Tongue scraper
By designing a tongue scraper with a ring-shaped scraping component and a flexible cleaning brush, the problem of existing tongue scrapers not being able to fully conform to the tongue has been solved, achieving more efficient tongue cleaning and safer use.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YANGZHOU MINGCHEN BRUSHING CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
Most existing tongue scrapers have a flat structure, which cannot fully conform to the surface of the tongue, resulting in poor cleaning effect.
A tongue scraper has been designed, featuring a ring-shaped scraper connected to a grip, and equipped with a flexible cleaning brush, including a base and vertically extending bristles. Combined with a fan-shaped scraper and a soft rubber contact, it ensures stability and flexibility, preventing damage to the tongue.
It improves cleaning effectiveness, enhances adhesion to the tongue surface, avoids damage to the tongue due to improper force, and provides more efficient tongue coating cleaning and a better user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This disclosure relates to the technical field of oral hygiene products, and particularly to a tongue scraper. Background Technology
[0002] A tongue scraper is an oral hygiene tool specifically designed to clean the tongue coating. Its main function is to remove the accumulated coating on the tongue, thereby reducing bad breath and other oral problems.
[0003] However, most existing tongue scrapers have a flat structure, which cannot fully conform to the surface of the tongue, resulting in poor cleaning effect. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a tongue scraper that can fully conform to the surface of the tongue and improve the cleaning effect.
[0005] According to one aspect of this disclosure, a tongue scraper is provided, the tongue scraper including a grip portion having a main extension direction and a cleaning head connected to the grip portion, the cleaning head being located at one end of the grip portion along the main extension direction, the cleaning head including a scraping member and a cleaning brush member, wherein the scraping member is configured as an annular structure and connected to the grip portion; the cleaning brush member includes a base and bristles, the base having elastic properties, the base being located in the area surrounded by the scraping member and connected to the scraping member, the bristles being disposed on the base and extending in a direction perpendicular to the main extension direction.
[0006] The technical solution provided in this disclosure offers stable support through a ring-shaped scraper, ensuring the stability of the cleaning head during use. The connection with the grip ensures the overall structural robustness and facilitates user operation. Furthermore, the ring-shaped scraper, with its connected ends, avoids sharp, free ends, improving safety. The elastic base provides flexibility, allowing the bristles to better conform to the tongue's surface, enhancing cleaning effectiveness. The vertically extending bristles help to thoroughly clean the tongue coating, improving cleaning efficiency. Simultaneously, when excessive force is applied, the base can deform under pressure, allowing the bristles to move away from the surface being cleaned, preventing damage to the taste buds on the tongue surface from improper force.
[0007] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the scraping member includes a first support segment, a second support segment and a third support segment, wherein the first support segment and the second support segment extend from the gripping portion in a direction away from the gripping portion, and there is a preset included angle between the first support segment and the second support segment and they are symmetrically arranged about the main extension direction; the two ends of the third support segment are respectively connected to the end of the first support segment away from the gripping portion and the end of the second support segment away from the gripping portion.
[0008] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the cleaning head also includes a contact member, which is connected to the scraping member and covers at least a portion of the third support section adjacent to the bristle side; the contact member does not extend beyond the bristles.
[0009] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the contact element is made of soft rubber.
[0010] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the inclination of the side of the contact member adjacent to the bristles is less than the inclination of the side of the contact member away from the bristles.
[0011] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: one end of the base is connected to the junction of the first support segment and the second support segment to form a cantilever structure.
[0012] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the base includes a connecting section and at least two hair-planting sections, wherein the at least two hair-planting sections are spaced apart along the main extension direction, and the at least two hair-planting sections are connected to the junction of the first support section and the second support section through the connecting section.
[0013] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the length of the at least two hair-planting segments gradually increases along the main extension direction.
[0014] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the bristles are provided on at least two hair-planting segments, and the bristles on each hair-planting segment are arranged at least along the length direction of the hair-planting segment.
[0015] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the third support section is provided with a magnetic element on the side away from the bristles. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0017] Figure 1 A perspective view of a tongue scraper according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;
[0018] Figure 2 A top view schematic diagram of a tongue scraper according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;
[0019] Figure 3 It shows Figure 2 BB cross-sectional diagram in the middle;
[0020] Figure 4 A partial structural schematic diagram of a tongue scraper according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.
[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0022] a. Main extension direction;
[0023] 100. Grip section;
[0024] 200. Cleaning head; 210. Scraping component; 211. First support section; 212. Second support section; 213. Third support section; 220. Cleaning brush component; 221. Base; 2211. Connecting section; 2212. Bristle section; 222. Bristle; 230. Contact component; 240. Magnetic component. Detailed Implementation
[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this disclosure clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of this disclosure, but not all embodiments.
[0026] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this disclosure provides a tongue scraper for oral hygiene. Specifically, the tongue scraper includes a grip portion 100 having a main extending direction a, and a cleaning head 200 connected to the grip portion 100. The grip portion 100 facilitates user gripping and operation, and the cleaning head 200 allows the user to extend the cleaning head 200 into the mouth for oral hygiene by operating the grip portion 100. The main extending direction a can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 1 As shown, this can be understood as a direction parallel to the central axis of the gripping part 100.
[0027] Specifically, the cleaning head 200 is located at one end of the grip 100 along the main extending direction a. The cleaning head 200 includes a scraper 210 and a cleaning brush 220. The scraper 210 is constructed as a ring and connected to the grip 100. The ring-shaped scraper 210 provides stable support, ensuring the stability of the cleaning head 200 during use. The connection with the grip 100 ensures the overall structural robustness and facilitates user operation. Furthermore, the ring-shaped scraper 210, with its ends connected, avoids the presence of sharp, free ends, improving safety during use.
[0028] The cleaning brush 220 includes a base 221 and bristles 222. The base 221 is elastic and is located within and connected to the scraper 210. The bristles 222 are positioned on the base 221 and extend in a direction perpendicular to the main extension direction a, thereby brushing the tongue coating or other oral cavity walls to improve cleaning effectiveness. Notably, the elastic base 221 provides flexibility, allowing the bristles 222 to better conform to the tongue surface, enhancing cleaning efficiency. The vertical extension design of the bristles 222 helps to thoroughly clean the tongue coating, improving cleaning efficiency. Simultaneously, when excessive force is applied, the base 221 can deform under pressure, allowing the bristles 222 to move away from the surface to be cleaned along with the base 221, preventing damage to the taste buds on the tongue surface due to improper force during cleaning.
[0029] In some embodiments, such as Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the scraping member 210 may include a first support section 211, a second support section 212, and a third support section 213. The first and second support sections 211 and 212 extend from the gripping portion 100 in a direction away from the gripping portion 100, and are arranged symmetrically about the main extension direction 'a' with a preset angle between them. The preset angle can be between 15° and 60°. The two ends of the third support section 213 are respectively connected to the ends of the first and second support sections 211 and 212 that are away from the gripping portion 100. Thus, the scraping member 210 can form a fan-shaped structure, which can gather the tongue coating inwards during scraping, preventing it from scattering and improving the cleaning effect. Furthermore, the fan-shaped scraping member 210 provides better support and stability, while also providing installation space for other components (such as the cleaning brush 220).
[0030] For example, the third support segment 213 can be an arc segment, and the third support segment 213 is smoothly connected to the first support segment 211 and the second support segment 212 to reduce the sharpness of the corner at the junction of the third support segment 213 and the first support segment 211 and the second support segment 212.
[0031] In some embodiments, the cleaning head 200 further includes a contact 230 connected to the scraper 210 and covering at least a portion of the side of the third support section 213 adjacent to the bristles 222; the contact 230 does not extend beyond the bristles 222, so that during use, the bristles 222 can be determined by sensing whether the contact 230 is in contact with the oral cavity wall, thereby effectively contacting the oral cavity wall with pre-pressure.
[0032] Furthermore, the contact element 230 is located at the end of the tongue scraper. When the tongue scraper is pulled from inside the mouth to the outside, the bristles 222 can first brush and loosen the tongue coating, and then the contact element 230 scrapes it off, providing double cleaning and further improving the cleaning effect.
[0033] Furthermore, the contact element 230 is made of soft rubber, which can provide a gentle cleaning effect, reduce irritation and discomfort to the tongue, and improve the user experience.
[0034] Furthermore, the inclination of the side of the contact member 230 adjacent to the bristles 222 is less than the inclination of the side of the contact member 230 away from the bristles 222. This inclination design allows the contact member 230 to better conform to the surface of the tongue, improving the cleaning effect. At the same time, it allows the tongue coating to converge towards the interior of the scraper 210, preventing it from accumulating at the contact member 230 and affecting the cleaning effect.
[0035] In some embodiments, one end of the base 221 is connected to the junction of the first support segment 211 and the second support segment 212 to form a cantilever structure. This cantilever structure provides a certain degree of elasticity, allowing the bristles 222 to better adapt to the shape of the tongue during cleaning, thus improving the cleaning effect.
[0036] In some embodiments, the base 221 includes a connecting section 2211 and at least two bristle-embedded sections 2212, wherein the at least two bristle-embedded sections 2212 are spaced apart along the main extension direction a, and the at least two bristle-embedded sections 2212 are connected to the junction of the first support section 211 and the second support section 212 via the connecting section 2211. The bristle-embedded sections 2212 are used to mount the bristles 222. In this way, the uniform distribution of the bristles 222 can be ensured, improving the cleaning effect.
[0037] Furthermore, the length of at least two bristle-embedded segments 2212 gradually increases along the main extension direction a. Each of the at least two bristle-embedded segments 2212 is provided with bristles 222, and the bristles 222 on each segment 2212 are arranged at least along the length direction of the segment 2212. In this way, the area surrounded by the scraper 210 can be fully utilized, allowing for the placement of as many bristles 2212 as possible. Furthermore, it can be ensured that the bristles 222 can evenly contact the tongue surface during cleaning, improving the cleaning effect.
[0038] In some embodiments, the third support segment 213 has a magnetic element 240 on the side away from the bristles 222. The magnetic element 240 can be used to cooperate with other magnetic components, such as for fixing or attracting other cleaning tools, or for magnetic connection with other devices, providing additional functionality or convenience.
[0039] The terms "upper" and "lower" used in this disclosure are used to describe the relative positional relationship of the various structures in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the purpose of clarity of description and are not intended to limit the scope of implementation of this disclosure. Changes or adjustments to the relative relationships without substantially altering the technical content should also be considered as part of the scope of implementation of this disclosure.
[0040] It should be noted that, in this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0041] Furthermore, in this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.
[0042] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this disclosure. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0043] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this disclosure, and are not intended to limit them. Although this disclosure has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure.
Claims
1. A tongue scraper, characterized in that, The tongue scraper includes a grip (100) having a main extension direction (a) and a cleaning head (200) connected to the grip (100). The cleaning head (200) is located at one end of the grip (100) along the main extension direction (a). The cleaning head (200) includes a scraping element (210) and a cleaning brush element (220), wherein... The scraper (210) is constructed as a ring structure and is connected to the grip (100); The cleaning brush (220) includes a base (221) and bristles (222). The base (221) has elastic properties and is located in the area surrounded by the scraper (210) and connected to the scraper (210). The bristles (222) are disposed on the base (221) and extend in a direction perpendicular to the main extension direction (a).
2. The tongue scraper according to claim 1, characterized in that, The scraping component (210) includes a first support section (211), a second support section (212), and a third support section (213), wherein, The first support segment (211) and the second support segment (212) extend from the grip portion (100) in a direction away from the grip portion (100), and there is a preset included angle between the first support segment (211) and the second support segment (212) and they are arranged symmetrically about the main extension direction (a); The two ends of the third support segment (213) are respectively connected to the end of the first support segment (211) away from the gripping part (100) and the end of the second support segment (212) away from the gripping part (100).
3. The tongue scraper according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cleaning head (200) also includes a contact (230) that is connected to the scraper (210) and covers at least a portion of the third support section (213) adjacent to the bristles (222); The contact element (230) does not exceed the bristles (222).
4. The tongue scraper according to claim 3, characterized in that, The contact element (230) is made of soft rubber.
5. The tongue scraper according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inclination of the contact (230) on the side adjacent to the bristles (222) is less than the inclination of the contact (230) on the side away from the bristles (222).
6. The tongue scraper according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that, One end of the base (221) is connected to the junction of the first support section (211) and the second support section (212) to form a cantilever structure.
7. The tongue scraper according to claim 6, characterized in that, The base (221) includes a connecting segment (2211) and at least two hair-embedded segments (2212), wherein, The at least two hair-planting segments (2212) are spaced apart along the main extension direction (a), and the at least two hair-planting segments (2212) are connected to the junction of the first support segment (211) and the second support segment (212) through the connecting segment (2211).
8. The tongue scraper according to claim 7, characterized in that, The length of the at least two hair-embedded segments (2212) gradually increases along the main extension direction (a).
9. The tongue scraper according to claim 7, characterized in that, The bristles (222) are provided on at least two bristle-planting segments (2212), and the bristles (222) on each bristle-planting segment (2212) are arranged at least along the length direction of the bristle-planting segment (2212).
10. The tongue scraper according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that, The third support section (213) has a magnetic element (240) on the side away from the bristles (222).