Dental treatment equipment and cleaning system

Abstract

The present application provides a dental treatment apparatus and a cleaning system. The cleaning system includes a water supply device, the water supply device has a water inlet, a water supply port and a filter, the filter has an inlet and an outlet, wherein the water inlet is operably connected to the inlet via a water inlet pipeline, and the outlet is operably connected to the water supply port via a water supply pipeline; and the water inlet pipeline is further operably connected to the inlet end of a first bypass, and the outlet end of the first bypass is connected to the water supply pipeline. The cleaning system of the present application can simultaneously provide clean water during normal operation and facilitate the cleaning of pipelines, and is particularly suitable for dental treatment apparatuses.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a cleaning system, in particular to a cleaning system for a dental therapeutic apparatus. Background Art

[0002] The existing dental treatment apparatus itself has an internal pipeline for supplying water to a water spraying device such as a spray gun. The supplied water is often directly from the tap water source after simple filtration. However, the water consumption of the spray gun is about 1.5L each time the water is sprayed. Most of the time, the dental treatment apparatus does not need to spray water. When the water supply is not needed, the water in the internal pipeline will be retained therein. The stagnant water is easy to cause bacteria to grow, resulting in excessive bacteria content in the tap water. In order to prevent bacterial infection, it is often necessary to prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs for patients.

[0003] Furthermore, during use, the pipelines of existing dental treatment devices are rarely and difficult to clean, resulting in more and more dirt accumulating in the pipelines.

[0004] When such water is sprayed into the patient's oral cavity through a spray gun, there is a risk of infection. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the existing dental treatment instrument to ensure that the water sprayed by the spray gun is safe and reduce the risk of bacterial infection. Summary of the invention

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a cleaning system which can simultaneously provide clean water during normal operation and facilitate the cleaning of pipelines, and is particularly suitable for dental treatment instruments.

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the present application provides a cleaning system, which comprises:

[0007] A water supply device, the water supply device has a water inlet, a water supply port and a filter, the filter has an inlet and an outlet, wherein the water inlet is operably connected to the inlet via a water inlet pipe, and the outlet is operably connected to the water supply port via a water supply pipe; and the water inlet pipe is further operably connected to the inlet end of a first bypass, and the outlet end of the first bypass is connected to the water supply pipe.

[0008] In one embodiment, the cleaning system further includes a first disinfection water pipeline, the inlet end of the first disinfection water pipeline is connected to the disinfection water source, and the outlet end is switchably connected to the water inlet of the water supply device through a first connecting piece.

[0009] In one embodiment, the disinfectant water source is a disinfectant water generator. Preferably, the disinfectant water generator can generate slightly acidic hypochlorous acid water.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the cleaning system further includes a tap water pipeline, the inlet end of the tap water pipeline is connected to a tap water source, and the outlet end is switchably connected to the water inlet of the water supply device through a second connecting piece, wherein the first connecting piece is configured to operably connect the first disinfecting water pipeline to the water inlet of the water supply device, and the second connecting piece is configured to operably connect the tap water pipeline to the water inlet of the water supply device.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the cleaning system further includes a three-way valve, wherein the three-way valve is arranged on the water inlet pipe, and the inlet end of the first bypass is connected to the three-way valve, and the outlet end of the first bypass is connected to the water supply pipe and the water supply port via a three-way valve.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the cleaning system further comprises a drainage pipeline, wherein an inlet end of the drainage pipeline is operably connected to an outlet of the filter, and an outlet end of the drainage pipeline is connected to a drain port.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, a first solenoid valve is provided at the outlet of the filter, and the first solenoid valve is used to control the connection and disconnection between the outlet of the filter and the water supply pipeline and the connection and disconnection between the outlet of the filter and the drainage pipeline.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the cleaning system further comprises a storage tank, which is used to store disinfectant water and is connected to the inlet end of the first disinfectant water pipeline.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the cleaning system further comprises a water pump, which is installed on the first disinfection water pipeline and is used to pump the disinfection water in the storage tank to the filter.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the water inlet of the storage tank is provided with an inlet solenoid valve, and the water outlet is provided with an outlet solenoid valve, wherein the inlet solenoid valve is used to control the connection between the storage tank and the disinfection water source, and the outlet solenoid valve is used to control the connection between the storage tank and the first disinfection water pipeline.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the storage tank is provided with a plurality of liquid level sensors for detecting various liquid levels of the storage tank.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the storage tank is provided with four liquid level sensors, which are respectively used to detect the full liquid level, high liquid level, low liquid level and bottom liquid level of the storage tank.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment, the cleaning system further comprises a control system, wherein the control system is used to control the switching of the cleaning system between a cleaning mode and a normal working mode, wherein in the cleaning mode, the cleaning system cleans the pipeline of the equipment to be cleaned.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the cleaning system comprises a time controller, and the time controller is configured to perform timed cleaning or water supply to the dental treatment device.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment, the water supply device comprises a box body, wherein the filter is built into the box body, and the water inlet and the water supply port are arranged on the outer side wall of the box body.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment, the disinfectant water is slightly acidic hypochlorous acid water. Preferably, the pH value of the slightly acidic hypochlorous acid water is selected between 6.5 and 6.8, and under the selected pH value, the pH change range is within plus or minus 0.05. Using the cleaning system according to the present invention, the existing dental treatment instrument can be improved, so that sterile water that meets hygienic conditions can be provided to patients.

[0023] The present application also provides a dental treatment apparatus, which has the above-mentioned cleaning system, and the water supply port of the cleaning system is connected to the water inlet of the dental treatment apparatus. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the cleaning system of the dental treatment apparatus according to the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional view of the water supply device of the cleaning system of the dental treatment instrument according to the present invention with the housing cover opened.

[0026] Figure 3 is a perspective view of a cleaning system of a dental treatment apparatus according to the present invention with a portion of the housing removed. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings so that the purpose, features and advantages of the present invention can be more clearly understood. It should be understood that the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, but are only intended to illustrate the essential spirit of the technical solution of the present invention.

[0028] In the following description, certain specific details are set forth for the purpose of illustrating various disclosed embodiments to provide a thorough understanding of the various disclosed embodiments. However, those skilled in the relevant art will recognize that the embodiments may be practiced without one or more of these specific details. In other cases, well-known devices, structures, and techniques associated with the present application may not be shown or described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the description of the embodiments.

[0029] Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification and claims, the word "comprise" and variations such as "include" and "have" should be construed in an open, inclusive sense, ie, should be interpreted as "including, but not limited to."

[0030] References throughout the specification to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" indicate that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, the appearances of "in one embodiment" or "in an embodiment" in various places throughout the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any manner in one or more embodiments.

[0031] As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. It should be noted that the term "or" is generally employed in its sense including "and / or" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0032] In the following description, in order to clearly show the structure and working mode of the present invention, many directional words will be used for description, but the words "front", "back", "left", "right", "outside", "inside", "outward", "inward", "up", "down", etc. should be understood as convenient terms and should not be understood as restrictive terms.

[0033] The cleaning system 100 of the present invention is usually used on existing dental treatment instruments. The existing dental treatment instruments themselves have a water inlet, internal pipes and a water outlet. When in use, the cleaning system of the present application can be directly connected to the water inlet of the dental treatment instrument. The cleaning system of the present application can be applied to any dental treatment instrument with a cleaning function. Of course, the present application can also be used for any other device with a cleaning module.

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, the cleaning system 100 for dental treatment apparatus includes a water supply device 110, a first disinfection water pipeline 120 and a tap water pipeline 130. The first disinfection water pipeline 120 and the tap water pipeline 130 can both be used to supply water to the water supply device 110, and the water supply device 110 is selectively connected to one of the two. The selective connection can be achieved by a three-way valve or any other suitable valve.

[0035] Figure 3 1 shows the internal structure of the water supply device 110 in more detail. The water supply device 110 has a water inlet 111, a water supply port 112 and a filter 113. The water inlet 111 can be connected to one of the first disinfection water pipeline 120 and the tap water pipeline 130, and disinfection water or tap water can be introduced therefrom. The disinfection water can be slightly acidic hypochlorous acid water. The water supply port 112 is used to be connected to the internal pipeline of the dental treatment instrument, and further connected to a water spraying device, such as a common three-purpose spray gun, so as to spray water into the patient's mouth. The filter 113 is connected between the water inlet 111 and the water supply port 112. The filter 113 has an inlet 1131 and an outlet 1132, wherein the inlet 1131 is connected to the water inlet 111 through the water inlet pipeline 116, and the outlet 1132 is connected to the water supply port 112 through the water supply pipeline 117. Therefore, the water flowing in from the water inlet 111 is filtered by the filter 113 and then flows to the water supply port 112.

[0036] Under normal circumstances, the water inlet 111 of the water supply device 110 is connected to the first disinfection water pipeline 120 to provide the dental treatment apparatus with disinfection water, such as slightly acidic hypochlorous acid water, for cleaning the patient's mouth. However, when the disinfection water source cannot provide disinfection water, it is necessary to switch to the tap water pipeline 130 so as not to affect the operation of the dental treatment apparatus.

[0037] like Figure 1 As shown, the first disinfection water pipeline 120 has an inlet end 1201 and an outlet end 1202. The inlet end 1201 is connected to the disinfection water source 1203, and the outlet end 1202 is switchably connected to the water inlet 111 of the water supply device 110 through the first connector 140. The tap water pipeline 130 also has an inlet end 1301 and an outlet end 1302. The inlet end 1301 is connected to the tap water source 200, and the outlet end 1302 is switchably connected to the water inlet 111 of the water supply device 110 through the second connector 141. The first connector 140 and the second connector 141 are operably configured so that one of the first disinfection water pipeline 120 and the tap water pipeline 130 is connected to the water inlet 111 of the water supply device 110 to transport water to the water inlet 111. The first connector 140 and the second connector 141 can be the same component, such as a three-way valve, or different components, such as two solenoid valves.

[0038] exist Figure 2In the illustrated embodiment, the water inlet 111 is connected to the inlet 1131 of the filter 113 via the three-way valve 114. The three-way valve 114 is connected to the first bypass 115, and the first bypass 115 is connected to the water supply pipeline 117 via, for example, the three-way valve 121. When the filter 113 fails and cannot be used, the water from the water inlet 111 is switched by the three-way valve 114 to be introduced into the first bypass 115 via the three-way valve 114, and further enters the water supply pipeline 117, thereby supplying water to the internal pipeline of the dental treatment instrument and the water spraying device such as the spray gun.

[0039] Preferably, the water supply device 110 further includes a drainage pipeline 118, the inlet end of which is operably connected to the outlet 1132 of the filter 113. During the use of the filter 113, the filter 113 needs to be cleaned regularly. During the cleaning operation, the cleaning water from the outlet 1132 of the filter 113 is discharged to the drain port 119 via the drainage pipeline 118, and then discharged out of the water supply device. In addition, the outlet 1132 of the filter 113 is preferably provided with a first solenoid valve 1133, which is used to control the connection and disconnection between the outlet 1132 of the filter 113 and the water supply pipeline 117 and the connection and disconnection between the outlet 1132 of the filter 113 and the drainage pipeline 118. During normal use of the dental treatment instrument, the outlet 1132 of the filter 113 is connected to the water supply pipeline 117 and disconnected from the drainage pipeline 118, while during cleaning of the filter 113, the outlet 1132 of the filter 113 is connected to the drainage pipeline 118 and disconnected from the water supply pipeline 117. Furthermore, a drainage pipeline 1134 is also connected to the bottom of the filter 113, and the drainage pipeline 1134 is connected to the drainage port 119 via a tee 1135. A valve 1136 is provided on the drainage pipeline 1134. When the filter itself needs to be cleaned, the valve 1136 can be opened to discharge the water inside the filter through the drainage port 119.

[0040] like Figure 1 As shown, the first disinfection water pipeline 120 is connected to a storage tank 150, which is used to store disinfection water and is connected to the inlet end 1201 of the first disinfection water pipeline 120. The storage tank 150 is usually connected to a disinfection water production device. The provision of the storage tank 150 can ensure timely and appropriate supply of disinfection water when needed. The first disinfection water pipeline 120 is preferably also provided with a water pump 160 located downstream of the storage tank outlet 1502, and the water pump 160 is used to pump the disinfection water in the storage tank 150 to the water inlet 111 of the water supply device 110, and further pump it to the filter 113. The water pump 160 can be a constant pressure variable frequency water pump, specifically a horizontal multi-stage centrifugal pump. This type of water pump has high pressure but good mute effect, and is suitable for use in the environment of dental treatment instruments.

[0041] Also preferably, a water inlet solenoid valve 1506 is provided at the water inlet 1501 of the storage tank 150. The water inlet solenoid valve is used to control the connection and disconnection between the storage tank 150 and a disinfection water source such as a disinfection water production device, so as to supply disinfection water to the water supply device 110 when needed. The disinfection water production device can be a slightly acidic hypochlorous acid water generator.

[0042] The storage tank 150 is preferably also provided with a plurality of liquid level sensors for detecting various liquid levels of the storage tank 150, so as to open the water inlet solenoid valve to replenish disinfectant water into the storage tank 150 when the liquid level is too low. The storage tank 150 may be provided with four liquid level sensors, which are respectively used to detect the full liquid level, high liquid level, low liquid level and bottom liquid level of the storage tank 150.

[0043] The cleaning system 100 preferably further includes a control system, which can control the working mode of the cleaning system 100. The cleaning system 100 can be switched between a cleaning mode and a normal mode. In the cleaning mode, the cleaning system cleans the internal pipelines of the dental treatment instrument. In this working mode, high-concentration disinfectant water is usually supplied to the cleaning system 100 to achieve a good cleaning effect. During the normal mode, the cleaning system is used to supply water to the internal pipelines of the dental treatment instrument and to the spray gun. In this mode, low-concentration disinfectant water is usually supplied to the cleaning system 100.

[0044] The cleaning system 100 further includes a time controller 162, which is configured to perform timed cleaning or water supply to the dental treatment instrument. Preferably, the cleaning system 100 further includes a box 160, the filter is located in the box 160, and the water inlet and outlet of the water supply device 110 are arranged on the outer wall of the box 160. The box 160 is provided with a door 163 to facilitate maintenance of the components in the box.

[0045] In addition, a start-stop switch 161 may be provided on the box body 160 to control the on and off of the power supply of the system and the time controller.

[0046] Preferably, the cleaning system may also include various indicator lights, such as a normal working indicator light, an alarm indicator light, a pipeline cleaning indicator light, etc.

[0047] Preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above in detail, but it should be understood that aspects of the embodiments can be modified, if necessary, to employ aspects, features and concepts of the various patents, applications and publications to provide further embodiments.

[0048] These and other changes can be made to the embodiments in light of the above detailed description.In general, in the claims, the terms used should not be considered limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the specification and the claims, but should be construed to include all possible embodiments along with the full scope of equivalents to which these claims are entitled.

Claims

1. A cleaning system, characterized in that: The cleaning system comprises a water supply device, the water supply device having a water inlet, a water supply port and a filter, the filter having an inlet and an outlet, wherein the water inlet is operably connected to the inlet via a water inlet pipeline, and the outlet is operably connected to the water supply port via a water supply pipeline; and the water inlet pipeline is further operably connected to an inlet end of a first bypass, and an outlet end of the first bypass is connected to the water supply pipeline; The cleaning system further comprises a first disinfection water pipeline, the inlet end of the first disinfection water pipeline is connected to the disinfection water source, and the outlet end is switchably connected to the water inlet of the water supply device through a first connecting piece; The disinfectant water is slightly acidic hypochlorous acid water, the pH value of which is selected between 6.5 and 6.8, and at the selected pH value, the pH variation range is within plus or minus 0.05; The cleaning system further comprises a tap water pipeline, the inlet end of the tap water pipeline is connected to the tap water source, and the outlet end is switchably connected to the water inlet of the water supply device through a second connecting piece, wherein the first connecting piece is configured to operably connect the first disinfection water pipeline to the water inlet of the water supply device, and the second connecting piece is configured to operably connect the tap water pipeline to the water inlet of the water supply device; The cleaning system further comprises a three-way valve, wherein the three-way valve is arranged on the water inlet pipeline, and the inlet end of the first bypass is connected to the three-way valve, and the outlet end of the first bypass is connected to the water supply pipeline and the water supply port via a three-way valve; The cleaning system further includes a drainage pipeline, the inlet end of the drainage pipeline is operably connected to the outlet of the filter, and the outlet end of the drainage pipeline is connected to a drain port; The outlet of the filter is provided with a first solenoid valve, and the first solenoid valve is used to control the connection and disconnection between the outlet of the filter and the water supply pipeline and the connection and disconnection between the outlet of the filter and the drainage pipeline; The cleaning system further comprises a control system, wherein the control system is used to control the switching of the cleaning system between a cleaning mode and a normal working mode, wherein in the cleaning mode, the cleaning system cleans the pipeline of the equipment to be cleaned.

2. The cleaning system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning system further includes a storage tank, which is used to store disinfectant water and is connected to the inlet end of the first disinfectant water pipeline.

3. The cleaning system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cleaning system further includes a water pump, which is installed on the first disinfection water pipeline and is used to pump the disinfection water in the storage tank to the filter.

4. The cleaning system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water inlet of the storage tank is provided with an inlet solenoid valve, and the water outlet is provided with an outlet solenoid valve, wherein the inlet solenoid valve is used to control the connection between the storage tank and the disinfection water source, and the outlet solenoid valve is used to control the connection between the storage tank and the first disinfection water pipeline.

5. The cleaning system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The storage tank is provided with a plurality of liquid level sensors for detecting various liquid levels of the storage tank.

6. The cleaning system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning system comprises a time controller, and the time controller is configured to perform timed cleaning or water supply to the dental treatment instrument.

7. The cleaning system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water supply device comprises a box body, wherein the filter is built in the box body, and the water inlet and the water supply port are arranged on the outer side wall of the box body.

8. A dental treatment device, characterized in that: The dental treatment apparatus has a cleaning system as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, and a water supply port of the cleaning system is connected to a water inlet of the dental treatment apparatus.

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