JP3061134U - Tongue cleaning tool - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] The present invention does not hinder the tongue even when it is in a narrow mouth, and cleans well and easily and reliably without protruding the tongue sufficiently to parts that are difficult to clean. Can do it,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a safe tongue cleaning tool that can clean the cleaning tool itself very easily. SOLUTION: A band-shaped cleaning portion (10) made of an elastic member having a resilience to a curve and having a width capable of scraping off tongue coating, and a finger which is gripped with one hand at the time of use is provided on one side of both ends thereof. Grip part (11) provided with a non-slip (12) shaped along the belly of each finger to be gripped to prevent slipping
The tongue cleaning tool is characterized in that gripping portions (11) at both ends are formed with one hand, and the tongue surface is rubbed with the edge of the curved cleaning portion (10). is there.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a tongue cleaning tool for removing mossy tongue moss formed by food debris and bacteria accumulated on the tongue surface.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 The tongue cleaning tool is, for example, a tongue cleaning tool disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 4-128714, in which a removing portion is provided on the lower surface of a base to which a gripping rod is attached. It extends in the direction perpendicular to the left and right and has a generally T-shaped planar shape as a whole, and the removed portion is formed in opposition with a small interval between a comb-shaped portion composed of a plurality of small protrusions and this comb-shaped portion. There is known a tongue cleaning tool (hereinafter referred to as Prior Invention 1) comprising a ridge portion having a scraping portion formed on the upper edge of the end face of the comb-like portion having substantially the same height as the portion.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 Conventional tongue cleaning tools, such as the tongue cleaning tool according to the preceding invention 1, apply a cleaning section in the width direction of the tongue surface, and a cleaning section having a fixed width so that the cleaning operation is completed in one or two scrapings. The width of the tongue is wide according to the lateral width of the tongue, so that it can be effectively cleaned at the center of the tongue, for example, at the back of the tongue, on the side, or on the side of the tongue. When cleaning a part such as the back side, a wide cleaning part hinders a narrow mouth and hinders effective cleaning.

In the case of a wide cleaning unit, it is difficult to clean the tongue if the tongue is not sufficiently exposed. However, sufficiently extending the tongue is not good and often gives an unpleasant impression to others. In addition, there is a risk of biting the tongue.

Further, as described in the above-mentioned prior art 1, as a result of emphasizing the action relating to cleaning, a portion where the tongue coating is easily clogged, such as a groove-like removing portion or a comb-like portion, is provided, so that the cleaning tool itself can be cleaned. This was inconvenient because it was very complicated and required careful cleaning for repeated sanitary use.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems. When cleaning the tongue, it does not become an obstacle even in a narrow mouth, and is used for cleaning the back side, side, or back side of the tongue. It is an object of the present invention to provide a safe tongue cleaning tool that can clean the cleaning tool itself very easily without failing to sufficiently expose the tongue to the piercing portion without sufficiently protruding the tongue. is there.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 A band-shaped cleaning section made of an elastic member that can recover from bending and has a width that can scrape the tongue coating.One side of both ends of the cleaning section prevents finger slippage when gripping with one hand during use Tongue cleaning characterized by forming a grip with a non-slip shape along the belly of each finger to be gripped, and rubbing the tongue surface with the edge of the curved cleaning section Means for solving the problem.

[0008]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS AND

【Example】

 FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a plan view and a side view of a tongue cleaning tool according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing a state in which the tongue cleaning tool according to the first embodiment is sandwiched between fingers, and FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a use state of the tongue cleaning tool according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a plane and a side view of the tongue cleaning tool according to the second embodiment of the present invention. 1 and 2 will be described sequentially.

(Embodiment 1) A tongue cleaning tool (1) according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention has a total length of about 150 mm, a length of about 90 mm, and a width of about 10 mm. This is a synthetic resin tongue cleaning tool (1) provided with a grip portion (11) of about 30 mm, and the synthetic resin material uses Himilan (trademark) having an appropriate restoring property against bending.

The grips 11 at both ends are formed symmetrically with respect to the cleaning unit as shown in FIG. 1, and are provided on the same surface side of both the grips 11 to prevent slipping of a finger when used. A non-slip (12) is provided and the concave and convex portions (13) and (17) are formed with both side edges in a waveform, so that the concave portion (13) of the waveform is a hook portion of the finger joint.

For example, as shown in FIG. 2, first, the cleaning unit (10) is curved so that the non-slip (12) is on the outside, and the space between the first joint and the second joint of the forefinger (20) is formed. The abdomen of the finger is in contact with one of the grips (11), and the corrugated concave portion (13) is sandwiched between the index finger (20). At this time, the non-slip (12) hangs firmly on the side of the forefinger (20), and exhibits the function of non-slip. At the same time, the convex portions (17) of the waveform at both end portions also function as non-slip for the index finger (20).

Next, the other grip portion (11) is pressed with the thumb (21). The degree of curvature of the cleaning unit (10) changes by changing the pressure of the thumb (21) or by changing the position where the thumb (21) is pressed, and the width of the U-shaped portion formed by the curved cleaning unit (10). (14) can be changed freely.

At the time of cleaning, as shown in FIG. 3, the edge of the U-shaped portion is pressed against the tongue (30) to remove moss and dirt attached to the tongue (30).

In the usage method of holding the one end of the tongue cleaning tool (1) shown in FIG. 2 with a finger, the use of the index finger (20) as a finger is merely an example. Even when the gripper (11) is held, or when the gripper is sandwiched between the index finger and the middle finger, the function of the anti-slip (12) is also exerted on the middle finger and the like. Can be obtained.

However, when the grip portion is sandwiched between the index finger and the middle finger, the function of the anti-slip (12) may be either for the index finger or the middle finger. The direction of curvature of (10) can be used with the non-slip (12) as the outside or inside. Incidentally, in this case, the uneven portions (13) and (17) on the both side edges do not function as a non-slip.

Second Embodiment A tongue cleaning tool (1) according to a second embodiment of the present invention basically has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, as illustrated in plan and side views in FIG. Since there is no significant difference in the method of use, the description of the common parts is omitted.

The tongue cleaning tool (1) according to the second embodiment is provided with a rising edge (15) having a height of 1 mm over the length of both longitudinal edges of the cleaning unit (10), thereby increasing the thickness of the longitudinal both edges. The tongue is molded thicker than the central part and can increase the strength in the vertical direction with respect to the tongue (3) due to the pressing of the thumb (21) during use. The purpose of the present invention is to prevent displacement of the tool (1) (hereinafter referred to as sideslip) and to improve the elasticity of the cleaning section (10).

In the second embodiment, a band-shaped finger-through portion (16) extending from one end and extending from the end to the grip portion (11) and having a shape following the finger is folded. The tongue cleaning tool (1) can be effectively prevented from dropping because the grip (11) can be always fixed to a finger during use.

The finger passage portion (16) can be formed in various shapes such as an annular shape. In the second embodiment, the ease of cleaning the tongue cleaning tool (1) itself is taken into consideration. And the above shape.

The means for increasing the thickness of the longitudinal side edges of the cleaning portion (10) is not limited to the upright edge (15). The thickness of both side edges can be increased.

[0021]

[Effect of the invention]

 According to the present invention, by changing the pressing force by sandwiching both gripping portions with fingers, the cleaning portion can be curved and the width of the tongue cleaning tool can be freely changed. It is also very easy to clean the back, side and back of the tongue.

[0022] Furthermore, by making the tongue cleaning tool narrow in width by bringing both gripping portions into contact with each other, it is possible to perform good cleaning without sufficiently projecting the tongue, and there is no fear of biting the tongue.

Further, the tongue cleaning tool according to the present invention comprises a strip-shaped cleaning portion and grip portions provided at both ends of the cleaning portion, and the grip portion has a non-slip shape adapted to a finger. Since it is a simple substantially band-shaped resin integrally molded product, the cleaning of the tongue cleaning tool itself is very easy, it is easy to remove dirt, and it can be used hygienically.

Further, according to the present invention, by providing the grip portion with anti-slip means such as anti-slip and uneven portions, it is possible to prevent the tongue cleaning tool from dropping due to slipping of the finger and to improve the ease of use. it can.

On the other hand, by making the thickness of both side edges of the cleaning portion larger than the thickness of the central longitudinal portion, when pressing the grip portion with the thumb, the grip portion does not slide and the operability is remarkably improved. Can be improved.

In addition, by providing the finger through portion at or near the grip portion, the tongue cleaning tool can be always attached to the finger during use, so that the tongue cleaning tool can be prevented from falling and other work is performed during cleaning. In this case, since both hands can be used, the convenience is excellent.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a plan view and a side view of a tongue cleaning tool according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing a state in which the tongue cleaning tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention is sandwiched between fingers;

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a use state of the tongue cleaning tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a plan view and a side view of a tongue cleaning tool according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 (1) Tongue cleaning tool (3) Tongue (10) Cleaning part (11) Grip part (12) Non-slip (13) Depression (14) Width (15) Standing edge (16) Fingering part (17) Convex part (20) Index finger (21) Thumb

Claims (5)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A band-shaped cleaning portion (10) made of an elastic member capable of restoring a curve and having a width capable of scraping off tongue coating, and one side of both ends thereof is gripped with one hand during use. A grip portion (11) provided with a non-slip (12) shaped along the belly of each finger to be gripped to prevent finger slippage
The gripping part (11) at both ends is gripped with one hand, and the curved cleaning part (1) is formed.
A tongue cleaning tool characterized in that the tongue surface is rubbed with the edge of (0). 2. A band-shaped cleaning portion (10) made of an elastic member capable of restoring a curve and having a width capable of scraping off tongue coating, and extending along both sides of a finger joint of a finger to grip both longitudinal end shapes. The cleaning section (1) is formed by holding the holding sections (11) at both ends with one hand, and holding the holding sections (11) at both ends with one hand.
A tongue cleaning tool characterized in that the tongue surface is rubbed with the edge of (0). 3. The tongue cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein the grip portion (11) has a shape in which both longitudinal ends are formed with irregularities in the direction of the end so as to be along a finger joint of a finger to be gripped. 4. The tongue cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein the strip-shaped cleaning portion has a thickness at both longitudinal ends larger than a central portion of the longitudinal direction. 5. The tongue cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein a finger passing portion is provided at least at or near the grip portion.