Dental Instrument Container With Segmented Bottom
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing containers for dental and medical instruments do not effectively allow for direct and efficient cleaning when using a washing apparatus that sprays cleaning liquids upward, often resulting in insufficient cleaning of pivot points and potential instrument closure during the washing process.
Innovation Solution
A container design with pivotably arranged branches and an instrument mounting member featuring two bars at the same height with a space between them, allowing instruments to be mounted in an open state and ensuring direct spraying of cleaning liquids onto the instruments, while the back and front walls prevent rotational movement and maintain stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If instruments are placed in a conventional container with a solid bottom, then the container provides structural support and stability, but cleaning liquid cannot be sprayed directly onto the instruments from below, resulting in insufficient cleaning of pivot points
Solution Approach 1:
The container bottom is segmented into a solid portion and an open portion, allowing cleaning liquid to pass through directly to the instruments while the solid portions provide structural support. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by enabling direct cleaning access without compromising overall structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The instrument mounting member extends vertically above the container bottom, creating a third dimension for instrument placement. This elevation allows cleaning liquid to spray upward onto the instruments from below, transforming the cleaning approach from horizontal surface contact to vertical spray exposure.
2Reliability
If instruments are mounted in a closed state in conventional containers, then the instruments are stable and easy to store, but the pivot points are not accessible to cleaning liquid, resulting in insufficient cleaning
Solution Approach 1:
The container is designed to hold instruments in an open state before cleaning, preliminarily positioning them for optimal cleaning access. The open state is maintained as a preparatory condition that enables effective cleaning of pivot points before the instruments are closed for storage or use.
Solution Approach 2:
By elevating the instrument mounting member above the container bottom, the invention creates vertical space that allows instruments to be held open with their pivot points exposed to upward-spraying cleaning liquid, making the cleaning process effective without requiring instrument manipulation.
3Reliability
If the container bottom is made completely open to allow direct spraying, then cleaning liquid can reach all instrument surfaces, but the container loses structural support and stability
Solution Approach 1:
The bottom is divided into solid segments that provide structural support and open segments that allow cleaning liquid passage. This segmentation enables the bottom to simultaneously fulfill both structural and cleaning access functions without compromising either requirement.
Solution Approach 2:
Different portions of the container bottom have different properties: solid portions provide structural support while open portions allow cleaning liquid passage. This local differentiation of quality enables the single bottom structure to serve multiple functions effectively.
4Reliability
If instruments are allowed to move freely in the container during washing, then they can be accessed from all angles, but they may close during washing, preventing proper cleaning of pivot points
Solution Approach 1:
The instrument mounting member elevates instruments above the container bottom, positioning them in a vertical dimension where upward-spraying cleaning liquid can effectively reach pivot points. This vertical positioning maintains instruments in an open state without requiring complex positioning mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The instrument mounting member acts as an intermediary between the container and the instruments, providing a stable platform that holds instruments in the correct orientation for cleaning while allowing cleaning liquid to pass through the container bottom to reach the instruments.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a container (100) for dental instruments and medical instruments, wherein the container comprises a bottom, two side walls (21,22) facing each other, a back wall (31) and a front wall (32) connected to the two side walls and facing each other, and an instrument mounting member (10) extending between the two side walls, wherein the container comprises an opening at the bottom and wherein the instrument mounting member comprises a first portion (11) above the opening, the first portion being formed of two bars positioned at substantially the same vertical position with a space therebetween.