Cuticle lifting tool and cuticle cutting tool

Abstract

To easily raise cuticles that extend along a plate edge of side nails.SOLUTION: A cuticle raiser 20 is for raising cuticles that are closely attached to a surface of nail plates, and is composed of a grip part 21 and a plate-like body part 30 continuous to the grip part 21. When directions along a principal surface 30a of the body part 30 which are two directions orthogonal to each other are defined as a first direction X and a second direction Y, the body part 30 are provided with a first edge 31 extended in the first direction X and a second edge 32 extended in the second direction Y. The first edge 31 is opposed to the nail plate and also has an arcuate recess 50 which releases the nail plate in a posture crossing the side nail plate edge. A first corner part 41 between the arcuate recess 50 and the second edge 32 is tapered.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a cuticle lifter and a cuticle cutter provided with the cuticle lifter.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there is a cuticle lifter that raises the cuticle adhering to the surface of the nail (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Patent Document 1 discloses a cuticle cutter provided with the above cuticle lifter. The cuticle cutter disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes two opposing pressing plates. At the tips of the two pressing plates, blades for sandwiching and cutting the cuticle are provided. The base ends of the two pressing plates are fixed to each other. The cuticle cutter has a shape similar to tweezers as a whole. At the base end of the cuticle cutter, a cuticle pressing edge is provided. The cuticle pressing edge is formed by obliquely cutting so that the thickness becomes smaller toward the base end side. By pressing the cuticle from the tip of the cuticle toward the root of the nail with the cuticle pressing edge, the cuticle can be lifted from the nail plate. Then, the lifted cuticle can be pinched and cut by the blades of the pair of pressing plates.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Some cuticles extend along the side nail plate edge. When trying to raise the cuticle extending along the side nail plate edge with the cuticle pressing edge disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is difficult to appropriately set the entry angle of the cuticle pressing edge with respect to the nail plate because the nail plate is curved. Therefore, it is not possible to easily raise the cuticle extending along the side nail plate edge.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] The following describes various embodiments of cuticle lifting and cuticle cutting tools to solve the above problems. [Aspect 1] A cuticle lifting tool for lifting the cuticle that is in close contact with the surface of the nail plate, comprising a gripping portion and a plate-shaped main body portion connected to the gripping portion, wherein when two mutually perpendicular directions along the main surface of the main body portion are designated as the first direction and the second direction, the main body portion has a first edge extending in the first direction and a second edge extending in the second direction, the first edge has an arc-shaped recess that allows the nail plate to move away when facing the nail plate and intersecting the lateral edge of the nail plate, and the corner portion between the arc-shaped recess and the second edge is tapered.

[0006] The user grasps the gripping part of the cuticle lifting tool with the above configuration, positions the arc-shaped recess opposite the nail plate and intersects with the lateral nail plate edge, and slides the tip of the arc-shaped recess along the lateral nail plate edge while pressing it against the part of the nail plate surface near the lateral nail plate edge. At this time, because the corner is tapered, it is possible to prevent the corner from hitting the lateral nail fold of the finger when sliding the arc-shaped recess. By allowing the nail plate to move away from the arc-shaped recess, the position of the arc-shaped recess relative to the nail plate can be stabilized, so the cuticle extending along the lateral nail plate edge can be easily lifted. Therefore, the cuticle extending along the lateral nail plate edge can be easily lifted.

[0007] [Aspect 2] The cuticle lifting tool according to embodiment 1, wherein the second edge extends along the second direction. The user can lift the cuticle adjacent to the posterior nail fold by pressing the second edge against the nail plate and sliding it toward the posterior nail fold. Therefore, by using different parts of the cuticle lifting tool, it is possible to easily lift the cuticle adjacent to the posterior nail fold, in addition to the cuticle extending along the lateral nail plate edge.

[0008] [Aspect 3] The cuticle lifting tool according to embodiment 1 or embodiment 2, wherein the corner portion is designated as the first corner portion, the main body portion has a third edge that extends in the first direction and is located on the opposite side from the first edge, and the second corner portion between the second edge and the third edge is arc-shaped.

[0009] The user can lift the cuticle present in the corner by pressing the second corner against the nail plate and sliding it toward the corner between the lateral and posterior nail folds. Therefore, by using different parts of the cuticle lifting tool, it is possible to easily lift the cuticle extending along the lateral edge of the nail plate and the cuticle adjacent to the posterior nail fold, as well as the cuticle extending in the corner.

[0010] [Aspect 4] A cuticle trimmer having a tip portion with a cutting edge and a base portion connected to each other, and comprising a pair of opposing clamping plates, wherein the cuticle trimmer is as described in any one of embodiments 1 to 3, the main body portion is integrally formed with the base portion, and the gripping portion is composed of the pair of clamping plates.

[0011] According to this configuration, a cuticle lifting tool is incorporated as part of the cuticle cutting tool. This allows the cuticle to be lifted using the cuticle lifting tool, and then the cuticle to be pinched and cut off by the blades provided at the tips of a pair of clamping plates.

[0012] [Aspect 5] The cuticle trimmer according to embodiment 4, wherein the pair of clamping plates are elongated in length and extend along the first direction.

[0013] With this configuration, when using the cuticle lifting tool to lift the cuticle, the entire pair of clamping plates fits comfortably in the user's hand, making the cuticle lifting tool easy to use. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] According to the present invention, the cuticle extending along the lateral edge of the nail can be easily lifted. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0015] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a citrus fruit peeling tool. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the citrus fruit peeling tool of FIG. 1. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a front view showing the citrus fruit peeling tool of FIG. 1. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a side view showing the citrus fruit peeling tool of FIG. 1. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a side view showing the citrus fruit peeling tool of FIG. 1. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is an illustration showing a finger. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is an explanatory view of a first usage method of the citrus fruit skinning tool of FIG. 1. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is an explanatory view of a second usage method of the citrus fruit skinning tool of FIG. 1. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is an explanatory view of a third usage method of the citrus fruit skinning tool of FIG. 1. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is an explanatory view of a fourth usage method of the citrus fruit skinning tool of FIG. 1.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a citrus fruit skinning tool and a citrus fruit peeling tool will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10. <Citrus fruit peeling tool 10> As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the citrus fruit peeling tool 10 has a tip portion 13 having a cutting edge 12 and a base end portion 14 connected to each other, and includes a pair of opposing pressing plates 11. The citrus fruit peeling tool 10 has a shape similar to a hair removal tool. The citrus fruit peeling tool 10 is made of metal. The citrus fruit peeling tool 10 is preferably formed of, for example, stainless steel.

[0017] The pair of pressing plates 11 are elongated along the first direction X. Hereafter, we will describe the second direction as Y, which is perpendicular to the first direction X and is the width direction of the clamping plate 11, and the third direction as Z, which is perpendicular to both the first direction X and the second direction Y and is the direction in which the pair of clamping plates 11 face each other.

[0018] <Cuticle lifting tool 20> As shown in Figures 1 to 5, the cuticle trimmer 10 is equipped with a cuticle lifter 20. The cuticle lifter 20 is an instrument that lifts the cuticles 95a to 95c that are in close contact with the surface of the nail plate 91 (see Figure 6 for cuticles 95a to 95c).

[0019] The cuticle lifting tool 20 has a gripping portion 21 and a plate-shaped main body portion 30 connected to the gripping portion 21. The first direction X and the second direction Y are along the main surface 30a of the main body portion 30. As shown in Figure 3, the main body portion 30 each has a first edge 31 and a third edge 33 extending in the first direction X, and a second edge 32 extending in the second direction Y. The third edge 33 is located on the opposite side from the first edge 31.

[0020] The first edge 31 has an arc-shaped recess 50 that allows the nail plate 91 to move away when it faces the nail plate 91 and intersects with the lateral nail plate edge 92. The radius of curvature of the arc-shaped recess 50 is 5 mm or more, preferably 13 mm or less, and more preferably 8 mm or more, and 9 mm or less.

[0021] The second edge 32 extends along the second direction Y. The first corner portion 41 between the arc-shaped recess 50 and the second edge 32 is tapered. The second corner portion 42 between the second edge 32 and the third edge 33 is arc-shaped. The radius of curvature of the second corner portion 42 is 3 mm or more, preferably 8 mm or less, and more preferably 5 mm or more, and 6 mm or less.

[0022] The main body portion 30 is integrally formed with the base ends 14 of the pair of clamping plates 11. Preferably, the thickness of the main body portion 30 is thinner than the thickness of the clamping plates 11. The main body portion 30 is adjacent to the base end portion 14 in the first direction X. The gripping portion 21 is formed by a pair of clamping plates 11.

[0023] <How to use the cuticle lifting tool 20> Next, four methods of use and the operation of the cuticle lifting tool 20 of this embodiment will be described. First, let me explain the first method of use.

[0024] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the user grasps the gripping portion 21 of the cuticle lifting tool 20 and positions the arc-shaped recess 50 opposite the nail plate 91 of the finger 90 and crosses the lateral nail plate edge 92. In this position, the user presses the tip portion of the arc-shaped recess 50 (the rightmost portion in Figure 7) against the surface of the nail plate 91 near the lateral nail plate edge 92 and slides it along the lateral nail plate edge 92. At this time, because the first corner portion 41 is tapered, it is possible to prevent the first corner portion 41 from hitting the lateral nail fold 94 of the finger 90 when sliding the arc-shaped recess 50. By allowing the nail plate 91 to move away from the arc-shaped recess 50, the position of the arc-shaped recess 50 relative to the nail plate 91 can be stabilized, so that the cuticle 95a extending along the lateral nail plate edge 92 can be easily lifted (Above, Action 1).

[0025] Next, I will explain the second method of use. As shown in Figures 6 and 8, the user can lift the cuticle 95b adjacent to the posterior nail fold 93 by pressing the second edge 32 against the nail plate 91 and sliding it toward the posterior nail fold 93 (Action 2).

[0026] Next, I will explain the third method of use. As shown in Figures 6 and 9, the user can lift the cuticle 95c present at the corner portion 96 by pressing the second corner portion 42 against the nail plate 91 and sliding it toward the corner portion 96 between the lateral nail fold 94 and the posterior nail fold 93 (Action 3 above).

[0027] The user can pinch and remove the cuticles 95a to 95c that have been raised by the first to third methods of use using the cutting edges 12 of the pair of clamping plates 11. Next, I will explain the fourth method of use.

[0028] As shown in Figure 10, the user positions the arc-shaped recess 50 opposite the fingertip 97 and inserts the first corner portion 41 between the fingernail 98 and the fingertip 97. The user then slides the first corner portion 41 along the fingertip 98 to remove any foreign matter trapped between the fingernail 98 and the fingertip 97 (Action 4).

[0029] Next, the effects of this embodiment will be described. (1) The main body 30 of the cuticle lifting tool 20 has a first edge 31 extending in a first direction X and a second edge 32 extending in a second direction Y. The first edge 31 has an arc-shaped recess 50 that allows the nail plate 91 to move away when it faces the nail plate 91 and intersects with the lateral nail plate edge 92. The first corner portion 41 between the arc-shaped recess 50 and the second edge 32 is tapered.

[0030] With this configuration, the above-mentioned effect 1 is achieved, making it possible to easily raise the cuticle 95a that extends along the lateral edge of the nail 92. Furthermore, because it performs the above action 4, foreign objects trapped between the toenail 98 and the fingertip 97 can be easily removed.

[0031] (2) The second edge 32 extends along the second direction Y. With this configuration, the above-mentioned effect 2 is achieved, and by using different parts of the cuticle lifting tool 20, it is possible to easily lift not only the cuticle 95a but also the cuticle 95b adjacent to the posterior nail fold 93.

[0032] (3) The second corner portion 42 between the second edge 32 and the third edge 33 is arc-shaped. With this configuration, the above-mentioned effect 3 is achieved, and by using different parts of the cuticle lifting tool 20, it is possible to easily lift the cuticles 95a and 95b, as well as the cuticle 95c extending to the corner portion 96.

[0033] (4) The main body 30 of the cuticle lifting tool 20 is integrally formed with the base ends 14 of the pair of clamping plates 11 of the cuticle cutting tool 10. The gripping portion 21 is composed of the pair of clamping plates 11. With this configuration, the cuticle lifting tool 20 is realized as part of the cuticle cutting tool 10. As a result, after lifting the cuticles 95a to 95c with the cuticle lifting tool 20, the cuticles 95a to 95c can be pinched and cut off by the blades 12 provided at the tips 13 of the pair of clamping plates 11.

[0034] (5) The pair of clamping plates 11 are elongated in shape and extend along the first direction X. With this configuration, when lifting the cuticles 95a to 95c with the cuticle lifting tool 20, the entire pair of clamping plates 11 fits in the user's hand, making it easy to use the cuticle lifting tool 20.

[0035] (Example of change) The above embodiment can also be implemented with modifications as follows, for example. This embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other to the extent that they do not contradict each other technically.

[0036] The pair of clamping plates 11 may be elongated in shape, extending along the second direction Y. That is, the base edge (right edge in Figure 3) of the cuticle trimming tool 10 may be provided with an arc-shaped recess 50.

[0037] The cuticle lifting tool 20 is not limited to being integrated with the cuticle cutting tool 10. That is, the gripping portion 21 of the cuticle lifting tool 20 may not be composed of a pair of clamping plates 11.

[0038] The second corner portion 42 does not have to be arc-shaped; for example, it may be right-angled. The second edge 32 is not limited to extending along the second direction Y, but may, for example, be curved in an arc shape. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0039] 10... Cuticle cutting tool 11…Pressure plate 12…Blade tip 13...Tip 14...Proximal end 20... Cuticle lifting tool 21...Gripping part 30...Main body 30a…main surface 31...First day 32...Second Edge 33... Third Cycle 41…First corner 42...Second corner 50… Arc-shaped recess 90...Finger 91...nail plate 92…Lateral nail plate edge 93... Posterior nail fold 94…Lateral nail fold 95a~95c...Cuticle 96...Corner section 97...Fingertips 98... Toes

Claims

1. A cuticle lifting tool that lifts the cuticle that is tightly attached to the surface of the nail plate, The gripping part, It has a plate-shaped main body portion connected to the gripping portion, When two directions that are perpendicular to each other and are aligned along the main surface of the main body are designated as the first and second directions, The main body portion has a first edge extending in the first direction and a second edge extending in the second direction. The first edge has an arc-shaped recess that allows the nail plate to move away when it faces the nail plate and intersects with the lateral nail plate edge. The corner portion between the arc-shaped recess and the second edge is tapered. Cuticle lifting tool.

2. The second edge extends along the second direction. The cuticle lifting tool according to claim 1.

3. When the aforementioned corner section is designated as the first corner section, The main body portion has a third edge that extends in the first direction and is located on the opposite side from the first edge, The second corner portion between the second edge and the third edge is arc-shaped. The cuticle lifting tool according to claim 2.

4. A cuticle trimmer having a tip with a cutting edge and a base end connected to each other, and comprising a pair of opposing clamping plates, The cuticle lifting tool is provided according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The main body portion is integrally formed with the base end portion, The gripping portion is composed of the pair of clamping plates. Cutting tool for removing the skin.

5. The pair of clamping plates are elongated in length, extending along the first direction. The cuticle cutting tool according to claim 4.

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