Adjustable orthodontic device
By introducing detection components and adjustment mechanisms into the orthodontic appliance, the wire tension can be detected and adjusted in real time, solving the problem that existing devices cannot be adjusted in a timely manner and improving the orthodontic effect.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422787153.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-14
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing orthodontic appliances cannot be adjusted in a timely manner according to the actual changes in a patient's teeth, resulting in poor orthodontic results.
An adjustable orthodontic device was designed, comprising a brace assembly, an installation assembly, and a tensioning mechanism. The device utilizes a detection assembly to detect the tension of the wire in real time, and adjusts the wire tension through the cooperation of a threaded sleeve and a screw. Combined with a pressure sensor and spring compression detection, the orthodontic device can be adjusted in real time.
It enables real-time adjustment of wire tension based on changes in teeth, improving the flexibility and effectiveness of orthodontic treatment and adapting to the actual condition of the patient's teeth.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of tooth correction, in particular to an adjustable tooth correction device. BACKGROUND
[0002] The arrangement of teeth not only affects the teeth themselves, but also affects the bone structure of the face, and the arrangement of teeth is also an important factor in forming the external image. People with malocclusion not only affect the external image, but also cause inconvenience to their own diet, etc. Therefore, the correction of the arrangement of teeth is considered an important treatment object in dentistry.
[0003] The mainstream tooth correction methods on the market at present are fixed correctors and removable correctors. The traditional tooth correction device is not flexible enough to adjust in time according to the actual situation of the change of the patient's teeth, resulting in poor correction effect. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION
[0004] In order to improve the problem that the existing tooth correction device cannot adjust in time according to the actual situation of the change of the patient's teeth, the present application provides an adjustable tooth correction device.
[0005] The present application provides an adjustable tooth correction device, which comprises two mouthpiece assemblies, two mounting assemblies mounted on the mouthpiece assemblies, and a tensioning mechanism connected to the mounting assemblies. The tensioning mechanism comprises a detection assembly, and both ends of the detection assembly are provided with steel wires, one end of each of the two steel wires being connected to the two mounting assemblies.
[0006] The above structure is adopted. The mouthpiece assembly is provided to facilitate the fixation of the teeth. The mounting assembly is provided to facilitate the installation of the tensioning mechanism on the mouthpiece assembly. The detection assembly in the tensioning mechanism is provided to facilitate the real-time detection of the tension of the steel wire.
[0007] The detection assembly comprises a detection tube, one end of which is rotatably connected to a threaded sleeve, and the inner wall of the threaded sleeve is screwed with a screw rod.
[0008] The above structure is adopted. The threaded sleeve is rotated to drive the screw rod to move, thereby facilitating the adjustment of the tension of the steel wire.
[0009] The inner wall of the detection tube is slidably connected with a sliding frame, one end of which is fixedly connected with a sliding column, and the screw rod and the sliding column are both fixedly connected to the steel wire.
[0010] The above structure is adopted. The detection tube is provided to facilitate the sliding installation of the sliding frame. The sliding column is adjusted in position when the sliding frame moves.
[0011] The inner wall of the detection pipe is fixedly connected with a mounting pipe, and the inner wall of the mounting pipe is slidably connected with a supporting column, which is fixedly connected with a sliding frame.
[0012] By adopting the above structure, the mounting pipe is conveniently mounted through the detection pipe, and the supporting column is slidably mounted on the inner wall of the mounting pipe.
[0013] The inner wall of the mounting pipe is fixedly connected with a pressure sensor, and the pressure sensor and the supporting column are fixedly connected with the same spring.
[0014] By adopting the above structure, the sliding column is moved by the steel wire, so that the sliding frame is conveniently driven to move and push the supporting column to compress the spring. When the spring is compressed, the force acts on the pressure sensor. The pressure sensor can detect the tension of the steel wire in real time, and adjusts the correction device according to the change of the tension.
[0015] The dental mouthpiece assembly comprises a single dental mouthpiece, and the two side outer walls of the single dental mouthpiece are provided with mounting grooves for mounting the mounting assembly.
[0016] By adopting the above structure, the single dental mouthpiece is conveniently fixed on the teeth to be corrected, and the mounting grooves are conveniently provided for mounting the mounting assembly.
[0017] The mounting assembly comprises a mounting seat, and the top outer wall of the mounting seat is fixedly connected with a fixing seat.
[0018] By adopting the above structure, the mounting seat is conveniently mounted on the dental mouthpiece assembly, and the built-in power supply in the mounting seat conveniently supplies power to the pressure sensor.
[0019] The mounting seat is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove, one side outer wall of the fixing seat is rotatably connected with a mounting column, and one end of the steel wire is fixedly connected to the mounting column.
[0020] By adopting the above structure, the steel wire is conveniently fixed through the mounting column.
[0021] In summary, the application has the following beneficial effects:
[0022] 1. The application sets a tensioning mechanism between two single dental mouthpieces, and the detection assembly in the tensioning mechanism conveniently detects the tension of the steel wire in the tensioning mechanism in real time. Once the pressure sensor detects that the pressure exceeds a certain range, the tension of the steel wire needs to be adjusted, so that the tension of the steel wire can be adjusted according to the change of the teeth.
[0023] 2. The application sets a threaded sleeve on the detection pipe, and adjusts the tension of the steel wire through the cooperation between the threaded sleeve and the screw rod. The mounting assembly is arranged to mount the tensioning mechanism on the two single dental mouthpieces, so as to conveniently assist the correction of the teeth, and the single dental mouthpiece is convenient for fixing the teeth to be corrected. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of this application;
[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a single dental brace used in this application;
[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the components to be installed in this application;
[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the tensioning mechanism in this application;
[0028] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the detection component of this application.
[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Bracket assembly; 2. Mounting assembly; 3. Tensioning mechanism; 4. Individual brace; 5. Mounting slot; 6. Mounting base; 7. Fixing base; 8. Mounting post; 9. Steel wire; 10. Detection assembly; 11. Detection tube; 12. Sliding frame; 13. Sliding post; 14. Threaded sleeve; 15. Screw; 16. Mounting tube; 17. Pressure sensor; 18. Spring; 19. Support post. Detailed Implementation
[0030] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1-5 This application will be described in further detail.
[0031] Please see Figures 1-3 An adjustable orthodontic device includes two brace assemblies 1, two mounting components 2 mounted on the brace assemblies 1, and a tensioning mechanism 3 connected to the mounting components 2. The tensioning mechanism 3 includes a detection component 10, and steel wires 9 are mounted on both ends of the detection component 10. One end of each steel wire 9 is connected to one of the two mounting components 2.
[0032] In use, the braces component 1 facilitates the fixation of teeth, the mounting component 2 facilitates the installation of the tensioning mechanism 3 on the braces component 1, and the detection component 10 in the tensioning mechanism 3 facilitates the real-time detection of the tension of the steel wire 9.
[0033] Reference Figure 5 The detection assembly 10 includes a detection tube 11, and one end of the detection tube 11 is rotatably connected to a threaded sleeve 14. A screw 15 is screwed onto the inner wall of the threaded sleeve 14. The screw 15 is moved by rotating the threaded sleeve 14, thereby facilitating the adjustment of the tension of the steel wire 9.
[0034] Reference Figure 5The inner wall of the detection pipe 11 is slidably connected with a sliding frame 12, one end of the sliding frame 12 is fixedly connected with a sliding column 13, the screw rod 15 and the sliding column 13 are both fixedly connected on the steel wire 9, the detection pipe 11 is arranged to facilitate the sliding installation of the sliding frame 12, and the position of the sliding column 13 is adjusted when the sliding frame 112 moves.
[0035] Referring to Figure 5 The inner wall of the detection pipe 11 is fixedly connected with a mounting pipe 16, the inner wall of the mounting pipe 16 is slidably connected with a support column 19, the support column 19 is fixedly connected on the sliding frame 12, the detection pipe 11 is arranged to facilitate the installation of the mounting pipe 16, and the support column 19 is slidably installed on the inner wall of the mounting pipe 16.
[0036] Referring to Figure 5 The inner wall of the mounting pipe 16 is fixedly connected with a pressure sensor 17, and the same spring 18 is fixedly connected between the pressure sensor 17 and the support column 19, the sliding column 13 is moved by the steel wire 9 to drive the sliding frame 12 to move and push the support column 19 to compress the spring 18, the force is applied to the pressure sensor 17 when the spring 18 is compressed, and the pressure sensor 17 can detect the tension of the steel wire 9 in real time, and the tension is adjusted according to the change of the tension.
[0037] Referring to Figures 1-2 The mouthpiece assembly 1 comprises a single mouthpiece 4, and the two side outer walls of the single mouthpiece 4 are provided with mounting grooves 5 for mounting the mounting assembly 2, the single mouthpiece 4 is arranged to be fixed on the teeth to be corrected, and the mounting grooves 5 are arranged to facilitate the installation of the mounting assembly 2.
[0038] Referring to Figure 3 The mounting assembly 2 comprises a mounting seat 6, and the top outer wall of the mounting seat 6 is fixedly connected with a fixed seat 7, the mounting seat 6 is arranged to facilitate the installation of the tensioning mechanism 3 on the mouthpiece assembly 1, and the power supply is arranged in the mounting seat 6 to supply power to the pressure sensor 17.
[0039] Referring to Figure 3 The mounting seat 6 is fixedly connected on the inner wall of the mounting groove 5, the outer wall of one side of the fixed seat 7 is rotatably connected with a mounting column 8, one end of the steel wire 9 is fixedly connected on the mounting column 8, and the mounting column 8 is arranged to facilitate the fixation of the steel wire 9.
[0040] The implementation principle of the present application is that when in use, the two mouthpiece assemblies 1 are fixed on the teeth to be corrected, the two tensioning mechanisms 3 are installed in the installation grooves 5 through the installation seats 6 in the installation assemblies 2, when adjusting, the threaded sleeve 14 is directly rotated, the threaded sleeve 14 drives the screw rod 15 to move when rotating, the screw rod 15 moves to conveniently tension the steel wire 9, in the process of tensioning, the sliding frame 12 drives the spring 18 to compress under the pulling of the sliding column 13, the spring 18 is compressed, and the pressure directly acts on the pressure sensor 17, so that the pressure of the steel wire 9 is monitored in real time, when the tension value of the steel wire 9 exceeds a certain range, the tensioning force of the steel wire 9 needs to be adjusted, the single mouthpiece 4 conveniently fixes the teeth, and can be customized according to actual conditions.
[0041] The above are preferred embodiments of the present application, and do not limit the protection scope of the present application, so that: equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, principle of the present application should be covered within the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. An adjustable dental orthodontic device comprising two mouthpiece assemblies (1), two mounting assemblies (2) mounted on the mouthpiece assemblies (1) and a tensioning mechanism (3) connected to the mounting assemblies (2), characterized in that: The tensioning mechanism (3) comprises a detection assembly (10), both ends of the detection assembly (10) are provided with a steel wire (9), one end of the two steel wires (9) is connected to the two mounting assemblies (2) respectively.
2. An adjustable orthodontic device according to claim 1, wherein: The detection assembly (10) comprises a detection pipe (11), one end of the detection pipe (11) is rotatably connected with a threaded sleeve (14), the inner wall of the threaded sleeve (14) is screwed with a screw rod (15).
3. An adjustable orthodontic device according to claim 2, wherein: The inner wall of the detection pipe (11) is slidably connected with a sliding frame (12), one end of the sliding frame (12) is fixedly connected with a sliding column (13), the screw rod (15) and the sliding column (13) are fixedly connected to the steel wire (9).
4. An adjustable orthodontic device according to claim 3, wherein: The inner wall of the detection pipe (11) is fixedly connected with a mounting pipe (16), the inner wall of the mounting pipe (16) is slidably connected with a supporting column (19), and the supporting column (19) is fixedly connected to the sliding frame (12).
5. An adjustable orthodontic device according to claim 4, wherein: The inner wall of the mounting pipe (16) is fixedly connected with a pressure sensor (17), and the pressure sensor (17) and the supporting column (19) are fixedly connected with the same spring (18).
6. An adjustable orthodontic device according to claim 5, wherein: The mouthpiece assembly (1) comprises a single mouthpiece (4), and both sides of the single mouthpiece (4) are provided with an installation groove (5) for mounting the mounting assembly (2).
7. An adjustable orthodontic device according to claim 6, wherein: The mounting assembly (2) comprises a mounting seat (6), and the top outer wall of the mounting seat (6) is fixedly connected with a fixing seat (7).
8. An adjustable orthodontic device according to claim 7, wherein: The mounting seat (6) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the installation groove (5), one side of the outer wall of the fixing seat (7) is rotatably connected with a mounting column (8), and one end of the steel wire (9) is fixedly connected to the mounting column (8).