JP5780485B1 - Finger scale safety scaler - Google Patents

Abstract

An animal scaler is provided that can be operated as if working with a fingernail of its own fingertip and that is difficult to enter the field of view of the animal during the work. A fingertip-mounted safety scaler 100 includes a ring portion 102 that can be fitted to a fingertip, and a shaving portion 104 that is attached to the ring portion 102 and scrapes off tartar and plaque adhering to the tooth surface. Thus, the cutting portion 104 is formed in a substantially human fingernail shape, and the entire tip of the cutting portion 104 is configured to be positioned on the axial center side with respect to the outer periphery of the ring portion. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a technical field of a scaler for removing tartar and plaque of animals, particularly pets such as dogs and cats, which are attached to fingertips.

  Like humans, pets such as dogs and cats have tartar and plaque attached to them, causing periodontal disease. Periodic removal of calculus is known to be effective in preventing periodontal disease, but for animals that cannot communicate, such as humans, the task is not easy. In some cases, the calculus is removed while anesthetized and put to sleep, but the risk of anesthesia cannot be avoided.

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  In general, as shown in non-patent literature, a scaler in which one end or both ends of a rod-like member is formed in a sickle shape or a curettage type is often used, but the tip is pointed like this. Since the scaler is liable to damage the gums and the like, it requires skill for operation.

  Further, in the case of such a rod-shaped scaler, when performing the removal of tartar, it is easy to enter the field of view of the animal itself.

  In order to solve such a problem, the inventor directly uses the “nail” of his / her own “nails” rather than using a scaler formed in a sickle shape or a curette shape as shown in Non-Patent Document 1. It is safe for the animals themselves to remove tartar and plaque (hereinafter simply referred to as “tartars”) attached to their teeth, and above all, they can use their fingertips as they are, so the position can be clearly understood. The work will be sure. Furthermore, it has been empirically learned that the shape of the fingernail of a human hand is very suitable for the work of removing animal tartar and the like.

  However, when working with their own fingernails, it is never hygienic for the operator. For example, tartar or the like tends to enter and remain at the tip of the nail due to work, and is unsanitary. Also, if you do it frequently, you may not be able to work well because the nail itself is shaved, and you should always be careful not to extend the nail too much.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and provides an animal scaler that can be operated as if working with a fingernail of its own fingertip and that does not easily enter the field of view of an animal during work. Is the issue.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a fingertip-mounted safety system comprising a ring portion that can be fitted to a fingertip, and a cutting portion that is attached to the ring portion and scrapes off tartar and plaque adhered to the tooth surface. A scaler, wherein the cutting portion is formed in the shape of a substantially human fingernail, and is further configured such that the entire tip of the cutting portion is positioned closer to the axial center than the outer periphery of the ring portion. It is characterized by being.

  By being configured in this way, it is difficult to enter the field of view of the animal during work, so there is little possibility of giving fear. In addition, since the cutting part is formed in the shape of a fingernail of a human hand, the tip and the cross section of the cutting part have an arcuate shape (that is, a rounded shape) Low risk of damaging animal gums. Furthermore, since the boundary between the teeth and gums has many parts that draw an arc, it has high affinity with the shape of the cutting part, and it is possible to remove tartar and the like efficiently. Of course, since the operator's own nails are not used directly, it is hygienic and the nails are not scraped off. In addition, since the entire tip of the cutting part is configured to be positioned on the axial center side with respect to the outer periphery of the ring part, the cutting part is positioned close to the fingernail of the wearer's own hand when worn. Because the tip of is located, the heel can also be used with the sense of removing tartar with their nails.

  Further, it is preferable that the position of the cutting part is formed so that the fingernail is moved in the fingertip direction as it is when the ring part is fitted to the finger.

  If comprised in this way, the operator can demonstrate the feeling which is working with the fingernail of his hand most, and it is easy to work.

  Furthermore, a sub-ring that fits in the back of the finger may be provided, and the sub-ring may be configured to be connected by a drop-off preventing member such as a string or a chain.

  If configured in this way, even if the ring part provided with the shaving part is loosened during the work, the risk of falling into the mouth of the animal and accidentally swallowing the animal is prevented in advance. be able to.

  By applying the present invention, it is possible to provide an animal scaler that can be operated with a sense of working with the fingernail of its own fingertip and that is difficult to enter the animal's field of view during work.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a general view of the fingertip mounting | wearing type | mold safety scaler shown as an example of embodiment of this invention, (a) is a front view, (b) is a right side surface direction perspective view. It is a top view of a fingertip wearing type safety scaler shown as an example of an embodiment of the present invention. (A) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 2, (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 2, and (c) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. It is. It is the whole block diagram which showed the 2nd Example of this invention. It is the figure which showed an example of the state mounted | worn with and used for the fingertip.

  Hereinafter, a fingertip-mounted safety scaler 100 as an example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. For easy understanding of the drawings, it should be noted that there are portions where the size and dimensions of each portion are exaggerated and there are portions that do not necessarily match the actual product. In addition, each drawing is viewed in the direction of the reference sign, and is expressed as upper, lower, left, right, near, and back based on the direction.

<Structure of fingertip-mounted safety scaler>
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the configuration of the fingertip-mounted safety scaler 100 shown as an example of the embodiment of the present invention is very simple.

  The fingertip-mounted safety scaler 100 includes a ring portion 102 that can be fitted to the fingertip, and a shaving portion 104 that is attached to the ring portion 102 and scrapes off tartar and plaque adhering to the tooth surface. The cutting part 104 is formed in the shape of a nail of a substantially human finger. That is, even when viewed from the plane, the tip 104a of the cutting portion 104 has a rounded shape so as to draw an arc, and its cross section also has a shape that draws an arc (see FIG. 3).

  Further, the cutting portion 104 is configured to be bent so as to be located on the inner side (on the axis O side) than the outer peripheral surface of the ring portion 102 (see FIG. 1). That is, when the ring portion 102 is fitted to the finger, the tip 104a of the cutting portion 104 is positioned where the nail 12 of the finger 10 has just moved in the fingertip direction (see FIG. 4).

  Moreover, the cutting part 104 is comprised so that it may become so thin that it approaches the front-end | tip 104a side and the outer periphery 104b. That is, as is clear from the cross-sectional view shown in FIG. 3, the cutting portion 104 is configured to be thicker toward the ring portion 102 side. Furthermore, the outer peripheral edge 104b is formed so as to become thinner gradually as it approaches the tip 104a side.

  In the present embodiment, the ring portion 102 and the cutting portion 104 are integrally formed of metal, but a resin or the like having appropriate strength and hardness may be used.

<Operation and function of fingertip-mounted safety scaler>
When using the fingertip-mounted safety scaler 100 as an example of the embodiment of the present invention, the ring portion 102 is simply fitted into a desired fingertip. At this time, of course, it is mounted so that the cutting portion 104 faces the direction of the fingertip. Note that the cutting portion 104 in the fingertip-mounted safety scaler 100 as an example of the embodiment of the present invention is positioned so that the entire cutting portion 104 is inside the outer peripheral surface of the ring portion 102 as described in the above configuration. Therefore, there is almost no mistake in the mounting direction.

  After the mounting, as shown in FIG. 5, the animal's mouth is opened, and the tartar or the like may be shaved by the shaving unit 104. In addition, according to the place of work, it will be easy to work if it works while rotating the ring part 102 and changing the direction of the cutting part 104.

As described above, the present invention includes the ring portion 102 that can be fitted to the fingertip, and the cutting portion 104 that is attached to the ring portion 102 and scrapes off the tartar and plaque attached to the tooth surface. It is formed in the shape of a substantially human fingernail, and further, the entire tip of the cutting portion 104 is configured to be located closer to the axis O side than the outer periphery of the 102 ring portion. It is difficult to enter the animal's field of view and is less likely to give fear. Further, since the shaving portion 104 is formed in the shape of a fingernail of a human hand, the tip and cross section of the shaving portion 104 have an arcuate shape (that is, a rounded shape). ) Low risk of damaging animal gums. Furthermore, since there are many portions where the boundary between the teeth and gums has an arcuate shape, it has high affinity with the shape of the cut portion 104, and tartar and the like can be efficiently removed. Of course, since the operator's own nails are not used directly, it is hygienic and the nails are not scraped off. In addition, since the entire tip of the shaving portion 104 is configured to be positioned closer to the axis O side than the outer periphery of the ring portion 102, it is close to the fingernail of the wearer's own hand when worn. Since the tip of the cutting part 104 is positioned (see FIG. 4), the scissors can also be used with the sense of removing tartar with their own nails.
<Other configuration examples>

  In the above description, the ring portion 102 and the cutting portion 104 are described with reference to the drawings in which the ring portion 102 and the cutting portion 104 are integrally formed. However, the ring portion 102 and the cutting portion 104 may be detachable. For example, although not shown, several patterns of cutting parts having different shapes and sizes may be prepared so as to be replaceable in accordance with teeth for performing an operation of removing the target animal, tartar, and the like.

  Further, the ring unit 102 may be provided with an adjustment mechanism so that the size can be adjusted according to the thickness and location of the finger to be worn.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, in addition to the above-described configuration, a sub-ring 200 that fits in the back of the finger is further provided, and the sub-ring 200 and the ring portion 102 are members for preventing a drop such as a string or a chain. A configuration that is connected by 202 may be adopted.

  With this configuration, even when the ring portion 102 provided with the shaving portion 104 is loosened during work, there is a risk that the animal will fall into the mouth of the animal and accidentally swallow the animal. Can be prevented.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Finger scale safety scaler 102 ... Ring part 104 ... Cutting part 104a ... Cutting part convex surface 104b ... Cutting part concave surface 104c ... Cutting part outer periphery 104d ... Cutting part front-end | tip O ... axis

Claims (1)

A fingertip-mounted safety scaler comprising a ring part that can be fitted to the terminal part of a finger, and a shaving part that is attached to the ring part and scrapes off tartar and plaque adhering to the tooth surface,
The cutting portion is formed in the shape of a nail of a human finger ,
Furthermore, the entire tip of the cutting part is configured to be positioned on the axial center side with respect to the outer periphery of the ring part,
Furthermore, it is configured as a separate body from the ring part, and includes a sub-ring that fits in the middle or base part of the finger,
The finger ring- mounted safety scaler , wherein the sub-ring and the ring portion are connected by a drop-off preventing member formed of a string or a chain .

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