JP2004254716A - Intravaginal washing appliance - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a compact intravaginal washing appliance capable of obtaining a washing effect higher than that of a conventional disposable bidet, easily usable in a place where a user goes, a toilet or the like and convenient to carry and keep. <P>SOLUTION: The intravaginal washing appliance comprises a housing outer cylinder 2 having a freely expansible valve 2A provided at its leading end, a push-out inner cylinder 3 inserted into the rear end part of the housing outer cylinder 2, a wiping compressed absorber 4 housed in the housing outer cylinder 2 expanded upon the absorption of moisture and having a drawing-out string 5 extended rearward and a washing water pack 6 housed in the housing outer cylinder 2 and bursted when the push-out inner cylinder 3 is pushed out. The wiping compressed absorber 4 is housed in the housing outer cylinder 2 on the leading end side thereof and the washing water pack 6 is housed in the housing outer cylinder 2 on the rear end side thereof. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a tampon-type vaginal washing device used for washing the inside of a vagina.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, disposable bidets have been provided on the market as instruments used for cleaning the inside of the vagina during menstruation, when vomiting, etc. As shown in FIG. 5, the disposable bidet 50 has an elongated nozzle 52 having shower holes 52a, 52a,... Formed at the tip of a soft container 51 containing purified water. .
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, since the disposable bidet 50 supplies the washing water into the vagina in a shower form, menstrual blood and the like adhering to the vaginal wall are difficult to completely drop and wait for the drainage to flow out of the body naturally. The use of napkins and liners is indispensable as a measure against drainage after use. Furthermore, since a large amount of drainage flows out during washing, the place of use is limited to a bathroom or the like, and it cannot be easily used on the go or in a toilet. Further, the capacity of the soft container is about 120 to 125 cc, and there is a problem that it is bulky to carry in a bag.
[0004]
Therefore, the main problem of the present invention is to provide a vaginal washing device that is more compact than conventional disposable bidets, can be used easily on the go, in toilets, etc., and is compact and easy to carry and store. To provide.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention according to claim 1, a housing outer cylinder having a valve that can be opened at a distal end thereof, an extrusion inner cylinder inserted from a rear end side of the housing outer cylinder, A wiping compression absorber that is housed in the housing outer cylinder, expands due to moisture absorption, and is provided with a pulling-out knob member that extends rearward, and is housed in the housing outer cylinder and extruded. An intravaginal lavage device is provided, comprising a pack rinsing water which is ruptured when the inner cylinder is pushed out.
[0006]
In the invention described in claim 1, a tampon insertion aid known as a sanitary tampon applicator (see, for example, JP-A-5-84263, JP-A-8-117283, etc.) A tampon insertion assisting tool comprising a housing outer cylinder having an expandable valve and a pushing inner cylinder inserted from the rear end side of the housing outer cylinder expands into the housing outer cylinder container by absorbing moisture. And a wiping compression absorber provided with a pull-out member such as a pull-out cord extending to the rear side, and a pack wash housed in the housing outer cylinder and burst when the extrusion inner cylinder is pushed out. It contains water.
[0007]
Therefore, when the push-out inner tube is pushed out with the accommodating outer tube inserted into the vagina, the pack wash water is ruptured, and the enclosed wash water is supplied into the vagina and the wiping water is removed. A compression absorber is supplied into the vagina. The wiping compression absorber absorbs washing water in the vagina and waits for it to expand, and then pulls the extraction string to remove the compression absorber, thereby purifying menstrual blood and the like adhering to the vaginal wall. Since it can be wiped, it is possible to have a higher cleaning function than before. In addition, since the bidet is compact and easy to carry, the bidet can be easily used on the go or in a toilet, regardless of the place, and it is not necessary to use a liner or a napkin after use. Furthermore, the size can be substantially the same as that of a conventional sanitary tampon with an applicator, which is convenient for carrying and storing. In addition, the capacity of the pack washing water is preferably about ／ of the capacity of the housing outer cylinder, specifically, about 15 to 70 ml.
[0008]
The present invention according to claim 2 relates to a specific storage mode of the wiping compression absorber and the pack cleaning water, and in the storage outer cylinder, a wiping compression absorber is provided at a tip end side in the storage outer cylinder. 2. The intravaginal washing device according to claim 1, wherein the inside of the vaginal washing device is housed, and the pack washing water is housed at the rear end side.
[0009]
The present invention according to claim 3, which relates to a specific accommodation mode of the wiping compression absorber and the pack cleaning water, wherein the wiping compression is elongated in the axial direction at the center of the accommodation outer cylinder in the accommodation outer cylinder. The intravaginal lavage device according to claim 1, wherein the absorbent body is accommodated, and the pack washing water is accommodated so as to surround the compression absorbent body for wiping.
[0010]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the wiping compression absorber is made of a fiber aggregate, is extruded from the housing cylinder, and has a cross-sectional area after absorbing the wash water of 150% or more of the cross-sectional area before the wash water absorption. An intravaginal washing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 is provided. In the present cleaning tool, since the dirt on the vagina wall is wiped off by the compression absorber inserted into the vagina, the compression absorber must be in close contact with the vagina wall after expansion. Therefore, the expansion rate is desirably 150% or more, preferably 200% or more, and more preferably 300% or more.
[0011]
As the present invention according to claim 5, according to any one of claims 1 to 4, a projection is formed on an inner wall surface of the housing outer cylinder to burst the pack washing water when the extrusion inner cylinder is pushed out. An intravaginal lavage device is provided. In order to surely burst the pack washing water package when the extrusion inner cylinder is extruded, it is desirable to form a rupture promoting projection on the inner wall of the housing outer cylinder.
[0012]
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the intravaginal lavage device according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein a cleaning water discharge hole is formed separately from an expandable valve at a distal end portion of the housing outer cylinder. Provided. The washing water can be supplied to the inside of the vagina, and the washing water can be evenly supplied to the peripheral wall of the vagina.
[0013]
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided the intravaginal lavage device according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, further comprising a wash water tray that is fixed or detachable at a base end portion of the housing outer cylinder. You. Providing the drain tray makes it easy to use anywhere. In consideration of portability, it is desirable to have a detachable structure rather than a fixed type.
[0014]
According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the intravaginal washing tool according to the seventh aspect, wherein the washing water tray has a circular or elliptical planar shape. The washing water tray is desirably circular or elliptical so that it can easily conform to a local area.
[0015]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0016]
[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of an intravaginal washing tool 1 according to a first embodiment, and FIG.
[0017]
The intravaginal washing tool 1 according to the present invention is a washing tool using a so-called tampon, and is inserted from a rear end side of a housing outer cylinder 2 having a valve that can be expanded at a distal end. The extruded inner cylinder 3 and the wiping compression absorber 4 (hereinafter simply referred to as simply) that is housed in the housing outer cylinder 2, expands by absorbing moisture, and is provided with an extraction string 5 that extends rearward. And a pack washing water 6 housed in the housing outer cylinder 2 and burst when the extrusion inner cylinder 3 is pushed out.
[0018]
With respect to the structure of the housing outer cylinder 2 and the extrusion inner cylinder 3 in the above configuration, a tampon insertion aid known as an applicator for a sanitary tampon can be used as it is. As shown in FIG. 2, the housing outer cylinder 2 is preferably a cylinder having an expandable valve 2A at a distal end thereof, and is preferably formed by injection molding using a thermoplastic resin such as polyethylene or polypropylene. used. Among them, low-density polyethylene is suitable for making the outer surface smooth and thin. The outer casing 2 manufactured by injection molding has a smooth surface and is less likely to give an uncomfortable feeling when inserted. The thickness of the housing outer cylinder 2 is preferably in the range of about 0.6 to 1.0 mm. The expandable valve 2A is constituted by a large number of deformable valve bodies 2a, 2a... Formed in a petal shape in a front view, and the valve bodies 2a, 2a. The body 4 is pushed out. Further, a cleaning water discharge hole (not shown) may be formed at the tip of the housing outer cylinder 2 separately from the expandable valve 2A.
[0019]
The extrusion inner cylinder 3 is preferably manufactured by extruding a thermoplastic resin such as polyethylene, polypropylene or polyester into a cylindrical shape, and has a thickness of about 0.1 to 0.6 mm. A pull-out cord 5 extending from the rear end side of the compression absorber 4 is inserted into the hollow portion 3b. The distal end 3a of the extrusion inner cylinder 3 is slightly enlarged, and is held so as not to fall out of the rear end of the housing outer cylinder 2. In addition, this extrusion inner cylinder 3 can also be made into the structure which can expand and contract like a telescope, as shown in Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 5-84263.
[0020]
In the example shown in the figure, the compression absorber 4 and the pack washing water 6 are accommodated in the front end portion inside the accommodation outer cylinder 2 and the pack washing water 6 is accommodated in the rear end portion side in the example shown in FIG. Is housed. The compression absorber 4 is a general absorber made of a hydrophilic fiber such as rayon or cotton, an absorber made of a hydrophilic fiber, and an absorber made of a hydrophobic liquid-permeable sheet surrounding the absorber (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. JP-A-146548, JP-A-2001-8964, etc.), a tampon (JP-A-3-14658) composed of a columnar highly-compressed core and an outer fold, and a fiber laminate were collected by a needle punch. Any tampon, such as one, can be used. These tampon are formed by compressing an absorbent fiber material into a cylindrical shape and absorbing the liquid (menstrual blood when used as a tampon, which is mainly cleaning water in the present invention) to release the compression and expand. Is what you do. In this case, those having an expansion capacity of 150% or more, preferably 200% or more, more preferably 300% or more of the cross-sectional area after the absorption of the washing water are suitably used. It should be noted that a highly absorbent polymer or the like may be mixed inside the absorbent layer such as an absorbent fiber. The compression absorber 4 is provided with a withdrawal cord 5 extending rearward. The extraction string 5 provided on the compression absorber 4 may be any one having a predetermined strength, such as a fiber yarn such as a cotton yarn, a chemical fiber yarn, and a hemp yarn, a twisted yarn thereof, a cord, and a rubber member. It may be something like this. Further, a rod-shaped member made of resin or the like can be used.
[0021]
On the other hand, the pack cleaning water 6 is cleaning water sealed in a package (pack body) such as a film bag, and is stored in a state divided into three pack cleaning waters 6A to 6C in the illustrated example. In addition, the extraction string 5 of the compression absorber 4 is inserted through the center.
[0022]
Purified water is used as the washing water sealed in the pack, and its capacity is about 2/3 of the volume of the outer casing 2, specifically, about 15 to 70 ml. As the film bag for the pack, a thin film is used that does not leak purified water when not in use and has such a strength as to burst when extruded by the inner cylinder 3 for extrusion. As the film material, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester or the like can be used. Further, a sharp projection 7 is formed on the inner wall surface of the housing outer cylinder 2 to burst the pack washing water 6 during the extrusion by the extrusion inner cylinder 3 so that the pack cleaning water 6 is easily ruptured during extrusion by the extrusion inner cylinder 3. You can also keep. Although the protrusion 7 is formed near the boundary between the compression absorbent 4 and the pack cleaning water 6 in the illustrated example, the side of the compression absorbent 4 is prevented so that the pack cleaning water 6 is not accidentally torn when not in use. Alternatively, the pack washing water 6 may be reliably pushed out by the pusher inner cylinder 3 and exploded when moved.
[0023]
As shown in FIG. 3, the housing outer cylinder 2 may be provided with a fixed type or detachable washing water tray 8 at a base end portion. The washing water tray 8 preferably has a circular or elliptical planar shape, and preferably has an outer peripheral length that is 2.5 times or more the diameter of the outer periphery of the housing outer cylinder 2.
[0024]
[Second embodiment]
Next, an intravaginal washing tool 1A according to a second embodiment shown in FIG. 4 shows another example of the accommodation state of the compression absorber 4 and the pack washing water 6.
[0025]
As shown in the drawing, a compression absorber 9 is accommodated in the accommodation outer cylinder 2 at the center of the accommodation outer cylinder 2 in the axial direction, and the pack washing water is surrounded so as to surround the compression absorber 9. 10 is an accommodated embodiment. In the present example, the protrusion 11 for rupture of the pack body of the pack washing water 10 is formed on the back surface side of the petals 2a, 2a. Since the description of other structures is the same as that of the first embodiment, the same reference numerals are given and the description is omitted.
[0026]
(how to use)
When using the intravaginal washing tools 1 and 1A according to the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the housing outer tube 2 is held after inserting the housing outer tube 2 into the vagina from the distal end side. To extrude the inner cylinder 3 for extrusion. Then, the compression absorbers 4, 9 push out the valve bodies 2a, 2a,... Of the housing outer cylinder 2 and are pushed to the outside, and the pack washing water 6, 10 is pressurized, or the packs 7, Is broken and the enclosed washing water is supplied into the vagina. If the inside of the vagina is washed with the washing water and the compression absorbers 4 and 9 inserted into the vagina expand by absorbing the washing water, the extraction string 5 is pulled to pull the compression absorber 4 , 9 are removed, and menstrual blood and the like adhering to the wall of the vagina are wiped off by the expanded compression absorbers 4, 9.
[0027]
(Another embodiment example)
(1) In the above embodiment, two examples of the accommodation of the compression absorber 4 and the pack washing water 6 have been described, but the accommodation of the pack washing when the extrusion inner cylinder 3 is extruded is described. Any storage mode may be used as long as the water 6, 10 ruptures and the enclosed washing water is supplied into the vagina together with the compression absorbers 4, 9.
[0028]
【The invention's effect】
As described above in detail, according to the present invention, a cleaning effect higher than that of a conventional disposable bidet can be obtained, and it can be easily used on the go or in a toilet, etc., and it is compact and is easy to carry and store inside a vagina. Tools can be provided.
[Brief description of the drawings]
1A and 1B show a vaginal washing device 1 according to a first embodiment, wherein FIG. 1A is a longitudinal sectional view, and FIG. 1B is a view taken along line BB of FIG. 1A.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a front end portion of a housing outer cylinder 2.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an attached state of a washing water tray 8;
FIGS. 4A and 4B show a vaginal washing tool 1A according to a second embodiment, wherein FIG. 4A is a longitudinal sectional view, and FIG. 4B is a view taken along line BB of FIG.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a conventional disposable bidet 50.
[Explanation of symbols]
1.1A: vaginal washing tool, 2: accommodating outer cylinder, 3: inner cylinder for extrusion, 4, 9: compression absorber, 5, ... extraction string, 6.10: pack washing water, 7.11: projection, 8 … Washing water tray

Claims (8)

A housing outer cylinder having a valve that can be expanded at the distal end, an inner cylinder for extrusion inserted from the rear end side of the housing outer cylinder, and housed in the housing outer cylinder, expanded by moisture absorption, It is composed of a wiping compression absorber provided with a pulling knob member extended to the rear side, and a pack washing water housed in the housing outer cylinder and ruptured when the extrusion inner cylinder is pushed out. A vaginal washing device characterized by the following. 2. The intravaginal washing device according to claim 1, wherein a wiping compression absorber is housed at a front end side of the housing outer cylinder, and a pack washing water is housed at a rear end side of the housing outer cylinder. 3. In the housing outer cylinder, a wiping compression absorber elongated in the axial direction is housed in a central portion of the housing outer cylinder, and a pack cleaning water is housed so as to surround a periphery of the wiping compression absorber. 2. The vaginal washing device according to 1. 4. The wiping compression absorber comprises a fiber aggregate, is extruded from the housing cylinder, and has a cross-sectional area after washing water absorption of 150% or more of a cross-sectional area before washing water absorption. An intravaginal lavage device as described. The intravaginal washing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a projection for bursting the pack washing water when the pushing-out inner tube is pushed out is formed on an inner wall surface of the housing outer tube. The intravaginal lavage device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a cleaning water discharge hole is formed separately from a valve that can be opened at the distal end of the housing outer cylinder. The intravaginal washing tool according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a washing water tray fixed or detachable at a base end portion of the housing outer cylinder. The intravaginal washing tool according to claim 7, wherein the washing water tray has a circular or elliptical planar shape.

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