Oral Cleaner With Integrated Suction And Fluid Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current toothbrushing methods require manual gargling and spitting, which can be inconvenient, especially for disabled, elderly, or individuals with mobility issues, and may lead to swallowing issues due to water flowing into the esophagus.
Innovation Solution
An oral cleaner that automatically brushes teeth and suctions dirty water using hydraulic pressure, storing it in a replaceable container for easy disposal, allowing for independent use and reducing the need for manual gargling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual toothbrushing with gargling is used, then teeth can be cleaned, but the user needs to repeatedly gargle and spit which is inconvenient and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The suction device automatically removes water and debris from the oral cavity without requiring the user to manually gargle and spit, allowing the system to serve itself by autonomously completing the cleaning process
Solution Approach 2:
The harmful action of manual gargling and spitting is extracted and replaced by an automated suction mechanism that removes water and debris directly, eliminating the need for repeated manual operations
2Adaptability or versatility
If assisted toothbrushing is used for disabled or elderly persons, then teeth can be brushed, but gargling water may flow into the throat causing safety issues
Solution Approach 1:
The suction device acts as an intermediary between the oral cavity and the external environment, capturing and removing water and debris before they can flow into the throat or esophagus, thus preventing harmful effects
Solution Approach 2:
The suction device performs preliminary action by removing excess water and debris from the oral cavity before the user completes brushing, preventing water from flowing into the throat during or after the cleaning process
3Extent of automation
If automated suction is implemented, then oral cleaning is simplified, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The brushing function and suction function are merged into a single integrated device, where the brush handle and suction device form one unified tool that performs multiple functions simultaneously, reducing the need for separate devices
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The oral cleaner effectively cleans the oral cavity without manual spitting, improving hygiene and convenience, especially for those with mobility issues, by automating the brushing and suction processes.
Implementation Method 1
the oral cleaner 1 suctions the dirty water in the user's oral cavity by means of hydraulic pressure and discharges the dirty water out of the oral cavity
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AI summary
Disclosed is an oral cleaner. An oral cleaner according to an exemplary embodiment may include: a cleaning module including a body, and a brush unit connected to one side of the body; a receptacle connected to the other side of the body and including a receiving space opened at an upper portion thereof; a container inserted into the receiving space of the receptacle; and a flow unit provided in the cleaning module and configured to allow a fluid to flow between the brush unit and the container.