WO2005087133A1 - Ultrasonic intraoral cleaner - Google Patents

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WO2005087133A1
WO2005087133A1 PCT/JP2005/004702 JP2005004702W WO2005087133A1 WO 2005087133 A1 WO2005087133 A1 WO 2005087133A1 JP 2005004702 W JP2005004702 W JP 2005004702W WO 2005087133 A1 WO2005087133 A1 WO 2005087133A1
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Toshio Moriyama
Shigeru Moriyama
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    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C17/00—Devices for cleaning, polishing, rinsing or drying teeth, teeth cavities or prostheses; Saliva removers; Dental appliances for receiving spittle
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  • the present invention relates to an ultrasonic mouth washer that can wash the inside of a mouth simply by putting it in the mouth.
  • Such a vibrating toothbrush removes plaque and the like by vibrating the brush by pressing the brush against the tooth surface.
  • toothbrushes have been developed that utilize the principle of generating cavitation via saliva and removing plaque and the like by using the energy (for example, see Patent Document 1).
  • Such a toothbrush is called an ultrasonic toothbrush, and is useful in that it can remove plaque and the like even in a portion where the brush does not directly contact.
  • the user grips the grip portion, puts the brush portion into the mouth, and brushes the teeth. It is extremely easy for a healthy person to grip such a grip portion. It is difficult for a non-powered person to grip.
  • the cared person For such a handicapped person, the cared person, the caregiver needs to insert an ultrasonic toothbrush into the cared person's mouth to help brush their teeth.
  • Patent Document 1 Patent Registration No. 3313715
  • the present invention has been made based on strong background art, and has been made to overcome the problems of the background art described above.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide an ultrasonic mouth washer that does not require the help of a caregiver and can perform mouthwashing such as tooth brushing independently even by a care recipient who is handicapped.
  • the present inventor has conducted intensive studies on such a background of the problem, and as a result, has found that the to-be-shaped portion having the unique shape provided with the ultrasonic oscillation element has upper and lower teeth. It was found that the conventional problem could be solved by holding
  • the present invention (1) has a triangular-shaped encircled portion between human upper teeth and lower teeth so as to be easily trapped between the upper and lower teeth.
  • an ultrasonic mouth washer provided with an oscillation element capable of ultrasonic vibration.
  • the covered portion may be a horseshoe-shaped tooth contact portion sandwiched between upper teeth and lower teeth, and a tongue contact portion connecting the tooth contact portion.
  • the present invention resides in (3) the ultrasonic mouth washer according to the above (2), wherein the tongue contact portion is further provided with an oscillating element capable of ultrasonic vibration on the lower surface. .
  • the covered portion is curved so that the tongue can be accommodated in the lower space when a person grips between the upper teeth and the lower teeth.
  • the present invention provides (5) the above (2), wherein the covered portion is provided with a low vibration imparting portion for imparting a low vibration, so that a feeling of use can be obtained. Ultrasonic mouth washing as described In the vessel.
  • the present invention also resides in (6) the ultrasonic mouth washer according to the above (5), wherein the low vibration imparting portion is provided with a flange.
  • the present invention also provides (7) the ultrasonic mouth washer according to (5), wherein the outer surfaces of the covered portion and the low vibration applying portion are covered with an elastic member.
  • the elastic member is provided with a large number of small projections (7).
  • an electrode member is connected to the control section, and the oscillation element and the electrode member connected to the control section have opposite poles.
  • the oscillation element includes an oscillation plate on a back side thereof, and a cutout portion for exposing the oscillation plate to the outside is formed in the covered portion. It exists in the ultrasonic mouth washer described in (9).
  • the present invention (12) resides in the ultrasonic mouth washer according to the above (9), wherein the electrode member is formed of a necklace-shaped conductive chain.
  • the human body has a triangular shaped portion so as to be easily caught between the upper teeth and the lower teeth, and the covered portion has an ultrasonic vibration. Since a possible oscillating element is provided, if the oscillating element is ultrasonically vibrated while holding the covered portion between the upper and lower teeth, plaque and tongue coating attached to the teeth and gums can be removed. It can be removed all at once, and the entire mouth can be efficiently cleaned.
  • the ultrasonic cleaner can be opened simply by holding the covered part between the upper and lower teeth in this manner. Since it can be easily set inside the mouth, the mouth can be cleaned by itself without the need of a caregiver.
  • the triangular cover portion has a horseshoe-shaped tooth contact portion sandwiched between upper teeth and lower teeth, and a tongue contact portion connecting the tooth contact portions. This facilitates cleaning of the entire upper and lower teeth and tongue.
  • a low vibration imparting portion for imparting low vibration is extended behind the covered portion, so that vibration can be sensed and a sufficient feeling of use can be obtained.
  • the collar is provided on the low-vibration applying part, so that when used (that is, when the mouth is washed by applying ultrasonic waves with the covered part in the mouth), saliva is taken from the covered part.
  • saliva is taken from the covered part.
  • it is possible to specify the insertion distance into the mouth so that the person cannot be transmitted.
  • the oscillating element and the electrode member which are opposite electrodes, have an ionic effect, it is effective for removing plaque and the like.
  • FIG. 1 shows the relationship between an ultrasonic mouth washer and a person according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the entire ultrasonic cleaner.
  • FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the covered portion and the low vibration imparting portion, where (A) is a plan view, (B) is a front view, and (C) is a side view.
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view for explaining the internal structure, and shows cross sections of A--A, B--B, and CC in FIG. 3, respectively, where (A) is a plan cross-sectional view, (B) is a front cross-sectional view, and ( C) is a side sectional view.
  • FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the controller in an enlarged manner.
  • the covered portion 3 is formed in a triangular shape having a wide front and a narrow back, and the covered portion 3 is provided with an oscillation element 9 capable of ultrasonic vibration.
  • the oscillation element 9 includes an oscillation plate 9a, and the oscillation plate 9a is attached to the front side of the oscillation element 9. It is provided to be.
  • a cutout portion 11 for exposing the oscillation plate 9a to the outside is formed in the covered portion 3.
  • the triangular cover portion 3 is a horseshoe-shaped tooth contact portion 3A sandwiched between upper teeth and lower teeth, and a plate-like tongue contact connecting between the tooth contact portions 3A. Part 3B is provided.
  • the tongue contact portion 3B is curved upward, and in use, the tongue can be accommodated in the lower space S formed by this curvature with a margin.
  • an oscillation element 9 capable of ultrasonic vibration is provided on the upper surface and the lower surface, that is, on the upper tooth side and the lower tooth side.
  • the oscillating element 9 is more preferably provided at a position between the upper and lower posterior teeth from the viewpoint of intensively cleaning the posterior teeth that are likely to become tooth decay.
  • an oscillation element 9 capable of ultrasonic vibration is provided on the lower surface, that is, on the tongue side (ie, the lower palate side).
  • the tooth contact part 3A is brought into contact with the human teeth and the tongue contact part 3B is brought into contact with the tongue.
  • the tooth contact portion 3A is sandwiched between the upper and lower teeth, and the tongue is stored in the space S formed below the tongue contact portion 3B.
  • the care receiver puts on the affected part 3, the affected part 3 is kept in a stable state and does not come off.
  • the oscillation element 9 is located so as to correspond to the upper and lower teeth and the tongue, an accurate cleaning effect can be obtained during use.
  • a low-vibration imparting portion 4 formed so as to be narrower and slightly enlarged is extended behind the covered portion 3 so as to extend over the entire covered portion. Low vibration can be provided.
  • the pipe motor 13 is provided in the low vibration imparting section.
  • an eccentric weight is attached to the rotating shaft of the pipe motor 13, and the rotation of the weight generates vibration corresponding thereto.
  • the care receiver can feel vibration and It is possible to obtain a good feeling of use (that is, the care receiver recognizes that the mouth is being washed).
  • the oscillation element 9 of the shielded part 3 and the noise motor 13 of the low-vibration imparting part 4 are connected to a controller 6 having a control part for controlling them.
  • a cable 5 is connected to a rear portion of the low-vibration giving section 4 and is connected to the controller via the cable 5!
  • the controller 6 has a so-called mouse shape for ease of use, and can be used, for example, by connecting to a household power supply.
  • a replaceable power supply for example, a nickel-metal hydride battery, a NiCd battery, etc.
  • a rechargeable battery power supply for example, a lithium-ion rechargeable battery, etc.
  • the low vibration imparting section 4 is formed with a constricted portion 15 at the boundary between the closed portion 3 and the lip which fits in this portion during use, so that a stable wearing property can be obtained.
  • the covered portion 3 can be isolated from the outside, so that saliva and the like generated during use do not leak to the outside.
  • the low vibration imparting section 4 has the collar body 12 provided with a ring-shaped collar body 12 at a position close to the covered section 3, when the covered section 3 is closed, it is inadvertently lowered. It is possible to prevent the vibration imparting section 4 from being hung up, and to prevent breakage of the teeth.
  • the covered portion 3 can be set at an accurate position.
  • collar body 12 can be integrally formed with the low-vibration imparting section 4, but can also be removable by press-fitting.
  • the controller 6 is connected to an electrode member 7 (described later) functioning as an ion effect.
  • an electrode member 7 As the electrode member 7, a necklace-shaped conductive chain (for example, a metal chain or the like) is used. , In use, it should be kept in contact with the cared person's neck (see Figure 1).
  • the oscillation element side of the covered portion is set to a negative pole
  • the electrode member side is set to a positive pole
  • the contact portion 3 and the electrode member 7 are opposite poles to each other.
  • the electrode member 7 which is a positive electrode, is brought into direct contact with the skin of the neck while the covered portion 3 (ie, the oscillation element 9), which is a minor pole, is inserted into the mouth.
  • a voltage can be generated between the beveling part 3 and the human body via the control part.
  • the outer surfaces of the covered portion 3 and the low vibration imparting portion 4 be covered with an elastic member 10 such as silicon rubber.
  • the teeth bite into the silicone rubber to reliably receive the teeth, and the force prevents the covered part 3 from shifting or coming off during the cleaning.
  • a care receiver having a weak pinching force can more securely fix the tooth to the teeth, and can exhibit a detachment preventing effect.
  • an ON button 6a for ultrasonically oscillating the oscillation element 9 of the covered part 3 and driving the pipe motor 13, and for stopping this vibration and driving OFF button 6b is provided! /
  • controller 6 is designed as a timer so that when the ON button 6a is pressed, the supply of current to the oscillation element 9 and the pipe motor 13 is automatically terminated after 3 minutes without pressing the OFF button 6b. It has been done.
  • the controller 6 includes a circuit control unit 16 for controlling the whole, and an ultrasonic sound generating ultrasonic signal.
  • a wave transmitter 17, a timer unit 18 for controlling the ultrasonic wave transmission time, and an ion current control unit 19 for controlling the current for generating ions are built in.
  • the circuit control unit 16, the ultrasonic transmitter 17, the timer unit 18, and the ion current control unit 19 are mounted on an electric circuit board.
  • the circuit control unit 16 controls the generation of ultrasonic vibration and ion current, and is provided on the upper surface side of the controller 6, and the current is supplied by pressing an ON button 6a.
  • the control of the ultrasonic vibration is performed by inputting the ultrasonic voltage signal from the ultrasonic transmitter 17 to the oscillation element 9 which is a piezoelectric element.
  • the ion current is controlled by the ion current control unit 19 adjusting the voltage between the oscillation plate 9a and the electrode member 7.
  • circuit control unit 16 also plays a role of controlling the pipe motor 13.
  • the design of these control units can be implemented by known means.
  • the tongue when a human pinches the horseshoe-shaped tooth contact portion 3A between the upper and lower teeth, the tongue is stored in the space below the tongue contact portion 3B. It has a sense of stability during use and is hard to come off.
  • the energy can be used to wash dental plaque, and also tongue coating on the tongue, making for extremely efficient mouth washing.
  • detergency by the ion effect can be obtained together.
  • low vibration is applied, so that vibration can be sensed and a sufficient feeling of use can be obtained.
  • the collar body 12 prevents the saliva from being transmitted from the covered portion 3.
  • the size of the oscillating element 9 provided in the covered portion 3 is not limited to that shown in the embodiment, and the number of the oscillating element 9 can naturally be larger than that of the embodiment.
  • the shape of the low-vibration imparting section can be appropriately changed as long as the pipe motor 13 can be provided.
  • the oscillation plate 9a provided in the covered portion 3 is a negative electrode and the electrode member 7 is a positive electrode, it goes without saying that the polarity may be opposite.
  • the present invention is intended mainly to facilitate care of a care recipient such as a handicapped person or a bedridden elderly person or a patient on a sickbed even if the mouth cannot be cleaned with a toothbrush using a toothbrush.
  • the present invention relates to an ultrasonic mouth washer capable of washing the mouth, as long as the principle of the mouth washing of the present invention can be used, the present invention is sufficiently applicable to other fields, for example, mouth washing of pets and the like.
  • FIG. 1 shows a relationship between an ultrasonic mouth washer and a person according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing the entire ultrasonic cleaning device.
  • FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the shielded portion 3 and the low vibration imparting portion 4, where (A) is a plan view, (B) is a front view, and (C) is a side view.
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an internal structure, in which (A) is a plan cross-sectional view, (B) is a front cross-sectional view, and (C) is a side cross-sectional view.
  • FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a controller.
  • FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a control circuit of the ultrasonic mouth washer of FIG. 1.

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A ultrasonic intraoral cleaner by which even a person to be nursed such as the hand-disabled aged can perform intraoral cleaning (tooth brushing) without requiring any help of a nurse. The ultrasonic intraoral cleaner (1) has a triangular held part (3) being easily held between the upper teeth and the lower teeth of human, with an oscillation element capable of ultrasonic vibration provided at the held part (3). The held part (3) has horseshoe-shaped tooth abutting parts (3A) being held between the upper teeth and the lower teeth, and a tongue abutting part (3B) for coupling the tooth abutting parts, wherein each tooth abutting part is provided, on the upper and lower surfaces thereof, with the oscillation element capable of ultrasonic vibration.

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明 細 書  Specification
超音波口内洗浄器  Ultrasonic mouth washer
技術分野  Technical field
[0001] 本発明は、口の中に入れておくだけで口内を洗浄することができる超音波口内洗 浄器に関する。  The present invention relates to an ultrasonic mouth washer that can wash the inside of a mouth simply by putting it in the mouth.
いわゆる手が不自由な人、寝たきり老人、病床にある患者等 (これらを被介護人とう もいう）が、歯ブラシを用いて普通に洗浄できない場合でも、口内を容易に洗浄する ことができる超音波口内洗浄器に関する。  Ultrasound that can easily clean the mouth even when a so-called handicapped person, bedridden elderly person, patient on a sickbed, etc. (also referred to as a cared person) cannot use a toothbrush for normal cleaning. It relates to a mouth washer.
背景技術  Background art
[0002] 従来から、いわゆる歯ブラシを使った歯磨きが普通に行われていた力 最近になつ て、振動原理を利用した歯ブラシが幾つか開発されている。  [0002] Conventionally, tooth brushing using a so-called toothbrush was commonly performed. Recently, several toothbrushes using the principle of vibration have been developed.
このような振動歯ブラシは、歯の表面にブラシを押し付けてその振動により歯垢等 を除去するものであり、ブラシの届かな 、部分には効果がな 、。  Such a vibrating toothbrush removes plaque and the like by vibrating the brush by pressing the brush against the tooth surface.
このようなこと力ら、唾液を介してキヤビテーシヨンを発生させ、そのエネルギーによ り歯垢等を除去する原理を利用した歯ブラシが開発されている (例えば、特許文献 1 参照)。  In view of the above, toothbrushes have been developed that utilize the principle of generating cavitation via saliva and removing plaque and the like by using the energy (for example, see Patent Document 1).
このような歯ブラシは超音波歯ブラシといわれており、ブラシが、直接、接触しない 部分においても歯垢等を除去できる点で有用なものである。  Such a toothbrush is called an ultrasonic toothbrush, and is useful in that it can remove plaque and the like even in a portion where the brush does not directly contact.
[0003] しかし、超音波歯ブラシは、棒状に形成され、グリップと細 、歯ブラシ部とが直線状 に一体となったものが殆どである。  [0003] However, most of the ultrasonic toothbrushes are formed in a rod shape, and the grip and the fine toothbrush portion are almost linearly integrated.
そして、グリップ部を本人が握ってブラシ部を口内に入れて歯を磨く作業を行う。 健常者にとって、このようなグリップ部を握ることは極めて容易である力 手の不自 由な人にとっては握ることが困難である。  Then, the user grips the grip portion, puts the brush portion into the mouth, and brushes the teeth. It is extremely easy for a healthy person to grip such a grip portion. It is difficult for a non-powered person to grip.
このような手の不自由な人、すなわち被介護人に対しては、介護人が超音波歯ブラ シを被介護人の口の中に挿入し歯磨きを手助けする必要がある。  For such a handicapped person, the cared person, the caregiver needs to insert an ultrasonic toothbrush into the cared person's mouth to help brush their teeth.
そのために、被介護人と介護人の二人が力りで歯磨き作業を行わなければならず、 負担が大きく不便であった。 当然、手の不自由な被介護人にとっても、決して心地の良いものではない。 For this reason, the care recipient and the caregiver had to brush their teeth with great effort, which was burdensome and inconvenient. Of course, it's not always comfortable for handicapped caregivers.
[0004] 特許文献 1 :特許登録第 3313715号  [0004] Patent Document 1: Patent Registration No. 3313715
発明の開示  Disclosure of the invention
発明が解決しょうとする課題  Problems to be solved by the invention
[0005] 本発明は、力かる背景技術をもとになされたもので、上記の背景技術の問題点を克 服するためになされたものである。 [0005] The present invention has been made based on strong background art, and has been made to overcome the problems of the background art described above.
[0006] すなわち、本発明は、介護人の手伝いを必要とせず、手の不自由な被介護人でも 単独で歯磨き等の口内洗浄を行うことができる超音波口内洗浄器を提供することを 目的とする。 [0006] That is, an object of the present invention is to provide an ultrasonic mouth washer that does not require the help of a caregiver and can perform mouthwashing such as tooth brushing independently even by a care recipient who is handicapped. And
課題を解決するための手段  Means for solving the problem
[0007] 力べして、本発明者は、このような課題背景に対して鋭意研究を重ねた結果、超音 波の発振素子が備えられた特有の形を有する被垤ぇ部を上下の歯で嚙み込み保持 することにより、従来の問題点を解決することができることを見出し、この知見に基づ[0007] As a result, the present inventor has conducted intensive studies on such a background of the problem, and as a result, has found that the to-be-shaped portion having the unique shape provided with the ultrasonic oscillation element has upper and lower teeth. It was found that the conventional problem could be solved by holding
V、て本発明を完成させたものである。 V, the present invention has been completed.
[0008] すなわち、本発明は、（1)、ヒトが上歯と下歯との間に垤ぇ易いように三角形状に形 成された被垤ぇ部を有し、該被垤え部には、超音波振動可能な発振素子が設けられ て ヽる超音波口内洗浄器に存する。 [0008] That is, the present invention (1) has a triangular-shaped encircled portion between human upper teeth and lower teeth so as to be easily trapped between the upper and lower teeth. Exists in an ultrasonic mouth washer provided with an oscillation element capable of ultrasonic vibration.
[0009] また、本発明は、（2)、被垤ぇ部は、上歯と下歯との間に挟まれる馬蹄形状の歯当 接部と該歯当接部を連結する舌当接部とを有するものであり、該歯当接部には上面 及び下面に超音波振動可能な発振素子が設けられている上記（1)に記載の超音波 口内洗浄器に存する。 [0009] Further, according to the present invention, (2) the covered portion may be a horseshoe-shaped tooth contact portion sandwiched between upper teeth and lower teeth, and a tongue contact portion connecting the tooth contact portion. The ultrasonic mouth washer according to the above (1), wherein the tooth contact portion is provided with an oscillating element capable of ultrasonic vibration on the upper surface and the lower surface.
[0010] また、本発明は、（3)、更に舌当接部にも下面に超音波振動可能な発振素子が設 けられて 、る上記（2)に記載の超音波口内洗浄器に存する。  [0010] Further, the present invention resides in (3) the ultrasonic mouth washer according to the above (2), wherein the tongue contact portion is further provided with an oscillating element capable of ultrasonic vibration on the lower surface. .
[0011] また、本発明は、（4)、被垤ぇ部は、ヒトが上歯と下歯との間に垤えた場合に、舌を 下側の空間に収納できるように湾曲している上記（2)に記載の超音波口内洗浄器に 存する。 [0011] Further, according to the present invention, (4) the covered portion is curved so that the tongue can be accommodated in the lower space when a person grips between the upper teeth and the lower teeth. The ultrasonic mouth washer described in (2) above.
[0012] また、本発明は、（5)、前記被垤ぇ部には、低振動を付与するための低振動付与部 が設けられ使用感を得ることができるものである上記（2)に記載の超音波口内洗浄 器に存する。 [0012] Further, the present invention provides (5) the above (2), wherein the covered portion is provided with a low vibration imparting portion for imparting a low vibration, so that a feeling of use can be obtained. Ultrasonic mouth washing as described In the vessel.
[0013] また、本発明は、（6)、低振動付与部には鍔体が設けられている上記（5)に記載の 超音波口内洗浄器に存する。  [0013] The present invention also resides in (6) the ultrasonic mouth washer according to the above (5), wherein the low vibration imparting portion is provided with a flange.
[0014] また、本発明は、（7)、前記被垤ぇ部及び低振動付与部の外面は弾性部材で被覆 されて 、る上記（5)に記載の超音波口内洗浄器に存する。 [0014] The present invention also provides (7) the ultrasonic mouth washer according to (5), wherein the outer surfaces of the covered portion and the low vibration applying portion are covered with an elastic member.
[0015] また、本発明は、（8)、前記弾性部材には、多数の小突起が形成されている上記（7[0015] Further, according to the present invention (8), the elastic member is provided with a large number of small projections (7).
)に記載の超音波口内洗浄器に存する。 ) In the ultrasonic mouth washer.
[0016] また、本発明は、（9)、前記発振素子の発振素子等の制御を行うための制御部を 有するコントローラが、ケーブルを介して接続されている上記（2)に記載の超音波口 内洗浄器に存する。 [0016] Further, according to the present invention, (9) the ultrasonic wave according to (2), wherein a controller having a control unit for controlling an oscillation element or the like of the oscillation element is connected via a cable. Present in mouth washer.
[0017] また、本発明は、（10)、前記制御部には、電極部材が接続され、該制御部と接続 された発振素子と電極部材とは、相互に反対の極になるようにされ、被垤ぇ部を口内 に入れた状態で、電極部材を人体と接触させることにより、口内の唾液にイオンを発 生させる上記（9)に記載の超音波口内洗浄器に存する。  Further, according to the present invention, (10), an electrode member is connected to the control section, and the oscillation element and the electrode member connected to the control section have opposite poles. The ultrasonic mouth washer according to the above (9), wherein the electrode member is brought into contact with a human body while the covered part is in the mouth to generate ions in saliva in the mouth.
[0018] また、本発明は、（11)、前記発振素子はその裏側に発振板を備えており、該発振 板を外部に露出させるための切欠部が被垤ぇ部に形成されている上記（9)に記載の 超音波口内洗浄器に存する。 Further, according to the present invention, in the above (11), the oscillation element includes an oscillation plate on a back side thereof, and a cutout portion for exposing the oscillation plate to the outside is formed in the covered portion. It exists in the ultrasonic mouth washer described in (9).
[0019] また、本発明は、（12)、前記電極部材は、ネックレス状の導電性鎖で形成されてい る上記（9)に記載の超音波口内洗浄器に存する。 [0019] Further, the present invention (12) resides in the ultrasonic mouth washer according to the above (9), wherein the electrode member is formed of a necklace-shaped conductive chain.
[0020] なお、本発明の目的に添ったものであれば、上記（1)から（12)を適宜組み合わせ た構成も採用可能である。 [0020] Note that a configuration in which the above (1) to (12) are appropriately combined may be employed as long as the object of the present invention is met.
発明の効果  The invention's effect
[0021] 本発明によれば、ヒトが上歯と下歯との間に垤ぇ易いように三角形状に形成された 被垤ぇ部を有し、該被垤え部には、超音波振動可能な発振素子が設けられているの で、被垤ぇ部を上下の歯で嚙んで保持した状態で発振素子を超音波振動させれば 、歯や歯茎等に付着した歯垢や舌苔等を一挙に除去することができ、口の中全体の 効率的な口内洗浄を行うことが可能である。  [0021] According to the present invention, the human body has a triangular shaped portion so as to be easily caught between the upper teeth and the lower teeth, and the covered portion has an ultrasonic vibration. Since a possible oscillating element is provided, if the oscillating element is ultrasonically vibrated while holding the covered portion between the upper and lower teeth, plaque and tongue coating attached to the teeth and gums can be removed. It can be removed all at once, and the entire mouth can be efficiently cleaned.
また、このように被垤ぇ部を上下の歯で嚙んで保持するだけで超音波洗浄器を口 内に簡単にセットできるので、介護人の助けを必要とせず自らが口内洗浄を行うこと ができる。 In addition, the ultrasonic cleaner can be opened simply by holding the covered part between the upper and lower teeth in this manner. Since it can be easily set inside the mouth, the mouth can be cleaned by itself without the need of a caregiver.
[0022] また三角形状に形成された被垤ぇ部は、上歯と下歯との間に挟まれる馬蹄形状の 歯当接部と該歯当接部を連結する舌当接部とを有することで、上下の全体の歯及び 舌の洗浄が促進される。  [0022] The triangular cover portion has a horseshoe-shaped tooth contact portion sandwiched between upper teeth and lower teeth, and a tongue contact portion connecting the tooth contact portions. This facilitates cleaning of the entire upper and lower teeth and tongue.
前記被垤ぇ部の後方には、低振動を付与するための低振動付与部が延設されて いることから振動を感知でき十分な使用感を得ることができる。  A low vibration imparting portion for imparting low vibration is extended behind the covered portion, so that vibration can be sensed and a sufficient feeling of use can be obtained.
低振動付与部に鍔体が設けられていることで、使用時 (すなわち被垤ぇ部を口内に 入れた状態で超音波を与えて口内を洗浄する時）、被垤ぇ部の方から唾液が伝わつ てくることがなぐまた口内への挿入距離を規定できる。  The collar is provided on the low-vibration applying part, so that when used (that is, when the mouth is washed by applying ultrasonic waves with the covered part in the mouth), saliva is taken from the covered part. In addition, it is possible to specify the insertion distance into the mouth so that the person cannot be transmitted.
また、相互に反対の電極である発振素子と電極部材とを有することにより、イオン効 果も発揮されるためにより歯垢等の除去に効果的である。  In addition, since the oscillating element and the electrode member, which are opposite electrodes, have an ionic effect, it is effective for removing plaque and the like.
発明を実施するための最良の形態  BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
[0023] 以下、本発明を実施するための最良の形態を図面に基づいて説明する。 Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
図 1は、本発明の一実施形態に係る超音波口内洗浄器とヒトとの関係を示している また図 2は、超音波洗浄器全体を示す概略図である。  FIG. 1 shows the relationship between an ultrasonic mouth washer and a person according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the entire ultrasonic cleaner.
また図 3は、被垤ぇ部と低振動付与部を拡大して示し、それぞれ (A)は平面図、（B )は正面図、及び (C)は側面図である。  FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the covered portion and the low vibration imparting portion, where (A) is a plan view, (B) is a front view, and (C) is a side view.
また図 4は内部構造を説明する断面図であり、それぞれ図 3の A— A、 B— B、 C-C の断面を示し、（A)は平面断面図、（B)は正面断面図、及び (C)は側面断面図であ る。  FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view for explaining the internal structure, and shows cross sections of A--A, B--B, and CC in FIG. 3, respectively, where (A) is a plan cross-sectional view, (B) is a front cross-sectional view, and ( C) is a side sectional view.
また図 5は、コントローラを拡大して示す説明図である。  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the controller in an enlarged manner.
[0024] 超音波口内洗浄器 1は、ヒト (通常、手の不自由な被介護人） 2が上歯と下歯との間 に垤ぇ易！ヽように形成された被垤ぇ部 3を有して ヽる。 [0024] In the ultrasonic mouth washer 1, a human (usually a handicapped caregiver) 2 easily gets caught between the upper and lower teeth! It has a covered portion 3 formed as described above.
具体的には、被垤ぇ部 3は前方が広く後方が狭い三角形状に形成されており、該 被垤ぇ部 3には、超音波振動可能な発振素子 9が設けられている。  Specifically, the covered portion 3 is formed in a triangular shape having a wide front and a narrow back, and the covered portion 3 is provided with an oscillation element 9 capable of ultrasonic vibration.
発振素子 9は発振板 9aを備えており、該発振板 9aは発振素子 9の表側に貼り付け られるように設けられている。 The oscillation element 9 includes an oscillation plate 9a, and the oscillation plate 9a is attached to the front side of the oscillation element 9. It is provided to be.
且つ被垤ぇ部 3には該発振板 9aを外部に露出させるための切欠部 11が形成され ている。  In addition, a cutout portion 11 for exposing the oscillation plate 9a to the outside is formed in the covered portion 3.
三角形状に形成された被垤ぇ部 3は、上歯と下歯との間に挟まれる馬蹄形状の歯 当接部 3Aと該歯当接部 3Aの間を連結する板状の舌当接部 3Bとを備えている。 そして舌当接部 3Bは上側に湾曲しており、使用時、この湾曲により形成された下側 の空間 Sに余裕を持って舌を収納することができる。  The triangular cover portion 3 is a horseshoe-shaped tooth contact portion 3A sandwiched between upper teeth and lower teeth, and a plate-like tongue contact connecting between the tooth contact portions 3A. Part 3B is provided. The tongue contact portion 3B is curved upward, and in use, the tongue can be accommodated in the lower space S formed by this curvature with a margin.
[0025] 歯当接部 3Aにおいて、上面と下面、すなわち上歯側と下歯側とに、超音波振動可 能な発振素子 9が設けられて 、る。 [0025] In the tooth contact portion 3A, an oscillation element 9 capable of ultrasonic vibration is provided on the upper surface and the lower surface, that is, on the upper tooth side and the lower tooth side.
この場合、発振素子 9は、虫歯になり易い奥歯を集中的に洗浄するための観点から 、上下の奥歯に嚙まれる位置に設けられて 、ることがより好ま U、。  In this case, the oscillating element 9 is more preferably provided at a position between the upper and lower posterior teeth from the viewpoint of intensively cleaning the posterior teeth that are likely to become tooth decay.
[0026] また舌当接部 3Bにおいては、下面、すなわち舌側（すなわち下口蓋側）に、超音波 振動可能な発振素子 9が設けられて 、る。 [0026] In the tongue contact portion 3B, an oscillation element 9 capable of ultrasonic vibration is provided on the lower surface, that is, on the tongue side (ie, the lower palate side).
従って、被垤ぇ部 3を口内に挿入した使用状態では、歯当接部 3Aが人の歯並びに 沿って当接され、また舌当接部 3Bは舌に沿って当接される。  Therefore, in the use state in which the covered part 3 is inserted into the mouth, the tooth contact part 3A is brought into contact with the human teeth and the tongue contact part 3B is brought into contact with the tongue.
この場合、歯当接部 3Aが上下の歯に挟まれた状態となり、また舌当接部 3Bの下側 に形成された空間 Sに舌が収納された状態となる。  In this case, the tooth contact portion 3A is sandwiched between the upper and lower teeth, and the tongue is stored in the space S formed below the tongue contact portion 3B.
そのために、被介護人が被垤ぇ部 3を嚙むことで被垤ぇ部 3は安定した状態に保持 され外れることがない。  Therefore, when the care receiver puts on the affected part 3, the affected part 3 is kept in a stable state and does not come off.
また、発振素子 9が、上下の歯と舌に対応するように位置することから、使用時、的 確な洗浄効果が得られる。  In addition, since the oscillation element 9 is located so as to correspond to the upper and lower teeth and the tongue, an accurate cleaning effect can be obtained during use.
[0027] さて、この被垤ぇ部 3の後方には、ー且括れて細くなり、やや拡大するように形成さ れた低振動付与部 4が延設されており、被垤ぇ部全体に低振動を付与することがで きる。 [0027] A low-vibration imparting portion 4 formed so as to be narrower and slightly enlarged is extended behind the covered portion 3 so as to extend over the entire covered portion. Low vibration can be provided.
この低振動付与部には、パイブモータ 13が設けられている。  The pipe motor 13 is provided in the low vibration imparting section.
因みに、このパイブモータ 13の回動軸には、偏心運動する錘が取り付けられ、この 錘の回転により、それに応じた振動が発生する。  Incidentally, an eccentric weight is attached to the rotating shaft of the pipe motor 13, and the rotation of the weight generates vibration corresponding thereto.
そのため超音波口内洗浄器の使用時、被介護人は振動を感じることができ、的確 な使用感 (すなわち、被介護人が口内を洗浄中であることを認識すること)を得ること ができる。 Therefore, when using the ultrasonic mouth washer, the care receiver can feel vibration and It is possible to obtain a good feeling of use (that is, the care receiver recognizes that the mouth is being washed).
[0028] さて、被垤ぇ部 3の発振素子 9や低振動付与部 4のノイブモータ 13は、それらの制 御を行うための制御部を備えるコントローラ 6に接続されている。  [0028] The oscillation element 9 of the shielded part 3 and the noise motor 13 of the low-vibration imparting part 4 are connected to a controller 6 having a control part for controlling them.
より具体的には、低振動付与部 4の後部にケーブル 5が接続されており、このケー ブル 5を介してコントローラに連結されて!、る。  More specifically, a cable 5 is connected to a rear portion of the low-vibration giving section 4 and is connected to the controller via the cable 5!
コントローラ 6は、使い易いように、いわゆるマウス形状をしており、例えば、家庭用 の電源に接続して使用が可能である。  The controller 6 has a so-called mouse shape for ease of use, and can be used, for example, by connecting to a household power supply.
[0029] もっとも、コントローラ 6内部に交換可能な電源（例えばニッケル水素電池、ニツカド 電池等）を設けることも可能であり、或いは充電可能な電池電源 (例えば、リチウムィ オン充電電池等）を設けるようにすることも当然可能である。 However, it is possible to provide a replaceable power supply (for example, a nickel-metal hydride battery, a NiCd battery, etc.) inside the controller 6, or to provide a rechargeable battery power supply (for example, a lithium-ion rechargeable battery, etc.). It is of course possible to do so.
[0030] また低振動付与部 4には被垤ぇ部 3との境目に括れ部 15が形成されており、使用 時、この部分に唇が収まることで、安定した装着性を得ることができる。 [0030] Further, the low vibration imparting section 4 is formed with a constricted portion 15 at the boundary between the closed portion 3 and the lip which fits in this portion during use, so that a stable wearing property can be obtained. .
また、このように唇が括れ部 15に収まることで被垤ぇ部 3と外部とを隔離することが でき、使用時に生じる唾液等が外部に漏れ出ない。  In addition, since the lips are contained in the constricted portion 15 in this manner, the covered portion 3 can be isolated from the outside, so that saliva and the like generated during use do not leak to the outside.
低振動付与部 4には被垤ぇ部 3に近い位置に、輪環状の鍔体 12が設けられている 鍔体 12が存在すると、被垤ぇ部 3を垤える際に、不用意に低振動付与部 4まで垤ぇ てしまうのを防ぐことができ、歯の折損等が防止される。  When the low vibration imparting section 4 has the collar body 12 provided with a ring-shaped collar body 12 at a position close to the covered section 3, when the covered section 3 is closed, it is inadvertently lowered. It is possible to prevent the vibration imparting section 4 from being hung up, and to prevent breakage of the teeth.
[0031] また、唇を鍔体 12に当接した際、奥歯に発振素子 9の位置が対応するように設定し ておけば、的確な位置に被垤ぇ部 3がセットできる。 If the position of the oscillating element 9 is set so as to correspond to the back teeth when the lips abut against the collar body 12, the covered portion 3 can be set at an accurate position.
更に、洗浄中に唾液等が低振動付与部側に伝わってくるのを防止できる利点もあ る。  Further, there is an advantage that saliva and the like can be prevented from being transmitted to the low vibration imparting portion side during washing.
なお鍔体 12は、低振動付与部 4に一体ィ匕することも可能であるが、圧入取付けによ り取り外し可能とすることもできる。  Note that the collar body 12 can be integrally formed with the low-vibration imparting section 4, but can also be removable by press-fitting.
[0032] コントローラ 6には、イオン効果に機能する電極部材 7 (後述する）が接続されて!ヽる 電極部材 7としては、ネックレス状の導電性鎖 (例えば、金属製鎖等)が使用され、 使用時、被介護人の首に接触させておくとよ 、（図 1参照)。 [0032] The controller 6 is connected to an electrode member 7 (described later) functioning as an ion effect. As the electrode member 7, a necklace-shaped conductive chain (for example, a metal chain or the like) is used. , In use, it should be kept in contact with the cared person's neck (see Figure 1).
ここで、被垤ぇ部の発振素子側がマイナス極に、また電極部材側がプラス極に設定 されており、垤ぇ部 3と電極部材 7とは相互に反対の極となっている。  Here, the oscillation element side of the covered portion is set to a negative pole, and the electrode member side is set to a positive pole, and the contact portion 3 and the electrode member 7 are opposite poles to each other.
[0033] そのため、マイナイ極である被垤ぇ部 3 (すなわち発振素子 9)を口内に挿入した状 態で、プラス極である電極部材 7を首の膚に直接接触させておくことにより、被垤ぇ部 3と人体との間に制御部を介して電圧を発生させることができる。 [0033] Therefore, the electrode member 7, which is a positive electrode, is brought into direct contact with the skin of the neck while the covered portion 3 (ie, the oscillation element 9), which is a minor pole, is inserted into the mouth. A voltage can be generated between the beveling part 3 and the human body via the control part.
電圧の発生によって、ヒト 2の口内に溜まった唾液に対してマイナスイオンを発生さ せ 、わゆるイオン効果が得られる。  By the generation of the voltage, negative ions are generated in the saliva collected in the mouth of the human 2, so that a so-called ion effect is obtained.
因みに、マイナスイオンが発生すると、マイナスイオンがカルシウムイオンと結びつ き、イオンィ匕していないカルシウムに変化し、歯垢の原因となるカルシウムイオンを減 少させる。  By the way, when negative ions are generated, the negative ions are combined with calcium ions and change to calcium which is not ionized, thereby reducing calcium ions which cause plaque.
[0034] ところで、前述した被垤ぇ部 3や低振動付与部 4の外面は、例えばシリコンゴム等の 弾性部材 10で被覆されて ヽることが好ま 、。  [0034] Incidentally, it is preferable that the outer surfaces of the covered portion 3 and the low vibration imparting portion 4 be covered with an elastic member 10 such as silicon rubber.
そのため、上下の歯で被垤ぇ部 3を嚙んだ場合に、歯当たりが良く歯肉への負担も 少ない。  Therefore, when the covered part 3 is covered by the upper and lower teeth, the tooth contact is good and the burden on the gingiva is small.
更に歯がシリコンゴムに食込んで確実に歯を受け止め、し力も洗浄の途中で被垤ぇ 部 3がずれたり抜け出したりするのを防止する。  Further, the teeth bite into the silicone rubber to reliably receive the teeth, and the force prevents the covered part 3 from shifting or coming off during the cleaning.
また、この弾性部材には、図示しない多数の小突起を形成することで、嚙み力が弱 い被介護人にとって、歯への固定がより確実となり、外れ防止効果発揮出来る。  Further, by forming a large number of small projections (not shown) on the elastic member, a care receiver having a weak pinching force can more securely fix the tooth to the teeth, and can exhibit a detachment preventing effect.
[0035] 次に、制御部を内蔵する先述したコントローラ 6について説明する。 Next, the above-described controller 6 having a built-in control unit will be described.
マウス形状をしたコントローラ 6の上面側には、被垤ぇ部 3の発振素子 9を超音波振 動させたり、パイブモータ 13を駆動させたりする ONボタン 6aと、この振動や駆動を止 めるための OFFボタン 6bとが設けられて!/、る。  On the upper side of the mouse-shaped controller 6, an ON button 6a for ultrasonically oscillating the oscillation element 9 of the covered part 3 and driving the pipe motor 13, and for stopping this vibration and driving OFF button 6b is provided! /
また、コントローラ 6は、 ONボタン 6aを押すと OFFボタン 6bを押さなくても自動的に 、例えば、 3分後に発振素子 9やパイブモータ 13への電流の供給が終了するように、 タイマーとしての設計もされて 、る。  In addition, the controller 6 is designed as a timer so that when the ON button 6a is pressed, the supply of current to the oscillation element 9 and the pipe motor 13 is automatically terminated after 3 minutes without pressing the OFF button 6b. It has been done.
なお、このようにタイマーを機能させる場合は OFFボタン 6bを省くことも、当然、可 能である。 [0036] 次に、図 6を用いて、超音波口内洗浄器 1の制御部の制御回路について説明する コントローラ 6には、全体を制御する回路制御部 16と、超音波信号を発生する超音 波発信機 17と、超音波発信時間を制御するタイマー部 18と、イオン発生用の電流を 制御するイオン電流制御部 19と、が内蔵されて 、る。 When the timer functions in this manner, it is of course possible to omit the OFF button 6b. Next, a control circuit of the control unit of the ultrasonic mouth washer 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 6. The controller 6 includes a circuit control unit 16 for controlling the whole, and an ultrasonic sound generating ultrasonic signal. A wave transmitter 17, a timer unit 18 for controlling the ultrasonic wave transmission time, and an ion current control unit 19 for controlling the current for generating ions are built in.
この回路制御部 16、超音波発信機 17、タイマー部 18、及びイオン電流制御部 19 は電気回路基板に搭載される。  The circuit control unit 16, the ultrasonic transmitter 17, the timer unit 18, and the ion current control unit 19 are mounted on an electric circuit board.
[0037] 回路制御部 16は、超音波振動とイオン電流との発生を制御するもので、コントロー ラ 6の上面側に設けられて 、る ONボタン 6aを押すことで電流が供給される。 [0037] The circuit control unit 16 controls the generation of ultrasonic vibration and ion current, and is provided on the upper surface side of the controller 6, and the current is supplied by pressing an ON button 6a.
超音波振動の制御は、超音波発信機 17からの超音波電圧信号を圧電素子である 発振素子 9に入力することにより行われる。  The control of the ultrasonic vibration is performed by inputting the ultrasonic voltage signal from the ultrasonic transmitter 17 to the oscillation element 9 which is a piezoelectric element.
[0038] 一方、イオン電流の制御は、イオン電流制御部 19が発振板 9aと電極部材 7との 間の電圧を調整することにより行われる。 On the other hand, the ion current is controlled by the ion current control unit 19 adjusting the voltage between the oscillation plate 9a and the electrode member 7.
なお、電極部材 7としては、前述したように、首等に掛けて肌に接するようにするネッ クレス状の導電性鎖を使用する。  As the electrode member 7, as described above, a netless conductive chain that is hung on the neck or the like to be in contact with the skin is used.
また、回路制御部 16はパイブモータ 13を制御する役割も果たして 、る。 これらの制御部の設計は公知の手段で実施可能である。  Further, the circuit control unit 16 also plays a role of controlling the pipe motor 13. The design of these control units can be implemented by known means.
[0039] 本発明によれば、ヒトが上歯と下歯との間に馬蹄形状の歯当接部 3Aを挟んで嚙ん だ場合に、舌当接部 3Bの下方の空間に舌を収納することができ、使用時に安定感 があり外れにくい。 According to the present invention, when a human pinches the horseshoe-shaped tooth contact portion 3A between the upper and lower teeth, the tongue is stored in the space below the tongue contact portion 3B. It has a sense of stability during use and is hard to come off.
そのため、手が不自由な被介護人でも、介護人が一度口内に挿入しセットすれば、 後は介護人の手助けが全く不要となり極めて便利である。  Therefore, even if the care recipient is handicapped, once the caregiver inserts and sets it in the mouth, there is no need for the caregiver's help at all, and this is extremely convenient.
唾液を介してキヤビテーシヨンを発生させ、そのエネルギーにより歯の歯垢を洗浄 できる上、更に舌の舌苔等をも洗浄でき、極めて効率的な口内洗浄が可能である。 また、イオン効果による洗浄力も合わせて得ることができと 、う利点がある。 使用中、低い振動が付与されるために振動を感知でき、十分な使用感を得ることが できる。  By generating cavitation via saliva, the energy can be used to wash dental plaque, and also tongue coating on the tongue, making for extremely efficient mouth washing. In addition, there is an advantage that detergency by the ion effect can be obtained together. During use, low vibration is applied, so that vibration can be sensed and a sufficient feeling of use can be obtained.
また鍔体 12により被垤ぇ部 3の方から唾液が伝わってくることが阻止される。 [0040] 以上、本発明を説明したが、本発明は実施の形態により限定されることなぐその目 的に沿う限り種々の変形例が可能である。 In addition, the collar body 12 prevents the saliva from being transmitted from the covered portion 3. Although the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments, and various modifications are possible as long as the purpose is met.
例えば、被垤ぇ部 3に設けられた発振素子 9の大きさは実施の形態に示したものに 限るものではなぐまたその数においても、実施の形態より多くすることも当然可能で ある。  For example, the size of the oscillating element 9 provided in the covered portion 3 is not limited to that shown in the embodiment, and the number of the oscillating element 9 can naturally be larger than that of the embodiment.
低振動付与部の形状も、パイブモータ 13が配設できるものであれば適宜変更可能 である。  The shape of the low-vibration imparting section can be appropriately changed as long as the pipe motor 13 can be provided.
また、被垤ぇ部 3に設けられた発振板 9aをマイナス電極とし、電極部材 7をプラス電 極とした例につ 、て説明したが、この極性は反対であっても当然ょ 、。  In addition, although an example has been described in which the oscillation plate 9a provided in the covered portion 3 is a negative electrode and the electrode member 7 is a positive electrode, it goes without saying that the polarity may be opposite.
産業上の利用可能性  Industrial applicability
[0041] 本発明は、主として、手が不自由な人や寝たきり老人等の被介護人や病床にある 患者が、歯ブラシを用いて歯磨き等の口内洗浄を行うことができない場合でも、口内 を容易に洗浄することができる超音波口内洗浄器に関するものである力 本発明の 口内洗浄の原理を利用できる限り、他の分野、例えばペット等の口内洗浄としても十 分に適用可能である。 [0041] The present invention is intended mainly to facilitate care of a care recipient such as a handicapped person or a bedridden elderly person or a patient on a sickbed even if the mouth cannot be cleaned with a toothbrush using a toothbrush. The present invention relates to an ultrasonic mouth washer capable of washing the mouth, as long as the principle of the mouth washing of the present invention can be used, the present invention is sufficiently applicable to other fields, for example, mouth washing of pets and the like.
図面の簡単な説明  Brief Description of Drawings
[0042] [図 1]図 1は、本発明の一実施形態に係る超音波口内洗浄器とヒトとの関係を示して いる。  FIG. 1 shows a relationship between an ultrasonic mouth washer and a person according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[図 2]図 2は、超音波洗浄器全体を示す概略図である。  FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing the entire ultrasonic cleaning device.
[図 3]図 3は、被垤ぇ部 3と低振動付与部 4を拡大して示し、それぞれ (A)は平面図、 (B)は正面図、及び (C)は側面図である。  [FIG. 3] FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the shielded portion 3 and the low vibration imparting portion 4, where (A) is a plan view, (B) is a front view, and (C) is a side view.
[図 4]図 4は内部構造を説明する断面図であり、それぞれ (A)は平面断面図、（B)は 正面断面図、及び (C)は側面断面図である。  [FIG. 4] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an internal structure, in which (A) is a plan cross-sectional view, (B) is a front cross-sectional view, and (C) is a side cross-sectional view.
[図 5]図 5は、コントローラを示す説明図である。  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a controller.
[図 6]図 6は、図 1の超音波口内洗浄器の制御回路を示す説明図である。  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a control circuit of the ultrasonic mouth washer of FIG. 1.
符号の説明  Explanation of symbols
[0043] 1 超音波口内洗浄器 [0043] 1 Ultrasonic mouth washer
2 ヒ卜 被垤ぇ部2 hits ぇ
A 歯当接部A Tooth contact part
B 舌当接部 B Tongue contact part
低振動付与部  Low vibration application section
ケーブル  Cable
コントローラ controller
a ONボタンa ON button
b OFFボタン b OFF button
電極部材  Electrode member
発振素子 Oscillator
a 発振板a oscillation plate
0 弾性部材 (シリコンゴム)0a 小突起0 Elastic member (silicone rubber) 0a Small protrusion
1 切欠部1 Notch
2 鍔体2 Tsuba
3 パイブモータ3 Pibe motor
4 コネクタ部4 Connector section
5 括れ部5 Constriction
6 回路制御部6 Circuit controller
7 超音波発信機7 Ultrasonic transmitter
8 タイマー部8 Timer section
9 イオン電流制御部 9 Ion current controller

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請求の範囲 The scope of the claims
[1] ヒトが上歯と下歯との間に垤ぇ易いように三角形状に形成された被垤ぇ部を有し、 該被垤え部には、超音波振動可能な発振素子が設けられていることを特徴とする 超音波口内洗浄器。  [1] A triangular-shaped cover portion is formed so that a human can easily get caught between upper teeth and lower teeth, and the cover portion is provided with an oscillation element capable of ultrasonic vibration. Ultrasonic mouth washer characterized by being used.
[2] 被垤ぇ部は、上歯と下歯との間に挟まれる馬蹄形状の歯当接部と該歯当接部を連 結する舌当接部とを有するものであり、該歯当接部には上面及び下面に超音波振動 可能な発振素子が設けられていることを特徴とする請求項 1記載の超音波口内洗浄  [2] The covered portion has a horseshoe-shaped tooth contact portion sandwiched between upper teeth and lower teeth, and a tongue contact portion connecting the tooth contact portions. 2. The ultrasonic mouth cleaning according to claim 1, wherein an oscillation element capable of ultrasonic vibration is provided on the upper surface and the lower surface of the contact portion.
[3] 更に舌当接部にも下面に超音波振動可能な発振素子が設けられていることを特徴 とする請求項 2記載の超音波口内洗浄器。 3. The ultrasonic mouth washer according to claim 2, wherein an oscillation element capable of ultrasonic vibration is provided on a lower surface of the tongue contact portion.
[4] 被垤ぇ部は、ヒトが上歯と下歯との間に垤えた場合に、舌を下側の空間に収納でき るように湾曲していることを特徴とする請求項 2記載の超音波口内洗浄器。 [4] The covered portion is curved so that the tongue can be stored in the lower space when a human is caught between the upper and lower teeth. Ultrasonic mouth washer.
[5] 前記被垤ぇ部には、低振動を付与するための低振動付与部が設けられ使用感を 得ることができるものであることを特徴とする請求項 2に記載の超音波口内洗浄器。 [5] The ultrasonic mouth washing according to claim 2, wherein the covered portion is provided with a low vibration imparting portion for imparting a low vibration, so that a feeling of use can be obtained. vessel.
[6] 低振動付与部には鍔体が設けられていることを特徴とする請求項 5に記載の超音 波口内洗浄器。 6. The cleaning device according to claim 5, wherein a flange body is provided in the low vibration imparting section.
[7] 前記被垤ぇ部及び低振動付与部の外面は弾性部材で被覆されていることを特徴と する請求項 5に記載の超音波口内洗浄器。  7. The ultrasonic mouth washer according to claim 5, wherein the outer surfaces of the covered portion and the low vibration imparting portion are covered with an elastic member.
[8] 前記弾性部材には、多数の小突起が形成されていることを特徴とする請求項 7に記 載の超音波口内洗浄器。 8. The ultrasonic mouth washer according to claim 7, wherein a number of small projections are formed on the elastic member.
[9] 前記発振素子の発振素子等の制御を行うための制御部を有するコントローラが、ケ 一ブルを介して接続されていることを特徴とする請求項 2に記載の超音波口内洗浄 [9] The ultrasonic mouth cleaning apparatus according to claim 2, wherein a controller having a control unit for controlling an oscillation element or the like of the oscillation element is connected via a cable.
[10] 前記制御部には、電極部材が接続され、 [10] An electrode member is connected to the control unit,
該制御部と接続された発振素子と電極部材とは、相互に反対の極になるようにされ 被垤ぇ部を口内に入れた状態で、電極部材を人体と接触させることにより、口内の 唾液にイオンを発生させることを特徴とする請求項 9に記載の超音波口内洗浄器。 The oscillating element and the electrode member connected to the control unit are set to have opposite poles, and the electrode member is brought into contact with a human body while the affected part is in the mouth, so that saliva in the mouth is obtained. 10. The ultrasonic mouth washer according to claim 9, wherein ions are generated in the mouth.
[11] 前記発振素子はその裏側に発振板を備えており、該発振板を外部に露出させるた めの切欠部が被垤ぇ部に形成されていることを特徴とする請求項 9に記載の超音波 口内洗浄器。 11. The oscillation device according to claim 9, wherein the oscillation element includes an oscillation plate on a back side thereof, and a cutout portion for exposing the oscillation plate to the outside is formed in the closed portion. Ultrasonic mouth washer.
[12] 前記電極部材は、ネックレス状の導電性鎖で形成されていることを特徴とする請求 項 9に記載の超音波口内洗浄器。  12. The ultrasonic mouth washer according to claim 9, wherein the electrode member is formed of a necklace-shaped conductive chain.
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