JP3581927B2 - Bite - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a biting device used in a mouth by biting it with teeth.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, dietary habits have focused on foods that can be swallowed without chewing. For this reason, the habit of repeatedly chewing and chewing hard objects is disappearing, and the chance of moving the jaw is also decreasing. As a result, an increasing number of people have poorly developed jaw skeletons and poor alignment of teeth, and people who have their muscular strength weak and always keep their mouth open. In addition, since there is no opportunity to stimulate the roots and gums by chewing hard objects, for example, teeth are more likely to be loosened or slipped off by a slight impact such as hitting a mouth.
[0003]
Therefore, chewing gum is encouraged as a means of solving the above situation. Chewing gum not only develops the jaw skeleton and jaw muscle strength, strengthens the gums, but also promotes blood circulation to the brain, increasing brain activity, resulting in thinking and concentration. You can increase your power. In addition, it promotes saliva secretion and can promptly neutralize acids causing caries.
[0004]
However, since gum can be chewed off with a relatively weak force, it cannot be chewed strongly, and the roots and gums cannot be sufficiently stimulated. In addition, gum is highly sticky, and when chewing the gum, the force acts in the direction of pulling the teeth when the mouth is widened, so people with weak roots and gums, or people with dentures, etc. Couldn't chew. In addition, the sound generated by chewing the gum sometimes gives discomfort to the surrounding people. Furthermore, the gum treatment after the chewing was troublesome.
[0005]
Therefore, the present inventor has previously devised a biting member made of natural wood (Utility Model Registration No. 2530671). The biting member of the present invention can bite strongly and does not act in the direction of pulling out the teeth. For this reason, the present biting member not only can sufficiently stimulate the gums, but also can bite a person with weak roots or gums.
[0006]
Therefore, the biting member of the present invention was excellent in solving the problem of the gum. However, since the bite member of the present invention directly bites a piece of wood made of natural wood with teeth, it cannot be avoided that the piece of wood is broken or the like and a piece is generated, and the piece may damage the mouth. . In addition, since it is used in the oral cavity, it is necessary to carefully select the material of the natural wood used for the chewing member, and in some cases, it may be necessary to sterilize wood pieces. It was something to take.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to improve the above-mentioned invention, and to provide a biting tool which does not generate fragments even if it is bitten into the oral cavity and does not damage the oral cavity.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Invention]
The gist of the present invention is a bite used by chewing with teeth, comprising a flavor member containing a component that produces a taste, and a covering member that covers the flavor member, wherein the covering member is a tooth. It is a bite which does not break even if it is bitten by the above, and transmits the above-mentioned ingredient.
[0009]
The covering member may include a silicone resin.
[0010]
The covering member may include a reinforcing member layer for reinforcing the covering member on a surface of the covering member.
[0011]
The covering member may include a reinforcing member layer embedded in the covering member to reinforce the covering member.
[0012]
The reinforcing member layer may be made of silk fabric.
[0013]
The flavor member may be a piece of wood impregnated with a mint component.
[0014]
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
An embodiment of the bite according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, a bite 10 of the present invention has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, and includes a flavor member 20 containing a component that produces a taste, a covering member 24 that covers the flavor member 20, and a covering member. 24, and a reinforcing member layer 32 disposed on the surface of the covering member 24. More specifically, the bite 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a flavor member 20 made of a wood piece 36 impregnated with a mint component, a covering member 24 made of a silicone resin layer containing a silicone resin composition, and a silk fabric. And a reinforcing member layer 32 composed of Here, the reinforcing member layer 32 sandwiches the wood piece 36 in the covering member 24, and covers the covering member 24 on the surface of the covering member 24.
[0015]
The wood piece 36 constituting the chew 10 of the present invention adds mint flavor to the chew 10. Therefore, the wood piece 36 is preferably made of a material that can impregnate the mint component more. Furthermore, it is desirable that the wood piece 36 does not affect the human body even if the wood piece 36 is taken into the body by swallowing the bite 10 itself, and the wood piece 36 is made of natural materials such as cedar and cypress. It is preferably made of wood. Since the bite 10 of the present invention does not directly bite the wood piece 36 itself, the natural wood may be hard or soft, but in order to impregnate more mint components, Desirably, it is a soft material.
[0016]
The impregnation of the mint component into the wood piece 36 is performed by drying the wood piece 36 processed into an arbitrary size and then immersing the wood piece 36 in a solution in which the mint component is dissolved. Here, the immersion of the mint component in the wood piece 36 is preferably performed after the wood piece 36 is compressed in advance to remove the air contained between the fibers of the wood piece 36. Thereby, the wood piece 36 can be impregnated with more mint components.
[0017]
The covering member 24 provided in the bite 10 of the present invention covers the wood piece 36 and prevents the inside of the oral cavity from being damaged by debris generated from the wood piece 36. In addition, the mint component impregnated in the wood piece 36 can be permeated so that the person who bites the bite 10 can feel the flavor of the mint. It is necessary to add elasticity to the bite 10 so as not to hurt. In addition, even if the chewing tool 10 itself is swallowed, it is necessary that the human body is not affected at all. Therefore, it is preferable that the covering member 24 is made of a silicone resin composition. Specifically, it is preferable to use a Shin-Etsu silicone one-pack type RTV rubber dealcoholized type (KE4897T103079 or KE4897T011076 (manufactured by Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.)). These liquid silicone resins can be cured by volatilizing alcohol contained in the liquid silicone resin. The covering member 24 covers the wood piece 36 and allows the mint component impregnated in the wood piece 36 to pass therethrough. Any silicone resin composition may be used as long as it has no effect. Further, various additives may be added to the resin composition.
[0018]
The reinforcing member layer 32 included in the bite 10 of the present invention is for reinforcing the structure of the covering member 24. In particular, in the covering member 24, the strength of the silicone resin layer 40 is increased, and the silicone resin layer 40 is formed substantially uniformly around the wood piece 36 in the production of the bite 10 described later. That's what we do. Further, on the surface of the covering member 24, the silicone resin layer 40 is prevented from being damaged by repeatedly biting the bite 10. For this reason, in the silicone resin layer 40, the silk fabric 44 is not limited to the mode in which the wood piece 36 is sandwiched, but the mode in which the silk fabric 44 surrounds the wood piece 36 like the bite 10a shown in FIG. It may be.
[0019]
On the surface of the covering member 24, the silk fabric 44 does not need to cover the entire surface of the silicone resin layer 40 as long as the silk fabric 44 prevents the silicone resin layer 40 from being damaged. The aspect which covers most of the parts may be sufficient.
[0020]
The silk fabric 44 absorbs and retains a part of the mint component radiated from the piece of wood 36, and then gradually diffuses the component from the silk fabric 44, thereby preventing the mint component from being rapidly diluted from the chew tool 10. Also plays a role.
[0021]
The bite 10 of the present invention needs to have a size that can be put into the human oral cavity, but when the size is too small, it can not only be chewed by teeth but also be easily swallowed. Further, since the bit 10 is repeatedly bitten by teeth, it is easily broken when the bit 10 is not sufficiently thick. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3, for example, the length L is preferably 10 mm to 40 mm, the width W is 4 to 15 mm or less, and the height H is preferably 1.5 mm to 10 mm, and more preferably the length L Is 10 mm to 15 mm, the width W is 7 mm to 13 mm, and the height H is 3 mm to 5 mm.
[0022]
The bite 10 of the present invention can be manufactured by the method described below. That is, first, a silk cloth is laid over the surface of the mold provided with the groove-shaped concave portion, and the liquid silicone resin is poured from above the cloth so as to cover the bottom of the concave portion. Next, a silk cloth is laid on the outer surface of the layer made of the silicone resin, and a liquid silicone resin is poured over the cloth to such an extent that the cloth is buried. Next, on the outer surface of the resin layer, pieces of wood molded into a size that can be contained in the oral cavity and impregnated with a mint component are arranged at regular intervals along the longitudinal direction of the groove-shaped recess. Next, a liquid type silicone resin is poured to such an extent that the piece of wood is buried, and a silk cloth is laid on the resin layer again. In this manner, by adopting a mode in which the wood piece is sandwiched between the cloths, the wood piece can be prevented from sinking or floating in the liquid resin. Next, the liquid silicone resin is poured to the height of the groove of the concave portion, and then the portion of the silk cloth laid out on the surface of the mold excluding the concave portion is folded back to the resin side. Next, the liquid silicone resin is cured and the resin layer and the cloth are made integral with each other to obtain a long member in which a piece of wood is covered with the silicone resin and silk cloth. This long member is cut in a gap provided between the pieces of wood to form the bite 10 having the above-described size.
[0023]
In addition, the disposition of the wood piece in the production of the bite according to the present invention does not require forming the resin layer on the silk cloth and then placing the resin layer on the resin layer. As in the case of 10b, the wood piece 36 may be directly mounted on the silk fabric 44a. Further, instead of using a mold frame having a groove-shaped concave portion on the surface as described above, the process may be performed using a mold frame having a plurality of concave portions on the surface which can be included in the oral cavity. The production of the bite 10 is not limited to the above method, and any method can be used as long as the wood piece 36 is covered with the covering member 24 made of the silicone resin layer 40 and the reinforcing member layer 32 made of the silk fabric 44. May be used.
[0024]
As mentioned above, although one Example of the bite 10 of this invention was described in detail, this invention is not limited to the said Example, It can implement also in another aspect.
[0025]
The component that causes the taste contained in the flavor member 20 is not limited to the mint, but may be a flavor component such as blueberry or strawberry. In addition, instead of the above-mentioned components causing the taste, the nutrient components which are apt to be insufficient in the current diet may be impregnated or attached to the flavor member 20, and the chewing tool 10 may be used to replenish these components. It may be. As the nutrient components to be used, it is preferable to use vitamins A and B complexes (mixtures of B ₁ , B ₂ , B ₆ , B ₁₂ , nicotinic acid, pantothenic acid, etc.), vitamins such as C, calcium and the like. The type of vitamins and other components to be impregnated need not be particularly limited, and the components used in cold medicines and the like may be impregnated into wood chips, but there is no unpleasant taste or odor, and no adverse effect due to excessive intake occurs Desirably.
[0026]
Here, all of these nutrient components may be impregnated into one chewing tool 10. Alternatively, the chewing tool 10 impregnated with one or two or more components may be prepared so that it can be used for each application. Good. Some types of nutrients make it difficult to include them in the oral cavity due to bitterness and strong odor.In this case, for example, a means such as using a sweetener or mint to generate another taste is used. The flavor and the odor may be imparted. In addition, combinations and uses of various vitamins and calcium are free.
[0027]
The material constituting the flavor member 20 is not limited to the wood chip 36 as long as it can contain a taste-generating component, and is impregnated or kneaded with paper or resin with a taste-generating component. It may be manufactured by being made. Further, like the bite 10c shown in FIG. 5, the flavor member 20 may be composed of a capsule 48 containing a component that produces a taste. Here, the capsule 48 ruptures when the load is applied to the covering member 24 by biting the bite 10, and releases the components into the covering member 24. The use of the capsule 48 as the flavor member 20 is particularly effective when the component causing the taste is composed of molecules having a size that is difficult to pass through the covering member 24. Note that these wood pieces 36 and capsules 48 may be used in combination. In addition, without using the wood pieces 36 and the capsules 48, the flavoring material itself such as mint leaves, cinnamon trees, or vanilla beans may be used as the flavoring member 20 and covered with the covering member 24 such as a silicone resin. Absent. Thereby, not only can a natural taste be tasted, but also the appearance can be enjoyed.
[0028]
The members constituting the covering member 24 are not limited to those made of the silicone resin composition, and may be made of a natural resin as long as the members exhibit the characteristics that the covering member 24 should have. The covering member 24 is not limited to a mode in which the entire flavor member 20 is completely covered, as long as it prevents damage to the inside of the oral cavity by fragments generated from the flavor member 20. The aspect which covers most of the member 20 may be sufficient. For example, the covering member 24 may be formed of a resin layer made of a resin composition and having a myriad of fine holes reaching the surface of the flavor member 20 on the surface of the resin layer. Further, it may be formed by knitting a rod-shaped member, by laminating paper, woven fabric, or nonwoven fabric, or by combining these. This configuration of the covering member 24 is particularly effective when a component that produces a taste is composed of a very large molecule, and this component is difficult to pass through the covering member 24.
[0029]
The reinforcing member layer 32 included in the bite 10 of the present invention is not limited to the mode constituted by the silk fabric 44, and may be any member as long as it can reinforce the structure of the covering member 24. . Therefore, the reinforcing member layer 32 may be made of a woven or non-woven fabric made of natural fibers such as wool or cotton. Desirably, the member does not harm the human body even when the reinforcing member layer 32 is introduced into the body by swallowing the bite 10 or the like.
[0030]
In the bite 10 of the present invention, the reinforcing member layer 32 on the surface of the covering member 24 may be impregnated or added with a taste-generating component contained in the flavor member 20. Thus, the flavor of the chew 10 can be predicted without chewing the chew 10, and the desire to chew the chew 10 can be stimulated.
[0031]
The bite 10 of the present invention may be a flat plate having an elliptical shape, or may be a disk-shaped plate. It is necessary that the bite 10 be formed in a size that allows the bite 10 to enter at least the mouth of a person. Further, the jaw 10 may be a curved flat plate, and is preferably formed so that the curved shape of the jaw 10 follows the curved shape in the oral cavity.
[0032]
In addition, the present invention can be implemented in various modified, modified, and modified embodiments based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
[0033]
【The invention's effect】
ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION The bite of this invention can bite strongly, and even if it bites, a tooth is not pulled. Therefore, by repeatedly biting the bite, the development of the muscular strength of the jaw is promoted and the gums can be made strong. Also, people with bad teeth can chew. In addition, since the jaw is moved repeatedly, the brain and nerves can be stimulated to activate the movements of the cranial nerves.
[0034]
Further, since the flavor of the present invention is a mode in which the flavor member is covered with the covering member, there is no fear that the gums and the like are damaged by the flavor member even when the flavor is repeatedly bitten. Furthermore, the taste-generating component impregnated in the flavor member gradually penetrates the coating member, so that a person who bites the bite can feel the flavor for a long time. In addition, since the present bite does not directly include the flavor member in the oral cavity, it is not necessary to perform a process such as excessive sterilization of the flavor member, and the cost can be reduced.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a bite according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic sectional view showing another embodiment of the bite according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a biting tool according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a schematic sectional view showing still another embodiment of the biting tool according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a schematic sectional view showing still another embodiment of the biting tool according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
10, 10a, 10b, 10c: chew 20: flavor member 24: coating member 32: reinforcing member layer 36: wood piece 40: silicone resin layer 44, 44a: silk fabric 48: capsule

Claims (6)

A chewer used by chewing with teeth, comprising a flavor member containing a component that produces a taste, and a covering member that covers the flavor member, wherein the covering member does not break even when bitten with teeth, and the component is removed. A bite that is characterized by being transmitted. The bit according to claim 1, wherein the covering member comprises a silicone resin. The bite according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a reinforcing member layer for reinforcing the covering member on a surface of the covering member. The bit according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the covering member includes a reinforcing member layer embedded in the covering member to reinforce the covering member. The bit according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the reinforcing member layer is made of a silk fabric. The chew according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the flavor member is made of a piece of wood impregnated with a mint component.

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