A mouthpiece storage case

The button-controlled opening and closing mechanism and the water filter housing design solve the problem of children having difficulty opening the braces storage box, enabling a convenient process for braces disinfection and cleaning.

CN224540359UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24SICHUAN UNIV
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SICHUAN UNIV
Filing Date
2025-08-11
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

Existing braces storage boxes are difficult for children to open easily due to their snap-on design, making them inconvenient to use.

Method used

The opening and closing mechanism is controlled by a button. Pressing the button causes the locking block to disengage from the limiting groove, and the upper housing is opened by the reaction force of the spring. The dental brace is then disinfected and cleaned through the water filter housing.

Benefits of technology

This allows children to easily open the braces storage box and disinfect and clean the braces without direct contact with the cleaning solution, improving ease of use.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a dental mouthpiece storage box relates to medical instrument technical field, the utility model discloses a lower casing, the lower casing outer wall is hinged with upper casing, be provided with the opening and closing mechanism on the lower casing, be provided with the disinfecting mechanism on the lower casing, the opening and closing mechanism includes the fixed post of fixed connection in the upper casing outer wall, the utility model discloses a button is set, when needing to open the device, first manual press button, drive fixed block and move, when fixed block moves, will compress spring no.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical device technology, and in particular relates to a braces storage box. Background Technology

[0002] A braces storage box is a small, convenient storage tool designed specifically for people who wear braces. It is mainly used to store and protect braces, ensuring their cleanliness and hygiene. Braces are an important tool for straightening teeth, but due to their special material, they are easily contaminated by the external environment. Therefore, a special storage box is needed to prevent bacterial growth, keep the braces dry, and make them easy to carry.

[0003] Existing braces storage boxes typically use a snap-on design, which requires a lot of force to open because children are not strong enough. This can be frustrating for them and may cause inconvenience in use. Therefore, we propose a new type of braces storage box. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a braces storage box. After the locking block is completely disengaged from the limiting groove, the squeezing block will move due to the reaction force of the spring three, thereby squeezing the upper shell and opening the upper shell, which solves the problem that children find it inconvenient to open the existing braces storage box.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] This utility model is a braces storage box, including a lower shell, an upper shell hinged to the outer wall of the lower shell, an opening and closing mechanism and a disinfection mechanism provided on the lower shell;

[0007] The opening and closing mechanism includes a fixed post fixedly connected to the outer wall of the upper housing. A limiting groove is formed inside the fixed post. A locking block is engaged with the inner wall of the limiting groove. A telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the locking block. A spring is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the locking block. A fixed post is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the locking block. A groove is formed inside the lower housing. A telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the groove. A fixing block is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the telescopic rod. A spring is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixing block. A button is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixing block.

[0008] Furthermore, the outer wall of the telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the lower housing, the end of the spring away from the locking block is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the lower housing, the telescopic rod is located inside the spring, and the outer wall of the fixing column is in contact with the outer wall of the fixing block.

[0009] Furthermore, there are two fixed posts and two grooves. The end of the spring away from the fixed block is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the groove. The telescopic rod is located inside the spring. The outer wall of the button is slidably connected to the inner wall of the lower housing.

[0010] Furthermore, the disinfection mechanism includes a fixed frame fixedly connected to the inner wall of the lower housing, and a second fixed frame fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed frame, and there are two second fixed frames in total.

[0011] Furthermore, a telescopic rod three is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the lower housing, and two telescopic rod three are provided in total. An extrusion block is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the telescopic rod three.

[0012] Furthermore, a spring three is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the extrusion block, and the end of the spring three away from the extrusion block is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the lower housing. The telescopic rod three is located inside the spring three.

[0013] Furthermore, a telescopic rod four is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed frame, and a limit block is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the telescopic rod four. A total of four telescopic rods four are provided, and a spring four is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the limit block.

[0014] Furthermore, the end of the spring four away from the limiting block is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed frame, the telescopic rod four is located inside the spring four, the outer wall of the limiting block is clamped with a fixing plate, the outer wall of the fixing plate is fixedly connected with a water filter housing, and the outer wall of the water filter housing is fixedly connected with a handle.

[0015] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. This utility model features a button. When the device needs to be opened, the button is pressed manually to move the fixing block. As the fixing block moves, it compresses the second spring and the second telescopic rod. Simultaneously, due to the protrusions on the outer wall of the fixing block, the second fixing post moves downward. As the second fixing post moves downward, the locking block disengages from the limiting groove, thereby squeezing the first telescopic rod and the spring. This mechanism allows the upper shell to be opened by pressing the button, preventing children from having difficulty opening the lower shell when it is fastened to the upper shell due to their limited strength.

[0017] 2. This utility model features a water filter housing. When the dental braces need to be disinfected, the braces are first placed inside the water filter housing, and then cleaning solution is injected into the fixed frame. When the braces need to be removed, the handle is manually pulled upwards to move the water filter housing. This mechanism allows the dental braces to be cleaned directly in the collection box, while avoiding direct contact between the hands and the cleaning solution, thus improving the portability for daily use.

[0018] Of course, any product implementing this utility model does not necessarily need to achieve all of the advantages described above at the same time. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the telescopic rod of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing block structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed frame structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the filter housing structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This utility model Figure 5 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle.

[0026] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0027] 101. Lower housing; 102. Upper housing; 2. Opening and closing mechanism; 201. Fixing post; 202. Limiting groove; 203. Locking block; 204. Telescopic rod one; 205. Spring; 206. Fixing post two; 207. Groove; 208. Telescopic rod two; 209. Fixing block; 210. Spring two; 211. Button; 3. Disinfection mechanism; 301. Fixing frame; 302. Fixing frame two; 303. Telescopic rod three; 304. Squeezing block; 305. Spring three; 306. Telescopic rod four; 307. Limiting block; 308. Spring four; 309. Fixing plate; 310. Filter housing; 311. Handle. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] Please see Figure 1-6 As shown, this utility model is a braces storage box, including a lower shell 101, an upper shell 102 hinged to the outer wall of the lower shell 101, an opening and closing mechanism 2 provided on the lower shell 101, and a disinfection mechanism 3 provided on the lower shell 101.

[0030] The opening and closing mechanism 2 includes a fixed post 201 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the upper housing 102. A limiting groove 202 is formed inside the fixed post 201. A locking block 203 is engaged with the inner wall of the limiting groove 202. A telescopic rod 204 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the locking block 203. By setting the locking block 203, when the locking block 203 is engaged in the limiting groove 202, the position of the fixed post 201 can be fixed, thereby fixing the position of the upper housing 102. The outer wall of the locking block 203 is fixedly connected to... Spring 205, locking block 203 has a fixing post 206 fixedly connected to its outer wall, and the lower housing 101 has a groove 207 inside. A telescopic rod 208 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the groove 207. By using spring 205, the locking block 203 is compressed, allowing it to engage with the limiting groove 202, thus fixing the position of the fixing post 201. A fixing block 209 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the telescopic rod 208, and spring 210 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixing block 209. A button 211 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed block 209. The outer wall of the telescopic rod 204 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the lower housing 101. By manually pressing the button 211, the fixed block 209 is moved. When the fixed block 209 moves, it compresses the spring 210 and the telescopic rod 208. The end of the spring 205 away from the locking block 203 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the lower housing 101. The telescopic rod 204 is located inside the spring 205. The outer wall of the fixed post 206... There are two fixing posts 206 in contact with the outer wall of the fixing block 209. By setting the fixing block 209, and because the outer wall of the fixing block 209 is provided with protrusions, the fixing posts 206 will move downward when the fixing block 209 moves. There are two grooves 207. The end of the spring 210 away from the fixing block 209 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the groove 207. The telescopic rod 208 is located inside the spring 210. The outer wall of the button 211 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the lower housing 101.

[0031] The disinfection mechanism 3 includes a fixed frame 301 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the lower housing 101. A second fixed frame 302 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed frame 301. There are two second fixed frames 302. A third telescopic rod 303 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the lower housing 101. There are two third telescopic rods 303. A compression block 304 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the third telescopic rod 303. A third spring 305 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the compression block 304. By setting the third spring 305, when the locking block 203 is disengaged from the limiting groove 202, the third spring 305 will compress the compression block 304, thereby causing the upper housing 102 to be lifted and opened. The end of the third spring 305 away from the compression block 304 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the lower housing 101. The third telescopic rod 303 is located inside the third spring 305.

[0032] A telescopic rod 306 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed frame 301. A limiting block 307 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the telescopic rod 306. There are four telescopic rods 306 in total. A spring 308 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the limiting block 307. By setting the spring 308, the limiting block 307 is squeezed, so that the limiting block 307 has a slightly fixed function. The end of the spring 308 away from the limiting block 307 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed frame 301. The telescopic rod 306 is located inside the spring 308. A fixing plate 309 is snapped onto the outer wall of the limiting block 307. A filter housing 310 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixing plate 309. By setting the filter housing 310, when it is necessary to wear braces, the filter housing 310 is manually moved upward to drive the braces out of the cleaning solution. A handle 311 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the filter housing 310.

[0033] One specific application of this embodiment is:

[0034] When the device needs to be opened, first manually press button 211 to move the fixing block 209. When the fixing block 209 moves, it compresses the second spring 210 and the second telescopic rod 208. Simultaneously, due to the protrusions on the outer wall of the fixing block 209, the second fixing post 206 moves downward. As the second fixing post 206 moves downward, the locking block 203 disengages from the limiting groove 202, thereby squeezing the first telescopic rod 204 and the spring 205. When the locking block 203 is completely disengaged from the limiting groove 202... Subsequently, the pressing block 304 moves due to the reaction force of the spring 305, thereby pressing the upper housing 102 and opening it. When closing is required, the upper housing 102 is manually latched, pressing the pressing block 304, which compresses the spring 305 and the telescopic rod 303. Simultaneously, due to the sloping design of the top of the locking block 203, the fixing post 201 presses the locking block 203 downwards, compressing the telescopic rod 204 and the spring 205. When the limiting groove 202 moves above the locking block 203, the spring 205 will... Due to its own reaction force, the locking block 203 is squeezed, causing it to engage in the limiting groove 202, thus fixing the position of the fixing post 201 and consequently the position of the upper housing 102. This mechanism allows the upper housing 102 to be opened by pressing button 211, preventing difficulty in opening the lower housing 101 and upper housing 102 when they are fastened together, especially for children with limited strength. When disinfecting the dental braces, first place the braces inside the filter housing 310, then inject cleaning solution into the fixing frame 301. When it is time to remove the dental braces... When manually pulling the handle 311 upwards, the filter housing 310 moves. As the filter housing 310 moves, the fixing plate 309 moves, thus squeezing the limiting block 307. As the limiting block 307 moves, it squeezes the telescopic rod 306 and the spring 308, causing the fixing plate 309 to disengage from the limiting block 307. Then, you can put on the braces directly and pour out the cleaning solution. This mechanism allows you to clean the braces directly in the collection box, while avoiding direct contact between your hands and the cleaning solution, thus improving the portability of daily use.

[0035] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0036] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A braces storage box, comprising a lower shell (101), characterized in that: The lower housing (101) is hinged to the outer wall of the upper housing (102), the lower housing (101) is provided with an opening and closing mechanism (2), and the lower housing (101) is provided with a disinfection mechanism (3); The opening and closing mechanism (2) includes a fixed post (201) fixedly connected to the outer wall of the upper housing (102). The fixed post (201) has a limiting groove (202) inside. A locking block (203) is engaged with the inner wall of the limiting groove (202). A telescopic rod (204) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the locking block (203). A spring (205) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the locking block (203). A fixed post (206) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the locking block (203). The lower housing (101) has a groove (207) inside. A telescopic rod (208) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the groove (207). A fixing block (209) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the telescopic rod (208). A spring (210) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixing block (209). A button (211) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixing block (209).

2. The braces storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the first telescopic rod (204) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the lower housing (101), the end of the spring (205) away from the locking block (203) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the lower housing (101), the first telescopic rod (204) is located inside the spring (205), and the outer wall of the second fixing column (206) is in contact with the outer wall of the fixing block (209).

3. A braces storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that, Two fixed posts (206) are provided, two grooves (207) are provided, one end of the spring (210) away from the fixed block (209) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the groove (207), the telescopic rod (208) is located inside the spring (210), and the outer wall of the button (211) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the lower housing (101).

4. A braces storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The disinfection mechanism (3) includes a fixed frame (301) fixedly connected to the inner wall of the lower housing (101), and a second fixed frame (302) fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed frame (301). There are two second fixed frames (302).

5. A braces storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the lower housing (101) is fixedly connected to a telescopic rod three (303), and there are two telescopic rod three (303). The outer wall of the telescopic rod three (303) is fixedly connected to a pressing block (304).

6. A braces storage box according to claim 5, characterized in that, A spring three (305) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the extrusion block (304). One end of the spring three (305) away from the extrusion block (304) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the lower housing (101). The telescopic rod three (303) is located inside the spring three (305).

7. A braces storage box according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inner wall of the fixed frame (301) is fixedly connected to a telescopic rod four (306), and the outer wall of the telescopic rod four (306) is fixedly connected to a limit block (307). There are four telescopic rods four (306) in total, and the outer wall of the limit block (307) is fixedly connected to a spring four (308).

8. A braces storage box according to claim 7, characterized in that, The end of the fourth spring (308) away from the limiting block (307) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed frame (301). The fourth telescopic rod (306) is located inside the fourth spring (308). A fixing plate (309) is snapped onto the outer wall of the limiting block (307). A water filter housing (310) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixing plate (309). A handle (311) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the water filter housing (310).