A disposable dental implement and dental block

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of disposable tooth cleaner and tooth cleaning block, comprising: toothbrush, including hollow elastic toothbrush main body and distribution in the upper cleaning part and lower cleaning part of the surface of toothbrush main body, the upper cleaning part and lower cleaning part all include first cleaning part and second cleaning part distributed left and right, cleaning space is equipped between the first cleaning part and second cleaning part, the first cleaning part and the second cleaning part side towards the cleaning space all are equipped with the cleaning structure for cleaning teeth, opening is equipped on the toothbrush main body;Tooth cleaning block has film and oral cavity cleaning agent wrapped in film. The form of tooth cleaning block in the application is lower in transport, storage requirement, and the preparation process requirement of toothbrush is low, and the oral cavity of "bursting bead" type can bring better experience to user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of oral hygiene, and in particular to a disposable dental cleaning device and dental cleaning block. Background Technology

[0002] Oral health is receiving increasing attention. In addition to brushing in the morning and evening, carrying disposable dental cleaning tools has become a daily necessity for some people, leading to the emergence of numerous disposable dental cleaning tools.

[0003] US Patent No. US20050172435A1 discloses a teeth cleaning device. The specification states that the main body of the device is suitable for containing a dispersible substance, such as toothpaste, flavoring agent, or therapeutic agent. For example, the main body can be filled with a liquid dispersible substance, which is released during use through microchannels (not shown) within the main body. Alternatively, the main body can be impregnated with the dispersible substance. Injecting liquid toothpaste into the main body may lead to leakage during transportation if not stored properly, affecting the product's appearance. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, there is a need to provide a disposable dental cleaning device and cleaning blocks to solve the problem of difficulty in carrying cleaning agents in existing dental cleaning devices.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the inventors provide a disposable dental cleaning device, comprising:

[0006] A dental floss brush includes a hollow, flexible dental floss brush body and an upper cleaning part and a lower cleaning part distributed on the surface of the dental floss brush body. The upper cleaning part and the lower cleaning part each include a first cleaning part and a second cleaning part distributed from left to right. A cleaning space is provided between the first cleaning part and the second cleaning part. The first cleaning part and the second cleaning part are each provided with a cleaning structure for cleaning teeth on the side facing the cleaning space. The dental floss brush body is provided with an opening.

[0007] Dental cleaning blocks, consisting of a coating and an oral cleaning agent encapsulated within the coating.

[0008] Furthermore, the opening is located at the end of the toothbrush body, the first contact surface, and / or the second contact surface.

[0009] Furthermore, the number of openings is multiple.

[0010] Furthermore, the number of the cleaning blocks is multiple.

[0011] Furthermore, the shape of the cleaning block is adapted to the inner wall of the cleaning brush body.

[0012] Furthermore, the shape of the dental cleaning block is spherical, cylindrical, ellipsoidal, capsule-shaped, or rugby ball-shaped.

[0013] Furthermore, the oral cleaning agent is toothpaste, mouthwash, oral antibacterial gel, or solid toothpaste.

[0014] Furthermore, the coating is made of pectin, gelatin, or glutinous rice.

[0015] The inventors also provide a dental cleaning block, which is the dental cleaning block described in any of the above technical solutions.

[0016] Unlike existing technologies, the above-mentioned technical solution has the following advantages: In this disposable dental floss device, the dental floss block is encapsulated in a film coating, with the oral cleaning agent pre-filled inside. The dental floss block is then encapsulated during the manufacturing of the dental floss brush body, or it can be conveniently inserted into the dental floss brush through an opening during product packaging. Alternatively, the dental floss block and dental floss brush can be packaged separately, allowing the user to insert the dental floss block into the opening of the dental floss brush themselves. The dental floss block's form in this application has lower requirements for transportation and storage, lower requirements for the dental floss brush's manufacturing process, and the "bursting bead" texture provides a better user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a front view of the disposable dental cleaning device in this embodiment;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a top view of the disposable dental cleaning device in this embodiment;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a side view of the disposable dental cleaning device in this embodiment;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing that the cleaning block in this embodiment is ellipsoidal;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the disposable dental cleaning device in this embodiment;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a convex structure for cleaning in this embodiment;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning structure in this embodiment, which is a coil structure;

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0025] X, cross-section;

[0026] Y, longitudinal section;

[0027] 1. Teeth cleaning brush body;

[0028] 11. First contact surface;

[0029] 12. Second contact surface;

[0030] 13. Opening;

[0031] 21. Upper cleaning department;

[0032] 22. Lower cleaning section;

[0033] 23. First Cleaning Department;

[0034] 24. Second Cleaning Department;

[0035] 25. Clean space;

[0036] 26. Clean structure;

[0037] 3. Dental cleaning blocks. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To illustrate the possible application scenarios, technical principles, implementable specific solutions, and achievable objectives and effects of this application in detail, the following description, in conjunction with the listed specific embodiments and accompanying drawings, provides a detailed explanation. The embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the technical solutions of this application and are therefore intended to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0039] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The term "embodiment" appearing in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it specifically limit its independence or connection with other embodiments. In principle, in this application, as long as there are no technical contradictions or conflicts, the technical features mentioned in each embodiment can be combined in any way to form corresponding implementable technical solutions.

[0040] Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the use of related terms herein is merely for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to limit this application.

[0041] In the description of this application, the term "and / or" is used to describe the logical relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A exists, B exists, and A and B exist simultaneously. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following objects have an "or" logical relationship.

[0042] In this application, 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 actual quantity, hierarchy or order relationship between these entities or operations.

[0043] Without further limitations, the use of terms such as “comprising,” “including,” “having,” or other similar open-ended expressions in this application is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, which does not exclude the presence of additional elements in a process, method, or product that includes the stated elements, such that a process, method, or product that includes a list of elements may include not only those defined elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, or product.

[0044] As understood in the Examination Guidelines, in this application, expressions such as "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number; expressions such as "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. Furthermore, in the description of the embodiments in this application, "multiple" means two or more (including two), and similar expressions related to "multiple" are also understood in this way, such as "multiple groups" and "multiple times," unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0045] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the space-related expressions used, such as "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "vertical," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the specific embodiments or drawings. They are only for the purpose of describing the specific embodiments of this application or for the reader's understanding, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific position, a specific orientation, or be constructed or operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0046] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," and "setting," as used in the description of the embodiments of this application, should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral arrangement; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a relationship of two components combined together, an interaction relationship between two components, or a connection within two structures. Those skilled in the art to which this application pertains can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0047] Please see Figure 1-3 This embodiment provides a disposable dental cleaning device, comprising:

[0048] A dental floss brush includes a hollow, flexible dental floss brush body 1 and an upper cleaning part 21 and a lower cleaning part 22 distributed on the surface of the dental floss brush body 1. The upper cleaning part 21 and the lower cleaning part 22 each include a first cleaning part 23 and a second cleaning part 24 distributed from left to right. A cleaning space 25 is provided between the first cleaning part 23 and the second cleaning part 24. The first cleaning part 23 and the second cleaning part 24 are each provided with a cleaning structure 26 for cleaning teeth on the side facing the cleaning space 25. The dental floss brush body 1 is provided with an opening 13.

[0049] Dental cleaning block 3 has a coating and an oral cleaning agent encapsulated within the coating.

[0050] When the cleaning block 3 is subjected to chewing pressure, the film will burst, and the oral cleaning agent inside the film will be released from the film and overflow from the opening 13 on the main body of the cleaning brush 1. With the friction between each cleaning part and the teeth, the oral cleaning agent is carried to all parts of the mouth. With the friction between each cleaning part and the teeth, the oral cleaning agent cleans the tooth surface, the gaps between teeth and the gums.

[0051] The toothbrush body 1 is elastic, providing a pleasant chewing experience. The upper cleaning portion 21 and lower cleaning portion 22, distributed on the surface of the toothbrush body, clean the tooth surface and interdental spaces, and massage the gums during deformation. The toothbrush body 1 can be made entirely of elastic material, or partially of elastic material. Specifically, the surfaces of the toothbrush body 1 facing the upper and lower teeth are made of an elastic material of a certain thickness, while the structures sandwiched between these two elastic surfaces are made of a rigid material; or the surfaces of the toothbrush body 1 facing the upper and lower teeth are made of a rigid material, while the structures sandwiched between these two rigid surfaces are made of an elastic material. Rigid material should be understood as a relatively hard, ingestible, safe material, such as hard silicone, while elastic material is silicone, which is softer than rigid material.

[0052] In some embodiments, the upper cleaning portion 21 and the lower cleaning portion 22 are symmetrically distributed along the cross-section on the upper and lower parts of the toothbrush body 1. During chewing, the compression amplitude of the upper cleaning portion 21 and the lower cleaning portion 22 during their elastic deformation is approximately equal, and the upper cleaning portion 21 applies the same cleaning force to the upper teeth and the lower cleaning portion 22 applies the same cleaning force to the lower teeth. Of course, in these embodiments, the structure of the toothbrush body 1 itself is also symmetrical along the cross-section.

[0053] In some embodiments, the first cleaning part 23 and the second cleaning part 24 are symmetrically distributed along the longitudinal section on the left and right sides of the toothbrush body 1. During chewing, the compression amplitude of the first cleaning part 23 and the second cleaning part 24 during their elastic deformation is approximately equal, thus applying the same cleaning force to the inner and outer surfaces of the teeth, interdental spaces, and gums. Of course, in these embodiments, the structure of the toothbrush body 1 itself is also symmetrical along the longitudinal section.

[0054] When the toothbrush is in use, the first cleaning part 23 and the second cleaning part 24 of the upper cleaning part 21 are distributed on the inner and outer surfaces of the upper teeth, and the first cleaning part 23 and the second cleaning part 24 of the lower cleaning part 22 are distributed on the inner and outer surfaces of the lower teeth. The space between the first cleaning part 23 and the second cleaning part 24 is the cleaning space 25, which is used to accommodate the teeth and is a virtual space determined by the height of the first cleaning part 23 and the second cleaning part 24. The ends of the first cleaning part 23 and the second cleaning part 24, which are far from the toothbrush body, can maintain a certain distance to facilitate the insertion of the upper and lower teeth into the cleaning space 25. Alternatively, the ends of the first cleaning part 23 and the second cleaning part 24, which are far from the toothbrush body, can be arranged crosswise. When the upper and lower teeth forcefully press the upper cleaning part 21 and the lower cleaning part 22, the first cleaning part 23 and the second cleaning part 24 of the upper cleaning part 21 are distributed on the inner and outer surfaces of the upper teeth, and the first cleaning part 23 and the second cleaning part 24 of the lower cleaning part 22 are distributed on the inner and outer surfaces of the lower teeth, so that the pressure of the upper cleaning part 21 and the lower cleaning part 22 on the teeth is greater.

[0055] Both the first cleaning section 23 and the second cleaning section 24 are provided with a cleaning structure 26 for cleaning teeth on the side facing the cleaning space 25. As the toothbrush body elastically deforms, the cleaning structure 26 moves up and down along the growth direction of the teeth and cleans the surface of the teeth and the gaps between the teeth, and massages the gums when it reaches the root of the teeth.

[0056] In this disposable dental floss device, the dental floss block 3 is encapsulated in a film coating, with the oral cleaning agent pre-filled inside. The dental floss block 3 is encapsulated during the manufacturing of the dental floss brush body 1, or it can be inserted into the dental floss brush through the opening 13 during product packaging. Alternatively, the dental floss block 3 and the dental floss brush can be packaged separately, allowing the user to insert the dental floss block 3 into the opening 13 of the dental floss brush themselves. The form of the dental floss block 3 in this application reduces the requirements for transportation and storage, lowers the requirements for the dental floss brush manufacturing process, and the "bursting bead" texture provides a better user experience.

[0057] When using this dental brush, place it in your mouth with the upper cleaning part 21 and lower cleaning part 22 facing the upper and lower teeth respectively. The user bites down, inserting the brush into the cleaning space 25 between the first cleaning part 23 and the second cleaning part 24. With chewing, the elastic brush body 1 repeatedly deforms elastically, undergoing a cycle of compression and recovery. When the brush body 1 is compressed, the first cleaning part 23 and the second cleaning part 24 on either side of the teeth exert force on the tooth surface. After the brush body 1 recovers its shape, the cleaning parts release the pressure on the teeth. With chewing, the oral cleaning agent inside the cleaning block 3 overflows into the mouth. The cleaning structure 26 cleans the tooth surface and interdental spaces along the growth direction of each tooth, in conjunction with the oral cleaning agent, and massages the gums. The height of the cleaning space 25 appropriately covers the tooth surface for optimal cleaning results.

[0058] The cleaning structure 26 includes uniformly distributed strip-shaped structures extending into the cleaning space 25 (such as...). Figure 5 As shown), and / or uniformly distributed convex structures (such as... Figure 6 As shown), and / or uniformly distributed rib structures, and / or uniformly distributed coil structures (such as... Figure 7 (As shown). Specifically, the strip-shaped structure is bristles with a certain length; the raised structure is massage protrusion, mainly hemispherical in shape; the rib structure can be strip-shaped protrusions arranged along the length of the toothbrush body 1, or strip-shaped protrusions perpendicular to the first contact surface 11 or the second contact surface 12 of the toothbrush body 1, or strip-shaped protrusions arranged at a certain angle; the coil-shaped structure consists of multiple irregularly shaped spiral bristles. Of course, the cleaning structure 26 can also have other structures that can be used to clean teeth.

[0059] The cleaning structure 26 can be made of materials such as silicone, rubber, latex, sponge, gauze, PP (polypropylene), PBT (polytetramethyl terephthalate), PA (nylon), or PET (polyester resin). When the cleaning structure 26 is made of PP (polypropylene), PBT (polytetramethyl terephthalate), PA (nylon), or PET (polyester resin), these materials can be made into a bristle structure with hard bristles, soft bristles, or alternating hard and soft bristles. When the cleaning structure 26 is made of sponge or gauze, since the materials of sponge and gauze are relatively soft, the basic bristles can be made of PP (polypropylene), PBT (polytetramethyl terephthalate), PA (nylon), or PET (polyester resin), and then the sponge or gauze can be fixed to the basic bristles. Specific fixing methods include wrapping, sewing, etc.

[0060] In some preferred embodiments, the opening 13 is located at the end of the toothbrush body 1, the first contact surface 11, and / or the second contact surface 12. The opening 13 is located at one end along the length of the toothbrush body 1, or at both ends along the length of the toothbrush body 1. The length of the toothbrush body 1 is the same as the extension direction of the dentition, so that the opening 13 along the length of the toothbrush body 1 will squeeze the oral cleaning agent inside onto the tooth surface. The openings 13 on the first contact surface 11 and the second contact surface 12 of the toothbrush body 1 will squeeze the oral cleaning agent onto the occlusal surfaces of the upper and lower dentition.

[0061] In some preferred embodiments, there are multiple openings 13. These openings 13 may be evenly distributed on the first contact surface 11 or the second contact surface 12, or simultaneously on the end, the first contact surface 11, and the second contact surface 12. The openings 13 on the first contact surface 11 and the second contact surface 12 are circular holes formed on the wall of the toothbrush body 1. These circular holes are evenly distributed along the length of the toothbrush body 1 on the first contact surface 11 and the second contact surface 12. During chewing, the "bursting bead" type toothbrush blocks 3 are evenly squeezed through the circular holes onto the occlusal surfaces of the upper and lower teeth, allowing the oral cleaning agent to be evenly distributed throughout the mouth.

[0062] In some preferred embodiments, the number of cleaning blocks 3 is multiple. The dental floss brush may be designed in multiple sizes. Designing the cleaning blocks 3 to be smaller, and embedding multiple cleaning blocks 3 within the hollow cavity of the dental floss brush, facilitates adjusting the number of cleaning blocks 3 according to different sizes of dental floss brushes. This eliminates the need to redesign the size of the cleaning blocks for different sizes of dental floss brushes, and allows for more flexible configuration of the cleaning blocks 3 and the pressure device.

[0063] like Figure 4 As shown, in some preferred embodiments, the cleaning block 3 is ellipsoidal in shape, and its shape is adapted to the inner wall of the toothbrush body 1. Especially in embodiments where an opening 13 is provided at the end of the toothbrush body 1, the cleaning block 3 can be directly inserted into its cavity through the opening 13. The cleaning block 3 adapts to the inner wall of the toothbrush body 1, allowing it to provide some support and maintain its shape. In this embodiment, only one cleaning block 3 is used, making installation more convenient.

[0064] In some preferred embodiments, the dental cleaning block 3 is spherical, cylindrical, ellipsoidal, capsule-shaped, or rugby ball-shaped. The oral cleaning agent is contained within the film coating, supporting its three-dimensional structure.

[0065] In some preferred embodiments, the oral cleanser is toothpaste, mouthwash, or oral antibacterial gel.

[0066] In some preferred embodiments, the coating is made of pectin, gelatin, or glutinous rice. The coating is edible, and in some embodiments, the oral cleanser is also selected from swallowable toothpaste, mouthwash, oral antibacterial gel, or solid toothpaste, eliminating the need for spitting out foam and improving the user experience.

[0067] The inventors also provide a dental cleaning block 3, which is the dental cleaning block 3 described in any of the above technical solutions.

[0068] Finally, it should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described in the text and drawings of this application, this should not limit the scope of patent protection of this application. Any technical solutions that are based on the essential concept of this application and utilize the content described in the text and drawings of this application, resulting in equivalent structural or procedural substitutions or modifications, as well as the direct or indirect application of the technical solutions of the above embodiments to other related technical fields, are all included within the scope of patent protection of this application.

Claims

1. A disposable dental cleaning device, characterized in that, include: A dental floss brush includes a hollow, flexible dental floss brush body and an upper cleaning part and a lower cleaning part distributed on the surface of the dental floss brush body. The upper cleaning part and the lower cleaning part each include a first cleaning part and a second cleaning part distributed from left to right. A cleaning space is provided between the first cleaning part and the second cleaning part. The first cleaning part and the second cleaning part are each provided with a cleaning structure for cleaning teeth on the side facing the cleaning space. The dental floss brush body is provided with an opening. Dental cleaning blocks, consisting of a coating and an oral cleaning agent encapsulated within the coating.

2. The disposable dental cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The opening is located at the end of the toothbrush body, the first contact surface, and / or the second contact surface.

3. The disposable dental cleaning device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The number of openings is multiple.

4. The disposable dental cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the cleaning blocks is multiple.

5. The disposable dental cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shape of the cleaning block is adapted to the inner wall of the main body of the cleaning brush.

6. The disposable dental cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shape of the dental cleaning block can be spherical, cylindrical, ellipsoidal, capsule-shaped, or rugby ball-shaped.

7. The disposable dental cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The oral cleaning agent is toothpaste, mouthwash, oral antibacterial gel, or solid toothpaste.

8. The disposable dental cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The coating is made of pectin, gelatin, or glutinous rice.

9. A dental cleaning block, characterized in that, The dental cleaning block as described in any one of claims 1-8.

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