Dental floss box

Abstract

The utility model provides a dental floss box which comprises a shell, a partition plate and a driving device, the shell comprises a first cavity and a floss outlet, the first cavity comprises a lower end opening, floss picks are stacked in the first cavity, the floss outlet can only allow one floss pick to come out at a time, the partition plate is arranged facing the lower end opening of the first cavity, and the driving device is arranged on the partition plate. The partition plate is suitable for supporting the dental floss pick at the lowest layer and comprises a guide groove, the guide groove comprises an initial end and a wire outlet end, the wire outlet end is arranged close to the wire outlet, the driving device comprises an operation unit, a transmission unit and a reset unit, the transmission unit comprises a contact column, the contact column extends into the first cavity through the guide groove, and the contact column is in contact with the dental floss pick at the lowest layer. The operation unit is suitable for driving the contact column to move from the initial end to the wire outlet end through the transmission unit, part of the floss pick is pushed out of the wire outlet through the contact column, and the reset unit is suitable for driving the contact column to reset to the initial end. According to the utility model, the orderly stacking and one-by-one taking-out of the floss picks are realized through the driving device, and the floss picks are automatically reset after being used up.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of daily necessities, especially relates to a dental floss box. BACKGROUND

[0002] In daily life, a dental floss stick is a commonly used oral cleaning tool for cleaning food residues and dental plaque in the interdental space. With the increasing emphasis on oral health, the use of dental floss sticks is becoming more and more widespread. The traditional storage method of dental floss sticks is relatively simple, usually by placing multiple dental floss sticks in a box or bag at random. This storage method has many inconveniences. When a dental floss stick needs to be taken out, it often needs to be searched among the many dental floss sticks, which not only wastes time but also easily causes the dental floss sticks to be disordered and contaminated. In addition, some existing dental floss boxes are not reasonably designed, for example, the stick-out structure is complex and inconvenient to operate, or the dental floss sticks cannot be effectively arranged and orderly pushed out, which affects the user's experience. SUMMARY

[0003] In view of the defects of the prior art, the utility model aims to provide a dental floss box to meet the needs of users.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a dental floss box which is suitable for accommodating dental floss sticks, the dental floss stick includes a handle, a dental floss head and a dental floss which is arranged in the dental floss head in tension, the dental floss head includes an outer peripheral surface and an inner peripheral surface which is suitable for forming a C-shaped structure, and the dental floss box comprises

[0005] a shell which includes a first cavity and a floss outlet, the first cavity includes an open lower end, the dental floss sticks are stacked in the first cavity, and the floss outlet can only accommodate one dental floss stick to be taken out at a time,

[0006] a partition plate which is arranged facing the open lower end of the first cavity, the partition plate is suitable for supporting the lowermost dental floss stick, and the partition plate includes a guide groove, the guide groove includes an initial end and a floss outlet end, and the floss outlet end is arranged close to the floss outlet,

[0007] a driving device which includes an operating unit, a transmission unit and a reset unit, the transmission unit includes a contact column, the contact column extends into the first cavity through the guide groove, and the contact column is in contact with the lowermost dental floss stick,

[0008] the operating unit is suitable for driving the contact column to move from the initial end to the floss outlet end through the transmission unit, and part of the dental floss sticks are pushed out of the floss outlet by the contact column, and the reset unit is suitable for driving the contact column to reset to the initial end.

[0009] Preferably, the operating unit is arranged along the length of the floss pick, the transmission unit is arranged parallel to the operating unit, the operating unit is rotatable relative to the partition, thereby driving the transmission unit to rotate, and the contact post is adapted to contact the junction of the handle and the floss tip. Furthermore, the contact post is adapted to contact the junction of the handle and the outer peripheral surface of the floss tip.

[0010] Preferably, the guide groove is arc-shaped, and the central angle of the guide groove is between 10° and 30°.

[0011] Preferably, the transmission unit includes a driving end and a driven end, and the operating unit includes a lever, a dial head and a swing head disposed at both ends of the lever along the axial direction, the swing head being disc-shaped and adapted to contact the driving end.

[0012] Preferably, the driving end contacts the swing head, the contact post is disposed at the driving end, the driven end is away from the swing head, the driven end is hinged to the partition, and the length of the transmission unit is not less than half the length of the dental floss bar. This design makes the shape of the guide groove nearly straight, which reduces the difficulty of processing.

[0013] Preferably, the first cavity is provided with a vertically downward extending limiting device, the dental floss stick is in contact with the limiting device, and when the dental floss stick falls under the action of gravity, the dental floss stick and the limiting device slide together.

[0014] Preferably, the limiting device includes a limiting body and a limiting post disposed at one end of the limiting body. The limiting body is adapted to contact the outer peripheral surface of the handle and the floss tip. The limiting post is adapted to extend into the C-shaped structure. The limiting body and the limiting post cooperate to limit the floss pick in the horizontal plane. The distance between the limiting post and the partition is not less than the thickness of one floss pick. At least the lowest floss pick does not contact the limiting post.

[0015] Preferably, the dental floss sticks are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the limiting body, the dental floss is arranged facing each other, the guide grooves are symmetrically arranged, the initial ends are arranged facing each other, the swing head is in contact with the two symmetrically arranged driving ends at the same time, the reset unit includes a reset spring, the reset spring is arranged perpendicular to the transmission unit, and the reset spring is adapted to connect the two driving ends.

[0016] Preferably, the housing is detachably fitted with an upper housing and a lower housing, which facilitates the replenishment of floss picks and the cleaning of the floss box. The upper housing forms the first cavity, and the lower housing forms a second cavity with an upper opening. The partition is detachably covered by the upper opening of the second cavity. The lower housing and the lower housing together form the floss outlet. The second cavity is adapted to accommodate the driving device. The lower housing includes a movable groove, and the floss pick extends from the movable groove.

[0017] Preferably, a reinforcing plate is provided in the middle of the second cavity. The reinforcing plate is arranged perpendicular to the length direction of the dental floss stick. The reinforcing plate includes a middle plate and two side plates adapted to form a convex shape. The middle plate is adapted to support the swing head, and the side plates are adapted to support the drive end.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] First, the drive mechanism allows users to easily remove floss picks and automatically reset them after use. Specifically, users simply need to gently turn the dial, and the operating unit drives the transmission unit to move, causing the contact post to push the bottom floss pick out of the outlet. The operation is simple and intuitive. Moreover, the design of the guide groove and the specific contact point between the contact post and the floss pick ensures that the floss picks move in an orderly manner during removal, guaranteeing the smoothness and accuracy of the floss pick ejection process. Only one floss pick can be ejected at a time, achieving orderly stacking and individual removal of floss picks, avoiding confusion and waste.

[0020] Second, the limiting device limits the floss picks in the horizontal and vertical directions, so that the floss picks can always be kept in an orderly state in the box, and the floss picks can fall in an orderly manner under the action of gravity, thereby improving the stability and smoothness of long-term use.

[0021] Third, the structure is compact and reasonable. One operating unit can drive two transmission units respectively. Users can choose to take it from either side. The operation is simple and easy to understand. It can be operated with one hand. It can be used by both left-handed and right-handed people, which is suitable for the needs of different groups of people and improves the applicability and market competitiveness of the product. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a dental floss box provided by this utility model.

[0023] Figure 2 is an exploded view of a dental floss box provided by this utility model.

[0024] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a dental floss box provided by this utility model.

[0025] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the interior of the second cavity provided by this utility model (excluding the operating unit).

[0026] Figure 5 is a top view of the lower housing provided by this utility model (including the partition).

[0027] Figure 6 is a bottom view of the limiting device and dental floss stick provided by this utility model in combination.

[0028] In the figure, the components are: upper shell 101, lower shell 102, cable outlet 103, first cavity 104, second cavity 105, reinforcing plate 106, partition plate 107, guide groove 108, initial end 109, cable outlet 110, limiting device 111, limiting body 112, limiting post 113, operating unit 114, transmission unit 115, return spring 116, lever 117, lever head 118, swing head 119, driving end 120, driven end 121, contact post 122, movable groove 123, dental floss stick 200, handle 201, dental floss head 202, and dental floss 203. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0030] It should also be noted that, in order to avoid obscuring the present invention with unnecessary details, only the structures and / or processing steps closely related to the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings, while other details that are not closely related to the present invention are omitted.

[0031] Additionally, it should be noted that the terms “comprising,” “including,” or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0032] like Figures 1-6 A dental floss holder is described, suitable for housing dental floss picks 200. The dental floss holder includes a housing, a partition 107, and a drive mechanism. The housing is detachably fitted with an upper housing 101 and a lower housing 102. The upper housing 101 forms a first cavity 104, which includes a lower opening. A vertically downward extending limiting device 111 is disposed within the first cavity 104. The dental floss picks 200 are symmetrically stacked within the first cavity 104 about the limiting device 111, with the dental floss picks 200 in contact with the limiting device 111, and the dental floss 203 facing each other. The lower housing 102 forms a second cavity 105 with an upper opening. A partition 107 is detachably covered by the upper opening of the second cavity 105. The partition 107 is suitable for supporting the lowest dental floss stick 200. The lower housing 102 and the lower housing 102 together form a floss outlet 103. The floss outlet 103 is located on two sides arranged along the length direction. Only one dental floss stick 200 can be detached from the floss outlet 103 at a time.

[0033] The second cavity 105 is adapted to house the drive device, which includes an operating unit 114, two transmission units 115, and a reset unit. The operating unit 114 is arranged along the length of the dental floss bar 200, and the transmission units 115 are arranged parallel to the operating unit 114. The operating unit 114 includes a lever 117, a lever head 118 and a swing head 119 disposed at both axial ends of the lever 117. The swing head 119 is disc-shaped. The lever 117 is pivotally connected between the partition 107 and the lower housing 102. The lower housing 102 includes a movable groove 123, which is disposed at one end of the lower housing 102 adjacent to the dental floss head 202. The lever head 118 extends from the movable groove 123. The transmission unit 115 includes a driving end 120 and a driven end 121. The driving end 120 is provided with a contact post 122, and the driven end 121 is away from the swing head 119 and is hinged between the partition 107 and the lower housing 102. The swing head 119 simultaneously contacts two symmetrically arranged drive ends 120. The reset unit includes a reset spring 116, which is arranged perpendicular to the transmission unit 115 and is adapted to connect the two drive ends 120.

[0034] The partition 107 includes symmetrically arranged guide grooves 108. The guide grooves 108 include an initial end 109 and an outlet end 110. The outlet end 110 is located near the outlet 103. The two initial ends 109 are arranged facing each other. The contact post 122 extends into the first cavity 104 through the guide grooves 108. The contact post 122 contacts the dental floss stick 200 supporting the bottom layer.

[0035] In its natural state, the contact post 122 is located at the initial end 109 and in contact with the bottom floss pick 200, with both rows of floss picks 200 completely contained within the first cavity 104. When the user moves the dial head 118 in either direction (left or right), the swing head 119 drives its transmission unit 115 to swing, and the contact post 122 moves from the initial end 109 to the outlet end 110, thereby pushing the floss head 202 out of the outlet 103. When the external force is removed, the return spring 116 drives the transmission unit 115 and the operating unit 114 to reset, and the contact post 122 returns to the initial end 109. After the floss picks 200 are removed, the remaining floss picks 200 in the first cavity 104 are suitable for falling under the action of gravity, and the floss picks 200 slide against the limiting device 111, and the floss box returns to its natural state.

[0036] In this embodiment, the floss pick 200 includes a handle 201, a floss head 202, and floss 203 tensioned on the floss head 202. The floss head 202 includes an outer peripheral surface and an inner peripheral surface adapted to form a C-shaped structure. The limiting device 111 includes a limiting body 112 and a limiting post 113 disposed at one end of the limiting body 112. The limiting body 112 is adapted to contact the outer peripheral surfaces of the handle 201 and the floss head 202. The limiting post 113 is adapted to extend into the C-shaped structure. The limiting body 112 and the limiting post 113 cooperate to limit the floss pick 200 in the horizontal plane. The distance between the limiting post 113 and the partition 107 is greater than the thickness of one floss pick 200. The lowest floss pick 200 does not contact the limiting post 113.

[0037] In this embodiment, the guide groove 108 is arc-shaped, and the central angle of the guide groove 108 is 15°. The length of the transmission unit 115 is half the length of the dental floss stick 200. This design makes the shape of the guide groove 108 close to a straight line, which can reduce the processing difficulty. The contact post 122 is suitable for contacting the junction of the handle 201 and the outer peripheral surface of the dental floss head 202.

[0038] In this embodiment, a reinforcing plate 106 is provided in the middle of the second cavity 105. The reinforcing plate 106 is arranged perpendicular to the length direction of the dental floss stick 200. The reinforcing plate 106 includes a middle plate and two side plates adapted to form a convex shape. The middle plate is adapted to support the swing head 119, and the side plates are adapted to support the drive end 120.

[0039] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model.

Claims

1. A dental floss holder adapted to hold dental floss picks, the dental floss picks comprising a handle, a floss tip, and dental floss tensioned at the floss tip, the floss tip comprising an outer peripheral surface and an inner peripheral surface adapted to form a C-shaped structure, characterized in that, include The housing includes a first cavity and a floss outlet. The first cavity has a lower opening, and the floss picks are stacked within the first cavity. The floss outlet allows only one floss pick to be dispensed at a time. A partition, with an opening facing the lower end of the first cavity, is adapted to support the lowest layer of dental floss picks. The partition includes a guide groove with an initial end and a floss outlet end, the latter being positioned near the floss outlet. The driving device includes an operating unit, a transmission unit, and a reset unit. The transmission unit includes a contact post that extends into the first cavity via the guide groove and contacts the lowest layer of dental floss sticks. The operating unit is adapted to drive the contact post from the initial end to the outlet end via the transmission unit, and a portion of the dental floss stick is subsequently pushed out of the outlet by the contact post. The reset unit is adapted to drive the contact post back to the initial end.

2. A dental floss box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The operating unit is arranged along the length of the dental floss stick, the transmission unit is arranged parallel to the operating unit, the operating unit can rotate relative to the partition, thereby driving the transmission unit to rotate, and the contact post is adapted to contact the junction of the handle and the dental floss head.

3. A dental floss box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The guide groove is arc-shaped, and the central angle of the guide groove is between 10° and 30°.

4. A dental floss box according to claim 3, characterized in that, The transmission unit includes a driving end and a driven end, and the operating unit includes a lever, a dial head and a swing head disposed at both ends of the lever along the axial direction. The swing head is disc-shaped and is adapted to contact the driving end.

5. A dental floss box according to claim 4, characterized in that, The contact post is disposed at the driving end, the driving end is in contact with the swing head, the driven end is away from the swing head, the driven end is hinged to the partition, and the length of the transmission unit is not less than half the length of the dental floss stick.

6. A dental floss box according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first cavity is provided with a vertically downward extending limiting device. The dental floss stick is in contact with the limiting device, and when the dental floss stick falls under the action of gravity, the dental floss stick and the limiting device slide together.

7. A dental floss box according to claim 6, characterized in that, The limiting device includes a limiting body and a limiting post disposed at one end of the limiting body. The limiting body is adapted to contact the outer peripheral surface of the handle and the floss tip. The limiting post is adapted to extend into the C-shaped structure. The limiting body and the limiting post cooperate to limit the floss pick in the horizontal plane. The distance between the limiting post and the partition is not less than the thickness of one floss pick. At least the lowest layer of floss picks does not contact the limiting post.

8. A dental floss box according to claim 7, characterized in that, The dental floss sticks are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the limiting body, with the dental floss facing each other. Correspondingly, the guide grooves are symmetrically arranged, with the initial ends facing each other. The swing head simultaneously contacts the two symmetrically arranged drive ends. The reset unit includes a reset spring, which is arranged perpendicular to the transmission unit and is adapted to connect the two drive ends.

9. A dental floss box according to claim 8, characterized in that, The housing is detachably fitted with an upper housing and a lower housing. The upper housing forms the first cavity, and the lower housing forms a second cavity with an upper opening. The partition is detachably covered by the upper opening of the second cavity. The lower housing and the lower housing together form the cable outlet. The second cavity is adapted to accommodate the drive device. The lower housing includes a movable groove, and the dial extends from the movable groove.

10. A dental floss box according to claim 9, characterized in that, A reinforcing plate is provided in the middle of the second cavity. The reinforcing plate is arranged perpendicular to the length direction of the dental floss stick. The reinforcing plate includes a middle plate and two side plates adapted to form a convex shape. The middle plate is adapted to support the swing head, and the side plates are adapted to support the drive end.

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