Tooth orthodontic rubber band picking device
By introducing a protective cover and sliding plate structure into the orthodontic rubber band remover, the problem of wear and tear during transport is solved, thus protecting the remover and extending its service life.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XINING NO 1 PEOPLES HOSPITAL
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-28
AI Technical Summary
Existing orthodontic rubber band hooks are prone to wear and deformation during transport due to friction and collision with hard objects, which affects their service life.
A rubber band remover for orthodontic treatment was designed. It adopts a protective cover and sliding plate structure. The two ends of the rubber band remover are protected by components such as sliding groove, T-slot and limiting rod to prevent wear and collision.
It effectively prevents wear on the end of the rubber band hook, extends its service life, and ensures the durability of the device during transport.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of rubber band removal technology, and in particular to a rubber band removal device for orthodontic treatment. Background Technology
[0002] Orthodontic elastic bands are commonly used auxiliary tools in orthodontic treatment. By applying specific force, they can improve the occlusal contact between the patient's upper and lower teeth. When patients clean their mouths after meals, they use an elastic band remover to remove the elastic bands from their mouths in order to more thoroughly clean the tooth surfaces, gaps between teeth, and the area around the braces.
[0003] To allow patients to easily remove or replace rubber bands whenever needed, they typically carry a rubber band remover with them in their daily lives. However, this remover is usually placed with items like keys and mobile phones in their bags. Because these items are relatively hard, and the ends of the rubber band remover are thin and long, friction and collisions during transport can easily cause wear and deformation at both ends, affecting the remover's lifespan. Therefore, we propose a new orthodontic rubber band remover to address these issues. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a dental orthodontic elastic band removal device.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] A rubber band removal device for orthodontics includes a rubber band hook, with protective covers fitted at both ends of the rubber band hook, and sliding blocks connected to the inner sides of the protective covers. The outer wall of the rubber band hook has sliding grooves adapted to the sliding blocks. The sides of the protective covers that are far apart from each other are covered with sliding plates, and T-shaped blocks are connected to the inner sides of the sliding plates. The ends of the protective covers have T-shaped grooves adapted to the T-shaped blocks. The sides of the rubber band hook have anti-slip textures.
[0007] Preferably, the sliding plate has a groove inside, and a pull piece is distributed inside the groove. The pull piece is connected to a limit rod on its side, and the limit rod extends through the inner wall of the sliding plate into the protective cover. The protective cover has two sets of limit grooves that are adapted to the limit rod inside.
[0008] Preferably, the inner side sliding plate of the groove has a receiving groove, and a connecting spring is connected inside the receiving groove, the other end of which is connected to the pulling piece.
[0009] Preferably, the sliding plate is symmetrically connected to rubber plates at both ends, and the rubber plates are configured in an L-shape.
[0010] Preferably, the inner side of the pull piece is connected to two sets of limiting rods, and the two sets of limiting rods are symmetrically distributed about the central axis of the pull piece.
[0011] Preferably, the protective covers have cushioning pads glued to their adjacent sides, and the cushioning pads are configured in a U-shape.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0013] 1. This device is equipped with a protective cover and a sliding plate. During use, the protective cover and the sliding plate work together to cover and protect both ends of the rubber band hook after use. This effectively prevents the ends of the rubber band hook from being damaged by friction or collision with external objects, thus effectively extending the service life of the rubber band hook.
[0014] 2. This device is equipped with a groove and a pulling piece. During use, the groove and the pulling piece work together to quickly limit the sliding plate when it is pulled to the appropriate position. This effectively prevents the sliding plate from sliding easily during the covering process, thereby improving the protection of both ends of the rubber band hook. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a rubber band removal device for orthodontic treatment proposed in this utility model.
[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the rubber band hook and anti-slip texture structure in the image;
[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the sliding plate and buffer pad structure in the middle;
[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the groove and pull tab structure in the middle;
[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional cross-sectional diagram of the sliding block and buffer pad structure.
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Rubber band hook; 2. Protective cover; 3. Sliding block; 4. Sliding groove; 5. Sliding plate; 6. T-block; 7. T-groove; 8. Groove; 9. Pulling piece; 10. Limiting rod; 11. Connecting spring; 12. Rubber plate; 13. Buffer pad; 14. Anti-slip texture. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0022] Reference Figure 1-5 A rubber band removal device for orthodontics includes a rubber band hook 1. Protective covers 2 are respectively fitted at both ends of the rubber band hook 1, and a sliding block 3 is connected to the inner side of the protective cover 2. One end of the rubber band hook 1 is a hook end and the other end is a hook removal end. The hook end makes it easy for the user to hook the rubber band, and the hook removal end makes it easy for the user to remove the rubber band from the mouth. The specific working principle of the removal and hooking is not described in detail here. The other two sets of protective covers 2 are made of transparent material, which makes it easy for the user to see the exact position of the hook removal end and the hook end, so that the sliding plate 5 at the end of the corresponding set of protective covers 2 can be pushed to complete the exposure operation of the hook end or the hook removal end.
[0023] The outer wall of the rubber band hook 1 is provided with a sliding groove 4 that matches the sliding block 3. Through the cooperation of the sliding block 3 and the sliding groove 4, the lateral movement of the protective cover 2 can be achieved, so that the end of the rubber band hook 1 can be exposed for use. The side of the protective cover 2 that is far apart is covered with a sliding plate 5, and the inner side of the sliding plate 5 is connected to a T-shaped block 6. The end of the protective cover 2 is provided with a T-shaped groove 7 that matches the T-shaped block 6. The side of the rubber band hook 1 is provided with anti-slip texture 14. The anti-slip texture 14 can improve the anti-slip performance when the user picks up the rubber band hook 1. The sliding plate 5 can limit the position of the protective cover 2, thereby effectively ensuring the protective effect of the protective cover 2 on the end of the rubber band hook 1. Through the cooperation of the T-shaped groove 7 and the T-shaped block 6, the position of the sliding plate 5 can be adjusted, thereby facilitating the opening of the side of the protective cover 2 that is far apart, so that the user can push the protective cover 2 to move laterally normally.
[0024] Furthermore, refer to Figure 4 It can be seen that the sliding plate 5 has a groove 8 inside, and a pull piece 9 is distributed inside the groove 8. The side of the pull piece 9 is connected to a limit rod 10, and the limit rod 10 extends through the inner wall of the sliding plate 5 into the protective cover 2. The protective cover 2 has two sets of limit grooves that are adapted to the limit rod 10. When in use, the positions of the two sets of limit grooves correspond to the positions of the limit rod 10 inserted inside the sliding plate 5 when it is fully covered, and the positions of the limit rod 10 inserted inside the protective cover 2 when it is completely pulled out also correspond to the positions of the limit rod 10 inserted inside the protective cover 2. Through the two sets of limit grooves opened at the end of the protective cover 2, the user can quickly limit the sliding plate 5 when it is pushed to a suitable position, thereby effectively preventing the protective cover 2 and the sliding plate 5 from sliding easily during the protection process.
[0025] Furthermore, refer to Figure 4 It can be seen that the sliding plate 5 inside the groove 8 has a receiving groove, and a connecting spring 11 is connected inside the receiving groove. The other end of the connecting spring 11 is connected to the pulling piece 9. Through the connecting spring 11 inside the receiving groove, the tightness of the limiting rod 10 when it is inserted into the limiting groove inside the protective cover 2 can be effectively guaranteed.
[0026] Furthermore, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 It can be seen that the two ends of the sliding plate 5 are symmetrically connected with rubber plates 12, and the rubber plates 12 are set in an L-shaped structure. In use, the two sets of L-shaped rubber plates 12 can protect the two ends of the sliding plate 5, thereby preventing the ends of the sliding plate 5 from being easily damaged by collision.
[0027] Furthermore, refer to Figure 4 It can be seen that there are two sets of limiting rods 10 connected to the inner side of the pull plate 9, and the two sets of limiting rods 10 are symmetrically distributed about the central axis of the pull plate 9. By setting the two sets of limiting rods 10, the limiting effect on the sliding plate 5 can be effectively guaranteed.
[0028] Furthermore, refer to Figure 1 It can be seen that buffer pads 13 are glued to the sides of the protective covers 2 that are close to each other, and the buffer pads 13 are set in a U-shaped structure. The buffer pads 13 set in a U-shaped structure can effectively prevent the two sets of protective covers 2 that are close to each other from directly colliding hard, so as to protect the ends of the protective covers 2. Since the buffer pads 13 are set in a U-shaped structure, the protection effect on the ends of the protective covers 2 can be improved.
[0029] Working principle: After use, the user can slide the protective cover 2 horizontally, so that the sliding block 3 connected to its inner side slides along the inner wall of the sliding groove 4 to completely cover the end of the rubber band hook 1. Then, by pulling the pulling piece 9, the limiting rod 10 is moved by force and pulled out from the inside of the protective cover 2, thus releasing the limitation on the sliding plate 5. Then, the user can slide the sliding plate 5 horizontally to cover the opening at the end of the protective cover 2. After the coverage is completed, the user can stop pulling the pulling piece 9. At this time, the position of the connecting spring 11 corresponds to the position of another set of limiting grooves opened inside the protective cover 2. Therefore, the spring 11 can be inserted into the other set of limiting grooves by the elastic force of the connecting spring 11 to realize the positioning operation of the sliding plate 5. During the process of carrying this device, the two sets of protective covers 2 sleeved on both ends of the rubber band hook 1 can realize the protection of both ends of the rubber band hook 1.
[0030] When the user needs to use the end of the rubber band hooker 1 to remove or hook the rubber band, they can pull the corresponding pulling piece 9 again to drive the sliding plate 5 to slide laterally and open the opening on the opposite side of the protective cover 2. Then, by sliding the protective cover 2 laterally, the hook or bend at the end of the rubber band hooker 1 can be exposed to complete the operation of removing or hooking the rubber band. The above is the entire working principle of this utility model.
[0031] In this utility model, the installation, connection or setting methods of all the components mentioned above are common mechanical methods, and the specific structure, model and coefficient index of all the components are their own technologies. As long as they can achieve their beneficial effects, they can be implemented, so they will not be described in detail.
[0032] The above embodiments are preferred embodiments of the present utility model, but the embodiments of the present utility model are not limited to the above embodiments. Any changes, modifications, substitutions, combinations, or simplifications made without departing from the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be considered equivalent substitutions and shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0033] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, and vertical and horizontal" in the terminology only represent the orientation of the term in its conventional use or are common names understood by those skilled in the art, and should not be regarded as limitations on the term. At the same time, numerals such as "first," "second," and "third" do not represent specific quantities or orders, but are only used to distinguish names. Moreover, 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 series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
Claims
1. A rubber band removal device for orthodontic treatment, comprising a rubber band hook (1), characterized in that, The rubber band hook (1) is fitted with protective covers (2) at both ends, and a sliding block (3) is connected to the inner side of the protective cover (2). The outer wall of the rubber band hook (1) is provided with a sliding groove (4) that matches the sliding block (3). The sides of the protective cover (2) that are far apart from each other are covered with sliding plates (5), and a T-shaped block (6) is connected to the inner side of the sliding plate (5). The end of the protective cover (2) is provided with a T-shaped groove (7) that matches the T-shaped block (6). The side of the rubber band hook (1) is provided with anti-slip texture (14).
2. The orthodontic elastic band removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding plate (5) has a groove (8) inside, and a pull piece (9) is distributed inside the groove (8). The pull piece (9) is connected to a limit rod (10) on its side, and the limit rod (10) extends through the inner wall of the sliding plate (5) into the protective cover (2). The protective cover (2) has two sets of limit grooves that are compatible with the limit rod (10) inside.
3. The orthodontic elastic band removal device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner side of the sliding plate (5) of the groove (8) is provided with a receiving groove, and a connecting spring (11) is connected inside the receiving groove. The other end of the connecting spring (11) is connected to the pulling piece (9).
4. The orthodontic elastic band removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding plate (5) is symmetrically connected to two ends of a rubber plate (12), and the rubber plate (12) is configured as an L-shaped structure.
5. The orthodontic elastic band removal device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner side of the pull plate (9) is connected to two sets of limiting rods (10), and the two sets of limiting rods (10) are symmetrically distributed about the central axis of the pull plate (9).
6. The orthodontic elastic band removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective covers (2) have cushioning pads (13) glued to each other on their adjacent sides, and the cushioning pads (13) are configured as U-shaped structures.