A sterilization function of invisible dental brace storage box

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of invisible mouthguard storage box with disinfection function, it is related to mouthguard storage box technical field, including box body, the inside of the box body is provided with storage cavity, first ultraviolet lamp is inductively installed in the bottom of the storage cavity, the top of the upper cover of the box body is installed with hinge, the top of the upper cover inner cavity is inductively installed with second ultraviolet lamp, the bottom of the box body is installed with lithium battery plate, for the power supply of first ultraviolet lamp and second ultraviolet lamp, the front side of the upper cover is provided with connecting plate, the front side of the box body upper end is provided with connecting groove, and connecting plate and connecting groove are buckled, one side of the connecting groove is provided with locking mechanism, for the fixed location of connecting plate, solve the problem that invisible mouthguard in storage box is easily caused by bacterial propagation to cause user oral bacterial infection.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of braces storage boxes, specifically a hidden braces storage box with disinfection function. Background Technology

[0002] A clear aligner storage case is an auxiliary tool specifically designed for storing clear aligners. It is usually made of safe materials such as food-grade polypropylene (PP) and silicone, and has functions such as sealing, storage, and protection. Its interior generally has anti-slip textures or slot designs to reduce the sliding and collision of the aligners and prevent them from being lost, squeezed, deformed, or damaged. The exterior designs are diverse, with convenient opening methods such as magnetic opening and closing, and left and right sliding.

[0003] For example, the Chinese authorized patent CN205198183U, entitled "A Braces Storage Box," includes a box body, a lid, and a connecting part that rotatably connects the two. The inner edge of the box body has a locking protrusion, and the inner edge of the lid has a locking groove. When the lid is placed on the box body, the locking protrusion engages with the locking groove. The box body also has an orthodontic appliance groove. The orthodontic appliance groove confines the braces within, preventing relative movement and avoiding wear caused by collisions. Furthermore, the orthodontic appliance grooves on both the box body and the lid allow for the simultaneous carrying of two sets of orthodontic appliances.

[0004] While the existing technologies can store invisible braces, bacteria still exist in the braces even after cleaning. These bacteria will continue to multiply in the storage environment, which can easily lead to oral bacterial infections after subsequent wear. Therefore, they do not meet the current needs. To address this, we propose an invisible braces storage box with a disinfection function. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a storage box for invisible braces with a disinfection function, so as to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that invisible braces in the storage box are prone to bacterial growth and cause oral bacterial infection in users.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a storage box for invisible braces with disinfection function, comprising a box body, an internal storage cavity, a first ultraviolet lamp embedded in the bottom of the storage cavity, a top cover mounted on the top of the box body via a hinge, a second ultraviolet lamp embedded in the top of the inner cavity of the top cover, a lithium battery plate mounted on the bottom of the box body for powering the first and second ultraviolet lamps, a connecting plate provided on the front side of the top cover, a connecting groove provided on the front side of the upper end of the box body, the connecting plate being engaged with the connecting groove, and a locking mechanism provided on one side of the connecting groove for fixing and limiting the connecting plate.

[0007] Preferably, the locking mechanism includes a slide groove, an insert plate is provided for sliding limit inside the slide groove, a guide groove is provided at the front end of the slide groove, a lever plate is provided for sliding limit at the front end of the guide groove, and the lever plate and the insert plate are fixed by a connecting block, a slot is provided on one side of the connecting plate, and the insert plate and the slot are inserted into each other.

[0008] Preferably, a main control chip is installed on one side of the lithium battery panel, and a Qi standard wireless charging receiving coil is installed below the lithium battery panel.

[0009] Preferably, a protruding plate fixed to the box body is provided on one side of the connecting groove, and a disinfection switch is installed on the side of the protruding plate near the dial plate, and the disinfection switch is connected to the main control chip.

[0010] Preferably, the lower end face of the box is provided with a wireless charging symbol.

[0011] Preferably, a micro switch is provided on the rear side of the upper end face of the box. The micro switch is connected to the main control chip to prevent the first and second ultraviolet lamps from operating when the top cover is open.

[0012] Preferably, the storage cavity has mounting slots on both sides, the storage cavity has a grid-shaped support plate inside, the upper end of the support plate has a dental clip groove, and mounting plates are fixedly provided on both sides of the support plate, with the mounting plates and mounting slots being inserted into each other.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] 1. This utility model features ultraviolet lamps installed at the bottom of the inner cavity of the box and at the top of the inner cavity of the top cover. After the user places the invisible braces inside and closes the top cover, the user triggers the disinfection switch while the top cover is locked by the locking mechanism. This activates the lithium battery to power the ultraviolet lamps, and the 275nm wavelength deep ultraviolet light irradiates the surface of the braces, destroying the DNA / RNA structure of bacteria and viruses, thus achieving highly efficient sterilization. This effectively solves the problem in the prior art where bacteria multiply during the storage of cleaned invisible braces, easily leading to oral bacterial infections after wearing. Through the automatically triggered ultraviolet disinfection function, a sterile storage environment is provided for the invisible braces, ensuring the oral health of the user when wearing them.

[0015] 2. This utility model features a Qi standard wireless charging receiving coil installed at the bottom of the storage box. When the storage box is placed on a Qi-compatible wireless charger, the charger's transmitting coil generates an alternating magnetic field. The receiving coil at the bottom of the box generates current through electromagnetic induction. After rectification and filtering, the induced current is converted into stable DC power to charge the storage box's built-in lithium battery. This eliminates the need for traditional charging cables. Users simply place the storage box on a wireless charging pad to charge, making it convenient to use. The Qi standard is highly universal and compatible with common wireless chargers such as those for mobile phones, eliminating the need for additional dedicated charging equipment. The wireless charging design avoids wear and tear and poor contact caused by frequent plugging and unplugging of the charging interface, thus extending the storage box's lifespan.

[0016] 3. This utility model features a convenient top cover locking mechanism. During the closing process, the connecting plate at the front end of the top cover enters the connecting groove at the top of the box. At this time, the user presses the lever and pushes it to one side, causing the insert plate inside the slide groove to move towards the connecting plate until the insert plate enters the slot of the connecting plate, thus limiting and fixing the top cover. Simultaneously, when the lever has completely moved to one side, it will contact the disinfection switch, thereby turning on the ultraviolet lamp while the top cover is closed. Compared with traditional buckle or magnetic structures, the operation is simpler and the locking is more secure, effectively preventing the box cover from accidentally opening during use, which could lead to ultraviolet leakage or the braces falling off. The locking process is completed synchronously with the triggering of the disinfection switch, allowing the user to start the ultraviolet sterilization function without additional operation, simplifying the usage process and avoiding affecting the hygiene of the braces due to forgetting to turn on the disinfection switch. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is another perspective view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the groove of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Box body; 2. Top cover; 3. Storage cavity; 4. First ultraviolet lamp; 5. Second ultraviolet lamp; 6. Connecting plate; 7. Connecting groove; 8. Protruding plate; 9. Sliding groove; 10. Insertion plate; 11. Guide groove; 12. Toggle plate; 13. Micro switch; 14. Support plate; 15. Dental clip slot; 16. Mounting slot; 17. Mounting plate; 18. Wireless charging area; 19. Slot; 20. Disinfection switch; 21. Qi standard wireless charging receiving coil; 22. Lithium battery board; 23. Main control chip. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] Example 1:

[0024] Please see Figure 1-4 An embodiment of this utility model provides: a storage box for invisible braces with disinfection function, including a box body 1, a storage cavity 3 inside the box body 1, a first ultraviolet lamp 4 embedded in the bottom of the storage cavity 3, a top cover 2 mounted on the top of the box body 1 via a hinge, a second ultraviolet lamp 5 embedded in the top of the inner cavity of the top cover 2, a lithium battery plate 22 mounted on the bottom of the box body 1 for powering the first ultraviolet lamp 4 and the second ultraviolet lamp 5, a connecting plate 6 provided on the front side of the top cover 2, a connecting groove 7 provided on the front side of the upper end of the box body 1, and the connecting plate 6 and the connecting groove 7 are fastened together, and a locking mechanism is provided on one side of the connecting groove 7 for fixing and limiting the connecting plate 6;

[0025] After the user places the invisible braces into the storage cavity 3 and closes the top cover 2, the connecting plate 6 is embedded into the connecting groove 7 and fixed in place by the locking mechanism, forming a closed space. The lithium battery plate 22 powers the first ultraviolet lamp 4 and the second ultraviolet lamp 5, which emit deep ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 275nm from the bottom of the storage cavity 3 and the top of the top cover 2, respectively, to irradiate the surface of the braces from all directions, destroying the DNA / RNA structure of bacteria and viruses, and achieving sterilization and disinfection.

[0026] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 The locking mechanism includes a slide groove 9, with a connecting plate 10 for internal sliding limit. A guide groove 11 is located at the front end of the slide groove 9, and a lever 12 is located at the front end of the guide groove 11 for sliding limit. The lever 12 and the connecting plate 10 are fixed together by a connecting block. A slot 19 is located on one side of the connecting plate 6, and the connecting plate 10 engages with the slot 19. After closing the top cover 2, the user presses the lever 12 and pushes it to one side along the guide groove 11. The lever 12, through the connecting block, causes the connecting plate 10 to slide within the slide groove 9 until it inserts into the slot 19 of the connecting plate 6, thus limiting and fixing the top cover 2 and preventing accidental opening. Through the coordinated operation of "pressing the lever, pushing the connecting plate, and inserting into the slot," the top cover is quickly locked. Compared to traditional snap-on or magnetic structures, this method is simpler to operate and provides a more secure lock, effectively preventing accidental opening of the cover during use, which could lead to UV leakage or the braces falling off.

[0027] Please see Figure 3A main control chip 23 is installed on one side of the lithium battery board 22, and a Qi standard wireless charging receiving coil 21 is installed below the lithium battery board 22. A wireless charging symbol 18 is provided on the lower end of the box 1. When the storage box is placed on a wireless charger that supports the Qi protocol, the transmitting coil of the wireless charger generates an alternating magnetic field. The wireless charging receiving coil 21 at the bottom of the box 1 generates current through electromagnetic induction. After rectification, filtering and other circuit processing, the current is controlled by the main control chip 23 to charge the lithium battery board 22. Free from the constraints of traditional charging cables, users only need to place the storage box on the wireless charging pad to charge, making it convenient to use. The Qi standard has strong universality and is compatible with common wireless chargers such as mobile phones, eliminating the need for additional dedicated charging equipment. The wireless charging design avoids wear and tear and poor contact caused by frequent plugging and unplugging of the charging interface, extending the lifespan of the storage box.

[0028] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 4 A protruding plate 8 fixed to the box body 1 is provided on one side of the connecting groove 7. A disinfection switch 20 is installed on the side of the protruding plate 8 near the dial plate 12. The disinfection switch 20 is connected to the main control chip 23. When the dial plate 12 is pushed to lock the top cover 2, when the dial plate 12 is completely moved to one side, it will contact the disinfection switch 20, trigger the switch signal and transmit it to the main control chip 23. The main control chip 23 controls the lithium battery board 22 to supply power to the first ultraviolet lamp 4 and the second ultraviolet lamp 5, and turn on the sterilization function.

[0029] The locking process is completed simultaneously with the triggering of the disinfection switch, allowing users to activate the UV sterilization function without additional operation. This simplifies the usage process and prevents the hygiene of the braces from being affected by forgetting to turn on the disinfection switch. The disinfection switch is only triggered when the lever is moved to its limit position, ensuring that the UV lamp will only work after the lid is completely closed, thus improving safety.

[0030] Example 2:

[0031] Please see Figure 1 A microswitch 13 is located on the rear side of the upper surface of the housing 1. The microswitch 13 is connected to the main control chip 23 to prevent the first ultraviolet lamp 4 and the second ultraviolet lamp 5 from operating when the upper cover 2 is open. When the upper cover 2 is closed, it presses the microswitch 13 to make it conductive. After receiving the conductive signal, the main control chip 23 allows the ultraviolet lamp to work. When the upper cover 2 is opened, the microswitch 13 rebounds and disconnects, and the main control chip 23 immediately cuts off the power to the ultraviolet lamp, stopping ultraviolet irradiation. The microswitch 13 and the main control chip 23 work together to form an electrical safety protection mechanism, ensuring that the ultraviolet lamp will only work when the upper cover 2 is completely closed, fundamentally preventing ultraviolet leakage from causing harm to the human body and improving product safety.

[0032] Example 3:

[0033] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 3 The storage cavity 3 has mounting slots 16 on both sides, and a grid-shaped support plate 14 inside. The upper end of the support plate 14 has a aligner slot 15. Mounting plates 17 are fixedly mounted on both sides of the support plate 14, and the mounting plates 17 interlock with the mounting slots 16. The support plate 14 is fixed by inserting it into the mounting slots 16 of the storage cavity 3 through the mounting plates 17 on both sides. The user places the invisible aligner in the aligner slot 15. The grid-shaped support plate 14 maintains a certain distance between the aligner and the bottom and side walls of the storage cavity 3, ensuring that ultraviolet light can reach all surfaces of the aligner. The aligner slot 15 fixes the position of the aligner, preventing it from sliding and colliding inside the storage box, thus preventing damage. The grid-shaped support plate 14 increases the contact area between the aligner and ultraviolet light, enhancing the sterilization effect. The detachable design of the support plate 14 facilitates cleaning of the storage cavity 3 and the support plate 14 itself, maintaining a hygienic storage environment.

[0034] 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.

Claims

1. A storage box with disinfection function for invisible aligner, comprising a box body (1), characterized in that: The box body (1) has a storage cavity (3) inside. A first ultraviolet lamp (4) is embedded in the bottom of the storage cavity (3). A top cover (2) is installed on the top of the box body (1) via a hinge. A second ultraviolet lamp (5) is embedded in the top of the inner cavity of the top cover (2). A lithium battery plate (22) is installed at the bottom of the box body (1) to power the first ultraviolet lamp (4) and the second ultraviolet lamp (5). A connecting plate (6) is provided on the front side of the top cover (2). A connecting groove (7) is provided on the front side of the upper end of the box body (1), and the connecting plate (6) is fastened to the connecting groove (7). A locking mechanism is provided on one side of the connecting groove (7) to fix and limit the connecting plate (6).

2. The storage box with disinfection function for the invisible aligner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking mechanism includes a slide groove (9), with a plug-in plate (10) for sliding limit inside the slide groove (9). A guide groove (11) is provided at the front end of the slide groove (9), and a lever plate (12) is provided at the front end of the guide groove (11). The lever plate (12) and the plug-in plate (10) are fixed together by a connecting block. A slot (19) is provided on one side of the connecting plate (6), and the plug-in plate (10) and the slot (19) are plugged in and engaged.

3. The invisible braces storage box with disinfection function according to claim 2, characterized in that: A main control chip (23) is installed on one side of the lithium battery board (22), and a Qi standard wireless charging receiving coil (21) is installed below the lithium battery board (22).

4. The invisible braces storage box with disinfection function according to claim 3, characterized in that: A protruding plate (8) fixed to the box body (1) is provided on one side of the connecting groove (7). A disinfection switch (20) is installed on the side of the protruding plate (8) near the dial plate (12), and the disinfection switch (20) is connected to the main control chip (23).

5. The invisible braces storage box with disinfection function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end face of the box (1) is provided with a wireless charging symbol (18).

6. The storage box with sterilization function for the invisible aligner according to claim 3, characterized in that: A micro switch (13) is provided on the rear side of the upper end face of the box (1). The micro switch (13) is connected to the main control chip (23) to prevent the first ultraviolet lamp (4) and the second ultraviolet lamp (5) from being in operation when the cover (2) is open.

7. The dental aligner storage case with sanitizing functionality of claim 1, wherein: The storage cavity (3) is provided with mounting slots (16) on both sides. The storage cavity (3) is provided with a support plate (14) with a grid structure inside. The upper end of the support plate (14) is provided with a dental clip groove (15). Mounting plates (17) are fixedly provided on both sides of the support plate (14), and the mounting plates (17) are inserted into the mounting slots (16).

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