A portable cleaner for bow expanders

Abstract

This invention discloses a portable cleaner for an arch expander, comprising: a storage component with a water tank and a medicine tank inside; a first rinsing pipe inside the water tank; a second rinsing pipe inside the medicine tank; the first and second rinsing pipes connected by a three-way valve; a medicine valve located between the second rinsing pipe and the three-way valve; a suction port and a drain port at the bottom of the water tank; a rinsing component connected to the first and second rinsing pipes via the three-way valve; and a drive component detachably connected to the storage component. The drive component draws water from the water tank through the suction port and directs the drawn water through the drain port into the first rinsing pipe. This cleaner can clean the arch expander and tooth surfaces, as well as clear the gap between the palate and the arch expander, preventing gingival redness and swelling, and increased cavities during and after orthodontic arch expander treatment. Optionally, medicine can be sprayed around the arch expander during rinsing to reduce plaque adhesion to the tooth surface and achieve an anti-caries effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of medical device technology, specifically relating to a portable cleaner for an arch expander. Background Technology

[0002] Orthodontic arch expansion treatments use butterfly-shaped expanders, with the two sides connected by a central screw. During treatment, the expander is bonded to the occlusal surfaces of the maxillary teeth on both sides, while the central screw portion fits against the hard palate. Currently, there are a large number of orthodontic arch expansion patients in clinical practice, generally aged 8-12 years. These patients often have issues such as insufficient brushing time and improper brushing techniques, resulting in inadequate cleaning of the expander and tooth surfaces. Simultaneously, a gap exists between the hard palate and the expander, allowing food debris to easily enter the expander. This leads to a common problem of gingival redness and swelling, and increased susceptibility to cavities during and after expansion treatment.

[0003] To address the above-mentioned problems, this invention provides a portable cleaner for bow expanders. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To overcome the problems mentioned in the background art, the present invention provides a portable cleaner for bow expanders.

[0005] A portable cleaner for bow expanders includes:

[0006] The storage component includes a water tank and a medicine tank. A first flushing pipe is installed inside the water tank, and a second flushing pipe is installed inside the medicine tank. The first and second flushing pipes are connected by a three-way valve. A medicine valve is installed between the second flushing pipe and the three-way valve. The bottom of the water tank has an intake port and an outlet.

[0007] The flushing assembly is connected to the first flushing pipe and the second flushing pipe via a three-way valve;

[0008] A drive assembly is detachably connected to a storage assembly; the drive assembly draws water from the water tank through the suction port and inputs the drawn water through the drain port into the interior of the first flushing pipe.

[0009] Furthermore, the flushing assembly includes a flushing end and a connecting end; one end of the connecting end is connected to a three-way valve, and the other end is connected to the flushing end; two or more through holes are provided on the side of the flushing end away from the connecting end.

[0010] Furthermore, the included angle between the rinsing end and the connecting end is α, where 60°≤α≤120°.

[0011] Furthermore, a slot is provided at the end of the storage component away from the rinsing component, and the drive component is adapted to the slot; a limiting unit for limiting the position of the drive component is provided at the end of the storage component away from the rinsing component.

[0012] Furthermore, the drive assembly is an electric drive assembly; the electric drive assembly includes a first housing, a battery, a power unit, and a control assembly; the control assembly is connected to the battery and the power unit via wires; the battery and the power unit are both disposed inside the first housing; one end of the control assembly is inserted into the interior of the first housing.

[0013] Furthermore, the outer surface of the first housing is provided with a groove that is adapted to the limiting unit.

[0014] Furthermore, the power unit includes a motor and a water pump; the motor drives the water pump to work; the motor is connected to the control component via wires.

[0015] Furthermore, the driving component is a manually driven component; the manually driven component includes a second housing, a first one-way valve, a second one-way valve, a suction pipe, a drain pipe, and a squeezing device; one end of the squeezing device is inserted into the interior of the second housing; one side of the squeezing device is connected to the first one-way valve through the suction pipe, and the other side is connected to the second one-way valve through the drain pipe.

[0016] The end of the first one-way valve furthest from the suction pipe is connected to the suction port; the end of the first one-way valve furthest from the drain pipe is connected to the drain port.

[0017] Furthermore, the extrusion device includes a pressure chamber, a button, and a reset structure; the button is inserted into the interior of the pressure chamber; the reset structure is disposed between the pressure chamber and the button; the end of the pressure chamber away from the button is connected to a suction pipe and a drain pipe.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this invention are: it can clean the expander and tooth surface. Simultaneously, the cleaning head conforms to the shape of the palate, clearing the gap between the palate and the expander, thus preventing gingival redness and swelling, and increased cavities during and after orthodontic expander treatment; optionally, medication can be sprayed around the expander during the rinsing process to reduce plaque adhesion to the tooth surface, achieving an anti-caries effect. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a portable cleaner that implements the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 A front view of a portable cleaner that implements the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Sectional view along axis AA;

[0022] Figure 4 A side view of a portable cleaner that implements the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 4 BB-direction sectional view;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electric drive assembly for implementing the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a limiting unit for implementing the present invention;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of another portable cleaner that implements the present invention;

[0027] Figure 9 A front view of another portable cleaner that implements the present invention;

[0028] Figure 10 A side view of another portable cleaner that implements the present invention;

[0029] Figure 11 for Figure 10 CC-direction sectional view;

[0030] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of another manually driven component that implements the present invention;

[0031] In the diagram, 1. Storage component; 2. Flushing component; 3. Electric drive component; 4. Manual drive component; 11. Water tank; 12. Medicine tank; 13. First flushing pipe; 14. Second flushing pipe; 15. Three-way valve; 16. Medicine valve; 17. Limiting unit; 21. Flushing end; 22. Connection end; 31. First housing; 32. Battery; 33. Motor; 34. Water pump; 35. Inlet; 36. Outlet; 37. Control chip; 38. 39. Control key; 40. Charging position; 41. First one-way valve; 42. Second one-way valve; 43. Water suction pipe; 44. Drain pipe; 45. Pressure chamber; 46. Button; 47. Reset structure; 48. Second outer shell; 111. First sealing cover; 121. Second sealing cover; 161. Slide rail; 162. Piston; 163. Connecting key; 171. First limiting arm; 172. Second limiting arm; 173. Limiting outer shell; 311. Slide groove. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The present invention can also be implemented or applied through other different specific implementation methods. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0034] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0035] Example 1

[0036] like Figure 1-7 A portable cleaner for bow expanders, as shown, includes:

[0037] Storage component 1 has a water tank 11 and a medicine tank 12 inside; a first flushing pipe 13 is installed inside the water tank 11; a second flushing pipe 14 is installed inside the medicine tank 12; the first flushing pipe 13 and the second flushing pipe 14 are connected by a three-way valve 15; a medicine valve 16 is installed between the second flushing pipe 14 and the three-way valve 15; the bottom of the water tank 11 is provided with a water inlet 35 and a water outlet 36.

[0038] The flushing assembly 2 is connected to the first flushing pipe 13 and the second flushing pipe 14 via a three-way valve 15;

[0039] The drive assembly (not shown in the figure) is detachably connected to the storage assembly 1; the drive assembly draws water from the water tank 11 through the water inlet 35 and inputs the drawn water into the interior of the first flushing pipe 13 through the drain outlet 36.

[0040] Specifically, the medications are liquid drugs, such as fluoride and iodine glycerin. Fluoride can reduce plaque buildup on the tooth surface, thus preventing tooth decay. Iodine glycerin is beneficial for gum health.

[0041] The rinsing component 2 can extend into the oral cavity to clean the expander and tooth surfaces. It can also clean the gap between the palate and the expander, preventing gingival redness and swelling, and increased cavities during and after expander treatment. Through the drug valve 16, medication can be selectively sprayed around the expander during rinsing to reduce plaque adhesion to the tooth surface and achieve an anti-caries effect.

[0042] Opening the drug valve 16 activates the drive assembly, which pumps water from the water tank 11 into the first flushing pipe 13. The water then flows along the first flushing pipe 13 into the three-way valve 15, and subsequently into the flushing assembly 2 to flush the target area. Based on basic physics, higher flow rates result in lower pressure. Therefore, the pressure is lower at the end of the second flushing pipe 14 connected to the three-way valve 15. Since the end of the second flushing pipe 14 furthest from the three-way valve 15 is immersed in the drug solution, the drug stored in the drug tank 12 is propelled by atmospheric pressure into the three-way valve 15 and merges with the water flow inside, thus flushing the target area. During this process, the drug stored in the drug tank 12 does not enter the drive assembly, preventing corrosion and extending its lifespan.

[0043] When the drug valve 16 is closed and the drive assembly is activated, the drive assembly pumps water from the water tank 11 into the first flushing pipe 13. Water then flows along the first flushing pipe 13 into the three-way valve 15, and subsequently into the flushing assembly 2 to flush the target area. At this time, the drug valve 16 blocks the passage formed by the second flushing pipe 14 and the three-way valve 15, preventing the drug from entering the three-way valve 15 and merging with the water flow. Thus, the target area can be flushed directly.

[0044] Specifically, the angle between the first flushing pipe 13 and the second flushing pipe 14 is an acute angle to prevent water from flowing through the first flushing pipe 13 into the second flushing pipe 14.

[0045] If the angle between the first flushing pipe 13 and the second flushing pipe 14 is an obtuse angle, then the angle between the second flushing pipe 14 and the flushing assembly 2 is an acute angle. The water flow entering the three-way valve 15 through the first flushing pipe 13 will be split, with one stream entering the flushing assembly 2 and the other entering the medicine tank 12 through the second flushing pipe 14. This prevents the target area from being flushed with medicine and also reduces the impact force of the water flow, thus reducing the flushing intensity on the target area.

[0046] like Figure 1-7As shown, the flushing assembly 2 includes a flushing end 21 and a connecting end 22; one end of the connecting end 22 is connected to the three-way valve 15, and the other end is connected to the flushing end 21; two or more through holes (not shown in the figure) are provided on the side of the flushing end 21 away from the connecting end 22. The liquid stored inside the storage assembly 1 enters the connecting end 22 under the drive of the driving assembly and is sprayed out through the flushing end 21 to flush the target area.

[0047] Specifically, the through holes are evenly arrayed on the surface of the rinsing end 21, increasing the rinsing range of the rinsing assembly 2. The side of the rinsing end 21 away from the connecting end 22 is a flat plate structure with a sharp corner, and the sharp corner is directed away from the connecting end 22, which makes it easy to insert the rinsing end 21 into the gap between the palate and the expander to clean the expander from all angles.

[0048] Preferably, the angle between the flushing end 21 and the connecting end 22 is α, where 60°≤α≤120°. This allows the side of the flushing end 21 with the through hole to be aligned with the bow expander.

[0049] A slot (not shown in the figure) is provided at the end of the storage component 1 away from the rinsing component 2, such as... Figure 6 As shown, the top of the drive assembly has a retractable end that mates with the card slot (not shown in the figure). Figure 1-7 As shown, a limiting unit 17 for limiting the position of the drive component is provided at the end of the storage component 1 away from the flushing component 2.

[0050] Specifically, the limiting unit 17 includes a first limiting arm 171, a second limiting arm 172, and a limiting housing 173. One end of the first limiting arm 171 is slidably connected to the second limiting arm 172, and the other end is rotatably connected to the storage component 1. A spring is provided between the first limiting arm 171 and the second limiting arm 172, and the limiting housing 173 is adapted to the drive component. A first connecting frame (not shown in the figure) is provided on the first limiting arm 171. A second connecting frame (not shown in the figure) is provided on the second limiting arm 172. The spring is sleeved on the outside of the first limiting arm 171 and the second limiting arm 172. One end of the spring abuts against the side of the first connecting frame facing the second limiting arm 172, and the other end abuts against the side of the second connecting frame facing the first limiting arm 171.

[0051] When the limiting housing 173 is connected to the drive assembly, the spring tightens the first limiting arm 171 and the second limiting arm 172, so that the limiting housing 173 presses the drive assembly into the slot.

[0052] The card slot and the retractable end are fitted together to prevent movement between the drive component and the storage component 1. The limiting unit 17 prevents the card slot from disengaging from the retractable end, further defining the positional relationship between the drive component and the storage component 1.

[0053] like Figure 1-3As shown, a first sealing cover 111 is provided on the top of the water tank 11, and the first sealing cover 111 is detachably connected to the water tank 11. A second sealing cover 121 is provided on the top of the medicine tank 12, and the second sealing cover 121 is detachably connected to the medicine tank 12.

[0054] like Figure 3 As shown, the drug valve 16 includes a slide 161, a piston 162, and a connecting key 163; the slide 161 is connected to a second flushing pipe 14; the second flushing pipe 14 is perpendicular to the slide 161. The piston 162 is disposed inside the slide 161. One end of the connecting key 163 is inserted into the slide 161 and connected to the piston 162, and the piston 162 slides inside the slide 161 under the control of the connecting key 163.

[0055] like Figure 1-7 As shown, the drive component is an electric drive component 3; the electric drive component 3 includes a first housing 31, a battery 32, a power unit and a control component; the control component is connected to the battery 32 and the power unit through wires; the battery 32 and the power unit are both located inside the first housing 31; one end of the control component is inserted into the inside of the first housing 31.

[0056] Furthermore, the outer surface of the first housing 31 is provided with a groove (not shown in the figure) that is adapted to the limiting unit 17. When the electric drive assembly 3 is installed on the storage assembly 1, the limiting assembly engages with the inside of the groove, preventing the electric drive assembly 3 from disengaging from the storage assembly 1.

[0057] Preferably, a groove 311 is provided on the side wall of the first housing 31, and a slide rail 161 (not shown in the figure) adapted to the groove 311 is provided on the storage component 1. When the electric drive component 3 is installed on the storage component 1, the groove 311 and the slide rail 161 engage, further preventing the electric drive component 3 and the storage component 1 from shaking.

[0058] Specifically, the power unit includes a motor 33 and a water pump 34; the motor 33 drives the water pump 34 to work; the motor 33 is connected to the control component through wires.

[0059] How to use this embodiment:

[0060] 1. Assemble the electric drive assembly 3 and the storage assembly 1, and lock them using the limiting unit 17;

[0061] 2. Fill the water tank 11 with water and tighten the first sealing cover 111;

[0062] 3. Inject medicine into the medicine compartment 12 and fasten the second sealing cap 121;

[0063] 4. Turn on motor 33 and test the stability of the water flow at the flushing end 21;

[0064] 5. Aim the rinsing end 21 at the target area and rinse;

[0065] 6. Open the drug valve 16 to flush the target area with the drug.

[0066] Example 2

[0067] like Figure 7-11 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that:

[0068] The drive assembly is a manual drive assembly 4; the manual drive assembly 4 includes a second housing 48, a first one-way valve 41, a second one-way valve 42, a suction pipe 43, a drain pipe 44 and a squeezing device; one end of the squeezing device is inserted into the interior of the second housing 48; one side of the squeezing device is connected to the first one-way valve 41 through the suction pipe 43, and the other side is connected to the second one-way valve 42 through the drain pipe 44.

[0069] The end of the first one-way valve 41 furthest from the suction pipe 43 is connected to the suction port 35; the end of the first one-way valve 41 furthest from the drain pipe 44 is connected to the drain port 36. During use, water in the water tank 11 enters the squeezing device through the first one-way valve 41, and under the action of the squeezing device, enters the first flushing pipe 13 through the second one-way valve 42, and finally is sprayed out through the flushing end 21 to flush the target area.

[0070] The extrusion device includes a pressure chamber 45, a button 46, and a reset structure 47; the button 46 is inserted into the interior of the pressure chamber 45; the reset structure 47 is disposed between the pressure chamber 45 and the button 46; the end of the pressure chamber 45 away from the button 46 is connected to the suction pipe 43 and the drain pipe 44.

[0071] Pressing button 46 drains water from the pressure chamber 45 through drain pipe 44 and second check valve 42 into the first flushing pipe 13, and finally sprays it out through flushing end 21 to flush the target area. Releasing button 46 causes it to move in the opposite direction under the action of reset structure 47, drawing water from water tank 11 into pressure chamber 45 through first check valve 41 and suction pipe 43, ready for the next press of button 46.

[0072] Specifically, the reset structure 47 is a spring.

[0073] How to use this embodiment:

[0074] 1. Assemble the electric drive assembly 3 and the storage assembly 1, and lock them using the limiting unit 17;

[0075] 2. Fill the water tank 11 with water and tighten the first sealing cover 111;

[0076] 3. Inject medicine into the medicine compartment 12 and fasten the second sealing cap 121;

[0077] 4. Press button 46 to test the stability of the water flow at the rinsing end 21;

[0078] 5. Aim the rinsing end 21 at the target area and rinse;

[0079] 6. Open the drug valve 16 to flush the target area with the drug.

[0080] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely preferred examples and are not intended to limit the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A portable cleaner for bow expanders, characterized in that, include: Storage components, internally equipped with water and medicine tanks; The water tank is equipped with a first flushing pipe; the medicine tank is equipped with a second flushing pipe; the first flushing pipe and the second flushing pipe are connected by a three-way valve; a medicine valve is installed between the second flushing pipe and the three-way valve; the bottom of the water tank is equipped with a water inlet and a water outlet. The flushing assembly is connected to the first flushing pipe and the second flushing pipe via a three-way valve; A drive assembly is detachably connected to a storage assembly; the drive assembly draws water from the water tank through the water inlet and inputs the drawn water through the drain into the interior of the first flushing pipe. The flushing assembly includes a flushing end and a connecting end; one end of the connecting end is connected to a three-way valve, and the other end is connected to the flushing end; the flushing end has two or more through holes on the side away from the connecting end; the included angle between the flushing end and the connecting end is α, where 60°≤α≤120° The through holes are evenly arrayed on the surface of the rinsing end; the side of the rinsing end away from the connecting end is a flat plate structure with a sharp corner, and the sharp corner is facing away from the connecting end, which makes it easy to insert the rinsing end into the gap between the palate and the expander.

2. A portable cleaner for bow expanders according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage component is provided with a slot at the end away from the rinsing component, and the drive component is adapted to the slot; the storage component is provided with a limiting unit at the end away from the rinsing component to limit the position of the drive component.

3. A portable cleaner for a bow expander according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that, The drive assembly is an electric drive assembly; the electric drive assembly includes a first housing, a battery, a power unit, and a control assembly; the control assembly is connected to the battery and the power unit via wires; the battery and the power unit are both located inside the first housing; one end of the control assembly is inserted into the interior of the first housing.

4. A portable cleaner for bow expanders according to claim 3, characterized in that, The outer surface of the first housing is provided with a groove that is adapted to the limiting unit.

5. A portable cleaner for a bow expander according to claim 3, characterized in that, The power unit includes a motor and a water pump; the motor drives the water pump; the motor is connected to the control component via wires.

6. A portable cleaner for a bow expander according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that, The drive assembly is a manual drive assembly; the manual drive assembly includes a second housing, a first one-way valve, a second one-way valve, a suction pipe, a drain pipe, and a squeezing device; one end of the squeezing device is inserted into the interior of the second housing; one side of the squeezing device is connected to the first one-way valve through the suction pipe, and the other side is connected to the second one-way valve through the drain pipe.

7. A portable cleaner for bow expanders according to claim 6, characterized in that, The end of the first one-way valve furthest from the suction pipe is connected to the suction port; the end of the first one-way valve furthest from the drain pipe is connected to the drain port.

8. A portable cleaner for a bow expander according to claim 6, characterized in that, The extrusion device includes a pressure chamber, a button, and a reset structure; the button is inserted into the interior of the pressure chamber; the reset structure is disposed between the pressure chamber and the button; the end of the pressure chamber away from the button is connected to a suction pipe and a drain pipe.

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