WO2012108642A2 - System for brushing teeth - Google Patents

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WO2012108642A2
WO2012108642A2 PCT/KR2012/000824 KR2012000824W WO2012108642A2 WO 2012108642 A2 WO2012108642 A2 WO 2012108642A2 KR 2012000824 W KR2012000824 W KR 2012000824W WO 2012108642 A2 WO2012108642 A2 WO 2012108642A2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D35/00—Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently or temporarily deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid material; Holders therefor
    • B65D35/22—Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently or temporarily deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid material; Holders therefor with two or more compartments
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0002—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process
    • A46B15/0004—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with a controlling means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B15/00—Other brushes; Brushes with additional arrangements
    • A46B15/0002—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process
    • A46B15/0038—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with signalling means
    • A46B15/0044—Arrangements for enhancing monitoring or controlling the brushing process with signalling means with light signalling means
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D35/00—Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently or temporarily deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid material; Holders therefor
    • B65D35/24—Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently or temporarily deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid material; Holders therefor with auxiliary devices
    • B65D35/242—Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently or temporarily deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid material; Holders therefor with auxiliary devices for mixing or discharging of two or more components
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
    • A46B2200/1066—Toothbrush for cleaning the teeth or dentures

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  • the present invention relates to a tooth care system, and more particularly, to a tooth care system that can remove the plaque efficiently because the user can monitor the plaque in real time at the time of brushing.
  • toothbrushes are used to remove food debris and plaque between teeth to prevent the development of tooth decay and tooth disease. Proper tooth brushing can be expected as well as oral hygiene.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide a brushing system that can remove the plaque efficiently because the user can monitor the plaque in real time when brushing.
  • Toothbrush system for solving the above object, a toothbrush comprising a toothbrush body provided with a camera portion, and a toothbrush head is implanted and detached to the toothbrush body; An operation unit for operating the camera unit; A display unit capable of communicating with the camera unit for monitoring in real time the plaque dyed by the plaque dye photographed by the camera unit; It includes.
  • the display unit may be provided in a smart phone.
  • the operation unit may be provided on at least one of the toothbrush body or the smart phone.
  • the camera unit comprises a lens and a flash; A memory provided between the lens and the flash and a substrate; It may include a battery connected to one side of the substrate to supply power.
  • the lens may include at least one of a macro function or an anti-fog function.
  • the tooth care system includes: a container body having an opening formed at one side thereof, and a partition wall formed therein for separating the plaque dyeing agent from the toothpaste; A nozzle connected to the opening and having a spiral molded body provided therein so as to be discharged in a state where the plaque dyeing agent and the toothpaste are mixed in a spiral shape; It may further include a paste container comprising a.
  • the nozzle may be formed by separating the dye injection hole into which the gingival dye is injected and the toothpaste injection hole into which the toothpaste is injected.
  • any one of the toothbrush body and the toothbrush head may be formed with a coupling protrusion, and the other may have a coupling groove for assembling the coupling protrusion.
  • the tooth care system may further include a paste container for storing a paste consisting of a gingival dye and a toothpaste encapsulated in a water-soluble capsule.
  • Paste container for achieving the above object is, the opening body is formed on one side, the container body formed partition wall for separating the plaque dyeing agent and toothpaste therein; A nozzle connected to the opening and having a spiral molded body provided therein to discharge the plaque dyeing agent and the toothpaste in a spiral shape; It may include.
  • the present invention since the user can monitor the plaque in real time when brushing the teeth, it is possible to remove the plaque efficiently, so that the oral hygiene system can be improved.
  • the gingival dye and the toothpaste can be used at the same time without using each, it is possible to easily brush while confirming the plaque is provided with a brushing system that can improve the convenience of use.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing a brushing system according to the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the toothbrush of Figure 1;
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic illustration of the paste container of FIG.
  • the toothbrush system includes a toothbrush 10 having a large camera unit 20 (see FIG. 2), a paste container in which a plaque dyeing agent 30a and a toothpaste 30b are embedded. 30, control units 15 and 45 for operating the camera unit 20, and a display unit 50 for monitoring the plaque captured by the camera unit 20 in real time.
  • Toothbrush 10 as shown in Figure 2, the toothbrush body 11 is provided with a camera unit 20, the brush head 13 is composed of a toothbrush head 12 is implanted and detachable to the toothbrush body (11). do.
  • toothbrush body 11 and the toothbrush head 12 are detachably coupled to each other, so that when the bristles 13 are worn out, the toothbrush head 12 may be separated and replaced from the toothbrush body 11.
  • a coupling protrusion 11a protrudes from the upper surface of the toothbrush body 11, and a coupling groove 12a for inserting and assembling the coupling protrusion 11a is recessed in the lower surface of the toothbrush head 12. Formed.
  • the engaging projection 11a is formed in the toothbrush body 11 and the engaging groove 12a is formed in the toothbrush head 12, the engaging projection is formed in the toothbrush head and the engaging groove is the toothbrush body.
  • the shape of the coupling protrusion and the coupling groove is not limited thereto, but may be changed as long as the shape can be separated from each other.
  • the camera unit 20 is for photographing the tooth state, it is provided in the toothbrush body 11 has the advantage that there is no need to replace the camera unit 20 when replacing the toothbrush head 12.
  • the camera unit 20 is largely comprised of a lens 21, a flash 22 provided around the lens 21, and a memory 24 provided between the lens 21 and the flash 22 and the substrate 23. And a battery 25 connected to one side of the substrate 23 to supply power.
  • the lens 21 is mounted in the state exposed to the toothbrush body 11, at this time, the toothbrush head 12 is a lens exposure hole (not shown) is formed so that the lens 21 is exposed, of course.
  • the lens 21 may include a macro function so as to photograph the plaque more precisely, and the anti-fog function may be included to prevent the occurrence of fogging due to moisture in the oral cavity.
  • the lens 21 in the present embodiment is provided on the upper surface of the toothbrush body 11 may be provided on the lower surface of the toothbrush body 11, of course.
  • the flash 22 is used to supply light into the dark mouth during shooting, and is mounted in a state exposed to the periphery of the lens 21. At this time, the flash exposure hole is exposed to the toothbrush head 12 so that the flash 22 can be exposed. Of course, (not shown) should be formed.
  • the memory 24 is provided to store the photographed image provided in the toothbrush body 11 and must be electrically connected to the substrate 23.
  • the substrate 23 is preferably equipped with a Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) device, which is commonly used in digital cameras, but is not limited thereto.
  • CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
  • the battery 25 is for supplying power to each component 21, 22, 23, 24, and is electrically connected to one side of the substrate 23.
  • the toothbrush body 11 is provided with an operation unit 15 for operating the camera unit 20. Accordingly, the user may photograph the plaque in real time by turning on / off the camera unit 20 using the manipulation unit 15 or performing various manipulations (shooting start, zoom operation, etc.) for photographing. .
  • the display unit 50 Since the display unit 50 is provided in the smart phone 40 which is commonly carried these days, the user can monitor the plaque taken by the camera unit 20 in real time regardless of the place. In particular, as shown in Figure 1, through the display unit 50 can monitor the molar and its surrounding parts that are difficult to see, it is possible to easily check the plaque of the molar and its surrounding areas.
  • the smart phone 40 and the camera unit 20 has a wireless network or a Bluetooth function to enable wireless communication, so that the image captured by the camera unit 20 is transmitted to the smart phone 40 so that the user can use the smart phone.
  • the plaque can be easily confirmed through the display unit 50 of the 40.
  • the smart phone 40 may be provided with an operation unit 45 separate from the operation unit 15 provided in the toothbrush 10 to operate the camera unit 20.
  • the user may operate the camera unit 20 by operating the operation unit 15 of the toothbrush 10 or the camera unit 20 by operating the operation unit 45 of the smart phone 40 according to the situation. There is an advantage to that.
  • the smartphone 40 and the camera unit 20 is capable of two-way wireless communication
  • the operation unit 45 of the smart phone 40 can not only wirelessly control the camera unit 20, but also the camera unit 20 ) May be wirelessly transmitted to the display unit 50 of the smart phone 40.
  • the camera It is configured to monitor the plaque taken by the unit 20 in real time through the display unit 50.
  • the paste container 30 is composed of a container body 31 having an opening 31a largely formed at one side thereof, and a nozzle 32 connected to the opening 31a.
  • the container body 31 is a place where a paste composed of the plaque dyeing agent 30a and the toothpaste 30b is stored, and a partition 31b separating the plaque dyeing agent 30a and the toothpaste 30b is formed therein.
  • the container body 31 may be made of a flexible material as a tube type, and the partition wall 31b may also be formed integrally with the container body 31 of a flexible material.
  • the plaque dyeing agent (30a) serves to dye the plaque so that the user can visually easily recognize the plaque.
  • the plaque dyeing agent (30a) is configured to be discharged together with the toothpaste, unlike the prior art, because the plaque is dyed when brushing the tooth plaque dyeing agent (30a) and toothpaste (30b) does not need to use separately, there is a convenient advantage in use.
  • the nozzle 32 is in communication with the opening 31a of the container body 31 is a place where the plaque dyeing agent 30a and the toothpaste 30b stored in the container body 31 are discharged. At this time, the nozzle 32 is formed by separating the dye injection port 34 into which the plaque dyeing agent 30a is injected, and the toothpaste injection port 35 into which the toothpaste 30b is injected, and the opening of the container body 31. Hook portion 36 for coupling to the container body 31 is formed in the portion connected to the 31a.
  • the spiral molded body 33 is provided in the nozzle 32 so that the plaque dyeing agent 30a and the toothpaste 30b are discharged in a spiral shape.
  • the partition body 31b is formed in the container body 31 so that the plaque dyeing agent 30a and the toothpaste 30b are configured to be discharged in a spiral shape by the spiral molded body 33,
  • the bulkhead and the spiral molded body can be eliminated by embedding in the container body in the state of mixing the original gingiva dye and toothpaste.
  • the plaque dye and the toothpaste may be separated from each other by the water-soluble capsule until the water-soluble capsule is removed in the process of brushing teeth.
  • the gingival dye and the toothpaste are not mixed and discharged in a spiral shape, and of course, the gingival dye and the toothpaste may be discharged without mixing.
  • the plaque is dyed by the plaque dyeing agent 30a constituting the paste.
  • the application of the smart phone 40 is activated to activate the display unit 50 and the operation unit 45, and then operate the operation unit 15 or 45 to turn on the camera unit 20, the camera unit ( The image captured in real time in 20) is transmitted to the display unit 50 of the smart phone 40, so that the user brushing teeth while checking the plaque in real time, it is possible to intensively wipe the teeth remaining plaque.
  • the plaque can be efficiently removed, thereby improving oral hygiene.
  • plaque dyeing agent (30a) and toothpaste (30b) can be used at once without using, respectively, can be brushed while confirming the plaque has the advantage that the convenience in use can be improved.
  • the operation unit is provided not only in the toothbrush but also in the smart phone so that the user can selectively operate the operation unit, but may be configured to be provided only in any one of the toothbrush or smart phone.
  • the display unit is provided in a portable smart phone, but is not limited thereto and may be configured as a general monitor.
  • the present invention can be used after being commercialized as a brushing system that allows the user to monitor the plaque in real time and can effectively remove the plaque when brushing.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system for brushing teeth comprising: a toothbrush comprising a body of a toothbrush comprising a camera portion, and a toothbrush head attached to or detached from the body of a toothbrush in which bristles are planted; an operation portion for operating the camera portion; and a display portion which can communicate with the camera portion, and thus monitors the plaque dyed with a plaque dye photographed by the camera portion in real time. According to the present invention, the teeth brushing system can improve oral hygiene since it is possible for a user to monitor plaque in real time when brushing teeth, thereby enabling effective removal of plaque. In addition, the system for brushing teeth can improve the convenience of use since it is possible to use a plaque dye and toothpaste at the same time instead of using the same separately, thereby easily identifying plaque while brushing teeth.

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양치 시스템Brushing system
본 발명은 양치 시스템에 관한 것으로서, 보다 상세하게는, 양치시 사용자가 치태를 실시간으로 모니터링할 수 있으므로 치태를 효율적으로 제거할 수 있는 양치 시스템에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to a tooth care system, and more particularly, to a tooth care system that can remove the plaque efficiently because the user can monitor the plaque in real time at the time of brushing.
일반적으로, 칫솔은 치아 사이에 끼인 음식물 찌꺼기와 치태(plaque)를 제거하여 충치와 치아병의 발생을 예방하기 위해 이용된다. 올바른 양치는 구강 위생 효과 뿐만 아니라 치아 미백 효과를 기대할 수 있다.Generally, toothbrushes are used to remove food debris and plaque between teeth to prevent the development of tooth decay and tooth disease. Proper tooth brushing can be expected as well as oral hygiene.
그런데, 종래 칫솔을 이용하여 양치하는 경우, 어느 위치의 치아에 치태가 남아있는지 확인할 수 없으므로, 알약 또는 액상 형태로 제조된 치태 염색제를 사용하여 치태 염색제에 의해 염색된 치태를 확인한 다음, 칫솔로 치태가 남아있는 부분의 치아를 집중적으로 양치해야만 하는 번거로움이 있었다.However, when brushing teeth using a conventional toothbrush, it is not possible to check which position of the tooth remains in the tooth, so check the plaque dyed with the plaque dye using a plaque dyeing agent prepared in a pill or liquid form, and then plaque with a toothbrush There was a hassle to brush teeth intensively in the remaining part.
뿐만 아니라, 종래에는 치태 염색제와 치약이 별도로 판매되었기 때문에 치태 염색제와 치약을 따로 사용해야만 하는 불편함이 있었다.In addition, conventionally, because the plaque dyeing agent and toothpaste were sold separately, there was an inconvenience of having to use the plaque dyeing agent and the toothpaste separately.
따라서, 본 발명의 목적은 양치시 사용자가 치태를 실시간으로 모니터링할 수 있으므로 치태를 효율적으로 제거할 수 있는 양치 시스템을 제공하는 것이다.Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a brushing system that can remove the plaque efficiently because the user can monitor the plaque in real time when brushing.
뿐만 아니라, 치태 염색제와 치약을 각각 사용하지 않고 한번에 사용할 수 있으므로, 치태를 쉽게 확인하면서 양치할 수 있어 사용상 편리성이 향상될 수 있는 양치 시스템을 제공하는 것이다. In addition, it can be used at a time without using a plaque dyeing agent and toothpaste, respectively, to provide a brushing system that can be easily brushed while confirming the plaque can be improved in use convenience.
상기 목적을 해결하기 위한 본 발명에 따른 양치 시스템은, 카메라부가 마련된 칫솔 몸체와, 칫솔모가 식모되고 상기 칫솔 몸체에 탈부착되는 칫솔 헤드를 포함하는 칫솔과; 상기 카메라부를 작동시키기 위한 조작부와; 상기 카메라부와 통신 가능하여 상기 카메라부에 의해 촬영되는 치태 염색제에 의해 염색된 치태를 실시간으로 모니터링하는 디스플레이부; 를 포함한다.Toothbrush system according to the present invention for solving the above object, a toothbrush comprising a toothbrush body provided with a camera portion, and a toothbrush head is implanted and detached to the toothbrush body; An operation unit for operating the camera unit; A display unit capable of communicating with the camera unit for monitoring in real time the plaque dyed by the plaque dye photographed by the camera unit; It includes.
상기 디스플레이부는 스마트 폰에 마련될 수 있다.The display unit may be provided in a smart phone.
상기 조작부는 상기 칫솔 몸체 또는 상기 스마트 폰 중 적어도 어느 하나에 마련될 수 있다.The operation unit may be provided on at least one of the toothbrush body or the smart phone.
상기 카메라부는 렌즈 및 플래시와; 상기 렌즈 및 상기 플래시와 기판 사이에 마련된 메모리와; 상기 기판의 일측에 연결되어 전원을 공급하는 배터리를 포함할 수 있다.The camera unit comprises a lens and a flash; A memory provided between the lens and the flash and a substrate; It may include a battery connected to one side of the substrate to supply power.
상기 렌즈는 접사 기능 또는 김 서림 방지 기능 중 적어도 어느 하나를 포함할 수 있다.The lens may include at least one of a macro function or an anti-fog function.
상기 양치 시스템은, 일측에 개구부가 형성되고, 내부에 치태 염색제와 치약을 구분하는 격벽이 형성된 용기 몸체와; 상기 개구부에 연결되며, 치태 염색제와 치약이 나선 모양으로 섞인 상태로 배출되도록 내부에 나선 성형체가 마련된 노즐; 을 포함하는 페이스트 용기를 더 포함할 수 있다.The tooth care system includes: a container body having an opening formed at one side thereof, and a partition wall formed therein for separating the plaque dyeing agent from the toothpaste; A nozzle connected to the opening and having a spiral molded body provided therein so as to be discharged in a state where the plaque dyeing agent and the toothpaste are mixed in a spiral shape; It may further include a paste container comprising a.
상기 노즐에는 치태 염색제가 주입되는 염색제 주입구와, 치약이 주입되는 치약 주입구가 분리되어 형성될 수 있다.The nozzle may be formed by separating the dye injection hole into which the gingival dye is injected and the toothpaste injection hole into which the toothpaste is injected.
상기 칫솔 몸체와 상기 칫솔 헤드 중 어느 하나에는 결합 돌기가 형성되고, 다른 하나에는 상기 결합 돌기가 조립되기 위한 결합 홈이 형성될 수 있다.Any one of the toothbrush body and the toothbrush head may be formed with a coupling protrusion, and the other may have a coupling groove for assembling the coupling protrusion.
상기 양치 시스템은, 수용성 캡슐에 넣어진 치태 염색제와 치약으로 구성된 페이스트가 저장되는 페이스트 용기를 더 포함할 수 있다.The tooth care system may further include a paste container for storing a paste consisting of a gingival dye and a toothpaste encapsulated in a water-soluble capsule.
상기 목적을 달성하기 위한 본 발명에 따른 페이스트 용기는, 일측에 개구부가 형성되고, 내부에 치태 염색제와 치약을 구분하는 격벽이 형성된 용기 몸체와; 상기 개구부에 연결되며, 치태 염색제와 치약이 나선 모양으로 배출되도록 내부에 나선 성형체가 마련된 노즐; 을 포함할 수 있다.Paste container according to the present invention for achieving the above object is, the opening body is formed on one side, the container body formed partition wall for separating the plaque dyeing agent and toothpaste therein; A nozzle connected to the opening and having a spiral molded body provided therein to discharge the plaque dyeing agent and the toothpaste in a spiral shape; It may include.
이상 설명한 바와 같이, 본 발명에 따르면, 양치시 사용자가 치태를 실시간으로 모니터링할 수 있으므로 치태를 효율적으로 제거할 수 있으므로 구강 위생을 향상시킬 수 있는 양치 시스템이 제공된다. As described above, according to the present invention, since the user can monitor the plaque in real time when brushing the teeth, it is possible to remove the plaque efficiently, so that the oral hygiene system can be improved.
또한, 치태 염색제와 치약을 각각 사용하지 않고 한번에 사용할 수 있으므로, 치태를 쉽게 확인하면서 양치할 수 있어 사용상 편리성이 향상될 수 있는 양치 시스템이 제공된다. In addition, since the gingival dye and the toothpaste can be used at the same time without using each, it is possible to easily brush while confirming the plaque is provided with a brushing system that can improve the convenience of use.
도 1은 본 발명에 따른 양치 시스템을 개략적으로 도시한 구성도.1 is a schematic view showing a brushing system according to the present invention.
도 2는 도 1의 칫솔을 도시한 분리 사시도.Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the toothbrush of Figure 1;
도 3은 도 1의 페이스트 용기를 개략적으로 도시한 도면.3 is a schematic illustration of the paste container of FIG.
이하에서는 첨부도면을 참조하여 본 발명에 대해 상세히 설명한다.Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
본 발명에 따른 양치 시스템은, 도 1에 도시된 바와 같이, 크게 카메라부(20, 도 2 참조)가 마련된 칫솔(10)과, 치태 염색제(30a) 및 치약(30b)이 내장되는 페이스트 용기(30)와, 카메라부(20)를 작동시키기 위한 조작부(15, 45)와, 카메라부(20)에 의해 촬영된 치태를 실시간으로 모니터링하는 디스플레이부(50)를 포함한다.As shown in FIG. 1, the toothbrush system according to the present invention includes a toothbrush 10 having a large camera unit 20 (see FIG. 2), a paste container in which a plaque dyeing agent 30a and a toothpaste 30b are embedded. 30, control units 15 and 45 for operating the camera unit 20, and a display unit 50 for monitoring the plaque captured by the camera unit 20 in real time.
칫솔(10)은, 도 2에 도시된 바와 같이, 카메라부(20)가 마련된 칫솔 몸체(11)와, 칫솔모(13)가 식모되며 칫솔 몸체(11)에 탈부착되는 칫솔 헤드(12)로 구성된다. Toothbrush 10, as shown in Figure 2, the toothbrush body 11 is provided with a camera unit 20, the brush head 13 is composed of a toothbrush head 12 is implanted and detachable to the toothbrush body (11). do.
여기서, 칫솔 몸체(11)와 칫솔 헤드(12)는 서로 분리 가능하게 결합됨으로써, 칫솔모(13)가 닳은 경우 칫솔 헤드(12)를 칫솔 몸체(11)로부터 분리하여 교체할 수 있다.Here, the toothbrush body 11 and the toothbrush head 12 are detachably coupled to each other, so that when the bristles 13 are worn out, the toothbrush head 12 may be separated and replaced from the toothbrush body 11.
이를 위해, 칫솔 몸체(11)의 상부면에는 결합 돌기(11a)가 돌출 형성되어 있고, 칫솔 헤드(12)의 하부면에는 결합 돌기(11a)가 삽입되어 조립되기 위한 결합 홈(12a)이 함몰 형성되어 있다. 이 때, 본 실시예에서는 결합 돌기(11a)가 칫솔 몸체(11)에 형성되고 결합 홈(12a)이 칫솔 헤드(12)에 형성되어 있으나, 결합 돌기가 칫솔 헤드에 형성되고 결합 홈이 칫솔 몸체에 형성될 수도 있으며, 결합 돌기 및 결합 홈의 형상은 이에 한정되지 않고 서로 분리 가능하게 결합될 수 있는 모양이라면 변경 가능함은 물론이다. To this end, a coupling protrusion 11a protrudes from the upper surface of the toothbrush body 11, and a coupling groove 12a for inserting and assembling the coupling protrusion 11a is recessed in the lower surface of the toothbrush head 12. Formed. At this time, in this embodiment, although the engaging projection 11a is formed in the toothbrush body 11 and the engaging groove 12a is formed in the toothbrush head 12, the engaging projection is formed in the toothbrush head and the engaging groove is the toothbrush body. The shape of the coupling protrusion and the coupling groove is not limited thereto, but may be changed as long as the shape can be separated from each other.
한편, 카메라부(20)는 치아 상태를 촬영하기 위한 것으로서, 칫솔 몸체(11)에 마련되어 있어 칫솔 헤드(12)를 교체할 때 카메라부(20)를 함께 교체할 필요가 없는 이점이 있다. On the other hand, the camera unit 20 is for photographing the tooth state, it is provided in the toothbrush body 11 has the advantage that there is no need to replace the camera unit 20 when replacing the toothbrush head 12.
카메라부(20)는 크게 렌즈(21)와, 렌즈(21)의 주변에 마련된 플래시(flash, 22)와, 렌즈(21) 및 플래시(22)와 기판(23) 사이에 마련된 메모리(24)와, 기판(23)의 일측에 연결되어 전원을 공급하는 배터리(25)로 구성된다. The camera unit 20 is largely comprised of a lens 21, a flash 22 provided around the lens 21, and a memory 24 provided between the lens 21 and the flash 22 and the substrate 23. And a battery 25 connected to one side of the substrate 23 to supply power.
렌즈(21)는 칫솔 몸체(11)에 노출된 상태로 장착되며, 이 때 칫솔 헤드(12)에는 렌즈(21)가 노출될 수 있도록 렌즈 노출공(미도시)이 형성되어야 함은 물론이다. 여기서, 렌즈(21)는 치태를 보다 정밀하게 촬영할 수 있도록 접사 기능이 포함된 것이 좋으며, 구강 내의 습기에 의해 김 서림이 발생하는 것이 방지되도록 김 서림 방지 기능이 포함된 것이 좋다.The lens 21 is mounted in the state exposed to the toothbrush body 11, at this time, the toothbrush head 12 is a lens exposure hole (not shown) is formed so that the lens 21 is exposed, of course. Here, the lens 21 may include a macro function so as to photograph the plaque more precisely, and the anti-fog function may be included to prevent the occurrence of fogging due to moisture in the oral cavity.
한편, 본 실시예에서의 렌즈(21)는 칫솔 몸체(11)의 상부면에 마련되어 있으나 칫솔 몸체(11)의 하부면에 마련될 수도 있음은 물론이다.On the other hand, the lens 21 in the present embodiment is provided on the upper surface of the toothbrush body 11 may be provided on the lower surface of the toothbrush body 11, of course.
플래시(22)는 촬영시 어두운 구강 내에 빛을 공급하기 위한 것으로서 렌즈(21)의 주변에 노출된 상태로 장착되며, 이 때 칫솔 헤드(12)에는 플래시(22)가 노출될 수 있도록 플래시 노출공(미도시)이 형성되어야 함은 물론이다. The flash 22 is used to supply light into the dark mouth during shooting, and is mounted in a state exposed to the periphery of the lens 21. At this time, the flash exposure hole is exposed to the toothbrush head 12 so that the flash 22 can be exposed. Of course, (not shown) should be formed.
메모리(24)는 칫솔 몸체(11)의 내부에 마련되어 촬영된 영상을 저장하기 위한 것으로서 기판(23)과 전기적으로 연결되어야 함은 물론이다. 여기서, 기판(23)에는 요즘 디지털 카메라에 흔히 탑재되는 CMOS(Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) 소자가 탑재되는 것이 좋으나, 치태를 촬영할 수 있는 촬상 소자라면 이에 한정되지 않음은 물론이다. The memory 24 is provided to store the photographed image provided in the toothbrush body 11 and must be electrically connected to the substrate 23. Here, the substrate 23 is preferably equipped with a Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) device, which is commonly used in digital cameras, but is not limited thereto.
배터리(25)는 각 부품(21, 22, 23, 24)에 전원을 공급하기 위한 것으로서, 기판(23)의 일측에 전기적으로 연결된다.The battery 25 is for supplying power to each component 21, 22, 23, 24, and is electrically connected to one side of the substrate 23.
한편, 칫솔 몸체(11)에는 카메라부(20)를 작동시키기 위한 조작부(15)가 마련되어 있다. 이에, 사용자는 양치시 조작부(15)를 이용하여 카메라부(20)를 온/오프시키거나, 촬영을 위한 다양한 조작(촬영 시작, 줌(zoom) 조작 등)을 함으로써 치태를 실시간으로 촬영할 수 있다.On the other hand, the toothbrush body 11 is provided with an operation unit 15 for operating the camera unit 20. Accordingly, the user may photograph the plaque in real time by turning on / off the camera unit 20 using the manipulation unit 15 or performing various manipulations (shooting start, zoom operation, etc.) for photographing. .
디스플레이부(50)는 요즘 흔히 휴대하고 있는 스마트 폰(40)에 마련됨으로써, 사용자가 장소에 구애받지 않고 카메라부(20)에서 촬영된 치태를 실시간으로 모니터링할 수 있다. 특히, 도 1에 도시된 바와 같이, 디스플레이부(50)를 통해 잘 보이지 않는 어금니 및 그 주변 부위를 모니터링할 수 있으므로, 어금니 및 그 주변 부위의 치태를 용이하게 확인할 수 있게 된다.Since the display unit 50 is provided in the smart phone 40 which is commonly carried these days, the user can monitor the plaque taken by the camera unit 20 in real time regardless of the place. In particular, as shown in Figure 1, through the display unit 50 can monitor the molar and its surrounding parts that are difficult to see, it is possible to easily check the plaque of the molar and its surrounding areas.
이 때, 스마트 폰(40)과 카메라부(20)는 무선 네트워크 또는 블루투스 기능이 있어 무선 통신이 가능함으로써, 카메라부(20)에 촬영된 영상이 스마트 폰(40)으로 전송되어 사용자가 스마트 폰(40)의 디스플레이부(50)를 통해 치태를 용이하게 확인할 수 있다. At this time, the smart phone 40 and the camera unit 20 has a wireless network or a Bluetooth function to enable wireless communication, so that the image captured by the camera unit 20 is transmitted to the smart phone 40 so that the user can use the smart phone. The plaque can be easily confirmed through the display unit 50 of the 40.
한편, 스마트 폰(40)에는 카메라부(20)를 작동시키기 위해 칫솔(10)에 마련된 조작부(15)와는 별도의 조작부(45)가 마련될 수도 있다. 이에, 사용자는 상황에 따라 칫솔(10)의 조작부(15)를 조작하여 카메라부(20)를 작동하거나, 스마트 폰(40)의 조작부(45)를 조작하여 카메라부(20)를 작동할 수 있는 이점이 있다. On the other hand, the smart phone 40 may be provided with an operation unit 45 separate from the operation unit 15 provided in the toothbrush 10 to operate the camera unit 20. Thus, the user may operate the camera unit 20 by operating the operation unit 15 of the toothbrush 10 or the camera unit 20 by operating the operation unit 45 of the smart phone 40 according to the situation. There is an advantage to that.
또한, 스마트 폰(40)과 카메라부(20)는 양방향 무선 통신이 가능하여, 스마트 폰(40)의 조작부(45)로 카메라부(20)를 무선 제어할 수 있을 뿐만 아니라, 카메라부(20)에서 촬영된 영상은 스마트 폰(40)의 디스플레이부(50)로 무선 전송될 수 있다.In addition, the smartphone 40 and the camera unit 20 is capable of two-way wireless communication, the operation unit 45 of the smart phone 40 can not only wirelessly control the camera unit 20, but also the camera unit 20 ) May be wirelessly transmitted to the display unit 50 of the smart phone 40.
본 발명에서는 치태를 실시간으로 모니터링하기 위한 어플리케이션(application)을 개발하여 스마트 폰(40)에 탑재함으로써, 어플리케이션을 실행한 후 조작부(15 또는 45)를 조작하여 카메라부(20)를 작동시키면, 카메라부(20)에서 촬영된 치태를 디스플레이부(50)를 통해 실시간으로 모니터링할 수 있도록 구성된다.In the present invention, by developing an application (application) for monitoring the plaque in real time and mounted on the smart phone 40, after operating the application to operate the camera unit 20 by operating the operation unit 15 or 45, the camera It is configured to monitor the plaque taken by the unit 20 in real time through the display unit 50.
페이스트 용기(30)는, 도 3에 도시된 바와 같이, 크게 일측에 개구부(31a)가 형성된 용기 몸체(31)와, 개구부(31a)에 연결된 노즐(32)로 구성된다. As shown in FIG. 3, the paste container 30 is composed of a container body 31 having an opening 31a largely formed at one side thereof, and a nozzle 32 connected to the opening 31a.
용기 몸체(31)는 치태 염색제(30a)와 치약(30b)로 구성된 페이스트(paste)가 저장되는 곳으로서, 내부에는 치태 염색제(30a)와 치약(30b)을 구분하는 격벽(31b)이 형성되어 있다. 용기 몸체(31)는 튜브 타입으로서 플렉시블한 재질로 제작되는 것이 좋으며, 이 때 격벽(31b) 역시 플렉시블한 재질로 용기 몸체(31)와 일체로 형성된 것이 좋다.The container body 31 is a place where a paste composed of the plaque dyeing agent 30a and the toothpaste 30b is stored, and a partition 31b separating the plaque dyeing agent 30a and the toothpaste 30b is formed therein. have. The container body 31 may be made of a flexible material as a tube type, and the partition wall 31b may also be formed integrally with the container body 31 of a flexible material.
여기서, 치태 염색제(30a)는 사용자가 치태를 시각적으로 쉽게 인지할 수 있도록 치태를 염색시키는 역할을 한다. 이러한 치태 염색제(30a)는 종래와 달리 치약과 함께 배출되도록 구성됨으로써, 양치 시 치태가 염색되기 때문에 치태 염색제(30a)와 치약(30b)을 별도로 사용하지 않아도 되므로 사용상 편리한 이점이 있다.Here, the plaque dyeing agent (30a) serves to dye the plaque so that the user can visually easily recognize the plaque. The plaque dyeing agent (30a) is configured to be discharged together with the toothpaste, unlike the prior art, because the plaque is dyed when brushing the tooth plaque dyeing agent (30a) and toothpaste (30b) does not need to use separately, there is a convenient advantage in use.
노즐(32)은 용기 몸체(31)의 개구부(31a)와 연통되어 용기 몸체(31)에 저장된 치태 염색제(30a) 및 치약(30b)이 배출되는 곳이다. 이 때, 노즐(32)에는 치태 염색제(30a)가 주입되는 염색제 주입구(34)와, 치약(30b)이 주입되는 치약 주입구(35)가 분리되어 형성되어 있으며, 용기 몸체(31)의 개구부(31a)와 연결되는 부분에는 용기 몸체(31)에 결합되기 위한 후크(36)가 돌출 형성되어 있다. The nozzle 32 is in communication with the opening 31a of the container body 31 is a place where the plaque dyeing agent 30a and the toothpaste 30b stored in the container body 31 are discharged. At this time, the nozzle 32 is formed by separating the dye injection port 34 into which the plaque dyeing agent 30a is injected, and the toothpaste injection port 35 into which the toothpaste 30b is injected, and the opening of the container body 31. Hook portion 36 for coupling to the container body 31 is formed in the portion connected to the 31a.
또한, 노즐(32)의 내부에는 치태 염색제(30a)와 치약(30b)이 나선 모양을 이루어 배출되도록 나선 성형체(33)가 마련된 것이 좋다.In addition, it is preferable that the spiral molded body 33 is provided in the nozzle 32 so that the plaque dyeing agent 30a and the toothpaste 30b are discharged in a spiral shape.
본 실시예에서는, 용기 몸체(31)에 격벽(31b)이 형성되어 있어 치태 염색제(30a)와 치약(30b)이 구분된 상태에서 나선 성형체(33)에 의해 나선 모양으로 배출되도록 구성되어 있으나, 애초 치태 염색제와 치약이 섞인 상태로 용기 몸체에 내장함으로써 격벽 및 나선 성형체를 삭제할 수도 있음은 물론이다. 이 경우 치태 염색제를 수용성 캡슐에 넣어서 제작하는 것도 가능하다. 이에 의해 양치질을 하는 과정에서 수용성 캡슐이 제거되기 전까지는 치태 염색제와 치약이 수용성 캡슐에 의해 서로 분리되도록 할 수 있다.In the present embodiment, the partition body 31b is formed in the container body 31 so that the plaque dyeing agent 30a and the toothpaste 30b are configured to be discharged in a spiral shape by the spiral molded body 33, The bulkhead and the spiral molded body can be eliminated by embedding in the container body in the state of mixing the original gingiva dye and toothpaste. In this case, it is also possible to prepare the plaque dye in a water-soluble capsule. As a result, the plaque dye and the toothpaste may be separated from each other by the water-soluble capsule until the water-soluble capsule is removed in the process of brushing teeth.
뿐만 아니라, 본 실시예에서의 나선 성형체를 삭제하여 치태 염색제와 치약이 나선 모양으로 섞여서 배출되지 않고, 치태 염색제와 치약이 섞이지 않은 상태로 각각 배출되도록 할 수도 있음은 물론이다.In addition, by removing the spiral molded body in the present embodiment, the gingival dye and the toothpaste are not mixed and discharged in a spiral shape, and of course, the gingival dye and the toothpaste may be discharged without mixing.
이러한 구성에 의하여, 본 발명에 따른 양치 시스템을 이용하여 양치하는 원리를 간단하게 설명하면 다음과 같다. By such a configuration, the principle of brushing using the brushing system according to the present invention is briefly described as follows.
먼저, 사용자가 페이스트 용기(30)로부터 배출된 페이스트를 칫솔모(13)에 묻혀 양치를 하면, 치태는 페이스트를 구성하는 치태 염색제(30a)에 의해 염색된 상태로 된다. First, when a user burys the paste discharged from the paste container 30 in the bristles 13, the plaque is dyed by the plaque dyeing agent 30a constituting the paste.
다음, 스마트 폰(40)의 어플리케이션을 실행하여 디스플레이부(50) 및 조작부(45)를 활성화시킨 후 조작부(15 또는 45)를 조작하여 카메라부(20)를 온(on)시키면, 카메라부(20)에서 실시간으로 촬영된 영상이 스마트 폰(40)의 디스플레이부(50)로 전송되어 사용자가 치태를 실시간으로 확인하면서 양치함으로써, 치태가 남아있는 치아를 집중적으로 닦을 수 있다.Next, the application of the smart phone 40 is activated to activate the display unit 50 and the operation unit 45, and then operate the operation unit 15 or 45 to turn on the camera unit 20, the camera unit ( The image captured in real time in 20) is transmitted to the display unit 50 of the smart phone 40, so that the user brushing teeth while checking the plaque in real time, it is possible to intensively wipe the teeth remaining plaque.
이와 같이, 본 발명에 따르면, 양치시 사용자가 치태를 실시간으로 모니터링할 수 있으므로 치태를 효율적으로 제거할 수 있으므로 구강 위생을 향상시킬 수 있는 이점이 있다.As such, according to the present invention, since the user can monitor the plaque in real time when brushing the teeth, the plaque can be efficiently removed, thereby improving oral hygiene.
또한, 치태 염색제(30a)와 치약(30b)을 각각 사용하지 않고 한번에 사용할 수 있으므로, 치태를 쉽게 확인하면서 양치할 수 있어 사용상 편리성이 향상될 수 있는 이점이 있다. In addition, since the plaque dyeing agent (30a) and toothpaste (30b) can be used at once without using, respectively, can be brushed while confirming the plaque has the advantage that the convenience in use can be improved.
전술한 실시예에서, 조작부가 칫솔 뿐만 아니라 스마트 폰에도 마련되어 사용자가 선택적으로 조작부를 조작할 수 있도록 하였으나, 칫솔 또는 스마트 폰 중 어느 하나에만 마련되도록 구성할 수도 있음은 물론이다. In the above-described embodiment, the operation unit is provided not only in the toothbrush but also in the smart phone so that the user can selectively operate the operation unit, but may be configured to be provided only in any one of the toothbrush or smart phone.
전술한 실시예에서, 디스플레이부는 휴대 가능한 스마트 폰에 마련되어 있으나, 이에 한정되지 않고 일반 모니터로 구성될 수도 있음은 물론이다.In the above-described embodiment, the display unit is provided in a portable smart phone, but is not limited thereto and may be configured as a general monitor.
본 발명은 상기 실시예에만 한정되는 것이 아니고, 본 발명의 사상 및 범위를 벗어나지 않는 한 다양하게 변형될 수 있음은 당업자에게 자명하다고 할 수 있는 바, 그러한 변형예는 본 발명의 청구범위에 속한 것이다. The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that such modifications belong to the claims of the present invention. .
본 발명은 양치시 사용자가 치태를 실시간으로 모니터링할 수 있고 치태를 효율적으로 제거할 수 있는 양치 시스템으로 제품화되어 이용될 수 있다.The present invention can be used after being commercialized as a brushing system that allows the user to monitor the plaque in real time and can effectively remove the plaque when brushing.

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  1. 카메라부가 마련된 칫솔 몸체와, 칫솔모가 식모되고 상기 칫솔 몸체에 탈부착되는 칫솔 헤드를 포함하는 칫솔과;A toothbrush including a toothbrush body provided with a camera unit, and a toothbrush head in which bristles are implanted and detached from the toothbrush body;
    상기 카메라부를 작동시키기 위한 조작부와;An operation unit for operating the camera unit;
    상기 카메라부와 통신 가능하여 상기 카메라부에 의해 촬영되는 치태 염색제에 의해 염색된 치태를 실시간으로 모니터링하는 디스플레이부; 를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 양치 시스템.A display unit capable of communicating with the camera unit for monitoring in real time the plaque dyed by the plaque dye photographed by the camera unit; Brushing system comprising a.
  2. 청구항 1에 있어서,The method according to claim 1,
    상기 디스플레이부는 스마트 폰에 마련된 것을 특징으로 하는 양치 시스템.The display unit is a tooth care system, characterized in that provided in the smart phone.
  3. 청구항 2에 있어서,The method according to claim 2,
    상기 조작부는 상기 칫솔 몸체 또는 상기 스마트 폰 중 적어도 어느 하나에 마련된 것을 특징으로 하는 양치 시스템.The operation unit is a tooth care system, characterized in that provided in at least one of the toothbrush body or the smart phone.
  4. 청구항 1에 있어서, The method according to claim 1,
    상기 카메라부는 The camera unit
    렌즈 및 플래시와;With lens and flash;
    상기 렌즈 및 상기 플래시와 기판 사이에 마련된 메모리와;A memory provided between the lens and the flash and a substrate;
    상기 기판의 일측에 연결되어 전원을 공급하는 배터리를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 양치 시스템.And a battery connected to one side of the substrate to supply power.
  5. 청구항 4에 있어서,The method according to claim 4,
    상기 렌즈는 접사 기능 또는 김 서림 방지 기능 중 적어도 어느 하나를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 양치 시스템.The lens system of claim 1, wherein the lens comprises at least one of a macro function or anti-fog function.
  6. 청구항 1에 있어서, The method according to claim 1,
    일측에 개구부가 형성되고, 내부에 치태 염색제와 치약을 구분하는 격벽이 형성된 용기 몸체와; An opening portion formed at one side thereof, and a container body having a partition wall formed therein to separate the plaque dye and the toothpaste;
    상기 개구부에 연결되며, 치태 염색제와 치약이 나선 모양으로 섞인 상태로 배출되도록 내부에 나선 성형체가 마련된 노즐; A nozzle connected to the opening and having a spiral molded body provided therein so as to be discharged in a state where the plaque dyeing agent and the toothpaste are mixed in a spiral shape;
    을 포함하는 페이스트 용기를 더 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 양치 시스템.And a paste container comprising a paste container.
  7. 청구항 6에 있어서,The method according to claim 6,
    상기 노즐에는 치태 염색제가 주입되는 염색제 주입구와, 치약이 주입되는 치약 주입구가 분리되어 형성된 것을 특징으로 하는 양치 시스템.The nozzle is a toothbrush system, characterized in that the dye injection port for injection of the gingival dye and the toothpaste injection port for injection of toothpaste is formed separately.
  8. 청구항 1에 있어서,The method according to claim 1,
    상기 칫솔 몸체와 상기 칫솔 헤드 중 어느 하나에는 결합 돌기가 형성되고, 다른 하나에는 상기 결합 돌기가 조립되기 위한 결합 홈이 형성된 것을 특징으로 하는 양치 시스템.At least one of the toothbrush body and the toothbrush head is provided with a coupling protrusion, and the other is a toothbrush system characterized in that the coupling groove for the coupling protrusion is formed.
  9. 청구항 1에 있어서,The method according to claim 1,
    수용성 캡슐에 넣어진 치태 염색제와 치약이 저장되는 페이스트 용기를 더 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 양치 시스템.The toothpaste system further comprising a paste container for storing the plaque staining agent and the toothpaste encapsulated in a water-soluble capsule.
  10. 일측에 개구부가 형성되고, 내부에 치태 염색제와 치약을 구분하는 격벽이 형성된 용기 몸체와;An opening portion formed at one side, and a container body having a partition wall separating the plaque dye and the toothpaste therein;
    상기 개구부에 연결되며, 치태 염색제와 치약이 나선 모양으로 배출되도록 내부에 나선 성형체가 마련된 노즐; 을 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 페이스트 용기.A nozzle connected to the opening and having a spiral molded body provided therein to discharge the plaque dyeing agent and the toothpaste in a spiral shape; Paste container comprising a.
  11. 청구항 10에 있어서,The method according to claim 10,
    상기 노즐에는 치태 염색제가 주입되는 염색제 주입구와, 치약이 주입되는 치약 주입구가 분리되어 형성된 것을 특징으로 하는 페이스트 용기.Paste container, characterized in that formed in the nozzle is a dye injection port for injection of gingival dye, and a toothpaste injection hole for injection of toothpaste.
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