WO2021256080A1 - 口腔器具 - Google Patents

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WO2021256080A1
WO2021256080A1 PCT/JP2021/016299 JP2021016299W WO2021256080A1 WO 2021256080 A1 WO2021256080 A1 WO 2021256080A1 JP 2021016299 W JP2021016299 W JP 2021016299W WO 2021256080 A1 WO2021256080 A1 WO 2021256080A1
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亨 志牟田
純 ▲高▼木
智紀 高橋
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  • the present invention relates to an oral appliance that can be detachably attached to an oral main body device.
  • Patent Document 1 discloses an oral moisture measuring device.
  • the oral moisture measuring device described in Patent Document 1 includes a swing member, a water content detection unit provided at the tip of the swing member, and an urging member that urges the swing member to one side in the swing direction. , Equipped with.
  • the oral appliance of one aspect of the present invention is A sheet-shaped oral device that can be detachably attached to the main body device for the oral cavity.
  • a functional unit having at least one of one or more sensor units for acquiring information in the oral cavity and one or more energy irradiation units for irradiating the oral cavity with energy.
  • a connection with an electrical connection and A wiring unit having wiring for connecting at least one of the one or more sensor units and the one or more energy irradiation units to the electrical connection unit.
  • the functional unit, the connection unit, and the wiring unit are at least A wiring layer having a first main surface and a second main surface opposite to the first main surface, A plurality of insulating layers having a first insulating layer arranged on the first main surface of the wiring layer and a second insulating layer arranged on the second main surface of the wiring layer. Consists of In the functional portion, the thickness of the first insulating layer is smaller than the thickness of the second insulating layer.
  • an oral device having improved performance in an oral device that can be detachably attached to a main body device for the oral cavity.
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an enlarged example of the oral appliance of FIG. 4.
  • FIG. 4 is a block diagram which shows the main composition of an example of an oral appliance.
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an enlarged example of the oral appliance of FIG. 4.
  • FIG. 1 It is a block diagram which shows the main structure of an example of a main body device for an oral cavity. It is a schematic partial enlarged sectional view which shows the example of the oral cavity attached to the attachment / detachment operation part enlarged. It is a schematic diagram which shows the attachment / detachment operation part of the modification 1.
  • FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the oral appliance of the modification 1.
  • FIG. It is the schematic sectional drawing which shows the oral instrument of the modification 2 in an enlarged manner.
  • FIG. 15A is a schematic exploded cross-sectional view of the attachment / detachment operation portion of FIG. 15A. It is a schematic enlarged sectional view which shows an enlarged example of the deformation of an oral appliance. It is a schematic enlarged sectional view which shows an enlarged example of the deformation of an oral appliance. It is a schematic enlarged sectional view which shows an enlarged example of the deformation of an oral appliance. It is a schematic enlarged sectional view which shows an enlarged example of the deformation of an oral appliance.
  • FIG. 28 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of the oral appliance of FIG. 28A.
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the oral appliance of the modified example 5 of FIG. 34. It is a graph which shows an example of the relationship of the measured value of a measurement sensor part and a correction sensor part.
  • the moisture content detection unit (sensor unit) provided on the tip end side of the rocking member that swings with respect to the main body is brought into contact with the measurement site in the oral cavity, thereby causing the oral cavity. Moisture is being measured. Further, in the moisture measuring device described in Patent Document 1, the sensor portion and the swinging member are configured as a detachable portion (oral cavity instrument) that can be attached to and detached from the main body. This keeps the hygiene of the measuring instrument in a more appropriate condition.
  • the sensitivity of the sensor unit may be lowered by the insulator, and it is difficult to improve the detection accuracy of the sensor unit. For this reason, it is required to improve the detection accuracy of the sensor unit.
  • the present inventors have studied to solve the above problem by devising the thickness of the insulating layer covering the functional portion including at least one of the sensor portion and the energy irradiation portion, and have reached the following invention. rice field.
  • the oral appliance of one aspect of the present invention is A sheet-shaped oral device that can be detachably attached to the main body device for the oral cavity.
  • a functional unit having at least one of one or more sensor units for acquiring information in the oral cavity and one or more energy irradiation units for irradiating the oral cavity with energy.
  • a connection with an electrical connection and A wiring unit having wiring for connecting at least one of the one or more sensor units and the one or more energy irradiation units to the electrical connection unit.
  • the functional unit, the connection unit, and the wiring unit are at least A wiring layer having a first main surface and a second main surface opposite to the first main surface, A plurality of insulating layers having a first insulating layer arranged on the first main surface of the wiring layer and a second insulating layer arranged on the second main surface of the wiring layer. Consists of In the functional portion, the thickness of the first insulating layer is smaller than the thickness of the second insulating layer.
  • the wiring layer and the plurality of insulating layers may be laminated and configured.
  • the oral instrument can be easily inserted into the oral cavity.
  • the thickness of the wiring portion may be larger than the thickness of the functional portion.
  • the wiring portion may have one or a plurality of shield layers arranged in the plurality of insulating layers.
  • the wiring portion may have a protective layer arranged on the outer periphery of the wiring portion.
  • the one or more sensor units have a sensor surface for acquiring information on the measurement site in the oral cavity.
  • the sensor surface may be arranged on the first main surface side of the wiring layer.
  • the one or more energy irradiation units may be arranged on the first main surface side of the wiring layer.
  • the irradiation efficiency of the energy irradiation unit can be improved.
  • the functional part may have flexibility.
  • the functional part can be easily brought into contact with the measurement site or the irradiation site.
  • the first insulating layer is provided with one or a plurality of openings. At least one of the one or more sensor units and the one or more energy irradiation units may be arranged in an area exposed from the one or more openings.
  • the performance of the oral appliance can be further improved.
  • two or more adjacent sensor units among the plurality of sensor units may be arranged apart from each other with a space.
  • the performance of the oral appliance can be further improved.
  • the oral cavity device is further arranged at a position different from the one or a plurality of sensor units, and includes a correction sensor unit for acquiring correction information for correcting the information acquired by the one or a plurality of sensor units. You may.
  • the correction sensor unit may be arranged in at least one of the wiring unit and the connection unit in the wiring layer.
  • the correction sensor unit is arranged side by side with the one or more sensor units along the first insulating layer in the wiring layer of the functional unit, and the oral cavity has a detection sensitivity different from that of the one or more sensor units. It may be configured to acquire the information in.
  • correction information can be obtained from the information in the oral cavity.
  • the electrical connection portion may be one or a plurality of electrodes exposed from at least one of the first insulating layer and the second insulating layer.
  • the electrical connection portion may be an RFID tag.
  • the oral cavity device may be configured in a bag shape in which the first main surface of the wiring layer is arranged outward and the second main surface of the wiring layer is arranged inward.
  • the oral appliance can be firmly fixed by the oral main body device.
  • FIG. 1 shows a state in which the oral appliance 10 is attached to the oral main body device 50.
  • FIG. 2 shows a state in which the oral appliance 10 is removed from the oral main body device 50.
  • the X, Y, and Z directions in the figure indicate the length direction, the width direction, and the height direction of the oral apparatus 1A, respectively.
  • the oral device 1A includes an oral device 10 and an oral main body device 50.
  • the oral device 1A is a disposable type device.
  • the oral device 10 used in the oral cavity is detachably attached to the oral main body device 50.
  • the oral device 10 is attached to the oral main body device 50 and used, and then removed from the oral main body device 50.
  • the oral device 1A performs a function by bringing the oral device 10 into contact with a site in the oral cavity.
  • Functions include, for example, a sensing function and / or an energy irradiation function.
  • the sensing function acquires information related to biological information in the oral cavity.
  • Biological information is various physiological and anatomical information emitted by a living body.
  • Biological information includes, for example, dryness (wetness, water content), tongue pressure, bite force, masticatory function, swallowing function, tongue and lip movement function, poor hygiene, saliva component, exhaled gas component, body temperature, hardness, etc. Is.
  • the information related to the biological information is, for example, information such as capacitance, impedance (resistance), pressure, potential, color tone, temperature, hardness, and vibration.
  • the oral apparatus 1A brings the oral device 10 into contact with the measurement site in the user's oral cavity, and acquires information related to the biological information of the contacted measurement site.
  • the oral device 1A measures the state in the oral cavity by acquiring biological information with the oral main body device 50 based on the information acquired by the oral device 10.
  • the oral body device 50 measures, for example, the amount of water, the amount of saliva secreted, the bite force, the tongue pressure, the color tone of the tongue and / or the amount of various substances contained in saliva.
  • the energy irradiation function irradiates the oral cavity with energy.
  • Energy is energy such as light, heat, ultrasonic waves, and electromagnetic waves.
  • the oral device 1A can be used as, for example, a wetness meter, an occlusal force meter, a tongue pressure gauge, a laser treatment device, a hyperthermia treatment device, an ultrasonic echo, an ultrasonic treatment device, and an electromagnetic wave irradiation device.
  • the oral device 1A is a wetness meter
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing an example of a state in which the oral apparatus 1A according to the first embodiment of the present invention is used.
  • the oral device 1A brings the oral device 10 into contact with the measurement site in the user's oral cavity.
  • the measurement site is, for example, the tongue portion in the oral cavity, the buccal mucosa, the palate, and the like.
  • the oral device 10 comes into contact with the measurement site by deforming along the shape of the measurement site.
  • the oral device 1A starts the measurement in a state where the oral device 10 is in contact with the measurement site in the oral cavity.
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing an example of the oral appliance 10.
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an enlarged example of the oral cavity device 10 of FIG.
  • FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an example of the oral appliance 10.
  • the oral cavity device 10 includes a functional unit 20, a wiring unit 30, and a connection unit 40.
  • the oral appliance 10 is configured as a sensing probe that can be attached to and detached from the oral main body device 50.
  • the oral device 10 is a sheet-shaped device having an electrical connection portion.
  • the oral appliance 10 is formed in the shape of a rectangular sheet having a longitudinal direction.
  • the oral device 10 may be formed in a sheet shape, and is not limited to a rectangular shape.
  • the electrical connection part is electrically connected to the oral main body device 50.
  • the electrical connection is one or more electrodes 41.
  • the oral device 10 has flexibility and is deformable. In the oral appliance 10, at least the functional portion 20 has flexibility.
  • the functional unit 20 is a portion that exerts a sensing function, and is provided on the tip end side of the oral cavity device 10.
  • the functional unit 20 has a sensor unit 21 that acquires information in the oral cavity.
  • the sensor unit 21 has a sensor surface 21a arranged on the measurement site side in the oral cavity of the user.
  • the functional unit 20 acquires information in the oral cavity by bringing the sensor surface 21a side of the sensor unit 21 into surface contact with the measurement site.
  • the sensor unit 21 has a capacitance sensor and acquires the capacitance.
  • the functional unit 20 can be deformed along the shape of the measurement site when it comes into contact with the measurement site in the oral cavity. As a result, the functional unit 20 can be easily brought into contact with the measurement site in the oral cavity.
  • the sensor surface 21a of the sensor unit 21 fits the shape of the measurement site by deforming the functional unit 20 along the shape of the measurement site. As a result, the entire sensor surface 21a can be arranged close to the measurement site, so that information in the oral cavity can be easily acquired from the measurement site using the entire sensor surface 21a.
  • the functional portion 20 has flexibility
  • the present invention is not limited to this.
  • at least the functional portion 20 may have flexibility.
  • the wiring portion 30 and / or the connection portion 40 may have flexibility.
  • the wiring unit 30 is arranged between the functional unit 20 and the connection unit 40.
  • the wiring unit 30 has a wiring 31 that electrically connects the functional unit 20 and the electrode 41 of the connection unit 40.
  • the wiring 31 is made of a conductive material. Examples of the conductive material of the wiring 31 include Cu, Al, Ag and the like.
  • the wiring 31 is formed of a wiring conductor pattern.
  • the wiring portion 30 has a protective layer 32 that covers the periphery of the wiring portion 30.
  • the protective layer 32 is arranged at a portion where the teeth come into contact when the oral appliance 10 is placed in the oral cavity.
  • the protective layer 32 may be arranged between the functional portion 20 and the connecting portion 40.
  • the protective layer 32 is formed of a protective film having a thickness of 100 ⁇ m or more and 10 mm or less.
  • the protective film may be made of a material such as a resin or a foam.
  • connection portion 40 is a portion attached to the oral main body device 50, and is provided on the rear end side opposite to the front end of the oral cavity device 10.
  • the connection portion 40 has one or more electrodes 41.
  • the connection portion 40 has two electrodes 41.
  • the number of electrodes 41 is not limited to two.
  • the one or more electrodes 41 are made of a conductive material.
  • the material of the electrode 41 include Cu, Al, and SUS.
  • the electrode 41 may be made of a material that is not easily corroded, such as Au, Ag, silver chloride, Ti, Pt, carbon, and a conductive polymer (for example, PEDOT).
  • the electrode 41 may be formed of Cu and plated with Au, Ni or the like.
  • connection portion 40 when the connection portion 40 is attached to the oral main body device 50, a plurality of electrodes 41 are electrically connected by physically contacting a plurality of connection terminals provided in the oral main body device 50. Will be done.
  • connection portion 40 is provided with a mounting hole 42.
  • the mounting hole 42 is a through hole into which the protrusion 73a of the attachment / detachment operation portion 70, which will be described later, is inserted.
  • two mounting holes 42 are provided in the connecting portion 40.
  • the mounting hole 42 is not limited to the through hole, but may be a notch or a recess.
  • the mounting hole 42 may have a size into which the protrusion 73a of the attachment / detachment operation portion 70 can be inserted.
  • the connection portion 40 may be provided with one or a plurality of mounting holes 42.
  • the oral cavity device 10 is composed of a wiring layer 11 and a plurality of insulating layers 12 and 13.
  • the wiring layer 11 and the plurality of insulating layers 12 and 13 are laminated.
  • the plurality of insulating layers 12 and 13 have a first insulating layer 12 and a second insulating layer 13.
  • the wiring layer 11 includes a sensor unit 21, a wiring 31, and a plurality of electrodes 41.
  • the wiring layer 11 has a first main surface PS1 and a second main surface PS2 on the opposite side of the first main surface PS1.
  • the PS1 side of the first main surface is the side that comes into contact with the measurement site in the oral cavity.
  • the sensor surface 21a of the sensor unit 21 is arranged on the first main surface PS1 side of the wiring layer 11.
  • the plurality of electrodes 41 are exposed from the first insulating layer 12.
  • the plurality of electrodes 41 may be exposed from at least one of the first insulating layer 12 and the second insulating layer 13.
  • the thickness of the wiring layer 11 is preferably 1 ⁇ m or more and 50 ⁇ m or less. More preferably, the thickness of the wiring layer 11 is 2 ⁇ m or more and 25 ⁇ m or less.
  • the plurality of insulating layers 12 and 13 include a first insulating layer 12 arranged on the first main surface PS1 of the wiring layer 11 and a second insulating layer 13 arranged on the second main surface PS2 of the wiring layer 11. Have.
  • the thickness T1 of the first insulating layer 12 is smaller than the thickness T2 of the second insulating layer 13.
  • the thickness T1 of the first insulating layer 12 is 1 ⁇ 2 or less of the thickness T2 of the second insulating layer 13.
  • the thickness T11 of the first insulating layer 12A in the functional portion 20E is 1/8 times or less of the thickness T12 of the second insulating layer 13.
  • the thickness T1 of the first insulating layer 12 is preferably 0.01 ⁇ m or more and 25 ⁇ m or less.
  • the thickness T2 of the second insulating layer 13 is preferably 10 ⁇ m or more and 200 ⁇ m or less.
  • the thickness T1 of the first insulating layer 12 means the thickness of the first insulating layer 12 located outside the first main surface PS1 of the wiring layer 11 in the Z direction.
  • the thickness T2 of the second insulating layer 13 means the thickness of the second insulating layer 13 located outside the second main surface PS2 of the wiring layer 11 in the Z direction.
  • the thickness T1 of the first insulating layer 12 is smaller than the thickness T2 of the second insulating layer 13 over the functional portion 20, the wiring portion 30, and the connecting portion 40 will be described, but the present invention is limited to this. Not done. At least in the functional unit 20, the thickness T1 of the first insulating layer 12 may be smaller than the thickness T2 of the second insulating layer 13.
  • the thickness T1 of the first insulating layer 12 is smaller than the thickness T2 of the second insulating layer 13, so that the detection accuracy by the sensor unit 21 on the first main surface PS1 side of the wiring layer 11 can be improved.
  • the influence of the first insulating layer 12 on the information acquisition of the sensor unit 21 can be reduced.
  • the distance between the sensor surface 21a of the sensor unit 21 and the measurement site can be reduced. As a result, information can be easily acquired by the sensor surface 21a, and the detection accuracy of the sensor unit 21 can be improved.
  • the thickness T1 of the first insulating layer 12 By making the thickness T1 of the first insulating layer 12 smaller than the thickness T2 of the second insulating layer 13 in this way, it is possible to improve the detection accuracy of the sensor unit 21 while protecting the functional unit 20. Further, by making the thickness T1 of the first insulating layer 12 smaller than the thickness T2 of the second insulating layer 13, it becomes easier to acquire information from the first main surface PS1 side as compared with the second main surface side. Alternatively, by designing the thickness T2 of the second insulating layer 13 to a thickness that cannot be detected by the sensor unit 21, the detection direction of the oral appliance 10 can be limited to the first main surface PS1 side.
  • the plurality of insulating layers 12 and 13 are formed of an insulating material.
  • the insulating material include polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), nylon, polyvinyl chloride, and polyimide.
  • the wiring layer 11 and the plurality of insulating layers 12 and 13 are formed of a flexible printed circuit board.
  • the above-mentioned oral device 10 is an example, and the configuration of the oral device 10 is not limited to this.
  • the oral device 10 may be a sheet-shaped device having an electrical connection portion.
  • the oral appliance 10 may have a shield layer in addition to the wiring layer 11 and the plurality of insulating layers 12 and 13.
  • the plurality of insulating layers may have two or more insulating layers.
  • FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view of an example of the oral main body device 50.
  • FIG. 8 is a schematic exploded view of an example of the oral main body device 50 of FIG.
  • FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an example of the oral main body device 50.
  • the oral main body device 50 may be referred to as a main body device 50.
  • the main body device 50 includes a main body unit 60, a detachable operation unit 70, a guard 80, and a display unit 90.
  • a main body unit 60 the main body device 50 includes a guard 80 and a display unit 90
  • the guard 80 and the display unit 90 are not essential configurations.
  • the display unit 90 may be provided in a device other than the main body device 50.
  • the main body device 50 can detachably attach the oral appliance 10 to the attachment / detachment operation unit 70. Further, the main body device 50 calculates the amount of the object to be measured based on the information related to the biological information acquired by the oral appliance 10. Specifically, the main body device 50 calculates the water content (wetness) based on the capacitance acquired by the oral appliance 10.
  • the main body portion 60 is a main body portion of the main body device 50.
  • the main body 60 is formed of a rod-shaped member having a longitudinal direction.
  • the main body 60 has a grip 61 that is gripped by the user.
  • the grip portion 61 is formed by the appearance shape of the main body portion 60.
  • a detachable operation unit 70 is arranged on one end side of the main body unit 60.
  • a guard 80 and a display unit 90 are arranged on the main body unit 60.
  • the main body unit 60 includes a control unit 62 and a calculation unit 63.
  • the control unit 62 comprehensively controls the components constituting the oral apparatus 1A.
  • the control unit 62 includes, for example, a memory for storing a program and a processing circuit corresponding to a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit).
  • a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit).
  • the processor executes a program stored in the memory.
  • the control unit 62 controls the calculation unit 63 and the display unit 90.
  • the calculation unit 63 calculates the amount of the object to be measured based on the information acquired by the oral appliance 10. In the first embodiment, the calculation unit 63 calculates the water content based on the capacitance acquired by the oral appliance 10.
  • the calculation unit 63 can be realized by a semiconductor element or the like.
  • the function of the calculation unit 63 may be configured only by hardware, or may be realized by combining hardware and software.
  • the calculation unit 63 has a water content calculation circuit.
  • the water content calculation circuit calculates the water content from the capacitance acquired by the oral appliance 10 based on the relational expression between the capacitance and the water content.
  • the water content information calculated by the calculation unit 63 is transmitted to the display unit 90.
  • the attachment / detachment operation unit 70 is configured to attach / detach the oral appliance 10 to the main body 60 by operating the application and release of the force to the oral appliance 10.
  • the attachment / detachment operation unit 70 is configured to detachably attach the oral device 10 in a direction intersecting the extending direction of the main body unit 60. That is, the attachment / detachment direction of the oral appliance 10 is a direction that intersects with the extending direction of the main body 60.
  • the attachment / detachment operation unit 70 has an electrical connection conductor.
  • the electrical connection conductor is a conductor that is electrically connected to the oral cavity device 10. Specifically, the electrical connection conductor is electrically connected to the electrical connection portion of the oral appliance 10.
  • the electrical connection conductor is one or more connection terminals 71.
  • the one or more connection terminals 71 are made of a conductive material.
  • the one or more connection terminals 71 are electrically connected by physical contact with one or more electrodes 41 provided in the connection portion 40 of the oral appliance 10.
  • the attachment / detachment operation unit 70 fixes and attaches the oral appliance 10 in a state where the electrode 41 and the connection terminal 71 are electrically connected by applying a force to the connection portion 40 of the oral appliance 10. Further, the attachment / detachment operation unit 70 releases the force applied to the connection portion 40 of the oral appliance 10 to release the fixation and remove the oral appliance 10. Further, when the oral appliance 10 is removed, the electrical connection between the electrode 41 and the connection terminal 71 may be disconnected.
  • the attachment / detachment operation unit 70 has an arrangement surface 72 on which the oral cavity device 10 is arranged, and a pressing member 73 for applying a force in a direction intersecting the arrangement surface 72.
  • the pressing member 73 is arranged above the arrangement surface 72.
  • the arrangement surface 72 is provided on the end surface on one end side of the main body 60.
  • the arrangement surface 72 is a surface on which the oral device 10 can slide and move.
  • the arrangement surface 72 may be formed by recessing the end surface on one end side of the main body 60, or may be formed by a flat surface.
  • connection terminals 71 are arranged on the arrangement surface 72.
  • the one or more connection terminals 71 are arranged at positions corresponding to the one or more electrodes 41 when the oral appliance 10 is arranged and fixed on the arrangement surface 72.
  • two connection terminals 71 are arranged on the arrangement surface 72.
  • the number of connection terminals 71 is not limited to two.
  • the arrangement surface 72 is provided with a positioning member 72a extending toward the pressing member 73.
  • the positioning member 72a determines the position in the X direction on the arrangement surface 72.
  • the positioning member 72a may be formed, for example, by a step formed on the arrangement surface 72, or may be formed so as to project convexly from the arrangement surface 72 toward the pressing member 73. For example, when the oral device 10 is slid and moved in the X direction and placed on the arrangement surface 72, the oral device 10 is slid and moved until the end portion of the connecting portion 40 of the oral device 10 comes into contact with the positioning member 72a.
  • the position of the oral device 10 in the X direction can be easily determined by sliding the oral device 10 until it comes into contact with the positioning member 72a. ..
  • the electrode 41 of the oral cavity device 10 and the connection terminal 71 arranged on the arrangement surface 72 can be easily attached at a position where they physically come into contact with each other, and electrical connection can be easily performed.
  • the pressing member 73 is a member capable of operating the application and release of a force to the oral appliance 10.
  • the pressing member 73 is configured to apply a force in a direction intersecting the arrangement surface 72.
  • the holding member 73 can fix the oral cavity device 10 to the arrangement surface 72 in a state where the electrode 41 and the connection terminal 71 are electrically connected.
  • the pressing member 73 is formed of a plate-shaped member having one end E1 and the other end E2. One end E1 is provided on the arrangement surface 72 side. The other end E2 is provided on the side opposite to the one end E1.
  • a rotation shaft 74 is arranged between one end E1 and the other end E2 of the pressing member 73.
  • the pressing member 73 is configured to be rotatable around a rotating shaft 74. Further, one end E1 of the pressing member 73 is urged by an elastic body in a direction approaching the arrangement surface 72, for example. Examples of the elastic body include springs and rubber.
  • the pressing member 73 has a protrusion 73a that projects toward the arrangement surface 72 between one end E1 and the rotating shaft 74.
  • the protrusion 73a is inserted into a mounting hole 42 provided in the connection portion 40 of the oral appliance 10.
  • the pressing member 73 has two protrusions 73a provided on one end E1 of the pressing member 73.
  • the pressing member 73 may have one or a plurality of protrusions 73a.
  • the attachment / detachment operation unit 70 operates the rotation operation of the pressing member 73 to apply and release the force to the oral cavity device 10. Specifically, when the pressing member 73 is not operated, one end E1 of the pressing member 73 moves in a direction approaching the arrangement surface 72 due to the urging force of the elastic body, and the oral appliance 10 arranged on the arrangement surface 72. Press against. As a result, the oral device 10 can be fixed so as to be sandwiched between the arrangement surface 72 and the pressing member 73, and the oral device 10 can be attached to the attachment / detachment operation unit 70. Further, by inserting the protrusion 73a of the pressing member 73 into the mounting hole 42 of the connecting portion 40, the oral cavity device 10 can be fixed so as not to come off from the attachment / detachment operation portion 70.
  • the oral appliance 10 When the oral appliance 10 is removed from the attachment / detachment operation unit 70, the other end E2 of the pressing member 73 is pushed down so that one end E1 of the pressing member 73 moves away from the arrangement surface 72. As a result, the pressing force applied to the oral device 10 by the pressing member 73 can be released, and the oral device 10 can be removed from the attachment / detachment operation unit 70. In this way, since the oral device 10 can be removed by operating the attachment / detachment operation unit 70, the oral device 10 can be easily removed without touching the used oral device 10.
  • the pressing member 73 may apply a force in a direction in which the pressing member 73 intersects the arrangement surface 72 by a mechanism other than the elastic body, for example, a lock mechanism, a slide mechanism, and / or an electromagnetic force. Further, a suction portion may be provided and a force may be applied to the oral appliance 10 by the suction force.
  • the guard 80 is arranged in the main body 60 and protects the grip 61.
  • the guard 80 prevents saliva from adhering to the user's hand holding the grip portion 61 when the user uses the oral device 1A.
  • the guard 80 is arranged on the main body 60 on the side to which the oral appliance 10 is attached.
  • the side on which the oral device 10 is attached means the side on which the oral device 10 is attached and detached.
  • the guard 80 is formed of a plate-shaped member.
  • the display unit 90 is arranged on the main body unit 60 and displays information on the oral apparatus 1A.
  • the information of the oral apparatus 1A includes, for example, information to be measured.
  • the information to be measured is the water content information.
  • the calculation unit 63 calculates the water content based on the capacitance acquired by the oral appliance 10.
  • the calculation unit 63 transmits information on the amount of water to the display unit 90.
  • the display unit 90 is, for example, a display.
  • the main unit device 50 may include an input unit for inputting input information from the user.
  • the input unit may have one or more buttons for receiving input from the user.
  • the one or more buttons may include, for example, a power button for switching power ON / OFF, a measurement start button for starting measurement, and the like.
  • FIG. 10 is a schematic partially enlarged cross-sectional view showing an example of the oral cavity device 10 attached to the attachment / detachment operation unit 70 in an enlarged manner. ..
  • the oral cavity device 10 is arranged on the arrangement surface 72 of the attachment / detachment operation unit 70. Specifically, the connecting portion 40 of the oral appliance 10 is positioned by coming into contact with the positioning member 72a and arranged on the arrangement surface 72. Further, the connecting portion 40 of the oral appliance 10 is positioned at a position where the electrode 41 and the connecting terminal 71 are physically in contact with each other by the positioning member 72a. As a result, the electrode 41 of the oral appliance 10 and the connection terminal 71 of the main body device 50 are electrically connected. When the electrode 41 of the oral device 10 and the connection terminal 71 of the main body device 50 are electrically connected, the oral device 10 can be used by the main body device 50.
  • the pressing member 73 presses the connecting portion 40 of the oral cavity device 10 toward the arrangement surface 72 by the urging force of the elastic body. As a result, the connecting portion 40 of the oral appliance 10 is sandwiched and fixed between the arrangement surface 72 and the pressing member 73.
  • the protrusion 73a provided at one end E1 of the holding member 73 is inserted into the mounting hole 42 of the connection portion 40 of the oral appliance 10. As a result, it is possible to prevent the oral appliance 10 from falling out of the attachment / detachment operation unit 70.
  • the oral cavity device 10 is fixedly attached to the main body device 50 in a state where the electrode 41 and the connection terminal 71 are electrically connected by applying the pressing force by the pressing member 73. Then, by releasing the pressing force by the pressing member 73, the fixation can be released and the oral cavity device 10 can be easily removed from the main body device 50.
  • the oral appliance 10 is a sheet-shaped oral appliance that can be detachably attached to the oral main body device 50.
  • the oral appliance 10 includes a functional unit 20, a connection unit 40, and a wiring unit 30.
  • the functional unit 20 has a sensor unit 21 that acquires information in the oral cavity.
  • the connection portion 40 has an electrical connection portion.
  • the wiring unit 30 has a wiring 31 that connects the sensor unit 21 and the electrical connection unit.
  • the functional unit 20, the connection unit 40, and the wiring unit 30 are composed of a wiring layer 11 and a plurality of insulating layers 12 and 13.
  • the wiring layer 11 has a first main surface PS1 and a second main surface PS2 on the opposite side of the first main surface PS1.
  • the plurality of insulating layers 12 and 13 include a first insulating layer 12 arranged on the first main surface PS1 of the wiring layer 11 and a second insulating layer 13 arranged on the second main surface PS2 of the wiring layer 11. Have. In the functional unit 20, the thickness T1 of the first insulating layer 12 is smaller than the thickness T2 of the second insulating layer 13.
  • the first insulating layer 12 is the sensor unit 21 on the first main surface PS1 side of the wiring layer 11.
  • the effect on the power can be reduced.
  • the distance between the sensor unit 21 and the measurement site can be reduced while protecting the functional unit 20, and the sensitivity of the sensor unit 21 can be improved.
  • the detection accuracy of the sensor unit 21 can be improved.
  • the wiring layer 11 and the plurality of insulating layers 12 and 13 are laminated and configured. With such a configuration, the thickness of the oral appliance 10 can be reduced, and it becomes easy to insert it into the oral cavity. Since the oral device 10 can be made thin, it can be used even by a person who cannot make a large opening, such as a patient with temporomandibular joint disease.
  • the wiring unit 30 has a protective layer 32 arranged on the outer periphery of the wiring unit 30.
  • the protective layer 32 is arranged at a position where the user's teeth touch.
  • the wiring portion 30 can be protected by the protective layer 32, and failure such as disconnection of the wiring 31 due to the contact of the user's teeth with the wiring portion 30 can be suppressed.
  • the sensor unit 21 has a sensor surface 21a for acquiring information on a measurement site in the oral cavity.
  • the sensor surface 21a is arranged on the first main surface PS1 side of the wiring layer 11. With such a configuration, the detection accuracy of the sensor unit 21 can be further improved.
  • the functional portion 20 has flexibility. With such a configuration, the functional portion 20 can be deformed and arranged along the shape of the measurement site in the oral cavity. This makes it possible to increase the contact area between the functional unit 20 and the measurement site. As a result, the sensor unit 21 can be fitted to the measurement site to acquire information in the oral cavity, so that the detection accuracy can be improved.
  • the electrical connection portion is one or a plurality of electrodes 41 exposed from at least one of the first insulating layer 12 and the second insulating layer 13. With such a configuration, the electrical connection between the oral appliance 10 and the main body device 50 can be easily made by physical contact.
  • the oral apparatus 1A is an oral moisturizer for measuring the amount of water in the oral cavity
  • the oral device 1A may be any device as long as it is a device for acquiring information in the oral cavity and / or a device for irradiating the oral cavity with energy.
  • the oral device 10 has flexibility
  • flexibility is not an essential configuration.
  • the oral device 10 does not have to have flexibility.
  • the oral appliance 10 may include one or more sensor units 21 and at least one of one or more energy irradiation units.
  • the sensor unit 21 of the oral appliance 10 has a capacitance sensor
  • the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the sensor unit 21 may have a sensor capable of acquiring information related to biological information.
  • the sensor unit 21 has at least one of an impedance measurement sensor, a resistance sensor, a load sensor, a humidity sensor, a pressure sensor, a color sensor, a temperature sensor, a hardness sensor, a vibration sensor, a biosensor, and the like. Just do it.
  • calculation unit 63 calculates the water content based on the amount of change in frequency based on the capacitance
  • present invention is not limited to this.
  • the calculation unit 63 may be able to calculate the information in the oral cavity based on the information acquired by the oral appliance 10.
  • the oral cavity device 10 may be attached or detached by the pressing force and / or the electromagnetic force of the pressing member 73.
  • the electrode 41 of the oral appliance 10 may be made of a metal that reacts with a magnet.
  • the metal that reacts with the magnet is, for example, iron, cobalt, nickel, or the like.
  • the main body device 50 may be provided with a magnet. The electrode 41 of the oral appliance 10 may be attracted to the arrangement surface 72 by the magnetic force of the magnet provided in the main body device 50.
  • the electrical connection portion of the oral appliance 10 is the electrode 41 and the electrical connection conductor of the main body device 50 is the connection terminal 71 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the "state in which the electrical connection portion and the electrical connection conductor are electrically connected” is not limited to the state in which the electrical connection portion and the electrical connection conductor are physically in contact with each other.
  • the "state in which the electrical connection portion and the electrical connection conductor are electrically connected” may include a state in which the electrical connection portion and the electrical connection conductor are electrically connected in a non-contact manner.
  • an electrical connection may be realized by wirelessly connecting an electrical connection unit and an electrical connection conductor using a wireless communication device such as an RFID tag.
  • the functional unit 20 may include at least one of a sensor unit 21 for acquiring information in the oral cavity and an energy irradiation unit 22 for irradiating the oral cavity with energy.
  • the functional portion 20 has flexibility
  • the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the functional portion 20 may have flexibility.
  • the entire oral device 10 may have flexibility.
  • the wiring portion 30 has the protective layer 32
  • the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the wiring portion 30 does not have to have the protective layer 32.
  • FIG. 11A is a schematic view showing the holding member 73A of the modified example 1.
  • FIG. 11B is a schematic view showing the oral appliance 10A of the modified example 1.
  • the two protrusions 73a are arranged asymmetrically with respect to the center line extending in the X direction.
  • the two mounting holes 42 in the connecting portion 40A are arranged asymmetrically with respect to the center line extending in the X direction.
  • FIG. 12 is an enlarged schematic cross-sectional view showing the oral appliance 10AA of the modified example 2.
  • the electrode 41 is exposed from the second insulating layer 13.
  • the electrode 41 is not exposed from the first insulating layer 12.
  • the connection terminal 71 may be arranged on the pressing member 73. Even in such a configuration, the oral appliance 10AA and the main body device 50 can be electrically connected.
  • FIG. 13 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an enlarged example of the oral appliance 10B according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
  • the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the thickness T4 of the wiring portion 30B is larger than the thickness T3 of the functional portion 20 and the plurality of shield layers 14 and 15 are provided.
  • the thickness T4 of the wiring portion 30B is larger than the thickness T3 of the functional portion 20.
  • the thickness T4 of the wiring portion 30B is twice or more and 1000 times or less the thickness T3 of the functional portion 20.
  • the strength of the wiring portion 30B can be improved.
  • the wiring portion 30B has a plurality of shield layers 14, 15 arranged on the plurality of insulating layers 12, 13, 16, and 17.
  • the wiring portion 30B is configured by laminating a wiring layer 11, a plurality of insulating layers 12, 13, 16, 17 and a plurality of shield layers 14, 15.
  • the plurality of insulating layers 12, 13, 16 and 17 include a third insulating layer 16 and a fourth insulating layer 17 in addition to the first insulating layer 12 and the second insulating layer 13.
  • the first insulating layer 12 and the third insulating layer 16 are arranged on the PS1 side of the first main surface of the wiring layer 11.
  • the second insulating layer 13 and the fourth insulating layer 17 are arranged on the second main surface PS2 side of the wiring layer 11.
  • the plurality of shield layers 14 and 15 include two shield layers. Specifically, the plurality of shield layers 14 and 15 include a first shield layer 14 and a second shield layer 15.
  • the first shield layer 14 is arranged on the first main surface PS1 side of the wiring layer 11, and is arranged between the first insulating layer 12 and the third insulating layer 16. Specifically, on the first main surface PS1 side of the wiring layer 11 of the wiring portion 30B, the wiring layer 11, the first insulating layer 12, the first shield layer 14, and the third insulating layer 16 are laminated in this order.
  • the second shield layer 15 is arranged on the second main surface PS2 side of the wiring layer 11, and is arranged between the second insulating layer 13 and the fourth insulating layer 17. Specifically, on the second main surface PS2 side of the wiring layer 11 of the wiring portion 30B, the wiring layer 11, the second insulating layer 13, the second shield layer 15, and the fourth insulating layer 17 are laminated in this order.
  • the plurality of shield layers 14 and 15 form a GND.
  • the plurality of shield layers 14 and 15 are formed of, for example, a metal or carbon material such as Cu, Ag, Au, or Al.
  • the thickness of the first shield layer 14 and the second shield layer 15 is 1 ⁇ m or more and 100 ⁇ m or less, respectively.
  • the wiring layer 11, the plurality of insulating layers 12, 13, 16, 17 and the plurality of shield layers 14, 15 may be formed of a multilayer flexible printed circuit board.
  • the plurality of shield layers 14 and 15 may be formed by attaching a conductive nonwoven fabric or a metal foil to the plurality of insulating layers 12, 13, 16 and 17.
  • a plurality of insulating layers 12, 13, 16, 17 and a plurality of shield layers 14, 15 are formed and attached to the wiring layer 11. May be done.
  • the thickness T4 of the wiring portion 30B is larger than the thickness T3 of the functional portion 20.
  • the mechanical strength of the wiring portion 30B can be improved.
  • the wiring portion 30B may be bitten by the user's teeth.
  • the thickness T4 of the wiring portion 30B By increasing the thickness T4 of the wiring portion 30B to improve the mechanical strength, deformation of the wiring portion 30B can be suppressed. As a result, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a failure such as disconnection of the wiring 31 when an external force is applied to the wiring portion 30B.
  • the wiring portion 30B has a plurality of shield layers 14 and 15 arranged on the plurality of insulating layers 12 and 13. With such a configuration, noise generated from the wiring portion 30B can be suppressed. Further, by forming the plurality of shield layers 14 and 15 with a highly rigid material such as metal or carbon, the mechanical strength of the wiring portion 30B can be further improved.
  • the wiring portion 30B has a plurality of shield layers 14 and 15
  • the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the wiring portion 30B does not have to have a plurality of shield layers 14 and 15.
  • the wiring portion 30B may have one or a plurality of shield layers.
  • the first shield layer 14 is arranged between the first insulating layer 12 and the third insulating layer 16, and the second shield layer 15 is placed between the second insulating layer 13 and the fourth insulating layer 17.
  • the example of being placed in is described, but is not limited to this.
  • the first shield layer 14 may be arranged between the wiring layer 11 and the first insulating layer 12.
  • the second shield layer 15 may be arranged between the wiring layer 11 and the second insulating layer 13.
  • the first shield layer 14 and / or the second shield layer 15 may be formed as a GND pattern adjacent to the wiring 31 in the wiring layer 11.
  • FIGS. 14A and 14B are schematic perspective views of an example of the oral apparatus 1C according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
  • the display of the display unit 90 is omitted.
  • the extending direction of the main body 60C of the oral main body device 50C is the same as the attachment / detachment direction of the oral device 10C, and the oral device 10C is attached to the attachment / detachment operation unit 70C in a deformed state. It is different from the first embodiment.
  • the main body 60C of the oral main body device 50C is formed of a rod-shaped member extending in the same direction as the attachment / detachment direction of the oral device 10C.
  • the attachment / detachment direction of the oral device 10C is the X direction in FIGS. 14A and 14B.
  • the guard 80C is formed by a convex portion protruding in a direction intersecting the attachment / detachment direction of the oral device 10C.
  • the guard 80C is provided on the side of the main body 60C opposite to the side where the attachment / detachment operation portion 70C is provided.
  • the guard 80C projects outward from the grip portion 61C.
  • the guard 80C is formed with an inclined surface that prevents liquid such as saliva from flowing toward the grip portion 61C. This makes it possible to prevent saliva from flowing to the grip portion 61C.
  • the oral appliance 10C is formed in a sheet shape having a deformable longitudinal direction.
  • the entire oral device 10C has flexibility. That is, in the oral appliance 10C, the functional portion 20, the wiring portion 30, and the connecting portion 40 have flexibility.
  • the oral appliance 10C is attached to the attachment / detachment operation unit 70C in a deformed state.
  • FIG. 15A is a schematic partially enlarged cross-sectional view showing an enlarged example of the oral cavity device 10C attached to the attachment / detachment operation unit 70C.
  • FIG. 15B is a schematic exploded cross-sectional view of the attachment / detachment operation unit 70C of FIG. 15A.
  • 15A and 15B show cross-sectional views of the oral cavity device 10C and the attachment / detachment operation unit 70C when cut in a YZ plane.
  • the attachment / detachment operation unit 70C has an arrangement surface 72C that is curved in a concave or convex shape, and a pressing member 73C that is curved in a concave or convex shape along the shape of the arrangement surface 72C. ..
  • the arrangement surface 72C is formed by being curved in a concave shape. Specifically, the arrangement surface 72C is formed by being recessed in a trapezoidal shape.
  • the arrangement surface 72C includes a flat bottom surface 72aa and a plurality of inclined surfaces 72ab, 72ac extending inclined toward the bottom surface 72aa.
  • a plurality of connection terminals 71 are arranged on the bottom surface 72aa of the arrangement surface 72C.
  • the pressing member 73C is formed by being curved in a convex shape along the shape of the arrangement surface 72C. Specifically, the pressing member 73C is formed in a trapezoidal shape.
  • the pressing member 73C includes a flat bottom surface 73ca and a plurality of inclined surfaces 72ab, 72ac extending inclined toward the bottom surface 73ca.
  • the oral appliance 10C is attached to the attachment / detachment operation unit 70C by being pressed by the pressing member 73C.
  • the oral appliance 10C is sandwiched between the pressing member 73C and the arranging surface 72C, so that the oral appliance 10C is fixed in a deformed state along the shape of the pressing member 73C and the arranging surface 72C.
  • the oral appliance 10C is deformed into a trapezoidal shape protruding downward in the Z direction.
  • the oral appliance 10C is provided between the bottom surface 72aa of the arrangement surface 72C and the bottom surface 73ca of the pressing member 73C, between the inclined surface 72ab of the arrangement surface 72C and the inclined surface 73cc of the pressing member 73C, and the arrangement surface 72C. It is sandwiched between the inclined surface 72ac and the inclined surface 73cc of the holding member 73C.
  • the plurality of electrodes 41 of the oral appliance 10C are electrically connected to the plurality of connection terminals 71 by physically contacting the plurality of connection terminals 71 arranged on the bottom surface 72aa of the arrangement surface 72C.
  • the oral appliance 10C is deformed into a trapezoidal shape and fixed to the attachment / detachment operation unit 70C.
  • the functional portion 20, the wiring portion 30, and the connecting portion 40 have flexibility. Therefore, the oral appliance 10C is fixed in a deformed state along the shape of the attachment / detachment operation portion 70C. As a result, it is possible to prevent the oral device 10C from hanging down. For example, when saliva or the like adheres to the oral device 10C, the oral device 10C may hang down due to the weight of the saliva. By deforming the oral device 10C into a trapezoidal shape or the like and attaching it, it is possible to maintain the deformed shape of the oral device 10C and prevent the oral device 10C from hanging down. On the other hand, when the oral device 10C is used in the oral cavity, the oral device 10C can be deformed along the shape of the contact portion in the oral cavity. Thereby, the measurement accuracy or the irradiation accuracy can be improved.
  • the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the oral appliance 10C need only be stably fixed in a deformed state when attached to the attachment / detachment operation portion 70C, and a part of the oral appliance 10C is formed of a member having no flexibility. You may.
  • the oral appliance 10C may be deformed in a concave or convex shape when viewed from the X direction.
  • FIGS. 16A-16C are a schematic enlarged cross-sectional view showing an enlarged example of a modification of the oral appliance 10C. It should be noted that FIGS. 16A-16C show a cross-sectional view when the connection portion 40 of the oral cavity device 10C is cut in the YZ plane.
  • the oral cavity device 10C may be deformed into a U-shape protruding downward when viewed from the X direction.
  • the oral cavity device 10C may be deformed into a V shape protruding downward when viewed from the X direction.
  • the oral cavity device 10C may be deformed into a U-shape protruding upward when viewed from the X direction. Even in such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the oral device 10C from hanging down.
  • FIG. 17 is a schematic partially enlarged cross-sectional view showing an enlarged example of the oral appliance 10D according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
  • the fourth embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the electrode 41 is exposed from both the first insulating layer 12 and the second insulating layer 13.
  • the electrode 41 is exposed from both the first insulating layer 12 and the second insulating layer 13.
  • the electrode 41 is exposed from both the first insulating layer 12 and the second insulating layer 13. With such a configuration, the degree of freedom in attaching the oral device 10C can be improved.
  • the connection terminal 71 is provided on the arrangement surface 72
  • the electrode 41 of the oral appliance 10D can physically contact the connection terminal 71 on the first main surface PS1 side.
  • the connection terminal 71 is provided on the holding member 73 in the attachment / detachment operation unit 70
  • the electrode 41 of the oral appliance 10D can physically contact the connection terminal 71 on the second main surface PS2 side.
  • the upper and lower surfaces of the oral appliance 10D can be exchanged and attached to the attachment / detachment operation unit 70.
  • the sensor surface 21a of the sensor unit 21 can be fixed facing upward, or the sensor surface 21a of the sensor unit 21 can be fixed facing downward. You can also do it.
  • FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of an example of the oral apparatus 1E according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
  • the fifth embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the functional unit 20E of the oral appliance 10E has the energy irradiation unit 22 and the oral main body device 50E controls the energy irradiation unit 22.
  • the functional unit 20E has an energy irradiation unit 22 that irradiates the oral cavity with energy.
  • the oral device 10E is a laser treatment device.
  • the oral appliance 10E is detachably attached to and used as the oral main body device 50E.
  • FIG. 19A is a schematic view showing an example of the oral appliance 10E.
  • 19B is a schematic cross-sectional view of an example of the oral appliance 10E of FIG. 19A.
  • the functional unit 20E has a plurality of energy irradiation units 22.
  • the functional unit 20E has four energy irradiation units 22.
  • the plurality of energy irradiation units 22 are, for example, vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSEL: Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting LASER).
  • the plurality of energy irradiation units 22 are mounted on the first main surface PS1 of the wiring layer 11 and are covered with the first insulating layer 12A from above.
  • the first insulating layer 12A has an insulator 12a arranged on the first main surface PS1 of the wiring layer 11 and a transparent resin film 12b attached to the insulator 12a.
  • the insulator 12a is provided with a plurality of holes 12c for accommodating the plurality of energy irradiation units 22.
  • the resin film 12b closes a plurality of holes 12c provided in the insulator 12a.
  • the lasers from the plurality of energy irradiation units 22 pass through the resin film 12b of the first insulating layer 12A and irradiate the irradiated portion in the oral cavity.
  • the functional unit 20E has flexibility. Therefore, the functional portion 20E can be deformed along the shape of the irradiation site in the oral cavity.
  • the thickness T11 of the first insulating layer 12A is smaller than the thickness T12 of the second insulating layer 13.
  • the thickness T11 of the first insulating layer 12A in the functional unit 20E is 1 ⁇ 2 or less of the thickness T12 of the second insulating layer 13.
  • the thickness T11 of the first insulating layer 12A in the functional portion 20E is 1/8 times or less of the thickness T12 of the second insulating layer 13.
  • the oral main body device 50E includes an input unit 91.
  • the input unit 91 acquires input information for operating the energy irradiation unit 22.
  • the user inputs input information to the input unit 91.
  • the input unit 91 may be one or more operation buttons, a touch panel, a microphone, or the like.
  • the input information input to the input unit 91 is transmitted to the control unit 62.
  • the input information includes, for example, laser irradiation, laser stop, timer, output value, and the like.
  • the control unit 62 receives the input information from the input unit 91 and controls the operation of the oral appliance 10E based on the input information.
  • the control unit 62 controls a plurality of energy irradiation units 22 based on the input information. For example, when input information for laser irradiation is input to the input unit 91, the control unit 62 controls a plurality of energy irradiation units 22 of the oral instrument 10E and causes the plurality of energy irradiation units 22 to irradiate the laser.
  • the functional unit 20E includes an energy irradiation unit 22 that irradiates the oral cavity with energy. With such a configuration, energy can be applied to the irradiation site in the oral cavity.
  • the functional unit 20E has flexibility. As a result, the functional portion 20E can be deformed along the shape of the irradiation site in the oral cavity, and can appropriately contact the irradiation site.
  • the energy irradiation unit 22 is arranged on the PS1 side of the first main surface of the wiring layer 11.
  • the thickness T11 of the first insulating layer 12A is smaller than the thickness T12 of the second insulating layer 13.
  • the irradiation efficiency of the laser of the energy irradiation unit 22 can be improved.
  • the influence of the first insulating layer 12A on the laser irradiation from the energy irradiation unit 22 can be reduced. Specifically, since the distance between the energy irradiation unit 22 and the irradiation site can be reduced, the loss of the laser irradiated from the energy irradiation unit 22 can be reduced.
  • the energy irradiation unit 22 is a vertical resonator surface emitting laser
  • the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the energy irradiation unit 22 only needs to be able to irradiate energy.
  • the functional unit 20E may have one or a plurality of energy irradiation units 22.
  • FIG. 20A is a schematic view showing the oral appliance 10EA of the modified example 3.
  • FIG. 20B is a schematic cross-sectional view of the oral appliance 10EA of the modification 3 of FIG. 20A.
  • the oral appliance 10EA is used as a hyperthermia treatment device.
  • the energy irradiation unit 22a of the functional unit 20EA is a seat heater.
  • the seat heater heats by utilizing the heat generated by the resistor.
  • the oral appliance 10EA may be covered with the heat insulating material 18 except for the portion heated by the energy irradiation unit 22a.
  • the PS1 side of the first main surface of the wiring layer 11 is not covered with the heat insulating material 18.
  • FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of an example of the oral apparatus 1F according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.
  • the sixth embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the electrical connection portion of the oral appliance 10F is an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag 43, and the electrical connection conductor of the oral main body device 50F is an antenna 78.
  • RFID Radio Frequency Identification
  • the connection portion 40E has an RFID tag 43 as an electrical connection portion.
  • the RFID tag 43 is electrically connected by wirelessly connecting to the electrical connection conductor of the oral main body device 50F. That is, the RFID tag 43 is electrically connected to the antenna 78 of the oral main body device 50F in a non-contact manner.
  • FIG. 22 is a schematic view showing an example of the oral appliance 10F.
  • FIG. 23 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an example of the oral appliance 10F of FIG. 22.
  • the RFID tag 43 is arranged at the connection portion 40F in the wiring layer 11.
  • the RFID tag 43 is covered with a plurality of insulating layers 12, 13. That is, the RFID tag 43 is not exposed from the plurality of insulating layers 12 and 13.
  • FIG. 24 is a schematic diagram of an example of the RFID tag 43. As shown in FIG. 24, the RFID tag 43 has an antenna 44 and an IC chip 45 connected to the antenna 44.
  • the antenna 44 is formed by winding a conductive linear member in a coil shape.
  • the antenna 44 is formed, for example, by a wiring conductor pattern.
  • the IC chip 45 is, for example, a package of an RFIC chip (bare chip) having an input / output terminal.
  • the IC chip 45 is an IC chip on which an RF circuit for an RFID tag, a memory circuit, a control circuit, and the like are mounted.
  • the IC chip 45 is connected to the sensor unit 21 of the functional unit 20 via the wiring 31.
  • FIG. 25 is a schematic circuit diagram of an example of the RFID tag 43.
  • the antenna 44 is connected to the IC chip 45.
  • a chip capacitor C1 is connected in parallel to the antenna 44.
  • the chip capacitor C1 is, for example, a laminated ceramic chip component.
  • the antenna 44, the chip capacitor C1, and the capacitive component of the IC chip 45 itself constitute an antenna resonance circuit having a resonance frequency.
  • the circuit is an example, and the resonance circuit of the RFID tag 43 is not limited to this.
  • FIG. 26 is a schematic partially enlarged cross-sectional view showing an enlarged example of the oral cavity device 10F attached to the attachment / detachment operation unit 70F.
  • FIG. 26 shows a state in which the oral device 10F is attached to the attachment / detachment operation unit 70F, and the oral device 10F and the main body device 50F are electrically connected in a non-contact manner.
  • the attachment / detachment operation unit 70F has an antenna 78.
  • the antenna 78 may be referred to as a main body side antenna 78.
  • the attachment / detachment operation unit 70F has the same configuration as the attachment / detachment operation unit 70 of the first embodiment, except that the antenna 78 is provided instead of the connection terminal 71.
  • the main body side antenna 78 is formed by winding a conductive linear member in a coil shape.
  • the main body side antenna 78 is formed, for example, by a wiring conductor pattern.
  • the main body side antenna 78 is housed inside the main body device 50F.
  • the main body side antenna 78 is arranged below the arrangement surface 72.
  • the main body side antenna 78 is located below the antenna 44 of the RFID tag 43 in a state where the oral appliance 10F is arranged on the arrangement surface 72 and attached to the attachment / detachment operation unit 70F. That is, in a state where the oral appliance 10F is arranged on the arrangement surface 72 and attached to the attachment / detachment operation unit 70F, the main body side antenna 78 faces the antenna 44 of the RFID tag 43.
  • the RFID tag 43 and the main body side antenna 78 of the main body device 50 face each other, the RFID tag 43 and the main body side antenna 78 are magnetically coupled. As a result, an induced current flows through the antenna 44, and the IC chip 45 operates. This makes it possible to use the oral appliance 10F.
  • the electrical connection part of the oral appliance 10F is an RFID tag 43.
  • the electrical connection conductor of the oral main body device 50F is the antenna 78.
  • the oral appliance 10F is electrically connected by wirelessly connecting the RFID tag 43 and the antenna 78 of the oral main body device 50F. With such a configuration, the electrical connection between the oral appliance 10F and the oral main body device 50F can be easily performed.
  • FIG. 27 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an enlarged example of the oral appliance 10G according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention. Note that FIG. 27 shows an example of a state in which the oral appliance 10G is attached to the attachment / detachment operation unit 70G.
  • the seventh embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the oral appliance 10G is configured in a bag shape.
  • the oral cavity device 10G is configured in a bag shape in which the first main surface PS1 of the wiring layer 11 is arranged outward and the second main surface PS2 of the wiring layer is arranged inward. There is. Specifically, the oral appliance 10G is configured in the shape of a bag having an opening at one end.
  • the attachment / detachment operation unit 70G has a columnar member 79 to which the oral appliance 10G is attached.
  • the columnar member 79 is formed in a columnar shape. Further, the tip of the columnar member 79 is formed in a hemispherical shape.
  • the oral appliance 10G is attached to the attachment / detachment operation unit 70G by covering the columnar member 79. Further, when the oral device 10G is put on the columnar member 79, the electrode 41 of the oral device 10G is electrically connected to the connection terminal 71 of the attachment / detachment operation unit 70G.
  • the oral appliance 10G is configured in a bag shape in which the first main surface PS1 of the wiring layer 11 is arranged outward and the second main surface PS2 of the wiring layer 11 is arranged inward. Even in such a configuration, the oral appliance 10G can be attached to the attachment / detachment operation unit 70G. In addition, the oral appliance 10G can be firmly fixed by the oral main body device.
  • FIG. 28A is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an enlarged example of the oral appliance 10H according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 28B is a schematic cross-sectional view of the oral appliance 10H of FIG. 28A cut along the line AA.
  • the eighth embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the functional unit 20H is provided with a plurality of openings 12d in the first insulating layer 12C, and the plurality of sensor units 21b are exposed from the plurality of openings 12d. ..
  • the first insulating layer 12C is provided with a plurality of openings 12d.
  • the plurality of sensor units 21b are arranged in a region exposed from the plurality of openings 12d.
  • the region exposed from the plurality of openings 12d is a portion exposed from the plurality of openings 12d when the oral cavity device 10H is viewed from the first main surface PS1 side of the wiring layer 11 in the Z direction.
  • the plurality of sensor units 21b are arranged in the plurality of openings 12d.
  • two or more adjacent sensor units 21b among the plurality of sensor units 21b have a space S1 and are arranged apart from each other.
  • the plurality of sensor units 21b are located inside the outer surface of the first insulating layer 12C. Further, a part of the sensor surface of the plurality of sensor units 21b is covered with the first insulating layer 12C. Therefore, a step 12da is formed by a part of the first insulating layer 12C arranged on the sensor surface of the plurality of sensor units 21b. Specifically, the step 12da is formed by a portion of the first insulating layer 12C that defines the opening 12d.
  • the first insulating layer 12C is provided with four openings 12d.
  • Two sensor units 21b are arranged in each of the regions exposed from the four openings 12d.
  • two adjacent sensor units 21b have a space S1 and are arranged apart from each other.
  • the insulating layer and the wiring layer are not arranged between the two adjacent sensor portions 21b.
  • the opening 12d is formed in a rectangular shape having a longitudinal direction in the Y direction.
  • the opening 12d is formed in a slit shape extending in the Y direction.
  • the four openings 12d are provided side by side in the X direction.
  • two adjacent sensor units 21b are arranged side by side in the Y direction.
  • the plurality of sensor units 21b are impedance measurement sensors or resistance sensors, and have electrodes.
  • the electrodes are made of a plate-shaped conductive material.
  • the electrode has, for example, a quadrangular shape when viewed from the Z direction.
  • the electrode is made of a material that is not easily corroded, such as Au, Ag, silver chloride, Ti, Pt, and carbon.
  • the electrode may be formed of, for example, Cu, Al, SUS, or the like.
  • the electrodes may be plated.
  • FIG. 29 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an example of a state in which the oral device 10H of the eighth embodiment according to the present invention is in contact with the measurement site 2.
  • the measurement site 2 shown in FIG. 29 is the tongue portion. Therefore, the saliva layer 3 is formed on the surface of the measurement site 2.
  • the saliva layer 3 is a layer containing saliva.
  • the thickness T1 of the first insulating layer 12C is made smaller than the thickness T2 of the second insulating layer 13, so that the height of the step 12da between the first insulating layer 12C and the sensor portion 21b is reduced. be able to.
  • the height of the step 12da is the length in the Z direction. Therefore, when the functional portion 20H of the oral appliance 10H is brought into contact with the measurement site 2, the contact state of the plurality of sensor units 21b with respect to the measurement site 2 can be stabilized. Further, the plurality of sensor units 21b can be arranged closer to the measurement site 2. As a result, the detection sensitivity of the plurality of sensor units 21b can be improved.
  • the measured values acquired by the plurality of sensor units 21b change depending on the thickness of the saliva layer 3.
  • the plurality of sensor units 21b are resistance sensors, the thinner the saliva layer 3 is, the larger the resistance value tends to be.
  • the space S1 formed by the opening 12d is filled with the saliva layer 3, so that the thickness of the saliva layer 3 in contact with the plurality of sensor portions 21b can be made constant. As a result, the measured values acquired by the plurality of sensor units 21 can be stabilized.
  • the first insulating layer 12C is provided with a plurality of openings 12d.
  • the plurality of sensor units 21b are arranged in a region exposed from the plurality of openings 12d. With such a configuration, it is possible to stabilize the contact state of the plurality of sensor units 21b with respect to the measurement site 2. Further, the plurality of sensor units 21b can be arranged closer to the measurement site 2. As a result, the detection sensitivity of the plurality of sensor units 21b can be improved.
  • two or more adjacent sensor units 21b among the plurality of sensor units 21b have a space S1 and are arranged apart from each other.
  • the measured values acquired by the plurality of sensor units 21b can be stabilized. That is, it is possible to suppress variations in the measured values acquired by the plurality of sensor units 21b.
  • the functional portion 20H has flexibility, when the functional portion 20H is brought into contact with the measurement site 2, the functional portion 20H is deformed. Even in such a configuration, the gap between the plurality of sensor units 21b and the measurement site 2 can be reduced, so that more accurate detection can be performed.
  • the opening 12d in a slit shape, it is possible to prevent the measurement site 2 from entering the opening 12d. This makes it easier for the saliva layer 3 to fill the space S1 formed by the opening 12d. As a result, it is possible to further suppress variations in the measured values due to the plurality of sensor units 21b.
  • the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the first insulating layer 12C may be provided with one or more openings 12d.
  • the opening 12d is formed in a slit shape, but the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the opening 12d may be formed in an elliptical shape, a triangular shape, a quadrangular shape, a circular shape, or the like when viewed from the Z direction.
  • the present invention is not limited to this.
  • One or a plurality of sensor units 21 may be arranged in the area exposed from the opening 12d.
  • the present invention is not limited to this.
  • two or more sensor portions 21b may be arranged apart from each other via an insulator.
  • the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the surface of the plurality of sensor units 21 may not be covered with the first insulating layer 12C.
  • the plurality of sensor units 21b are impedance measurement sensors or resistance sensors
  • the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the example in which the plurality of sensor units 21b are electrodes having a rectangular shape when viewed from the Z direction has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the functional unit 20H has a plurality of sensor units 21b has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the functional unit 20H may have one or more energy irradiation units.
  • the sensor unit 21b is an impedance measurement sensor or a resistance sensor and has an electrode
  • the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the sensor unit 21b may be any other sensor having electrodes.
  • the sensor unit 21b may be a sensor having no electrodes.
  • FIG. 30A is a schematic view showing the oral appliance 10HA of the modified example 4.
  • FIG. 30B is a schematic cross-sectional view of the oral appliance 10HA of the modified example 4 of FIG. 30A.
  • the oral device 10HA shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B is used as a high frequency treatment device.
  • the functional unit 20HA has a plurality of energy irradiation units 22b.
  • the first insulating layer 12D is provided with a plurality of openings 12e.
  • the plurality of energy irradiation units 22b of the functional unit 20HA are each exposed from the plurality of openings 12e.
  • the first insulating layer 12D is provided with two openings 12e.
  • One energy irradiation unit 22b is arranged in each of the regions exposed from the two openings 12e.
  • the opening 12e is formed in a rectangular shape having a longitudinal direction in the X direction.
  • the opening 12e is formed in a slit shape extending in the X direction.
  • the two openings 12e are provided side by side in the Y direction.
  • the plurality of energy irradiation units 22b have electrodes.
  • the electrodes are made of a plate-shaped conductive material.
  • the electrode has, for example, a rectangular shape extending in the X direction when viewed from the Z direction.
  • the material forming the electrode is the same as that of the electrode of the sensor unit 21 of the eighth embodiment.
  • a high frequency current is supplied to the plurality of electrodes. The supply of high frequency current is controlled by the main body device 50.
  • the thickness T11 of the first insulating layer 12D smaller than the thickness T12 of the second insulating layer 13
  • the step between the electrode surface of the plurality of energy irradiation portions 22b and the surface of the first insulating layer 12B. 12ea can be reduced.
  • the plurality of energy irradiation units 22b can be arranged closer to the measurement site 2. Thereby, the irradiation efficiency of the plurality of energy irradiation units 22b can be improved.
  • the oral device 10HA may be a low frequency treatment device. In this case, a low frequency current is supplied between the plurality of electrodes.
  • FIG. 31 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an enlarged example of the oral appliance 10I according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 32 is a schematic view showing an example of the oral appliance 10I according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 33 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an enlarged example of the oral appliance 10I according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention.
  • the ninth embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the correction sensor unit 21B is arranged in the connection unit 40I.
  • the oral appliance 10I has a measurement sensor unit 21A and a correction sensor unit 21B.
  • the measurement sensor unit 21A is the same as the sensor unit 21 of the first embodiment.
  • the correction sensor unit 21B is arranged at a position different from that of the measurement sensor unit 21A, and acquires correction information for correcting the information acquired by the measurement sensor unit 21A.
  • the correction information is information outside the oral cavity.
  • the correction sensor unit 21B has the same configuration as the measurement sensor unit 21A.
  • the measurement sensor unit 21A is a capacitance sensor
  • the correction sensor unit 21B is a capacitance sensor similar to the measurement sensor unit 21A.
  • the measurement sensor unit 21A measures the capacitance of the measurement site 2A in the oral cavity
  • the correction sensor unit 21B measures the capacitance in the atmosphere outside the oral cavity.
  • the measurement sensor unit 21A is arranged in the functional unit 20I in the wiring layer 11, while the correction sensor unit 21B is arranged in at least one of the wiring unit 30 and the connection unit 40I in the wiring layer 11. .
  • the correction sensor unit 21B may be arranged in the wiring unit 30, the connection unit 40I, or a portion straddling the wiring unit 30 and the connection unit 40I in the wiring layer 11.
  • the correction sensor unit 21B is arranged at the connection unit 40I in the wiring layer 11. Therefore, when the oral appliance 10I is used, the measurement sensor unit 21A is arranged in the oral cavity, while the correction sensor unit 21B is arranged outside the oral cavity.
  • Two electrodes 41a connected to the measurement sensor unit 21A and two electrodes 41b connected to the correction sensor unit 21B are arranged in the connection portion 40I of the oral appliance 10I.
  • the plurality of electrodes 41a and 41b are electrically connected to the plurality of connection terminals 71 of the main body device 50.
  • the main body device 50 acquires the measurement information acquired by the measurement sensor unit 21A and the correction information acquired by the correction sensor unit 21B in a state of being electrically connected to the oral appliance 10I.
  • the main body device 50 corrects the measurement information acquired by the measurement sensor unit 21A based on the correction information acquired by the correction sensor unit 21B.
  • the main body device 50 corrects the capacitance acquired by the measurement sensor unit 21A based on the capacitance acquired by the correction sensor unit 21B.
  • the correction process may be performed by, for example, the calculation unit 63.
  • the main body device 50 may further have a correction processing unit that performs the correction processing.
  • the oral appliance 10I is arranged at a position different from that of the measurement sensor unit 21A, and includes a correction sensor unit 21B that acquires correction information for correcting the information acquired by the measurement sensor unit 21A. With such a configuration, it is possible to acquire correction information for correcting the information acquired by the measurement sensor unit 21A. Since there are individual variations in the performance of the oral device 10I, correction is effective in order to suppress the variations. In the oral appliance 10I, the correction information can be acquired at a position different from that of the measurement sensor unit 21A, which is useful for correcting the information acquired by the measurement sensor unit 21A.
  • the correction sensor unit 21B is arranged in at least one of the wiring unit 30 and the connection unit 40I in the wiring layer 11. With such a configuration, when the oral appliance 10I is used, the correction sensor unit 21B can be arranged outside the oral cavity. Thereby, the information outside the oral cavity can be acquired as the correction information.
  • the oral appliance 10I has one measurement sensor unit 21A
  • the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the oral appliance 10I may have one or more measurement sensor units 21A.
  • the oral appliance 10I has one correction sensor unit 21B
  • the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the oral appliance 10I may have one or more correction sensor units 21B.
  • the measurement sensor unit 21A and the correction sensor unit 21B are capacitance sensors
  • the present invention is not limited to this. Similar to the first embodiment, various sensors can be used as the measurement sensor unit 21A and the correction sensor unit 21B.
  • the oral appliance 10I may perform the correction process.
  • the oral appliance 10I may have a correction processing circuit for performing correction processing.
  • the connecting portion 40I has four electrodes 41a and 41b has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto.
  • the measurement sensor unit 21A and the correction sensor unit 21B are potential sensors, either the positive electrode or the attached electrode may be shared by the measurement sensor unit 21A and the correction sensor unit 21B.
  • FIG. 34 is a schematic view showing the oral appliance 10IA of the modified example 5.
  • FIG. 35 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the oral appliance 10IA of the modification 5 of FIG. 34.
  • the correction sensor unit 21C is arranged side by side with the functional unit 20IA in the wiring layer 11. Further, the correction sensor unit 21C is configured to acquire information in the oral cavity with a detection sensitivity different from that of the measurement sensor unit 21A. As a result, it is possible to suppress variations in the measured values due to variations in the thickness T1 of the first insulating layer 12.
  • the correction sensor unit 21C is arranged at a position where it does not overlap with the measurement sensor unit 21A in the Z direction. Specifically, the correction sensor unit 21C is arranged side by side with the measurement sensor unit 21A along the first insulating layer 12 in the wiring layer 11 of the functional unit 20IA. In the modified example 5, the measurement sensor unit 21A and the correction sensor unit 21C are arranged adjacent to each other in the X direction. The correction sensor unit 21C and the measurement sensor unit 21A may be separated from each other without being adjacent to each other.
  • the functional portion 20IA is brought into contact with the measurement site 2B in the oral cavity.
  • the measurement site 2B is, for example, the tongue portion.
  • the measurement sensor unit 21A and the correction sensor unit 21C acquire information on the measurement site 2B in the oral cavity.
  • the correction sensor unit 21C is configured to acquire information in the oral cavity with a detection sensitivity different from that of the measurement sensor unit 21A. Therefore, the information (measured value) acquired by the measurement sensor unit 21A and the correction sensor unit 21C is different.
  • FIG. 36 is a graph showing an example of the relationship between the measured values of the measurement sensor unit 21A and the correction sensor unit 21C.
  • the measured value of the measuring sensor unit 21A is Xm1
  • the measured value of the correction sensor unit 21C is Xc1.
  • the measured value of the measuring sensor unit 21A is Xm2
  • the measured value of the correction sensor unit 21C is Xc2.
  • t1 ⁇ t2.
  • the correction sensor unit 21C is configured to satisfy (Xm2 / Xc2) ⁇ (Xm1 / Xc1).
  • the thickness T1 of the first insulating layer 12 can be estimated and corrected. can do.
  • the detection sensitivity of the correction sensor unit 21C can be changed by changing the line spacing and / or the line width of the comb teeth.
  • the thickness T1 of the first insulating layer 12 can be estimated and corrected by using the measurement sensor unit 21A and the correction sensor unit 21C having different detection sensitivities. As a result, it is possible to suppress variations in the measured values due to variations in the thickness T1 of the first insulating layer 12.
  • the oral device of the present invention can be applied to, for example, a disposable type oral device.

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