Ultrasonic oral irrigator

Abstract

We provide an ultrasonic oral irrigator that minimizes the perception of loud noise and vibration. [Solution] The device comprises a storage section 3 for storing water 2, an ultrasonic vibration section 4 for applying ultrasonic vibrations to the water 2 stored in the storage section 3, an operating section 5 for operating the ultrasonic vibration section 4, and a tubular section 7 for connecting the storage section 3 and the inside of the oral cavity 6.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an ultrasonic oral irrigator that uses ultrasonic vibration to clean the oral cavity.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, various types of such ultrasonic oral irrigators have been proposed.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a cleaner that inserts an ultrasonic vibrator provided at the tip into the oral cavity and cleans the oral cavity by ultrasonic vibration.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, in this cleaner, since the ultrasonic vibrator is inserted into the oral cavity, there is a problem that the sound and vibration are felt strongly.

[0006] The present invention has been made based on the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide an ultrasonic oral irrigator that can prevent the user from feeling strong sound and vibration.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, the ultrasonic oral irrigator according to the present invention includes a storage unit for storing a liquid, an ultrasonic vibration unit for applying ultrasonic vibration to the liquid stored in the storage unit, an operation unit for operating the ultrasonic vibration unit, and a tubular unit for communicating the storage unit with the oral cavity.

Effects of the Invention

[0008] According to the ultrasonic oral irrigator of the present invention, it is possible to minimize the perception of sound and vibration. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] The drawings illustrate specific embodiments of the present invention relating to this disclosure, including not only essential components of the invention but also optional and preferred embodiments. [Figure 1] A perspective view showing an ultrasonic oral irrigator according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] An exploded perspective view showing the ultrasonic oral irrigator. [Figure 3] A perspective view showing the use of the ultrasonic oral irrigator. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0011] In Figure 1, reference numeral 1 denotes an ultrasonic oral irrigator according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0012] This ultrasonic oral irrigator 1 comprises a storage section 3 for storing water (liquid) 2, an ultrasonic vibration section 4 for applying ultrasonic vibrations to the water 2 stored in the storage section 3, an operating section 5 for operating the ultrasonic vibration section 4, and a tubular section 7 for connecting the storage section 3 and the inside of the oral cavity 6.

[0013] The tubular portion 7 is made of a flexible tubular member, and a mouthpiece 8 is provided on the oral cavity 6 side.

[0014] The storage unit 3 comprises a lower tank 9 in which the ultrasonic vibration unit 4 is located, an upper tank 10 located above the lower tank 9, and a connecting pipe 11 that connects the lower tank 9 and the upper tank 10. This connecting pipe 11 also serves as a gripping section 12 for lifting with the fingers.

[0015] That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the communication pipe portion 11 includes a communication pipe 13 that connects the lower tank 9 and the upper tank 10, and a cover 14 that covers and protects the communication pipe 13 and connects and holds the lower tank 9 and the upper tank 10, and is configured to grip the cover 14.

[0016] Also, a cock 15 is attached to an intermediate portion of the communication pipe 13.

[0017] The ultrasonic vibration unit 4 has an ultrasonic vibrator 16 protruding into the lower tank 9, and this ultrasonic vibrator 16 is electrically connected to the operation unit 5.

[0018] The operation unit 5 is provided with a pulse oscillator 17, a battery 18, a switch 19, a charging USB port 20, a pilot lamp 21, a timer 22, and a speaker 23, etc. The timer 22 counts down the time required for cleaning, and the speaker 23 notifies the countdown of the timer 22 by sound.

[0019] Furthermore, a water supply / drain port 25 for water 2 is formed on the upper surface of the upper tank 10, and a lid 26 is attached to this water supply / drain port 25.

[0020] Furthermore, a plurality of convex portions 27 are provided on the upper surface of the upper tank 10 so that the entire ultrasonic oral cleaner 1 can be supported in an inverted state.

[0021] When using the ultrasonic oral cleaner 1 configured as described above, as shown in FIG. 3, first, water 2 is stored in the upper tank 10 and the mouthpiece 8 is held in the mouth.

[0022] Next, the cock 15 is opened to introduce the water 2 in the upper tank 10 into the lower tank 9.

[0023] At this time, the ultrasonic oral cleaner 1 is lifted with the gripping portion 12 so that the water surface is above the oral cavity 6, and the water 2 in the storage portion 3 fills the oral cavity 6 through the tubular portion 7 and the mouthpiece 8.

[0024] In this state, the ultrasonic transducer 16 is activated to generate bubbles through the cavitation effect, thereby cleaning the inside of the oral cavity 6.

[0025] After cleaning, the water 2 inside the ultrasonic oral irrigator 1 can be easily drained by removing the lid 26 of the inlet / outlet port 25 of the upper tank 10 and supporting the entire ultrasonic oral irrigator 1 in an inverted state with the multiple protrusions 27 provided on the upper surface of the upper tank 10.

[0026] With the above configuration, the ultrasonic transducer 16 is operated at a position away from the oral cavity 6, so that the sound and vibration are not perceived as being very strong.

[0027] In the above embodiment, the connecting pipe section 11 is provided with a cover 14 that covers the connecting pipe 13, and the cover 14 is gripped. However, in the present invention, the connecting pipe 13 may be gripped directly without providing a cover 14.

[0028] The disclosure relating to the present invention described above can be summarized to at least the following:

[0029] In other words, the ultrasonic oral irrigator according to the present invention is characterized by comprising a storage section for storing liquid, an ultrasonic vibration section for applying ultrasonic vibrations to the liquid stored in the storage section, an operating section for operating the ultrasonic vibration section, and a tubular section for connecting the storage section and the inside of the oral cavity.

[0030] The above invention may include at least the following embodiments. These embodiments may be adopted separately or in combination with each other.

[0031] (1) Preferably, the storage section comprises a lower tank in which an ultrasonic vibration section is arranged, an upper tank provided above the lower tank, and a connecting pipe section that connects the upper tank and the lower tank.

[0032] (2) The connecting pipe section preferably also serves as a gripping section for lifting with the fingers.

[0033] (3) The tubular portion is preferably equipped with a mouthpiece on the oral cavity side. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0034] 1. Ultrasonic oral irrigator 2 Liquid (water) 3. Storage section 4. Ultrasonic vibration unit 5 Control section 6 oral cavity 7 Tubular part 8 mouthpieces 9 Lower tank 10 Upper Tank 11 Communication pipe section 12 Grip part

Claims

1. A storage section for storing liquid, An ultrasonic vibration unit that applies ultrasonic vibrations to the liquid stored in the storage unit, An operating unit for operating the ultrasonic vibration unit, A tubular portion for connecting the storage portion and the oral cavity, An ultrasonic oral irrigator characterized by being equipped with the following.

2. The storage section is, The lower tank where the ultrasonic vibration unit is located, An upper tank is provided above the lower tank, A connecting pipe section that connects the upper tank and the lower tank, The ultrasonic oral irrigator according to claim 1, characterized by comprising the following features.

3. The ultrasonic oral irrigator according to claim 2, characterized in that the connecting pipe portion also serves as a gripping portion for lifting with the fingers.

4. The ultrasonic oral irrigator according to claim 1, characterized in that the tubular portion is provided with a mouthpiece on the oral cavity side.

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