Fixed bracket cleaning equipment for orthodontics

Abstract

The invention discloses fixed bracket cleaning equipment for orthodontics, and relates to the technical field of fixed bracket cleaning, the fixed bracket cleaning equipment comprises clamping mechanisms, a cleaning mechanism, a shell and a base, the base is slidably provided with the shell, the shell is internally provided with two sets of clamping mechanisms, each clamping mechanism comprises a clamping sleeve, a clamping rod and a clamp assembly, and the clamping sleeves are slidably arranged on the base. The clamp mechanism can clamp the fixed brackets, and the clamping mechanism can adapt to the fixed brackets with different shapes and sizes; the cleaning mechanism comprises a stepping motor, a swing sleeve and a cleaning brush, the swing sleeve is rotatably arranged on the base, the stepping motor can drive the swing sleeve to swing in a reciprocating mode, the cleaning brush is slidably arranged in the swing sleeve, the cleaning mechanism can adapt to the irregular curve of the fixed bracket, one end of a connecting rod is hinged to the swing sleeve, and the other end of the connecting rod is hinged to the shell. The cleaning mechanism can drive the shell to vibrate in a reciprocating mode, and the cleaning effect is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of fixed bracket cleaning, in particular to a fixed bracket cleaning device used for oral orthodontics. Background Art

[0002] Fixed brackets are tools used to correct the alignment of teeth and play a vital role in orthodontics. When fixed brackets fall off during wearing, they need to be cleaned. When cleaning general invisible fixed brackets, the fixed brackets are often placed in a cleaner and then put in a cleaning solution to clean the fixed brackets through chemical reactions. This may result in incomplete cleaning and residues. Manual cleaning without suitable tools may also damage the fixed brackets.

[0003] In the prior art, a patent with publication number CN110369362B and publication date September 15, 2020 proposes a technical solution of spraying cleaning liquid through a spraying mechanism and brushing the fixed bracket through the cooperation of a rotating mechanism and a power mechanism, but there are the following disadvantages: (1) The fixed bracket is placed in the cleaning tank of the cleaning carrier, and corresponding cleaning carriers need to be configured for fixed brackets of different sizes and shapes, which has poor versatility; (2) The trajectory of the cleaning brush is an arc, and the shape of the fixed bracket is an irregular curve, resulting in poor cleaning effect. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a fixed bracket cleaning device for orthodontics to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a fixed bracket cleaning device for oral orthodontics, comprising a clamping mechanism, a cleaning mechanism, a shell and a base, a shell is slidably provided on the base, two sets of clamping mechanisms are provided in the shell, the clamping mechanism comprises a clamping sleeve, a clamping rod, a clamping assembly and a limiting assembly, a clamping sleeve is rotatably provided at the bottom of the shell, the limiting assembly is provided at the bottom of the shell, the limiting assembly can limit the rotation of the clamping sleeve, a clamping rod is slidably provided in the clamping sleeve, a clamping assembly is installed at the end of the clamping rod, and the clamping assembly can clamp the fixed bracket; The cleaning mechanism includes a stepper motor and a swing sleeve. The swing sleeve is rotatably arranged on the base. The stepper motor is fixed on the base. The stepper motor can drive the swing sleeve to swing back and forth. One end of a connecting rod can be hinged on the swing sleeve. The other end of the connecting rod can be hinged on the shell. A detachable cleaning brush is slidingly arranged in the swing sleeve. The clamp assembly includes a fixed pin, a sliding pin and a spring. The fixed pin is fixed at the end of the clamping rod. The clamping rod is provided with a sliding groove. The sliding pin is slidably arranged on the sliding groove. A spring is fixed in the sliding groove. The spring can press the sliding pin onto the fixed pin.

[0006] Preferably, the limiting assembly includes a clamping gear, a transition gear and a movable gear. The clamping gear and the clamping sleeve are coaxially fixed, the clamping gear and the transition gear and the movable gear are all meshed, the transition gear and the movable gear are meshed, the transition gear is rotatably arranged in the shell, and the movable gear is detachably arranged in the shell.

[0007] Preferably, a synchronous pulley is coaxially fixed to the swing sleeve, the stepper motor drives the swing sleeve via the synchronous belt, and the stepper motor is electrically connected to the stepper motor controller.

[0008] Preferably, a fixed brush head is fixed at the end of the cleaning brush, and a sliding brush head is slidably arranged on the cleaning brush, one end of a tension spring is fixed on the sliding brush head, and the other end of the tension spring is fixed to the end of the cleaning brush, and the fixed brush head and the sliding brush head both include arc-shaped spring pieces, and bristles are fixed on the arc-shaped spring pieces of the fixed brush head and the sliding brush head.

[0009] Preferably, the connection between the swing sleeve and the connecting rod is detachable, and a detachable sliding flushing brush is arranged in the swing sleeve. A waterproof motor is fixed to the end of the flushing brush, and the output shaft of the waterproof motor is connected to the roller brush through a coupling. A water outlet pipe is fixed on the flushing brush, and the outlet of the water outlet pipe faces the roller brush. A drain valve is fixed to the bottom of the shell, and a locking assembly is arranged on the base, which can fix the shell.

[0010] Preferably, the coupling includes two half-couplings and a return spring. The two half-couplings can slide relative to each other. A return spring is fixed between the two half-couplings. A protrusion is fixed on the end surface of the roller brush facing the waterproof motor. A convex column is fixed on the end surface of the waterproof motor facing the roller brush. The return spring can pull the roller brush and the waterproof motor closer, and the protrusion and the convex column can push the roller brush and the waterproof motor apart.

[0011] Preferably, the locking assembly includes a bolt and a locking hole, the bolt is threadedly connected to the base, and the locking hole is opened on the shell.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: the fixed bracket is fixed by the clamping mechanism, which can adapt to fixed brackets of different shapes and sizes, the cleaning mechanism can adapt to the irregular curve of the fixed bracket, and the cleaning mechanism can also drive the shell to vibrate reciprocatingly, and the shell drives the cleaning liquid therein to vibrate, thereby improving the foaming effect of the cleaning liquid and further improving the cleaning effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 is an axonometric view of the present invention; Figure 2A top view of the present invention; Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a clamping rod of the present invention; Figure 4 It is an axonometric view of the present invention in the flushing state, wherein the connecting rod is removed; Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional view of the flushing brush of the present invention.

[0014] In the figure: 100, clamping mechanism, 101, shell, 102, base, 103, clamping sleeve, 104, clamping rod, 105, limit assembly, 106, clamp assembly, 107, clamping gear, 108, transition gear, 109, movable gear, 110, fixed pin, 111, sliding pin, 112, spring, 200, cleaning mechanism, 201, stepping motor, 202, swing sleeve, 203, cleaning brush, 204, fixed brush head, 205, sliding brush head, 206, tension spring, 207, connecting rod, 208, flushing brush, 209, waterproof motor, 210, roller brush, 211, water outlet pipe, 212, locking assembly, 213, half coupling, 214, return spring, 215, protrusion, 216, boss, 217, synchronous belt, 218, drain valve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] 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.

[0016] The present invention provides a technical solution: a fixed bracket cleaning device for orthodontics, such as Figure 1 As shown, it includes a clamping mechanism 100, a cleaning mechanism 200, a shell 101 and a base 102. The shell 101 is slidably arranged on the base 102. Two sets of clamping mechanisms 100 are arranged in the shell 101. The clamping mechanism 100 includes a clamping sleeve 103, a clamping rod 104, a clamping assembly 106 and a limiting assembly 105. The clamping sleeve 103 is rotatably arranged at the bottom of the shell 101. The limiting assembly 105 is arranged at the bottom of the shell 101. The limiting assembly 105 can limit the rotation of the clamping sleeve 103. The clamping rod 104 is slidably arranged in the clamping sleeve 103. The end of the clamping rod 104 is installed with the clamping assembly 106. The clamping assembly 106 can clamp and fix the bracket.

[0017] The cleaning mechanism 200 includes a stepper motor 201 and a swinging sleeve 202. The swinging sleeve 202 is rotatably arranged on the base 102. The stepper motor 201 is fixed on the base 102. The stepper motor 201 can drive the swinging sleeve 202 to swing back and forth. One end of a connecting rod 207 can be hinged on the swinging sleeve 202, and the other end of the connecting rod 207 can be hinged on the shell 101. A detachable sliding cleaning brush 203 is arranged in the swinging sleeve 202. When the swinging sleeve 202 swings, the distances from each point on the fixed bracket to the swing center are different. The cleaning brush 203 and the swinging sleeve 202 produce relative sliding, ensuring that the cleaning brush 203 always moves along the fixed bracket and adapts to the irregular curve of the fixed bracket.

[0018] like Figure 3 As shown, in order to facilitate clamping and fixing the bracket, the clamp assembly 106 includes a fixed pin 110, a sliding pin 111 and a spring 112. The fixed pin 110 is fixed to the end of the clamping rod 104. The clamping rod 104 is provided with a sliding groove. The sliding pin 111 is slidably set on the sliding groove. The spring 112 is fixed in the sliding groove. The spring 112 can press the sliding pin 111 onto the fixed pin 110.

[0019] like Figure 2 As shown, in order to facilitate limiting the rotation of the clamping mechanism 100, the limiting assembly 105 includes a clamping gear 107, a transition gear 108 and a movable gear 109. The clamping gear 107 and the clamping sleeve 103 are coaxially fixed, the clamping gear 107 and the transition gear 108 and the movable gear 109 are all meshed, the transition gear 108 and the movable gear 109 are meshed, the transition gear 108 is rotatably arranged in the housing 101, and the movable gear 109 is detachably arranged in the housing 101. When the clamping gear 107, the transition gear 108 and the movable gear 109 are all meshed with each other, they cannot rotate, so that the clamping sleeve 103 is fixed, the movable gear 109 is taken out, and the clamping sleeve 103 is rotated, and the clamping sleeve 103 drives the clamping gear 107 to rotate in the same direction and the transition gear 108 to rotate in the opposite direction.

[0020] like Figure 1 As shown, in order to facilitate the transmission of the power of the stepper motor 201, the swing sleeve 202 is coaxially fixed with a synchronous pulley. The stepper motor 201 drives the swing sleeve 202 through a synchronous belt 217. The stepper motor 201 is electrically connected to the stepper motor controller. The stepper motor controller is a common electrical component that can set the angular displacement and number of working cycles of the stepper motor 201 through buttons.

[0021] like Figure 2As shown, a fixed brush head 204 is fixed to the end of the cleaning brush 203, and a sliding brush head 205 is slidably arranged on the cleaning brush 203, one end of a tension spring 206 is fixed to the sliding brush head 205, and the other end of the tension spring 206 is fixed to the end of the cleaning brush 203, the fixed brush head 204 and the sliding brush head 205 are made of arc-shaped spring pieces, and bristles are fixed on the fixed brush head 204 and the sliding brush head 205, and the tension spring 206 pulls the fixed brush head 204 and the sliding brush head 205 closer to ensure that the cleaning brush 203 always slides along the fixed bracket to avoid falling off, and can also adapt to the difference in the inner and outer curves of the fixed bracket.

[0022] like Figure 4 As shown, in order to facilitate the flushing of the cleaning liquid residue on the fixed bracket, the swing sleeve 202 can be disassembled, and the connection between the swing sleeve 202 and the connecting rod 207 is detachable. A detachable sliding flushing brush 208 is set in the swing sleeve 202, and the flushing brush 208 can replace the cleaning brush 203. A waterproof motor 209 is fixed to the end of the flushing brush 208, and the output shaft of the waterproof motor 209 is connected to the roller brush 210 through a coupling. A water outlet pipe 211 is fixed on the flushing brush 208, and the outlet of the water outlet pipe 211 faces the roller brush 210. A drain valve 218 is fixed to the bottom of the shell 101, and a locking assembly 212 is set on the base 102, and the locking assembly 212 can fix the shell 101.

[0023] Before flushing, the cleaning liquid in the shell 101 needs to be discharged first. Therefore, the shell 101 does not need to move during the flushing work. The movement of the shell 101 is prevented by removing the connecting rod 207 and locking the shell 101, thereby reducing the load of the swing sleeve 202 and saving energy.

[0024] like Figure 5 As shown, in order to improve the flushing effect, the coupling includes two half-couplings 213 and a return spring 214. The two half-couplings 213 can slide relative to each other. A return spring 214 is fixed between the two half-couplings 213. A protrusion 215 is fixed on the end surface of the roller brush 210 facing the waterproof motor 209. A protrusion 216 is fixed on the end surface of the waterproof motor 209 facing the roller brush 210. The return spring 214 can pull the roller brush 210 and the waterproof motor 209 closer, the protrusion 215 and the protrusion 216 can push the roller brush 210 and the waterproof motor 209 apart, and the waterproof motor 209 can drive the roller brush 210 to rotate. The protrusion 216 can intermittently contact the protrusion 215, thereby pushing the roller brush 210 away. The return spring 214 can pull the roller brush 210 closer, so that the roller brush 210 can vibrate up and down while rotating, thereby improving the flushing effect.

[0025] like Figure 4As shown, in order to facilitate fixing the shell 101, the locking assembly 212 includes a bolt and a locking hole. The bolt is threadedly connected to the base 102, and the locking hole is opened on the shell 101. Sliding the shell 101 so that the locking hole on it is aligned with the bolt, rotating the bolt to insert it into the locking hole, the shell 101 can be locked.

[0026] Working process: the operator injects cleaning liquid into the housing 101, and by adjusting the movable clamping rod 104 and rotating the clamping sleeve 103, the clamping assembly 106 can be flexibly moved. There are two sets of clamping mechanisms 100, and the two sets of clamping mechanisms 100 limit the fixed bracket by clamping two points on the fixed bracket. The operator uses the limit assembly 105 to limit the rotation of the clamping sleeve 103, and adjusts the clamping sleeves 103 on both sides so that they are not parallel to each other. After clamping the fixed bracket, the clamping rod 104 cannot slide; The operator sets the working cycle number and angular displacement of the stepper motor 201 through the stepper motor controller, the swing sleeve 202 swings back and forth, and the cleaning brush 203 cleans along the surface of the fixed bracket. The swing sleeve 202 can also drive the housing 101 to vibrate through the connecting rod 207, thereby improving the foaming effect of the cleaning liquid and thus improving the cleaning effect. After the cleaning work is completed, the cleaning liquid is first discharged, and then the cleaning brush 203 is replaced with the flushing brush 208, the connecting rod 207 is removed, and the shell 101 is fixed by the locking assembly 212, and the flushing work is prepared to remove the cleaning liquid on the fixed bracket. The flushing brush 208 flushes along the surface of the fixed bracket, and the water outlet pipe 211 is connected to the water source for flushing. The waterproof motor 209 drives the roller brush 210 to rotate and vibrate up and down to improve the flushing effect.

[0027] 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 fixed bracket cleaning device for orthodontics, characterized in that: The invention comprises a clamping mechanism (100), a cleaning mechanism (200), a shell (101) and a base (102); the shell (101) is slidably arranged on the base (102); two sets of clamping mechanisms (100) are arranged in the shell (101); the clamping mechanism (100) comprises a clamping sleeve (103), a clamping rod (104), a clamping assembly (106) and a limiting assembly (105); the clamping sleeve (103) is rotatably arranged at the bottom of the shell (101); the limiting assembly (105) is arranged at the bottom of the shell (101); the limiting assembly (105) can limit the rotation of the clamping sleeve (103); the clamping rod (104) is slidably arranged in the clamping sleeve (103); the clamping assembly (106) is installed at the end of the clamping rod (104); the clamping assembly (106) can clamp and fix the bracket; The cleaning mechanism (200) comprises a stepping motor (201) and a swinging sleeve (202); the swinging sleeve (202) is rotatably arranged on the base (102); the stepping motor (201) is fixed on the base (102); the stepping motor (201) can drive the swinging sleeve (202) to swing back and forth; one end of a connecting rod (207) can be hinged on the swinging sleeve (202); the other end of the connecting rod (207) can be hinged on the housing (101); and a cleaning brush (203) is detachably and slidably arranged in the swinging sleeve (202); The clamp assembly (106) comprises a fixed pin (110), a sliding pin (111) and a spring (112); the fixed pin (110) is fixed to the end of the clamp rod (104); a sliding groove is provided on the clamp rod (104); the sliding pin (111) is slidably arranged on the sliding groove; a spring (112) is fixed in the sliding groove; the spring (112) can press the sliding pin (111) onto the fixed pin (110); The limiting assembly (105) comprises a clamping gear (107), a transition gear (108) and a movable gear (109); the clamping gear (107) and the clamping sleeve (103) are coaxially fixed; the clamping gear (107) and the transition gear (108) and the movable gear (109) are all meshed; the transition gear (108) and the movable gear (109) are meshed; the transition gear (108) is rotatably arranged in the housing (101); and the movable gear (109) is detachably arranged in the housing (101).

2. The fixed bracket cleaning device for orthodontics according to claim 1, characterized in that: A synchronous pulley is coaxially fixed to the swing sleeve (202); the stepper motor (201) drives the swing sleeve (202) via a synchronous belt (217); and the stepper motor (201) is electrically connected to a stepper motor controller.

3. The fixed bracket cleaning device for orthodontics according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixed brush head (204) is fixed to the end of the cleaning brush (203); a sliding brush head (205) is slidably arranged on the cleaning brush (203); one end of a tension spring (206) is fixed to the sliding brush head (205); the other end of the tension spring (206) is fixed to the end of the cleaning brush (203); the fixed brush head (204) and the sliding brush head (205) both include arc-shaped spring pieces; and bristles are fixed to the arc-shaped spring pieces of the fixed brush head (204) and the sliding brush head (205).

4. The fixed bracket cleaning device for orthodontics according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection between the swing sleeve (202) and the connecting rod (207) is detachable. A detachable slidable flushing brush (208) is disposed in the swing sleeve (202). A waterproof motor (209) is fixed to the end of the flushing brush (208). The output shaft of the waterproof motor (209) is connected to a roller brush (210) via a coupling. A water outlet pipe (211) is fixed to the flushing brush (208). The outlet of the water outlet pipe (211) faces the roller brush (210). A drain valve (218) is fixed to the bottom of the housing (101). A locking assembly (212) is disposed on the base (102). The locking assembly (212) can fix the housing (101).

5. The fixed bracket cleaning device for orthodontics according to claim 4, characterized in that: The coupling comprises two half couplings (213) and a return spring (214); the two half couplings (213) are capable of sliding relative to each other; a return spring (214) is fixed between the two half couplings (213); a protrusion (215) is fixed on the end surface of the roller brush (210) facing the waterproof motor (209); a convex column (216) is fixed on the end surface of the waterproof motor (209) facing the roller brush (210); the return spring (214) is capable of pulling the roller brush (210) and the waterproof motor (209) closer; and the protrusion (215) and the convex column (216) are capable of pushing the roller brush (210) and the waterproof motor (209) apart.

6. The fixed bracket cleaning device for orthodontics according to claim 5, characterized in that: The locking assembly (212) comprises a bolt and a locking hole, the bolt is threadedly connected to the base (102), and the locking hole is provided on the housing (101).

Images