WO2018062741A1 - Tooth cleaning and gum massage device - Google Patents

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WO2018062741A1
WO2018062741A1 PCT/KR2017/010179 KR2017010179W WO2018062741A1 WO 2018062741 A1 WO2018062741 A1 WO 2018062741A1 KR 2017010179 W KR2017010179 W KR 2017010179W WO 2018062741 A1 WO2018062741 A1 WO 2018062741A1
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  • the present invention relates to a combined tooth cleaning device and gums, and more particularly, to a mouthpiece-type combined tooth cleaning device that can simultaneously clean the teeth and massage the gums.
  • Korean Patent No. 10-1195723 discloses a body portion having an insertion groove formed in an upper portion and a lower portion thereof so that upper and lower teeth may be respectively inserted; A first brush part rotatably installed in the insertion groove to wipe the teeth including the front teeth, the fangs and the front teeth; A second brush unit which is interlocked with the first brush and installed at both sides in the longitudinal direction so as to be moved forward and backward to wipe the molars; And a driving unit for rotating the first and second brushes forward and backward.
  • the mouthpiece-type gum massage device may be mentioned Korean Utility Model Model No. 20-0449028.
  • This technology is a gum massage device consisting of a mouthpiece that is in close contact with the gum, a handle portion for accommodating the motor and a battery coupled to the mouthpiece for transmitting vibrations, wherein the mouthpiece has a bar shape, the left side A first member inserted into the gum; A second member corresponding to the first member shape and inserted into the right gum; And one side is coupled to the handle portion, the other side is connected to the first member and the second member is a mouthpiece adjusting portion to be in close contact with the shape of the gum; consisting of the mouthpiece adjusting portion, so as to be inserted into the gum
  • the hinge to be opened, the hinge is provided on the outer circumferential surface is composed of a spring that can be elastically restored to be in close contact with the gums.
  • This technique has a problem that there is a gum massage function, but there is no tooth cleaning function, and the device is complicated and the gum massage effect is not satisfactory.
  • Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10-2012-0133420 to solve these problems in the gum massage device is composed of a mouthpiece to be in close contact with the gum and massage, coupled to the mouthpiece and a handle for accommodating the motor and the battery to transmit vibration.
  • a rotating means for rotating the mouthpiece in the handle part, a locking means formed in the handle part, a toothbrush is formed at one end in the shape of a stick, and a groove is formed at the other end in an inward direction.
  • a toothbrush combined gum massage device comprising a toothbrush means having a joining portion detachably coupled to the means.
  • This technique has the advantage of being able to simultaneously function as a toothbrush and gum massage, but like many other prior art has the problem that the toothbrush means of the bristle type is essential for cleaning the teeth.
  • the present invention is to solve the various problems of the prior art as described above, it is an object of the present invention to provide a tooth massage combined tooth massage mechanism that can be used for tooth cleaning as well as gum massage.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a tooth massage combined gum massage device without a brush or a toothbrush.
  • Still another object of the present invention is to provide a gum massage apparatus for combined use of teeth, which can be used by infants, patients, and the disabled.
  • Still another object of the present invention is to provide a gum cleaning device having a combination of excellent tooth cleaning and gum massage.
  • the apparatus of the present invention includes a mouthpiece divided into upper and lower parts, a vibration motor and a battery mounted inside the mouthpiece, a controller capable of controlling the vibration motor and a battery, and storing them. It consists of a storage container.
  • the mouthpiece used in the present invention is divided into upper and lower parts.
  • the upper and lower mouthpiece is difficult to wear because of the size of the device is difficult to wear and the mouthpiece is fixed to the upper and lower jaw has a problem that is inconvenient to use.
  • the material of the mouthpiece used in the present invention is a soft material having good elasticity, and most preferably is a medical silicone that is widely used in bottle nipples, artificial implants, and the like.
  • the elastic material is used so that the size of the mouthpiece can be divided into large, medium, and small, so that it naturally adheres to teeth or gums of various sizes and shapes.
  • the shape of the mouthpiece surrounds the entire tooth and the entire gum. Due to this structure, tooth cleaning and gum massage effects occur simultaneously.
  • embossing may be formed on the outside of the mouthpiece to enhance cleaning and massage effects.
  • the size of the embossing is preferably about 2mm in diameter and about 1mm in height.
  • the position where the embossing is formed may be uniform outside the mouthpiece, may be formed by densely meeting the teeth or the area where the teeth and gums meet, may be formed in the area where the tongue touches to enhance the cleaning effect of the tongue.
  • the vibration motor and the battery used in the present invention are connected to a control terminal capable of inputting and outputting external signals, and are embedded in each mouthpiece.
  • the number of vibration motors and batteries inside the mouthpiece is appropriate for each mouthpiece, considering the effects of tooth cleaning and gum massage.
  • the position where the vibration motor and the battery are mounted is inside and outside the side of each mouthpiece 10, 20. Only when it is installed in this position, the tooth cleaning effect and the gum massage effect are exerted simultaneously.
  • the controller used in the present invention functions to turn on and off the vibration motor embedded in the mouthpiece as a radio signal and to adjust the strength of vibration.
  • the storage container used in the present invention serves to wirelessly charge the battery embedded in the mouthpiece as well as the purpose of storing each mouthpiece and the controller.
  • Wireless charging method is a method widely used in recent years, such as mobile phone charging. If necessary, an ozone generator or ultraviolet disinfection device may be added to the container to disinfect each mouthpiece or controller.
  • Foam toothpaste is a toothpaste that has been used recently as a toothpaste that is hardly used by people without toothbrushes for toothbrushing.
  • Foam toothpaste is a liquid, which is held in the mouth for 30 seconds to 1 minute by gargle to function to remove the plaque on the surface of the tooth.
  • the apparatus of the present invention has the following effects.
  • the vibration motor when the user drives the vibration motor in a door state with teeth, the teeth and gums are automatically cleaned or massaged. Accordingly, a user who is difficult to brush himself or herself, such as a disabled person, a patient, or an infant, can easily brush teeth.
  • the mechanism of the present invention is extremely simple in structure, it is very convenient for the user to detach it.
  • the apparatus of the present invention has no toothbrush portions such as bristles or brushes that wear easily, thereby prolonging the life of the apparatus and facilitating maintenance.
  • the apparatus of the present invention is very effective in the prevention of gum inflammation and in symptomatic relief and healing of patients who have already caused gum inflammation because the effect of the gum cleaning is very excellent.
  • by vibrating the gums, as well as activation of the gum tissue it also has the effect of strengthening the bones in the gums.
  • FIG. 1 is a front view of the apparatus according to the present invention
  • FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram of the connection between the vibration motor and the battery built in the mechanism according to the present invention
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a mechanism according to the present invention with a built-in vibration motor and a battery,
  • FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a user wearing a mechanism according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram of a controller of an apparatus according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram of a storage container of a mechanism according to the present invention.
  • the gum massage apparatus of the present invention combines a mouthpiece divided into upper and lower parts, a vibration motor and a battery mounted inside the mouthpiece, a controller capable of controlling the vibration motor and a battery, and accommodates them. Characterized in that it consists of a storage container.
  • FIG. 1 is a front view of the apparatus according to the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a rear view.
  • the apparatus of the present invention has the same appearance as a conventional mouthpiece, except that it is separated into a top 10 and a bottom 20.
  • the device of the present invention wraps the entire teeth and gums, so if the upper and lower portions are integrated, the apparatus becomes too large.
  • FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram of the connection of the vibration motor 11 and the battery 12 embedded in the mechanism according to the present invention, the vibration motor 11 and the battery 12 is connected to the control terminal (13).
  • the control terminal 13 functions to input and output external signals.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the apparatus according to the present invention in which the vibration motor 11 and the battery 12 are incorporated, and in consideration of the vibration efficiency, it is preferable that each of the four upper and lower mouthpieces is embedded.
  • Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the user wears the device according to the present invention, the mouthpiece is a form surrounding the entire teeth (t) and gums like the general mouthpiece.
  • the vibration motor 11 when the mouthpiece is worn with a certain amount of foam toothpaste in the mouth and the vibration motor 11 is turned on by the controller 30, the vibration motor 11 is operated and the upper and lower mouthpieces ( 10, 20) will vibrate as a whole. The entire tooth and gum are cleaned or massaged by the vibration of the mouthpiece, which makes the entire mouth clean.
  • the mouthpiece 10 and 20 and the controller 30 are stored in the storage container 40, and the battery 12 may be wirelessly charged as necessary during storage.
  • the apparatus of the present invention is effective in preventing gum inflammation and alleviating symptoms and healing of patients who have already caused gum inflammation because of the excellent effect of cleaning the gums as well as cleaning the teeth.
  • by vibrating the gums, as well as activation of the gum tissue it also has the effect of strengthening the bones in the gums.

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The present invention relates to a mouthpiece-shaped device for both tooth cleaning and gum massage, which can simultaneously clean teeth and massage a gum, the device comprising: mouthpieces (10 and 20) including an upper mouthpiece and a lower mouthpiece; a vibration motor (11) and a battery (12) mounted in the mouthpiece; a controller (30) capable of controlling the vibration motor (11) and the battery (12); and a storage container (40) capable of reception thereof.

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치아세정 겸용 잇몸 마사지 기구Tooth Cleansing Gum Massager
본 발명은 치아세정 겸용 잇몸 마사지 기구에 관한 것으로, 보다 상세하기로는 치아 세정과 잇몸 마사지를 동시에 할 수 있는 마우스피스형 치아세정 겸용 잇몸 마사지 기구에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to a combined tooth cleaning device and gums, and more particularly, to a mouthpiece-type combined tooth cleaning device that can simultaneously clean the teeth and massage the gums.
칫솔 또는 잇몸 마사지용으로 마우스피스형을 채택한 기술들이 많이 제안되어 왔다.Many techniques have been proposed employing a mouthpiece type for toothbrush or gum massage.
한국 특허 제10-1195723호에서는 윗니와 아랫니가 각각 삽입될 수 있도록 상부와 하부에 삽입홈이 형성되는 몸체부; 상기 삽입홈의 내부에 회전가능하게 설치되어 앞니, 송곳니 및 앞어금니를 포함하여 닦아주는 제1브러쉬부; 상기 제1브러쉬와 연동회전됨과 동시에 양측 길이방향으로 전후진 가능하게 각각 설치되어 뒤어금니를 닦아주는 제2브러쉬부; 및 상기 제1,2브러쉬부를 정역회전시켜주는 구동부;를 포함하여 구성된다.Korean Patent No. 10-1195723 discloses a body portion having an insertion groove formed in an upper portion and a lower portion thereof so that upper and lower teeth may be respectively inserted; A first brush part rotatably installed in the insertion groove to wipe the teeth including the front teeth, the fangs and the front teeth; A second brush unit which is interlocked with the first brush and installed at both sides in the longitudinal direction so as to be moved forward and backward to wipe the molars; And a driving unit for rotating the first and second brushes forward and backward.
이 선행기술 외에도 많은 마우스피스형 칫솔의 선행기술들에는 브러쉬부 또는 칫솔부가 필수적으로 포함되어 있다. 그러나 브러쉬부 또는 칫솔부를 마우스피스형 칫솔에 적용하게 되면 여러 가지 문제점이 수반된다. 첫째 장치가 복잡화되어 제조비용이 상승하고, 둘째 브러쉬부 또는 칫솔부가 쉽게 마모되기 때문에 장치의 수명이 단축됨과 동시에, 브러쉬부 또는 칫솔부에 끼게 되는 오물을 제거하여야 하는 문제점이 필수적으로 수반된다. 이러한 이유로 브러쉬부 또는 칫솔부를 포함하는 마우스피스형 칫솔은 아직까지 실용화되지 못하고 있다.In addition to this prior art, many prior art mouthpiece toothbrushes include a brush portion or toothbrush portion. However, applying the brush portion or the toothbrush portion to the mouthpiece type toothbrush is accompanied with various problems. First, the complexity of the apparatus increases the manufacturing cost, and second, the brush or toothbrush portion is easily worn, thereby shortening the life of the apparatus, and at the same time, the problem of removing dirt from the brush portion or the toothbrush portion is necessarily accompanied. For this reason, a mouthpiece type toothbrush including a brush part or a toothbrush part has not been put to practical use yet.
또한 상기 선행기술은 칫솔용으로만 사용될 수 있으며, 잇몸 마사지용으로는 사용될 수 없다는 문제점도 가지고 있다. 40대 이후의 중장년층의 발치의 원인으로 잇몸의 염증이 주원인이 되고 있으며, 건강한 치아를 보존하기 위해서는 잇몸의 관리가 매우 중요하다.In addition, the prior art can be used only for the toothbrush, there is also a problem that can not be used for gum massage. Inflammation of the gums is a major cause of extraction by the elderly after the age of 40, and care of the gums is very important to preserve healthy teeth.
한편, 마우스피스형 잇몸 마사지 장치로는 한국 등록실용신안 제20-0449028호를 들 수 있다.On the other hand, the mouthpiece-type gum massage device may be mentioned Korean Utility Model Model No. 20-0449028.
이 기술은, 잇몸에 밀착되는 마우스피스, 상기 마우스피스와 결합되어 진동을 전달하는 모터와 배터리를 수용하는 손잡이부로 구성되는 잇몸 마사지 장치에 있어서, 상기 마우스피스는, 바(bar) 형상으로 이루어져 좌측 잇몸에 삽입되는 제1 부재와; 상기 제1 부재 형상에 대응되고 우측 잇몸에 삽입되는 제2 부재; 및 일측은 상기 손잡이부에 결합되고, 타측은 상기 제1 부재와 제2 부재를 연결하여 잇몸형상에 맞도록 밀착가능하게 하는 마우스피스 조절부;로 이루어지되 상기 마우스피스 조절부는, 잇몸에 삽입되도록 벌어질 수 있게 하는 힌지, 상기 힌지 외주면에 구비되어 탄성 복원이 가능하여 잇몸에 밀착시킬 수 있는 스프링으로 구성된다.This technology is a gum massage device consisting of a mouthpiece that is in close contact with the gum, a handle portion for accommodating the motor and a battery coupled to the mouthpiece for transmitting vibrations, wherein the mouthpiece has a bar shape, the left side A first member inserted into the gum; A second member corresponding to the first member shape and inserted into the right gum; And one side is coupled to the handle portion, the other side is connected to the first member and the second member is a mouthpiece adjusting portion to be in close contact with the shape of the gum; consisting of the mouthpiece adjusting portion, so as to be inserted into the gum The hinge to be opened, the hinge is provided on the outer circumferential surface is composed of a spring that can be elastically restored to be in close contact with the gums.
이 기술은 잇몸 마사지 기능은 있으나 치아 세정 기능은 없다는 문제점과, 장치가 복잡하고 잇몸 마사지 효과가 만족스럽지 못하다는 문제점을 가지고 있다.This technique has a problem that there is a gum massage function, but there is no tooth cleaning function, and the device is complicated and the gum massage effect is not satisfactory.
이러한 문제점들을 해결하고자 한국 공개특허 제10-2012-0133420호에서는 잇몸에 밀착되어 마사지하는 마우스피스와, 상기 마우스피스와 결합되어 진동을 전달하는 모터와 배터리를 수용하는 손잡이부로 구성되는 잇몸마사지 장치에 있어서, 상기 마우스피스를 상기 손잡이부에서 회전 시키는 회전수단과, 상기 손잡이부에 형성되는 걸림수단과, 스틱형상으로 일단부에는 칫솔이 형성되고, 타측 단부에는 홈이 내부 방향으로 형성되며, 상기 걸림수단과 탈부착 가능하게 결합되는 결합부를 구비한 칫솔수단으로 구성되는 칫솔 겸용 잇몸 마사지 장치를 제안한 바가 있다. In Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10-2012-0133420 to solve these problems in the gum massage device is composed of a mouthpiece to be in close contact with the gum and massage, coupled to the mouthpiece and a handle for accommodating the motor and the battery to transmit vibration. In one embodiment, a rotating means for rotating the mouthpiece in the handle part, a locking means formed in the handle part, a toothbrush is formed at one end in the shape of a stick, and a groove is formed at the other end in an inward direction. There has been proposed a toothbrush combined gum massage device comprising a toothbrush means having a joining portion detachably coupled to the means.
이 기술은 칫솔 기능과 잇몸마사지 기능을 동시에 할 수 있다는 장점은 가지고 있으나, 다른 여러 선행기술들과 마찬가지로 치아 세정을 위하여 강모 형태의 칫솔수단이 필수적으로 사용된다는 문제점을 가지고 있다.This technique has the advantage of being able to simultaneously function as a toothbrush and gum massage, but like many other prior art has the problem that the toothbrush means of the bristle type is essential for cleaning the teeth.
본 발명은 상기한 바와 같은 선행기술들의 여러 문제점들을 해결하기 위한 것으로, 잇몸 마사지뿐만 아니라 치아세정용으로도 사용할 수 있는 치아세정 겸용 잇몸 마사지 기구를 제공하는 것을 목적으로 한다.The present invention is to solve the various problems of the prior art as described above, it is an object of the present invention to provide a tooth massage combined tooth massage mechanism that can be used for tooth cleaning as well as gum massage.
본 발명의 다른 목적은 브러쉬부 또는 칫솔부가 없는 치아세정 겸용 잇몸 마사지 장치를 제공하는 것이다.Another object of the present invention is to provide a tooth massage combined gum massage device without a brush or a toothbrush.
본 발명의 또 다른 목적은 장치가 극도로 단순화되고 사용이 편리한 치아세정 겸용 잇몸 마사지 장치를 제공하는 것이다.It is a further object of the present invention to provide a tooth massage combined gum massage device that is extremely simplified and easy to use.
본 발명의 또 다른 목적은 영유아, 환자, 장애인 등도 사용이 가능한 치아세정 겸용 잇몸 마사지 장치를 제공하는 것이다.Still another object of the present invention is to provide a gum massage apparatus for combined use of teeth, which can be used by infants, patients, and the disabled.
본 발명의 또 다른 목적은 치아 세정능력과 잇몸 마사지 효과가 우수한 치아세정 겸용 잇몸 마사지 장치를 제공하는 것이다.Still another object of the present invention is to provide a gum cleaning device having a combination of excellent tooth cleaning and gum massage.
상기 목적들을 달성하기 위하여 본 발명의 기구는 상부 및 하부로 분리된 마우스피스와, 상기 마우스피스 내부에 장착된 진동모터와 배터리와, 상기 진동모터 및 배터리를 콘트롤 할 수 있는 제어기와, 이들을 수납할 수 있는 보관용기로 구성된다.In order to achieve the above objects, the apparatus of the present invention includes a mouthpiece divided into upper and lower parts, a vibration motor and a battery mounted inside the mouthpiece, a controller capable of controlling the vibration motor and a battery, and storing them. It consists of a storage container.
이하, 본 발명을 상세히 설명한다.Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail.
본 발명에서 사용되는 마우스피스는 상부와 하부로 분리된 것이다. 상부와 하부가 일체화된 마우스피스는 장치의 거대화로 착용이 어렵게 되고 마우스피스가 위턱과 아래턱에 고정되는 형상이므로 사용이 불편해지는 문제점이 있다.The mouthpiece used in the present invention is divided into upper and lower parts. The upper and lower mouthpiece is difficult to wear because of the size of the device is difficult to wear and the mouthpiece is fixed to the upper and lower jaw has a problem that is inconvenient to use.
본 발명에서 사용되는 마우스피스의 재질은 탄력성이 좋은 연질 소재가 적절하며, 가장 좋기로는 젖병꼭지, 인공보형물 등에 사용되고 널리 사용되고 있는 의료용 실리콘이다. 탄력성이 좋은 소재가 사용됨으로써 마우스피스의 크기를 대, 중, 소로만 구분되도록 하면 다양한 크기 및 형상의 치아나 잇몸에 자연스럽게 밀착된다.The material of the mouthpiece used in the present invention is a soft material having good elasticity, and most preferably is a medical silicone that is widely used in bottle nipples, artificial implants, and the like. The elastic material is used so that the size of the mouthpiece can be divided into large, medium, and small, so that it naturally adheres to teeth or gums of various sizes and shapes.
마우스피스의 형상은 치아 전체와 잇몸 전체를 감싸는 형상이다. 이러한 구조로 인하여 치아 세정과 잇몸 마사지 효과가 동시에 발생하게 되는 것이다.The shape of the mouthpiece surrounds the entire tooth and the entire gum. Due to this structure, tooth cleaning and gum massage effects occur simultaneously.
필요할 경우 세정력과 마사지 효과를 높이기 위하여 마우스피스의 외부에 엠보싱을 형성할 수도 있다. 엠보싱의 크기는 직경 2mm정도 높이는 1mm정도가 적절하다. 엠보싱이 형성되는 위치는 마우스피스 외부에 균일하게 할 수도 있으며, 치아 사이 또는 치아와 잇몸이 만나는 부위에 밀집하여 형성될 수도 있고, 혀가 닿는 부위에 형성시켜 혀의 세정효과를 높힐 수도 있다.If necessary, embossing may be formed on the outside of the mouthpiece to enhance cleaning and massage effects. The size of the embossing is preferably about 2mm in diameter and about 1mm in height. The position where the embossing is formed may be uniform outside the mouthpiece, may be formed by densely meeting the teeth or the area where the teeth and gums meet, may be formed in the area where the tongue touches to enhance the cleaning effect of the tongue.
본 발명에서 사용되는 진동모터와 배터리는 외부 신호를 입출력할 수 있는 제어단자로 연결되며, 각각의 마우스피스 내부에 내장된다. 마우스피스 내부에 내장되는 진동모터와 배터리의 숫자는 치아 세정 및 잇몸 마사지 효과를 고려하면 각 마우스피스에 4개가 적절하다. 진동모터와 배터리가 장착되는 위치는 각 마우스 피스(10, 20)의 측면 안쪽 및 바깥쪽이다. 이 위치에 장착되어야만 치아 세정 효과와 잇몸 마사지 효과가 동시에 발휘된다.The vibration motor and the battery used in the present invention are connected to a control terminal capable of inputting and outputting external signals, and are embedded in each mouthpiece. The number of vibration motors and batteries inside the mouthpiece is appropriate for each mouthpiece, considering the effects of tooth cleaning and gum massage. The position where the vibration motor and the battery are mounted is inside and outside the side of each mouthpiece 10, 20. Only when it is installed in this position, the tooth cleaning effect and the gum massage effect are exerted simultaneously.
본 발명에서 사용되는 제어기는 무선신호로 마우스피스 내에 내장된 진동모터를 온-오프시키는 기능과 진동의 세기를 조절해 주는 기능을 한다. The controller used in the present invention functions to turn on and off the vibration motor embedded in the mouthpiece as a radio signal and to adjust the strength of vibration.
본 발명에서 사용되는 보관용기는 각 마우스피스와 제어기를 보관하는 용도와 아울러 마우스피스에 내장된 배터리를 무선으로 충전시키는 역할도 한다. 무선충전방식은 최근 휴대폰 충전 등에 널리 사용되고 있는 방식이다. 필요할 경우, 각 마우스피스나 제어기를 소독하기 위하여 보관용기 내에 오존 발생장치나 자외선 소독 장치를 부가할 수도 있다. The storage container used in the present invention serves to wirelessly charge the battery embedded in the mouthpiece as well as the purpose of storing each mouthpiece and the controller. Wireless charging method is a method widely used in recent years, such as mobile phone charging. If necessary, an ozone generator or ultraviolet disinfection device may be added to the container to disinfect each mouthpiece or controller.
본 발명의 기구를 사용할 때 사용자가 치아로 문 상태에서 그대로 사용할 수도 있으나, 치아 및 잇몸의 세정 효과를 높이기 위하여 거품 치약을 사용하는 것이 바람직하다. 거품 치약은 칫솔의 사용이 어려운 사람들이 양치용으로 칫솔 없이 사용하는 치약으로 최근 많이 사용되고 있는 치약이다. 거품 치약은 액체형으로 이를 입속에 머금은 후 30초 내지 1분 정도 가글링을 함으로써 치아 표면의 치태를 제거하는 기능을 한다.When using the device of the present invention, the user may be used as it is in the state of the door, it is preferable to use a foam toothpaste to increase the cleaning effect of the teeth and gums. Foam toothpaste is a toothpaste that has been used recently as a toothpaste that is hardly used by people without toothbrushes for toothbrushing. Foam toothpaste is a liquid, which is held in the mouth for 30 seconds to 1 minute by gargle to function to remove the plaque on the surface of the tooth.
본 발명의 기구는 다음과 같은 효과를 발휘한다.The apparatus of the present invention has the following effects.
본 발명의 기구는 사용자가 치아로 문 상태에서 진동모터를 구동하게 되면 치아와 잇몸이 자동으로 세정 또는 마사지된다. 이에 따라, 장애인이나 환자 또는 유아와 같이 스스로 칫솔질을 하기 어려운 사용자도 쉽게 양치를 할 수 있다.In the apparatus of the present invention, when the user drives the vibration motor in a door state with teeth, the teeth and gums are automatically cleaned or massaged. Accordingly, a user who is difficult to brush himself or herself, such as a disabled person, a patient, or an infant, can easily brush teeth.
또한 본 발명의 기구는 구조가 극히 간단하여 사용자가 이를 착탈하는 것이 매우 편리하다.In addition, the mechanism of the present invention is extremely simple in structure, it is very convenient for the user to detach it.
이외에 본 발명의 기구는 쉽게 마모되는 강모 또는 브러쉬와 같은 칫솔부가 없기 때문에 장치의 수명이 연장되고 유지관리가 용이하다.In addition, the apparatus of the present invention has no toothbrush portions such as bristles or brushes that wear easily, thereby prolonging the life of the apparatus and facilitating maintenance.
또한 본 발명의 기구는 치아 세정뿐만 아니라, 잇몸 세정의 효과도 매우 우수하기 때문에 잇몸 염증의 예방 및 이미 잇몸 염증이 발생한 환자의 증상 완화 및 치유에도 효과적이다. 또한 잇몸을 진동시킴으로써 잇몸 조직의 활성화는 물론, 잇몸 속의 뼈도 강화시키는 효과를 발휘한다.In addition, the apparatus of the present invention is very effective in the prevention of gum inflammation and in symptomatic relief and healing of patients who have already caused gum inflammation because the effect of the gum cleaning is very excellent. In addition, by vibrating the gums, as well as activation of the gum tissue, it also has the effect of strengthening the bones in the gums.
도 1은 본 발명에 의한 기구의 정면도이고,1 is a front view of the apparatus according to the present invention,
도 2는 본 발명에 의한 기구의 배면도이고,2 is a rear view of the apparatus according to the present invention,
도 3은 본 발명에 의한 기구에 내장되는 진동모터와 배터리의 연결 개념도이고,3 is a conceptual diagram of the connection between the vibration motor and the battery built in the mechanism according to the present invention,
도 4는 진동 모터와 배터리가 내장된 본 발명에 의한 기구의 투시도이고,4 is a perspective view of a mechanism according to the present invention with a built-in vibration motor and a battery,
도 5는 본 발명에 의한 기구를 사용자가 착용한 상태를 나타내는 단면도이고,5 is a cross-sectional view showing a user wearing a mechanism according to the present invention,
도 6은 본 발명에 의한 기구의 제어기의 개념도이고,6 is a conceptual diagram of a controller of an apparatus according to the present invention,
도 7은 본 발명에 의한 기구의 보관용기의 개념도이다.7 is a conceptual diagram of a storage container of a mechanism according to the present invention.
본 발명의 치아세정 겸용 잇몸 마사지 기구는, 상부 및 하부로 분리된 마우스피스와, 상기 마우스피스 내부에 장착된 진동모터와 배터리와, 상기 진동모터 및 배터리를 콘트롤 할 수 있는 제어기와, 이들을 수납할 수 있는 보관용기로 구성된 것을 특징으로 한다.The gum massage apparatus of the present invention combines a mouthpiece divided into upper and lower parts, a vibration motor and a battery mounted inside the mouthpiece, a controller capable of controlling the vibration motor and a battery, and accommodates them. Characterized in that it consists of a storage container.
도 1은 본 발명에 의한 기구의 정면도이고, 도 2는 배면도이다.1 is a front view of the apparatus according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a rear view.
도 1 및 도 2에 의하여 확인되는 바와 같이 본 발명의 기구는 통상적인 마우스피스와 동일한 외관을 가지지만 상부(10)와 하부(20)로 분리되어 있다는 것만 차이가 있다.1 and 2, the apparatus of the present invention has the same appearance as a conventional mouthpiece, except that it is separated into a top 10 and a bottom 20.
마우스피스가 상, 하부가 일체화 되는 경우에는 장치의 거대화로 인하여 착용이 어렵다는 점은 이미 설명한 바와 같다. 그 이유는 치아와 잇몸 일부만을 감싸는 형태의 일반적인 마우스피스와는 달리, 본 발명의 장치는 치아와 잇몸 전체를 감싸는 형태이기 때문에 상, 하부가 일체화 된다면 장치가 지나치게 거대화된다. If the upper and lower mouthpiece is integrated, it is difficult to wear due to the large size of the device as described above. The reason is that unlike the general mouthpiece that wraps only a portion of the teeth and gums, the device of the present invention wraps the entire teeth and gums, so if the upper and lower portions are integrated, the apparatus becomes too large.
도 3는 본 발명에 의한 기구에 내장되는 진동모터(11)와 배터리(12)의 연결 개념도로서, 진동모터(11)와 배터리(12)는 제어단자(13)로 연결된다. 제어단자(13)는 외부신호를 입출력하는 기능을 한다.3 is a conceptual diagram of the connection of the vibration motor 11 and the battery 12 embedded in the mechanism according to the present invention, the vibration motor 11 and the battery 12 is connected to the control terminal (13). The control terminal 13 functions to input and output external signals.
도 4는 진동 모터(11)와 배터리(12)가 내장된 본 발명에 의한 장치의 투시도로서, 진동효율을 고려하면 상, 하부 마우스피스에 각 4개씩 내장되는 것이 바람직하다. 4 is a perspective view of the apparatus according to the present invention in which the vibration motor 11 and the battery 12 are incorporated, and in consideration of the vibration efficiency, it is preferable that each of the four upper and lower mouthpieces is embedded.
도 5는 본 발명에 의한 기구를 사용자가 착용한 상태를 나타내는 단면도로서, 일반적인 마우스피스와 마찬가지로 마우스피스가 치아(t) 전체와 잇몸을 감싸는 형태이다.Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the user wears the device according to the present invention, the mouthpiece is a form surrounding the entire teeth (t) and gums like the general mouthpiece.
본 발명의 기구를 사용하는 방법은, 거품 치약을 일정량 입속에 머금은 상태에서 마우스피스를 착용하고 제어기(30)로 진동모터(11)를 온 시키게 되면 진동모터(11)가 가동되고 상하부 마우스피스(10, 20)가 전체적으로 진동을 하게 된다. 마우스피스의 진동에 의하여 치아와 잇몸 전체가 세정 또는 마사지되며, 이로 인하여 입 속 전체가 깨끗하게 된다.In the method of using the apparatus of the present invention, when the mouthpiece is worn with a certain amount of foam toothpaste in the mouth and the vibration motor 11 is turned on by the controller 30, the vibration motor 11 is operated and the upper and lower mouthpieces ( 10, 20) will vibrate as a whole. The entire tooth and gum are cleaned or massaged by the vibration of the mouthpiece, which makes the entire mouth clean.
본 발명의 기구의 사용시간은 30초 내지 3분 정도가 적절하다. 이 정도의 시간만으로 만족할 만한 세정효과 또는 마사지 효과를 얻을 수 있다.As for the use time of the apparatus of this invention, about 30 second-about 3 minutes are suitable. Only in this amount of time, satisfactory cleaning or massage effects can be obtained.
사용이 끝난 상태에서는 보관용기(40)에 마우스피스(10, 20)와 제어기(30)를 보관하며, 보관 중 필요에 따라 배터리(12)를 무선 충전되도록 할 수 있다.In use, the mouthpiece 10 and 20 and the controller 30 are stored in the storage container 40, and the battery 12 may be wirelessly charged as necessary during storage.
또한 필요한 경우, 보관용기에 부착된 오존발생장치 또는 자외선 발생장치를 가동시켜 마우스피스(10, 20)와 제어기(30)를 소독할 수도 있다.In addition, if necessary, it is possible to disinfect the mouthpiece (10, 20) and the controller 30 by operating the ozone generator or ultraviolet generator attached to the storage container.
본 발명의 기구는 치아 세정뿐만 아니라, 잇몸 세정의 효과도 매우 우수하기 때문에 잇몸 염증의 예방 및 이미 잇몸 염증이 발생한 환자의 증상 완화 및 치유에도 효과적이다. 또한 잇몸을 진동시킴으로써 잇몸 조직의 활성화는 물론, 잇몸 속의 뼈도 강화시키는 효과를 발휘한다.The apparatus of the present invention is effective in preventing gum inflammation and alleviating symptoms and healing of patients who have already caused gum inflammation because of the excellent effect of cleaning the gums as well as cleaning the teeth. In addition, by vibrating the gums, as well as activation of the gum tissue, it also has the effect of strengthening the bones in the gums.

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  1. 상부 및 하부로 분리된 마우스피스(10, 20)와, 상기 마우스피스 내부에 장착된 진동모터(11)와 배터리(12)와, 상기 진동모터(11) 및 배터리(12)를 콘트롤 할 수 있는 제어기(30)와, 이들을 수납할 수 있는 보관용기(40)로 구성되는 치아세정 겸용 잇몸 마사지 기구에 있어서, 상기 진동모터(11) 및 배터리(12)는 각 마우스피스(10, 20)의 측면 안쪽 및 바깥쪽에 4개 장착되는 것을 특징으로 하는 치아세정 겸용 잇몸 마사지 기구.The mouthpiece 10 and 20 separated into upper and lower portions, the vibration motor 11 and the battery 12 mounted inside the mouthpiece, and the vibration motor 11 and the battery 12 can be controlled In the tooth cleaning combined tooth massage device comprising a controller 30 and a storage container 40 capable of storing them, the vibration motor 11 and the battery 12 are provided on the side surfaces of the respective mouthpieces 10 and 20. Tooth cleaning combined gum massage device characterized in that the four mounted on the inside and the outside.
  2. 제1항에 있어서, 진동모터(11)는 제어기로(30) 무선으로 콘트롤 하는 것을 특징으로 하는 치아세정 겸용 잇몸 마사지 기구.According to claim 1, Vibration motor (11) is a toothbrush combined tooth massage device, characterized in that the wireless control by the controller (30).
  3. 제1항에 있어서, 마우스피스(10, 20)의 재질은 의료용 실리콘 인 것을 특징으로 하는 치아세정 겸용 잇몸 마사지 기구.The method of claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece (10, 20) of the material is a medical silicone gum cleaning device, characterized in that the material.
  4. 제1항에 있어서, 마우스피스(10, 20) 내부에 장착된 진동모터(11)와 배터리(12)는 제어단자(13)로 연결되는 것을 특징으로 하는 치아세정 겸용 잇몸 마사지 기구.The method of claim 1, wherein the vibration motor (11) and the battery (12) mounted inside the mouthpiece (10, 20) is a gum cleaning device for combined tooth cleaning, characterized in that connected to the control terminal (13).
  5. 제1항에 있어서, 마우스피스(10, 20) 내부에 장착된 진동모터(11)와 배터리(12)는 상부 마우스피스(10)와 하부 마우스피스(20)에 각각 4개씩 장착되는 것을 특징으로 하는 치아세정 겸용 잇몸 마사지 기구.According to claim 1, wherein the vibration motor 11 and the battery 12 mounted inside the mouthpiece (10, 20) is characterized in that the four mounted on the upper mouthpiece 10 and the lower mouthpiece 20, respectively. Tooth cleaning combined use gum massage device.
  6. 제1항에 있어서, 마우스피스(10, 20)에 내장된 배터리(12)는 보관용기(40)에 보관시 무선으로 충전되는 것을 특징으로 하는 치아세정 겸용 잇몸 마사지 기구.According to claim 1, wherein the battery (12) embedded in the mouthpiece (10, 20) is a tooth cleaning combined gum massage device, characterized in that the charge is stored wirelessly when stored in the storage container (40).
  7. 제1항에 있어서, 마우스피스(10, 20)의 외부에 엠보싱이 형성되는 것을 특징으로 하는 치아세정 겸용 잇몸 마사지 기구.The gum massage apparatus of claim 1, wherein embossing is formed on the outside of the mouthpiece (10, 20).
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