Bite mark simulator device for a human and method of operation

Abstract

A joint articulator (26) in an electronic unit (24) mounted on a housing adjacent said mounting stand (14), comprising a clamping stand (14) on which one or more individual jaw models (20) are mounted, which enables personal adjustments to be made to individualize the jaw movements of a person to receive bite pressure, and which projects the jaw movements onto a model (20), mounted on a housing adjacent said clamping stand (14); a pneumatic part (34) in a pneumatic unit (32) having at least one piston (38) adjacent to the mechanical unit (12), which provides movements to control the joint articulator (26), which transmits pressure in the mechanical unit (12) in accordance with the bite compressions to be provided by said jaw models (20) and which provides movement of the mechanical unit (12); a human bite mark simulator device and method of operation, comprising a pressure control part (36) mounted on a lateral wall of said housing (18), having a pressure regulating mechanism and a pressure gauge, mechanically connected to a plurality of discharge pipes (44) for transmitting and discharging air pressure.

Description

[0001] BITE MARK SIMULATOR DEVICE FOR A HUMAN AND METHOD OF OPERATION

[0002] Technical Filed

[0003] The invention relates to a human bite mark simulator device comprising a compression stand on which one or more individual jaw models are mounted, and a method of operation.

[0004] State of the Art

[0005] In the literature, bite mark analysis is examined by photographing bite mark evidence when it is found. In bite mark evidence, methods based on matching ante mortem and post mortem bite marks with the bite mark of a guilty perpetrator are used, but the distortions that occur at this point are ignored.

[0006] In the literature, the first problem encountered in the analysis of bite marks is distortions. The two main components of these distortions are the dynamics of the biting process and the detailed structure of the bitten tissue. Tissue degradation is a complex and unpredictable phenomenon. The skin is one of the important actors in this phenomenon, due to the change in tension it has thanks to the amount of elastic fibers it contains. In addition, the body position at the time of the bite and the anatomical region bitten also affect the structure of the bite mark. Failure to follow the rules of photographic examination according to the generally accepted ABFO standards during scar analysis can also lead to scar distortion. Due to the unpredictability of the distortion in the bite site, the results obtained cannot be standardized.

[0007] In the literature, some researchers are trying to develop different devices to simulate the human bite, and even for some invitro studies, devices that cannot simulate the jaws and chewing function because they only make a certain part of a tooth such as a tubercle functional, but the pressure used here cannot be diversified and standardized, the bite pressure varies according to the user's application, the jaw joint-chewing function connection cannot be given, and acrylic or chrome nickel casting is used as tooth structure. In the technical field, bite mark analysis solutions were identified. Accordingly, the invention US3908271 relates to a dental articulator. The invention discloses a dental articulator that simulates jaw movements in the same directions as the natural jaw. The invention discloses the feature of simulating jaw movements. However, the bite mark simulator does not simulate bite pressure and angle. Furthermore, it is not possible for forensic units to simulate and analyze all possible bite marks of a perpetrator.

[0008] Consequently, all the above-mentioned problems made it necessary to make an innovation in the relevant technical field.

[0009] Objectives of the Invention

[0010] The present invention relates to a human bite mark simulator device and method of operation, in order to eliminate the above-mentioned disadvantages and to bring new advantages to the relevant technical field.

[0011] One object of the invention relates to a human bite mark simulator device, which enables the bite mark simulator to simulate bite pressure and angle.

[0012] Another object of the invention relates to a human bite mark simulator device for simulating and analyzing all possible bite marks of perpetrators for forensic units.

[0013] Another object of the invention relates to a method of operation of a human bite mark simulator device for simulating bite marks of perpetrators and analyzing the results of bite marks.

[0014] Brief Description of the Invention

[0015] In order to fulfill all the aforementioned objects and those which will arise from the following detailed description, the present invention is a bite mark simulator device for a human being, comprising a clamping stand mounted on a free wall of a housing, comprising a mechanical unit and on which one or more individual jaw models are mounted. Accordingly, the invention relates to a joint articulator in an electronic unit, mounted on a housing adjacent to said clamping stand, mounted on an electronic unit, which enables personal adjustments to be made to individualize the jaw movements of the person to receive bite pressure, and which projects the jaw movements onto a model; a pneumatic part in a pneumatic unit, adjacent to said mechanical unit, having at least one piston to control the movements of the joint articulator part, transmitting pressure in accordance with the bite compressions to be provided from said jaw models in the mechanical unit, and providing movement of the mechanical unit; a pressure control part mounted on the lateral wall of said housing, having a pressure regulating mechanism and a pressure gauge, mechanically connected to a plurality of discharge pipes for transmitting and discharging air pressure. This allows the bite mark simulator to simulate the bite pressure and angle. In addition, forensic units can simulate and analyze all possible bite marks produced by perpetrators.

[0016] A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the jaw models comprise an upper jaw model and a lower jaw model. Thus, jaw modeling, i.e. dental modeling, of a human mouth can be performed.

[0017] A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that it comprises one or more stabilization legs in a mechanical unit mounted in a housing. Thus, the stabilization control of the bite mark simulator device can be performed.

[0018] A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that it comprises a carrier part in the mechanical part, which is mounted in a structure adjacent to the pneumatic part. Thus, it is possible to transfer to the device the personal gnatological data of the person, in particular of the perpetrator, whose bite mark is to be obtained.

[0019] A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that it comprises a body-piston movement joint part mechanically connected to the piston.

[0020] A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the upper jaw model is provided with an upper stand, which is an immobile part to which the upper jaw model is mounted in the clamping stand. This enables the device to be inserted into the jaw joints, i.e. materials can be inserted between the jaw model to mimic the tissue.

[0021] A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the movable part on which the lower jaw model is mounted in the clamping stand is provided on a lower stand. This enables the device to be inserted into the jaw joints, i.e. materials can be inserted between the jaw model to mimic tissue. Here, the lower stand is in a form that can move, that is, it is not in a fixed state.

[0022] A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that it comprises a button assembly electrically connected to the lower jaw model. Thus, on and off button structures are provided to enable the lower jaw model to move or to stop moving. In addition, the device can be operated to command the biting movement with the lower jaw movement.

[0023] A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that it comprises a piston rod mechanically connected to the piston.

[0024] A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that it comprises a main control panel mounted at one end of the piston so as to be located at the rear of the housing. This main control panel, comprising a multifunctional display and a handle, is thus capable of implementing features such as single and / or serial movement. It is also possible to adjust or change the chewing pressure.

[0025] A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the housing is a main carrier body made of stainless steel. This ensures the strength of the device.

[0026] It is characteristic of a possible embodiment of the invention that the housing ensures stabilization in each biting process and controls the stabilization of said bite mark simulator device with the help of adjustable feet; obtaining the upper and lower jaw models and dental models of the person to be bitten and placing them in the clamping stand jaw connections of the bite mark simulator device; transferring the personal gnathological data of the person to be bitten to the device and transferring the gnathological data to the bite function with the pneumatic unit; adjusting the chewing pressure after transfer to the bite function; placing materials to mimic the tissue between the jaw models; applying motion features such as single and / or serial motion from the main control panel; operating the device and commanding the bite movement; performing the bite movement at approximately the desired pressure and time. Thus, a device working method is provided for imitating the bite marks of the perpetrators and analyzing the results of the bite marks.

[0027] Brief Description of the Figures

[0028] Figure 1 shows a side perspective view of the inventive human bite mark simulator device and method of operation.

[0029] Figure 2 shows a rear perspective view of the inventive human bite mark simulator device and method of operation. Detailed Description of the Invention

[0030] In this detailed description, the inventive human bite mark simulator device and method of operation are described by way of non-limiting examples for a better understanding of the subject matter.

[0031] Figure 1 shows the inventive bite mark simulator device for a human being and the device for the method of operation from a side perspective and Figure 2 shows the device from a rear perspective. The bite mark simulator device for a human (10) comprises a mechanical unit (12), an electronic unit (24) and a pneumatic unit (32). The bite mark simulator device (10) of the invention comprises a mechanical unit (12), a clamping stand (14), a carrier part (16), a carrier housing (18), one or more jaw models (20) preferably 2 jaw models and one or more stabilization legs (22) preferably at least two stabilization legs. The clamping stand (14) comprises an upper stand (140) and a lower stand (142). The jaw models (20) also comprise an upper jaw model (200) and a lower jaw model (202). In the bite mark simulator device (10) of the invention, the electronic unit (24) comprises an articulator (26), a main control panel (28) and a button group (30). In the bite mark simulator device (10) of the invention, the pneumatic unit (32) comprises a pneumatic part (34) comprising a pressure control part (36), a piston (38), a movement joint part (40), a piston rod (42) and one or more, preferably multiple, discharge pipes (44). The invention relates to a bite mark simulator device (10) for a human being, which is mounted on a free wall of the housing (18), comprising a mechanical unit (12) and a clamping stand (14) on which one or more individual jaw models (20) are mounted. The bite mark simulator device (10) of the invention comprises a joint articulator (26) in an electronic unit (24) mounted on a housing adjacent to said clamping stand (14), which is mounted on an electronic unit (24), which enables individual adjustments to be made to individualize the jaw movements of the person to receive bite pressure, and which projects the jaw movements onto a model (20). The invention further comprises a pneumatic part (34) in a pneumatic unit (32), which provides movements to control the joint articulator (26), which transmits pressure in accordance with the bite compression to be provided from said jaw models (20) in the mechanical unit (12), and which is adjacent to the mechanical unit (12), wherein at least one piston (38) is provided to provide movement of the mechanical unit (12). The invention further comprises a pressure control part (36) mounted on the lateral wall of said housing (18), having a pressure regulating mechanism and a pressure gauge, mechanically connected to a plurality of discharge pipes (44) for transmitting and discharging air pressure.

[0032] In the invention, the jaw models (20) comprise an upper jaw model (200) and a lower jaw model (202). The lower jaw model (202) is provided with a button assembly (30) which is electrically connected to the lower jaw model (202). The mechanical unit (12) mounted in the housing (18) further comprises one or more stabilizing legs (22). A carrier part (16) is provided in the mechanical part (12), which is mounted adjacent to the pneumatic part (34). The movement joint part (40) between the body and the piston is also mechanically connected to the piston (38). In the invention, an upper stand (140) is provided as a stationary part on which the upper jaw model (200) is mounted on the clamping stand (14). The movable part on which the lower jaw model (202) is mounted on the clamping stand (14) is provided on a lower stand (142). Mechanically connected to the piston (38) is a piston rod (42). A main control panel (28) in the invention is mounted on one end of the piston (38) in a form to be located at the rear part of the housing (18). This housing (18) structure in the invention is a main carrier body made of stainless steel.

[0033] The bite mark simulator device for a human subject of the invention and the flow chart of the method related to the working method includes the following process steps; - First of all, standardization is ensured in each biting process with the housing and then the stabilization of the said bite mark simulator device is controlled with the help of adjustable feet.

[0034] - Then, the upper and lower jaw models and dental models of the person to be bitten are obtained and the bite mark simulator device is placed on the jaw connections of the clamping stand.

[0035] - Then, the personal gnatological data of the person to be bitten are transferred to the device and the pneumatic unit is used to transfer the gnatological data to the bite function.

[0036] - After transfer to the bite function, the chewing pressure is adjusted.

[0037] - Then, the materials that will mimic the tissue are placed between the jaw models.

[0038] - Then, single and / or serial movement-like movement features are applied from the main control panel; the device is operated and the bite movement command is given.

[0039] - It is ensured that the bite movement is performed at approximately the desired pressure and time. Reference Numbers Given in the Figure

[0040] 10 Bite mark simulator device

[0041] 12 Mechanical unit

[0042] 14 Clamping stand

[0043] 140 Upper stand

[0044] 142 Lower stand

[0045] 16 Carrier part

[0046] 18 Housing

[0047] 20 Jaw model

[0048] 200 Upper jaw model

[0049] 202 Lower jaw model

[0050] 22 Stabilization foot

[0051] 24 Electronic unit

[0052] 26 Joint articulator

[0053] 28 Main control panel

[0054] 30 Button assembly

[0055] 32 Pneumatic unit

[0056] 34 Pneumatic part

[0057] 36 Pressure control part

[0058] 38 Piston

[0059] 40 Movement joint part

[0060] 42 Piston rod

[0061] 44 Drain pipe

Claims

CLAIMS1. A bite mark simulator device for a human being, comprising a restraint stand (14) mounted on a free wall of a housing (18), comprised in a mechanical unit (12) and on which one or more individual jaw models (20) are mounted, characterized in that; a joint articulator (26) in an electronic unit (24) mounted on the housing adjacent to said clamping stand (14), mounted on an electronic unit (24), which enables individual adjustments to be made to individualize the jaw movements of the person to receive bite pressure and which projects the jaw movements onto a model (20); a pneumatic part (34) in a pneumatic unit (32) having at least one piston (38) adjacent to the mechanical unit (12), which provides movements to control the joint articulator (26), which transmits pressure in the mechanical unit (12) in accordance with the bite compressions to be provided by said jaw models (20) and which provides movement of the mechanical unit (12); a pressure control part (36) mounted on the lateral wall of said housing (18), comprising a pressure regulating mechanism and a pressure gauge, mechanically connected to a plurality of discharge pipes (44) for transmitting and discharging air pressure.

2. A human bite mark simulator device according to claim 1, characterized in that the jaw models (20) comprise an upper jaw model (200) and a lower jaw model (202).

3. A human bite mark simulator device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises one or more stabilizing legs (22) in the mechanical unit (12) mounted in the housing (18).

4. A bite mark simulator device for a human being according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a carrier part (16) in the mechanical part (12) mounted adjacent to the pneumatic part (34).

5. A bite mark simulator device for a human being according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a body-to-piston motion joint part (40) mechanically connected to the piston (38).

6. A bite mark simulator device for a human in accordance with claim 2, characterized in that the upper jaw model (200) is provided in an upper stand (140), the immobile part of which is mounted in the clamping stand (14).

7. A bite mark simulator device for a human being according to claim 2, characterized in that the movable part on which the lower jaw model (202) is mounted in the clamping stand (14) is provided on a lower stand (142).

8. A bite mark simulator device for a human being according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a button assembly (30) electrically connected to the lower jaw model (202).

9. A bite mark simulator device for a human being according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a piston rod (42) mechanically connected to the piston (38).

10. A bite mark simulator device for a human being according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a main control panel (28) mounted at one end of the piston (38) so as to be located at the rear of the housing (18).

11. A human bite mark simulator device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing (18) is a main carrier body made of stainless steel.

12. The method of operation of a bite mark simulator device for a human being according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said bite mark simulator device is stabilized by means of the housing and adjustable feet to ensure standardization of each bite operation; the upper and lower jaw models and dental models of the human being to be bite-marked are obtained and inserted into the jaw joints of the clamping stand of the bite mark simulator device; transferring the personal gnathological data of the person whose bite mark will be obtained to the device and transferring the gnathological data to the bite function with the pneumatic unit; adjusting the chewing pressure after transferring to the bite function; placing materials to mimic the tissue between the jaw models; applying single and / or serial movement-like movement features from the maincontrol panel; operating the device and giving the bite movement command; performing the bite movement at approximately the desired pressure and time.

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