JPH1014659A - Toothbrush - Google Patents
ToothbrushInfo
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- JPH1014659A JPH1014659A JP8202692A JP20269296A JPH1014659A JP H1014659 A JPH1014659 A JP H1014659A JP 8202692 A JP8202692 A JP 8202692A JP 20269296 A JP20269296 A JP 20269296A JP H1014659 A JPH1014659 A JP H1014659A
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- Prior art keywords
- grip
- gripping
- handle
- toothbrush
- brush head
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46B—BRUSHES
- A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
- A46B5/02—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware specially shaped for holding by the hand
- A46B5/025—Grips or handles specially adapted for handicapped persons
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A46—BRUSHWARE
- A46B—BRUSHES
- A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
- A46B2200/10—For human or animal care
- A46B2200/1066—Toothbrush for cleaning the teeth or dentures
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Abstract
Description
【０００１】[0001]
【産業上の利用分野】本発明は手や指の把持力やその他
の機能の低下した身体障害者（以下身障者という）用歯
ブラシに関する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a toothbrush for a physically handicapped person (hereinafter referred to as a handicapped person) having reduced gripping power of hands and fingers and other functions.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】従来の歯ブラシは、棒状の把持部の一端
に植毛したブラシヘッドを形成したものが広く使用され
ており、一部電動歯ブラシのような駆動式のものも使用
されているが身障者用の歯ブラシは見当たらないのが現
状である。2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional toothbrush, a brush-shaped brush head formed at one end of a rod-shaped grip portion is widely used, and a driving type such as an electric toothbrush is also used. At present, there is no toothbrush for use.
【０００３】[0003]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】本発明が解決しようと
する課題は、手や指の不自由な身障者は、従来の棒状の
歯ブラシを使用して歯を磨くことは困難であった。そこ
で身障者が容易に歯磨きが可能な歯ブラシを提供しよう
とするものである。The problem to be solved by the present invention is that it is difficult for a handicapped person with a hand or finger to brush their teeth using a conventional rod-shaped toothbrush. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a toothbrush that enables a handicapped person to easily brush their teeth.
【０００４】[0004]
【課題を解決するための手段】本発明の歯ブラシは、上
記の課題を解決するために、把持力の低下した身障者が
容易に把持用柄部を握ることを可能にするため、把持用
柄部の把持部に種々の形状の複数の凹凸を有する滑り止
めを設けたことである。また、把持用柄部に連結した把
持用補助リングにより把持力の低下した身障者の手と指
により支えられ、歯磨き中に歯ブラシが手から脱落する
ことを防止したことである。さらに、必要に応じてブラ
シヘッドと把持用補助リングの素材を使用温度４０〜５
０℃の形状記憶樹脂を用いることにより、身障者の障害
の種類や程度によりブラシヘッドと把持用補助リングを
使い易い角度に変形できるようにしたことである。以上
のような把持用柄部と把持用補助リングおよびブラシヘ
ッドを組合わせることにより、上記の課題を解決した。
また、把持用柄部とブラシヘッドは着脱自在の結合部を
介して装着されている。SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a toothbrush according to the present invention is designed to enable a handicapped person having a reduced gripping force to easily grip a gripping handle. Is provided with a non-slip having a plurality of irregularities of various shapes on the gripping portion. Another object of the present invention is to prevent the toothbrush from dropping from the hand during tooth brushing by being supported by the hand and fingers of a handicapped person having a reduced gripping force by the gripping auxiliary ring connected to the gripping handle. Further, if necessary, the materials for the brush head and the gripping auxiliary ring may be used at a working temperature of 40 to 5.
By using a shape memory resin at 0 ° C., the brush head and the auxiliary gripping ring can be deformed to an easy-to-use angle depending on the type and degree of obstacles for the handicapped. The above problem has been solved by combining the grip handle, the grip assist ring, and the brush head as described above.
Further, the grip handle and the brush head are mounted via a detachable connecting portion.
【０００５】[0005]
【作用】本発明は、手や指の不自由な身障者用の革新的
な歯ブラシであり、その構造から次のような優れた作用
をもたらすものである。 １．把持用柄部の把持部に種々の形状の凹凸の滑り止め
と把持用柄部に把持用補助リングを一体に設けたことに
より、一部の指の折り曲げが不自由であったり把持力が
弱い身障者でも、容易に把持することができ、歯ブラシ
を手から脱落することなく歯磨きが可能となる。 ２．歯ブラシのブラシヘッドおよび把持用補助リングに
使用温度４０〜５０℃の形状記憶樹脂を素材として用い
ることにより、使用に便利な角度に自由に曲げることが
でき、より使い易くなる。 ３．把持用柄部の把持部に種々な形状の凹凸を形成して
いるので、身障者が本発明の歯ブラシを使用することに
より、機能の回復をはかることができる。 ４．把持用柄部に歯ブラシヘッドの替りにスプーンやホ
ークを装着することにより食器具にもなり得る。The present invention is an innovative toothbrush for the handicapped and handicapped, and has the following excellent effects due to its structure. 1. Non-slip of some fingers is not easy to bend or gripping force is weak by integrally providing non-slip of irregularities of various shapes on grip portion of grip handle and auxiliary grip ring for grip handle Even a handicapped person can easily grasp the toothbrush and brush his / her teeth without falling off the hand. 2. By using a shape memory resin having a working temperature of 40 to 50 ° C. as a material for the brush head of the toothbrush and the auxiliary ring for gripping, it can be freely bent at an angle convenient for use, and becomes easier to use. 3. Since a variety of irregularities are formed on the grip portion of the grip handle portion, the disabled can use the toothbrush of the present invention to recover the function. 4. By attaching a spoon or a hawk to the grip handle instead of the toothbrush head, it can also become a tableware.
【０００６】[0006]
【実施例１】以下本発明を、その実施例を示す図面を参
照しつつ詳述する。図１および図２は本発明の歯ブラシ
の実施例であり、その平面説明図（ａ）、底面説明図
（ｂ）および側面説明図である。図中１は把持用柄部１
で長径が３６ｍｍ、短径が２２ｍｍの断面が概ね楕円状
の中空体で長さが１１８ｍｍであり、把持部３には複数
の巾８ｍｍ、深さ３ｍｍの凹凸が設けてある。２は把持
用補助リングであり、把持用柄部１の上部に連結され一
体となっている。４はブラシヘッドであり、その先端に
植毛部５が設けてある。ブラシヘッドの長さは６７ｍｍ
である。ブラシヘッド４、把持用柄部１および把持用補
助リング２の素材は公知の合成樹脂を用いた。把持用柄
部１にブラシヘッド４は着脱自在の嵌合による結合部６
を介して装着されている。Embodiment 1 The present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings showing the embodiment. 1 and 2 show an embodiment of a toothbrush according to the present invention, which is a plan view (a), a bottom view (b) and a side view. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a grip handle 1.
A hollow body having a major axis of 36 mm and a minor axis of 22 mm and having a substantially elliptical cross section is 118 mm in length, and the grip portion 3 is provided with a plurality of irregularities having a width of 8 mm and a depth of 3 mm. Reference numeral 2 denotes an auxiliary gripping ring, which is connected to an upper portion of the grip handle 1 and is integrated therewith. Reference numeral 4 denotes a brush head, on which a flocked portion 5 is provided. Brush head length is 67mm
It is. Known synthetic resins were used as materials for the brush head 4, the grip handle 1, and the grip assisting ring 2. The brush head 4 is attached to the grip handle 1 by a detachable fitting.
Is mounted via.
【０００７】[0007]
【実施例２】図１の本発明の歯ブラシのブラシヘッド
４、把持用柄部および把持用補助リング２の素材を形状
記憶樹脂を用いた他は実施例１と同様である。Second Embodiment A toothbrush of the present invention shown in FIG. 1 is the same as the first embodiment except that the brush head 4, the grip handle and the auxiliary gripping ring 2 are made of a shape memory resin.
【０００８】[0008]
【実施例３】図３および図４は本発明の歯ブラシの他の
実施例であり、その平面説明図（ａ）、底面説明図
（ｂ）および側面説明図である。図中７は把持用柄部で
長径が３６ｍｍ、短径が２２ｍｍの断面が概ね楕円状の
中空体で長さは１０１ｍｍであり、把持部９は深さ３ｍ
ｍのヒョウタン状の凹凸が設けてある。８は把持用補助
リングであり、把持用柄部と一体のリング状になってい
る。４はブラシヘッドであり、その先端部に植毛部５が
設けてある。ブラシヘッド４の長さは７７ｍｍである。
素材はブラシヘッド４、把持用柄部７および把持用補助
リング８いずれも公知の合成樹脂を用いた。把持用柄部
７とブラシヘッド４の装着方法は実施例１と同様であ
る。Embodiment 3 FIGS. 3 and 4 show another embodiment of the toothbrush of the present invention, which is a plan view (a), a bottom view (b) and a side view. In the figure, reference numeral 7 denotes a gripping handle portion, a hollow body having a major axis of 36 mm, a minor axis of 22 mm, and a generally elliptical cross section, a length of 101 mm, and a gripping portion 9 having a depth of 3 m.
m of gourd-like irregularities are provided. Reference numeral 8 denotes a gripping auxiliary ring, which is formed in a ring shape integral with the gripping handle. Reference numeral 4 denotes a brush head, on which a flocked portion 5 is provided. The length of the brush head 4 is 77 mm.
As a material, a known synthetic resin was used for all of the brush head 4, the handle 7 for gripping, and the auxiliary ring 8 for gripping. The mounting method of the grip handle 7 and the brush head 4 is the same as in the first embodiment.
【０００９】[0009]
【実施例４】図３の本発明の歯ブラシのブラシヘッド４
の素材を形状記憶樹脂を用いた他は実施例３と同様であ
る。Embodiment 4 FIG. 3 shows a brush head 4 of the toothbrush of the present invention.
Example 3 is the same as Example 3 except that a shape memory resin is used as the material.
【０００１０】[00010]
【実施例５】図５および図６は本発明の歯ブラシの他の
実施例であり、その平面説明図および側面説明図であ
る。図中１０は把持用柄部で把持部１２には直径が３２
ｍｍの球形状の凹凸が設けてあり、長さは１２５ｍｍで
ある。１１は把持用補助リングであり把持用柄部と一体
のリング状になっている。その他は、実施例１と同様で
ある。Embodiment 5 FIGS. 5 and 6 show another embodiment of the toothbrush of the present invention, and are a plan view and a side view, respectively. In the figure, reference numeral 10 denotes a grip handle, and the grip 12 has a diameter of 32.
mm spherical irregularities are provided, and the length is 125 mm. Reference numeral 11 denotes an auxiliary gripping ring which is formed in a ring shape integral with the gripping handle. Others are the same as the first embodiment.
【０００１１】[00011]
【実施例６】図５の本発明の歯ブラシのブラシヘッド４
の素材を形状記憶樹脂を用いた他は実施例５と同様であ
る。Embodiment 6 FIG. 5 shows the brush head 4 of the toothbrush of the present invention.
Example 5 was the same as Example 5 except that the material of Example 1 was a shape memory resin.
【０００１２】[00012]
【発明の効果】本発明の歯ブラシは、上記のような構造
と作用をもたらすものであるから、従来の棒状の歯ブラ
シを上手に使いこなせない手や指の不自由な身障者であ
っても、容易に歯磨きをすることが可能であり、ブラシ
ヘッドは把持用柄部に対しても着脱自在に結合されてい
るから、ブラシヘッドのみを随時廃棄交換することがで
き、歯ブラシの使用コストの低減を図ることも可能であ
る。As described above, the toothbrush of the present invention has the above-described structure and function, so that even a handicapped person who cannot use a conventional stick-shaped toothbrush well and who has a handicapped hand can easily use the toothbrush. Tooth brushing is possible, and the brush head is detachably connected to the grip handle, so that only the brush head can be discarded and replaced at any time, thereby reducing the use cost of the toothbrush. Is also possible.
【図１】本発明の実施例１の平面説明図（ａ）、底面説
明図（ｂ）。FIG. 1 is a plan view (a) and a bottom view (b) of a first embodiment of the present invention.
【図２】図１の側面説明図。FIG. 2 is an explanatory side view of FIG. 1;
【図３】本発明の実施例２の平面説明図（ａ）、底面説
明図（ｂ）。FIG. 3 is a plan view (a) and a bottom view (b) of a second embodiment of the present invention.
【図４】図３の側面説明図。FIG. 4 is an explanatory side view of FIG. 3;
【図５】本発明の実施例３の平面説明図。FIG. 5 is an explanatory plan view of a third embodiment of the present invention.
【図６】図５の側面説明図。FIG. 6 is an explanatory side view of FIG. 5;
１ 把持用柄部 ２ 把持用補助リング ３ 把持部 ４ ブラシヘッド ５ 植毛部 ６ 結合部 ７ 把持用柄部 ８ 把持用補助リング ９ 把持部 １０ 把持用柄部 １１ 把持用補助リング １２ 把持部。 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Grasping handle part 2 Grasping auxiliary ring 3 Grasping part 4 Brush head 5 Flooding part 6 Coupling part 7 Grasping pattern part 8 Grasping auxiliary ring 9 Grasping part 10 Grasping pattern part 11 Grasping auxiliary ring 12 Grasping part.
Claims (5)
把持用柄部とを備えた歯ブラシにおいて、把持用柄部に
対してブラシヘッドが着脱自在に装着され、把持用柄部
には、把持用補助リングが一体に設けられるとともに把
持用柄部の把持部に種々の形状の複数の凹凸を形成した
ことを特徴とする歯ブラシ。1. A brush head on which brush bristles are planted,
In a toothbrush having a gripping handle, a brush head is detachably mounted on the gripping handle, and the gripping handle is provided with a gripping auxiliary ring integrally with the gripping handle. A toothbrush wherein a plurality of irregularities of various shapes are formed on a portion.
素材が形状記憶樹脂であることを特徴とする請求項１の
歯ブラシ。2. The toothbrush according to claim 1, wherein the material of the brush head and the gripping auxiliary ring is a shape memory resin.
円形状をなし、把持用柄部の把持部にヒョウタン状の複
数の凹凸を形成したことを特徴とする請求項１の歯ブラ
シ。3. The toothbrush according to claim 1, wherein the grip handle and the grip assisting ring form an integral circular shape, and a plurality of gourd-like irregularities are formed on the grip portion of the grip handle.
円形状をなし、把持用柄部の把持部に球形状の複数の凹
凸を形成したことを特徴とする請求項１の歯ブラシ。4. The toothbrush according to claim 1, wherein the grip handle and the grip assist ring have an integral circular shape, and a plurality of spherical irregularities are formed on the grip portion of the grip handle.
ることを特徴とする請求項３または４の歯ブラシ。5. The toothbrush according to claim 3, wherein the material of the brush head is a shape memory resin.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP8202692A JPH1014659A (en) | 1996-06-28 | 1996-06-28 | Toothbrush |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP8202692A JPH1014659A (en) | 1996-06-28 | 1996-06-28 | Toothbrush |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| JPH1014659A true JPH1014659A (en) | 1998-01-20 |
Family
ID=16461582
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP8202692A Pending JPH1014659A (en) | 1996-06-28 | 1996-06-28 | Toothbrush |
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| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| JP (1) | JPH1014659A (en) |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP2002034662A (en) * | 2000-07-11 | 2002-02-05 | Bamed Ag | Toothbrush |
| KR200466235Y1 (en) * | 2012-11-13 | 2013-04-09 | 최영근 | Tooth brush |
| US9044853B2 (en) | 2013-03-13 | 2015-06-02 | Jennie S. Phui | Handgrip for a dental device |
| USD973366S1 (en) | 2020-11-16 | 2022-12-27 | Colgate-Palmolive Company | Toothbrush handle |
| USD973367S1 (en) | 2020-11-16 | 2022-12-27 | Colgate-Palmolive Company | Toothbrush handle |
| USD974043S1 (en) | 2020-11-16 | 2023-01-03 | Colgate-Palmolive Company | Toothbrush handle |
| USD974765S1 (en) | 2020-11-16 | 2023-01-10 | Colgate-Palmolive Company | Toothbrush handle |
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1996
- 1996-06-28 JP JP8202692A patent/JPH1014659A/en active Pending
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP2002034662A (en) * | 2000-07-11 | 2002-02-05 | Bamed Ag | Toothbrush |
| JP4686031B2 (en) * | 2000-07-11 | 2011-05-18 | バメト アクチエンゲゼルシャフト | toothbrush |
| KR200466235Y1 (en) * | 2012-11-13 | 2013-04-09 | 최영근 | Tooth brush |
| US9044853B2 (en) | 2013-03-13 | 2015-06-02 | Jennie S. Phui | Handgrip for a dental device |
| USD973366S1 (en) | 2020-11-16 | 2022-12-27 | Colgate-Palmolive Company | Toothbrush handle |
| USD973367S1 (en) | 2020-11-16 | 2022-12-27 | Colgate-Palmolive Company | Toothbrush handle |
| USD974043S1 (en) | 2020-11-16 | 2023-01-03 | Colgate-Palmolive Company | Toothbrush handle |
| USD974765S1 (en) | 2020-11-16 | 2023-01-10 | Colgate-Palmolive Company | Toothbrush handle |
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