JP7156857B2 - facial muscle training tool - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a facial muscle training tool used for training facial muscles of a human face, particularly muscles around the mouth and jaw.

Various shapes and structures have conventionally been proposed for training the facial muscles of the human face. "and so on.

This "facial muscle training tool" includes an elastically deformable bending portion formed in an elongated shape, and a mouth-holding portion provided in the center of the bending portion and held by the lips. It has a structure arranged outside the edge of the part.

Japanese Patent No. 5632117

In the "facial muscle training tool" described in Patent Document 1, since the elastically deformable bending portion is formed in a long shape, when storing or carrying this "facial muscle training tool", There is the problem of bulkiness.

Further, in this "facial muscle training device", the weight of the weight portion can be changed by exchanging the weight, but the work of exchanging the weight is complicated.

Therefore, the first problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a facial muscle training tool that exerts an excellent facial muscle training function during use and can be made compact when not in use. The second problem is to provide a facial muscle training tool that facilitates replacement of weights.

A facial muscle training tool according to the present invention comprises a rod-shaped body having a predetermined length , a clamping member having a U-shaped cross section attached to a longitudinal end of the rod-shaped body via a connecting member, and A resiliently flexible mouthpiece detachably engaged with a clamping member ; a columnar stand having a vertical hole into which the longitudinal base end of the rod-shaped body can be inserted; a cover having a cylindrical shape with the opposite side of the open end closed by a partition, the open end being detachable from the upper surface of the stand ,
The base end of the rod-shaped body from which the mouthpiece has been removed is inserted into the vertical hole of the stand, and the mouthpiece is placed on the upper surface so as to lean against the rod-shaped body projecting from the vertical hole, The open end side of the cover can be attached to the upper surface side of the stand so as to cover the connecting member and the clamping member on the tip side of the rod-shaped body and the mouthpiece .

In the facial muscle training tool, the rod-shaped body can be configured to be stretchable in its longitudinal direction.

In the facial muscle training tool , a weight detachably attached by magnetic force can be provided at a portion near the base end in the longitudinal direction of the rod.

Further, in the facial muscle training tool, the mouthpiece can be detachably attached to the rod-shaped body, or the rod-shaped body can be stretched and contracted in its longitudinal direction.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a facial muscle training tool that exerts an excellent facial muscle training function during use and can be made compact when not in use. equipment can be provided.

(a) is a plan view showing a facial expression muscle training tool of a reference embodiment, and (b) is a partially cutaway plan view showing an exploded state of the facial expression muscle training tool. Fig. 2 is a side view of the facial muscle training tool shown in Fig. 1; It is a figure which shows how to use the facial expression muscle training tool shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the procedure of decomposition|disassembly and storage of the facial expression muscle training tool which is embodiment of this invention. 5 is a perspective view showing a procedure for storing the facial muscle training tool shown in FIG. 4. FIG. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a procedure for storing the facial muscle training tool of another embodiment. Fig. 10 is a plan view showing a facial muscle training tool according to another embodiment; Fig. 8 is a side view of the facial muscle training tool shown in Fig. 7;

A facial muscle training tool 30 that is an embodiment of the present invention and facial muscle training tools 10, 50, and 70 that are reference embodiments will be described below with reference to FIGS.

First, the facial muscle training tool 10 will be described based on FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the facial muscle training tool 10 includes a rod-shaped body 11 having a predetermined length and an elastic body detachably engaged with a distal end portion 11a positioned on one side of the rod-shaped body 11 in the longitudinal direction. and a flexible mouthpiece 12 . A hole 13 recessed in the longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped body 11 is provided at the tip 11a of the rod-shaped body 11 .

The mouthpiece 12 is made of a synthetic resin plate having a gourd shape (elliptical shape constricted near the center) when viewed from the top, and a projecting portion 12c protruding in the thickness direction is provided at the tip portion 12a of the mouthpiece 12. . As shown in FIG. 2, the proximal end portion 12b of the mouthpiece 12 is detachably held by a holding member 14 having a U-shaped cross section. The mouthpiece 12 is made of an elastically flexible synthetic resin material (for example, silicon rubber).

A connecting member 15 having a protrusion 16 is fixed to a portion of the clamping member 14 opposite to the mouthpiece 12 by 180 degrees. Since the protrusion 16 of the connecting member 15 can be detachably fitted into the hole 13 of the tip 11a of the rod-shaped body 11, the mouthpiece 12 is attached to the tip 11a of the rod-shaped body 11 together with the clamping member 14 and the connecting member 15. can be attached and detached.

The dimensions of each part of the facial muscle training tool 10 are not limited and can be set arbitrarily. For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 100 mm, and the length 12L of the mouthpiece 12 is about 50 mm to 60 mm.

As will be described later, the mouthpiece 12 is the part that the user of the facial muscle training tool 10 holds in his/her mouth, and is formed in a size and shape suitable for the purpose. The protruding portion 12c of the tip portion 12a of the mouthpiece 12 shown in FIG. Function.

The usage of the facial muscle training tool 10 is not particularly limited, and the user can use it arbitrarily. For example, it can be used as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the mouthpiece 12 of the facial muscle training tool 10 is lightly sandwiched between the upper teeth 1 and the lower teeth 2 with the projecting portion 12c directed upward. Next, when the bottom surface of the mouthpiece 12 is pushed up with the lower lip 4, the base end portion 12b of the rod-shaped body 11 is lifted upward. After that, when the upper surface of the mouthpiece 12 is pushed down with the upper lip 3, the base end portion 11b of the rod-shaped body 11 is lowered.

By repeating such an operation, the base end portion 11b of the rod-shaped body 11 is moved up and down. It trains the muscles and can eliminate sagging of the skin and roundness of the contour of the face due to weakening of the facial muscles, exhibiting an excellent facial muscle training function.

In addition, since the magnitude of the load applied to the facial muscles during use of the facial muscle training tool 10 changes depending on the amplitude of the rod-shaped body 11 (the swing width of the base end portion 11b), the amplitude of the rod-shaped body 11 is increased to increase the facial expression. A large load can be applied to the muscles, or a small load can be applied to the muscles of facial expression by reducing the amplitude of the rod-shaped body 11.例文帳に追加

As shown in FIG. 1(b), in the facial muscle training tool 10, the mouthpiece 12 is detachable from the tip 11a of the bar 11 together with the clamping member 14 and the connecting member 15. By separating the mouthpiece 12, clamping member 14 and connecting member 15 from 11, the overall size can be made compact.

Also, when used, the protrusion 16 of the connecting member 15 is fitted into the hole 13 of the rod-like body 11, and the mouthpiece 12, the clamping member 14 and the connecting member 15 are connected as shown in FIG. 1(a). Since the facial muscle training tool 10 can be formed by integrating the part and the rod-like body 11, an excellent facial muscle training function is exhibited.

Next, a facial muscle training tool 30 that is an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the facial muscle training tool 30 includes a rod-shaped body 31 having a predetermined length, a clamping member 34 attached to a longitudinal end portion 31a of the rod-shaped body 31 via a connecting member 35, and a cross-sectional cone. and an elastically flexible mouthpiece 32 detachably engaged with a holding member 34 having a letter shape.

The usage, functions, effects, etc. of the facial muscle training tool 30 are the same as those of the facial muscle training tool 10 shown in FIG. Therefore, by separating the mouthpiece 32 from the rod-shaped body 31, the clamping member 34 and the connecting member 35 when not in use, the overall size can be made compact.

As shown in FIG. 4 , the facial muscle training tool 30 can include a columnar stand 40 having a vertical hole 41 and a cylindrical cover 42 that can be attached to and detached from the upper surface 40 a of the stand 40 . When you want to temporarily store the used facial muscle training device 30, insert the base end 31b of the rod-shaped body 31 into the vertical hole 41 of the stand 40 while the mouthpiece 32 is retained by the clamping member 34. The muscle training tool 30 is held in an upright state by a stand 40. - 特許庁

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, the rod-shaped body 31 with the mouthpiece 32 removed is held on the stand 40, and the mouthpiece 32 is leaned against the rod-shaped body 31 protruding from the vertical hole 41 so as to be placed on the upper surface portion 40a. When the opening end 42b side of the cover 42 is attached to the upper surface portion 40a side of the stand 40 so as to cover the connection member 35 and the clamping member 34 on the tip end portion 31a side of the rod-shaped body 31 and the mouthpiece 32, the stand 40 and the cover 42 are mounted. are integrated, and the constituent members of the facial muscle training tool 30 (the rod-like body 31, the mouthpiece 32, etc.) are housed in the cover 42. As shown in FIG.

As described above, by integrating the stand 40 and the cover 42, the whole shape becomes a compact short cylindrical shape, so that the storage space is small and it is easy to carry. Further, since the opposite side of the open end 42b of the cover 42 is blocked by the partition wall 42a, when the cover 42 is attached to the stand 40, the space surrounded by the inner surface of the cover 42 and the upper surface 40a of the stand 40 is sealed. As a result, the entry of dust and the like can be prevented, and the hygienic condition can be maintained.

Next, a facial muscle training tool 50, which is another embodiment, will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the facial muscle training tool 50 includes a rod-shaped body 51 that can be extended and contracted in its longitudinal direction, and a clamping member 54 attached to a distal end portion 51a of the rod-shaped body 51 in the longitudinal direction via a connecting member 55. , and an elastically flexible mouthpiece 52 detachably engaged with a clamping member 54 having a U-shaped cross section.

As shown in FIG. 6, the rod-shaped body 51 includes a distal end cylinder 51s positioned on the distal end portion 51a side, and a proximal end cylinder 51t having an inner diameter larger than the outer diameter of the distal end cylinder 51s. The distal end cylinder 51s and the proximal end cylinder 51t are arranged coaxially, and the distal end cylinder 51s can be inserted into or pulled out from the proximal end cylinder 51t along the axis. Therefore, the rod-shaped body 51 as a whole can expand and contract in its longitudinal direction.

The facial muscle training tool 50 is used in the same way as the facial muscle training tool 10 shown in FIG. is held in the mouth, and the rod-shaped body 51 is moved up and down. This makes it possible to obtain the same effect as the facial muscle training tool 10 shown in FIG. Since the rod-shaped body 51 of the facial muscle training tool 50 can be expanded and contracted, by changing the length of the rod-shaped body 51 and changing the position of its center of gravity, when using the facial muscle training tool 50, the facial muscles can be stretched. It is also possible to change the magnitude of the load applied to

When the facial muscle training tool 50 is not in use, the mouthpiece 52 is detached from the clamping member 54 as shown in the left area of the arrow A in FIG. The entire structure can be made compact by contracting the rod-like body 51 by inserting it inside.

Further, the mouthpiece 52 separated from the clamping member 54 and the contracted rod-shaped body 51 (including the clamping member 54 and the connecting member 55) are housed in the bottomed cylindrical case 60, and the opening 60a is opened and closed. When closed with the lid 61, the constituent members of the facial muscle training tool 50 can be stored compactly and can be easily carried.

Next, another embodiment of a facial muscle training tool 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the facial muscle training tool 70 includes a rod-shaped body 71 having a predetermined length and an elastically flexible mouthpiece 72 provided at a distal end portion 71a of the rod-shaped body 71 in the longitudinal direction. , and a weight 74 detachably attached to a portion of the rod-like body 71 near the base end 71b by magnetic force. A tip portion 72a of the mouthpiece 72 is provided with a projecting portion 72c projecting in the thickness direction.

As shown in FIG. 8, a magnet 75 is embedded in a portion near the base end 71b of the rod-shaped body 71, and the weight 74 is also a magnet. . In the facial muscle training tool 70, the weight 74 is also a magnet for the magnet 75 embedded in the rod-shaped body 71, but the weight 74 is not limited to this. can also be formed.

The usage, functions, effects, etc. of the facial muscle training tool 70 are the same as those of the facial muscle training tool 10 shown in FIG. With this, facial muscles can be trained.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, the facial muscle training tool 70 is provided with a detachable weight 74 at a portion near the base end 71b of the rod-shaped body 71. Alternatively, by changing the weight of the weights 74 and the number of attachments, it is possible to change the magnitude of the load applied to the facial muscles when using the facial muscle training tool 70 . Therefore, the magnitude of the load applied to the facial muscles during use of the facial muscle training tool 70 can be set according to the user's preference. As described above, in the facial muscle training tool 70, the weight 74 is attached to the rod-shaped body 71 using magnetic force, so that the weight 74 can be easily replaced.

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, in a facial muscle training tool 70, a rod-shaped body 71 and a mouthpiece 72 are integrally formed using a synthetic resin material (for example, silicone rubber). Since it is not limited, the rod-shaped body 71 and the mouthpiece 72 may be separate bodies and configured to be detachable from each other. Moreover, the rod-like body 71 can be configured to be stretchable in its longitudinal direction.

The facial muscle training tools 10, 30, 50, and 70 described with reference to FIGS. It is not limited to the facial muscle training tool 10, 30, 50, 70.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The facial muscle training tool according to the present invention can be widely used as an auxiliary tool for training the facial muscles of the human face, especially the muscles around the mouth and jaw.

1 upper teeth 2 lower teeth 3 upper lip 4 lower lip 10, 30, 50, 70 facial muscle training tool 11, 31, 51, 71 rod-shaped body 11a, 12a, 31a, 51a, 71a, 72a tip 11b, 12b, 31b, 71b Base end 11L, 12L Length 12, 32, 52, 72 Mouthpiece 12c, 72c Projection 13 Hole 14, 34, 54 Clamping member 15, 35, 55 Connecting member 16 Projection 40 Stand 40a Upper surface 41 Vertical hole 42 Cover 42a Partition wall 42b Opening end 51s Tip cylinder 51t Base end cylinder 60 Case 61 Open/close lid 74 Weight 75 Magnet A Arrow

Claims (3)

A rod-shaped body having a predetermined length , a clamping member having a U-shaped cross section attached to the tip of the rod-shaped body in the longitudinal direction via a connecting member, and an elastic member detachably locked to the clamping member. A flexible mouthpiece , a columnar stand having a vertical hole into which the longitudinal base end of the rod-shaped body can be inserted, and an open end on one side, the other side of which is closed by a partition wall. a cover having a cylindrical shape and having the open end detachable from the upper surface of the stand ;
The base end of the rod-shaped body from which the mouthpiece has been removed is inserted into the vertical hole of the stand, and the mouthpiece is placed on the upper surface so as to lean against the rod-shaped body projecting from the vertical hole, The open end side of the cover can be attached to the upper surface side of the stand so as to cover the connecting member and the clamping member on the tip side of the bar and the mouthpiece . 2. The facial muscle training tool according to claim 1, wherein said rod-like body is extendable in its longitudinal direction. A weight detachably attached by magnetic force to a portion near the base end in the longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped body.
3. The facial muscle training tool according to claim 1 or 2 .

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