WO2012035775A1 - 口腔洗浄装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an oral cleaning device for cleaning the oral cavity.
- the oral cavity cleaning device disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes a tank, a tube connected to the tank, a pump connected to the tube, and a cleaning head connected to the outflow end of the tube.
- Predetermined cleaning water for cleaning and sterilizing the oral cavity is generated and stored in the tank.
- the cleaning head is made of a highly water-permeable porous material.
- the cleaning water in the tank is supplied to the cleaning head via the tube.
- the washing water supplied to the cleaning head is discharged into the oral cavity through a plurality of outlets.
- cleaning water is supplied into the oral cavity, and the oral cavity is cleaned and disinfected.
- the present invention has been made in view of this point, and an object of the present invention is to provide an oral cleaning device that can easily generate cleaning water containing hydrogen peroxide having a high oral cleaning effect.
- a first invention is directed to an oral cleaning device, and includes a cleaning water generation tank (20) for storing cleaning water to be supplied into the oral cavity, and a water supply channel (31) having one end connected to the cleaning water generation tank (20). And a transport part (32) for transporting the cleaning water in the cleaning water generation tank (20) to the water supply channel (31), and connected to the outflow end of the water supply channel (31) to pass the cleaning water into the oral cavity.
- a water supply mechanism (30) including a discharge portion (33,90,95) for discharging to the water, and an electrode pair (51,52) for generating streamer discharge in the water in the washing water generation tank (20), A power generator (65) for applying a voltage to the electrode pair (51, 52), and a discharge generator (50) configured to generate hydrogen peroxide in water by the streamer discharge. It is characterized by being.
- a streamer discharge is performed in water by applying a voltage from the power supply unit (65) of the discharge generator (50) to the electrode pair (51, 52).
- active species such as hydroxyl radicals are generated in water.
- This active species reacts with water molecules to generate a large amount of hydrogen peroxide.
- cleaning water containing hydrogen peroxide is easily obtained in the cleaning water generation tank (20).
- the cleaning water in the cleaning water generation tank (20) is transported from the cleaning water generation tank (20) to the water supply channel (31) by the transport unit (32).
- the washing water that has flowed through the water supply channel (31) is supplied from the discharge part (33, 90, 95) into the oral cavity of the user. As a result, the oral cavity is cleaned and sterilized.
- the power source section (65) comprises a DC power source (65) for applying a DC voltage to the electrode pair (51, 52), and the discharge generator (50) Comprises a current density concentrating member (55) for increasing the current density of the current path between the electrode pair (51, 52).
- streamer discharge is performed between the electrode pair (51, 52) by applying a DC voltage from the DC power source (65) to the electrode pair (51, 52).
- a DC voltage is applied to the electrode pair (51, 52) in this manner, the leakage current between the electrode pair (51, 52) becomes larger than when a pulse voltage is applied, for example, and discharge is performed. It becomes difficult. Therefore, the discharge generator (50) of the second invention is provided with a current density concentrating member (55) for increasing the current density of the electrode pair (51, 52).
- the current density concentration member (55) increases the current density between the electrode pair (51, 52), so that the discharge can be performed even if a DC power source is used as the power source section (65).
- the discharge section (33) includes a main body section (34) in which an outlet (36) from which the washing water is discharged is formed, and the main body section ( 34) and a brush part (35) formed on the surface.
- the brush part (35) is formed on the surface of the main body part (34). Wash water is supplied into the oral cavity of the user from the outlet (36) of the main body (34). At this time, the user can brush the inner surface and teeth of the oral cavity using the brush portion.
- the fourth invention is characterized in that, in any one of the first to third inventions, the discharge part (95) includes a spray part (95) for spraying the washing water.
- mist-like washing water is supplied from the spray section (95) into the oral cavity.
- the cleaning water is supplied relatively widely and uniformly into the oral cavity.
- 5th invention is equipped with the drainage mechanism (40) containing the suction part (41) which attracts
- the cleaning water used for cleaning and sterilizing the oral cavity is sucked into the suction part (41) and discharged to the outside of the oral cavity.
- the operation of supplying the cleaning water into the oral cavity and the operation of draining the cleaning water from the oral cavity are alternately performed every predetermined time, or the water supply A control unit (70) for controlling the water supply mechanism (30) and the drainage mechanism (40) is provided so that the operation and the drainage operation are performed simultaneously.
- the water supply mechanism (30) and the drainage mechanism (40) are controlled by the control unit (70), so that the water supply operation and the drainage operation are alternately performed at predetermined time intervals, or the water supply The operation and the draining operation are performed simultaneously.
- cleaning water is supplied from the discharge part (33, 90, 95) into the oral cavity and at the same time the cleaning water in the oral cavity is sucked into the suction part (41). It is discharged outside the oral cavity.
- the current density concentration member (55) is formed in an insulating container shape to which at least one opening (58) is directed. It arrange
- the electrode (51) is housed inside the insulating container-shaped current density concentrating member (55). Since at least one opening (58) is formed in the current density concentrating member (55), a discharge path is formed through the opening (58) between the electrode pair (51, 52). Since the current path between the electrode pair (51, 52) is narrowed by the opening (58), the current density in the vicinity of the opening (58) is concentrated. As a result, a stable streamer discharge is performed between the electrode pair (51, 52) through the opening (58).
- the water supply mechanism (30) is provided between the washing water generation tank (20) and the discharge portion (33, 90, 95).
- a relay tank (80) is connected to the water supply channel (31).
- the relay tank (80) is provided between the washing water tank (20) and the discharge part (33, 90, 95).
- the relay tank (80) is provided in this way, for example, other types of cleaning water can be appropriately supplied to the relay tank (80) to change the type of cleaning water.
- hydrogen peroxide is generated by performing streamer discharge in the water in the cleaning water generation tank (20). For this reason, it is not necessary to replenish the cleaning water production tank (20) with hydrogen peroxide solution as appropriate, and cleaning water containing hydrogen peroxide can be obtained easily. Further, in the streamer discharge of the present invention, the generation rate of hydrogen peroxide is extremely high as compared with, for example, the electrolysis method. Therefore, a large amount of hydrogen peroxide can be generated in a short time, and the cleaning and sterilizing effect in the oral cavity can be improved.
- the DC power source (65) is used as the power source of the discharge generator (50). For this reason, compared with a known pulse power supply, the power supply unit can be simplified, reduced in cost, and reduced in size. Moreover, when a pulse power supply is used, the shock wave and noise which generate
- the current density concentrating member (55) is provided in the discharge generator (50), a stable streamer discharge can be performed in water even with the DC power source (65). Therefore, hydrogen peroxide can be stably generated in the cleaning water generation tank (20).
- the brush part (35) is provided in the discharge part (33), it is possible to remove biofilm, plaque, and the like attached to the inner surface of the oral cavity using the brush part (35).
- the mist-like washing water is supplied from the spray section (95) into the oral cavity, the washing water can be supplied widely and uniformly into the oral cavity. Therefore, the cleaning and sterilizing effect in the oral cavity can be further improved.
- the washing water used for cleaning and sterilizing the oral cavity can be discharged to the outside of the oral cavity from the suction part (41). For this reason, it can avoid that the washing water collected in the oral cavity overflows from the mouth.
- the operation of supplying cleaning water into the oral cavity and the operation of draining cleaning water from the oral cavity are alternately performed.
- the cleaning water in the oral cavity can be sequentially replaced, the cleaning and sterilizing effect in the oral cavity can be further improved.
- it can prevent that the wash water in an oral cavity becomes excessive by performing water supply operation
- the seventh invention only one of the electrode pairs (51, 52) is covered with an insulating container-like current density concentrating member (55), and the current path is narrowed by the opening (58). For this reason, the current density in the vicinity of the opening (58) can be increased, streamer discharge can be stabilized, and hydrogen peroxide can be generated.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing the overall configuration of the oral cavity cleaning device according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating an overall configuration of the oral cavity cleaning device according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is an enlarged schematic configuration diagram of the discharge unit.
- FIG. 4 is a top view of the insulating case.
- FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view illustrating the overall configuration of the oral cavity cleaning device according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram illustrating the entire configuration of the oral cavity cleaning device according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view showing the overall configuration of the oral cavity cleaning device according to the first modification.
- FIG. 8 is a schematic perspective view showing the overall configuration of the oral cavity cleaning device according to the second modification.
- FIG. 9 is a schematic longitudinal sectional view showing the overall configuration of the oral cavity cleaning device according to Modification 3.
- Embodiment 1 of the Invention The oral cavity cleaning device (10) according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention cleans and disinfects the oral cavity by cleaning the oral cavity of the user.
- cleaning water containing hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) is used as cleaning water supplied into the oral cavity.
- the oral cavity cleaning device (10) includes a casing (11), a cleaning water generation tank (20) and a discharge water tank (25) accommodated in the casing (11).
- the casing (11) is composed of a hollow box container that is flat in the front and rear.
- the casing (11) is a polyether such as polyphenylene oxide; a polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate or polybutylene terephthalate; a polyacetal; an acrylic resin such as polymethyl methacrylate; a styrenic resin such as ABS resin or high impact styrene; a poly-2- Polyolefin resins such as methylpentene and polypropylene; formed from an opaque or colored opaque resin selected from polycarbonate resins.
- An operation panel (13) for operating the oral cleaning device (10) is provided on the front surface (12) of the casing (11).
- the operation panel (13) is provided with a main power ON / OFF switch and an operation switch (not shown).
- the washing water supplied into the oral cavity is stored in the washing water generation tank (20).
- the washing water generation tank (20) is formed in a vertically long hollow cylindrical shape.
- a water supply port (22) for supplying tap water to the cleaning water generation tank (20) is formed at the top (21) of the cleaning water generation tank (20).
- the discharged water tank (25) stores discharged water discharged from the oral cavity.
- the drain water tank is formed in a vertically long hollow cylindrical shape.
- the oral cleaning device (10) includes a water supply mechanism (30) for supplying cleaning water into the oral cavity.
- the water supply mechanism (30) has a water supply tube (31), a water supply pump (32), and a brush unit (33).
- the water supply tube (31) constitutes a water supply channel through which the cleaning water in the cleaning water generation tank (20) flows.
- the water supply tube (31) is a flexible tube and is made of, for example, a fluororesin-based or silicon-based material.
- One end portion (inflow end portion) of the water supply tube (31) is connected to a portion near the bottom portion (24) of the outer peripheral wall (23) of the cleaning water generation tank (20).
- the water supply tube (31) passes through the outer peripheral wall (23) of the cleaning water generation tank (20) and communicates with the inside of the cleaning water generation tank (20).
- the water supply pump (32) (not shown in FIG. 1) is provided in the middle of the water supply tube (31).
- the feed water pump (32) constitutes a transport unit for transporting the wash water in the wash water generation tank (20) to the brush unit (33) via the feed water tube (31).
- the brush unit (33) is connected to the outflow end of the water supply tube (31).
- the brush unit (33) constitutes a discharge part that discharges cleaning water into the oral cavity.
- the brush unit (33) has a main body part (34) and a brush part (35) formed on the surface of the main body part (34).
- a plurality of outlets (36) communicating with the water supply tube (31) are formed in the main body (34). Wash water is supplied into the oral cavity through the outlet (36).
- the brush part (35) is formed by planting a plurality of fibers in the main body part (34).
- a brush part (35) is used in order to brush the inner surface of an oral cavity, a tooth
- the oral cavity cleaning device (10) includes a drainage mechanism (40) that discharges cleaning water supplied into the oral cavity to the outside of the oral cavity as drainage water.
- the drainage mechanism (40) has a suction part (41), a drainage tube (42), an air suction pipe (43), and an air pump (44).
- the suction part (41) has a plurality of suction ports (45) communicating with the drain tube (42). Wash water in the oral cavity is discharged to the outside through the suction port (45).
- the drainage tube (42) constitutes a drainage channel through which drained water flowing out from the oral cavity flows.
- the drain tube (42) is preferably a flexible tube made of a thermoplastic resin, and is made of, for example, a fluororesin-based or silicon-based material.
- One end (inflow end) of the drainage tube (42) is connected to the suction part (41).
- the other end (outflow end) of the drainage tube (42) is connected to the top (26) of the discharge water tank (25).
- the drainage tube (42) passes through the top (26) of the discharge water tank (25) and communicates with the inside of the discharge water tank (25).
- the air suction pipe (43) is connected to the top (26) of the discharge water tank (25).
- the air suction pipe (43) passes through the top (26) of the discharge water tank (25) and communicates with the inside of the discharge water tank (25). Inside the discharge water tank (25), the height of the opening of the start end of the air suction pipe (43) is located closer to the top (26) of the discharge water tank (25).
- the air pump (44) is connected to the air suction pipe (43).
- the air pump (44) constitutes an air vent mechanism that draws the air inside the drain water tank (25) to make the inside of the drain water tank (25) have a negative pressure.
- the inside of the discharged water tank (25) becomes negative pressure, discharged water from the oral cavity is sucked into the suction part (41).
- the oral cavity cleaning device (10) includes a control unit (70) for controlling the water supply mechanism (30) and the drainage mechanism (40).
- the control unit (70) includes a CPU such as a microcomputer, a control program for the entire apparatus executed by the CPU, a ROM that stores various data, and a RAM that temporarily stores measurement data and various data as a work area. Etc.
- the control unit (70) includes a timer setting unit (71) and a pump control unit (72).
- a water supply time Ts and a drainage time Td are set.
- the water supply time Ts is a time for supplying cleaning water into the oral cavity by the water supply mechanism (30).
- the drainage time Td is the time for draining the washing water from the oral cavity by the drainage mechanism (40).
- the water supply time Ts and the drainage time Td are set to about several seconds, for example.
- the pump control unit (72) controls ON / OFF of the water supply pump (32) and the air pump (44) based on the water supply time Ts and the drainage time Td. More specifically, the pump control unit (72) of the present embodiment performs control to alternately operate the water supply pump (32) and the air pump (44) based on the water supply time Ts and the drainage time Td. That is, in the oral cavity cleaning device (10), when the water supply time Ts has elapsed since the start of the operation of the water supply pump (32), the water pump (32) is stopped and the air pump (44) is operated simultaneously. Then, when the drainage time Td has elapsed since the start of the operation of the air pump (44), the air pump (44) is stopped and simultaneously the water supply pump (32) is operated again. Thus, in the oral cleaning device (10), the operation of supplying cleaning water into the oral cavity and the operation of draining cleaning water from the oral cavity are alternately performed every time set in the timer setting section (71). Done.
- the oral cavity cleaning device (10) includes a discharge generator (50) for performing streamer discharge in the water of the cleaning water generation tank (20).
- the discharge generator (50) has a discharge unit (50a) and a DC power supply (65).
- the discharge unit (50a) is provided near the bottom in the wash water generation tank (20).
- the discharge unit (50a) includes an electrode pair (51, 52), an insulating case (55), and a ground cover (60).
- the electrode pair (51, 52) is composed of a discharge electrode (51) and a counter electrode (52).
- the discharge electrode (51) is a plate-like electrode
- the counter electrode (52) is a mesh-like electrode in which a plurality of holes (53) are formed.
- the discharge electrode (51) and the counter electrode (52) face each other in parallel with each other while being held in a horizontal posture.
- the discharge electrode (51) is connected to the positive electrode of the DC power source (65), and the counter electrode (52) is connected to the negative electrode of the DC power source (65).
- streamer discharge is performed between the electrodes (51, 52).
- active species such as hydroxyl radicals are generated, and as a result, hydrogen peroxide is generated.
- the counter electrode (52) has a plurality of holes (53), diffusion of the generated hydrogen peroxide is promoted.
- the insulating case (55) is installed at the bottom (24) of the washing water generation tank (20).
- the insulating case (55) is an insulating member made of an insulating material such as ceramic.
- the insulating case (55) is formed in an insulating container shape, and is disposed so as to surround only one electrode (51) of the electrode pair (51, 52).
- the insulating case (55) includes a container member (56) and a lid member (57).
- the container member (56) is formed in a box shape with one side surface (upper surface) opened.
- the discharge electrode (51) is laid in a horizontal state on the bottom surface of the container member (56).
- the lid member (57) closes the open surface above the container member (56).
- the lid member (57) is formed with a plurality of openings (58) penetrating vertically through the lid member (57). That is, in the insulating case (55), a plurality of openings (58) are formed on the upper side (side on which the counter electrode (52) is provided). In this embodiment, five openings (58) are arranged at equal intervals. The number of the openings (58) is merely an example, and any number may be used as long as at least one opening (58) is formed. Each opening (58) is formed in a circular shape. In addition, it is preferable that the opening width (caliber) W of each opening (58) is 0.02 mm or more and 0.5 mm or less.
- the discharge electrode (51) is surrounded by the insulating case (55), and discharge to the counter electrode (52) side is allowed through the plurality of openings (58).
- the insulating case (55) functions as a current density concentrating member that increases the current density of the current path between the electrode pair (51, 52). That is, the discharge electrode (51) is covered with the insulating case (55), while the current path during the streamer discharge is narrowed by the plurality of openings (58). For this reason, the current density increases in the vicinity of each opening (58). As a result, the amount of active species generated during streamer discharge, and hence the amount of hydrogen peroxide generated, is increased.
- a predetermined gap is secured between the discharge electrode (51) and the lid member (57).
- durability of a cover member (57) improves. That is, when the discharge electrode (51) and the lid member (57) are in close contact with each other, the lid member (57) is likely to melt or deteriorate due to Joule heat accompanying the discharge.
- a predetermined interval is ensured between the discharge electrode (51) and the lid member (57)
- a rapid temperature rise of the lid member (57) can be suppressed. As a result, melting and deterioration of the lid member (57) accompanying discharge are suppressed.
- the earth cover (60) accommodates the discharge electrode (51), the counter electrode (52), and the insulating member (55).
- the ground cover (60) is a grounded metal net-like cover. As a result, the discharge current is suppressed from flowing outside the ground cover (60). Further, since the earth cover (60) has a net shape, hydrogen peroxide generated inside the earth cover (60) diffuses to the outside of the earth cover (60).
- the DC power supply (65) constitutes a power supply unit that applies a high-voltage DC voltage to the electrode pair (51, 52).
- the power supply voltage of the DC power supply (65) is set to several kilovolts or less (for example, 7 kV or less).
- the power supply unit can be simplified, downsized, and reduced in cost as compared with, for example, a pulse power supply that applies a pulsed voltage.
- shock waves and noise are likely to occur in water due to discharge, whereas if the power supply unit is a DC power supply (65), such shock waves can suppress the generation of noise.
- the leakage current between the electrode pair (51, 52) tends to increase.
- this leakage current is suppressed, and the current density of the current path of the opening (58) is increased.
- Joule heat is generated in the opening (58) due to an increase in current density, water in the opening (58) is vaporized to generate bubbles.
- This bubble functions as a resistor that suppresses a leakage current between the electrode pair (51, 52).
- the discharge generator (50) of the present embodiment the leakage current between the electrode pair (51, 52) can be minimized. As a result, a desired potential difference is secured between the electrode pairs (51, 52), and streamer discharge is performed. This streamer discharge is performed in bubbles formed in the vicinity of the opening (58).
- the discharge generator (50) is provided with a constant power control unit (not shown) that controls the discharge power during streamer discharge to be constant.
- a constant power control unit (not shown) that controls the discharge power during streamer discharge to be constant.
- the hydrogen peroxide concentration of the cleaning water in the cleaning water generation tank (20) can be adjusted by, for example, detecting the hydrogen peroxide concentration of the cleaning water with a sensor and setting the detected hydrogen peroxide concentration to a predetermined target value.
- the DC power supply (65) is turned ON / OFF so as to approach, or the output power from the DC power supply (65) to the electrode pair (52, 53) is controlled.
- the cleaning water in the cleaning water generation tank (20) is passed through the water supply tube (31) to the brush unit (33). Supplied to.
- the washing water supplied to the brush unit (33) is discharged into the oral cavity from the outflow port (36) of the main body (34). Thereby, the oral cavity is cleaned and disinfected (more specifically, the biofilm formed on the inner surface of the oral cavity) while the oral cavity becomes wet.
- the water supply pump (32) stops.
- the air pump (44) is activated and the draining operation is started.
- cleaning water used for cleaning and sterilizing the oral cavity is sucked into the suction port (45) of the suction unit (41) as discharged water.
- This discharged water flows out into the discharged water tank (25) via the discharge tube (42) and is stored in the discharged water tank (25).
- the air pump (44) is stopped and the feed water pump (32) is operated at the same time.
- the oral cavity cleaning device (10) the operation of supplying cleaning water into the user's oral cavity and the operation of discharging the cleaning water from the user's oral cavity to the outside are executed alternately.
- Embodiment 1 hydrogen peroxide is generated by performing streamer discharge in the water in the cleaning water generation tank (20). For this reason, it is not necessary to replenish the cleaning water generation tank (20) with hydrogen peroxide solution as appropriate, and cleaning water containing hydrogen peroxide can be obtained automatically.
- the rate of hydrogen peroxide generation is extremely high as compared with, for example, electrolysis. Specifically, in the streamer discharge of the first embodiment, the hydrogen peroxide generation rate is about 10 times that of the electrolysis method. Therefore, in Embodiment 1, a large amount of hydrogen peroxide can be generated in a short time, and the oral cleaning and sterilization effect can be improved.
- a DC power supply (65) is used as a power supply unit of the discharge generator (50). For this reason, compared with a pulse power supply, simplification of a power supply part, cost reduction, and size reduction can be achieved. Moreover, when a pulse power supply is used, the shock wave and noise which generate
- Embodiment 1 a brush unit (33) having a brush part (35) is used as the discharge part. For this reason, it is possible to remove biofilm, plaque and the like attached to the inner surface of the oral cavity using the brush portion (35).
- Embodiment 1 a water supply operation for supplying cleaning water into the oral cavity and a draining operation for discharging the cleaning water in the oral cavity are alternately performed. For this reason, since the cleaning water in the oral cavity can be sequentially replaced, the cleaning and sterilizing effect in the oral cavity can be further improved. Further, by performing the draining operation, it is possible to avoid the washing water accumulated in the oral cavity from overflowing from the mouth.
- the insulating case (55) is disposed so that a part of the discharge electrode (51) is exposed to the outside through the opening (58). Therefore, the current path between the discharge electrode (51) and the counter electrode (52) is narrowed by the opening (58) of the lid member (57). As a result, since the current density is concentrated in the vicinity of the opening (58), the streamer discharge can be stabilized. Thereby, hydrogen peroxide can be stably generated in the washing water generation tank (20).
- Embodiment 2 of the Invention is obtained by adding a relay tank (80) to the oral cavity cleaning device (10) of Embodiment 1 described above. More specifically, in the water supply mechanism (30) of the second embodiment shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the relay flow path (37), in order from the wash water generation tank (20) side to the brush unit (33) side, A relay tank (80) and a water supply tube (31) are connected.
- One end (inflow end) of the relay channel (37) penetrates the outer peripheral wall (23) of the cleaning water generation tank (20) and communicates with the inside of the cleaning water generation tank (20).
- the other end (outflow end) of the relay channel (37) passes through the top (81) of the relay tank (80) and communicates with the interior of the relay tank (80).
- a water supply tube (31) similar to that of the first embodiment is connected to the outer peripheral wall (82) of the relay tank (80).
- a relay pump (38) is connected to the relay flow path (37), and a water supply pump (32) is connected to the water supply tube (31).
- the water supply pump (32) of the second embodiment is also connected to a cleaning water supply line (83) to which predetermined cleaning water is supplied. From the cleaning water supply line (83), different types of cleaning water are supplied from the cleaning water generated in the cleaning water generation tank (20).
- chemicals such as hexidine gluconate, benzethonium chloride, benzalkonium chloride, sodium azulenesulfonate, propylene glycol
- examples include glycols such as butylene glycol and diethylene glycol, essential oils such as menthol, peppermint oil, and peppermint oil, honey, hyaluronic acid, xanthone derivative-containing compositions, and green tea extract.
- the relay pump (38) is appropriately operated, so that the cleaning water in the cleaning water generation tank (20) flows through the relay pump (38), and the relay tank (80) Supplied as appropriate.
- other types of cleaning water can be appropriately supplied from the cleaning water supply line (83).
- the relay tank (80) is provided between the washing water generation tank (20) and the brush unit (33). For this reason, the quantity of the wash water supplied into the oral cavity can be sufficiently secured, and the wash water can be stably supplied into the oral cavity.
- the brush unit (33) is used as the discharge unit that discharges cleaning water into the oral cavity, but other configurations may be employed as the discharge unit.
- a mouthpiece (90) is used as a discharge part for discharging cleaning water into the oral cavity.
- the mouthpiece (90) is formed in a shape that is in close contact with the gingiva, and has a plurality of outlets (91) that communicate with the water supply tube (31).
- washing water can be supplied to the gingival side by fitting the mouthpiece (90) into the oral cavity.
- the mouthpiece (90) can be strengthened to strengthen the lips and facial muscles.
- the spray part (95) is used as the discharge part for discharging the wash water into the oral cavity.
- mist-like washing water is supplied into the oral cavity.
- the cleaning water is supplied into the oral cavity relatively widely and relatively uniformly.
- the cleaning and sterilizing effect in the oral cavity can be improved.
- each discharge part (33, 90, 95) mentioned above is attached with respect to a water supply tube (31) so that attachment or detachment is possible. Thereby, since each discharge
- the suction part (41) is also detachably attached to the drain tube (42).
- a disinfectant with low irritation may be added to the washing water, or a tea ingredient (catechin ingredient or the like) for improving the aftertaste after washing in the oral cavity may be added.
- a tea ingredient catechin ingredient or the like
- the water supply operation and the drainage operation are alternately performed by starting the drainage operation simultaneously with the end of the water supply operation and starting the water supply operation simultaneously with the end of the drainage operation.
- the water supply operation and the drainage operation may be performed simultaneously.
- streamer discharge is controlled so that the detection value of the hydrogen peroxide sensor approaches the target value, so that cleaning water having a desired hydrogen peroxide concentration is obtained.
- the hydrogen peroxide sensor may be omitted and the streamer discharge may be performed for a predetermined set time.
- the set time is a time empirically obtained to obtain cleaning water having a desired hydrogen peroxide concentration, and may be a value that varies depending on the amount of tap water supplied, for example.
- the constant power control part which controls the discharge power of streamer discharge uniformly is used.
- a constant current control unit for controlling the discharge current at the time of streamer discharge to be constant may be provided.
- the discharge electrode (51) is connected to the positive electrode of the DC power source (65), and the counter electrode (52) is connected to the negative electrode of the DC power source (65).
- the discharge electrode (51) is connected to the negative electrode of the DC power supply (65)
- the counter electrode (52) is connected to the positive electrode of the DC power supply (65)
- a so-called minus is established between both electrodes (51, 52). You may make it discharge.
- the insulating lid member (57) and the discharge electrode (51) may be arranged to contact each other. Even in this configuration, the current density can be concentrated in the vicinity of each opening (58) of the lid member (57). Therefore, streamer discharge is stably performed, and the generation rate of hydrogen peroxide can be accelerated.
- the present invention is useful for an oral cleaning device for cleaning the oral cavity.
- Oral cleaning device 20 Wash water generation tank (tank) 30 Water supply mechanism 31 Water supply tube (water supply channel) 32 Water supply pump (conveyance unit) 33 Brush unit (discharge part) 34 Main unit 35 Brush part 36 Outlet 40 Drainage mechanism 41 Suction unit 50 Discharge generator 50a discharge unit 51 Discharge electrode (electrode pair) 52 Counter electrode (electrode pair) 55 Insulation case (current density concentration member) 56 Container parts 57 Lid member 58 opening 65 DC power supply (power supply) 70 Control unit 90 mouthpiece (release part) 95 Spraying part (discharge part)
Abstract
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本発明の実施形態1に係る口腔洗浄装置(10)は、使用者の口腔内を洗浄することにより、口腔内の洗浄・除菌を行うものである。本実施形態の口腔洗浄装置(10)は、口腔内へ供給される洗浄水として、過酸化水素(H2O2)を含む洗浄水が用いられる。
口腔洗浄装置(10)の全体構成について、図1及び図2を参照しながら説明する。口腔洗浄装置(10)は、ケーシング(11)と、該ケーシング(11)に収容される洗浄水生成タンク(20)及び排出水タンク(25)とを備えている。
図3及び図4に示すように、口腔洗浄装置(10)は、洗浄水生成タンク(20)の水中内でストリーマ放電を行うための放電発生機(50)を備えている。放電発生機(50)は、放電ユニット(50a)と直流電源(65)とを有している。放電ユニット(50a)は、洗浄水生成タンク(20)内の底部寄りに設けられている。放電ユニット(50a)は、電極対(51,52)と、絶縁ケース(55)、及びアースカバー(60)を有している。
口腔洗浄装置(10)の運転動作について説明する。口腔洗浄装置(10)の運転が開始されると、直流電源(65)から電極対(51,52)に電圧が印加される。これにより、放電電極(51)から対向電極(52)に向かってストリーマ放電が進展する。この際、電極対(51,52)の間では、絶縁ケース(55)の開口(58)によって放電経路が絞られるため、開口(58)の近傍の電流密度が集中する。これにより、洗浄水生成タンク(20)内の水中では、高濃度の活性種を生成することができる。
実施形態1では、洗浄水生成タンク(20)内の水中でストリーマ放電を行って過酸化水素を生成するようにしている。このため、洗浄水生成タンク(20)内に過酸化水素水を適宜補充する必要がなく、自動的に過酸化水素を含む洗浄水を得ることができる。また、ストリーマ放電では、例えば電気分解の方式と比較すると、過酸化水素の生成速度が極めて高い。具体的には、実施形態1のストリーマ放電では、電気分解の方式と比較して、約10倍程度の過酸化水素の生成速度が得られる。従って、実施形態1では、短時間で多量の過酸化水素を発生でき、口腔内の洗浄・除菌効果を向上できる。
実施形態2に係る口腔洗浄装置(10)は、上記実施形態1の口腔洗浄装置(10)において、中継タンク(80)を付加したものである。より具体的に、図5及び図6に示す実施形態2の給水機構(30)では、洗浄水生成タンク(20)側からブラシユニット(33)側へ向かって順に、中継流路(37)、中継タンク(80)、給水チューブ(31)が接続されている。
実施形態2においても、実施形態1と同様、洗浄水生成タンク(20)内の水中でストリーマ放電を行って過酸化水素を生成するようにしている。このため、洗浄水生成タンク(20)内に過酸化水素水を適宜補充する必要がなく、自動的に過酸化水素を含む洗浄水を得ることができる。また、ストリーマ放電によって、極めて速い生成速度で過酸化水素を得ることができる。
上述した実施形態1や2においては、以下のような他の構成とすることもできる。
上述した各実施形態では、口腔内へ洗浄水を放出する放出部として、ブラシユニット(33)を用いているが、放出部として他の構成を採用してもよい。
上述した各実施形態では、洗浄水生成タンク(20)に水を補給し、洗浄水生成タンク(20)内の水中でストリーマ放電を行って過酸化水素を生成している。しかしながら、洗浄水生成タンク(20)の水中に食塩水を添加するようにしてもよい。食塩水を含む洗浄水中でストリーマ放電を行うと、食塩を含む水(被電解水)が電気分解されて、次亜塩素酸(HClO)が生成される。この次亜塩素酸は、過酸化水素と比較として殺菌力が高いため、洗浄水による口腔内の除菌効果を更に向上できる。
上述した各実施形態では、給水動作の終了と同時に排水動作を開始し、排水動作の終了と同時に給水動作を開始するようにして、給水動作と排水動作とを交互に行っている。しかしながら、給水動作と排水動作とを同時に行うようにしてもよい。また、排水機構(40)を省略した構成として、給水動作のみを実行するようしてもよい。この場合は、使用者が口腔内に溜まった洗浄水を適宜吐き出すようにすればよい。
上述した各実施形態では、過酸化水素センサの検出値が目標値に近づくように、ストリーマ放電の制御を行い、所望とする過酸化水素濃度の洗浄水を得るようにしている。しかしながら、過酸化水素センサを省略し、ストリーマ放電を所定の設定時間だけ行うようにしてもよい。なお、この設定時間は、所望とする過酸化水素濃度の洗浄水を得るよう経験的に求められた時間であり、例えば水道水の補給量に応じて変化する値であってもよい。
上述した各実施形態では、ストリーマ放電の放電電力を一定に制御する定電力制御部を用いている。しかしながら、定電力制御部に代えて、ストリーマ放電時の放電電流を一定に制御する定電流制御部を設けることもできる。この定電流制御を行うと、洗浄水の導電率によらず放電が安定するため、スパークの発生も未然に回避できる。
20 洗浄水生成タンク(タンク)
30 給水機構
31 給水チューブ(給水路)
32 給水ポンプ(搬送部)
33 ブラシユニット(放出部)
34 本体部
35 ブラシ部
36 流出口
40 排水機構
41 吸引部
50 放電発生機
50a 放電ユニット
51 放電電極(電極対)
52 対向電極(電極対)
55 絶縁ケース(電流密度集中部材)
56 容器部材
57 蓋部材
58 開口
65 直流電源(電源部)
70 制御部
90 マウスピース(放出部)
95 噴霧部(放出部)
Claims (8)
- 口腔内へ供給する洗浄水を生成・貯留する洗浄水生成タンク(20)と、
一端が洗浄水生成タンク(20)に接続される給水路(31)と、該洗浄水生成タンク(20)(20)内の洗浄水を上記給水路(31)へ搬送する搬送部(32)と、上記給水路(31)の流出端に接続されて上記洗浄水を口腔内へ放出する放出部(33,90,95)とを含む給水機構(30)と、
上記洗浄水生成タンク(20)内の水中でストリーマ放電を生起するための電極対(51,52)と、該電極対(51,52)に電圧を印加する電源部(65)とを有し、上記ストリーマ放電によって水中で過酸化水素を生成するように構成された放電発生機(50)とを備えていることを特徴とする口腔洗浄装置。 - 請求項1において、
上記電源部(65)は、上記電極対(51,52)に直流電圧を印加する直流電源(65)で構成され、
上記放電発生機(50)は、上記電極対(51,52)の間の電流経路の電流密度を上昇させる電流密度集中部材(55)を備えていることを特徴とする口腔洗浄装置。 - 請求項1又は2において、
上記放出部(33)は、上記洗浄水が放出される流出口(36)が形成される本体部(34)と、該本体部(34)の表面に形成されるブラシ部(35)とを含んでいることを特徴とする口腔洗浄装置。 - 請求項1又は2において、
上記放出部(95)は、上記洗浄水を噴霧する噴霧部(95)を含んでいることを特徴とする口腔洗浄装置。 - 請求項1又は2において、
上記口腔内の洗浄水を吸引して外部に排出する吸引部(41)を含む排水機構(40)を備えていることを特徴とする口腔洗浄装置。 - 請求項5において、
上記口腔内への上記洗浄水の給水動作と、該口腔内からの洗浄水の排水動作とが所定時間毎に交互に行われるように、又は上記給水動作と排水動作とが同時に行われるように、上記給水機構(30)と上記排水機構(40)とを制御する制御部(70)を備えていることを特徴とする口腔洗浄装置。 - 請求項2において、
上記電流密度集中部材(55)は、少なくとも1つの開口(58)が向けられた絶縁性の容器状に形成され、上記電極対(51,52)のうちの一方の電極(51)だけを囲むように配置されていることを特徴とする口腔洗浄装置。 - 請求項1又は2において、
上記給水機構(30)には、上記洗浄水生成タンク(20)と上記放出部(33,90,95)との間の給水路(31)に、中継タンク(80)が接続されていることを特徴とする口腔洗浄装置。
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