JP2009201842A - Gum massaging implement - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a gum massaging implement capable of massaging the upper/lower gums simultaneously. <P>SOLUTION: This gum massaging implement consists of two-step massage parts aligned in upper and lower parts at a predetermined interval, and a grip for gripping the massage parts, wherein the cross section of the massage part is curved in the upper/lower and left/right directions according to the shape of the gums, and has a plurality of projections for stimulating the gums, on its surface. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gum massage tool for massaging the gums, and more particularly to a gum massage tool capable of massaging the gums up and down or right and left at once.

  In order to keep the oral cavity clean and prevent alveolar pyorrhea and gingivitis, tools for massaging not only the toothbrush but also the gums are used.

Many tools for massaging such gums have shapes similar to conventional toothbrushes. For example, there has been a toothbrush-type gum massage device as described in JP-A-06-304218 or JP-A-11-104200.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 06-304218 JP-A-11-104200

  However, the conventional toothbrush-type gum massaging device has to massage the gums by moving the massaging part up and down, left and right in the same way as when brushing teeth with a toothbrush. , Had to move.

Then, an object of this invention is to provide the massage tool for gums which can massage an upper and lower gum simultaneously, and also can massage a right and left gum without changing.

The gum massage tool of the present invention is a gum massage tool consisting of two stages of massage parts arranged vertically at predetermined intervals, and a handle for gripping the massage part, wherein the cross section of the massage part is: According to the shape of the gum, it is curved up and down and left and right, and a plurality of projections for stimulating the gum are provided on the surface.

Moreover, it is preferable to provide the said handle in the edge part of the said massage part.

Or it is preferable to provide the said handle in the form which protrudes outside in the center of the said massage part.

The gum massage tool of the present invention is a gum massage tool consisting of two stages of massage parts arranged vertically at predetermined intervals, and a handle for gripping the massage part, wherein the cross section of the massage part is: It is possible to massage the upper and lower gums at once by providing a plurality of protrusions for bending the gums up and down and left and right according to the shape of the gums and for stimulating the gums on the surface.

Further, by providing the handle at the end of the massage part, the gums can be massaged by moving left and right like a conventional toothbrush.

Alternatively, by providing the handle in a form protruding outward in the center of the massage part, it can be made more compact, and further, the entire upper, lower, left and right gums without having to change or open the mouth wide Can be massaged at once.

  The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. 1-3 is drawing of the massage tool 1 for gums of the 1st Embodiment of this invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gum massaging tool 1 of the present invention has the above-mentioned massage to hold the two-stage massage parts 2, 2 ′ vertically arranged at a predetermined interval and the massage parts 2, 2 ′. It is comprised from the handle 4 provided in the edge part of the part 2 and 2 '.

The interval between the massage parts 2 and 2 'is adjusted to the distance between the upper and lower gums. Thus, by arranging the massage parts 2 and 2' to contact the upper and lower gums, It is possible to massage at the same time. Further, a plurality of protrusions 3 for effectively massaging the gums are provided on the surface of the massage parts 2 and 2 '.

It is preferable that the tip of the projection 3 has a shape for giving stimulation to the gum more effectively. In the present embodiment, the tip 3 has a circular shape. In the drawing, the protrusions 3 are arranged in three stages on the massage portions 2 and 2 ′. However, the size and number of the protrusions 3 are not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the massage portions 2 and 2 ′ have a cross-sectional shape that curves left and right and up and down. This curved shape is adapted to fit into the shape of the gums, and by using such a shape, the projections 3 provided on the massage parts 2, 2 ′ can effectively massage the gums. Will be able to. In particular, in order to massage the upper and lower gums simultaneously, it is necessary to appropriately determine the interval between the massage parts 2 and 2 ′ and the curved shape in the vertical direction.

Moreover, since the said massage parts 2 and 2 'touch only a gum without touching a tooth by providing the cavity between the said massage parts 2 and 2', excess friction does not arise. It becomes possible to massage the gums more smoothly.

As a material of the above-mentioned gum massaging tool 1, it is formed using silicon or an elastomer or the like to give an appropriate feel to the gums.

The method of using the gum massage tool 1 is to hold the handle 4 in the hand, put it in the mouth so that the projections 3 of the massage parts 2 and 2 'touch the gums, and move the handle 4 left and right. Massage the gums.

At this time, there is a limit to the range that can be massaged in the left-right direction, and if you massage with the handle 4 on the side where the handle 4 is located, for example with the right hand, you cannot massage completely to the right back . Therefore, it is necessary to massage left and right gums by changing the left and right sides. In this way, you can massage without moving up and down and moving, and you can massage up to a certain extent in the left and right direction, but if you try to massage to the back completely, It is necessary to change left and right.

Next, a gum massage tool 1 ′ that is a second embodiment and can be massaged at once without changing the horizontal direction will be described. 4-7 is drawing of the massage implement 1 'for gums of 2nd Embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the gum massage tool 1 ′ of the second embodiment includes two stages of massage parts 2 and 2 ′ arranged vertically at a predetermined interval, and the massage parts 2 and 2 ′. In order to grasp, it is comprised from the handle 4 'provided in the form which protrudes outside in the center of the said massage parts 2, 2'.

The interval between the massage parts 2 and 2 'is adjusted to the distance between the upper and lower gums. Thus, by arranging the massage parts 2 and 2' to contact the upper and lower gums, It is possible to massage at the same time. Further, a plurality of protrusions 3 for effectively massaging the gums are provided on the surface of the massage parts 2 and 2 '. It is preferable that the tip of the protrusion 3 has a shape for giving stimulation to the gum more effectively. In the present embodiment, the tip 3 has a circular shape.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the cross section of the massage parts 2 and 2 'has a shape that curves left and right and up and down. This curved shape is adapted to fit into the shape of the gums, and by using such a shape, the projections 3 provided on the massage parts 2, 2 ′ can effectively massage the gums. Will be able to. In particular, in order to massage the upper, lower, left and right gums at once, it is necessary to appropriately determine the interval between the massage parts 2, 2 ′ and the curved shape in the upper, lower, left, and right directions according to the gums.

In addition, by providing a cavity between the massage parts 2 and 2 ', the massage parts 2 and 2' can touch only the gums without touching the teeth. It becomes possible to massage the gums smoothly.

The method of using the gum massage tool 1 'is as follows. Put the massage parts 2, 2' in the mouth like a mouthpiece, the protrusion 3 touches the gum, and the handle 4 'goes out of the mouth. Set as follows. In this state, the handle 4 ′ protruding from the mouth is picked and the gum massage tool 1 ′ is moved left and right to massage the gums. As a result, it is possible to massage not only up and down but also to the far left and right.

As described above, the gum massage device 1 ′ according to the present embodiment can massage the upper, lower, left and right gums at a time without changing the grip by providing the handle 4 ′ in the center. In addition, since no handle is provided at the end, the overall size can be made compact.

As described above, the gum can be massaged more easily and more easily by the gum massage tool of the present invention.

It is a front view of the massage tool for gums of 1st Embodiment. It is a top view of the massage tool for gums of 1st Embodiment. It is AA sectional drawing of FIG. It is a front view of the massage tool for gums of 2nd Embodiment. It is a rear view of the massage tool for gums of 2nd Embodiment. It is a top view of the massage tool for gums of 2nd Embodiment. It is BB sectional drawing of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1, 1 'Gum massage tool 2, 2' Massage part 3 Projection 4, 4 'Handle

Claims (3)

A massage device for gums consisting of a two-stage massage part arranged vertically at a predetermined interval, and a handle for gripping the massage part,
A massage tool for gums characterized in that the cross section of the massage part is curved vertically and horizontally according to the shape of the gums, and a plurality of protrusions for stimulating the gums are provided on the surface. 2. The gum massage tool according to claim 1, wherein the handle is provided at an end of the massage part. The gum handle according to claim 1, wherein the handle is provided in a form protruding outward in the center of the massage part.