JP2007244787A - Denture cleaning machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a denture cleaning machine for cleaning and sterilizing a denture, capable of allowing even a person without knowledge about the denture to easily and cleanly clean the denture by reducing a load. <P>SOLUTION: The denture cleaning machine includes: a cleaning table 2 composed of a cleaning part 2a, where two cleaning drums 3c, having a ring base in the bottom part and an ultrasonic apparatus on the lower surface, are embedded and faucets 3 are arranged, of a sterilizing part 2b in which faucets 4 are arranged, which is arranged at the left side of the cleaning part 2a by holding a partitioning board 2m and where a drain outlet 4c with a net attached thereto is embedded, of a cleaning liquid tank 6a connected to the faucets 3, and of a tank arrangement part 2c for arranging a sterilizing liquid tank connected to a faucet; front, rear, right, and left legs suspended from the four corners on the lower surface of the cleaning table; a slidable board 7 which includes a plurality of recessions and is slidably attached to a left rail, fitted to connect the middle parts of the left front and rear legs, and to a right rail, fitted to connect the middle parts of the right front and rear legs; and exclusive cups 9 arranged in the cleaning tanks to clean the dentures. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a denture cleaning machine.

Conventionally, the denture is cleaned by the person using the denture with a toothbrush or the like, or the caregiver at home or in a care facility cleans the denture on behalf of the user of the denture. In addition, it was washed by using a commercially available detergent.
JP 2003-135492 A

  However, with the conventional cleaning method using a toothbrush or the like, not only the person using the denture, but also a caregiver cannot clean the denture correctly and cleanly, and the oral cavity of the person using the denture There was not enough hygiene inside.

  Moreover, since a commercially available cleaning agent only dipped dentures into the cleaning solution, it was not possible to clean every corner, and the hygiene of the denture user was still not maintained.

  Also, in nursing care sites where there are many residents, it takes time to clean the dentures and burdens the caregivers.

  Therefore, the present invention can easily perform denture cleaning even for those who have no knowledge of dentures, and can clean dentures so cleanly as compared with conventional ones. An object of the present invention is to provide a denture washing machine that can greatly reduce the burden on the teeth.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention embeds two cleaning tanks 3c and 3c having a ring base 3e at the bottom and an ultrasonic device 3g attached to the lower surface, and a faucet 3 corresponding to each cleaning tank 3c and 3c. 3 and a drainage port 4c attached with a net 4d and a faucet 4 corresponding to the drainage port 4c, and a disinfection unit 2b installed on the left side of the cleaning unit 2a with a partition plate 2m interposed therebetween A cleaning liquid tank 6 a connected to the faucet 3, a cleaning table 2 comprising a tank installation part 2 c for installing a disinfecting liquid tank 5 a connected to the faucet 4, and a bottom surface of the cleaning table 2. The left and right front and rear legs 2e, 2f, 2g and 2h, and the left rail 7c and the right front and rear legs 2f and 2h formed so as to form a plurality of recesses 7a and connect the middle parts of the left front and rear legs 2e and 2g. Attach to connect the middle parts The denture washing machine 1 includes a slide plate 7 slidably attached to the right rail 7d and a dedicated cup 9 that is installed in the washing tank 3c to wash the dentures. A cleaning tank 23 having a base 23a and an ultrasonic device 23b attached to the lower surface, a cleaning section 21a including a faucet 22 attached above the cleaning tank 23, and a cleaning liquid tank 24 connected to the faucet 22 are installed. A configuration of the denture washing machine 1a characterized by comprising a washing table 21 comprising a tank installation portion 21b and a washing liquid tank 24 having a scale 24a on the side surface to be installed in the tank installation portion 21b. A snake comprising a slide cylinder 25b, a spring 25c attached to the lower part of the slide cylinder 25b, and a push button 25a attached to the upper part of the slide cylinder 25b. Configuration of denture cleaning machine 1b characterized in that mouth control device 25 is attached to faucets 3 and 4, configuration of denture cleaning machine 1c characterized in that drain cock 26 is attached to faucets 3 and 4, switch pin 27e A micro switch 27c having a switch button 27d linked to the control unit 27, a timer 27g connected to the micro switch 27c, a control unit 27a provided with a coin insertion slot 27f, and a coin accumulation for storing coins inserted into the control unit 27a A dedicated denture cleaner 1d, 1b, 1c, 1d provided with a plurality of protrusions 9g on the lower surface and a configuration of the denture cleaner 1d characterized by having a control device comprising a portion 27b The configuration of the cup 9 was adopted.

  The denture cleaning machine of the present invention can easily clean a denture in a short time even for those who have no knowledge about dentures, and the denture user can always keep the oral cavity hygienic.

  Moreover, since many dentures can be cleaned and disinfected in a short time in facilities with many users, hospitals, nursing care sites, etc., it is possible to reduce the labor of caregivers.

  Furthermore, since a dedicated cup is used for each denture, infection due to collective life can be prevented, and cleanliness can be prevented with ultrasonic waves so that clean and accidental pneumonia can be prevented.

  Suppresses the burden on those who wash dentures, and even those who have no knowledge of dentures can easily clean and disinfect in a short time, and further prevent hygiene and prevent infectious diseases and accidental swallowing pneumonia The purpose of a denture cleaning machine that can be used is realized by integrating ultrasonic cleaning and disinfection functions.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a denture washing machine according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the denture washing machine 1 according to the present invention embeds two washing tanks 3c and 3c having a ring base 3e at the bottom and an ultrasonic device 3g attached to the lower surface, and is embedded in each washing tank 3c and 3c. The washing part 2a provided with the corresponding faucets 3 and 3 and the drainage port 4c attached with the net 4d are embedded, the faucet 4 corresponding to the drainage port 4c is provided, and installed on the left side of the washing part 2a with the partition plate 2m interposed therebetween. The cleaning table 2 includes a disinfecting unit 2 b, a cleaning solution tank 6 a connected to the faucet 3, and a tank installation unit 2 c for installing a disinfecting solution tank 5 a connected to the faucet 4. The left and right front and rear legs 2e, 2f, 2g and 2h, and the left rail 7c and the right front and rear legs 2f and 2h formed so as to form a plurality of recesses 7a and connect the middle parts of the left front and rear legs 2e and 2g. Attach to connect the middle parts A slide plate 7 which is mounted slidably in the right rail 7d that consist of only the cup 9 for cleaning dentures installed in the cleaning tank 3c.

  Two cleaning tanks 3c and 3c are installed in the cleaning section 2a, and faucets 3 and 3 are installed above the respective cleaning tanks 3c and 3c. Each of the taps 3 and 3 is connected to a cleaning liquid tank 6a and can pour cleaning liquid. The faucets 3 and 3 are controlled by the control plate 3b, and the washing liquid can be flowed for a certain time by pressing the switch 3a.

  An ultrasonic device 3g is attached to the lower surface of the cleaning tank 3c, and the ultrasonic device 3g is actuated for a certain period of time by pressing the cleaning switch 3d so that ultrasonic waves can flow through the cleaning tank 3c.

  A drainage port 4c with a net 4d is installed in the disinfecting part 2b, and a faucet 4 is installed above the drainage port 4c. The faucet 4 is connected to a disinfectant tank 5a and can be poured with a disinfectant. The faucet 4 is controlled by the control plate 4b, and the disinfectant can be flowed for a certain time by pressing the switch 4a.

  A water distribution pipe 4 n is connected to the drain port 4 c, and the tip of the water distribution pipe 4 n is connected to the hole 8 a of the waste liquid tank 8. The structure is such that the wastewater discarded to the drainage port 4c is stored in the waste liquid tank 8 through the water distribution pipe 4n.

  A scale 5b is attached to the disinfecting liquid tank 5a installed in the tank installing unit 2c, so that the remaining amount of the disinfecting liquid in the disinfecting liquid tank 5a can be known at a glance. When the remaining amount decreases, the cap 5c may be removed and a disinfectant added. The disinfectant tank 5a is covered and protected by the disinfectant tank cover 5.

  Similarly, a scale 6b is attached to the cleaning liquid tank 6a installed in the tank installation section 2c, so that the remaining amount of the cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid tank 6a can be known at a glance. When the remaining amount decreases, the cap 6c may be removed and the cleaning liquid added. The cleaning liquid tank 6 a is covered and protected by the cleaning liquid tank cover 6.

  As described above, the left and right front legs 2e, 2f and the left and right rear legs 2g, 2h are suspended from the four corners of the bottom surface of the cleaning table 2, and casters 2i are attached to the lower ends of the legs 2e, 2f, 2g, 2h. ing. Reference numeral 21 denotes an outer plate, and reference numeral 2n denotes a water pipe.

  Intermediate portions of the left front and rear legs 2e and 2g are connected by a left rail 7c, and intermediate portions of the right front and rear legs 2f and 2h are also connected by a right rail 7d. The mounting positions of the left and right rails 7c and 7d are the same height, and are mounted so as to be parallel to each other.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a slide plate 7 is attached to the left and right rails 7c and 7d, and the slide plate 7 can be pulled out by grasping a handle 7b attached to the slide plate 7 and pulling it forward.

  A plurality of circular recesses 7 a, 7 a, 7 a... Are formed on the upper surface of the slide plate 7, and the diameter of the recess 7 a is substantially the same as the diameter of the dedicated cup 9. That is, by placing the dedicated cup 9 in the state where it is fitted in each recess 7 a, the dedicated cup 9 does not fall down on its own or fall due to vibration that pushes and pulls the slide plate 7. In addition, the part comprised by the slide board 7 and the left-right rails 7c and 7d was made into the preservation | save part 2d especially.

  Further, an outlet 2k is attached to the washing table 2 to obtain electric power, and a main power source 2j is provided on the front. By turning on the main power supply 2j, the switches 3a and 4a and the cleaning switch 3d of each faucet 3 and 4 can be operated.

  FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of a cleaning part and a dedicated cup of the denture cleaning machine according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the dedicated cup 9 used in the denture washing machine 1 according to the present invention has a handle 9d attached thereto, and a lid 9a that can be opened and closed is attached to the upper part via a hinge 9f. .

  A hole 9b is formed in the lid 9a, and a cleaning liquid and a disinfecting liquid can be injected and discharged from the hole 9b. In addition, a scale 9c is attached to the wall surface of the dedicated cup 9, which serves as a guide when pouring cleaning liquid, disinfecting liquid, water, or the like. The dedicated cup 9 is preferably made of tempered glass, but other materials may be used.

  Furthermore, the nameplate 9e is provided in the exclusive cup 9, and the mistake which must be careful in the place where many people's dentures are cleaned at a time such as facilities can be prevented.

  A ring base 3e is attached to the center of the bottom surface of the cleaning tank 3c in which the dedicated cup 9 is installed, and an ultrasonic device 3g is installed in the center of the lower surface of the dedicated cup 9. In addition, it is desirable that the cleaning tank 3c is always filled with water 3f so that it can be used anytime.

  FIG. 3 is an enlarged plan view of the cleaning unit of the denture cleaning machine according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the ultrasonic device 3g attached to the lower surface of the cleaning tank 3c is attached so as to be positioned at the center of the ring table 3e installed on the bottom surface of the cleaning tank 3c. It is designed not to overlap. This is because the ultrasonic wave emitted from the ultrasonic device 3g is most effectively applied.

  FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the cleaning part of the denture cleaning machine according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, a dedicated cup 9 containing a denture 11 and a cleaning solution 10 diluted with water is set in a cleaning tank 3c filled with water 3f and irradiated with ultrasonic waves. At this time, the dedicated cup 9 is installed on the ring base 3e, and a gap exists between the dedicated cup 9 and the bottom surface of the washing tub 3c at the position where the ultrasonic device 3g is installed. Naturally, water 3f exists in this gap, and ultrasonic waves are effectively transmitted into the dedicated cup 9.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the denture washing machine according to the present invention. The flow of denture washing using the denture washing machine 1 is as follows: “Put water in the washing tub” 12 → “Put denture in a special cup” 13 → “Pour a certain amount of water into the special cup” 14 → “Dedicated to the washing tub “Install cup” 15 → “Pour a fixed amount of cleaning liquid into a dedicated cup” 16 → “Apply ultrasonic waves” 17 → “Dispose liquid in dedicated cup” 18 → “Pour disinfectant into dedicated cup” 19 → “ “Dip denture in antiseptic solution” 20.

  In the above-mentioned “pour a fixed amount of water into the dedicated cup” 14, the scale 9c is attached to the dedicated cup 9, so that water is poured as a guideline and “pour a fixed amount of cleaning liquid into the dedicated cup” 16 and “dedicated cup” In “pour disinfectant solution” 19, the control plates 3 b, 4 b of the faucets 3, 4 of each liquid are operated, so that a fixed amount can be poured automatically.

  In “soaking dentures in antiseptic solution” 20, it is considered that the dentures are usually washed before going to bed. Therefore, here, the length of time is set to be soaked in the antiseptic solution before going to bed and soaked until the next morning. However, the above-mentioned time is assumed because the denture can be used in a more clean state. However, the denture can be used at the end of cleaning, and the time for soaking in the disinfectant can be shortened. There is no problem with the use of dentures.

  FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the denture cleaning machine according to the present invention. The denture cleaning machine 1a according to the present invention includes a cleaning tank 21a having a ring base 23a on the bottom surface and an ultrasonic device 23b on the bottom surface, and a cleaning unit 21a including a faucet 22 mounted above the cleaning tank 23; The cleaning table 21 includes a tank installation part 21b for installing a cleaning liquid tank 24 connected to the faucet 22, and the cleaning liquid tank 24 having a scale 24a on the side surface installed in the tank installation part 21b.

  A main power source 21c is provided in the front portion of the cleaning unit 21a, and this main power source 21c serves as a switch for the entire denture cleaning machine 1a. Similarly, a cleaning switch 23c is provided on the front surface of the cleaning unit 21a. By inserting the cleaning switch 23c, the ultrasonic device 23b attached to the lower surface of the cleaning tank 23 is activated, and the cleaning tank 23 Can apply sound waves.

  A switch 22a is attached to the faucet 22, and the cleaning liquid 24b in the cleaning liquid tank 24 can be poured by pressing the switch 22a. Further, a control plate 22b is connected to the faucet 22, and the amount of the cleaning liquid 24b that comes out when the switch 22a is pushed by this control plate 22b can be determined to be a constant amount. An outlet 21d is attached to the right side surface of the cleaning table 21.

  FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the denture cleaning machine according to the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a partial sectional view of the third embodiment of the denture cleaning machine. As shown in FIG.7 and FIG.8, the denture washing machine 1b which is this invention has the structure substantially the same as the denture washing machine 1 demonstrated in Example 1. FIG. That is, the faucet control device 25 is attached to the faucets 3 and 4.

  The faucet control device 25 is directly attached to the faucets 3 and 4, and includes a slide cylinder 25b having a hole 25d, a spring 25c attached to the lower part of the slide cylinder 25b, and a push button 25a attached to the upper part of the slide cylinder 25b. Thus, as shown in FIG. 8, the push button 25a is pushed downward, and the cleaning liquid can be poured in a state where the positions of the hole 25d and the faucet 3 (4) coincide.

  In the denture washing machine 1b using the faucet control device 25, the cleaning liquid and the disinfecting liquid do not stop automatically, so that the necessary amount is poured using the scale 9c of the dedicated cup 9.

  FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of the denture cleaning machine according to the present invention. The denture cleaning machine 1c according to the present invention has substantially the same structure as the denture cleaning machines 1 and 1b. That is, the drain cock 26 is attached to the faucets 3 and 4, and the drain cock 26 can be opened and closed to pour the cleaning liquid or the disinfectant liquid.

  Also in the case of the denture washing machine 1c, the cleaning liquid and the disinfecting liquid do not stop automatically, so that the necessary amount is poured using the scale 9c of the dedicated cup 9.

  FIG. 10 is a front view of a fifth embodiment of the denture washing machine according to the present invention. A denture washing machine 1d according to the present invention is obtained by attaching a control device 27 to the denture washing machine 1 of the first embodiment. However, this control device 27 can also be attached to the denture washing machines 1a, 1b and 1c.

  The control device 27 includes a micro switch 27c having a switch button 27d interlocked with the switch pin 27e, a timer 27g connected to the micro switch 27c, a control unit 27a having a coin insertion slot 27f, and a control unit 27a. The coin storage unit 27b stores the coins 28 inserted into the. The timer 27g is also connected to the main power supply 2j.

  When the coin 28 is inserted into the coin insertion slot 27f, the coin 28 is inserted while pushing the switch pin 27e upward. At this time, the switch pin 27e pushed upward pushes the switch button 27d to turn on the micro switch 27c.

  When the power of the micro switch 27c is turned on, the timer 27g connected to the micro switch 27c is activated, and the main power 2j is turned on only for the time determined by the timer 27g. The set time of the timer 27g is a time necessary for cleaning the denture.

  Thus, since it is the structure which can throw in the coin 28 and can use a denture washing machine, it can install in washrooms, such as a restaurant and a department store.

  FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of a dedicated cup used in the denture washing machine according to the present invention. The dedicated cup 9 shown in FIG. 11 is provided with a plurality of protrusions 9g on the lower surface. When there is no ring base 3e on the bottom surface of the cleaning tank 3c, a space is provided between the bottom surface of the dedicated cup 9 and the bottom surface of the cleaning tank 3c. An ultrasonic wave can be effectively applied.

It is a perspective view of the denture washing machine which is the present invention. It is an expansion perspective view of the washing | cleaning part and exclusive cup of the denture washing machine which is this invention. It is an enlarged plan view of the washing | cleaning part of the denture washing machine which is this invention. It is sectional drawing of the washing | cleaning part of the denture washing machine which is this invention. It is a flowchart of the denture washing machine which is this invention. It is a perspective view of 2nd Example of the denture washing machine which is this invention. It is a perspective view of 3rd Example with the denture washing machine which is this invention. It is a partial cross section figure of 3rd Example of the denture washing machine which is this invention. It is a perspective view of 4th Example of the denture washing machine which is this invention. It is a front view of 5th Example of the denture washing machine which is this invention. It is an enlarged view of the exclusive cup used with the denture washing machine which is this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Denture washing machine 1a Denture washing machine 1b Denture washing machine 1c Denture washing machine 1d Denture washing machine 2 Washing table 2a Cleaning part 2b Disinfection part 2c Tank installation part 2d Storage part 2e Left front leg 2f Right front leg 2g Left rear leg 2h Right rear leg 2i Caster 2j Main power supply 2k Outlet 2l Outer plate 2m Partition plate 2n Water distribution pipe 3 Faucet 3a Switch 3b Control plate 3c Washing tank 3d Washing switch 3e Ring stand 3f Water 3g Ultrasonic device 4 Faucet 4a Switch 4b Control plate 4c Drain 4d Net 5 Disinfectant tank cover 5a Disinfectant tank 5b Scale 5c Cap 6 Cleaning liquid tank cover 6a Cleaning liquid tank 6b Scale 6c Cap 7 Slide plate 7a Recess 7b Handle 7c Left rail 7d Right rail 8 Waste liquid tank 8a Hole 9 Dedicated cup 9b Scale 9d Handle 9e 9f Hinge 9g Protrusion 10 Washing liquid 11 Denture 12 Fill the washing tank with water 13 Put the denture into the dedicated cup 14 Pour a certain amount of water into the dedicated cup 15 Install a dedicated cup into the washing tank 16 Pour a certain amount of washing liquid into the dedicated cup 17 Applying ultrasonic waves 18 Discard the liquid in the dedicated cup 19 Pour the antiseptic solution into the dedicated cup 20 Soak the denture in the antiseptic solution 21 Washing table 21a Washing unit 21b Tank installation unit 21c Main power supply 21d Outlet 22 Faucet 22a Switch 22b Control Plate 23 Cleaning tank 23a Ring stand 23b Ultrasonic device 23c Cleaning switch 24 Cleaning liquid tank 24a Scale 24b Cleaning liquid 25 Faucet controller 25a Push button 25b Slide cylinder 25c Spring 25d Hole 26 Drain cock 27 Controller 27a Controller 27b Carp Accumulating portion 27c microswitch 27d switch button 27e switch pin 27f coin slot 27g timer 28 Coin

Claims (6)

  Two washing tanks with a ring stand at the bottom and an ultrasonic device attached on the bottom and a washing part with a faucet corresponding to each washing tank, and a drain with a net attached and a faucet corresponding to the drain A disinfecting unit installed on the left side of the cleaning unit with a partition plate interposed therebetween, a cleaning table including a cleaning liquid tank connected to the faucet and a tank installation unit for installing a disinfecting liquid tank connected to the faucet, The left and right front and rear legs vertically suspended at the four corners of the lower surface of the washing table, the left rail attached to form a plurality of recesses and connect the middle parts of the left front and rear legs, and the middle parts of the right front and rear legs A denture washing machine comprising a slide plate slidably attached to a right rail attached so as to be connected, and a dedicated cup that is installed in the washing tank and cleans the denture.   A cleaning tank comprising a cleaning tank having a ring base on the bottom and an ultrasonic device mounted on the bottom, a faucet mounted above the cleaning tank, and a tank installation section for installing a cleaning liquid tank connected to the faucet A denture cleaning machine comprising a table and a cleaning liquid tank having a scale on a side surface installed in the tank installation section.   3. A faucet control device comprising a slide cylinder having a hole, a spring attached to a lower portion of the slide cylinder, and a push button attached to an upper portion of the slide cylinder, is attached to the faucet. The denture cleaning machine described.   The denture washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a drain cock is attached to the faucet.   A control device comprising a micro switch having a switch button interlocked with a switch pin, a control unit having a timer connected to the micro switch and provided with a coin insertion slot, and a coin storage unit for storing coins inserted into the control unit The denture washing machine according to claim 1, further comprising: The dedicated cup used in the denture washing machine according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of protrusions are provided on the lower surface.

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