Linear-Adjustment Dental Flosser Attachment With Articulating Arms
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Solution Overview
Problem
Orthodontic treatments and existing oral care tools are difficult to clean and maintain, and existing tools for spot cleaning are not sufficiently reusable or of sufficient quality to meet user needs.
Innovation Solution
A double-ended dental tool with interchangeable and durable tool attachments, including scrapers, mirrors, and brushes, equipped with a light source for illumination, allowing users to customize their tool configuration and use it multiple times before replacement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing oral care tools are used, then basic cleaning function is provided, but they are difficult to clean and maintain, and not sufficiently reusable
Solution Approach 1:
The oral care device is divided into separate components: a handle and interchangeable attachments. The attachments can be removed and cleaned separately from the handle, making maintenance easier. The detachable design allows each component to be cleaned independently, addressing the difficulty of cleaning integrated tools.
Solution Approach 2:
The device uses universal interchangeable attachments that can be swapped between different handles. Each attachment serves multiple functions (cleaning, polishing, flossing) and can be used with different handle types, increasing reusability and versatility while maintaining ease of cleaning through standardized designs.
2Reliability
If existing spot cleaning tools are used, then basic cleaning is possible, but they are not of sufficient quality to meet user needs
Solution Approach 1:
Different attachments are designed with specific local qualities for different cleaning needs. Some attachments have bristles for brushing, others have smooth surfaces for polishing, and flosser attachments have flexible filaments. Each attachment is optimized for its specific function, providing high-quality cleaning where needed without requiring a complex multi-tool system.
Solution Approach 2:
The device offers multiple attachments with varying parameters such as bristle hardness, surface texture, and flexibility. Users can select attachments with appropriate parameters for different oral care needs, achieving high cleaning quality through parameter optimization rather than device complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If interchangeable attachments are added to the dental tool, then customization and versatility are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A universal attachment interface is designed that works with multiple handle types and configurations. The standardized coupling mechanism allows various attachments to be interchangeably mounted on different handles, providing extensive customization without requiring complex proprietary systems for each combination.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple functional elements (brushing, flossing, polishing capabilities) are merged into a single interchangeable attachment system. Rather than requiring separate tools for each function, the unified attachment design consolidates multiple functions into replaceable components that work with a common handle interface, reducing overall system complexity.
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AI summary
A dental flosser includes a flosser member configured to secure a piece of dental floss. The flosser member includes a shoulder portion comprising a hinge and two arms coupled to the shoulder portion, each arm configured to secure a respective end of the piece of dental floss. The flosser also includes an adjustment body coupled to the flosser member, whereby linear movement of the adjustment body causes the flosser member arms to articulate about the hinge.