JP2007021102A - Mouth cleaning tool and mouth cleaning method using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mouth cleaning tool capable of allowing an infant or the like to practice using a toothbrush in his or her mouth while securing safety (preventing the toothbrush from sticking the throat) and moreover learn how to grip the toothbrush properly, and further capable of being equipped with a wiping cloth for slaver without giving the user a sense of discomfort. <P>SOLUTION: The mouth cleaning tool is composed of a head part 2, a ring part 3 and a handle part 4. The head part 2 and the rod-like handle part 4 project from the ring part 3 in directions different from each other, and a towel or a gauze can be attached to the ring part 3 as a wiping cloth 5 for slaver when used. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an oral cleaning tool suitable for infants, infants, kindergarten, nursing care and the like.

  As this type of oral cleaning tool, various baby toothpaste practice devices provided with a disk-shaped stopper that hits the mouth have been proposed (see Patent Documents 1 to 4). There is also proposed a toothbrush for an infant that does not have a disk-shaped stopper, has a handle in a ring shape, and grips and uses the handle while simultaneously functioning the handle as a stopper (for example, Patent Documents). 5 and 6).

Infants and cared persons, when using mouth cleaning tools, drool when they open their mouths. Therefore, it was necessary to prepare a drooling cloth separately. However, there has never been a thing that can be used conveniently and efficiently by combining them.
In addition, when combined with existing products, it is possible to wipe off drool if a cloth for drooling is attached to these oral cleaning tools, which is preferable for hygiene purposes. If it is wrapped, the cloth will always touch the mouth and give a sense of incongruity to the infant.

  Moreover, in the type which cleans by grasping a ring-shaped handle | pattern part, there is a problem that it cannot learn how to grasp a correct toothbrush and cannot smoothly shift to a normal toothbrush.

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 62-29129 Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 63-202323 JP-A-11-75937 JP 2003-319831 A Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 63-15822 JP-A-9-164020

  Therefore, in view of the above-mentioned situation, the present invention intends to solve the problem that an infant or the like can practice putting a toothbrush into the mouth while ensuring safety (preventing throat sticking), and also has a correct way of gripping the toothbrush. The object is to provide an oral cleaning tool that can be learned and can be worn without giving a sense of incongruity to a drool wiping cloth.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention comprises an oral cleaning tool comprising a head portion, a ring portion, and a rod-like handle portion, wherein the head portion and the rod-like handle portion project from the ring portion in different directions. .

  Here, the length from the ring part to the tip of the head part is preferably 30 to 70 mm, and the width of the ring part is preferably 25 mm or more.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the length from the said ring part to the front-end | tip of a rod-shaped handle part is 30-70 mm.

  The head portion is preferably made of natural rubber, synthetic rubber, soft synthetic resin, or thermoplastic elastomer.

  In addition, a preferred embodiment is one in which the leading end side of the head portion is formed large, a hollow is formed in the axially intermediate portion of the head portion, or a convex portion is formed on the side surface on the leading end side of the head portion. is there.

  Further, it is preferable that the head portion is provided with a brush, and in particular, natural rubber, synthetic rubber, soft synthetic resin or thermoplastic elastomer is integrally formed with a plurality of protrusions on the head portion and a brush is provided, It is preferable that a brush is provided in the head part and a brush is provided, and a brush is provided on the base end side of the head part.

  Furthermore, what formed the convex part in the inner peripheral side of the said ring part is preferable.

  The present invention also provides a method for cleaning the oral cavity using the above-described oral cleaning tool, in which a cloth for drooling is inserted into the ring portion.

The oral cavity cleaning tool and the oral cavity cleaning method using the same according to the present invention as described above can be practiced to put the toothbrush into the mouth when used by infants and the like, and the correct toothbrush is provided by providing the rod-shaped handle portion. Can learn how to grip
Further, by chewing the head part, it is possible to expect a purifying action in the oral cavity by promoting the secretion of saliva, as well as the promotion of jaw growth, weaning promotion (chewing training), and the function of teeth.

  In addition, by providing a ring part, safety (prevention of throat) can be secured, and by inserting a cloth for wiping wiping such as towels and gauze, the safety can be further enhanced, and drooling By wiping (absorbing) the mouth is clean and hygienic, and the cloth can attract the interest of the infant and the like. In addition, with conventional toothbrushes, the color of the handle cannot be changed until the end of the product's life, but by attaching a cloth to the handle, it is possible to change the color or change the impression of the product. , Can attract the interest of infants and the like, and can increase motivation. In addition, it can also be used with a ring part.

  Moreover, when the length from a ring part to the front-end | tip of a head part is 30-70 mm and the width | variety of a ring part is 25 mm or more, the said throat sticking is prevented more reliably.

  In addition, since the length from the ring part to the tip of the rod-like handle part is 30 to 70 mm, even if the handle part is mistakenly inserted from the handle part side, throat sticking can be prevented and it is safe.

  Further, since the head portion is made of natural rubber, synthetic rubber, soft synthetic resin or thermoplastic elastomer, it is soft and elastic and does not hurt teeth and gums. Furthermore, since the degree of freedom of molding is high, it can be made into a shape and structure suitable for the purpose.

  In addition, since the tip end side of the head portion is formed large or a depression is formed in the intermediate portion in the axial direction of the head portion, it is difficult to fall off when being held, and the tip can be used as a tooth.

  Moreover, since the convex part was formed in the front end side surface of the head part, the convex part fits into the depression of the tongue when the baby is gripped, so that it does not feel uncomfortable.

  In addition, since the brush is provided on the head part, it is possible to actually brush the teeth, and in particular, since a plurality of ridges are integrally formed on the head part with natural rubber, synthetic rubber, soft synthetic resin or thermoplastic elastomer, the brush is provided. Toothbrushing can be done without damaging the gums, and since brushes are provided in the head part by brushing, it is possible to clean up to a narrow place with toothbrushing and to acquire the feeling of brushing with a toothbrush.

  In addition, since the brush is provided on the base end side of the head portion, tooth brushing can be performed on the base end side and teeth can be wound on the front end side.

  Moreover, since the convex part was formed in the inner peripheral side of the ring part, the attached towel and the case can be prevented from falling off.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of an oral cleaning tool according to the present invention, in which FIGS. 1 to 10 show typical embodiments, in which 1 is a cleaning tool for oral cavity, 2 is a head part, and 3 is a head part. The ring part 4 shows a bar-like handle part.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the oral cleaning tool 1 of the present invention includes a head portion 2, a ring portion 3, and a rod-like handle portion 4, and the head portion 2 and the rod-like handle portion 4 are different from the ring portion 3. As shown in FIG. 2 or FIG. 10, a towel, gauze, or the like can be inserted as a wetting cloth 5 by the ring portion 3 when used.

  This oral cleaning tool 1 is used as a baby toothbrush for an infant who has never used a toothbrush to acquire a toothbrush habit, for example. You can learn how to grasp and move the toothbrush.

  The head portion 2 protrudes from the ring portion 3 on the side opposite to the rod-like handle portion 4 and substantially coaxially with the rod-like handle portion 4, and is easy to hold when used in the mouth and is used as a tooth. The tip side 2a is formed large so that it can be done.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the tip portion 2a bulges out in an arc shape when viewed from the front, whereby the entire head portion 2 is formed in a keyhole shape, and the tip side 2a bulged out in this arc shape. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 9, the cylinder has a cylindrical shape, and concave portions 20 and 20 that are gently depressed toward the proximal end side of the head portion are formed on the front and rear surfaces, respectively.

  Each of the concave portions 20 and 20 is formed with a hemispherical convex portion 21, and has a function that the convex portion 21 fits into the depression of the tongue when the baby is added and does not feel uncomfortable.

In this example, the concave portion 20 and the convex portion 21 are formed on both front and rear side surfaces of the distal end side 2a. However, as shown in FIG. The shape of the head portion 2 is not limited to the keyhole shape as in this example, and various shapes such as a star shape and a heart shape can be adopted as shown in FIG.
In particular, as shown in FIG. 13, a brushed shape in which a recess 23 is formed in the middle portion in the axial direction has an effect that the recess 23 is easily caught on the lips and held in the mouth.

  A brush 22 is provided on the base end side 2b of the head portion 2 of the present example so as to brush teeth. In this example, the brush 22 is formed by integrally molding a plurality of ridges 24 with natural rubber, synthetic rubber, soft synthetic resin, or thermoplastic elastomer so as not to damage the gums.

  In this way, according to the head portion 2 in which the distal end side 2a and the proximal end side 2b are combined, tooth bending can be performed on the distal end side 2a, and brushing practice can be performed on the proximal end side 2b at the same time. .

  The brush 22 is formed only on the base end side 2b, but may be formed on the entire head portion 2 as shown in FIGS. 14 is formed by forming protrusions 24,... On the front end side of the head portion 2 and further separately forming a plurality of frustoconical protrusions 25,. With this projection 25, it is possible to brush a portion that does not reach the ridge 24. FIG. 15 shows an example in which the ridges 24 constituting the brush 22 are provided over the entire circumference.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the brush 22 may be formed by implanting brush bristles 26 as shown in FIG. 16, in addition to molding with natural rubber, synthetic rubber, soft synthetic resin, or thermoplastic elastomer. As shown in FIG. 17, it is also preferable that a brush hair 26 is separately implanted together with the projection 25 or the like formed of the resin or elastomer. If the brush bristles 26 are provided, it is possible to clean up to a narrower place by tooth brushing, and it is possible to acquire a sense of brush hair that is closer to the practice of tooth brushing using a toothbrush, and it is possible to shift to a normal toothbrush without any discomfort. FIG. 18 shows a head portion of an ordinary toothbrush, and it is also preferable to employ such a head portion.

  At least the surface layer portion of the head portion 2 is preferably composed of natural rubber, synthetic rubber, soft synthetic resin, or thermoplastic elastomer that is soft and elastic and does not damage teeth and gums in the oral cavity.

  As the synthetic rubber, styrene rubber, butadiene rubber, chloroprene rubber, butyl rubber, nitrile rubber, ethylene propylene rubber, silicon rubber, urethane rubber, fluorine rubber, acrylic rubber, chlorosulfonated polyethylene, isoprene rubber and the like are preferably used.

  The soft synthetic resin is preferably a soft polyolefin resin such as a soft polyamide resin or a soft polyethylene resin, a soft vinyl chloride resin, a silicone resin, a polyurethane resin, an ionomer resin, or an EEA resin (ethylene / ethyl acrylate copolymer). , Ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer resin, and the like are used.

  As the thermoplastic elastomer, styrene elastomer, olefin elastomer, polyester elastomer, polyamide elastomer, nitrile elastomer, silicone elastomer, urethane elastomer and the like are preferably used.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 9B, the core portion 27 of the head portion 2 is formed using a synthetic resin such as a polyolefin resin such as polypropylene resin (PP) or polyethylene resin, a polyamide resin, a polyester resin, or polyacetal. The ring portion 3 and the rod-shaped handle portion 4 are molded, and the core portion 27 of the head portion 2 is molded with two colors of the surface layer portion 28 including the convex portion 21 and the brush 22 using a thermoplastic elastomer. However, in addition to this, the whole is molded with natural rubber, synthetic rubber, soft synthetic resin, thermoplastic elastomer, or, like a normal toothbrush, a filament (brush hair) is implanted into a synthetic resin such as polypropylene resin. It may be made of other materials.

The length L ₁ from the ring part 3 to the tip of the head part 2 is set to a length that can prevent throat sticking, preferably 30 to 70 mm.

  Further, in this example, the head portion 2 is projected substantially coaxially with the rod-shaped handle portion 4 from a position on the opposite side to the protruding portion of the rod-shaped handle portion 4 with respect to the ring portion 3. The present invention is not limited to such an example at all, and is projected in a direction inclined with respect to the axis of the rod-like handle part 4, for example, the position of the elliptical axis of the ring part 3 from a position on the opposite side of about 180 degrees. Those projecting in a slightly inclined direction with respect to the existing plane and those projecting from a position other than approximately 180 degrees are also preferable. The same applies to the protruding direction of the rod-like handle portion 4.

  The ring portion 3 is disposed between the head portion 2 and the rod-like handle portion 4 and has an insertion hole 30 for inserting a cloth 5 for wetting and wiping in the middle.

  The width W of the outer shape of the ring portion 3 is set to a size that prevents the insertion into the mouth and does not get in the way when the infant holds the handle, specifically, 25 mm or more.

The insertion hole 30 on the inner side of the ring portion 3 may have any shape and size as long as the cloth 5 for drool wiping such as a small towel, handkerchief or gauze can be inserted. For example, the opening area of the insertion hole 30 S is set to 150 to 2500 mm ² . When the handle portion cannot be gripped well, it is preferable to set the dimensions such that the finger can be passed through the insertion hole 30 and used with the ring portion 3. Of course, the cloth 5 can be used without being inserted.

  The outer shape of the ring portion 3 is a horizontally long elliptical shape in this example, but other shapes may also be used. (A) in FIG. 20 is a circle, (b) is a star, and (c) is (D) is a triangle with rounded corners, (a) in FIG. 21 is a quadrangle, (b), (c) is a polygon such as a pentagon, (d) and (a) in FIG. 22 is a heart shape, FIG. 22B shows an example of a moon shape. In addition, characters such as fruits, vegetables, flowers, creatures, animals, insects, vehicles and animation, paisley patterns, drop types, alphabetic shapes, numbers, hiragana and katakana, vehicles such as cars, trains and airplanes, It is preferable to make the shape interesting to the infant, such as the shape of miscellaneous goods around us.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, locking convex portions 31,... Are formed on the inner peripheral side of the insertion hole 30 in order to prevent the towel or the case inserted in the insertion hole 30 from falling off. Those are also preferred. Moreover, it is also preferable to form natural rubber, synthetic rubber, soft synthetic resin, thermoplastic elastomer or the like on the inner peripheral surface of the insertion hole 30 of the ring portion by two-color molding or the like to prevent slippage.

The rod-shaped handle portion 4 is a portion that an infant or the like grips and operates, and the length L ₂ from the ring portion to the tip of the rod-shaped handle portion prevents throat sticking even when an infant accidentally holds it from the handle portion side. In order to ensure safety, it is preferable to set the length to about the same as the length L ₁ from the ring portion 3 to the tip of the head portion 2, and specifically, set to 30 to 70 mm.

The maximum diameter D is preferably set to 6 to 20 mmφ. If this circumference is too small, it is difficult to grasp under 1 year old, more preferably 10 to 16 mmφ.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 23, it can also be set as the shape which did not have ups and downs in the straight shape, and did not have the hole of the front-end | tip part.

  As described above, various modifications of the head portion, the ring portion, and the handle portion have been shown in addition to the representative embodiments, but it is of course possible to configure them in various combinations. For example, the head portion is a toothbrush shown in FIG. Naturally, the ring portion has a typical shape as shown in FIG. 1 and the handle portion has a straight shape as shown in FIG. Furthermore, the head part, the ring part, and the handle part do not need to be integrated, and each part can be replaced.

The perspective view which shows the cleaning tool for oral cavity which concerns on embodiment of this invention. Similarly, the perspective view which shows the state which mounted | wore the cleaning tool for oral cavity with the cloth for wiping. The front view of the cleaning tool for oral cavity similarly. The top view of the cleaning tool for oral cavity similarly. The bottom view of the cleaning tool for oral cavity similarly. Similarly AA sectional drawing of the cleaning tool for oral cavity. Similarly BB sectional drawing of the cleaning tool for oral cavity. CC sectional drawing of the cleaning tool for oral cavity similarly. (A) is a side view (left-right symmetry) of the cleaning tool for oral cavity similarly, (b) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view. Explanatory drawing which similarly shows the use condition of the cleaning tool for oral cavity. (A) is the partial side view (right-and-left symmetry) which shows the modification of a head part, (b) is the top view. (A) is the partial side view (left-right symmetry) which shows the other modification of a head part, (b) is the top view. (A) is the partial side view (left-right symmetry) which shows the other modification of a head part, (b) is the top view. (A) is the partial side view (left-right symmetry) which shows the other modification of a head part, (b) is the top view. (A) is the partial side view (left-right symmetry) which shows the other modification of a head part, (b) is the top view. (A) is the partial side view (left-right symmetry) which shows the other modification of a head part, (b) is the top view. (A) is the partial side view (left-right symmetry) which shows the other modification of a head part, (b) is the top view. (A) is a partial front view which shows the other modification of a head part, (b) is a rear view, (c) is a side view (right-and-left symmetry), (d) is a top view. The front view which shows the modification of a ring part. (A)-(d) is a front view which shows the other modification of a ring part. (A)-(d) is a front view which shows the other modification of a ring part. (A), (b) is a front view which shows the other modification of a ring part. (A) is a front view of the principal part which shows the modification of a handle | steering-wheel part, (b) is a side view, (c) is a perspective view.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Oral cleaning tool 2 Head part 2b Base end side 2a Tip side 3 Ring part 4 Bar-shaped handle part 5 Cloth 20 Concave part 21 Convex part 22 Brush 24 Convex strip 25 Protrusion 26 Brush hair 27 Core part 28 Surface layer part 30 Insertion hole 31 Convex Part D Maximum diameter S Open area W Width

Claims (14)

  An oral cleaning tool comprising a head part, a ring part, and a bar-like handle part, wherein the head part and the bar-like handle part are projected from the ring part in different directions.   The oral cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein a length from the ring part to a tip of the head part is 30 to 70 mm.   The oral cavity cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein the ring portion has a width of 25 mm or more.   The oral cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein the length from the ring portion to the tip of the rod-like handle portion is 30 to 70 mm.   The oral cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein the head portion is made of natural rubber, synthetic rubber, soft synthetic resin, or thermoplastic elastomer.   The oral cavity cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein the distal end side of the head portion is formed large.   The oral cavity cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein a depression is formed in an axially intermediate portion of the head portion.   The oral cavity cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein a convex portion is formed on a side surface on a distal end side of the head portion.   The oral cavity cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein a brush is provided on the head portion.   The oral cleaning tool according to claim 9, wherein a brush is provided by integrally molding a plurality of protrusions on the head portion with natural rubber, synthetic rubber, soft synthetic resin, or thermoplastic elastomer.   The oral cavity cleaning tool according to claim 9, wherein a brush is provided in the head portion to provide a brush.   The oral cavity cleaning tool according to any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein a brush is provided on a proximal end side of the head portion.   The oral cavity cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein a convex portion is formed on the inner peripheral side of the ring portion. The oral cavity cleaning method using the cleaning tool for oral cavity of any one of Claims 1-13 formed by inserting the cloth for drooling wiping by the said ring part.

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