Multi-mode control system of intelligent toothbrush and operation switching method of multi-mode control system

Abstract

The invention discloses a multi-mode control system of an intelligent toothbrush. The multi-mode control system comprises an intelligent toothbrush body, an MCU processor and a motor control module, the MCU processor is also electrically connected with a signal identification unit and a switch operation unit, and the switch operation unit interacts with a user; the signal recognition unit comprises a recognition brush head butt joint signal, and the MCU processor transmits a control signal to the motor control module according to feedback information of the signal recognition unit. Compared with the prior art, the multi-mode control system of the intelligent toothbrush and the operation switching method of the multi-mode control system have the advantages that operation and use are convenient, multi-mode adjustment can be conducted, and brush head application can be intelligently recognized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of intelligent oral cleaning devices, and specifically refers to a multi-mode control system for an intelligent toothbrush and an operation switching method thereof. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards, the attention to oral health has increased day by day, and intelligent toothbrushes, as a new type of oral cleaning tool, have gradually gained the favor of consumers. However, the existing intelligent toothbrushes have certain limitations in terms of functions and controls.

[0003] For example, the function modes of some intelligent toothbrushes are relatively single, unable to meet the diverse needs of different users in different scenarios, and it is difficult to cooperate various control modes with different brush heads. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the above technical defects and provide a multi-mode control system for an intelligent toothbrush and an operation switching method thereof that are convenient to operate and use, can perform multi-mode adjustment, and can intelligently identify the application of the brush head.

[0005] To solve the above technical problem, the technical solution provided by the present invention is: a multi-mode control system for an intelligent toothbrush, including an intelligent toothbrush body, an MCU processor, and a motor control module; the MCU processor is also electrically connected to a signal recognition unit and a switch operation unit, and the switch operation unit interacts with the user;

[0006] The signal recognition unit includes recognizing the brush head docking signal, and the MCU processor transmits a control signal to the motor control module according to the feedback information of the signal recognition unit.

[0007] Preferably, the motor in the motor control module is a magnetic levitation motor;

[0008] The output control electrical signal of the motor control module controls the rotating end of the magnetic levitation motor to perform power output.

[0009] Preferably, the switch operation unit includes a control switch and a mode switching switch;

[0010] The motor control module receives the mode switching switch signal and outputs a control electrical signal.

[0011] Preferably, the signal recognition unit includes signal recognition components respectively arranged on the toothbrush handle and the toothbrush head.

[0012] On the other hand, the present invention discloses an operation switching method for an intelligent toothbrush, including the following steps:

[0013] Step 1: Select a brush head to dock with the intelligent toothbrush;

[0014] Step 2: Press the control switch to start intelligent compression, and the signal recognition unit recognizes the brush head information;

[0015] Step 3: The MCU processor outputs a control instruction to the motor control module according to the feedback brush head information;

[0016] Step 4: Touch the mode switch to change the required mode, and the motor control module transmits the corresponding mode electrical signal

[0017] Preferably, the modes in step 4 include reciprocating rotary motion, 360° rotary motion, vibrating motion, and sweeping and vibrating motion.

[0018] Preferably, the reciprocating rotary motion is to control the reciprocating rotation of the motor shaft through an electrical signal, including adjusting the reciprocating angle, speed, and working duration.

[0019] Preferably, the 360° rotary motion is to control the 360-degree rotation of the motor shaft through an electrical signal, including adjusting the rotation speed and working duration.

[0020] Preferably, the vibrating motion is to control the low-angle reciprocating motion of the motor shaft through an electrical signal, including adjusting the reciprocating angle, speed, and working duration.

[0021] Preferably, the sweeping and vibrating motion is to control the low-angle reciprocating motion of the motor shaft while combining the low-speed / large-angle reciprocating motion, including adjusting the reciprocating angle, speed, and working duration.

[0022] The advantages of the present invention compared with the prior art are as follows: In this application, through the cooperation of modules such as the MCU processor and the motor control module, the replacement of the toothbrush head is monitored through signal recognition, and different motion modes are designed for different toothbrush heads, thereby increasing the adaptability and meeting different oral cleaning needs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0024] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0025] Combined with the attached Figure 1 As shown, a multi-mode control system for an intelligent toothbrush includes an intelligent toothbrush body, an MCU processor, and a motor control module; the MCU processor is also electrically connected to a signal recognition unit and a switch operation unit, and the switch operation unit interacts with the user; the signal recognition unit includes recognizing the brush head docking signal, and the MCU processor transmits a control signal to the motor control module according to the feedback information of the signal recognition unit.

[0026] The motor in the motor control module is a magnetic levitation motor; the output control electrical signal of the motor control module controls the rotating end of the magnetic levitation motor to output power, which is convenient for adapting to different motion modes.

[0027] In one embodiment:

[0028] The switch operation unit includes a control switch and a mode switching switch; the motor control module receives the mode switching switch signal and outputs a control electrical signal.

[0029] The signal recognition unit includes signal recognition components respectively arranged on the toothbrush handle and the toothbrush head. Specifically, the brush head is assembled with magnets or other chips or components that can be recognized by the host in different orientations, and the movement mechanism recognizes different brush heads through induction components.

[0030] An operation switching method for an intelligent toothbrush includes the following steps: Step 1: Select a brush head to dock with the intelligent toothbrush; Step 2: Press the control switch to start intelligent compression, and the signal recognition unit recognizes the brush head information; Step 3: The MCU processor outputs a control instruction to the motor control module according to the feedback brush head information; Step 4: Touch the mode switching switch to change the required mode, and the motor control module transmits the corresponding mode electrical signal.

[0031] In the specific implementation of the present invention, the modes in Step 4 include reciprocating rotary motion, 360° rotary motion, vibrating motion, and sweeping and vibrating motion.

[0032] The content not described in detail in this specification belongs to the prior art well-known to those skilled in the art.

[0033] The working principle of the present invention: The reciprocating rotary motion is to control the motor shaft to reciprocate through an electrical signal, including adjusting the reciprocating angle, speed, and working duration;

[0034] The 360° rotary motion is to control the motor shaft to rotate 360 degrees through an electrical signal, including adjusting the rotation speed and working duration;

[0035] The vibrating motion is to control the motor shaft to reciprocate at a low angle through an electrical signal, including adjusting the reciprocating angle, speed, and working duration;

[0036] The sweeping and vibrating motion is to control the motor shaft to reciprocate at a low angle while combining a low-speed / large-angle reciprocating motion, including adjusting the reciprocating angle, speed, and working duration.

[0037] The technology of the present invention is applicable to daily oral cleaning, especially for user groups who need different cleaning modes and gear adjustments, such as those who pursue deep cleaning, have tooth sensitivity, or have special oral care needs.

[0038] The above has shown and described the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited by the above embodiments. The above embodiments and the descriptions in the specification only illustrate the principles 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.

[0039] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, terms such as "installation", "connection", "connection", "fixation" and the like shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and may be the communication inside two components or the interaction relationship between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0040] The above has described the present invention and its implementation manners. Such description is not restrictive. What is shown in the drawings is only one of the implementation manners of the present invention, and the actual structure is not limited thereto. Generally speaking, if those of ordinary skill in the art are inspired by it and, without departing from the purpose of the present invention creation, design similar structural manners and embodiments to the technical solution without creative efforts, they shall all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multi-mode control system for a smart toothbrush, characterized in that: It includes an intelligent toothbrush body, an MCU processor, and a motor control module; the MCU processor is also electrically connected to a signal recognition unit and a switch operation unit, and the switch operation unit interacts with the user. The signal recognition unit includes recognizing the brush head docking signal, and the MCU processor transmits a control signal to the motor control module according to the feedback information of the signal recognition unit.

2. The multi-mode control system of an intelligent toothbrush according to claim 1, characterized in that: The motor in the motor control module is a magnetic levitation motor. The output control electrical signal of the motor control module controls the rotating end of the magnetic levitation motor to output power.

3. The multi-mode control system of an intelligent toothbrush according to claim 2, wherein: The switch operation unit includes a control switch and a mode switching switch. The motor control module receives the mode switching switch signal and outputs a control electrical signal.

4. The multimode control system of an intelligent toothbrush according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: The signal recognition unit includes signal recognition components respectively arranged on the toothbrush handle and the toothbrush head.

5. An operation switching method for a smart toothbrush, applied to the multi-mode control system according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: It includes the following steps: Step 1: Select a brush head to dock with the intelligent toothbrush. Step 2: Press the control switch to start intelligent compression, and the signal recognition unit recognizes the brush head information. Step 3: The MCU processor outputs a control instruction to the motor control module according to the feedback brush head information. Step 4: Touch the mode switching switch to change the required mode, and the motor control module transmits the corresponding mode electrical signal.

6. The operation switching method of an intelligent toothbrush according to claim 5, characterized in that: The modes in Step 4 include reciprocating rotary motion, 360° rotary motion, vibrating motion, and sweeping and vibrating motion.

7. The operation switching method of an intelligent toothbrush according to claim 6, characterized in that: The reciprocating rotary motion is to control the motor shaft to reciprocate rotationally through an electrical signal, including adjusting the reciprocating angle, speed, and working duration.

8. The operation switching method of an intelligent toothbrush according to claim 6, characterized in that: The 360° rotary motion is to control the motor shaft to rotate 360 degrees through an electrical signal, including adjusting the rotation speed and working duration.

9. The operation switching method of an intelligent toothbrush according to claim 6, characterized in that: The vibrating motion is to control the motor shaft to reciprocate at a low angle through an electrical signal, including adjusting the reciprocating angle, speed, and working duration.

10. The operation switching method of an intelligent toothbrush according to claim 6, characterized in that: The sweeping and vibrating motion is to control the motor shaft to reciprocate at a low angle while combining a low-speed / large-angle reciprocating motion through an electrical signal, including adjusting the reciprocating angle, speed, and working duration.

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