Toothbrush with gingival health monitoring function

Abstract

The invention discloses a toothbrush with a gingival health monitoring function, which comprises a brush handle, a brush head connected with the brush handle and bristles arranged on the brush head, and the brush handle and the brush head are hollow and internally communicated. A monitoring mechanism for monitoring gingiva from the inner side and an air blowing mechanism for blowing air to the monitoring mechanism to avoid foam shielding are arranged at the end part of the brush head. The monitoring mechanism faces the gingiva on the lower side from the inner side of the oral cavity for monitoring, and the blowing mechanism prevents the monitoring mechanism from being blocked by foam. The switch is turned on, the endoscope carries out video monitoring on the inner side of the gingiva, videos or photos are transmitted to the mobile phone through the controller and the wireless transceiver, and therefore the condition of the gingiva can be known in time. The switch is turned on, the endoscope carries out video monitoring on the inner side of the gingiva, videos or photos are transmitted to the mobile phone through the controller and the wireless transceiver, and therefore the condition of the gingiva can be known in time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of toothbrushes for gum health monitoring, and in particular to a toothbrush with a gum health monitoring function. Background Art

[0002] The gums refer to the reddish structures that cling to the neck of the tooth and the adjacent alveolar bone, which are composed of stratified squamous epithelium and lamina propria. Gum disease can occur at any age, but it is most common in adults and is caused by bacteria in dental plaque. According to statistics, three out of every four adults have lesions in their gums and the bones that support them. The toothbrushes currently on the market only have the function of cleaning dental plaque, and cannot monitor the health of the gums, so gum problems are easily overlooked. Therefore, how to conveniently monitor the gums while brushing teeth and prevent the occurrence of gum disease in advance is an urgent problem that technicians in this field need to solve. Summary of the invention

[0003] The object of the present invention is to provide a toothbrush with a gum health monitoring function to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a toothbrush with a gum health monitoring function, comprising a brush handle, a brush head connected to the brush handle, and bristles arranged on the brush head, wherein the brush handle and the brush head are hollow and internally connected, and a monitoring mechanism for monitoring the gums from the inside is arranged at the end of the brush head. The monitoring mechanism monitors the lower gums from the inside of the oral cavity.

[0005] Preferably, the monitoring mechanism includes an endoscope installed at the end of the brush head, and the endoscope is respectively connected to a battery and a controller located on the brush handle, the controller is connected to a wireless transceiver, the wireless transceiver is connected to an intelligent terminal, and a switch is provided on the brush handle. The intelligent terminal can be a mobile phone, the wireless transceiver can be in the form of Bluetooth, or other network forms, the connection between the controller and the endoscope, and the model of the processor are common technologies, such as medical endoscopes and earwax removal endoscopes, which are relatively common and will not be described one by one.

[0006] Preferably, the device further comprises a blower mechanism for blowing air to the endoscope to avoid being blocked by foam. The blower mechanism prevents the endoscope from being blocked by foam.

[0007] Preferably, the blowing mechanism includes an air duct arranged between the brush head and the endoscope, and the air duct is connected to the inner cavity of the brush head. A blowing gap is left between the end of the air duct and the endoscope, and the gap is used for exhausting air to blow away the foam produced by the toothpaste. A power mechanism for air intake is installed in the brush handle, and air inlet holes are arranged on the circumference of the brush handle. The power mechanism is electrically connected to the controller. The power mechanism is used for inflating air, which enters the air duct through the inner cavity of the brush head to achieve blowing to remove foam and ensure monitoring clarity.

[0008] Preferably, the power mechanism is a fan installed in the brush handle, and the controller is connected to the fan.

[0009] Preferably, the power mechanism comprises an elastic columnar airbag sleeved on the circumference of the brush handle, and the airbag can be elastically deformed when squeezed to inflate the brush handle through the air inlet hole. When brushing teeth, the force required for pinching will deform the airbag, and air will be inflated into the brush handle through the air inlet hole, so as to remove foam. The greater the brushing force, the greater the air-inflating speed, and the better the foam removal effect. This just addresses the problem of more foam when brushing teeth with greater force. After releasing, the airbag returns to its original position under its own elastic force, and air is inflated through the air duct, and it is squeezed again, inflated and blown again.

[0010] Preferably, the brush handle is circumferentially concave inward near the thumb's pinching position to form a concave portion to increase the deformation and inflation distance, thereby increasing the deformation distance and range of the inflation bag.

[0011] Preferably, a shielding plate for shielding the endoscope is provided at the end of the air duct, similar to the lamp plate of an outdoor lighting lamp, shielding the foam.

[0012] Preferably, a vibration motor is provided in the brush handle, and the vibration motor is electrically connected to a switch. Vibration brushing.

[0013] Preferably, a ring-shaped rubber membrane with a concave middle portion is arranged circumferentially of the recessed portion, and the air inlet hole is located on the recessed portion, an air inlet adjustment hole is opened on the rubber membrane, and a hard support ring is arranged at the adjustment hole. The support ring ensures that the size of the adjustment hole remains unchanged and does not change with pressure changes. A wind cavity is formed between the rubber membrane and the recessed portion, and the adjustment hole is staggered from the air inlet hole. An adjustment distance is left between the adjustment hole and the recessed portion. The number of air inlet holes here can be more and the size can be slightly larger, so that the inner pressure is not easy to affect the outer one, which is convenient for the rubber membrane to deform and the induced pressure change is more obvious.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. Turn on the switch, and the endoscope will monitor the inside of the gums through video, and transmit the video or photos to the mobile phone through the controller and wireless transceiver, so as to understand the gum condition in time; 2. The air duct can be bent to change the monitoring angle of the endoscope, and the fan can blow off the foam on the endoscope to ensure the clarity of the shooting. At the same time, it can also blow off the foam on the gums for a clearer view; 3. By squeezing the air bag, it can be automatically inflated to remove bubbles. The greater the brushing force, the faster the inflation speed and the better the foam removal effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1It is a structural schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 It is a front view of a second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 is an isometric view of a second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 is a circuit diagram of a second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a third embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 is an axonometric diagram of a third embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a fourth embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 9 FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the rubber membrane and the recessed portion according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] In the figure: 1. brush handle; 2. brush head; 3. bristles; 4. endoscope; 5. battery; 6. controller; 7. wireless transceiver; 8. air duct; 9. fan; 10. air inlet; 11. shielding plate; 12. vibration motor; 13. air bag; 14. rubber membrane; 15. adjustment hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0018] Example 1 See also Figure 1 The present invention provides a technical solution for a toothbrush with a gum health monitoring function: a toothbrush with a gum health monitoring function, comprising a brush handle 1, a brush head 2 connected to the brush handle 1, and bristles 3 arranged on the brush head 2, the brush handle 1 and the brush head 2 are hollow and internally connected, and a monitoring mechanism for monitoring the gums from the inside is arranged at the end of the brush head 2. The monitoring mechanism monitors the lower gums from the inside of the oral cavity.

[0019] The monitoring mechanism includes an endoscope 4 installed at the end of the brush head 2, and the endoscope 4 is respectively connected to a battery 5 and a controller 6 located on the brush handle 1, the controller 6 is connected to a wireless transceiver 7, the wireless transceiver 7 is connected to an intelligent terminal, and a switch is provided on the brush handle 1. The intelligent terminal can be a mobile phone, the wireless transceiver 7 can be in the form of Bluetooth, or other network forms, the connection between the controller 6 and the endoscope 4, and the model of the processor are common technologies, such as medical endoscopes and earwax removal endoscopes, which are relatively common and will not be described one by one. Here, the photos taken by the endoscope 4 can be directly sent to the mobile phone for storage for query, to understand the gum condition, can be observed in fact, and can also be stored through relevant software, especially for gum monitoring, which is very important.

[0020] Example 2 like Figures 2 to 5 As shown, on the basis of Example 1, as a preference, it further includes a blower mechanism for blowing air on the endoscope 4 to avoid being blocked by foam. The blower mechanism prevents the endoscope 4 from being blocked by foam. The blower mechanism includes an air duct 8 arranged between the brush head 2 and the endoscope 4, and the air duct 8 is connected to the inner cavity of the brush head 2. A blowing gap is left between the end of the air duct 8 and the endoscope 4, and the gap is used to discharge air and blow the foam generated by the toothpaste. A power mechanism is installed in the brush handle 1, and an air inlet hole 10 is arranged on the circumference of the brush handle 1. The power mechanism is electrically connected to the controller 6. The fan is used for inflating, and enters the air duct 8 through the inner cavity of the brush head 2 to achieve blowing to remove foam and ensure monitoring clarity. The power mechanism is a fan 9 installed in the brush handle 1, and the controller is connected to the fan 9.

[0021] The air duct 8 is a gooseneck tube that can be bent under force, which is convenient for changing the monitoring angle. A shielding plate 11 is set at the end of the air duct 8 for shielding the endoscope 4. It is similar to the lamp plate of an outdoor lighting lamp, which shields the foam. The brush handle 1 is located at the position of the fan 9 and is made of transparent material or provided with a perspective window. It is convenient to observe the situation of the fan 9.

[0022] A vibration motor 12 is disposed in the brush handle 1, and the vibration motor 12 is electrically connected to a switch. Vibration brushing.

[0023] Example 3 like Figures 6 to 7, compared with the second embodiment, the difference is that the power mechanism includes an elastic columnar airbag 13 sleeved on the circumference of the brush handle 1. The airbag 13 can be elastically deformed when squeezed to inflate the brush handle 1 through the air inlet 10. The inner opening of the airbag 13 is connected to the air inlet 10. When brushing teeth, the force required for pinching will cause the airbag 13 to deform, and air will be inflated into the brush handle 1 through the air inlet 10, so as to remove the foam. The greater the brushing force, the greater the air-inflating speed, and the better the foam removal effect. This just addresses the problem of strong brushing force and much foam. After releasing, the airbag 13 returns to its original position under its own elastic force, and air is inhaled through the air duct 8. It is squeezed again, and air is inflated and blown again. Of course, a one-way air inlet valve can also be set on the airbag 13, and a one-way air outlet valve can be set at the connection end of the brush handle 1 and the brush head 2 to ensure that the airflow enters the airbag 13 from the outside, and then enters the brush head 2 and the air duct 8 through the brush handle 1. The brush handle 1 is circumferentially concave near the thumb's pinching position to form a concave portion to increase the deformation and inflation distance, thereby increasing the deformation distance and range of the airbag 13 .

[0024] Example 4 like Figures 8 to 9 On the basis of Example 3, as a preferred method, a ring-shaped rubber membrane 14 with a concave middle portion is arranged around the recessed portion, and the air inlet hole 10 is located on the recessed portion, and an air inlet adjustment hole 15 is opened on the rubber membrane 14, and a hard support ring is arranged at the adjustment hole 15. The support ring ensures that the size of the adjustment hole 15 remains unchanged and does not change with the pressure change. A wind cavity is formed between the rubber membrane 14 and the recessed portion, and the adjustment hole 15 is staggered from the air inlet hole 10, and an adjustment distance is left between the adjustment hole 15 and the recessed portion. Here, the number of air inlet holes 10 can be more, and the size can be slightly larger, so that the inner pressure is not easy to affect the outer pressure, which is convenient for the rubber membrane 14 to deform and the induced pressure change is more obvious. When the pinching force of the air bag 13 is relatively large, the pressure between the air bag 13 and the rubber membrane 14 is relatively large, and the rubber membrane 14 deforms and expands toward the recessed part. At this time, the adjusting hole 15 is close to the recessed part, the distance is reduced, the resistance is increased, and the air volume entering the wind cavity is reduced, thereby avoiding excessive wind speed, extending the air outlet time at the end of the air duct 8, and being more uniform, avoiding sudden increase. When the pinching pressure is smaller, the distance from the adjusting hole 15 on the rubber membrane 14 to the recessed part is increased, the resistance is reduced, and the air outlet speed is relatively increased, thereby being more uniform.

[0025] Working principle: Turn on the switch, and the endoscope 4 will monitor the inner side of the gums through video, and transmit the video or photo to the mobile phone through the controller 6 and the wireless transceiver 7, so as to timely understand the gum condition. The air duct 8 can be bent to change the monitoring angle of the endoscope 4, and the fan 9 can blow off the foam on the endoscope 4 to ensure the clarity of the shooting. At the same time, it can also blow off the foam on the gums for a clearer picture. By squeezing the airbag 13, automatic inflation can be achieved to remove bubbles, and the greater the brushing force, the faster the inflation speed, and the better the effect of removing bubbles.

[0026] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A toothbrush with a gum health monitoring function, comprising a brush handle (1), a brush head (2) connected to the brush handle (1), and bristles (3) arranged on the brush head (2), characterized in that: The brush handle (1) and the brush head (2) are hollow and internally connected, and a monitoring mechanism for monitoring the gums from the inside is provided at the end of the brush head (2).

2. The toothbrush with gum health monitoring function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The monitoring mechanism comprises an endoscope (4) mounted on the end of the brush head (2), and the endoscope (4) is respectively connected to a battery (5) and a controller (6) located on the brush handle (1), the controller (6) is connected to a wireless transceiver (7), the wireless transceiver (7) is connected to an intelligent terminal, and a switch is provided on the brush handle (1).

3. The toothbrush with gum health monitoring function according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a blower mechanism for blowing air on the endoscope (4) to avoid being blocked by bubbles.

4. The toothbrush with gum health monitoring function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The air blowing mechanism comprises an air duct (8) arranged between the brush head (2) and the endoscope (4), and the air duct (8) is connected to the inner cavity of the brush head (2), a blowing gap is left between the end of the air duct (8) and the endoscope (4), and an air intake power mechanism is installed on the brush handle (1), and air intake holes (10) are arranged on the circumference of the brush handle (1), and the power mechanism is electrically connected to the controller (6).

5. The toothbrush with gum health monitoring function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The power mechanism is a fan (9) installed in the brush handle (1).

6. The toothbrush with gum health monitoring function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The power mechanism comprises an elastic columnar airbag (13) sleeved on the circumference of the brush handle (1); the airbag (13) is elastically deformable when squeezed so as to inflate air into the brush handle (1) through the air inlet hole (10).

7. The toothbrush with gum health monitoring function according to claim 6, characterized in that: The brush handle (1) is concave inwardly near the thumb-pressed area to form a concave portion to increase the deformation and inflation distance.

8. The toothbrush with gum health monitoring function according to claim 4, characterized in that: A shielding plate (11) for shielding the endoscope (4) is provided at the end of the air duct (8).

9. The toothbrush with gum health monitoring function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A vibration motor (12) is arranged in the brush handle (1), and the vibration motor (12) is electrically connected to a switch.

10. The toothbrush with gum health monitoring function according to claim 7, characterized in that: A rubber membrane (14) with a circular shape and a concave middle portion is arranged around the recessed portion, and the air inlet hole (10) is located on the recessed portion. An air inlet adjustment hole (15) is provided on the rubber membrane (14), and a hard support ring is arranged at the adjustment hole (15). An air cavity is formed between the rubber membrane (14) and the recessed portion, and the adjustment hole (15) is staggered from the air inlet hole (10), and an adjustment distance is left between the adjustment hole (15) and the recessed portion.

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