JP2021176343A - Massage tool for oral cavity - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a massage tool for an oral cavity with which massages can be properly performed to various portions in the oral cavity according to purposes of massages.SOLUTION: A massage tool for an oral cavity comprises: a gripping part 10 which extends in a first direction; and a massage part 20 which is arranged on an end on one side in the first direction of both ends in the first direction of the gripping part 10. The massage part 20 comprises: a massage part main body 30 which is formed such that a dimension LX in the first direction and a dimension LZ in a third direction are larger than a dimension in a second direction; a first protrusion line 40 which is constituted by a plurality of first protrusions 43 that are provided in the massage part main body 30 so as to protrude toward the one side in the second direction and in which the plurality of first protrusions 43 are arrayed along the third direction; and second protrusions 50 which are provided in the massage part main body 30 so as to be arranged on both ends in the third direction of the first protrusion line 40 and protrude toward the one side and the other side in the third direction respectively.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to an oral massage tool that is suitably used for oral massage.

Conventionally, oral massage has been performed as a part of oral care for the purpose of preventing deterioration of oral function and prevention of aspiration pneumonia and the like. In addition, oral massage is also performed for the purpose of beauty and relaxation.

In the oral massage, the part to be massaged differs depending on the purpose. For example, in the salivary gland massage for promoting saliva secretion, the salivary glands such as the parotid gland, the submandibular gland, and the sublingual gland are massaged. For the purpose of preventing temporomandibular disorders and alleviating swelling of the face and neck, for example, massage is performed on the masseter muscle, which is a part of the masticatory muscles.

Intraoral massage may be performed on the examinee by a specialist such as a dental hygienist, or may be performed on his or her own oral cavity by a non-specialist.

When a specialist such as a dental hygienist performs the treatment, the part according to the purpose can be directly massaged with fingers. However, when it is performed by a person who is not an expert, it is not easy to properly massage the part according to the purpose. For this reason, various devices have been developed to assist the massage in the oral cavity.

For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-583535 discloses an oral massage tool including a head portion for pressing the oral cavity and a handle portion extending from the head portion. The pressing surface of the head portion is formed in a shape imitating the finger pad of the thumb. An intraoral massage is performed by pressing the pressing surface of the head portion into the oral cavity to press it, or by moving the pressed surface so as to rub it in the pressed state.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-583535

However, in the above-mentioned conventional oral massage tool, since the intraoral massage is performed using only the pressing surface of the head portion, the head portion cannot be inserted into a narrow place in the oral cavity. Therefore, depending on the part to be massaged, it may not be possible to properly massage only with the pressing surface of the head portion.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and provides an oral massage tool capable of appropriately massaging various parts of the oral cavity according to the purpose of massage. The purpose is.

The oral massage tool of the present invention
A grip extending in the first direction and
Of both ends of the grip portion in the first direction, a massage portion arranged at one end of the first direction is provided.
The massage part
One direction orthogonal to the first direction is defined as the second direction, and the direction orthogonal to the first direction and the second direction is defined as the third direction.
A massage portion main body formed so that the dimension in the first direction and the dimension in the third direction are larger than the dimension in the second direction.
It is composed of a plurality of first protrusions provided on the main body of the massage portion so as to project toward one side in the second direction, and the plurality of first protrusions are arranged along the third direction. 1st protrusion row and
The second protrusion is provided on the main body of the massage section so as to be arranged at both ends of the first protrusion row in the third direction, and protrudes toward one side and the other side in the third direction, respectively. It has a part and.

According to the oral massage tool of the present invention, it is possible to appropriately massage various parts of the oral cavity according to the purpose of massage.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the oral massage tool according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the oral massage tool in line AA of FIG. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the oral massage tool in line BB of FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a portion to be massaged using an oral massage tool. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a portion to be massaged using an oral massage tool. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a portion to be massaged using an oral massage tool. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a portion to be massaged using an oral massage tool.

The oral massage tool according to the embodiment of the present invention is
A grip extending in the first direction and
Of both ends of the grip portion in the first direction, a massage portion arranged at one end of the first direction is provided.
The massage part
One direction orthogonal to the first direction is defined as the second direction, and the direction orthogonal to the first direction and the second direction is defined as the third direction.
A massage portion main body formed so that the dimension in the first direction and the dimension in the third direction are larger than the dimension in the second direction.
It is composed of a plurality of first protrusions provided on the main body of the massage portion so as to project toward one side in the second direction, and the plurality of first protrusions are arranged along the third direction. 1st protrusion row and
The second protrusion is provided on the main body of the massage section so as to be arranged at both ends of the first protrusion row in the third direction, and protrudes toward one side and the other side in the third direction, respectively. It is provided with a part (first configuration).

According to the above configuration, the massage unit is provided in the massage unit main body formed so that the dimensions in the first direction and the dimensions in the third direction are larger than the dimensions in the second direction, and the massage unit main body. The first protrusion row and the second protrusion row are provided, and the plurality of first protrusions constituting the first protrusion row project toward one side in the second direction, and the second protrusion is the second. It projects toward one side and the other side in three directions.
Since the dimension of the massage part main body is set smaller than the dimension of the other direction, the massage part main body can be inserted and massaged even in a narrow place in the oral cavity. Further, since the first protrusion row and the second protrusion are provided in different directions, the massage part main body is reciprocated in the first direction, the second direction, or the third direction, or a circle is drawn. By moving it, it is possible to massage various parts using the first protrusion row and the second protrusion.
Therefore, it is possible to appropriately massage various parts of the oral cavity according to the purpose of massage.

In the first configuration above
The first protruding row is
It is arranged at one end of the massage part main body in the first direction.
The second protrusion is
It may be formed so as to be continuous with the one-sided edge portion in the first direction of the massage portion main body (second configuration).

According to the above configuration, the first protrusion row is arranged at the one-sided end portion in the first direction of the massage part main body, and the second protrusion portion is the one-sided edge portion in the first direction of the massage part main body. It is formed so as to be continuous with.
Therefore, in a state where the tip portion of the main body of the massage portion is inserted into a narrow place in the oral cavity, the intraoral massage can be performed using the first protrusion row and the second protrusion.

In the second configuration above
The main body of the massage department is
The edge portion on one side in the first direction may be curved so as to project to one side in the first direction when viewed from one side in the second direction (third configuration).

According to the above configuration, the main body of the massage portion is curved so that the edge portion on one side in the first direction projects to one side in the first direction when viewed from one side in the second direction.
Therefore, the tip portion of the massage portion can be easily inserted into a narrow place in the oral cavity, and the tip portion of the massage portion can be used for massage.

In the first to third configurations,
The main body of the massage department is
It has a first curved portion that is provided on one side of the first direction and is curved so as to project to the other side of the second direction when viewed from one side of the first direction.
The first protruding row is
It may be arranged in the first curved portion (fourth configuration).

According to the above configuration, the massage portion main body has the first curved portion, and the first protruding portion row is arranged in the first curved portion.
Therefore, for example, the tip of the massage part can be easily inserted between the lips and the gums, and with the tip of the massage part inserted, the first protrusion row is applied to the gums for massage. Can be done.

In the first to fourth configurations described above,
The main body of the massage department is
It may have a second curved portion that is provided on the other side of the second direction and is curved so as to project to the other side of the second direction when viewed from the third direction ( Fifth configuration).

According to the above configuration, the massage portion main body has a second curved portion that curves toward the opposite side of the surface on which the first protruding portion row is provided.
Therefore, it is possible to massage the oral cavity by pressing the second curved portion into the oral cavity and pressing it, or by moving the second curved portion so as to rub it in the pressed state.

In the first to fifth configurations,
The grip portion
In addition to being provided on the other side of the first direction, it may have a leg portion for making one side of the first direction upward and independent (sixth configuration).

According to the above configuration, the grip portion has a leg portion for self-standing with one side in the first direction facing upward.
Therefore, when the oral massage tool is not used, the oral massage tool can be made independent and stored hygienically.

[Embodiment 1]
Hereinafter, the oral massage tool 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The same or corresponding parts in the drawings are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will not be repeated. In addition, in order to make the explanation easy to understand, in the drawings referred to below, the configuration is shown in a simplified or schematic manner, or some constituent members are omitted. Further, the dimensional ratio between the constituent members shown in each figure does not necessarily indicate the actual dimensional ratio.

In the following figure, the orthogonal X-axis direction, Y-axis direction, and Z-axis direction are defined, and the + X direction, −X direction, + Y direction, −Y direction, + Z direction, and −Z direction are defined, respectively. The X-axis direction shall correspond to the first direction of the present invention, the + X direction shall correspond to one side of the first direction of the present invention, and the −X direction shall correspond to the other side of the first direction of the present invention. Similarly, the Y-axis direction shall correspond to the second direction, the + Y direction shall correspond to one side of the second direction of the present invention, and the −Y direction shall correspond to the other side of the second direction of the present invention. Further, the Z-axis direction shall correspond to the third direction, the + Z direction shall correspond to one side of the third direction of the present invention, and the −Z direction shall correspond to the other side of the third direction of the present invention.

[overall structure]
FIG. 1 is a front view of the oral massage tool 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 shows a state in which the oral massage tool 100 is viewed from the + Y direction. As shown in FIG. 1, the oral massage tool 100 includes a grip portion 10 and a massage portion 20.

The grip portion 10 is a portion to be gripped when the user uses the oral massage tool 100. A massage portion 20 is provided at the end of the grip portion 10 on the + X direction side, and a leg portion 12 is formed at the end portion on the −X direction side. The oral massage tool 100 can be made to stand on its own with the legs 12 facing down, and when the oral massage tool 100 is not used, the oral massage tool 100 can be stored hygienically.

The massage portion 20 is provided at the end portion of the grip portion 10 on the + X direction side. The massage portion 20 may be fixed to the grip portion 10 or may be removable. In the present embodiment, the massage portion 20 is fixed to the support portion 14 continuous with the grip portion 10. The massage section 20 is preferably made of a material having flexibility and elasticity. As the material of the massage unit 20, an elastomer is preferable, and for example, silicon can be selected.

The massage section 20 has a massage section main body 30, a first protrusion row 40, and a second protrusion 50.

The massage unit main body 30 is formed so that the dimension LX in the X-axis direction and the dimension LZ in the Z-axis direction are larger than the dimension LY in the Y-axis direction (see FIG. 2). In this embodiment, the thickness TY of the massage portion main body 30 in the Y-axis direction is formed to be thinner than the dimension LX in the X-axis direction and the dimension LZ in the Z-axis direction.

The edge portion 31 on the + X direction side of the massage portion main body 30 is curved so as to protrude in the + X direction side when viewed from the + Y direction side.

The first protrusion row 40 is composed of a plurality of first protrusions 43. The first protrusion 43 is a protrusion formed so as to project toward the + Y direction with respect to the massage portion main body 30, respectively (see FIGS. 2 and 3).

The first protrusion row 40 is arranged at the end of the massage portion main body 30 on the + X direction side, and is configured by arranging a plurality of first protrusions 43 along the Z-axis direction. In the present embodiment, the plurality of first protrusions 43 are arranged so as to be curved along the edge portion 31 of the massage portion main body 30.

In the present embodiment, the shape of the first protrusion 43 is hemispherical, but the shape is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a conical shape having a tapered tip. Further, in the present embodiment, the first protrusion row 40 is composed of five first protrusions 43, but the number of the first protrusions 43 is not limited.

The second protrusions 50 are arranged at both ends of the first protrusion row 40 in the Z-axis direction. The second protrusion 50 is formed so as to be continuous with the edge portion 31 of the massage portion main body 30, and is formed so as to project toward the + Z direction side and the −Z direction side, respectively. In the present embodiment, the shape of the tip of the second protrusion 50 is hemispherical, but the shape is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a conical shape with a thin tip.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the oral massage tool 100 in line AA of FIG. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the oral massage tool 100 in line BB of FIG. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the massage portion main body 30 has a first curved portion 33 and a second curved portion 35.

As shown in FIG. 2, the first curved portion 33 is provided near the end portion of the massage portion main body 30 on the + X direction side. As shown in FIG. 3, the first curved portion 33 is curved so as to project in the −Y direction side when viewed from the + X direction side. The first protrusion row 40 is arranged in the first curved portion 33.

As shown in FIG. 2, the second curved portion 35 is provided on the −Y direction side of the massage portion main body 30. The second curved portion 35 is curved so as to project in the −Y direction when viewed from the Z-axis direction.

[Use of oral massage equipment]
Next, the use of the oral massage tool 100 will be described. 4 to 7 are views showing an example of a portion to be massaged using the oral massage tool 100.

[Salivary gland massage]
FIG. 4 is a simplified diagram showing the positions of salivary glands. As shown in FIG. 4, the salivary glands include the parotid gland, the submandibular gland, and the sublingual gland. By massaging the salivary glands, saliva secretion can be promoted. Saliva has the effect of suppressing the growth of bacteria in the mouth and suppressing the occurrence of bad breath, tooth decay, periodontal disease, and the like. In addition, in the case of elderly people, salivary gland massage before meals promotes saliva secretion, making it easier to swallow meals and bringing them closer to a ready-to-eat oral environment.

When the salivary glands are massaged using the oral massage tool 100, for example, for the parotid glands and the submandibular glands, the end edge portion 31, the first curved portion 33, and the second curved portion of the massage portion main body 30 are used. Massage using part 35. Since the sublingual gland is a narrow space on the back of the tongue, the end edge portion 31 of the massage portion main body 30 is inserted, or the tip portion of the second protrusion 50 is used for massage.

[Masseter muscle massage]
FIG. 5 is a simplified diagram showing the position of the masseter muscle, which is a part of the muscles of mastication. Modern people have less masseter muscles because they chew less often, eat only soft foods, do not talk to people, smile less (less interact with people), are stressed and put too much effort on their back teeth. It is often hard. Massage of the masseter muscle is expected to prevent temporomandibular disorders, relieve swelling of the face and neck, and clear the jaw. In addition, it becomes easier to open the mouth, and a relaxing effect can be expected.

When masseter muscle is massaged using the oral massage tool 100, for example, the first curved portion 33 and the second curved portion 35 are used to press or press the masseter muscle from the oral cavity so as to apply a light pressure. The masseter muscle can be massaged by rubbing it.

[Buccinator / orbicularis oris muscle massage]
FIG. 6 is a simplified diagram showing the positions of the buccinator muscle and the orbicularis oris muscle. By massaging the stiff muscles around the cheeks and mouth while lightly applying pressure, the stiff muscles around the cheeks and mouth are loosened, blood flow is improved, and a relaxing effect can be expected. In addition, the stiff muscles around the cheeks and mouth are loosened, which makes it easier to open the mouth and facilitate conversation. Furthermore, suppression of nasolabial folds can be expected.

When massaging the buccinator muscle / orbicularis oris muscle using the oral massage tool 100, for example, light pressure is applied to the buccinator muscle / orbicularis oris muscle from the oral cavity using the first curved portion 33 and the second curved portion 35. The buccinator muscle and orbicularis oris muscle can be massaged by pressing the muscles in such a manner or moving the muscles while rubbing the pressed muscles.

[Gingival massage]
FIG. 7 is a simplified view showing the positions of the acupuncture points of the gums. There are many acupuncture points on the gums, and by stimulating these acupuncture points, it can be expected to relieve eyestrain and stiff shoulders. In addition, blood circulation in the gums is promoted, and a preventive effect on periodontal disease can be expected.

When massaging the gums using the oral massage tool 100, the end edge portion 31 of the massage portion main body 30 is inserted between the lips and the gums, and the first protrusion row 40 is in contact with the gums, and the massage portion main body. Massage can be performed by moving 30 up, down, left and right.

According to the oral massage tool 100 according to the present embodiment described above, the massage unit 20 is a massage unit formed so that the dimension LX in the X direction and the dimension LZ in the Z direction are larger than the dimension LY in the Y direction. The main body 30 and the first protrusion row 40 and the second protrusion 50 provided in the massage section main body 30 are provided, and the plurality of first protrusions 43 constituting the first protrusion row 40 are + Y. The second protrusion 50 projects toward the + Z direction side and the −Z direction side.
Since the dimension LY in the Y direction of the massage unit main body 30 is set to be smaller than the dimensions LX and LZ in the other directions, the massage unit main body 30 can be inserted and massaged even in a narrow place in the oral cavity. Further, since the first protrusion row 40 and the second protrusion 50 are provided so as to face different directions, the massage portion main body 30 is reciprocated in the X direction, the Y direction, or the Z direction, or draws a circle. By moving, it is possible to massage various parts using the first protrusion row 40 and the second protrusion 50.
Therefore, it is possible to appropriately massage various parts of the oral cavity according to the purpose of massage.

[Modification example]
The oral massage tool according to the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment described above. For example, the shapes of the massage portion, the first protrusion, and the second protrusion of the oral massage tool are not limited to the shape of the present embodiment, and various shapes can be adopted.

In addition, the size of the massage section may be changed according to the physique of the user, such as a man, a woman, or an elderly person.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the above-described embodiments are merely examples for carrying out the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the above-described embodiment can be appropriately modified and implemented within a range that does not deviate from the gist thereof.

The oral massage tool of the present invention can be suitably used for oral massage because it can appropriately massage various parts of the oral cavity according to the purpose of massage.

100 Oral massage tool 10 Grip part 20 Massage part 30 Massage part main body 40 1st protrusion 43 1st protrusion row 50 2nd protrusion

Claims (6)

A grip extending in the first direction and
Of both ends of the grip portion in the first direction, a massage portion arranged at one end of the first direction is provided.
The massage part
One direction orthogonal to the first direction is defined as the second direction, and the direction orthogonal to the first direction and the second direction is defined as the third direction.
A massage portion main body formed so that the dimension in the first direction and the dimension in the third direction are larger than the dimension in the second direction.
It is composed of a plurality of first protrusions provided on the main body of the massage portion so as to project toward one side in the second direction, and the plurality of first protrusions are arranged along the third direction. 1st protrusion row and
The second protrusion is provided on the main body of the massage section so as to be arranged at both ends of the first protrusion row in the third direction, and protrudes toward one side and the other side in the third direction, respectively. With a department,
Oral massage tool.
The first protruding row is
It is arranged at one end of the massage part main body in the first direction.
The second protrusion is
It is formed so as to be continuous with the one-sided edge portion in the first direction of the massage portion main body.
The oral massage tool according to claim 1.
The main body of the massage department is
The edge portion on one side in the first direction is curved so as to project to one side in the first direction when viewed from one side in the second direction.
The oral massage tool according to claim 2.
The main body of the massage department is
It has a first curved portion that is provided on one side of the first direction and is curved so as to project to the other side of the second direction when viewed from one side of the first direction.
The first protruding row is
Arranged in the first curved portion,
The oral massage tool according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
The main body of the massage department is
It has a second curved portion that is provided on the other side of the second direction and is curved so as to project to the other side of the second direction when viewed from the third direction.
The oral massage tool according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The grip portion
It is provided on the other side of the first direction and has a leg portion for making one side of the first direction upward and independent.
The oral massage tool according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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