KR102133724B1 - Apparatus for gum massage - Google Patents

Abstract

An apparatus for gum massage according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a body part provided with a vibration member and a power transmission member; a head part assembled on one side of the body part; a tip member provided at an end of the head part and performing a massage function or a heating function of the gum; and an assembly module mounted on each of the body part and the head part to be connected to the vibration member and the power transmission member to transmit vibration or heat to the tip member.

Description

Gum Massage Equipment {APPARATUS FOR GUM MASSAGE}

The present invention relates to a gum massage device, and more particularly, to a gum massage device for performing a gum massage function or a warming function.

The health of teeth and gums is very important. In order to maintain the health of the teeth and gums, it is desirable to brush teeth as soon as possible after consuming food in addition to periodically brushing teeth. The health of your teeth and gums is also affected by the way you brush your teeth. With a manual toothbrush having a general linear structure, it is difficult to brush along a tooth texture, and it is difficult to evenly brush a large number of teeth.

On the other hand, a common method of improving oral health along with brushing is to massage the gums by stimulating the gum tissue.

Conventional toothbrushes tend to have limited efficiency for gingival massage, so a separate gingival massage procedure using a gingival massaging device is often required to ensure good oral health.

Republic of Korea Registered Patent Publication No. 10-1428934 (2014.08.04)

One embodiment of the present invention provides a gum massage device capable of performing a massage function and a warming function together by replacing the brush portion of the toothbrush with a concave tip member.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is not limited to the problem(s) mentioned above, and another problem(s) not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

The gum massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a body part provided with a vibration member and a power transmission member, a head part assembled to one side of the body part, and provided at an end of the head part to perform a massage function or a heat function of the gum. It includes a tip member for mounting, and an assembly module mounted on the body and the head so as to be connected to the vibration member and the power transmission member, respectively, to transmit vibration or heat to the tip member.

In addition, the tip member according to an embodiment of the present invention is fastened to the end of the head portion and a streamlined tip cover that comes into contact with the gum, and is provided inside the tip cover, and a heating portion that generates heat through its own heating element It can contain.

In addition, the tip cover according to an embodiment of the present invention has a concave shape in which the central portion is curved inward, and a plurality of protrusions may be formed on the outer surface.

In addition, the heating unit according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided with a plurality of electromagnetic plates that are supplied with power from the body portion, the heating element for generating heat through the supplied power, and the heating element is provided in the electromagnetic plate It is formed to surround a part of the electromagnetic plate, and may include a heat transfer member for transferring heat generated from the heating element to the tip cover.

In addition, the heating unit according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a space portion of a predetermined size for convection of heat between the heat transfer member and the heating element.

In addition, the assembly module according to an embodiment of the present invention is inserted into the lower portion of the head portion, the first through-hole for coupling a metal pin having an elastic force to a part of the circumference and fixing for fixing the shaft of the vibration member to the lower portion A fixing cap provided with a groove, and a fixing cap coupled to a lower portion of the fixing cap so that the fixing cap is fixed to the head, and a second through hole through which the metal pin penetrates may be provided.

In addition, the assembly module according to an embodiment of the present invention is a plate that is coupled to cover the upper portion of the body portion, and is fastened to the plate to be in contact with the metal pin, and is connected to the power supply line provided in the body portion of the metal It may further include a pad.

In addition, the assembly module according to an embodiment of the present invention is coupled to the lower portion of the plate, the power supply line may further include a sealing cover provided with a through hole formed to be connected to the metal pad.

In addition, vibration reducing pads for reducing vibrations transmitted to the body part according to vibrations of the vibration member may be mounted on both sides of the vibration member according to an embodiment of the present invention.

A lower portion of the body portion according to an embodiment of the present invention may be provided with a connection groove for supporting the body portion but connecting to a power cable.

Details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and accompanying drawings.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a massage function and a warming function may be performed together by simultaneously transmitting vibrations with a soft feeling of heat to the gums using a concave tip member.

1A and 1B are views illustrating a configuration in which each configuration of a gum massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention is combined.
2 is an exploded cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention, in which the body portion and the head portion are separated.
3 is a plan view illustrating a head portion in an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a plan view illustrating A of FIG. 3.
5 and 6 are perspective views illustrating the B of FIG. 3.
7A and 7B are plan views illustrating a plate and a metal pad in an embodiment of the present invention.
8A and 8B are plan views illustrating a sealing cover in an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a plan view illustrating a vibration reducing pad in an embodiment of the present invention.
10A and 10B are perspective views illustrating a support case in one embodiment of the present invention.

Advantages and/or features of the present invention and methods for achieving them will become apparent by referring to embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but will be implemented in various different forms, and only the present embodiments allow the disclosure of the present invention to be complete, and common knowledge in the art to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to fully inform the person having the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. The same reference numerals refer to the same components throughout the specification.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1A and 1B are views illustrating a configuration in which each configuration of a gum massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention is combined. Specifically, FIG. 1A is a view showing the front of the gum massager, and FIG. 1B corresponds to a view showing the rear of the gum massager.

Referring to Figures 1a and 1b, the gum massage device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention has a structure consisting of a large body portion 100 and the head portion 200.

The body part 100 forms the lower skeleton and the external shape of the gum massage device 1, and corresponds to a handle part that is substantially gripped when the user uses the gum massage device 1.

An operation portion and a display portion may be provided on the outer circumferential surface of the body portion 100.

The operation part may be a kind of switch for operating the gum massage device 1, the operating of the vibration member 20 in the body part 100 to be described later or the intensity of vibration, such as operating the gum massage device (1) The overall operation can be performed.

For example, it may include a power control unit (10a) for running the gum massage device (1), a vibration intensity control unit (10b) for manipulating the vibration intensity of the vibration member 20 by repeated touch.

Here, the operation unit may be formed in a button shape, but is not limited thereto, and may be formed in a structure for implementing various operation methods such as a touch method or a sliding method.

The display unit is a display window that can check the color emitted from the light emitting portion in the body portion 100 as the gum massage device 1 is operated, displaying the vibration intensity or the battery level step by step, or the pressure applied to the body portion 100 It can display the warning notification according to.

For example, the vibration mode display unit 10c for displaying the vibration intensity according to the vibration intensity of the vibration member 20 for each stage, the battery residual quantity display unit 10d for displaying the remaining amount of the battery provided in the body unit for each stage, head It may include a pressure warning display unit (10e) for displaying a warning notification according to the pressure applied to the tip of the unit 200.

The vibration mode display unit 10c may be lighted in stages according to the three vibration strengths of the first to third stages, and the number of lightings may increase as the vibration strength of the vibration member 20 increases. The remaining battery level display unit 10d may be turned on in stages according to the three remaining levels of the first to third steps, and the number of lights may increase as the remaining battery level increases. The pressure warning display unit 10e may be turned on when the tip member 300 of the head unit 200 strongly contacts the teeth or gums by sensing the current consumption of the vibration member 20, which is appropriate for the vibration member 20. It can be operated according to the result of comparing and comparing the current consumption of the vibration member 20 with respect to the pressure consumption current and the pressure above and below.

For reference, the position, size, shape, etc. in which the operation unit and the display unit are implemented in the body unit 100 are not limited to those illustrated in the drawings and can be implemented in various ways.

The head part 200 is a part that performs massage on the gums, and may be detachably coupled to the body part 100.

2 is an exploded cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention, in which the body and the head are separated.

2, the gum massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a body portion 100, a head portion 200, a tip member 300 and an assembly module.

The body part 100 is a kind of long bar shape, and is a part that the user grips. The body portion 100 in this embodiment has an outer surface formed in a curved shape, but various shapes such as a concave shape so as to display a portion formed in a polygonal shape or to be gripped are possible.

The housing 101 may be provided on the outside of the body portion 100, and an operation unit and a display unit illustrated in FIG. 1 may be provided on the outer circumferential surface of the housing 101.

The body portion 100 may provide an empty space therein so that a vibration member 20, a power transmission member (not shown), an electromagnetic plate P, and a battery 40 can be mounted.

The vibration member 20 may be implemented as a vibration motor, but is not limited thereto, and any member capable of generating vibration may be substituted in any form. Although the power transmission member is not illustrated, as a power supply line for transmitting the power supplied from the external power supply unit 50 to the vibration member 20 or the electromagnetic plate P, all of the members driven by the power may be connected. The electromagnetic plate P may be implemented as a PCB substrate capable of soldering various elements having inputs for operating or controlling various members provided in the body portion 100. The battery 40 stores power supplied from an external power supply unit 50 through a power supply cable 60 and can be used as an internal power supply unit for a gum massage device.

Head portion 200 is assembled to one side of the body portion 100, the tip member 300 to be described later is coupled to one end, the shaft 30 of the vibration member 20 may be coupled to the other end.

Hereinafter, the head unit 200 of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. For reference, FIG. 3 is a plan view illustrating the head portion in one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a plan view illustrating the A of FIG. 3.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the head portion 200 is provided with a tip member 300 at the tip, and coupled with the body portion 100 at an end opposite to the direction in which the tip member 300 is provided. A structure can be made to become.

The tip member 300 is provided at the end of the head part 200 and may perform a massage function or a warming function of the gum by electric power transmitted from the body part 100.

To this end, the tip member 300 is fastened to the end of the head portion 200 and is provided with a streamlined tip cover 310 that comes into contact with the gums, and a heating element 324 provided inside the tip cover 310 and provided therein. It may be configured to include a heating unit 320 to generate heat through.

The tip cover 310 is made of a silicon material to increase the feeling of use, and is implemented in a streamlined shape to enlarge the contact area of the gum and the massage effect. In other words, the tip cover 310 may have a concave shape in which the center portion is curved inward to correspond to a relatively protruding gum shape.

A number of protrusions 312 may be formed on the outer surface of the tip cover 310, thereby providing more effective stimulation to the gums.

The heating unit 320 may be provided inside the body of the tip cover 310 and the head unit 200, and a plurality of electromagnetic plates 322 and electromagnetic plates 322 supplied with power from the body portion 100 may be provided. It may be configured to include a heat transfer element 324 for transferring heat generated from the supplied power supply and heat generated from the heat generating element 324 to the tip cover 310.

Specifically, referring to Figure 4, the tip member 300 is a part of the electromagnetic plate 322 is provided with a heating element 324 inside the heat transfer member 326 having a shape corresponding to the tip cover 310 It has a surrounding structure.

The electromagnetic plate 322 may be embodied as a PCB substrate capable of soldering various elements, and a fixed cap 420 inserted into a lower portion of the head part 200, which will be described later, and a separate power supply line ("in FIG. 3") L") to be supplied with power from the body portion 100.

The heating element 324 may be provided in plural on at least one side of both sides of the electromagnetic plate 322 to generate heat toward the heat transfer member 326 by power supplied to the electromagnetic plate 322.

The heat transfer member 326 may be formed of an aluminum material having fast heat conduction characteristics, and may be formed to surround a portion of the electromagnetic plate 322 provided with the heating element 324. In this embodiment, it is preferable that the heat transfer member 326 has a streamlined concave shape.

On the other hand, between the heat transfer member 326 and the heating element 324 may further include a space 328 of a predetermined size for the convection of heat. In other words, an empty space may be provided between the heat transfer member 326 and the heating element 324 to be in contact with each other. Accordingly, a short circuit risk due to power supply may be reduced and durability may be improved.

The assembly module is mounted on the body portion 100 and the head portion 200 so as to be connected to the vibration member 20 and the power transmission member (not shown), and transmit vibration or heat to the tip member 300.

Hereinafter, the assembly module of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 5-6, 7A-7B, and 8A-8B. For reference, FIGS. 5 and 6 are perspective views illustrating the B of FIG. 3, and FIGS. 7A and 7B are plan views illustrating the plate and the metal pad in one embodiment of the present invention. 8A and 8B are plan views illustrating the sealing cover in one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a plan view illustrating the vibration reducing pad in an embodiment of the present invention.

First, as an assembly module mounted on the head unit 200, it may include a fixing cap 420 and a fixing stopper 430 inserted under the head unit 200.

As illustrated in FIG. 5, the fixing cap 420 has a first through hole 422 and a lower portion for coupling a metal pin 410 having elastic force to a part of the circumference in the form of a cap inserted under the head portion 200. In the fixing member (not shown) for fixing the shaft 30 of the vibration member 20 may be provided.

In this embodiment, a groove with an open top and side surfaces may be formed to have a'b' cross-sectional shape around the fixing cap 420, and a first through hole 422 having a predetermined size is formed at the bottom of the groove. Can be formed. By this structure, a metal pin 410 may be coupled along the groove.

Here, the metal pin 410 may be implemented in the form of a pogo pin (POGO Pin) provided with an elastic member such as a spring therein, through the spring properties of the pogo pin to maintain contact with the metal pad 450 to be described later have. Specifically, one end of the metal pin 410 is in contact with the metal pad 450, which is supplied with power from the body portion 100, the other end of the metal pin 410 is provided in the heating portion 320 of the tip member 300 It may be connected to the electromagnetic plate 322. Accordingly, power supplied from the body portion 100 is transmitted to the head portion 200 so that the massage function or the heating function of the tip member 300 can be performed.

Although the fixing groove is not shown in the drawings, the shaft 30 of the vibrating member 20 mounted on the body portion 100 may be partially inserted, and is preferably located in the central portion.

6, the fixing stopper 430 may be coupled to the lower portion of the fixing cap 420 so that the fixing cap 420 is fixed to the head portion 200, the shaft 30 of the vibration member 20 ) May be provided with a separate fixing hole 434 in the central portion so that it can be inserted into the fixing groove of the fixing cap 420.

In addition, a support member capable of safely supporting the shaft 30 of the vibrating member 20 by guiding it to the fixing groove of the fixing cap 420 may be provided at the circumferential portion of the fixing hole 434.

The fixing stopper 430 may be provided with a second through hole 432 through which the metal pin 410 penetrates, and may be provided at a position corresponding to the first through hole 422 when combined with the fixing cap 420. have.

For reference, the size of the horizontal section of the fixing hole 434 and the fixing groove into which the shaft 30 of the vibration member 20 is inserted is preferably larger than the size of the horizontal section of the shaft 30.

Next, as an assembly module mounted on the body portion 100 may include a plate 440 fastened to the metal pad 450 is coupled to the top of the body portion 100.

As shown in Figures 7a and 7b, the plate 440 may be coupled to cover the top of the body portion 100, a pair of slits 444 of a predetermined size for fastening the metal pad 450 is paired Can be formed.

Specifically, both ends of the metal pad 450 may be embodied in a bent form, and as shown in FIG. 7A, the metal pad 450 is plated by fitting the bent part into the slit 444 of the plate 440. It can be fastened to 440. The bent portion of the metal pad 450 fitted to the slit 444 may be partially protruded from the plate 440, as shown in FIG. 7B, and the protruded portion may be connected to a power supply line provided in the body portion 100. have. Accordingly, the plate 440 has conductivity, and power can be supplied to the head unit 200 when it contacts the metal pin 410 described above. Here, the metal pin 410 may contact the surface of the metal pad 450 in the opposite direction to the bent portion.

For reference, a pair of slits 444 may be formed to fasten one metal pad 450, and in this embodiment, two pairs of slits 444 may be formed.

Plate 440 is a member coupled to the top of the body portion 100 as a third through hole of a predetermined size in the central portion so that the shaft 30 of the vibration member 20 exposed to the outside of the body portion 100 penetrates 442 may be provided.

In one embodiment, the assembly module is coupled to the lower portion of the plate 440 may further include a sealing cover 460 for the role of waterproof and dustproof.

Specifically, referring to FIGS. 8A and 8B, the sealing cover 460 may be provided with a fourth through hole 462 to have a size corresponding to the third through hole 442 of the plate 440 in the central portion. Can.

The sealing cover 460 may be provided with a connection hole 464 formed therethrough so that the power supply line is connected to the metal pad 450. Accordingly, the power supply line in the body portion 100 is connected to the bent portion of the metal pad 450 partially protruding from the plate 440 through the connection hole 464, so that the power supplied from the body portion 100 is It is transmitted to the head part 200, and the massage function or the heating function of the tip member 300 can be performed.

In one embodiment, the assembly module may further include vibration reducing pads 470a and 470b provided on both sides of the vibration member 20.

Specifically, referring to FIG. 9, the vibration reducing pads 470a and 470b include the first vibration reducing pad 470a and the vibration member 20 mounted on one side of the vibration member 20 to which the shaft 30 is coupled. It may include a second vibration reducing pad (470b) mounted on the other side. Accordingly, vibration transmitted to the body portion 100 by vibration of the vibration member 20 can be effectively reduced. For reference, the vibration reducing pads 470a and 470b are mounted on at least one of both sides of the vibration member 20, and in this embodiment, it is preferable that they are mounted on both sides.

On the other hand, referring back to Figures 1a and 1b, the gum massage device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is coupled to the lower portion of the body portion 100, the support case 500 for supporting the body portion 100 It may be configured to further include.

The support case 500 is detachable to the lower portion of the body portion 100, a connection groove 520 for connection with the power cable 60 may be provided.

Specifically, as illustrated in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the support case 500 may have a protruding portion along its periphery, and the connecting groove 520 may be provided in a portion of the protruding portion.

In addition, the central portion of the support case 500 may be provided with a coupling hole 510 of a predetermined size, the coupling hole 510 may be coupled to a member capable of charging power, such as a magnetic charging pad. Accordingly, as the power cable 60 passing through the connection groove 520 is connected to the magnetic charging pad, power may be supplied from the external power supply unit 50 to the body unit 100.

For reference, the shape of the support case 500 and the power supply method are not limited thereto, and may be implemented in various shapes and methods.

Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described so far, various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be determined not only by the scope of the following claims, but also by the claims and equivalents.

As described above, although the present invention has been described by limited embodiments and drawings, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and modifications from these descriptions will be made by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Deformation is possible. Accordingly, the spirit of the present invention should be understood only by the claims set forth below, and all equivalent or equivalent modifications thereof will be said to fall within the scope of the spirit of the present invention.

1: gum massage device
10a: power control unit
10b: vibration intensity control unit
10c: vibration mode display
10d: battery level indicator
10e: Pressure warning display
20: vibrating member
30: shaft
40: battery
50: power supply
60: power cable
100: body
101: housing
200: head
300: tip member
310: tip cover
312: projection
320: heating unit
322, P: Electromagnetic plate
324: heating element
326: heat transfer member
328: Space Department
410: metal pin
420: fixed cap
422: first through hole
424: fixed groove
430: fixed stopper
432: second through hole
434: fixed hole
440: plate
442: third through hole
444: slit
450: metal pad
460: sealing cover
462: fourth through hole
464: Connection hole
470a, 470b: Vibration reduction pad
500: support case
510: coupling hole
520: Connection home
L: Power supply line

Claims (10)

A body part provided with a vibration member and a power transmission member;
A head part assembled to one side of the body part;
A tip member provided at an end of the head portion to perform a massage function or a warming function of the gum; And
An assembly module mounted on the body portion and the head portion so as to be connected to the vibration member and the power transmission member to transmit vibration or heat to the tip member
Including,
The assembly module
A fixing cap which is inserted into the lower portion of the head portion and is provided with a first through hole for coupling a metal pin having elastic force to a part of the circumference and a fixing groove for fixing the shaft of the vibration member to the lower portion; And
The fixing cap is coupled to the lower portion of the fixing cap so that the fixing cap is fixed to the head portion, and a fixing stopper having a second through hole through which the metal pin penetrates.
Gum massage device comprising a.
According to claim 1,
The tip member
A streamlined tip cover which is fastened to the end of the head portion and contacts the gum; And
A heating unit provided inside the tip cover and generating heat through its own heating element
Gum massage device comprising a.
According to claim 2,
The tip cover has a concave shape in which a central portion is curved inward, and a gum massage device characterized in that a plurality of protrusions are formed on the outer surface.
According to claim 2,
The heating unit
An electromagnetic plate supplied with power from the body portion;
A heating element provided in plural in the electromagnetic plate to generate heat through the supplied power; And
It is formed to surround a portion of the electromagnetic plate provided with the heating element, a heat transfer member for transferring heat generated from the heating element to the tip cover
Gum massage device comprising a.
According to claim 4,
The heating unit is a gum massage device characterized in that it further comprises a space portion of a predetermined size for the convection of heat between the heat transfer member and the heating element.
delete According to claim 1,
The assembly module
A plate coupled to cover the upper portion of the body portion; And
A metal pad that is fastened to the plate but is in contact with the metal pin, and is connected to a power supply line provided in the body part.
Gum massage device characterized in that it further comprises.
The method of claim 7,
The assembly module is coupled to the lower portion of the plate, a gum massage device further comprises a sealing cover having a connection hole formed through the power supply line is connected to the metal pad.
According to claim 1,
A gum massage device, characterized in that vibration reducing pads for reducing vibrations transmitted to the body part according to vibrations of the vibration members are mounted on both sides of the vibration members.
According to claim 1,
Gum massage device characterized in that the lower portion of the body portion further comprises a support case for supporting the body portion but provided with a connecting groove for connection with a power cable.

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