JPH10146317A - Mouth mirror having illumination - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To irradiate the light from a tip part of a mouth mirror, and instantly brighten and observe a part on a oral cavity by providing the mouth mirror with a mirror holder part, a mirror top part, a light source part and a power source part, and constituting so that the illuminating light is irradiated in the mirror top part direction from the tip of the mirror holder part. SOLUTION: A mirror holder part 2 is composed of a round bar-shaped body 2A composed of a light transmissive conductor and a pipe 2B composed of a light untransmissive raw material, and a tip part 2A1 of the round bar- shaped body 2A is projected outward from a tip part 2B1 of the pipe 2B, and the tip is formed in a tapering projectile shape. On the other hand, a mirror top part 3 is composed of a mirror 3A and a support leg 3B, and the tip of the support leg 3B is connected to the reverse of the mirror 3A, and a base part of the support leg 3B is screw-fitted to the tip of the mirror holder part 2. A light source part 4 is composed of a light source part housing part 4A, an electric lamp socket 4B and a miniature lamp 4C, and a power source part having a switch is connected to this electric lamp socket 4B through a power source cord.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to home visits for dentistry, oral care in facilities and homes, and for illuminating the oral cavity when observing the state of the oral cavity, examining and performing dental treatment, and caring for the dental oral cavity. In addition, it is used as an instrument that allows you to see small corners of the oral cavity, including the shadowed areas.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When using a conventional tooth mirror, the following is required. 1. Since the oral cavity is dark, it is necessary to seek another light source. 2. Since the light source illuminates from behind the observer's head, an operating light is required and the direction must be adjusted. Further, in order to brighten and observe a shadowed portion in the oral cavity, it is necessary to operate the mirror by combining the light source and the tooth mirror. 3. Therefore, the role as a tooth mirror cannot be completely fulfilled outside the doctor's office.

[0003]

The above-mentioned prior art has the following problems. 1. When using a conventional tooth mirror, one cannot see the inside of the dark mouth unless one seeks another light source. 2. In order to brighten the site in the oral cavity to be observed and examined, the direction of the lighting must be adjusted each time. 3. The mirror must be operated with the external light source and the tooth mirror in the mouth. 4. In facilities where it is difficult to secure a light source other than a doctor's office, at home, etc., it is dark and does not serve as a tooth mirror. The present invention has been made in view of such problems of the conventional technology, and has as its object to provide the following. 1. Since light is emitted from the tip of the tooth mirror, there is no need to find another light source. 2. The site in the oral cavity can be instantly brightened and observed in conjunction with the movement of the tooth mirror. 3. There is no need to operate the mirror. 4. The operation at the time of disinfection is easy and sufficient disinfection can be performed. 5. Even in facilities where it is difficult to secure a light source other than the doctor's office, such as at home, it is easy to brighten the oral cavity,
Safe and reliable dental care and dental care.

[0004]

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is as follows. The first invention comprises a mirror holder part 2, a mirror top part 3, a light source part 4, and a power supply part 5, and is provided with an illuminated tooth configured to irradiate illumination light from the tip of the mirror holder part toward the mirror top part. It is a mirror.

[0005] In this case, it can be configured as follows. A. The mirror holder 2 includes a mirror holder 2, a mirror top 3, a light source 4, and a power supply 5. The mirror holder 2 includes a round bar 2A made of a light-transmitting conductor and the round bar 2A.
2B made of opaque material attached to the outer periphery of
The tip portion 2A1 of the round bar 2A projects outward from the tip portion 2B1 of the pipe 2B, and is formed in a bullet shape that tapers toward the tip, and the mirror top portion 3 is connected to the mirror 3A. The mirror 3A is formed in a disk shape, and has a support 3B.
Is a thin round bar, and the tip of the support leg 3B is a mirror 3A.
The mirror 3A is connected to the back surface of the mirror 3 while maintaining a predetermined angle with respect to the longitudinal direction of the support leg 3B. The light source unit 4 is implanted in the center, and the light source unit 4 includes a light source unit storage unit 4A, a bulb socket 4B, and a miniature bulb 4C. The light source unit storage unit 4A is detachably connected to the rear end of the mirror holder unit 2. The light bulb socket 4B is housed in a light source section housing section 4A of the light source section 4.
C is attached, and the power supply unit 5 is an illuminated tooth mirror including a battery part 5A connected to the miniature bulb 4C and a power supply cord 5B.

B. The mirror holder 2 is composed of a mirror holder 2, a mirror top 3, a light source 4, and a power supply 5. The mirror holder 2 is mounted on a round bar 2A made of a light-transmitting conductor and on the outer periphery of the round bar 2A. End portion 2A of a round rod 2A composed of a pipe 2B made of an opaque material
1 is formed to project outward from the tip portion 2B1 of the pipe 2B, and is formed in a bullet shape tapering toward the tip,
The rear end surface 2A2 of the round bar 2A is configured to have a curved surface that is convexly curved with respect to the tip direction of the round bar 2A.
The mirror top portion 3 includes a mirror 3A and a support leg 3B. The mirror 3A is formed in a disk shape, and the support leg 3B is configured as a thin round bar. The tip of the support leg 3B is provided on the back surface of the mirror 3A. The mirror 3A is connected while maintaining a predetermined angle with respect to the longitudinal direction of the support leg 3B, and the support leg 3B of the mirror top portion 3 is attached to the center of the distal end portion 2A1 of the round bar 2A in the mirror holder portion 2. The light source 4 is composed of a light source storage 4A, a light bulb socket 4B, and a miniature light bulb 4C. The light source 4 is a mirror. The light bulb socket 4B is constituted by a cap removably connected to the rear end of the holder part 2.
The miniature light bulb 4C is housed in the light source section storage section 4A of the light source section 4 so as to be freely inserted and removed, and the miniature bulb 4C is inserted into the round rod-shaped body 2A in this light bulb socket.
The power supply unit 5 is attached to the front end of the
A and a power cord 5B, and a battery portion 5A includes a case 5A1 and a battery (not shown) stored in the case.
The power cord 5B is an illuminated tooth mirror having one end connected to a battery and the other end provided with a plug 5B1 connected to the light bulb socket 4A.

The second invention comprises a mirror holder section 21, a mirror top section 31, and a light source / power supply section 41, and is provided with an illumination so as to emit illumination light from the tip of the mirror holder section toward the mirror top section. It is a tooth mirror.

In this case, the configuration can be as follows. The mirror holder portion 21 is composed of a round bar-shaped body 21A made of a light-transmitting conductor and a pipe 21B made of a non-light-transmitting material mounted on the outer periphery of the round bar-shaped body 21A. 21A1 is a pipe 21B
While projecting outward from the tip portion 21B1 of the
It is configured in the shape of a bullet that tapers toward the tip, and has a round bar shape 21.
The rear end face 21A2 of A is configured as a curved surface that is convexly curved with respect to the tip direction of the round bar-shaped body 21A, the mirror top portion 31 is configured with a mirror 31A and a supporting leg 31B, and the mirror 31A is a disk. While being configured in the shape
The support leg 31B is configured as a thin round bar, and the tip of the support leg 31B is connected to the back surface of the mirror 31A so that the mirror 31A maintains a predetermined angle with respect to the longitudinal direction of the support leg 31B. The support leg 31B is provided at the distal end portion 21A of the round bar-shaped body 21A in the mirror holder 21.
1 is screwed into the center of the mirror holder 21 in the same direction as the longitudinal direction of the mirror holder 21, and the light source / power supply 41 is detachably connected to the rear end of the pipe 21B made of an opaque material. A storage pipe 41A made of an opaque material, a light bulb socket 41B provided at the tip of the storage pipe 41A, a miniature bulb 41C attached to the light bulb socket toward the tip of the round bar 21A,
A battery 41D housed behind the light bulb socket, a spring 41E disposed on the battery, and a lid 4 serving also as a switch detachably attached to the rear end opening of the housing pipe.
It is an illuminated tooth mirror composed of 1F.

[0009]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described based on embodiments with reference to the drawings. Reference numeral 1 denotes an illuminated tooth mirror according to the first invention, which comprises a mirror holder 2, a mirror top 3, a light source 4, and a power supply 5. Mirror holder part 2
Is composed of a round rod-shaped body 2A made of a light-transmitting conductor and a pipe 2B made of an opaque material mounted on the outer periphery of the round rod-shaped body 2A. Of the round bar 2A, the rear end surface 2A2 of the round bar 2A is convexly curved with respect to the tip direction of the round bar 2A. It has a curved surface.

The mirror top section 3 includes a mirror 3A and a support leg 3
B, the mirror 3A is formed in a disk shape, and the support leg 3B is formed as a thin round bar. The tip of the support leg 3B is on the back surface of the mirror 3A, and the mirror 3A is in the longitudinal direction of the support leg 3B. Are connected while maintaining a predetermined angle with respect to. And the support leg 3 of this mirror top part 3
B is screwed into the center of the tip 2A1 of the round bar 2A in the mirror holder 2 in the same direction as the longitudinal direction of the mirror holder 2.

The light source section 4 comprises a light source section storage section 4A, a bulb socket 4B, and a miniature bulb 4C. The light source section storage section 4A is configured by a cap detachably connected to the rear end of the mirror holder section 2, and the light bulb socket 4B is
The miniature light bulb 4C is housed in the light source section storage section 4A of the light source section 4 so as to be freely inserted and removed, and the miniature bulb 4C is inserted into the round rod-shaped body 2A in this light bulb socket.
It is installed facing the tip direction of.

The power supply section 5 includes a battery section 5A and a power cord 5
B, the battery portion 5A is composed of a case 5A1 and a battery (not shown) housed in the case, one end of a power cord 5B is connected to the battery, and the other end is connected to a light bulb socket 4A. A plug 5B1 that is connected to the plug 5B1 is provided. The case 5A1 is provided with a blinking switch 5A11 and a clip 5A12 so that the clip 5A12 can be attached to a chest pocket or the like of the observer.

The illuminated tooth mirror 11 of the second invention comprises a mirror holder 21, a mirror top 31, and a light source / power supply 41. The mirror holder 21 includes a round bar-shaped body 21A made of a light-transmitting conductor and a pipe 21B made of a non-light-transmitting material mounted on the outer periphery of the round bar-shaped body 21A.
The tip portion 21A1 of the round bar 21A protrudes outward from the tip portion 21B1 of the pipe 21B, and is formed in a bullet shape that tapers toward the tip. The rear end face 21A2 of the round bar-shaped body 21A is formed as a curved surface that is convexly curved with respect to the tip direction of the round bar-shaped body 21A. The mirror top part 31 is a mirror 31A
The mirror 31A is formed in a disk shape, and the support leg 31B is formed as a thin round bar. The tip of the support leg 31B is provided on the back surface of the mirror 31A.
The mirror 31A is connected so as to maintain a predetermined angle with respect to the longitudinal direction of the support leg 31B. The support leg 31B of the mirror top portion 31 is screwed into the mirror holder 21 at the center of the distal end portion 21A1 of the round bar 21A in the same direction as the longitudinal direction of the mirror holder 21. The light source / power supply unit 41 includes a storage pipe 41A made of an opaque material detachably connected to a rear end of a pipe 21B made of an opaque material,
A light bulb socket 41B provided at the tip of the storage pipe 41A, a miniature bulb 41C attached to the light bulb socket toward the tip of the round bar 21A, and a battery 41D stored behind the light bulb socket. And a spring 41E provided in the battery, and a lid 41F serving as a switch detachably attached to the rear end opening of the storage pipe.

[0014]

【Example】

1. The mirror top 3 is the same as a well-known mirror top that has been widely used in the past. 2. The following materials are suitable for the light-transmitting conductor forming the round bar 2A in the mirror holder 2.
Polycarbonate, copolyester (transparent polyester-based plastic). 3. The pipe 2B is preferably made of metal. 4. The mirror top portion 3 includes a mirror 3A and a support leg 3B. The mirror 3A has the same dimensions and the same shape as a known tooth mirror.

[0015]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, the following effects can be obtained. 1. By illuminating the miniature bulb, the light is irradiated from the tip through the light-transmitting conductor and the inside of the mouth can be brightened. As a result, the inside of the dark oral cavity can be brightened without requiring another light source or adjusting the direction of the light, and the safety and reliability of dental treatment and care can be ensured. 2. Since light is emitted from the tip of the tooth mirror, there is no need to find another light source. 3. The site in the oral cavity can be instantly brightened and observed in conjunction with the movement of the tooth mirror. 4. There is no need to operate the mirror. 5. By removing the light source from the mirror holder 2,
The operation at the time of disinfection is easy and sufficient disinfection can be performed. 6. Even in facilities where it is difficult to secure a light source other than the doctor's office, such as at home, it is easy to brighten the oral cavity,
Dental care and dental care can be performed safely and securely, and the treatment,
It can help improve the quality of care.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram.

FIG. 2 is a left side view.

FIG. 3 is a right side view.

FIG. 4 is a front view in which a part is broken.

FIG. 5 is a front view in which a part of the second invention is broken.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Illuminated tooth mirror 2 Mirror holder part 3 Mirror top part 4 Light source part 5 Power supply part

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (72) Katsuhiko Osaka, 2-4-2-26 Miyanomori, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

Claims (5)

[Claims] A mirror holder (2), a mirror top (3), a light source (4), and a power supply (5);
An illuminated tooth mirror configured to emit illumination light from a tip of a mirror holder toward a mirror top. 2. The mirror holder (2) includes a round bar (2A) made of a light-transmitting conductor and the round bar (2A).
Pipe made of opaque material (2)
B), and a tip portion (2A) of a round bar-shaped body (2A).
1) protrudes outward from the distal end portion (2B1) of the pipe (2B), and is formed in a bullet shape that tapers toward the distal end, and the mirror top portion (3) includes the mirror (3A) and the support leg ( 3B), the mirror (3A) is formed in a disk shape, the support leg (3B) is formed as a thin round bar, and the tip of the support leg (3B) is provided on the back surface of the mirror (3A). The mirror (3A) is connected while maintaining a predetermined angle with respect to the longitudinal direction of the support leg (3B), and the support leg (3B) of the mirror top portion (3) is a round bar-shaped member (3) in the mirror holder portion (2). 2A) tip (2A1)
The light source section (4) is composed of a light source section storage section (4A), a bulb socket (4B) and a miniature bulb (4C), and the light source section storage section (4A) is a mirror holder. The light bulb socket (4B) is housed in a light source section housing section (4A) of the light source section (4). The cap is detachably connected to the rear end of the section (2). A miniature bulb (4C) is attached, and the power supply (5)
The illuminated tooth mirror according to claim 1, comprising a battery part (5A) connected to the miniature bulb (4C) and a power cord (5B). 3. The mirror holder (2) includes a round bar (2A) made of a light-transmitting conductor and the round bar (2A).
Pipe made of opaque material (2)
B), and a tip portion (2A) of a round bar-shaped body (2A).
1) protrudes outward from the tip portion (2B1) of the pipe (2B), and is formed in a bullet shape that tapers toward the tip, and the rear end face (2A2) of the round bar-shaped body (2A) is The mirror (3A) and the supporting leg (3B) are formed of a mirror (3A) and a support leg (3B).
A) has a disk-like configuration and supports (3B)
Is constituted by a thin round bar, the tip of the supporting leg (3B) is on the back surface of the mirror (3A), and the mirror (3A) is
The mirror legs (3B) of the mirror top portion (3) are connected to each other at a predetermined angle with respect to the longitudinal direction of the mirror holder portion (2). The mirror holder (2) in the center of
The light source part (4) is composed of a light source part storage part (4A), a light bulb socket (4B), and a miniature light bulb (4C). 4A) is constituted by a cap detachably connected to the rear end of the mirror holder part (2), and the light bulb socket (4B) is provided with a light source part storage part (4) in the light source part (4).
A), a miniature bulb (4C) is attached to the bulb socket toward the tip of the round bar (2A), and a power supply section (5) is connected to a battery section (5A) and a power supply. The battery part (5A) includes a case (5A1) and a battery (not shown) housed in the case.
The power supply cord (5B) has one end connected to the battery and the other end provided with a plug (5B1) connected to the light bulb socket (4B). Tooth mirror. 4. A mirror holder section (21), a mirror top section (31), a light source / power supply section (41), and configured to irradiate illumination light from a tip of the mirror holder section toward the mirror top section. A toothed mirror with illumination. 5. A mirror holder (21) includes a round bar (21A) made of a light-transmitting conductor and a round bar (2A).
1A) is constituted by a pipe (21B) made of an opaque material attached to the outer periphery of the pipe (21A).
B1) It protrudes outwardly and is formed in a bullet shape that tapers toward the tip, and the rear end face (21A2) of the round bar (21A) is positioned with respect to the tip direction of the round bar (21A). The mirror top portion (31) is configured to have a curved surface that is curved in a convex shape, and the mirror top portion (31) and the support leg (31)
B), the mirror (31A) is formed in a disk shape, and the support leg (31B) is formed as a thin round bar. The tip of the support leg (31B) is provided on the back surface of the mirror (31A). The mirror (31A) is connected while maintaining a predetermined angle with respect to the longitudinal direction of the support leg (31B), and the support leg (31B) of the mirror top portion (31) is a round bar-shaped member ( The mirror holder portion (21) is provided at the center of the tip portion (21A1) of the mirror holder (21A).
The light source and power supply unit (41) is made of an opaque material detachably connected to the rear end of a pipe (21B) made of an opaque material. Storage pipe (41A), and a light bulb socket (41) provided at the tip of the storage pipe (41A).
B), a miniature bulb (41C) attached to the bulb socket toward the tip of the round bar (21A), a battery (41D) housed behind the bulb socket, and the battery. The illuminated tooth mirror according to claim 4, comprising a spring (41E) provided and a lid (41F) removably mounted on a rear end opening of the storage pipe and serving as a switch.