Dental instrument cleaning device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a dental instrument cleaning device which comprises a machine body, the machine body is provided with a cleaning cavity, a cleaning basket and a pressure extraction piece are arranged in the cleaning cavity, a connecting piece and an air guide channel are arranged in the cleaning basket, one end of the connecting piece is used for being connected with a dental instrument, and the other end of the connecting piece is communicated with the air guide channel. The air guide channel is installed at the bottom of the cleaning basket and extends out of the cleaning basket to be communicated with the pressure extraction piece, and the pressure extraction piece is used for driving air to be guided into or out of the air guide channel. According to the cleaning basket, the connecting piece is arranged in the cleaning basket to be connected with a dental instrument needing to be cleaned, so that the dental instrument is not prone to displacement in the cleaning process, and cleaning is more accurate; and in the cleaning process, high-pressure washing can be repeatedly carried out on the interior of the dental instrument through air suction and air inlet in cooperation with cleaning water, the cleaning strength is higher, the interior and the exterior of the dental instrument can be precisely cleaned, and the cleaning effect is good.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device cleaning equipment technology, and in particular to a dental instrument cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most cleaning equipment on the market cleans dental instruments by simply placing them haphazardly in a cleaning basket and then immersing them in a cleaning chamber for repeated high-pressure rinsing. However, the impact of the high-pressure water during cleaning can cause the instruments to shift, resulting in inadequate cleaning of certain areas and difficulty in cleaning the inner walls. Since dental instruments accumulate a significant amount of dust on their inner walls after use, especially dental handpieces which accumulate a large amount of dust during tooth polishing, simply cleaning the outer circumference is insufficient to precisely rinse the inner walls, affecting the cleaning effectiveness of the equipment and consequently impacting its future use. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a dental instrument cleaning device, which fixes the dental instruments by setting a connector in the cleaning basket so that they are not easily moved during the cleaning process. In addition, the device uses air suction or air intake to achieve irrigation and cleaning of the inside of the dental instruments, so as to accurately flush the inside of the dental instruments.

[0004] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] A dental instrument cleaning device includes a body having a cleaning chamber, a cleaning basket and a suction device within the cleaning chamber, a connector and an air guide channel within the cleaning basket, one end of the connector for connecting a dental instrument, and the other end of the connector communicating with the air guide channel; the air guide channel is installed at the bottom of the cleaning basket and extends outside the cleaning basket, communicating with the suction device, and the suction device is used to drive gas into or out of the air guide channel.

[0006] Furthermore, the connector includes an insertion head and a positioning seat. One end of the positioning seat is connected to the air guide channel, and the other end of the positioning seat is connected to the insertion head. The insertion head has an insertion port, and the positioning seat has an air guide cavity. One end of the air guide cavity is connected to the insertion port, and the other end of the air guide cavity is connected to the air guide channel.

[0007] Furthermore, the insertion head is an elastic component.

[0008] Furthermore, the air guide channel is provided with a connection port, and the positioning seat is inserted into the connection port to communicate with the air guide channel.

[0009] Furthermore, there are multiple connectors and multiple connection ports, with each connector corresponding to one of the multiple connection ports.

[0010] Furthermore, the air guide channel has an air guide connector at one end extending from the cleaning basket, and the air guide connector is connected to the pressure extraction component.

[0011] Furthermore, the pressure-drawing component is a vacuum pump.

[0012] Furthermore, the cleaning chamber also contains a heating tube, which includes multiple vertical sections and multiple curved sections. The multiple vertical sections are arranged at intervals along the transverse direction of the cleaning chamber, and each pair of adjacent vertical sections are connected and interconnected by the curved sections.

[0013] Furthermore, it also includes a liquid level detector for detecting the liquid level within the cleaning chamber.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: by setting a connector inside the cleaning basket to connect the dental instruments to be cleaned, it is not easy for them to shift during the cleaning process, making the cleaning more precise. In addition, an air channel is set at the bottom of the cleaning basket and connected to the connector, so that gas can be introduced or exported into the air channel during the cleaning process. In this way, by using air suction and air intake in conjunction with cleaning water, the inside of the dental instruments is repeatedly subjected to high-pressure flushing, resulting in stronger cleaning power. Therefore, it can accurately clean the inside and outside of the dental instruments, and the cleaning effect is excellent. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning basket in this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning basket from another perspective in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a top view of the interior of the cleaning chamber in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the pipeline connection of this utility model;

[0019] The accompanying diagrams are labeled as follows:

[0020] 10. Cleaning chamber; 11. Heating tube; 111. Vertical section; 112. Bending section; 20. Cleaning basket; 21. Air duct; 211. Connecting port; 22. Connector; 221. Insertion head; 2211. Insertion port; 222. Positioning seat; 2221. Air duct chamber; 23. Air duct connector; 30. Dental instrument; 40. Pressure suction component; 50. Liquid level detector. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will now be further described in conjunction with specific embodiments:

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0023] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention.

[0024] like Figure 1-4 The dental instrument cleaning device shown includes a body with a cleaning chamber 10. A cleaning basket 20 and a suction component 40 are disposed in the cleaning chamber 10. A connector 22 and an air channel 21 are disposed in the cleaning basket. One end of the connector 22 can be used to connect a dental instrument 30, and the other end of the connector 22 is connected to the air channel 21. The air channel 21 can be installed at the bottom of the cleaning basket 20 and extend to the outside of the cleaning basket 20 to be connected to the suction component 40. The suction component 40 is used to drive gas to be introduced into or out of the air channel 21.

[0025] Based on the above structure, when in use, dental instruments 30 (such as dental handpieces and other instruments whose inner walls need to be cleaned) can be connected to the connector 22 on the cleaning basket 20 so that the dental instruments 30 are not easily displaced by the impact of the cleaning water during the cleaning process, and the cleaning is more accurate; after the dental instruments 30 and the cleaning basket 20 are assembled, the cleaning basket 20 can be placed into the cleaning chamber 10, and then the air guide channel 21 at the bottom of the cleaning basket 20 can be connected to the suction component 40.

[0026] At this point, the cleaning water is introduced into the cleaning chamber 10 through the spray pipe or other cleaning pipeline until the water in the cleaning chamber 10 covers the cleaning basket 20, and then the equipment is turned on to start the cleaning operation.

[0027] During the cleaning process, air can be drawn out through the suction device 40. When the suction device 40 draws out air, it can create a negative pressure in the air channel 21, thereby creating a negative pressure inside the connector 22 that is connected to the air channel 21. Then, a negative pressure is also created inside the dental instrument 30 inserted into the connector 22. At this time, since the entire cleaning basket 20 is placed inside the cleaning chamber 10, the cleaning water in the cleaning chamber 10 can be drawn into the dental instrument 30 through the hole under the action of negative pressure, and the inner wall of the dental instrument 30 is rinsed.

[0028] Then, high-pressure gas is pumped in through the suction unit 40. The gas is introduced into the connector 22 through the air guide channel 21 and then exported into the dental instrument 30 to squeeze out the cleaning water inside the dental instrument 30. The above suction action is repeated. By repeatedly introducing and exporting cleaning water to the inner wall of the dental instrument 30, the gas and cleaning water are used to repeatedly rinse the inside of the dental instrument 30. Not only can the cleaning water remove dirt from the inner wall of the dental instrument 30, but the introduction of high-pressure gas can also perform high-pressure rinsing on the inner wall of the dental instrument 30. This cleaning power is stronger, so the inner wall of the dental instrument 30 can be cleaned in a targeted manner, and the cleaning effect is good.

[0029] In addition, because the connector 22 always fixes the dental instrument 30, it is not easy for it to be displaced by the high-pressure rinsing water during the rinsing process, so that the rinsing water can more accurately clean its periphery and interior during the rinsing process, and the cleaning is more thorough.

[0030] It should be noted that the air guide channel 21 in this embodiment can be a metal pipe laid at the bottom of the cleaning basket 20, or a groove integrally formed at the bottom of the cleaning basket 20, depending on the actual setting.

[0031] Preferably, the vacuum pump 40 in this embodiment is a vacuum pump, specifically an electric air pump or a micro air pump.

[0032] Furthermore, the aforementioned connector 22 includes an insertion head 221 and a positioning seat 222. One end of the positioning seat 222 is connected to the air guide channel 21, while the other end of the positioning seat 222 is connected to the insertion head 221. The insertion head 221 has an insertion port 2211, and the positioning seat 222 is provided with an air guide cavity 2221. One end of the air guide cavity 2221 is connected to the insertion port 2211, and the other end of the air guide cavity 2221 is connected to the air guide channel 21.

[0033] Specifically, the connector 22 consists of an insertion head 221 and a positioning seat 222. During assembly, the positioning seat 222 is used to connect and communicate with the air channel 21, while the insertion head 221 can be inserted into or fitted onto the other end of the positioning seat 222, so that the insertion port 2211 in the insertion head 221 and the air channel 2221 in the positioning seat 222 can communicate with the air channel 21. Thus, when the dental instrument 30 is inserted into the insertion head 221, its interior can also communicate with the air channel 21, so that during the cleaning process, after the dental instrument 30 is inserted into the insertion head 221, gas can be introduced through the air channel 21, so that the cleaning water in the cleaning chamber 10 can cooperate with the gas to repeatedly high-pressure rinse the interior and exterior of the dental instrument 30, making the cleaning more thorough.

[0034] More specifically, in order to prevent the dental instrument 30 from being scratched on its outer periphery after being inserted into the insertion head 221, the insertion head 221 in this embodiment is made of an elastic material, such as silicone or a rubber sleeve, so that the dental instrument 30 can be fixed by the elastic sleeve after being inserted into the insertion head 221, while preventing it from being scratched by the rigid material during repeated rinsing.

[0035] The positioning seat 222 can be made of high-strength and stable materials, such as metal parts or high-temperature and corrosion-resistant plastic parts, to make the structure of the entire connector 22 more stable, so that the dental instrument 30 is more stable after it is connected to the dental instrument 30.

[0036] Furthermore, a connection port 211 is provided on the air guide channel 21, and the positioning seat 222 is inserted into the connection port 211 to communicate with the air guide channel 21.

[0037] During assembly, in this embodiment, a connection port 211 is provided on the air guide channel 21. By inserting the positioning seat 222 into the connection port 211, the air guide channel 21 can be connected.

[0038] It should be noted that the connector 211 can also be integrally formed on the air guide channel 21.

[0039] In addition, to improve the cleaning speed of the cleaning device, multiple connectors 22 can be provided in this embodiment, and multiple connection ports 211 are also provided on the air guide channel 21. By setting multiple connectors 22 and multiple connection ports 211 in a one-to-one correspondence, gas can be introduced or discharged through the air guide channel 21 inside the multiple connectors 22, so that multiple dental instruments 30 can be installed behind the connectors 22 at the same time. They can all be repeatedly rinsed with high pressure inside and outside by the combination of gas and cleaning water. Multiple dental instruments 30 are cleaned at the same time, and the cleaning speed is fast and the cleaning effect is good.

[0040] Furthermore, an air guide connector 23 is provided at one end of the air guide channel 21 that extends out of the cleaning basket 20, and the air guide connector 23 is connected to the pressure extraction component 40.

[0041] Specifically, to facilitate the connection between the air guide channel 21 and the pressure extraction component 40, an air guide connector 23 is also provided on the air guide channel 21. During assembly, the air guide connector 23 can be used to connect with the pressure extraction component 40, making the connection between the two more stable.

[0042] Preferably, the air vent connector 23 can be a nut or bolt or a flange or other connector.

[0043] Furthermore, there is a heating tube 11 in the cleaning chamber 10. The heating tube 11 includes multiple vertical sections 111 and multiple curved sections 112. The multiple vertical sections 111 are arranged at intervals along the transverse direction of the cleaning chamber 10. Each pair of adjacent vertical sections 111 are connected and communicate with each other through the curved sections 112.

[0044] Specifically, the cleaning water usually needs to be heated during the cleaning process. Heating can promote the movement of molecules in the substance, soften some stains that are not easy to clean, and accelerate the cleaning process. Therefore, in this embodiment, a heating tube 11 is provided inside the cleaning chamber 10. The heating tube 11 heats the cleaning water inside the cleaning chamber 10 to accelerate the softening of dirt on the dental instrument 30 and speed up the cleaning process.

[0045] In addition, by arranging multiple vertical segments 111 on the heating tube 11 at transverse intervals along the cleaning chamber 10, and connecting and communicating with each other through a curved segment 112 between each two adjacent vertical segments 111, the heating tube 11 can be laid out in a serpentine pattern in the cleaning chamber 10, thereby making the heating area of ​​the heating tube 11 wider and the heating speed faster when heating inside.

[0046] More specifically, in order to ensure the normal operation of the cleaning machine, the water level needs to be kept within an appropriate range. This utility model also includes a liquid level detector 50. The liquid level detector 50 realizes low liquid level. When the water level is lower than the set threshold, the liquid level detector 50 will trigger an alarm to remind the user to add water in time to ensure the normal operation of the cleaning device.

[0047] Preferably, the liquid level detector 50 in this embodiment can be a photoelectric liquid level sensor, which can be installed on the cleaning chamber 10 or at an opening on the machine body.

[0048] For those skilled in the art, various other corresponding changes and modifications can be made based on the technical solutions and concepts described above, and all such changes and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A dental instrument cleaning device, characterized by, The utility model provides a dental instrument cleaning device, comprising a body, the body has a cleaning cavity, the cleaning cavity is equipped with a cleaning basket and a suction and pressure element, the cleaning basket is equipped with a connecting piece and a gas guide channel, one end of the connecting piece is used for connecting a dental instrument, the other end of the connecting piece is in communication with the gas guide channel, the gas guide channel is installed at the bottom of the cleaning basket and extends out of the cleaning basket and is in communication with the suction and pressure element, and the suction and pressure element is used for driving gas to be guided into or out of the gas guide channel.

2. The dental instrument cleaning apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The connecting piece comprises a plug-in head and a positioning seat, one end of the positioning seat is connected with the gas guide channel, and the other end of the positioning seat is connected with the plug-in head. The plug-in head is provided with a plug-in port, the positioning seat is provided with a gas guide cavity, one end of the gas guide cavity is in communication with the plug-in port, and the other end of the gas guide cavity is in communication with the gas guide channel.

3. The dental instrument cleaning apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The plug-in head is made of elastic material.

4. The dental instrument cleaning apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The gas guide channel is provided with a connecting port, the positioning seat is plugged into the connecting port and is in communication with the gas guide channel.

5. The dental instrument cleaning apparatus of claim 4, wherein, The connecting piece is provided with a plurality of connecting ports, and the connecting piece and the connecting port are one-to-one corresponding.

6. The dental instrument cleaning apparatus of claim 1, wherein, One end of the gas guide channel extending out of the cleaning basket is provided with a gas guide connector, and the gas guide connector is connected with the suction and pressure element.

7. The dental instrument cleaning apparatus of claim 6, wherein, The suction and pressure element is a vacuum suction and pressure pump.

8. The dental instrument cleaning apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The cleaning cavity is also provided with a heating pipe, the heating pipe comprises a plurality of vertical segments and a plurality of curved segments, the vertical segments are arranged in a transverse direction of the cleaning cavity, and each two adjacent vertical segments are connected through the curved segments and are in communication with each other.

9. The dental instrument cleaning apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The utility model also comprises a liquid level detector, and the liquid level detector is used for detecting the liquid level in the cleaning cavity.

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