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【課題】 超音波振動機能と赤外線照射機能とを同時に有効に患部に対して働かせることができるようにする。【解決手段】 手で把持する本体部内に前記超音波振動機能７（４）と赤外線照射機能３（３ａ，３ｂ）とを有する電子回路が構成された回路基板６が配されるとともに、前記回路基板６を延長するように配される先端の接触部側に前記赤外線照射機３能の照射部３ａ，３ｂが設けられている。前記本体部２ｂと前記接触部２ａを構成する筐体２は、合成樹脂製の一つの連続した筐体２であり、前記先端側に延長する一枚の回路基板６が嵌合する。【選択図】 図４PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable an ultrasonic vibration function and an infrared irradiation function to be simultaneously and effectively applied to an affected part. SOLUTION: A circuit board 6 having an electronic circuit having the ultrasonic vibration function 7 (4) and the infrared irradiation function 3 (3a, 3b) is arranged in a main body to be held by hand, and the circuit is also provided. Irradiation parts 3a and 3b for the infrared irradiation device 3 are provided on the contact part side of the tip arranged so as to extend the substrate 6. The housing 2 forming the main body portion 2b and the contact portion 2a is one continuous housing 2 made of synthetic resin, and one circuit board 6 extending to the tip side is fitted therein. [Selection diagram]
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本発明は、歯茎・歯肉や舌などの口腔内患部に接触させてマッサージする口腔用電動マッサージ器に関するものである。 TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an electric massager for an oral cavity that massages an affected area in the oral cavity such as gums, gums, tongue, etc. by massaging.
従来の歯肉・歯茎のマッサージ器として、歯ブラシの先端に装着したブラシを電動モータによって回転させたり、超音波振動をブラシの毛を通して歯茎・歯肉に与えてマッサージをさせたりするものが知られている。 As a conventional gingival/gingival massaging device, a brush attached to the tip of a toothbrush is rotated by an electric motor, or ultrasonic vibration is applied to the gingiva/gingiva through the bristles of the brush to massage it. ..
しかし、このように構成した従来のマッサージ器では、ブラシの強い回転によって逆に歯茎・歯肉を痛めるという欠点がある。また、ブラシの毛を通して超音波振動を与えるものでは、超音波振動を効果的に歯茎・歯肉に伝達できない欠点があった。 However, the conventional massager configured as described above has a drawback that the gums and gums are damaged by strong rotation of the brush. Further, in the case where ultrasonic vibration is applied through the bristles of a brush, there is a drawback that the ultrasonic vibration cannot be effectively transmitted to the gums and gums.
このため、特許文献１では、筒状胴部に発振器及び電源装着を内装し、前記筒状胴部に前記発振器を作動するスイッチを装着し、前記筒状胴部から細長く形成した接触部先端内部に圧電振動子を埋設し、該圧電振動子を埋設した接触部の先端周囲に柔軟材を装着し、前記圧電振動子に前記発振器より発振出力を印加して、前記圧電振動子から発生する超音波振動を前記柔軟材を介して伝達して歯茎・歯肉をマッサージする超音波歯茎マッサージ器が開示されている。
特許文献２には、「円筒型の超音波振動子を内蔵した超音波照射部分と、該照射部分と一体に形成された接触部分と、接触部分に内蔵され、前記超音波振動子に接続された切り替え回路と、該切り換え回路に接続され、前記超音波振動子の径方向振動、厚み方向振動及び長さ方向振動を発生する周波数の出力を順次出力する発振器と、該発振器に電力を供給する電源とからなり、前記発振器からの発振出力で、前記周波数に対応した径方向振動、厚み方向振動及び長さ方向振動を前記超音波振動子から発生して、口腔内を洗浄及び歯垢除去することを特徴とする超音波口腔衛生器。」が開示されている。
特許文献３には「動力駆動の振動や超音波振動発生機能を備えた電動マッサ−ジ具本体１に、先端が流線形のマッサ−ジ部５を有するへの字形をした支柱４を連設したマッサ−ジ接触部３を設けた歯茎マッサ−ジ器であって、マッサ−ジ部には柔軟性を有する天然ゴム、合成ゴム、シリコンゴム等の低弾性率の材料を用いたことを特徴とする電動歯茎マッサ−ジ器。」が開示されている。
なお、遠赤外線を使用するマッサージ具としては、特許文献４と５が開示されている。
For this reason, in Patent Document 1, an oscillator and a power supply are internally mounted in a tubular body, a switch for operating the oscillator is mounted in the tubular body, and the inside of a tip of a contact portion elongated from the tubular body is attached. The piezoelectric vibrator is embedded in the piezoelectric vibrator, and a flexible material is attached around the tip of the contact portion in which the piezoelectric vibrator is embedded, and an oscillation output is applied to the piezoelectric vibrator from the oscillator to generate an ultrasonic wave generated from the piezoelectric vibrator. An ultrasonic gum massager for massaging the gums and gums by transmitting sound wave vibrations through the soft material is disclosed.
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-242242 discloses that "an ultrasonic wave irradiation portion having a cylindrical ultrasonic vibrator incorporated therein, a contact portion integrally formed with the irradiation portion, and a contact portion incorporated therein are connected to the ultrasonic transducer. And a switching circuit, an oscillator connected to the switching circuit, which sequentially outputs an output of a frequency that generates radial vibration, thickness direction vibration, and length direction vibration of the ultrasonic transducer, and power is supplied to the oscillator. The ultrasonic oscillator vibrates in the radial direction, the thickness direction vibration, and the length direction vibration corresponding to the frequency by the oscillation output from the oscillator to clean the inside of the oral cavity and remove plaque. Ultrasonic oral hygiene device characterized by the above."
Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2003-242242 discloses that "a column-shaped support 4 having a streamlined messy portion 5 is continuously attached to an electric massage tool main body 1 having a power-driven vibration and an ultrasonic vibration generation function. A gingival massager having a message contact portion 3 characterized in that a soft elastic material such as natural rubber, synthetic rubber or silicone rubber is used for the massage portion. An electric gingival massage device." is disclosed.
Note that Patent Documents 4 and 5 are disclosed as massage tools using far infrared rays.
ところで、歯周病の予防などでは、歯茎・歯肉などをマッサージして唾液の分泌を促すことが効果的であることが知られている。唾液が口内環境を守り、洗浄作用や抗菌作用など多くの働きをすることによる。この点、本願発明者の研究によれば、唾液を効率的に気持ちよく多く出すことができれば、歯周病の予防はもちろん、口腔内の抗酸化効果、抗菌効果、口臭防止効果が発揮されることが期待でき、さらに、脳が活性化したり、体液循環を促進し余分なリンパ液の循環を改善したりする役割が発揮される知見を得ている。
しかしながら、従来の特許文献のように、超音波振動等の振動のみでは、歯茎・歯肉などを刺激して唾液を効果的に出すには必ずしも十分ではない。例えば、唾液の分泌に際して、上述したブラシを使用すると、痛みを伴うばかりでなく、唾液分泌を効率的に安定して分泌させる上でも好ましくない。また、遠赤外線などの照射において、一方方向だけの照射では、照射範囲が限定されて、好ましくない。
また、歯茎・歯肉をマッサージ刺激するためには、衛生的に行われる必要があるが、従来の特許文献では、歯茎・歯肉などへの刺激を衛生的に行うには必ずしも十分ではない。特に、舌に機器を接触させる場合には、より衛生的で安全な装置が求められる。
なお、特許文献４と５には、歯茎に近赤外線を照射する技術が開示されいるが、ブラシを介しての温熱であり、歯茎に近赤外線を十分に照射させるものではないし、一方方向だけの照射では、照射範囲が限定されて、好ましくない。
ここで、本願発明者の研究によれば、舌に高周波振動を付与して唾液を効率よく多く出すことができれば、歯周病の予防や脳が活性化したり体液循環を促進し余分なリンパ液の循環を改善したりする役割がある知見を得ている。
そして、口腔内においては、肌への接触とは異なり、唾液などの液体が存在するが、唾液のような水分にも反応してマッサージ効果を発揮することが求められる。
しかしながら、歯茎・歯肉や舌など口腔内患部をマッサージ刺激して、唾液の分泌を促すマッサージ器は、先行例では見つからない。
By the way, in the prevention of periodontal disease, it is known that it is effective to massage the gums, gums and the like to promote saliva secretion. This is because saliva protects the oral environment and performs many functions such as cleaning and antibacterial action. In this regard, according to the study by the present inventor, if saliva can be efficiently and comfortably produced in a large amount, not only the prevention of periodontal disease but also the antioxidative effect in the oral cavity, the antibacterial effect, and the bad breath prevention effect are exhibited. In addition, it has been found that the role of activating the brain, promoting the circulation of body fluids, and improving the circulation of extra lymphatic fluid is exhibited.
However, as in the conventional patent documents, only vibration such as ultrasonic vibration is not always sufficient to effectively stimulate saliva and stimulate the gums and gums. For example, when saliva is secreted, it is not preferable to use the above-mentioned brush in addition to causing pain and efficiently and stably secreting saliva. Further, in the irradiation of far infrared rays or the like, irradiation in only one direction is not preferable because the irradiation range is limited.
Further, in order to massage and stimulate the gums/gingiva, it needs to be performed hygienically, but the conventional patent documents are not necessarily sufficient to hygienely stimulate the gums/gingiva. Particularly, when a device is brought into contact with the tongue, a more hygienic and safe device is required.
Note that Patent Documents 4 and 5 disclose a technique of irradiating the gum with near-infrared rays, but the heat is applied via a brush and does not sufficiently irradiate the gum with near-infrared rays. Irradiation is not preferable because the irradiation range is limited.
Here, according to the study by the present inventor, if high frequency vibration can be applied to the tongue to efficiently produce a large amount of saliva, prevention of periodontal disease and activation of the brain or promotion of body fluid circulation to promote excess lymph We have obtained knowledge that plays a role in improving circulation.
In the oral cavity, unlike contact with the skin, a liquid such as saliva exists, but it is required to exert a massage effect by reacting with water such as saliva.
However, the massager which stimulates the affected part of the oral cavity such as gums, gums and tongue to stimulate saliva secretion has not been found in the prior example.
そこで本発明の目的は、超音波振動機能と赤外線照射機能とを同時に有効に患部に対して働かせることができ、しかも衛生的な使用が可能で、これらの制御が容易な口腔用電動マッサージ器を提供することにある。 Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an electric massager for the oral cavity, which can simultaneously effectively operate the ultrasonic vibration function and the infrared irradiation function on the affected area, and can be used hygienically, and whose control is easy. To provide.
本発明は、上記課題を解決するために、歯茎・歯肉や舌などの口腔内患部に、超音波振動を付与する超音波振動機能と赤外線を照射する赤外線照射機能とを有する接触部を備え、手で把持する本体部内に前記超音波振動機能と赤外線照射機能とを有する電子回路が構成された回路基板が配されるとともに、前記回路基板を延長するように配される先端の接触部側に前記赤外線照射機能の照射部が設けられ、
前記接触部が赤外線透過性を有する部材により構成されているか、及び／又は、前記接触部に被せるキャップを備え、前記キャップが赤外線透過性を有する部材により構成され、
前記赤外線照射機能が遠赤外線照射機能及び近赤外線照射機能であり、前記回路基板に遠赤外線照射と近赤外線照射とを同時に又は各々個別に照射できる切り替え手段が設けられていることを特徴とする。
また、本発明は、歯茎・歯肉や舌などの口腔内患部に、超音波振動を付与する超音波振動機能と赤外線を照射する赤外線照射機能とを有する接触部を備え、手で把持する本体部内に超音波振動機能と赤外線照射機能とを有する電子回路が構成された回路基板が配されるとともに、前記回路基板が延長するように配される先端側の接触部に赤外線照射機能の照射部が設けられ、
前記接触部が赤外線透過性を有する部材により構成されているか、及び／又は、前記接触部に被せるキャップを備え、前記キャップが赤外線透過性を有する部材により構成され、
前記接触部又は前記キャップはゴムや合成樹脂製の凹凸形状（ブラシを除く）が形成され、赤外線照射機能による照射がゴムや合成樹脂製の前記凹凸形状（ブラシを除く）の位置に向けて照射されることを特徴とする。
さらに、本発明は、歯茎・歯肉や舌などの口腔内患部に、超音波振動を付与する超音波振動機能と赤外線を照射する赤外線照射機能とを有する接触部を備え、手で把持する本体部内に超音波振動機能と赤外線照射機能とを有する電子回路が構成された回路基板が配されるとともに、前記回路基板が延長するように配される先端側の接触部に赤外線照射機能の照射部が設けられ、
前記接触部が赤外線透過性を有する部材により構成されているか、及び／又は、前記接触部に被せるキャップを備え、前記キャップが赤外線透過性を有する部材により構成され、
前記接触部及び／又はキャップは肉厚の厚い部分と薄い部分とが形成されているとともに、前記赤外線照射機能による照射が前記肉厚の薄い部分の位置に向けて照射されることを特徴とする。
本発明によれば、前記回路基板を延長するように配される先端の接触部側に前記赤外線照射機能の照射部が設けられているために、超音波振動によって赤外線も照射され（散乱するように照射され）歯茎・歯肉や舌などにマッサージすることができる。また、本体部を手で強く把持すると、超音波振動を抑制することができ、これにより赤外線の散乱も抑制され、本体部を手で弱く把持すると、超音波振動を強くすることができ、これにより赤外線の散乱も強く（散乱を大きく）することができる。
The present invention, in order to solve the above problems, the affected part of the oral cavity such as gums, gums and tongue, a contact portion having an ultrasonic vibration function for applying ultrasonic vibration and an infrared irradiation function for irradiating infrared rays, A circuit board having an electronic circuit having the ultrasonic vibration function and the infrared irradiation function is arranged in the main body portion to be held by a hand, and the contact portion side of the tip is arranged so as to extend the circuit board. An irradiation unit of the infrared irradiation function is provided,
The contact portion is made of a member having infrared transparency, and/or, a cap for covering the contact portion is provided, and the cap is made of a member having infrared transparency,
The infrared irradiating function is a far infrared irradiating function and a near infrared irradiating function, and the circuit board is provided with a switching unit capable of irradiating far infrared irradiation and near infrared irradiation simultaneously or individually.
In addition, the present invention is provided with a contact portion having an ultrasonic vibration function for applying ultrasonic vibration and an infrared irradiation function for irradiating infrared rays to an affected area in the oral cavity such as gums, gums, tongue, etc. A circuit board on which an electronic circuit having an ultrasonic vibration function and an infrared ray irradiation function is configured is arranged, and an irradiation section having an infrared ray irradiation function is provided at a contact portion on the tip side arranged so as to extend the circuit board. Is provided,
The contact portion is made of a member having infrared transparency, and/or, a cap for covering the contact portion is provided, and the cap is made of a member having infrared transparency,
The contact portion or the cap is formed with an uneven shape (excluding a brush) made of rubber or synthetic resin, and irradiation by an infrared irradiation function is directed toward the position of the uneven shape (excluding brush) made of rubber or synthetic resin. It is characterized by being done.
Furthermore, the present invention is provided with a contact portion having an ultrasonic vibration function for applying ultrasonic vibration and an infrared irradiation function for irradiating infrared rays to an affected area in the oral cavity such as gums, gums, tongue, etc. A circuit board on which an electronic circuit having an ultrasonic vibration function and an infrared ray irradiation function is configured is arranged, and an irradiation section having an infrared ray irradiation function is provided at a contact portion on the tip side arranged so as to extend the circuit board. Is provided,
The contact portion is made of a member having infrared transparency, and/or, a cap for covering the contact portion is provided, and the cap is made of a member having infrared transparency,
The contact portion and/or the cap is formed with a thick portion and a thin portion, and irradiation by the infrared irradiation function is applied toward a position of the thin portion. ..
According to the present invention, since the irradiation portion having the infrared irradiation function is provided on the contact portion side of the tip arranged so as to extend the circuit board, infrared rays are also irradiated (scattered by ultrasonic vibration). Can be massaged on the gums, gums and tongue. Further, when the main body is strongly gripped with a hand, ultrasonic vibration can be suppressed, and thus infrared scattering is also suppressed, and when the main body is weakly gripped with a hand, ultrasonic vibration can be strengthened. Thereby, the scattering of infrared rays can be made strong (scattering is large).
本発明としては、前記本体部と前記接触部を構成する筐体は、合成樹脂製の一つの連続した筐体であり、前記先端側に延長する一枚の回路基板が嵌合することを特徴とする。
本発明によれば、一枚の回路基板により前記接触部に前記超音波振動の振動が確実に伝達する構造である。
本発明としては、前記接触部が赤外線透過性を有する部材により構成されているか、及び／又は、前記接触部に被せるキャップを備え、前記キャップが赤外線透過性を有する部材により構成されていることを特徴とする。
本発明によれば、前記接触部と前記キャップが赤外線透過性を有する部材により構成されているので、歯茎・歯肉や舌などの口腔内患部に赤外線を十分に照射させることができる。
According to the present invention, the case forming the main body section and the contact section is one continuous case made of synthetic resin, and one circuit board extending toward the tip side is fitted. And
According to the present invention, the vibration of the ultrasonic vibration is reliably transmitted to the contact portion by one circuit board.
As the present invention, the contact portion is formed of a member having infrared transparency, and/or a cap for covering the contact portion is provided, and the cap is formed of a member having infrared transparency. Characterize.
According to the present invention, since the contact portion and the cap are made of a member having infrared transparency, it is possible to sufficiently irradiate the affected area in the oral cavity such as gums, gums and tongue with infrared rays.
本発明としては、前記赤外線照射機能が遠赤外線照射機能及び近赤外線照射機能であり、前記回路基板に遠赤外線照射と近赤外線照射とを切り替える切り替え手段が設けられていることを特徴とする。
また、赤外線には、遠赤外線と近赤外線を含み、これらを同時に赤外線照射しても良く、また、各々個別に照射しても良い。そして、水は遠赤外線よりも近赤外線を強く吸収することが知られているが、口腔内での唾液（水）により光吸収が図られる近赤外線が特に効果的である。近赤外線は波長がおよそ０．７−２．５μｍの電磁波で、赤色の可視光線に近い波長を持つ。遠赤外線は、波長がおよそ４−１０００μｍの電磁波で、電波に近い性質も持つ。
本発明によれば、遠赤外線と近赤外線とを切り替えて照射したり、両者を同時に照射したりして、患部を効率的にマッサージすることとなる。
The present invention is characterized in that the infrared ray irradiation function is a far infrared ray irradiation function and a near infrared ray irradiation function, and the circuit board is provided with a switching means for switching between far infrared ray irradiation and near infrared ray irradiation.
Further, the infrared rays include far infrared rays and near infrared rays, and these infrared rays may be simultaneously irradiated, or may be individually irradiated. It is known that water absorbs near-infrared rays more strongly than far-infrared rays, but near-infrared rays that absorb light by saliva (water) in the oral cavity are particularly effective. Near infrared rays are electromagnetic waves having a wavelength of approximately 0.7 to 2.5 μm and have a wavelength close to that of red visible light. Far infrared rays are electromagnetic waves having a wavelength of about 4-1000 μm, and have a property similar to radio waves.
According to the present invention, far-infrared rays and near-infrared rays are switched for irradiation, or both are irradiated at the same time to efficiently massage the affected area.
本発明としては、前記接触部又は前記キャップはゴムや合成樹脂製の凹凸形状（ブラシを除く）が形成されているとともに、前記近赤外線照射機能による照射がゴムや合成樹脂製の前記凹凸形状（ブラシを除く）の位置に向けて照射されることを特徴とする。前記凹凸（ブラシを除く）の凸部の大きさが直径１ｍｍ〜１０ｍｍであることが好ましい。なお、前記凹凸形状には、ブラシを除く。ブラシは、歯茎・歯肉や舌などを傷つけるからである。
本発明によれば、凹凸形状（ブラシを除く）が形成されていることから、唾液の分泌を効果的に安定して促すことができる。
In the present invention, the contact portion or the cap is formed with an uneven shape (excluding a brush) made of rubber or synthetic resin, and the irradiation by the near-infrared irradiation function is performed by the uneven shape of rubber or synthetic resin ( (Excluding the brush) is irradiated toward the position. The size of the protrusions of the irregularities (excluding the brush) is preferably 1 mm to 10 mm in diameter. In addition, a brush is not included in the uneven shape. This is because the brush damages the gums, gums and tongue.
According to the present invention, since the irregular shape (excluding the brush) is formed, saliva secretion can be effectively and stably promoted.
本発明としては、前記接触部又は前記キャップは肉厚の厚い部分と薄い部分とが形成されているとともに、前記近赤外線照射機能による照射が前記肉厚の薄い部分の位置に向けて照射され、前記肉厚の厚い部分に前記凹凸形状（ブラシを除く）が形成されていることを特徴とする。ここおで、前記凹凸形状（ブラシを除く）は、前記肉厚の厚い部分に設けることが歯茎・歯肉や舌との距離が近くなり、好ましい。
本発明によれば、前記近赤外線照射機能による照射が前記肉厚の薄い部分の位置に向けて照射されるので、患部を十分に温めて唾液の分泌を効果的に安定して促すことができる。また、前記肉厚の厚い部分に前記凹凸形状（ブラシを除く）が形成されているので、患部への接触力が強く働くこととなる。
As the present invention, the contact portion or the cap is formed with a thick portion and a thin portion, the irradiation by the near-infrared irradiation function is irradiated toward the position of the thin portion, The uneven shape (excluding the brush) is formed in the thick portion. Here, it is preferable that the uneven shape (excluding the brush) is provided in the thick portion because the distance to the gums/gingiva and tongue becomes short.
According to the present invention, since the irradiation by the near-infrared irradiation function is irradiated toward the position of the thin portion, it is possible to sufficiently warm the affected area and effectively and stably promote saliva secretion. .. Further, since the uneven shape (excluding the brush) is formed in the thick portion, the contact force to the affected area is strong.
本発明としては、前記キャップは、柔軟性を有する合成樹脂を用いたキャップが着脱自在に設けられているか、または、柔軟性を有するシリコンゴム、天然ゴム、合成ゴム等のゴム製のキャップが着脱自在に設けられていることを特徴とする。ここで、装置本体の筐体を構成する部材（合成う樹脂製）よりも柔軟性のある部材であることが好ましい。
本発明によれば、前記接触部に対してキャップを着脱して衛生的な使用ができるが、装置本体の筐体よりも柔軟性のある部材であることから、その着脱作業も行いやすく、キャップの根元まで確実に固定して取り付けることができる。
In the present invention, the cap is detachably provided with a flexible synthetic resin, or a flexible silicone rubber, natural rubber, synthetic rubber or the like cap is detachable. It is characterized by being freely installed. Here, it is preferable that the member is more flexible than the member (made of synthetic resin) that constitutes the housing of the apparatus main body.
According to the present invention, the cap can be attached to and detached from the contact portion for hygienic use. However, since the member is more flexible than the casing of the apparatus main body, the attachment and detachment work can be performed easily, Can be securely fixed and installed up to the root of.
本発明としては、前記接触部において前記回路基板が超音波振動するとともに、前記振動する回路基板に赤外線照射機能が実装されていることが好ましい。
本発明によれば、前記接触部において前記回路基板自体が超音波振動することから、直接的に超音波振動が伝達して、患部を効果的に刺激することができる。また、前記振動する回路基板に赤外線照射機能が実装されていることから、照射範囲が広くなり、かつ照射が入り乱れるようにして、患部を効率的にマッサージすることとなる。さらに、舌のように動く照射対象物に対しても、振動する基板に赤外線照射機能を設けることが有効である。また、遠赤外線も近赤外線も、水との反応性に優れるので（遠赤外線のサウナ利用）、唾液と反応して、唾液の分泌を促すことになる。
本発明としては、前記赤外線を照射しながら前記超音波振動を毎秒５〜２０回（５Ｈｚ／ｓ〜２０Ｈｚ／ｓ）で付与することを特徴とする。さらに好ましくは、前記赤外線を照射しながら前記超音波振動を毎秒５〜１０回（５Ｈｚ／ｓ〜２０Ｈｚ／ｓ）で付与することが好ましい。
本発明によれば、唾液分泌が効果的に促される。特に、舌にマッサージを上記値で与えると唾液分泌に効果的であることが分かった。
In the present invention, it is preferable that the circuit board vibrates ultrasonically at the contact portion and that the vibrating circuit board has an infrared irradiation function.
According to the present invention, since the circuit board itself vibrates ultrasonically at the contact portion, the ultrasonic vibration can be directly transmitted to effectively stimulate the affected area. Further, since the infrared ray irradiation function is mounted on the vibrating circuit board, the irradiation area is widened and the irradiation is disturbed, so that the affected area is efficiently massaged. Further, it is effective to provide an infrared irradiation function on a vibrating substrate even for an irradiation object that moves like a tongue. Further, since both far infrared rays and near infrared rays have excellent reactivity with water (using a far infrared ray sauna), they react with saliva to promote saliva secretion.
The present invention is characterized in that the ultrasonic vibration is applied 5 to 20 times per second (5 Hz/s to 20 Hz/s) while irradiating the infrared rays. More preferably, it is preferable to apply the ultrasonic vibration at 5 to 10 times per second (5 Hz/s to 20 Hz/s) while irradiating the infrared rays.
According to the present invention, saliva secretion is effectively promoted. In particular, it was found that giving a massage to the tongue at the above value is effective for saliva secretion.
本発明によれば、超音波振動機能を発揮する電子素子が回路基板に実装されているとともに赤外線照射機能を発揮する電子素子も回路基板に実装されているので、これらの相乗効果が発揮されて、歯茎・歯肉や舌などの口腔内患部において効果的なマッサージを安定して行うことができる。
また、本発明では、キャップに設けられた凹凸形状（ブラシを除く）により口腔内患部を超音波と赤外線照射でマッサージすることから、キャップを交換することで衛生的な使用が可能であるとともに、舌などを傷つけることがなく使用することができる。
According to the present invention, the electronic element that exhibits the ultrasonic vibration function is mounted on the circuit board, and the electronic element that exhibits the infrared irradiation function is also mounted on the circuit board, so that these synergistic effects are exhibited. In addition, effective massage can be stably performed on affected areas in the oral cavity such as gums, gums and tongue.
Further, in the present invention, since the affected area in the oral cavity is massaged with ultrasonic waves and infrared rays by the uneven shape (excluding the brush) provided on the cap, it is possible to use it hygienically by replacing the cap, It can be used without damaging the tongue.
以下、本発明を実施するための具体的な実施形態を図面を引用しながら説明する。 Hereinafter, specific embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
本実施の形態の口腔用電動マッサージ器１は、図１ないし図４に示すように、手で把持する本体部２ｂと、歯茎・歯肉や舌などの口腔内患部に接触部２ａを備える。本体部２は、プラスチック製の正面側ケース１２Ａと背面側ケース１２Ｂとを嵌め合わせて構成される。また、前記本体部２の背面側ケース１２Ｂには電池を出し入れするための電池蓋１２Ｃが配置されている。前記正面側ケース１２Ａの手で把持する本体部２ｂには、前記接触部３を振動させたり赤外線を照射させたりするための電源をオン・オフさせる電源スイッチ９が配されている。なお、押し釦のスイッチ９の上下動作の向きと、近赤外線照射機能の照射方向は同じ向きに設定されている。上記筐体の把持部は、手で握り易いように円筒状であるが、断面が多角形状でも良い。また、接触部２ａと同じように矩形状等でも良い。 As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the electric massager for oral cavity 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with a main body portion 2b to be gripped by hand, and a contact portion 2a on an affected area in the oral cavity such as gums, gums and tongue. The main body 2 is configured by fitting a front case 12A and a rear case 12B made of plastic to each other. Further, the rear side case 12 B of the main body portion 2 is arranged battery lid 12C for loading and unloading a battery. A power supply switch 9 for turning on/off a power supply for vibrating the contact portion 3 and irradiating infrared rays is arranged on the main body portion 2b of the front case 12A which is held by the hand. The vertical direction of the push button switch 9 and the irradiation direction of the near infrared ray irradiation function are set to the same direction. The grip portion of the housing has a cylindrical shape so that it can be easily gripped by a hand, but may have a polygonal cross section. Further, it may have a rectangular shape or the like like the contact portion 2a.
上記筐体の内部は、板状の一つの電子回路基板６が配置されており、その一方側の上面側に、電子部品が搭載されており、裏面側には電池が収納可能になっており、上記回路基板と連結されている。そして、正面側カバー１２Ａと背面側カバー１２Ｂとは、手で把持する本体部と口腔内患部との接触部２ａまで一つの合成樹脂製の筐体として構成されて、その内部中央に電子回路基板６が一枚配置されており、前記接触部２ａにまで及ぶ長さで電子回路基板６が構成されている。そして、下側のケース１２Ｂに嵌合されている。したがって、電子回路基板６が振動すると、筐体の本体部２ｂも接触部２ａも全体的にその振動が伝達する構造である。筐体２と回路基板６とは、接着剤１３を介してその接触具合を調整可能である（図４）。
回路基板６には、その先端側（２ａ）には赤外線の照射部（赤外線照射素子）３ａ，３ｂが実装されて、赤外線３が透過性の部材（プラスチックケース）を介して外部に照射される。本実施の形態では、赤外線に対して透過性を示す合成樹脂で構成されているが、透明な部材や半透明な部材を使用しても良く、無色透明で光を透過させる樹脂である光透過性樹脂（眼鏡レンズ、コンタクトレンズ、光ファイバーなどに用いられる光透過性樹脂）を使用しても良い。
赤外線機能３の照射部（赤外線照射素子）３ａ，３ｂは、遠赤外線の照射素子３ａと近赤外線の照射素子３ｂとを備え、回路基板６に実装されるマイコン１１により切り替えられたり、同時に照射されたりする（図５）。本実施の形態では、近赤外線の照射素子３ｂが回路基板６の長手方向に沿って、遠赤外線の照射素子３ａがこれと交差する方向に接触部２ａの基板６に実装されている。遠赤外線の照射素子３ａと近赤外線の照射素子３ｂとは、交互に、向きを変えているので（Ｘ−Ｘ、Ｙ−Ｙ方向）、高周波振動とも合わせて（Ｘ−Ｘ、Ｙ−Ｙ方向）、照射が入り乱れて照射されることとなる。
Inside the housing, one plate-shaped electronic circuit board 6 is arranged, an electronic component is mounted on the upper surface side on one side, and a battery can be stored on the back surface side. , Connected to the circuit board. The front cover 12A and the back cover 12B are configured as a single synthetic resin housing up to the contact portion 2a between the main body portion that is held by hand and the affected oral cavity, and the electronic circuit board is provided in the center of the inside. One sheet 6 is arranged, and the electronic circuit board 6 is configured with a length extending to the contact portion 2a. Then, it is fitted into the lower case 12B . Therefore, when the electronic circuit board 6 vibrates, the vibration is transmitted to the main body portion 2b and the contact portion 2a of the housing as a whole. The contact condition between the housing 2 and the circuit board 6 can be adjusted via the adhesive 13 (FIG. 4).
The circuit board 6 has infrared irradiation parts (infrared irradiation elements) 3a and 3b mounted on the tip side (2a) thereof, and the infrared rays 3 are irradiated to the outside through a transparent member (plastic case). .. In the present embodiment, it is made of a synthetic resin that is transparent to infrared rays, but a transparent member or a semitransparent member may be used, and it is a colorless transparent resin that transmits light. Resin (light transmissive resin used for spectacle lenses, contact lenses, optical fibers, etc.) may be used.
The irradiation units (infrared irradiation elements) 3a and 3b of the infrared function 3 are provided with a far infrared irradiation element 3a and a near infrared irradiation element 3b, which are switched by the microcomputer 11 mounted on the circuit board 6 or simultaneously irradiated. (Fig. 5). In the present embodiment, the near-infrared irradiation element 3b is mounted on the substrate 6 of the contact portion 2a along the longitudinal direction of the circuit board 6 and the far-infrared irradiation element 3a in a direction intersecting with this. The far-infrared irradiation element 3a and the near-infrared irradiation element 3b alternately change their directions (X-X, Y-Y directions). Therefore, together with high-frequency vibration (X-X, Y-Y directions). ), irradiation will be disturbed and will be irradiated.
前記本体部２の先端側には、歯茎・歯肉等の患部に接触する接触部２ａがあり、接触部２ａは矩形状を呈しており、手で把持する本体部は円筒状である。接触部２ａは、その矩形状の外周側面には凹凸がない平坦なものであるが、一側面に前記凹凸形状（ブラシを除く）が形成されているものを使用しても良い。接触部２ａは、その先端に向かうに従って先鋭形状に形成されている。なお、前記凹凸の形状は、接触部２ａの先端に向かうに従ってその直径が小さくなるようにして、口腔の奥まで刺激できるようにしても良い。
前記本体部２ｂの前記接触部２ａの側には、超音波振動４を付与する振動電極７が回路基板６に配置されている。したがって、機器全体が振動するが、本体部２ｂを把持すると、その振動４が抑制されるが、先端部にはその抑制は働かない構造である。先端側の照射部３ａ，３ｂも振動電極７による振動４が回路基板６を介して伝達されて振動するが、その振動はＸ−Ｘ方向とＹ−Ｙ方向に振動する（図４）。
At the tip end side of the main body portion 2, there is a contact portion 2a that comes into contact with an affected area such as gums and gums. The contact portion 2a has a rectangular shape, and the main body portion to be gripped by hand is a cylindrical shape. The contact portion 2a has a rectangular outer peripheral side surface that is flat and has no irregularities, but may have one side surface on which the irregularity shape (excluding the brush) is formed. The contact portion 2a is formed in a sharp shape toward the tip thereof. The shape of the unevenness may be such that the diameter becomes smaller toward the tip of the contact portion 2a so that it can be stimulated deep inside the oral cavity.
A vibrating electrode 7 for applying an ultrasonic vibration 4 is disposed on the circuit board 6 on the side of the contact portion 2a of the main body portion 2b. Therefore, although the entire device vibrates, when the main body portion 2b is gripped, the vibration 4 is suppressed, but the suppression does not work at the tip portion. The irradiation parts 3a and 3b on the tip end side also vibrate by the vibration 4 generated by the vibrating electrode 7 being transmitted through the circuit board 6 and vibrating in the XX and YY directions (FIG. 4).
図５は、上記実施形態の口腔用電動マッサージ器１の電子回路基板６の構成を示す図であり、電源スイッチ９、定電圧回路、ランプ回路、高圧発生回路、圧電振動子（高周波振動素子）７、赤外線照射素子３ａ，３ｂ等から構成される。回路基板６は、口腔内患部（歯肉や舌）の側において先細り形状になっており、その先細り形状の先端側に、赤外線素子３ａ，３ｂが配置されている。また、先細り形状の根元部分には、高周波振動振動子７が配置され、この振動子７が振動すると、機器全体１が振動するが、電子回路基板６の口腔内接触部の側においても基板６ごと振動する。符号８は、基板の振動がケースに接触することを防止するストッパであり、基板６がカバー１２Ａに接触することを規制する。
高周波振動素子７は、回路基板６に実装されるマイコン１０により制御されるとともに、マイコン１０に設即される振動制御回路１１より所定の振動数に制御される。この振動制御により赤外線照射素子３ａ，３ｂも同じように振動が制御される。赤外線の照射部３ａ，３ｂからの照射は、振動して、口腔内患部に拡散するようになる（図４のＸ−Ｘ方向とＹ−Ｙ方向に振動する。そして、手で本体部２ｂを握ると、その握る強さにより、超音波振動４の制御が可能である。前記マイコンは、超音波振動の設定や制御を行う。本実施の形態では、毎秒１〜２０回（１Ｈｚ／ｓ〜２０Ｈｚ／ｓ）で付与したり、毎秒５〜１０回（５Ｈｚ／ｓ〜１０Ｈｚ／ｓ）で付与したが、その他の設定が可能である。
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the configuration of the electronic circuit board 6 of the electric massager for oral cavity 1 of the above-described embodiment, which includes a power switch 9, a constant voltage circuit, a lamp circuit, a high voltage generating circuit, and a piezoelectric vibrator (high-frequency vibrating element). 7, infrared irradiation elements 3a, 3b and the like. The circuit board 6 has a tapered shape on the side of the affected part in the oral cavity (gingiva or tongue), and the infrared elements 3a and 3b are arranged on the tip end side of the tapered shape. Further, a high-frequency vibration vibrator 7 is arranged at the base of the tapered shape, and when the vibrator 7 vibrates, the entire device 1 vibrates, but the substrate 6 also on the intraoral contact side of the electronic circuit board 6. Vibrate every. Reference numeral 8 is a stopper that prevents the vibration of the substrate from coming into contact with the case, and restricts the substrate 6 from coming into contact with the cover 12A.
The high-frequency vibrating element 7 is controlled by the microcomputer 10 mounted on the circuit board 6 and controlled to a predetermined frequency by the vibration control circuit 11 provided in the microcomputer 10. By this vibration control, the vibrations of the infrared ray irradiation elements 3a and 3b are similarly controlled. Irradiation from the infrared irradiation units 3a and 3b vibrates and diffuses into the affected area in the oral cavity (vibrates in the XX and YY directions in FIG. 4. Then, the main body 2b is manually moved. When gripped, the strength of the grip enables control of the ultrasonic vibration 4. The microcomputer sets and controls the ultrasonic vibration.In the present embodiment, 1 to 20 times per second (1 Hz/s to 20 Hz/s) or 5 to 10 times per second (5 Hz/s to 10 Hz/s), but other settings are possible.
前記接触部２ａに対しては、キャップＣを交換して使用する。キャップＣには、凹凸形状（ブラシを除く）Ｃａが形成されている。図６（ａ）に示すキャップＣは、肉厚の厚い部分Ｃｃと薄い部分Ｃｄとが形成されており、赤外線照射機能３による照射部３ａ，３ｂからの照射が前記薄い部分Ｃｄから外部に向けて照射される。また、上記肉厚の厚い部分Ｃｃには、前記凹凸（ブラシを除く）が形成されている。前記凹凸の凸部Ｃａの大きさが直径３ｍｍ〜５ｍｍ程度である。ブラシと異なり、この程度の凹凸形状であると、歯茎や舌の口腔内患部に凹凸形状Ｃａを強く当ててマッサージ・刺激することができる。
図７（ａ）〜（ｃ）に示すキャップＣ２は、肉厚の厚さは一定であり、前記凹凸（ブラシを除く）の凸部Ｃａの大きさが直径６ｍｍ〜８ｍｍ程度である。また、キャップＣの基端側Ｃｅには、前記接触部２ａの基端側に設けられる凸部に係止する穴Ｃｈが形成されるとともに、指で外すときの滑り止めＣｆが断面矩形状の対抗する面に設けられている（図７（ｂ）（ｃ））。
また、図２（ｂ）に示すキャップＣ１は、肉厚の厚さは一定であり、前記凹凸（ブラシを除く）Ｃの凸部Ｃａの大きさが直径１ｍｍ〜３ｍｍ程度である。いずれもブラシのようなものではなく、ブラシの径よりも大きなものであり、これにより歯茎・歯肉や舌に対してブラシよりも大きな面積で接触する。ここで、キャップＣはゴム製であるが、前記筐体２は合成樹脂製であったり、光透過性樹脂製であっても良い。
For the contact portion 2a , the cap C is replaced and used. The cap C is provided with an uneven shape (excluding a brush) Ca. In the cap C shown in FIG. 6A, a thick portion Cc and a thin portion Cd are formed, and irradiation from the irradiation portions 3a and 3b by the infrared irradiation function 3 is directed from the thin portion Cd to the outside. Is irradiated. Further, the unevenness (excluding the brush) is formed in the thick portion Cc. The convex portion Ca of the irregularities has a diameter of about 3 mm to 5 mm. Unlike the brush, the uneven shape of this level allows the uneven shape Ca to be strongly applied to the affected part of the gum or the tongue in the oral cavity for massage/stimulation.
In the cap C2 shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C, the thickness is constant, and the size of the convex portion Ca of the irregularities (excluding the brush) is about 6 mm to 8 mm. In addition, a hole Ch that engages with a convex portion provided on the base end side of the contact portion 2a is formed on the base end side Ce of the cap C, and a slip stopper Cf when it is removed with a finger has a rectangular cross section. It is provided on the opposing surface (FIGS. 7B and 7C).
2B, the thickness of the cap C 1 is constant, and the size of the convex portion Ca of the irregularities (excluding the brush) C is about 1 mm to 3 mm in diameter. None of them are like brushes, but they are larger than the diameter of the brushes, so that they contact the gums, gums, and tongue in a larger area than the brushes. Here, the cap C is made of rubber, but the housing 2 may be made of synthetic resin or light transmissive resin.
ここで、本願発明者は、唾液の分泌を促すことで、脳を活性化し認知症等の予防に有効であることの知見を得ている。特に、本願発明者は、歯茎・歯肉への刺激よりも、舌への刺激による唾液分泌に着目して、その効果が高いという知見を得ている。そのためには、ブラシではなく、径の大きな凸部Ｃａがまず必要である。また、唾液のような水分にも反応してマッサージ効果を発揮するためには、温熱効果などのために近赤外線３ｂや遠赤外線３ａの照射が有効である。特に、近赤外線は、唾液を介した口腔内の抗酸化効果、抗菌効果、口臭防止効果が発揮されることが期待できる（近赤外線は水（唾液）と反応して唾液分泌を促す）が、更に脳を活性化したり、体液循環を促進し余分なリンパ液の循環を改善したりする。また、このキャップＣにより衛生的な使用ができるが、キャップＣが着脱自在であり、患者毎や患部ごとにキャップＣを取り替えて使用することができる。
本実施の形態では、接触部２ａの先端周囲に柔軟材（ゴム、樹脂等）がキャップ状に装着されている。キャップＣは矩形状であり、前記凹凸形状Ｃａの位置を変更することができる。すなわち、赤外線照射機能３ａ，３ｂの向きと同じ向きに向けて前記凹凸形状を設定することもできるが、矩形状の他の面（凹凸Ｃａのない面）を使用して赤外線照射機能３ａ，３ｂを照射させることもできる。
Here, the present inventor has found that stimulating the secretion of saliva activates the brain and is effective in preventing dementia and the like. In particular, the inventor of the present application has found that saliva secretion due to stimulation of the tongue is more effective than stimulation of the gums and gums, and has found that the effect is high. For that purpose, a convex portion Ca having a large diameter is first required instead of a brush. Further, in order to exert a massage effect in response to water such as saliva, irradiation with near infrared rays 3b or far infrared rays 3a is effective for heat effect and the like. In particular, near-infrared rays can be expected to exert antioxidative effects, antibacterial effects, and bad breath prevention effects in the oral cavity via saliva (near-infrared rays react with water (saliva) to promote saliva secretion), Furthermore, it activates the brain and promotes fluid circulation to improve the circulation of extra lymphatic fluid. Further, although the cap C can be used in a hygienic manner, the cap C is detachable, and the cap C can be replaced and used for each patient or each affected part.
In the present embodiment, a soft material (rubber, resin, etc.) is attached in a cap shape around the tip of the contact portion 2a . The cap C has a rectangular shape, and the position of the uneven shape Ca can be changed. That is, although the concavo-convex shape can be set in the same direction as that of the infrared irradiation functions 3a and 3b, the infrared irradiation functions 3a and 3b can be formed by using another rectangular surface (a surface having no concavities and convexities Ca). Can also be irradiated.
したがって、口腔内用マッサージ器本体１の筒状胴部のスイッチ９をオンにすると、回路基板６が振動して、先端側の接触部２ａが振動するとともに、赤外線が照射部３ａ，３ｂから照射されるので、接触部から外部に照射される。すなわち、発振器７から発生した発振出力が圧電振動子７に入力されて超音波振動４を発生するとともに、近赤外線発生素子からの近赤外線が照射部３ａ，３ｂから透過性の樹脂を介して外部に照射する。接触部２ｂを歯茎・歯肉や舌に接触させることにより、歯茎等を高周波と赤外線でマッサージすることができるが、特に、近赤外線と高周波振動の相乗効果では、水（唾液）による光吸収効果が発揮されて効果的なマッサージが可能である。
また、接触部２ａにキャップＣを被せると、キャップＣの凹凸形状の凸部Ｃａにより歯茎・歯肉や舌のマッサージを行うことができる。キャップＣを歯茎・歯肉に接触させると、発振器７から発生した発振出力が圧電振動子７に入力されて超音波振動４を発生し、キャップＣを介して直接歯茎・歯肉や舌に伝達されるので、キャップＣで歯茎・歯肉や舌のマッサージを行うことができる。また、振動する回路基板６に赤外線照射機能７３が実装されているので、広範囲に照射したり、舌のような動きのある照射対象に対して照射を広く及ぼすことができる。
Therefore, when the switch 9 on the tubular body of the intraoral massager body 1 is turned on, the circuit board 6 vibrates, the contact portion 2a on the tip side vibrates, and infrared rays are emitted from the irradiation portions 3a, 3b. Since it is irradiated, it is irradiated from the contact portion to the outside. That is, the oscillation output generated from the oscillator 7 is input to the piezoelectric vibrator 7 to generate the ultrasonic vibration 4, and the near-infrared rays from the near-infrared ray generating elements are emitted from the irradiation portions 3a and 3b via the transparent resin to the outside. To irradiate. By contacting the contact portion 2b with the gums, gums, and tongue, the gums and the like can be massaged with high frequency and infrared rays. In particular, the synergistic effect of near infrared rays and high frequency vibration results in light absorption by water (saliva). It is demonstrated and effective massage is possible.
Further, by covering the contact portion 2 a with the cap C, the convex/concave convex portion Ca of the cap C can massage the gums/gingiva and tongue. When the cap C is brought into contact with the gums/gingiva, the oscillation output generated from the oscillator 7 is input to the piezoelectric vibrator 7 to generate the ultrasonic vibration 4, which is directly transmitted to the gums/gingiva and tongue via the cap C. Therefore, the gum C, gums and tongue can be massaged with the cap C. Further, since the infrared ray irradiation function 73 is mounted on the vibrating circuit board 6, it is possible to irradiate a wide range or to widely irradiate a moving target such as a tongue.
（実施例１）
キャップＣの凹凸（ブラシを除く）の凸部Ｃａの大きさが直径１ｍｍ〜５ｍｍである口腔用電動マッサージ器１を前記凹凸（ブラシを除く）の凸部Ｃａの大きさが直径２ｍｍ〜１０ｍｍである口腔用電動マッサージ器１を使用して、患者に対して、歯茎・歯肉や舌の口腔内患部に接触させて唾液の分泌量を測定した。したがって、舌を刺激することで唾液の分泌が促されるが、前記凹凸（ブラシを除く）の凸部の大きさが直径２ｍｍ〜１０ｍｍである口腔用電動マッサージ器１が好ましいと言える。
(Example 1)
The electric massager 1 for an oral cavity in which the size of the protrusion Ca of the irregularities (excluding the brush) of the cap C is 1 mm to 5 mm is used. The size of the protrusion Ca of the irregularities (excluding the brush) is 2 mm to 10 mm. Using a certain electric massager 1 for oral cavity, the amount of saliva secretion was measured by contacting the affected area of the gums, gums and tongue in the oral cavity with a patient. Therefore, although the secretion of saliva is stimulated by stimulating the tongue, it can be said that the oral electric massager 1 in which the size of the convex portion of the irregularities (excluding the brush) is 2 mm to 10 mm in diameter is preferable.
（実施例２）
本願発明者の研究によれば、唾液分泌は気分よく行われる必要がある。そのためには、前記近赤外線を照射しながら前記超音波振動を毎秒５〜２０回（５Ｈｚ／ｓ〜１０Ｈｚ／ｓ）で付与するものであり、更に好ましくは、毎秒５〜１０回（５Ｈｚ／ｓ〜１０Ｈｚ／ｓ）で照射されるものである。
本願発明者の実験では、前記近赤外線３ｂを照射しながら超音波振動を毎秒８回（８Ｈｚ／ｓ）程度が最も好ましい。毎秒８回（８Ｈｚ／ｓ）で照射されると、気持ちが良くなり、単純に連続照射したものと上記８Ｈｚ／ｓで照射したのでは、受ける方の感覚が違って、８Ｈｚ／ｓの方は気持ちよくなって寝てしまうほどである。これは副交感神経活性化に作用したものと考えられる。
このような結果からは、認知症の予防効果が期待できる。このことは、使用した歯科医師からの報告でも明らかになった。このようにして舌を刺激すると脳が活性化するからであると考えられる。本器１の使用で口腔内患部をマッサージすることで認知症の患者やその予備群や、自閉症の患者にも効果が期待できると考えられる。
(Example 2)
According to the research conducted by the inventor of the present application, saliva secretion needs to be performed in a pleasant manner. For that purpose, the ultrasonic vibration is applied 5 to 20 times per second (5 Hz/s to 10 Hz/s) while irradiating the near infrared rays, and more preferably 5 to 10 times per second (5 Hz/s). It is irradiated at 10 Hz/s).
In the experiment conducted by the inventor of the present application, ultrasonic vibration is most preferably about 8 times per second (8 Hz/s) while irradiating the near infrared ray 3b. When it is irradiated at 8 times per second (8 Hz/s), it feels good, and if you continuously irradiate it with the above 8 Hz/s, you will feel differently. I feel comfortable and go to sleep. This is considered to have acted on parasympathetic nerve activation.
From these results, a preventive effect on dementia can be expected. This was also revealed in the report from the dentist who used it. It is considered that when the tongue is stimulated in this way, the brain is activated. By using the device 1 to massage the affected area in the oral cavity, it can be expected to be effective for patients with dementia, their preparatory groups, and patients with autism.
以上、上記実施の形態では、筐体２を合成樹脂製で、キャップＣがゴム製のもので説明したが、キャップＣを柔軟性のある合成樹脂製のものを使用しても良い。そして、キャップの材質と筐体２の合成樹脂との柔軟性を異ならせることで、超音波振動の変化を持たせたり、赤外線透過性の変化を持たせたり、厚みを変えたりすることも可能である。このように、本発明は、その趣旨を逸脱しない範囲で適宜変更が可能であることはいうまでもない。 In the above embodiment, the case 2 is made of synthetic resin and the cap C is made of rubber. However, the cap C may be made of flexible synthetic resin. Then, by changing the flexibility of the material of the cap and the synthetic resin of the housing 2, it is possible to change the ultrasonic vibration, change the infrared transparency, or change the thickness. Is. As described above, it goes without saying that the present invention can be appropriately modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
１ 口腔用電動マッサージ器、
２ 筐体、２ａ 接触部、 ２ｂ 本体部、
３ 赤外線照射機能、
３ａ，３ｂ 赤外線素子（照射部）、 ３ａ 遠赤外線素子、 ３ｂ 近赤外線素子、
４ 超音波振動機能（超音波振動）、
６ 回路基板、
７ 圧電振動子、
９ 電源スイッチ、
１０ 電子制御回路（マイコン）、
１１ 振動制御回路、
１３ 接着剤（接着樹脂）、
Ｅ 電池、
Ｃ キャップ、
Ｃａ 凸部、Ｃｃ 肉厚の厚い部分、Ｃｄ 薄い部分、
1 electric massager for oral cavity,
2 housing, 2a contact portion, 2b main body portion,
3 infrared irradiation function,
3a, 3b infrared ray element (irradiation part), 3a far infrared ray element, 3b near infrared ray element,
4 ultrasonic vibration function (ultrasonic vibration),
6 circuit board,
7 Piezoelectric vibrator,
9 power switch,
10 Electronic control circuit (microcomputer),
11 Vibration control circuit,
13 Adhesive (adhesive resin),
E battery,
C cap,
Ca convex part, Cc thick part, Cd thin part,
Claims (3)
前記接触部が赤外線透過性を有する部材により構成されているか、及び／又は、前記接触部に被せるキャップを備え、前記キャップが赤外線透過性を有する部材により構成され、
前記赤外線照射機能が遠赤外線照射機能及び近赤外線照射機能であり、前記回路基板に遠赤外線照射と近赤外線照射とを同時に又は各々個別に照射できる切り替え手段が設けられていることを特徴とする口腔用電動マッサージ器。 The affected part of the oral cavity, such as the gums, gums and tongue, is provided with a contact part that has an ultrasonic vibration function that applies ultrasonic vibration and an infrared irradiation function that irradiates infrared rays. A circuit board having an electronic circuit having an infrared irradiation function is arranged, and an irradiation section having an infrared irradiation function is provided at a contact portion on the tip side arranged so that the circuit board extends.
The contact portion is made of a member having infrared transparency, and/or, a cap for covering the contact portion is provided, and the cap is made of a member having infrared transparency,
The infrared ray irradiation function is a far infrared ray irradiation function and a near infrared ray irradiation function, oral cavity characterized in that the circuit board is provided with a switching means capable of irradiating far infrared ray irradiation and near infrared ray irradiation simultaneously or individually Electric massager for.
前記接触部が赤外線透過性を有する部材により構成されるか、及び／又は、前記接触部に被せるキャップを備え、前記キャップが赤外線透過性を有する部材により構成され、
前記接触部又は前記キャップはゴムや合成樹脂製の凹凸形状（ブラシを除く）が形成され、赤外線照射機能による照射がゴムや合成樹脂製の前記凹凸形状（ブラシを除く）の位置に向けて照射されるものであり、前記先端側の接触部において、回路基板の長手方向に遠赤外線照射機能の照射部と近赤外線照射機能の照射部とが交互に設けられていることを特徴とする口腔用電動マッサージ器。 The affected part of the oral cavity, such as the gums, gums and tongue, is provided with a contact part that has an ultrasonic vibration function that applies ultrasonic vibration and an infrared irradiation function that irradiates infrared rays. A circuit board having an electronic circuit having an infrared irradiation function is arranged, and an irradiation section having an infrared irradiation function is provided at a contact portion on the tip side arranged so that the circuit board extends.
The contact portion is composed of a member having infrared transparency, and/or, a cap for covering the contact part is provided, and the cap is composed of a member having infrared transparency,
The contact portion or the cap is formed with an uneven shape (excluding a brush) made of rubber or synthetic resin, and irradiation by an infrared irradiation function is directed toward the position of the uneven shape (excluding brush) made of rubber or synthetic resin. In the contact portion on the tip side, an irradiation portion having a far infrared ray irradiation function and an irradiation portion having a near infrared ray irradiation function are alternately provided in the longitudinal direction of the circuit board for the oral cavity. Electric massager.
前記接触部に被せるキャップはゴムや合成樹脂製の凹凸形状（ブラシを除く）が形成されると共に、肉厚の厚い部分（前記凹凸形状を除く）と肉厚の薄い部分とが形成されており、前記肉厚の薄い部分には前記凹凸形状（ブラシを除く）が設けられておらず、前記遠赤外線機能の照射及び近赤外線照射機能の照射が前記肉厚の薄い部分の位置に向けて照射されることを特徴とする口腔用電動マッサージ器。 The affected part of the oral cavity, such as the gums, gums and tongue, is provided with a contact part that has an ultrasonic vibration function that applies ultrasonic vibration and an infrared irradiation function that irradiates infrared rays. A circuit board having an electronic circuit having an infrared ray irradiation function is arranged, and a far infrared ray irradiation function and a near infrared ray irradiation function are provided at a contact portion on the tip side arranged so that the circuit board extends. Is provided,
The cap that covers the contact portion is formed of rubber or synthetic resin to have an uneven shape (excluding the brush), and a thick portion (excluding the uneven shape) and a thin portion are formed. The thin-walled portion is not provided with the uneven shape (excluding the brush), and the far-infrared function irradiation and the near-infrared irradiation function irradiation are applied toward the thin-walled portion. An electric massager for the oral cavity, which is characterized in that
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