Invisible brace picking device convenient to use

By designing an invisible braces removal device that utilizes the cooperation of a positioning rod and positioning hole, combined with the clamping of a removal hook and a rectangular rod, the problem of saliva sticking together during the removal of invisible braces is solved, improving both hygiene and aesthetics.

CN223860946UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-03NINGBO DIGITAL DENTAL RES INST +1
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Application Number
CN202520114656.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-17
Publication Date
2026-02-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-17

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Technical Problem

Existing invisible braces can easily leave saliva stuck to your hands during removal, which is unhygienic and unsightly.

Method used

A device for removing invisible braces was designed. By cooperating with the positioning rod and positioning hole, the first rectangular rod and the second rectangular rod are exposed to a suitable length. The removal hook hooks onto the edge of the invisible braces on the back teeth, and the front ends of the first rectangular rod and the second rectangular rod clamp the braces to prevent saliva from sticking together.

Benefits of technology

This method prevents saliva from sticking to the hands when removing invisible braces, improving hygiene and aesthetics, and enhancing the quality of life.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an invisible brace picker convenient to use, which relates to the technical field of brace pickers and comprises a protection box, a rectangular block is movably arranged in the protection box, a moving block is arranged on the upper end face of the rectangular block, and positioning rods are arranged on two sides of the rectangular block. A plurality of evenly-distributed positioning holes are formed in the side faces of the two sides of the protection box, a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate which are symmetrical to each other are arranged on the outer side face of the rectangular block, a fixing rod is arranged between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate, and a rotating frame and a rotating block are rotationally arranged on the fixing rod; a first rectangular rod is arranged at one end of the rotating frame, a second rectangular rod is arranged at one end of the rotating block, and picking hooks are arranged on the outer side faces of the first rectangular rod and the second rectangular rod. According to the utility model, the edge of the rear tooth of the invisible tooth socket is hooked by the picking hook, so that the invisible tooth socket is separated from the tooth, and then the invisible tooth socket is clamped by the front ends of the first rectangular rod and the second rectangular rod, so that the invisible tooth socket can be picked, and the invisible tooth socket is more sanitary and attractive.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of braces removal devices, specifically a user-friendly invisible braces removal device. Background Technology

[0002] Invisible braces, also known as clear aligners or invisible bracketless braces, are made of transparent polymer materials. They are a type of orthodontic appliance that uses biomechanical principles to generate a gentle and lasting biological force on malformed teeth, gradually moving them to the ideal position.

[0003] Currently, when users need to remove their clear braces, they usually remove them by hand. During the removal process, saliva easily sticks to the hands, which is unsightly and unhygienic.

[0004] To address the above problems, this utility model provides a convenient invisible braces removal device. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a convenient invisible braces removal device. Through the cooperation of the positioning rod and the positioning hole, the first rectangular rod and the second rectangular rod are exposed to a suitable length and fixed. Then, the removal hook hooks onto the edge of the back teeth of the invisible braces, causing the invisible braces to detach from the teeth. The front ends of the first and second rectangular rods are then used to clamp the invisible braces, allowing them to be removed. This avoids saliva sticking to the hands, making it more hygienic and aesthetically pleasing, further improving the quality of life, and thus solving the problems in the background technology.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a convenient invisible braces remover, comprising a protective box, a rectangular block movably disposed inside the protective box, a movable block disposed on the upper end face of the rectangular block, positioning rods disposed on both sides of the rectangular block, and several evenly distributed positioning holes that match the positioning rods on both sides of the protective box, and two mutually symmetrical first mounting plates and second mounting plates disposed on the outer side of the rectangular block, a fixing rod disposed between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate, a rotating frame and a rotating block rotatably disposed on the fixing rod, one end of the rotating block being movably disposed inside the rotating frame, a first rectangular rod disposed at the end of the rotating frame away from the protective box, a second rectangular rod disposed at the end of the rotating block away from the protective box, and a removal hook disposed on the outer side of the first rectangular rod and the second rectangular rod away from the protective box.

[0007] Furthermore, a rectangular through hole is provided on the upper surface of the protective box, the lower end of the movable block is fixedly connected to the upper middle part of the rectangular block, and the side of the movable block is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rectangular through hole.

[0008] Furthermore, circular grooves are provided on both sides of the rectangular block. A first spring is fixedly connected to the inner bottom surface of the circular groove. An extrusion plate is fixedly connected to the end of the first spring away from the ground surface of the circular groove. One end of the positioning rod is fixedly connected to the side of the extrusion plate away from the first spring. A limit ring is fixedly connected to the opening of the circular groove.

[0009] Furthermore, both the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are fixedly connected to the side of the rectangular block. The upper end of the fixing rod is fixedly connected to the lower end face of the first mounting plate, and the lower end of the fixing rod is fixedly connected to the lower end face of the second mounting plate. The fixing rod passes through the overlapping part of the rotating frame and the rotating block. Both the rotating frame and the rotating block are rotatably connected to the fixing rod through bearings.

[0010] Furthermore, the end of the rotating frame away from the protective box is fixedly connected to one end of the first rectangular rod, and the end of the rotating block away from the protective box is fixedly connected to one end of the second rectangular rod. The first and second rectangular rods are the same size, and the outer surfaces of the first and second rectangular rods away from the protective box are both fixedly connected with a detaching hook.

[0011] Furthermore, a second spring is provided between the first rectangular rod and the second rectangular rod. One end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the inner side of the first rectangular rod, and the other end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the inner side of the second rectangular rod.

[0012] Furthermore, a rubber layer is fixedly attached to the inner side of both the first and second rectangular rods at the end furthest from the protective box.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] This invention provides a user-friendly invisible aligner removal device. First, the user presses the positioning rod to retract it into the positioning hole. Then, the user pushes the moving block to move the rectangular block towards the opening of the protective case, exposing the first and second rectangular rods to a suitable length. Next, the positioning rod is inserted into the corresponding positioning hole to fix the position of the rectangular block. Then, the user holds the protective case and inserts the first and second rectangular rods behind the teeth. The removal hook is used to hook the edge of the invisible aligner on the back tooth, and gentle force is applied. Repeating the same steps on the other side, the invisible aligner will then be removed from the teeth. Then, use the front ends of the first and second rectangular rods to clamp the invisible braces, and you can remove them. This avoids saliva sticking to your hands. The purpose of this design is to use the cooperation of the positioning rod and positioning hole to expose the first and second rectangular rods to the appropriate length and fix them in place. Then, use the removal hook to hook the edge of the invisible braces on the back teeth to remove them from the teeth. Then, use the front ends of the first and second rectangular rods to clamp the invisible braces, and you can remove them. This avoids saliva sticking to your hands, making it more hygienic and aesthetically pleasing, and further improving the quality of life. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing rod in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the rectangular block in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first spring in this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Protective box; 2. Rectangular block; 3. Rectangular through hole; 4. Moving block; 5. Circular groove; 6. First spring; 7. Extrusion plate; 8. Positioning rod; 9. Limiting ring; 10. Positioning hole; 11. First mounting plate; 12. Second mounting plate; 13. Fixing rod; 14. Rotating frame; 15. Rotating block; 16. First rectangular rod; 17. Second rectangular rod; 18. Second spring; 19. Removal hook; 20. Rubber layer. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] To address the current issue where users typically remove clear aligners by hand, which is unsightly and unhygienic as saliva easily gets on their hands during the removal process, such as… Figure 1-4 As shown, the following preferred technical solutions are provided:

[0022] A user-friendly invisible braces remover includes a protective case 1. A rectangular block 2 is movably disposed inside the protective case 1. A movable block 4 is disposed on the upper surface of the rectangular block 2. Positioning rods 8 are disposed on both sides of the rectangular block 2. Several evenly distributed positioning holes 10, matching the positioning rods 8, are opened on both sides of the protective case 1. Two symmetrical first mounting plates 11 and second mounting plates 12 are disposed on the outer side of the rectangular block 2. A fixing rod 13 is disposed between the first mounting plates 11 and the second mounting plates 12. A rotating frame 14 and a rotating block 15 are rotatably disposed on the fixing rod 13. One end of the rotating block 15 is movably disposed inside the rotating frame 14. A first rectangular rod 16 is disposed at the end of the rotating frame 14 away from the protective case 1. A second rectangular rod 17 is disposed at the end of the rotating block 15 away from the protective case 1. A removal hook 19 is disposed on the outer side of the first rectangular rod 16 and the second rectangular rod 17 away from the protective case 1.

[0023] Specifically, the user first presses the positioning rod 8 to retract it into the positioning hole 10, then pushes the moving block 4 to move the rectangular block 2 towards the opening of the protective box 1, so that the first rectangular rod 16 and the second rectangular rod 17 are exposed to a suitable length. Next, the positioning rod 8 is inserted into the corresponding positioning hole 10 to fix the position of the rectangular block 2. Then, the user holds the protective box 1 and inserts the first rectangular rod 16 and the second rectangular rod 17 behind the teeth. The removal hook 19 is used to hook the edge of the invisible aligner behind the teeth, and gentle force is applied. The same steps are repeated on the other side, and the invisible aligner will be removed from the teeth. Then, the first rectangular rod 8 is used to remove the aligner from the teeth. The front ends of the first rectangular rod 16 and the second rectangular rod 17 clamp the invisible braces, allowing them to be removed without saliva sticking to the hands. This design aims to use the positioning rod 8 and the positioning hole 10 to expose the first rectangular rod 16 and the second rectangular rod 17 to the appropriate length and fix them in place. Then, the removal hook 19 hooks onto the edge of the invisible braces on the back teeth, allowing the invisible braces to detach from the teeth. Finally, the front ends of the first rectangular rod 16 and the second rectangular rod 17 clamp the invisible braces, making them easier to remove without saliva sticking to the hands. This is more hygienic and aesthetically pleasing, further improving the quality of life.

[0024] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the following preferred technical solutions are provided:

[0025] The upper surface of the protective box 1 has a rectangular through hole 3. The lower end of the movable block 4 is fixedly connected to the middle of the upper end of the rectangular block 2. The side of the movable block 4 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rectangular through hole 3. The purpose of this design is to drive the rectangular block 2 to move inside the protective box 1 through the movable block 4.

[0026] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the following preferred technical solutions are provided:

[0027] Both sides of the rectangular block 2 have circular grooves 5. A first spring 6 is fixedly connected to the inner bottom surface of the circular groove 5. A pressing plate 7 is fixedly connected to the end of the first spring 6 away from the inner surface of the circular groove 5. One end of the positioning rod 8 is fixedly connected to the side of the pressing plate 7 away from the first spring 6. A limiting ring 9 is fixedly connected to the opening of the circular groove 5. The purpose of this design is to allow the user to press the positioning rod 8 conveniently by having one end of the positioning rod 8 protrude from the outside of the protective box 1. When the user presses the positioning rod 8, it causes the pressing plate 7 to compress the first spring 6 and retract the positioning rod 8 into the positioning hole 10. At this time, the user can move the rectangular block 2. The first spring 6 can use its own elasticity to make the positioning rod 8 pop out and cooperate with the positioning hole 10 for positioning. The limiting ring 9 can prevent the pressing plate 7 from falling out of the circular groove 5.

[0028] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the following preferred technical solutions are provided:

[0029] The first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12 are both fixedly connected to the side of the rectangular block 2. The upper end of the fixing rod 13 is fixedly connected to the lower end face of the first mounting plate 11, and the lower end of the fixing rod 13 is fixedly connected to the lower end face of the second mounting plate 12. The fixing rod 13 passes through the overlapping part of the rotating frame 14 and the rotating block 15. The rotating frame 14 and the rotating block 15 are rotatably connected to the fixing rod 13 through bearings. The purpose of this design is to fix the rotating block 15 and the rotating frame 14 between the first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12 through the fixing rod 13, and to use the bearings to allow the rotating block 15 and the rotating frame 14 to rotate around the fixing rod 13.

[0030] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, the following preferred technical solutions are provided:

[0031] The end of the rotating bracket 14 away from the protective box 1 is fixedly connected to one end of the first rectangular rod 16, and the end of the rotating block 15 away from the protective box 1 is fixedly connected to one end of the second rectangular rod 17. The first rectangular rod 16 and the second rectangular rod 17 are the same size. The outer side of the first rectangular rod 16 and the end of the second rectangular rod 17 away from the protective box 1 are both fixedly connected with a removal hook 19. The purpose of this design is to allow the invisible braces to be quickly removed from the teeth by removing the hook 19, thus avoiding saliva sticking to the hand.

[0032] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, the following preferred technical solutions are provided:

[0033] A second spring 18 is provided between the first rectangular rod 16 and the second rectangular rod 17. One end of the second spring 18 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the first rectangular rod 16, and the other end of the second spring 18 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the second rectangular rod 17. The purpose of this design is to allow the first rectangular rod 16 and the second rectangular rod 17 to open automatically through the second spring 18, so that the user does not have to separate them manually, thus reducing finger fatigue.

[0034] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, the following preferred technical solutions are provided:

[0035] A rubber layer 20 is fixedly attached to the inner side of the first rectangular rod 16 and the second rectangular rod 17 at the end away from the protective box 1. The purpose of this design is to prevent the first rectangular rod 16 and the second rectangular rod 17 from damaging the invisible braces when they are picked up.

[0036] In summary: First, the user presses the positioning rod 8 to retract it into the positioning hole 10. Then, the user pushes the moving block 4 to move the rectangular block 2 towards the opening of the protective box 1, so that the first rectangular rod 16 and the second rectangular rod 17 are exposed to a suitable length. Next, the user inserts the positioning rod 8 into the corresponding positioning hole 10 to fix the position of the rectangular block 2. Then, the user holds the protective box 1 and inserts the first rectangular rod 16 and the second rectangular rod 17 behind the teeth. The user uses the removal hook 19 to hook the edge of the invisible aligner behind the teeth and applies gentle force. The same steps are repeated on the other side, and the invisible aligner will be removed from the teeth. Then, the user uses the first rectangular rod 16 to remove the second rectangular rod 17 behind the teeth. The front ends of the first rectangular bar 16 and the second rectangular bar 17 clamp the invisible braces, allowing them to be removed without saliva sticking to the hands. This design aims to use the positioning bar 8 and the positioning hole 10 to expose the first rectangular bar 16 and the second rectangular bar 17 to the appropriate length and fix them in place. Then, the removal hook 19 hooks onto the edge of the invisible braces on the back teeth, allowing the invisible braces to detach from the teeth. Finally, the front ends of the first rectangular bar 16 and the second rectangular bar 17 clamp the invisible braces, making them easier to remove without saliva sticking to the hands. This is more hygienic and aesthetically pleasing, further improving the quality of life.

[0037] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, 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.

[0038] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A user-friendly invisible braces removal device, comprising a protective case (1), characterized in that: The protective box (1) has a rectangular block (2) movably arranged inside. A movable block (4) is provided on the upper end face of the rectangular block (2). Positioning rods (8) are provided on both sides of the rectangular block (2). Several evenly distributed positioning holes (10) matching the positioning rods (8) are opened on both sides of the protective box (1). Two mutually symmetrical first mounting plates (11) and second mounting plates (12) are provided on the outer side of the rectangular block (2). A space is provided between the first mounting plate (11) and the second mounting plate (12). A fixed rod (13) is rotatably mounted on the fixed rod (13) with a rotating frame (14) and a rotating block (15). One end of the rotating block (15) is movably mounted inside the rotating frame (14). A first rectangular rod (16) is provided at the end of the rotating frame (14) away from the protective box (1), and a second rectangular rod (17) is provided at the end of the rotating block (15) away from the protective box (1). A detaching hook (19) is provided on the outer side of the first rectangular rod (16) and the second rectangular rod (17) away from the protective box (1).

2. The easy-to-use invisible braces removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the protective box (1) is provided with a rectangular through hole (3), the lower end of the moving block (4) is fixedly connected to the middle of the upper end of the rectangular block (2), and the side of the moving block (4) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rectangular through hole (3).

3. The easy-to-use invisible braces removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rectangular block (2) has circular grooves (5) on both sides. A first spring (6) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the circular groove (5). An extrusion plate (7) is fixedly connected to one end of the first spring (6) away from the ground surface of the circular groove (5). One end of the positioning rod (8) is fixedly connected to the side of the extrusion plate (7) away from the first spring (6). A limit ring (9) is fixedly connected to the opening of the circular groove (5).

4. The easy-to-use invisible braces removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first mounting plate (11) and the second mounting plate (12) are both fixedly connected to the side of the rectangular block (2). The upper end of the fixing rod (13) is fixedly connected to the lower end face of the first mounting plate (11), and the lower end of the fixing rod (13) is fixedly connected to the lower end face of the second mounting plate (12). The fixing rod (13) passes through the overlapping part of the rotating frame (14) and the rotating block (15). The rotating frame (14) and the rotating block (15) are both rotatably connected to the fixing rod (13) through bearings.

5. The easy-to-use invisible braces removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the rotating frame (14) away from the protective box (1) is fixedly connected to one end of the first rectangular rod (16), and the end of the rotating block (15) away from the protective box (1) is fixedly connected to one end of the second rectangular rod (17). The first rectangular rod (16) and the second rectangular rod (17) are the same size, and the outer side of the first rectangular rod (16) and the second rectangular rod (17) away from the protective box (1) are both fixedly connected with a detaching hook (19).

6. The easy-to-use invisible braces removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second spring (18) is provided between the first rectangular rod (16) and the second rectangular rod (17). One end of the second spring (18) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the first rectangular rod (16), and the other end of the second spring (18) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the second rectangular rod (17).

7. The easy-to-use invisible braces removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rubber layer (20) is fixedly attached to the inner side of the first rectangular rod (16) and the second rectangular rod (17) at the end away from the protective box (1).