Special phototherapy device for oral cavity

Abstract

The invention relates to a phototherapy device special for an oral cavity. The phototherapy device comprises a light-transmitting shell, a supporting plate and a flexible circuit board. The light-transmitting shell is provided with a meshing part and an illumination part, and the meshing part is arranged on a light-emitting face of the illumination part. The supporting plate is arranged in the illumination part. The flexible circuit board is arranged on the supporting part and is provided with a light-emitting element. The light-emitting element on the flexible circuit board is used for emitting light with the wavelength ranging from 600 nanometers to 1000 nanometers towards the light-emitting face of the illumination part. According to the present invention, when a user occludes the occlusion portion of the light-transmitting housing with teeth, the light emitted by the light-emitting element can irradiate the gingiva of the user, such that the healing of the wound with gingivitis can be promoted by the photobiological modulation therapy, and the anti-inflammatory or analgesic effect can be provided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] A phototherapy device, especially a phototherapy device for oral cavity. Background Art

[0002] Gingivitis can cause symptoms such as red, swollen and painful gums, which can cause discomfort in the teeth. Severe gingivitis can damage the tissues around the teeth, and then turn into periodontitis, causing gum atrophy and loose teeth. Usually, mild gingivitis can be improved by brushing teeth and keeping the mouth clean, and will heal naturally in about 10-14 days.

[0003] However, brushing teeth or keeping the mouth clean alone requires a long recovery time, and during the recovery process, the gums will still be red, swollen and painful, causing discomfort to the teeth. If you go to the dentist, you will usually only be given anti-inflammatory drugs or painkillers for treatment, but medication will have adverse effects on the body. Therefore, the existing methods of brushing teeth, keeping the mouth clean or taking medication must be improved. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a phototherapy device dedicated to the oral cavity, which can promote the wound healing of gingivitis through photobiomodulation therapy and has anti-inflammatory or analgesic effects to avoid the problem of adverse physical effects or long recovery time caused by drug treatment.

[0005] The oral-specific phototherapy device comprises:

[0006] A light-transmitting housing comprises a bite portion and an illumination portion; wherein the illumination portion has a light-emitting surface and a backlight surface; wherein the bite portion is disposed on the light-emitting surface of the illumination portion;

[0007] A support plate is disposed in the illumination portion of the light-transmitting housing and has a circuit board arrangement surface; wherein the circuit board arrangement surface faces the light-emitting surface of the illumination portion;

[0008] A flexible circuit board is arranged on the circuit board arrangement surface of the support plate and has a light emitting surface; wherein the light emitting surface faces the light emitting surface of the illumination portion;

[0009] The flexible circuit board also has at least one light-emitting element, and the at least one light-emitting element is arranged on the light-emitting surface and is used to emit light with a wavelength of 600 to 1000 nanometers.

[0010] Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is an important molecule that provides energy to cells and can be considered as the energy currency of body cells. Photobiomodulation therapy is when red light or near-infrared light is irradiated to the mitochondria in cells. After the energy of the light is absorbed by the cytochrome C oxidase in the mitochondria, the electron transport chain in the mitochondria is accelerated, which can produce more adenosine triphosphate to provide to cells, thereby achieving the effects of relieving pain, reducing inflammation, promoting wound healing, and promoting blood circulation.

[0011] Since photobiomodulation therapy has anti-inflammatory or analgesic effects and can promote wound healing without causing any harm to the body, if the gums are inflamed, photobiomodulation therapy can help relieve the pain and discomfort caused by gingivitis.

[0012] The present invention stimulates the gingivitis affected area through photobiomodulation therapy, and the light emitted by the at least one light-emitting element stimulates the gingival tissue, thereby achieving the effect of repairing or alleviating pain. When the present invention is used, the user only needs to bite the bite portion of the light-transmitting shell so that the light emitted by the at least one light-emitting element disposed on the flexible circuit board can irradiate the gingival position, thereby relieving the pain of gingival inflammation, atrophy, wound healing, and other discomfort. In addition, the present invention only allows the user to bite, which is a non-invasive treatment, which can further reduce the user's discomfort, and at the same time, no medication is required, and the adverse physical effects caused by the medication can also be avoided. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the oral cavity-specific phototherapy device of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 It is a perspective schematic diagram of the oral cavity-specific phototherapy device of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the oral cavity-specific phototherapy device of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the use status of the oral cavity-specific phototherapy device of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the oral cavity-specific phototherapy device of the present invention from another perspective.

[0018] Figure 6 It is a schematic side view of the oral cavity-specific phototherapy device of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the first embodiment of the oral cavity-specific phototherapy device of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 8 It is a block diagram of the first embodiment of the oral cavity-specific phototherapy device of the present invention.

[0021] Fig. 9 It is a block diagram of a second embodiment of the oral cavity-specific phototherapy device of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] See also Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the present invention is a phototherapy device dedicated to the oral cavity, which includes a light-transmitting shell 10 , a support plate 20 and a flexible circuit board 30 .

[0023] The light-transmitting housing 10 comprises an illumination portion 101 and a bite portion 102. The illumination portion 101 has a light-emitting surface 1011 and a backlight surface 1012. The bite portion 102 is disposed on the light-emitting surface 1011 of the illumination portion 101.

[0024] The support plate 20 is disposed in the illumination portion 101 of the light-transmitting housing 10 and has a circuit board installation surface 201. The circuit board installation surface 201 faces the light emitting surface 1011 of the illumination portion 101. In this embodiment, the support plate 20 can be a plastic plate or a metal plate.

[0025] The flexible circuit board 30 is disposed on the circuit board mounting surface 201 of the support plate 20 and has a light emitting surface 301 . The light emitting surface 301 faces the light emitting surface 1011 of the illumination portion 101 .

[0026] The flexible circuit board 30 has at least one light emitting element 31, which is disposed on the light emitting surface 301 of the flexible circuit board 30 and is used to emit light with a wavelength of 600 to 1000 nanometers. In this embodiment, the at least one light emitting element 31 is a laser element, a red light emitting diode (LED) element, or an infrared light LED element.

[0027] Please also read Figure 4 As shown, since the bite portion 102 is disposed on the light emitting surface 1011 of the illumination portion 101, when the user bites the bite portion 102 with teeth, the light emitting surface 1011 of the illumination portion 101 will directly face the user's gums. Therefore, when the user bites the bite portion 102 of the light-transmitting housing 10 to use the oral-specific phototherapy device, the light emitted by the at least one light-emitting element 31 disposed on the flexible circuit board 30 can be irradiated to the gums. This can relieve the pain of gum inflammation, atrophy, wound healing, and other discomforts.

[0028] In this embodiment, the light-transmitting shell 10 is made of a soft material. For example, the light-transmitting shell 10 is made of silicone, which is convenient for the user to bite directly and provides a more comfortable biting feeling. It also has a waterproof function to prevent the internal circuit from getting wet.

[0029] See also Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the engagement portion 102 of the light-transmitting housing 10 is in a flat plate shape and has a first surface 1021 and a second surface 1022 opposite to each other. The first surface 1021 and the second surface 1022 of the engagement portion 102 are respectively perpendicular to the light-emitting surface 1011 of the illumination portion 101 .

[0030] In this way, the user can bite the flat-plate-shaped bite portion 102 directly with teeth, which makes it easier for the user to bite and improves comfort. And because the first surface 1021 and the second surface 1022 are respectively perpendicular to the light-emitting surface 1011 of the illumination portion 101, when the user bites the bite portion 102, the light-emitting surface 1011 of the illumination portion 101 can directly face the user's gums.

[0031] Furthermore, a positioning block 1023 is formed on the first surface 1021 of the bite portion 102. Through the arrangement of the positioning block 1023, when the user bites the bite portion 102, the teeth can be fixed between the positioning block 1023 and the light emitting surface 1011 of the illumination portion 101, so that the light emitting surface 1011 of the illumination portion 101 can be in contact with the gums of the user.

[0032] In addition, the illumination portion 101 of the light-transmitting housing 10 is in the shape of an arc plate, and the light-emitting surface 1011 is opposite to the backlight surface 1012, and the light-emitting surface 1011 is an inner arc surface of the illumination portion 101. Since the illumination portion 101 is in the shape of an arc plate, when the user bites the bite portion 102 lightly, the light-emitting surface 1011 of the illumination portion 101 can fit the gums in the same shape, and the degree of fit between the light-emitting surface 1011 and the gums can be improved.

[0033] For further information, see Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in a first embodiment of the present invention, the oral cavity-specific phototherapy device further includes a power connection port 40 , a first connection line 50 , a control box 60 and a second connection line 70 .

[0034] The control box 60 includes a power conversion unit 61 , a processing unit 62 , a switch unit 63 , a driving unit 64 , a buzzer reminder unit 65 and a light reminder unit 66 .

[0035] The power conversion unit 61 is connected to the power connection port 40 through the first connection line 50 to receive an external power provided by an external power source and convert the external power into a power supply power. In the present embodiment, the power connection port 40 is a universal serial bus (USB) male connector port for connecting a power adapter and receiving an external power with a voltage of 5 volts (V) and a current of more than 1 ampere (A).

[0036] The processing unit 62 is electrically connected to the power conversion unit 61 to receive the power supply.

[0037] The switch unit 63 is electrically connected to the processing unit 62. When the switch unit 63 generates a start signal, the processing unit 62 receives the start signal and generates a light source control signal according to the start signal.

[0038] The driving unit 64 is electrically connected to the processing unit 62. When the driving unit 64 receives the light source control signal, the driving unit 64 generates a light source driving signal according to the light source control signal.

[0039] The buzzer reminder unit 65 is electrically connected to the processing unit 62. When the switch unit 63 generates the start signal, the processing unit 62 receives the start signal and further generates a reminder signal according to the start signal. When the buzzer reminder unit 65 receives the reminder signal, the buzzer reminder unit 65 emits a reminder sound according to the reminder signal.

[0040] The light reminder unit 66 is electrically connected to the processing unit 62. When the switch unit 63 generates the start signal, the processing unit 62 receives the start signal and further generates a reminder signal according to the start signal. When the light reminder unit 66 receives the reminder signal, the light reminder unit 66 emits a reminder light according to the reminder signal. In the present embodiment, the switch unit 63 is a circular push switch, and the light reminder unit 66 is a ring-shaped LED lamp surrounding the periphery of the switch unit 63. For example, the light reminder unit 66 is a full-color LED (RGB LED), and when the switch unit 63 is pressed and started, it can emit colored light to remind the user of the current status.

[0041] The second connection line 70 is connected between the at least one light emitting element 31 of the flexible circuit board 30 and the driving unit 64 of the control box 60 .

[0042] When the driving unit 64 generates the light source driving signal, the at least one light emitting element 31 receives the light source driving signal through the second connecting line 70 and emits light according to the light source driving signal.

[0043] In addition, the flexible circuit board also has at least one vibration element 32, and the at least one vibration element 32 is arranged on the light-emitting surface 301. When the switch unit 63 generates the start signal, the processing unit 62 receives the start signal and further generates a vibration control signal according to the start signal. When the drive unit 64 receives the vibration control signal, the drive unit 64 generates a vibration drive signal according to the vibration control signal. When the drive unit 64 generates the vibration drive signal, the at least one vibration element 32 receives the vibration drive signal through the second connecting line 70 and generates vibration according to the vibration drive signal.

[0044] In this way, when the user uses the oral-specific phototherapy device, in addition to being able to illuminate the gum position through the light emitted by the at least one light-emitting element 31 to relieve gum inflammation pain, atrophy, wound healing, and other discomforts, the at least one vibration element 32 can also generate vibrations to provide a massage effect, further soothing the user's gum discomfort.

[0045] For further information, see Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the second connection line 70 extends from the backlight surface 1012 of the illumination portion 101 into the light-transmitting housing 10 to electrically connect the at least one light-emitting element 31 on the flexible circuit board 30 .

[0046] Also, see Fig. 9 As shown, in a second embodiment of the present invention, the oral-specific phototherapy device also includes a power connection port 40, a power conversion unit 61, a processing unit 62, a switch unit 63, a driving unit 64, a buzzer reminder unit 65, a light reminder unit 66 and a rechargeable battery unit 33.

[0047] In this embodiment, the power supply connection port 40 is disposed on the light-transmitting housing 10. The power conversion unit 61 is electrically connected to the power supply connection port 40 to receive an external power provided by an external power source and convert the external power into a power supply power. The rechargeable battery unit 33 is electrically connected to the power conversion unit 61 to receive and store the power supply power. The processing unit 62 is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery unit 33 to receive the power supply power through the rechargeable battery unit 33.

[0048] The switch unit 63 is electrically connected to the processing unit 62. When the switch unit 63 generates a start signal, the processing unit 62 receives the start signal and generates a light source control signal according to the start signal.

[0049] The driving unit 64 is electrically connected to the processing unit 62. When the driving unit 64 receives the light source control signal, the driving unit 64 generates a light source driving signal according to the light source control signal. When the driving unit 64 generates the light source driving signal, the at least one light emitting element 31 receives the light source driving signal and emits light according to the light source driving signal.

[0050] In this embodiment, the flexible circuit board 30 may also have at least one vibration element 32, and the at least one vibration element 32 is disposed on the light-emitting surface 301. When the switch unit 63 generates the start signal, the processing unit 62 receives the start signal and further generates a vibration control signal according to the start signal. When the drive unit 64 receives the vibration control signal, the drive unit 64 generates a vibration drive signal according to the vibration control signal. When the drive unit 64 generates the vibration drive signal, the at least one vibration element 32 receives the vibration drive signal and generates vibration according to the vibration drive signal.

[0051] The second embodiment of the present invention provides a rechargeable battery so that the oral light therapy device does not need to be connected to an external power source by wire, and can be directly formed into a whole without retaining a connecting wire. In this way, when in use, the oral light therapy device can be directly held in the mouth by the user without opening the mouth to allow the connecting wire to extend, thereby reducing discomfort during use.

[0052] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the present invention in any form. Although the present invention has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not used to limit the present invention. Any technician familiar with this profession can make some changes or modify the technical contents disclosed above into equivalent embodiments of equivalent changes without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments according to the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A phototherapy device for oral cavity, characterized in that: Include: A light-transmitting housing, comprising a bite portion and an illumination portion; wherein the illumination portion has a light-emitting surface and a backlight surface; wherein the bite portion is disposed on the light-emitting surface of the illumination portion; a support plate, disposed in the illumination portion of the light-transmitting housing, and having a circuit board arrangement surface; wherein the circuit board arrangement surface faces the light-emitting surface of the illumination portion; a flexible circuit board, arranged on the circuit board setting surface of the support plate, and having a light-emitting surface; wherein the light-emitting surface faces the light-emitting surface of the illumination portion; Wherein, the flexible circuit board has: At least one light emitting element is disposed on the light emitting surface and is used for emitting light with a wavelength of 600 to 1000 nanometers.

2. The oral-specific phototherapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Further included are: A power supply connection port; a first connecting line; A control box, comprising: a power conversion unit connected to the power supply connection port through the first connection line to receive external power provided by an external power source and convert the external power into a power supply power; a processing unit, electrically connected to the power conversion unit to receive the power supply; a switch unit, electrically connected to the processing unit; wherein when the switch unit generates a start signal, the processing unit receives the start signal and generates a light source control signal according to the start signal; a driving unit electrically connected to the processing unit; wherein when the driving unit receives the light source control signal, the driving unit generates a light source driving signal according to the light source control signal; a second connecting line connected between the at least one light-emitting element of the flexible circuit board and the driving unit of the control box; When the driving unit generates the light source driving signal, the at least one light emitting element receives the light source driving signal through the second connecting line and emits light according to the light source driving signal.

3. The oral-specific phototherapy device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The flexible circuit board also has: At least one vibration element, disposed on the light-emitting surface; Wherein, when the switch unit generates the start signal, the processing unit receives the start signal and further generates a vibration control signal according to the start signal; Wherein, when the driving unit receives the vibration control signal, the driving unit generates a vibration driving signal according to the vibration control signal; When the driving unit generates the vibration driving signal, the at least one vibration element receives the vibration driving signal through the second connecting line and generates vibration according to the vibration driving signal.

4. The oral-specific phototherapy device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control box further comprises: a buzzer reminder unit, electrically connected to the processing unit; Wherein, when the switch unit generates the start signal, the processing unit receives the start signal and further generates a reminder signal according to the start signal; When the buzzer reminder unit receives the reminder signal, the buzzer reminder unit emits a reminder sound according to the reminder signal.

5. The oral-specific phototherapy device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control box further comprises: a light reminder unit, electrically connected to the processing unit; Wherein, when the switch unit generates the start signal, the processing unit receives the start signal and further generates a reminder signal according to the start signal; When the light reminder unit receives the reminder signal, the light reminder unit emits a reminder light according to the reminder signal.

6. The oral-specific phototherapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Further included are: A power supply connection port, disposed on the light-transmitting housing; a power conversion unit, electrically connected to the power supply connection port to receive external power provided by an external power source and convert the external power into a power supply power; a rechargeable battery unit, electrically connected to the power conversion unit to receive and store the power supply; a processing unit, electrically connected to the rechargeable battery unit to receive the power supply through the rechargeable battery unit; a switch unit, electrically connected to the processing unit; wherein when the switch unit generates a start signal, the processing unit receives the start signal and generates a light source control signal according to the start signal; a driving unit electrically connected to the processing unit; wherein when the driving unit receives the light source control signal, the driving unit generates a light source driving signal according to the light source control signal; When the driving unit generates the light source driving signal, the at least one light emitting element receives the light source driving signal and emits light according to the light source driving signal.

7. The oral-specific phototherapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The engaging portion of the light-transmitting housing is in a flat plate shape and has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other; Wherein, the first surface and the second surface of the engaging portion are respectively perpendicular to the light emitting surface of the illumination portion.

8. The oral-specific phototherapy device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first surface of the engaging portion further protrudes to form a positioning block.

9. The oral-specific phototherapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The illumination portion of the light-transmitting housing is in the shape of an arc plate, and the light-emitting surface is opposite to the backlight surface; Wherein, the light emitting surface is an inner arc surface of the illumination portion.

10. The oral-specific phototherapy device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second connecting line extends from the backlight surface of the illumination portion into the light-transmitting housing to electrically connect the at least one light-emitting element on the flexible circuit board.

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