Ultrasonic cleaning device for dental appliance

Abstract

The utility model provides an ultrasonic cleaning device for a dental appliance, and belongs to the technical field of dental appliance cleaning. Comprising a cleaning pool, a barrier is arranged on the inner wall of the cleaning pool in a sliding mode, a flowing part for driving water in the cleaning pool to flow is further installed on the inner wall of the cleaning pool, an ultrasonic cleaner is fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the cleaning pool, and the ultrasonic cleaner is used for treating the dental appliance. A cleaning assembly for cleaning the dental appliance is arranged on the inner wall of the cleaning pool; the tooth correcting device can slide on the surface of the filter plate in a reciprocating mode, the contact area of the tooth correcting device and cleaning liquid in the cleaning pool is increased, and after cleaning is completed, the tooth correcting device continues to slide on the surface of the filter plate synchronously, so that water attached to the surface is thrown away, rapid draining is achieved, convenience is provided for follow-up use or storage, and the tooth correcting device is convenient to clean. Meanwhile, the bacterium breeding risk caused by water stain residues is reduced, and the step of draining the cleaned dental appliance after cleaning is omitted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of dental appliance cleaning technology, and in particular to an ultrasonic cleaning device for dental appliances. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional methods of cleaning orthodontic appliances typically rely on simple soaking and manual brushing. Manual brushing is difficult to ensure thorough cleaning. For complex structures and fine crevices on the appliances, such as the connection between brackets and archwires and corners, the cleaning solution has difficulty making full contact, which can easily create cleaning dead zones and lead to dirt residue. Therefore, this application provides an ultrasonic cleaning device for orthodontic appliances to meet this need. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an ultrasonic cleaning device for orthodontic appliances to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that manual brushing is difficult to guarantee the thoroughness of cleaning. For the complex structure and fine gaps on the orthodontic appliance, such as the connection between the bracket and the archwire, and the corners of the orthodontic appliance, the cleaning fluid is difficult to fully contact, which can easily form cleaning dead corners and lead to dirt residue.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] An ultrasonic cleaning device for orthodontic appliances includes a cleaning tank, a grid slidably disposed on the inner wall of the cleaning tank, a flow part installed on the inner wall of the cleaning tank to drive the water in the cleaning tank to flow, an ultrasonic cleaner fixedly disposed on the inner wall of the cleaning tank, the ultrasonic cleaner being used to process the orthodontic appliances, and a cleaning component disposed on the inner wall of the cleaning tank for cleaning the orthodontic appliances.

[0006] The cleaning assembly includes an electric push rod, which is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the cleaning tank. A cleaning frame is fixedly mounted on the extended end of the electric push rod. A groove is formed on the inner wall of the cleaning frame, and a filter plate is slidably mounted on the inner wall of the groove. The surface of the filter plate is used to store orthodontic appliances. A rack is fixedly mounted on the side of the grid near the cleaning frame. A reciprocating screw is rotatably mounted on the side of the cleaning frame near the rack. A moving part is threadedly connected to the reciprocating screw through a threaded hole. The moving part is fixed to the filter plate. A gear is fixedly mounted on one end of the reciprocating screw, and the gear meshes with the rack.

[0007] The inner wall of the chute is provided with multiple grooves at equal intervals, and the filter plate is provided with multiple protrusions at equal intervals on the side near the grooves, and the grooves and protrusions are in pressure contact.

[0008] The surface of the filter plate is fixedly provided with multiple protrusions at equal intervals.

[0009] The flow section includes a motor, which is fixedly installed at the bottom of the cleaning tank. A rotating rod is rotatably installed on the inner wall of the cleaning tank, and multiple impellers are fixedly installed at equal intervals on the outer wall of the rotating rod.

[0010] The inner wall of the cleaning tank is fixedly provided with support ribs, and the support ribs are arranged in an arc shape.

[0011] The cleaning tank is internally connected to a drain pipe for drainage.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0013] In the above solution, by setting up a cleaning component, the orthodontic appliance can slide back and forth on the filter plate surface during the cleaning process, increasing the contact area between the orthodontic appliance and the cleaning liquid in the cleaning tank. After cleaning, the orthodontic appliance continues to slide synchronously on the filter plate surface, thereby shaking off the water attached to the surface and achieving rapid drying. This not only provides convenience for subsequent use or storage, but also reduces the risk of bacterial growth caused by water residue, and eliminates the step of drying the orthodontic appliance after cleaning.

[0014] The contact between the protrusions and grooves as the filter plate slides back and forth causes the orthodontic appliance to slide on the filter plate, increasing the contact area with the cleaning fluid and ensuring that the cleaning fluid covers the orthodontic appliance, thus improving the overall cleaning effect. The cleaning fluid is also able to flush out the tiny gaps at different angles, achieving effective cleaning within the gaps. Furthermore, the vibration shakes off stubborn dirt from the gaps in the orthodontic appliance, solving the problem of dirt residue and improving the thoroughness of the cleaning. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the ultrasonic cleaning device for orthodontic appliances of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning pool, grating, and cleaning frame of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the grid, cleaning frame and filter plate of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the filter plate, protrusions, and grid of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 This utility model Figure 5 Enlarged view at point B in the middle;

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the grid and filter plate of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 8 This utility model Figure 7 Enlarged view of point C.

[0023] Figure Labels

[0024] 1. Cleaning tank; 2. Grating; 3. Flow section; 301. Motor; 302. Rotating rod; 303. Impeller; 4. Ultrasonic cleaner; 5. Cleaning assembly; 501. Electric push rod; 502. Cleaning frame; 503. Slide groove; 504. Filter plate; 505. Rack; 506. Reciprocating lead screw; 507. Moving part; 508. Gear; 6. Groove; 7. Protrusion; 8. Raised part.

[0025] As shown in the figure, specific structures and devices are marked in the figure to clearly illustrate the structure of the embodiments of this utility model. However, this is only for illustrative purposes and is not intended to limit this utility model to the specific structure, device and environment. According to specific needs, those skilled in the art can adjust or modify these devices and environments, and such adjustments or modifications are still included in the scope of the appended claims. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The ultrasonic cleaning device for orthodontic appliances provided by this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should also be noted that, in order to make the embodiments more detailed, the following embodiments are the best and preferred embodiments, and those skilled in the art can also use other alternative methods to implement some known technologies; moreover, the accompanying drawings are only for more specific description of the embodiments and are not intended to specifically limit this utility model.

[0027] like Figure 1 and Figure 8As shown, an embodiment of this utility model provides an ultrasonic cleaning device for orthodontic appliances, including a cleaning tank 1, which serves as the main supporting structure of the entire device. A drain pipe for drainage is connected inside the cleaning tank 1. Support ribs are fixedly installed on the inner wall of the cleaning tank 1, and these ribs are arc-shaped. A grid 2 is slidably installed on the inner wall of the cleaning tank 1. The main function of the grid 2 is to separate and guide the water in the cleaning tank 1 and the cleaning process. A flow section 3 is also installed on the inner wall of the cleaning tank 1. The flow section 3 includes a motor 301, which is fixedly installed at the bottom of the cleaning tank 1. A rotating rod 302 is rotatably installed on the inner wall of the cleaning tank 1. Multiple impellers 303 are equidistantly fixed on the outer wall of the rotating rod 302. The function of the flow section 3 is to drive the water in the cleaning tank 1 to flow. Through the flow of water, the flushing effect between the cleaning fluid and the orthodontic appliance is enhanced, and the propagation of ultrasonic waves in the water is made more uniform, thereby comprehensively improving the cleaning effect on the orthodontic appliance.

[0028] An ultrasonic cleaner 4 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the cleaning tank 1. The ultrasonic cleaner 4 is specially used to treat orthodontic appliances. It uses the high-frequency vibration of ultrasonic waves to generate a strong impact force, which can effectively remove dirt, bacteria and other impurities from the surface and crevices of the orthodontic appliances, ensuring the cleanliness of the appliances.

[0029] The cleaning assembly 5 includes an electric push rod 501, which is fixed to the inner wall of the cleaning tank 1. The extended end of the electric push rod 501 slides through the cleaning tank 1 and the partition 2 and connects to the cleaning frame 502. By extending and retracting the electric push rod 501, the position of the cleaning frame 502 in the cleaning tank 1 can be controlled, enabling cleaning operations on different parts of the orthodontic appliance. The inner wall of the cleaning frame 502 is provided with a groove 503. A filter plate 504 is slidably arranged on the inner wall of the groove 503. The surface of the filter plate 504 is used to hold the orthodontic appliance. Multiple protrusions 8 are fixedly arranged at equal intervals on the surface of the filter plate 504 to increase the adhesion of the orthodontic appliance to the surface of the filter plate 504. During the cleaning process, the filter plate 504 can not only support the orthodontic appliance, but also ensure the full flow of cleaning fluid, ensuring that all parts of the orthodontic appliance can be cleaned.

[0030] A rack 505 is fixedly installed on the side of the grating 2 near the cleaning frame 502. A reciprocating screw 506 is rotatably installed on the side of the cleaning frame 502 near the rack 505. A moving part 507 is threadedly connected to the reciprocating screw 506 through a threaded hole. The moving part 507 is fixedly connected to the filter plate 504. A gear 508 is fixedly installed at one end of the reciprocating screw 506. The gear 508 and the rack 505 are meshed with each other. When the grating 2 slides in the cleaning tank 1, the rack 505 moves accordingly, driving... The gear 508 that meshes with it rotates, which in turn causes the reciprocating screw 506 to rotate. Since the moving part 507 is connected to the reciprocating screw 506 by a thread, the rotation of the reciprocating screw 506 will drive the moving part 507 to make reciprocating linear motion on the reciprocating screw 506, thereby causing the filter plate 504 to slide back and forth in the groove 503 of the cleaning frame 502. This reciprocating motion allows the orthodontic appliance to continuously change position during the cleaning process, making full contact with the cleaning fluid and further improving the cleaning effect.

[0031] When preparing to clean the orthodontic appliance, first fill the cleaning tank 1 with water through the connecting water pipe, and add an appropriate amount of cleaning agent. Then, turn on the ultrasonic cleaner 4 and drive the extension end of the electric push rod 501 to extend, pushing the cleaning frame 502 above the surface of the cleaning tank 1. At this time, place the orthodontic appliance in the cleaning frame 502, and then operate the extension end of the electric push rod 501 to retract.

[0032] When the water level in the cleaning tank 1 exceeds the impeller 303, the motor 301 is started. The output end of the motor 301 drives the impeller 303 on the rotating rod 302 to rotate, causing the water in the cleaning tank 1 to form a vortex. Since the supporting ribs on the inner wall of the cleaning tank 1 are arc-shaped, the water flow is further converged into a vortex under its guidance, and continues to rotate along the inner wall of the cleaning tank 1. During this period, the cleaning agent and water are fully mixed and evenly mixed. This vortex-shaped water flow passes through the grid 2 and enters the cleaning frame 502, making initial contact with the orthodontic appliance and beginning to perform the cleaning function.

[0033] When the water level in the cleaning tank 1 rises to cover the cleaning frame 502, water addition is stopped. Subsequently, the extension end of the electric push rod 501 is repeatedly extended and retracted. When it extends, the cleaning frame 502 slides upward. During this process, the gear 508 and the rack 505 contact and mesh with each other. The movement of the rack 505 causes the gear 508 to rotate, which in turn drives the reciprocating screw 506 to rotate. Since the moving part 507 is connected to the reciprocating screw 506 by a thread, the rotation of the reciprocating screw 506 causes the moving part 507 to slide back and forth on it. The moving part 507 also drives the filter plate 504 to slide back and forth in the groove 503 of the cleaning frame 502. In this way, the orthodontic appliance can continuously change its position and come into full contact with the well-mixed cleaning agent and water from multiple angles, effectively removing dirt, bacteria and other impurities from the surface and crevices, achieving deep cleaning.

[0034] After cleaning, open the drain pipe to drain the water from the cleaning tank 1. After the water in the cleaning tank 1 is drained, drive the extension end of the electric push rod 501 to extend again, causing the cleaning frame 502 to slide upward. During this process, the gear 508 and the rack 505 come into contact again. The movement of the rack 505 causes the gear 508 to rotate, which in turn drives the reciprocating screw 506 to rotate. This causes the moving part 507 to drive the filter plate 504 to slide back and forth in the cleaning frame 502, allowing the orthodontic appliance to slide synchronously on the surface of the filter plate 504, thereby shaking off the water adhering to the surface of the orthodontic appliance, achieving rapid drying after cleaning, providing convenience for subsequent use or storage, reducing the risk of bacterial growth caused by water residue, and eliminating the step of drying the orthodontic appliance after cleaning.

[0035] The inner wall of the slide 503 is provided with a plurality of grooves 6 at equal intervals. The filter plate 504 is provided with a plurality of protrusions 7 at equal intervals on the side near the grooves 6. The grooves 6 and the protrusions 7 are in contact with each other. During the reciprocating sliding of the filter plate 504, whenever the protrusions 7 on the filter plate 504 touch the grooves 6 on the inner wall of the slide 503, a slight vibration is triggered. This vibration is transmitted to the orthodontic appliance placed on the filter plate 504, causing the appliance to slide left and right on the surface of the filter plate 504 accordingly. This has a multifaceted positive impact on the cleaning effect of the orthodontic appliance. On the one hand, it significantly expands the contact area between the orthodontic appliance and the water mixed with the cleaning agent, allowing the cleaning solution to cover a large area of ​​the appliance's surface. On the other hand, it completely changes the relative movement mode between the appliance and the cleaning solution, allowing the cleaning solution to penetrate into the tiny gaps of the appliance by means of different rinsing angles.

[0036] Furthermore, this vibration has a cleaning aid effect, acting directly on the dirt between the gaps of the orthodontic appliances. Through high-frequency vibration, it effectively shakes off stubborn dirt hidden deep in the gaps, causing it to detach from the appliances, thereby greatly improving the thoroughness of the cleaning.

[0037] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An ultrasonic cleaning device for orthodontic appliances, comprising a cleaning tank (1), wherein a grid (2) is slidably disposed on the inner wall of the cleaning tank (1), and a flow part (3) for driving the water in the cleaning tank (1) to flow is also installed on the inner wall of the cleaning tank (1), wherein an ultrasonic cleaner (4) is fixedly disposed on the inner wall of the cleaning tank (1), and the ultrasonic cleaner (4) is used to process orthodontic appliances, characterized in that, The inner wall of the cleaning pool (1) is provided with a cleaning component (5) for cleaning the orthodontic appliance; The cleaning assembly (5) includes an electric push rod (501), which is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the cleaning tank (1). A cleaning frame (502) is fixedly installed at the extended end of the electric push rod (501). A groove (503) is provided on the inner wall of the cleaning frame (502). A filter plate (504) is slidably installed on the inner wall of the groove (503). The surface of the filter plate (504) is used to store orthodontic appliances. The grid (2) is close to the cleaning frame. A rack (505) is fixedly installed on one side of the cleaning frame (502). A reciprocating screw (506) is rotatably installed on the side of the cleaning frame (502) near the rack (505). A moving part (507) is threadedly connected to the reciprocating screw (506) through a threaded hole. The moving part (507) is fixed to the filter plate (504). A gear (508) is fixedly installed at one end of the reciprocating screw (506). The gear (508) meshes with the rack (505).

2. The ultrasonic cleaning device for orthodontic appliances according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the chute (503) is provided with a plurality of grooves (6) at equal intervals, and the filter plate (504) is provided with a plurality of protrusions (7) at equal intervals on the side near the grooves (6), and the grooves (6) and the protrusions (7) are in contact by compression.

3. The ultrasonic cleaning device for orthodontic appliances according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filter plate (504) has multiple protrusions (8) fixedly arranged at equal intervals on its surface.

4. The ultrasonic cleaning device for orthodontic appliances according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flow section (3) includes a motor (301), which is fixedly installed at the bottom of the cleaning tank (1). A rotating rod (302) is rotatably installed on the inner wall of the cleaning tank (1), and multiple impellers (303) are fixedly installed at equal intervals on the outer wall of the rotating rod (302).

5. The ultrasonic cleaning device for orthodontic appliances according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the cleaning tank (1) is fixedly provided with support ribs, and the support ribs are arranged in an arc shape.

6. The ultrasonic cleaning device for orthodontic appliances according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning tank (1) is internally connected to a drain pipe for drainage.

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