Temperature-controlled washing oral care brush

The temperature-controlled oral care brush design solves the discomfort caused by cold water stimulation, enabling convenient oral care with automatically heated care solution, thus improving patient comfort and care effectiveness.

CN223731537UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-30TONGJI HOSPITAL ATTACHED TO TONGJI MEDICAL COLLEGE HUAZHONG SCI TECH
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Application Number
CN202423192339.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-23
Publication Date
2025-12-30
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-23

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Technical Problem

Existing oral care tools can easily cause discomfort or even pain to patients who are physically weak or have sensitive mouths when used with cold water, affecting the recovery process and quality of life.

Method used

A temperature-controlled oral care brush has been designed, comprising a toothbrush body, a motor-driven toothbrush head, a heating device, and a miniature water pump. It can automatically heat the oral care solution to a suitable temperature during brushing and rinse the oral cavity through the water outlet.

Benefits of technology

It avoids water temperature stimulation during oral care, improving the convenience and efficiency of care. The appropriate water temperature and double-sided design make care smoother and more efficient, reducing irritation to the patient's mouth.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a temperature control washing oral cavity nursing brush which comprises a toothbrush body, the toothbrush body comprises a toothbrush handle and a toothbrush head, the toothbrush head is rotatably installed on the toothbrush handle, a motor is arranged on the toothbrush handle, the output end of the motor is connected with the toothbrush head, the motor drives the toothbrush head to rotate, and toothbrush bristles are arranged on one face of the toothbrush head. When an oral cavity of a patient is nursed, the toothbrush handle is held by a hand, the toothbrush head extends into the oral cavity, the heating device heats care solution or clean water in the containing cavity of the toothbrush handle to a proper temperature, the liquid in the containing cavity is pumped out through the micro water suction pump, and the oral cavity of the patient is flushed or cleaned; when the device is used, convenience is increased through electric turning of the toothbrush head, care solution or clear water is heated, stimulation to oral cavity teeth of a patient and influence on the treatment effect due to uncomfortable water temperature are avoided, and oral cavity nursing of the patient is smoother and more efficient due to the proper water temperature and the two-sided design of toothbrush bristles and massage bristles.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical device technology, specifically relating to a temperature-controlled oral care brush. Background Technology

[0002] Oral care is a key method for maintaining a clean oral environment. Through oral care, oral hygiene can be maintained to the greatest extent, keeping the mouth comfortable and reducing the number of bacteria, thus reducing the risk of secondary infections.

[0003] For certain groups, such as those who are physically weak, have sensitive mouths, or are in the postoperative recovery period, oral care often presents numerous challenges. They tend to have more delicate oral mucosa and are more sensitive to temperature changes. When using conventional oral care tools with cold water, the stimulation of the cold water often causes discomfort, and may even trigger pain, leading to further damage to the oral mucosa, thereby affecting the patient's recovery process and overall quality of life.

[0004] How to provide a temperature-controlled oral care brush is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a temperature-controlled oral care brush, so as to solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a temperature-controlled oral care brush, comprising: a toothbrush body, the toothbrush body including a toothbrush handle and a toothbrush head, the toothbrush head being rotatably mounted on the toothbrush handle, a motor being provided on the toothbrush handle, the output end of the motor being connected to the toothbrush head, the motor driving the toothbrush head to rotate, one side of the toothbrush head being provided with toothbrush bristles, and the side of the toothbrush head opposite to the toothbrush bristles being provided with a massage brush; and an rinsing assembly, the rinsing assembly including a heating device, a cavity being provided inside the toothbrush handle, a plurality of water outlet holes being provided on the side of the toothbrush head with the toothbrush bristles, all of the plurality of water outlet holes being connected to the cavity, the heating device being disposed in the cavity, and a miniature water pump being provided at the connection between the cavity and the water outlet holes.

[0007] Optionally, the cavity is provided with an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is connected to the outside of the toothbrush handle, and a plug is provided at the connection between the toothbrush handle and the inlet. The outlet is connected to a plurality of water outlet holes, and a first flexible tube is connected to the outlet. The first flexible tube is located inside the cavity, and a gravity ball is connected to the other end of the first flexible tube. The gravity ball has a plurality of holes, and the plurality of holes are connected to the first flexible tube.

[0008] Optionally, the toothbrush body further includes: a connecting tube, a pipe is provided inside the toothbrush head, a plurality of water outlet holes are connected to the pipe, one end of the connecting tube is connected to the pipe, the other end of the connecting tube is rotatably connected to the toothbrush handle, the other end of the connecting tube is connected to the liquid outlet through a second flexible tube, a first gear is sleeved on the connecting tube, and a second gear adapted to the first gear is installed at the output end of the motor, the first gear and the second gear are meshed together.

[0009] Optionally, a stainless steel sheet is arranged inside the cavity, and the stainless steel sheet has holes reserved opposite the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet.

[0010] Optionally, the heating device includes a heating element disposed outside the cavity and in contact with the stainless steel lining.

[0011] Optionally, the temperature-controlled rinsing oral care brush further includes a control component, which includes a battery, a heating switch, a rotary switch, and a rinsing switch. The battery is installed inside the toothbrush handle. The motor, the heating element, and the miniature water pump are all electrically connected to the battery. The heating switch, the rotary switch, and the rinsing switch are all installed on the side wall of the toothbrush handle. The heating switch is signal-connected to the heating element, the rotary switch is signal-connected to the motor, and the rinsing switch is signal-connected to the miniature water pump.

[0012] Optionally, the control assembly further includes: a display, a temperature sensor, and a controller. The display is mounted on the side wall of the toothbrush handle, the temperature sensor is mounted inside the cavity, and the controller is mounted inside the toothbrush handle. The display is electrically connected to the battery and signal-connected to the temperature sensor. Both the temperature sensor and the heating element are signal-connected to the controller.

[0013] Optionally, there are three water outlets, which are spaced apart on the side of the toothbrush head where the toothbrush bristles are located.

[0014] Optionally, the toothbrush head is oval-shaped, the toothbrush bristles are silicone bristles, and the length of the toothbrush bristles in the middle of the toothbrush head is greater than that around the perimeter.

[0015] Optionally, the toothbrush handle is made of medical-grade plastic, and the handle body is streamlined.

[0016] Beneficial effects:

[0017] This utility model provides a temperature-controlled oral care brush. When a patient performs oral care, they hold the toothbrush handle and insert the toothbrush head into their mouth. The side of the toothbrush head with bristles is used for brushing. When it is necessary to clean the teeth on the other side or use a massage brush on the other side, simply turn on the motor and rotate the toothbrush head to flip it over. The patient does not need to rotate their wrist to flip the toothbrush head. During brushing, the heating device on the toothbrush handle is activated, heating the care solution or water in the inner cavity of the toothbrush handle to a suitable temperature. The liquid in the cavity is then drawn out by a miniature water pump until it flows into the patient's mouth through the water outlet on the toothbrush head, rinsing or cleaning the patient's mouth. The electric flipping of the toothbrush head increases convenience during use, while the heating of the care solution or water avoids irritation to the patient's teeth due to unsuitable water temperature, which could affect the treatment effect. The suitable water temperature and the dual-sided design of the toothbrush bristles and massage bristles make oral care smoother and more efficient.

[0018] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of this utility model. In order to better understand the technical means of this utility model and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this utility model more obvious and understandable, specific embodiments of this utility model are given below. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this specification or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure provided for an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 A left-side view diagram provided for an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a right-side view diagram provided for an embodiment of this application.

[0023] Figure label:

[0024] 1. Toothbrush body; 11. Toothbrush handle; 111. Motor; 12. Toothbrush head; 121. Toothbrush bristles; 122. Massage brush; 123. Water outlet; 13. Connecting pipe; 14. Second flexible hose; 15. First gear; 16. Second gear;

[0025] 2. Flushing assembly; 21. Heating device; 211. Heating element; 22. Chamber; 221. Liquid inlet; 222. Liquid outlet; 223. Plug; 23. Miniature water pump; 24. First hose; 25. Gravity ball;

[0026] 3. Control components; 31. Battery; 32. Heating switch; 33. Rotary switch; 34. Flushing switch; 35. Display. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this specification will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this specification, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in this specification are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0028] Furthermore, in the embodiments of this specification, when a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component present. When a component is considered to be "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or there may be an intervening component present.

[0029] Please see Figure 1-3 This embodiment provides a temperature-controlled oral care brush, which includes a toothbrush body 1, which includes a toothbrush handle 11 and a toothbrush head 12. The toothbrush head 12 is rotatably mounted on the toothbrush handle 11. A motor 111 is provided on the toothbrush handle 11, and the output end of the motor 111 is connected to the toothbrush head 12. The motor 111 drives the toothbrush head 12 to rotate. One side of the toothbrush head 12 is provided with toothbrush bristles 121, and the side of the toothbrush head 12 opposite to the toothbrush bristles 121 is provided with a massage brush 122. The rinsing assembly 2 includes a heating device 21. A cavity 22 is provided inside the toothbrush handle 11. The side of the toothbrush head 12 provided with toothbrush bristles 121 is provided with a plurality of water outlet holes 123, all of which are connected to the cavity 22. The heating device 21 is provided inside the cavity 22. A miniature water pump 23 is provided at the connection between the cavity 22 and the water outlet holes 123.

[0030] Specifically, when a patient performs oral care, they hold the toothbrush handle 11 and insert the toothbrush head 12 into their mouth. The side of the toothbrush head 12 with bristles 121 is used for brushing. When it is necessary to clean the teeth on the other side or use the massage brush 122 on that side, simply turn on the motor 111 and rotate the toothbrush head 12 to flip it over. The patient does not need to rotate their wrist to flip the toothbrush head 12. During brushing, the heating device 21 of the toothbrush handle 11 is activated, and the heating device 21 heats the inner cavity 22 of the toothbrush handle 11. The device heats the nursing solution or water to a suitable temperature, and then uses a miniature water pump 23 to extract the liquid from the cavity 22 until it flows into the patient's mouth through the water outlet 123 on the toothbrush head 12, rinsing or cleaning the patient's mouth. The electric flipping of the toothbrush head 12 increases convenience during use, and at the same time heats the nursing solution or water to avoid irritation to the patient's mouth and teeth due to unsuitable water temperature, which could affect the treatment effect. The suitable water temperature and the dual-sided design of the toothbrush bristles 121 and massage bristles make oral care for patients smoother and more efficient.

[0031] In some possible implementations, the cavity 22 is provided with an inlet 221 and an outlet 222. The inlet 221 is connected to the outside of the toothbrush handle 11. A plug 223 is provided at the connection between the toothbrush handle 11 and the inlet 221. The outlet 222 is connected to a plurality of water outlet holes 123. A first flexible tube 24 is connected to the outlet 222. The first flexible tube 24 is located inside the cavity 22. The other end of the first flexible tube 24 is connected to a gravity ball 25. The gravity ball 25 has a plurality of holes, which are connected to the first flexible tube 24.

[0032] Specifically, the inlet 221 of the cavity 22 is used to replenish the liquid in the cavity 22. When it is necessary to replenish the liquid in the cavity 22, the plug 223 on the toothbrush handle 11 is opened and the liquid is injected into the inlet 221. When the patient brushes their teeth for oral care, they need to clean all angles of the mouth. The toothbrush handle 11 moves in the hand, and the liquid in the cavity 22 moves with the toothbrush handle 11. The lowest point of the liquid in the cavity 22 changes continuously. The outlet 222 is connected to the first hose 24. The first hose 24 has a gravity ball 25 at one end in the cavity 22. When the toothbrush handle 11 is moved, the gravity ball 25 rolls with the liquid in the cavity 22. The gravity ball 25 is always located at the lowest point of the liquid in the cavity 22. The miniature water pump 23 draws out the liquid in the cavity 22 through the holes on the first hose 24 and the gravity ball 25. The setting of the gravity ball 25 and the first hose 24 ensures that as much liquid as possible in the cavity 22 is drawn out.

[0033] In some possible implementations, the toothbrush body 1 further includes: a connecting pipe 13, a pipe is provided inside the toothbrush head 12, a plurality of water outlet holes 123 are connected to the pipe, one end of the connecting pipe 13 is connected to the pipe, the other end of the connecting pipe 13 is rotatably connected to the toothbrush handle 11, the other end of the connecting pipe 13 is connected to the liquid outlet 222 through a second flexible hose 14, a first gear 15 is sleeved on the connecting pipe 13, and a second gear 16 adapted to the first gear 15 is installed at the output end of the motor 111, and the first gear 15 and the second gear 16 are meshed together.

[0034] Specifically, the toothbrush head 12 is connected to the toothbrush handle 11 via a connecting tube 13. The connecting tube 13 and the channel inside the toothbrush head 12 are used for liquid to be transferred from the cavity 22 to the outlet 123. When the toothbrush head 12 needs to be rotated, the motor 111 is turned on. The output end of the motor 111 rotates, driving the second gear 16 to rotate. The second gear 16 drives the first gear 15 to rotate. The second gear 16 then drives the connecting tube 13 and the toothbrush head 12 to rotate relative to the toothbrush handle 11. The end of the connecting tube 13 near the cavity 22 is connected to the outlet 222 of the cavity 22 via a second flexible tube 14. The second flexible tube 14 has a first degree of flexibility, and the toothbrush head 12 only needs to rotate 180 degrees during use. When returning to the original angle, the toothbrush head 12 can simply rotate back. The second flexible tube 14 only needs to twist a maximum of 180 degrees when the toothbrush head 12 and the connecting tube 13 are rotating. The second flexible tube 14 is provided with a redundant length to meet the rotation requirements and will not be blocked due to twisting during rotation.

[0035] In some possible embodiments, a stainless steel lining is disposed inside the cavity 22, and the stainless steel lining has holes pre-drilled on it relative to the inlet 221 and the outlet 222. The heating device 21 includes a heating element 211, which is disposed outside the cavity 22 and in contact with the stainless steel lining.

[0036] Specifically, the cavity 22 is wrapped with a layer of stainless steel, and the outside of the stainless steel layer is in contact with the heating element 211. When the heating element 211 heats up, the heat is transferred to the stainless steel layer and then heats the liquid inside. Stainless steel is more durable and has better heat preservation performance.

[0037] In some possible implementations, the temperature-controlled rinsing oral care brush further includes a control component 3, which includes a battery 31, a heating switch 32, a rotary switch 33, and a rinsing switch 34. The battery 31 is installed inside the toothbrush handle 11. The motor 111, the heating element 211, and the miniature water pump 23 are all electrically connected to the battery 31. The heating switch 32, the rotary switch 33, and the rinsing switch 34 are all installed on the side wall of the toothbrush handle 11. The heating switch 32 is signal-connected to the heating element 211, the rotary switch 33 is signal-connected to the motor 111, and the rinsing switch 34 is signal-connected to the miniature water pump 23.

[0038] Specifically, the various electric components of the device are powered by the battery 31, which increases convenience. The heating switch 32 and the rotation switch 33 control the heating of the device and the rotation of the toothbrush head 12, respectively. The rinsing switch 34 controls rinsing. The heating switch 32, the rinsing switch 34 and the rotation switch 33 are all located on the toothbrush handle 11, making it more convenient to use.

[0039] In some possible implementations, the control component 3 further includes: a display 35, a temperature sensor, and a controller. The display 35 is mounted on the side wall of the toothbrush handle 11, the temperature sensor is mounted inside the cavity 22, the controller is mounted inside the toothbrush handle 11, the display 35 is electrically connected to the battery 31, the display 35 is signal-connected to the temperature sensor, and both the temperature sensor and the heating element 211 are signal-connected to the controller.

[0040] Specifically, the temperature sensor can monitor the temperature of the liquid in the cavity 22 and display the real-time temperature on the display 35, so that patients or medical staff can more intuitively understand the temperature of the liquid in the cavity 22. At the same time, the controller can be set before use to determine the temperature that the liquid needs to be maintained. The controller, temperature sensor and heating element 211 are connected by signals. When the temperature does not meet the requirements, the controller controls the heating element 211 to heat the liquid in the cavity 22.

[0041] In some possible implementations, there are three water outlets 123, which are spaced apart on the side of the toothbrush head 12 where the toothbrush bristles 121 are provided. The toothbrush head 12 is oval-shaped, and the toothbrush bristles 121 are made of silicone. The length of the toothbrush bristles 121 in the middle of the toothbrush head 12 is greater than that around the perimeter.

[0042] Specifically, the three water outlets 123 are spaced apart on the toothbrush head 12 for more even water distribution, which facilitates the flow of oral care solution. The toothbrush head 12 is oval with rounded edges, which can effectively avoid scratching the patient's delicate oral mucosa. The toothbrush bristles 121 are slightly longer in the middle area for deep cleaning of the tooth surface, and shorter in the peripheral area for gentle massage of the gums.

[0043] In some possible implementations, the toothbrush handle 11 is made of medical-grade plastic and has a streamlined shape.

[0044] Specifically, the medical-grade plastic material has a certain degree of flexibility and a streamlined design that conforms to ergonomic principles and fits the natural posture of the human hand. At the same time, the toothbrush handle 11 can be provided with anti-slip textures to make it easy for caregivers or patients to hold and operate, preventing accidental slippage during operation that could affect the nursing effect or cause injury.

[0045] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are merely specific implementations of this utility model, used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, and not to limit it. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that any person skilled in the art can still modify or easily conceive of changes to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features, within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model; and these modifications, changes, or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model. All should be covered within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

[0046] Although the embodiments of this utility model have been disclosed above, they are not limited to the applications listed in the specification and embodiments. They can be applied to various fields suitable for this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other modifications can be easily made. Therefore, without departing from the general concept defined by the claims and their equivalents, this utility model is not limited to the specific details and the illustrations shown and described herein.

Claims

1. A temperature controlled rinsing oral care brush, characterized in that, Include: The toothbrush body (1) includes a toothbrush handle (11) and a toothbrush head (12), the toothbrush head (12) is rotatably mounted on the toothbrush handle (11), the toothbrush handle (11) is provided with a motor (111), the output end of the motor (111) is connected with the toothbrush head (12), the motor (111) drives the toothbrush head (12) to rotate, one side of the toothbrush head (12) is provided with toothbrush bristles (121), and the side of the toothbrush head (12) opposite to the toothbrush bristles (121) is provided with a massage brush (122); The flushing assembly (2) includes a heating device (21), a cavity (22) is arranged in the toothbrush handle (11), one side of the toothbrush head (12) provided with the toothbrush bristles (121) is provided with a plurality of water outlets (123), a plurality of water outlets (123) are in communication with the cavity (22), the heating device (21) is arranged in the cavity (22), and the connecting portion of the cavity (22) and the water outlet (123) is provided with a micro water pump (23).

2. A temperature controlled oral irrigating brush according to claim 1, wherein: The cavity (22) is provided with a liquid inlet (221) and a liquid outlet (222), the liquid inlet (221) is communicated with the outside of the toothbrush handle (11), the connecting portion of the toothbrush handle (11) and the liquid inlet (221) is provided with a plug (223), the liquid outlet (222) is communicated with a plurality of water outlets (123), the liquid outlet (222) is connected with a first hose (24), the first hose (24) is located in the cavity (22), the other end of the first hose (24) is connected with a gravity ball (25), a plurality of holes are formed in the gravity ball (25), and the plurality of holes are communicated with the first hose (24).

3. A temperature controlled oral irrigating brush according to claim 2, wherein, The toothbrush body (1) further includes: The connecting pipe (13) is rotatably connected with the toothbrush handle (11), and the other end of the connecting pipe (13) is communicated with the liquid outlet (222) through a second hose (14), the connecting pipe (13) is sleeved with a first gear (15), the output end of the motor (111) is provided with a second gear (16) matched with the first gear (15), and the first gear (15) and the second gear (16) are meshed and connected.

4. A temperature controlled oral irrigating brush according to claim 3, wherein: A layer of stainless steel skin layer is arranged in the cavity (22), and a plurality of holes are reserved in the stainless steel skin layer opposite to the liquid inlet (221) and the liquid outlet (222).

5. A temperature controlled oral irrigating brush according to claim 4, wherein, The heating device (21) includes: The heating element (211) is arranged outside the cavity (22) and in contact with the stainless steel skin layer.

6. A temperature controlled oral irrigating brush according to claim 5, wherein, The temperature control flushing oral care brush further includes: A control assembly (3) is arranged in the toothbrush handle (11), which comprises a battery (31), a heating switch (32), a rotation switch (33) and a flushing switch (34), the battery (31) is arranged in the toothbrush handle (11), the motor (111), the heating element (211) and the micro water pump (23) are electrically connected with the battery (31), the heating switch (32), the rotation switch (33) and the flushing switch (34) are arranged on the side wall of the toothbrush handle (11), the heating switch (32) is signal connected with the heating element (211), the rotation switch (33) is signal connected with the motor (111), and the flushing switch (34) is signal connected with the micro water pump (23).

7. A temperature controlled oral irrigating brush according to claim 6, wherein, The control assembly (3) further comprises: a display (35), a temperature sensor and a controller, the display (35) is arranged on the side wall of the toothbrush handle (11), the temperature sensor is arranged inside the cavity (22), and the controller is arranged in the toothbrush handle (11), the display (35) is electrically connected with the battery (31), the display (35) is signal connected with the temperature sensor, and the temperature sensor and the heating element (211) are signal connected with the controller.

8. A temperature controlled oral irrigating brush according to any one of claims 1-7, wherein: The water outlet holes (123) are three, and the water outlet holes (123) are arranged at intervals on the side of the toothbrush head (12) provided with the toothbrush bristles (121).

9. A temperature controlled oral irrigating brush according to claim 8, wherein: The toothbrush head (12) is oval, the toothbrush bristles (121) are silica gel bristles, and the length of the toothbrush bristles (121) at the middle of the toothbrush head (12) is greater than that of the periphery.

10. A temperature controlled oral irrigating brush according to claim 9, wherein: The toothbrush handle (11) is made of medical plastic material, and the handle body of the toothbrush handle (11) is streamline.