Stomatological instrument recovery and temporary storage device

By designing a dental instrument recovery and temporary storage device with a lifting tray and a U-shaped rod structure, the problems of instrument damage and cleaning difficulties during instrument recovery were solved, thus improving instrument protection and cleaning efficiency.

CN224251555UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19HANGZHOU GERIATRICS HOSPITAL
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HANGZHOU GERIATRICS HOSPITAL
Filing Date
2025-05-28
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

Dental instruments are easily damaged and difficult to clean during the recycling process, especially since saliva and blood adhering to the burs affect the cleaning effect.

Method used

A dental instrument recovery and temporary storage device was designed, which includes a moving mechanism for raising and lowering the height and a storage mechanism. Utilizing a tray and a U-shaped rod structure, liquid is wiped and absorbed by a cloth, reducing instrument collision and liquid impact.

Benefits of technology

It effectively protects instruments, reduces damage, simplifies the cleaning process, improves cleaning efficiency, and reduces the risk of instrument damage.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of instrument recovery, in particular to a stomatological instrument recovery and temporary storage device which comprises a moving mechanism and a storage mechanism, the height of the moving mechanism can be increased and decreased in a box body, and the moving mechanism is located in the box body and comprises two frame bodies. According to the utility model, the box cover is opened, the box cover pulls the plurality of sliding blocks to move upwards through the connecting rope, the sliding blocks abut against the adjacent U-shaped rods to rotate to be parallel, the machine needle is placed at the uppermost supporting cloth, the plurality of sliding blocks naturally slide downwards after the box cover is closed, and the adjacent U-shaped rods naturally rotate to be inclined, so that the machine needle sequentially rolls into the box body from the plurality of pieces of supporting cloth; the supporting cloth can wipe and adsorb the machine needle when the machine needle passes through, the influence of liquid on the machine needle is reduced, when the box cover is opened, the pedal is stepped to drive the pull belt and the movable plate to move upwards, the movable plate pulls the supporting plate to move upwards through the pull rope, and therefore the supporting plate is closer to the top of the box body, and a user can conveniently put a mobile phone, a tray and other vulnerable instruments into the box body.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of instrument recycling technology, specifically a temporary storage device for the recycling of dental instruments. Background Technology

[0002] Commonly used dental instruments include trays for holding other medical instruments, mouth mirrors for observing the oral cavity and teeth, handpieces for cutting and polishing, and burs for cutting and grinding. These instruments are usually for single use by a single patient and are not shared with other patients. After use, these instruments can be recycled, cleaned, and disinfected for reuse. Cleaning and disinfection usually need to be carried out in a professional place. Before the instruments are transported, they are mostly stored in large storage containers. Some clinics or dental departments may use fewer instruments, and most medical instruments are stored temporarily, so there are not many instruments in the storage container before each transport.

[0003] Large storage bins, due to their depth and limited capacity, can cause significant impacts when fragile items like mobile phones are dropped into them, potentially damaging instruments. Similarly, conventional trays may dent or deform due to the height from which they are dropped, causing them to collide with items at the bottom of the bin. This necessitates staff manually inserting instruments into the bin to ensure they are close to the bottom, reducing impact upon impact – a cumbersome process. Furthermore, instruments like burs that enter the oral cavity may be contaminated with saliva, blood, or other fluids. The proteins and organic matter in saliva can rapidly deposit on the instrument surface, forming a biofilm. Such residue can interfere with subsequent cleaning and sterilization of the burs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a temporary storage device for the recycling of dental instruments to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A dental instrument recycling and temporary storage device, comprising:

[0007] A moving mechanism and a storage mechanism capable of raising and lowering the height inside the housing are provided. The moving mechanism is located inside the housing and includes two frames, the bottom ends of which are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the housing. A support plate is provided between the two frames, and multiple rotating shafts are rotatably connected to both ends of the support plate. A retaining wheel is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of any rotating shaft, and an annular groove is formed on the outer wall of any retaining wheel. Each retaining wheel is slidably engaged with the interior of the adjacent frame through the annular groove. The storage mechanism is located inside the housing and is located on one side of the moving mechanism.

[0008] Furthermore, the following features are provided: connecting plates are fixedly connected to the two opposite inner sidewalls of the box body, and U-shaped frames are rotatably connected to the top of one side of each connecting plate. Limiting wheels are rotatably connected between the two arms of any U-shaped frame. Rectangular grooves are provided at the bottom of the two connecting plates, and guide wheels are rotatably connected between the top of the adjacent side of the two frames and the two opposite inner sidewalls of the two rectangular grooves. Pull ropes are fixedly connected to both ends of the tray, and one end of each pull rope passes sequentially around the guide wheel on the adjacent frame, the adjacent limiting wheel, and the guide wheel on the adjacent connecting plate.

[0009] Furthermore, a movable plate is provided between one end of the two pull ropes, and the movable plate is slidably engaged between an inner wall of the box and the two connecting plates. One end of each of the two pull ropes is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the movable plate, and a pull strap is fixedly connected to the top surface of the movable plate.

[0010] Furthermore, a notch is provided at the top of the inner wall of the box.

[0011] Furthermore, one end of the pull strap wraps around the notch and is fixedly connected to a foot pedal.

[0012] Furthermore, the storage mechanism includes:

[0013] The device comprises a box for storing sewing needles, two plates, and multiple U-shaped rods. The box is located at the bottom of the housing, and the two plates are located inside the housing. Guide grooves are provided on the two opposite inner sidewalls of the housing, and guide bars are fixedly connected to the opposite sides of the two plates. The two guide bars are slidably engaged in the two guide grooves. Multiple connecting rings are fixedly connected to one side of each of the two plates, and the bottom ends of the two plates are fixedly connected to the two ends of the box. Multiple U-shaped rods are arranged vertically in sequence, and each U-shaped rod corresponds one-to-one with a connecting ring on the two plates. Each U-shaped rod includes a short arm and two long arms. The short arm of each U-shaped rod is rotatably sleeved with the inner sidewall of the corresponding connecting ring. A support cloth is fixedly connected between the two long arms of each U-shaped rod.

[0014] Furthermore, each U-shaped rod is provided with a slider below it, and the other inner wall of the box is provided with a groove. Multiple sliders are slidably engaged in the groove, and multiple sliders are provided with circular holes on their bottom surfaces. A connecting rope is provided on the inner wall of the circular hole on the bottom slider, and the top of the connecting rope passes through multiple circular holes in sequence and is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the box cover. The inner wall of any circular hole is fixedly sleeved with the outer wall of the connecting rope.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] By opening the lid, multiple sliders are moved upwards via connecting ropes, causing them to rotate parallel against adjacent U-shaped rods. The needle is then placed on the top support cloth. Closing the lid allows the sliders to slide down naturally under their own weight, causing the adjacent U-shaped rods to rotate and tilt. This allows the needle to roll sequentially from the support cloths into the box. The support cloths wipe and absorb the needle as it passes, reducing the impact of liquids on it. When the lid is open, pressing the pedal moves the pull strap and moving plate upwards, causing the moving plate to pull the tray upwards via a pull rope. This brings the tray closer to the top of the box, making it easier for users to place fragile items such as mobile phones and trays. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the box in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the moving mechanism structure in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the moving mechanism structure in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the storage mechanism structure in this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 100, box body; 101, hook; 200, box lid; 300, moving mechanism; 310, frame; 320, tray; 321, chuck; 330, connecting plate; 331, limit wheel; 340, pull rope; 350, moving plate; 351, pull strap; 352, foot pedal; 400, storage mechanism; 410, box body; 420, plate body; 421, connecting ring; 430, U-shaped rod; 431, support cloth; 440, slider; 441, connecting rope. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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.

[0024] Please see Figure 1-5 In this embodiment of the utility model, a dental instrument recycling and temporary storage device includes a box 100, and a box cover 200 is rotatably connected to the top surface of the box 100, comprising:

[0025] The moving mechanism 300 and the storage mechanism 400 are capable of raising and lowering the height inside the housing 100. The moving mechanism 300 is located inside the housing 100 and includes two frames 310. The bottom ends of the two frames 310 are fixedly connected to the bottom surface inside the housing 100. A support plate 320 is provided between the two frames 310. Multiple rotating shafts are rotatably connected to both ends of the support plate 320. A jack 321 is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of any rotating shaft. An annular groove is opened on the outer wall of any jack 321. Any jack 321 is slidably engaged with the interior of the adjacent frame 310 through the annular groove. The storage mechanism 400 is located inside the housing 100 and is located on one side of the moving mechanism 300.

[0026] Specifically, the box 100 is a foot-operated storage bin. The lid 200 can be opened by stepping on the pedal, and the bins for recycling can be placed directly on the tray 320. The bins are supported by the tray 320 and can be directly removed from the tray 320. After the lid 200 is opened, the user can move the tray 320 upwards, so that the bins on the tray 320 are close to the top of the box 100, which makes it easier for the user to place trays, mobile phones and other fragile medical devices. The annular groove on the outer wall of the retaining wheel 321 can be locked into the inner wall of the adjacent frame 310, so that when the tray 320 is moved upwards, the retaining wheel 321 and the frame 310 keep the tray 320 moving smoothly.

[0027] Example 1

[0028] like Figure 2-4As shown, in this embodiment, connecting plates 330 are fixedly connected to both opposite inner sidewalls of the housing 100, and U-shaped frames are rotatably connected to the top of one side of each connecting plate 330. Limiting wheels 331 are rotatably connected between the two arms of any U-shaped frame. Rectangular grooves are opened at the bottom of each connecting plate 330, and guide wheels are rotatably connected between the top of the adjacent side of each of the two frames 310 and the two opposite inner sidewalls of the two rectangular grooves. Pull ropes 340 are fixedly connected to both ends of the support plate 320, and one end of each pull rope 340 passes around the adjacent sidewalls in sequence. The guide wheel on the frame 310, the adjacent limit wheel 331 and the guide wheel on the adjacent connecting plate 330, and the movable plate 350 are provided between one end of the two pull ropes 340. The movable plate 350 is slidably engaged between an inner wall of the box 100 and the two connecting plates 330. One end of each of the two pull ropes 340 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the movable plate 350, and a pull strap 351 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the movable plate 350. A notch is opened at the top of an inner wall of the box 100, and one end of the pull strap 351 passes around the notch and is fixedly connected to a foot pedal 352.

[0029] In this embodiment, when the lid 200 is closed, the foot pedal 352 is engaged in the recess and located outside the box body 100. After the lid 200 is opened, the foot pedal 352 is stepped on until it contacts the foot pedal of the foot-operated storage bucket, opening the lid 200. When the foot pedal 352 is stepped on and moved, it pulls the moving plate 350 upward through the pull strap 351, thereby causing the moving plate 350 to pull the tray 320 upward through the two pull ropes 340, making it convenient for the user to pull the tray 320 to move. Then, the foot pedal 352 is reset, allowing the tray 320 to return to its original position naturally due to its own weight.

[0030] like Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the storage mechanism 400 includes:

[0031] The box 410, capable of storing sewing needles, comprises two plates 420 and multiple U-shaped rods 430. The box 410 is located at the bottom of the housing 100. Both plates 420 are located inside the housing 100. Guide grooves are formed on the two opposite inner sidewalls of the housing 100, and guide bars are fixedly connected to opposite sides of each plate 420. The two guide bars are slidably engaged within the two guide grooves. Multiple connecting rings 421 are fixedly connected to one side of each plate 420, and the bottom ends of the two plates 420 are fixedly connected to both ends of the box 410. Multiple U-shaped rods 430 are arranged vertically in sequence, each U-shaped rod 430 corresponding one-to-one with a connecting ring 421 on one of the two plates 420. Any U-shaped rod 430... Each of the 30 includes a short arm and two long arms. The short arm on any U-shaped rod 430 is rotatably sleeved with the inner wall of the corresponding connecting ring 421. A support cloth 431 is fixedly connected between the two long arms of any U-shaped rod 430. A slider 440 is provided below any U-shaped rod 430. A groove is provided on the other inner wall of the box 100. Multiple sliders 440 are slidably engaged in the groove. A circular hole is provided on the bottom surface of multiple sliders 440. A connecting rope 441 is provided on the inner wall of the circular hole on the bottom slider 440. The top of the connecting rope 441 passes through multiple circular holes in sequence and is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the box cover 200. The inner wall of any circular hole is fixedly sleeved with the outer wall of the connecting rope 441.

[0032] In practice, the U-shaped rods 430 on the two plates 420 are arranged in an alternating pattern, and the length of the U-shaped rods 430 and the support cloth 431 is less than the gap between the two plates 420. Instruments such as burs that need to be inserted into the oral cavity can be stored separately in the box 410. When the box lid 200 is opened, the box lid 200 pulls multiple sliders 440 upwards via the connecting rope 441, causing the multiple sliders 440 to naturally abut against the adjacent U-shaped rods 430 and rotate, so that all U-shaped rods 430 are in a parallel state. Then, the used instruments such as burs are placed on the top support cloth 431, and then the box lid 200 is closed. The multiple sliders 440 slide down naturally due to their own weight, causing the adjacent U-shaped rods 430 to naturally rotate until they abut against the lower sliders 440, so that any U-shaped rod 430 is tilted downwards, thus causing the top support cloth to... Items such as needles on 431 can roll down into the box 410 through the inclined support cloth 431 below, reducing the impact force on the bottom of the box. The support cloth 431 is made of non-woven fabric and is fixed to the U-shaped rod 430 by adhesion. It can be replaced. During the rolling of items such as needles, the support cloth 431 can frequently contact the needles to absorb and wipe away saliva, blood and other liquids on them, reducing the impact of blood, saliva and other liquids on the needles when they are stacked. After use, multiple sliders 440 can be pulled out of the slide groove using the connecting rope 441, and then the two plates 420 and the box 410 can be taken out together, making it convenient for the user to take out the box 410 and replace the support cloth 431. Since the tops of the two plates 420 are close to the box 100, it is convenient for the user to take out the box 410.

[0033] Example 2

[0034] Based on Embodiment 1, a hook 101 is provided to facilitate users in fixing the foot pedal 352.

[0035] like Figure 2-4 As shown, in this embodiment, two hooks 101 are fixedly connected to one side of the box 100.

[0036] In practice, when the user pulls the pedal 352 and moves the moving plate 350 upward through the pull strap 351, the pedal 352 can be locked at the two hooks 101, which makes it easier for the user to fix the position of the pedal 352 and make it easier for the user to use.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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 dental instrument recycling and temporary storage device, comprising a housing (100), wherein a housing cover (200) is rotatably connected to the top surface of the housing (100), characterized in that, include: The moving mechanism (300) is located inside the box (100). The moving mechanism (300) includes two frames (310), and the bottom ends of the two frames (310) are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the box (100). A support plate (320) is provided between the two frames (310), and multiple rotating shafts are rotatably connected to both ends of the support plate (320). A cam (321) is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of any rotating shaft. An annular groove is opened on the outer wall of any cam (321). Any cam (321) is slidably engaged with the interior of the adjacent frame (310) through the annular groove. The storage mechanism (400) is located inside the housing (100) and is located on one side of the moving mechanism (300).

2. The dental instrument recycling and temporary storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box (100) has two opposite inner walls fixedly connected with connecting plates (330), and the top of one side of each connecting plate (330) is rotatably connected with a U-shaped frame. The two arms of any U-shaped frame are rotatably connected with a limiting wheel (331). The bottom of each connecting plate (330) is provided with a rectangular groove. The top of the adjacent side of each frame (310) is rotatably connected with a guide wheel between the two opposite inner walls of the two rectangular grooves. Both ends of the tray (320) are fixedly connected with pull ropes (340). One end of any pull rope (340) passes sequentially around the guide wheel on the adjacent frame (310), the adjacent limiting wheel (331), and the guide wheel on the adjacent connecting plate (330).

3. The dental instrument recycling and temporary storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A movable plate (350) is provided between one end of the two pull ropes (340), and the movable plate (350) is slidably engaged between an inner wall of the box (100) and two connecting plates (330). One end of each of the two pull ropes (340) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the movable plate (350), and a pull strap (351) is fixedly connected to the top surface of the movable plate (350).

4. The dental instrument recycling and temporary storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that, A notch is provided at the top of the inner wall of the box (100).

5. The dental instrument recycling and temporary storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that, One end of the pull strap (351) passes around the notch and is fixedly connected to the foot pedal (352).

6. The dental instrument recycling and temporary storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage mechanism (400) includes: Box body (410) is located at the bottom of the box body (100); Two plates (420) are located inside the box (100). Guide grooves are provided on the two opposite inner sidewalls of the box (100). Guide bars are fixedly connected to the opposite side of the two plates (420). The two guide bars are slidably engaged in the two guide grooves. Multiple connecting rings (421) are fixedly connected to one side of the two plates (420). The bottom ends of the two plates (420) are fixedly connected to the two ends of the box (410). Multiple U-shaped rods (430) are arranged vertically in sequence. Each of the multiple U-shaped rods (430) corresponds to a multiple connecting rings (421) on the two plates (420). Each U-shaped rod (430) includes a short arm and two long arms. The short arm of each U-shaped rod (430) is rotatably sleeved with the inner wall of the corresponding connecting ring (421). A support cloth (431) is fixedly connected between the two long arms of each U-shaped rod (430).

7. The dental instrument recycling and temporary storage device according to claim 6, characterized in that, A slider (440) is provided below each U-shaped rod (430). A groove is provided on the other inner wall of the box (100). Multiple sliders (440) are slidably engaged in the groove. A circular hole is provided on the bottom surface of multiple sliders (440). A connecting rope (441) is provided on the inner wall of the circular hole on the lowest slider (440). The top of the connecting rope (441) passes through multiple circular holes in sequence and is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the box cover (200). The inner wall of any circular hole is fixedly sleeved with the outer wall of the connecting rope (441).