem that it is difficult to remove tongue coating due to the roundness.
Therefore, in the tongue surface cleaning tool having the cloth wound thereon, the tongue surface must be repeatedly contacted with the tongue surface in order to remove the tongue coating, and the scraping operation must be repeated. Furthermore,
As with the case of using the above-mentioned spatula-shaped one, the place where the tongue shape is strongly applied and the area where the cloth is applied weakly occurs, as in the case of using the above-mentioned spatula-shaped one. When the scraping operation is repeatedly performed on the portion, there is a problem that the tongue is damaged without knowing.

In view of such circumstances, the present invention has good operability in the mouth, good usability, no excessive force or damage to the nipple, etc. Tongue surface cleaning that can effectively remove a wide range of tongue coating, evenly polish the tongue surface, and adjust the polishing intensity according to people's preference It is intended to provide tools.

[0010]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tongue surface cleaning device comprising: a tongue surface polishing member made of a flexible material which forms a curved surface along a tongue when abutting on the tongue; ,
And a manual operation member for operating the tongue polishing member. That is, in the present invention, the tongue polishing member for directly cleaning the tongue surface is formed of a flexible material, and is attached to the manual operation unit so that the tongue surface is always deformed in a tensioned state while being along the surface of the tongue.

With this configuration, the soft tongue polishing member, which has a curved surface along the tongue when in contact with the tongue, abuts over the entire surface of the tongue. In addition to dispersing, it is possible to easily remove a wide range of tongue coating with one operation. That is, when the tongue surface polishing member is brought into contact with the tongue surface, the tongue surface is deformed along the tongue surface, so that the same force acts on the tongue surface at any position. Therefore, tongue coating spreading over a wide area of the tongue surface can be removed with a single operation with substantially the same force.

Further, the tongue surface cleaning tool according to the present invention is characterized in that the tongue surface polishing member is detachably attached to the manual operation member. With this configuration, the tongue polishing member used once can be replaced with a new one, which can contribute to hygiene management.
Further, the present invention is characterized in that the tongue polishing member is formed in a bag shape from a nonwoven fabric.

According to such a configuration, the touch when touching the surface of the tongue is soft, and it can be manufactured at a low cost, and the tongue polishing member can be easily attached to the manual operation unit in a tensioned state. . Further, the present invention is characterized in that the front surface material and the rear surface material of the tongue polishing member are formed of materials having different roughnesses.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to form polishing portions having different strengths on one tongue polishing member,
The user can select the desired strength of the polishing member. Here, it is preferable that the core material of the tongue polishing member is formed of a water-absorbing nonwoven fabric.

With such a configuration, even the elderly, who tend to reduce the amount of saliva secreted, can polish the tongue while moistening the tongue with the tongue polishing part that has absorbed warm water or the like. The dry tongue surface is easily damaged, and it is difficult to remove the tongue coating. Therefore, the tongue coating can be removed with a nonwoven fabric that is more dry than the surface while being moistened with plenty of moisture. Further, a hole or a slit is formed in the tongue polishing member.

[0016] This makes it possible to form portions having different polishing strengths when hitting the surface of the tongue. further,
The lingual surface polishing member is attached to a frame. Thus, by attaching the frame to the manual operation unit, the tongue polishing member can be attached to the manual operation unit with one touch.

[0017] The manual operation member may be configured such that the linear member is folded back to form a spring portion at the folded portion,
The whole is formed in a substantially V shape. If the manual operation member has such a configuration, it can be formed at low cost, and the above-described tongue surface polishing member can be easily attached. Further, the manual operation member includes a pair of support plate portions formed to be openable and closable via a hinge.

With such a configuration, a large number of new tongue-polishing members can be stocked between the pair of support plate parts as a stock, and furthermore, a portable and convenient design can be provided. . In addition, the tongue polishing member removed from the manually operated member can be cleaned, stored again in the member, and used again. Further, the tongue polishing member is characterized in that it is formed in a bag shape from a nonwoven fabric.

Thus, a functional tongue polishing member can be provided from an inexpensive material.

[0020]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a tongue cleaning tool according to an embodiment of the present invention. This tongue cleaning tool 1
Is a manual operation unit 2 that can be operated by hand by a user, and a tongue surface polishing member 3 that is detachably mounted on the manual operation member 2 and that is directly pressed against the surface of the tongue to clean the tongue surface. It consists of Further, the manual operation member 2 has a pair of rods 2a, 2a at its tip, and as shown by the arrows, moves the rods 2a, 2a closer to each other and then applies a force from the grasped hand. Has the elasticity to return to the original state after passing through.

The manual operation member 2 provided with such a pair of rod-shaped portions 2a at the ends is preferably formed of a synthetic resin, and may be formed of a metal such as stainless steel or spring steel in some cases. On the other hand, the tongue polishing member 3 is preferably formed of a soft nonwoven fabric. As shown in FIG. 2, the tongue polishing member 3 of this embodiment is formed in a bag shape by joining three sides of a nonwoven fabric. Such a tongue polishing member 3 includes a surface material 3a and a back side surface 3b,
It can also be formed from different types of nonwovens. This makes it possible to provide a difference in the ability to scrape off the front side and the back side. For example, if the surface roughness of the surface material 3a is different from the surface roughness of the back material 3b, the user can select any one of the frictional forces on the tongue that suits his or her preference. In addition, it is possible to adjust the peeling strength by selectively using the front and back surfaces at the first stage and the last stage of cleaning the tongue. Furthermore, the tongue polishing member 3
When cleaning the tongue with, you can also choose the strength, feel, etc. that you prefer. Further, these can be easily adjusted by the user depending on the degree of force applied by hand.

Further, in the tongue polishing member 3, as shown in FIG. 3, holes 4 may be formed in the front surface material 3a or the back surface material 3b. If such a hole 4 is formed, the peripheral portion of the hole 4 slightly abuts on the tongue surface when it comes into contact with the tongue.
This part makes it easier to remove tongue coating. Further, instead of the hole 4, a slit 5 can be formed as shown in FIG. By forming such a slit 5, the same operation and effect as the hole 4 can be obtained. Also,
By moving the tongue polishing member 3 slightly, new slits 5 are reached, so that the slits 5 can apply a slightly stronger force to the tongue surface. The small holes 4 or the slits 5 may be formed on only one of the front surface member 3a and the back surface member 3b. Alternatively, a hole 4 may be provided on one side and a slit 5 may be provided on the other side. Moreover,
These can be mixed. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the tongue polishing member 3 may have a two-layer structure. In this case, if the inner member serving as the core is made of the water-absorbing nonwoven fabric 6, the amount of saliva secreted is reduced, and even in elderly people whose mouth tends to dry, the tongue polished portion that absorbs warm water or the like is used. It can be polished while moistening the tongue. The dry tongue surface is also a source of bad breath, and is easily damaged, and it is difficult to remove the tongue moss. Therefore, the tongue moss can be removed by the relatively soft nonwoven fabric 7 on the front side while being sufficiently moistened with moisture.

The tongue polishing part 3 may of course be formed from a single nonwoven fabric. In some cases, the thickness can be changed between the back side and the front side. Further, instead of the nonwoven fabric, it can be formed from other flexible materials such as gauze or Japanese paper. In any case, according to the present invention, when the tongue polishing member abuts on the tongue in a state where it spreads on the surface of the tongue, and when pressed against the tongue surface, the tongue polishing is performed according to the force. Since the member 3 is deformed along the tongue, it does not damage the tongue. Moreover, since the tongue surface is in contact with a wide area, most of the tongue can be cleaned by one wiping operation, and the tongue surface can be cleaned by several operations.

Although the tongue polishing member 3 is formed in a bag shape in the above embodiment, the tongue cleaning tool 12 shown in FIG.
Like the tongue polishing member 11 of the above, it may be formed in a shape in which both end edges are not joined, that is, in a cylindrical shape. Even such a cylindrical tongue polishing member 11 can exhibit the same operational effects as a bag-shaped tongue polishing member. Also,
The surface material 11a and the back material 11b are formed of different materials, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the holes 4 or the slits 5 are formed, and the water-absorbent nonwoven fabric 6 is used as a core material.
The same as in the above embodiment can be used.

The manual operation member 2 for detachably attaching the tongue polishing members 3 and 11 and operating the same is shown in FIGS.
It is not limited to the example shown in FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, it can be attached to a substantially V-shaped manual operation member 15. In the manual operation member 15, a central portion of a linear member formed of a metal such as a wire or a synthetic resin is rotated once, whereby the folded portion 15b constitutes a spring portion. Therefore, a restoring force is exerted when the player grips in the direction of the arrow.

On the other hand, grooves 15c, 15c are continuously formed at the tips of the pair of rod-shaped handles 15a, 15a. These grooves 15c make it easier for the tongue polishing member 3 to be locked. The operation of the tongue cleaning tool 20 composed of a combination of the substantially V-shaped manual operation member 15 shown in FIG. 7 and the tongue polishing member 3 shown in FIG. 2 will be described below with reference to FIG. explain.

First, the user grasps the pair of handle portions 15a, 15a of the manual operation member 15 of the tongue surface cleaning tool 20 by hand, reduces the distance between the handle portions 15a, 15a, and then removes the tongue surface polishing member. 3 is installed. Then, the tongue polishing member 15 is attached to the tongue 21.
Press against the surface of. Then, the tongue polishing member 15 is attached to the tongue 2.
1 will gradually come into contact with almost the entire area in the width direction. Moreover, at this time, the tongue surface polishing member 15 slightly bends in an arc shape while being in a tensioned state, and is lightly pressed against the tongue 21 by this force. Therefore, such a tongue polishing member 1
On the surface of the tongue 21 abutting on 5, a substantially similar force can be received as a whole. If a scraping operation is performed from this state, the tongue is rubbed on the surface of the nonwoven fabric, and the tongue coating can be removed. Further, by changing the operation angle or slightly shifting the position of the tongue polishing member 15, the degree of application of the force can be finely adjusted. In addition, a large force is not applied to a part of the tongue 21 during this operation. Further, since the degree of the force applied to the hand can be sensed directly in a wide range of the tongue 21, no unnecessary force or excessive force is applied without knowing.

In addition, since the tongue polishing member 3 is in contact with a wide area of the tongue 21 as described above, in such a state, the tongue polishing member 3 is moved from the inside of the tongue 21 toward the mouth. By pulling several times, food residue and the like adhering to a wide area of the tongue 21 can be efficiently and easily removed.
In addition, since the outwardly expanding spring force acts on the substantially V-shaped manual operation member 15 held by the hand, the tongue surface polishing member 3 does not come off from the manual operation member 15.
Further, even when the manual operation member 15 is excessively applied, the handle portions 15a, 15a are deformed and balanced by the spring force so as to approach each other, so that excessive force is applied to the tongue surface. Can be prevented.

Further, since the tongue surface polishing member 3 is always stretched in tension, the ability to remove tongue coating is inevitably applied evenly even during the pulling operation. Further, when the tongue surface polishing member 3 is slightly bent, even when a curved portion is polished, for example, like the side surface 21a of the tongue 21, it can be brought into close contact with the side surface 21a. Therefore, even if it is difficult to polish, it is possible to remove the tongue coating and the like without missing, and it is also possible to easily remove the sticky dirt adhered between the irregularities.

When the tongue polishing member 3 is made of two layers as shown in FIG. 5 and a non-absorbent nonwoven fabric 6 is used inside, even the elderly who have a small amount of saliva and tend to dry in the mouth are used. By absorbing water or warm water into this water-absorbing nonwoven fabric,
This scraping operation can be performed while moistening the tongue surface. In some cases, the physical removal effect can be assisted by immersing the tongue polishing member 3 in a rinsing agent (a disinfecting and disinfecting agent) that exhibits a chemical cleaning effect. In this way, the growth of bacteria in the mouth can be more effectively suppressed. In addition, mucous membranes and the like that cause bad breath can be reduced. Further, even if it is not a rinsing agent, it can be used after immersing it in a mouth freshener containing a flavor such as menthol or peppermint.
In this case, there is an advantage that an unpleasant odor can be prevented from being felt, an appropriate scent can be emitted, and further, the mood is relaxed.

Furthermore, if the tongue-polishing member 3 is prepared in various sizes such as the diameter and width, the tongue-polishing member 3 having a size that is easy to use for a person with a small mouth to a person with a large mouth. Can be attached to the manual operation member 15 or the like. In addition, if the roughness of the nonwoven fabric is properly used for the back side and the front side, it is possible to select the strength suitable for oneself. In addition, the tongue polishing member 3
Is spread over a wide range in the width direction with respect to the tongue 21, so that the scraping operation is not so much performed.
The surface of the tongue 21 can be polished neatly.

According to the tongue surface cleaning tool of the present invention, the tongue coating can be efficiently removed while being softer than using a hard material such as a brush, and the nipple is damaged. There is no fear. In addition, the degree of application of the force is good, and the operability in the mouth is also good. Furthermore, since the tongue is stretched in tension, a substantially even force is applied to the surface of the tongue, and it is possible to remove a wide range of tongue coating at a time with the substantially equal force.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible. For example, in consideration of the operability when scraping the tongue moss, the width of the proximal end 23a is widened to make it easier to hold the proximal end 23a side like the tongue cleaning tool 22 shown in FIG. Then, a pair of handle portions 23b, 23b may project from the base end portion 23a. When such a tongue cleaning tool 22 is formed, a pair of handle portions 23b,
The manual operation member 23 including the base 23b and the base end 23a is preferably formed of synthetic resin.

In the above embodiment, the manual operation member and the tongue polishing member are separately managed, and the tongue cleaning device for assembling one tongue polishing member each time the device is used has been described.
As shown in FIG. 10, a plurality of tongue polishing members 28 may be prepared in advance, and these may be stored as spares. That is, in the tongue surface cleaning tool 25 shown in FIG. 10, a plurality of tongue surface polishing members 28 are housed in an openable and closable case having the flat plate 26 and the flat plate 27. The tongue-polishing member 28 can accommodate a large number of tongue-polishing members 28 by raising the storage bar 30 supported by the flat plate 27 with the hinge 29. The tongue polishing member 28 is prevented from dropping off by passing through the step 31 in the middle. On the other hand, when the tongue surface cleaning tool 25 is not used, if the rotatable storage bar 30 is set on the opposite side to the illustrated state, the protruding portion is stored between the flat plate 26 and the flat plate 27. Is easy to carry.

By using such a tongue surface cleaning tool 25, it is possible to continuously use the tongue surface polishing member 28 without having to take it out from another place each time. Also, various types of tongue polishing members 28 can be stored,
The user can select and use a favorite one from among them. In addition, a mirror or the like can be provided in this case. On the other hand, this type of tongue cleaning tool 25 can be made smaller as shown in FIG.

FIG. 12 shows a manually operated member 4 according to another embodiment.
0 and a tongue polishing member 41 used for the same. The tongue polishing member 41 has a substantially U-shaped frame 42 made of synthetic resin such as polypropylene, waterproof paperboard, or the like. Further, a nonwoven fabric 43 is attached to the frame 42. A slit 44 is formed in the nonwoven fabric 43. In addition, a positioning hole 45 is provided on the base end side of the frame 42.
Are formed.

On the other hand, the manual operation section 40 for detachably attaching the tongue polishing member 41 is also formed of polypropylene or the like, and the pair of two support plate sections 46 and 47 can be opened and closed via a thin hinge 48. Is formed. Further, a convex portion 49 is formed on one support plate portion 46, and a hole 50 for accommodating the convex portion 49 is formed on the other support plate portion 47, respectively. The size of the hole is set between the convex portion 49 and the hole 50 so that when they are fitted, a frictional force that does not come off acts.

In this embodiment, the tongue-polishing member 41 is sandwiched between the manual operation members 40. In this case, the tongue-polishing member 41 is sandwiched between the pair of support plate portions 46 and 47, and the support plate portion 47 is provided. Is matched with the support plate portion 46, the projections 49 are immersed in the holes 50, so that they are fitted. Even with the tongue surface cleaning tool 53 configured as described above, the tongue surface polishing member spreads two-dimensionally when it comes into contact with the tongue, and the tongue coating can be easily removed. Further, the nonwoven fabric 43 may be formed in a bag shape or may be formed in two layers as in the above-described embodiment.

FIG. 13 shows a tongue surface cleaning tool 55 according to still another embodiment. In this embodiment, a tongue polishing member 56 made of a non-woven fabric is previously integrally attached to the tip of a manual operation portion 57 made of a synthetic resin, waterproof paperboard, or the like. Such a tongue cleaning tool 55 is affordable, especially when used at home, and can be easily used any number of times if it is washed with water and dried after use.

Although the embodiments of the tongue polishing part formed by the present invention and the manual operation part for operating the same have been described above, the tongue cleaning tool according to the present invention is obtained by combining these in any manner. There may be.

[0041]

As described above, according to the tongue surface cleaning device of the present invention, the tongue surface polishing member is formed of a flexible material which has a curved surface along the tongue when the member touches the tongue. In addition, since this gradually comes into contact with the tongue surface, a substantially uniform force is applied to the tongue surface at any position, and the tongue sticking to a wide range of the tongue surface in contact with the tongue polishing member is substantially eliminated. It can be removed with even force. Also, when pressed against the tongue, the tongue polished part is gently deformed by that force, and the tongue polisher made of a flexible material becomes tensioned by the reaction force of the force pressing the tongue polisher, Even when pressed against the tongue, excessive force is not applied to the tongue, and the tongue can always be adhered in a natural state. Therefore, no matter what force is applied, the tongue coating that spreads over a wide area of the tongue surface can be removed with substantially the same force by a single operation.

Further, even when a curved portion such as the side surface of the tongue is polished, the tongue surface polishing member can be slightly deformed in accordance with the shape, so that it adheres not only to the surface of the tongue but also to the side surface of the tongue. Even tongue coating can be easily removed without applying excessive force. Furthermore, because it comes into contact with the tongue surface in a state where it is spread in a plane, no excessive force is applied,
Since a substantially uniform force is applied to the whole, there is no possibility that the nipple or the like may be partially damaged.

As described above, according to the present invention, instead of the conventionally used strong and hard material of the tongue surface, a soft and soft material of the tongue gently abuts the tongue surface. Since a wide area is cleaned by one operation, the tongue coating can be easily removed without causing pain. Further, by forming the front and back surfaces of the tongue polishing member from materials having different roughnesses, the tongue polishing member can be adapted to the strength desired by the user.

Also, by attaching the tongue polishing member in a detachable manner, the used tongue cleaning tool can be discarded after use and replaced with a new one.
It is hygienic. Further, if the tongue polishing member is formed in a bag shape from a nonwoven fabric, it can be manufactured at low cost with a soft touch, and can be attached to the manual operation member in a tension state in advance.

Here, if the core material of the tongue polishing member is made of a water-absorbing nonwoven fabric, the water such as saliva present on the tongue surface is absorbed by the water-absorbing nonwoven fabric, while the surface of the tongue polishing member is dried. Tongue coating can be removed with other non-woven fabric on the side.
Further, if a hole or a slit is formed in the tongue polishing member, portions having different rubbing strengths can be easily configured.

If the tongue polishing member is attached to the frame, the tongue polishing member can be attached to the manual operation unit with one touch by attaching the frame to the manual operation unit. Further, if the manual operation member is formed in a substantially V shape from a linear member, it can be formed at low cost and the above-mentioned tongue surface polishing member can be easily attached.

Further, if the manual operation member has a pair of support plates formed to be openable and closable via a hinge, it is convenient to carry and is preferably portable or designed, and further removed therefrom. It is also possible to clean the tongue polishing member and use it repeatedly. Furthermore, if the tongue polishing member is formed in a bag shape from a nonwoven fabric, a functional tongue polishing member can be provided from an inexpensive material.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tongue cleaning tool according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the tongue polishing member shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front view showing another example of the tongue polishing member shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing still another example of the tongue polishing member shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a tongue polishing member according to still another example of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a tongue cleaning tool according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a tongue cleaning tool according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a front view showing a use state of the tongue surface cleaning tool shown in FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a tongue surface cleaning tool according to still another embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a tongue surface cleaning tool according to still another embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a tongue surface cleaning tool according to still another embodiment.

FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of a tongue surface cleaning tool according to still another embodiment.

FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of a tongue surface cleaning tool according to still another embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a conventional tongue surface cleaning tool.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a conventional tongue cleaning tool.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a conventional tongue cleaning tool.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a conventional tongue cleaning tool.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2,15 Manual operation member 3,11 Tongue surface polishing member 3a, 11a Surface material 3b, 11b Back material 4 Hole 5 Slit 1,12,20,22,25,55 Tongue surface cleaning tool 46,47 Support plate part 48 Hinge

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A tongue cleaning tool comprising: a tongue polishing member made of a flexible material which becomes a curved surface when abutting on the tongue; and a manual operation member for operating the tongue polishing member. . 2. The tongue surface cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein the tongue surface polishing member is detachably attached to the manual operation member. 3. The tongue surface cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein the tongue surface polishing member is formed of a non-woven fabric in a bag shape. 4. The surface material and the back material of the tongue polishing member,
The tongue cleaning tool according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the tongue cleaning tool is formed of materials having different roughnesses. 5. The tongue cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein the core material of the tongue polishing member is formed of a water-absorbing nonwoven fabric. 6. The tongue cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein a hole or a slit is formed in the tongue polishing member. 7. The tongue cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein the tongue polishing member is attached to a frame. 8. The manual operation member according to claim 1, wherein a linear member is folded back to form a spring portion at a folded portion, and the whole is formed substantially in a V-shape.
A tongue surface cleaning tool according to any one of claims 1 to 7. 9. The tongue cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein the manual operation member includes a pair of support plates formed to be openable and closable via a hinge. . 10. A tongue polishing member characterized by being formed in a bag shape from a nonwoven fabric.