An oral cavity probing device

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of oral cavity detection technology, specifically relating to an oral cavity detection device. The device includes a handle and a probe fixedly connected together. The handle includes a power switch, a display element, a light guide, and a charging interface. The power switch, display element, and light guide are located on the front of the handle, and the probe is oriented perpendicular to the front of the handle. The charging interface and the battery are located in the lower half of the handle. In this utility model, the power switch and the handle barrel, the display element and the handle barrel, and the light guide and the display element are all seamlessly joined using a die-cutting process, solving the problem of installation gaps in ordinary structures that easily trap dirt and grime. This also gives the oral cavity detection device strong waterproof capabilities. Furthermore, this application provides a sealing element on the inner surface of the charging interface, further enhancing the waterproof function of the oral cavity detection device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of oral cavity detection technology, and in particular to an oral cavity detection device. Background Technology

[0002] The oral cavity is the entrance to the human digestive and respiratory tracts, playing vital physiological functions such as chewing, swallowing, and speech / expression. It is also one of the main routes for pathogenic microorganisms to invade the body. Regular oral checkups and maintaining oral health are crucial for overall health and a normal life. Oral probing devices are the most commonly used instruments for oral examinations, providing a clear picture of the oral cavity's internal health and facilitating timely medical attention. However, existing oral probing devices suffer from problems such as unclear results, instability during use, and insufficient waterproofing.

[0003] Chinese utility model patent CN212546889U (publication date: February 19, 2021) discloses a medical oral cavity detection device. This device uses a camera and a light mounted on a dental mirror, and a rechargeable battery and a memory unit on the handle of the connecting rod. The camera, light, and memory are all electrically connected to the rechargeable battery, and the camera and memory are communicatively connected, achieving the purpose of facilitating observation of the oral cavity and saving the examination results. Chinese utility model patent CN217987527U (publication date: December 9, 2022) discloses a multifunctional oral cavity detection device. This device not only detects the oral cavity but also, by setting a conduit on the detection rod and connecting it to a water outlet, achieves the purpose of treating oral secretions and stopping oral bleeding. While both patents achieve the purpose of oral cavity detection, they both neglect the issues of waterproofing during the detection process and unclear detection results.

[0004] Chinese utility model patent CN221949768U (publication date: November 5, 2024) discloses a multi-probe oral scanning type oral cavity detector. The detector uses a fixing block to make the top of the detector body and the connector more tightly connected, preventing the top of the oral cavity detector from shaking. This patent can alleviate the stability of the detector during use to a certain extent. However, since it only considers the stable connection of the external structure, the effect is limited.

[0005] Chinese utility model patent CN219982841U (publication date: November 10, 2023) discloses a portable visual smart oral probe pen for home use. This patent improves the dustproof and protective properties of the visual probe by using a block to block the visual probe, but it only addresses the dustproof issue of the probe and ignores the protection of the entire probe pen.

[0006] To address several shortcomings of existing technologies, the applicant's technical team has made improvements in these areas. To provide more comprehensive protection, the applicant has filed three patent applications: an oral cavity detection device, an oral cavity detection device with a stable structure, and an oral cavity detection device with a camera. This application pertains to an oral cavity detection device, primarily addressing the issues of dirt accumulation at the switch and waterproofing. Utility Model Content

[0007] This application provides an oral cavity detection device, the specific technical solution of which is described below.

[0008] An oral cavity detection device includes a handle and a probe that are fixedly connected;

[0009] The handle includes a power switch, a display, a light guide, a charging interface, and a battery. The display is used to present different decorations, colors, or pattern effects, and can be a panel, a display screen, or a display area for specific patterns, lighting effects, etc. on the handle. The charging interface can be a receiving terminal for wired charging or a receiving coil for wireless charging. The charging interface is located in the lower half of the handle, which can be in the middle or at the bottom.

[0010] The power switch, display, and light guide are located on the front of the handle, the probe is oriented perpendicular to the front of the handle, and the charging port and battery are located in the lower half of the handle.

[0011] Furthermore, the outermost layer of the handle is provided with a handle sleeve.

[0012] Furthermore, the switch is located above the light guide, and at least one of them is disposed on the display.

[0013] Furthermore, the switch includes a soft rubber material, which may have an outermost layer of hard rubber with a waterproof soft rubber material underneath, or the hard rubber may be surrounded by a waterproof soft rubber material, or the entire switch may be made of soft rubber material.

[0014] Furthermore, the light guide and the display component are seamlessly integrated through a die-cutting process to achieve waterproofing.

[0015] Furthermore, the display element is seamlessly integrated with the handle barrel, and this is achieved by embedding the display element into the entire handle barrel, thus achieving waterproofing.

[0016] Furthermore, the charging interface is used to charge the oral cavity detection device, and its inner surface has a seal to achieve waterproofing. The seal is a waterproof soft rubber or a sealing coating.

[0017] Furthermore, the probe is electrically connected to the handle via an electrical connector.

[0018] Furthermore, the handle is provided with a mechanism support, and the electrical connector is connected to the mechanism support.

[0019] Furthermore, a wireless transmission module is provided between the display component and the mechanism support to transmit the detected information to the receiving end.

[0020] Furthermore, the probe and the handle cylinder are integrally formed.

[0021] Furthermore, the probe is detachably connected to the handle sleeve via magnetic attraction, fastening, threading, or insertion.

[0022] Furthermore, the probe is electrically connected to the handle via metal contacts.

[0023] Furthermore, the power switch is integrally formed with at least the display component or the handle, achieved through ultrasonic welding or molding process, to achieve a seamless connection, which is waterproof and also prevents dirt and grime from accumulating due to pressing the power switch.

[0024] Furthermore, the display component and the handle are integrally molded, which can achieve integrity and uniformity, as well as waterproof and aesthetic effects.

[0025] Furthermore, the oral cavity detection device also includes a probe sleeve, which is detachably fitted onto the head.

[0026] Furthermore, the display component and the light guide component are made of different colors, which can be clearly distinguished to improve the user experience.

[0027] This application also provides a technical solution for an oral cavity detection device with a stable structure and an oral cavity detection device with a camera. These solutions do not conflict with the key technical problem to be solved in this application and can be combined. For details, please refer to the embodiments.

[0028] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and effects of the technical solution that this application focuses on protecting are as follows:

[0029] 1. The power switch and handle cylinder, the display component and handle cylinder, and the light guide component and display component of this application are all seamlessly connected, which solves the problem of installation gaps in ordinary structures, which easily trap dirt and grime (especially the problem of dirt and grime trapping in the ordinary button pressing stroke space), and at the same time makes the oral cavity detection device have strong waterproof function.

[0030] 2. This application provides a seal on the inner surface of the charging interface to further enhance the waterproof function of the oral cavity detection device. Attached Figure Description

[0031] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. In all drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

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[0033] Figure 1 This is a front view of an oral cavity detection device provided in this application;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a partial exploded view of the handle of an oral cavity detection device, which you are requesting to provide.

[0035] Figure 3 Please provide an exploded view of the interior of an oral cavity detection device.

[0036] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the inside of the handle of a dental probing device.

[0037] Figure 5 Please provide a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the probe of an oral cavity detection device.

[0038] The components are as follows: 1-Handle; 2-Probe; 3-Mount bracket; 4-O-ring; 11-Power switch; 12-Display component; 13-Light guide component; 14-Charging interface; 15-Handle sleeve; 16-Battery; 17-External snap-fit ​​structure; 18-Waterproof tail cap; 181-Connector; 182-Waterproof plug; 183-Inverted part; 19-Tail cap movable through hole; 101-Circuit board; 21-Camera; 211-Light-transmitting lens; 22-Electrical connector; 23-Glue dispensing part; 24-Half ring; 25-Internal snap-fit ​​structure; 31-Protruding structure; 201 Head; 202 Main body; 203 Probe sleeve; 204-Shooting through hole; 205-Shielding component. Detailed Implementation

[0039] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. In the following description, specific details such as specific configurations and components are provided merely to help fully understand the embodiments of this application. Therefore, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes and modifications can be made to the embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and spirit of this application. In addition, for clarity and brevity, descriptions of known functions and structures are omitted in the embodiments.

[0040] It should be understood that the phrase "an embodiment" or "this embodiment" throughout the specification means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic related to the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of this application. Therefore, "an embodiment" or "this embodiment" appearing throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, these specific features, structures, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.

[0041] Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples within this application. Such repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed.

[0042] In this article, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can mean: A exists alone, B exists alone, and A and B exist simultaneously. The term " / and" describes another type of relationship between related objects, indicating that two relationships can exist. For example, A / and B can mean: A exists alone, and A and B exist alone. In addition, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the related objects before and after it have an "or" relationship.

[0043] In this article, the term "at least one" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, "at least one of A and B" can mean: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, or B exists alone.

[0044] It should also be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0045] Example 1

[0046] This embodiment describes an oral cavity detection device, the schematic diagram of which can be found in the appendix. Figure 1 The oral cavity detection device includes a handle 1 and a probe 2 fixedly connected together; the handle 1 includes a power switch 11, a display 12, a light guide 13, a charging interface 14, and a battery 16; the display 12 is used to present different decorations, colors, or pattern effects, and can be a panel, a display screen, or a display area for specific patterns, lighting effects, etc. on the handle; the charging interface 14 can be a receiving terminal for wired charging or a receiving coil for wireless charging, and the charging interface 14 is located in the lower half of the handle 1, which can be in the middle or at the bottom.

[0047] The power switch 11, display 12, and light guide 13 are located on the front of the handle 1. The probe 2 is oriented perpendicular to the front of the handle 1. The charging interface 14 and the battery 16 are located in the lower half of the handle 1.

[0048] Preferably, the outermost layer of the handle 1 is provided with a handle sleeve 15.

[0049] Preferably, the charging interface 14 is used to charge the oral cavity detection device, and its inner surface has a seal to achieve waterproofing. The seal is a waterproof soft rubber or a sealing coating.

[0050] Furthermore, the probe 2 includes an electrical connector, which is an FPC flexible board or an electrical wire, and the probe 2 is electrically connected to the handle 1 through the electrical connector 22.

[0051] Furthermore, a mechanism support 3 is provided inside the handle 1 and / or probe 2, and the electrical connector 22 is connected to the mechanism support.

[0052] Furthermore, a wireless transmission module is provided between the display element 12 and the mechanism support 3 to transmit the detected information to the receiving end.

[0053] The technical effect achieved by this embodiment is that the oral cavity detection device provided in this embodiment improves the waterproof function of the oral cavity detection device by setting a sealing element on the inner surface of the charging interface.

[0054] Example 2

[0055] Based on Embodiment 1 above, this embodiment further introduces an oral cavity detection device, the exploded view of which can be found in the attached diagram. Figure 2 .

[0056] Preferably, in this embodiment, the switch 11 is located above the light guide 13, and at least one of them is disposed on the display 12.

[0057] Preferably, the switch 11 is made of soft rubber material. The outermost layer may be hard rubber with waterproof soft rubber material underneath, or the hard rubber may be surrounded by waterproof soft rubber, or the entire switch 11 may be made of soft rubber material.

[0058] Preferably, the light guide 13 and the display 12 are seamlessly joined by a die-cutting process to achieve waterproofing.

[0059] Preferably, the display element 12 is seamlessly integrated with the handle tube 15, and the display element 12 is integrally fitted onto the handle tube 15 to achieve waterproofing.

[0060] Preferably, the probe 2 and the handle cylinder 15 are integrally formed.

[0061] Preferably, the probe 2 is detachably connected to the handle cylinder 15 by means of magnetic attraction, fastening, threading, or insertion.

[0062] Preferably, the probe 2 is electrically connected to the handle 1 via metal contacts.

[0063] Preferably, the power switch 11 is integrally formed with at least the display component 12 or the handle 1, and is achieved by ultrasonic welding or molding process to achieve a seamless connection, which is waterproof and also prevents dirt and grime from accumulating when the power switch 11 is pressed.

[0064] Preferably, the display component 12 and the handle 1 are integrally formed, which can achieve integrity and uniformity, as well as waterproof and aesthetic effects.

[0065] Preferably, the oral cavity detection device further includes a probe sleeve 203, which is detachably fitted onto the head 201.

[0066] Preferably, the display element 12 and the light guide element 13 are different colors so that they can be clearly distinguished, thereby improving the user experience.

[0067] The technical effect achieved by this embodiment is that the on / off switch and handle cylinder, the display component and handle cylinder, and the light guide component and display component of the oral cavity detection device provided in this embodiment are all seamlessly connected through the die-cutting process, which solves the problem of installation gaps in ordinary structures, which easily trap dirt (especially the problem of dirt trapping in the ordinary button pressing stroke space), and at the same time makes the oral cavity detection device have strong waterproof function.

[0068] Example 3

[0069] Based on Embodiment 1 or 2 above, this embodiment introduces an oral cavity detection device with a stable structure. Please refer to the attached exploded view of the oral cavity detection device. Figure 3 .

[0070] Preferably, in this embodiment, there is one light guide 13, which is disposed on the front or back of the handle cylinder 15, or there are two light guides 13, which are disposed on the front and back of the handle cylinder 15 respectively.

[0071] Preferably, the probe 2 is provided with a core support 3, which is integrally formed with the core support 3 of the handle 1.

[0072] Preferably, the guide bone of the mechanism support 3 and the handle cylinder 15, and the guide bone of the mechanism support 3 and the probe 2 are all adapted and assembled.

[0073] Preferably, the lower part of the movement support 3 is provided with a plurality of protruding structures 31, and the handle cylinder 15 is provided with a buckle that matches the protruding structures 31 at the corresponding position.

[0074] Preferably, the movement support 3 and the handle sleeve 15 are fixedly connected by a protruding structure 31 and a fastener that matches the protruding structure 31.

[0075] Preferably, the upper part of the handle cylinder 15 is provided with an outer locking structure 17, and the lower part of the probe 2 is provided with an inner locking structure 25. The inner locking structure 25 and the outer locking structure 17 are used to achieve the locking connection between the handle cylinder 15 and the probe 2. Please refer to the appendix. Figure 4 .

[0076] The technical effects achieved by this embodiment are as follows: This embodiment ensures the safety and reliability of the connections between the various components of the oral cavity detection device and between the internal and external parts through the snap-fit ​​connection between the handle and the probe, and the snap-fit ​​fixation between the mechanism support and the handle, making the overall structure of the oral cavity detection device stable; This embodiment also further improves the stability of the overall structure of the oral cavity detection device by setting an integrally molded mechanism support, and the matching assembly of the mechanism support guide bone and the handle, and the mechanism support guide bone and the probe.

[0077] Example 4

[0078] Based on embodiments 1, 2, or 3 above, this embodiment further introduces a structure for an oral cavity detection device with a stable structure that achieves both stabilization and fixation functions. Please refer to the appendix. Figure 2 and attached Figure 4 .

[0079] Preferably, the upper part of the probe 2 is provided with several O-rings 4, which are used to firmly fix the probe 2 to the upper part of the mechanism bracket 3, and at the same time achieve the purpose of waterproofing.

[0080] Preferably, the lower part of the protruding structure 31 of the movement bracket 3 is provided with a plurality of O-rings 4, which fix the lower half of the movement bracket 3 and achieve waterproofing.

[0081] Preferably, in this embodiment, the charging interface 14 is located at the bottom of the handle 1.

[0082] Preferably, a waterproof tail cap 18 is movably connected to the bottom of the handle 1.

[0083] Preferably, the waterproof tail cap 18 includes a connector 181 and a waterproof plug 182. The connector 181 and the waterproof plug 182 are made of soft rubber material, and the contact parts of the connector 181 and the waterproof plug 182 with the waterproof tail cap 18 are made of hard rubber material or soft rubber material.

[0084] Preferably, the end of the connector 181 away from the waterproof tail cap 18 is provided with a buckle portion 183, and the bottom of the handle 1 is also provided with a tail cap movable through hole 19. The cross-sectional dimension of the buckle portion 183 is larger than that of the tail cap movable through hole 19.

[0085] The technical effect achieved by this embodiment is that by setting an O-ring at the bottom of the probe and the mechanism support, the waterproof function of the oral cavity detection device can be further improved, and its internal structure can be made more stable.

[0086] Example 5

[0087] Based on embodiments 1, 2, 3, or 4 above, this embodiment introduces an oral cavity detection device with a camera. Please refer to the appendix. Figure 3 In this embodiment, the probe 2 includes a head 201 and a main body 202; the probe 2 includes a camera 21 inside; the camera 21 is located in the head 201 of the probe 2, and the electrical connector 22 passes through the main body 202.

[0088] Preferably, the electrical connector 22 includes a first end side, and the camera 21 is connected to the first end side of the electrical connector 22.

[0089] Preferably, the bottom or side periphery of the camera 21 is provided with an adhesive part 23, and the camera 21 is fixed to the head 201 by the adhesive part 23.

[0090] Preferably, the camera 21 includes a light-transmitting lens, which provides high image quality while also protecting the camera and extending its service life.

[0091] Preferably, the handle 1 further includes a circuit board 101, and the electrical connector 22 further includes a second end side, to which the circuit board 101 is connected.

[0092] Preferably, the back of the electrical connector 22 is connected to the movement bracket 3, and is preferably attached to the movement bracket 3 with adhesive backing.

[0093] Preferably, the upper part of the mechanism support 3 is provided with a pair of semi-rings 24 to form a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0094] Preferably, the portion of the electrical connector 22 that connects to the camera 21 has a double-layer structure, the width of which is smaller than the width of the single-layer portion of the electrical connector 22.

[0095] Preferably, the double-layer structure is fixed to the movement support 3 by a semi-ring 24. Please refer to the appendix for the structure after fixing. Figure 5 .

[0096] Preferably, the connecting wire of the electrical connector 22 is plugged into the PCBA socket.

[0097] Preferably, the probe sleeve 203 includes a mounting part, and the probe sleeve 203 is sleeved on the head 201 through the mounting part.

[0098] Preferably, the mounting part is made of soft rubber material.

[0099] Preferably, the probe sleeve 203 further includes a shooting through hole 204, the diameter of which is larger than the diameter of the camera 21.

[0100] Preferably, the probe sleeve 203 is made of a transparent material.

[0101] Preferably, the side of the probe sleeve 203 away from the shooting surface of the camera 21 also includes a blocking member 205. The blocking member 205 is made of opaque or semi-transparent material. When the device is not in use, the probe sleeve 203 can be reversed and the lens of the camera 21 can be blocked by the blocking member 205 to prevent the camera 21 from being in a recording state for a long time, thus preventing the device from being hacked and causing the risk of user privacy leakage.

[0102] The technical effects achieved by this embodiment are as follows: This embodiment uses a light-transmitting lens, which has a good imaging effect and can clearly display the health status inside the oral cavity during use. The light-transmitting lens can also protect the camera and extend its service life. In addition, this embodiment sets an adhesive part on the bottom or side periphery of the camera, sets an adhesive backing on the back of the electrical connector, and sets a buckle structure on the upper part of the mechanism bracket, so that the camera and electrical connector are fixed on the mechanism bracket as a whole, achieving the dual functions of waterproofing and structural stability.

[0103] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the scope of protection of this utility model. This utility model can have various modifications and variations. Any changes, modifications, substitutions, integrations, and parameter changes made to these embodiments within the spirit and principles of this utility model fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An oral cavity detection device, comprising a handle (1) and a probe (2) fixedly connected, characterized in that, The handle (1) includes a power switch (11), a display (12), a light guide (13), a charging interface (14), and a battery (16); The power switch (11), display (12) and light guide (13) are located on the front of the handle (1), the probe (2) is oriented perpendicular to the front of the handle (1), and the charging port (14) and the battery (16) are located on the lower half of the handle (1).

2. The oral cavity detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outermost layer of the handle (1) is provided with a handle sleeve (15).

3. The oral cavity detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The on / off switch (11) is located above the light guide (13), and at least one of them is disposed on the display (12).

4. The oral cavity detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The switch (11) is made of soft rubber material.

5. The oral cavity detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner surface of the charging interface (14) has a seal.

6. The oral cavity detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The probe (2) is electrically connected to the handle (1) via an electrical connector (22).

7. The oral cavity detection device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The handle (1) is provided with a mechanism support (3), and the electrical connector (22) is connected to the mechanism support (3).

8. The oral cavity detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A wireless transmission module is provided between the display (12) and the mechanism support (3).

9. The oral cavity detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The probe (2) and the handle cylinder (15) are integrally formed.

10. The oral cavity detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The probe (2) is detachably connected to the handle cylinder (15).

11. The oral cavity detection device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The probe (2) is electrically connected to the handle (1) via metal contacts.

12. The oral cavity detection device according to any one of claims 1-11, characterized in that, The on / off switch (11) is integrally formed with at least the display (12) or the handle (1).

13. The oral cavity detection device according to any one of claims 1-11, characterized in that, The display (12) and the handle (1) are integrally formed.

14. The oral cavity detection device according to any one of claims 1-11, characterized in that, It also includes a probe sleeve (203), which is detachably fitted onto the head (201).

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