KR20200046244A - Device for massaging mouth muscles - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for massaging muscles in an oral cavity, and more specifically, to a device for massaging muscles in an oral cavity, inserted into an oral cavity and applying massage by means of vibration stimulation, pressure stimulation, and electric stimulation to muscles around the mouth in the oral cavity, thereby relaxing the muscles around the mouth, stabilizing the facial nerve, and promoting blood circulation in the facial muscles such that functions of the facial muscles distributed around the oral cavity can be restored. According to the present invention, the device for massaging muscles in an oral cavity comprises: a body part having a portion bitten between lips and teeth; an intraoral insertion part extending from the periphery of the body part and coming into contact with an oral surface around the mouth in the oral cavity; and a massage means provided in the intraoral insertion part and massaging the oral surface coming into contact with the intraoral insertion part by stimulating the oral surface.

Description

Oral muscle massage device {DEVICE FOR MASSAGING MOUTH MUSCLES}

The present invention relates to an oral muscle massage device, and more specifically, it is inserted into the oral cavity to relax the muscles around the mouth and stabilize the facial nerve by applying vibration stimulation, pressure stimulation, and electrical stimulation to the muscles around the mouth in the oral cavity. It relates to an oral muscle massage device capable of restoring the function of the facial muscles distributed around the mouth by promoting blood circulation of the facial muscles.

As the proportion of faces in modern people's lives has become very high, today's modern people are very concerned about their body, especially their facial skin or facial lines.

As interest in facial appearance increases as described above, many related products have been developed, and the representative product is Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2014-0105154 (Portable Facial Massager, 2014.09.01), Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2013- Apparatus for massaging facial skin or muscles as in 0108719 (Vibration Mask for Facial Massage, 2013.10.07) and Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1095932 (Face Massager, 2011.12.13).

On the other hand, among human faces, food intake and development, especially around the lips and mouth, are activated consciously or unconsciously by contraction and relaxation, and a number of muscles that help to create such tension and facial expressions are located. If these muscles are constantly repeated, the muscles around the mouth are damaged and muscle relaxation is required accordingly.

For example, in the case of a person playing a wind instrument, the muscles around the mouth are tensed in various ways and in various strengths, and accordingly, the muscles begin to fatigue and become damaged, thereby reducing flexibility and deteriorating muscle function. In addition, in the case of a person with speech impairment, the muscles around the mouth are activated in an uncontrollable manner, resulting in unconscious contraction of the muscles, and recovery may take several seconds.

However, the facial massage device is for applying physical, electrical, and chemical stimulation to the outer surface of the entire face, and is limited in alleviating damage or fatigue of muscles around the mouth where various muscles are distributed.

In addition, in order to pronounce the pronunciation of English, it is necessary to make a mouth shape different from the pronunciation of the Korean language. In the case of Koreans, it is difficult to make a mouth shape for English pronunciation, which makes it difficult to pronounce English. The problem of Korean pronunciation in English can be solved by restoring muscle function around the mouth.

Recognizing this problem, the Republic of Korea Utility Model No. 20-0321005 (mouth massage mask, 2003.07.10) and European Patent No. EP02783673A1 (Device for vibrational massage of oral muscles of an individual, 2014.10.01) muscle around the mouth Techniques for restoring muscle function around the mouth by massaging are proposed.

However, the technique presented above is a method of massaging the muscles around the mouth by applying vibrations to the face surface around the mouth or by applying vibrations to the mouth itself, so that direct massage of muscles distributed in the mouth around the mouth is impossible.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2014-0105154 (2014.09.01): portable facial massager Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2013-0108719 (2013.10.07): vibration mask for facial massage Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-1095932 (2011.12.13): facial massager Republic of Korea Utility Model No. 20-0321005 (July 10, 2003): Mouth massage mask European Patent Publication No. EP02783673A1 (2014.10.01): Device for vibrational massage of oral muscles of an individual

The present invention was devised by recognizing the above points, and the object of the present invention is to insert into the oral cavity and relax the muscles around the mouth by applying massage by vibration stimulation, pressure stimulation, and electrical stimulation to the muscles around the mouth in the oral cavity. It is to provide an oral muscle massage device that can not only stabilize the nerves but also promote blood circulation of the facial muscles to restore the function of the facial muscles distributed around the mouth.

In order to achieve the above object, the oral muscle massage device according to the present invention, the body portion having a portion between the lips or teeth, and the oral cavity extending to the periphery of the body portion and contacting the oral surface around the mouth in the oral cavity It characterized in that it is configured to include a massage means provided in the intraoral insertion portion to massage by applying a stimulus to the intraoral insertion portion and the oral surface contacting the intraoral insertion portion.

In addition, the oral muscle massage device according to the present invention is extended to the periphery of the body portion, the peri-facial facial contact portion contacting the facial surface around the mouth outside the oral cavity, and applying a stimulus to the facial surface contacting the perioral facial contact portion to massage It characterized in that it is configured to further include a massage means provided in the face contact portion around the mouth.

In addition, the oral muscle massage device according to the present invention is characterized in that the massage means is configured to include an electrode provided in the intraoral insertion portion to massage by applying electrical stimulation to the oral surface in contact with the intraoral insertion portion. .

In addition, the oral muscle massage device according to the present invention is characterized in that the massage means comprises a vibrator provided in the intraoral insertion portion to massage by applying vibration stimulation to the oral cavity surface in contact with the intraoral insertion portion. .

In addition, the oral muscle massage device according to the present invention is characterized in that the massage means comprises a pressure acupressure provided in the intraoral insertion portion to massage by applying a pressure stimulus to the oral cavity contacting the intraoral insertion portion. .

The oral muscle massage device according to the present invention is inserted into the oral cavity by the above-described configuration, thereby relaxing the muscles around the mouth and stabilizing the facial nerve by applying vibration stimulation, pressure stimulation, and electric stimulation to the muscles around the mouth in the oral cavity. In addition to promoting the blood circulation of the facial muscles, it has the advantage of restoring the function of the facial muscles distributed around the mouth.

In particular, the oral muscle massage apparatus according to the present invention not only helps the player using the muscles around the mouth by restoring the function of the muscles around the mouth, but also helps in the treatment of speech disorders and correction of pronunciation in English or Korean.

In addition, the oral muscle massage device according to the present invention is useful for beauty such as delaying aging of the facial muscles by relaxing the muscles around the mouth and promoting blood circulation.

1 is a perspective view showing an oral muscle massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention
Figure 2 is a view from the front of the oral muscle massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention
Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the state of the user's mouth oral muscle massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention
Figures 4a and 4b is an exploded perspective view and a cross-sectional view conceptually showing the structure of the acupressure machine in the oral muscle massage apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention
Figure 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the oral muscle massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention
Figure 6 is a perspective view showing an oral muscle massage device according to another embodiment of the present invention

Hereinafter, an oral muscle massage device according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings and examples.

1 is a perspective view showing an oral muscle massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a view of the oral muscle massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is an embodiment of the present invention An oral muscle massage device according to an embodiment is a cross-sectional view showing the state of the user in the mouth, Figures 4a and 4b is an exploded perspective view conceptually showing the structure of the acupressure machine in the oral muscle massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention And a cross-sectional view, FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an oral muscle massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an oral muscle massage device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The oral muscle massage device 1 according to the present invention includes an intraoral insertion unit 20 in the oral cavity (Mi) and a peripheral muscle (M) of the oral cavity (Mi) and teeth so as to massage the muscles around the mouth (M) in the oral cavity (Mi). It is characterized in that it is inserted into the oral cavity (Mi) to be located in the gap between the gums (T) and configured to apply a massage by vibration stimulation, pressure stimulation, and electrical stimulation to the muscle (M) around the mouth in the oral cavity (Mi). Is done.

1 to 5, the oral muscle massage apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a body part 10, an intraoral insertion part 20, a massage means 30 and a control means 50 It is comprised and included.

The body portion 10 is configured to accommodate a structure such as a rechargeable battery and a control circuit therein, and a part to provide a structure for being caught by teeth or lips.

Referring to the drawings, the body portion 10 is formed to have a box-shaped case 11 and a connection portion 12 forming a portion protruding from the inner side of the case 11 inward.

Inside the case 11 of the body portion 10, a rechargeable battery (not shown in the drawing) or a substrate on which a control circuit is formed (not shown in the drawing) is accommodated, and a switch 111 for inputting manipulation by a user or A display 112 is formed for displaying the operating status.

The connection portion 12 of the body portion 10 is a portion for the user to bite into the lips or teeth and is formed to protrude in a predetermined length from the inner end of the body portion 10 in the inner direction. In the drawing, an example is shown in which the connecting portion 12 is formed to allow a user to bite into the lips, but the connecting portion 12 may be formed to protrude more inwardly to be bitten between teeth.

The intraoral insertion portion 20 is connected to both sides of the connection portion 12, and the intraoral insertion portion 20 is provided inside the connection portion 12 from a substrate located inside the case 11. The arrangement of the electric wires leading to the massage means 30 is made.

The intraoral insertion portion 20 extends around the connection portion 12 of the body portion 10 and is formed in a thin plate shape, and massages for stimulating the intraoral surface Msi of the oral muscle M therein. It is a structure for forming a structure for the means 30 to be mounted. Referring to the drawings, the intraoral insertion portion 20 extends in both directions from the inner edge of the connection portion 12 to have a structure having a thin wing shape. In general, since the gap between the user's mouth muscle (M) and the teeth and gums (T) is relatively narrow, the intraoral insertion portion 20 inserted into the gap enters the mouth (Mi) and enters the muscle around the mouth ( The thickness is thin and formed to have an appropriate width and width according to the shape of the gap so that it can be easily positioned in the gap between M) and the teeth and gums (T). The drawing shows the structure in which the intraoral insertion portion 20 is formed in a thin plate shape having an elliptic curved edge border, but this is between the muscle M around the mouth and the teeth and gums T in the oral cavity. It may be formed to have a different shape according to the shape of the gap. The intraoral insertion portion 20 formed as described above is interposed in a gap between the muscle M around the mouth (M) of the oral cavity (Mi) and the teeth and gums (T) so that the surface contacts the oral cavity surface (Msi) around the mouth. .

The massage means 30 is configured to apply massage stimulation such as electrical stimulation, compression stimulation, vibration stimulation to the oral cavity surface Msi in contact with the surface of the intraoral insertion 20. It is provided in the insertion portion 20. As described above, the intraoral insertion portion 20 is interposed in the gap between the muscle M around the mouth (M) of the oral cavity (Mi) and the teeth and gums (T) so that the surface contacts the oral cavity surface (Msi) around the mouth. However, the massage means 30 applies a massage stimulus to the oral cavity surface Msi around the mouth contacting the intraoral insertion portion 20.

Massage stimulation that the massage means 30 exerts on the oral cavity surface Msi around the mouth is made of various methods such as electricity, pressure, or vibration. In the drawing, an embodiment configured to apply electric stimulation, vibration stimulation, and compression stimulation is shown. It is done.

Referring to the drawing, an electrode 31 is inserted into the intraoral insertion portion 20 in the massage means 30 to massage the muscle by applying electrical stimulation to the oral cavity surface Msi in contact with the intraoral insertion portion 20. It is equipped. The electrode 31 is controlled by the control unit 51 of the control means 50 to apply an electric current and voltage, an electric current time, an electric current pulse, etc. to be applied to flow the current applied to the oral cavity surface Msi around the mouth, Accordingly, electrical stimulation is applied to the oral muscle M around the mouth.

In addition, a vibrator 32 provided in the intraoral insert 20 is provided to the massage means 30 to massage a muscle by applying a vibration stimulus such as ultrasonic vibration to a surface of the oral cavity contacting the intraoral insert 20. Is provided. The vibrator 32 may be configured in various structures such as a method using an ultrasonic vibrator or a method using an eccentric motor, but a piezoelectric body having a size and thickness that can be buried inside the thin intraoral insertion portion 20. It is preferred that a type of vibrator is used.

The massage means 30 is provided with a pressure acupressure device 33 for massaging by applying pressure stimulation pressing the oral cavity surface Msi in contact with the intraoral insertion portion 20 to the intraoral insertion portion 20.

 The acupressure 33 is a method of forming an air bag inside the insertion portion 20 of the oral cavity to contract and expand the air bag to press the oral cavity surface (Msi), and move the acupressure ball or acupressure protruding outward Various methods such as a method of pressing the oral cavity surface Msi can be implemented, and in the drawing, a shiatsu machine of a method of pressing the oral cavity surface Msi to move the acupressure ball 333 is mounted on the intraoral insertion portion 20. An example is shown.

4A and 4B are mounted on the intraoral insertion portion 20 having a flat shape, and the acupressure ball 333 protrudes to the surface of the intraoral insertion portion 20 and moves, thereby moving the acupressure machine 33 to press the oral cavity surface Msi. ). Referring to the drawings, the acupressure 33 is accommodated in the space between the inner epidermis 21 and the outer epidermis 22 of the intraoral insert 20. The inner epidermis 21 of the intraoral insertion portion 20 is a portion in contact with the surface of a tooth or gum T, and the outer epidermis 22 is in contact with the oral surface Msi of the oral muscle M Part. The outer skin 22 contacting the oral cavity surface Msi is preferably formed of a material such as silicone or fiber that can protrude in the outer direction according to the movement of the acupressure ball 333. The acupressure 33 is located in a space between the inner epidermis 21 and the outer epidermis 22 of the intraoral insert 20, and a driving motor 331 fixed to the inner epidermis 21, and the driving Supported by a ball carrier disk 332 coupled to the rotating shaft of the motor 331 and rotated between the outer skin 22 and the drive motor 331, and a ball seating hole 332a formed in the ball carrier disk 332 It is composed of acupressure balls 333 protruding the outer skin 22 in the outer direction while being moved by rotation of the ball carrier disk 332. As the driving motor 331, it is preferable to use a coin motor having a flat shape that can be accommodated in the inside of the oral cavity 20 having a thin thickness. As the acupressure ball 333 supported by the ball seating hole 332a moves due to the rotation of the ball carrier disk 332, the acupressure ball 333 protrudes the outer skin 22 in an outward direction. The oral cavity surface Msi in contact with the outer epidermis 22 is pressed.

The control means 50 is configured to supply power required for driving the massage means 30 and to control the driving. The control means 50 is configured on a circuit board including a rechargeable battery (not shown in the drawing) and accommodated and mounted inside the body part 10, and FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing its configuration. Referring to the drawings, the control means 50 is composed of a power supply unit 51, a control unit 52, a display unit 53 and an operation unit 54.

The power supply unit 51 is a configuration for supplying electric power to the massage means 30, including the control unit 52, and receives and receives external power to charge and discharge the battery (not shown in the drawing) and charge / discharge thereof. It consists of circuit parts to be controlled. The power supply unit 51 including the rechargeable battery is accommodated inside the case 11 of the box-shaped body unit 10 because it is bulky and relatively large in weight.

The control unit 52 is configured to operate by receiving the power of the power supply unit 51 to control the operation of the massage means 30. That is, the control unit 52 controls the intensity, time, pulp waveform, amplitude, and the like of the current applied to the electrode 31 constituting the massage means 30. In addition, the control unit 52 controls the current, vibration frequency, etc. supplied to the vibrator 32 constituting the massage means 30, and drives the acupressure machine 33 constituting the massage means 30, That is, the rotation speed of the driving motor 331, the driving time, and the like are controlled.

The display unit 53 is configured to display the operating state of the oral muscle massage device 1 according to the present invention, and is composed of a light emitting lamp or a liquid crystal display. In the drawing, an embodiment in which the display unit 53 is formed by forming the display 112 on the upper surface of the case 11 of the body unit 10 is illustrated.

The operation unit 54 is a configuration for operating the operation of the oral muscle massage device 1 according to the present invention. In the drawing, an embodiment in which the manipulation unit 54 is formed by forming a switch 111 on the upper surface of the case 11 of the body unit 10 is illustrated. Through the operation unit 54, the user can turn on / off the operation of the device, select a massage mode such as electrical stimulation or vibration stimulation, as well as adjust intensity or intensity of the stimulation.

Meanwhile, FIG. 6 shows an oral muscle massage device 1 'according to another embodiment of the present invention. The embodiment illustrated in FIG. 6 is provided with a face contact portion 40 around the mouth by contacting the face surface Mso of the oral muscle M around the mouth, and the face surface contacting the face contact portion 40 around the mouth ( Mso) is characterized in that the massage means (not shown in the drawing) is provided on the face contact portion 40 around the mouth to apply a massage stimulus, and other configurations are the same as the embodiment shown in FIGS. Do.

That is, the oral muscle massage device 1 'according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 6 is provided with an intraoral insert 20 that is equipped with a massage means 30 and is in contact with the oral cavity surface Msi in the oral cavity. It is different from the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 in that there is, but is provided with an intraoral insertion portion 20 as well as a massage means (not shown in the drawing) inside, the surface of the face around the mouth Characterized in that the face contact portion 40 that is in contact with (Mso) is further provided.

The face-to-face contact portion 40 is formed to have a thin plate shape as in the mouth-to-mouth portion 20, and is configured to contact the face surface of the user's mouth, and therein the inside of the mouth-to-mouth portion 20 Massage means (not shown in the figure) of the same or similar structure to the massage means 30 provided in the is provided. In particular, the electrode of the massage means provided on the periphery of the face contact portion 40 (not shown in the figure) corresponds to the electrode 31 of the massage means 30 provided on the intraoral insertion portion 20, so that the electric polarity is different. It can be configured to be configured to apply electrical stimulation to the facial muscles (M) around the mouth as the current flows from the intraoral surface to the facial surface.

The drawings and the oral muscle massage device described above are only one embodiment for practicing the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the technical spirit of the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention is defined only by the matters described in the following claims, and the improved and modified embodiments without departing from the gist of the present invention are obvious to those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. It will be said that it belongs to the protection scope of the present invention.

M mouth
T teeth and gums
1,1 'Oral Muscle Massager
10 body parts
11 cases
12 Connection
20 Oral insertion
30 means of massage
31 electrodes
32 Exciter
33 Acupressure
331 drive motor
332 ball carrier disc
333 Shiatsu Ball
40 Around the face contact
50 Control means
51 Power supply
52 Control
53 Display
54 Control panel

Claims (5)

Body parts having a bite between the lips or teeth,
An intraoral insertion portion extending into the periphery of the body portion and contacting an oral surface around the mouth in the oral cavity;
Oral muscle massage device characterized in that it comprises a massage means provided in the intraoral insertion portion to massage by applying a stimulus to the oral surface in contact with the intraoral insertion portion. According to claim 1,
A peripheral face contact portion extending around the body portion and contacting a face surface around the mouth outside the mouth;
Oral muscle massage device, characterized in that further comprises a massage means provided on the face contact portion around the mouth to massage by applying a stimulus to the face surface in contact with the face contact portion. According to claim 1,
The massage means, the oral muscle massage device characterized in that it comprises an electrode provided in the intraoral insertion portion to massage by applying electrical stimulation to the oral surface in contact with the intraoral insertion portion. According to claim 1,
The massage means, an oral muscle massage device comprising a vibrator provided in the intraoral insertion portion to massage by applying a vibration stimulus to the oral cavity contacting the intraoral insertion portion. According to claim 1,
The massage means, the oral muscle massage device, characterized in that comprises a pressure device provided in the intraoral insertion portion to massage by applying pressure stimulation to the oral cavity contacting the intraoral insertion portion.

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