JP4640693B2

JP4640693B2 - Mouthwash

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Publication number: JP4640693B2
Application number: JP2004308385A
Authority: JP
Inventors: 克美宮川; 浩幸清水
Original assignee: ニイガタ機電株式会社
Priority date: 2004-10-22
Filing date: 2004-10-22
Publication date: 2011-03-02
Anticipated expiration: 2024-10-22
Also published as: JP2006116138A

Description

本発明は、介護用の口腔洗浄に用いられる口腔洗浄器に関する。 The present invention relates to an oral cleaning device used for oral cleaning for nursing care.

高齢化社会の進展に伴い、自分でうがいや歯みがきができない要介護老人が増加しているが、その要介護老人の口臭や、口腔内の細菌などが気管に入って発症する誤嚥性肺炎が問題になっている。特に、高齢者の死亡原因の中で肺炎は最も死亡率が高いこともあり、要介護老人の口腔衛生に関する適切な対策が求められている。 With the progress of an aging society, the number of elderly people requiring care who cannot gargle and brush their teeth is increasing. It is a problem. In particular, pneumonia has the highest mortality among the causes of death among the elderly, and appropriate measures regarding oral hygiene of elderly people requiring care are required.

要介護老人の口腔衛生に用いることのできる従来の口腔洗浄器としては、例えば特許文献１，特許文献２に開示されるように、清掃ヘッドに清掃部材を設け、その内部に洗浄液供給管と、廃液吸引管を備えているものが知られている。そして、この口腔洗浄器は、洗浄液供給管から水や洗浄液を被介護者の口腔内へ供給し、口腔洗浄後の廃液を廃液吸引管から吸引するようになっている。 As a conventional mouth washer that can be used for oral hygiene of elderly people requiring care, for example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, a cleaning member is provided in the cleaning head, and a cleaning liquid supply pipe is provided therein, One having a waste liquid suction pipe is known. The oral cleaner supplies water and cleaning liquid from the cleaning liquid supply pipe into the cared person's oral cavity, and sucks the waste liquid after oral cleaning from the waste liquid suction pipe.

ところが、これら従来の口腔洗浄器を使用する場合、清掃ヘッドに備えられた洗浄液供給管や廃液吸引管を、該洗浄液供給管や廃液吸引管に接続する接続部に各々取り付ける必要があり、取扱が複雑で作業前の準備や後片付けに手間がかかっていた。また、口腔洗浄器は、清掃へッドまたは清掃部材のみを交換して複数の患者に連続的に使用されるが、各患者が口腔洗浄器を使用した後の洗浄液供給管や廃液吸引管とチューブ等の接続部に付着した汚れを容易に洗浄できる洗浄機能を有したものはなかった。そのため、接続部に付着した細菌等の汚染の虞があり、衛生上の安全性が十分に確保されているものではなかった。さらに、口腔洗浄器に備えられた清掃ヘッドは、洗浄して繰返して使用するため、洗浄作業に手間がかかっていた。 However, when using these conventional oral cleaners, it is necessary to attach the cleaning liquid supply pipe and the waste liquid suction pipe provided in the cleaning head to the connecting portions connected to the cleaning liquid supply pipe and the waste liquid suction pipe, respectively. It was complicated and time consuming to prepare and clean up before work. In addition, the mouth washer is used continuously for a plurality of patients by replacing only the cleaning head or the cleaning member, and the cleaning liquid supply pipe and the waste liquid suction pipe after each patient uses the mouth washer. None of them had a cleaning function that could easily clean dirt adhering to a connecting portion such as a tube. For this reason, there is a risk of contamination of bacteria or the like adhering to the connection portion, and the sanitary safety has not been sufficiently ensured. Further, since the cleaning head provided in the mouth washer is repeatedly used after being cleaned, it takes time and effort for the cleaning operation.

一方、特許文献１に開示されたものは、清掃部材として歯ブラシのみを設けているため、主に歯面の清掃を目的としており、歯が少なく口腔粘膜の弱った老人にとっては有効であるとは言えず、歯以外の口腔内の洗浄には適したものとはいえなかった。
特開平１１−１０３９３８号公報特願２００３−３４５７４４号公報 On the other hand, what is disclosed in Patent Document 1 is provided only with a toothbrush as a cleaning member, and is mainly intended for cleaning of the tooth surface, and is effective for an elderly person with few teeth and weak oral mucosa. In other words, it was not suitable for cleaning the oral cavity other than the teeth.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-103938 Japanese Patent Application No. 2003-345744

本発明は上記問題点に鑑み、取り扱いが簡単で、細菌等の汚染を容易に低減することができ、容易に洗浄することを可能とした口腔洗浄器を提供することをその目的とする。 In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide an oral cleaning device that is easy to handle, can easily reduce contamination of bacteria and the like, and can be easily cleaned.

本発明の請求項１記載の口腔洗浄器は、洗浄液を口腔内へ供給する洗浄液供給管と、廃液を口腔内から吸引する廃液吸引管とを有する清掃へッドを備えた口腔洗浄器において、前記清掃へッドは前記洗浄液供給管と前記廃液吸引管の一体成型体により形成され、前記清掃へッドの先端部に通水性の多孔質材料からなる清掃部材を備え、前記廃液吸引管の先端部にその基端側よりも広径な廃液吸引開口部が形成され、前記廃液吸引開口部は前記清掃部材の内部側に位置して前記清掃部材の先端側から外部と連通するように構成され、前記洗浄液供給管の先端部に洗浄液供給開口部が形成され、前記洗浄液供給開口部は前記廃液吸引開口部よりも前記清掃ヘッドの基端側に位置して前記清掃部材の内面に向けて開口するように構成されたものである。 The oral cleaning device according to claim 1 of the present invention is an oral cleaning device provided with a cleaning head having a cleaning liquid supply pipe for supplying cleaning liquid into the oral cavity and a waste liquid suction pipe for sucking waste liquid from the oral cavity. The cleaning head is formed by an integrally molded body of the cleaning liquid supply pipe and the waste liquid suction pipe, and includes a cleaning member made of a water-permeable porous material at the tip of the cleaning head , A waste liquid suction opening having a larger diameter than the base end side is formed at the distal end, and the waste liquid suction opening is located on the inner side of the cleaning member and communicates with the outside from the distal end side of the cleaning member. A cleaning liquid supply opening is formed at a distal end portion of the cleaning liquid supply pipe, and the cleaning liquid supply opening is positioned closer to the base end side of the cleaning head than the waste liquid suction opening toward the inner surface of the cleaning member. der which is configured to open .

本発明の請求項２記載の口腔洗浄器は、請求項１において、前記洗浄液供給管へ接続する洗浄液供給管接続部と、前記廃液吸引管へ接続する廃液吸引管接続部とを備えたグリップに、前記清掃へッドをワンタッチで着脱可能に接続し、前記清掃へッドを使い捨て可能にしたものである。 Mouth washer according to claim 2 of the present invention, in claim 1, and the cleaning liquid supply pipe connection portion for connecting to the cleaning liquid supply pipe, the grip and a waste suction pipe connecting portion for connecting to the waste liquid suction tube The cleaning head is detachably connected with one touch, and the cleaning head is made disposable.

本発明の請求項３記載の口腔洗浄器は、請求項２において、前記グリップの一端側を収納する容器を備えるとともに、洗浄スイッチを設け、前記容器に前記グリップの一端側を収納させた状態で前記洗浄スイッチが操作されると、洗浄液が前記洗浄液供給管接続部へ送出されるとともに該洗浄液が前記廃液吸引管接続部から吸引され、前記洗浄液供給管接続部および前記廃液吸引管接続部の汚れを洗い流すように構成したものである。 A mouth washer according to claim 3 of the present invention is the state of claim 2 , comprising a container that houses one end side of the grip, a cleaning switch, and a container that houses one end side of the grip. When the cleaning switch is operated, the cleaning liquid is sent to the cleaning liquid supply pipe connection part and the cleaning liquid is sucked from the waste liquid suction pipe connection part, and the cleaning liquid supply pipe connection part and the waste liquid suction pipe connection part become dirty. Is configured to be washed away.

本発明の請求項１記載の口腔洗浄器によれば、清掃へッドは洗浄液供給管と廃液吸引管の一体成型体により形成されたことで、清掃へッドを安価に生産でき、患者毎に使い捨てることができるため衛生上の安全性を十分に確保することが可能である。また、口腔内の粘膜を傷つけることなく口腔内を拭き洗浄でき、口腔粘膜の清掃と歯面清掃の一連の口腔ケアを行うことができる。さらに、前記廃液吸引管の先端部にその基端側よりも広径な廃液吸引開口部が形成され、前記廃液吸引開口部は前記清掃部材の内部側に位置して外部と連通するように構成されたので、吸引効果が向上し、口腔内の痰や異物を確実に吸引できる。 According to the mouth washer according to claim 1 of the present invention, the cleaning head is formed by an integrally molded body of the cleaning liquid supply pipe and the waste liquid suction pipe, so that the cleaning head can be produced at low cost, Therefore, it is possible to ensure sufficient sanitary safety. Furthermore, intraoral be cleaned wipe without damaging the mucous membrane in the oral cavity, it is possible to perform a series of oral care cleaning and tooth surface cleaning of the mouth腔粘film. Further, a waste liquid suction opening having a larger diameter than the base end side is formed at the distal end portion of the waste liquid suction pipe, and the waste liquid suction opening is located on the inner side of the cleaning member and communicates with the outside. As a result, the suction effect is improved, and wrinkles and foreign matters in the oral cavity can be reliably sucked.

本発明の請求項２記載の口腔洗浄器によれば、ワンタッチで清掃へッドをグリップに着脱可能であるため、取り扱いが簡単で、作業効率を向上させることができる。さらに、清掃部材を触れずに着脱可能であるため衛生的である。また、清掃へッドが使い捨て可能であるため衛生的である。 According to the mouth washer according to claim 2 of the present invention, since the cleaning head can be attached to and detached from the grip with a single touch, handling is simple and work efficiency can be improved. Furthermore, it is hygienic because it can be attached and detached without touching the cleaning member. Also, the cleaning head is sanitary because it is disposable.

本発明の請求項３記載の口腔洗浄器によれば、洗浄液供給管への接続部および廃液吸引管への接続部等を短時間で且つ容易に洗浄することができ、細菌等の汚染を容易に低減することができる。 According to the mouth washer according to claim 3 of the present invention, the connection part to the cleaning liquid supply pipe and the connection part to the waste liquid suction pipe can be easily cleaned in a short time, and contamination with bacteria and the like is easy. Can be reduced.

以下、本発明における好ましい実施例について、添付図面を参照しながら説明する。 Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

図１の（ａ）は本発明に係わる口腔洗浄器の一実施形態を示す全体斜視図であり、図１の（ｂ）は図１（ａ）の口腔洗浄器の装置洗浄時の一実施形態を示す全体斜視図である。１は口腔洗浄器の本体であり、この内部には図示しないが、廃液を吸引するための廃液吸引ポンプ、吸引管路の詰まりを監視するための風量センサ、廃液吸引ポンプなどの動作を制御するための制御手段などが備えられている。また、２は清掃ヘッドであり、洗浄液を口腔内へ供給する洗浄液供給管３と、廃液を口腔内から吸引する廃液吸引管４とが一体形成され、清掃ヘッド２の先端には通水性の多孔質材料としてのウレタンフォームなどからなる略直方体形状の清掃部材５を備えている。そして、清掃ヘッド２はグリップ６の一端側に取り付けられている。なお、清掃ヘッド２の詳細な構成については、後述する。 FIG. 1 (a) is an overall perspective view showing an embodiment of an oral cleaning device according to the present invention, and FIG. 1 (b) is an embodiment of the oral cleaning device shown in FIG. FIG. Reference numeral 1 denotes a main body of the mouth washer. Although not shown in the figure, the operation of a waste liquid suction pump for sucking waste liquid, an air volume sensor for monitoring clogging of the suction pipe, a waste liquid suction pump, and the like is controlled. Control means and the like are provided. A cleaning head 2 is integrally formed with a cleaning liquid supply pipe 3 for supplying a cleaning liquid into the oral cavity and a waste liquid suction pipe 4 for sucking the waste liquid from the oral cavity. A substantially rectangular parallelepiped cleaning member 5 made of urethane foam or the like as a quality material is provided. The cleaning head 2 is attached to one end side of the grip 6. The detailed configuration of the cleaning head 2 will be described later.

グリップ６の側部には、注水ボタン７が設けられている。また、グリップ６の他端側からは、洗浄液供給管３と連通する注水チューブ８と、廃液吸引管４と連通する吸引チューブ９と、注水ボタン７からの電気信号を本体１の制御手段へ伝えるための信号線10とが延設されている。信号線10は本体１の上面に設けられた接続端子11に、着脱自在に接続されている。なお、12および12’はグリップ６を保持するためのグリップ保持部であり、またグリップ保持部12’には、清掃へッド２を取り外した状態のグリップ６の一端側を収納する容器13が備えられている。14は注水チューブ８，吸引チューブ９，信号線10を保持するためのチューブ保持部である。 A water injection button 7 is provided on the side of the grip 6. Further, from the other end side of the grip 6, a water injection tube 8 communicating with the cleaning liquid supply pipe 3, a suction tube 9 communicating with the waste liquid suction pipe 4, and an electric signal from the water injection button 7 are transmitted to the control means of the main body 1. A signal line 10 is extended. The signal line 10 is detachably connected to a connection terminal 11 provided on the upper surface of the main body 1. In addition, 12 and 12 'are grip holding parts for holding the grip 6, and the container 13 for storing one end side of the grip 6 with the cleaning head 2 removed is provided in the grip holding part 12'. Is provided. Reference numeral 14 denotes a tube holding portion for holding the water injection tube 8, the suction tube 9, and the signal line 10.

グリップ６の他端側から延設した注水チューブ８は、コネクタを介して口腔洗浄器本体側の注水チューブ８’に接続し、次いで注水チューブ８’が洗浄液供給ポンプ15の一端側に接続し、洗浄液供給ポンプ15の他端側は給水チューブ16を経由して、口腔洗浄液を貯蔵する第１の洗浄液用カップ17に接続している。そして、グリップ６に設けられた注水ボタン７を押しているときだけ洗浄液供給ポンプ15が動作し、第１の洗浄液用カップ17に貯蔵された洗浄液が清掃ヘッド２へ供給されるようになっている。また、第１の洗浄液用カップ17と並列して、口腔洗浄器の使用後に注水チューブ８，８’や吸引チューブ９，９’およびグリップ６の一端側等を洗浄するための装置洗浄液を貯蔵する第２の洗浄液用カップ18が配置されている。なお、第１の洗浄液用カップ17および第２の洗浄液用カップ18は、使い捨て容器で構成され、給水チューブ16の先端は、第１の洗浄液用カップ17に差込易いように硬い材質からなっている。 A water injection tube 8 extending from the other end of the grip 6 is connected to a water injection tube 8 'on the oral cleaner main body side through a connector, and then the water injection tube 8' is connected to one end of the cleaning liquid supply pump 15, The other end of the cleaning liquid supply pump 15 is connected via a water supply tube 16 to a first cleaning liquid cup 17 that stores the oral cleaning liquid. The cleaning liquid supply pump 15 operates only when the water injection button 7 provided on the grip 6 is pressed, so that the cleaning liquid stored in the first cleaning liquid cup 17 is supplied to the cleaning head 2. Further, in parallel with the first cleaning liquid cup 17, an apparatus cleaning liquid for cleaning the water injection tubes 8, 8 ′, the suction tubes 9, 9 ′, one end side of the grip 6 and the like after the use of the oral cleaning device is stored. A second cleaning liquid cup 18 is disposed. The first cleaning liquid cup 17 and the second cleaning liquid cup 18 are composed of disposable containers, and the tip of the water supply tube 16 is made of a hard material so that it can be easily inserted into the first cleaning liquid cup 17. Yes.

また、吸引チューブ９は、グリップ６の他端側から廃液を貯蔵する廃液用ボトル19の蓋20へ接続し、吸引チューブ９’は、廃液用ボトル19の蓋20から口腔洗浄器本体へ接続している。そして、蓋20を廃液用ボトル19へ嵌合させることによって、廃液用ボトル19の気密性が保たれるようになっている。また、蓋20には、本体１内に設けられた吸引ポンプに接続する吸引ポンプ接続チューブ21と、廃液用ボトル19の液量を検知するための液量検知手段22と、液量検知手段22と本体１とを液量検知接続線26を介して接続する接続部23を固定するための固定手段24と、蓋20の開閉を容易に行うための把手部25とが設けられている。なお、この液量検知手段22は、２本の金属棒が廃液に触れることによって液面を検知し、この検知信号が液量検知接続線26を介して図示しない制御手段により受信されるようになっている。また、吸引ポンプにより吸引された排気は図示しないエアフィルタを通過して排出するように構成され、吸引管路の詰まり及びフィルタ詰まりによる吸引異常を検知する図示しない風量センサが設けられている。さらに、蓋20に接続される液量検知手段の接続部23や吸引ポンプ接続チューブ21などの接続口は差込式となっている。 The suction tube 9 is connected to the lid 20 of the waste liquid bottle 19 for storing the waste liquid from the other end side of the grip 6, and the suction tube 9 ′ is connected from the lid 20 of the waste liquid bottle 19 to the oral cleaner main body. ing. Then, by fitting the lid 20 to the waste liquid bottle 19, the airtightness of the waste liquid bottle 19 is maintained. The lid 20 has a suction pump connection tube 21 connected to a suction pump provided in the main body 1, a liquid amount detection means 22 for detecting the liquid amount of the waste liquid bottle 19, and a liquid amount detection means 22. There are provided a fixing means 24 for fixing the connecting portion 23 for connecting the main body 1 and the main body 1 via the liquid amount detecting connecting line 26, and a handle portion 25 for easily opening and closing the lid 20. The liquid level detection means 22 detects the liquid level when the two metal rods touch the waste liquid, and the detection signal is received by the control means (not shown) via the liquid level detection connection line 26. It has become. Further, the exhaust air sucked by the suction pump passes through an air filter (not shown) and is discharged, and an air volume sensor (not shown) for detecting suction abnormalities due to clogging of the suction pipe and filter clogging is provided. Furthermore, connection ports such as the connection portion 23 of the liquid amount detection means connected to the lid 20 and the suction pump connection tube 21 are of a plug-in type.

本体１の上面に設けられた操作パネル29には、運転を始動するための運転始動ボタン30と、運転を停止するための運転停止ボタン31と、運転が正常に行われているときに点灯する運転中表示ＬＥＤ32と、廃液吸引ポンプにより吸引が正常に行なわれているときに点灯する吸引中表示ＬＥＤ33と、廃液用ボトル19の廃液が満杯になったときに点灯する廃液満杯時点灯ＬＥＤ34と、吸引異常時に点灯する吸引異常時点灯ＬＥＤ35と、グリップ６の一端側を容器13に収納して固定した状態でグリップ６の一端側に設けられた廃液吸引開口部52と洗浄液供給開口部53を洗浄するための洗浄スイッチたる洗浄液送出開始ボタン36と、洗浄液供給ポンプ15により洗浄液送出が正常に行われているときに点灯する洗浄液送出時点灯ＬＥＤ37と、洗浄液供給ポンプ15の注水量を選択するための注水液量（少）選択ボタン38，注水液量（中）選択ボタン39，注水液量（多）選択ボタン40と、洗浄液供給ポンプ15により洗浄液送出が最小値に設定されたときに点灯する注水量（少）表示ＬＥＤ41，中位に設定されたときに点灯する注水量（中）表示ＬＥＤ42，最大値に設定されたときに点灯する注水量（多）表示ＬＥＤ43とが設けられている。また、本体１の上面には、小物を入れるための載置部44が２つ設けられ、本体１の側面には、予備の洗浄用カップ等を収納可能な収納部45が設けられている。さらに、本体１の別の側面には、第１の洗浄液用カップ17，第２の洗浄液用カップ18，および廃液用ボトル19を保持するそれぞれの形状に合ったリング状のボトル保持部45が設けられ、本体１のさらに別の側面には図示しない主電源スイッチや電源差込口などが設けられている。また、本体１には、本体１を持ち運ぶためのハンドル47が設けられている。また、注水チューブ８，８’や吸引チューブ９，９’などは本体１の外部に取り付けられている。 An operation panel 29 provided on the upper surface of the main body 1 is lit when an operation start button 30 for starting operation, an operation stop button 31 for stopping operation, and when the operation is normally performed. A display LED 32 during operation, a display LED 33 that is lit when suction is normally performed by the waste liquid suction pump, and a LED 34 that is lit when the waste liquid is full when the waste liquid in the waste liquid bottle 19 is full, LED 35 that lights when suction is abnormal, and waste liquid suction opening 52 and cleaning liquid supply opening 53 provided on one end of grip 6 with one end of grip 6 housed and fixed in container 13 are cleaned. The cleaning liquid delivery start button 36, which is a cleaning switch for performing cleaning, the cleaning liquid delivery lighting LED 37 that is lit when the cleaning liquid delivery pump 15 is normally delivering the cleaning liquid, and the cleaning liquid supply pump 15 The cleaning liquid delivery is set to the minimum value by the injection liquid volume (small) selection button 38, the injection liquid volume (medium) selection button 39, the injection liquid volume (large) selection button 40, and the cleaning liquid supply pump 15 to select the volume. A water injection amount (small) display LED 41 that lights when set to the middle level, a water injection amount (medium) display LED 42 that lights when set to the middle level, and a water injection amount (multiple) display LED 43 that lights when the maximum value is set. Is provided. In addition, two mounting portions 44 for storing small items are provided on the upper surface of the main body 1, and a storage portion 45 capable of storing a spare cleaning cup or the like is provided on the side surface of the main body 1. Further, another side surface of the main body 1 is provided with a ring-shaped bottle holder 45 that matches the respective shapes for holding the first cleaning liquid cup 17, the second cleaning liquid cup 18, and the waste liquid bottle 19. On the other side of the main body 1, a main power switch, a power outlet, and the like (not shown) are provided. The main body 1 is provided with a handle 47 for carrying the main body 1. Further, the water injection tubes 8, 8 ′ and the suction tubes 9, 9 ′ are attached to the outside of the main body 1.

清掃ヘッド２およびグリップ６の断面図を示す図２において、清掃ヘッド２には、洗浄液供給管３と廃液吸引管４とが長手方向に向って２列に並べて設けられ、清掃ヘッド２は、樹脂による一体成型体により形成されている。また、清掃ヘッド２の他端側には、グリップ６の一端側のグリップ接続部50と接続する清掃へッド接続部51が設けられている。 In FIG. 2 showing a sectional view of the cleaning head 2 and the grip 6, the cleaning head 2 is provided with a cleaning liquid supply pipe 3 and a waste liquid suction pipe 4 arranged in two rows in the longitudinal direction. It is formed by an integrally molded body. Further, a cleaning head connecting portion 51 connected to the grip connecting portion 50 on one end side of the grip 6 is provided on the other end side of the cleaning head 2.

廃液吸引管４の廃液吸引開口部52の一端部４ａは、他端部４ａ’より広径な貫通口を形成している。一方、洗浄液供給管３は、廃液吸引管４よりも小径となっている。洗浄液供給管３の洗浄液供給開口部53は、廃液吸引開口部52より約１０〜１５ｍｍほど清掃へッド２の他端側に位置しており、洗浄液を供給するための所定の隙間54を有している。また、廃液吸引管４の廃液吸引開口部52の端部４ａは、清掃部材５の端部５ａよりも３ｍｍほど清掃部材５の内部側に位置しており、廃液吸引開口部52が外部と連通するように構成されている。 One end 4a of the waste liquid suction opening 52 of the waste liquid suction pipe 4 forms a through-hole having a larger diameter than the other end 4a '. On the other hand, the cleaning liquid supply pipe 3 has a smaller diameter than the waste liquid suction pipe 4. The cleaning liquid supply opening 53 of the cleaning liquid supply pipe 3 is located on the other end side of the cleaning head 2 by about 10 to 15 mm from the waste liquid suction opening 52 and has a predetermined gap 54 for supplying the cleaning liquid. is doing. Further, the end 4a of the waste liquid suction opening 52 of the waste liquid suction pipe 4 is located on the inner side of the cleaning member 5 by about 3 mm from the end 5a of the cleaning member 5, and the waste liquid suction opening 52 communicates with the outside. Is configured to do.

そして、清掃部材５は、清掃ヘッド２の先端に設けられ、清掃ヘッド２とは接着剤で接着されて一体固定されている。この清掃部材５は、ポリエチレンフォームなどの樹脂からなるスポンジで構成されている。なお、本実施例ではスポンジから清掃部材５を構成したが、通水性の多孔質材料であればこれに限らず、例えば、その他、天然素材などからなるスポンジ、抗菌作用や消臭作用を有する成分を配合したポリウレタンフォーム、あるいは、布，ガーゼ，脱脂綿，紙などで構成してもよい。また、スポンジに限らず歯ブラシタイプのものであってもよい。このように、清掃部材５を備えた清掃ヘッド２は使い捨て可能に構成されている。 The cleaning member 5 is provided at the tip of the cleaning head 2 and is fixed to the cleaning head 2 by an adhesive and integrally fixed. The cleaning member 5 is made of a sponge made of a resin such as polyethylene foam. In this embodiment, the cleaning member 5 is composed of a sponge. However, the present invention is not limited to this as long as it is a water-permeable porous material, for example, a sponge made of a natural material, an antibacterial action or a deodorizing ingredient. You may comprise the polyurethane foam which mix | blended, or cloth, gauze, absorbent cotton, paper. Moreover, not only a sponge but a toothbrush type may be used. Thus, the cleaning head 2 provided with the cleaning member 5 is configured to be disposable.

グリップ６には、廃液吸引管４の他端側が接続する廃液吸引管接続部55と、洗浄液供給管３の他端側が接続する洗浄液供給管接続部56が設けられている。清掃へッド接続部51は、グリップ接続部50に被さって接続し、廃液吸引管４は廃液吸引接続部55へ挿通され、清掃へッド接続部51に設けられた凸部57がグリップ接続部50の凹部58に嵌合している。また、清掃へッド接続部51には、清掃へッド２をグリップ６に容易に着脱するための突起部59が設けられている。なお、廃液吸引開口部52や洗浄液供給開口部53と接続するグリップ接続部50、その他蓋20と接続する吸引ポンプ接続チューブ21の先端などには、液体や気体を密封する目的で合成ゴム製のＯリング60が備えられている。 The grip 6 is provided with a waste liquid suction pipe connection portion 55 to which the other end side of the waste liquid suction pipe 4 is connected and a cleaning liquid supply pipe connection portion 56 to which the other end side of the cleaning liquid supply pipe 3 is connected. The cleaning head connecting portion 51 is connected to the grip connecting portion 50, the waste liquid suction pipe 4 is inserted into the waste liquid suction connecting portion 55, and the convex portion 57 provided in the cleaning head connecting portion 51 is grip-connected. It is fitted in the recess 58 of the part 50. Further, the cleaning head connecting portion 51 is provided with a projection 59 for easily attaching / detaching the cleaning head 2 to / from the grip 6. Note that the grip connection part 50 connected to the waste liquid suction opening 52 and the cleaning liquid supply opening 53 and the tip of the suction pump connection tube 21 connected to the lid 20 are made of synthetic rubber for the purpose of sealing liquid or gas. An O-ring 60 is provided.

つぎに、上記構成についてその作用を説明する。まず、第１の洗浄液用カップ17に口腔用の洗浄液を入れ、給水チューブ16を挿入し、注水チューブ８，８’，吸引チューブ９，９’，信号線10，接続端子11，給水チューブ16，吸引ポンプ接続チューブ21，液量検知手段の接続部23，液量検知接続線26などが所定の位置に接続されていることを確認する。 Next, the operation of the above configuration will be described. First, the oral cleaning liquid is put into the first cleaning liquid cup 17, the water supply tube 16 is inserted, the water injection tubes 8, 8 ', the suction tubes 9, 9', the signal line 10, the connection terminal 11, the water supply tube 16, It is confirmed that the suction pump connection tube 21, the connection part 23 of the liquid quantity detection means, the liquid quantity detection connection line 26, etc. are connected at predetermined positions.

そして、清掃へッド接続部51をグリップ接続部50に差し込み、固定する。このとき清掃へッド接続部51に設けられた凸部57をグリップ接続部50の凹部58に嵌合させることにより、確実にかつ容易に嵌合させることができ、またワンタッチ差込式であるため着脱に手間がかからず作業効率を向上させることができる。 Then, the cleaning head connecting portion 51 is inserted into the grip connecting portion 50 and fixed. At this time, by fitting the convex portion 57 provided on the cleaning head connecting portion 51 to the concave portion 58 of the grip connecting portion 50, it can be surely and easily fitted, and is a one-touch plug-in type. For this reason, it is possible to improve the working efficiency without taking time and effort to attach and detach.

次に、主電源スイッチを入れ、次いで運転始動ボタン30を押し運転中表示ＬＥＤ32が点灯していることを確認する。そして、グリップ６の注水ボタン７を押すと清掃へッド２の先端から洗浄液が出て、注水ボタン７を離すと洗浄液が止まることを確認する。このとき、注水ボタン７のオン・オフの信号は信号線10を介して図示しない制御手段に伝わり、制御手段は注水ボタン７のオン・オフの信号に応じて洗浄液供給ポンプ15を動作・停止させる。洗浄液供給ポンプ15が動作すると、第１の洗浄液用カップ17の洗浄液が給水チューブ16，洗浄液供給ポンプ15，注水チューブ８’，８，グリップ６，洗浄液供給管３の順で送られ、最後に洗浄液供給開口部53から清掃部材５の内部に供給される。そして、清掃部材５から洗浄液が滲み出す。また、必要に応じて注水量選択ボタン38，39，40を押すことによって、洗浄液の供給量を調節することができる。 Next, the main power switch is turned on, and then the operation start button 30 is pressed to confirm that the operating display LED 32 is lit. Then, it is confirmed that when the water injection button 7 of the grip 6 is pressed, the cleaning liquid comes out from the tip of the cleaning head 2, and when the water injection button 7 is released, the cleaning liquid stops. At this time, the ON / OFF signal of the water injection button 7 is transmitted to a control means (not shown) via the signal line 10, and the control means operates / stops the cleaning liquid supply pump 15 according to the ON / OFF signal of the water injection button 7. . When the cleaning liquid supply pump 15 operates, the cleaning liquid in the first cleaning liquid cup 17 is sent in the order of the water supply tube 16, the cleaning liquid supply pump 15, the water injection tubes 8 'and 8, the grip 6, and the cleaning liquid supply pipe 3, and finally the cleaning liquid. It is supplied from the supply opening 53 into the cleaning member 5. Then, the cleaning liquid oozes out from the cleaning member 5. In addition, the supply amount of the cleaning liquid can be adjusted by pressing the water injection amount selection buttons 38, 39, and 40 as necessary.

また、適当な容器に洗浄液を出すと同時に、その溜まった洗浄液を清掃へッド２の先端から吸引できることを確認する。図示しない吸引ポンプは常時動作しており、廃液吸引管４の開口部52から廃液は廃液吸引管４，グリップ６，吸引チューブ９，９’を通って廃液用ボトル19に導かれる。また、廃液吸引管４の開口部52から吸引された空気は、廃液用ボトル19から吸引ポンプ接続チューブ21を経て吸引ポンプから排気され、この排気された空気は図示しないエアフィルタを通過して外に排気される。なお、排気された空気がエアフィルタを通過することによって細菌等の拡散を防止することができる。また、吸引管路の詰まりは図示しない風量センサにより監視され、制御手段はその信号をもとに、廃液吸引ポンプにより吸引が正常に行なわれているときに吸引中表示ＬＥＤ33を点灯させ、風量検知の値が設定範囲外の値になった吸引異常時には吸引経路のどこかに閉塞状態が発生している場合を想定し、吸引異常時点灯ＬＥＤ35を点滅させ、警告ブザーが断続的に鳴る。さらに、警告ブザーが断続的に鳴った状態が継続した場合、警告ブザーが連続的に鳴り、同時に注水が停止する。さらに、警告ブザーが連続的に鳴った状態が継続した場合には、口腔粘膜に吸引し続けている場合を想定し、口腔粘膜を保護するために、吸引ポンプが停止する。また、制御手段は廃液用ボトル19の廃液が満杯になったことを検知すると、廃液満杯時点灯ＬＥＤ34を点灯させるとともに、警告ブザーが鳴り、吸引ポンプと洗浄液供給ポンプ15を停止させ、注水ボタン７を押しても洗浄液供給ポンプ15は動作しないが、緊急時の操作として注水ボタン７を押した場合、吸引ポンプのみが動作する。 Moreover, it is confirmed that the cleaning liquid accumulated in the appropriate container can be sucked from the tip of the cleaning head 2 at the same time. A suction pump (not shown) is always in operation, and the waste liquid is led from the opening 52 of the waste liquid suction pipe 4 to the waste liquid bottle 19 through the waste liquid suction pipe 4, the grip 6, and the suction tubes 9, 9 '. Further, the air sucked from the opening 52 of the waste liquid suction pipe 4 is exhausted from the waste liquid bottle 19 through the suction pump connection tube 21 through the suction pump, and the exhausted air passes through an air filter (not shown) to be discharged. Exhausted. In addition, spreading | diffusion of bacteria etc. can be prevented because the exhausted air passes an air filter. The clogging of the suction pipe is monitored by an air flow sensor (not shown). Based on the signal, the control means turns on the suction display LED 33 when suction is normally performed by the waste liquid suction pump to detect the air flow. When the suction value is outside the set range, it is assumed that there is a blockage somewhere in the suction path, the suction LED 35 is blinked when the suction is abnormal, and the warning buzzer sounds intermittently. Furthermore, when the warning buzzer sounds continuously, the warning buzzer sounds continuously and water injection stops at the same time. Furthermore, when the state where the warning buzzer continuously sounds continues, the suction pump is stopped in order to protect the oral mucosa, assuming the case where suction is continuously performed on the oral mucosa. When the control means detects that the waste liquid in the waste liquid bottle 19 is full, the lighting LED 34 is turned on when the waste liquid is full, a warning buzzer sounds, the suction pump and the cleaning liquid supply pump 15 are stopped, and the water injection button 7 Even if is pressed, the cleaning liquid supply pump 15 does not operate, but when the water injection button 7 is pressed as an emergency operation, only the suction pump operates.

口腔洗浄を行う際には、まず清掃部材５が湿る程度に注水し、その後、口腔洗浄を行う。洗浄液で湿った清掃部材５はやわらかく、口腔内の粘膜を傷つけることなく口腔内を拭き洗浄できる。また、口腔内の痰や異物は、口腔内の廃液とともに、清掃部材５の端部から外部に開口した廃液吸引管４の開口部52から吸引される。また、廃液吸引管４の開口部52の一端部４ａが清掃部材５の一端部５ａよりも清掃部材５の内部側に位置しているので、清掃部材５の一端部５ａが直接口腔内に接して口腔内を傷つけたり、痛みを感じさせたりすることがない。 When performing oral cleaning, water is first poured to such an extent that the cleaning member 5 is moistened, and then oral cleaning is performed. The cleaning member 5 moistened with the cleaning liquid is soft and can wipe and clean the oral cavity without damaging the mucous membrane in the oral cavity. In addition, wrinkles and foreign matters in the oral cavity are sucked together with the waste liquid in the oral cavity from the opening 52 of the waste liquid suction pipe 4 opened to the outside from the end of the cleaning member 5. Further, since the one end 4a of the opening 52 of the waste liquid suction tube 4 is located on the inner side of the cleaning member 5 with respect to the one end 5a of the cleaning member 5, the one end 5a of the cleaning member 5 is in direct contact with the oral cavity. It does not hurt the mouth and feel pain.

口腔洗浄終了後、グリップ６から清掃ヘッド２を取り外し、使用後の清掃ヘッド２は廃棄する。そして、グリップ接続部50を本体１の側面に設けられた容器13に差し込み、洗浄液送出開始ボタン36を押すと、洗浄液送出時点灯ＬＥＤ37が点灯し、第１の洗浄液用カップ17内の洗浄液が給水チューブ16，注水チューブ８’，８，グリップ６を通って容器13内に導かれ、廃液吸引管接続部55から吸引し、洗浄液供給管接続部56付近および吸引チューブ９などを洗浄することができる。このような洗浄液送出開始ボタン36による洗浄液供給管接続部56および廃液吸引管接続部55や、グリップ接続部50付近の洗浄は、患者毎の口腔ケア後に行う。 After the oral cleaning, the cleaning head 2 is removed from the grip 6 and the used cleaning head 2 is discarded. Then, when the grip connection part 50 is inserted into the container 13 provided on the side surface of the main body 1 and the cleaning liquid delivery start button 36 is pressed, the lighting LED 37 lights up when the cleaning liquid is delivered, and the cleaning liquid in the first cleaning liquid cup 17 is supplied with water. The tube 16, the water injection tubes 8 ′ and 8, and the grip 6 are led into the container 13 and sucked from the waste liquid suction pipe connection portion 55, and the vicinity of the cleaning liquid supply pipe connection portion 56 and the suction tube 9 can be cleaned. . Such cleaning of the cleaning liquid supply pipe connecting part 56, the waste liquid suction pipe connecting part 55, and the vicinity of the grip connecting part 50 by the cleaning liquid delivery start button 36 is performed after oral care for each patient.

そして、最終的に口腔洗浄器を片付ける際には、給水チューブ16を第２の洗浄液用カップ18に差替え、グリップ６の注水ボタン７を押し続けて注水チューブ８内を装置用洗浄液で洗い流す。また、第２の洗浄液用カップ18内の装置用洗浄液にグリップ接続部50を浸けて、グリップ６の廃液吸引管接続部55から洗浄液を吸込ませ、吸引チューブ９内を洗浄する。その後、第１の洗浄液用カップ17及び第２の洗浄液用カップ18はカップ保持部46から取り外して廃棄し、廃液用ボトル19はボトル保持部46から取り外して洗浄する。 When finally cleaning the mouth washer, the water supply tube 16 is replaced with the second cleaning liquid cup 18, and the water injection button 7 of the grip 6 is continuously pressed to wash out the water injection tube 8 with the apparatus cleaning liquid. Further, the grip connecting part 50 is immersed in the apparatus cleaning liquid in the second cleaning liquid cup 18 and the cleaning liquid is sucked from the waste liquid suction pipe connecting part 55 of the grip 6 to clean the inside of the suction tube 9. Thereafter, the first cleaning liquid cup 17 and the second cleaning liquid cup 18 are removed from the cup holder 46 and discarded, and the waste liquid bottle 19 is removed from the bottle holder 46 and cleaned.

以上のように本実施例では、洗浄液を口腔内へ供給する洗浄液供給管３と、廃液を口腔内から吸引する廃液吸引管４とを有する清掃へッド２を備えた口腔洗浄器において、清掃へッド２は洗浄液供給管３と廃液吸引管４の一体成型体により形成され、清掃へッド２の先端部に清掃部材５を備えたものである。 As described above, in this embodiment, in the oral cleaner having the cleaning head 2 having the cleaning liquid supply pipe 3 for supplying the cleaning liquid into the oral cavity and the waste liquid suction pipe 4 for sucking the waste liquid from the oral cavity, cleaning is performed. The head 2 is formed by an integrally molded body of the cleaning liquid supply pipe 3 and the waste liquid suction pipe 4, and includes a cleaning member 5 at the tip of the cleaning head 2.

この場合、清掃へッド２は洗浄液供給管３と廃液吸引管４の一体成型体により形成されたことで、清掃へッド２を安価に生産でき、患者毎に使い捨てることができるため衛生上の安全性を十分に確保することが可能である。 In this case, since the cleaning head 2 is formed by an integrally molded body of the cleaning liquid supply pipe 3 and the waste liquid suction pipe 4, the cleaning head 2 can be produced at low cost and can be disposable for each patient. It is possible to ensure sufficient safety.

また、本実施例では、清掃部材５が、通水性の多孔質材料からなるものである。 In this embodiment, the cleaning member 5 is made of a water-permeable porous material.

この場合、清掃ヘッド２が通水性の多孔質材料からなる清掃部材５を備えたことで、口腔粘膜を損傷させることなく口腔内を効率よく洗浄することができる。 In this case, since the cleaning head 2 includes the cleaning member 5 made of a water-permeable porous material, the oral cavity can be efficiently cleaned without damaging the oral mucosa.

さらに、本実施例では、洗浄液供給管３へ接続する洗浄液供給管接続部56と、廃液吸引管４へ接続する廃液吸引管接続部55とを備えたグリップ６に、清掃へッド２をワンタッチで着脱可能に接続し、清掃へッド２を使い捨て可能にしたものである。 Furthermore, in this embodiment, the cleaning head 2 is touched on the grip 6 having the cleaning liquid supply pipe connecting portion 56 connected to the cleaning liquid supply pipe 3 and the waste liquid suction pipe connecting portion 55 connected to the waste liquid suction pipe 4. The detachable connection of the cleaning head 2 makes the cleaning head 2 disposable.

この場合、ワンタッチで清掃へッド２をグリップ６に着脱可能であるため、取り扱いが簡単で、作業効率を向上させることができる。さらに、清掃部材５を触れずに着脱可能であるため衛生的である。また、清掃へッド２が使い捨て可能であるため衛生的である。 In this case, since the cleaning head 2 can be attached to and detached from the grip 6 with a single touch, handling is easy and work efficiency can be improved. Furthermore, it is hygienic because it can be attached and detached without touching the cleaning member 5. Moreover, since the cleaning head 2 is disposable, it is hygienic.

また、本実施例では、グリップ６の一端側を収納する容器13を備えるとともに、洗浄スイッチ36を設け、容器13にグリップ６の一端側を収納させた状態で洗浄スイッチ36が操作されると、洗浄液が洗浄液供給管接続部56へ送出されるとともに該洗浄液が廃液吸引管接続部55から吸引され、洗浄液供給管接続部56および廃液吸引管接続部55の汚れを洗い流すように構成したものである。 Further, in this embodiment, the container 13 for storing one end side of the grip 6 is provided, and the cleaning switch 36 is provided. When the cleaning switch 36 is operated with the container 13 storing the one end side of the grip 6, The cleaning liquid is sent to the cleaning liquid supply pipe connection part 56 and the cleaning liquid is sucked from the waste liquid suction pipe connection part 55 to wash away the dirt from the cleaning liquid supply pipe connection part 56 and the waste liquid suction pipe connection part 55. .

この場合、洗浄液供給管接続部56および廃液吸引管接続部55や、グリップ接続部50付近等を短時間で且つ容易に洗浄することができ、細菌等の汚染を容易に低減することができる。 In this case, the cleaning liquid supply pipe connection part 56, the waste liquid suction pipe connection part 55, the vicinity of the grip connection part 50, and the like can be easily cleaned in a short time, and contamination such as bacteria can be easily reduced.

さらに、本実施例では、清掃へッド２の先端部に清掃部材５が一体に固定されているので、清掃部材５が外れて飲み込むなどの危険性がなく、清掃部材５に触れずに着脱可能なので衛生的である。また、注水チューブ８，８’や吸引チューブ９，９’などが本体１の外部に取り付けられているため、チューブ内の汚れを確認でき取り替えが容易である。さらに、廃液吸引管４の廃液吸引開口部52の一端部４ａは、他端部４ａ’より広径な貫通口を形成しているので、吸引効果が向上し、口腔内の痰や異物を確実に吸引できる。蓋20に接続される液量検知手段の接続部23や吸引ポンプ接続チューブ21などの接続口は差込式であるので、容易に着脱可能であり作業時間を短縮することができる。 Furthermore, in this embodiment, the cleaning member 5 is integrally fixed to the tip of the cleaning head 2, so there is no danger of the cleaning member 5 coming off and swallowing, and it can be attached and detached without touching the cleaning member 5. It is hygienic because it is possible. In addition, since the water injection tubes 8 and 8 ', the suction tubes 9 and 9', and the like are attached to the outside of the main body 1, dirt in the tubes can be confirmed and replacement is easy. Furthermore, since the one end 4a of the waste liquid suction opening 52 of the waste liquid suction pipe 4 forms a through-hole having a larger diameter than the other end 4a ', the suction effect is improved, and wrinkles and foreign substances in the oral cavity are surely secured. Can suck. Since the connection ports 23 such as the connection part 23 of the liquid amount detection means connected to the lid 20 and the suction pump connection tube 21 are plug-in type, they can be easily attached and detached, and the working time can be shortened.

本発明の第２実施例について説明する。なお、上記第１実施例と同様の部分には同じ符号を付し、その詳細な説明を省略する。 A second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part similar to the said 1st Example, and the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

本実施例は、清掃ヘッド２の構成が上記第１実施例と異なる。図３を参照しながら説明すると、洗浄液供給管３を外管とし、廃液吸引管４を同外管との間に所定の間隙を存して内側に配設される内管とする二重管構造にしてなるように一体成型されている。また、清掃ヘッド２の先端部に雌ネジ部62、清掃部材５たる歯ブラシに雄ネジ部63を設けて螺合するネジ式で着脱可能に構成されている。なお、本実施例では歯ブラシから清掃部材５を構成したが、これに限らず、例えば、その他、天然素材などからなるスポンジ、抗菌作用や消臭作用を有する成分を配合したポリウレタンフォーム、あるいは、布，ガーゼ，脱脂綿，紙などの使い捨て可能な材料で構成してもよい。さらに、グリップ接続部50にグリップ接続雌ネジ部67、清掃へッド接続部51に清掃へッド接続雄ネジ部68を設けて螺合するネジ式で着脱可能に構成されている。なお、本実施例では、グリップ接続部50にグリップ接続雌ネジ部67、清掃へッド接続部51に清掃へッド接続雄ネジ部68を設けて螺合しているがこれに限らず、例えば、清掃へッド接続部51に凸部、グリップ接続部50に凹部を設けて嵌合による取付け方法であってもよい。 This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the configuration of the cleaning head 2. Referring to FIG. 3, the double pipe having the cleaning liquid supply pipe 3 as an outer pipe and the waste liquid suction pipe 4 as an inner pipe disposed inside with a predetermined gap between the cleaning pipe 4 and the outer pipe. It is integrally molded so as to have a structure. Further, the cleaning head 2 is configured to be detachable by a screw type in which a female screw part 62 is provided at the tip of the cleaning head 2 and a male screw part 63 is provided on the toothbrush as the cleaning member 5 and screwed together. In this embodiment, the cleaning member 5 is composed of a toothbrush. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a sponge made of a natural material, a polyurethane foam containing an antibacterial or deodorant component, or cloth , Gauze, absorbent cotton, paper or other disposable material. Further, a grip connection female screw portion 67 is provided in the grip connection portion 50, and a cleaning head connection male screw portion 68 is provided in the cleaning head connection portion 51 so as to be detachable by a screw type that is screwed together. In the present embodiment, the grip connection female thread portion 67 is provided in the grip connection portion 50, and the cleaning head connection male screw portion 68 is provided in the cleaning head connection portion 51, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a fitting method may be used in which a convex portion is provided in the cleaning head connecting portion 51 and a concave portion is provided in the grip connecting portion 50, and fitting is performed.

さらに、本実施例は、本体１の構成が上記第１実施例と異なる。図４を参照しながら説明すると、洗浄液供給ポンプ15と給水チューブ16の間に三方電磁弁61が備えられているとともに、装置用洗浄液を給水するための給水チューブ16’が備えられている。なお、三方電磁弁61の弁位置を給水チューブ16以外に切り換えた場合、注水ボタン７を操作できないように図示しないロック機構が設けられている。また、ボトル保持部46として、第１の洗浄液用カップ17，第２の洗浄液用カップ18，及び廃液用ボトル19を共に保持することができる一体形のボトル保持部46が備えられている。 Furthermore, the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the configuration of the main body 1. Referring to FIG. 4, a three-way solenoid valve 61 is provided between the cleaning liquid supply pump 15 and the water supply tube 16, and a water supply tube 16 'for supplying the apparatus cleaning liquid. In addition, when the valve position of the three-way solenoid valve 61 is switched to a position other than the water supply tube 16, a lock mechanism (not shown) is provided so that the water injection button 7 cannot be operated. Further, as the bottle holding part 46, an integrated bottle holding part 46 capable of holding both the first cleaning liquid cup 17, the second cleaning liquid cup 18, and the waste liquid bottle 19 is provided.

次に、本実施例における構成についてその作用を説明する。 Next, the effect | action is demonstrated about the structure in a present Example.

口腔洗浄終了後、清掃ヘッド２から清掃部材５たる歯ブラシを取り外し、使用後の清掃部材５は廃棄し、さらにグリップ６から清掃ヘッド２を取り外す。そして、グリップ接続部50を本体１の側面に設けられた容器13に差し込みセットして、洗浄スイッチたる装置洗浄ボタン36を押すと、洗浄液送出時点灯ＬＥＤ37が点灯し、三方電磁弁61の弁位置が装置洗浄液の入った第２の洗浄液用カップ18側の給水チューブ16’に切替り、洗浄液供給ポンプ15が始動して装置洗浄液を一定時間吐出し、第２の洗浄液用カップ18内の洗浄液が給水チューブ16’，注水チューブ８’，８，グリップ６を通って容器13内に導かれ、廃液吸引管接続部55と洗浄液供給管接続部56付近および吸引チューブ９や注水チューブ８を洗浄することができる。一定時間、装置洗浄液が吐出された後、三方電磁弁61の弁位置が口腔洗浄液に入った第１の洗浄液用カップ17側の給水チューブ16に切替り、第１の洗浄液用カップ17内の口腔洗浄液が給水チューブ16，注水チューブ８’，８，グリップ６を通って容器13内に一定時間導かれ、吸引される。そして、洗浄液供給ポンプ15と図示しない吸引ポンプが停止し、洗浄液送出時点灯ＬＥＤ37が消灯して装置の洗浄が終了する。なお、三方電磁弁61の弁位置が給水チューブ16’に切替っている場合、注水ボタン７を押してもロックされて注水できないため、装置用の洗浄液が口腔内に入るのを防止することができる。 After the oral cleaning, the toothbrush as the cleaning member 5 is removed from the cleaning head 2, the used cleaning member 5 is discarded, and the cleaning head 2 is removed from the grip 6. When the grip connecting part 50 is inserted into the container 13 provided on the side surface of the main body 1 and set, and the device cleaning button 36 serving as a cleaning switch is pressed, the lighting LED 37 lights when the cleaning liquid is sent, and the valve position of the three-way solenoid valve 61 Is switched to the water supply tube 16 'on the second cleaning liquid cup 18 side containing the apparatus cleaning liquid, the cleaning liquid supply pump 15 is started and the apparatus cleaning liquid is discharged for a certain period of time, and the cleaning liquid in the second cleaning liquid cup 18 is discharged. It is led into the container 13 through the water supply tube 16 ', the water injection tubes 8', 8 and the grip 6, and the waste liquid suction pipe connection portion 55 and the vicinity of the cleaning liquid supply pipe connection portion 56 and the suction tube 9 and the water injection tube 8 are washed. Can do. After the apparatus cleaning liquid is discharged for a certain period of time, the valve position of the three-way solenoid valve 61 is switched to the water supply tube 16 on the first cleaning liquid cup 17 side that has entered the oral cleaning liquid, and the oral cavity in the first cleaning liquid cup 17 is switched. The cleaning liquid is introduced into the container 13 through the water supply tube 16, the water injection tubes 8 ′ and 8, and the grip 6 for a predetermined time and is sucked. Then, the cleaning liquid supply pump 15 and a suction pump (not shown) are stopped, the cleaning LED LED 37 is turned off, and the cleaning of the apparatus is completed. In addition, when the valve position of the three-way solenoid valve 61 is switched to the water supply tube 16 ′, it is locked even if the water injection button 7 is pressed and water cannot be injected, so that the cleaning liquid for the apparatus can be prevented from entering the oral cavity. .

この場合、清掃へッド２は洗浄液供給管３と廃液吸引管４の一体成型体により形成されたことで、清掃へッド２を安価に生産可能である。 In this case, since the cleaning head 2 is formed by an integrally formed body of the cleaning liquid supply pipe 3 and the waste liquid suction pipe 4, the cleaning head 2 can be produced at low cost.

また、本実施例では、清掃部材５が、歯ブラシからなるものである。 In this embodiment, the cleaning member 5 is a toothbrush.

この場合、清掃部材５として歯ブラシを設けているため、口腔内細菌が繁殖し易い歯垢等の汚れを掻き出すことができる。 In this case, since the toothbrush is provided as the cleaning member 5, it is possible to scrape dirt such as dental plaque in which oral bacteria easily propagate.

さらに、本実施例では、洗浄液供給管３へ接続する洗浄液供給管接続部56と、廃液吸引管４へ接続する廃液吸引管接続部55とを備えたグリップ６に、清掃へッド２をネジ込んで着脱可能に接続し、清掃部材５を使い捨て可能にしたので、取り扱いが簡単で、作業効率を向上させることができる。さらに、患者毎に使い捨てすることができるため衛生上の安全性を十分に確保することができる。 Further, in this embodiment, the cleaning head 2 is screwed to the grip 6 having the cleaning liquid supply pipe connecting portion 56 connected to the cleaning liquid supply pipe 3 and the waste liquid suction pipe connecting portion 55 connected to the waste liquid suction pipe 4. Since the cleaning member 5 is disposable, it is easy to handle and work efficiency can be improved. Furthermore, since it can be disposable for each patient, it is possible to sufficiently ensure sanitary safety.

また、本実施例では、グリップ６の一端側を収納する容器13を備えるとともに、装置洗浄ボタン36を設け、容器13にグリップ６の一端側を収納させた状態で装置洗浄ボタン36が操作されると、三方電磁弁61の弁位置が切替り装置洗浄液が洗浄液供給管接続部56へ送出されるとともに該洗浄液が廃液吸引管接続部55から吸引され、洗浄液供給管接続部56および廃液吸引管接続部55の細菌等を洗浄するように構成したものである。 Further, in this embodiment, the container 13 for storing one end side of the grip 6 is provided, and the apparatus cleaning button 36 is provided, and the apparatus cleaning button 36 is operated in a state where the one end side of the grip 6 is stored in the container 13. Then, the valve position of the three-way solenoid valve 61 is switched, and the cleaning liquid is sent to the cleaning liquid supply pipe connection section 56 and the cleaning liquid is sucked from the waste liquid suction pipe connection section 55, and the cleaning liquid supply pipe connection section 56 and the waste liquid suction pipe connection This is configured to wash the bacteria and the like in the section 55.

さらに、本実施例では、洗浄液供給ポンプ15と給水チューブ16の間に三方電磁弁61が備えたことで、自動的に第１の洗浄液用カップ17内の口腔用洗浄液と第２の洗浄液用カップ18内の装置用洗浄液を切り換えることができ、短時間かつ容易に口腔洗浄器内を洗浄することが可能である。 Furthermore, in this embodiment, the three-way solenoid valve 61 is provided between the cleaning liquid supply pump 15 and the water supply tube 16, so that the oral cleaning liquid and the second cleaning liquid cup in the first cleaning liquid cup 17 are automatically provided. The apparatus cleaning liquid in 18 can be switched, and the inside of the mouth washer can be cleaned easily in a short time.

なお、本発明は上記各実施例に限定されるものではなく、種々の変形実施が可能である。また、例えば、清掃部材５の形状は直方体形状に限らず、球状やその他の形状に形成してもよい。 In addition, this invention is not limited to said each Example, A various deformation | transformation implementation is possible. For example, the shape of the cleaning member 5 is not limited to a rectangular parallelepiped shape, and may be formed in a spherical shape or other shapes.

（ａ）第１実施例における口腔洗浄器の全体斜視図である。（ｂ）第１実施例における口腔洗浄器の洗浄時の全体斜視図である。(A) It is a whole perspective view of the oral cavity cleaning device in 1st Example. (B) It is a whole perspective view at the time of washing | cleaning of the oral cavity cleaning device in 1st Example. 同上清掃ヘッドおよびグリップの断面図である。It is sectional drawing of a cleaning head same as the above and a grip. 第２実施例における口腔洗浄器の清掃ヘッドおよびグリップの断面図である。It is sectional drawing of the cleaning head and grip of an oral cavity cleaning device in 2nd Example. 同上口腔洗浄器の正面図である。It is a front view of an oral cavity washing device same as the above.

２清掃ヘッド
３洗浄液供給管
４廃液吸引管
５清掃部材
６グリップ
13 容器
36 洗浄スイッチ（洗浄液送出開始ボタン，装置洗浄ボタン）
55 廃液吸引管接続部
56 洗浄液供給管接続部 2 Cleaning head 3 Cleaning liquid supply pipe 4 Waste liquid suction pipe 5 Cleaning member 6 Grip
13 containers
36 Cleaning switch (cleaning liquid delivery start button, equipment cleaning button)
55 Waste liquid suction pipe connection
56 Cleaning fluid supply pipe connection

Claims

In an oral washer having a cleaning head having a cleaning liquid supply pipe for supplying cleaning liquid into the oral cavity and a waste liquid suction pipe for sucking waste liquid from the oral cavity, the cleaning head includes the cleaning liquid supply pipe and the waste liquid. A waste liquid that is formed of an integrally formed body of a suction pipe, has a cleaning member made of a water-permeable porous material at the distal end portion of the cleaning head, and has a wider diameter at the distal end portion of the waste liquid suction tube than the proximal end side A suction opening is formed, the waste liquid suction opening is located on the inner side of the cleaning member and communicates with the outside from the front end side of the cleaning member, and the cleaning liquid supply opening is formed at the front end of the cleaning liquid supply pipe And the cleaning liquid supply opening is positioned closer to the proximal end of the cleaning head than the waste liquid suction opening and opens toward the inner surface of the cleaning member. Washing machine.

The cleaning head is detachably connected to the grip provided with the cleaning liquid supply pipe connecting part connected to the cleaning liquid supply pipe and the waste liquid suction pipe connecting part connected to the waste liquid suction pipe, and the cleaning is performed. mouthwash of claim 1, wherein the head is disposable.

A container for storing one end of the grip is provided, and a cleaning switch is provided. When the cleaning switch is operated in a state where the one end of the grip is stored in the container, the cleaning liquid is supplied to the cleaning liquid supply pipe connecting portion. 3. The oral cavity cleaning device according to claim 2 , wherein the cleaning liquid is sent out and sucked from the waste liquid suction pipe connection portion so as to wash away dirt in the cleaning liquid supply pipe connection portion and the waste liquid suction pipe connection portion. vessel.