An orthodontic retainer disinfection device

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of dental appliance disinfection, and in particular to an orthodontic dental appliance disinfection device, which includes a support base. A disinfection housing is fixedly connected to the top of the support base. A semi-circular groove cylinder is fixedly connected to the inside of the disinfection housing. A partition baffle is fixedly connected to the inside of the semi-circular groove cylinder. A circular plate is arranged above the support base. A plurality of fixing strips are fixedly connected to the side surface of the circular plate along the circumference. Four groups of placement components are arranged along the circumference between the circular plate and the support base; by successively immersing the placement components in disinfectant solution and clear water, the present invention ensures complete contact between the orthodontic dental appliance and the disinfectant solution, guarantees the contact disinfection effect of the orthodontic dental appliance, and washes the disinfectant solution remaining on the surface of the orthodontic dental appliance with clear water, reduces the discomfort caused by the contact between the disinfectant solution and the oral cavity during use, and guarantees the physical health of the user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of orthodontic appliance disinfection, and particularly to an orthodontic appliance disinfection device for oral cavity. Background Art

[0002] Orthodontic treatment mainly adjusts the coordination among facial bones, teeth, nerves and muscles in the maxillofacial region through various correction devices, that is, adjusts the abnormal relationships among the upper and lower jaws, between the upper and lower teeth, between teeth and jaws, and between the nerves and muscles connecting them. Orthodontic appliances induce tooth movement through light force, and achieve coordination of dentition, jaws and facial forms through correction, as well as improve masticatory function and facial aesthetics.

[0003] The patent document with the publication number of CN215460422U discloses an orthodontic appliance disinfection device for oral cavity, which moves the orthodontic appliances in the disinfection solution in a storage box, avoiding the disinfection of orthodontic appliances while they are stationary in the disinfection solution, and improving the disinfection rate of the device; it includes a disinfection main body, multiple groups of retractable rods, multiple groups of springs, a moving plate, two groups of first motors, two groups of first rotating shafts, two groups of cams, two groups of electric push rods, a baffle plate, a supporting plate, two groups of right-angle fixing plates, a storage box, a second rotating shaft and a hollow shaft. A chamber is arranged inside the disinfection main body, and a disinfection solution injection pipe is arranged at the upper part of the left end, and multiple groups of retractable rods are uniformly fixed on the inner side wall of the bottom end of the retractable rods.

[0004] When the prior art disinfects orthodontic appliances for oral cavity, it usually immerses the orthodontic appliances in the disinfection solution and uses the movement of the orthodontic appliances to improve the disinfection efficiency. During the disinfection process, when some orthodontic appliances made of plastic and rubber materials are immersed in the disinfection solution, due to the buoyancy effect, the orthodontic appliances float on the liquid surface of the disinfection solution, thus reducing the contact area between the orthodontic appliances and the disinfection solution, affecting the disinfection effect of the orthodontic appliances, and when the orthodontic appliances are used and worn, the residual disinfection solution on the orthodontic appliances contacting the oral cavity easily causes discomfort to the user and damages the user's physical health. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the deficiencies existing in the prior art, and to propose an orthodontic appliance disinfection device for oral cavity.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: an orthodontic appliance disinfection device for oral cavity, including a support base, a disinfection housing is fixedly connected to the top of the support base, a semi-circular groove cylinder is fixedly connected inside the disinfection housing, a partition baffle is fixedly connected inside the semi-circular groove cylinder, and an ultrasonic cleaning mechanism is connected to the disinfection housing;

[0007] Above the support base, there is a circular plate. Along the circumference of the side of the circular plate, a plurality of fixing bars are fixedly connected. The fixing bars are all fixedly connected to the top of the support base. Between the circular plate and the support base, four groups of placement components are arranged along the circumference. The placement component includes an upper frame and a lower frame. An active positioning mechanism is connected between the upper frame and the lower frame. The circular plate is connected with an intermittent rotation mechanism, a vertical lifting mechanism, and an infrared sterilization mechanism.

[0008] Preferably, the intermittent rotation mechanism includes an annular slide rail and a driving motor. The annular slide rail is arranged below the circular plate. Along the circumference of the top of the annular slide rail, a plurality of arc-shaped frames are fixedly connected. The arc-shaped frames are all fixedly connected to the bottom of the circular plate. Four arc-shaped blocks are slidably connected to the annular slide rail. Arc-shaped through grooves are opened at the tops of the arc-shaped blocks. A rotating disk is arranged inside the annular slide rail. The driving motor is fixedly installed on the top of the circular plate. The output shaft of the driving motor penetrates the circular plate and extends below the circular plate and is fixedly connected to the center of the rotating disk. Four rectangular bars are fixedly connected along the circumference of the surface of the rotating disk. U-shaped limit blocks are fixedly connected to one side of the arc-shaped blocks close to the center of the annular slide rail. One ends of the rectangular bars are respectively located inside the corresponding U-shaped limit blocks. The other side of the arc-shaped block is fixedly connected with a mounting block. A connecting turntable is arranged on one side of the mounting block. A driving rotation mechanism is connected between the mounting block and the connecting turntable. The connecting turntable is fixedly connected to one side of the corresponding upper frame.

[0009] Preferably, the vertical lifting mechanism includes two active notches. The two active notches are both opened on the annular slide rail and are located above the semi-circular groove cylinder. The two active notches are respectively located on both sides above the partition baffle. Matching slide rails are arranged inside the active notches. Arc-shaped brackets are fixedly connected to the tops of the matching slide rails. Two hydraulic cylinders are fixedly installed on the top of the circular plate. The piston shafts of the hydraulic cylinders penetrate the circular plate and extend below the circular plate and are fixedly connected to the tops of the corresponding arc-shaped brackets. A moving limit mechanism is connected to the matching slide rail.

[0010] Preferably, the movable limit mechanism includes two limit holes which are respectively opened on the two mating slide rails. Activity bars are arranged below the arc-shaped blocks. Two first limit pins are slidably inserted on the activity bars, and the first limit pins are fixedly connected to the bottoms of the arc-shaped blocks. A first spring is sleeved on the first limit pins, and the first spring is fixedly connected between the activity bar and the bottom end of the corresponding first limit pin. A circular pin is fixedly connected to the activity bar, and the top end of the circular pin is slidably inserted on the arc-shaped block. A contact bar is fixedly connected to one side of the activity bar, and one end of the contact bar is located at the bottom of the corresponding rectangular bar.

[0011] Preferably, the driving and rotating mechanism includes a connecting ring which is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting turntable close to the mounting block. A limit track is fixedly connected to the outer side of the connecting ring, and the limit track is slidably connected to the mounting block. An internal gear ring is fixedly connected to the inner side of the connecting ring. A waterproof motor is fixedly installed on the mounting block, and a gear is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the waterproof motor, and the gear meshes with the internal gear ring.

[0012] Preferably, the infrared sterilization mechanism includes an activity groove which is opened on the circular plate. An installation shell is rotatably connected to the inside of the activity groove. A plurality of infrared sterilization lamps are fixedly installed on the top surface inside the installation shell, and a reciprocating tilting mechanism is connected to the installation shell.

[0013] Preferably, the reciprocating tilting mechanism includes a U-shaped frame which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the circular plate and located below the activity groove. An activity rod is slidably inserted on the U-shaped frame. A fixed frame is fixedly connected to the top of the activity rod. A sleeve rod is fixedly connected to the fixed frame. One end of the bottom of the installation shell is fixedly connected with a guiding strip, and a strip-shaped groove is opened on the guiding strip. The sleeve rod is located inside the strip-shaped groove. A connecting block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the activity rod. A second spring is sleeved on the activity rod, and the second spring is fixedly connected between the connecting block and the U-shaped frame. A connecting shaft is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting block, and a contact roller is rotatably connected to one end of the connecting shaft. Guiding rings are fixedly connected to the connecting turntables, and a plurality of arc-shaped protrusions are fixedly connected to the surface of the guiding rings along the circumference, and the contact roller is located on the top of the corresponding guiding ring.

[0014] Preferably, the ultrasonic cleaning mechanism includes an ultrasonic generator and a plurality of transducers. The ultrasonic generator is fixedly installed on one side of the disinfection shell, and the plurality of transducers are fixedly installed inside the disinfection shell and located at the bottom of the semi-circular groove cylinder.

[0015] Preferably, two liquid inlet pipes are fixedly inserted above one side of the disinfection housing. One ends of the liquid inlet pipes penetrate through the semi-circular groove cylinder and extend into the interior of the semi-circular groove cylinder, and float valves are fixedly installed. The two liquid inlet pipes are respectively located on both sides of the partition baffle. Two liquid discharge pipes are fixedly inserted below one side of the disinfection housing. One ends of the liquid discharge pipes penetrate through the semi-circular groove cylinder and extend into the interior of the semi-circular groove cylinder. Electric control valves are fixedly installed at the ends of the liquid discharge pipes located outside the disinfection housing. The two liquid discharge pipes are respectively located on both sides of the partition baffle.

[0016] Preferably, the movable positioning mechanism includes two strip-shaped frames and two sliding blocks. The two strip-shaped frames are respectively fixedly connected to both sides of the upper frame. The two sliding blocks are respectively fixedly connected to both sides of the lower frame. The sliding blocks are respectively slidably connected inside the corresponding strip-shaped frames. One end of the upper frame is fixedly connected to a fixing plate. A movable plate is arranged below the fixing plate. Two second limit pins are slidably inserted on the movable plate. The second limit pins are respectively fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing plate. Third springs are sleeved on the second limit pins. The third springs are fixedly connected between the fixing plate and the movable plate. One end of the lower frame is fixedly connected to a limit frame. A limit strip is fixedly connected to the bottom of the movable plate. One end of the limit strip is located inside the limit frame.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. The orthodontic braces are limited and stored in the placement component through the positioning of the upper frame and the lower frame, and are successively immersed in the disinfectant solution and clean water through the placement component, ensuring complete contact between the orthodontic braces and the disinfectant solution, ensuring the contact disinfection effect of the orthodontic braces, and cleaning the disinfectant solution remaining on the surface of the orthodontic braces with clean water, reducing the discomfort caused by the contact between the disinfectant solution and the oral cavity during use, and ensuring the physical health of the user.

[0019] 2. The arc-shaped through groove at the top of the arc-shaped block gives way to the arc-shaped frame, preventing the arc-shaped frame from blocking the sliding of the arc-shaped block. During the sliding process of the arc-shaped block, the installation block and the connecting turntable are driven to move, and the corresponding upper frame is driven to move. The upper frame and the lower frame are positioned through the movable positioning mechanism, so that the placement component rotates intermittently as the arc-shaped block slides.

[0020] 3. The circular pin is inserted into and limits the cooperation sliding rail and the arc-shaped block to prevent the arc-shaped block from moving along the sliding connection of the cooperation sliding rail. When the arc-shaped block moves upward along the cooperation sliding rail and returns to the initial position, one end of the contact strip is blocked by the rectangular strip, so that the first spring is compressed and one end of the circular pin disengages from the limit hole on the cooperation sliding rail, thus releasing the inserted limit between the cooperation sliding rail and the arc-shaped block and enabling the arc-shaped block to continue sliding.

[0021] 4. By continuously contacting and squeezing the multiple arc-shaped protrusions on the connecting turntable and the contact rollers, and at the same time using the elastic compression and extension of the second spring, the movable rod moves up and down reciprocally along the sliding insertion part of the U-shaped frame, causing the sleeved rod to move up and down inside the movable groove and continuously adjusting the position of the sleeved rod inside the strip-shaped groove, so that the guiding strip moves up and down and drives the installation housing to continuously reciprocally tilt along the rotational connection of the movable groove, thereby adjusting the irradiation angle of the infrared sterilization lamp on the orthodontic appliance and improving the infrared sterilization effect of the orthodontic appliance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 of the present invention Figure 1 is an enlarged schematic view of the structure at A in;

[0024] Figure 3 is a schematic view of the first cooperation structure of the circular plate, the placement component and the rotating disk of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 of the present invention Figure 3 is an enlarged schematic view of the structure at B in;

[0026] Figure 5 is a schematic view of the second cooperation structure of the circular plate, the placement component and the rotating disk of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 of the present invention Figure 5 is an enlarged schematic view of the structure at C in;

[0028] Figure 7 is a schematic sectional view of the cooperation structure of the disinfection housing and the semi-circular groove cylinder of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 8 is a schematic view of the first cooperation structure of the placement component, the arc-shaped block and the mounting block of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 9 of the present invention Figure 8 is an enlarged schematic view of the structure at D in;

[0031] Figure 10Schematic diagram of the second mating structure of the placement component, arc block and mounting block of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 11 For the present invention Figure 10 Schematic enlarged view of the structure at location E in;

[0033] Figure 12 Schematic diagram of the mating structure of the circular plate and the annular slide rail of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 13 For the present invention Figure 12 Schematic enlarged view of the structure at location F in;

[0035] Figure 14 For the present invention Figure 12 Schematic enlarged view of the structure at location G in.

[0036] In the figure: 1, support base; 2, disinfection housing; 3, semi-circular groove cylinder; 4, partition baffle; 5, circular plate; 6, fixing strip; 7, placement component; 701, upper frame; 702, lower frame; 8, annular slide rail; 9, drive motor; 10, arc frame; 11, arc block; 12, arc through groove; 13, rotating disk; 14, rectangular strip; 15, U-shaped limit block; 16, mounting block; 17, connecting turntable; 18, movable notch; 19, mating slide rail; 20, arc bracket; 21, hydraulic cylinder; 22, limit hole; 23, movable strip; 24, first limit pin; 25, first spring; 26, circular pin; 27, contact strip; 28, connecting ring; 29, limit track; 30, internal gear ring; 31, waterproof motor; 32, gear; 33, movable groove; 34, mounting housing; 35, infrared sterilization lamp; 36, U-shaped frame; 37, movable rod; 38, fixing frame; 39, sleeved rod; 40, guiding strip; 41, strip-shaped groove; 42, connecting block; 43, second spring; 44, connecting shaft; 45, contact roller; 46, guiding ring; 47, arc-shaped protrusion; 48, ultrasonic generator; 49, transducer; 50, liquid inlet pipe; 51, float valve; 52, drain pipe; 53, electric control valve; 54, strip-shaped frame; 55, sliding block; 56, fixing plate; 57, movable plate; 58, second limit pin; 59, third spring; 60, limit frame; 61, limit strip. Detailed implementation manners

[0037] The following description is used to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement the present invention. The preferred embodiments in the following description are only examples, and those skilled in the art can think of other obvious variations.

[0038] As Figures 1 to 14An orthodontic dental appliance disinfection device shown includes a support base 1. A disinfection housing 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the support base 1. A semi-circular groove cylinder 3 is fixedly connected to the inside of the disinfection housing 2. A partition baffle 4 is fixedly connected to the inside of the semi-circular groove cylinder 3 (as Figure 7 shown). An ultrasonic cleaning mechanism is connected to the disinfection housing 2;

[0039] A circular plate 5 is arranged above the support base 1. A plurality of fixing strips 6 are fixedly connected to the side of the circular plate 5 along the circumference. The fixing strips 6 are all fixedly connected to the top of the support base 1. Four groups of placement components 7 are arranged along the circumference between the circular plate 5 and the support base 1 (as Figure 2As shown in the figure, the placement component 7 includes an upper frame 701 and a lower frame 702. An active positioning mechanism is connected between the upper frame 701 and the lower frame 702. An intermittent rotation mechanism, a vertical lifting mechanism, and an infrared sterilization mechanism are connected to the circular plate 5. During operation, in the prior art when disinfecting orthodontic braces, the orthodontic braces are usually immersed in a disinfectant solution, and the movement of the orthodontic braces is used to improve the disinfection efficiency. During the disinfection process, when some orthodontic braces made of plastic and rubber materials are immersed in the disinfectant solution, due to the buoyancy effect, the orthodontic braces float on the liquid surface of the disinfectant solution, thus reducing the contact area between the orthodontic braces and the disinfectant solution and affecting the disinfection effect of the orthodontic braces. Moreover, when the orthodontic braces are worn, the residual disinfectant solution on the orthodontic braces contacting the oral cavity easily causes discomfort to the user and harms the user's physical health. This technical solution can solve the above problems, and the specific working method is as follows: Place the orthodontic braces to be disinfected inside the corresponding placement component 7, and add disinfectant solution and clean water inside the semi-circular groove cylinder 3. The disinfectant solution and clean water are separated by the partition baffle 4. Then, drive the placement component 7 to perform an intermittent rotation of 90 degrees through the action of the intermittent rotation mechanism, so that the placement component 7 with the orthodontic braces rotates above the semi-circular groove cylinder 3 and stays above the disinfectant solution and above the clean water in sequence. Then, drive the placement component 7 to move vertically downward through the action of the vertical lifting mechanism, so that the placement component 7 is successively immersed in the disinfectant solution and the clean water. When the placement component 7 is immersed in the disinfectant solution, the orthodontic braces inside the placement component 7 synchronously enter the disinfectant solution and are forced to be immersed in the disinfectant solution through the limit storage of the placement component 7, preventing the orthodontic braces from floating upward under the buoyancy effect, ensuring the contact range between the orthodontic braces and the disinfectant solution and soaking and disinfecting the orthodontic braces. Then, immerse the orthodontic braces in the clean water in the same way, so as to soak and clean the residual disinfectant solution on the surface of the orthodontic braces, reducing the discomfort caused by the residual disinfectant solution on the orthodontic braces during wearing and use. Through the action of the ultrasonic cleaning mechanism, the disinfectant solution and the clean water are oscillated at a high frequency, thereby improving the disinfection and cleaning efficiency of the orthodontic braces. After cleaning, the orthodontic braces continue to move through the action of the intermittent rotation mechanism, and are subjected to high-temperature sterilization by the action of the infrared sterilization mechanism, so as to further disinfect the orthodontic braces. Finally, through the action of the intermittent rotation mechanism, the placement component 7 and the orthodontic braces return to the initial position, and the positioning between the upper frame 701 and the lower frame 702 is released through the action of the active positioning mechanism, so as to take out the orthodontic braces and complete the disinfection. The orthodontic braces are limited and stored in the placement component 7 through the positioning of the upper frame 701 and the lower frame 702, and are successively immersed in the disinfectant solution and the clean water through the placement component 7, ensuring the complete contact between the orthodontic braces and the disinfectant solution, ensuring the contact disinfection effect of the orthodontic braces, and cleaning the residual disinfectant solution on the surface of the orthodontic braces with clean water, reducing the discomfort caused by the contact between the disinfectant solution and the oral cavity during use, and ensuring the physical health of the user.

[0040] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the intermittent rotation mechanism includes an annular slide rail 8 and a driving motor 9. The annular slide rail 8 is arranged below the circular plate 5. A plurality of arc-shaped frames 10 are fixedly connected to the top of the annular slide rail 8 along the circumference (as Figure 13 shown). The arc-shaped frames 10 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the circular plate 5. Four arc-shaped blocks 11 are slidably connected to the annular slide rail 8. Arc-shaped through grooves 12 are formed in the tops of the arc-shaped blocks 11 (as Figure 9 shown). A rotating disk 13 is arranged inside the annular slide rail 8. The driving motor 9 is fixedly installed on the top of the circular plate 5. The output shaft of the driving motor 9 penetrates through the circular plate 5 and extends below the circular plate 5 and is fixedly connected to the center of the rotating disk 13. Four rectangular bars 14 are fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating disk 13 along the circumference. U-shaped limiting blocks 15 are fixedly connected to one side of the arc-shaped blocks 11 close to the axis of the annular slide rail 8. One ends of the rectangular bars 14 are respectively located inside the corresponding U-shaped limiting blocks 15. Another side of the arc-shaped block 11 is fixedly connected with a mounting block 16. A connecting turntable 17 is arranged on one side of the mounting block 16. A driving rotation mechanism is connected between the mounting block 16 and the connecting turntable 17. The connecting turntable 17 is fixedly connected to one side of the corresponding upper frame 701. During operation, the output shaft of the driving motor 9 performs intermittent rotation of 90 degrees, thereby driving the rotating disk 13 to rotate synchronously. During the rotation of the rotating disk 13, one end of the rectangular bar 14 on the rotating disk 13 drives the corresponding arc-shaped block 11 to slide on the annular slide rail 8 through the limiting action on the U-shaped limiting block 15. During the sliding of the arc-shaped block 11, the arc-shaped through groove 12 at the top of the arc-shaped block 11 gives way to the arc-shaped frame 10 to prevent the arc-shaped frame 10 from blocking the sliding of the arc-shaped block 11. During the sliding of the arc-shaped block 11, the mounting block 16 and the connecting turntable 17 are driven to move, and the corresponding upper frame 701 is driven to move. The upper frame 701 and the lower frame 702 are positioned through the movable positioning mechanism, so that the placing assembly 7 performs intermittent rotation along with the sliding of the arc-shaped block 11.

[0041] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the vertical lifting mechanism includes two movable notches 18, both of which are formed on the annular slide rail 8 and located above the semi-circular groove cylinder 3. The two movable notches 18 are respectively located on both sides above the partition baffle 4. The inner parts of the movable notches 18 are both provided with mating slide rails 19. The tops of the mating slide rails 19 are fixedly connected with arc-shaped brackets 20. Two hydraulic cylinders 21 are fixedly installed on the top of the circular plate 5. The piston shafts of the hydraulic cylinders 21 penetrate through the circular plate 5 and extend to the lower part of the circular plate 5 and are then fixedly connected to the tops of the corresponding arc-shaped brackets 20. A moving limiting mechanism is connected to the mating slide rails 19. During operation, when the arc-shaped block 11 slides along the annular slide rail 8 to the corresponding movable notch 18 and then pauses, the arc-shaped block 11 is continuously slidably connected through the mating slide rail 19. Then, the corresponding hydraulic cylinder 21 works to make the piston shaft of the hydraulic cylinder 21 move downward, driving the corresponding arc-shaped bracket 20 and the mating slide rail 19 to move vertically downward, so that the arc-shaped block 11 and the corresponding placement assembly 7 move downward and move into the semi-circular groove cylinder 3, and are successively immersed in the disinfectant and clean water inside the semi-circular groove cylinder 3.

[0042] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the moving limiting mechanism includes two limiting holes 22, and the two limiting holes 22 (such as Figure 13As shown in the figure, they are respectively arranged on two cooperating slide rails 19. Below the arc-shaped blocks 11, movable bars 23 are provided. Two first limit pins 24 are slidably inserted on the movable bars 23. The first limit pins 24 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the arc-shaped blocks 11. A first spring 25 is sleeved on the first limit pins 24. The first spring 25 is fixedly connected between the movable bar 23 and the bottom end of the corresponding first limit pin 24. A circular pin 26 is fixedly connected to the movable bar 23. The top end of the circular pin 26 is slidably inserted on the arc-shaped block 11. One side of the movable bar 23 is fixedly connected with a contact bar 27. One end of the contact bar 27 is located at the bottom of the corresponding rectangular bar 14. During operation, when the arc-shaped block 11 moves downward through the piston shaft of the hydraulic cylinder 21, the arc-shaped block 11 drives the U-shaped limit block 15 to move downward synchronously. One end of the contact bar 27 gradually loses the contact extrusion of the rectangular bar 14 as the arc-shaped block 11 moves. And before the rectangular bar 14 disengages from the inside of the U-shaped limit block 15, one end of the contact bar 27 loses the contact extrusion of the rectangular bar 14, and the movable bar 23 moves closer to the arc-shaped block 11 along the sliding insertion part of the first limit pin 24 through the elastic stretching action of the first spring 25, so that the top end of the circular pin 26 moves toward the slide rail 19 along the sliding insertion part of the arc-shaped block 11, so that the top end of the circular pin 26 enters the limit hole 22 on the slide rail 19. Thus, when the slide rail 19 drives the arc-shaped block 11 to move vertically downward, the circular pin 26 plugs and limits the slide rail 19 and the arc-shaped block 11, preventing the arc-shaped block 11 from moving along the sliding connection part of the slide rail 19. And when the arc-shaped block 11 moves upward along with the slide rail 19 and returns to the initial position, the rectangular bar 14 contacts and blocks one end of the contact bar 27, so that the first spring 25 is compressed and one end of the circular pin 26 disengages from the limit hole 22 on the slide rail 19, thus releasing the plugging limit between the slide rail 19 and the arc-shaped block 11, enabling the arc-shaped block 11 to continue to slide.

[0043] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the driving and rotating mechanism includes a connecting ring 28 (such as Figure 9As shown in the figure, the connecting ring 28 is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting turntable 17 close to the mounting block 16. A limiting track 29 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the connecting ring 28. The limiting track 29 is slidably connected to the mounting block 16. An internal gear ring 30 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the connecting ring 28. A waterproof motor 31 is fixedly installed on the mounting block 16. A gear 32 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the waterproof motor 31. The gear 32 meshes with the internal gear ring 30. During operation, the output shaft of the waterproof motor 31 rotates to drive the gear 32 to rotate. And through the meshing action of the gear 32 and the internal gear ring 30, the connecting ring 28 rotates synchronously. Through the sliding connection between the limiting track 29 and the mounting block 16, the connecting turntable 17 rotates synchronously with the connecting ring 28, thereby driving the upper frame 701 and the lower frame 702 to rotate synchronously. When the orthodontic appliance is located inside the upper frame 701 and the lower frame 702 and is successively immersed in the disinfectant and clean water, the contact positions between the orthodontic appliance and the upper frame 701 and the lower frame 702 change continuously during the rotation of the upper frame 701 and the lower frame 702, thereby preventing the generation of immersion dead angles during the immersion process of the orthodontic appliance and ensuring the effect of immersion disinfection and cleaning of the orthodontic appliance.

[0044] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the infrared sterilization mechanism includes a movable groove 33. The movable groove 33 (as Figure 1 and Figure 12 shown) is opened on the circular plate 5. An installation shell 34 is rotatably connected inside the movable groove 33. A plurality of infrared sterilization lamps 35 are fixedly installed on the top surface inside the installation shell 34. A reciprocating tilting mechanism is connected to the installation shell 34. During operation, when the orthodontic appliance successively completes immersion disinfection and immersion cleaning inside the placement assembly 7, it moves to the lower part of the installation shell 34 through the action of the intermittent rotation mechanism, and the surface of the orthodontic appliance is irradiated with infrared high temperature for sterilization through the plurality of infrared sterilization lamps 35 inside the installation shell 34 along the cavities on the surfaces of the upper frame 701 and the lower frame 702. And through the action of the driving rotation mechanism, the upper frame 701 and the lower frame 702 continue to rotate, thereby increasing the contact area when the orthodontic appliance is sterilized by infrared rays. And during the rotation of the upper frame 701 and the lower frame 702, the installation shell 34 is continuously reciprocally tilted through the action of the reciprocating tilting mechanism, and the irradiation angle of the infrared sterilization lamps 35 is adjusted, further improving the infrared sterilization effect of the orthodontic appliance.

[0045] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the reciprocating tilting mechanism includes a U-shaped frame 36 (as Figure 14As shown in the figure, the U-shaped frame 36 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the circular plate 5 and is located below the movable groove 33. A movable rod 37 is slidably inserted into the U-shaped frame 36. The top of the movable rod 37 is fixedly connected to a fixed frame 38. A sleeve rod 39 is fixedly connected to the fixed frame 38. One end of the bottom of the installation housing 34 is fixedly connected to a guiding strip 40. A strip-shaped groove 41 is formed in the guiding strip 40. The sleeve rod 39 is located inside the strip-shaped groove 41. The bottom of the movable rod 37 is fixedly connected to a connecting block 42. A second spring 43 is sleeved on the movable rod 37. The second spring 43 is fixedly connected between the connecting block 42 and the U-shaped frame 36. One side of the connecting block 42 is fixedly connected to a connecting shaft 44. One end of the connecting shaft 44 is rotatably connected to a contact roller 45. Guiding rings 46 are fixedly connected to the connecting turntable 17 (as Figure 6 shown). A plurality of arc-shaped protrusions 47 are fixedly connected to the surface of the guiding ring 46 along the circumferential direction. The contact roller 45 is located on the top of the corresponding guiding ring 46. During operation, when the placing assembly 7 moves below the installation housing 34, the guiding ring 46 on the connecting turntable 17 moves to the bottom of the contact roller 45. The placing assembly 7 rotates synchronously through the rotation of the connecting turntable 17, so that the orthodontic dental appliances inside the placing assembly 7 rotate, and high-temperature irradiation sterilization is carried out by using the infrared sterilization lamp 35. The guiding ring 46 rotates synchronously with the connecting turntable 17, and continuous contact extrusion is carried out by using the plurality of arc-shaped protrusions 47 on the connecting turntable 17 and the contact roller 45. At the same time, by using the elastic compression and extension of the second spring 43, the movable rod 37 moves up and down reciprocally along the sliding insertion part of the U-shaped frame 36, so that the sleeve rod 39 moves up and down inside the strip-shaped groove 41, and the position of the sleeve rod 39 inside the strip-shaped groove 41 is continuously adjusted, so that the guiding strip 40 moves up and down, and drives the installation housing 34 to continuously reciprocally tilt along the rotation connection part of the movable groove 33, thereby adjusting the irradiation angle of the infrared sterilization lamp 35 on the orthodontic dental appliances and improving the infrared sterilization effect of the orthodontic dental appliances.

[0046] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the ultrasonic cleaning mechanism includes an ultrasonic generator 48 and a plurality of transducers 49. The ultrasonic generator 48 is fixedly installed on one side of the disinfection housing 2. The plurality of transducers 49 are all fixedly installed inside the disinfection housing 2 and are located at the bottom of the semi-circular groove cylinder 3. During operation, the ultrasonic generator 48 works to generate an ultrasonic frequency source, and the ultrasonic frequency source is converted into mechanical vibration by the transducers 49, so that the liquid inside the semi-circular groove cylinder 3 vibrates under the action of sound waves, improving the penetrability when the liquid contacts the orthodontic dental appliances, thereby improving the efficiency of disinfection and cleaning of the orthodontic dental appliances.

[0047] As a further embodiment of the present invention, two liquid inlet pipes 50 are fixedly inserted above one side of the disinfection housing 2 (as Figure 7As shown in the figure, one end of each liquid inlet pipe 50 penetrates through the semi-circular groove cylinder 3 and extends into the interior of the semi-circular groove cylinder 3, and a float valve 51 is fixedly installed. The two liquid inlet pipes 50 are respectively located on both sides of the partition baffle 4. Two drain pipes 52 are fixedly inserted below one side of the disinfection housing 2. One end of each drain pipe 52 penetrates through the semi-circular groove cylinder 3 and extends into the interior of the semi-circular groove cylinder 3. An electric control valve 53 is fixedly installed at the end of the drain pipe 52 located outside the disinfection housing 2. The two drain pipes 52 are respectively located on both sides of the partition baffle 4. During operation, the drain pipes 52 are drained regularly through the electric control valves 53, so that the disinfectant solution and clean water on both sides of the partition baffle 4 are drained regularly. When the liquid level drops, the float valves 51 on the liquid inlet pipes 50 timely supplement the disinfectant solution and clean water, so that the disinfectant solution and clean water are timely replaced during use and always reach the corresponding liquid level height.

[0048] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the movable positioning mechanism includes two strip-shaped frames 54 and two sliding blocks 55 (as Figure 8 shown). The two strip-shaped frames 54 are respectively fixedly connected to both sides of the upper frame 701. The two sliding blocks 55 are respectively fixedly connected to both sides of the lower frame 702. The sliding blocks 55 are respectively slidably connected inside the corresponding strip-shaped frames 54. One end of the upper frame 701 is fixedly connected with a fixing plate 56 (as Figure 2 shown). A movable plate 57 is arranged below the fixing plate 56. Two second limit pins 58 are slidably inserted on the movable plate 57. The second limit pins 58 are both fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing plate 56. Third springs 59 are sleeved on the second limit pins 58. The third springs 59 are fixedly connected between the fixing plate 56 and the movable plate 57. One end of the lower frame 702 is fixedly connected with a limit frame 60. One end of a limit bar 61 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the movable plate 57. One end of the limit bar 61 is located inside the limit frame 60. During operation, one end of the limit bar 61 is limited by the limit frame 60, so as to position the upper frame 701 and the lower frame 702. The movable plate 57 is pulled upward along the sliding insertion part of the second limit pin 58, and the third spring 59 is compressed and deformed, so that one end of the limit bar 61 moves upward and disengages from the limit frame 60, and the positioning between the upper frame 701 and the lower frame 702 is released. Then, the lower frame 702 is pulled out along the sliding connection part between the sliding block 55 and the strip-shaped frame 54, and the orthodontic dental appliance is placed in the lower frame 702. After the lower frame 702 is moved to the initial position, the upper frame 701 and the lower frame 702 are positioned again through the limit frame 60 and the limit bar 61.

[0049] The working principle of the present invention:

[0050] Place the orthodontic braces to be disinfected inside the corresponding placement component 7, and add disinfectant solution and clean water inside the semi-circular groove cylinder 3. Separate the disinfectant solution and clean water through the partition baffle 4. Then, driven by the intermittent rotation mechanism, drive the placement component 7 to rotate intermittently at a 90-degree angle, so that the placement component 7 with the orthodontic braces rotates above the semi-circular groove cylinder 3 and stays above the disinfectant solution and above the clean water in sequence. Then, driven by the vertical lifting mechanism, drive the placement component 7 to move vertically downward, so that the placement component 7 is immersed in the disinfectant solution and clean water in sequence. When the placement component 7 is immersed in the disinfectant solution, the orthodontic braces inside the placement component 7 synchronously enter the disinfectant solution and are forced to be immersed in the disinfectant solution through the limit storage of the placement component 7, preventing the orthodontic braces from floating upward under the action of buoyancy, ensuring the contact range between the orthodontic braces and the disinfectant solution and soaking and disinfecting the orthodontic braces. Then, immerse the orthodontic braces in the clean water in the same way, so as to soak and clean the disinfectant solution remaining on the surface of the orthodontic braces, reduce the discomfort caused by the remaining disinfectant solution on the orthodontic braces during wearing and use. Through the action of the ultrasonic cleaning mechanism, make the disinfectant solution and clean water oscillate at a high frequency, so as to improve the disinfection and cleaning efficiency of the orthodontic braces. After the orthodontic braces are cleaned, continue to move through the action of the intermittent rotation mechanism, and perform high-temperature sterilization on the orthodontic braces through the action of the infrared sterilization mechanism, so as to further disinfect the orthodontic braces. Finally, through the action of the intermittent rotation mechanism, make the placement component 7 and the orthodontic braces return to the initial position, and release the positioning between the upper frame 701 and the lower frame 702 through the action of the movable positioning mechanism, so as to take out the orthodontic braces and complete the disinfection. Limit and store the orthodontic braces in the placement component 7 through the positioning of the upper frame 701 and the lower frame 702, and immerse them in the disinfectant solution and clean water in sequence through the placement component 7, ensuring the complete contact between the orthodontic braces and the disinfectant solution, ensuring the contact disinfection effect of the orthodontic braces, and cleaning the disinfectant solution remaining on the surface of the orthodontic braces with clean water, reducing the discomfort caused by the contact between the disinfectant solution and the oral cavity during use, and ensuring the health of the user.

[0051] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art of this industry should understand that the present invention is not limited by the above embodiments. What is described in the above embodiments and the specification is only the principle of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, the present invention will have various changes and improvements, and these changes and improvements all fall within the scope of the present invention claimed. The scope of protection claimed by the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An orthodontic dental appliance disinfection device, comprising a support base, characterized in that, The top of the support base is fixedly connected with a disinfection housing. Inside the disinfection housing, a semi-circular groove cylinder is fixedly connected. Inside the semi-circular groove cylinder, a partition baffle is fixedly connected. An ultrasonic cleaning mechanism is connected to the disinfection housing; Above the support base, a circular plate is provided. Along the circumference of the side of the circular plate, a plurality of fixing strips are fixedly connected. The fixing strips are all fixedly connected to the top of the support base. Between the circular plate and the support base, four groups of placement components are arranged along the circumference. The placement component includes an upper frame and a lower frame. An active positioning mechanism is connected between the upper frame and the lower frame. An intermittent rotation mechanism, a vertical lifting mechanism and an infrared sterilization mechanism are connected to the circular plate; The intermittent rotation mechanism includes an annular slide rail and a driving motor. The annular slide rail is arranged below the circular plate. Along the circumference of the top of the annular slide rail, a plurality of arc-shaped frames are fixedly connected. The arc-shaped frames are all fixedly connected to the bottom of the circular plate. Four arc-shaped blocks are slidably connected to the annular slide rail. Arc-shaped through grooves are formed at the tops of the arc-shaped blocks. A rotating disk is arranged inside the annular slide rail. The driving motor is fixedly installed on the top of the circular plate. The output shaft of the driving motor penetrates through the circular plate and extends to the lower part of the circular plate and is fixedly connected to the center of the rotating disk. Four rectangular strips are fixedly connected along the circumference of the surface of the rotating disk. U-shaped limiting blocks are fixedly connected to one side of the arc-shaped blocks close to the axis of the annular slide rail. One ends of the rectangular strips are respectively located inside the corresponding U-shaped limiting blocks. On the other side of the arc-shaped blocks, mounting blocks are fixedly connected. A connecting turntable is arranged on one side of the mounting block. A driving rotation mechanism is connected between the mounting block and the connecting turntable. The connecting turntable is fixedly connected to one side of the corresponding upper frame; The vertical lifting mechanism includes two movable notches. Both of the two movable notches are formed in the annular slide rail and are located above the semi-circular groove cylinder. The two movable notches are respectively located on both sides above the partition baffle. Inside the movable notches, matching slide rails are arranged. Arc-shaped brackets are fixedly connected to the tops of the matching slide rails. Two hydraulic cylinders are fixedly installed on the top of the circular plate. The piston shafts of the hydraulic cylinders penetrate through the circular plate and extend to the lower part of the circular plate and are fixedly connected to the tops of the corresponding arc-shaped brackets. A moving limiting mechanism is connected to the matching slide rails; The driving rotation mechanism includes a connecting ring. The connecting ring is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting turntable close to the mounting block. A limiting track is fixedly connected to the outside of the connecting ring. The limiting track is slidably connected to the mounting block. An internal gear ring is fixedly connected to the inside of the connecting ring. A waterproof motor is fixedly installed on the mounting block. A gear is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the waterproof motor. The gear meshes with the internal gear ring; The infrared sterilization mechanism includes an activity groove. The activity groove is formed in the circular plate. Inside the activity groove, a mounting housing is rotatably connected. A plurality of infrared sterilization lamps are fixedly installed on the top surface inside the mounting housing. A reciprocating tilting mechanism is connected to the mounting housing.

2. The oral orthodontic brace disinfection device according to claim 1, wherein, The moving limit mechanism includes two limit holes which are respectively opened on two mating sliding rails. Activity bars are arranged below the arc-shaped blocks. Two first limit pins are slidably inserted on the activity bars. The first limit pins are fixedly connected to the bottom of the arc-shaped blocks. A first spring is sleeved on the first limit pins, and the first spring is fixedly connected between the activity bar and the bottom end of the corresponding first limit pin. A circular pin is fixedly connected to the activity bar, and the top end of the circular pin is slidably inserted on the arc-shaped block. A contact bar is fixedly connected to one side of the activity bar, and one end of the contact bar is located at the bottom of the corresponding rectangular bar.

3. The oral orthodontic appliance disinfection device according to claim 1, wherein The reciprocating tilting mechanism includes a U-shaped frame which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the circular plate and is located below the activity groove. An activity rod is slidably inserted on the U-shaped frame. The top of the activity rod is fixedly connected to a fixed frame. A sleeve rod is fixedly connected to the fixed frame. One end of the bottom of the installation housing is fixedly connected to a guiding bar. A strip-shaped groove is opened on the guiding bar. The sleeve rod is located inside the strip-shaped groove. The bottom of the activity rod is fixedly connected to a connecting block. A second spring is sleeved on the activity rod, and the second spring is fixedly connected between the connecting block and the U-shaped frame. A connecting shaft is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting block. One end of the connecting shaft is rotatably connected to a contact roller. Guiding rings are fixedly connected to the connecting turntables. A plurality of arc-shaped protrusions are fixedly connected to the surface of the guiding rings along the circumferential direction. The contact roller is located on the top of the corresponding guiding ring.

4. An orthodontic dental appliance disinfection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ultrasonic cleaning mechanism includes an ultrasonic generator and a plurality of transducers. The ultrasonic generator is fixedly installed on one side of the disinfection housing. The plurality of transducers are fixedly installed inside the disinfection housing and are located at the bottom of the semi-circular groove cylinder.

5. An orthodontic dental appliance disinfection device according to claim 4, characterized in that, Two liquid inlet pipes are fixedly inserted above one side of the disinfection housing. One ends of the liquid inlet pipes respectively penetrate through the semi-circular groove cylinder and extend to the inside of the semi-circular groove cylinder and then are fixedly installed with float valves. The two liquid inlet pipes are respectively located on both sides of the partition baffle. Two liquid discharge pipes are fixedly inserted below one side of the disinfection housing. One ends of the liquid discharge pipes respectively penetrate through the semi-circular groove cylinder and extend to the inside of the semi-circular groove cylinder. Electric control valves are fixedly installed at the ends of the liquid discharge pipes located outside the disinfection housing. The two liquid discharge pipes are respectively located on both sides of the partition baffle.

6. The oral orthodontic appliance disinfection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The activity positioning mechanism includes two strip-shaped frames and two sliding blocks. The two strip-shaped frames are respectively fixedly connected to both sides of the upper frame. The two sliding blocks are respectively fixedly connected to both sides of the lower frame. The sliding blocks are respectively slidably connected inside the corresponding strip-shaped frames. One end of the upper frame is fixedly connected to a fixed plate. An activity plate is arranged below the fixed plate. Two second limit pins are slidably inserted on the activity plate. The second limit pins are fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixed plate. Third springs are sleeved on the second limit pins, and the third springs are fixedly connected between the fixed plate and the activity plate. One end of the lower frame is fixedly connected to a limit frame. A limit strip is fixedly connected to the bottom of the activity plate, and one end of the limit strip is located inside the limit frame.

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