Braces anti-loss positioning system and positioning method applicable to invisible orthodontic appliances

Abstract

An embodiment of the present invention discloses a dental appliance anti-loss positioning system and a positioning method applicable to invisible orthodontic appliances, including a positioning unit and an addressing unit. The positioning unit is built into the orthodontic appliance. Based on the electromagnetic effect, it receives the addressing electromagnetic wave sent by the receiving terminal and reversely generates a positioning electromagnetic wave. The addressing unit is installed on the terminal and includes a transmitting subunit and a receiving subunit. The transmitting subunit uses the electromagnetic effect to emit an addressing electromagnetic wave to the surroundings. The receiving subunit receives the positioning electromagnetic wave and determines the position of the orthodontic appliance. When the search function needs to be activated in the present invention, the addressing unit is activated, and the transmitting subunit emits an addressing electromagnetic wave to the surroundings. When the positioning unit receives the addressing electromagnetic wave, it reversely generates a positioning electromagnetic wave, and the receiving subunit receives the positioning electromagnetic wave and determines the position of the orthodontic appliance, enabling the patient to search precisely in this direction, thereby assisting the patient in finding the lost orthodontic appliance and avoiding the adverse consequences caused by loss.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present invention relate to the technical field of bracketless invisible orthodontics, and specifically to a braces anti-loss positioning system and positioning method suitable for invisible orthodontics. Background Art

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, they pay more and more attention to dental health and beauty. Bracketless invisible orthodontic technology is rapidly emerging and developing. Product manufacturers need to provide solutions and produce invisible braces suitable for each different stage, so the demand for invisible braces is also increasing.

[0003] The existing invisible braces treatment principle is to preset the tooth model in the computer design software, then output the preset tooth model in the computer into a solid resin model through 3D rapid prototyping technology, and then use hot pressing film molding technology to make the transparent film become an invisible orthodontic appliance in the shape of the preset dentition. When the patient wears the invisible orthodontic appliance, the deformation elastic force formed by the transparent film moves the patient's teeth to the expected position.

[0004] Due to the product characteristics of invisible orthodontic appliances, patients need to frequently put on and take off invisible appliances in daily activities. During the process of putting on and taking off, patients often forget and lose their appliances. The high production cost of invisible appliances will not only cause a lot of economic waste, but also during the production of invisible appliances, the teeth in the patient's mouth will rebound when the appliance is not worn. Even if the appliance is re-produced, it cannot be positioned completely with the same effect as before, which seriously affects the treatment effect and prolongs the treatment cycle. Summary of the invention

[0005] To this end, an embodiment of the present invention provides a braces anti-loss positioning system suitable for invisible orthodontic appliances to solve the problem in the prior art that invisible orthodontic appliances are easily lost.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the embodiment of the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, a braces anti-loss positioning system applicable to an invisible orthodontic device comprises:

[0008] A positioning unit, which is built into the appliance and receives addressing electromagnetic waves sent by the terminal and generates positioning electromagnetic waves in reverse based on electromagnetic effect;

[0009] The addressing unit is installed in the terminal, and includes a transmitting subunit and a receiving subunit. The transmitting subunit uses electromagnetic effect to emit addressing electromagnetic waves to the surroundings, and the receiving subunit receives positioning electromagnetic waves and determines the position of the orthodontic appliance.

[0010] Further, the positioning unit includes a capacitor and a first electric coil connected in series in sequence. A first iron core is provided inside the first electric coil. Based on the electromagnetic effect, the first electric coil receives the addressing electromagnetic wave to generate an electric current, which is stored in the capacitor.

[0011] Further, a first frequency converter is connected in series between the capacitor and the first electric coil.

[0012] Further, the outside of the positioning unit is wrapped with a resin layer and is fixed on the orthodontic appliance by pasting.

[0013] Further, the transmitting subunit includes a DC power supply and a second electric coil connected in series in sequence. A second iron core is provided inside the second electric coil. Based on the electromagnetic effect, the second electric coil receives the electric current output by the DC power supply and generates an addressing electromagnetic wave.

[0014] Further, a second frequency converter is connected in series between the DC power supply and the second electric coil.

[0015] Further, the receiving subunit includes two electromagnetic wave receivers arranged at different positions of the terminal. The two electromagnetic wave receivers simultaneously receive the positioning electromagnetic wave, and determine the position of the orthodontic appliance according to the included angle of the received positioning electromagnetic wave strengths.

[0016] Further, the addressing unit further includes a direction display installed on the terminal. The direction display is connected to the two electromagnetic wave receivers through a circuit to display the determined position of the orthodontic appliance.

[0017] According to the second aspect of the embodiments of the present invention, a positioning method uses a dental appliance anti-loss positioning system for invisible orthodontics described in this embodiment, and includes the following steps:

[0018] S1. Start the DC power supply of the addressing unit. The DC power supply provides alternating current with a fixed frequency to the second electric coil through the second frequency converter. After the second electric coil is energized with alternating current, an electromagnetic effect occurs with the second iron core, and an addressing electromagnetic wave propagating in a certain range of space is formed. At the same time, the first electric coil of the positioning unit receives the addressing electromagnetic wave, and an electromagnetic effect occurs with the first iron core to generate an alternating current. The alternating current is converted into a direct current through the first frequency converter and is stored in the capacitor;

[0019] S2. After the unit to be addressed has run for a period of time, disconnect the DC power supply of the addressing unit, so that the transmitting subunit of the addressing unit no longer emits addressing electromagnetic waves. The first electric coil in the positioning unit stops generating current simultaneously, and the capacitor releases the stored electrical energy to generate a DC current in reverse. The DC current provides an alternating current with a fixed frequency to the first electric coil through the first frequency converter. After the first electric coil is energized with the alternating current, an electromagnetic effect occurs again with the first iron core, and a positioning electromagnetic wave that propagates in a certain range of space is formed.

[0020] S3. The two electromagnetic wave receivers included in the receiving subunit simultaneously receive the positioning electromagnetic wave with a fixed frequency, and calculate the direction in which the orthodontic appliance is lost according to the included angle of the received positioning electromagnetic wave strength, and synchronously display it on the azimuth display screen. The patient searches according to the direction displayed on the azimuth display screen.

[0021] The embodiments of the present invention have the following advantages: By setting up two parts, namely the positioning unit and the addressing unit, when the search function needs to be started, the addressing unit is started. The transmitting subunit emits addressing electromagnetic waves to the surrounding based on the electromagnetic effect, so that the addressing electromagnetic waves propagate in a certain range of space. When the positioning unit built in the orthodontic appliance receives the addressing electromagnetic waves, due to the electromagnetic effect, it will generate a positioning electromagnetic wave in reverse. At this time, the receiving subunit of the addressing unit receives the positioning electromagnetic wave and determines the position of the orthodontic appliance. The patient can accurately search according to the direction indicated, so as to assist the patient to find their lost orthodontic appliance in time and avoid the adverse consequences caused by loss. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only exemplary. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other implementation drawings can be obtained according to the provided drawings.

[0023] The structures, ratios, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are only used to cooperate with the content disclosed in the specification for those who are familiar with this technology to understand and read, and are not used to limit the limited conditions under which the present invention can be implemented. Therefore, they do not have technical essence. Any modification of the structure, change of the proportional relationship or adjustment of the size should still fall within the scope covered by the technical content disclosed in the present invention without affecting the effects that the present invention can produce and the purposes that can be achieved.

[0024] Figure 1 It is a schematic block diagram of the overall structure of a dental appliance anti-loss positioning system suitable for invisible orthodontic appliances provided by the embodiments of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2Schematic diagram of the overall structure of the positioning unit of a dental appliance anti-loss positioning system applicable to invisible orthodontic appliances provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the overall structure of the addressing unit of a dental appliance anti-loss positioning system applicable to invisible orthodontic appliances provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the installation structure of the positioning unit of a dental appliance anti-loss positioning system applicable to invisible orthodontic appliances provided by an embodiment of the present invention

[0028] In the figure: 1. Positioning unit; 11. Capacitor; 12. First electric coil; 13. First iron core; 14. First frequency converter; 2. Addressing unit; 21. Transmitting sub-unit; 211. DC power supply; 212. Second electric coil; 213. Second iron core; 214. Second frequency converter; 22. Receiving sub-unit. Detailed implementation manners

[0029] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation manners of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0030] Embodiment 1

[0031] As Figure 1 shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a dental appliance anti-loss positioning system applicable to invisible orthodontic appliances, including a positioning unit 1 and an addressing unit 2, which are specifically arranged as follows:

[0032] Combined with Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the positioning unit 1 is built into the appliance, and based on the electromagnetic effect, receives the addressing electromagnetic waves sent by the terminal, and generates positioning electromagnetic waves in reverse. The addressing unit 2 is installed in the terminal, and includes a transmitting subunit 21 and a receiving subunit 22. The transmitting subunit 21 transmits the addressing electromagnetic waves to the surroundings based on the electromagnetic effect, and the receiving subunit 22 receives the positioning electromagnetic waves and determines the position of the appliance. Specifically, the positioning unit 1 includes a capacitor 11 and a first electric coil 12 connected in series in sequence, and a first iron core 13 is provided in the first electric coil 12. The first electric coil 12 receives the addressing electromagnetic waves based on the electromagnetic effect to generate current, and stores it in the capacitor 11, wherein a first frequency converter 14 is connected in series between the capacitor 11 and the first electric coil 12. The transmitting subunit 21 includes a DC power supply 211 and a second electric coil 212 connected in series in sequence, and a second iron core 213 is provided in the second electric coil 212. The second electric coil 212 receives the current output by the DC power supply 211 based on the electromagnetic effect and generates addressing electromagnetic waves, wherein a second frequency converter 214 is connected in series between the DC power supply 211 and the second electric coil 212.

[0033] refer to Figure 4 As shown, preferably, the positioning unit 1 can be made into a small volume due to its simple structure, so that it can be easily placed in the mouth, and a resin layer is wrapped on the outside of the positioning unit 1 so that it can be fixed on the orthodontic appliance by gluing.

[0034] When the search function needs to be started, the transmitting subunit 21 of the addressing unit 2 (equivalent to the locator) is started, the DC power supply 211 outputs DC power, and provides fixed-frequency AC power to the second electric coil 212 through the second frequency converter 214. After the AC power is passed, the second electric coil 212 and the second iron core 213 produce electromagnetic effect to form an enhanced electromagnetic wave generator, and generate addressing electromagnetic waves, which propagate in a certain range of space. When the positioning unit 1 (equivalent to the positioning device) built into the orthodontic device receives the addressing electromagnetic wave, the first electric coil 12 will generate an alternating current due to the electromagnetic effect, and the alternating current will be converted into a direct current through the first frequency converter 14. The direct current will be stored in the capacitor 11. When the transmitting subunit 21 of the addressing unit 2 disconnects the DC power supply 211, the DC power supply 211 of the frequency will no longer be emitted, and the first electric coil 12 in the positioning unit 1 will no longer generate current. At this time, the electric energy stored in the capacitor 11 will generate current in the reverse direction and be converted into alternating current of the frequency through the first frequency converter 14. When passing through the first electric coil 12 and the first iron core 13, an electromagnetic effect occurs, and a positioning electromagnetic wave of the fixed frequency is emitted.

[0035] As described above, the receiving subunit 22 includes two electromagnetic wave receivers 221 disposed at different positions of the terminal. The two electromagnetic wave receivers 221 simultaneously receive the positioning electromagnetic waves, and determine the position of the appliance according to the included angle of the received positioning electromagnetic waves. Among them, the addressing unit 2 further includes an azimuth display 23 installed on the terminal. The azimuth display 23 is connected to the two electromagnetic wave receivers 221 by means of a circuit to display the determined position of the appliance.

[0036] The embodiments of the present invention have the following advantages:

[0037] 1. The system is divided into two parts: a positioning unit 1 and an addressing unit 2. The positioning unit 1 is built into the appliance and placed in the human mouth. This part has no magnets and no batteries, and can ensure the safety of the human body to the greatest extent in the non-working trigger state;

[0038] 2. Through the interaction between the positioning unit 1 and the addressing unit 2, the system can assist the patient to find his lost appliance in time and avoid the adverse consequences caused by loss;

[0039] 3. The addressing unit 2 has an azimuth display 23, which is convenient for the patient to use.

[0040] Embodiment 2

[0041] The embodiment of the present invention provides a positioning method, which adopts a positioning system for preventing loss of dental braces applicable to invisible orthodontic appliances described in any one of claims 1-6, and includes the following steps:

[0042] S1. Start the DC power supply of the addressing unit. The DC power supply provides alternating current with a fixed frequency to the second electric coil through the second frequency converter. After the second electric coil is energized with alternating current, an electromagnetic effect occurs with the second iron core, and an addressing electromagnetic wave propagating in a certain range of space is formed. At the same time, the first electric coil of the positioning unit receives the addressing electromagnetic wave, and an electromagnetic effect occurs with the first iron core to generate an alternating current. The alternating current is converted into a direct current by the first frequency converter and stored in the capacitor;

[0043] S2. After the addressing unit runs for a period of time, disconnect the DC power supply of the addressing unit, so that the transmitting subunit of the addressing unit no longer emits the addressing electromagnetic wave. The first electric coil in the positioning unit stops generating current at the same time, and the electric energy stored in the capacitor is released to generate a direct current in the reverse direction. The direct current provides alternating current with a fixed frequency to the first electric coil through the first frequency converter. After the first electric coil is energized with alternating current, an electromagnetic effect occurs with the first iron core again, and a positioning electromagnetic wave propagating in a certain range of space is formed;

[0044] S3. The two electromagnetic wave receivers included in the receiving subunit simultaneously receive the positioning electromagnetic waves of a fixed frequency, calculate the direction where the appliance is lost according to the included angle of the received positioning electromagnetic waves' strengths, and synchronously display it on the azimuth display screen. The patient searches according to the direction displayed on the azimuth display screen.

[0045] Although the present invention has been described in detail with general descriptions and specific embodiments above, based on the present invention, some modifications or improvements can be made, which are obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, these modifications or improvements made without departing from the spirit of the present invention all fall within the scope claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A positioning system for preventing the loss of dental braces applicable to invisible orthodontic appliances, characterized in that, The dental appliance anti-loss positioning system applicable to invisible orthodontic appliances includes: A positioning unit, which is built into the appliance. Based on the electromagnetic effect, it receives the addressing electromagnetic wave sent by the terminal and generates a positioning electromagnetic wave in reverse. An addressing unit, which is installed on the terminal and includes a transmitting subunit and a receiving subunit. The transmitting subunit, based on the electromagnetic effect, emits an addressing electromagnetic wave to the surrounding area. The receiving subunit receives the positioning electromagnetic wave and determines the position of the appliance. The positioning unit includes a capacitor and a first electric coil connected in series in sequence. A first iron core is provided inside the first electric coil. Based on the electromagnetic effect, the first electric coil receives the addressing electromagnetic wave to generate a current, which is stored in the capacitor. The transmitting subunit includes a DC power supply and a second electric coil connected in series in sequence. A second iron core is provided inside the second electric coil. Based on the electromagnetic effect, the second electric coil receives the current output by the DC power supply and generates an addressing electromagnetic wave.

2. The dental appliance anti-loss positioning system applicable to invisible orthodontic appliances according to claim 1, wherein: A first frequency converter is connected in series between the capacitor and the first electric coil.

3. The tooth brace anti-loss positioning system applicable to invisible orthodontic appliances according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outside of the positioning unit is wrapped with a resin layer and fixed to the appliance by pasting.

4. A dental appliance anti-loss positioning system applicable to invisible orthodontic appliances according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second frequency converter is connected in series between the DC power supply and the second electric coil.

5. A dental appliance anti-loss positioning system applicable to invisible orthodontic appliances according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving subunit includes two electromagnetic wave receivers arranged at different positions on the terminal. The two electromagnetic wave receivers receive the positioning electromagnetic wave simultaneously, and determine the position of the appliance according to the included angle of the received positioning electromagnetic wave strength.

6. The dental appliance anti-loss positioning system applicable to an invisible orthodontic appliance according to claim 5, wherein: The addressing unit further includes an azimuth display installed on the terminal. The azimuth display is connected to the two electromagnetic wave receivers through a circuit to display the determined position of the appliance.

7. A positioning method, which uses a dental appliance anti-loss positioning system for invisible orthodontic appliances according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that The positioning method includes the following steps: S1. Start the DC power supply of the addressing unit. The DC power supply provides an alternating current with a fixed frequency to the second electric coil through the second frequency converter. After the second electric coil is energized with the alternating current, an electromagnetic effect occurs with the second iron core, and an addressing electromagnetic wave propagating in a certain range of space is formed. At the same time, the first electric coil of the positioning unit receives the addressing electromagnetic wave, and an electromagnetic effect occurs with the first iron core to generate an alternating current. The alternating current is converted into a direct current by the first frequency converter and stored in the capacitor. S2. After the addressing unit operates for a period of time, disconnect the DC power supply of the addressing unit, so that the transmitting subunit of the addressing unit no longer emits the addressing electromagnetic wave. The first electric coil in the positioning unit stops generating current at the same time, and the electric energy stored in the capacitor is released to generate a direct current in reverse. The direct current provides an alternating current with a fixed frequency to the first electric coil through the first frequency converter. After the first electric coil is energized with the alternating current, an electromagnetic effect occurs with the first iron core again, and a positioning electromagnetic wave propagating in a certain range of space is formed. S3. The two electromagnetic wave receivers included in the receiving subunit receive the positioning electromagnetic wave with a fixed frequency simultaneously, calculate the direction in which the appliance is lost according to the included angle of the received positioning electromagnetic wave strength, and synchronously display it on the azimuth display screen. The patient searches according to the direction displayed on the azimuth display screen.

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