Eye shower device

Abstract

This invention provides a portable, compact eye shower device that can remove debris from the eyes, maintain eye health (relieve dry eyes, prevent infections, etc.), and provide a sense of relief. [Solution] An eye shower device 10 that sprays liquid 9 towards the eye comprises a main body 1 equipped with a spray unit 5 that sprays liquid 9 towards the eye, a cup-shaped opening 2 that guides the liquid 9 sprayed by the spray unit 5 to the eye and has a peripheral end 21 that contacts the area around the eye, a storage container 3 for storing the liquid 9 before spraying, and a recovery container 4 for collecting the sprayed liquid 9, wherein the storage container 3 and the recovery container 4 are arranged opposite each other above and below the main body 1 to solve the above problem. The main body 1 is provided with a recovery hole 23 that leads to the recovery container 4.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an eye shower device that gives a shower to the eyes. More specifically, it relates to a portable small eye shower device that can remove dust and the like attached to the eyes, maintain eye health (eliminate dry eyes, prevent infectious diseases, etc.), and change the mood.

Background Art

[0002] There is an eye wash method in which eye wash liquid is put into a cup-shaped container, the edge of the cup-shaped container is pressed against the periphery of the eye, the head is tilted upward, and the eyes are washed by blinking. However, this eye wash method has problems such as the possibility that dust, pollen, etc. washed away by filling the cup-shaped container with eye wash liquid may adhere to the eyes again, a large amount of eye wash liquid is put into the cup and the eye wash liquid is likely to be wasted, and the usability is poor because the head is tilted upward for washing.

[0003] To address these challenges, Patent Document 1 proposes an eyewash device equipped with a shower nozzle. Patent Document 2 proposes a portable eyewash device that can be attached to an eyewash faucet to facilitate eyewashing. Patent Document 3 proposes an eyewash container in which a container body with a pump incorporated into its opening is combined with a receiving bowl having an upward-facing spray nozzle. The pump is operated via the receiving bowl to spray a medicated solution from the nozzle for eyewashing, and the used medicated solution is stored in the receiving bowl. Patent Document 4 proposes an eyewash device in which a container consisting of a drainage tank and a storage section, and an eyewash solution bottle housed within the container, is connected to a shower section formed in the center of the drainage tank, and a motor section and a blower pump operated by the motor section are provided in the storage section, providing a means for removing foreign matter such as pollen adhering to the surface of the eyeballs of hay fever sufferers from the body. Furthermore, Patent Document 5 proposes an eyewash device that includes a liquid medicine container filled with eyewash solution together with liquefied or compressed gas, a metering valve attached to the top of the liquid medicine container with a stem having a passage that can be inserted up and down and has a metering chamber inside, and a spray nozzle provided at the tip of the stem, which prevents bacteria from entering the liquid medicine container during use and allows a fixed amount of liquid medicine to be sprayed into the eye with each operation. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Jitsuhei No. 4-053795 [Patent Document 2] Utility Model Registration No. 3112008 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2000-262584 [Patent Document 4] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 9-225003 [Patent Document 5] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 10-230007 [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0005] An eyewash device is expected to remove dust and pollen, maintain eye health (relieve dry eyes, remove germs, prevent infections, etc.), and provide a sense of refreshment. In particular, a small, portable eyewash device that can be easily used in the office or while out and about would be convenient. However, the eyewash devices proposed using conventional technology described above are large and inconvenient to carry around, and their usage is complex and cumbersome, making them far from being eyewash devices that can be easily used anywhere. Furthermore, eyewash devices proposed using conventional technology also have drawbacks, such as being prone to leakage of eyewash solution and being difficult to fit to both eyes.

[0006] The present invention solves the above problems and aims to provide a portable, compact eye shower device that can remove debris from the eyes, maintain eye health (relieve dry eyes, prevent infections, etc.), and provide a change of pace. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The eye shower device according to the present invention is an eye shower device that sprays liquid toward the eye, and comprises a main body having a spraying unit that sprays the liquid toward the eye, a cup-shaped opening that guides the liquid sprayed by the spraying unit to the eye and has a peripheral edge that contacts the area around the eye, a storage container for storing the liquid before spraying, and a recovery container for collecting the sprayed liquid, wherein the storage container and the recovery container are arranged opposite each other above and below the main body.

[0008] According to this invention, since it has a cup-shaped opening with a peripheral edge that contacts the area around the eye, the liquid sprayed from the spray nozzle can be easily guided to the eye, and the liquid does not leak after use. Furthermore, since the storage container for storing the liquid and the collection container for collecting the sprayed liquid are arranged opposite each other above and below the main body, the liquid supplied from the storage container and sprayed onto the eye can be collected in the collection container. In addition, the liquid stored in the storage container before spraying flows down without the need for a pump or pressure and is sprayed onto the eye by the spray nozzle. This invention is a small, portable eye-washing device that not only removes dirt and pollen but also facilitates the maintenance of eye health (relief of dry eyes, removal of germs, prevention of infections, etc.) and provides a change of pace, and is particularly convenient as it can be easily used in the office or when going out.

[0009] In the eye shower device according to the present invention, the main body is provided with a collection hole that leads to the collection container.

[0010] According to this invention, the main body is provided with a collection hole that leads to a collection container, so that the liquid that has been sprayed into the eye can be guided to the collection container through the collection hole.

[0011] In the eye shower device according to the present invention, the collection holes are provided at opposing positions on the upper and lower sides of the inner wall of the main body, and the cup-shaped opening is equipped with a 180-degree rotation mechanism that can contact either the right or left eye.

[0012] According to this invention, one collection hole is provided at each of the upper and lower opposing positions on the inner wall of the main body, and the cup-shaped opening is equipped with a 180-degree rotation mechanism that allows it to contact either the right or left eye. Therefore, when washing the left and right eyes alternately, the cup-shaped opening can be fitted to the shape of the left and right eyes simply by rotating it 180 degrees. As a result, no liquid leakage occurs from the peripheral edge of the cup-shaped opening. Furthermore, since one collection hole is provided at each of the upper and lower opposing positions on the inner wall of the main body, when the cup-shaped opening is rotated 180 degrees to wash the left and right eyes alternately, the collection hole will always be located below the cup-shaped opening. As a result, the sprayed liquid is collected without leakage in the collection container below.

[0013] In the eye shower device according to the present invention, the spraying unit has a shower generating element unit that sprays the liquid in a shower-like manner, and the main body unit has a drive unit that drives the shower generating element unit.

[0014] According to this invention, the liquid flowing down from the storage container is sprayed into the eyes in a shower-like manner by the shower generating element of the spray unit without the need for a pump or pressure.

[0015] In the eye shower device according to the present invention, the storage container and / or the recovery container are detachably attached to the main body.

[0016] According to this invention, a storage container for liquids can be easily attached, and the liquid collected in the recovery container can be easily disposed of.

[0017] In the eye shower device according to the present invention, the storage container and / or the recovery container have an openable / closable or detachable liquid injection or discharge section.

[0018] According to this invention, liquids can be injected into or discharged from storage containers or recovery containers without removing them from the main body.

[0019] In the eye shower device according to the present invention, the drive unit is disposed at a position along the recovery container, and the drive unit and the recovery container function as a gripping unit.

[0020] According to this invention, since the drive unit and the recovery container function as a gripping unit, the eye shower device can be easily gripped.

Effect of the Invention

[0021] According to the present invention, since it is a portable small device, it can be carried around and can be used at any time and anywhere without going to the washroom. In addition, the liquid jetted from the jetting unit can be easily guided to the eyes, and the liquid after being jetted onto the eyes can be guided to the recovery container, so that the liquid after use does not leak. Such a present invention is a small and portable device as an eye washing device, which can remove the attachment of dust and pollen, and facilitate the maintenance of eye health (relieving dry eyes, removing germs, preventing infectious diseases, etc.) and mood change, etc. In particular, it is convenient because it can be easily used even in the office or when going out.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0022] [Figure 1] It is an external perspective view showing an example of the eye shower device according to the present invention. [Figure 2] It is a perspective view showing the jetting unit and the cup-shaped opening, (A) is a form in which the cup-shaped opening is rotated for the left eye, and (B) is a form in which the cup-shaped opening is rotated for the right eye. [Figure 3] It is a front view of the eye shower device. [Figure 4] It is a right side view showing another example of the eye shower device. [Figure 5] It is a plan view (A) and a bottom view (B) of the eye shower device.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0023] The eye shower device according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the following embodiments and examples insofar as it includes the gist of the present application, and can be modified in various ways.

[0024] [Eye shower device] The eye shower device 10 according to the present invention is an eye shower device 10 that sprays liquid 9 toward the eye, and comprises a main body 1 equipped with a spray unit 5 that sprays liquid 9 toward the eye, a cup-shaped opening 2 that guides the liquid 9 sprayed by the spray unit 5 to the eye and has a peripheral end portion 21 that contacts the area around the eye, a storage container 3 for storing the liquid 9 before spraying, and a recovery container 4 for collecting the sprayed liquid 9, with the storage container 3 and the recovery container 4 being arranged opposite each other above and below the main body 1. The main body 1 is provided with a recovery hole 23 that leads to the recovery container 4.

[0025] This eye shower device 10 has a cup-shaped opening 2 with a peripheral edge 21 that contacts the area around the eye, allowing the liquid 9 sprayed from the spray unit 5 to be easily guided to the eye, and preventing leakage of the liquid 9 after use. Furthermore, since the storage container 3 for storing the liquid 9 and the collection container 4 for collecting the sprayed liquid 9 are arranged opposite each other above and below the main body 1, the liquid 9 supplied from the storage container 3 and sprayed onto the eye can be collected in the collection container 4. In addition, the liquid 9 stored in the storage container 3 before spraying flows down without the need for a pump or pressure and is sprayed onto the eye by the spray unit 5. This present invention is a small, portable eye washing device that not only removes dirt and pollen but also facilitates the maintenance of eye health (relief of dry eyes, removal of germs, prevention of infections, etc.) and provides a change of pace, making it particularly convenient for use in offices or when out and about.

[0026] Each component will be explained in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0027] The main body 1 is equipped with a spray unit 5 that sprays liquid 9 towards the eye. The main body 1 is connected to a cup-shaped opening 2, a storage container 3 for storing the liquid 9 before spraying, and a recovery container 4 for collecting the sprayed liquid 9. The storage container 3 and the recovery container 4 are positioned opposite each other, above and below the main body 1. Specifically, the storage container 3 is positioned above the main body 1, and the recovery container 4 is positioned below the main body 1. Due to this opposing arrangement, the liquid 9 in the storage container 3 flows down to the spray unit 5 without the need for a pump or pressure, and is sprayed into the eye by the spray unit 5. After being sprayed into the eye, the liquid 9 is collected in the recovery container 4. The arrangement of the storage container 3 and the recovery container 4 is not particularly limited and may be connected by any means such as screwing, welding, fitting, or integral molding. In the example in Figure 1, the storage container 3 and the recovery container 4 are screwed into the main body.

[0028] The cup-shaped opening 2 is positioned on the front side of the main body 1 and guides the liquid 9 sprayed by the spraying part 5 to the eye and has a peripheral edge 21 that contacts the area around the eye. The way in which the cup-shaped opening 2 is connected to the main body 1 is not particularly limited, but since the cup-shaped opening 2 is rotatably provided as described later, it is desirable that it be connected by screwing, fitting, or the like. This cup-shaped opening 2 can easily guide the liquid 9 sprayed from the spraying part 5 to the eye. In addition, since the peripheral edge 21 contacts the area around the eye, the sprayed liquid does not spill out from the peripheral edge 21 onto the face. Furthermore, it is preferable that this cup-shaped opening 2 has a detachable part 6 that can be attached to and detached from the main body 1. By making the cup-shaped opening 2 detachable by the detachable part 6, the cup-shaped opening 2 that contacts the eye can be replaced.

[0029] As shown in Figure 2, the cup-shaped opening 2 is equipped with a 180-degree rotation mechanism so that it can come into contact with either the right or left eye. This rotation mechanism may rotate 180 degrees clockwise, 180 degrees counterclockwise, or both. In particular, it is desirable that it can rotate 180 degrees clockwise and 180 degrees counterclockwise. By providing a 180-degree rotation mechanism that can come into contact with either the right or left eye, when washing the left and right eyes alternately, the cup-shaped opening can be fitted to the shape of the surrounding area of ​​the left and right eyes simply by rotating it 180 degrees, and the eyes can be washed without liquid leakage at the peripheral edge 21.

[0030] The main body 1 is preferably provided with a collection hole 23, as shown in Figure 1, which guides the liquid 9 sprayed from the spray unit 5 into the collection container 4. The shape of the collection hole 23 is not particularly limited, but it is preferably a semi-circular, elliptical, or curved hole shape that follows the inner wall surface of the cup-shaped opening 2. The size of the collection hole 23 is also not particularly limited, but it is preferably large enough for the sprayed liquid 9 to pass through easily without accumulating in the cup-shaped opening 2. It is preferable that one collection hole 23 is provided at each of the upper and lower opposing positions on the inner wall of the main body 1. This ensures that when the cup-shaped opening 2 is rotated 180 degrees to alternately wash the left and right eyes, the collection hole 23 is always located below the cup-shaped opening 2. As a result, the sprayed liquid 9 passes through the collection hole 23 and is collected in the collection container 4 below without any leakage.

[0031] The spray unit 5 is the part that sprays liquid towards the eye, and as shown in Figure 4, it has a shower generating element unit 12 that sprays the liquid 9 in a shower-like manner. In the example in Figure 4, the spray unit 5 and the shower generating element unit 12 are shown as separate entities, but the spray unit 5 may be an integrated unit that includes the shower generating element unit 12. Liquid 9 that has flowed naturally from the storage container 3 is supplied to the spray unit 5 and is sprayed into the eye in a shower-like manner by the shower generating element unit 12 without the need for a pump or pressure.

[0032] The drive unit 14 is the part that operates the shower generating element unit 12 and the spray unit 5 having the shower generating element unit 12, and is equipped with a drive circuit 15. The arrangement of the drive unit 14 is not particularly limited, but as in the example in Figure 1, by arranging it side by side with the collection container 4 on the back side of the main body unit 1 (opposite the cup-shaped opening 2), the drive unit 14 and the collection container 4 function as a gripping part, making it easy to hold by hand.

[0033] The storage container 3 and / or the recovery container 4 are detachably attached to the main body 1. This allows for easy attachment of the storage container 3 containing the liquid 9, and easy disposal of the liquid 9 recovered in the recovery container 4. The method of attachment and detachment is not particularly limited, but as described above, they may be connected and arranged by any means such as screwing, welding, fitting, or integral molding.

[0034] The storage container 3 and / or the recovery container 4 may have an openable / closable or detachable liquid injection port 31 or discharge port 41, as illustrated in Figure 4. This eliminates the need to remove the storage container 3 or the recovery container 4, allowing liquid 9 to be injected through the injection port 31 or discharged through the discharge port 41. The injection port 31 and discharge port 41 are preferably fitted with lids that do not normally cause liquid leakage, as shown in Figure 4.

[0035] The eye shower device 10 according to the present invention, as described above, is a portable, compact device that can be carried around and used anytime, anywhere without having to go to a bathroom. It can also be used for both the left and right eyes by rotating the cup-shaped opening. There is no leakage of the shower liquid, and the shower liquid can be collected in a collection container, making it convenient. [Explanation of symbols]

[0036] 1. Main body 2 cup-shaped openings 3. Storage containers 4. Collection container 5 Injection part 6. Detachable part 9 liquid 10 Eye shower device 12 Shower generation element section 14 Drive Unit 15 Drive Circuit 21 Peripheral edge 23 Recovery holes 31 Injection part 41 Discharge section

Claims

1. An eye shower device that sprays liquid towards the eyes, The device comprises a main body with a spraying section for spraying the liquid toward the eye, a cup-shaped opening having a peripheral edge that guides the liquid sprayed by the spraying section to the eye and contacts the area around the eye, a storage container for storing the liquid before spraying, and a recovery container for collecting the sprayed liquid. An eye shower device characterized in that the storage container and the recovery container are arranged opposite each other, one above the other, on the upper and the other below the main body.

2. The eye shower device according to claim 1, wherein the main body is provided with a collection hole leading to the collection container.

3. The eye shower device according to claim 2, wherein the collection holes are provided at opposing positions on the upper and lower sides of the inner wall of the main body, and the cup-shaped opening is equipped with a 180-degree rotation mechanism that allows it to contact either the right or left eye.

4. The eye shower device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the spraying unit has a shower generating element that sprays the liquid in a shower-like manner, and the main body has a drive unit that drives the shower generating element.

5. The eye shower device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the storage container and / or the recovery container is detachably attached to the main body.

6. The eye shower device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the storage container and / or the recovery container has an openable and closable liquid injection or discharge section.

7. The eye shower device according to claim 4, wherein the drive unit is positioned along the collection container, and the drive unit and the collection container function as a gripping unit.

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