Automatic cleaning device for implants

Abstract

Automatic cleaning device for implants, characterized in that it comprises a cleaning table and a control console attached to one side of the cleaning table, wherein a cleaning mechanism is attached in the cleaning table and a support plate arrangement (7) is positioned on the top of the cleaning table; the cleaning mechanism comprises an X-axis drive assembly (2), a Y-axis drive assembly (3) and a cleaning head assembly (4), wherein the Y-axis drive assembly (3) is mounted in the lower part of the cleaning table, the X-axis drive assembly (2) is arranged above the Y-axis drive assembly (3) and is slidably connected to the Y-axis drive assembly (3), the cleaning head assembly (4) is fixedly attached to the X-axis drive assembly (2), the operation of the Y-axis drive assembly (3) changes the position of the cleaning head assembly (4) along the Y-axis, while the operation of the X-axis drive assembly (2) changes the position of the cleaning head assembly (4) along the X-axis; the carrier plate arrangement (7) comprises a carrier plate body and a pressure plate (73), wherein the carrier plate body serves to arrange the implants, and the carrier plate body is provided with channels that allow steam and water flow from the cleaning head arrangement (4) to pass through in order to rinse the implants, and the pressure plate (73) serves to press the implants firmly.

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

[0001] The present application concerns the field of dental technology and in particular an automatic cleaning device for implants. STATE OF THE ART

[0002] Dental implants are surgically placed into the upper and lower jawbones of the human body at the site of a missing tooth. A device for repairing dentures is then attached to the implant. Since implants are implantable medical devices, the cleanliness of their surfaces directly affects their osseointegration.

[0003] Existing cleaning devices can primarily clean individual dental implants using a single spray line with an adjustable spray angle. Not only is it difficult to clean large quantities, but the cleaning effect is also not very satisfactory. CONTENTS OF THE PRESENT USE SAMPLE (1) Technical problem to be solved

[0004] In view of the aforementioned shortcomings and deficiencies of the prior art, the present application provides for an automatic cleaning device for implants, which solves the technical problem of the insufficient cleaning effect of existing cleaning devices on implants. (II) Technical solution

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present application provides for an automatic cleaning device for implants, comprising a cleaning table and a control console attached to one side of the cleaning table, wherein a cleaning mechanism is attached in the cleaning table and a support plate arrangement is positioned on the top of the cleaning table.

[0006] The cleaning mechanism comprises an X-axis drive assembly, a Y-axis drive assembly, and a cleaning head assembly, wherein the Y-axis drive assembly is mounted in the lower part of the cleaning table, the X-axis drive assembly is positioned above the Y-axis drive assembly and is slidably connected to the Y-axis drive assembly, the cleaning head assembly is fixedly attached to the X-axis drive assembly, the operation of the Y-axis drive assembly changes the position of the cleaning head assembly along the Y-axis, while the operation of the X-axis drive assembly changes the position of the cleaning head assembly along the X-axis.

[0007] The carrier plate assembly comprises a carrier plate body and a pressure plate, wherein the carrier plate body serves to arrange the implants, and the carrier plate body is provided with channels that allow the passage of steam and water flow from the cleaning head assembly to rinse the implants, and the pressure plate serves to press the implants firmly.

[0008] Optionally, the support plate arrangement also includes a mounting frame that is fixed to the top of the cleaning table, wherein the mounting frame, the support plate body and the pressure plate are detachably connected to each other by means of a fastening arrangement.

[0009] Optionally, the cleaning head assembly includes a mounting base, a steam line and a steam nozzle, wherein the mounting base is slidably connected to the X-axis drive assembly, the steam nozzle is fixed in the mounting base and is connected to the steam line.

[0010] Optionally, the X-axis drive assembly includes an X-axis drive motor and an X-axis lead screw, wherein the output shaft of the X-axis drive motor is connected to the X-axis lead screw, the X-axis lead screw passes through the mounting base, and the two are screwed together.

[0011] Optionally, the X-axis drive assembly further includes an X-axis sliding belt, with one end of the X-axis sliding belt being connected to the mounting base;

[0012] One end of the steam line is provided in the X-axis sliding belt and is connected to the steam nozzle, and its other end is connected externally to a steam generating device.

[0013] Optionally, the Y-axis drive assembly includes a Y-axis drive motor and a Y-axis lead screw, wherein the output shaft of the Y-axis drive motor is rigidly connected to the Y-axis lead screw, the Y-axis lead screw is screwed to the support base, and the X-axis drive assembly is slidably connected to the Y-axis lead screw via the support base.

[0014] Optionally, the control console includes a main control board, a touchscreen, buttons and a start switch, with the start switch, buttons and touchscreen each being electrically connected to the main control board, which in turn is electrically connected to the X-axis drive motor and the Y-axis drive motor.

[0015] An optional handle is provided on the top of the pressure plate. (3) Beneficial effects

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present application are as follows: The automatic implant cleaning device of the present application employs a cleaning mechanism consisting of an X-axis drive assembly, a Y-axis drive assembly, and a cleaning head assembly. The interaction of the X-axis and Y-axis drive assemblies changes the position of the cleaning head assembly, causing it to sequentially spray and clean the implants positioned in the carrier plate assembly with steam. Compared to the prior art, this enables more thorough and highly efficient automatic cleaning of the implants. It thus solves the technical problem of the unsatisfactory cleaning effect of existing cleaning devices on implants. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic side view of an automatic cleaning device for implants according to the present application; Fig. Figure 2 shows a schematic side view of a cleaning mechanism of the automatic cleaning device for implants according to the present application (in the assembled state); Fig. Figure 3 shows a schematic front view of the cleaning mechanism of the automatic cleaning device for implants according to the present application (in the assembled state); Fig. Figure 4 shows a schematic top view of the cleaning mechanism of the automatic cleaning device for implants according to the present application (in the assembled state); Fig. Figure 5 shows a schematic structural representation of a carrier plate arrangement of the automatic cleaning device for implants according to the present application. Reference symbol list:

[0017] 11. Control console housing; 111. First inspection door; 12. Cleaning table housing; 121. Second inspection door; 13. Touchscreen; 14. Buttons; 15. Start switch; 2. X-axis drive assembly; 21. X-axis drive motor; 22. X-axis sliding belt; 23. X-axis lead screw 3. Y-axis drive assembly; 31. Y-axis drive motor; 33. Y-axis lead screw; 4. Cleaning head assembly; 41. Mounting base; 42. Steam nozzle; 5. Support base; 7. Carrier plate assembly; 71. Carrier plate body; 72. Mounting frame; 73. Pressure plate; 731. Handle; 81. Screw; 82. Nut. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The orientation terms mentioned herein, such as "above" and "below," refer to orientation in Fig. 4, which serves as a reference. The direction of the X-axis drive assembly 2 is defined as the “X-axis” and the direction of the Y-axis drive assembly 3 as the “Y-axis”.

[0019] To better understand the aforementioned technical solutions, exemplary embodiments of the present application are described in more detail below with reference to the drawings. Although the drawings depict exemplary embodiments of the present application, it should be clear that the present application can be implemented in various forms and is not limited to the embodiments presented here. Rather, these embodiments serve to provide a clearer and more comprehensive understanding of the present application and to fully convey its scope to those skilled in the art.

[0020] With reference to Fig. Figures 1 to 5 of this embodiment provide for an automatic cleaning device for implants, comprising a cleaning table and a control console attached to one side of the cleaning table, wherein the cleaning table comprises a housing of the cleaning table 12 in which a cleaning mechanism is attached, and a support plate arrangement 7 is positioned on the top of the cleaning table.

[0021] With reference to Fig. 2 to 4 the cleaning mechanism comprises an X-axis drive assembly 2, a Y-axis drive assembly 3 and a cleaning head assembly 4, wherein the Y-axis drive assembly 3 is mounted in the lower part of the cleaning table, the X-axis drive assembly 2 is arranged above the Y-axis drive assembly 3 and is slidably connected to the Y-axis drive assembly 3, the cleaning head assembly 4 is fixedly attached to the X-axis drive assembly 2, the operation of the Y-axis drive assembly 3 changes the position of the cleaning head assembly 4 along the Y-axis, while the operation of the X-axis drive assembly 2 changes the position of the cleaning head assembly 4 along the X-axis.

[0022] With reference to Fig. 5 the carrier plate arrangement 7 comprises a carrier plate body 71 and a pressure plate 73, wherein the carrier plate body 71 serves to arrange the implants, and the carrier plate body 71 is provided with channels that allow the passage of steam and water flow from the cleaning head arrangement 4 to rinse the implants, and the pressure plate 73 serves to press the implants firmly.

[0023] With reference to Fig. 3 and Fig. 5 further comprises the support plate assembly 7 and a mounting frame 72, which is fixedly attached to the top of the cleaning table, wherein the mounting frame 72, the support plate body 71 and the pressure plate 73 are detachably connected to one another by means of a fastening arrangement. A handle 731 is attached to the top of the pressure plate 73. The fastening arrangement comprises a screw 81 and a nut 82, wherein the screw 81 is attached to the mounting frame 72 and its threaded end protrudes from the support plate body 71 and the pressure plate 73 for connection with the nut 82.

[0024] The carrier plate body 71 is provided with stepped holes and positioning posts for positioning the implants. When cleaning the internal thread of the implant, the end containing the internal thread is placed onto the stepped hole, and steam then flows through the stepped hole to subject the internal thread to high-temperature steam spray cleaning. When cleaning the outer surface of the implant, the implant is placed onto the positioning post, and steam then flows through the stepped hole to subject the surface to high-temperature steam spray cleaning. The stepped holes can be individual holes or elongated channels created by connecting and merging several holes.

[0025] With reference to Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 The cleaning head assembly 4 comprises a mounting base 41, a steam line and a steam nozzle 42, wherein the mounting base 41 is slidably connected to the X-axis drive assembly 2, the steam nozzle 42 is fixedly attached to the mounting base 41 and is connected to the steam line.

[0026] With reference to Fig. 3 and Fig. The X-axis drive assembly 2 comprises an X-axis drive motor 21, an X-axis lead screw 23, and a housing sleeve. One end of the housing sleeve is fixedly connected to the housing of the X-axis drive motor 21 and positioned parallel to and below the X-axis lead screw 23. The output shaft of the X-axis drive motor 21 and the X-axis lead screw 23 move synchronously via a drive belt or, alternatively, are meshed with each other via a gear drive. The X-axis lead screw 23 passes through the mounting base 41, and the two are bolted together. The X-axis drive motor 21 rotates and sets the X-axis threaded spindle 23 in rotation, so that the mounting base 41 moves left and right on the X-axis threaded spindle 23 and thus moves the steam nozzle 42 along with it.

[0027] With reference to Fig. 3 The X-axis drive assembly 2 further comprises an X-axis sliding belt 22, wherein one end of the X-axis sliding belt 22 is connected to the mounting base 41 and the other end is in a sliding fit with the underside of the housing sleeve. One end of the steam line is provided in the X-axis sliding belt 22 and is connected to the steam nozzle 42, and its other end is externally connected to a steam generating device. The supply and interruption of steam can be regulated via the valve of the steam generating device.

[0028] With reference to Fig. 2 and Fig. 4 The Y-axis drive assembly 3 comprises a Y-axis drive motor 31 and a Y-axis lead screw 33, wherein the output shaft of the Y-axis drive motor 31 is fixedly connected to the Y-axis lead screw 33, the Y-axis lead screw 33 is screwed to the support base 5, and the X-axis drive assembly 2 is slidably connected to the Y-axis lead screw 33 via the support base 5. The operation of the Y-axis drive motor 31 causes the Y-axis lead screw 33 to rotate, so that the support base 5 moves forward and backward on the Y-axis lead screw 33, thereby changing the positions of the entire X-axis drive assembly 2 and the steam nozzle 42 in the Y-axis direction.

[0029] With reference to Fig.1 to 3 the control console comprises a housing of the control console 11, a control main board, a touchscreen 13, buttons 14 and a start switch 15, wherein the start switch 15, the buttons 14 and the touchscreen 13 are each in electrical signal connection with the control main board, which in turn is in electrical signal connection with the X-axis drive motor 21 and the Y-axis drive motor 31.

[0030] For easier inspection, a first inspection door 111 is provided on the rear of the housing of the control console 11 and a second inspection door 121 is provided on the underside of the cleaning table.

[0031] Although the embodiments of the present application have been presented and described above, it should be clear that the embodiments mentioned above are exemplary and should not be interpreted as limiting the present application. Those skilled in the art may make modifications, changes, substitutions, and variations to the embodiments mentioned above within the scope of the present application.

Claims

[1] Automatic cleaning device for implants, characterized by , comprising a cleaning table and a control console attached to one side of the cleaning table, wherein a cleaning mechanism is attached in the cleaning table, and a support plate arrangement (7) is positioned on the top of the cleaning table; the cleaning mechanism comprises an X-axis drive assembly (2), a Y-axis drive assembly (3) and a cleaning head assembly (4), wherein the Y-axis drive assembly (3) is mounted in the lower part of the cleaning table, the X-axis drive assembly (2) is arranged above the Y-axis drive assembly (3) and is slidably connected to the Y-axis drive assembly (3), the cleaning head assembly (4) is fixedly attached to the X-axis drive assembly (2), the operation of the Y-axis drive assembly (3) changes the position of the cleaning head assembly (4) along the Y-axis, while the operation of the X-axis drive assembly (2) changes the position of the cleaning head assembly (4) along the X-axis; the carrier plate arrangement (7) comprises a carrier plate body and a pressure plate (73), wherein the carrier plate body serves to arrange the implants, and the carrier plate body is provided with channels that allow steam and water flow from the cleaning head arrangement (4) to pass through in order to rinse the implants, and the pressure plate (73) serves to press the implants firmly. [2] Automatic cleaning device for implants according to claim 1, characterized by , that the support plate arrangement (7) further comprises a mounting frame which is fixedly attached to the top of the cleaning table, wherein the mounting frame, the support plate body and the pressure plate (73) are detachably connected to each other by means of a fastening arrangement. [3] Automatic cleaning device for implants according to claim 2, characterized by, that the cleaning head assembly (4) comprises a mounting base (41), a steam line and a steam nozzle (42), wherein the mounting base (41) is slidably connected to the X-axis drive assembly (2), the steam nozzle (42) is fixedly attached to the mounting base (41) and is connected to the steam line. [4] Automatic cleaning device for implants according to claim 3, characterized by , that the X-axis drive arrangement (2) comprises an X-axis drive motor (21) and an X-axis lead screw (23), wherein the output shaft of the X-axis drive motor (21) is connected to the X-axis lead screw (23), the X-axis lead screw (23) passes through the mounting base (41) and the two are screwed together. [5] Automatic cleaning device for implants according to claim 4, characterized by, that the X-axis drive assembly (2) further comprises an X-axis sliding belt (22), wherein one end of the X-axis sliding belt (22) is connected to the mounting base (41); one end of the steam line is provided in the X-axis sliding belt (22) and is connected to the steam nozzle (42), and its other end is connected externally to a steam generating device. [6] Automatic cleaning device for implants according to claim 1, characterized by , that the Y-axis drive assembly (3) comprises a Y-axis drive motor (31) and a Y-axis lead screw (33), wherein the output shaft of the Y-axis drive motor (31) is fixedly connected to the Y-axis lead screw (33), the Y-axis lead screw (33) is screwed to the support base (5), and the X-axis drive assembly (2) is slidably connected to the Y-axis lead screw (33) via the support base (5). [7] Automatic cleaning device for implants according to claim 5, characterized by , that the control console comprises a control main board, a touchscreen (13), buttons (14) and a start switch (15), wherein the start switch (15), the buttons (14) and the touchscreen (13) are each in electrical signal connection with the control main board, which in turn is in electrical signal connection with the X-axis drive motor (21) and the Y-axis drive motor (31). [8] Automatic cleaning device for implants according to claim 1, characterized by , that a handle (731) is provided on the top of the pressure plate (73).

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