Dental Head Rotational Components for Coordinated Multi-Implement Rotation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electromechanical devices for dental applications lack efficient mechanisms for rotating and engaging multiple implements simultaneously, limiting their effectiveness in cleaning and polishing teeth.

Innovation Solution

A device with a head component featuring a rotational mechanism that includes a first head portion rotational component and a first neck portion rotational component, both capable of rotating around their respective axes, and a band component that engages both rotational components to facilitate coordinated rotation, allowing multiple implements to extend from the head component.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a single rotational mechanism is used in existing dental devices, then the device structure remains simple, but multiple implements cannot rotate simultaneously which limits cleaning effectiveness

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to rotate multiple implements simultaneouslyVSAvoidrotational mechanism structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The rotational mechanism is divided into two independent segments: a first rotational mechanism for rotating a first implement and a second rotational mechanism for rotating a second implement. Each rotational mechanism can operate independently, allowing multiple implements to rotate simultaneously without interfering with each other, thus resolving the contradiction between versatility and complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The device is designed with multiple rotational mechanisms that can each accommodate different types of dental implements (cleaning, polishing, etc.). This multi-functional design allows a single device to perform various dental procedures with different implements while maintaining independent rotational control for each, enhancing adaptability without excessive complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If multiple rotational mechanisms are added to enable simultaneous rotation of multiple implements, then cleaning effectiveness improves, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecleaning and polishing effectivenessVSAvoidnumber of rotational mechanisms

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

By segmenting the rotational mechanisms into independent units, each responsible for a specific implement, the system achieves simultaneous rotation capability that improves cleaning and polishing effectiveness. Each segmented mechanism can be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall system manageability despite increased complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Adaptability or versatility

If implements are fixed in a single position, then the device structure is simple, but the ability to engage multiple implements simultaneously is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to engage multiple implementsVSAvoidimplement engagement

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The device transitions from static, fixed implement positions to dynamic, rotatable implement configurations. Each implement can be rotated into position and engaged with the patient's teeth, allowing flexible engagement of multiple implements simultaneously. This dynamic capability enhances adaptability while maintaining operational ease through controlled rotation mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20250186181A1Devices and rotational components thereof and related methods

Publication Date: 2025.06.12 AIVIA TECHNOLOGIES INC

AI summary

Devices and head components that include a band component and one or more rotational components are provided. Devices and head components that include one or more fluid driven rotational components are provided. Related methods are also provided.