Dental blank container and method for accommodating dental blank
By designing a dental blank container with clamping lugs, the problem of dropping and damage of dental blanks during storage and transportation is solved, achieving safe storage and transportation effects.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202410858881.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-07-10
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-10
AI Technical Summary
The prior art is difficult to store and transport dental blanks safely, and there is a risk of dropping and damage.
A container for dental blanks is designed, the container having a recess for inserting the blank and a protruding clamping lug for clamping the blank, which can be inserted into the recess to provide support and fixation, and the container can be made of Made of cardboard, including a removable cover and elastic bottom to reduce damage.
By providing multiple support points and a stable fixing method, the container can effectively prevent the dental blank from falling and damage during transportation and storage, and is easy to remove and recycle.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The invention relates to a container for a dental blank and a method for containing a dental blank. Background Art
[0002] The technical task of the present invention is to safely store and transport dental blanks. Summary of the invention
[0003] This object is achieved by the subject matter described in this article.
[0004] According to a first aspect, the technical task is solved by a container for dental blanks, the container having a recess for inserting the blanks and protruding clamping lugs for clamping the blanks, which protrude into the recess. This provides technical advantages, for example, dental blanks can be stored safely for transport and storage.
[0005] In a technically advantageous embodiment of the container, the container comprises two protruding clamping lugs. This provides technical advantages, for example, the dental blank is better supported in the recess.
[0006] In another technically advantageous embodiment of the container, two clamping lugs are arranged on one side of the recess. This provides technical advantages, for example, the dental blank can be fixed by means of two support points.
[0007] In another technically advantageous embodiment of the container, two clamping lugs are arranged on opposite sides of the recess. This provides technical advantages, for example, the fixation of the dental blank in the container is further improved.
[0008] In another technically advantageous embodiment of the container, the recess has a rectangular cross section. This provides technical advantages, for example, block-shaped dental blanks can be accommodated.
[0009] In another technically advantageous embodiment of the container, the recess comprises a resilient bottom. This provides technical advantages, for example, damage to the dental blank can be further reduced.
[0010] In another technically advantageous embodiment of the container, the container comprises a removable lid. This provides technical advantages, for example, the dental blank can be removed in an easy manner.
[0011] In another technically advantageous embodiment of the container, the clamping lug is formed by a rounded projection. This provides technical advantages, for example, a secure friction connection is achieved between the container and the dental blank.
[0012] In another technically advantageous embodiment of the container, the recess comprises a portion for inserting a holding portion of a blank. This provides the technical advantage that, for example, blanks with a mechanically milled interface can also be accommodated as holding devices.
[0013] In another technically advantageous embodiment of the container, the recess is formed in the cardboard. This provides technical advantages, for example, the container can be easily manufactured.
[0014] In another technically advantageous embodiment of the container, the cardboard can be inserted into the container. This provides technical advantages, for example, different cardboards with different recesses can be inserted.
[0015] In another technically advantageous embodiment of the container, the cardboard comprises a spacer portion for supporting the cardboard in the container. This provides technical advantages, for example, the storage of dental blanks is further improved.
[0016] In another technically advantageous embodiment of the container, the clamping lug is formed by cardboard. This provides a technical advantage, for example, the clamping lug can be formed in an easy manner by punching.
[0017] In another technically advantageous embodiment of the container, the cardboard forms a bottom on which the dental blank can be placed. This provides technical advantages, for example, that the dental blank is supported at the rear.
[0018] According to a second aspect, the technical problem is solved by a method for containing a dental blank, comprising the steps of: inserting the blank into a recess; and clamping the blank in the recess by means of protruding clamping lugs. The method provides the same technical advantages as the container according to the first aspect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings and are described in more detail below, in which:
[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a container without a dental blank;
[0021] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing a container with dental blanks;
[0022] Figure 3 shows a perspective view of a container with several dental blanks;
[0023] Figure 4 A technical diagram showing paperboard used to make the container;
[0024] Figure 5 A technical diagram showing another paperboard for making containers;
[0025] Figure 6 A technical diagram showing another paperboard for making containers; and
[0026] Figure 7 A block diagram for receiving a dental blank is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a container 100 is shown without a dental blank inserted. The container 100 comprises a recess 105 for inserting the blank. The recess comprises five protruding clamping lugs 107 which project laterally into the recess 105 for clamping the blank.
[0028] Two clamping lugs 107 are arranged on one side of the recess 105 and two clamping lugs 107 are arranged on the other side of the recess. By means of the clamping lugs 107 arranged oppositely, the dental blank can be firmly held in the recess 105 so that the dental blank will not fall out even when the container 100 is turned over. The recess 105 comprises a portion 119 in which the holding portion of the dental blank can be arranged. However, the clamping lugs 107 are located in the area where the dental blank has a block-like body.
[0029] The container 100 is used to protect the dental blank during transport and storage. The container 100 enables universal locking of the material by means of holding points in the region of the recess 105. Block tolerances of the dental blank are compensated by means of flexible clamping lugs 107 as holding points. The clamping lugs 107 stabilize the dental blank in a central position by means of the holding tabs. Nevertheless, the user can remove the dental blank by hand.
[0030] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a container 100 into which a dental blank 103 is inserted is shown. The dental blank 103 comprises a block-shaped body 121 for dental applications and a holding portion 115, by means of which the blank 103 is clamped and held in a milling device. The body 121 for dental applications can be, for example, a ceramic body, a plastic body or a zirconia body. The holding portion 115 of the dental blank 103 is received in a portion 119 of the recess 105. The dimensions of the dental blank 103 are, for example, 18 mm x 14.5 mm x 14.5 mm. The container 100 can be made entirely of cardboard or fiber (single packaging). In this case, the container 100 can be recycled in a simple manner.
[0031] The dimensions of the recess 105 are such that the dental blank 103 can be inserted therein. When the dental blank is inserted, it is held in position in the recess 105 by the clamping lugs 107. Thereby, the dental blank 103 can be prevented from accidentally falling out or slipping off.
[0032] Figure 3A perspective view of a box-like container 100 with several dental blanks 103 is shown. The container 100 is formed from cardboard 111 and comprises a removable lid 117. The punched profile may take a block-like shape. The recess 105 is formed in an insert 123 made from cardboard 111.
[0033] The container 100 shown comprises five adjacent recesses 105, into each of which a dental blank 103 is inserted. However, in general, the number, size and orientation of the recesses 105 may vary. In general, the size of the container 100 may also vary.
[0034] Figure 4 A technical diagram of the paperboard 111 of the container 100 is shown. For example, the thickness of the paperboard 111 is 350 g / m 2 , and an insert 123 of the box-shaped container 100 is formed. The recess 105 is punched out of the paperboard 111 according to the desired size. The paperboard 111 is pre-broken at the line marked as V and folded at the line marked as F. In the pre-broken, folded and glued state, the paperboard 111 can be inserted into the container 100 and supported by the side wall of the container 100.
[0035] The side tabs 125 are folded back and the bottom 109 is folded inwards so that it is parallel to the top layer 141. The middle layer 139 is slid between the bottom 109 and the top layer 141. In the folded state, the middle layer 139 is located between the bottom 109 and the top layer 141, wherein a recess 105 for the dental blank 103 is formed.
[0036] The clamping lugs 107 of the recess 105 are formed by tabs which form rounded projections 113 and which protrude laterally into the recess 105. The clamping lugs 107 may protrude, for example, by 0.6 mm, so that an 11 mm wide recess 105 is narrowed to 9.8 mm on both sides by the clamping lugs 107. This enables, for example, a 10.5 mm wide dental blank 103 to be accommodated in the recess 105 without accidentally falling out or slipping out.
[0037] In the folded state, the recess 105 is formed in one plane of the paperboard 111 and the bottom 109 is formed in another plane of the paperboard 111. An intermediate layer 139, also formed by a portion of the paperboard 111, is located between these two planes. The intermediate layer 139 forms a support surface on which an inserted dental blank 103 can be placed. The intermediate layer 139 also comprises a further T-shaped recess 137 into which the retaining portion 115 with a larger diameter sinks. The intermediate layer 139 prevents the dental blank 103 from sinking too deeply into the recess 105 and keeps the dental blank 103 in the center of the folded paperboard 111.
[0038] The bottom layer 109 is also spaced apart from the middle layer 139 and the top layer 141 by the spacer 129. The spacer 129 together stabilizes the plane of the bottom layer 109, the middle layer 139 and the top layer 141.
[0039] For this purpose, the spacer 129 is folded forward vertically. In the folded state, the protruding edge of the spacer 129 abuts against the inner surface of the top layer 141. The side tabs 127 are folded back vertically and support the bottom 109 at the edges. The side tabs 127 stabilize the middle layer 139 against the bottom 109.
[0040] Due to the intermediate layer 139, the dental blanks 103 are kept at a distance from the bottom of the container 100 so that they are arranged in the center of the container 100. This prevents damage during transport.
[0041] The cutout 131 of the adhesive tab 133 is folded down and glued to the top edge of the insert. The adhesive tab 133 is folded down from the top and glued to the bottom layer at location 135. The adhesive tab 133 stabilizes the distance from the middle layer 139 to the bottom layer of the bottom 109.
[0042] Figure 5 A technical drawing of another cardboard 111 for making a container 100 is shown, with the dimensions in mm. The shape of the recess 105 enables it to accommodate other dental blanks 103. In its folded state, the dimensions of the container 100 may be, for example, 146.5 mm in length, 61 mm in width and 14 mm in height. The clamping lugs 107 may protrude, for example, by 0.75 mm, so that a 15 mm wide recess 105 narrows to 13.5 mm.
[0043] Figure 6 A technical diagram of another paperboard 111 for making a container 100 is shown. The paperboard 111 has three recesses 105 for receiving further dental blanks 103. The clamping lugs 107 may also protrude, for example, by 0.6 mm and narrow the 17.5 mm wide recess 105 to 16.3 mm.
[0044] Figure 7 A block diagram for accommodating a dental blank 103 is shown. In step S101, the dental blank 103 is inserted into a recess 105. In step S102, the dental blank 103 is inserted into a recess 105 having protruding clamping lugs 107. In this way, the dental blank 103 is securely held in the recess 105, thereby preventing it from accidentally falling out.
[0045] All features explained and shown in connection with the various embodiments of the invention can be provided in the subject matter of the invention in different combinations in order to achieve their advantageous effects simultaneously.
[0046] All method steps may be implemented by means suitable for carrying out the respective method step. All functions performed by the features of the subject matter may be method steps of a method.
[0047] The scope of protection of the present invention is given by the claims and is not limited by the features explained in the description or shown in the drawings.
[0048] Reference numerals list
[0049] 100 Containers
[0050] 103 Dental blanks
[0051] 105 recess
[0052] 107 Clamping lug
[0053] 109 bottom
[0054] 111 Cardboard
[0055] 113 Protrusion
[0056] 115 Keep part
[0057] 117 Lid
[0058] 119 parts
[0059] 121 Ontology
[0060] 123 Insert
[0061] 125 Side convex piece
[0062] 127 Side convex piece
[0063] 129 Interval section
[0064] 131 Incision
[0065] 133 Adhesive tabs
[0066] 135 Position
[0067] 137 recess
[0068] 139 Middle Layer
[0069] 141 Top floor.
Claims
1. A container for dental blanks, comprising: - a recess for inserting the blank; as well as - a protruding clamping lug for clamping the blank, which projects into the recess.
2. The container according to claim 1, wherein The container includes two protruding clamping lugs.
3. The container according to claim 2, wherein: Two clamping lugs are arranged on one side of the recess.
4. The container according to claim 2, wherein: Two clamping lugs are arranged on opposite sides of the recess.
5. A container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein The recess has a rectangular cross-section.
6. A container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein The recess includes a resilient bottom.
7. A container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The container includes a removable lid.
8. A container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein The clamping lugs are formed by rounded projections.
9. A container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The recess comprises a portion for inserting a retaining portion of the dental blank.
10. A container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein The recess is formed in the paperboard.
11. The container according to claim 10, wherein The paperboard is insertable into the container.
12. The container according to claim 10 or 11, wherein The paperboard includes a spacing portion for supporting the paperboard within the container.
13. The container according to claim 10 or 12, wherein: The retaining lugs are formed by the paperboard.
14. The container according to any one of claims 10 to 13, wherein The cardboard forms a base on which the dental blank can be placed.
15. A method for containing a dental blank, comprising the steps of: - inserting ( S101 ) the blank into the recess; and - Clamping ( S102 ) the blank in the recess by means of protruding clamping lugs.