WO2001000103A1

WO2001000103A1 - Tongue cleaner

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Publication number: WO2001000103A1
Application number: PCT/JP1999/004938
Authority: WO
Inventors: Takanori Tsuji
Original assignee: Takanori Tsuji
Priority date: 1999-06-30
Filing date: 1999-09-10
Publication date: 2001-01-04
Also published as: AU5649599A; JP2001008734A

Abstract

A tongue cleaner characterized by comprising a tongue-cleaning member made of a material so pliable that when touching the tongue, the tongue-cleaning member curves along the tongue, and a manually operating member for operating the tongue-cleaning member.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a tongue cleaning tool suitable for removing tongue coating adhering to the surface of the tongue that causes bad breath. BACKGROUND ART A toothbrush has been generally used as a mouth cleaning tool, but recently, as the number of health-conscious and clean-loving people increases, tongue liquor on the tongue that causes bad breath has been removed. Various cleaning tools have been proposed.

Such a tongue cleaning tool can remove food remaining on the surface of the tongue, and can also remove nicotine or other germs present along with mucous membranes, and is advantageous in preventing diseases.

The basic configuration of such a tongue cleaning tool is composed of a tongue polishing member that directly touches the surface of the tongue to scrape the tongue coating, and a manual operation member for operating the tongue polishing member.

Specifically, as shown in Fig. 14, a manual operation unit 1 made of plastic or the like has a spatula-shaped tongue polishing member 2 made of metal or plastic integrally attached to the tip, or Fig. 15 As shown, With a toothbrush-like tongue polishing member 3 or with a round metal ring 4 as shown in Fig. 16 and a hairy wire 5 as shown in Fig. 17 A tongue cleaning tool is provided.

In addition, other tongue surface cleaning tools are also available that use a thin rod-shaped member as a base material and wrap a soft cloth-like material around it (Japanese Utility Model No. 2-1099611). No.).

By the way, for example, as shown in Fig. 14, the conventional spatula-shaped tongue polishing member 2 has poor operability when sliding in the mouth, and cannot be inserted near the throat, Unfinished polishing occurs. In addition, the part that comes into contact with the tongue is made of hard synthetic resin, so the feeling of use when used is poor. Furthermore, the tip of the hard synthetic resin is hard and sharp, so it is easy to remove the tongue coating at the point of direct contact, but on the other hand, when it comes into contact with the tongue, there are places where it hits the tongue shape more strongly and where it hits it weakly. This has led to the problem of damaging the tongue surface.

Also, as shown in Fig. 15, even if the manual operation section 1 is provided with a brush for the tongue at the tip, it is not suitable for polishing the tongue for the following reasons. Can not.

In other words, in order to brush the tongue more beautifully with a brush, it is better to use a hard material for the brush, but if the brush is hard, the user will feel pain when polishing the surface of the tongue. I will. In addition, the brush may damage the nipple on the surface of the tongue in some cases. Whatever the brush material, the tip of the brush is point-shaped and only touches the tongue surface. These are difficult to remove with these brushes.

In this way, brushing the surface of the tongue with a brush, like using a spatula-shaped material, is not an appropriate material for polishing the tongue, and improvements have long been desired.

In addition, in the case where a round metal ring 4 is attached to the manual operation unit 1 as shown in FIG. 16 or as shown in FIG. For those who had no habit of brushing their tongue, many of them were difficult to use and had a hard-to-recognize feel.

On the other hand, in the case where a soft cloth is wound around a thin rod-shaped member as in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open Publication No. 2-1099611, the tip to be in contact with the tongue is rounded. Although it does not cause pain when contacted, there is a problem that it is difficult to remove tongue coating due to its roundness.

Therefore, the tongue cleaning tool wrapped with the cloth body has to contact the tongue surface many times in order to remove the tongue coating, and must repeatedly perform the contacting operation. Furthermore, when the cloth is wrapped around, as in the case of using the above-mentioned spatula-shaped one, the force is concentrated because there are places where the tongue hits strongly and where it hits weakly. There was a problem that repeated towing operations at that location could damage the tongue without your knowledge.

In view of such circumstances, the present invention has good operability in the mouth, good feeling of use, no risk of excessive force or damaging the nipple, etc. A tongue cleaning tool that can effectively remove tongue coating in a range, can even polish the tongue surface with even force, and can adjust the polishing intensity according to human preference Provide It is intended to be. DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to achieve the problems and objects in the prior art as described above,

The tongue surface cleaning tool according to the present invention includes: a tongue surface polishing member made of a flexible material that forms a curved surface along the tongue when abutting on the tongue; and a manual operation member for operating the tongue surface polishing member tongue. It is characterized by becoming.

That is, in the present invention, the tongue polishing member for directly cleaning the tongue surface is made of a flexible material, and is attached to the manual operation portion so that the tongue polishing member is always deformed in a tensioned state along the surface of the tongue.

With this configuration, the flexible tongue polishing member, which has a curved surface along the tongue when in contact with the tongue, abuts over the entire surface of the tongue, so that the force is distributed to the tongue surface. At the same time, a wide range of tongue coating can be easily removed with a single operation. That is, when the tongue polishing member is brought into contact with the tongue surface, the tongue surface is deformed along the tongue surface, so that the same force acts on the tongue surface at any position. Therefore, tongue coating spreading over a wide area of the tongue surface can be removed with almost the same force in a single operation.

Moreover, the tongue surface cleaning tool according to the present invention is characterized in that the tongue surface polishing member is detachably attached to the manual operation member.

With this configuration, the used tongue polishing member can be replaced with a new one, contributing to hygiene management. Monkey

Further, the present invention is characterized in that the tongue polishing member is formed in a bag shape from a nonwoven fabric.

According to such a configuration, the touch when touching the surface of the tongue is soft, and it can be manufactured at a low cost. In addition, the tongue polishing member can be easily attached to the manual operation unit in a tensioned state.

Further, the present invention is characterized in that the front surface material and the rear surface material of the tongue polishing member are formed of materials having different roughnesses.

According to such a configuration, polishing portions having different strengths can be formed in one tongue polishing member, and a user can select a desired polishing member strength.

Here, it is preferable that the core material of the tongue polishing member is formed of a water-absorbing nonwoven fabric.

With such a configuration, even the elderly, who tend to reduce saliva secretion, can polish the tongue surface while moistening the tongue surface with the tongue polishing part that has absorbed hot water or the like. The dry tongue surface is easily damaged and the tongue coating is difficult to remove, so the tongue coating can be removed with a nonwoven fabric that is dryer than the surface while moistened with tobacco and moisture.

Further, a hole or a slit is formed in the tongue polishing member.

This makes it possible to form portions having different polishing strengths when hitting the surface of the tongue.

Further, the tongue polishing member is attached to a frame. Thus, by attaching the frame to the manual operation unit, the tongue polishing member can be attached to the manual operation unit with one touch.

Further, the manual operation member is characterized in that the linear member is folded back to form a spring portion in the folded portion, and the whole is formed substantially in a V-shape.

If the manual operation member has such a configuration, it can be formed at a low cost, and the above-mentioned tongue polishing member can be easily attached. Further, the manual operation member includes a pair of support plate portions that can be opened and closed via a hinge.

With such a configuration, a large number of new tongue polishing members can be stocked in stock between a pair of support plates, and furthermore, it is convenient to carry and provides a favorable design. it can. In addition, the tongue polishing member removed from the manually operated member can be washed, and stored and used again therein.

In addition, the tongue polishing member is characterized by being formed in a bag shape from a nonwoven fabric.

Thereby, a functional tongue polishing member can be provided from an inexpensive material.

Also, it is characterized in that the tongue polishing member is formed in a tubular shape from a nonwoven fabric.

Thus, a functional tongue polishing member can be provided from an inexpensive material, and processing can be further facilitated. ^ Simple description of figure FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tongue cleaning tool according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the tongue polishing member shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing another example of the tongue polishing member shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing still another example of the tongue polishing member shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view of a tongue polishing member according to still another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a tongue cleaning tool according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a tongue cleaning tool according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a front view showing the use state of the tongue surface cleaning tool shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a tongue surface cleaning tool according to still another embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a tongue surface cleaning tool according to still another embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a tongue surface cleaning tool according to still another embodiment.

Fig. 12 is an exploded perspective view of a tongue cleaning tool according to still another embodiment. Fig. 13 is an exploded perspective view of a tongue cleaning tool according to still another embodiment. Fig. 14 is a conventional tongue cleaning tool. It is a perspective view of.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a conventional tongue cleaning tool.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a conventional tongue cleaning tool.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a conventional tongue cleaning tool. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a tongue cleaning tool according to an embodiment of the present invention. The tongue cleaning tool 1 is provided with a manual operation unit 2 that can be operated by a user with a hand, and is detachably mounted on the manual operation member 2, and is pressed directly against the surface of the tongue to remove the tongue surface. It consists of a tongue polishing member 3 to be cleaned. The manual operation member 2 has a pair of rods 2a, 2a at its distal end. As shown by the arrow, the rods 2a, 2a are brought closer to each other and then grasped. It has the elasticity to return to the original state when released from the hand.

The manual operation member 2 having such a pair of rod-shaped portions 2a at the distal ends is preferably formed of a synthetic resin, and may be formed of a metal such as stainless steel or spring steel in some cases.

On the other hand, the tongue polishing member 3 is preferably formed from a soft nonwoven fabric. As shown in FIG. 2, the tongue polishing member 3 of this embodiment is formed in a bag shape by joining three sides of a nonwoven fabric. In such a tongue polishing member 3, the surface material 3a and the back surface 3b can be formed from different types of nonwoven fabrics. In this way, it is possible to make a difference in the ability to scrape off the front side and the back side. For example, if the surface roughness of the front surface material 3a is different from that of the back surface material 3b, the user can select one of the frictional forces on the tongue that suits his or her preference. It is also possible to adjust the peeling strength by using the front and back surfaces separately during the first and last stages of cleaning the tongue. Furthermore, when cleaning the tongue with the tongue polishing member 3, it is possible to select the strength and feel desired by the user. In addition, these can be easily adjusted by the user depending on the degree of force applied by hand. Further, in the tongue polishing member 3, as shown in FIG. 3, holes 4 may be formed in the front surface member 3a or the back surface member 3b. If such a hole 4 is formed, the peripheral edge of the hole 4 slightly abuts the tongue surface when the hole 4 comes into contact with the tongue, so that tongue coating can be easily removed at this portion. Further, instead of the hole 4, a slit 5 can be formed as shown in FIG. By forming such a slit 5, the same function and effect as the hole 4 can be obtained. Further, by slightly moving the tongue polishing member 3, a new slit 5 is reached, so that a slightly stronger force can be applied to the tongue surface with these slits 5. The small holes 4 or the slits 5 may be formed in only one of the front surface member 3a and the back surface member 3b. Alternatively, a hole 4 may be provided on one surface and a slit 5 may be provided on the other surface. Furthermore, these can be mixed. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the tongue polishing member 3 may have a two-layer structure. In this case, if the inner member serving as the core is made of a water-absorbent nonwoven fabric 6, the amount of saliva secreted is reduced, and even in elderly people whose mouth tends to dry, the tongue polished part that absorbs warm water etc. It can be polished while moistening the tongue. The dry tongue surface is also a source of bad breath, is easily damaged, and it is difficult to remove tongue coating. Therefore, the tongue coating can be removed with the relatively soft nonwoven fabric 7 on the front side while being moistened with plenty of moisture.

In addition, the tongue polishing part 3 may of course be formed from a single nonwoven fabric. In some cases, the thickness can be changed between the back side and the front side. Instead of a non-woven cloth, it can also be formed from other flexible materials such as gauze or Japanese paper.

In any case, according to the present invention, when the tongue comes in contact with the tongue, When the material comes into contact with the surface of the tongue in a spread state and is pressed against the tongue surface, the tongue surface polishing member 3 is deformed along the tongue according to the force, so that the tongue is not damaged. Also, since the tongue surface is in contact with a wide area, most of the tongue can be cleaned with a single wiping operation, and the tongue surface can be cleaned with several operations.

In the above embodiment, the tongue polishing member 3 is formed in a bag shape. However, as in the tongue polishing member 11 of the tongue cleaning tool 12 shown in FIG. 6, both end edges are joined. It may be formed in a shape that does not have a shape, that is, a cylindrical shape. Even such a cylindrical tongue polishing member 11 can exhibit the same operational effects as a bag-shaped tongue polishing member. Also, the front surface material 11a and the back surface material 11b may be formed of different materials, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, holes 4 or slits 5 may be formed, or the core material may be used. It is the same as in the above embodiment that a water-absorbing nonwoven fabric 6 may be used.

Further, the manual operation member 2 for detachably attaching the tongue polishing members 3 and 11 and operating the members is not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, it can be attached to a substantially V-shaped manual operation member 15.

In the manual operation member 15, a central portion of a linear member formed of a metal such as a wire or a synthetic resin is rotated once, whereby the folded portion 15b constitutes a panel portion. Therefore, restoring force is exerted when grasped in the direction of the arrow.

On the other hand, grooves 15c, 15c are continuously formed at the tips of the pair of rod-shaped handle portions 15a, 15a. These grooves 1-5c allow the lingual surface The polishing member 3 is easily locked.

The operation of the tongue cleaning tool 20 composed of a combination of the substantially V-shaped manual operation member 15 shown in FIG. 7 and the tongue polishing member 3 shown in FIG. 2 will be described below with reference to FIG. It will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the user grasps the pair of handle portions 15a and 15a of the manual operation member 15 of the tongue surface cleaning tool 20 by hand and determines the distance between the handle portions 15a and 15a. After tightening, attach the tongue polishing member 3. Then, the tongue polishing member 15 is pressed against the surface of the tongue 21. Then, the tongue polishing member 15 gradually comes into contact with almost the entire area of the tongue 21 in the width direction.

In addition, at this time, the tongue surface polishing member 15 slightly bends in an arc shape while being in a tensioned state, and is lightly pressed against the tongue 21 by this force. Therefore, on the surface of the tongue 21 in contact with the tongue polishing member 15, substantially the same force can be received as a whole. If the contacting operation is performed in this state, the tongue is rubbed on the surface of the nonwoven fabric, and the tongue coating can be removed. Further, by changing the operation angle or slightly shifting the position of the tongue polishing member 15, the degree of application of force can be finely adjusted. Moreover, in this operation, a large force is not applied to a part of the tongue 21. Furthermore, since the degree of the force applied to the hand can be directly sensed in a wide range of the tongue 21, no unnecessary force or excessive force is applied without knowing.

Moreover, as described above, the tongue-polishing member 3 is in contact with a wide area of the tongue 21. In such a state, the number of tongue-polishing members 3 is increased from the inside of the tongue 21 toward the mouth. If it is pulled back, food residue and the like attached to a wide area of the tongue 21 can be efficiently and easily removed. In addition, since the substantially V-shaped manual operation member 15 held by the hand is subjected to the outwardly spreading panel force, the tongue polishing member 3 may come off the manual operation member 15. There is no. Also, even if the force is excessively applied to the manual operation member 15, the handle portions 15a and 15a are deformed so as to approach each other by the panel force and are balanced, so that the Excessive force can be prevented.

In addition, since the tongue polishing member 3 is always stretched in tension, the ability to remove tongue coating is almost equivalent to the fact that the force acts almost uniformly even during the pulling operation.

Also, when the tongue surface polishing member 3 slightly bends, even when a curved portion is polished, such as the side surface 21 a of the tongue 21, the member closely contacts the side surface 21 a. Can be done. Therefore, even if it is difficult to polish, it is possible to remove tongue coating and the like without missing, and it is also possible to easily remove sticky dirt adhered between the irregularities.

In addition, when the tongue polishing member 3 is made of two layers as shown in FIG. 5 and a non-absorbent nonwoven fabric 6 is used inside, even an elderly person who has a small amount of saliva and tends to dry in the mouth is This wipe operation can be performed while the tongue surface is moistened by absorbing water or warm water into the water-absorbent nonwoven fabric.

In addition, by pre-impregnating the tongue polishing member 3 with a rinsing agent (disinfecting and disinfecting agent) having a chemical cleaning effect, the physical removal effect can be assisted. In this way, the growth of bacteria in the mouth can be more effectively suppressed. Also, mucous membranes that cause bad breath can be reduced. Furthermore, even if it is not a rinsing agent, it may be impregnated with a mouth freshener containing fragrance such as menthol or peppermint. You can keep it. In this case, there is an advantage that an unpleasant odor can be prevented from being felt, an appropriate scent can be emitted, and the mood is relaxed.

In addition, if the diameter and width of the tongue polish member 3 are prepared in various ways, the tongue polish member 3 of a size that is easy to use can be operated manually from people with small mouths to people with large mouths. the _c can be attached like member 1 5, if used properly the mesh size of the nonwoven fabric on the back side and the front side, it is also possible to choose intensity been made to them.

Also, since the tongue polishing member 3 spreads over the tongue 21 in a wide range in the width direction, the surface of the tongue 21 can be cleaned without performing much contacting operation. Can be polished.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to the tongue surface cleaning tool of this invention, compared with using a thing of a hard material, such as a brush, it is possible to remove tongue coating efficiently although it is soft, and there is no possibility of damaging a nipple etc. . Also, the strength of the force is good and the operability in the mouth is good. Further, since the tongue is stretched in a tensioned state, a substantially even force is applied to the tongue surface, and it is possible to remove a wide range of tongue coating at a time with the substantially uniform force.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications are possible.

For example, in consideration of operability when removing tongue coating, as shown in FIG. 9, the tongue cleaning tool 22 is used to make the base end 23 a side easier to hold. The width of 23a may be widened, and a pair of handle portions 23b, 23b may protrude from the base end 23a. Shape such a tongue cleaning tool 2 2 When formed, it is preferable that the manual operation member 23 including the pair of handle portions 23b, 23b and the base end portion 23a be formed of synthetic resin.

Further, in the above embodiment, the manually operated member and the tongue polishing member are separately managed, and the tongue cleaning tool for assembling one tongue polishing member each time the device is used is shown in FIG. 10. As described above, a plurality of tongue polishing members 28 may be prepared in advance, and these may be stored as spares. That is, in the tongue cleaning tool 25 shown in FIG. 1.0, a plurality of tongue polishing members 28 are housed in an openable and closable case having the flat plate 26 and the flat plate 27. The tongue-polishing member 28 can accommodate a large number of tongue-polishing members 28 by raising the storage bar 30 supported by the flat plate 27 with the hinge 29. The tongue polishing member 28 is prevented from falling off by passing through the step 31 in the middle. On the other hand, when the tongue cleaning tool 25 is not used, if the rotatable storage bar 30 is set on the opposite side to the state shown in the figure, the protruding portions are formed as flat plates 26 and 27. It can be stored in between, which is convenient for carrying.

By using such a tongue surface cleaning tool 25, it is possible to continuously use the tongue surface polishing member 28 without taking it out of another place each time. In addition, various types of tongue polishing members 28 can be stored, and the user can select and use a desired one from among them. Also, a mirror or the like can be provided in this case. On the other hand, this type of tongue cleaning tool 25 can be made even smaller, as shown in FIG.

FIG. 12 shows a manually operated member 40 according to another embodiment, and FIG. 4 shows a tongue polishing member 41 shown in FIG.

The tongue polishing member 41 has a substantially U-shaped frame body 42 made of synthetic resin such as polypropylene or waterproof paperboard. Further, a nonwoven fabric 43 is attached to the frame body 42. A slit 44 is formed in the nonwoven fabric 43. A hole 45 for positioning is formed on the base end side of the frame body 42.

On the other hand, the manual operation unit 40 for detachably attaching the tongue polishing member 41 is

Also made of polypropylene or the like, a pair of two support plates 4 6,

47 is formed to be openable and closable via a thin hinge 48. Also, a convex portion 49 is formed on one support plate portion 46, and a hole 50 for accommodating the convex portion 49 is formed on the other support plate portion 47. Also, the protrusion 4 9 and the hole

The size of the hole is set between 50 and 50 so that when they are fitted, a frictional force that does not come off acts.

In this embodiment, the tongue polishing member 41 is sandwiched between the manually operated members 40.In this case, the tongue polishing member 41 is sandwiched between the pair of support plate portions 46, 47, and the support plate is If the part 47 is matched with the support plate part 46, the projections 49 will fit into the hole 50 by being immersed in the hole 50. Even with the tongue surface cleaning tool 53 configured as described above, the tongue surface polishing member spreads two-dimensionally when it comes into contact with the tongue, and the tongue coating can be easily removed. Further, the nonwoven fabric 43 may be formed in a bag shape or may be formed in two layers, as in the above embodiment.

FIG. 13 shows a tongue cleaning tool 55 according to still another embodiment. is there.

In this embodiment, a tongue polishing member 56 made of a non-woven fabric is previously integrally attached to a distal end of a manual operation portion 57 made of a synthetic resin, waterproof paperboard, or the like. Such a tongue cleaning tool 55 is particularly convenient when used at home, and can be easily used any number of times if it is used, washed and dried.

As described above, the embodiments of the tongue polishing part formed by the present invention and the manual operating part for operating the same have been described. However, the tongue cleaning tool according to the present invention is a combination of these. May be. Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the tongue surface cleaning tool of the present invention, the tongue surface polishing member is formed of a flexible material that forms a curved surface along the tongue when the member touches the tongue, This gently abuts the tongue surface, so that a substantially uniform force is applied to the tongue surface at any position. It can be removed with great force. Also, when pressed against the tongue, the tongue polished part is gently deformed by that force, and the tongue polisher made of a flexible material becomes tensioned by the reaction force of the force pressing the tongue polisher Even when pressed against the tongue, the tongue can always be kept in a natural contact state without excessive force. Therefore, no matter what force is applied, the tongue coating spreading over a wide area of the tongue surface can be removed with a single operation with almost the same force. Furthermore, even when a curved part such as the side of the tongue is polished, the tongue polishing member can be slightly deformed according to the shape, so that not only the tongue surface but also the tongue moss attached to the side of the tongue Even if it is, it can be easily removed without applying excessive force. Furthermore, since it comes into contact with the tongue surface in a state where it is spread in a plane, no excessive force is applied and a substantially uniform force is applied to the whole, so that there is no danger of partially damaging the nipple or the like.

As described above, according to the present invention, instead of a strong and hard material that has been used in many cases hitting the tongue surface, a soft material that is gentle to the tongue is gently brought into contact with the tongue surface once. Since the wide area is cleaned by the operation, the tongue coating can be easily removed without causing any pain.

Further, by forming the front and back surfaces of the tongue polishing member from materials having different roughnesses, the tongue polishing member can be adapted to the strength desired by the user.

Also, by attaching the tongue polishing member detachably, the used tongue cleaning tool can be discarded after use and replaced with a new one, which is sanitary.

Furthermore, if the tongue polishing member is formed in a bag shape from a non-woven fabric, it can be manufactured at low cost with a soft touch, and can be attached to a manually operated member in a tensioned state in advance.

Here, if the core material of the tongue polishing member is formed of a water-absorbent nonwoven fabric, the water-absorbent nonwoven fabric absorbs the water such as saliva present on the tongue surface, and the surface of the dry surface is dried. Tongue coating can be removed with other nonwoven fabrics. Further, if a hole or a slit is formed in the tongue polishing member, portions having different rubbing strengths can be easily formed.

In addition, if the tongue polishing member is attached to a frame, the tongue polishing member can be attached to the manual operation unit with a one-touch switch by attaching the frame to the manual operation unit.

Further, if the manual operation member is formed in a substantially V shape from a linear member, the member can be formed at low cost and the above-mentioned tongue surface polishing member can be easily attached.

In addition, if the manual operation member includes a pair of support plate portions formed to be openable and closable via a hinge, it is convenient to carry and is preferable in terms of portability or design, and furthermore, the tongue removed therefrom is provided. It is also possible to wash the polished parts and use them repeatedly.

Furthermore, if the tongue polishing member is formed in a bag shape from a nonwoven fabric, a functional tongue polishing member can be provided from an inexpensive material.

Claims

The scope of the claims

1-A tongue cleaning tool comprising: a tongue polishing member made of a flexible material that becomes a curved surface when abutting on the tongue; and a manual operation member for operating the tongue polishing member.

2. The tongue surface cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein the tongue surface polishing member is detachably attached to the manual operation member.

3. The tongue cleaning tool according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the tongue polishing member is formed in a bag shape from a nonwoven fabric.

4. The tongue surface cleaning tool according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the front surface material and the back surface material of the tongue surface polishing member are formed of materials having different roughnesses.

5. The tongue surface cleaning tool according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the core material of the tongue surface polishing member is formed of a water-absorbing nonwoven fabric.

6. The tongue cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein a hole or a slit is formed in the tongue polishing member.

7. The tongue cleaning tool according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the tongue polishing member is attached to a frame.

8. The tongue cleaning tool according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the tongue polishing member is impregnated with a rinsing agent or a mouth freshener.

9. The manual operation member according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the linear member is folded back to form a spring portion at the folded portion, and the whole is formed substantially in a V-shape. 2. The tongue cleaning tool according to 1.

10. The tongue surface cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein the manual operation member includes a pair of support plate portions formed to be openable and closable via a hinge.

1 1. A tongue polishing member characterized by being formed in a bag shape from a nonwoven fabric,

1 2. A tongue polishing member characterized by being formed into a tubular shape from a nonwoven fabric,

13.The tongue cleaning tool according to claim 12, wherein the tongue surface cleaning tool is impregnated with a rinsing agent or a mouth freshener.