WO2011086960A1 - Dispositif de soin buccal - Google Patents

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WO2011086960A1
WO2011086960A1 PCT/JP2011/050078 JP2011050078W WO2011086960A1 WO 2011086960 A1 WO2011086960 A1 WO 2011086960A1 JP 2011050078 W JP2011050078 W JP 2011050078W WO 2011086960 A1 WO2011086960 A1 WO 2011086960A1
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哲三 岡崎
和延 糸永
敏之 岩堀
正昭 宮本
千秋 蛭子
淳 下山
隆伸 山内
隆雄 寺田
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C17/00—Devices for cleaning, polishing, rinsing or drying teeth, teeth cavities or prostheses; Saliva removers; Dental appliances for receiving spittle
    • A61C17/16—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices
    • A61C17/22—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices with brushes, cushions, cups, or the like
    • A61C17/222—Brush body details, e.g. the shape thereof or connection to handle
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C17/00—Devices for cleaning, polishing, rinsing or drying teeth, teeth cavities or prostheses; Saliva removers; Dental appliances for receiving spittle
    • A61C17/16—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices
    • A61C17/22—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices with brushes, cushions, cups, or the like
    • A61C17/32—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices with brushes, cushions, cups, or the like reciprocating or oscillating
    • A61C17/34—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices with brushes, cushions, cups, or the like reciprocating or oscillating driven by electric motor
    • A61C17/3409—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices with brushes, cushions, cups, or the like reciprocating or oscillating driven by electric motor characterized by the movement of the brush body
    • A61C17/3481—Vibrating brush body, e.g. by using eccentric weights

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  • the present invention relates to an oral care device, and more particularly to an oral care device in which care members are replaceable.
  • Patent Document 1 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 63-15010
  • Patent Document 2 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-261462
  • Patent Document 3 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-192054
  • Patent Document 4 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2009-45202
  • Patent Document 4 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2009-45202
  • a linear drive mechanism is built in the toothbrush portion, and the brush is reciprocated only by an electromagnetic action by the linear drive mechanism without using a weight. For this reason, there is a problem that attenuation when the brush is pressed against the teeth is large, and it is difficult to obtain a sufficient brushing ability. Furthermore, the structure is complicated, the cost is high, and the reliability is low.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide an oral care device that can effectively use a main body and that has a care ability according to a user's request and symptoms.
  • An oral care device is a device that cares for the oral cavity using an oral care member, and includes a main body part and an exchange part that is replaceably attached to the main body part.
  • the control unit includes a control board on which a circuit for controlling the operation of the care device is mounted and an operation unit operated from the outside.
  • the exchange unit includes a drive unit for vibrating the care member.
  • the exchange part is an oral care part integrally having a care member.
  • the oral care device includes a stem that integrally extends from the main body part and supports the oral care part, and a first terminal for the drive unit to input a signal from a circuit mounted on the control board. Further prepare.
  • the stem includes a second terminal electrically connected to a circuit mounted on the control board at the end opposite to the main body. When the oral care unit is attached to the main body via the stem, the first terminal and the second terminal are electrically connected in the vicinity of the drive unit.
  • the replacement part includes a replaceable oral care part integrally having a care member and a stem that supports the oral care part.
  • the drive unit includes a vibration source and a drive source that drives the vibration source
  • the oral care unit includes the vibration source
  • the stem includes the drive source
  • the specification of the drive source can be changed.
  • the specification of the vibration source can be changed.
  • At least one of the specification of the case of the stem, the specification of the case of the oral care unit, and the specification of the care member can be changed.
  • the drive unit includes a DC motor.
  • the replaceable portion that is replaceably attached to the main body portion has the drive portion for vibrating the care member. Therefore, the main body can be used for a long time without being influenced by the life of the drive unit. Moreover, it can replace
  • FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an electric toothbrush according to Embodiment 1.
  • FIG. It is the block diagram which isolate
  • FIG. It is a block diagram of the electric toothbrush which concerns on Embodiment 2.
  • FIG. It is the block diagram which isolate
  • FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of an electric toothbrush according to a third embodiment. It is the block diagram which isolate
  • FIG. It is a figure explaining the structure of the electric toothbrush which concerns on Embodiment 4.
  • FIG. It is a figure explaining the structure of the electric toothbrush which changes the frequency which concerns on Embodiment 5.
  • FIG. It is the block diagram which isolate
  • FIG. It is a block diagram of the electric toothbrush which concerns on Embodiment 2.
  • FIG. It is a figure explaining the structure of the electric toothbrush which changes the frequency which concerns on Embodi
  • FIG. 1 It is a figure explaining the structure of the electric toothbrush which changes the amplitude which concerns on Embodiment 5.
  • FIG. It is a figure explaining the structure of the electric toothbrush which changes the vibration direction which concerns on Embodiment 5.
  • FIG. It is a figure explaining the structure of the electric toothbrush which changes the position of the vibration source which concerns on Embodiment 5.
  • FIG. It is a figure explaining the structure of the electric toothbrush which changes the aspect which fixes the vibration source which concerns on Embodiment 5.
  • FIG. It is a figure explaining the structure of the electric toothbrush which changes the length of the housing
  • FIG. It is a figure explaining the structure of the electric toothbrush which changes the elasticity of the housing
  • FIG. 1 It is a figure explaining the structure of the electric toothbrush which changes the elasticity of the housing
  • FIG. 5 It is a figure explaining the structure of the electric toothbrush which changes the gravity center position which concerns on Embodiment 5.
  • FIG. It is a figure explaining the structure of the electric toothbrush which changes the elasticity of the brush which concerns on Embodiment 5.
  • FIG. It is a figure explaining the structure of the electric toothbrush which changes the thickness of the housing
  • FIG. It is a figure explaining the structure of the electric toothbrush which changes the shape of the housing
  • an electric toothbrush having a replaceable toothbrush portion having a brush implanted on the surface of a housing will be described as an example of an oral care device.
  • the configuration of each embodiment includes oral care (tooth cleaning). ⁇ Brushing, gum massage, etc.) It can be applied to general devices that can be used.
  • the present invention can be applied to a device using a resin component such as sponge, rubber, or elastomer or an oral care member in which these resin components are combined instead of a toothbrush.
  • FIG. 1A the electric toothbrush 1 includes a grip portion 2 corresponding to a main body portion gripped by a user when brushing teeth, and a toothbrush portion 3 that is a vibration portion.
  • FIG. 1B shows an internal cross-sectional structure of the electric toothbrush 1 in association with FIG.
  • grip unit 2 includes a switch operated by a user to turn on / off a power source and a switch operated by a user to switch an operation mode on the surface of the casing.
  • An operation unit 22 is provided.
  • the grip portion 2 includes a control board on which a battery 21 and a drive circuit 23 that controls the operation of the electric toothbrush are mounted in advance.
  • the battery 21 is composed of, for example, a rechargeable battery such as a 2.4 V power source or a 1.5 V AA or AAA battery.
  • a charging coil (not shown) is provided around the rechargeable battery.
  • the drive circuit 23 includes an MCU (Micro Control Unit) that controls various operations and units, a memory for storing various programs and various setting values, a timer, and the like.
  • MCU Micro Control Unit
  • the toothbrush part 3 has a brush 30 integrally.
  • a brush 30 made of a resin material is planted on the housing surface at the tip of the toothbrush portion 3 (the end opposite to the grip portion 2 of the main body).
  • the toothbrush part 3 is in the vicinity of the brush 30 (for example, the lower part, preferably immediately below), and a motor 31 corresponding to a drive source for moving the toothbrush part 3 and, more specifically, vibrating, (It is simply called a weight.) 32 is incorporated.
  • the weight 32 is attached to the tip of an eccentric shaft 33 connected to a rotation shaft (not shown) of the motor 31.
  • the weight 32 and the eccentric shaft 33 correspond to a vibration source.
  • the drive unit for vibrating the brush 30 includes a vibration source (weight 32 and eccentric shaft 33) and a drive source (motor 31).
  • the motor 31 and the drive circuit 23 are connected by a lead wire 6 for signal transmission.
  • a drive signal (for example, a pulse width modulation signal) corresponding to the operation mode from the drive circuit 23 is supplied to the motor 31 via the lead wire 6.
  • the motor 31 is assumed to be a small DC motor.
  • the drive circuit 23 supplies a drive signal corresponding to the operation mode to the motor 31 to rotate the rotating shaft of the motor 31.
  • the eccentric shaft 33 also rotates with the rotation of the rotation shaft, but the eccentric shaft 33 moves so as to turn around the rotation center because the center of gravity is shifted. Accordingly, the weight 32 attached to the tip of the eccentric shaft 33 (the end opposite to the motor 31) vibrates, so that the brush portion provided in the vicinity of the weight 32 (for example, the upper part, preferably directly above). 30 vibrates effectively. That is, the motor 31 serves as a drive source for vibrating the brush 30, and the eccentric shaft 33 serves as a motion transmission mechanism that converts the output (rotation) of the motor 31 into vibration of the weight 32.
  • the user can hold the grasping part 2 by hand and apply the vibrating brush 30 to the teeth to brush the tooth surface, the teeth, the periodontal pocket, and the gums.
  • the weight 32 that is the vibration source is arranged not in the grip portion 2 far from the brush 30 but in the vicinity of the brush 30, so that the separation brush 30 of the toothbrush portion 3 is arranged. It can be vibrated efficiently. Further, by arranging the motor 31 and the weight 32 close to each other as shown, there is no loss of kinetic energy to be transmitted from the motor 31 to the weight 32.
  • the portion corresponding to the electrical contact portion 4 by the lead wire 6 between the toothbrush portion 3 and the grip portion 2 that is, the joint portion between the toothbrush portion 3 and the grip portion 2 is made of an elastic material, vibration is transmitted to the grip portion 2. Hateful. Thereby, the vibration transmitted to the grip part 2 and the hand when brushing teeth can be reduced, and the usability can be improved.
  • the toothbrush portion 3 is replaceably attached to the grip portion 2 which is a main body portion. As shown in FIG. 2A, since the toothbrush portion 3 and the grip portion 2 are separated at the contact portion 4, the toothbrush portion 3 can be freely attached to and detached from the grip portion 2.
  • FIG. 2B shows an internal cross-sectional structure of the electric toothbrush 1 in association with FIG.
  • the contact portion 4 has a convex contact portion 41 corresponding to a terminal to which the lead wire 6 on the toothbrush portion 3 side is connected and a concave shape corresponding to a terminal to which the lead wire 6 on the grip portion 2 side is connected.
  • Contact part 42 By fitting the convex contact portion 41 into the concave contact portion 42, the convex portions and the concave portions of the contact portions 41 and 42 are in a fitted state. The fitting portion corresponds to the contact portion 4. In the fitted state, the toothbrush portion 3 is attached to the grip portion 2, and the lead wire 6 and the terminals of the contact portions 41 and 42 are in an electrically conductive state between the drive circuit 23 and the motor 31. Signals can be exchanged.
  • the contact portions 41 and 42 can constitute the contact portion 4 even if the combination of the concavo-convex shapes is reversed.
  • the toothbrush portion 3 incorporating the motor 31 can be removed from the grip portion 2 and replaced, the main body can be used without being affected by the life of the motor 31 or the wear state of the brush 30. You can continue. Moreover, when the drive circuit 23 of the grip part 2 is out of order, only the grip part 2 can be replaced and the toothbrush part 30 can be used continuously.
  • the brush 30 when brushing with the electric toothbrush 1 is performed with the brush 30 being properly pressed against the tooth surface, the brush 30 should be used for a relatively long period of time. It has been found that when the brush 30 is worn, the life of the motor 31 is exhausted (the rotational speed is reduced). Thereby, even if it replaces the toothbrush part 3 according to the abrasion state of the brush 30, the situation which discards the motor 31 which can fully be used can be avoided.
  • the electrical contact portion 41 by the lead wire 6 of the toothbrush portion 3 is disposed on the grip portion 2 side opposite to the brush 30 side.
  • the electrical joint 4A between the lead wire 6 connected to the drive circuit 23 of the grip portion 2 and the lead wire 6 connected to the motor 31 of the toothbrush portion 3A is a toothbrush. Arranged in the vicinity of the brush 30 inside the portion 3A.
  • FIG. 3A shows an electric toothbrush 1A in which the toothbrush portion 3A is attached to the grip portion 2 and the two are integrated.
  • FIG. 3B shows an internal cross-sectional structure of the electric toothbrush 1 ⁇ / b> A in association with FIG.
  • a stem 5 is integrally attached to the grip portion 2 via an elastic member at an end where the toothbrush portion 3A of the grip portion 2 is mounted.
  • the stem 5 has a cylindrical shape made of a resin material extending from the end of the grip portion 2 in the direction of the brush 30.
  • the inside of the toothbrush portion 3A is formed hollow except for the lower part of the brush 30 so that the stem 5 can be inserted.
  • the lead wire 6 connected to the drive circuit 23 passes through the stem 5 and is connected to a terminal provided on the opposite side of the stem 5 from the grip portion 2 of the cylinder.
  • the tube terminal of the stem 5 is connected to the signal input terminal of the motor 31 arranged in the vicinity of the brush 30. Joining is performed at the joint 4A.
  • FIG. 4A shows a state in which the toothbrush portion 3A of FIG. 3 is removed from the grip portion 2.
  • FIG. 4B shows an internal cross-sectional structure of the electric toothbrush 1 ⁇ / b> A in association with FIG.
  • the gripping portion 2 and the stem 5 are integrally formed.
  • the stem 5 in a state where the toothbrush portion 3A is removed, the stem 5 is electrically connected to a terminal to which a lead wire 6 extending from the drive circuit 23 is connected to a portion corresponding to the joint portion 4A.
  • the contact point 51 is provided.
  • the toothbrush part 3A has an electrical contact part 34 built therein.
  • the contact portion 34 corresponds to a terminal for the motor 31 incorporated in the toothbrush portion 3 ⁇ / b> B to input a signal from the lead wire 6.
  • the contact portion 4 ⁇ / b> A is provided inside the toothbrush portion 3 ⁇ / b> A, so that the contact portion 4 ⁇ / b> A can be prevented from getting wet during the toothbrush, and a signal can be stably supplied to the motor 31. .
  • Embodiment 3 Although the stem shown in Embodiment 2 is fixedly connected to the grip portion 2, the stem and the toothbrush portion may be interchangeable. In the present embodiment, a stem 5B that is freely detachable from the grip portion 2 is shown.
  • FIG. 5A shows the external appearance of the electric toothbrush 1B according to the present embodiment.
  • FIG. 5B shows the internal cross-sectional structure of the electric toothbrush 1B in association with FIG. Indicated.
  • the electric toothbrush 1 ⁇ / b> B has a grip portion 2 and a toothbrush portion 3 ⁇ / b> B that is detachably attached to the grip portion 2.
  • the electric toothbrush 1 ⁇ / b> B has a motor 31 and a weight 32 connected to the motor 31 by an eccentric shaft 33 in the vicinity (lower part, preferably directly below) of the brush 30.
  • a lead in the grip portion 2 for supplying a signal from the drive circuit 23 of the grip portion 2 to the motor 31.
  • the wire 6 is electrically connected to the lead wire 6 wired in the stem 5B at the contact portion 25.
  • the end of the lead wire 6 in the stem 5B opposite to the contact portion 25 is connected to a terminal for inputting a signal of the motor 31 in the stem 5B.
  • the terminal and the contact portion 25 are in a conductive state, and signals can be transmitted and received between the signal input drive circuit 23 and the motor 31 via the lead wire 6 and the contact portion 25.
  • FIG. 6A shows an external appearance in which the toothbrush portion 3B, the stem 5B, and the grip portion 2 of the electric toothbrush 1B in FIG. 5 are separated from each other.
  • FIG. 6B shows an internal cross-sectional structure of the electric toothbrush 1B in association with FIG.
  • the stem and the toothbrush portion can be exchanged.
  • the stem 5B is detachably attached to the grip portion 2
  • the toothbrush portion 3B is detachably attached to the stem 5B as shown in the second embodiment.
  • the stem 5B has a contact portion 52 on the side where the grip portion 2 is mounted, and the grip portion 2 has a contact portion 24 on the side where the stem 5B is mounted.
  • the contact part 25 is comprised in a junction part.
  • the stem 5B incorporates a weight 32 connected to the motor 31 and an eccentric shaft 33 connected to the rotation shaft of the motor 31 at the end opposite to the contact portion 52.
  • the motor 31 and the weight 32 incorporated in the stem 5B are disposed in the vicinity (lower part, preferably directly below) of the brush 30 (see FIG. 5B). .
  • the contact portion 52 corresponds to a convex terminal.
  • One end of the terminal of the contact portion 52 and the input terminal of the motor 31 are connected via the lead wire 6.
  • the contact portion 24 corresponds to a concave terminal.
  • the terminal of the contact portion 24 and the drive circuit 23 are connected via the lead wire 6.
  • the stem 5B incorporating the motor 31 can be removed from the grip portion 2, and the toothbrush portion 3B can be detached from the stem 5B (or the grip portion 2), so only the toothbrush portion 3B is replaced. Or only the stem 5B can be replaced.
  • the type of the stem 5B, the motor 31, the weight 32, and the toothbrush part 3B which comprise the electric toothbrush 1B can be selected.
  • the drive circuit 23 of the grip portion 2 is out of order, only the grip portion 2 can be replaced, which is economical.
  • the motor 31 and the weight 32 are incorporated in the casing on either one side of the toothbrush portion 3 and the stem 5B, that is, in the same (common) casing. As described above, the motor 31 and the weight 32 may be built in different housings.
  • FIG. 7 shows a schematic configuration of the electric toothbrush in which the grip portion 2 is not shown.
  • a toothbrush is formed by inserting a detachable toothbrush portion 3C through a stem as shown in FIG. 4 into a stem 5B attached to a gripping portion 2 (not shown) (fixed to the gripping portion 2 or attached detachably).
  • the part 3 ⁇ / b> C is configured integrally with the grip part 2.
  • FIG. 7 shows a schematic configuration of the electric toothbrush in which the grip portion 2 is not shown.
  • a removable (Note 1) toothbrush portion 3C is inserted into the stem as shown in FIG. 4 in a stem 5B that is attached to a grip portion 2 (not shown) (fixed to the grip portion 2 and attached or detachable).
  • the toothbrush portion 3 ⁇ / b> C is configured integrally with the grip portion 2.
  • the toothbrush portion 3 ⁇ / b> C includes a bearing 36 that supports the eccentric shaft 33.
  • the motor 31 is built in the stem 5B side, and the weight 32 is built in the vicinity (lower part, preferably directly below) of the brush 30 on the toothbrush part 3C side.
  • the motor 31 of the stem 5B and the weight 32 of the toothbrush part 3C are connected via a mechanical mechanism including a bearing 36 and a bevel gear 8 connected to the motor rotation shaft.
  • the motor 31 and the weight 32 are arranged close to each other in order to suppress energy loss.
  • a weight 32 is built in the toothbrush portion 3C side, and a motor 31 as a drive source is built in the stem 5B side.
  • the energy generated in the drive source by the signal given from the drive circuit 23 rotates the magnet 71 via the eccentric shaft 33.
  • the magnet 72 built in the toothbrush portion 3C arranged so that the magnetic poles are paired with the S pole and the N pole and the N pole and the S pole are rotated by the attractive force and the repulsive force between the magnets. To do.
  • the eccentric shaft 33 connected to the magnet 72 that rotates the magnet 71 in conjunction with the rotation of the magnet 71 rotates, the weight 32 vibrates.
  • a drive source is arranged inside the stem 5B, a vibration source is arranged in the toothbrush portion 3C, and energy of the drive source is directly transmitted to the vibration source ((A) in FIG. 7), or Since magnetic force is transmitted ((B) in FIG. 7), only the vibration source is discarded (the motor 31 is not discarded) in the replacement of the toothbrush portion 3C due to wear of the brush 30. Can be reduced.
  • the vibration source can be arranged closer to the brush 30 without being limited by the mounting position of the drive source, the brush 30 can be vibrated efficiently.
  • any one of the specification of the drive source, the specification of the vibration source, the specification of the case of the replaceable toothbrush unit, the specification of the case of the replaceable stem, and the specification of the brush 30 is changed. Or, it may be changed in combination. Thereby, even if the drive signals output under the control of the CPU of the drive circuit 23 are the same, various operation modes can be realized.
  • FIGS. 8 to 12 and FIGS. 14 to 17 show only the toothbrush portion in which only the specifications as described above are changed for the sake of simplicity, and the stem and the gripping portion to which the toothbrush portion is attached. Is omitted.
  • the toothbrush portions in these drawings can be interchangeably attached to the same stem (or gripping portion) not shown, at least the casings are shown to be the same size.
  • ⁇ Frequency> 8A and 8B show a case where the size of the motor 31 to which the same weight 32 is connected is made different between a small size and a large size. Even if the same drive signal is supplied, the small motor 31 (FIG. 8A) has a small number of revolutions per unit time, and the large motor 31 (FIG. 8B) has a large number of revolutions. Therefore, even if the same drive signal is given, the vibration frequency given to the brush 30 by the small motor 31 in FIG. 8A is small and the brush 30 vibrates at a low speed, and the stimulation given to the teeth can be reduced. In contrast, the large motor 31 shown in FIG. 8B has a large number of vibrations applied to the brush 30, and the brush 30 vibrates at a high speed, and a high plaque removal effect can be obtained.
  • ⁇ Amplitude> 9A and 9B show a case where the size of the weight 32 to which the same motor 31 is connected is different between light weight and weight. Since the same motor 31 is connected, if the same drive signal is supplied to the motor 31, the amount of energy transmitted to the weight 32 is the same, but the amplitude of the weight 32 is different.
  • the weight 32 is light and vibrates with a small amplitude, and therefore the brush 30 also vibrates with a small amplitude.
  • the stimulation given to the teeth by the vibration of the brush 30 can be reduced, which is suitable for brushing a narrow portion such as a so-called periodontal pocket which is a boundary between the teeth and the gums.
  • the weight 32 since the weight 32 is heavy, it vibrates with a large amplitude, and therefore the brush 30 also vibrates with a large amplitude.
  • the stimulation given to the teeth by the vibration of the brush 30 can be made relatively large, and it can be applied to brushing of a relatively large area such as the side surface of the tooth, and a high plaque removing effect can be obtained. .
  • the motor 31 and the weight 32 are connected via an eccentric shaft 33.
  • the direction in which the brush 30 planted on the surface of the toothbrush portion 3 extends coincides with the direction in which the Y axis extends
  • an X axis and a Z axis orthogonal to the Y axis are assumed.
  • the direction in which the X axis extends coincides with the longitudinal direction of the housing of the toothbrush portion 3.
  • the direction in which the Z-axis extends coincides with the direction penetrating the paper surface.
  • the eccentric shaft 32 connected to the rotation shaft of the motor 31 rotates about the X axis in conjunction with the rotation of the motor 31 in FIG. 10A, and therefore the vibration of the brush 30 is large, and high plaque removal capability. Can be obtained.
  • the eccentric shaft 32 rotates about the Y axis in conjunction with the rotation of the motor 31, and therefore the vibration of the brush 30 is small and the stimulation given to the teeth is small.
  • the eccentric shaft 32 rotates about the Z axis in conjunction with the rotation of the motor 31, and therefore the vibration of the brush 30 is adapted to brushing a narrow portion of the tooth.
  • the same motor 31 and the same weight 32 are connected via the same eccentric shaft 33. Since the brush 30 is disposed at the distal end portion in the longitudinal direction of the housing of the toothbrush portion 3, the brush 30 has a large amplitude by disposing the weight 32 closer to the distal end portion as shown in FIG. Vibration is applied, and the brush 30 is provided with vibration having a small amplitude by disposing it at a position away from the tip portion in FIG. When the amplitude is large, a large plaque removing ability can be obtained, and when the amplitude is small, the stimulation given to the teeth can be reduced.
  • the toothbrush portion 3 includes an elastic member 35A (35B) for fixing (supporting) the motor 31 therein.
  • the elastic member 35A in FIG. 12A has a high elastic force, and the elastic force of the elastic member 35B in FIG. 12B is lower than that of the elastic member 35A.
  • the brush 30 can be vibrated through the weight 32, and the elastic member is a low elastic force member. In the case of fixing, the vibration applied to the brush 30 can be reduced as compared with the case of fixing with a high member.
  • the adjustment of the length of the housing of the toothbrush portion 3 corresponds to the adjustment of the length in the longitudinal direction of the stem through which the toothbrush portion 3 is inserted.
  • the length of the toothbrush portion 3 in the longitudinal direction of the casing can be adjusted by separately adding a member to the casing.
  • the longitudinal direction of the toothbrush part 3 and the stem coincides with the longitudinal direction of the grip part 2.
  • the motor 31 and the weight 32 are built in the same position of the toothbrush part 3 (for example, built in the lower part of the brush 3 arranged at the tip of the toothbrush part 3).
  • the elastic force of the housing material of the toothbrush portion 3 may be varied.
  • the amplitude and vibration of vibration applied to the brush 30 The number can be changed.
  • the brush 30 can be vibrated with a large amplitude and a low frequency, and a high plaque removal ability can be obtained.
  • the brush 30 can be given a vibration with a small amplitude and a high frequency, and the stimulation given to the teeth can be reduced.
  • the motor 31 and the weight 32 are built in the same position of the toothbrush part 3 (for example, built directly under the brush 30 arranged at the tip of the toothbrush part 3).
  • the weight center of the toothbrush portion 3 can be changed depending on the position of the weight 37 by incorporating the weight 37 separately from the weight 32 in the toothbrush portion 3.
  • the centrifugal force acting on the toothbrush portion 3 can be increased, and the amplitude and frequency of vibration applied to the brush 30 can be changed depending on the mounting position of the weight 37 in the toothbrush portion 3. it can.
  • the brush 30 can be given a vibration with a large amplitude and a low frequency.
  • the ability to remove plaque can be obtained.
  • the brush 30 can be given a vibration with a small amplitude and a high frequency, and the stimulus given to the teeth. Can be reduced.
  • ⁇ Toothbrush case length> As shown to (A) and (B) of FIG. 17, you may vary the thickness of the housing
  • the thickness of the housing of the toothbrush portion 3 refers to the waist size of the columnar housing of the toothbrush portion 3.
  • the brush 30 can be vibrated with a large amplitude, and a high plaque removal capability. Can be obtained.
  • the housing of FIG. 17B is a thick toothbrush unit 3
  • the amplitude of vibration applied to the brush 30 can be reduced, so that the stimulation applied to the teeth can be reduced.
  • the shape of the housing of the toothbrush portion 3 may be different.
  • the shape of the cross section orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the housing of the toothbrush portion 3 is assumed to be substantially rectangular. Even if the motor 31 and the weight 32 are the same, if the brush 30 is implanted on the surface of the casing on the rectangular short side (see FIG. 18A), the brush 30 vibrates with a large amplitude. And high plaque removal ability can be obtained for teeth, interdental and periodontal pockets.
  • the amplitude of vibration applied to the brush 30 can be reduced, so that it is applied to the teeth. Can reduce irritation.
  • casing is not limited to a rectangle.
  • the combination of the operation mode (operation mode by changing the frequency, amplitude, and vibration direction) that can be changed according to the specifications of the toothbrush unit 3 or the stem, and the type of drive signal from the CPU, the frequency, amplitude, and vibration
  • the number of combinations of directions can be increased, and various operation (treatment) modes can be realized according to the user's request.
  • a part (or all) of the casing of the stem 5 is made of a flexible material (or constricted or formed in a bellows shape), thereby maximizing the amplitude of the brush 30. Can be made.
  • the drive source built in the detachable toothbrush unit 3 may not be a DC motor.
  • a motor using a solenoid, a piezoelectric element, an ultrasonic vibrator, an artificial muscle, or the like may be used.
  • the number of vibration sources (DC motors, motors using solenoids or ultrasonic transducers) is not limited to one, and a plurality of drive sources may be provided.
  • the vibration applied to the brush 30 may be diversified by connecting a plurality of motors and amplifying the amplitude by synchronizing operations such as rotation between the motors or creating a complicated motor movement.
  • the number of weights 32 connected to the motor 31 is not limited to one, but a plurality of weights 32 are connected so as to increase the centrifugal force acting on the toothbrush part or stem containing the eccentric weight 32. Also good. Further, the combination of a plurality of types of weights 32 may be changed to complicate the vibration pattern applied to the brush 30.
  • the motor 31 is enclosed in a waterproofed unit, and the unit enclosing the motor 31 is the tip of the toothbrush 3 (near the brush 30).
  • the embedded unit is fixed to the inner wall surface of the housing of the toothbrush portion 3 by ultrasonic welding or an adhesive. Thereby, waterproofing of the motor 31 can be ensured.
  • the above-described waterproofed unit is fixed and attached to the toothbrush portion 3, but the unit is detachably attached from the toothbrush portion 3 without being fixed, or only the motor 31 or You may comprise so that the toothbrush part 3 except the motor 31 is replaceable.
  • a transmission device may be attached to the motor 31 so that even if the motor 31 is a low-speed motor, output energy of the same level as that of a high-speed rotation motor may be obtained by the transmission device.

Abstract

L'invention concerne un dispositif de soin buccal (1) permettant d'assurer une hygiène buccale utilisant des éléments de soins dentaires qui comprend un corps principal et des pièces amovibles (3) que l'on peut fixer de manière amovible au corps principal. Ledit corps principal comporte un panneau de commande équipé d'un circuit destiné à commander le fonctionnement du dispositif de soin buccal, et un bloc actionneur actionné de l'extérieur. Les pièces amovibles comportent chacune une unité d'entraînement permettant de faire vibrer un élément de soins dentaires.
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