Oral cleaning appliance and oral irrigator base

By designing a liquid storage chamber and heating structure in the base of the water flosser, the problem of unsuitable water temperature in water flossers has been solved, achieving the effect of outputting warm water and improving the user experience.

CN224251538UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19SHENZHEN QIYINIAO TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHENZHEN QIYINIAO TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-02
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

Existing oral irrigators often use water at room temperature or ice cold, which can cause discomfort for users.

Method used

Design a water flosser base comprising a device for storing first and second liquids and a device for storing second liquids, including first and second cavities for storing the first and second cavities, and a heating structure for mixing the liquids and delivering the heated liquids to the water tank of the water flosser via a power pump.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables the water flosser to output water at a certain temperature, improving the user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an oral cavity cleaning appliance and an oral irrigator base. The oral irrigator base comprises a first cavity and a second cavity, a second cavity; the third cavity is used for injecting the first liquid and the second liquid and mixing to form mixed liquid; the heating structure is arranged on the inner side or the outer side of the third cavity so as to heat the mixed liquid in the third cavity; the placing area is arranged on one side of the third cavity and is used for placing the oral irrigator; the power pump is connected with the third cavity and provided with a water outlet pipe, and the water outlet pipe penetrates out of the containing area to be connected with a water tank of the oral irrigator and is used for pumping the mixed liquid in the third cavity to the oral irrigator. According to the oral irrigator base, first liquid in a first cavity and second liquid in a second cavity are input into a third cavity, mixed liquid in the third cavity is heated through a heating structure, and then the mixed liquid in the third cavity is pumped into a water tank of an oral irrigator placed in a placing area through a power pump; therefore, the oral irrigator outputs water with a certain temperature, and the use experience of a user is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of oral hygiene, and in particular to oral hygiene appliances and water flosser bases. Background Technology

[0002] Oral hygiene appliances in related technologies typically include a water flosser base and a water flosser. The water flosser base is only used for charging and placing the water flosser. The water flosser has a built-in water tank. When in use, the water in the tank is generally output to the nozzle through the pump core assembly. The water in the water flosser is usually at room temperature or ice cold. In cold weather, the water flow can easily make users feel uncomfortable. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an improved water flosser base and oral cleaning device.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: constructing a water flosser base, comprising:

[0005] The first cavity is used to store the first liquid;

[0006] The second chamber is used to store the second liquid;

[0007] The third chamber is used to inject and mix the first liquid and the second liquid to form a mixture;

[0008] A heating structure is disposed on the inner or outer side of the third cavity to heat the mixture in the third cavity;

[0009] A placement area is provided on one side of the third cavity for placing the oral irrigator;

[0010] A power pump is connected to the third chamber and has a water outlet pipe that extends from the placement area to connect to the water tank of the oral irrigator, for pumping the mixture in the third chamber to the oral irrigator.

[0011] In some embodiments, a first pipeline is provided between the first cavity and the third cavity; a first control valve is provided on the first pipeline.

[0012] In some embodiments, a second pipeline is provided between the second cavity and the third cavity, and a second control valve is provided on the second pipeline.

[0013] In some embodiments, the water flosser base further includes a control panel connected to the heating structure, the first control valve, and the second control valve.

[0014] In some embodiments, the control panel is provided with a power switch, a heating switch, and / or a control switch for operating the first control valve and the second control valve.

[0015] In some embodiments, the heating structure includes one of an electromagnetic heating structure, a resistance heating structure, and a microwave heating structure;

[0016] And / or, the water flosser base further includes a temperature detection structure for detecting the temperature of the mixture in the third chamber.

[0017] In some embodiments, the water flosser base includes a seat;

[0018] The first cavity, the second cavity, the third cavity, and the placement area are formed on the base;

[0019] The capacity of the first cavity is greater than the capacity of the second cavity and the third cavity.

[0020] In some embodiments, the water flosser base includes a cover plate;

[0021] The seat body is provided with a first opening communicating with the first cavity, a second opening communicating with the second cavity, and a third opening communicating with the third cavity;

[0022] The first opening, the second opening, and the third opening are located on the same side;

[0023] The cover plate can be detachably used to cover the first opening, the second opening, and the third opening.

[0024] This utility model also constructs an oral cleaning appliance, including a water flosser and the water flosser base described in this utility model. The water flosser is detachably installed on the water flosser base. The water flosser includes a water tank. When the water flosser is installed on the water flosser base, the water tank is connected to the power pump of the water flosser base.

[0025] In some embodiments, the bottom of the water tank is provided with a water inlet; a one-way valve is provided at the water inlet, and the outlet pipe of the power pump is detachably connected to the one-way valve.

[0026] The oral cleaning appliance and water flosser base of this utility model have the following beneficial effects: the water flosser base introduces the first liquid in the first cavity and the second liquid in the second cavity into the third cavity, heats the mixture in the third cavity through a heating structure, and then pumps the mixture in the third cavity into the water tank of the water flosser placed in the placement area through a power pump, thereby making the water flosser output water with a certain temperature, thus improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. In the accompanying drawings:

[0028] Figure 1 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the oral cleaning appliance in some embodiments of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the base structure of the oral hygiene appliance shown;

[0030] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of the water flosser base from another angle. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To provide a clearer understanding of the technical features, objectives, and effects of this utility model, the specific embodiments of this utility model are now described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, it should be understood that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "upper," "bottom," "inner," and "outer" are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are constructed and operated in a specific orientation. They are only for the convenience of describing this technical solution and do not indicate that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0032] It should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, terms such as "connection" and "setting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two elements or the interaction between two elements. When an element is referred to as being "on" or "below" another element, that element can be located "directly" or "indirectly" on the other element, or there may be one or more intermediary elements. The terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are only for the convenience of describing this technical solution and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined with "first," "second," "third," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0033] In the following description, specific details such as particular system structures and techniques are set forth for illustrative purposes and not for limitation, in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present invention. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be implemented in other embodiments without these specific details. In other instances, detailed descriptions of well-known systems, apparatuses, circuits, and methods are omitted so as not to obscure the description of the present invention with unnecessary detail.

[0034] Figure 1 Some preferred embodiments of the oral cleaning appliance of this utility model are shown. This oral cleaning appliance can be used for oral cleaning and has the advantages of being easy to operate and providing a high level of user experience.

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, the oral hygiene appliance may include a water flosser and a water flosser base 10. The water flosser base 10 is used to place the water flosser, to replenish the water flosser with liquid, and in some embodiments, to charge the water flosser. The water flosser may be a handheld water flosser, detachably mounted on the water flosser base 10. The water flosser has a water tank 20, a main body (not shown), a pump assembly (not shown) disposed on the main body (not shown), and a nozzle (not shown) disposed on the main body (not shown) and connected to the pump assembly (not shown). The water tank 20 may be connected to the pump assembly (not shown) via a pipeline, and the pump assembly (not shown) pumps liquid from the water tank 20 to the nozzle (not shown), which then sprays the liquid into the user's mouth. A water inlet can be provided at the bottom of the water tank 20. A one-way valve (not shown) can be installed at the water inlet. By installing the one-way valve (not shown), external water or mixed liquid can be allowed to enter the water tank 20, and the water or mixed liquid in the water tank 20 can be prevented from leaking out from the water inlet.

[0036] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, the water flosser base 10 may include a seat 11. In some embodiments, the water flosser base 10 may include a first cavity 111, a second cavity 112, a third cavity 113, and a placement area 114, which are formed on the seat 11. The first cavity 111 and the second cavity 112 may be arranged side-by-side, and the capacity of the first cavity 111 may be greater than the capacity of the second cavity 112 and the third cavity 113. The first cavity 111 is used to store a first liquid, which in some embodiments may be water. The second cavity 112 is used to store a second liquid, which in some embodiments may be a medicinal solution, such as concentrated mouthwash. The third cavity 113 may be disposed on one side of the first cavity 111 and the second cavity 112, and it allows the first and second liquids to be injected and mixed to form a mixture. In some embodiments, a placement area 114 may be disposed on one side of the third cavity 113, which can accommodate a dental flosser. The placement area 114 may be formed as placement planes or placement slots.

[0037] In some embodiments, the first cavity 111, the second cavity 112, and the third cavity 113 may be cuboid in shape. Of course, it is understood that in other embodiments, the first cavity 111, the second cavity 112, and the third cavity 113 may not be limited to being cuboid in shape, and may be cylindrical or other shapes.

[0038] In some embodiments, the seat 11 may be provided with a first opening 1101, a second opening 1102, and a third opening 1103. The first opening 1101, second opening 1102, and third opening 1103 may be located on the same side. However, it is understood that in other embodiments, at least one of the first opening 1101, second opening 1102, and third opening 1103 may be located on a different side from the others. The first opening 1101 communicates with the first cavity 111 and is used for the user to replenish the first cavity 111 with a first liquid. The second opening 1102 communicates with the second cavity 112 and is used for the user to replenish the second cavity 112 with a second liquid. The third opening 1103 communicates with the third cavity 113 and is used for the user to take the first liquid and the second liquid and add them to the third cavity 113. In some embodiments, the third opening 1103 may be omitted.

[0039] In some embodiments, a boss 1141 for embedding the water tank 20 may be provided on the placement area 114. The boss 1141 may be cylindrical and may be adapted to the shape of the water inlet of the water tank 20. The boss 1141 may be used for positioning and mounting the water tank 20 and the water flosser base 10. In some embodiments, the boss 1141 may be omitted.

[0040] In some embodiments, the water flosser base 10 further includes a control panel 115, which may be disposed on one side of the third cavity 113. The control panel 115 may be a touchpad for user operation. In some embodiments, the control panel 115 may be provided with a power switch 1151, a heating switch 1152, and / or a control switch 1153. The power switch 1151, heating switch 1152, and control switch 1153 may be spaced apart. In some embodiments, the power switch 1151, heating switch 1152, and control switch 1153 may be tactile switches. In other embodiments, the power switch 1151, heating switch 1152, and control switch 1153 may also be buttons.

[0041] In some embodiments, the water flosser base 10 further includes a cover plate 12, which detachably covers the first opening 1101, the second opening 1102, and the third opening 1103. The cover plate 12 is detachably connected to the base body 11 via a magnetic or snap-fit ​​structure. In other embodiments, the cover plate 12 may not be limited to one, but may be three, with the three cover plates 12 corresponding one-to-one with the first opening 1101, the second opening 1102, and the third opening 1103.

[0042] In some embodiments, the water flosser base 10 further includes a heating structure 13, which may be disposed inside or outside the third cavity 113 and can be used to heat the mixture in the third cavity 113. Specifically, in some embodiments, the heating structure 13 may be disposed inside the third cavity 113. In some embodiments, the heating structure 13 may be one of an electromagnetic heating structure, a resistance heating structure, or a microwave heating structure. Specifically, the heating structure 13 may be an electromagnetic heating structure, such as an electromagnetic induction coil. The heating structure 13 may be connected to a control panel 115, specifically, it may be connected to a heating switch 1152, and the two may be electrically connected. The heating switch 1152 may start or stop the heating structure 13.

[0043] In some embodiments, the water flosser base further includes a temperature sensing structure (not shown) for detecting the temperature of the mixture in the third chamber 113. In some embodiments, the temperature sensing structure (not shown) can be a temperature sensor, which allows the temperature of the mixture in the third chamber 113 to be known, thereby facilitating temperature control of the mixture in the third chamber 113. In some embodiments, the temperature sensing structure (not shown) may be omitted.

[0044] In some embodiments, a first conduit 14 may be provided between the first cavity 111 and the third cavity 113. This first conduit 14 can be used to transport a first liquid from the first cavity 111 to the third cavity 113. In some embodiments, the first conduit 14 may be disposed within the seat 11 and pass through the partition wall of the seat 11. A first control valve may be provided on the first conduit 14. This first control valve may be a solenoid valve and may be connected to the control panel 115. When the first control valve is open, the first liquid in the first cavity 111 can be transported to the third cavity 113 through the first conduit 14. In other embodiments, the first control valve may also be a flow regulating valve. In some embodiments, the first control valve may be omitted.

[0045] In some embodiments, a second conduit 15 may be provided between the second cavity 112 and the third cavity 113. In some embodiments, the second conduit 15 may be used to transport a second liquid from the second cavity 112 into the third cavity 113. In some embodiments, the second conduit 15 may be disposed in the seat 11 and may pass through the partition wall of the seat 11. A second control valve may be provided on the second conduit 15. The second control valve may be a solenoid valve and may be connected to the control panel 115. When the second control valve is opened, the liquid in the second cavity 112 may be transported to the third cavity 113 through the second conduit 15. In some embodiments, the second control valve may be a flow regulating valve. In some embodiments, the second control valve may be omitted.

[0046] The first control valve and the second control valve can be connected to the control switch 1153, which can be used to operate the first control valve and the second control valve. By touching or pressing the control switch 1153, the first control valve and the second control valve can be started or closed.

[0047] In some embodiments, the water flosser base 10 may further include a power pump 16, which may be connected to the third chamber 113 and may be correspondingly disposed in the placement area 114, located at the bottom of the placement area 114. The power pump 16 may be a conventional water pump. The power pump 16 may be used to pump the mixture in the third chamber 113 into the water tank 20 of the water flosser. In some embodiments, the power pump 16 is provided with a water outlet pipe 161, which may extend from the placement area 114 and be connected to the water tank 20 of the water flosser. Specifically, the water outlet pipe 161 may extend from the boss 1141 and may be coaxially disposed with the boss 1141. In some embodiments, the water outlet pipe 161 may be a rigid pipe. In some embodiments, the power pump 16 may also be connected to a water inlet pipe 162, which may communicate with the third chamber 113. When the oral irrigator is installed on the oral irrigator base and the water tank 20 is located on the placement area 114, the outlet pipe 161 of the power pump 16 can be inserted into the one-way valve (not shown) of the water tank 20 of the oral irrigator and detachably connected to the one-way valve (not shown), thereby allowing the mixture in the third chamber 113 to be input into the water tank 20.

[0048] In some embodiments, the water flosser base 10 may further include a sealing structure 17, which may be fitted around the outer periphery of the boss 1141. When the boss 1141 is inserted into the water inlet, the sealing structure 17 can seal the gap between the water inlet and the boss 1141, thereby preventing leakage. In some embodiments, the sealing structure 17 may be a sealing ring. In some embodiments, the sealing structure 17 may be omitted.

[0049] In some embodiments, the water flosser base may include a power supply and an electronic control board. The power supply can power the heating structure 13. In some embodiments, it can also charge the water flosser. The power switch can turn the power supply on or off. The electronic control board may be connected to or integrated with the control panel. In some embodiments, the electronic control board may be omitted.

[0050] It is understood that the above embodiments only illustrate preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model patent. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, the above technical features can be freely combined, and several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present utility model, all of which fall within the protection scope of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent transformations and modifications made within the scope of the claims of the present utility model should fall within the coverage of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An oral irrigator base, characterized by, include: The first cavity (111) is used to store the first liquid; The second cavity (112) is used to store the second liquid; The third cavity (113) is used to inject and mix the first liquid and the second liquid to form a mixture; A heating structure (13) is disposed inside or outside the third cavity (113) to heat the mixture in the third cavity (113); A placement area (114) is provided on one side of the third cavity (113) for placing the oral irrigator; A power pump (16) is connected to the third chamber (113) and is provided with a water outlet pipe (161), which extends from the placement area (114) to connect to the water tank (20) of the oral irrigator, for pumping the mixture in the third chamber (113) to the oral irrigator.

2. The oral irrigator base of claim 1, wherein, A first pipeline (14) is provided between the first cavity (111) and the third cavity (113); a first control valve is provided on the first pipeline (14).

3. The oral irrigator base of claim 2, wherein, A second pipeline (15) is provided between the second cavity (112) and the third cavity (113), and a second control valve is provided on the second pipeline (15).

4. The oral irrigator base of claim 3, wherein, The water flosser base also includes a control panel (115) connected to the heating structure (13), the first control valve, and the second control valve.

5. The oral irrigator base of claim 4, wherein, The control panel (115) is provided with a power switch (1151), a heating switch (1152), and / or a control switch (1153) for operating the first control valve and the second control valve.

6. The oral irrigator base of claim 1, wherein, The heating structure (13) includes one of the following: electromagnetic heating structure, resistance heating structure, and microwave heating structure; And / or, the water flosser base also includes a temperature detection structure for detecting the temperature of the mixture in the third cavity (113).

7. The oral irrigator base of claim 1, wherein, The water flosser base includes a base (11); The first cavity (111), the second cavity (112), the third cavity (113), and the placement area (114) are formed on the seat (11); The capacity of the first cavity (111) is greater than that of the second cavity (112) and the third cavity (113).

8. The oral irrigator base of claim 7, wherein, The water flosser base includes a cover plate (12); The seat (11) is provided with a first opening (1101) communicating with the first cavity (111), a second opening (1102) communicating with the second cavity (112), and a third opening (1103) communicating with the third cavity (113); The first opening (1101), the second opening (1102), and the third opening (1103) are located on the same side; The cover plate (12) can be detachably covered to cover the first opening (1101), the second opening (1102) and the third opening (1103).

9. An oral cleaning appliance characterized by, The oral irrigator comprises an oral irrigator base (10) and an oral irrigator which is detachably mounted on the oral irrigator base (10). The oral irrigator comprises a water tank (20). When the oral irrigator is mounted on the oral irrigator base (10), the water tank (20) is connected with a power pump (16) of the oral irrigator base (10).

10. The oral cleaning appliance of claim 9, wherein, The water tank (20) is provided with a water inlet at the bottom. A one-way valve is arranged at the water inlet. An outlet pipe (161) of the power pump (16) is detachably connected with the one-way valve.