JP2009066370A - Tray-shaped automatic toothbrush - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an oral cavity cleaning device eliminating inferior cleaning, an oral cavity cleaning device eliminating the need for a labor continuously brushing the teeth by oneself, and a device facilitating its installation in the mouth and eliminating a trouble of brushing the teeth. <P>SOLUTION: This tray type automatic toothbrush has upper/lower trays, configured to be fitted to individual denture mold, installed on the tooth rows, and vibrates them along with the trays to automatically clean stains on the teeth without using a hand. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a toothbrush and other oral hygiene devices.

For oral cleaning such as toothpaste, a method has been conventionally used in which a toothbrush is held by hand, the arm is moved in small steps, the tooth surface is rubbed, and the dirt is scraped off.
Even if a dentifrice or the like is used supplementarily, if the brush portion does not properly contact the tooth surface, the dirt remains as it is, which is a major cause of tooth decay and periodontal disease.

Even in an electric toothbrush, the toothbrush must be held by hand, applied to the tooth surface until dirt is removed, and moved to another part while being held by hand.

Many people suffer from dental caries and periodontal disease without being able to clean enough because it is difficult for them to find out the troublesomeness that they must hold and move with their hands and the position of proper brushing.

The following patent documents 1, 2, 3, 4 and utility model documents 1, 2 can be cited as known techniques related to the present invention.
JP 2003-180718 A JP 2004-515295 A JP 2005-160880 JP 2003-116636

Utility model document 1

No. 3010306

Utility model document 2

No. 3058250

As described above, conventional toothbrushes need to continue to use their hands, and because the use position of the toothbrushes depends on the intuition of individuals, it is not always possible to properly clean with a scissors of polishing, etc. Oral diseases frequently occur.
In addition, for those who cannot use their hands sufficiently, it is very difficult to clean the mouth.

The present invention pays attention to such points, and an object thereof is to automatically clean the oral cavity without continuing to use the hand.

In addition, the tooth arrangement is different for all people, but by making it according to the individual tooth type, the cleaning part will come into contact with each tooth and there will be very little residue left.

The device for upper jaw and lower jaw can be divided and is small, and it is easy to attach and detach.

The tray-type automatic toothbrush of the present invention that achieves the above-mentioned object is characterized in that flocking or a soft material is affixed to the inside of a tray that covers an individual's tooth mold so as to be in contact with the tooth surface, a vibrator is added to the tray, and the entire mouth Install inside.

It is characterized by being a cleaning machine that automatically brushes teeth without using the hand by vibrating the tray with a vibrator, transmitting this vibration to the flocked part and soft part, and brushing the tooth surface.
The tooth mold is manufactured on a daily basis at dental clinics and technical laboratories.

As described above, according to the present invention, as long as it is mounted in the mouth, it is not necessary to continue brushing teeth using the hand, and toothpaste, gum massage and the like can be performed without labor.

Because it is tailored to the individual's tooth shape, the cleaning part evenly touches the tooth surface, and it is useful for preventing tooth decay and improving periodontal disease by reducing the amount of unpolished material.

It can be divided into upper and lower parts and easy to put in the mouth. Even those who are not good at brushing can brush their teeth cleanly.

Depending on how the vibrator is moved and arranged, various patterns of oral cleaning according to the condition in the oral cavity are possible.

By using a dentifrice, the tooth surface can be smoothed and plaque and pigmentation can be prevented.

Because the device enters the mouth, you can brush your teeth with your lips closed, and no splashes will pop out.

Because you don't use your hands, you can brush your teeth while doing other things.

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

FIG. 1 is an external view and a sectional view showing a mode for carrying out the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, this tray type automatic toothbrush has a flocked or soft member affixed to the inner surface of a tray that covers an individual's dentition in contact with the tooth surface, and this is used as a tooth surface cleaning unit. Is.

A vibrator is attached to the tray, and by shaking the tray, the vibration is transmitted to the tooth surface cleaning unit and the teeth are cleaned.

The tray can be divided into an upper jaw and a lower jaw, and can be installed without opening the mouth.

If the switch is turned on by biting the upper and lower trays, cleaning can be started and interrupted arbitrarily.

If the palate is added, the power source can be easily stored.

If the vibrator is attached to the inside of the tray, waterproofness and tongue feeling can be improved.

If the tray and the cleaning part are extended to the alveolar part, gingival massage can also be performed.

If both ends of the vibrator are placed in contact with the upper and lower trays, the brushing force can be strengthened by interaction.

It is sectional drawing at the time of mounting | wearing with the external appearance of the tray type automatic toothbrush which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Tray 2 Flocking or soft member suitable for tooth type used as tooth surface cleaning part 3 Vibrator 4 Switch and upper and lower fitting part 5

Claims (2)

An automatic intraoral cleaning device that can be polished without using hands, tailored to the tooth shape of the individual. A device that can be divided vertically and is easy to attach and detach, and can brush the teeth according to the oral condition.

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