JP6359330B2 - Cover and facial muscle training tool set - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a facial muscle training tool which applies a load to facial muscles by holding and swinging the gripping part with the lips, and a cover suitable for covering the gripping part and a face provided with the cover It relates to the muscle training tool set.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a facial muscle training tool in which a grip portion for gripping with a lip is provided at the center of an arm made of an elastic material, and weights are provided at both ends of the arm. When using this facial muscle training tool, with the gripping part held by the lips, the neck is shaken up and down to swing the facial muscle training tool up and down. If it does in this way, a load will act on a facial muscle by the elasticity of an elastic material, and the load of a weight, and the facial muscle will be trained.

Design Registration No. 1223289

  As described above, since the holding portion of the facial muscle training tool is held by the lips, it is preferable to keep it clean. However, Patent Document 1 does not disclose a countermeasure for this.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a cover capable of keeping a clean portion of a facial muscle training tool and a facial muscle training tool set including the cover.

The present invention has a main body and a lid that can be opened and closed, and in the closed state of the main body and the lid, an accommodation space is formed between them, and openings are formed on both sides in an opposing state, and the accommodation space Is formed such that the distance between the main body and the lid body is maximized at a position extending from between the openings in one direction orthogonal to the direction in which the openings are opposed to each other. And

  Therefore, if the main body and the lid are closed so that the portion that can be grasped by the lips of the facial muscle training tool is located in the accommodation space, the portion that can be grasped by the main body and the lid can be covered. It is possible to suppress the adhesion of dirt.

  According to the present invention, there is an effect that the portion of the facial muscle training tool that can be held by the lips can be kept clean.

The perspective view which shows the use condition of a facial muscle training tool. Facial muscle training tool that shows the state that the cover is attached. The top view of a facial muscle training tool. The front view of a facial muscle training tool. FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line 5-5 of FIG. The expanded sectional view in the shaping | molding die of the bush part of FIG. The top view of an elastic board. The top view of the elastic board of the state which attached the bush. FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along line 9-9 in FIG. 4. The perspective view of a mouthpiece. The exploded sectional view showing the relation between a core and a mouthpiece. Sectional drawing which cut | disconnected the mouthpiece in the surface 90 degree | times different from FIG. FIG. 13 is a sectional view taken along line 13-13 in FIG. The exploded sectional view showing a weight part. Sectional drawing which shows the use condition of a cover. Sectional drawing of the center part of a cover. The perspective view which shows the state which the cover opened. Sectional drawing which shows the modification of a cover. Sectional drawing which shows the modification of a cover.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, the facial muscle training tool 21 of this embodiment is held by the user's lips, and the user swings the facial muscle training tool 21 up and down, so that the user's mouth and muscles In addition, facial muscles such as the buccal and laughing muscles connected to the muzzle muscles are trained.

  As shown in FIGS. 3, 4, and 8, the facial muscle training tool 21 includes a linear strip-shaped elastic plate 22 made of a steel plate spring. As shown in FIGS. 9 and 11, a core 27 made of a hard resin such as polypropylene is fixed to the center of the elastic plate 22 in the longitudinal direction by molding using the elastic plate 22 as an insert. The core 27 is formed with a protruding portion 272 that protrudes from one end edge of the elastic plate 22. A hollow mouthpiece 28 is detachably attached to the projecting portion 272 of the core 27, and a gripping portion 24 that is held by the lips is formed by the mouthpiece 28 in this attached state.

  As shown in FIGS. 3, 6 and 8, the entire elastic plate 22 and the portion of the core 27 excluding the protruding portion 272 are molded with a coating 23 made of a synthetic resin such as polyurethane. The coating 23 is made of a material softer than the core 27. A pair of through holes 222 are formed on both ends of the elastic plate 22. The inner through-hole 222 functions to allow the synthetic resin to enter during the molding of the coating 23 and strengthen the bond between the elastic plate 22 and the coating 23. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the bush 26 is forcibly fitted in the outer through hole 222 and protrudes from both the front and back surfaces of the elastic plate 22. However, the bush 26 is formed at a height that is not exposed on the surface of the coating 23. Small holes 224 are formed through both ends of the elastic plate 22. The small holes 224 also function to allow the synthetic resin to enter and strengthen the bond between the elastic plate 22 and the coating 23.

  A pair of left and right arms 31 are formed by the elastic plate 22 and the covering 23 on both the left and right sides of the core 27. In the arm 31, a weight portion 25 is provided at the distal end portion of the covering 23.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 1, the gripping portion 24 is held by the lips and the entire facial muscle training tool 21 is swung up and down, so that the weight portion 25 is elastic and the elastic plate 22 is elastic. Both arms 31 vibrate up and down in resonance with the swing. Here, the resonance means that the arm 31 vibrates greatly when a vibration having a frequency within a predetermined range is applied to the holding portion 24. In particular, when the arm 31 vibrates, it is preferable that the end portion of the arm 31 bends to a position higher than the height of the holding portion 24. As a result, a load acts on the facial muscles of the user holding the holding part 24, and the facial muscles are trained.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 to 13, an uneven portion 271 for hooking and holding the mouthpiece 28 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the core 27. The mouthpiece 28 is made of a soft synthetic resin such as polyurethane that is softer and less slippery than the core 27. On the inner peripheral surface of the mouthpiece 28, an uneven portion 281 that can be engaged with the uneven portion 271 of the core 27 is formed. On the upper and lower sides of the central portion of the outer peripheral surface of the mouthpiece 28, recessed portions 282 that are held by the lips are formed. As shown in FIG. 13, the outer peripheral surface of the mouthpiece 28 is formed in an elliptical shape having a major axis extending in the left-right direction in the recessed portion 282. Therefore, the curvature at the two upper and lower positions of the recess 282 is smaller than the curvature at the two left and right positions, and is flat, so that it is easy to feel. A concave portion 283 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the distal end portion of the mouthpiece 28. A spherical convex portion 284 is formed on the distal end surface of the mouthpiece 28.

  A pair of flanges 285 are formed on the front and back sides of the arm 31 at the base end of the mouthpiece 28. The flange 285 protrudes from the other part of the mouthpiece 28. As shown in FIG. 9, when the facial muscle training tool 21 is placed on an installation surface 100 such as an upper surface of a table or the like, the flange 285 is installed on the installation surface 100. In contact with the surface 100, the mouthpiece 28 faces obliquely upward. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the portion of the mouthpiece 28 that is gripped by the lips from coming into contact with the installation surface 100 and maintain cleanliness.

  A plurality of types of mouthpieces 28 having different external dimensions and the like can be prepared. The user selects an appropriate mouthpiece 28 according to the size and shape of the mouth and fits the outside of the core 27. Can be worn. The mouthpiece 28 is softer than the core 27 and has a hardness of 60 degrees in a durometer of type A conforming to JISK6253, for example.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 14, holding holes 29 are formed at both end positions of the covering 23. Both weight portions 25 are constituted by weights 30 that are detachably attached to the holding holes 29. A plurality of types of weights 30 having different weights can be prepared, and a weight 30 having an arbitrary weight is selected according to the level of training required by the user, and is detachably attached to the holding hole 29.

The facial muscle training tool 21 of this embodiment is provided with a cover 51 that constitutes a facial muscle training tool set together with the facial muscle training tool 21.
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 15 to 17, the cover 51 is made of a synthetic resin such as transparent or translucent polypropylene, polyethylene, polyamide resin, etc., and a pair of halved covers via a central hinge 52 at the center. Pieces 53 and 54 are provided. One of the cover pieces 53 and 54 constitutes a main body, and the other constitutes a lid body. In this embodiment, the lower cover piece 53 in FIG. 15 is a main body, and the upper cover piece 54 is a lid body. Both cover pieces 53 and 54 are each formed in a concave shape, and an accommodation space 511 is formed between them. The gripping portion 24 of the facial muscle training tool 21 and the central portion of the covering 23 are accommodated in the accommodating space 511, and this portion is covered by the cover 51. One cover piece 53 has a latching claw 55 and the other cover piece 54 has a receiving portion 56 with which the latching claw 55 is engaged. When the cover pieces 53, 54 are closed, The cover 51 is held in the closed state by the engagement between the catch pawl 55 and the receiving portion 56. Concave portions 58 are formed on the side walls of the cover pieces 53 and 54. When the cover pieces 53 and 54 are closed, the concave portions 58 constitute an opening 59 for passing the arm 31 while avoiding interference with the arm 31, and the edge of the opening 59 and the outer peripheral surface of the arm 31. A gap 60 is formed between the two. It is to be noted that the edge of the opening 59 is formed in a circular arc shape so that the edge is not formed, is formed thick so that the contact area with the arm 31 is widened, or is formed in a thick circular arc shape. The arm 31 can be prevented from being scratched or marked.

Next, the usage method of the facial muscle training tool 21 comprised as mentioned above is demonstrated.
As shown in FIG. 2, when the facial muscle training tool 21 is not in use, a cover 51 is attached to the center of the facial muscle training tool 21 to cover the holding part 24. Therefore, it is possible to keep the gripping part 24 that is a part that can be gripped by the lips clean. Further, since the cover 51 has a shape substantially along the outer surface of the mouthpiece 28, the facial muscle training tool 21 with the cover 51 attached can be stored in a dedicated case and carried or stored.

  When the facial muscles are trained with the facial muscle training tool 21, the cover 51 is removed. A mouthpiece 28 having a required outer dimension is attached to the core 27 in advance according to the degree of training required by the user of the facial muscle training tool 21 and the weight necessary for the holding holes 29 of both weight portions 25. The weight 30 is attached. In this state, the face oscillates up and down with the dent 282 of the gripping part 24 held against the lips. In this way, both weight portions 25 are resonated up and down via the elastic plate 22 made of a leaf spring with the weight of the facial muscle training tool 21 acting on the lips, and the vibration is transmitted to the holding portion 24. Is done. As a result, a load is applied to the facial muscles through the lips, and the facial muscles are trained.

  In this case, the holding part 24 protrudes from the side edge of the arm 31 and is disposed at a position displaced outward from the side edge. For this reason, the facial muscle training tool 21 is held on the lips in a cantilever state, and the load on the lips increases. Therefore, the load due to resonance acts efficiently as a load on the facial muscles, and the facial muscles are effectively trained. At this time, since the recess 282 is formed in an oblong cross-sectional oval shape, the mouthpiece 28 can be held with the mouth open in a round shape. By holding the mouthpiece 28 with the mouth open, a load caused by resonance can be transmitted to the entire muzzle muscle. In addition, since the facial muscles such as laughing muscles are connected to the muzzle muscles, the laughing muscles and the like can be trained through the muzzle muscles, and efficient training is possible.

  Since the elastic plate 22 is molded with the synthetic resin coating 23 in the facial muscle training tool 21 of this embodiment, when the arm 31 is bent and resonates, other than the vertical vibration of the arm 31 to be obtained for training. It is possible to suppress movement, for example, torsion and fine vibration of the elastic plate 22. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the transmission of disturbing movements to the user's lips, and the facial muscle training tool 21 can be used comfortably. Instead of molding the entire elastic plate 22, a synthetic resin plate or sheet may be fixed to the front and back surfaces or one of the front and back surfaces by adhesion or the like.

  The mouthpiece 28 is not slippery and has a rubber property with an appropriate hardness. For this reason, it is easy to hold and the load caused by the vibration of the arm 31 can be transmitted to the lips. If the mouthpiece 28 is too hard, the mouthpiece 28 does not fit into the lips and is difficult to squeeze. On the other hand, if it is too soft, it is difficult to maintain the facial muscle training tool 21 in a stable state even if it is frightened, and the vibration of the arm 31 is absorbed and the load for training is reduced.

  When different users use the facial muscle training tool 21, the mouthpiece 28 having a different outer dimension and the like is exchanged with the core 27 by detachment, so that the user can have different mouth sizes and shapes. Even if it exists, the one facial muscle training tool 21 can be shared.

Furthermore, the weight 30 in the holding hole 29 of the weight portion 25 can be replaced with another weight 30 having a different weight according to the strength of the facial muscles or the degree of training.
After completion of the training, the mouthpiece 28 can be removed from the core 27 as necessary and cleaned, and the mouthpiece 28 after cleaning is attached to the core 27 again. Accordingly, the mouthpiece 28 can be kept clean and hygienic. Thereafter, a cover 51 is attached to the training tool 21 so as to cover the mouthpiece 28.

  As described above, by covering the mouthpiece 28 with the cover 51, the mouthpiece 28 can be kept clean when the training tool 21 is carried or stored. If the single mouthpiece 28 removed from the core 27 is accommodated, the mouthpiece 28 can be kept clean when the mouthpiece 28 is carried or stored.

Below, the manufacturing method of the facial muscle training tool 21 of this embodiment is demonstrated.
First, the core 27 is injection-molded using the elastic plate 22 as an insert at the center of the elastic plate 22 shown in FIG.

Next, the bush 26 is forcibly fitted into the pair of through holes 222 on both ends of the elastic plate 22. As a result, the bushes 26 project from both the front and back surfaces of the elastic plate 22.
Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 6, the elastic plate 22 is set in the molding die 101, and a synthetic resin that becomes the coating 23 is injected into the die 101. At this time, the injection pressure of the synthetic resin at the initial stage does not act uniformly on the elastic plate 22, and the same pressure temporarily acts on the elastic plate 22 unevenly. For this reason, there is a possibility that the elastic plate 22 is curved, and the molding surface of the cavity 102 of the mold 101 is scratched by the edge of the edge. However, in this embodiment, when the elastic plate 22 is curved, it is avoided that the bush 26 comes into contact with the molding surface of the cavity and the elastic plate 22 comes into contact.

  Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the molding surface of the cavity 102 from being damaged. In the state where the synthetic resin is completely filled in the cavity 102, the injection pressure acts uniformly on the entire elastic plate 22, so that the elastic plate 22 returns to its original shape so that the elastic plate 22 is in the cavity 102. It extends linearly at the center. Therefore, after the molding, the elastic plate 22 is molded at a fixed position in the molded coating 23.

The present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The cover 51 has a housing space 511 formed between the pair of cover pieces 53 and 54 in a closed state, and openings 59 are formed on both sides between the cover pieces 53 and 54, and holding means. Both the cover pieces 53 and 54 can be held in a closed state by the latching claw 55 and the receiving portion 56. Therefore, since the state in which the mouthpiece 28 on the training tool 21 is covered with the cover 51 can be maintained, it is possible to suppress dust and the like from adhering to the holding portion 24 and to keep the mouthpiece clean. . Further, it is possible to prevent the mouthpiece 28 from being damaged by rubbing or the like.

(2) Since both the cover pieces 53 and 54 are connected via the integral hinge 52, both the cover pieces 53 and 54 can be hardly lost, and the number of parts can be reduced.
(3) Since a gap 60 is formed between the edge of the opening 59 on both sides of the cover 51 and the arm 31 of the facial muscle training tool 21, the mouthpiece 28 is attached to the core 27 in the same manner as described above. The water on the mouthpiece 28 can be drained or evaporated in the same manner as described above.

(4) Since the mouthpiece 28 alone can be stored alone in the cover 51, the mouthpiece 28 can be stored alone or carried in a clean state.
(5) By forming the cover 51 to be transparent or translucent, the presence or absence of the mouthpiece 28 in the cover 51 can be recognized at a glance.

(Other embodiments)
Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described focusing on the differences from the above embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 18, the cover pieces 53 and 54 of the cover 51 are integrally connected via an elastic hinge 61. The cover pieces 53 and 54 are held in a closed state by the spring force of the elastic hinge 61 and can be opened against the spring force. The cover 51 accommodates the gripping part 24 in the closed state and covers the part 24.

  The front and rear dimensions of the cover pieces 53 and 54 are short, and the cover pieces 53 and 54 have a portion for forming the accommodation space 511, but a portion for covering the arm 31 is not formed. Accordingly, the arm 31 is exposed while covering the mouthpiece 28.

This embodiment has the following effects.
(6) Since the cover pieces 53 and 54 are shortened, the entire cover 51 is reduced in size and weight.

(7) Since the cover pieces 53 and 54 are urged in the closing direction by the elastic hinge 61, the cover pieces 53 and 54 can be prevented from opening unintentionally.
(Example of change)
It should be noted that both the above embodiments can be modified and embodied as follows.

-The cover piece which comprises a main body is formed in the deep concave shape which accommodates the whole holding part 24, and the cover piece which comprises a cover body is comprised so that it may form in the plate shape which opens and closes the upper opening of a main body.
As shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 13 and as shown in FIG. 19, the cover 51 is formed in a cylindrical shape with one end closed and the other end opened. The cover 51 configured in this manner is fitted to the gripping part 24 from the open part side at the other end and is put on the part 24. In the case of such a configuration, only one part is required as a whole, so that the number of parts is reduced, and the latching claw 55 and the receiving portion 56 are not required, and the configuration is simplified.

The mouthpiece 28 is fixed to the core 27 by integral molding, adhesion, or welding, or directly fixed to the elastic plate 22 without providing the core 27.
The mouthpiece 28 is detachably attached to the elastic plate 22 without providing the core 27.

-The weight 30 is fixed to the arm 31 by integral molding, adhesion, or welding.
-The elastic plate 22 and the covering 23 are configured to act as a load for the load instead of the weight 30 without providing the weight 30. For this purpose, it is preferable to make the both ends of the elastic plate 22 and the covering 23 larger or thicker.

The overall shape of the cover 51 is formed to be similar to the outer shape of the facial muscle training tool 21 so that the entire facial muscle training tool 21 is covered by the cover 51.
-The cover pieces 53 and 54 should be configured to be separable.

-Give the cover 51 a sterilization function by applying a silver coating or the like to the cover 51 or kneading a powdery antibacterial material into the synthetic resin constituting the cover 51.
A single or plural through holes are formed in the wall portion of at least one cover piece 53. If comprised in this way, the residual water after washing | cleaning of the mouthpiece 28 will flow out outside from the said through-hole, or will be evaporated.

  As shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 1, relaxation members 32 are provided at both end positions of the elastic plate 22 in the vicinity of the holding hole 29. The relaxation member 32 is made of a synthetic resin harder than the coating 23 and is embedded in the coating 23 so as to have a surface continuous with the surface of the coating 23. Further, unillustrated pins protruding from the inner surface of the relaxation member 32 are fitted into the small holes 224 at both ends of the elastic plate 22 to fix the relaxation member 32. The relaxation member 32 relieves concentrated stress acting on both ends of the elastic plate 22 and prevents cracking of the coating 23.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 21 ... Facial muscle training tool, 22 ... Elastic board, 222 ... Corner part, 23 ... Cover, 24 ... Gripping part, 25 ... Weight part, 27 ... Core, 28 ... Mouthpiece, 282 ... Recessed part, 29 ... Holding hole , 30 ... weight, 51 ... cover, 53 ... cover piece, 59 ... opening.

Claims (9)

It has a main body and a lid that can be opened and closed, and in the closed state of the main body and the lid, an accommodation space is formed between them, and openings are formed in opposite states on both sides,
The housing space is formed such that the distance between the main body and the lid body is maximized at a position extending from between the openings in one direction orthogonal to the direction in which the openings face each other. Cover. The cover according to claim 1, further comprising holding means for holding the main body and the lid in a closed state. The cover according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the main body and the lid are connected via a hinge. The cover according to claim 2, wherein the holding means includes a latching claw provided on one of the main body and the lid, and a receiving part provided on the other and on which the latching claw is detachably latched. . By providing a gripping portion that can be gripped with lips at the center of the length direction of the elastic material in the form of a band plate, and by holding the gripping portion and swinging it, the elastic action of the elastic material is utilized. A facial muscle comprising a facial muscle training tool that applies a load to the facial muscles of the user and the cover according to any one of claims 1 to 4 capable of accommodating the holding portion. Training tool set. The facial muscle training tool set according to claim 5, wherein the cover covers a portion of the gripping part that is gripped by a lip. The facial muscle according to claim 5, wherein the gripping portion includes a core provided on the elastic material and a mouthpiece detachably attached to the core, and the cover is configured to accommodate the mouthpiece. Training tool set. By providing a gripping portion that can be gripped with lips at the center of the length direction of the elastic material in the form of a band plate, and by holding the gripping portion and swinging it, the elastic action of the elastic material is utilized. A facial muscle training tool that applies a load to the facial muscles of the user and a cover that can accommodate the gripping part, and the cover is formed in a cylindrical shape with one end closed and opened. Facial muscle training tool set whose end side is fitted to the holding part. The facial muscle training tool set as described in any one of Claims 5-8 comprised so that a mouthpiece can be accommodated independently.