WO2014119405A1 - Home-visit dental care device - Google Patents

Abstract

A home-visit dental care device (100) comprises: multiple cells (111-113) for accommodating equipment used for dental care at a home to be visited; a cart (150) for carrying at least a portion of the multiple cells (111-113); and a connection portion (170) which removably connects the cells (111-113) to the cart (150). According to the present invention, a home-visit dental care device can be provided which is capable of carrying all of the equipment used for home visit dental care together and for which a portion of the equipment can be replaced, repaired and carried.

Description

Home visit dental care device

The present invention relates to a home visit dental care apparatus, and more particularly to a dental care apparatus for use at a home visit destination.

As a background art in this technical field, a technique described in JP-A-9-75377 (Patent Document 1) is known. In this publication, a portable dental treatment unit main body, a compressor and a vacuum device integrally attached to the unit main body, and a dental treatment in- stitution such as a micro engine, a vacuum, and a syringe that are detachably attached to the unit main body. A dental treatment unit for home visits having a instrument, a gas-liquid separation tank, and a commercial power terminal is disclosed. Further, the unit main body of this dental treatment unit for home visits integrally has an accessory case for storing accessories such as medicines and instruments.

JP-A-9-75377

With the technique described in Patent Document 1, taking a dental treatment unit for home visits at home visits allows for dental treatment using a compressor, vacuum device, etc., and there is a risk of forgetting small items such as drugs and instruments. Disappear.

However, in the dental treatment unit for home visit described in Patent Document 1, since a unit and an accessory such as a compressor and a vacuum device are integrally provided in the unit main body, even if a part is broken or damaged, The entire dental unit needs to be replaced or repaired. For this reason, in the case of replacement, a great deal of cost is generated, and in the case of repair, there is a problem that the use of a part without failure or damage is limited.

Also, depending on the home visit, only a part of the home visit dental treatment unit may be used. Even in this case, the entire home visit dental treatment unit must be carried to the home visit. For this reason, there is a problem that extra labor is required for the transportation work and extra space is occupied by the visiting dental treatment unit at the home visit destination. Furthermore, when there is a difficult place such as a staircase during transportation, there is a problem that it takes a lot of labor to transport the whole dental treatment unit for home visit.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and can collectively transport all of the equipment used for dental care at home visits, and replace, repair, and transport a part of the equipment. It is an object of the present invention to provide a home-visit dental care apparatus that can be used at home.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a plurality of cells for storing equipment used for dental care at a home visit destination, a cart for transporting at least a part of the plurality of cells, and the cell. A home-visit dental treatment apparatus, comprising: a connection unit detachably connected to the cart;

According to the present invention, all of the plurality of cells can be connected and attached to the cart, and a part of the plurality of cells can be attached and attached to the cart.
Therefore, for example, when a part of a plurality of cells fails or is damaged, only the corresponding cell can be separated and replaced or repaired. Therefore, there is a great replacement cost, or a cell that does not fail or be damaged at the time of repair. Can be prevented from being unavailable.
In addition, for example, when only a part of a plurality of cells is used, it is only necessary to carry only the cells to be used to the home visit destination, so that the labor of the transportation work can be reduced and the home visit dental care apparatus at the home visit destination can be used. The occupied space can be reduced. Furthermore, even if there is a difficult place such as a stairway during the transportation of the home-visit dental care apparatus, a plurality of cells can be divided and transported, so that the labor of the transport work can be reduced.
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to carry all the equipment used for dental care at a home visit at once, and to exchange, repair, and carry a part of the equipment at home visit dentistry. A medical device can be provided.

In the present invention, the cell is defined by separately multiplying a horizontal dimension and a height dimension separately by a predetermined integer in front view and / or side view in a reference solid shape having a predetermined minimum size. The size is set to fit within the rectangular parallelepiped.

According to such a configuration, when there are a plurality of types of specific equipment such as a compressor stored in the cell, or when a new type is developed, the cell can be freely replaced with the currently used cell. be able to. Further, the arrangement of cells connected to the cart can be easily changed as necessary. That is, it is possible to select cells to be mounted on the home-visit dental care apparatus as appropriate, and to freely combine, add, change, and remove, thereby increasing convenience.

In addition, the present invention is characterized in that the connection portion removably connects the cells to the cart individually.

According to such a configuration, since the cells can be attached to and detached from the cart in units of cells, only desired cells can be mounted on or separated from the home visit dental care apparatus.

Further, the present invention is characterized in that the connection portion includes a hook member attached to a support provided in the cart, and a suspension member that is connected to the cell and can be hooked on the hook member.

According to such a configuration, cells can be attached to and detached from the cart in units of cells with a simple configuration. Further, when the cell is removed from the cart, the user can carry the cell with a suspension member connected to the cell.

Further, the present invention is characterized in that the connecting portion includes a branch member attached to a support provided in the cart, and a cylindrical member provided on an upper surface of the cell and inserted by the branch member.

According to such a configuration, cells can be attached to and detached from the cart in units of cells with a simple configuration. Further, since the cell can be firmly supported by the branch member, the cell can be more stably attached to the cart.

The present invention also provides a bending member formed by bending the connection portion into a substantially U shape that is fixed to a support provided in the cart, and a rod that is provided in the cell and can be hooked on the bending member. And a member.

According to such a configuration, cells can be attached to and detached from the cart in units of cells with a simpler configuration. In addition, the work of attaching / detaching the cell to / from the cart can be performed more quickly.

The present invention may further include a connecting part that connects at least two of the plurality of cells, and the connecting part connects the two or more cells connected by the connecting part to the cart. It is characterized by being detachably connected in a lump.

According to such a configuration, since a cell can be attached to and detached from a cart in units of blocks having two or more cells, a plurality of cells can be combined and efficiently mounted on or separated from a home visit dental care apparatus. Can be.

Further, the present invention is characterized in that one of the plurality of cells is a cell that houses only a compressor of a compressor, a motor, and a saliva discharge vacuum device.

According to such a configuration, a particularly heavy compressor can be stored in a cell separated from the motor and the saliva discharge vacuum device. Thus, if the compressor fails, only the cell that stores the compressor needs to be replaced. On the other hand, if the motor or the vacuum device for saliva discharge fails, the cell that stores the compressor can also be replaced. Since there is no need for replacement, the replacement cost can be reduced. Moreover, since the cell which accommodates a heavy compressor can be separated and conveyed, it can reduce the labor of a conveyance operation.

The present invention is further characterized by further comprising a holding member that suppresses displacement of the cell relative to the cart.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the cells connected to the cart from causing a movement shift during transportation, for example, and collapsing.

Further, the present invention is characterized in that the cart is provided with a power outlet provided with a power outlet and receiving power from an external power source and supplying the power to the power outlet.

According to such a configuration, by connecting a plug connected to a cell in which equipment requiring power such as a compressor is stored to an outlet provided in the cart, the cell in which equipment requiring power is stored is connected. On the other hand, it is possible to easily supply electric power to operate.

In the present invention, the cart includes a first cart portion having a base portion provided with casters, and a second cart portion disposed on the base portion of the first cart portion, and the connecting portion. The cell is detachably connected to the second cart portion.

According to such a configuration, the cart having the first cart unit and the second cart unit is used outdoors to transport the home visit dental care apparatus, while the cart with the first cart unit removed is used indoors. Can be used to carry home-visit dental care devices. Therefore, it becomes possible to prevent the dirt adhering to the first cart portion from being brought indoors at the home visit destination, and the indoor hygiene can be maintained.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, while providing all the equipment used for the dental care at a home visit destination, the home visit dental care apparatus which can exchange, repair, and carry a part of this equipment is provided. can do.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the home visit dental treatment apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (a) is a perspective view, (b) is a left view, (c) is a rear view. (A) is a perspective view which shows the 1st block shown by FIG. 1, (b) is a perspective view which shows the 2nd block shown by FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the whole structure of the home visit dental treatment apparatus which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state which isolate | separated the 2nd cart part to which the several cell was connected from the 1st cart part. It is the perspective view which looked at the 2nd cart part to which a plurality of cells were connected from back. (A) is a perspective view which shows the hook member shown by FIG. 3, (b) is a perspective view which shows the state in which the penetration hole of the hook member attached to the support | pillar was opened. It is a perspective view which shows the cell isolate | separated from the cart. It is a perspective view which shows a mode that two cells isolate | separated from the cart are conveyed using a suspension member. It is a perspective view which shows a mode that the 2nd cart part to which the some cell was connected is mounted on a mounting base. It is a perspective view which shows the whole structure of the home visit dental treatment apparatus which concerns on the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the whole structure of the home visit dental treatment apparatus which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the cart shown with one cell. It is a perspective view which shows the joint for short types connected to the upper end of a 1st support | pillar. It is an enlarged rear view of a 1st cart part, (a) shows the state where the pedal was stepped on, (b) shows the state where the pedal is not stepped on. It is an expansion perspective view which shows the branch member attached to a 1st support | pillar and a 2nd support | pillar. It is an expansion perspective view which shows the branch member attached to the lowest position of a 1st support | pillar. (A) is an enlarged view seen from A in FIG. 15, and (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 17 (a). It is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the modification of a locking mechanism. It is a perspective view which shows a mode that several cells are wrapped with a cover. It is a perspective view which shows a mode that the cell mounted in a home visit dental treatment apparatus is divided | segmented and conveyed. It is a perspective view which shows a mode that two cells are conveyed. It is a perspective view for demonstrating an electric power supply part. It is a perspective view for demonstrating the electric power supply part which concerns on a modification. It is a perspective view which shows the whole structure of the home visit dental treatment apparatus which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the cart shown with one cell. It is an expansion perspective view which shows the bending member of a connection part. It is the perspective view which looked at the cell from back.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings as appropriate.
In the following drawings, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same members or corresponding members. In addition, the size and shape of the member may be schematically represented by being modified or exaggerated for convenience of explanation.

[First Embodiment]
First, with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the home visit dental care apparatus 100 which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a home visit dental care apparatus 100 according to a first embodiment of the present invention, where (a) is a perspective view, (b) is a left side view, and (c) is a rear view. It is. FIG. 2A is a perspective view showing the first block shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 2B is a perspective view showing the second block shown in FIG. In order to clarify the explanation, the front, rear, left, and right and up and down directions are set as shown in FIG. 1 (the same applies to the following drawings).

As shown in FIG. 1, a home visit dental care apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of cells 111 to 113 for storing equipment used for dental care at a home visit destination, and a plurality of cells 111 to 113. A cart 150 for transporting at least a part of the cells 111 to 113 and a connection unit 170 for detachably connecting the cells 111 to 113 to the cart 150 are provided.

The home visit dental care apparatus 100 is a dental care apparatus for use at a home visit destination. In the present invention, the term “at-home visit” is used as a concept applied to various home visits including facilities such as a nursing home as well as the home of a patient receiving dental care. Equipment used for dental care at home visits stored in cells 111-113 includes dental treatment handpieces, motors, compressors, saliva vacuum devices, dental materials, medicines, portable X-ray equipment, lighting equipment, patients Examples thereof include a head holding device, a biological information measuring device, a laser device, an information terminal, a visiting medical manual, and the like.

The cells 111 to 113 are integers in which a lateral dimension (horizontal dimension) and a height dimension (vertical dimension) are respectively separately predetermined in front view from the front in a predetermined minimum standard solid shape. It is set to a size that fits inside the cuboid that is defined by doubling. The reference solid shape of the minimum cell size is a rectangular parallelepiped here, but is not particularly limited to a rectangular parallelepiped, and may be, for example, a sphere or a polyhedron.

Here, the cells 111 and 113 are set to a size corresponding to the reference solid shape, and the cell 112 is set to a size corresponding to a rectangular parallelepiped defined by approximately doubling the height dimension of the reference solid shape. ing. However, the size of the cell is not limited to the above-mentioned size. For example, the cell size may be set to a size corresponding to a rectangular parallelepiped defined by approximately doubling the horizontal dimension in the reference solid shape. You may set to the size corresponding to the rectangular parallelepiped prescribed | regulated by multiplying both a horizontal dimension and a height dimension about. The shape of the cell is not particularly limited to a rectangular parallelepiped, and may be, for example, a sphere or a polyhedron.

In this embodiment, the home visit dental care apparatus 100 further includes a connecting unit 130 that connects at least two of the cells 111 to 113. The connecting unit 170 connects two or more cells connected by the connecting unit 130 to the cart 150 in a detachable manner. Here, the plurality of cells 111 to 113 includes the first block 115 disposed above having the four cells 111 connected by the connecting unit 130 and the single cell 112 similarly connected by the connecting unit 130. And a second block 116 disposed below and having two cells 113.

The cart 150 includes a base portion 151 provided with a caster 152 and disposed at a lower portion, a pair of left and right columns 155 extending in a substantially vertical direction connected to the base portion 151, and upper ends of the pair of columns 155. And an upper support bar 157 and a lower support bar 158 (see FIG. 1C) for connecting intermediate portions of the pair of support columns 155 to each other.

A plurality of grounding portions 153 are provided on the lower surface of the base portion 151, so that the home visit dental care apparatus 100 is stably supported on a floor (not shown).

A protrusion 171 is provided on the upper support bar 157 and the lower support bar 158. The projecting portion 171 can be engaged with a recess 172 (see also FIG. 2) formed in the upper support portion 132. A reference numeral 101 in FIG. 1 indicates a head unit arranged to cover the first block 115. The head unit 101 can be used as a tray on which equipment and the like are placed, and can also be used as a mounting table on which the cells 111 to 113 are placed at a home visit.

As shown in FIG. 2A, the cell 111 is a drawer-type cell, and a box-shaped main body case 121 having a front opening, and a user such as a doctor or an assistant inside the main body case 121 operate the operation unit 123. And an inner case 122 that can be taken in and out. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2 (b), the cell 112 is a lateral opening / closing door type cell, and a box-shaped main body case 124 (see FIG. 1 (b)) whose front is opened, and a main body case 124. The door 125 is provided with a door 125 that can be opened and closed by the user by holding the operation unit 126 and turning it horizontally from right to left. The cell 113 is a vertical opening / closing door type cell, and a box-shaped main body case 127 having an opening at the front, and the opening of the main body case 127 being rotated vertically from the top to the bottom by the user holding the operation unit 129. And a door 128 that can be opened and closed. However, the structure of the cells 111 to 113 is not particularly limited to the above-described structure, and can be changed as appropriate as long as the equipment used for dental care at home visit can be stored.

The cells 111 to 113 are made of, for example, resin, but are not particularly limited thereto, and may be a soft case formed of a flexible material such as cloth or leather, for example.

The cell 112, which is one of the plurality of cells 111 to 113, is a cell that accommodates only the compressor of the compressor, the motor, and the saliva discharge vacuum device (all not shown). The cell 112 also stores related equipment such as a dental treatment handpiece using a compressor. The cell 113 is a cell that stores only one of the motor and the saliva discharge vacuum device among the compressor, the motor, and the saliva discharge vacuum device. The cell 113 that stores the motor also stores related equipment such as a dental treatment handpiece that uses the motor, and the cell 113 that stores the saliva discharge vacuum device uses the saliva discharge vacuum device. Related equipment such as treatment handpieces are also housed. However, the equipment stored in the cells 111 to 113 can be changed and set as appropriate.

The connection part 130 includes a lower support part 131 disposed below the plurality of cells to be connected, an upper support part 132 disposed on the plurality of cells to be connected, the lower support part 131, and the upper support part 132. For example, using a screw or the like. The lower support part 131 and the upper support part 132 can also be used as a tray for placing equipment and the like.

The rear surface (back surface) of the upper support portion 132 is formed with a recess 172 into which a protrusion 171 (see FIG. 1C) installed on the upper support rod 157 and the lower support rod 158 is inserted and engaged. Yes. When the protrusion 171 is engaged with the recess 172 and is urged by an elastic member (not shown), the tip of the claw 173 enters a hole (not shown) formed in the side surface of the protrusion 171, thereby The first block 115 and the second block 116 are configured to be detachably connected to the cart 150. Reference numeral 174 in FIG. 2 denotes a knob for removing the first block 115 and the second block 116 from the cart 150 by separating the claw portion 173 from the protrusion 171 (see FIG. 1C). The protruding portion 171, the recessed portion 172, the claw portion 173, and the knob portion 174 are components of the connecting portion 170.

However, the structure of the connecting portion 170 is not particularly limited to the above-described structure, and can be appropriately changed as long as the cells 111 to 113 can be detachably connected to the cart 150.

Also, a pair of engaging portions 134 having holes are provided in the vicinity of both left and right end portions of the upper support portion 132. The first block 115 and the second block 116 using the belt 102 can be transported by engaging a metal fitting attached to the belt 102 separately prepared with the hole of the engaging portion 134.

Next, the operation of the home visit dental care apparatus 100 configured as described above will be described.
When performing dental care at a home visit, a user such as a dentist or an assistant first selects a device to be used at the home visit appropriately according to the home visit, and then stores a plurality of items stored therein. Cells 111 to 113 are prepared.

When the cells 111 to 113 to be carried to the home visit destination are prepared, the user divides the prepared cells 111 to 113 into block units that can be connected by the connecting unit 130. Thereafter, the user connects each block by the connecting unit 130 to configure a first block 115 and a second block 116 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, for example.

Subsequently, the user connects the first block 115 and the second block 116 to the cart 150 detachably in a lump through the connection unit 170. Thereby, the home visit dental care apparatus 100 suitable for the specific home visit destination is completed.

Subsequently, the user uses the cart 150 to transport the home visit dental care apparatus 100 to the home visit destination. Then, dental care is performed at the home visit using the home visit dental care apparatus 100.

As described above, the home visit dental care apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment includes at least one of the plurality of cells 111 to 113 for storing equipment used for dental care at the home visit destination and the plurality of cells 111 to 113. A cart 150 for transporting the sections, and a connection section 170 for detachably connecting the cells 111 to 113 to the cart 150.

According to the present embodiment, all of the plurality of cells 111 to 113 can be connected and attached to the cart 150, and a part of the plurality of cells 111 to 113 can be connected to the cart 150 and attached. .
Therefore, for example, when a part of the plurality of cells 111 to 113 fails or is damaged, only the corresponding cell can be separated and replaced or repaired, resulting in a great replacement cost or failure or damage during repair. It is possible to prevent a cell without a cell from being used.
Further, for example, when only a part of the plurality of cells 111 to 113 is used, it is only necessary to carry only the cells to be used to the home visit destination, so that the labor of the transportation work can be reduced and the home visit dental at the home visit destination. The space occupied by the medical device 100 can be reduced. Furthermore, even if there is a difficult place such as a stairway during the transportation of the home visit dental care apparatus 100, the plurality of cells 111 to 113 can be divided and transported, so that the labor of the transport work can be reduced.
As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to carry all of the equipment used for dental care at the home visit destination in a lump, and to exchange, repair and carry a part of the equipment. The dental care apparatus 100 can be provided.

Further, in this embodiment, the cells 111 to 113 have predetermined horizontal dimensions and height dimensions, that is, left and right dimensions and vertical dimensions, respectively, as viewed from the front in a predetermined minimum standard solid shape. It is set to a size that fits inside a rectangular parallelepiped that is defined by multiplying it by an integer. However, the size of the cell fits inside a rectangular parallelepiped that is defined by multiplying the horizontal dimension and the height dimension, that is, the front-rear direction dimension and the vertical dimension separately by a predetermined integer, as viewed from the side. Alternatively, the horizontal dimension and the height dimension, that is, the horizontal dimension, the front-rear dimension, and the vertical dimension in the standard three-dimensional shape are separately separately determined in advance. It may be configured to be set to a size that fits inside a rectangular parallelepiped defined by a predetermined integer multiple.

According to such a configuration, when there are a plurality of types of specific equipment such as compressors stored in the cells 111 to 113, or when a new type is developed, the cell currently used can be freely selected. Can be replaced. Further, the arrangement of the cells 111 to 113 connected to the cart can be easily changed as necessary. That is, the cells 111 to 113 mounted on the home-visit dental care apparatus 100 can be selected as appropriate, and can be freely combined, added, changed, and removed, thereby increasing convenience.

In this embodiment, the home visit dental care apparatus 100 further includes a connecting unit 130 that connects at least two of the plurality of cells 111 to 113, and the connecting unit 170 includes the connecting unit 130. The two or more cells connected by the above are detachably connected to the cart 150 at once.

According to such a configuration, since the cells can be attached to and detached from the cart 150 in units of blocks having two or more cells, the plurality of cells 111 to 113 can be efficiently combined into the home visiting dental care apparatus 100. Can be mounted or separated.

Further, in the present embodiment, the cell 112, which is one of the plurality of cells 111 to 113, is a cell that stores only the compressor among the compressor, the motor, and the saliva discharge vacuum device.

According to such a configuration, a particularly heavy compressor can be accommodated in the cell 112 separated from the motor and the vacuum device for saliva discharge. Thus, when the compressor breaks down, only the cell 112 that houses the compressor needs to be replaced. On the other hand, when the motor or the saliva discharge vacuum device fails, the cell that houses the compressor is also stored. Since it is not necessary to exchange up to 112, the replacement cost can be reduced. In addition, since the cell 112 that houses the heavy compressor can be transported separately from the others, it is possible to reduce the labor of the transport work.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, with reference to FIG. 3 to FIG. 10, the home visit dental care apparatus 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is different from the home visit dental care apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment described above. The explanation will be focused on.

The home visit dental care apparatus 200 according to the second embodiment is the home visit dental care according to the first embodiment in that the connection unit 270 removably connects the cells 211 and 212 to the cart 250 individually. This is different from the apparatus 100.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of a home-visit dental care apparatus 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the second cart portion to which a plurality of cells are connected is separated from the first cart portion. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the second cart portion to which a plurality of cells are connected as viewed from the rear.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the home visit dental care apparatus 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of cells 211 and 212 for storing equipment used for dental care at a home visit destination. And a cart 250 for transporting at least a part of the plurality of cells 211 and 212, and a connecting portion 270 for detachably connecting the cells 211 and 212 to the cart 250.

Specific examples of equipment used for dental treatment at home visits stored in the cells 211 and 212 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted.

Also in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the cells 211 and 212 have a horizontal dimension and a height dimension, respectively, as viewed from the front in a reference solid shape having a predetermined minimum size. It is set to a size that can be accommodated inside a rectangular parallelepiped that is separately defined by multiplying by a predetermined integer.

In the second embodiment, the cart 250 includes a first cart portion 261 having a base portion 251 provided with a caster 252 and disposed at a lower portion, and a second cart portion 251 disposed on the base portion 251 of the first cart portion 261. A cart portion 262.

The first cart portion 261 has a vertical direction with respect to the above-described base portion 251, a pair of left and right columns 255 connected to the base portion 251 and extending in a substantially vertical direction, and both upper ends of the pair of columns 255. And a handle 256 having a substantially inverted U-shape that is elastically connected to the handle. The second cart portion 262 includes a base portion 265 placed on the base portion 251 of the first cart portion 261 and a substantially inverted U-shaped support column 266 connected to the base portion 265.

Here, the second cart portion 262 is placed on the base portion 251 of the first cart portion 261 and transported. However, the second cart portion 262 may be detachably connected to the first cart portion 261 so that the second cart portion 262 is held immovably with respect to the first cart portion 261. .

Here, the cells 211 and 212 are soft cases formed using a flexible material such as cloth or leather. The cell 211 is a vertical opening / closing door type cell and has a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The cell 211 includes a box-shaped main body case 227 having an opening at the front, and a door 228 that allows the user to open and close the opening of the main body case 227 by holding the operation unit 229 in the vertical direction from top to bottom. Yes. The door 228 is configured to be attached to the opening end of the main body case 227 by a fastener (not shown). The cell 212 has a spherical shape. The cell 212 includes a hemispherical main body case 224 having an upper opening and a hemispherical lid 225 that can open and close the opening of the main body case 224. The lid 225 is configured to be attached to the opening end of the main body case 224 by a fastener (not shown).

Note that the size and shape of the cells 211 and 212 are not limited to those shown in FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, cells 211 having the same size and shape may be used. Further, the structure of the cells 211 and 212 is not particularly limited to the above-described structure, and can be appropriately changed, for example, a drawer type or the like as long as the equipment used for dental medical treatment at home visit can be stored. Further, the material of the cells 211 and 212 is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a resin or a metal.

The lower left cell 211 in FIG. 3, which is one of the plurality of cells 211 and 212, houses only the compressor of the compressor, the motor, and the saliva discharge vacuum device (all not shown). It is a cell. In the lower left cell 211 in FIG. 3, related equipment such as a dental treatment handpiece using a compressor is also stored. In addition, the lower right cell 211 in FIG. 3 is a cell that houses the motor and the saliva discharge vacuum device among the compressor, the motor, and the saliva discharge vacuum device. The cell 211 at the lower right of FIG. 3 also stores related equipment such as a dental treatment handpiece using a motor and related equipment such as a dental treatment handpiece using a saliva discharge vacuum device. However, the equipment accommodated in the cells 211 and 212 can be appropriately changed and set.

As shown in FIG. 5, the home visit dental care apparatus 200 further includes a holding member 203 that suppresses displacement of the cells 211 and 212 with respect to the cart 250. The holding member 203 has a pair of belt- like covers 204 and 205 extending in the left-right direction. One end of each of the belt- like covers 204 and 205 that is close to each other when the belt- like covers 204 and 205 are opened is fixed to the support 266 of the second cart portion 262, and the cells 211 and 212 are covered and closed by the belt-like covers 204 and 205 (FIG. 3). 4), and the other ends can be fastened by a fastener (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 3 to FIG. 5, the connecting portion 270 connects the cells 211 and 212 to the cart 250 in a detachable manner. The connecting portion 270 includes a hook member 271 attached to a column 266 provided in the cart 250 and a suspension member 272 that is connected to the cells 211 and 212 and can be hooked on the hook member 271.

6 (a) is a perspective view showing the hook member shown in FIG. 3, and FIG. 6 (b) is a perspective view showing a state where an insertion hole of the hook member attached to the support is opened.

As shown in FIG. 6, the hook member 271 includes a main body portion 274 having a hole portion 273 into which one end of the support 266 is inserted, and a swing member attached to the main body portion 274 so as to be swingable around a pin 275. And a piece 276. The swing piece 276 is urged in the clockwise rotation direction of FIG. 6 by an elastic member (not shown), and in a state where the rotation is restricted by a stopper (not shown), FIG. An insertion hole 277 shown in a) is formed. When the swing piece 276 is pressed downward, as shown in FIG. 6B, the insertion hole 277 of the hook member 271 is opened, and the hanging member 272 can be inserted into the insertion hole 277 and hooked. It has become. In addition, the main body 274 and the swing piece 276 may be integrally formed of resin so that the swing piece 276 is elastically deformed.

The inner diameter of the hole 273 of the hook member 271 is set larger than the outer diameter of the support 266 inserted therein by a predetermined dimension. When the own weight of the cells 211 and 212 is applied to the hook member 271 via the suspension member 272, the hook member 271 is inclined and the inner surface of the hole 273 of the hook member 271 is strongly pressed against the outer surface of the support column 266. The hook member 271 is locked to the support 266 by the resulting frictional force.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the cell separated from the cart. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a state in which two cells separated from the cart are transported using a suspension member.

As shown in FIG. 7, a pair of engaging portions 217 having holes are provided on the upper left and right ends of the main body case 227 of the cell 211. The suspension member 272 can be connected to the cell 211 by inserting and engaging the suspension member 272 through the hole of the engaging portion 217. Therefore, the hanging member 272 can be hooked on the hook member 271 and the cell 211 using the hanging member 272 can be transported. A recess 218 is formed on the upper surface of the main body case 227 of the cell 211, and the recess 218 can be used to accommodate the tray 206.

As shown in FIG. 8, two cells 211 are stacked one above the other, and the suspension member 272 is inserted through the holes of the engaging portions 217 of the two cells 211 to engage with each other. Cells 211 can be linked. Therefore, two cells can be transported using the suspension member 272. In addition, it is more preferable to use a long belt member prepared separately instead of the hanging member 272 from the viewpoint of easily connecting the two cells 211.

Next, the operation of the home visit dental care apparatus 200 configured as described above will be described.
When performing dental care at a home visit, a user such as a dentist or an assistant first selects a device to be used at the home visit appropriately according to the home visit, and then stores a plurality of items stored therein. Cells 211 and 212 are prepared.

When the cells 211 and 212 to be carried to the home visit destination are prepared, the user can connect the prepared cells 211 and 212 to the second cart portion 262 of the cart 250 detachably by the connection portion 270. To do.

Then, the second cart unit 262 to which the plurality of cells 211 and 212 are connected is placed on the base unit 251 of the first cart unit 261. Thereby, the home visit dental care apparatus 200 suitable for the specific home visit destination is completed.

Subsequently, the user uses the cart 250 to transport the home visit dental care apparatus 200 to the home visit destination. When the user arrives at the home visit destination, the user removes the first cart unit 261 from the home visit dental care apparatus 200 and places it, for example, outside the front door, and the second cart unit 262 to which a plurality of cells 211 and 212 are connected. Are transported indoors using the second cart portion 262.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a state in which the second cart section to which a plurality of cells are connected is placed on the mounting table. Here, a mounting table 207 whose legs can be folded is housed inside the base part 265 of the second cart unit 262. The mounting table 207 is taken out of the base unit 265 and has its legs extended. The second cart unit 262 to which the plurality of cells 211 and 212 are connected is placed. Thereby, the position of the cells 211 and 212 is set to a moderate height. Then, dental care is performed at a home visit using the home visit dental care apparatus 200.

According to such a home visit dental care apparatus 200 according to the second embodiment, all of the plurality of cells 211 and 212 can be connected to the cart 250 and mounted, and one of the plurality of cells 211 and 212 can be attached. The part can be connected to the cart 250 and mounted.

Therefore, the second embodiment can provide the same operational effects as those of the first embodiment, and the description of the common operational effects with the first embodiment will be omitted. And according to 2nd Embodiment, there can exist further the following effects different from the said 1st Embodiment.

That is, in the second embodiment, the connection unit 270 connects the cells 211 and 212 to the cart 250 detachably.

According to such a configuration, since the cells 211 and 212 can be attached to and detached from the cart 250 in units of cells, only desired cells can be mounted on or separated from the home-visit dental care apparatus 200.

In the second embodiment, the connecting portion 270 includes a hook member 271 attached to a support 266 provided in the cart 250 and a hanging member 272 that is connected to the cells 211 and 212 and can be hooked on the hook member 271. Have.

According to such a configuration, the cells 211 and 212 can be attached to and detached from the cart 250 in units of cells with a simple configuration. Further, when the cells 211 and 212 are detached from the cart 250, the user can carry the cells 211 and 212 with the suspension member 272 connected to the cells 211 and 212.

In the second embodiment, the home visit dental care apparatus 200 further includes a holding member 203 that suppresses displacement of the cells 211 and 212 with respect to the cart 250.

According to such a configuration, the cells 211 and 212 connected to the cart 250 can be prevented from collapsing due to movement displacement during transportation, for example.

In the second embodiment, the cart 250 includes a first cart part 261 having a base part 251 provided with casters 252 and a second cart part arranged on the base part 251 of the first cart part 261. 262, and the connection part 270 removably connects the cells 211 and 212 to the second cart part 262.

According to such a configuration, the home visit dental care apparatus 200 is transported using the cart 250 including the first cart unit 261 and the second cart unit 262 outdoors, while the first cart unit 261 is indoors. The home visit dental care apparatus 200 can be transported using the cart 250 from which the cart is removed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the dirt adhering to the first cart portion 261 from being brought indoors at the home visit destination, and the indoor hygiene can be maintained.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, with reference to FIG. 11 to FIG. 23, the home-visit dental care apparatus 300 according to the third embodiment of the present invention is different from the home-visit dental care apparatus 200 according to the second embodiment described above. The explanation will be focused on. The home visit dental care apparatus 300 according to the third embodiment is particularly different from the second embodiment in the structure of the connecting portion 370.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of a home visit dental care apparatus 300 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the cart shown with one cell.

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, a home visit dental care apparatus 300 according to a third embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of cells 311 and 312 for storing equipment used for dental care at a home visit destination. , A cart 350 for transporting at least a part of the plurality of cells 311, 312, and a connection portion 370 for detachably connecting the cells 311, 312 to the cart 350.

Specific examples of equipment used for dental care at home visits stored in the cells 311 and 312 are the same as those in the second embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted.

Also in the third embodiment, as in the second embodiment, the cells 311 and 312 have a horizontal dimension and a height dimension, respectively, as viewed from the front in a reference solid shape having a predetermined minimum size. It is set to a size that can be accommodated inside a rectangular parallelepiped that is separately defined by multiplying by a predetermined integer.

Here, the cell 311 is set to a size corresponding to the reference solid shape, and the cell 312 is set to a size corresponding to a rectangular parallelepiped defined by approximately doubling the height dimension of the reference solid shape. . However, the size of the cell is not limited to the above size.

The cart 350 includes a first cart portion 361 having a base portion 351 provided with a caster 352 and disposed at a lower portion, and a second cart portion 362 disposed on the base portion 351 of the first cart portion 361. Yes.

The first cart portion 361 includes the above-described base portion 351 and a connecting mechanism 354 that is provided on the base portion 351 and removably connects the second cart portion 362 to the first cart portion 361. The second cart portion 362 includes a base portion 365 that is placed on the base portion 351 of the first cart portion 361 and a column 366 that is connected to the base portion 365. A caster 369 is provided in the base portion 365. The base portion 351 of the first cart portion 361 is formed with a hole portion 353 into which the caster 369 enters and is stored when the base portion 365 of the second cart portion 362 is placed on the base portion 351. .

The support column 366 includes a first support column 367 (see FIG. 12) on the base portion 365 side and a second support column 368 (see FIG. 12) connected to the upper end of the first support column 367. For example, the outer surface of the cylindrical portion at the upper end of the first support column 367 is fitted into the inner surface of the cylindrical portion at the lower end of the first support column 367 and is fixed by a fixing member (not shown).

A handle 381 that can be used when carrying the lower cells 311 and 312 connected to the first support column 367 is provided on the upper portion of the first support column 367. In addition, a handle 382 (see FIG. 12) that can be used when the entire home visit dental care apparatus 300 is transported is provided above the second support column 368.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a joint for a short type connected to the upper end of the first support column.
As shown in FIG. 13, the short type joint 369 is provided with a handle 383. The user who does not need the upper four cells 311 connected to the second support column 368 can connect the short type joint 369 to the upper end of the first support column 367 instead of the second support column 368 and fix it. The lower cells 311 and 312 can be carried with the handle 383. Further, by arranging a plurality of light and small home visit dental care apparatuses 300 to which the short type joints 369 are connected, it is possible to divide and further reduce the transportation work.

FIG. 14 is an enlarged rear view of the first cart portion, where (a) shows a state where the pedal is stepped on, and (b) shows a state where the pedal is not stepped on.
As shown in FIG. 14, the coupling mechanism 354 swings around a pair of locking pieces 342 that can swing around a pin 341 provided on the base portion 351 and a pin 343 provided on the base portion 351. And a possible pedal 344. When the pedal 344 is stepped on, the pressed portion 345 provided at one end of the locking piece 342 is pressed from the bottom upward, and the locking piece 342 swings, and the claw provided at the other end of the locking piece 342 The part 346 is configured to move outward. And the locking piece 342 is always urged | biased by the direction in which the nail | claw part 346 closes inside by the elastic member (not shown).

Therefore, when the second cart portion 362 (see FIG. 12) is moved from the top to the bottom so as to be placed on the base portion 351 of the first cart portion 361, the claw portion 346 of the locking piece 342 becomes the second portion. The claw portion 346 is moved into the engagement hole 363 after being moved outwardly in contact with the edge of the engagement hole 363 (see FIG. 12) formed in the bottom plate of the base portion 365 of the cart portion 362. When it completely enters, the locking piece 342 is moved by the elastic member (not shown) to close, and the claw portion 346 engages with the engagement hole 363. Thus, the second cart portion 362 is detachably connected to the first cart portion 361, and the second cart portion 262 is held immovably with respect to the first cart portion 261.

As shown in FIG. 11, the cells 311 and 312 are soft cases formed here using a flexible material such as cloth or leather. The cell 311 is a vertical opening / closing door type cell and has a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The cell 311 includes a box-shaped main body case 327 having an opening at the front, and a door 328 that allows the user to open and close the opening of the main body case 327 by holding the operation unit 329 in the vertical direction from top to bottom. Yes. The door 328 is configured to be attached to the opening end of the main body case 327 by a fastener (not shown). The cell 312 is a lateral opening / closing door type cell and has a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The cell 312 includes a box-shaped main body case 324 having an opening at the front, and a door 325 that allows the user to open and close the opening of the main body case 324 from the right side to the left side by holding the operation unit 326. Yes. The door 325 is configured to be attached to the opening end of the main body case 324 by a fastener (not shown).

Note that the sizes and shapes of the cells 311 and 312 are not limited to those shown in FIG. For example, cells 311 of the same size and shape may be used. Moreover, the structure of the cells 311 and 312 is not particularly limited to the above-described structure, and can be appropriately changed, for example, a drawer type or the like as long as the equipment used for dental medical treatment at home visit can be stored. Further, the material of the cells 311 and 312 is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a resin or a metal.

The cell 312 which is one of the plurality of cells 311 and 312 is a cell which accommodates only the compressor of the compressor, the motor, and the saliva discharge vacuum device (all not shown). The cell 312 also stores related equipment such as a dental treatment handpiece using a compressor. The cell 311 in the lowermost row and the second row from the bottom in FIG. 11 is a cell that stores only one of the motor and the saliva discharge vacuum device among the compressor, the motor, and the saliva discharge vacuum device. . The cell 311 storing the motor also stores related equipment such as a dental treatment handpiece using the motor, and the cell 311 storing the saliva discharge vacuum device is a dental using the saliva discharge vacuum device. Related equipment such as treatment handpieces are also housed. However, the equipment stored in the cells 311 and 312 can be changed and set as appropriate.

On both the left and right side surfaces of the cell 311, circular arc surfaces 314 are formed that are part of a cylinder having a diameter corresponding to the diameter of the outer peripheral surface of the support column 366. According to such a configuration, in a state where the cell 311 is connected to the cart 350, the arc surface 314 of the cell 311 is brought into contact with the outer peripheral surface of the support column 366 and the movement of the cell 311 is suppressed. It will be stably held by the column 366. The cell 312 also has an arcuate surface 314 similar to the cell 311. The circular arc surface 314 may be formed only on one of the left and right side surfaces of the cells 311 and 312, but when formed on both the left and right side surfaces, the cells 311 and 312 are connected to either side of the column 366. Since it can also set to the side, it is more preferable.

The connection unit 370 connects the cells 311 and 312 to the cart 350 in a detachable manner. The connecting portion 370 includes rod- like branch members 371 and 372 that are attached to the support column 366 provided in the cart 350 along the horizontal direction, and a cylinder that is provided on the upper surface of the cells 311 and 312 and into which the branch members 371 and 372 are inserted. Member 373.

FIG. 15 is an enlarged perspective view showing branch members attached to the first support column and the second support column. FIG. 16 is an enlarged perspective view showing a branch member attached to the lowest position of the first support column. FIG. 17A is an enlarged view seen from A of FIG. 15, and FIG. 17B is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 17A.

As shown in FIG. 15, the branch member 371 attached to the first support column 367 and the second support column 368 is fixed to the first support column 367 and the second support column 368 while penetrating the first support column 367 and the second support column 368. Is provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the branch member 372 attached to the lowermost position of the first support column 367 has a male screw portion 374 formed on the proximal end side, and is attached to and removed from the lowermost position of the first support column 367. Is possible. Therefore, when the branch member 372 is attached to the first support column 367, the cell 311 can be set at the lowest position of the first support column 367, and when the branch member 372 is removed from the first support column 367. The cell 312 having a height approximately twice that of the cell 311 can be set at the lowest position of the first support column 367.

As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, a lock mechanism 375 for preventing the cells 311 and 312 from falling off the branch members 371 and 372 is provided on the distal end side of the branch members 371 and 372. Hereinafter, the lock mechanism 375 provided on the branch member 371 will be described, but the lock mechanism 375 provided on the branch member 372 has the same structure.

As shown in FIG. 17, the lock mechanism 375 includes a lock piece 376 that moves in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the branch member 371 and can protrude and retract radially outward from the outer peripheral surface of the branch member 371, and the lock piece 376 includes the branch member 371. And an elastic member 377 that is biased in the direction of projecting from the outer peripheral surface. The lock piece 376 is always urged by the elastic member 377 and is held at a position where it abuts against a stopper (not shown). The lock piece 376 is formed with an inclined surface 378 that is inclined upward toward the distal end side so as to be tapered. The inclined surface 378 may be a curved surface or a flat tapered surface. In addition, the inclined surface 378 is formed with a recess 379 for the user to put in and operate when lifting the lock piece 376.

Therefore, when the cell 311 is attached to the branch member 371, the upper portion of the cell 311 comes into contact with the inclined surface 378 of the lock piece 376, so that the lock piece 376 rises and radially inward from the outer peripheral surface of the branch member 371. Evacuated. Accordingly, the user can easily attach the cell 311 to the branch member 371 by pushing the cell 311 toward the column 366 (see FIG. 12) while inserting the branch member 371 into the cylindrical member 373. When the side surface of the cell 311 comes closer to the column 366 than the lock piece 376, the lock piece 376 protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the branch member 371 by the urging force of the elastic member 377, and the cell 311 is locked to the branch member 371 and falls off. Is prevented. On the other hand, when removing the cell 311 from the branch member 371, the user puts his / her finger into the recess 379 of the lock piece 376 and lifts the lock piece 376 so that the lock piece 376 rises radially inward from the outer peripheral surface of the branch member 371. Evacuated. Thereby, the user can easily remove the cell 311 from the branch member 371.

However, the structure of the lock mechanism for preventing the cells 311 and 312 from dropping from the branch members 371 and 372 is not limited to the above-described structure, and can be changed as appropriate.
FIG. 18 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a modified example of the lock mechanism.
As shown in FIG. 18, the lock mechanism 385 according to the modified example includes a concave portion 386 formed on the outer surface of the branch members 371 and 372, and a convex portion formed on the inner surface of the cylindrical member 373 and entering the concave portion 386 to be engaged. 387. According to such a configuration, the user can lock the cell 311 to the branch member 371 at a position where the branch member 371 is inserted into the cylindrical member 373 and the convex portion 387 is engaged with the concave portion 386. In this case, it is more preferable to form a plurality of recesses 386 (see FIG. 18) on the outer surfaces of the branch members 371 and 372, because the cell 311 can be locked to the branch member 371 at a position desired by the user.

The cross-sectional outer shape of the branch members 371 and 372 is circular here, but is not limited to this, and in order to prevent rotation about the axis of the branch members 371 and 372 of the cells 311 and 312, It may be a polygon. The cross-sections of the branch members 371 and 372 are solid here, but may be hollow.

FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing a state in which a plurality of cells are wrapped with a cover.
As shown in FIG. 19, the home visit dental care apparatus 300 further includes a cover 303 that wraps a plurality (four in this case) of cells 311. The cover 303 includes a box-shaped main body cover 304 having an opening at the front, and a front cover 305 that allows the user to open and close the opening of the main body cover 304 from the top to the bottom by a fastener 306 in the vertical direction. As shown in FIG. 11, the cover 303 is also used when wrapping two cells 311 and one cell 312 connected below the support column 366. According to such a configuration, the plurality of cells 311 and 312 can be transported while maintaining hygiene. Further, the cover 303 can also function as a holding member that suppresses the displacement of the cells 311 and 312 with respect to the cart 350 and prevents the collapse of the load.

FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing a state where the cells mounted on the home visit dental care apparatus 300 are divided and transported. FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing a state in which two cells are transported.

As shown in FIG. 20, by separating the second support column 368 to which the four cells 311 are connected from the first support column 367 (see FIG. 12), the cells 311 mounted on the home-visit dental care apparatus 300 are installed. 312 can be divided. Then, the ring-shaped metal fitting 307 attached to the separately prepared belt 302 is engaged with the branch member 371 and locked by the lock mechanism 375, so that the four cells 311 using the belt 302 can be transported. is there.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 21, a ring-shaped metal fitting 307 attached to a belt 308 prepared separately is engaged with a support bar 309 provided with a lock mechanism 375 at both ends prepared separately to lock the lock mechanism 375. It is possible to transport the two cells 311 using the belt 308 by locking with.

FIG. 22 is a perspective view for explaining the power supply unit.
As shown in FIG. 22, the base unit 365 of the second cart unit 362 is provided with a power supply unit 390 that includes an outlet 391 and receives power from an external power source (not shown) and supplies the power to the outlet 391. ing. The power supply unit 390 includes a power cable (not shown) having a plug at the tip for receiving power from an external power supply, or a power supply cable (not shown) prepared separately. 2) connection terminals.

Then, a plug 393 provided at the tip of the cable 392 extending from the cells 311 and 312 in which equipment that requires electric power such as a compressor is stored is connected to an outlet 391 provided in the second cart portion 362. It is like that.

FIG. 23 is a perspective view for explaining a power supply unit according to a modification.
As illustrated in FIG. 23, a power supply unit 394 including an outlet 395 may be provided on the outer peripheral surface of the first support column 367 in the vicinity of the roots of the branch members 371 and 372. In this case, a plug 393 connected to the cells 311 and 312 in which equipment that requires electric power such as a compressor is stored is connected to an outlet 395 provided on the outer peripheral surface of the first support column 367.

Next, the operation of the home visit dental care apparatus 300 configured as described above will be described.
When performing dental care at a home visit, a user such as a dentist or an assistant first selects a device to be used at the home visit appropriately according to the home visit, and then stores a plurality of items stored therein. Cells 311 and 312 are prepared.

When the cells 311 and 312 to be carried to the home visitee are prepared, the user can connect the prepared plurality of cells 311 and 312 to the second cart unit 362 of the cart 350 in a detachable manner through the connection unit 370. To do.

Then, the second cart unit 362 to which the plurality of cells 311 and 312 are connected is placed on the base unit 351 of the first cart unit 361. At this time, the second cart portion 362 is detachably connected to the first cart portion 361 by the connecting mechanism 354. Thereby, the home visit dental treatment apparatus 300 suitable for the specific home visit destination is completed.

Subsequently, the user uses the cart 350 to transport the home visit dental care apparatus 300 to the home visit destination. When the user arrives at the home visit destination, the user depresses the pedal 344 and removes the first cart unit 361 from the home visit dental care apparatus 300 and puts it, for example, outside the front door, and a plurality of cells 311 and 312 are connected. The second cart unit 362 is transported indoors using the second cart unit 362. Then, dental care is performed at a home visit using the home visit dental care apparatus 300.

According to such a home visit dental care apparatus 300 according to the third embodiment, all of the plurality of cells 311 and 312 can be connected to the cart 350 and mounted, and one of the plurality of cells 311 and 312 can be attached. The part can be connected to the cart 350 and mounted.

Therefore, the third embodiment can provide the same operational effects as those of the second embodiment, and the description of the common operational effects with the second embodiment will be omitted. And according to 3rd Embodiment, there can exist further the following effects different from the said 2nd Embodiment.

That is, in the third embodiment, the connecting portion 370 includes the branch members 371 and 372 attached to the support column 366 provided in the cart 350, and the cylinders provided on the upper surfaces of the cells 311 and 312 and into which the branch members 371 and 372 are inserted. Member 373.

According to such a configuration, the cells 311 and 312 can be attached to and detached from the cart 350 in units of cells with a simple configuration. Further, since the cells 311 and 312 can be firmly supported by the branch members 371 and 372, the cells 311 and 312 can be more stably attached to the cart 350.

In the third embodiment, the cart 350 is provided with an electric power supply unit 390 that includes the outlet 391 and receives electric power from an external power source and supplies the electric power to the outlet 391.

According to such a configuration, by connecting the plug 393 connected to the cells 311 and 312 in which equipment requiring power such as a compressor is stored to the outlet 391 provided in the cart 350, the equipment requiring power can be obtained. It becomes possible to easily supply electric power to the cells 311 and 312 stored therein to operate the cells.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, referring to FIG. 24 to FIG. 27, the home visit dental care apparatus 400 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention is different from the home visit dental care apparatus 200 according to the second embodiment described above. The explanation will be focused on. The home visit dental care apparatus 400 according to the fourth embodiment is particularly different from the second embodiment in the structure of the connecting portion 470.

FIG. 24 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of a home visit dental care apparatus 400 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 25 is a perspective view of the cart shown with one cell. FIG. 26 is an enlarged perspective view showing the bending member of the connecting portion. FIG. 27 is a perspective view of the cell as seen from the rear.

As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, the home visit dental care apparatus 400 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of cells 411 and 412 for storing equipment used for dental care at home visit destinations. , A cart 450 for conveying at least a part of the plurality of cells 411 and 412, and a connecting portion 470 for detachably connecting the cells 411 and 412 to the cart 450.

Specific examples of equipment used for dental care at home visits stored in the cells 411 and 412 are the same as those in the second embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted.

Also in the fourth embodiment, as in the second embodiment, the cells 411 and 412 have a horizontal dimension and a height dimension, respectively, as viewed from the front in a reference solid shape having a predetermined minimum size. It is set to a size that can be accommodated inside a rectangular parallelepiped that is separately defined by multiplying by a predetermined integer.

Here, the cell 411 is set to a size corresponding to the reference solid shape, and the cell 412 is set to a size corresponding to a rectangular parallelepiped defined by approximately doubling the height dimension of the reference solid shape. . However, the size of the cell is not limited to the above size.

The cart 450 includes a base portion 451 provided with a caster 452 and disposed at a lower portion, and a support column 453 extending in a substantially vertical direction connected to the base portion 151. The support column 453 includes a base portion 454 that extends laterally on the rear side of the base portion 151, and a pair of left and right support column portions 455 that are erected from both ends of the base portion 454. The cart 450 includes a handle 456 that connects the upper ends of the pair of support columns 455, and support plates 457, 458, and 459 that connect intermediate portions of the pair of support columns 455.

Here, the cells 411 and 412 are soft cases formed using a flexible material such as cloth or leather. The cell 411 is a vertical door type cell and has a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The cell 411 includes a box-shaped main body case 427 whose front is opened, and a door 428 that allows the user to open and close the opening of the main body case 427 by holding the operation unit 429 in the vertical direction from top to bottom. Yes. The door 428 is configured to be attached to the opening end of the main body case 427 by a fastener (not shown). The cell 412 is a lateral opening / closing door type cell and has a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The cell 412 includes a box-shaped main body case 424 having a front opening, and a door 425 that allows the user to open and close the opening of the main body case 424 from the right side to the left side by holding the operation unit 426. Yes. The door 425 is configured to be attached to the opening end of the main body case 424 by a fastener (not shown).

Note that the size and shape of the cells 411 and 412 are not limited to those shown in FIG. For example, cells 411 of the same size and shape may be used. In addition, the structure of the cells 411 and 412 is not particularly limited to the above-described structure, and can be appropriately changed, for example, a drawer type or the like as long as the equipment used for dental care at home visits can be stored. Further, the material of the cells 411 and 412 is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a resin or a metal.

The cell 412 that is one of the plurality of cells 411 and 412 is a cell that stores only the compressor of the compressor, the motor, and the saliva discharge vacuum device (all not shown). The cell 412 also stores related equipment such as a dental treatment handpiece using a compressor. Further, the middle and lowermost cells 411 in the right column in FIG. 24 are cells that store only one of the motor and the saliva discharge vacuum device among the compressor, the motor, and the saliva discharge vacuum device. The cell 411 that stores the motor also stores related equipment such as a dental treatment handpiece that uses the motor, and the cell 411 that stores the saliva discharge vacuum device stores the dental device using the saliva discharge vacuum device. Related equipment such as treatment handpieces are also housed. However, the equipment stored in the cells 411 and 412 can be appropriately changed and set.

The connection unit 470 connects the cells 411 and 412 to the cart 450 detachably. The connecting portion 470 is a curved member 471 formed in a substantially U shape and fixed to the support plates 457, 458, and 459 of the column 453 provided in the cart 450, and the curved member provided in the cells 411 and 412. And a bar member 472 that can be hooked on the 471.

As shown in FIG. 26, the bending member 471 is formed by molding a metal plate, for example, and is detachably attached to the support plates 457, 458, and 459 by a screw member 473. Therefore, for example, when the cell 412 having a height dimension approximately twice that of the cell 411 is set in the cart 450, the unnecessary bending member 471 located on the back side of the cell 412 can be removed. Thereby, interference between the back surface of the cell 412 and the bending member 471 can be prevented. However, the bending member 471 may be fixed to the support plates 457, 458, and 459 by welding or the like. In this case, for example, a recess (not shown) for preventing interference with the bending member 471 can be formed on the back surface of the cell 412.

The bending member 471 has a bending portion 474 that is curved in a substantially U shape, and the depth of the bending portion 474 is set to a depth that does not fall off during transportation, for example, when the rod member 472 is hooked. Has been.

As shown in FIG. 27, a pair of rod members 472 are provided on a straight line in the horizontal direction on the rear side (back side) of the cell 411. The bar member 472 is made of metal, for example. Further, a belt-like handle 435 is provided on the upper surface of the cell 411 so that the user can carry it and move it, for example, when attaching and detaching. The cell 412 is also provided with the same bar member 472 and handle 435 as the cell 411.

Next, the operation of the home visit dental care apparatus 400 configured as described above will be described.
When performing dental care at a home visit, a user such as a dentist or an assistant first selects a device to be used at the home visit appropriately according to the home visit, and then stores a plurality of items stored therein. Cells 411 and 412 are prepared.

When the cells 411 and 412 to be carried to the home visit destination are prepared, the user connects the prepared cells 411 and 412 to the cart 450 detachably with the connection unit 470. Thereby, the home visit dental care apparatus 100 suitable for the specific home visit destination is completed.

Subsequently, the user uses the cart 450 to transport the home visit dental care apparatus 400 to the home visit destination. Then, dental care is performed at a home visit using the home visit dental care apparatus 400.

According to such a home visit dental care apparatus 400 according to the fourth embodiment, all of the plurality of cells 411 and 412 can be connected to the cart 450 and mounted, and one of the plurality of cells 411 and 412 can be attached. The part can be connected to the cart 450 and mounted.

Therefore, the fourth embodiment can provide the same operational effects as those of the second embodiment, and the description of the common operational effects with the second embodiment will be omitted. And according to 4th Embodiment, there can exist further the following effects different from said 2nd Embodiment.

In other words, in the fourth embodiment, the connection portion 470 is provided on the curved members 471 that are bent into a substantially U shape and fixed to the support columns 453 provided in the cart 450, and the cells 411 and 412 are curved. And a bar member 472 that can be hooked on the member 471.

According to such a configuration, the cells 411 and 412 can be attached to and detached from the cart 450 in units of cells with a simpler configuration. Further, the attaching / detaching operation of the cells 411 and 412 to / from the cart 450 can be performed more quickly.

As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated based on embodiment, this invention is not limited to the structure described in the said embodiment, The combination thru | or selecting suitably the structure described in the said embodiment is included. The configuration can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the invention. In addition, a part of the configuration of the embodiment can be added, deleted, and replaced.

100 Home Visiting Dental Medical Device 111-113 Cell 130 Connection Unit 150 Cart 170 Connection Unit 200 Home Visiting Dental Medical Device 203 Holding Member 211, 212 Cell 250 Cart 251 Base Unit 252 Caster 261 First Cart Unit 262 Second Cart Unit 266 Column 270 Connecting portion 271 Hook member 272 Hanging member 300 Home visit dental treatment device 303 Cover (holding member)
311, 312 cell 350 cart 351 base part 352 caster 361 first cart part 362 second cart part 366 support 370 connecting part 371,372 branch member 373 cylindrical member 390,394 power supply part 391,395 outlet 400 home visit dental medical device 411, 412 cell 450 cart 470 connecting portion 471 bending member 472 bar member

Claims (19)

1. A plurality of cells for storing equipment used for dental care at home visits;
   A cart for transporting at least some of the plurality of cells;
   A connection part for detachably connecting the cell to the cart;
   A home-visit dental care apparatus characterized by comprising:
2. The cell fits inside a rectangular parallelepiped defined by multiplying a lateral dimension and a height dimension separately by a predetermined integer number in a front view and / or a side view in a reference solid shape having a predetermined minimum size. The home-visit dental care device according to claim 1, wherein the home-visit dental treatment device is set to a size.
3. The home-visit dental care apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the connection unit removably connects the cells to the cart individually.
4. 4. The home according to claim 3, wherein the connection portion includes a hook member attached to a support provided in the cart, and a suspension member connected to the cell and hookable on the hook member. Visit dental care equipment.
5. 4. The home according to claim 3, wherein the connection portion includes a branch member attached to a support provided in the cart, and a cylindrical member that is provided on an upper surface of the cell and into which the branch member is inserted. Visit dental care equipment.
6. The connecting portion includes a bending member formed by being bent into a substantially U shape that is fixed to a support provided in the cart, and a bar member that is provided in the cell and can be hooked on the bending member. The home-visit dental treatment device according to claim 3, wherein:
7. A connecting portion that connects at least two of the plurality of cells;
   3. The home visit dental treatment according to claim 1, wherein the connection unit detachably connects two or more cells connected by the connection unit to the cart. apparatus.
8. 3. The home visit dentistry according to claim 1, wherein one of the plurality of cells is a cell that stores only a compressor among a compressor, a motor, and a saliva discharge vacuum device. 4. Medical equipment.
9. The home-visit dental care apparatus according to claim 3, wherein one of the plurality of cells is a cell that stores only a compressor among a compressor, a motor, and a saliva discharge vacuum device.
10. 8. The home visit dental care apparatus according to claim 7, wherein one of the plurality of cells is a cell storing only a compressor, a motor, and a saliva discharge vacuum device.
11. The home-visit dental care device according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a holding member that suppresses displacement of the cell relative to the cart.
12. The home visit dental care apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising a holding member that suppresses displacement of the cell relative to the cart.
13. The home visit dental care apparatus according to claim 7, further comprising a holding member that suppresses movement deviation of the cell with respect to the cart.
14. 3. The home visit dental care according to claim 1, wherein the cart is provided with a power supply unit that is provided with a power outlet and receives power from an external power source and supplies the power to the power outlet. apparatus.
15. 4. The home visit dental care apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the cart is provided with an electric outlet, and is provided with a power supply unit that receives electric power from an external power source and supplies the electric power to the outlet.
16. The home visit dental care apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the cart is provided with a power supply unit that includes an outlet and receives electric power from an external power source and supplies the electric power to the outlet.
17. The cart includes a first cart portion having a base portion provided with casters, and a second cart portion disposed on the base portion of the first cart portion,
    The home-visit dental care apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the connection unit detachably connects the cell to the second cart unit.
18. The cart includes a first cart portion having a base portion provided with casters, and a second cart portion disposed on the base portion of the first cart portion,
    The home-visit dental care device according to claim 3, wherein the connection unit detachably connects the cell to the second cart unit.
19. The cart includes a first cart portion having a base portion provided with casters, and a second cart portion disposed on the base portion of the first cart portion,
    The home-visit dental care apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the connection unit detachably connects the cell to the second cart unit.

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