Toothbrush sterilizer

Abstract

The toothbrush sterilizer comprises a shell and a host arranged in the shell, the host comprises a main control board, a fan, a heating device and a sterilizing device, the fan, the heating device and the sterilizing device are electrically connected with the main control board, a clock module is arranged in the main control board, a front panel is arranged in front of the shell, a display screen is arranged on the front panel, and the display screen is electrically connected with the main control board. The display screen is connected with the clock module, a cleaning cavity is formed in the host or the shell, an air outlet of the fan is in air guide communication with the cleaning cavity, and the heating device and the disinfection device are at least partially arranged in the cleaning cavity. The toothbrush disinfector is compact in structure, has the functions of drying and disinfecting toothbrushes, and also has the function of a clock, so that a user can know the time through the toothbrush disinfector during washing, and the use experience of the user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of toothbrush cleaning, and particularly to a toothbrush sterilizer. Background Art

[0002] A toothbrush is an important tool for maintaining oral health. After use, moisture and some oral residues will remain on the toothbrush. In a humid environment, it is easy to cause a large growth of harmful bacteria and may produce toxins. Therefore, there are already some toothbrush sterilizers in the prior art for drying and disinfecting toothbrushes, but the existing toothbrush sterilizers have a single function and poor user experience. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this application is to provide a toothbrush sterilizer with more functions and a compact structure.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this application to solve its technical problem is: a toothbrush sterilizer, including a housing and a main unit disposed inside the housing. The main unit includes a main control board, a fan, a heating device, and a disinfection device. The fan, the heating device, and the disinfection device are respectively electrically connected to the main control board. A clock module is disposed inside the main control board. A front panel is disposed in front of the housing. A display screen is disposed on the front panel, and the display screen is connected to the clock module.

[0005] A cleaning cavity is formed inside the main unit or the housing. The air outlet of the fan is in air guiding communication with the cleaning cavity. At least part of the heating device and the disinfection device are disposed inside the cleaning cavity.

[0006] In some embodiments of this application, a hanging rack is disposed at the bottom of the cleaning cavity. The hanging rack is disposed on the main unit or the housing. At least one toothbrush hanging opening is disposed on the hanging rack. A pick-up and placement opening is disposed at the bottom of the cleaning cavity, and the pick-up and placement opening communicates with the toothbrush hanging opening.

[0007] In some embodiments of this application, a cup accommodating cavity is disposed on the main unit or the housing. The cup accommodating cavity is located above the cleaning cavity, and the bottom of the cup accommodating cavity communicates with the cleaning cavity.

[0008] In some embodiments of this application, a fan chamber is disposed on the housing. The fan is disposed inside the fan chamber. An air inlet hole communicating with the fan chamber is disposed on the housing. An air outlet hole is disposed on the fan chamber, and the air outlet hole communicates with the cleaning cavity.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, an adjustment key is disposed on the main control board, and the adjustment key is used to set parameters of the clock module.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present application, at least one status indicator light is provided on the front panel, and the status indicator light is connected to the main control board. The status indicator light is used to indicate the working status of at least one of the blower, the heating device, and the disinfection device.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present application, a proximity sensor is provided on the front panel, and the proximity sensor is electrically connected to the main control board.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present application, a power module is provided on the main body, and the power module is electrically connected to the main control board.

[0013] A charging interface and a charging indicator light are provided on the main body, and the charging interface and the charging indicator light are respectively electrically connected to the main control board.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present application, the heating device includes a heating sheet, and a heating wire is provided on the heating sheet. A PET film and a heat conduction plate are sequentially covered on one side of the heating sheet facing the cleaning cavity.

[0015] The disinfection device includes a disinfection lamp, and the disinfection lamp is connected to the heating sheet. The disinfection lamp passes through the PET film and the heat conduction plate and is exposed in the cleaning cavity.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present application, a storage cavity is provided on the housing or the main body.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present application, a wall-mounted plate is provided at the rear of the housing.

[0018] By implementing the present application, the following beneficial effects are achieved: The toothbrush disinfector of the present application has a cleaning cavity, and a heating device and a disinfection device are provided in the cleaning cavity. The air outlet of the blower is in air conduction communication with the cleaning cavity, and can dry and disinfect the toothbrush placed in the cleaning cavity. The main control board of the toothbrush disinfector of the present application also has a clock module and a display screen, so that the toothbrush disinfector has the function of a clock, and the user can know the time through the toothbrush disinfector when washing, improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The present application will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments. In the drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a toothbrush disinfector according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a schematic structural diagram of the bottom of the toothbrush disinfector shown;

[0022] Figure 3 isFigure 1 Top view of the shown toothbrush sterilizer;

[0023] Figure 4 is Figure 3 Cross-sectional view along line A-A in

[0024] Figure 5 is Figure 1 Exploded view of the shown toothbrush sterilizer;

[0025] Figure 6 Exploded view of the heating device;

[0026] Figure 7 is Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the shown toothbrush sterilizer with a water cup installed.

[0027] Explanation of the reference numerals in the attached drawings:

[0028] Housing 100, front housing 110, rear housing 120, front panel 130, display screen 131, power button 132, status indicator light 133, charging indicator light 134, cleaning chamber 140, heating element 141, sterilization lamp 142, PET film 143, heat conducting plate 144, hanger 150, toothbrush hanging opening 151, hydrophobic hole 152, fan chamber 160, air inlet hole 161, air outlet hole 162, fan 163, main unit 200, main control board 210, power module 220, proximity sensor 230, adjustment key 240, charging interface 250, water cup cavity 300, storage cavity 400, wall-mounted plate 500, water cup 600. Detailed implementation manners

[0029] For a clearer understanding of the technical features, objectives, and effects of the present application, the detailed implementation manners of the present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0030] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments may be combined with each other.

[0031] In the description of the utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as a limitation to the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present application, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more.

[0032] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installed", "connected", and "coupled" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection or a chemical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood through specific circumstances.

[0033] See Figures 1 to 7 , some embodiments of the present application disclose a toothbrush sterilizer.

[0034] As Figure 1 、 Figure 2 shown, the toothbrush sterilizer includes a housing 100. The housing 100 is generally in the shape of a rectangular box, with a compact internal structure. Its volume is comparable to that of a current rectangular alarm clock, being relatively small and not occupying too much space.

[0035] Furthermore, in some embodiments, as Figure 5 shown, the housing 100 can be composed of a front housing 110 and a rear housing 120. Corresponding screw holes are respectively provided on the front housing 110 and the rear housing 120, and bolts passing through the screw holes of both connect and fix the front housing 110 and the rear housing 120 to form the housing 100. It should be understood that in other embodiments, the housing 100 can also adopt an integral structure, or the housing 100 is composed of upper and lower housing fittings, or the housing 100 is composed of more than three housing fittings; the housing fittings can be combined and fixed in various ways such as bolt connection, snap connection, and hinge connection.

[0036] See Figure 4 and Figure 5, a main unit 200 is provided inside a housing 100. The main unit 200 includes a main control board 210 and a power module 220. The power module 220 is electrically connected to the main control board 210, and the power module 220 provides working current for the main control board 210. A blower 163, a heating device, and a disinfection lamp device are also provided on the main unit 200. Among them, the blower 163 is preferably a turbine blower. The blower 163, the heating device, and the disinfection lamp device are respectively electrically connected to the main control board 210. A cleaning cavity 140 for cleaning the toothbrush is formed inside the main unit 200 or the housing 100. The air outlet of the blower 163 is in air guiding connection with the cleaning cavity 140. The heating device and the disinfection lamp device are at least partially arranged inside the cleaning cavity 140. In this way, when the toothbrush or the toothbrush head is placed inside the cleaning cavity 140, the startup of the blower 163 will bring air flow inside the cleaning cavity 140. At the same time, the heating device and the disinfection lamp device work to continue drying and disinfecting the toothbrush or the toothbrush head, ensuring the cleaning of the toothbrush.

[0037] As Figure 1 shown, in the toothbrush disinfector of the present application, a clock module is further provided inside the main control board 210. A front panel 130 is provided in front of the housing 100. A display screen 131 is provided on the front panel 130. The display screen 131 is connected to the clock module, so that the time can be displayed on the front panel 130, making the toothbrush disinfector have the function of a clock. The user can know the accurate time inside the bathroom or before and after washing, improving the user experience.

[0038] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 shown, a hanger 150 is provided at the bottom of the cleaning cavity 140. The hanger 150 can be connected to the main unit 200, and the hanger 150 can also be connected to the housing 100. At least one toothbrush hanging opening 151 is provided on the hanger 150. The width of the toothbrush hanging opening 151 is greater than the width of the toothbrush handle and less than the width of the toothbrush head, so that the toothbrush can be hung on the toothbrush hanging opening 151, and the toothbrush head is caught by the toothbrush hanging opening 151 and stays inside the cleaning cavity 140 for drying and disinfection. A pick-up and placement opening is provided at the bottom of the cleaning cavity 140. The pick-up and placement opening communicates with the toothbrush hanging opening 151. The user can hang the toothbrush on the hanger 150 or take the toothbrush off the hanger 150 through the pick-up and placement opening. Further, the radius of the toothbrush hanging opening 151 gradually increases from the inside to the outside to form a guiding effect, making it easier for the toothbrush to be put in or taken out. It should be noted that the end of the toothbrush hanging opening 151 close to the pick-up and placement opening is the outer end, and the end of the toothbrush hanging opening 151 far from the pick-up and placement opening is the inner end.

[0039] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 , Figure 3 shown, the main unit 200 is provided with a cup accommodating cavity 300 for placing a water cup 600 for washing. Usually, the water cup 600 is placed upside down inside the cup accommodating cavity 300, as Figure 7As shown. It should be understood that in other embodiments, the cup cavity 300 can also be integrally provided on the housing 100.

[0040] Further, referring to Figure 4 , the cup cavity 300 is located above the cleaning cavity 140, and the bottom of the cup cavity 300 communicates with the cleaning cavity 140. It should be noted that this structure allows the water in the water cup 600 to drip downward onto the hanging rack 150. The hanging rack 150 is provided with hydrophobic holes 152 for draining the water. At the same time, the hot air and disinfection light in the cleaning cavity 140 will also affect the inside of the water cup 600, playing a certain role in drying and disinfecting the water cup 600.

[0041] In some embodiments, as Figure 4 shown, a blower chamber 160 is provided on the housing 100, and the blower 163 is arranged in the blower chamber 160. As Figure 2 shown, in order to maintain the air flow in the blower chamber 160, a plurality of air inlet holes 161 communicating with the blower chamber 160 are provided on the housing 100, and an air outlet hole 162 is provided on the blower chamber 160. The air outlet hole 162 communicates with the cleaning cavity 140. It should be noted that the blower chamber 160 plays a role in protecting the blower 163. At the same time, placing the blower 163 in the blower chamber 160 instead of the cleaning cavity 140 can prevent the water vapor in the cleaning cavity 140 from corroding the blower 163 and improve the service life of the blower 163.

[0042] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 、 Figure 5 shown, an adjustment key 240 is provided on the main control board 210. The adjustment key 240 is used to set the parameters of the clock module for time calibration.

[0043] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 shown, at least one status indicator light 133 is provided on the front panel 130. In this embodiment, a total of three status indicator lights 133 are provided. The three status indicator lights 133 are respectively connected to the main control board 210. The three status indicator lights 133 are respectively used to indicate the working states of the blower 163, the heating device, and the disinfection lamp device. Through the status indicator lights 133, the user can most intuitively know the working conditions of the toothbrush disinfector. It is easy to understand that in other embodiments, the number of status indicator lights 133 can also be set according to actual situations. For example, one status indicator light 133 is set. Since the blower 163, the heating device, and the disinfection lamp device generally work together, one status indicator light 133 can simultaneously indicate the working conditions of the blower 163, the heating device, and the disinfection lamp device.

[0044] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 、 Figure 5As shown, a proximity sensor 230 is provided on the front panel 130, and the proximity sensor 230 is electrically connected to the main control board 210. The proximity sensor 230 can be used to control the startup of the display screen 131. Usually, the display screen 131 is in the off-screen state, which can save electric energy. When the proximity sensor 230 senses that a user is approaching, the proximity sensor 230 feeds back a signal to the main control board 210, and the main control board 210 controls the display screen 131 to light up to display the time, enabling the user to directly know the time through the display screen 131. Further, a delay module is also provided in the main control board 210. After the display screen 131 lights up and after a period of time set in the delay module, the display screen 131 enters the off-screen state again.

[0045] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 shown, a power switch 132 is provided on the front panel 130, and the power switch 132 is electrically connected to the main control board 210. The power switch 132 is used to control the toothbrush sterilizer to enter the working states of drying and sterilizing.

[0046] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, a charging interface 250 and a charging indicator light 134 are provided on the main body 200. The charging interface 250 and the charging indicator light 134 are respectively electrically connected to the main control board 210. It should be noted that the charging interface 250 is used to connect to an external power source to charge the power module 220, and the charging indicator light 134 is used to indicate whether the toothbrush sterilizer is in a charging state.

[0047] In some embodiments, as Figure 4 shown, the heating device and the sterilizing device are arranged on the same side of the cleaning cavity 140, saving the layout space. Referring to Figure 6 , the heating device includes a heating sheet 141. A heating wire is provided on the heating sheet 141. A PET film 143 and a heat conducting plate 144 are sequentially covered on the side of the heating sheet 141 facing the cleaning cavity 140. The heat conducting plate 144 is preferably a stainless steel plate with good heat conductivity and rust resistance. The sterilizing device includes a sterilizing lamp 142. The sterilizing lamp 142 is preferably an ultraviolet lamp. The bottom of the sterilizing lamp 142 is fixedly connected to the heating sheet 141 by welding or other means. The sterilizing lamp 142 passes through the PET film 143 and the heat conducting plate 144 and is exposed in the cleaning cavity 140 to irradiate and sterilize the toothbrush head in the cleaning cavity 140. Among them, the setting of the PET film 143 can effectively separate the pads at the bottom of the sterilizing lamp 142 and the heat conducting plate 144, avoiding the short circuit of the sterilizing lamp 142 caused by the misalignment of the heat conducting plate 144. The PET film can also play the role of heat transfer and heat preservation, transferring the heat generated by the heating sheet 141 to the heat conducting plate 144 to dry the toothbrush head in the cleaning cavity 140.

[0048] In some embodiments, as Figure 1As shown, a storage cavity 400 is provided on the housing 100 or the main body 200. The storage cavity 400 can be used to place items such as toothpaste, etc., to facilitate the user's cooperation and improve the user experience.

[0049] In some embodiments, as Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, a wall-mounted plate 500 is provided at the rear of the housing 100. The toothbrush sterilizer can be hung on the wall or the cabinet wall through the wall-mounted plate 500, which is very convenient.

[0050] It can be understood that the above embodiments only express the preferred implementation modes of the present application. The description is relatively specific and detailed, but it should not be construed as a limitation on the patent scope of the present application. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of the present application, the above embodiments or technical features can be freely combined, and several deformations and improvements can also be made. These all belong to the protection scope of the present application, that is, the embodiments described in "in some embodiments" can be freely combined with any of the above or below embodiments. Therefore, all equivalent transformations and modifications made to the scope of the claims of the present application shall fall within the scope covered by the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A toothbrush sterilizer, comprising a housing (100) and a host (200) disposed in the housing (100), characterized in that: The host (200) comprises a main control board (210), a fan (163), a heating device and a disinfection device, wherein the fan (163), the heating device and the disinfection device are electrically connected to the main control board (210) respectively, a clock module is arranged in the main control board (210), a front panel (130) is arranged in front of the housing (100), a display screen (131) is arranged on the front panel (130), and the display screen (131) is connected to the clock module, A cleaning chamber (140) is formed in the main unit (200) or the housing (100); an air outlet of the fan (163) is in air-conducting communication with the cleaning chamber (140); and the heating device and the disinfection device are at least partially disposed in the cleaning chamber (140).

2. The toothbrush sterilizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hanger (150) is provided at the bottom of the cleaning cavity (140); the hanger (150) is arranged on the main unit (200) or the housing (100); at least one toothbrush hanging opening (151) is provided on the hanger (150); a take-in and put-out opening is provided at the bottom of the cleaning cavity (140); the take-in and put-out opening is connected to the toothbrush hanging opening (151).

3. The toothbrush sterilizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The host (200) or the shell (100) is provided with a cup cavity (300), the cup cavity (300) is located above the cleaning cavity (140), and the bottom of the cup cavity (300) is connected to the cleaning cavity (140).

4. The toothbrush sterilizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell (100) is provided with a fan chamber (160), the fan (163) is arranged in the fan chamber (160), the shell (100) is provided with an air inlet (161) connected to the fan chamber (160), the fan chamber (160) is provided with an air outlet (162), and the air outlet (162) is connected to the cleaning chamber (140).

5. The toothbrush sterilizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main control board (210) is provided with an adjustment key (240), and the adjustment key (240) is used to set the parameters of the clock module.

6. The toothbrush sterilizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one status indicator light (133) is disposed on the front panel (130), and the status indicator light (133) is connected to the main control board (210). The status indicator light (133) is used to indicate the working status of at least one of the fan (163), the heating device and the disinfection device.

7. The toothbrush sterilizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A proximity sensor (230) is provided on the front panel (130), and the proximity sensor (230) is electrically connected to the main control board (210).

8. The toothbrush sterilizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The host (200) is provided with a power module (220), and the power module (220) is electrically connected to the main control board (210). The host is provided with a charging interface (250) and a charging indicator light (134), and the charging interface (250) and the charging indicator light (134) are electrically connected to the main control board (210) respectively.

9. The toothbrush sterilizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating device comprises a heating sheet (141), a heating wire is arranged on the heating sheet (141), and a side of the heating sheet (141) facing the cleaning chamber (140) is covered with a PET film (143) and a heat conducting plate (144) in sequence. The disinfection device comprises a disinfection lamp (142), wherein the disinfection lamp (142) is connected to the heating plate (141), and the disinfection lamp (142) passes through the PET film (143) and the heat conducting plate (144) to be exposed in the cleaning chamber (140).

10. The toothbrush sterilizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A wall hanging plate (500) is arranged at the rear of the housing (100).

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