Gum protection structure and electric toothbrush

Abstract

The present invention discloses a gum protection structure and an electric toothbrush, wherein the gum protection structure has an electric toothbrush body, wherein the electric toothbrush body includes a driving assembly and a brush head assembly that is transmission-connected to the driving assembly; a detection mechanism is arranged on the electric toothbrush body, and is used to detect the vibration intensity of the driving assembly and the brush head assembly, and when the swing amplitude of the driving assembly exceeds a threshold value, the driving assembly triggers the detection mechanism, and the detection mechanism adjusts the operating power of the driving assembly when triggered. By arranging the detection mechanism on the toothbrush body, the vibration intensity of the driving assembly and the brush head assembly is detected in real time; when the driving assembly drives the brush head assembly to vibrate, it is subjected to the reaction force of the brush head assembly, and the swing degree of the driving assembly indirectly and synchronously reflects the vibration intensity of the brush head assembly, and when the swing amplitude of the driving assembly exceeds the threshold value, the driving assembly triggers the detection mechanism, reduces the operating power of the driving assembly, and effectively protects the gum tissue.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of electric toothbrushes, and in particular to a gum protection structure and an electric toothbrush. Background Art

[0002] Electric toothbrushes are widely popular in the market because of their good cleaning effect. When an electric toothbrush is working, the driving component (motor) drives the brush head to produce high-frequency vibrations, breaking down the toothpaste into fine foam and deeply cleaning the gaps between teeth. At the same time, the vibration of the bristles can promote blood circulation in the oral cavity and have a massage effect on the gum tissue.

[0003] However, the gum tissue is relatively fragile. When the vibration intensity of the electric toothbrush bristles exceeds a certain threshold, it will cause damage to the gum tissue.

[0004] Therefore, the prior art has defects and needs to be improved and developed. Summary of the invention

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, an object of the present invention is to provide a gum protection structure and an electric toothbrush, aiming to solve the problem in the prior art that the brush head of the electric toothbrush is easily damaged by the gum tissue due to excessive vibration intensity.

[0006] A technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problem is as follows: a gum protection structure for an electric toothbrush, comprising:

[0007] An electric toothbrush body, the electric toothbrush body comprising a drive assembly and a brush head assembly drivingly connected to the drive assembly;

[0008] The detection mechanism is arranged on the electric toothbrush body and is used to detect the vibration intensity of the drive assembly and the brush head assembly. When the swing amplitude of the drive assembly exceeds a threshold value, the drive assembly triggers the detection mechanism, and the detection mechanism adjusts the operating power of the drive assembly when triggered.

[0009] Furthermore, the electric toothbrush body further comprises: a driving and fixing assembly; a first end of the driving assembly along the axial direction is detachably connected to the driving and fixing assembly; an end of the brush head assembly along the axial direction is connected to the first end of the driving assembly;

[0010] The detection mechanism comprises: a trigger assembly; the trigger assembly is arranged at the lower end of the drive assembly relative to the second end along the axial direction, and the trigger assembly adjusts the operating power of the drive assembly when triggered;

[0011] When the swing amplitude of the driving component exceeds a threshold value, the driving component presses to trigger the trigger component.

[0012] Furthermore, the trigger component includes:

[0013] A PCB board, wherein the PCB board is electrically connected to the driving component;

[0014] A first electrode spring, wherein the first electrode spring is disposed on the PCB board;

[0015] A second electrode spring, the second electrode spring is arranged on the PCB board and is spaced apart from the first electrode spring;

[0016] Wherein, the first electrode spring is arranged between the second electrode spring and the second end of the driving component.

[0017] Furthermore, the driving assembly includes:

[0018] A motor, the motor comprising a motor body and an output shaft integrally connected along the axial direction, wherein one end of the output shaft away from the motor body is detachably connected to the brush head assembly;

[0019] The swing block is arranged on the other end of the motor body away from the output shaft, is coaxially arranged with the output shaft, and is spaced apart from the first electrode spring.

[0020] Furthermore, the driving and fixing assembly includes:

[0021] A motor fixing seat, the motor fixing seat is used to accommodate and fix the motor body;

[0022] An upper cover, the upper cover is sleeved on the outer periphery of the motor fixing seat and is movably connected to the motor fixing seat;

[0023] The outer shell is connected to the upper cover in a detachable manner.

[0024] Furthermore, the motor fixing seat comprises:

[0025] A motor fixing seat body, wherein the motor fixing seat body is configured to be a hollow circular tube, and the motor is fixed in the motor fixing seat body;

[0026] A sealing plate, the sealing plate being arranged on an end of the motor fixing base away from the brush head assembly;

[0027] A first hanging member, the first hanging member is arranged on the outer wall of one end of the motor fixing seat body close to the brush head assembly;

[0028] A second hanging member, the second hanging member is arranged on the outer wall of one end of the motor fixing seat body close to the brush head assembly;

[0029] The first suspension member and the second suspension member are arranged at two ends of the same diameter of the motor fixing seat body, and are used to cooperate with the upper cover; a swing hole adapted to the swing block is opened at the axis of the sealing plate, and the swing block and the sealing plate are gap-matched;

[0030] Wherein, a retaining block is axially arranged on the inner surface of the main body of the motor fixing seat, and a fixing platform adapted to the retaining block is arranged on the outer surface of the motor body.

[0031] Furthermore, the upper cover comprises:

[0032] An upper cone cover, the upper cone cover being clamped with the upper end of the housing along the axial direction;

[0033] A plurality of clamping strips, wherein the clamping strips are formed by extending axially from one end of the upper cone cover away from the brush head assembly, and one end of the clamping strips away from the upper cone cover is clamped with the housing;

[0034] A first fixing hole, which is provided at the junction of the clamping strip and the upper cone cover and is used to connect the first hanging member;

[0035] A second fixing hole is provided at the junction of the clamping strip and the upper cone cover, and is used for connecting the second hanging member.

[0036] Furthermore, the driving and fixing assembly further comprises a motor base plate, which is arranged between the PCB board and the motor and is used to limit the swinging space of the swing block;

[0037] The motor base plate comprises:

[0038] Ring body;

[0039] A limit frame, wherein one end of the swing block away from the motor is inserted into the limit frame and is loosely matched with the limit frame;

[0040] An elastic member, one end of which is connected to the limiting frame, and the other end of which is connected to the inner surface of the circular ring body;

[0041] Wherein, at least one elastic member is respectively arranged at two ends of the limiting frame along the radial direction of the circular ring body.

[0042] Further, the elastic member is configured as a U-shaped elastic member, including: a first elastic member, a second elastic member and a third elastic member;

[0043] The first elastic member is disposed between the limiting frame and the circular ring body;

[0044] The second elastic member and the third elastic member are arranged at one end of the limiting frame away from the first elastic member;

[0045] Among them, the first elastic member, the second elastic member and the third elastic member are arranged in a herringbone shape along the radial direction, the first electrode spring sheet and the second electrode spring sheet are arranged between the second elastic member and the third elastic member, and the first electrode spring sheet is arranged between the second electrode spring sheet and the first elastic member.

[0046] A technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problem is as follows: an electric toothbrush, comprising: a gum protection structure as described above.

[0047] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a gum protection structure and an electric toothbrush, the gum protection structure is used for an electric toothbrush, comprising an electric toothbrush body, the electric toothbrush body comprising a driving assembly, and a brush head assembly connected to the driving assembly in a transmission manner; a detection mechanism, the detection mechanism is arranged on the electric toothbrush body, and is used to detect the vibration intensity of the driving assembly and the brush head assembly, and when the swing amplitude of the driving assembly exceeds a threshold value, the driving assembly triggers the detection mechanism, and the detection mechanism adjusts the operating power of the driving assembly when triggered. It can be understood that by setting the detection mechanism and arranging the detection mechanism on the electric toothbrush body, the vibration intensity of the driving assembly and the brush head assembly can be detected in real time; while the driving assembly drives the brush head assembly to vibrate, it is also subjected to the reaction force of the brush head assembly, and then the vibration intensity of the brush head assembly can be indirectly and synchronously reflected through the swing degree of the driving assembly, and then when the swing amplitude of the driving assembly exceeds the threshold value, the driving assembly triggers the detection mechanism, and then reduces the operating power of the driving assembly, so that the electric toothbrush enters a weak gear mode, thereby effectively protecting the gum tissue. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0048] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the gum protection structure provided in the present invention;

[0049] Figure 2 is a three-dimensional exploded schematic diagram of the gum protection structure provided in the present invention;

[0050] Figure 3 The present invention Figure 2 A magnified schematic diagram of part A in FIG.

[0051] Figure 4 is a front view schematic diagram of the gum protection structure provided in the present invention;

[0052] Figure 5 The present invention Figure 4 A schematic cross-sectional view along the Ⅰ-Ⅰ direction;

[0053] Figure 6 The present invention Figure 5 A magnified schematic diagram of part B in FIG.

[0054] Figure 7 is another three-dimensional exploded schematic diagram of the gum protection structure provided in the present invention;

[0055] Figure 8 It is a three-dimensional exploded schematic diagram of a motor base plate of a driving and fixing assembly of a gum protection structure provided in the present invention;

[0056] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the electric toothbrush provided in the present invention;

[0057] Description of reference numerals:

[0058] 1. Electric toothbrush; 10. Gum protection structure; 11. Drive fixing assembly; 12. Drive assembly; 13. Brush head assembly; 14. Trigger assembly; 15. Electric toothbrush body; 16. Detection mechanism; 111. Motor fixing seat; 112. Upper cover; 113. Shell; 114. Motor bottom plate; 121. Motor; 122. Swing block; 123. Motor body; 124. Output shaft; 125. Fixing table; 141. PCB board; 142. First electrode spring; 143. First Two electrode springs; 1111, motor fixing seat body; 1112, sealing plate; 1113, first hanging member; 1114, second hanging member; 1115, swing hole; 1116, fixing block; 1121, upper cone cover; 1122, clamping strip; 1123, first fixing hole; 1124, second fixing hole; 1141, circular ring body; 1142, limiting frame; 1143, elastic member; 1144, first elastic member; 1145, second elastic member; 1146, third elastic member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0059] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0060] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0061] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0062] Electric toothbrushes are widely popular in the market because of their good cleaning effect. When an electric toothbrush is working, the drive component (motor) drives the brush head to produce high-frequency vibrations, breaking down toothpaste into fine foam and deeply cleaning the gaps between teeth. At the same time, the vibration of the bristles can promote blood circulation in the oral cavity and have a massage effect on the gum tissue. However, the gum tissue is relatively fragile. When the vibration intensity of the electric toothbrush bristles exceeds a certain threshold, it will cause damage to the gum tissue.

[0063] Based on the problem in the prior art that the brush head of an electric toothbrush can easily damage gum tissue due to excessive vibration intensity, the present invention provides a gum protection structure and an electric toothbrush. A detection mechanism is provided, and the detection mechanism is provided on the electric toothbrush body, so that the vibration intensity of the drive assembly and the brush head assembly can be detected in real time. While the drive assembly drives the brush head assembly to vibrate, it is also subjected to the reaction force of the brush head assembly, so that the vibration intensity of the brush head assembly can be indirectly and synchronously reflected through the swing degree of the drive assembly. When the swing amplitude of the drive assembly exceeds a threshold value, the drive assembly triggers the detection mechanism, so as to reduce the operating power of the drive assembly, so that the electric toothbrush enters a weak gear mode, thereby effectively protecting the gum tissue. For details, please refer to the following embodiments.

[0064] Please refer to further Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the first embodiment of the present invention, a gum protection structure 10 is provided, and the gum protection structure 10 is used for an electric toothbrush; the gum protection structure 10 includes: an electric toothbrush body 15 and a detection mechanism 16; the electric toothbrush body 15 includes a driving component 12 and a brush head component 13, and the brush head component 13 is transmission-connected with the driving component 12, that is, the driving component 12 is used to drive the brush head component 13; the detection mechanism 16 is arranged on the electric toothbrush body 15, and is used to detect the vibration intensity of the driving component 12 and the brush head component 13, and when the swing amplitude of the driving component 12 exceeds a threshold value, the driving component 12 triggers the detection mechanism 16, and the detection mechanism 16 adjusts the operating power of the driving component 12 when triggered.

[0065] It can be understood that when the swing amplitude of the drive component 12 exceeds the threshold value, the drive component 12 triggers the detection mechanism 16, so that the detection mechanism 16 timely adjusts the operating power of the drive component 12, thereby realizing real-time detection and adjustment of the vibration intensity of the brush head component 13; specifically, by setting the detection mechanism 16 and setting the detection mechanism 16 on the electric toothbrush body 15, the vibration intensity of the drive component 12 and the brush head component 13 can be detected in real time; while the drive component 12 drives the brush head component 13 to vibrate, it is also subjected to the reaction force of the brush head component 13, and then the vibration intensity of the brush head component 13 can be indirectly and synchronously reflected through the swing degree of the drive component 12, and then when the swing amplitude of the drive component 12 exceeds the threshold value, the drive component 12 triggers the detection mechanism 16, thereby reducing the operating power of the drive component 12, so that the electric toothbrush enters the weak gear mode, thereby effectively protecting the gum tissue.

[0066] Please refer to further Figure 3 In some other preferred embodiments, the electric toothbrush body 15 also includes: a driving and fixing component 11, and the first end of the driving component 12 along the axial direction is movably connected to the driving and fixing component 11; one end of the brush head component 13 along the axial direction is connected to the first end of the driving component 12; it can be understood that the driving component 12 can rotate relative to the driving and fixing component 11; further, the detection mechanism 16 includes: the trigger component 14; the trigger component 14 is arranged at the lower end relative to the second end of the driving component 12 along the axial direction, and the trigger component 14 adjusts the operating power of the driving component 12 when triggered; when the swing amplitude of the driving component 12 exceeds the threshold value, the driving component 12 presses to trigger the trigger component 14.

[0067] It should be noted that the trigger assembly 14 can also be arranged at the junction of the driving assembly 12 and the brush head assembly 13, or be arranged on the brush head assembly 13. In this embodiment, it is preferred to arrange the trigger assembly 14 at the lower end relative to the second end of the driving assembly 12 along the axial direction. It can be understood that by dynamically connecting the first end of the drive assembly 12 along the axial direction with the drive fixing assembly 11, the first end of the drive assembly 12 along the axial direction and the drive fixing assembly 11 are made to swing, and by controlling one end of the brush head assembly 13 along the axial direction to be connected to the first end of the drive assembly 12, the drive assembly 12 is also subjected to the reaction force of the brush head assembly 13 while driving the brush head assembly 13 to vibrate, and because the end of the drive assembly 12 close to the brush head assembly 13 is dynamically connected to the drive fixing assembly 11, the drive assembly 12 is made to swing synchronously, and the vibration intensity of the brush head assembly 13 can be indirectly reflected by the swing degree of the drive assembly 12, and the trigger assembly 14 is provided at the relatively lower end of the second end of the drive assembly 12 along the axial direction, and when the swing amplitude of the drive assembly 12 exceeds the threshold value, the drive assembly 12 presses to trigger the trigger assembly 14, thereby reducing the operating power of the drive assembly 12, so that the electric toothbrush 1 enters the weak gear mode, thereby effectively protecting the gingival tissue.

[0068] In some other preferred embodiments, the trigger component 14 includes: a PCB board 141, a first electrode spring 142 and a second electrode spring 143; the PCB board 141 is electrically connected to the drive component 12; the first electrode spring 142 is arranged on the PCB board 141; the second electrode spring 143 is arranged on the PCB board 141 and is spaced apart from the first electrode spring 142; the first electrode spring 142 is arranged between the second electrode spring 143 and the second end of the drive component 12; it can be understood that the PCB board 141 connects the drive component 12 to the electrode The first electrode spring 142, the first electrode spring 143 and the second end of the driving component 12 are at least partially located on the same radial cross-section, thereby ensuring that when the vibration of the brush head component 13 exceeds a threshold value, the driving component 12 swings beyond the threshold value, thereby causing the second end of the driving component 12 to press against the first electrode spring 142, so that the first electrode spring 142 contacts and presses against the second electrode spring 143, so that the triggering component 14 is triggered, thereby reducing the operating power of the driving component 12, and causing the electric toothbrush 1 to enter a weak gear mode, thereby effectively protecting the gum tissue.

[0069] Please refer to further Figures 4 to 6In some other preferred embodiments, the driving assembly 12 includes: a motor 121 and a swing block 122; the motor 121 includes a motor body 123 and an output shaft 124 which are integrally connected along the axial direction, and one end of the output shaft 124 away from the motor body 123 is detachably connected to the brush head assembly 13; the swing block 122 is arranged on the other end of the motor body 123 away from the output shaft 124, and is arranged coaxially with the output shaft 124, and is spaced apart from the first electrode spring 142. It can be understood that the output shaft 124 can be directly connected to the brush head assembly 13, or the output shaft 124 can also be connected to the brush head assembly 13 through a connecting piece; by setting the swing block 122 and making the swing block 122 away from one end of the brush head assembly 13, the swing block 122 can have the maximum swing amplitude under the minimum vibration intensity of the brush head assembly 13, thereby ensuring the protective effect of the gum protection structure 10 on the gum tissue.

[0070] Please refer to further Figures 7 and 8 In some other preferred embodiments, the driving fixing assembly 11 comprises: a motor fixing seat 111, an upper cover 112 and a shell 113; the motor fixing seat 111 is used to accommodate and fix the motor body 123; the upper cover 112 is sleeved on the outer circumference of the motor fixing seat 111 and is movably connected to the motor fixing seat 111; the upper cover 112 is detachably connected to the shell 113. It can be understood that the motor body 123 is accommodated and fixed on the motor fixing seat 111, that is, the motor fixing seat 111 swings synchronously with the motor body 123, and can swing synchronously relative to the upper cover 112, thereby realizing the fixed installation of the driving assembly 12 and the swing of the motor 121.

[0071] In some other preferred embodiments, the motor fixing seat 111 includes: a motor fixing seat body 1111, a sealing plate 1112, a first hanging member 1113 and a second hanging member 1114; the motor fixing seat body 1111 is configured as a hollow circular tube, and the motor 121 is fixed in the motor fixing seat body 1111; the sealing plate 1112 is disposed on an end of the motor fixing seat 111 away from the brush head assembly 13; the first hanging member 1113 is disposed on the motor fixing seat body 1111 close to the brush The first and second suspension members 1114 are arranged at the outer wall of one end of the motor fixing seat body 1111 near the outer wall of one end of the brush head assembly 13; wherein the first suspension member 1113 and the second suspension member 1114 are arranged at the two ends of the same diameter of the motor fixing seat body 1111, and are used to cooperate with the upper cover 112; the axis of the sealing plate 1112 is provided with a swing hole 1115 adapted to the swing block 122, and the swing block 122 is loosely matched with the sealing plate 1112. It can be understood that by setting the first and second suspension members 1113 and 1114, the first and second suspension members 1113 and 1114 form a fulcrum, and when the brush head assembly 13 vibrates, the motor 121 is driven to swing and rotate slightly around the first and second suspension members 1113 and 1114, thereby providing a guarantee for the swing block 122 to trigger the trigger assembly 14.

[0072] In some other preferred embodiments, a fixing block 1116 is axially arranged on the inner surface of the motor fixing seat body 1111, and a fixing platform 125 adapted to the fixing block 1116 is arranged on the outer surface of the motor body 123. It can be understood that by providing the fixing block 1116 and the fixing platform 125, the motor 121 and the motor fixing seat 111 are ensured to swing synchronously.

[0073] In some other preferred embodiments, the upper cover 112 includes: an upper cone cover 1121, a clamping strip 1122, a first fixing hole 1123 and a second fixing hole 1124; the upper cone cover 1121 is clamped with the upper end of the outer shell 113 along the axial direction; the clamping strip 1122 is extended and formed along the axial direction from one end of the upper cone cover 1121 away from the brush head assembly 13, and the end of the clamping strip 1122 away from the upper cone cover 1121 is clamped with the outer shell 113; the first fixing hole 1123 is arranged at the junction of the clamping strip 1122 and the upper cone cover 1121, and is used to connect the first suspension member 1113; the second fixing hole 1124 is arranged at the junction of the clamping strip 1122 and the upper cone cover 1121, and is used to connect the second suspension member 1114. It can be understood that the upper cover 112 is fixedly connected to the outer shell 113 , and the motor fixing seat 111 can swing relative to the upper cover 112 , thereby providing a guarantee for the swing block 122 to trigger the trigger assembly 14 .

[0074] In some other preferred embodiments, the driving and fixing assembly 11 further includes a motor base plate 114, which is disposed between the PCB board 141 and the motor 121 and is used to limit the swinging space of the swing block 122; the motor base plate 114 includes: a circular ring body 1141, a limit frame 1142 and an elastic member 1143; the end of the swing block 122 away from the motor 121 is inserted into the limit frame 1142 and is loosely matched with the limit frame 1142; one end of the elastic member 1143 is connected to the limit frame 1142, and the other end is connected to the inner surface of the circular ring body 1141; wherein, at least one elastic member 1143 is disposed at each of the two ends of the limit frame 1142 along the radial direction of the circular ring body 1141. It can be understood that the motor base plate 114 not only plays a certain role in limiting the swinging of the motor 121, but also prevents the motor 121 from damaging other structures of the electric toothbrush 1 due to violent swinging.

[0075] In some other preferred embodiments, the elastic member 1143 is configured as a U-shaped elastic member 1143, including: a first elastic member 1144, a second elastic member 1145 and a third elastic member 1146; the first elastic member 1144 is arranged between the limit frame 1142 and the circular ring body 1141; the second elastic member 1145 and the third elastic member 1146 are arranged at one end of the limit frame 1142 away from the first elastic member 1144; wherein the first elastic member 1144, the second elastic member 1145 and the third elastic member 1146 are arranged in a radial shape in a herringbone shape, the first electrode spring 142 and the second electrode spring 143 are arranged between the second elastic member 1145 and the third elastic member 1146, and the first electrode spring 142 is arranged between the second electrode spring 143 and the first elastic member 1144. It can be understood that by setting the elastic member 1143 as a U-shaped elastic member 1143, the elastic member 1143 can enable the drive assembly 12 to be reset and adjusted in time, and by setting at least one elastic member 1143 at each of the two radial ends of the limit frame 1142 along the ring body 1141, the drive assembly 12 can be effectively balanced.

[0076] Furthermore, the first suspension member 1113 and the second suspension member 1114 are arranged in a cross shape with the first elastic member 1144 , the second elastic member 1145 and the third elastic member 1146 , thereby ensuring that the swing block 122 swings back and forth along the setting direction of the first elastic member 1144 , the second elastic member 1145 and the third elastic member 1146 .

[0077] Please refer to further Fig. 9 In the first embodiment of the present invention, an electric toothbrush 1 is provided, which includes: a gum protection structure 10 as described in the above embodiment of the present invention. It can be understood that by setting the gum protection structure 10 in the above embodiment of the present invention on the electric toothbrush 1, the vibration intensity of the brush head assembly 13 of the electric toothbrush 1 can be monitored in real time, and when the vibration intensity of the brush head assembly 13 exceeds the threshold, the trigger assembly 14 is triggered, thereby reducing the operating power of the drive assembly 12, so that the electric toothbrush 1 enters a weak gear mode, thereby effectively protecting the gum tissue.

[0078] In summary, the present invention provides a gum protection structure and an electric toothbrush, the gum protection structure is used for an electric toothbrush, comprising an electric toothbrush body, the electric toothbrush body comprising a driving assembly, and a brush head assembly connected to the driving assembly in a transmission manner; a detection mechanism, the detection mechanism is arranged on the electric toothbrush body, and is used to detect the vibration intensity of the driving assembly and the brush head assembly, and when the swing amplitude of the driving assembly exceeds a threshold value, the driving assembly triggers the detection mechanism, and the detection mechanism adjusts the operating power of the driving assembly when triggered. It can be understood that by setting the detection mechanism and arranging the detection mechanism on the electric toothbrush body, the vibration intensity of the driving assembly and the brush head assembly can be detected in real time; while the driving assembly drives the brush head assembly to vibrate, it is also subjected to the reaction force of the brush head assembly, and then the vibration intensity of the brush head assembly can be indirectly and synchronously reflected through the swing degree of the driving assembly, and then when the swing amplitude of the driving assembly exceeds the threshold value, the driving assembly triggers the detection mechanism, and then reduces the operating power of the driving assembly, so that the electric toothbrush enters a weak gear mode, thereby effectively protecting the gum tissue.

[0079] It should be understood that the application of the present invention is not limited to the above examples. For ordinary technicians in this field, improvements or changes can be made based on the above description. All these improvements and changes should fall within the scope of protection of the claims attached to the present invention.

Claims

1. A gum protection structure for an electric toothbrush, It is characterized in that include: An electric toothbrush body, the electric toothbrush body comprising a drive assembly and a brush head assembly drivingly connected to the drive assembly; A detection mechanism, the detection mechanism is arranged on the electric toothbrush body, and is used to detect the vibration intensity of the drive assembly and the brush head assembly, and when the swing amplitude of the drive assembly exceeds a threshold value, the drive assembly triggers the detection mechanism, and the detection mechanism adjusts the operating power of the drive assembly when triggered; The detection mechanism includes: a trigger component; The trigger component comprises: A PCB board, wherein the PCB board is electrically connected to the driving component; A first electrode spring, wherein the first electrode spring is disposed on the PCB board; A second electrode spring, the second electrode spring is arranged on the PCB board and is spaced apart from the first electrode spring; Wherein, the first electrode spring is arranged between the second electrode spring and the second end of the driving component; The first electrode spring sheet, the first electrode spring sheet and the second end of the driving assembly are at least partially located on the same radial cross section.

2. The gum protection structure according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The electric toothbrush body also includes: A driving and fixing assembly, wherein a first end of the driving assembly along the axial direction is movably connected to the driving and fixing assembly; an end of the brush head assembly along the axial direction is connected to the first end of the driving assembly; The trigger assembly is disposed at a lower end of the drive assembly relative to the second end along the axial direction, and the trigger assembly adjusts the operating power of the drive assembly when triggered; When the swing amplitude of the driving component exceeds a threshold, the driving component triggers the triggering component.

3. The gum protection structure according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The drive assembly comprises: A motor, the motor comprising a motor body and an output shaft integrally connected along the axial direction, wherein one end of the output shaft away from the motor body is detachably connected to the brush head assembly; The swing block is arranged on the other end of the motor body away from the output shaft, is coaxially arranged with the output shaft, and is spaced apart from the first electrode spring.

4. The gum protection structure according to claim 3, It is characterized in that The driving and fixing assembly comprises: A motor fixing seat, the motor fixing seat is used to accommodate and fix the motor body; An upper cover, the upper cover is sleeved on the outer periphery of the motor fixing seat and is movably connected to the motor fixing seat; The outer shell is connected to the upper cover in a detachable manner.

5. The gum protection structure according to claim 4, It is characterized in that The motor fixing seat comprises: A motor fixing seat body, wherein the motor fixing seat body is configured to be a hollow circular tube, and the motor is fixed in the motor fixing seat body; A sealing plate, the sealing plate being arranged on an end of the motor fixing base away from the brush head assembly; A first hanging member, the first hanging member is arranged on the outer wall of one end of the motor fixing seat body close to the brush head assembly; A second hanging member, the second hanging member is arranged on the outer wall of one end of the motor fixing seat body close to the brush head assembly; The first suspension member and the second suspension member are arranged at two ends of the same diameter of the motor fixing seat body, and are used to cooperate with the upper cover; a swing hole adapted to the swing block is opened at the axis of the sealing plate, and the swing block and the sealing plate are gap-matched; Wherein, a retaining block is axially arranged on the inner surface of the main body of the motor fixing seat, and a fixing platform adapted to the retaining block is arranged on the outer surface of the motor body.

6. The gum protection structure according to claim 5, It is characterized in that The upper cover comprises: An upper cone cover, the upper cone cover being clamped with the upper end of the housing along the axial direction; A plurality of clamping strips, wherein the clamping strips are formed by extending axially from one end of the upper cone cover away from the brush head assembly, and one end of the clamping strips away from the upper cone cover is clamped with the housing; A first fixing hole, which is provided at the junction of the clamping strip and the upper cone cover and is used to connect the first hanging member; A second fixing hole is provided at the junction of the clamping strip and the upper cone cover, and is used for connecting the second hanging member.

7. The gum protection structure according to claim 4, It is characterized in that The driving and fixing assembly further comprises a motor bottom plate, which is arranged between the PCB board and the motor and is used to limit the swinging space of the swing block; The motor base plate comprises: Ring body; A limit frame, wherein one end of the swing block away from the motor is inserted into the limit frame and is loosely matched with the limit frame; An elastic member, one end of which is connected to the limiting frame, and the other end of which is connected to the inner surface of the circular ring body; Wherein, at least one elastic member is respectively arranged at two ends of the limiting frame along the radial direction of the circular ring body.

8. The gum protection structure according to claim 7, It is characterized in that The elastic member is configured as a U-shaped elastic member, including: a first elastic member, a second elastic member and a third elastic member; The first elastic member is disposed between the limiting frame and the circular ring body; The second elastic member and the third elastic member are arranged at one end of the limiting frame away from the first elastic member; Among them, the first elastic member, the second elastic member and the third elastic member are arranged in a herringbone shape along the radial direction, the first electrode spring sheet and the second electrode spring sheet are arranged between the second elastic member and the third elastic member, and the first electrode spring sheet is arranged between the second electrode spring sheet and the first elastic member.

9. An electric toothbrush, It is characterized in that include: A gum protection structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

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