Water tank for oral irrigator

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water tank for an oral irrigator, relates to the technical field of oral irrigators, and aims to solve the problem that the water tank of the oral irrigator is complicated to install, the key points of the technical scheme are as follows: the water tank comprises the oral irrigator, the water tank is arranged on the lower side of the oral irrigator, a convex ring is arranged on the upper side of the water tank, and toothed plates are arranged on the opposite peripheral sides of the convex ring; two sliding grooves are symmetrically formed in the oral irrigator, one end of each sliding groove communicates with the interior of the oral irrigator, a sliding plate is slidably matched with the interior of each sliding groove, a spring is connected between each sliding plate and the other end of the corresponding sliding groove, and a rotating rod is rotationally connected into each sliding plate in a penetrating mode. The water tank can be rapidly disassembled by sequentially pulling and rotating the two rotating caps by 180 degrees, operation is easy, convenient and rapid, during installation, only the rotating caps need to be rotated back, the water tank is aligned and inserted into the oral irrigator, compared with a traditional clamping mode, the installation mode saves many operation processes, the process is simpler, and the device is small in structure, low in cost and suitable for popularization and application. And batch production is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of oral irrigators, and in particular relates to a water tank used for oral irrigators. Background Art

[0002] An oral irrigator is an electronic device used to clean the oral cavity, also known as an oral irrigator or water flosser. An oral irrigator uses high-pressure water or laser to remove food debris, bacteria, plaque and other impurities from between teeth and gums, thereby cleaning the oral cavity and preventing periodontal disease and tooth decay.

[0003] The patent application with the announcement number CN218500840U discloses a water tank for a water flosser, comprising: a water tank housing with a receiving cavity, a water tank bottom plate at one end of the water tank housing, a water inlet at one side of the water tank housing, a water tank door hinged on the water tank bottom plate for closing the water inlet, and a slide groove for slidingly connecting with the water flosser and a clamping block for clamping with the water flosser at one side of the water tank housing. The slide groove and the clamping block are provided on one side of the water tank housing, and the water tank is conveniently slidably installed on the water flosser through the slide groove, and is clamped and fixed by the clamping block, thereby providing a water tank for a water flosser, which is convenient for disassembly and assembly of the water tank and improves the user experience.

[0004] Although the above patent application can install the water tank by sliding and then fixing it by clamping blocks, the installation process has many steps and involves some small parts that are easy to lose and the speed of installing the water tank is slow.

[0005] In summary, the present invention provides a water tank for a water flosser to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of the present utility model is to provide a water tank for a water flosser, which has the advantage that the water tank can be quickly disassembled by pulling and rotating the two rotating caps 180° in sequence, and the operation is simple, convenient and quick. When installing, it is only necessary to turn the rotating caps back and align the water tank and insert it into the water flosser. Compared with the traditional clip-on method, this installation method omits many operating processes and is simpler, and the device structure is small and the cost is low, which is convenient for mass production.

[0007] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0008] A water tank for a water flosser comprises a water flosser, a water tank is arranged on the lower side of the water flosser, a convex ring is arranged on the upper side of the water tank, and tooth plates are arranged on the opposite circumferential sides of the convex ring;

[0009] Two slide grooves are symmetrically provided inside the water flosser, one end of the slide groove is connected to the inside of the water flosser, a slide plate is slidably matched inside the slide groove, a spring is connected between the slide plate and the other end of the slide groove, a rotating rod is rotatably connected inside the slide plate, and an arc-shaped rack is installed on the side of the rotating rod facing the tooth plate;

[0010] The interior of the slideway is rotatably connected with a rotating shaft, a gear is installed on the circumference of the rotating shaft, the gear is located between the slide plate and the tooth plate, and the two sides of the gear are respectively meshed with the arc-shaped rack and the tooth plate.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the water tank can be quickly disassembled by simply pulling and rotating the two rotating rods 180° in sequence. At the same time, it also prevents the problem of the water tank easily falling off when it is bumped due to the overly simple installation structure. The installation can be completed by turning the rotating cap back and aligning the water tank and inserting it into the water flosser. The operation process is simpler, the device structure is less, and the cost is low.

[0012] The utility model is further configured as follows: a plurality of teeth are provided on one side of the arc-shaped rack, the cross-sections of the teeth of the arc-shaped rack and the teeth on the peripheral side of the gear are both right-angled trapezoidal structures, and the right-angled sides of the teeth are downward, and the right-angled sides of the teeth of the gear are opposite to the right-angled sides of the teeth of the arc-shaped rack.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, since the right-angled sides of the teeth of the arc-shaped rack face downward and mesh with the right-angled sides of the teeth of the gear, the gear can only rotate in one direction, thereby preventing the water tank from detaching after installation.

[0014] The utility model is further configured as follows: two circular notches are symmetrically opened on the circumference of the water flosser, a rotating cap is matched in the circular notch, and one end of the rotating rod extends into the circular notch and is fixed to the rotating cap.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the rotating cap is arranged to facilitate pulling and rotating the rotating rod, making the operation more convenient.

[0016] The utility model is further configured as follows: two notches matched with the tooth plate are symmetrically opened on the peripheral side of the convex ring, and the tooth plate is fixed in the notches.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the tooth plate is completely fitted into the recess, preventing the tooth plate from protruding too much and hindering the installation of the water tank.

[0018] The utility model is further configured as follows: an indicating arrow is arranged at one end of the rotating cap.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the indicator arrow is used to prompt the user that the current water tank is in the installation or removal state. When the arrow points upward, the water tank is in a fixed state, and when the arrow points downward, the water tank is in a removable state.

[0020] The utility model is further configured as follows: an indicator strip is arranged on the peripheral side of the water tank, and the indicator strip is located just below the rotating cap.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the indicator strip is provided, which facilitates the installation of the water tank to align with the water flosser.

[0022] The utility model is further configured as follows: a nozzle is arranged on the upper side of the water flosser, a water suction pipe is arranged on the lower end of the water flosser, and the water suction pipe extends to the bottom of the water tank.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, the upper end of the water suction pipe is connected to a water pump for conveying water to the nozzle.

[0024] In summary, the beneficial technical effects of the utility model are:

[0025] The water tank can be quickly disassembled by simply pulling and rotating the two rotating rods 180° in sequence. The operation is simple, convenient and quick. It also prevents the problem of the water tank easily falling off when it is bumped due to the overly simple installation structure. The installation can be completed by turning the rotating cap back and aligning the water tank and inserting it into the water flosser. The operation process is simpler. Compared with the traditional clip-on method, this installation method saves a lot of operating processes, and the device structure is small and the cost is low, which is convenient for mass production.

[0026] The specific implementation of the utility model is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The drawings described below are only some embodiments. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work. In the drawings:

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Structural diagram of A in the middle

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water flosser according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure at B in the middle;

[0033] In the accompanying drawings, the components represented by the reference numerals are listed as follows:

[0034] 1. Water flosser; 101. Nozzle; 102. Water suction pipe; 103. Slide; 104. Circular notch; 2. Water tank; 201. Protruding ring; 202. Notch; 3. Slide plate; 4. Spring; 5. Arc-shaped rack; 501. Teeth; 6. Rotating shaft; 601. Gear; 7. Tooth plate; 8. Rotating rod; 9. Rotating cap; 901. Indicator arrow; 10. Indicator bar. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0036] Reference Figure 1-5 , a water tank for a water flosser disclosed in the utility model, comprising: a water flosser 1, a water tank 2 is installed on the lower side of the water flosser 1, a convex ring 201 is installed on the upper side of the water tank 2, tooth plates 7 are installed on the opposite sides of the convex ring 201, and the convex ring 201 is any one of an ellipse and a polygon;

[0037] Two slide grooves 103 are symmetrically provided inside the oral irrigator 1, one end of the slide groove 103 is connected to the inside of the oral irrigator 1, a slide plate 3 is slidably matched inside the slide groove 103, a spring 4 is connected between the slide plate 3 and the other end of the slide groove 103, a rotating rod 8 is rotatably connected inside the slide plate 3, and an arc-shaped rack 5 is installed on the side of the rotating rod 8 facing the tooth plate 7;

[0038] The interior of the slide groove 103 is rotatably connected with a rotating shaft 6, and a gear 601 is installed on the circumference of the rotating shaft 6. The gear 601 is located between the slide plate 3 and the toothed plate 7, and the two sides of the gear 601 are respectively meshed with the arc-shaped rack 5 and the toothed plate 7.

[0039] The water tank can be quickly disassembled by simply pulling and rotating the two rotating rods 180° in sequence. This also prevents the water tank from falling off easily when it is bumped due to the overly simple installation structure. The installation can be completed by turning the rotating cap back and aligning the water tank and inserting it into the water flosser. The operation process is simpler, the device structure is less, and the cost is low.

[0040] It should be noted that all electrical devices involved in this application can be powered by batteries or external power supplies.

[0041] Reference Figure 5 In this embodiment, a plurality of teeth 501 are provided on one side of the arc-shaped rack 5. The cross-sections of the teeth 501 of the arc-shaped rack 5 and the teeth on the peripheral side of the gear 601 are both in a right-angled trapezoidal structure, and the right-angled sides of the teeth 501 face downward, and the right-angled sides of the teeth of the gear 601 are opposite to the right-angled sides of the teeth 501 of the arc-shaped rack 5. After the water tank 2 is installed, since the teeth 501 on the arc-shaped rack 5 and the teeth of the gear 601 are in a right-angled meshing state, the water tank 2 is stuck and cannot be pulled out.

[0042] Reference Figure 2 ,5 In this embodiment, two circular notches 104 are symmetrically provided on the periphery of the oral irrigator 1. A rotating cap 9 is fitted in the circular notch 104. One end of the rotating rod 8 extends into the circular notch 104 and is fixed to the rotating cap 9. The rotating cap 9 is embedded, making the oral irrigator 1 more beautiful.

[0043] Reference Figure 5 In this embodiment, the circumferential side of the convex ring 201 is symmetrically provided with two notches 202 adapted to the tooth plate 7, and the tooth plate 7 is fixed in the notches 202. The tooth plate 7 is completely embedded in the notches 202, and does not affect the installation between the convex ring 201 and the dental flosser 1.

[0044] Reference Figure 2 In this embodiment, one end of the rotating cap 9 is provided with an indicating arrow 901. The indicating arrow 901 can show the current state of the rotating cap 9 to the user, which is convenient for the user to use.

[0045] Reference Figure 1 In this embodiment, an indicator strip 10 is provided on the peripheral side of the water tank 2, and the indicator strip 10 is located directly below the rotating cap 9. The indicator strip 10 facilitates the customer to position the water tank 2 when installing the water tank 2.

[0046] Reference Figure 3 In this embodiment, a nozzle 101 is installed on the upper side of the water flosser 1 , and a water suction pipe 102 is installed on the lower end of the water flosser 1 , and the water suction pipe 102 extends to the bottom of the water tank 2 .

[0047] The usage of this embodiment is:

[0048] When the water tank 2 needs to be installed, first align the indicator bar 10 on the water tank 2 with the rotating cap 9 on the oral irrigator 1, and then insert the convex ring 201 into the bottom of the oral irrigator 1, so that the tooth plate 7 drives the gear 601 to rotate. At this time, the inclined surface of the teeth of the gear 601 squeezes the inclined surface of the teeth 501 of the arc-shaped rack 5, so that the arc-shaped rack 5 drives the slide plate 3 to compress the spring 4 until the convex ring 201 is completely inserted into the oral irrigator 1, and the installation of the water tank 2 is completed.

[0049] When the water tank 2 needs to be disassembled, first pull the rotating cap 9 so that the arc-shaped rack 5 drives the slide plate 3 to compress the spring 4, so that the arc-shaped rack 5 is released from the meshing state with the gear 601, and then rotate the rotating cap 9 180° so that the right-angled side of the teeth 501 of the arc-shaped rack 5 faces upward. At this time, loosen the rotating cap 9 and remove the water tank 2 from the water flosser 1. After removal, turn the rotating cap 9 180° again to restore it.

[0050] The above-mentioned embodiments may be combined with each other.

[0051] The embodiments of this specific implementation method are all preferred embodiments of the utility model, and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made based on the structure, shape, and principle of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A water tank for a water flosser, comprising: A water flosser (1), characterized in that a water tank (2) is installed on the lower side of the water flosser (1), a convex ring (201) is installed on the upper side of the water tank (2), and tooth plates (7) are installed on the opposite circumferential sides of the convex ring (201); Two slide grooves (103) are symmetrically provided inside the oral rinser (1), one end of the slide groove (103) is communicated with the inside of the oral rinser (1), a slide plate (3) is slidably matched inside the slide groove (103), a spring (4) is connected between the slide plate (3) and the other end of the slide groove (103), a rotating rod (8) is rotatably connected to the inside of the slide plate (3), and an arc-shaped rack (5) is installed on the side of the rotating rod (8) facing the tooth plate (7); The interior of the slide groove (103) is rotatably connected to a rotating shaft (6), a gear (601) is installed on the circumference of the rotating shaft (6), the gear (601) is located between the slide plate (3) and the toothed plate (7), and the two sides of the gear (601) are respectively meshed with the arc-shaped rack (5) and the toothed plate (7); A plurality of teeth (501) are provided on one side of the arc-shaped rack (5); the cross-sections of the teeth (501) of the arc-shaped rack (5) and the teeth on the peripheral side of the gear (601) are both in a right-angled trapezoidal structure, and the right-angled sides of the teeth (501) face downward, while the right-angled sides of the teeth of the gear (601) are opposite to the right-angled sides of the teeth (501) of the arc-shaped rack (5).

2. A water tank for a water flosser according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two circular notches (104) are symmetrically provided on the circumference of the dental flosser (1), a rotating cap (9) is matched in the circular notch (104), and one end of the rotating rod (8) extends into the circular notch (104) and is fixed to the rotating cap (9).

3. A water tank for a water flosser according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two recesses (202) adapted to the tooth plate (7) are symmetrically provided on the circumferential side of the convex ring (201), and the tooth plate (7) is fixed in the recesses (202).

4. A water tank for a water flosser according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the rotating cap (9) is provided with an indicating arrow (901).

5. A water tank for a water flosser according to claim 4, characterized in that: An indicator strip (10) is provided on the peripheral side of the water tank (2), and the indicator strip (10) is located directly below the rotating cap (9).

6. The water tank for a water flosser according to claim 1, characterized in that: Teeth flushing A nozzle (101) is installed on the upper side of the device (1), and a water suction pipe (102) is installed on the lower end of the tooth flosser (1). The water suction pipe (102) extends to the bottom of the water tank (2).

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