Storage device for storing orthodontic brackets

Abstract

The utility model discloses a storage device for storing orthodontic brackets, which belongs to the technical field of tooth orthodontics and comprises a shell, a taking opening is arranged on one side of the upper end of the shell, a placing bin is fixedly mounted on the other side of the upper end of the shell, a conveying belt is mounted in the shell, and shifting plates are mounted on the conveying belt in an array manner. A power supply control bin is fixedly installed on one side of the outer portion of the shell, a control panel is fixedly installed at the upper end of the power supply control bin, a cover plate is hinged to the upper end of the shell, a laser range finder is fixedly installed at one end of the inner side of the cover plate, through the conveying belt and the shifting plate, brackets can be conveyed to the taking opening conveniently, taking is convenient, and through the laser range finder, the brackets can be taken conveniently. When no bracket exists between the shifting plates, automatic conveying is carried out, the use convenience effect is improved, the brackets are located in a sealed space during storage through the hinged cover plates, auxiliary illumination is carried out during use, the conveying condition of the brackets is detected, and the brackets of different specifications can be conveniently stored in a classified mode during combination.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model specifically relates to a storage device for storing orthodontic brackets, belonging to the field of orthodontic technology. Background Technology

[0002] Orthodontic brackets are used in teeth straightening and are an important component of fixed orthodontic technology. They are directly bonded to the tooth crown surface with adhesive, and the archwire applies various types of corrective forces to the teeth through the brackets. Brackets are made of stainless steel, bioceramics, or composite resin. Their main function is to fix the archwire, allowing it to function better and transmit corrective forces to control the three-dimensional movement of the teeth, thus achieving the goal of orthodontic treatment. Because orthodontic brackets are relatively small, they require storage devices to prevent loss. Current storage devices mostly use bottles or boxes, which are inconvenient to retrieve and can easily lead to confusion when there are many different sizes of brackets, making retrieval and storage difficult. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a storage device for storing orthodontic brackets, so as to facilitate classification and storage and easy retrieval during use.

[0004] This utility model achieves the above-mentioned objective through the following technical solution: a storage device for storing orthodontic brackets, comprising a housing, an access port on one side of the upper end of the housing, and a storage compartment fixedly installed on the other side of the upper end of the housing; a conveyor belt installed inside the housing, with baffles arranged in an array on the conveyor belt; a power supply control compartment fixedly installed on one side of the outer end of the housing, with a control board fixedly installed at the upper end of the power supply control compartment; a cover plate hinged to the upper end of the housing, the cover plate having an L-shaped structure, and a laser rangefinder fixedly installed on one inner end of the cover plate, the detection end of the laser rangefinder being located above the center position of the access port; in use, first... The cover is adjusted to a vertical position so that the detection end of the laser rangefinder is aligned with the center of the dispensing port to detect whether there is a slot between the dial plates. The external slot is placed inside the storage compartment and enters between the dial plates through the storage compartment. When the conveyor belt rotates, it moves the slot to the dispensing port position, making it easy to use with external tweezers or pliers. When not in use, the cover can be folded over to seal the dispensing port, improving storage efficiency and preventing loss. The power supply control compartment and the control board facilitate power supply and start / stop control of the whole system.

[0005] Furthermore, a servo motor is fixedly installed on the outer side of the housing, and the output end of the servo motor is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft at one end of the conveyor belt. The servo motor facilitates the fixed-distance driving of the conveyor belt.

[0006] Furthermore, the lower end of the placement chamber has a funnel-shaped structure, and the lower end of the placement chamber is connected to the interior of the shell. The upper end of the placement chamber is fitted with a cover. The funnel-shaped structure facilitates the guidance of the trays stored inside the placement chamber to the plates. The cover facilitates the sealing of the upper end of the placement chamber after the trays are placed.

[0007] Furthermore, an observation glass is embedded on one side of the placement compartment to facilitate direct observation of the storage status of the trays inside the placement compartment.

[0008] Furthermore, a locking rail is symmetrically and vertically installed on one side of the power supply control compartment, and a locking strip that matches the locking rail is vertically and fixedly installed on one side of the housing. The locking strip and the locking rail facilitate the combination of multiple solutions of this technology.

[0009] Furthermore, a hinge seat is fixedly installed on the upper end of the housing on one side of the access port. One side of the hinge seat has an L-shaped structure, and one end of the cover plate is rotatably mounted on the hinge seat. The hinge seat restricts the rotation range of the cover plate.

[0010] Furthermore, a latch is fixedly installed at one end of the cover plate, and a slot is provided at the lower end of one side of the housing. The slot matches the latch. A sealing gasket matching the dispensing port is fixedly installed on one side of the cover plate. When the cover plate blocks the dispensing port, the sealing gasket blocks the dispensing port. The latch engages inside the slot, keeping the cover plate horizontal and improving the sealing effect.

[0011] Furthermore, an illumination lamp is fixedly installed on the inner side of the cover plate, surrounding the laser rangefinder. During retrieval, the illumination lamp provides auxiliary lighting to the retrieval port. Beneficial effects: By employing a conveyor belt and guide plates, one tray can be transported to the retrieval port at a time, facilitating retrieval. The laser rangefinder automatically transports trays when there are no trays between the guide plates, improving ease of use. The hinged cover plate ensures the trays are stored in a sealed space, providing auxiliary lighting and monitoring the tray transport during use. It also facilitates the categorized storage of trays of different specifications when combining them. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model when used in combination;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model when used alone;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model during sealed storage;

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shell after partial cross-section in this utility model;

[0016] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cover plate in this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Housing; 2. Access port; 3. Storage compartment; 4. Conveyor belt; 5. Paddle plate; 6. Power supply control compartment; 7. Control board; 8. Cover plate; 9. Laser rangefinder; 10. Servo motor; 11. Compartment cover; 12. Observation glass; 13. Locking rail; 14. Locking strip; 15. Hinge seat; 16. Locking tongue; 17. Locking slot; 18. Sealing gasket; 19. Lighting lamp. Detailed Implementation

[0018] 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.

[0019] Please see Figure 1-5As shown, a storage device for storing orthodontic brackets includes a housing 1. A retrieval port 2 is provided on one side of the upper end of the housing 1, and a placement chamber 3 is fixedly installed on the other side of the upper end of the housing 1. A conveyor belt 4 is installed inside the housing 1, and paddles 5 are arranged in an array on the conveyor belt 4. A power control chamber 6 is fixedly installed on one side of the outer side of the housing 1, and a control board 7 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the power control chamber 6. A cover plate 8 is hinged to the upper end of the housing 1. The cover plate 8 has an L-shaped structure, and a laser rangefinder 9 is fixedly installed on one end of the inner side of the cover plate 8. The detection end of the laser rangefinder 9 is located above the center position of the retrieval port 2. In use, the cover plate 8 is first adjusted to a vertical position so that the detection end of the laser rangefinder 9 is aligned with the center position of the retrieval port 2 to detect whether there are brackets between the paddles 5. The outer bracket is then placed inside the placement chamber 3, and the bracket enters the housing through the placement chamber 3. When the conveyor belt 4 rotates, the trays between the levers 5 move to the access port 2, facilitating the use of external tweezers or pliers. During testing, the distance between the laser rangefinder 9 and the conveyor belt 4 is measured. If the distance shortens, it indicates the presence of a tray between the levers 5; if the distance remains constant, it indicates the absence of a tray. When there is no tray, the conveyor belt 4 continues to rotate until the distance shortens and the tray is located at the access port 2, at which point the conveyor belt 4 stops rotating, improving ease of use. After the tray is removed, the conveyor belt 4 continues to rotate for convenient use. When not in use, the cover plate 8 can be folded over to seal the access port 2, improving storage efficiency and preventing loss. The power supply control compartment 6 and control board 7 facilitate power supply and start / stop control of the entire system.

[0020] As a technical optimization of this utility model, a servo motor 10 is fixedly installed on one side of the outer shell 1. The output end of the servo motor 10 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft at one end of the conveyor belt 4. Through the servo motor 10, the conveyor belt 4 can be driven at a fixed distance, so that the rotation distance of the conveyor belt 4 is the distance between the baffles 5, thereby improving the conveying effect of the tray.

[0021] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the lower end of the placement chamber 3 has a funnel-shaped structure, and the lower end of the placement chamber 3 is connected to the interior of the shell 1. The upper end of the placement chamber 3 is fitted with a cover 11. The funnel-shaped structure facilitates the flow of the trays stored inside the placement chamber 3 to the plates 5. The cover 11 facilitates the sealing of the upper end of the placement chamber 3 after the trays are placed. An observation glass 12 is embedded on one side of the placement chamber 3, which facilitates the direct observation of the storage status of the trays inside the placement chamber 3. When the storage amount is low, it is easy to replenish it in time.

[0022] As a technical optimization of this utility model, a card-connecting rail 13 is symmetrically and vertically installed on one side of the power supply control compartment 6, and a card strip 14 that matches the card-connecting rail 13 is vertically and fixedly installed on one side of the housing 1. Through the card strip 14 and the card-connecting rail 13, it is convenient to combine multiple technical solutions of this utility model for classifying and storing trays of different specifications to avoid confusion.

[0023] As a technical optimization of this utility model, a hinge seat 15 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the housing 1 on one side of the access port 2. One side of the hinge seat 15 has an L-shaped structure. One end of the cover plate 8 is rotatably installed on the hinge seat 15. The hinge seat restricts the rotation range of the cover plate 8, and by using friction, the cover plate 8 remains vertical and does not rotate when rotated to a vertical position. A latch 16 is fixedly installed on one end of the cover plate 8, and a slot 17 is provided on the lower end of one side of the housing 1. The slot 17 matches the latch 16. A sealing gasket 18 that matches the access port 2 is fixedly installed on the side. When the cover plate 8 blocks the access port 2, the sealing gasket 18 blocks the access port 2. The latch 16 is engaged inside the slot 17, so that the cover plate 8 remains horizontal, improving the sealing effect. When the cover plate 8 is folded, the latch 16 is disengaged from the slot 17 by the deformation of the cover plate 8 itself. An illumination lamp 19 is fixedly installed on the inner side of the cover plate 8 around the laser rangefinder 9. When taking out the item, the illumination lamp 19 provides auxiliary lighting to the access port position to facilitate the taking out operation.

[0024] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0025] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A storage device for storing orthodontic brackets, characterized in that: The device includes a housing (1), with a retrieval port (2) on one side of the upper end of the housing (1) and a storage compartment (3) fixedly installed on the other side of the upper end of the housing (1). A conveyor belt (4) is installed inside the housing (1), and a baffle plate (5) is installed in an array on the conveyor belt (4). A power supply control compartment (6) is fixedly installed on one side of the outer side of the housing (1), and a control board (7) is fixedly installed on the upper end of the power supply control compartment (6). A cover plate (8) is hinged to the upper end of the housing (1). The cover plate (8) has an L-shaped structure, and a laser rangefinder (9) is fixedly installed on one end of the inner side of the cover plate (8). The detection end of the laser rangefinder (9) is located above the center position of the retrieval port (2).

2. The storage device for storing orthodontic brackets as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A servo motor (10) is fixedly installed on one side of the outer side of the housing (1), and the output end of the servo motor (10) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft at one end of the conveyor belt (4).

3. The storage device for storing orthodontic brackets as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the placement chamber (3) has a funnel-shaped structure. The lower end of the placement chamber (3) is connected to the interior of the shell (1), and the upper end of the placement chamber (3) is fitted with a chamber cover (11).

4. The storage device for storing orthodontic brackets as described in claim 1, characterized in that: An observation glass (12) is embedded in one side of the placement chamber (3).

5. The storage device for storing orthodontic brackets as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The power supply control compartment (6) has a symmetrical vertically mounted locking rail (13) on one side, and a locking strip (14) that matches the locking rail (13) is vertically fixedly mounted on one side of the housing (1).

6. The storage device for storing orthodontic brackets as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the housing (1) is fixedly installed with a hinge seat (15) on one side of the access port (2). One side of the hinge seat (15) has an L-shaped structure, and one end of the cover plate (8) is rotatably installed on the hinge seat (15).

7. The storage device for storing orthodontic brackets as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A latch (16) is fixedly installed at one end of the cover plate (8), and a slot (17) is provided at the lower end of one side of the housing (1). The slot (17) matches the latch (16), and a sealing gasket (18) that matches the access port (2) is fixedly installed on one side of the cover plate (8).

8. The storage device for storing orthodontic brackets as described in claim 1, characterized in that: An illumination lamp (19) is fixedly installed on the inner side of the cover plate (8) on the periphery of the laser rangefinder (9).

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