Assisting tool for taking orally

Abstract

To enable taking orally while inhibiting a sanitary problem compared to a conventional structure requiring touching medicine with hands on taking orally.SOLUTION: An assisting tool (1) for taking orally is attachable / detachable to / from a lid (12) of a liquid container (11) storing liquid for taking a content comprises: a fitting part (3) fitted to the lid (12); a storage part (6) capable of storing the content in the inside; and a take-out port (7) formed in the storage part (6) and permitting taking out the content. The assisting tool (1) for taking orally is such that: the storage part (6) is supported by a body part (2) in a state of being movable between a closed position where the take-out port (7) is closed in the body part (2), and a take-out position where the take-out port (7) reaches the fitting part (3) and the content can be taken out from the take-out port (7) to the lid (12).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an internal aid that assists a user in orally ingesting internal substances such as medicines, supplements, and dietary supplements. [Background technology]

[0002] The following Patent Documents 1 and 2 disclose known technologies for attaching a container to a drinking bottle, such as a PET bottle, that contains liquid and has a container section capable of containing small items.

[0003] Patent Document 1 (Utility Model Registration No. 3164925) and Patent Document 2 (Utility Model Registration No. 3171118) describe a configuration in which a cylindrical mounting portion (1) having a female thread portion (2) that meshes with a male thread portion (BS) of a plastic bottle (B) is attached in place of a cap for the plastic bottle (B), and a storage space (4b) separated by a partition wall (4a) is formed in the upper part of the cylindrical mounting portion (1), and the upper part of the storage space (4b) can be opened and closed with a lid portion (C) or a first cap (5). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3164925 (Fig. 1, Fig. 2) [Patent Document 2] Utility Model Registration No. 3171118 (Fig. 1, Fig. 2) Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] (Problems with the Prior Art) In the configurations described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, when taking a tablet (tablet-shaped, capsule-shaped, pill-shaped, etc.) medicine stored in the storage space, after opening the lid portion (C) or the first cap (5), the user needs to pick up the medicine with his / her hands from the storage space or shake it out from the storage space into the user's palm. Therefore, the user needs to touch the medicine with his / her hands before putting it in his / her mouth. Therefore, if the user touches the medicine without washing his / her hands, bacteria, viruses, etc. may adhere to the medicine, and the user may end up taking the medicine with viruses, etc., which may cause a hygiene problem. It is desirable to wash, disinfect, or sterilize hands before touching medicine, but when going out or traveling, it may be difficult to maintain a hygienic state because it is not possible to immediately secure a place to wash hands or to have a disinfectant on hand.

[0006] The technical objective of the present invention is to enable oral administration while reducing hygiene issues, as compared to conventional configurations in which the medicine must be touched with hands when taken orally. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problem, the internal support device of the invention described in claim 1 is: An internal aid that can be attached to and detached from a lid of a liquid container that contains a liquid for taking an internal medicine, A mounting portion that is attached to the lid; a main body portion extending outwardly from the mounting portion to the lid; A storage section capable of storing household items therein; An outlet formed in the storage section through which contents can be taken out; Equipped with The storage section is supported by the main body section in a movable state between a closed position where the take-out opening is blocked by the main body section and a take-out position where the take-out opening approaches the mounting section and the contents can be taken out from the take-out opening to the lid. It is characterized by:

[0008] The invention described in claim 2 is the internal support device described in claim 1, The storage section is supported so as to be slidable in a direction along a radial direction of the lid section between the closed position and the removal position. It is characterized by:

[0009] The invention described in claim 3 is the internal support device described in claim 1, The storage section is supported so as to be rotatable about a rotation center provided in the main body section between the closed position and the removal position. It is characterized by: Effect of the Invention

[0010] According to the invention described in claim 1, it is possible to take the medicine while reducing hygiene problems, compared to the conventional configuration in which the medicine needs to be touched with hands when taking it. According to the invention recited in claim 2, the medicine can be taken out by sliding the container. According to the invention recited in claim 3, the medicine can be taken out by rotating the container. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an internal support device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the internal support device of Example 1, where FIG. 2A is a view from below, FIG. 2B is a front view, and FIG. 2C is a side view. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the internal support device of Example 1 attached to the cap of a PET bottle. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a state in which the case portion of the first embodiment has been moved to the removal position. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the case where the internal auxiliary device of Example 1 is used. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram of the case where the medicine taken out from the lid is placed in the mouth, and FIG. 5B is an explanatory diagram of the case where the medicine held in the mouth is swallowed with drinking water from a plastic bottle. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of an internal auxiliary device of Example 2, and corresponds to FIG. 2A of Example 1. [Figure 7]FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the internal auxiliary device of the third embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 1 of the first embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of an internal support device of Example 3 corresponding to FIG. 2 of Example 1, in which FIG. 8A is a view from below, FIG. 8B is a front view, and FIG. 8C is a side view. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0012] Next, specific examples of the present invention (hereinafter, referred to as examples) will be described with reference to the drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the following examples. In the following description using the drawings, illustrations of components other than those necessary for the description are omitted as appropriate to facilitate understanding. EXAMPLES

[0013] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an internal support device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the internal support device of Example 1, where FIG. 2A is a view from below, FIG. 2B is a front view, and FIG. 2C is a side view. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the internal support device of Example 1 attached to the cap of a PET bottle. 1 and 2, an internal auxiliary device 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention has an opener portion 2 as an example of a main body portion. The opener portion 2 is formed in a long plate shape, and both ends are formed in a semicircular shape. An attachment hole 3 as an example of an attachment portion is formed at one end of the opener portion 2. In Figs. 1 to 3, the mounting hole 3 of Example 1 is formed so that the lid 12 of a plastic bottle 11 (an example of a liquid container) is attached in a state in which it penetrates the inside. The lid 12 of a commercially available plastic bottle 11 is often formed in a truncated cone shape with a diameter increasing downward, rather than a cylindrical shape. Therefore, as shown in Figs. 2B and 2C, the mounting hole 3 of Example 1 is formed so that the inner diameter increases downward (-Z direction) according to the outer shape of the lid 12. In addition, the lid 12 of the commercially available plastic bottle 11 has a plurality of grooves formed on the outer peripheral surface along the axial direction (or generatrix direction) of the truncated cone as a slip prevention when the lid 12 is opened. The mounting hole 3 of Example 1 has meshing teeth 3a formed to mesh with the grooves.

[0014] A slide rail portion 4 is formed on the underside (-Z side) of the opener portion 2, extending outward from the outer edge of the mounting hole 3. A pair of slide rail portions 4, which are an example of a guide portion, are formed on the left and right, and the lower end portions 4a of the slide rail portions 4 protrude inward in the left-right direction. A case 6 as an example of a storage section is supported on the lower side of the opener section 2. The case 6 is formed in a hollow box shape. Inside the case 6, a storage space is formed that can store internal items that a user takes orally, such as medicines, supplements, nutritional supplements, health supplements, and sweets such as candy, gummies, and mint tablets. The internal items that can be stored inside the case 6 can be of tablet type such as tablet, capsule, or pill, or can be of any shape such as powder or granule. The case 6 has an outlet 7 formed on the upper surface side (+Z side) of the end on the mounting hole 3 side.

[0015] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a state in which the case portion of the first embodiment has been moved to the removal position. 2A and 2B, a pair of left and right guided portions 8 are formed on the upper end portion (the end portion on the +Z side) of the case portion 6 in correspondence with the slide rail portion 4. The guided portions 8 are supported movably along the slide rail portion 4. 1 to 4, the case part 6 of the first embodiment is configured to be slidable along the slide rail part 4 between the closed position shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 and the take-out position shown in FIG. 4. In the closed position shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the take-out opening 7 is blocked by the opener part 2 as shown in FIG. 2A. In the take-out position shown in FIG. 4, the take-out opening 7 is in a state where it is approaching the mounting hole 3. Therefore, in the take-out position, the medicine 13 or the like can be taken out by shaking or letting it flow down from inside the case part 6 through the take-out opening 7 into the recess 12a of the lid 12 attached to the mounting hole 3.

[0016] (Function of Example 1) FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the case where the internal auxiliary device of Example 1 is used. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram of the case where the medicine taken out from the lid is placed in the mouth, and FIG. 5B is an explanatory diagram of the case where the medicine held in the mouth is swallowed with drinking water from a plastic bottle. In the internal auxiliary device 1 of Example 1 having the above configuration, when taking out medicine or the like stored in the case part 6, first, the internal auxiliary device 1 is attached to the lid 12 of the plastic bottle 11. Next, the lid 12 is rotated to remove it from the plastic bottle 11. At this time, by holding the main body part 2 of the internal auxiliary device 1 of Example 1 and rotating the lid 12, it is possible to open the lid 12 with little force by utilizing the principle of leverage. After the lid 12 is removed from the plastic bottle 11 while the internal auxiliary device 1 is attached, as shown in FIG. 4, the internal auxiliary device 1 is turned upside down and the case part 6 is moved to the removal position, and the medicine 13 is taken out from the removal opening 7 into the recess 12a of the lid 12. Then, as shown in FIG. 5A, the user 14 can operate the internal auxiliary device 1 to put the medicine 13 in the lid 12 into his / her mouth without touching it. If drinking water is needed when taking the medicine 13, it is possible to drink smoothly from the plastic bottle 11 whose lid 12 is already open, as shown in FIG. 5B. After taking the medicine 13 or if drinking water is not needed when taking the medicine 13, the plastic bottle 11 can be sealed with the lid 12 of the internal auxiliary device 1.

[0017] Therefore, in the internal aid 1 of Example 1, the user 14 can take the medicine 13 without touching it directly with his / her hands. Therefore, compared to the conventional technology that requires touching the medicine 13 with one's hands, the medicine can be taken hygienically, and hygiene problems can be suppressed. Generally, the drinking plastic bottle 11 is more likely to be carried than a disinfectant, and is easily available from vending machines, convenience stores, etc. Therefore, compared to the conventional technology that requires washing hands and carrying a disinfectant, it is easier to take the medicine hygienically. The internal auxiliary device 1 can be left attached to the lid 12, which makes it easier to remember to use the device when drinking water, and prevents forgetting to use the device. In addition, when the internal auxiliary device 1 is removed from the lid 12, the internal auxiliary device 1 has a small shape, which makes it easy to store in a bag, pocket, etc., and is therefore easy to carry. Furthermore, in Example 1, the internal auxiliary device 1 also functions as an auxiliary device for opening and closing the lid 12, making it easy to use internally even when grip strength is temporarily reduced after exercise, or when grip strength has decreased due to aging.

[0018] (How to replenish medicines, etc.) When refilling the case 6 with medicine or the like, the case 6 is moved to the removal position with the lid 12 not attached to the attachment hole 3. In this state, the removal opening 7 is exposed to the outside through the attachment hole 3. Therefore, it is possible to refill the removal opening 7 with medicine or the like through the attachment hole 3. EXAMPLES

[0019] FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of an internal auxiliary device of Example 2, and corresponds to FIG. 2A of Example 1. Next, a second embodiment will be described. The same components as those in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted. 6, in the internal auxiliary device 1' of Example 2, the inside of the case part 6' is divided by two partition walls 21, 22. Thus, three storage spaces 6a, 6b, 6c are formed inside the case part 6' of Example 2. In the case part 6' of Example 2, three outlets 7a, 7b, 7c are formed corresponding to the three storage spaces 6a, 6b, 6c.

[0020] (Function of Example 2) In the internal auxiliary device 1' of Example 2 having the above-mentioned configuration, when the case part 6' is slid to a first removal position where the first outlet 7a approaches the mounting hole 3 and the second outlet 7b and the third outlet 7c are blocked by the case part 6', it is possible to remove the medicine stored in the first storage space 6a toward the lid 12. Also, when the case part 6' is slid to a second removal position where the first outlet 7a and the second outlet 7b approach the mounting hole 3 and the third outlet 7c is blocked by the case part 6', it is possible to remove the medicine stored in the first storage space 6a and the second storage space 6b toward the lid 12. Furthermore, when the case portion 6' is slid to the third removal position where the first removal port 7a, the second removal port 7b and the third removal port 7c abut the mounting hole 3, it is possible to remove the medicine contained in the first storage space 6a, the second storage space 6b and the third storage space 6c toward the lid 12.

[0021] Therefore, for example, it is possible to store medicine to be taken after breakfast in the first storage space 6a, medicine to be taken after lunch in the second storage space 6b, and medicine to be taken after dinner in the third storage space 6c, and it is possible to use it in such a way that after breakfast, the medicine is taken by moving it to the first take-out position, after lunch, the medicine is taken by moving it to the second take-out position, and after dinner, the medicine is taken by moving it to the third take-out position. That is, multiple doses of medicine 13 to be taken at different times can be stored separately in the storage spaces 6a to 6c partitioned by the partition walls 21 and 22. Then, by simply changing the sliding position, the medicine to be taken at that time can be easily taken out and taken in a hygienic manner. EXAMPLES

[0022] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the internal auxiliary device of the third embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 1 of the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of an internal support device of Example 3 corresponding to FIG. 2 of Example 1, in which FIG. 8A is a view from below, FIG. 8B is a front view, and FIG. 8C is a side view. Next, a third embodiment will be described. The same components as those in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted. In Fig. 7 and Fig. 8, in the internal auxiliary device 1" of Example 3, the opener portion 2" is formed in a disk shape. The rail portion 4" is formed in an arc shape along the outer edge of the disk-shaped opener portion 2". The case portion 6" of Example 3 is supported rotatably around a rotation center 2a" at the center of the opener portion 2". The case portion 6" of Example 3 is formed in a partial disk shape excluding the mounting hole 3. The inside of the case portion 6" is partitioned by partition walls 21" and 22" extending radially from the rotation center 2a". Thus, three storage spaces 6a", 6b", and 6c" are formed in the case portion 6". In addition, three take-out openings 7a", 7b", and 7c" are formed in the case portion 6" corresponding to the respective storage spaces 6a" to 6c". Furthermore, a guided portion 8" (see Fig. 8B) guided by the rail portion 4" is formed on the outer edge of the case portion 6".

[0023] (Function of Example 3) In the internal auxiliary device 1" of Example 3 having the above-mentioned configuration, when the case part 6" is rotated and moved to the first removal position where the first removal opening 7a" abuts on the mounting hole 3 and the second removal opening 7b" and the third removal opening 7c" are blocked by the case part 6", it is possible to remove the medicine stored in the first storage space 6a" toward the lid 12. Also, when the second removal opening 7b" abuts on the mounting hole 3 and the first removal opening 7a" and the third removal opening 7c" are blocked by the case part 6", the medicine stored in the first storage space 6a" can be removed toward the lid 12. When case part 6" has been rotated to the second removal position where first removal opening 7a" and second removal opening 7b" are blocked by case part 6", it is possible to remove the medicine stored in second storage space 6b" toward lid 12. Furthermore, when case part 6" has been rotated to the third removal position where third removal opening 7c" reaches the mounting hole 3 and first removal opening 7a" and second removal opening 7b" are blocked by case part 6", it is possible to remove the medicine stored in third storage space 6c" toward lid 12.

[0024] Therefore, in the internal auxiliary device 1" of Example 3, similar to the internal auxiliary device 1' of Example 2, multiple doses of medicine 13 to be taken at different times can be stored in storage spaces 6a"-6c" separated by partition walls 21", 22". Then, by simply changing the rotational position, the medicine to be taken at that time can be easily taken out and taken in a hygienic manner. In particular, in Example 2, for example, if the case part 6' is moved to the second removal position after forgetting to take the medicine in the first storage space 6a, two doses of medicine 13 will be taken out into the lid 12. However, in Example 3, when the case part 6" is rotated, only one of the removal openings 7a"-7c" fits into the mounting hole 3, so it is possible to prevent two or three doses of medicine 13 from being taken out.

[0025] (Example of change) Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above in detail, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the gist of the present invention described in the claims. Modifications (H01) to (H03) of the present invention are illustrated below. (H01) In the above embodiment, the mounting hole 3 as an example of the mounting portion has a shape that covers the entire circumference of the outer periphery of the lid 12, but is not limited thereto. For example, instead of a ring shape or annular shape as in the first to third embodiments, it may have a shape that covers only a part of the circumference of the lid 12, such as a C-shape.

[0026] (H02) In the above embodiment, it is preferable to provide the meshing teeth 3a, but it is also possible to configure it without providing them. (H03) In the above embodiment, the configuration in which three storage spaces are provided is illustrated as in the second and third embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to this. Two storage spaces, or four or more storage spaces are also possible. [Explanation of symbols]

[0027] 1... Internal support devices, 2...Main body, 2a″…center of rotation, 3...Attachment part, 6,6′,6″…receptacle, 7,7a,7b,7c,7a″,7b″,7c″…take out port, 11…Liquid containers, 12…cover.

Claims

1. An internal aid that can be attached to and detached from a lid of a liquid container that contains a liquid for taking an internal medicine, A mounting portion that is attached to the lid; a main body portion extending outwardly from the mounting portion to the lid; A storage section capable of storing household items therein; An outlet formed in the storage section through which contents can be taken out; Equipped with The storage section is supported by the main body section in a state in which it can move between a closed position where the take-out opening is blocked by the main body section and a take-out position where the take-out opening approaches the mounting section and the contents can be taken out from the take-out opening to the lid. An internal aid characterized by:

2. The storage section is supported so as to be slidable in a direction along a radial direction of the lid section between the closed position and the removal position. The internal support device according to claim 1 .

3. The storage section is supported so as to be rotatable about a rotation center provided in the main body section between the closed position and the removal position. The internal support device according to claim 1 .

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