Oral main device

Abstract

The present invention relates to an oral main body device. The oral main body device of the present invention is an oral main body device that allows an oral appliance having an electrical connection portion to be detachable. The device comprises: a main body portion; and an attachment / detachment operating portion having an electrical connection conductor. The device is configured to detachably attach the oral appliance relative to the main body portion by operating the application and release of force applied to the oral appliance. The attachment / detachment operating portion secures and attaches the oral appliance while the electrical connection portion is electrically connected to the electrical connection conductor by applying force to the oral appliance, and releases the force applied to the oral appliance to release the securement and remove the oral appliance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an oral main body device which enables an oral appliance to be detachable. Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses an intra-oral moisture measuring device. The intra-oral moisture measuring device described in Patent Document 1 includes a swinging member, a moisture content detecting unit provided at the front end of the swinging member, and a biasing member biasing the swinging member in one swinging direction.

[0003] Patent Document 1: International Publication No. 2015 / 125222 Summary of the Invention

[0004] In recent years, there has been a demand for an oral main body device that allows an oral appliance used in the oral cavity to be detachable, which allows the oral appliance to be easily attached and detached.

[0005] An oral main body device according to one embodiment of the present invention is an oral main body device that makes an oral appliance having an electrical connection portion detachable.

[0006] The oral main body device comprises:

[0007] the main body; and

[0008] The detachable operation portion has an electrical connection conductor and is configured to detachably attach the oral appliance to the main body by operating the application and release of force on the oral appliance.

[0009] The attachment and detachment operation portion applies force to the oral appliance to fix and attach the oral appliance in a state where the electrical connection portion is electrically connected to the electrical connection conductor, and releases the force applied to the oral appliance to release the fixation and remove the oral appliance.

[0010] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an oral main body device that allows an oral appliance to be easily attached and detached. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic perspective view of an example of an oral device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic perspective view of an example of an oral device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 3 Schematic diagram showing an example of a state in which the oral device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is used.

[0014] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram showing an example of an oral appliance.

[0015] Figure 5 It is enlarged to show Figure 4 A schematic cross-sectional view of an example of an oral appliance.

[0016] Figure 6 This is a block diagram showing the main structure of an example of an oral appliance.

[0017] Figure 7 This is a schematic perspective view of an example of an oral main body device.

[0018] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A schematic exploded view of an example of an oral main body device.

[0019] Figure 9 This is a block diagram showing the main structure of an example of an oral main body device.

[0020] Figure 10A Schematic diagram showing an example of operation of the attaching and detaching operation portion.

[0021] Figure 10B Schematic diagram showing an example of operation of the attaching and detaching operation portion.

[0022] Figure 10C Schematic diagram showing an example of operation of the attaching and detaching operation portion.

[0023] Figure 11 Schematic diagram showing an example of operation of the attaching and detaching operation portion.

[0024] Figure 12 Schematic diagram showing an attachment and detachment operation portion of Modification 1.

[0025] Figure 13A Schematic diagram showing a pressing member according to Modification 2.

[0026] Figure 13B This is a schematic diagram showing an oral appliance according to Modification 2.

[0027] Figure 14A Schematic diagram showing the operation of the attachment and detachment operation portion of Modification 3.

[0028] Figure 14B Schematic diagram showing the operation of the attachment and detachment operation portion of Modification 3.

[0029] Figure 14C It is a schematic perspective view showing the operation of the attachment and detachment operation portion of Modification 3.

[0030] Figure 14D It is a schematic perspective view showing the operation of the attachment and detachment operation portion of Modification 3.

[0031] Figure 14E It is a schematic perspective view showing the operation of the attachment and detachment operation portion of Modification 3.

[0032] Figure 15A Schematic diagram showing the operation of the attachment and detachment operation portion of Modification 3.

[0033] Figure 15B Schematic diagram showing the operation of the attachment and detachment operation portion of Modification 3.

[0034] Figure 15C Schematic diagram showing the operation of another attachment and detachment operation portion of Modification 3.

[0035] Figure 15D Schematic diagram showing the operation of another attachment and detachment operation portion of Modification 3.

[0036] Figure 15E Schematic diagram showing an attachment and detachment operation portion of Modification 4.

[0037] Figure 15F Schematic diagram showing the attachment and detachment operation portion of Modification 5.

[0038] Figure 16 This is a block diagram showing a main configuration of an example of an oral device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 17A It is a schematic diagram showing an example of the operation of the detection unit.

[0040] Figure 17B It is a schematic diagram showing an example of the operation of the detection unit.

[0041] Figure 17C It is a schematic diagram showing an example of the operation of the detection unit.

[0042] Figure 18A It is a schematic diagram showing the operation of the detection unit of Modification Example 6.

[0043] Figure 18B It is a schematic diagram showing the operation of the detection unit of Modification Example 6.

[0044] Figure 19A It is a schematic diagram showing the operation of the detection unit of Modification Example 7.

[0045] Figure 19B It is a schematic diagram showing the operation of the detection unit of Modification Example 7.

[0046] Figure 20A This is a schematic perspective view of an example of an oral device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 20B This is a schematic perspective view of an example of an oral device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 21A This is a schematic partial enlarged sectional view showing an example of an attaching and detaching operation portion in an enlarged manner.

[0049] Figure 21B yes Figure 21A A schematic exploded sectional view of the disassembly and assembly operation part.

[0050] Figure 22 It is a schematic partial enlarged sectional view showing an enlarged view of an attaching and detaching operation portion of Modification 8.

[0051] Figure 23 It is a schematic partial enlarged sectional view showing an enlarged view of an attaching and detaching operation portion of Modification 9.

[0052] Figure 24A This is a schematic perspective view of an example of an oral device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Figure 24B This is a schematic perspective view of an example of an oral device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] Figure 25 This is a schematic partial enlarged sectional view showing an example of an attaching and detaching operation portion in an enlarged manner.

[0055] Figure 26 This is a schematic partial enlarged sectional view showing an enlarged view of an attaching and detaching operation portion of Modification 10.

[0056] Figure 27 This is a schematic partial enlarged sectional view showing an enlarged view of an attaching and detaching operation portion of Modification 11.

[0057] Figure 28 This is a block diagram showing a main configuration of an example of an oral device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[0058] Figure 29A This is a schematic diagram showing an example of an oral appliance.

[0059] Figure 29B yes Figure 29A A schematic cross-sectional view of an example of an oral appliance.

[0060] Figure 30 This is a schematic diagram showing an oral appliance according to Modification 12.

[0061] Figure 31A This is a schematic diagram showing an oral appliance according to Modification 13.

[0062] Figure 31B yes Figure 31A A schematic cross-sectional view of an oral appliance according to a thirteenth variation of the present invention.

[0063] Figure 32 This is a block diagram showing a main configuration of an example of an oral device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

[0064] Figure 33 This is a schematic diagram showing an example of an oral appliance.

[0065] Figure 34 yes Figure 33 A schematic cross-sectional view of an example of an oral appliance.

[0066] Figure 35 is a schematic diagram of an example of an RFID tag.

[0067] Figure 36 This is a schematic circuit diagram of an example of an RFID tag.

[0068] Figure 37 This is a schematic partial enlarged sectional view showing an example of an attaching and detaching operation portion in an enlarged manner.

[0069] Figure 38A This is a schematic perspective view of an example of an oral device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

[0070] Figure 38B This is a schematic perspective view of an example of an oral device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

[0071] Figure 39A It is a schematic plan view of an example of an oral appliance according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

[0072] Figure 39B Cut along line AA Figure 39A A schematic cross-sectional view of an oral appliance.

[0073] Figure 40A Schematic diagram showing an example of operation of the attaching and detaching operation portion.

[0074] Figure 40B Schematic diagram showing an example of operation of the attaching and detaching operation portion.

[0075] Figure 40C Schematic diagram showing an example of operation of the attaching and detaching operation portion.

[0076] Figure 41A This is a schematic cross-sectional view of an example of an oral device according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] Figure 41BThis is a schematic cross-sectional view of an example of an oral device according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

[0078] Figure 42A It is a schematic bottom view of an example of an oral appliance according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

[0079] Figure 42B Cut along line BB Figure 42A A schematic cross-sectional view of an oral appliance.

[0080] Figure 43 This is a schematic partial perspective view of an example of an oral main body device according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

[0081] Figure 44 This is a schematic perspective view of an example of an electrical connection conductor provided on a substrate.

[0082] Figure 45 This is a schematic perspective view of an example of a pressing member.

[0083] Figure 46 yes Figure 45 Schematic enlarged view of the Z1 part.

[0084] Figure 47 It is a schematic partial enlarged view showing a state where an oral appliance is attached.

[0085] Figure 48A Schematic diagram showing an example of operation of the attaching and detaching operation portion.

[0086] Figure 48B Schematic diagram showing an example of operation of the attaching and detaching operation portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0087] (Process of Completion of the Invention)

[0088] In the moisture meter described in Patent Document 1, a moisture detection unit (sensor unit) located at the tip of a swinging member that swings relative to the main body is brought into contact with the measurement site in the mouth to measure the moisture in the oral cavity. Furthermore, in the moisture meter described in Patent Document 1, the sensor unit and the swinging member are configured as a detachable unit that can be attached to and detached from the main body. This maintains the meter in a more optimal sanitary state. In this device, the detachable unit is removed from the main body by pulling the tip of the detachable unit.

[0089] However, since the detachable portion is in contact with the measuring site in the oral cavity, saliva adheres to it after use. Therefore, when the user grabs the front end of the detachable portion and pulls it when removing the detachable portion from the main body, saliva adheres to the user's hand.

[0090] Against this backdrop, an oral device that allows for easy attachment and detachment of an oral appliance that contacts a measurement site within the oral cavity is being sought. Specifically, an oral device that allows for easy removal of the oral appliance after use without causing saliva to adhere to the user's hand is being sought.

[0091] Therefore, the inventors of the present invention have discovered a structure for attaching and detaching an oral appliance by manipulating the application and release of force to the oral appliance, and have completed the following invention.

[0092] An oral main body device according to one embodiment of the present invention is an oral main body device that makes an oral appliance having an electrical connection portion detachable.

[0093] The oral main body device comprises:

[0094] the main body; and

[0095] The detachable operation portion has an electrical connection conductor and is configured to detachably attach the oral appliance to the main body by operating the application and release of force on the oral appliance.

[0096] The attachment and detachment operation portion applies force to the oral appliance to fix and attach the oral appliance in a state where the electrical connection portion is electrically connected to the electrical connection conductor, and releases the force applied to the oral appliance to release the fixation and remove the oral appliance.

[0097] With this structure, the oral appliance can be easily attached and detached.

[0098] The above-mentioned disassembly and assembly operation part may also have:

[0099] A placement surface for placing the above-mentioned oral appliance; and

[0100] The pressing member applies a force in a direction intersecting the arrangement surface.

[0101] With this structure, the oral appliance can be more easily assembled and disassembled.

[0102] The pressing member may include one end provided on the arrangement surface side and the other end provided on the opposite side to the one end, and may be configured to be rotatable around a rotation axis provided between the one end and the other end.

[0103] With this structure, the oral appliance can be more easily assembled and disassembled.

[0104] The pressing member may include a protrusion between the one end and the rotating shaft, the protruding protruding toward the arrangement surface.

[0105] With such a structure, it is possible to prevent the oral appliance from falling off.

[0106] The pressing member may include a contact surface that contacts the oral appliance and may be configured to be slidable in an oblique direction relative to the placement surface.

[0107] With this structure, the oral appliance can be more easily assembled and disassembled.

[0108] The above-mentioned pressing component may also have one end arranged on the side of the above-mentioned configuration surface and the other end arranged on the opposite side of the above-mentioned one end, and the above-mentioned contact surface is brought into contact with the above-mentioned oral appliance by sliding along a first inclined direction from the above-mentioned one end toward the above-mentioned other end, and the above-mentioned contact surface is released from contact with the above-mentioned oral appliance while pushing out the above-mentioned oral appliance by sliding along a second inclined direction opposite to the above-mentioned first inclined direction.

[0109] With this structure, the oral appliance can be removed more easily.

[0110] The pressing member may include a protrusion protruding from the contact surface toward the arrangement surface.

[0111] With such a structure, it is possible to prevent the oral appliance from falling off.

[0112] The arrangement surface may be provided with a protrusion that protrudes toward the pressing member.

[0113] With such a structure, it is possible to prevent the oral appliance from falling off.

[0114] It can also be configured such that the above-mentioned arrangement surface is curved into a concave or convex shape.

[0115] The pressing member is curved into a concave or convex shape along the shape of the arrangement surface.

[0116] With such a structure, the oral appliance can be deformed and fixed.

[0117] It is also possible to configure the oral main body device to further include:

[0118] a detection unit for detecting whether the oral appliance is installed in the assembling and disassembling operation unit; and

[0119] The control unit determines whether the oral appliance can be used based on the detection result of the detection unit.

[0120] The above control unit performs the following actions:

[0121] Determine whether the oral appliance installed on the detachable operation portion is a used oral appliance,

[0122] If it is determined that the oral appliance is a used oral appliance, it is determined that the oral appliance cannot be used.

[0123] After it is determined that the oral appliance cannot be used, if the detection unit detects that the used oral appliance has been removed and an unused oral appliance has been attached, it is determined that the oral appliance can be used.

[0124] With such a configuration, whether the oral appliance is usable can be easily determined by detecting whether the oral appliance is in use.

[0125] The oral main body device may further include a display unit that displays information indicating whether the oral appliance can be used.

[0126] With such a structure, it is possible to easily know whether the oral appliance can be used.

[0127] The control unit may stop use of the oral appliance when determining that the oral appliance is a used oral appliance, and enable use of the oral appliance based on a determination that the oral appliance can be used.

[0128] With this structure, the use of the used oral appliance can be stopped.

[0129] The main body may also include:

[0130] a grip portion to be gripped by a user; and

[0131] The protective part protects the above-mentioned holding part.

[0132] With such a structure, it is possible to suppress saliva and the like from flowing toward the grip portion.

[0133] It can also be configured such that the electrical connection portion of the oral appliance is one or more electrodes.

[0134] The electrical connection conductor of the oral main body device is one or more connection terminals.

[0135] The detaching operation portion electrically connects the one or more electrodes to the one or more connection terminals through physical contact.

[0136] With such a structure, the electrical connection between the oral appliance and the oral main unit can be easily performed.

[0137] It can also be configured such that the electrical connection portion of the oral appliance is an RFID tag.

[0138] The electrical connection conductor of the oral main body device is a main body side antenna.

[0139] The attachment and detachment operation portion electrically connects the RFID tag to the main body-side antenna via wireless connection.

[0140] With such a structure, the electrical connection between the oral appliance and the oral main unit can be easily performed.

[0141] The oral main body device may further include a calculation unit that calculates the moisture content based on information acquired from the oral appliance.

[0142] With such a structure, the amount of moisture in the oral cavity can be measured.

[0143] It may also be configured such that the electrical connection portion of the oral appliance has a plurality of electrodes.

[0144] The electrical connection conductor has a plurality of connection terminals provided on both main surfaces of the substrate.

[0145] The detachable operation portion includes a plurality of pressing members, which are respectively arranged on the two main surfaces of the substrate and apply force in a direction intersecting the two main surfaces of the substrate.

[0146] The plurality of pressing members fix the oral appliance by applying a force in a direction intersecting the two main surfaces of the substrate in a state in which the plurality of electrodes are in contact with the plurality of connection terminals.

[0147] With such a structure, electrical connection between the oral appliance and the oral main unit can be easily achieved.

[0148] Each of the plurality of pressing members may include a protrusion protruding toward both main surfaces of the substrate.

[0149] With such a structure, the oral appliance can be firmly fixed to the oral main body device.

[0150] It is also possible to configure the electrical connection conductor to have:

[0151] a connecting terminal provided on one main surface of the substrate; and

[0152] The movable member moves toward the connecting terminal and contacts the connecting terminal.

[0153] When the movable member contacts the electrical connection portion of the oral appliance, the movable member moves toward the connection terminal and contacts the connection terminal.

[0154] The attachment and detachment operation portion includes a pressing member that is disposed on one main surface of the substrate and applies a force in a direction intersecting the one main surface of the substrate.

[0155] The pressing member fixes the oral appliance by applying a force in a direction intersecting one main surface of the substrate in a state in which the electrical connection portion, the movable member, and the connection terminal are in contact with each other.

[0156] With such a structure, electrical connection between the oral appliance and the oral main unit can be easily and stably achieved.

[0157] An embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following description is merely illustrative in nature and is not intended to limit the present disclosure, its applications, or its uses. Furthermore, the drawings are schematic, and the ratios of dimensions and the like may not necessarily correspond to actual values.

[0158] (Implementation Method 1)

[0159] [Oral Devices]

[0160] Figure 1 and Figure 2 It is a schematic perspective view of an example of the oral device 1A according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 The state where the oral appliance 10 is attached to the oral main body device 50 is shown. Figure 2 The figure shows a state where the oral appliance 10 is removed from the oral main body device 50. The X, Y, and Z directions in the figure respectively represent the length direction, width direction, and height direction of the oral device 1A.

[0161] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the oral device 1A includes an oral appliance 10 and an oral main unit 50. The oral device 1A is a disposable device. In the oral device 1A, the oral appliance 10, which is used in the oral cavity, is detachably mounted on the oral main unit 50. After being mounted on the oral main unit 50 and used, the oral appliance 10 is removed from the oral main unit 50.

[0162] The oral device 1A brings the oral appliance 10 into contact with a part in the oral cavity to perform functions, such as a sensing function and / or an energy irradiation function.

[0163] The sensing function obtains information related to biological information in the oral cavity. Biological information refers to various physiological and anatomical information emitted by a living body. Examples of biological information include dryness (moisture content, water content), tongue pressure, bite force, chewing function, swallowing function, tongue and lip movement function, poor hygiene, saliva composition, exhaled gas composition, body temperature, hardness, and the like. Examples of information related to biological information include electrostatic capacitance, impedance (resistance), pressure, potential, color tone, temperature, hardness, vibration, and the like. The oral device 1A brings the oral appliance 10 into contact with a measurement site in the user's oral cavity, and obtains information related to the biological information of the contacted measurement site. Based on the information obtained by the oral appliance 10, the oral device 1A obtains biological information by the oral main body device 50, thereby measuring the state in the oral cavity. The oral main body device 50 measures, for example, the water content, the amount of saliva secretion, bite force, tongue pressure, the color tone of the tongue, and / or the amount of various substances contained in the saliva.

[0164] The energy irradiation function is to irradiate energy into the oral cavity. Examples of energy include light, heat, ultrasound, and electromagnetic waves.

[0165] The oral device 1A can be used as, for example, a hygrometer, an occlusal force meter, a tongue pressure meter, a laser therapy device, a thermotherapy device, an ultrasonic echo device, an ultrasonic therapy device, or an electromagnetic wave irradiator.

[0166] In the first embodiment, an example in which the oral device 1A is a hygrometer is described.

[0167] Figure 3 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a state in which the oral device 1A according to the first embodiment of the present invention is used. Figure 3 As shown, oral device 1A places oral appliance 10 in contact with a measurement site in the user's oral cavity. The measurement site may be, for example, the tongue, buccal mucosa, or palate. Oral appliance 10 deforms to conform to the shape of the measurement site, thereby contacting the measurement site. With oral device 1A in contact with the measurement site, measurement begins.

[0168] [Oral appliances]

[0169] Figure 4 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the oral appliance 10 . Figure 5 It is enlarged to show Figure 4 Schematic cross-sectional view of an example of an oral appliance 10. Figure 6 It is a block diagram showing the structure of an example of the oral appliance 10 .

[0170] like Figure 4-6 As shown, the oral appliance 10 includes a functional portion 20 , a wiring portion 30 , and a connecting portion 40 .

[0171] In the first embodiment, the oral appliance 10 is configured as a sensing probe that is detachable from the oral main unit 50. The oral appliance 10 is a sheet-like appliance having an electrical connection portion. The oral appliance 10 is formed into a rectangular sheet with a longitudinal direction. Furthermore, the oral appliance 10 is flexible and deformable.

[0172] The electrical connection portion is electrically connected to the oral main device 50. In the first embodiment, the electrical connection portion is one or more electrodes 41.

[0173] <Functional Department>

[0174] The functional portion 20 performs a sensing function and is located on the front end of the oral appliance 10. The functional portion 20 includes a sensor portion 21 for acquiring information within the oral cavity. The sensor portion 21 has a sensor surface 21a positioned toward the measurement site within the user's oral cavity. The functional portion 20 acquires information within the oral cavity by bringing the sensor surface 21a of the sensor portion 21 into contact with the measurement site. In the first embodiment, the sensor portion 21 includes a capacitance sensor to acquire capacitance.

[0175] Wiring Department

[0176] The wiring portion 30 is disposed between the functional portion 20 and the connection portion 40. The wiring portion 30 includes wiring 31 that electrically connects the functional portion 20 to the electrode 41 of the connection portion 40. The wiring 31 is formed of a conductive material. For example, the wiring 31 is formed of a wiring conductor pattern.

[0177] The thickness of wiring layer 11 is preferably not less than 1 μm and not more than 50 μm. The thickness of wiring layer 11 is more preferably not less than 2 μm and not more than 25 μm.

[0178] The wiring portion 30 also includes a protective layer 32 that covers the wiring portion 30. The protective layer 32 is positioned in the portion of the oral appliance 10 that contacts the teeth when the oral appliance 10 is placed in the mouth. The protective layer 32 only needs to be positioned between the functional portion 20 and the connecting portion 40. For example, the protective layer 32 is formed from a protective film having a thickness of at least 100 μm and no more than 10 mm. The protective film can be formed from materials such as resin and foam.

[0179] <Connection>

[0180] The connecting portion 40 is a portion mounted on the oral main body 50 and is provided on the rear end side opposite to the front end of the oral appliance 10. The connecting portion 40 includes one or more electrodes 41. In the first embodiment, the connecting portion 40 includes two electrodes 41. The number of electrodes 41 is not limited to two.

[0181] The one or more electrodes 41 are formed of a conductive material.

[0182] In the first embodiment, when the connection portion 40 is mounted on the oral main device 50 , the plurality of electrodes 41 are electrically connected to the plurality of connection terminals provided on the oral main device 50 through physical contact.

[0183] Furthermore, the connection portion 40 is provided with a mounting hole 42. The mounting hole 42 is a through-hole into which a protrusion 73a of the attachment and detachment operation portion 70, which will be described later, is inserted. In the first embodiment, two mounting holes 42 are provided in the connection portion 40.

[0184] Furthermore, the mounting hole 42 is not limited to a through hole and may be a notch or a recess. The mounting hole 42 only needs to have a size that allows the protrusion 73a of the detachable operation portion 70 to be inserted. In addition, the connection portion 40 only needs to have one or more mounting holes 42.

[0185] like Figure 5 As shown, the oral appliance 10 is formed of a wiring layer 11 and a plurality of insulating layers 12 and 13. In the first embodiment, the wiring layer 11 and the plurality of insulating layers 12 and 13 are stacked.

[0186] Wiring layer

[0187] The wiring layer 11 includes a sensor unit 21, wiring 31, and multiple electrodes 41. The wiring layer 11 has a first principal surface PS1 and a second principal surface PS2 opposite the first principal surface PS1. In the oral appliance 10, the first principal surface PS1 is the side that contacts the measurement site within the oral cavity. In the first embodiment, the sensor surface 21a of the sensor unit 21 is located on the first principal surface PS1 side of the wiring layer 11. Multiple electrodes 41 are exposed from the insulating layer 12 on the first principal surface PS1 side of the wiring layer 11.

[0188] Multiple insulation layers

[0189] The plurality of insulating layers 12 and 13 include a first insulating layer 12 arranged on the first principal surface PS1 of the wiring layer 11 and a second insulating layer 13 arranged on the second principal surface PS2 of the wiring layer 11 .

[0190] The thickness T1 of the first insulating layer 12 is smaller than the thickness T2 of the second insulating layer 13. The thickness T1 of the first insulating layer 12 is preferably 25 μm or less. The thickness T2 of the second insulating layer 13 is preferably 10 μm or more and 200 μm or less.

[0191] For example, the wiring layer 11 and the plurality of insulating layers 12 and 13 are formed of a flexible printed circuit board.

[0192] The above-described oral appliance 10 is merely an example, and the structure of the oral appliance 10 is not limited thereto. Any oral appliance 10 having an electrical connection portion is sufficient. Furthermore, the shape of the oral appliance 10 is not limited to a sheet. Alternatively, the oral appliance 10 may include a shielding layer in addition to the wiring layer 11 and the plurality of insulating layers 12 and 13.

[0193] [Oral device]

[0194] Figure 7 This is a schematic perspective view of an example of the oral main body device 50. Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A schematic exploded view of an example of an oral main body device 50. Figure 9 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an example of the oral main body device 50. In addition, hereinafter, the oral main body device 50 may be referred to as a main body device 50.

[0195] like Figure 7-9 As shown, the main device 50 includes a main body 60, an attachment and detachment operation unit 70, a protective member 80, and a display unit 90. While the first embodiment illustrates an example in which the main device 50 includes the protective member 80 and the display unit 90, the present invention is not limited thereto. The protective member 80 and the display unit 90 are not essential components. For example, the display unit 90 may be provided in a device separate from the main device 50.

[0196] The main device 50 can detachably attach the oral appliance 10 to the attachment / detachment operation unit 70. Furthermore, the main device 50 calculates the amount of the measurement object based on information associated with biological information acquired by the oral appliance 10. Specifically, the main device 50 calculates the moisture content (humidity) based on the electrostatic capacitance acquired by the oral appliance 10.

[0197] <Main body>

[0198] The main body 60 is the main part of the main device 50. The main body 60 is formed of a rod-shaped member having a longitudinal direction. The main body 60 has a grip 61 that is gripped by the user. The grip 61 is formed by the outer shape of the main body 60.

[0199] An attachment / detachment operation portion 70 is disposed on one end side of the main body portion 60. A guard 80 and a display portion 90 are disposed on the main body portion 60.

[0200] The main body 60 includes a control unit 62 and a calculation unit 63 .

[0201] The control unit 62 comprehensively controls the components of the oral device 1A. The control unit 62 includes, for example, a memory storing programs and a processing circuit corresponding to a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit). For example, in the control unit 62, the processor executes the program stored in the memory.

[0202] The control unit 62 controls the calculation unit 63 and the display unit 90 .

[0203] The calculation unit 63 calculates the amount of the measurement object based on the information obtained from the oral appliance 10. In the first embodiment, the calculation unit 63 calculates the amount of water based on the electrostatic capacitance obtained from the oral appliance 10.

[0204] The calculation unit 63 can be realized by a semiconductor element, etc. The function of the calculation unit 63 may be constituted by hardware alone or realized by a combination of hardware and software.

[0205] In the first embodiment, the calculation unit 63 includes a moisture content calculation circuit. The moisture content calculation circuit calculates the moisture content based on the capacitance obtained by the oral appliance 10 and the relationship between the capacitance and the moisture content.

[0206] Information on the amount of moisture calculated by the calculation unit 63 is sent to the display unit 90 .

[0207] <Disassembly and assembly operation section>

[0208] The attachment / detachment operating portion 70 is configured to detachably attach the oral appliance 10 to the main body 60 by applying and releasing force to the oral appliance 10. In the first embodiment, the attachment / detachment operating portion 70 is configured to detachably attach the oral appliance 10 in a direction intersecting the extension direction of the main body 60. In other words, the attachment / detachment direction of the oral appliance 10 is a direction intersecting the extension direction of the main body 60.

[0209] The assembly and disassembly operation portion 70 has an electrical connection conductor. The electrical connection conductor refers to a conductor that is electrically connected to the oral appliance 10. Specifically, the electrical connection conductor is electrically connected to the electrical connection portion of the oral appliance 10. In the first embodiment, the electrical connection conductor is one or more connection terminals 71. The one or more connection terminals 71 are formed of a conductive material. The one or more connection terminals 71 are electrically connected to one or more electrodes 41 provided on the connection portion 40 of the oral appliance 10 through physical contact.

[0210] The attaching / detaching operation unit 70 applies force to the connecting portion 40 of the oral appliance 10, thereby securing and attaching the oral appliance 10 while the electrode 41 is electrically connected to the connecting terminal 71. Furthermore, the attaching / detaching operation unit 70 releases the force applied to the connecting portion 40 of the oral appliance 10, thereby releasing the securing and allowing the oral appliance 10 to be removed. Furthermore, when the oral appliance 10 is removed, the electrical connection between the electrode 41 and the connecting terminal 71 may also be released.

[0211] The attaching and detaching operation portion 70 includes a placement surface 72 on which the oral appliance 10 is placed, and a pressing member 73 that applies a force in a direction intersecting the placement surface 72. In the first embodiment, the pressing member 73 is placed above the placement surface 72.

[0212] The placement surface 72 is provided on one end of the main body 60. The placement surface 72 is a surface on which the oral appliance 10 can slide. The placement surface 72 can be formed by concavely recessing the end of the main body 60 or by being a flat surface.

[0213] One or more connection terminals 71 are disposed on the placement surface 72. The one or more connection terminals 71 are disposed at positions corresponding to one or more electrodes 41 when the oral appliance 10 is disposed and fixed on the placement surface 72. In the first embodiment, two connection terminals 71 are disposed on the placement surface 72. The number of connection terminals 71 is not limited to two.

[0214] A positioning member 72a extending toward the pressing member 73 is provided on the configuration surface 72. The positioning member 72a determines the position in the X direction on the configuration surface 72. The positioning member 72a can be formed, for example, by a step formed on the configuration surface 72, or can be formed by protruding convexly from the configuration surface 72 toward the pressing member 73. For example, when the oral appliance 10 is slid along the X direction and configured on the configuration surface 72, the oral appliance 10 is slid until the end of the connecting portion 40 of the oral appliance 10 contacts the positioning member 72a. In this way, when the oral appliance 10 is installed on the assembly and disassembly operation portion 70, the position of the oral appliance 10 in the X direction can be easily determined by sliding the oral appliance 10 until it contacts the positioning member 72a. As a result, the installation of the electrode 41 of the oral appliance 10 at the position where it physically contacts the connecting terminal 71 configured on the configuration surface 72 becomes easy, and electrical connection can be easily performed.

[0215] The pressing member 73 is a member capable of operating the application and release of force on the oral appliance 10. The pressing member 73 is configured to apply force in a direction intersecting the placement surface 72. Thus, the pressing member 73 can fix the oral appliance 10 to the placement surface 72 while the electrode 41 is electrically connected to the connection terminal 71.

[0216] The pressing member 73 is formed of a plate-shaped member having one end E1 and another end E2. The one end E1 is positioned on the side of the arrangement surface 72. The other end E2 is positioned on the side opposite to the one end E1. A rotational shaft 74 is positioned between the one end E1 and the other end E2 of the pressing member 73. The pressing member 73 is configured to rotate about the rotational shaft 74. Furthermore, the one end E1 of the pressing member 73 is biased toward the arrangement surface 72 by, for example, an elastic body. Examples of the elastic body include a spring and rubber.

[0217] The pressing member 73 has a protrusion 73a between one end E1 and the rotating shaft 74, which protrudes toward the mounting surface 72. The protrusion 73a is inserted into the mounting hole 42 provided in the connecting portion 40 of the oral appliance 10. In the first embodiment, the pressing member 73 has two protrusions 73a provided at one end E1 of the pressing member 73. Alternatively, the pressing member 73 may have one or more protrusions 73a.

[0218] In the detachment operation section 70, the application and release of force on the oral appliance 10 are controlled by rotating the pressing member 73. Specifically, when the pressing member 73 is not operated, one end E1 of the pressing member 73 moves toward the placement surface 72 due to the force of the elastic body, pressing the oral appliance 10 placed on the placement surface 72. This allows the oral appliance 10 to be fixed so that it is clamped between the placement surface 72 and the pressing member 73, and thus attached to the detachment operation section 70. Furthermore, by inserting the protrusion 73a of the pressing member 73 into the mounting hole 42 of the connecting portion 40, the oral appliance 10 can be fixed so that it does not fall off the detachment operation section 70.

[0219] When removing the oral appliance 10 from the attachment / detachment operating section 70, the other end E2 of the pressing member 73 is pressed, thereby moving the one end E1 of the pressing member 73 away from the placement surface 72. This releases the pressing force of the pressing member 73 on the oral appliance 10, allowing the oral appliance 10 to be removed from the attachment / detachment operating section 70. In this manner, since the oral appliance 10 can be removed by operating the attachment / detachment operating section 70, the oral appliance 10 can be easily removed without touching the used oral appliance 10.

[0220] In addition, in the first embodiment, an example in which the pressing member 73 is force-applied by an elastic body is described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The pressing member 73 may also be force-applied in a direction intersecting the arrangement surface 72 by a mechanism other than an elastic body, such as a locking mechanism, a sliding mechanism, and / or an electromagnetic force. Furthermore, a suction portion may be provided to apply force to the oral appliance 10 through suction.

[0221] <Protective parts>

[0222] The guard 80 is disposed on the main body 60 to protect the grip 61. The guard 80 prevents saliva from adhering to the user's hand gripping the grip 61 when the user uses the oral device 1A.

[0223] In the first embodiment, the guard 80 is disposed on the side of the main body 60 where the oral appliance 10 is mounted. The side where the oral appliance 10 is mounted refers to the side where the oral appliance 10 is mounted and removed. The guard 80 is formed of a plate-shaped member.

[0224] <Display>

[0225] The display unit 90 is disposed on the main body 60 and displays information about the oral device 1A. The information about the oral device 1A includes, for example, information about the measurement object.

[0226] In the first embodiment, the information to be measured is the water content information. For example, the calculation unit 63 calculates the water content based on the electrostatic capacitance obtained by the oral appliance 10. The calculation unit 63 sends the water content information to the display unit 90.

[0227] The display unit 90 is, for example, a display.

[0228] Furthermore, the main device 50 may also include an input unit for receiving input information from the user. For example, the input unit may include one or more buttons for receiving input from the user. The one or more buttons may include, for example, a power button for switching the power on / off and a measurement start button for starting measurement.

[0229] [An example of how to operate the mounting and dismounting unit]

[0230] use Figures 10A-10C as well as Figure 11 An example of the operation of the attaching and detaching operation portion 70 will be described. Figures 10A-10C as well as Figure 11 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of operation of the attaching and detaching operation portion 70 . Figures 10A-10C An example of the operation of attaching the oral appliance 10 is shown. Figure 11 An example of the operation of removing the oral appliance 10 is shown.

[0231] First, an example of the operation of installing the oral appliance 10 will be described. Figure 10A As shown, before the oral appliance 10 is attached, one end E1 of the pressing member 73 is pressed against the placement surface 72 by the urging force of the elastic body. On the other hand, the other end E2 of the pressing member 73 is raised upward.

[0232] like Figure 10BAs shown, the other end E2 of the pressing member 73 is pressed downward. This causes the pressing member 73 to rotate about the rotation axis 74, and the one end E1 of the pressing member 73 moves upward. Specifically, when force is applied in the direction of pressing the other end E2 of the pressing member 73, the one end E1 of the pressing member 73 moves away from the arrangement surface 72, creating a space between the arrangement surface 72 and the pressing member 73.

[0233] While one end E1 of the pressing member 73 is lifted upward, the connecting portion 40 of the oral appliance 10 is slid on the placement surface 72 and inserted into the attachment / detachment operating portion 70. Specifically, the oral appliance 10 is slid until the end of the connecting portion 40 contacts the positioning member 72a. The connecting portion 40 of the oral appliance 10 is positioned so that the electrode 41 physically contacts the connection terminal 71. This electrically connects the electrode 41 to the connection terminal 71.

[0234] like Figure 10C As shown, with the connecting portion 40 of the oral appliance 10 positioned on the placement surface 72, the force applied to the other end E2 of the pressing member 73 is released. As a result, the one end E1 of the pressing member 73 moves toward the placement surface 72, pressing the connecting portion 40 of the oral appliance 10. The connecting portion 40 of the oral appliance 10 is sandwiched and fixed between the placement surface 72 and the pressing member 73.

[0235] Furthermore, the protrusion 73a provided on the one end E1 of the pressing member 73 is inserted into the attachment hole 42 of the connecting portion 40 of the oral appliance 10. This prevents the oral appliance 10 from falling off from the attaching and detaching operation portion 70.

[0236] In this manner, the attaching and detaching operation portion 70 applies a pressing force to the oral appliance 10 by the pressing member 73 , thereby fixing and attaching the oral appliance 10 to the main unit 50 in a state where the electrode 41 and the connection terminal 71 are electrically connected.

[0237] Next, an example of the operation of removing the oral appliance 10 will be described. Figure 11 As shown, the other end E2 of the pressing member 73 is pressed downward. This causes the pressing member 73 to rotate about the rotation axis 74, and the one end E1 of the pressing member 73 moves upward. Specifically, when force is applied in the direction of pressing the other end E2 of the pressing member 73, the one end E1 of the pressing member 73 moves away from the placement surface 72. This releases the pressing force applied by the pressing member 73 to the connecting portion 40 of the oral appliance 10. Furthermore, the protrusion 73a of the pressing member 73 is removed from the mounting hole 42 of the connecting portion 40.

[0238] In this manner, the attaching and detaching operation portion 70 releases the pressing force applied to the oral appliance 10 by the pressing member 73 , thereby releasing the fixation and removing the oral appliance 10 from the main device 50 .

[0239] [Effect]

[0240] According to the oral main body device 50 according to the first embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

[0241] The oral main body device 50 enables the oral appliance 10 having an electrical connection portion to be detachable. The oral main body device 50 includes a main body 60 and a detachment operation portion 70. The detachment operation portion 70 includes an electrical connection conductor and is configured to detachably mount the oral appliance 10 relative to the main body 60 by operating the application and release of force on the oral appliance 10. The detachment operation portion 70 applies force to the oral appliance 10, thereby securing and mounting the oral appliance 10 in a state where the electrical connection portion and the electrical connection conductor are electrically connected. In addition, the detachment operation portion 70 releases the force applied to the oral appliance 10 to release the fixation and remove the oral appliance 10.

[0242] This structure allows easy attachment and detachment of the oral appliance 10. Specifically, the oral main body device 50 allows easy attachment and detachment of the oral appliance 10 by operating the attachment and detachment operation portion 70.

[0243] After using the oral appliance 10, the user can release the force holding the oral appliance 10 in place by operating the attachment / detachment operation unit 70, and remove the oral appliance 10 from the main device 50. In other words, the user can easily remove the oral appliance 10 without touching the oral appliance 10. Thus, the user can remove the oral appliance 10 from the main device 50 without coming into contact with the used oral appliance 10 that is adhered to saliva or the like.

[0244] While the oral appliance 10 is being mounted on the main device 50, the electrical connection portion of the oral appliance 10 can be easily electrically connected to the electrical connection conductor of the main device 50. Furthermore, both mounting the oral appliance 10 on the main device 50 and the electrical connection between the oral appliance 10 and the main device 50 can be accomplished using a single mechanism. This reduces the number of components constituting the main device 50, thereby reducing the cost of the device.

[0245] By configuring the oral appliance 10 for use in the oral cavity to be detachable from the main device 50, it can be used even without a cover, etc. Thus, when the oral appliance 10 is used for sensing purposes, the oral appliance 10 can be brought into direct contact with the measurement site in the oral cavity, thereby improving measurement accuracy.

[0246] The attachment / detachment operating unit 70 includes a placement surface 72 on which the oral appliance 10 is placed, and a pressing member 73 that applies a force in a direction intersecting the placement surface 72. With this structure, the attachment / detachment operating unit 70 can use the pressing member 73 to press the oral appliance 10 placed on the placement surface 72, thereby securing and attaching the oral appliance 10 to the main unit 50. Furthermore, by releasing the pressing force applied by the pressing member 73, the oral appliance 10 can be easily removed from the main unit 50. Thus, by applying and releasing the pressing force applied by the pressing member 73 to the oral appliance 10 placed on the placement surface 72, the oral appliance 10 can be easily attached / detached.

[0247] The pressing member 73 has one end E1 disposed on the side of the placement surface 72 and another end E2 disposed on the opposite side of the one end E1. The pressing member 73 is configured to rotate about a rotation axis 74 disposed between the one end E1 and the other end E2. This structure facilitates the application and release of the pressing force by the pressing member 73. In other words, the operability of the attachment and detachment operating portion 70 is improved. This makes it easier to attach and detach the oral appliance 10.

[0248] The pressing member 73 includes a protrusion 73a between one end E1 and the rotating shaft 74, projecting toward the placement surface 72. This structure prevents the oral appliance 10 from falling off the attachment / detachment operating portion 70. For example, by inserting the protrusion 73a into the mounting hole 42 provided in the oral appliance 10, movement of the oral appliance 10 in the removal direction can be prevented. This allows the oral appliance 10 to be more securely fixed.

[0249] The main body 60 includes a grip 61 gripped by a user and a guard 80 for protecting the grip 61. With this structure, the guard 80 can protect the user's hand gripping the grip 61 from saliva or the like.

[0250] The electrical connection portion of the oral appliance 10 is one or more electrodes 41. The electrical connection conductor of the oral main unit 50 is one or more connection terminals 71. The detachable operation unit 70 electrically connects the one or more electrodes 41 to the one or more connection terminals 71 through physical contact. This structure facilitates electrical connection between the oral appliance 10 and the main unit 50.

[0251] The oral main body device 50 includes a calculation unit 63 that calculates the moisture content based on information acquired from the oral appliance 10. With such a configuration, the moisture content in the oral cavity can be measured.

[0252] In the first embodiment, the oral device 1A is described as an oral hygrometer that measures the moisture content in the oral cavity. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The oral device 1A may be any device that acquires information in the oral cavity and / or irradiates energy into the oral cavity.

[0253] In the first embodiment, the sensor portion 21 of the oral appliance 10 is described as including an electrostatic capacitance sensor, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the sensor portion 21 may include any sensor capable of acquiring biological information. For example, the sensor portion 21 may include at least one of an impedance sensor, a resistance sensor, a load sensor, a humidity sensor, a pressure sensor, a color sensor, a temperature sensor, a hardness sensor, a vibration sensor, and a biosensor.

[0254] In the first embodiment, the calculation unit 63 calculates the moisture content based on the capacitance, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The calculation unit 63 only needs to calculate the information in the oral cavity based on the information acquired by the oral appliance 10 .

[0255] In the first embodiment, the example in which the detachable operating portion 70 is configured to allow the oral appliance 10 to be detachably mounted in a direction intersecting the extending direction of the main body 60 is described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the detachable operating portion 70 may be configured to allow the oral appliance 10 to be detachably mounted in a direction parallel to the extending direction of the main body 60.

[0256] In the first embodiment, the example in which the attaching and detaching operation portion 70 includes the positioning member 72 a is described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the attaching and detaching operation portion 70 may not include the positioning member 72 a.

[0257] In the first embodiment, the example in which the connection terminal 71 is arranged on the arrangement surface 72 is described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the connection terminal 71 may be arranged on the pressing member 73 .

[0258] In the first embodiment, an example of installing and removing the oral appliance 10 by applying and releasing a pressing force to the oral appliance 10 by the pressing component 73 is described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the oral appliance 10 can also be installed and removed by a pressing force based on the pressing component 73 and / or an electromagnetic force. For example, the electrode 41 of the oral appliance 10 can also be formed of a metal that reacts with a magnet. The metal that reacts with a magnet can be, for example, iron, cobalt, nickel, etc. In addition, a magnet can also be provided in the main unit 50. The electrode 41 of the oral appliance 10 can also be attracted to the configuration surface 72 by means of the magnetic force of the magnet provided in the main unit 50.

[0259] In the first embodiment, the pressing member 73 is described as being rotatable about the rotation axis 74 , but the present invention is not limited thereto. The pressing member 73 only needs to have a structure capable of applying and releasing force to the oral appliance 10 placed on the placement surface 72 .

[0260] In the first embodiment, the pressing member 73 is described as having the protrusion 73 a , but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the pressing member 73 may not have the protrusion 73 a .

[0261] In the first embodiment, the protrusion 73a is provided at the end E1 of the pressing member 73, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The protrusion 73a only needs to be provided at a position where it can be inserted into the mounting hole 42 of the oral appliance 10.

[0262] In the first embodiment, an example is described in which the electrical connection portion of the oral appliance 10 is the electrode 41 and the electrical connection conductor of the main device 50 is the connection terminal 71, but the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, "the state in which the electrical connection portion and the electrical connection conductor are electrically connected" is not limited to the state in which the electrical connection portion and the electrical connection conductor are in physical contact. "The state in which the electrical connection portion and the electrical connection conductor are electrically connected" may also include the state in which the electrical connection portion and the electrical connection conductor are electrically connected in a non-contact manner. For example, the electrical connection may also be achieved by wirelessly connecting the electrical connection portion and the electrical connection conductor using a wireless communication device such as an RFID tag.

[0263] (Variation 1)

[0264] Figure 12 Schematic diagram showing the detachment operation portion 70A of Modification 1. Figure 12 As shown, the protrusion 73b may be disposed between the one end E1 of the pressing member 73 and the rotation shaft 74. In such a structure, the oral appliance 10 can be fixed more firmly.

[0265] (Variation 2)

[0266] Figure 13A Schematic diagram showing a pressing member 73A according to a second modification. Figure 13B Schematic diagram showing an oral appliance 10A according to a second modification. Figure 13A As shown in FIG. 1 , when the pressing member 73A is viewed from the Z direction, the two protrusions 73a are arranged asymmetrically with respect to the center line extending in the X direction. Figure 13B As shown, when viewing the oral appliance 10A from the Z direction, the two mounting holes 42 of the connecting portion 40A are arranged asymmetrically with respect to the center line extending in the X direction. This structure allows the mounting direction of the oral appliance 10A to be specified. This allows for accurate mounting of the front and back surfaces of the oral appliance 10A.

[0267] (Variation 3)

[0268] Figure 14A and Figure 14B Schematic diagram showing the operation of the attaching and detaching operation portion 70A according to the third modification. Figures 14C-14EIt is a schematic perspective view showing the operation of the attaching and detaching operation portion 70A according to the third modification. Figures 14A-14E An example of the installation operation of the oral appliance 10 is shown.

[0269] In variant example 3, the assembling and disassembling operating portion 70A is configured to enable the pressing component 73AA to slide and move. The pressing component 73AA is formed by a plate-shaped component having one end E1 provided on the configuration surface 72 side and the other end E2 provided on the opposite side of the one end E1. The pressing component 73AA has a contact surface 73c that contacts the oral appliance 10. For example, the contact surface 73c is a flat surface provided on the configuration surface 72 side. The pressing component 73AA is configured to be able to slide and move in an inclined direction relative to the configuration surface 72. For example, the assembling and disassembling operating portion 70A has a sliding mechanism that enables the pressing component 73AA to slide and move in an inclined direction relative to the configuration surface 72. The pressing component 73AA is inclined, for example, within a range of 2° to 20° relative to the configuration surface 72. In addition, the pressing component 73AA is inclined in a state in which one end E1 is raised relative to the other end E2 relative to the main body 60.

[0270] An example of the installation operation of the oral appliance 10 of the installation and removal operation portion 70A of the modification example 3 will be described. Figure 14A As shown, when the oral appliance 10 is placed on the placement surface 72, the pressing member 73AA slides along the first inclined direction D1 from one end E1 toward the other end E2. Figure 14B As shown, the pressing component 73AA contacts the oral appliance 10. Specifically, the contact surface 73c of the pressing component 73AA contacts the connecting portion 40 of the oral appliance 10. Friction is generated by the contact surface 73c of the pressing component 73AA contacting the connecting portion 40 of the oral appliance 10. Specifically, the pressing component 73AA slides along the first inclined direction D1, and the contact surface 73c contacts the connecting portion 40 of the oral appliance 10, thereby generating friction in the direction opposite to the direction of removing the oral appliance 10. By this friction, the oral appliance 10 can be pulled toward the other end E2 side of the pressing component 73AA and fixed. In this way, the oral appliance 10 can be fixed relative to the main body 60.

[0271] Next, the sliding mechanism will be described. Figures 14C-14E As shown, the attachment / detachment operation portion 70A is provided with slide grooves 73d as a slide mechanism into which both side ends of the pressing member 73AA are inserted. Figures 14C-14E This is a schematic three-dimensional diagram showing the operation of the detachment operation portion of Modification Example 3. The sliding groove 73d is a concave groove extending along the X direction of the main device 50. The width of the sliding groove 73d decreases as it moves toward the installation direction of the oral appliance 10, that is, the insertion direction (X direction). The width of the sliding groove 73d is Figures 14C-14EFor example, when the main unit 50 is viewed from the Y direction, the upper side of the sliding groove 73d extends obliquely relative to the configuration surface 72, while the lower side of the sliding groove 73d extends parallel to the configuration surface 72. Figures 14C-14E In the embodiment, the width of the pressing member 73AA at the left end of the sliding groove 73d is greater than the thickness of the pressing member 73AA. Therefore, when the pressing member 73AA is located at the left end of the sliding groove 73d, the pressing member 73AA can move in the vertical direction (Z direction).

[0272] like Figure 14C As shown, the oral appliance 10 is inserted along the configuration surface 72 of the detachable operation portion 70A. At this time, the pressing member 73AA is located at the left end side of the sliding groove 73d. Figure 14D As shown, by placing the oral appliance 10 on the configuration surface 72, the pressing component 73AA is pushed upward. In this state, the pressing component 73AA is slid along the first inclined direction D1. Specifically, the pressing component 73AA is moved from the left end to the right end of the sliding groove 73d. At this time, the pressing component 73AA slides along the upper side of the sliding groove 73d. The upper side of the sliding groove 73d extends obliquely relative to the configuration surface 72. Therefore, the pressing component 73AA slides in the direction inclined relative to the configuration surface 72, that is, the first inclined direction D1. As shown Figure 14E As shown, the oral appliance 10 is fixed by arranging the pressing member 73AA at the right end of the slide groove 73d.

[0273] An example of the removal operation of the oral appliance 10 by the attaching and detaching operation portion 70A according to the third modification will be described. Figures 15A-15B An example of the removal operation of the oral appliance 10 is shown. Figure 15A As shown, the pressing member 73AA slides along a second tilt direction D2 opposite to the first tilt direction D1. The second tilt direction D2 is a direction from the other end E2 of the pressing member 73AA toward the one end E1. Figure 15B As shown, the pressing member 73AA slides along the second oblique direction D2, thereby pushing the oral appliance 10 toward removal while simultaneously releasing contact between the contact surface 73c of the pressing member 73AA and the connecting portion 40 of the oral appliance 10. This releases the fixed position of the oral appliance 10, making it easier to remove the oral appliance 10. Furthermore, since the pressing member 73AA can push the oral appliance 10 toward removal, the user can remove the oral appliance 10 by operating the attachment / detachment operating portion 70A without making contact with the oral appliance 10.

[0274] Furthermore, in Modification 3, the pressing member 73AA may include a protrusion that protrudes from the contact surface 73 c toward the arrangement surface 72 . Figure 15C and Figure 15DSchematic diagram showing the operation of another attachment and detachment operation portion of Modification 3.

[0275] like Figure 15C As shown, the pressing member 73AA may also have a protrusion 73a protruding from the contact surface 73c toward the configuration surface 72. Figure 15D As shown, the protrusion 73a can also be inserted into the mounting hole 42 of the oral appliance 10. Thereby, the oral appliance 10 can be fixed more firmly.

[0276] (Variation 4)

[0277] Figure 15E Schematic diagram showing the detachable operation portion 70AB of Modification 4. Figure 15E As shown, in the attachment / detachment operating portion 70AB, the protrusion 73a can also be provided on the placement surface 72. Besides the position of the protrusion 73a, the attachment / detachment operating portion 70AB has the same structure as the attachment / detachment operating portion 70 of the first embodiment. This structure also prevents the oral appliance 10 from moving in the removal direction. This allows the oral appliance 10 to be more securely fixed.

[0278] (Variant 5)

[0279] Figure 15F Schematic diagram showing the detachable operation portion 70AC of Modification 5. Figure 15F As shown, in the attachment / detachment operating portion 70AC, the protrusion 73a can also be provided on the placement surface 72. Besides the position of the protrusion 73a, the attachment / detachment operating portion 70AC has the same structure as the other attachment / detachment operating portion 70AA of Modification 3. This structure also prevents the oral appliance 10 from moving in the removal direction. This allows the oral appliance 10 to be more securely fixed.

[0280] (Implementation Method 2)

[0281] The oral device involved in the second embodiment of the present invention is described. In addition, in the second embodiment, the differences from the first embodiment are mainly described. In the second embodiment, the same or equivalent structures as those in the first embodiment are marked with the same figure marks for description. In addition, in the second embodiment, the description repeated in the first embodiment is omitted.

[0282] use Figure 16 An example of the oral device according to the second embodiment will be described. Figure 16 This is a block diagram showing a main configuration of an example of an oral device 1B according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0283] The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the oral main body device 50B includes a detection unit 75 .

[0284] like Figure 16 As shown, the attachment and detachment operation unit 70B of the oral main body device 50B includes a detection unit 75. The detection unit 75 detects whether the oral appliance 10 is attached to the attachment and detachment operation unit 70B. The detection performed by the detection unit 75 will be described later. The detection result of the detection unit 75 is sent to the control unit 62.

[0285] The control unit 62 determines whether the oral appliance 10 is usable based on the detection results of the detection unit 75. Specifically, after the oral appliance 10 is used while attached to the attachment / detachment operation unit 70B, the control unit 62 stops the use of the oral appliance 10. If the detection unit 75 detects that a used oral appliance 10 has been removed and an unused oral appliance 10 has been attached, the control unit 62 enables the use of the unused oral appliance 10. Furthermore, the control unit 62 transmits information on whether the oral appliance 10 is usable to the display unit 90.

[0286] Ceasing use of the oral appliance 10 includes, for example, disabling operation of the main device 50B.

[0287] The control unit 62 determines whether the oral appliance 10 installed on the detachment operation unit 70B is a used oral appliance. Specifically. The control unit 62 determines whether the oral appliance 10 is a used oral appliance or an unused oral appliance based on the information obtained from the oral appliance 10. For example, the control unit 62 determines whether the oral appliance 10 has been used based on the information whether the calculation process of the moisture content has been performed by the calculation unit 63. After performing the calculation process, the calculation unit 63 sends the calculation process completion flag information to the control unit 62. When receiving the calculation process completion flag information, the control unit 62 determines that the oral appliance 10 has been used. In addition, the determination of whether the oral appliance 10 is a used oral appliance or an unused oral appliance is not limited to this. The determination of whether the oral appliance 10 is a used oral appliance or an unused oral appliance can also be made based on other information.

[0288] When the control unit 62 determines that the oral appliance 10 is a used oral appliance, the control unit 62 stops the use of the oral appliance 10. In addition, the control unit 62 transmits information indicating that the use of the oral appliance 10 is stopped to the display unit 90.

[0289] After stopping the use of the oral appliance 10 , when the detection unit 75 detects that the used oral appliance 10 has been removed and an unused oral appliance 10 has been attached, the control unit 62 enables the unused oral appliance 10 to be used.

[0290] When the detection unit 75 detects that the used oral appliance 10 has been removed, the control unit 62 clears the calculation processing completion flag information. Thus, the main device 50B waits until an unused oral appliance 10 is attached to the attachment and detachment operation unit 70B.

[0291] When the detection unit 75 detects that the unused oral appliance 10 is attached to the attachment / detachment operation unit 70B, the control unit 62 enables the use of the oral appliance 10. The control unit 62 also transmits information indicating that the oral appliance 10 is enabled to be used to the display unit 90.

[0292] The display unit 90 displays information regarding whether the oral appliance 10 is usable. The information regarding whether the oral appliance 10 is usable includes information indicating that the use of the oral appliance 10 has been stopped, and information indicating that the use of the oral appliance 10 is enabled. For example, the information indicating that the use of the oral appliance 10 has been stopped may be a message reminding the user to replace the used oral appliance 10. The information indicating that the use of the oral appliance 10 is enabled may also be a display of a stop message.

[0293] Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the control unit 62 described an example in which the use of the oral appliance 10 is stopped after the oral appliance 10 is used while being attached to the attachment / detachment operation portion 70B. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the control unit 62 may not stop the use of the oral appliance 10. The control unit 62 may determine whether the oral appliance 10 is usable without stopping the use of the oral appliance 10, and may cause the display unit 90 to display information indicating the result of the determination of whether the oral appliance 10 is usable. For example, if the control unit 62 determines that the oral appliance 10 is a used oral appliance, the control unit 62 may cause the display unit 90 to display a message indicating that the oral appliance 10 needs to be replaced without stopping the use of the oral appliance 10.

[0294] use Figures 17A-17C The detection unit 75 will be described. Figures 17A-17C FIG is a schematic diagram showing an example of the operation of the detection unit. Figures 17A-17C As shown, the detection unit 75 is composed of a switch. For example, the detection unit 75 is a push button switch. The push button switch is turned on when the switch is pressed and turned off when the switch is not pressed.

[0295] The detection portion 75 is disposed on the pressing member 73B. Specifically, the detection portion 75 is disposed on the placement surface 72 side of the pressing member 73B. Furthermore, the detection portion 75 is disposed on the side of one end E1 of the pressing member 73B. The detection portion 75 is disposed in a position that physically contacts the connection portion 40 of the oral appliance 10 disposed on the placement surface 72.

[0296] like Figure 17B As shown, when the oral appliance 10 is placed on the placement surface 72, when the pressing member 73B is pressed toward the placement surface 72, the detection unit 75 physically contacts the oral appliance 10. This turns on the switch of the detection unit 75. When the switch is on, the detection unit 75 detects that the oral appliance 10 is attached to the attachment / detachment operation portion 70B.

[0297] like Figure 17CAs shown, when the placement surface 72 is not provided with the oral appliance 10, even if the pressing member 73B is pressed toward the placement surface 72, the detection portion 75 does not physically contact the oral appliance 10. Therefore, the switch of the detection portion 75 remains in the off state. When the switch is off, the detection portion 75 detects that the oral appliance 10 has been removed from the attachment and detachment operation portion 70B.

[0298] [Effect]

[0299] According to the oral main body device 50B according to the second embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

[0300] The oral main body device 50B includes a detection unit 75 that detects whether the oral appliance 10 is installed in the mounting and dismounting operation unit 70B. The control unit 62 determines whether the oral appliance 10 can be used based on the detection result of the detection unit 75. The control unit 62 determines whether the oral appliance 10 installed in the mounting and dismounting operation unit 70B is a used oral appliance. If the control unit 62 determines that the oral appliance 10 is a used oral appliance, it determines that the oral appliance 10 cannot be used. After determining that the oral appliance 10 cannot be used, the control unit 62 determines that the oral appliance 10 can be used when the detection unit 75 detects that the used oral appliance 10 has been removed and an unused oral appliance 10 has been installed.

[0301] This structure makes it possible to easily determine whether the oral appliance 10 is usable. This can prevent the oral appliance 10 from being repeatedly used.

[0302] The display unit 90 displays information indicating whether the oral appliance 10 is usable. With this configuration, the user can easily know whether the oral appliance 10 has been used.

[0303] If the control unit 62 determines that the oral appliance 10 is a used oral appliance, it stops the use of the oral appliance 10. The control unit 62 enables the use of the oral appliance 10 based on the determination that the oral appliance 10 can be used. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the user from reusing the used oral appliance 10.

[0304] In the second embodiment, the display unit 90 of the main device 50B displays information indicating whether the oral appliance 10 can be used. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. In the main device 50B, it is not essential for the display unit 90 to display information indicating whether the oral appliance 10 can be used.

[0305] In the second embodiment, the display unit 90 displays a message reminding users to replace the used oral appliance 10. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the display unit 90 may display a message indicating whether the appliance has been used or not. Alternatively, the display unit 90 may display information using light, color, sound, or the like.

[0306] In the second embodiment, the example in which the detection unit 75 is composed of a push button switch is described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The detection unit 75 only needs to have a structure capable of detecting whether the oral appliance 10 is attached to the attachment / detachment operation unit 70B. For example, the detection unit 75 may also be a sensor such as an electrostatic capacitance sensor. In this case, the detection unit 75 can also detect the attachment / detachment of the oral appliance 10 based on changes in electrostatic capacitance.

[0307] Alternatively, the detection unit 75 may detect whether the oral appliance 10 is attached to the attachment / detachment operating portion 70B based on information obtained from the oral appliance 10. For example, the detection unit 75 may detect whether the oral appliance 10 is attached to the attachment / detachment operating portion 70B based on the electrostatic capacitance obtained from the oral appliance and a threshold value. In this case, the detection unit 75 may also be included in the calculation unit 63. This configuration can reduce the number of mechanical components used for detection, thereby reducing costs.

[0308] In the second embodiment, the detection portion 75 is arranged on the pressing member 73B, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The detection portion 75 can be arranged at any position where it can detect the attachment or detachment of the oral appliance 10. For example, the detection portion 75 can be arranged on the arrangement surface 72.

[0309] (Variant 6)

[0310] Figure 18A and Figure 18B Schematic diagram showing the operation of the detection unit 75BA of Modification 6. Figure 18A and Figure 18B As shown in FIG, the detection unit 75BA may be formed of a light sensor. The detection unit 75BA includes a light emitting unit 76a for emitting light and a light receiving unit 76b for receiving light.

[0311] In the attaching and detaching operation portion 70BA, the light emitting portion 76a is arranged on the arrangement surface 72. Specifically, the light emitting portion 76a is arranged in a hole provided in the arrangement surface 72. The light emitting portion 76a irradiates light toward the light receiving portion 76b.

[0312] In the attachment / detachment operation unit 70BA, the light receiving unit 76b is disposed on the pressing member 73BA. Specifically, the light receiving unit 76b is disposed on the side of the placement surface 72 of the pressing member 73BA. Furthermore, the light receiving unit 76b is disposed on the optical axis of the light emitted by the light emitting unit 76a. In other words, the light receiving unit 76b is disposed above the light emitting unit 76a.

[0313] like Figure 18AAs shown, when the oral appliance 10 is not placed on the placement surface 72, light emitted from the light emitting portion 76a is received by the light receiving portion 76b. When the light receiving portion 76b receives the light from the light emitting portion 76a, the detection portion 75BA detects that the oral appliance 10 has been removed from the attachment / detachment operation portion 70BA.

[0314] like Figure 18B As shown, when the oral appliance 10 is placed on the placement surface 72, the light emitted from the light emitting portion 76a is blocked by the oral appliance 10. Therefore, the light receiving portion 76b does not receive the light from the light emitting portion 76a. When the light receiving portion 76b does not receive the light from the light emitting portion 76a, the detection portion 75BA detects that the oral appliance 10 is attached to the attachment / detachment operation portion 70BA.

[0315] In addition, in modification 6, the oral appliance 10 may be formed of an absorbing material that absorbs light or a light-shielding material that blocks light. This structure makes it easier for the oral appliance 10 to absorb or block the light emitted from the light-emitting portion 76a. Therefore, detection accuracy can be improved.

[0316] (Variant 7)

[0317] Figure 19A and Figure 19B Schematic diagram showing the operation of the detection unit 75BB of Modification 7. Figure 19A and Figure 19B As shown, the detection unit 75BB may be formed of a light sensor in the same manner as in Modification 6. The detection unit 75BB includes a light emitting unit 76a that emits light and a light receiving unit 76b that receives light.

[0318] In the attachment / detachment operation portion 70BB, a light emitting portion 76a and a light receiving portion 76b are arranged on the placement surface 72. Specifically, the light emitting portion 76a and the light receiving portion 76b are arranged side by side in a hole provided in the placement surface 72. The light emitting portion 76a irradiates light toward the pressing member 73BB. The light receiving portion 76b receives the light irradiated by the light emitting portion 76a and reflected by the oral appliance 10.

[0319] like Figure 19A As shown, when the oral appliance 10 is not placed on the placement surface 72, the light emitted from the light emitting portion 76a is not reflected by the oral appliance 10. Therefore, the light receiving portion 76b does not receive the light. When the light receiving portion 76b does not receive the light from the light emitting portion 76a, the detection portion 75BB detects that the oral appliance 10 has been removed from the attachment / detachment operation portion 70BB.

[0320] like Figure 19BAs shown, when the oral appliance 10 is placed on the placement surface 72, light emitted from the light emitting portion 76a is reflected by the oral appliance 10. Therefore, the light receiving portion 76b receives the light reflected by the oral appliance 10. When the light receiving portion 76b receives the reflected light from the oral appliance 10, the detection portion 75BB detects that the oral appliance 10 is attached to the attachment / detachment operation portion 70BB.

[0321] In Modification 7, the oral appliance 10 may be formed of a reflective material that reflects light. This structure makes it easier for the oral appliance 10 to reflect the light emitted from the light emitting portion 76a. This improves detection accuracy.

[0322] (Implementation Method 3)

[0323] The oral device involved in the third embodiment of the present invention is described. In addition, in the third embodiment, the differences from the first embodiment are mainly described. In the third embodiment, the same or equivalent structures as those in the first embodiment are marked with the same figure marks for description. In addition, in the third embodiment, the description repeated in the first embodiment is omitted.

[0324] use Figure 20A and Figure 20B An example of the oral device according to the third embodiment will be described. Figure 20A and Figure 20B 1C is a schematic perspective view of an example of an oral device 1C according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Figure 20A and Figure 20B In the figure, the display unit 90 is omitted.

[0325] The third embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the extension direction of the main body 60C of the oral main body device 50C is the same as the attachment and detachment direction of the oral appliance 10C, and the attachment and detachment operation portion 70C is configured to deform and fix the oral appliance 10C.

[0326] like Figure 20A and Figure 20B As shown, the main body 60C of the oral main body device 50C is formed by a rod-shaped member extending in the same direction as the detachment direction of the oral appliance 10C. Figure 20A and Figure 20B The center is the X direction.

[0327] The guard 80C is formed of a convex portion that projects in a direction intersecting the direction of attachment and detachment of the oral appliance 10C. The guard 80C is located on the side of the main body 60C opposite the side where the attachment and detachment operating portion 70C is located. The guard 80C protrudes outward from the grip 61C. Furthermore, the guard 80C has an inclined surface that inhibits the flow of liquids such as saliva toward the grip 61C. This prevents saliva from flowing toward the grip 61C.

[0328] The oral appliance 10C is formed into a deformable sheet having a longitudinal direction. In the third embodiment, the entire oral appliance 10C is flexible. The attachment and detachment operation portion 70C is configured to deform and fix the oral appliance 10C.

[0329] The attaching and detaching operation portion 70C includes a placement surface 72C that is curved in a concave or convex shape, and a pressing member 73C that is curved in a concave or convex shape along the shape of the placement surface 72C.

[0330] use Figure 21A and Figure 21B An example of the attaching and detaching operation portion 70C will be described. Figure 21A It is a schematic partial enlarged cross-sectional view showing an example of the attaching and detaching operation portion 70C in an enlarged manner. Figure 21B yes Figure 21A A schematic exploded sectional view of the disassembly and assembly operation section. Figure 21A and Figure 21B It is a cross-sectional view when the attaching / detaching operation portion 70C is cut along the YZ plane.

[0331] like Figure 21A and Figure 21B As shown, the configuration surface 72C is formed to be concavely curved. Specifically, the configuration surface 72C is formed to be trapezoidally recessed. The configuration surface 72C includes a flat bottom surface 72aa and a plurality of inclined surfaces 72ab and 72ac extending obliquely toward the bottom surface 72aa. A plurality of connection terminals 71 are arranged on the bottom surface 72aa of the configuration surface 72C.

[0332] The pressing member 73C is formed to be convexly curved along the shape of the placement surface 72C. Specifically, the pressing member 73C is formed into a trapezoidal shape. The pressing member 73C includes a flat bottom surface 73ca and a plurality of inclined surfaces 73cb and 73cc extending obliquely toward the bottom surface 73ca.

[0333] like Figure 21A As shown, oral appliance 10C is attached to attachment / detachment operation portion 70C by pressing oral appliance 10C, which is placed on placement surface 72C, with pressing member 73C. Oral appliance 10C is sandwiched between pressing member 73C and placement surface 72C, thereby being fixed in a deformed state conforming to the shapes of pressing member 73C and placement surface 72C. In embodiment 3, oral appliance 10C is deformed into a trapezoidal shape that protrudes downward in the Z direction.

[0334] Specifically, the oral appliance 10C is held between the bottom surface 72aa of the arrangement surface 72C and the bottom surface 73ca of the pressing member 73C, between the inclined surface 72ab of the arrangement surface 72C and the inclined surface 73cb of the pressing member 73C, and between the inclined surface 72ac of the arrangement surface 72C and the inclined surface 73cc of the pressing member 73C.

[0335] The plurality of electrodes 41 of the oral appliance 10C are electrically connected to the plurality of connection terminals 71 by being in physical contact with the plurality of connection terminals 71 arranged on the bottom surface 72aa of the arrangement surface 72C.

[0336] Thus, the oral appliance 10C is deformed into a trapezoidal shape and fixed to the attaching and detaching operation portion 70C. In this way, the attaching and detaching operation portion 70C can deform the flexible oral appliance 10C into a trapezoidal shape or the like and attach it.

[0337] [Effect]

[0338] According to the oral main body device 50C according to the third embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

[0339] In the assembly and disassembly operation portion 70C of the oral main body device 50C, the configuration surface 72C is bent into a concave or convex shape. The pressing component 73C is bent into a concave or convex shape along the shape of the configuration surface 72. With such a structure, the flexible oral appliance 10C can be deformed for installation. Thus, it is possible to suppress the oral appliance 10C from sagging. For example, when saliva or the like adheres to the oral appliance 10C, the oral appliance 10C sometimes sags due to the weight of the saliva. By deforming the oral appliance 10C into a trapezoidal shape or the like for installation, it is possible to suppress the oral appliance 10C from sagging. On the other hand, when the oral appliance 10C is used in the oral cavity, the oral appliance 10C can be deformed along the shape of the contact portion in the oral cavity. Thus, it is possible to improve the measurement accuracy or the irradiation accuracy.

[0340] Furthermore, the attaching and detaching operation portion 70C deforms and fixes the flexible oral appliance 10C. Therefore, when the force applied to the oral appliance 10C is released and the fixation is released, the oral appliance 10C can be easily removed from the attaching and detaching operation portion 70C by the restoring force of the oral appliance 10C.

[0341] Furthermore, the placement surface 72C and the pressing member 73C are formed into a trapezoidal shape. Multiple connection terminals 71 are arranged on the flat bottom surface 72aa of the placement surface 72C. On the bottom surface 72aa, the multiple electrodes 41 of the oral appliance 10C physically contact the multiple connection terminals 71. This facilitates electrical connection between the multiple electrodes 41 and the multiple connection terminals 71.

[0342] Furthermore, in the third embodiment, the configuration surface 72C and the pressing member 73C are described as being trapezoidal in shape, but this is not limiting. The configuration surface 72C can be curved into a concave or convex shape. The pressing member 73C can be curved into a concave or convex shape along the shape of the configuration surface 72. For example, the configuration surface 72C can be formed to be protruding in a trapezoidal shape, while the pressing member 73C can be formed to be recessed in a trapezoidal shape. This structure facilitates the oral appliance 10C to fit the contact area within the oral cavity.

[0343] While the third embodiment describes an example in which multiple connection terminals 71 are arranged on the bottom surface 72aa of the arrangement surface 72C, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, multiple connection terminals 71 may also be arranged on the inclined surfaces 72ab and 72ac. Alternatively, multiple connection terminals 71 may also be arranged on the bottom surface 73ca, inclined surfaces 73cb, and 73cc of the pressing member 73C.

[0344] (Variation 8)

[0345] Figure 22 1 is a schematic partial enlarged cross-sectional view showing an enlarged view of the detachment operation portion 70CA of the modification 8. Figure 22 As shown, the detachable operating portion 70CA includes a configuration surface 72CA that is recessed in a semicircular shape, and a semicircular pressing member 73CA that follows the shape of the configuration surface 72CA. The pressing member 73CA includes a semicircular surface 73cd formed in a semicircular shape. The oral appliance 10CA is sandwiched between the configuration surface 72CA and the semicircular surface 73cd of the pressing member 73CA, thereby being fixed in a deformed semicircular state. In other words, the oral appliance 10CA is sandwiched between the configuration surface 72CA and the semicircular surface 73cd of the pressing member 73CA, thereby being fixed in a deformed V-shape that protrudes downward when viewed in the X direction.

[0346] (Variant 9)

[0347] Figure 23 1 is a schematic partial enlarged cross-sectional view showing an enlarged view of the detachment operation portion 70CB of Modification 9. Figure 23As shown, the detachable operating portion 70CB includes a configuration surface 72CB with a triangular recess and a triangular pressing member 73CB that follows the shape of the configuration surface 72CB. The configuration surface 72CB includes two inclined surfaces 73ce and 73cf. The pressing member 73CB also includes two inclined surfaces 73ce and 73cf. The oral appliance 10CB is sandwiched between the configuration surface 72CB and the pressing member 73CB, thereby being fixed in a deformed triangular shape. Specifically, the oral appliance 10CB is sandwiched between the inclined surface 72ad of the configuration surface 72CB and the inclined surface 73ce of the pressing member 73CB, and between the inclined surface 72ae of the configuration surface 72CB and the inclined surface 73cf of the pressing member 73CB. Thus, when viewed from the X direction, the oral appliance 10CB is fixed in a deformed V-shape that protrudes downward.

[0348] (Implementation Method 4)

[0349] The oral device involved in the fourth embodiment of the present invention is described. In addition, in the fourth embodiment, the differences from the first embodiment are mainly described. In the fourth embodiment, the same or equivalent structures as those in the first embodiment are marked with the same figure marks for description. In addition, in the fourth embodiment, the description repeated with the first embodiment is omitted.

[0350] use Figure 24A and Figure 24B An example of the oral device according to the fourth embodiment will be described. Figure 24A and Figure 24B 1D is a schematic perspective view of an example of an oral device 1D according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Figure 24A and Figure 24B In the figure, the display of the display unit 90 is omitted.

[0351] In the fourth embodiment, the positions of the disposition surface 72D and the pressing member 73D in the detaching operation portion 70D are reversed from those in the first embodiment. Also, in the fourth embodiment, similarly to the third embodiment, the detaching operation portion 70D is configured to deform and fix the oral appliance 10D.

[0352] like Figure 24A and Figure 24B As shown, in the attachment / detachment operation portion 70D, a pressing member 73D is disposed below the placement surface 72D. When attaching the oral appliance 10D, the pressing member 73D is pushed upward to press and secure the oral appliance 10D disposed on the placement surface 72D. When removing the oral appliance 10D, the pressing member 73D is pressed downward to release the pressure on the oral appliance 10D and release the fixation.

[0353] The oral main body device 50D has a so-called gun-shaped structure. Specifically, in the disassembly operation portion 70D, the pressing component 73D has an annular component 77. The annular component 77 is formed integrally with the pressing component 73D. By operating the annular component 77, the movement of the pressing component 73D can be controlled. For example, the user puts the index finger into the annular component 77 while holding the holding portion 61D of the main body 60D. The user can operate the annular component 77 with the index finger to perform disassembly and assembly of the oral appliance 10D. In addition, the function of the protective member 80 of the first embodiment can be realized by the annular component 77. For example, when the oral appliance 10D is drooping, the user's fingers can be protected by the annular component 77.

[0354] Figure 25 It is a schematic partial enlarged cross-sectional view showing an example of the attaching and detaching operation portion 70D in an enlarged manner. Figure 25 The state where the oral appliance 10D is attached to the attachment / detachment operation portion 70D is shown. Figure 25 It is a cross-sectional view when the attaching / detaching operation portion 70D is cut along the YZ plane.

[0355] like Figure 25 As shown, the attachment / detachment operation portion 70D includes a semicircular recessed placement surface 72D and a semicircular pressing member 73D that follows the shape of the placement surface 72D. A plurality of connection terminals 71 are placed on the placement surface 72D. The pressing member 73D includes a semicircular surface 73cg formed in a semicircular shape.

[0356] The oral appliance 10D is sandwiched between the placement surface 72D and the semicircular surface 73cg of the pressing member 73D, thereby being fixed in a deformed semicircular state. In the fourth embodiment, the oral appliance 10D deforms into a semicircular shape that protrudes upward in the Z direction. Furthermore, the multiple electrodes 41 of the oral appliance 10D are in physical contact with the multiple connection terminals 71 disposed on the placement surface 72D. This electrically connects the multiple electrodes 41 to the multiple connection terminals 71.

[0357] [Effect]

[0358] According to the oral main body device 50D according to the fourth embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

[0359] In the detachable operation portion 70D of the oral main body device 50D, a pressing member 73D is disposed below the placement surface 72D. The pressing member 73D includes an annular member 77. With this structure, the user can easily attach or detach the oral appliance 10D by operating the annular member 77 of the pressing member 73D.

[0360] The attachment / detachment operating portion 70D includes a semicircular recessed placement surface 72D and a semicircular pressing member 73D that conforms to the shape of the placement surface 72D. This structure allows the oral appliance 10D to be fixed in a deformed, semicircular shape that protrudes upward in the Z direction. This prevents the oral appliance 10D from sagging and facilitates its fit on the tongue or other part of the mouth.

[0361] Furthermore, in the fourth embodiment, the arrangement surface 72D and the pressing member 73D are described as being semicircular, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the arrangement surface 72D and the pressing member 73D may be formed as long as they are curved concavely or convexly.

[0362] In the fourth embodiment, the example in which the plurality of connection terminals 71 are arranged on the arrangement surface 72 is described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the plurality of connection terminals 71 may be arranged on the pressing member 73D.

[0363] (Variation 10)

[0364] Figure 26 This is a schematic partial enlarged cross-sectional view showing an enlarged view of an attaching and detaching operation portion 70DA according to a tenth modification. Figure 26 The state where the oral appliance 10D is attached to the attachment / detachment operation portion 70DA is shown. Figure 26 It is a cross-sectional view when the attaching / detaching operation portion 70DA is cut along the YZ plane.

[0365] like Figure 26 As shown, the attachment / detachment operating portion 70DA includes a semicircular recessed configuration surface 72DA and a semicircular pressing member 73DA that follows the shape of the configuration surface 72DA. The pressing member 73DA includes a semicircular surface 73ch formed in a semicircular shape. Multiple connection terminals 71 are disposed on the semicircular surface 73ch. This structure also allows the multiple electrodes 41 of the oral appliance 10D to be electrically connected to the multiple connection terminals 71.

[0366] (Variation 11)

[0367] Figure 27 This is a schematic partial enlarged cross-sectional view showing an enlarged view of an attaching and detaching operation portion 70DB according to Modification 11. Figure 27 The state where the oral appliance 10D is removed from the detachable operation portion 70DB is shown. Figure 27 It is a cross-sectional view when the attachment / detachment operation portion 70DB is cut along the YZ plane.

[0368] like Figure 27As shown, the detachable operation part 70DB has a configuration surface 72DB that is semicircularly recessed, and a semicircular pressing part 73DB that follows the shape of the configuration surface 72DB. The pressing part 73DB has a semicircular surface 73ci formed in a semicircular shape. A plurality of connection terminals 71 are arranged on both the configuration surface 72DB and the semicircular surface 73ci. In such a structure, the plurality of electrodes 41 of the oral appliance 10D can also be electrically connected to the plurality of connection terminals 71. In addition, in any case of the case where the plurality of electrodes 41 are arranged on the upper surface of the oral appliance 10D, and the case where the plurality of electrodes 41 are arranged on the lower surface of the oral appliance 10D, the plurality of electrodes 41 can be electrically connected to the plurality of connection terminals 71, and the oral appliance 10D can be installed on the detachable operation part 70DB.

[0369] (Implementation Method Five)

[0370] The oral device involved in the fifth embodiment of the present invention is described. In addition, in the fifth embodiment, the differences from the first embodiment are mainly described. In the fifth embodiment, the same or equivalent structures as those in the first embodiment are marked with the same figure marks for description. In addition, in the fifth embodiment, the description repeated in the first embodiment is omitted.

[0371] use Figure 28 An example of the oral device according to the fifth embodiment will be described. Figure 28 This is a block diagram showing a main configuration of an example of an oral device 1E according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[0372] The fifth embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the functional portion 20E of the oral appliance 10E includes an energy irradiation portion 22 and an oral main body device 50E controls the energy irradiation portion 22 .

[0373] like Figure 28 As shown, in the oral appliance 10E, the functional part 20E has an energy irradiation part 22 for irradiating energy into the oral cavity. In the fifth embodiment, the oral appliance 10E is described as a laser therapy device. The oral appliance 10E is detachably mounted on the oral main body device 50E for use.

[0374] Figure 29A Schematic diagram showing an example of an oral appliance 10E. Figure 29B yes Figure 29A A schematic cross-sectional view of an example of an oral appliance. Figure 29A and Figure 29B As shown, the functional portion 20E has a plurality of energy irradiation portions 22. In the fifth embodiment, the functional portion 20E has four energy irradiation portions 22.

[0375] The multiple energy irradiation units 22 are, for example, vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs). The multiple energy irradiation units 22 are mounted on the first principal surface PS1 of the wiring layer 11 and covered from above by a transparent resin film 14. Laser light from the multiple energy irradiation units 22 passes through the resin film 14 and irradiates the irradiation area within the oral cavity.

[0376] Return to Figure 28 The oral main body device 50E includes an input unit 91. The input unit 91 obtains input information for operating the energy irradiation unit 22. The user inputs input information into the input unit 91. For example, the input unit 91 may be one or more operation buttons, a touch panel, a microphone, etc. The input information input into the input unit 91 is sent to the control unit 62. The input information includes, for example, laser irradiation, laser stop, a timer, an output value, etc.

[0377] The control unit 62 receives input information from the input unit 91 and controls the operation of the oral appliance 10E based on the input information. The control unit 62 controls the multiple energy irradiation units 22 based on the input information. For example, when input information for laser irradiation is input to the input unit 91, the control unit 62 controls the multiple energy irradiation units 22 of the oral appliance 10E to irradiate the laser beam.

[0378] [Effect]

[0379] According to the oral main body device 50E according to the fifth embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

[0380] The oral main body device 50E detachably mounts the oral appliance 10E having the energy irradiation unit 22 and can control the operation of the oral appliance 10E. In addition, the oral appliance 10E can be easily removed from the main body device 50E after use.

[0381] Furthermore, in the fifth embodiment, the energy irradiation unit 22 is described as an example of a vertical cavity surface emitting laser, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The energy irradiation unit 22 only needs to be able to irradiate energy.

[0382] In the fifth embodiment, the example in which the functional section 20E includes four energy irradiation sections 22 is described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The functional section 20E only needs to include one or more energy irradiation sections 22 .

[0383] (Variation 12)

[0384] Figure 30 Schematic diagram of the oral appliance 10EA according to Modification 12. Figure 30As shown, the oral appliance 10EA is used as a high-frequency therapeutic device. The multiple energy irradiation sections 22a of the functional portion 20EA are electrodes through which high-frequency current can flow. With the electrodes in contact with the oral cavity, high-frequency current is supplied between the electrodes. The supply of high-frequency current is controlled by the main unit 50E.

[0385] In addition, in Modification 12, the oral appliance 10EA is described as an example of a high-frequency therapeutic device, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The oral appliance 10EA may also be a low-frequency therapeutic device. In this case, a low-frequency current is supplied between the plurality of electrodes.

[0386] (Variant 13)

[0387] Figure 31A This is a schematic diagram showing an oral appliance 10EB according to Modification 13. Figure 31B yes Figure 31A A schematic cross-sectional view of an oral appliance 10EB according to a modification example 13. Figure 31A and Figure 31B As shown, oral appliance 10EB is used as a thermotherapy device. The energy irradiation portion 22b of functional unit 20EB is a seat heater. The seat heater utilizes heat generated by a resistor. Furthermore, oral appliance 10EB may be covered with heat insulating material 15, except for the portion heated by energy irradiation portion 22b.

[0388] (Implementation Method Six)

[0389] The oral device involved in the sixth embodiment of the present invention is described. In addition, in the sixth embodiment, the differences from the first embodiment are mainly described. In the sixth embodiment, the same or equivalent structures as those in the first embodiment are marked with the same figure marks for description. In addition, in the sixth embodiment, the description repeated in the first embodiment is omitted.

[0390] use Figure 32 An example of the oral device according to the sixth embodiment will be described. Figure 32 This is a block diagram showing a main configuration of an example of an oral device 1F according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

[0391] The sixth embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the electrical connection portion of the oral appliance 10F is an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag 43 and the electrical connection conductor of the oral main body device 50F is an antenna 78 .

[0392] like Figure 32As shown, in the oral appliance 10F, the connecting portion 40F includes an RFID tag 43 as an electrical connection portion. The RFID tag 43 is electrically connected to the electrical connection conductor of the oral device 50F via a wireless connection. In other words, the RFID tag 43 is electrically connected to the antenna 78 of the oral device 50F in a non-contact manner.

[0393] Figure 33 Schematic diagram showing an example of the oral appliance 10F. Figure 34 yes Figure 33 A schematic cross-sectional view of an example of an oral appliance 10F. Figure 33 and Figure 34 As shown, the RFID tag 43 is arranged at the connection portion 40F in the wiring layer 11. The RFID tag 43 is covered by the plurality of insulating layers 12 and 13. That is, the RFID tag 43 is not exposed from the plurality of insulating layers 12 and 13.

[0394] Figure 35 FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of an example of an RFID tag 43. Figure 35 As shown, the RFID tag 43 includes an antenna 44 and an IC chip 45 connected to the antenna 44 .

[0395] The antenna 44 is formed by winding a conductive linear member into a coil shape. The antenna 44 is formed of, for example, a wiring conductor pattern.

[0396] The IC chip 45 is, for example, a packaged RFIC chip (bare chip) having input and output terminals. For example, the IC chip 45 is an IC chip that incorporates an RF circuit, a memory circuit, a control circuit, and the like for the RFID tag. The IC chip 45 is connected to the sensor unit 21 of the functional unit 20 via the wiring 31.

[0397] Figure 36 FIG. 4 is a schematic circuit diagram of an example of an RFID tag 43. Figure 36 As shown, antenna 44 is connected to IC chip 45. Chip capacitor C1 is connected in parallel to antenna 44. Chip capacitor C1 is, for example, a multilayer ceramic chip component. The antenna resonant circuit, which has a resonant frequency, is formed by antenna 44, chip capacitor C1, and the capacitance component of IC chip 45 itself. This circuit is only an example, and the resonant circuit of RFID tag 43 is not limited to this.

[0398] Figure 37 It is a schematic partial enlarged cross-sectional view showing an example of the attaching and detaching operation portion 70F in an enlarged manner. Figure 37 This shows a state where the oral appliance 10F is attached to the attachment / detachment operation portion 70F and the oral appliance 10F and the main device 50F are electrically connected in a non-contact manner.

[0399] like Figure 37As shown, the detachable operation unit 70F includes an antenna 78. In this specification, the antenna 78 is sometimes referred to as the main body side antenna 78. The detachable operation unit 70F has the same structure as the detachable operation unit 70 of the first embodiment, except that the antenna 78 is provided instead of the connection terminal 71.

[0400] The main body side antenna 78 is formed by winding a conductive linear member into a coil shape. The main body side antenna 78 is formed of, for example, a wiring conductor pattern.

[0401] The main body antenna 78 is housed within the main body device 50F. The main body antenna 78 is positioned below the placement surface 72. Specifically, when the oral appliance 10F is positioned on the placement surface 72 and attached to the attachment / detachment operating unit 70F, the main body antenna 78 is positioned below the antenna 44 of the RFID tag 43. That is, when the oral appliance 10F is positioned on the placement surface 72 and attached to the attachment / detachment operating unit 70F, the main body antenna 78 and the antenna 44 of the RFID tag 43 are opposed to each other.

[0402] When antenna 44 of oral appliance 10F faces main body antenna 78 of main device 50F, RFID tag 43 and main body antenna 78 are magnetically coupled. This causes an induced current to flow through antenna 44, activating IC chip 45. This allows oral appliance 10F to be used.

[0403] [Effect]

[0404] According to the oral main body device 50F according to the sixth embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

[0405] The electrical connection portion of the oral appliance 10F is the RFID tag 43. The electrical connection conductor of the oral device 50F is the antenna 78. The detachment operation portion 70F electrically connects the RFID tag 43 and the antenna 78 via a wireless connection. This structure facilitates the attachment and detachment of the oral appliance 10F and facilitates the electrical connection between the oral appliance 10F and the oral device 50F.

[0406] (Implementation Method Seven)

[0407] The oral device involved in the seventh embodiment of the present invention is described. In addition, in the seventh embodiment, the differences from the first embodiment are mainly described. In the seventh embodiment, the same or equivalent structures as those in the first embodiment are marked with the same figure marks for description. In addition, in the seventh embodiment, the description repeated in the first embodiment is omitted.

[0408] use Figure 38A and Figure 38B An example of the oral device according to the seventh embodiment will be described. Figure 38A and Figure 38B It is a schematic perspective view of an example of an oral device 1G according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention. Figure 38A The state where the oral appliance 10G is removed from the oral main body device 50G is shown. Figure 38B The state where the oral appliance 10G is attached to the oral main body device 50G is shown.

[0409] In the seventh embodiment, an example is described in which the oral device 1G is a bite force meter. A bite force meter is a device that measures the force exerted during occlusion, i.e., the bite force. In the oral device 1G, the oral appliance 10G acquires information related to the bite force and transmits this information to the oral device main body 50G. The oral device main body 50G calculates the bite force based on the information related to the bite force acquired by the oral appliance 10G.

[0410] like Figure 38A and Figure 38B As shown, the oral appliance 10G is detachably mounted on the attaching and detaching operation portion 70G of the oral main body device 50G.

[0411] use Figure 39A and Figure 39B The oral appliance 10G will be described. Figure 39A It is a schematic plan view of an example of an oral appliance 10G according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention. Figure 39B Cut along line AA Figure 39A A schematic cross-sectional view of an oral appliance 10G. Figure 39A and Figure 39B As shown, the oral appliance 10G includes a functional portion 20G and a connecting portion 40G.

[0412] The functional unit 20G includes a sensor unit 21G that detects information related to the user's bite force. The sensor unit 21G is the portion that is held by the user's teeth when measuring bite force. The sensor unit 21G includes an insulating layer 23, electrodes 24, a weight distribution plate 25, and a pressure receiving unit 26.

[0413] In the seventh embodiment, in the sensor portion 21G, two electrodes 24 are arranged on both surfaces of the insulating layer 23 , and two weight distribution plates 25 and two pressure receiving portions 26 are arranged outside the electrodes 24 .

[0414] Insulation layer 23 is formed from a plate-shaped resin member. For example, a thermoplastic elastomer is used as the resin member. For example, insulation layer 23 has a length of 15 mm, a width of 30 mm, and a thickness of 0.8 mm. The length refers to the dimension in the X direction, the width refers to the dimension in the Y direction, and the thickness refers to the dimension in the Z direction.

[0415] Electrode 24 is formed from a plate-shaped conductive member. For example, a flexible printed circuit board is used as the conductive member. For example, electrode 24 has a length of 15 mm, a width of 30 mm, and a thickness of 0.1 mm. Electrode 24 is disposed across insulating layer 23. Electrode 24 is integrally formed with electrical connection portion 41G of connection portion 40G, described later.

[0416] The weight distribution plate 25 is a plate-shaped component that distributes the weight applied to the sensor portion 21G. Specifically, the weight distribution plate 25 distributes the weight received by the pressure receiving portion 26. The weight distribution plate 25 is formed from a material harder than the insulating layer 23. For example, the weight distribution plate 25 is formed from a material such as SUS. For example, the weight distribution plate 25 has a length of 30 mm, a width of 15 mm, and a thickness of 1 mm. The weight distribution plate 25 is positioned outside the electrode 24, sandwiching the insulating layer 23 and the electrode 24. Furthermore, a portion of the weight distribution plate 25 constitutes the connecting portion 40G.

[0417] The pressure receiving portion 26 contacts the user's teeth and receives the pressure generated by biting force. It is formed from a plate-shaped resin member. For example, rubber can be used as the resin member. For example, the pressure receiving portion 26 has a length of 30 mm, a width of 15 mm, and a thickness of 2 mm. The pressure receiving portion 26 is positioned outside the weight distribution plate 25, sandwiching the insulating layer 23, the electrode 24, and the weight distribution plate 25.

[0418] The connecting portion 40G is a portion that is detachably mounted relative to the disassembly operating portion 70G of the oral main body device 50G and is disposed at the rear end opposite to the front end of the oral appliance 10G. The connecting portion 40G includes a plurality of engaging portions 46 and a plurality of electrical connecting portions 41G. The plurality of engaging portions 46 are composed of a pair of plate-shaped components that are spaced apart and arranged opposite to each other. The plurality of electrical connecting portions 41G are composed of a pair of electrodes that are arranged between the plurality of engaging portions 46. In addition, the plurality of electrical connecting portions 41G are respectively arranged on the inner sides of the plurality of engaging portions 46.

[0419] In the seventh embodiment, the engaging portion 46 is formed by a portion of the weight distributing plate 25, and the electrical connecting portion 41G is formed by a portion of the electrode 24. Specifically, the engaging portion 46 is formed by causing one end of the weight distributing plate 25 to protrude beyond the insulating layer 23 and the pressure receiving portion 26. The electrical connecting portion 41G is formed by causing one end of the electrode 24 to protrude beyond the insulating layer 23 and the pressure receiving portion 26.

[0420] The engaging portion 46 is provided with a locking hole 46a extending through the thickness direction. The locking hole 46a is formed into a rectangular shape when viewed in the thickness direction of the oral appliance 10G. Furthermore, the electrical connection portion 41G is positioned so as to overlap with the locking hole 46a when viewed in the thickness direction of the oral appliance 10G. The locking hole 46a is a hole into which a protrusion 73e of a pressing member 73G of the detaching operation portion 70G, described later, is inserted.

[0421] In the oral appliance 10G, the functional portion 20G is placed in the user's oral cavity. The sensor portion 21G of the functional portion 20G is bitten from above and below, thereby acquiring information related to bite force. Furthermore, the information related to bite force acquired by the sensor portion 21G is transmitted to the oral device 50G via the connection portion 40G. In the oral device 50G, the calculation unit 63 calculates the bite force based on the information related to bite force acquired by the oral appliance 10G.

[0422] Specifically, in oral appliance 10G, the user applies pressure to pressure receiving portion 26 by biting sensor portion 21G from above and below. When pressure is applied to pressure receiving portion 26, weighted distribution plate 25 evenly distributes the pressure. Consequently, while pressure is evenly applied to insulating layer 23, insulating layer 23 deforms. This deformation of insulating layer 23 changes the capacitance between a pair of electrodes 24 disposed on the two main surfaces of insulating layer 23. Oral appliance 10G acquires capacitance information as information related to the user's bite force.

[0423] In the connection portion 40G of the oral appliance 10G, the electrical connection portion 41G is electrically connected to the electrical connection conductor 71G of the oral device 50G through physical contact. Therefore, the capacitance information obtained by the oral appliance 10G is transmitted to the oral device 50G via the electrical connection portion 41G and the electrical connection conductor 71G. In the oral device 50G, the calculation unit 63 calculates the bite force based on the capacitance information obtained by the oral appliance 10G.

[0424] Next, use Figures 40A-40C An example of the structure of the oral main body device 50G and the operation of the attaching and detaching operation portion 70G will be described. Figures 40A-40C 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of operation of the attaching and detaching operation portion 70G.

[0425] like Figures 40A-40C As shown, the oral main body device 50G includes a substrate 72G provided with an electrical connection conductor 71G and an attachment / detachment operation portion 70G.

[0426] The base plate 72G is formed in a plate shape and is disposed within the main body 60G. One end of the base plate 72G is disposed on the side of an opening 64 provided at the front end of the main body 60G. The opening 64 is the portion into which the connecting portion 40G of the oral appliance 10G is inserted. A guide 64a is provided in the opening 64 for inserting the oral appliance 10G.

[0427] Multiple electrical connection conductors 71G are provided on both main surfaces of the substrate 72G. Specifically, the substrate 72G has a first arrangement surface 72GA and a second arrangement surface 72GB opposite the first arrangement surface 72GA. One electrical connection conductor 71G is provided on the first arrangement surface 72GA of the substrate 72G, and one electrical connection conductor 71G is provided on the second arrangement surface 72GB of the substrate 72G. Multiple electrical connection conductors 71G are provided on one end of the substrate 72G.

[0428] The plurality of electrical connection conductors 71G are formed by a plurality of connection terminals. For example, pad electrodes can be used as the connection terminals. The pad electrodes are formed, for example, from a conductive material. When viewed from the main surface of the substrate 72G, the pad electrodes are formed, for example, into a rectangular shape. The pad electrodes can also be formed, for example, from the same material as the electrodes 24.

[0429] The assembly and disassembly operating portion 70G has a plurality of pressing components 73G. The plurality of pressing components 73G are components that can operate the application and release of force on the oral appliance 10G. The plurality of pressing components 73G are respectively arranged on the two main surfaces of the substrate 72G, and are configured to apply force in a direction intersecting the two main surfaces of the substrate 72G. "Applying force in a direction intersecting the two main surfaces of the substrate 72G" refers to applying force in a direction close to the substrate 72G. Specifically, the plurality of pressing components 73G has at least two pressing components 73G. The plurality of pressing components 73G are arranged on the two main surface sides of the substrate 72G inside the main body 60G, that is, the first configuration surface 72GA side and the second configuration surface 72GB side. The plurality of pressing components 73G are configured to apply force in a direction intersecting the two main surfaces of the substrate 72G on a portion where a plurality of electrical connection conductors 71G, that is, a plurality of connection terminals, are provided. The pressing member 73G applies force to the connecting portion 40G of the oral appliance 10G while the electrical connecting portion 41G (plural electrodes) and the electrical connecting conductors 71G (plural connecting terminals) are in contact with each other. Thus, the pressing member 73G can secure the oral appliance 10G to the oral main unit 50G while the electrical connecting portion 41G and the electrical connecting conductors 71G of the oral appliance 10G are electrically connected.

[0430] The pressing member 73G is formed of a rod-shaped member having one end and the other end. One end of the pressing member 73G is arranged on the opening 64 side, and the other end of the pressing member 73G is arranged inside the main body 60G on the opposite side of the opening 64.

[0431] Each of the plurality of pressing members 73G includes a protrusion 73e that projects toward the two main surfaces of the base plate 72G. The protrusion 73e is provided at one end of the pressing member 73G. The protrusion 73e has, for example, a circular curved shape. When the connecting portion 40G of the oral appliance 10G is mounted on the oral main unit 50G, the protrusion 73e is inserted into the locking hole 46a provided in the engaging portion 46 of the connecting portion 40G. As a result, the protrusion 73e engages with the engaging portion 46, securing the oral appliance 10G to the oral main unit 50G.

[0432] Each of the plurality of pressing members 73G includes an operating portion 79 positioned within the operating hole 65 of the main body 60G. The operating portion 79 is provided on the other end of the pressing member 73G and protrudes from the operating hole 65. In the seventh embodiment, the operating portion 79 is formed by bending the pressing member 73G into a U-shape. However, the shape of the operating portion 79 is not limited thereto.

[0433] Multiple elastic members 79a are disposed on the other ends of the plurality of pressing members 73G. These elastic members 79a are disposed on both main surfaces of the substrate 72G, and bias the other ends of the plurality of pressing members 73G away from the two main surfaces of the substrate 72G. Specifically, one elastic member 79a is disposed on the first arrangement surface 72GA and one elastic member 79a is disposed on the second arrangement surface 72GB of the substrate 72G. This forces the other ends of the pressing members 73G away from the substrate 72G, causing the operating portion 79 to protrude from the operating hole 65. The elastic member 79a is, for example, a spring.

[0434] Each of the plurality of pressing members 73G includes a rotation axis 74G and rotates about the rotation axis 74G. The rotation axis 74G is disposed between one end and the other end of each pressing member 73G. When the other end of each pressing member 73G is biased by the elastic member 79a in a direction away from the substrate 72G, the pressing member 73G rotates about the rotation axis 74G. As a result, one end of each pressing member 73G approaches the substrate 72G, while the other end of each pressing member 73G moves away from the substrate 72G. Furthermore, when the operating portion 79 is pressed toward the substrate 72G, the pressing member 73G rotates about the rotation axis 74G, causing one end of each pressing member 73G to move away from the substrate 72G and the other end of each pressing member 73G to move toward the substrate 72G.

[0435] Next, an example of the operation of the attaching and detaching operation portion 70G will be described.

[0436] like Figure 40AAs shown, the connecting portion 40G of the oral appliance 10G is inserted into the opening 64 of the main body 60G. The connecting portion 40 of the oral appliance 10G is inserted into the opening 64 along the guide 64a. Specifically, the oral appliance 10G is inserted into the opening 64 so that the guide 64a is located between the pair of engaging portions 46.

[0437] like Figure 40B As shown, when the connecting portion 40G of the oral appliance 10G is inserted into the main body 60G through the opening 64, one end of the pressing member 73G, namely the protrusion 73e, is pressed away from the substrate 72G by the engaging portion 46. At this time, the electrical connecting portion 41G of the oral appliance 10G moves along the first arrangement surface 72GA and the second arrangement surface 72GB of the substrate 72G, and comes into physical contact with the electrical connection conductor 71G.

[0438] like Figure 40C As shown, by inserting the protrusion 73e of the pressing member 73G into the locking hole 46a of the engaging portion 46 of the connecting portion 40G, the protrusion 73e engages with the engaging portion 46. When the protrusion 73e of the pressing member 73G is inserted into the locking hole 46a, the other end of the pressing member 73G is urged by the elastic member 79a in a direction away from the substrate 72G. Therefore, a force is exerted on one end of the pressing member 73G in a direction toward the substrate 72G. As a result, the protrusion 73e of the pressing member 73G can be maintained in a state of being inserted into the locking hole 46a, that is, the protrusion 73e is engaged with the engaging portion 46. As a result, the oral appliance 10G is fixed to the oral main body device 50G in a state in which the electrical connection portion 41G and the electrical connection conductor 71G are electrically connected.

[0439] Furthermore, when removing the oral appliance 10G, the operating portion 79 of the pressing member 73G is pressed toward the base plate 72G, thereby moving the protrusion 73e of the pressing member 73G away from the base plate 72G. As a result, the protrusion 73e of the pressing member 73G moves toward the outside of the locking hole 46a, disengaging the protrusion 73e from the engaging portion 46, and the oral appliance 10G can be removed from the oral main unit 50G.

[0440] [Effect]

[0441] According to the oral main body device 50G according to the seventh embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

[0442] The electrical connection portion 41G of the oral appliance 10G has a plurality of electrodes. The electrical connection conductor 71G of the oral main body device 50G has a plurality of connection terminals provided on the two main surfaces of the substrate 72G. The assembly and disassembly operation portion 70G has a plurality of pressing components 73G, which are respectively arranged on the two main surfaces of the substrate 72G and apply force in a direction intersecting the two main surfaces of the substrate 72G. The plurality of pressing components 73G fix the oral appliance 10 by applying force in a direction intersecting the two main surfaces of the substrate 72G in a state where the plurality of electrodes are respectively in contact with the plurality of connection terminals. With such a structure, the assembly and disassembly of the oral appliance 10G becomes easy, and the electrical connection between the oral appliance 10G and the oral main body device 50G can be easily performed.

[0443] The plurality of pressing members 73G each have a protrusion 73e protruding toward both main surfaces of the base plate 72G. With this structure, the plurality of pressing members 73G easily come into contact with the oral appliance 10G, making it possible to easily and firmly fix the oral appliance 10G to the oral main device 50G.

[0444] In the seventh embodiment, the locking hole 46 a is provided in the engagement portion 46 of the oral appliance 10G, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In the oral appliance 10 , the locking hole 46 a is not an essential component and may not be provided in the engagement portion 46 .

[0445] In the seventh embodiment, the engaging portion 46 is described as being formed by a portion of the weight distributing plate 25 , but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the engaging portion 46 may be formed by a member different from the weight distributing plate 25 .

[0446] In the seventh embodiment, the electrical connection portion 41G is described as an example of an electrode formed integrally with the electrode 24, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the electrical connection portion 41G may be formed of a component separate from the electrode 24. In this case, a wiring portion may be provided between the electrode 24 and the electrical connection portion 41G.

[0447] In the seventh embodiment, the oral appliance 10G is described as including the weight distribution plate 25 , but the present invention is not limited thereto. The weight distribution plate 25 is not an essential component of the oral appliance 10G.

[0448] In the seventh embodiment, the example in which the plurality of pressing members 73G rotate about the rotation axis 74G is described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the pressing members 73G may be the pressing members 73 and 73AA of the first to fifth modifications of the first embodiment.

[0449] In the seventh embodiment, the oral appliance 10G acquires capacitance information as information related to the user's bite force, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The oral appliance 10G only needs to acquire information for calculating the bite force as information related to the user's bite force.

[0450] (Eighth Implementation Method)

[0451] The oral device involved in the eighth embodiment of the present invention is described. In addition, in the eighth embodiment, the points different from the first embodiment are mainly described. In the eighth embodiment, the same or equivalent structures as those in the first embodiment are marked with the same figure marks for description. In addition, in the eighth embodiment, the description repeated with the first embodiment is omitted. In addition, in the eighth embodiment, there are some records that are partially repeated with the seventh embodiment, and such records are omitted.

[0452] use Figure 41A and Figure 41B An example of the oral device according to the eighth embodiment will be described. Figure 41A and Figure 41B It is a schematic cross-sectional view of an example of an oral device 1H according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention. Figure 41A The state where the oral appliance 10H is removed from the oral main body device 50H is shown. Figure 41B The state where the oral appliance 10H is attached to the oral main body device 50H is shown.

[0453] In the eighth embodiment, an example is described in which the oral device 1H is a bite force meter. The description of the bite force meter is omitted because it is the same as in the seventh embodiment. Furthermore, the eighth embodiment differs from the seventh embodiment in that a pressing member 73H is disposed only on one main surface of a substrate 72H.

[0454] like Figure 41A and Figure 41B As shown, the oral appliance 10H is detachably mounted on the attachment / detachment operation portion 70H of the oral main body device 50H.

[0455] use Figure 42A and Figure 42B The oral appliance 10H will be described. Figure 42A It is a schematic bottom view of an example of an oral appliance 10H according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention. Figure 42B Cut along line BB Figure 42A A schematic cross-sectional view of an oral appliance 10H. Figure 42A and Figure 42B As shown, the oral appliance 10H includes a functional portion 20H and a connecting portion 40H.

[0456] The functional unit 20H includes a sensor unit 21H that detects information related to the user's bite force. The sensor unit 21H is the portion that is engaged by the user's teeth when measuring bite force. The sensor unit 21H includes an insulating layer 23, electrodes 24, a weighted distribution plate 25, and a pressure receiving unit 26. The insulating layer 23, electrodes 24, weighted distribution plate 25, and pressure receiving unit 26 are the same as those in the seventh embodiment, so their description is omitted.

[0457] The connecting portion 40H is a portion that is detachably mounted relative to the disassembly operating portion 70H of the oral main body device 50H, and is provided on the rear end side opposite to the front end of the oral appliance 10H. The connecting portion 40H has a snap-fitting portion 46H and a plurality of electrical connecting portions 41H. The snap-fitting portion 46H is composed of a plate-shaped component. The plurality of electrical connecting portions 41H are composed of, for example, electrodes. In addition, the plurality of electrical connecting portions 41H are respectively arranged on the inner surface side of the snap-fitting portion 46H. The inner surface side of the snap-fitting portion 46H refers to the surface on one side of the insulating layer 23 arranged in the thickness direction (Z direction) of the oral appliance 10H. In embodiment eight, three electrical connecting portions 41H are arranged on the snap-fitting portion 46H. In addition, the number of electrical connecting portions 41H is not limited to three, and may be one or more.

[0458] In the eighth embodiment, the engaging portion 46H is formed by a portion of the weight distribution plate 25, and the electrical connection portion 41H is formed by a portion of the electrode 24. Specifically, the engaging portion 46H is formed by making one end of the weight distribution plate 25 protrude beyond the insulating layer 23 and the pressure receiving portion 26. The electrical connection portion 41H is formed by making one end of the electrode 24 protrude beyond the insulating layer 23 and the pressure receiving portion 26.

[0459] In the connecting portion 40H, a locking hole 46b is provided in the engaging portion 46H, extending through the thickness direction. The locking hole 46b is formed into a rectangular shape when viewed in the thickness direction of the oral appliance 10H. The locking hole 46b is a hole for inserting a protrusion 73f of a pressing member 73H of the detachable operating portion 70H, which will be described later. In the eighth embodiment, two locking holes 46b are provided at intervals in the engaging portion 46H. Furthermore, when viewed in the thickness direction of the oral appliance 10H, the plurality of electrical connectors 41H are arranged between the two locking holes 46b.

[0460] In the connection portion 40H, the electrical connection portion 41H is electrically connected to the electrical connection conductor 71H of the oral main device 50H by physical contact.

[0461] Return to Figure 41A and Figure 41B , an example of the structure of the oral main body device 50H and the operation of the detachable operation part 70H is described.

[0462] like Figure 41A and Figure 41BAs shown, the oral main body device 50H includes a substrate 72H provided with a plurality of electrical connection conductors 71H and an attachment / detachment operation portion 70H.

[0463] The base plate 72H is formed in a plate shape and is arranged inside the main body 60H. One end of the base plate 72H is arranged on the side of the opening 64H provided at the front end of the main body 60H. The opening 64H is a portion into which the connecting portion 40H of the oral appliance 10H is inserted.

[0464] Figure 43 1 is a schematic partial perspective view of an example of an oral main body device 50H according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention. Figure 43 As shown in FIG. 1 , the connection portion 40H of the oral appliance 10H is inserted into the opening 64H provided at the front end of the oral main body device 50H. In this way, the oral appliance 10H is attached to the oral main body device 50H.

[0465] Return to Figure 41A and Figure 41B Multiple electrical connection conductors 71H are arranged on the front end side of the substrate 72H. Specifically, multiple electrical connection conductors 71H are arranged on the main surface (one main surface) of the substrate 72H on the side where the pressing member 73H (described later) is arranged. In the eighth embodiment, three electrical connection conductors 71H are arranged on the substrate 72H. The number of electrical connection conductors 71H is not limited to three and may be one or more.

[0466] Figure 44 7 is a schematic perspective view of an example of a plurality of electrical connection conductors 71H provided on a substrate 72H. Figure 44 As shown, the plurality of electrical connection conductors 71H are formed by contact connectors. A contact connector is a connector that makes an electrical connection through physical contact. Specifically, the plurality of electrical connection conductors 71H each have a connection terminal 81 and a movable member 82.

[0467] The connection terminal 81 only needs to be formed of a conductive material, and may be formed of, for example, the same material as the electrode 24 .

[0468] The movable member 82 is a member that moves toward the connection terminal 81 and comes into contact with the connection terminal 81. Specifically, the movable member 82 is moved toward the connection terminal 81 by the application of force, thereby physically contacting the connection terminal 81. In other words, when no force is applied, the movable member 82 is not in physical contact with the connection terminal 81. On the other hand, when a force is applied, the movable member 82 moves toward the connection terminal 81 and comes into physical contact with the connection terminal 81.

[0469] The movable member 82 is formed of, for example, a conductive material. Therefore, when the movable member 82 is in physical contact with the connection terminal 81 , the movable member 82 and the connection terminal 81 are electrically connected.

[0470] The movable member 82 is formed of, for example, a leaf spring.

[0471] The movable member 82 is in physical contact with the electrical connection portion 41H (electrode) of the connection portion 40H of the oral appliance 10H. Specifically, when the connection portion 40H of the oral appliance 10H is inserted through the opening 64H of the oral main unit 50H, the electrical connection portion 41H of the connection portion 40H contacts the movable member 82, pressing the movable member 82. This pressing force causes the movable member 82 to move toward the connection terminal 81.

[0472] When the movable member 82 contacts the electrical connection portion 41H, it moves toward the connection terminal 81 and comes into physical contact with the connection terminal 81. Thus, the electrical connection portion 41H (electrode) of the oral appliance 10H, the movable member 82, and the connection terminal 81 are electrically connected.

[0473] Return to Figure 41A and Figure 41B The detachment operation part 70H has a pressing component 73H. The pressing component 73H is a component that can operate the application and release of force on the oral appliance 10H. The pressing component 73H is arranged on the main surface of one side of the substrate 72H and is configured to apply force in a direction intersecting the main surface of the substrate 72H. Specifically, the detachment operation part 70H has a pressing component 73H arranged on the main surface of one side of the substrate 72H. The pressing component 73H is configured to apply force in a direction intersecting the main surface of one side of the substrate 72H on the portion where the electrical connection conductor 71H is arranged. "Applying force in a direction intersecting the main surface of one side of the substrate 72H" means applying force in a direction close to the main surface of one side of the substrate 72H. The pressing component 73H fixes the oral appliance 10H to the oral main body device 50H in a state where the electrical connection part 41H (electrode) of the oral appliance 10H is in contact with the electrical connection conductor 71H (connection terminal 81, movable member 82).

[0474] The pressing member 73H is formed of a rod-shaped member having one end and the other end. One end of the pressing member 73H is arranged on the opening 64H side, and the other end of the pressing member 73H is arranged inside the main body 60H on the opposite side of the opening 64H.

[0475] The pressing member 73H includes a protrusion 73f that projects toward one main surface of the base plate 72H. The protrusion 73f is provided at one end of the pressing member 73H. When the connecting portion 40H of the oral appliance 10H is attached to the oral main unit 50H, the protrusion 73f is inserted into the locking hole 46b provided in the engaging portion 46H of the connecting portion 40H and engages with the engaging portion 46H. This secures the oral appliance 10H to the oral main unit 50H.

[0476] Figure 45It is a schematic perspective view of an example of the pressing member 73H. Figure 46 yes Figure 45 Schematic enlarged view of the Z1 part. Figure 47 1 is a schematic partial enlarged view showing a state where the oral appliance 10H is installed. Figure 45 and Figure 46 As shown in FIG. 1 , two protrusions 73f are provided at one end of the pressing member 73H with a gap therebetween. Specifically, the two protrusions 73f are arranged with a gap therebetween in the Y direction. Figure 46 As shown, when the connection portion 41H of the oral appliance 10H is attached to the oral main unit 50H, the two protrusions 73f are inserted into the two locking holes 46b of the oral appliance 10H. Thus, the pressing member 73H fixes the oral appliance 10H to the oral main unit 50H.

[0477] Return to Figure 41A and Figure 41B The pressing member 73H includes an operating portion 79H. The operating portion 79H is provided on the other end of the pressing member 73H and protrudes from an operating hole (not shown) provided in the main body 60H. By operating the operating portion 79H, the user releases the fixation of the oral appliance 10H to the oral main device 50H by the pressing member 73H.

[0478] The pressing member 73H also includes a rotation axis 74H, which rotates about the rotation axis 74H. The rotation axis 74H is disposed between one end and the other end of the pressing member 73H. When the other end of the pressing member 73H moves away from the substrate 72H, the pressing member 73H rotates about the rotation axis 74H. As a result, one end of the pressing member 73H approaches the substrate 72H, while the other end of the pressing member 73H moves away from the substrate 72H. Furthermore, when the operating portion is pressed toward the substrate 72H, the pressing member 73H rotates about the rotation axis 74H, causing one end of the pressing member 73H to move away from the substrate 72H and the other end of the pressing member 73H to move toward the substrate 72H.

[0479] Next, use Figure 48A and Figure 48B An example of the operation of the attaching and detaching operation portion 70H will be described. Figure 48A and Figure 48B 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of operation of the attaching and detaching operation portion 70H.

[0480] like Figure 48A As shown, when the connection portion 40H of the oral appliance 10H is inserted into the interior of the main body 60H from the opening 64H of the oral main body device 50H, one end of the pressing member 73H contacts the connection portion 40H. One end of the pressing member 73H is lifted in the direction away from the main surface of the substrate 72H by the insertion of the connection portion 40H. Figure 48A In the illustrated state, in the electrical connection portion 41H, the movable member 82 is separated from and not in physical contact with the connection terminal 81 .

[0481] like Figure 48B As shown, when the connecting portion 40H is disposed within the main body 60H, the electrical connecting portion 41H (electrode) of the connecting portion 40H contacts the electrical connection conductor 71H. Specifically, the electrical connecting portion 41H contacts the movable member 82. When the movable member 82 contacts the electrical connecting portion 41H, it moves toward the connecting terminal 81 and physically contacts the connecting terminal 81. This electrically connects the electrical connecting portion 41H, the movable member 82, and the connecting terminal 81.

[0482] The pressing member 73H secures the oral appliance 10H by applying a force in a direction intersecting one main surface of the base plate 72H while the electrical connection portion 41H (electrode), the movable member 82, and the connection terminal 81 are in contact. Furthermore, a protrusion 73f provided on one end of the pressing member 73H is positioned in the locking hole 46b of the engaging portion 46H. This prevents the oral appliance 10H from falling off the oral device 50H.

[0483] Furthermore, when the oral appliance 10H is removed from the oral main body device 50H, the fixation of the oral appliance 10H to the oral main body device 50H by the pressing member 73H can be released by operating the operating portion 79H.

[0484] [Effect]

[0485] According to the oral main body device 50H according to the eighth embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

[0486] In the oral main body device 50H, the electrical connection conductor 71H has a connection terminal 81 provided on a main surface of one side of the substrate 72H, and a movable member 82 that moves toward the connection terminal 81 and contacts the connection terminal 81. When the movable member 82 contacts the electrical connection portion 41H of the oral appliance 10H, it contacts the connection terminal 81 by moving toward the connection terminal 81. The assembly and disassembly operation portion 70H has a pressing component 73H that is arranged on a main surface of one side of the substrate 72H and applies a force in a direction intersecting the main surface of one side of the substrate 72H. The pressing component 73H fixes the oral appliance 10H by applying a force in a direction intersecting the main surface of one side of the substrate 72H when the electrical connection portion 41H, the movable member 82, and the connection terminal 81 are in contact. With such a structure, the assembly and disassembly of the oral appliance 10H becomes easy, and the electrical connection between the oral appliance 10H and the oral main body device 50H can be easily performed.

[0487] Furthermore, the oral main unit 50H of the eighth embodiment is easier to maintain electrical connection with the oral appliance 10H than the seventh embodiment. In the oral main unit 50H, electrical connection is achieved only by physical contact between the electrical connection portion 41H and the electrical connection conductor 71H (connection terminal 81, movable member 82) on the main surface side of one side of the substrate 72H. Therefore, for example, when measuring the bite force, even when the oral appliance 10H generates a force in the rotational direction (torsion force), it is easy to maintain physical contact between the electrical connection portion 41H and the electrical connection conductor 71H, and thus the electrical connection is not easily released.

[0488] Furthermore, the oral main unit 50H of the eighth embodiment makes it easier to attach and detach the oral appliance 10H than the seventh embodiment. In the oral main unit 50H, since the oral appliance 10H is fixed only on one main surface side of the base plate 72H using the pressing member 73H, it is not necessary to provide the guide 64a in the opening 64H as in the seventh embodiment. Therefore, the oral appliance 10H does not need to be attached and detached along the guide 64a.

[0489] Furthermore, the oral main body device 50H of the eighth embodiment can reduce the number of components compared to the seventh embodiment, thereby reducing manufacturing costs.

[0490] In addition, the oral main body device 50H according to the eighth embodiment can be easily distinguished between the front and back surfaces due to its shape.

[0491] While the present invention has been fully described in connection with the preferred embodiments thereof with reference to the accompanying drawings, various changes and modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and are to be construed as being included therein unless they depart from the scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims.

[0492] Industrial application possibilities

[0493] The oral main body device of the present invention can be applied to, for example, a disposable oral device or the like.

[0494] Description of Reference Numerals

[0495] 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F, 1G, 1H... Oral device; 10, 10A, 10C, 10CA, 10CB, 10D, 10E, 10EA, 10EB, 10F, 10G, 10H... Oral appliance; 11... Wiring layer; 12... First insulating layer; 13... Second insulating layer; 14... Resin film; 15... Heat insulating material; 16... Insulating layer; 20, 20E, 20EA, 20EB, 20G, 20H... Functional portion; 21, 21H, 21G... Sensor portion; 21a... Sensor surface; 22, 22a, 22b... Energy irradiation portion; 23... Insulating layer; 24... Electrode; 25... Weighted dispersion plate; 26...pressure receiving portion; 30...wiring portion; 31...wiring; 32...protective layer; 40, 40A, 40E, 40F, 40G, 40H...connecting portion; 41, 41G, 41H...electrode (electrical connecting portion); 42...mounting hole; 43...RFID tag (electrical connecting portion); 44...antenna; 45...IC chip; 46, 46H...engaging portion; 46a, 46b...locking holes; 50, 50B, 50C, 50D, 50E, 50F, 50G, 50H...oral device; 60, 60C, 60D, 60G, 60H...main body; 61, 61C, 61D...gripping portion; 62...control unit; 63...calculation unit; 64, 64H...opening; 65...operation hole; 70, 70A, 70AA, 70AB, 70AC, 70B, 70BA, 70BB, 70C, 70CA, 70CB, 70D, 70DA, 70DB, 70F, 70G, 70H...assembly / disassembly operation unit; 71, 71G, 71H...connection terminals (electrical connection conductors); 72, 72C, 72CA, 72CB, 72D, 72DA, 72DB, 72GA, 72GB...configuration surface; 72G, 72H...substrate; 72a...positioning member; 72aa...bottom surface; 72ab, 72ac, 72ad, 72ae... Inclined surface; 73, 73A, 73AA, 73B, 73BA, 73BB, 73C, 73CA, 73CB, 73D, 73DA, 73DB, 73G, 73H... Pressing member; 73a, 73b... Protrusion; 73c... Contact surface; 73ca... Bottom surface; 73cb, 73cc... Inclined surface; 73cd, 73ci... Semicircular surface; 73ce, 73cf... Inclined surface; 73cg, 73ch... Semicircular surface; 73d... Sliding groove; 73e, 73f... Protrusion; 74, 74G, 74H... Rotating axis; 75, 75B, 75BA, 75BB... Detection unit; 76a... Light-emitting unit; 76b...Light receiving unit; 77... annular member; 78... antenna (electrical connection conductor); 79, 79H... operation unit; 80, 80C... guard member; 81... connection terminal; 82... movable member; 90... display unit; 91... input unit.

Claims

1. An oral main body device, which is a main body device for oral use that allows an oral appliance having an electrical connection portion to be detachable, wherein: The oral main body device comprises: Main body; and The attachment and detachment operation portion has an electrical connection conductor and is configured to detachably attach the oral appliance to the main body by operating the application and release of force on the oral appliance. The mounting and dismounting operation portion applies force to the oral appliance to fix and install the oral appliance in a state where the electrical connection portion is electrically connected to the electrical connection conductor, and releases the force applied to the oral appliance to release the fixation and remove the oral appliance. The oral main body device further comprises: a detection unit for detecting whether the oral appliance is installed on the mounting and dismounting operation unit; and The control unit determines whether the oral appliance can be used based on the detection result of the detection unit, The control unit performs the following actions: determining whether the oral appliance mounted on the mounting and dismounting operation portion is a used oral appliance, If it is determined that the oral appliance is a used oral appliance, it is determined that the oral appliance cannot be used. After it is determined that the oral appliance cannot be used, if the detection unit detects that the used oral appliance has been removed and an unused oral appliance has been attached, it is determined that the oral appliance can be used.

2. The oral main body device according to claim 1, wherein: The disassembly and assembly operation portion comprises: A configuration surface for configuring the oral appliance; and The pressing member applies a force in a direction intersecting the arrangement surface.

3. The oral main body device according to claim 2, wherein: The pressing member has one end provided on the arrangement surface side and the other end provided on the opposite side to the one end. The pressing member is configured to be rotatable about a rotation axis disposed between the one end and the other end.

4. The oral main body device according to claim 3, wherein: The pressing member has a protrusion between the one end and the rotating shaft, the protrusion protruding toward the arrangement surface.

5. The oral main body device according to claim 2, wherein: The pressing member has a contact surface that contacts the oral appliance, The detachable operation part further includes a sliding mechanism, which is a sliding groove for inserting both side ends of the pressing member. The sliding groove is formed so that its width decreases toward the insertion direction of the oral appliance, an upper side of the sliding groove extends obliquely relative to the configuration surface, and a lower side of the sliding groove extends parallel to the configuration surface. The pressing member is configured such that when the pressing member is inserted into the sliding groove, the pressing action of the inclined upper side of the sliding groove on both side ends of the pressing member is utilized to slide the pressing member in an inclined direction relative to the configuration surface.

6. The oral main body device according to claim 5, wherein: The pressing member has one end provided on the arrangement surface side and the other end provided on the opposite side to the one end. The pressing member slides along a first inclined direction from the one end toward the other end, thereby bringing the contact surface into contact with the oral appliance. The pressing member slides in a second inclined direction opposite to the first inclined direction, thereby releasing the contact surface from the oral appliance while pushing out the oral appliance.

7. The oral main body device according to claim 5 or 6, wherein: The pressing member has a protrusion that protrudes from the contact surface toward the arrangement surface.

8. The oral main body device according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein: The arrangement surface is provided with a protrusion that protrudes toward the pressing member.

9. The oral main body device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein: The configuration surface is curved into a concave or convex shape, The pressing member is curved in a concave or convex shape along the shape of the arrangement surface.

10. The oral main body device according to claim 1, wherein: The oral main body device further includes a display unit that displays information on whether the oral appliance can be used.

11. The oral main body device according to claim 1, wherein: When the control unit determines that the oral appliance is a used oral appliance, ceasing use of the oral appliance, Based on the determination that the oral appliance can be used, the oral appliance is enabled for use.

12. The oral main body device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The main body has: a grip portion to be gripped by a user; and The protective member protects the holding portion.

13. The oral main body device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The electrical connection of the oral appliance is one or more electrodes, The electrical connection conductor of the oral main body device is one or more connection terminals, The attachment and detachment operation portion electrically connects the one or more electrodes to the one or more connection terminals through physical contact.

14. The oral main body device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The electrical connection portion of the oral appliance is an RFID tag, The electrical connection conductor of the oral main body device is an antenna, The attaching and detaching operation unit electrically connects the RFID tag and the antenna via a wireless connection.

15. The oral main body device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The oral main body device further includes a calculation unit that calculates the moisture content based on information acquired from the oral appliance.

16. The oral main body device according to claim 1, wherein: The electrical connection portion of the oral appliance has a plurality of electrodes, The electrical connection conductor has a plurality of connection terminals provided on both main surfaces of the substrate. The attachment and detachment operation portion includes a plurality of pressing members that are respectively arranged on the two main surfaces of the substrate and apply force in a direction intersecting the two main surfaces of the substrate. The plurality of pressing members fix the oral appliance by applying a force in a direction intersecting the two main surfaces of the substrate in a state in which the plurality of electrodes are in contact with the plurality of connection terminals.

17. The oral main body device according to claim 16, wherein: Each of the plurality of pressing members has a protrusion protruding toward both main surfaces of the substrate.

18. The oral main body device according to claim 1, wherein: The electrical connection conductor has: a connecting terminal provided on one main surface of the substrate; and a movable member that moves toward the connection terminal and contacts the connection terminal, When the movable member contacts the electrical connection portion of the oral appliance, the movable member moves toward the connection terminal to contact the connection terminal. The attachment and detachment operation portion includes a pressing member, which is arranged on one main surface of the substrate and applies a force in a direction intersecting the one main surface of the substrate. The pressing member fixes the oral appliance by applying a force in a direction intersecting one main surface of the substrate in a state in which the electrical connection portion, the movable member, and the connection terminal are in contact with each other.

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