KR102343015B1 - Cleaning and sterilizing device for artificial tooth - Google Patents

Abstract

The denture washing and sterilizing device is a body part, an inlet that is opened on one side of the main body to insert dentures, and is formed in the body part, and a washing and sterilizing module for washing and sterilizing the dentures introduced through the inlet using sterilizing water , a sterilizing water supply unit for supplying the sterilizing water to the washing and sterilizing module, an outlet formed below the inlet, and opened at the other side of the main body to discharge the dentures washed and sterilized by the sterilization module, and the sterilizing water It is formed on the lower side of the supply unit, and includes a drainage unit for discharging the sterilizing water for washing and sterilizing the dentures.

Description

DEVICE FOR ARTIFICIAL TOOTH

The present invention relates to a denture washing and sterilizing apparatus, and more particularly, it is installed in a facility with many people using dentures, such as a nursing home or a hospital for the elderly, and automatically washes and sterilizes the dentures inserted through the inlet from the user through the outlet Again, it relates to a denture cleaning and sterilizing device that can be provided to the user.

With the development of medical technology, various medical devices are being developed, and among dental medical technologies, artificial teeth are being developed and used.

An example of an artificial tooth is an artificial tooth.

Dentures are artificially manufactured metal and plastic dentures as a substitute for missing natural teeth. As with natural teeth, these dentures should be cleaned frequently and managed to keep them clean.

A common denture management method is to separate and brush after meals or before bedtime and store them in a cleaning solution or clean water.

However, in this storage method, since the storage container for storing the washed dentures is opened, there is a risk that foreign substances may be introduced or the cleaning solution or purified water may be spilled inadvertently.

In addition, in general, it is cumbersome and difficult to purchase a disinfectant because it is necessary to soak the dentures for a certain period of time by lathering the disinfectant in water, and it is difficult for the elderly and the infirm to implement this disinfection method.

In particular, elderly people in nursing homes or elderly care hospitals have difficulty in cleaning and sterilizing their dentures by themselves, so they need help from a third party. There are time and space limitations in cleaning and sterilizing.

In order to solve this problem, in Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1878444, denture washing and sterilization that collects a large amount of dentures, stores each of the collected dentures in each of the denture washing storage boxes, and simultaneously washes and sterilizes them The device is disclosed.

However, in order to use such a denture washing and sterilization device in a facility such as a nursing home or a senior hospital, there is a cumbersome problem because dentures for washing and sterilization must be collected directly, and after cleaning and sterilization of the dentures is completed, the dentures are removed. There is an inconvenient problem as it has to be manually returned to the elderly.

Accordingly, the technical problem of the present invention was conceived in this respect and the object of the present invention is to automatically clean and sterilize the denture from the inside when the user inserts the denture through the inlet, and then immediately remove the denture through the outlet. By providing, it relates to a denture cleaning and sterilizing apparatus that can quickly and easily perform cleaning and sterilization of dentures.

Denture washing and sterilization apparatus according to an embodiment for realizing the object of the present invention, the main body portion, the inlet opening at one side of the main body portion to insert the denture, is formed inside the main body portion, the inlet A washing and sterilization module for washing and sterilizing the inserted dentures using sterilizing water; It is formed below the outlet for discharging the dentures cleaned and sterilized by the module and the sterilizing water supply unit, and may include a drainage unit for discharging the sterilizing water for washing and sterilizing the dentures.

In one embodiment, the washing and sterilization module forms an accommodation space in which the dentures are accommodated in the central part, and a washing and sterilizing unit for washing and sterilizing the dentures using the sterilizing water, the space from the washing and sterilizing unit toward the inlet. A first extension to form and extend, the dentures inserted through the inlet to move along the first movement path, and to form a space from the washing and sterilization unit toward the outlet, the washed and sterilized dentures a second extension to move along a second movement path, a third extension to form a space from the washing and sterilization unit toward the sterilizing water supply unit, and to allow the sterilizing water to move along a third movement path; and It may include a fourth extension that extends from the washing and sterilization unit toward the drain unit to form a space so that the sterilizing water washing and sterilizing the dentures moves along a fourth movement path.

In one embodiment, a first ultraviolet irradiator for sterilizing the inlet by irradiating ultraviolet rays is formed on a portion adjacent to the inlet of the first extension, and a portion adjacent to the outlet of the second extension by irradiating ultraviolet rays to the outlet A second ultraviolet irradiation unit for sterilizing may be formed.

In one embodiment, the washing and sterilization unit is formed in a plate shape so that the denture is positioned on one surface while washing and sterilization of the denture is performed, and selectively opening and closing a portion connected to the second extension portion to open and close the Controls the movement of the dentures to the outlet, blocks the ozone smell of the sterilizing water from moving to the outlet, and selectively opens and closes the part connected to the fourth extension to discharge the washing water that washes and sterilizes the dentures The first opening/closing part to control is formed in a plate shape on the upper part of the first opening/closing part, and by selectively opening and closing the part connected to the first extension part to control the input of the denture, and the ozone smell of the sterilizing water moves to the inlet A second opening/closing unit blocking the sterilization and a third opening/closing unit formed in a plate shape on the upper portion of the first opening/closing unit and selectively opening/closing a portion connected to the third extension to control the inflow of the sterilizing water can do.

In an embodiment, the first opening and closing part is parallel to a rotation shaft, a first plate member coupled to the rotation shaft and rotating about the rotation shaft to selectively open and close a portion connected to the second extension part, and the first plate member It may include a second plate member coupled to the rotation shaft to selectively open and close a portion connected to the fourth extension by rotating about the rotation shaft.

In an embodiment, the sterilizing water supply unit supplies an ozone water supply unit for supplying ozone water containing ozone, and microbubbles for bubbling the ozone water to generate microbubble-containing sterilizing water and supplying the microbubble-containing sterilizing water to the washing and sterilizing unit. It may include a generator.

In one embodiment, it is formed in a position adjacent to the sterilizing water supply unit, and when the washing and sterilization of the dentures are completed, an activated carbon filter that filters the ozone of the ozone water remaining in the ozone water supply unit and changes it into oxygen, and the oxygen is sucked It may further include an exhaust unit including a blower fan for exhausting to the outside.

In an embodiment, an air injection unit for injecting air into the washing/sterilizing module to generate a bubble having a size larger than that of the microbubble to rupture the microbubble may be further included.

In one embodiment, in the portion adjacent to the outlet of the second extension, when the dentures are discharged through the outlet, an air injection unit is formed to spray hot air toward the dentures to remove moisture formed on the surface of the dentures. can be

In an embodiment, a rinsing water spraying part for spraying rinsing water toward the washing and sterilizing part may be formed inside the fourth extension or on the opposite side of the fourth extension with respect to the washing and sterilizing part.

According to the present invention, when dentures are inserted through the inlet, processes such as sterilization, washing, drying, etc. of the dentures are automatically performed inside the main body, so there is no need to manually perform the processes for washing and sterilizing the dentures. have.

Furthermore, by forming a plurality of each of the inlet and outlet on the front surface of the main body, it is possible to simultaneously wash and sterilize a plurality of dentures, thereby improving the efficiency of cleaning and sterilizing the dentures.

In addition, since the outlet is formed in the lower direction than the inlet, there is no need for a driving device for moving the separate dentures, and after the dentures are washed and sterilized, they can be discharged through the outlet by moving in the lower direction by gravity.

In particular, in the process of moving the dentures to the washing and sterilization module through the inlet or in the process of moving the dentures through the outlet in the washing and sterilization module, the dentures move gently by forming each of the first and second extensions into a curved tube. so that damage can be prevented.

In addition, by forming the first and second ultraviolet irradiation units in each of the first and second extensions, it is possible to sterilize the inlet and the portion adjacent to the inlet, and the portion adjacent to the outlet and the outlet, respectively, so that the user can visually see the inlet and the outlet It can improve the reliability of sanitation management if it is confirmed.

In addition, it is possible to improve the sterilization efficiency of dentures by supplying microbubbles together with ozone water to the cleaning and sterilization unit through the microbubble generator and removing contaminants adsorbed on the dentures through the microbubbles.

In particular, when microbubbles are supplied to the washing and sterilization unit, the sterilization efficiency can be improved by generating normal bubbles through the air injection unit and rupturing the microbubbles through the general bubbles to form a smaller size.

In addition, by forming an exhaust part in a part adjacent to the sterilizing water supply part, when the cleaning and sterilization of dentures is completed, the ozone remaining in the sterilizing water supply part is removed through the exhaust part, thereby achieving eco-friendly discharge through the exhaust zone and ozone It can remove the odor.

Furthermore, by forming the first internal third opening and closing part in the washing and sterilizing part, by selectively opening and closing each of the parts connected to each of the first to fourth extension parts, the input of dentures and the inflow of sterilizing water are controlled, and the sterilizing water is It is possible to block the ozone smell from leaking through each of the inlet and outlet.

Furthermore, by forming an air injection part that is formed in the portion adjacent to the outlet of the second extension and that sprays hot air toward the denture, the water formed on the surface of the denture by the sterilizing water before the denture is discharged through the outlet can be removed. have.

1 is a schematic view showing a schematic appearance of a denture washing and sterilizing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an internal configuration diagram illustrating the denture cleaning and sterilization apparatus of FIG. 1 .
3 is a schematic view showing a state in which the ultraviolet irradiation unit is formed in the washing and sterilization module of the denture washing and sterilizing apparatus of FIG. 2 .
Figure 4 is a schematic view showing the sterilization water supply of the denture cleaning and sterilization apparatus of Figure 2;
FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing a mixed state of microbubbles and normal bubbles supplied from the sterilizing water supply unit of FIG. 4 .
6 is a schematic view showing a state in which an exhaust portion is formed in a position adjacent to the sterilizing water supply portion of the denture cleaning and sterilizing apparatus of FIG. 2 .
7 is a schematic view showing the washing and sterilization module of the denture washing and sterilizing apparatus of FIG.
FIG. 8 is an enlarged view showing the first opening/closing part of the washing/sterilizing unit of the washing/sterilizing module of FIG. 7 .
9 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which a rinsing water spraying unit is formed in the washing and sterilizing module of the denture washing and sterilizing apparatus of FIG. 2 .
10 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which an air injection unit is formed in the second extension part of the washing/sterilization module of FIG. 6 .
11 is a schematic view showing a schematic appearance of a denture washing and sterilizing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION The detailed description set forth below in conjunction with the appended drawings is intended to describe exemplary embodiments of the present invention and is not intended to represent the only embodiments in which the present invention may be practiced.

Only the present embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of the present invention is complete, and to fully inform those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs, the scope of the invention, and the present invention is to be defined by the scope of the claims. only

In some cases, in order to avoid obscuring the concept of the present invention, well-known structures and devices may be omitted or shown in block diagram form focusing on core functions of each structure and device. In addition, the same reference numerals are used to describe the same components throughout the present specification.

Throughout the specification, when a part is said to "comprising or including" a certain component, it does not exclude other components unless otherwise stated, meaning that other components may be further included. do.

In addition, the term "unit" described in the specification means a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which may be implemented as hardware or software or a combination of hardware and software. Furthermore, "a or an", "one", and like related terms in the context of describing the present invention are used in both the singular and the plural unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by the context. It can be used in a meaning including.

In addition, specific terms used in the embodiments of the present invention are provided to help the understanding of the present invention, and unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, are used in the present invention. It has the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which it belongs. The use of these specific terms may be changed to other forms without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION The detailed description set forth below in conjunction with the appended drawings is intended to describe exemplary embodiments of the present invention and is not intended to represent the only embodiments in which the present invention may be practiced.

1 is a schematic view showing a schematic appearance of a denture washing and sterilizing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an internal configuration diagram illustrating the denture cleaning and sterilization apparatus of FIG. 1 .

1 and 2 , the denture washing and sterilizing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment includes a main body 100, an inlet 200, a washing and sterilization module 300, a sterilizing water supply unit 400, and an outlet. 500 and a drainage unit 600 .

The main body 100 forms the exterior of the denture washing and sterilizing apparatus 10, and may be formed in a rectangular block body shape as shown in FIG. 1, and the interior of the washing and sterilizing module 300, the An empty space may be formed so that the sterilizing water supply unit 400 and the drain unit 600 are located.

On the other hand, on one side of the front side of the body part 100, the inlet 200 into which dentures requiring cleaning and sterilization are put from the user, and the inlet 200 is put into the main body part 100. The outlet 500 is formed so that the dentures cleaned and sterilized from the inside are discharged and provided to the user again.

In this case, so that the dentures put into the inlet 200 can be discharged through the outlet 500 by naturally moving downwards by gravity without the need for a separate movement driving device, the outlet 500 is the inlet ( 200) is preferably formed in the lower part.

Meanwhile, although not shown, a transparent window may be formed on the front surface of the main body 100 . Thus, the user can visually confirm the process of washing and sterilizing the dentures inserted through the inlet 200 in the washing and sterilization module 300 to be described later through the transparent window.

The sterilizing water supply unit 400 supplies sterilizing water to the washing and sterilizing module 300, and the washing and sterilizing module 300 washes and sterilizes the dentures introduced through the inlet 200 using the sterilizing water. carry out That is, the washing and sterilization module 300 uses the sterilizing water to remove contaminants adsorbed on the denture and sterilize the bacteria.

In this way, when the cleaning and sterilization of the dentures is performed, the sterilizing water for cleaning and sterilizing the dentures is drained through the drain unit 600 in a state including the contaminant slurry removed from the dentures.

In this case, the sterilizing water is supplied from the sterilizing water supply unit 400 and after washing and sterilizing the dentures, the drain unit 600 is the sterilizing unit 600 so that it can be moved downward without a separate movement driving device by gravity. It is preferably formed below the water supply unit 400 .

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2 , the washing and sterilization module 300 includes a washing and sterilizing part 301 , a first extension part 310 , a second extension part 320 , a third extension part 330 and It includes a fourth extension 340 .

The washing and sterilizing part 301 is formed in the central part of the washing and sterilizing module 300 , and forms an accommodation space in which the dentures inserted through the inlet 200 are accommodated. Accordingly, when the denture is input from the user through the inlet 200 , the denture is accommodated in the receiving space, and may be washed and sterilized by the washing and sterilization module 300 .

The first extension 310 extends from the washing and sterilization unit 301 toward the inlet 200 to form a space, and by extending while forming a space, the dentures introduced through the inlet 200 are first It can be moved to the washing and sterilization unit 301 along the movement path (1). At this time, the first extension 310 may be formed as a curved tube connecting the inlet 200 and the washing and sterilizing unit 301 for easy movement of the denture.

As described above, the dentures washed and sterilized by the washing and sterilizing unit 301 are discharged through the outlet 500 . It can be extended to form a space toward the (500). That is, the second extension part 320 connects the washing and sterilization part 301 and the outlet 500 so that the washed and sterilized dentures pass through the second extension part 320 through the second movement path 2 ) can be moved along and discharged. Likewise in this case, the second extension part 320 may be formed as a curved tube for easy movement of the denture.

The third extension part 330 forms a space from the washing and sterilization part 301 toward the sterilizing water supply part 400 and extends to form a space, thereby being supplied from the sterilizing water supply part 400 . The sterilizing water may be moved to the washing and sterilizing unit 301 along the third movement path 3 .

After that, the sterilizing water is washed and sterilized by the washing and sterilizing unit 301 , and then moves along the fourth extension 340 and is drained through the drainage unit 600 .

Here, the fourth extension part 340 forms a space from the washing and sterilization part 301 toward the drain part 600 and, accordingly, the sterilizing water washing and sterilizing the dentures moves the fourth path. to move along.

3 is a schematic view showing a state in which the ultraviolet irradiation part is formed in the washing and sterilization module of the denture washing and sterilizing apparatus of FIG. 2 .

Referring to FIG. 3 , a first ultraviolet irradiation part 711 is formed in a portion adjacent to the inlet 200 of the first extension 310 , and the outlet 500 of the second extension 320 and A second ultraviolet irradiation unit 712 is formed in the adjacent portion.

In this case, the first ultraviolet irradiation unit 711 sterilizes the portion where the inlet 200 is formed by irradiating ultraviolet rays toward the inlet 200 , and the second ultraviolet irradiation unit 712 is the outlet 500 . To sterilize the portion where the outlet 500 is formed by irradiating ultraviolet rays toward it.

Thus, when the user wants to put dentures into the inlet 200 and when the user wants to receive washed and sterilized dentures through the outlet 500, the clean appearance of the inlet 200 and the outlet 500 It is possible to improve the reliability of the hygiene management of the denture cleaning and sterilization apparatus 10 by making it possible to confirm.

Furthermore, the dentures are primarily sterilized by irradiating ultraviolet rays to the dentures before the dentures are put through the inlet 200 through the first ultraviolet irradiation unit 711 and reach the washing and sterilization unit 301 . Also, it is possible to perform additional sterilization of the washed and sterilized dentures by irradiating ultraviolet rays to the dentures before the dentures are discharged to the outside through the outlet 500 through the second ultraviolet irradiation unit 712 .

Figure 4 is a schematic view showing the sterilization water supply of the denture cleaning and sterilization apparatus of Figure 2;

Referring to FIG. 4 , the sterilizing water supply unit 400 includes an ozone water supply unit 410 and a microbubble generator 420 . In this case, the ozonated water supply unit 410 and the microbubble generator 420 may be positioned side by side as shown, and in contrast to this, the microbubble generator 420 is connected to the ozone water supply unit 410 and a predetermined It may be located inside the third extension part 330 while being spaced apart from each other.

The ozone water supply unit 410 supplies ozone water that is harmless to the human body and can most effectively purify, clean, and sterilize, and may be configured as a device that generates ozone by separating oxygen from air or water. For example, the ozone water supply unit 410 may include a storage tank (not shown) in which ozone water is stored and a supply pump (not shown) connected to the storage tank.

At this time, the microbubble generating unit 420 generates microbubbles 20, that is, fine air bubbles in the ozone water supplied from the ozone water supply unit 410, so that the microbubbles 20 are dispersed in the ozone water. . The microbubbles 20 can exist in water for a long time and can absorb and remove contaminants adsorbed on the dentures by being charged, so that when supplied with the ozone water, the cleaning effect of the dentures can be increased.

FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing a mixed state of microbubbles and normal bubbles supplied from the sterilizing water supply unit of FIG. 4 .

Referring to FIG. 5 , when the microbubbles 20 generated by the microbubble generator are supplied to the washing and sterilization unit 301 together with the ozone water, that is, the sterilizing water containing microbubbles is the washing and sterilizing unit 301 . When supplied to, by injecting air into the washing and sterilizing unit 301 through an air injection unit (not shown), a bubble 22 having a size larger than that of the microbubbles can be generated in the washing and sterilizing unit 301, , the bubble 22 may be mixed with the microbubble 20 .

The bubble 22 generated by the air injection unit may collide with the microbubble 20 while mixing with the microbubble 20 to rupture the microbubble 20, and thus the microbubble 20 ) can be formed in a smaller size so that the washing and sterilization of the dentures can be made smoothly.

In this case, although not shown, the air injection unit may be formed inside the washing and sterilization module 300 , otherwise, it is formed outside the washing and sterilizing module 300 to wash and sterilize through an injection pipe (not shown). Air may be injected into the inside of the unit 301 .

6 is a schematic view showing a state in which an exhaust portion is formed in a position adjacent to the sterilizing water supply portion of the denture cleaning and sterilizing apparatus of FIG. 2 .

Referring to FIG. 6 , an exhaust unit 720 is formed adjacent to the sterilizing water supply unit 400 . In this case, the exhaust part 720 may be formed on the opposite side of the third extension part 330 with respect to the sterilizing water supply part 400 , and accordingly, the exhaust part 720 is disposed on the sterilizing water supply part 400 . By purifying the contained ozone, the ozone may be discharged in a direction opposite to the third movement path 3 .

More specifically, the exhaust unit 720 includes an activated carbon filter 721 and a blowing fan 722 . At this time, the activated carbon filter 721 faces the sterilizing water supply unit 400 , and the blowing fan 722 is positioned to face the activated carbon filter 721 .

The activated carbon filter filters the ozone of the ozone water remaining in the ozone water supply unit 410 and converts it into oxygen when the washing and sterilization of the dentures in the washing and sterilization unit 301 is completed, and the blowing fan 722 is The oxygen may be discharged to the outside through rotation.

That is, the ozone remaining in the ozone water supply unit 410 may be discharged to the outside toward the opposite side of the third extension part 330 without moving along the extension direction of the third extension part 330 .

In this way, when the denture cleaning and sterilization apparatus 10 does not perform the cleaning and sterilization operation of the denture by removing the ozone of the ozone water (exhaust ozone), through the inlet 200 or the outlet 500 Ozone odor can be prevented from leaking out.

7 is a schematic view showing the washing and sterilization module of the denture washing and sterilizing apparatus of FIG. FIG. 8 is an enlarged view showing the first opening/closing part of the washing/sterilizing unit of the washing/sterilizing module of FIG. 7 .

First, referring to FIG. 7 , the washing/sterilizing unit 301 includes a first opening/closing unit 810 , a second opening/closing unit 820 , and a third opening/closing unit 830 .

The first opening and closing part 810 is formed in a plate shape, and the dentures are positioned on one surface while washing and sterilization of the dentures are performed in the washing and sterilization part 301 .

However, the first opening/closing part 810 in the shape of a plate is only an example and may be configured in various shapes including a circle in consideration of aesthetic effects.

The first opening/closing part 810 is connected to a part connected to the second extension part 320 and a part connected to the fourth extension part 340 as shown, and a part connected to the second extension part 320 . and a portion connected to the fourth extension 340 may be selectively opened and closed.

First, the first opening and closing part can control the movement of the denture to the outlet 500 by selectively opening and closing a portion connected to the second extension part 320 .

That is, the first opening and closing part 810 closes the part connected to the second extension part 320 while washing and sterilizing the dentures in the washing and sterilizing part 301 is performed, and cleaning and sterilizing the dentures. When this is completed, the denture can be moved to the outlet 500 by opening the portion connected to the second extension 320 .

Furthermore, the first opening and closing part 810 closes the portion connected to the second extension part 320 in normal times even after the dentures are discharged, so that the ozone smell of the sterilizing water is leaked through the outlet 500 . can be blocked

In addition, when the washing and sterilization of the dentures in the washing and sterilizing unit 301 is completed, the first opening and closing part 810 opens the part connected to the fourth extension part 340 to clean and sterilize the dentures. The sterilizing water can be discharged.

Referring to FIG. 8 , the first opening/closing part 810 may include a rotation shaft 813 and first and second plate members 811 and 812 .

The rotation shaft 813 may be connected to each other in one direction, and the first and second plate members 811 and 812 may be symmetrically and rotatably coupled to the rotation shaft 813 . That is, each of the first and second plate members 811 and 812 rotates with respect to the rotation axis to selectively select a part connected to the second extension part 320 and a part connected to the fourth extension part 340 , respectively. can be opened with

Referring back to FIG. 7 , the second opening/closing part 820 is formed in a plate shape on the first opening/closing part 810 . The second opening/closing part selectively opens and closes a portion connected to the first extension part 310 to control input of the denture into the receiving space of the washing and sterilizing part 301 .

That is, the second opening and closing part 820 opens a portion connected to the first extension part 310 when the denture is inserted through the inlet 200 and moved to the washing and sterilizing part 301 , and the washing While washing and sterilization of the dentures are performed in the sterilization unit 301 , it is possible to block the input of other dentures into the washing and sterilization unit 301 by closing the portion connected to the first extension unit 310 .

Furthermore, the second opening/closing part 820 closes the portion connected to the first extension part 310 before the denture is inserted through the inlet 200, so that the ozone smell of the sterilizing water is released through the inlet 200. ) to prevent leakage.

The third opening/closing part 830 is formed in a plate shape on the first opening/closing part 810 . In this case, the third opening/closing part 830 may be formed parallel to the second opening/closing part 820 .

The third opening/closing unit 830 selectively opens and closes a portion connected to the third extension unit 330 to control the introduction of the sterilizing water into the receiving space of the washing/sterilizing unit 301 .

That is, the third opening/closing part 830 opens a part connected to the third extension part 330 while washing and sterilization of the dentures are performed in the washing and sterilization part 301, so that the sterilization water is the third extension. It flows into the washing and sterilizing part 301 through the part 330, and when the inflow of sterilizing water into the washing and sterilizing part 301 is no longer necessary, the part connected to the third extension 330 is closed. can do it

9 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which a rinsing water spraying unit is formed in the washing and sterilizing module of the denture washing and sterilizing apparatus of FIG. 2 .

Referring to FIG. 9 , inside the fourth extension part 340 , a rinsing water spraying part 730 sprays rinsing water toward the washing and sterilizing part 301 along the extending direction of the fourth extension part 340 . ) is formed.

That is, the rinsing water spraying unit 730 washes and sterilizes the dentures using the sterilizing water in the washing and sterilizing unit 301 , and then sprays the rinsing water toward the dentures through the fourth extension 340 . By doing so, the dentures are rinsed with the rinsing water.

In this case, since the rinsing water spraying unit 730 provides the rinsing water in the opposite direction to the fourth movement path, a spray nozzle 731 is required as shown, and the spray nozzle 731 is used. Thus, the rinsing water may be provided toward the denture.

However, in this embodiment, the rinsing water spraying part 730 is illustrated as being formed inside the fourth extension 340 , but the rinsing water spraying part 730 is based on the draining part 600 . It may be formed on the opposite side of the fourth extension part 340 .

That is, according to another embodiment of the present invention, the rinsing water spraying unit 730 may be sprayed or supplied from the upper side toward the denture.

10 is a schematic view illustrating a state in which an air injection unit is formed in the second extension part of the washing/sterilization module of FIG. 6 .

Referring to FIG. 10 , an air spraying part 740 for spraying hot air is formed in a portion adjacent to the outlet 500 of the second extension part 320 .

When the air spray unit 740 moves along the second extension part 320 and the dentures cleaned and sterilized through the washing and sterilization module 300 are located in the vicinity of the outlet 500, the dentures By providing hot air toward the dentures, moisture (moisture) formed on the surface is removed as the dentures come into contact with sterilizing water while they are being cleaned and sterilized.

11 is a schematic view showing a schematic appearance of a denture cleaning and sterilizing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The denture cleaning and sterilizing apparatus 11 according to this embodiment is the denture cleaning and sterilizing apparatus ( 10), so the same reference numbers are used and overlapping descriptions are omitted.

Referring to FIG. 11 , a plurality of the inlet 200 and the outlet 500 are respectively formed on the front surface of the main body 100 . In this case, each of the inlets 200 and each of the outlets 500 may be positioned to face each other on the same line.

Thus, when the dentures are put into each of the inlets 200 , the dentures put into each of the inlets 200 may be discharged through each of the outlets formed to face each of the inlets 200 .

In this embodiment, as the inlet 200 and the outlet 500 are formed in plurality as described above, it is possible to simultaneously wash and sterilize the dentures inserted through each inlet 200, thereby reducing the cleaning and sterilization time. reduced, and thus the efficiency of cleaning and sterilization operations can be improved.

According to the present embodiments, when the denture is inserted through the inlet, there is no need to manually perform the processes for washing and sterilizing the denture by automatically performing the processes such as sterilization, washing, and drying of the denture inside the body part. It works.

Furthermore, by forming a plurality of each inlet and outlet on the front surface of the main body, it is possible to simultaneously wash and sterilize a plurality of dentures, thereby improving the efficiency of cleaning and sterilizing the dentures.

In addition, since the outlet is formed in the lower direction than the inlet, there is no need for a driving device for moving the separate dentures, and after the dentures are washed and sterilized, they can be discharged through the outlet by moving in the lower direction by gravity.

In particular, in the process of moving the dentures to the washing and sterilization module through the inlet or in the process of moving the dentures through the outlet in the washing and sterilization module, the dentures move gently by forming each of the first and second extensions into a curved tube. so that damage can be prevented.

In addition, by forming the first and second ultraviolet irradiation units in each of the first and second extensions, it is possible to sterilize the inlet and the portion adjacent to the inlet, and the portion adjacent to the outlet and the outlet, respectively, so that the user can visually see the inlet and the outlet It can improve the reliability of sanitation management if it is confirmed.

In addition, it is possible to improve the sterilization efficiency of dentures by supplying microbubbles together with ozone water to the washing and sterilization unit through the microbubble generator and removing contaminants adsorbed on the dentures through the microbubbles.

In particular, when microbubbles are supplied to the washing and sterilization unit, the sterilization efficiency can be improved by generating general bubbles through the air injection unit and rupturing the microbubbles through the general bubbles to form a smaller size.

In addition, by forming an exhaust part in a portion adjacent to the sterilizing water supply part to remove ozone remaining in the sterilizing water supply part through the exhaust part when cleaning and sterilization of dentures is completed, the ozone smell of the sterilizing water can be removed.

Furthermore, by forming the first internal third opening and closing part in the washing and sterilizing part, by selectively opening and closing each of the parts connected to each of the first to fourth extension parts, the input of dentures and the inflow of sterilizing water are controlled, and the sterilizing water is It is possible to block the ozone smell from leaking through each of the inlet and outlet.

Furthermore, by forming an air injection part that is formed in a portion adjacent to the outlet of the second extension and that sprays hot air toward the denture, the water formed on the surface of the denture by the sterilizing water before the denture is discharged through the outlet can be removed. have.

Those of ordinary skill in the art related to the embodiments of the present invention will understand that it can be implemented in a modified form within a range that does not depart from the essential characteristics of the description. Therefore, the disclosed methods are to be considered in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense. The scope of the present invention is indicated in the claims rather than the detailed description of the invention, and all differences within the scope equivalent thereto should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

10: denture cleaning and sterilization device 20: microbubbles
22: bubble
100: main body 200: inlet
300: washing sterilization module 301: washing sterilization unit
310: first extension 320: second extension
330: third extension 340: fourth extension
400: sterilizing water supply unit 410: ozone water supply unit
420: microbubble generating unit 500: outlet
600: drain hole 711: first ultraviolet irradiation unit
712: second ultraviolet irradiation unit 720: exhaust unit
721: activated carbon filter 722: blowing fan

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delete body part;
an inlet through which dentures are inserted through an opening at one side of the main body;
a washing and sterilization module formed inside the main body, for washing and sterilizing the dentures introduced through the inlet using sterilizing water;
a sterilizing water supply unit for supplying the sterilizing water to the washing and sterilizing module;
an outlet formed at the lower side of the inlet and opened on the other side of the main body to discharge the dentures washed and sterilized by the washing and sterilization module; and
It is formed under the sterilizing water supply part, and sterilizing water for washing and sterilizing the dentures
Including a drain for discharging
The washing and sterilization module is
a washing and sterilization unit that forms a receiving space in which the dentures are accommodated in the central part, and washes and sterilizes the dentures using the sterilizing water;
a first extension portion extending from the washing and sterilization portion toward the inlet to form a space, and allowing the dentures introduced through the inlet to move along a first movement path;
a second extension part extending from the washing and sterilizing part to form a space toward the outlet, and allowing the washed and sterilized dentures to move along a second movement path;
a third extension part extending from the washing and sterilizing part to form a space toward the sterilizing water supply part and allowing the sterilizing water to move along a third movement path; and
and a fourth extension that extends from the washing and sterilization part to form a space toward the drain, allowing the sterilizing water to wash and sterilize the dentures to move along a fourth movement path,
The washing sterilization unit,
Formed in a plate shape, the denture is positioned on one surface while washing and sterilization of the denture is performed, and selectively opening and closing a portion connected to the second extension to control the movement of the denture to the outlet and a first opening/closing unit that blocks the ozone smell of the sterilizing water from moving to the outlet, and selectively opens and closes a portion connected to the fourth extension to control the discharge of washing water for washing and sterilizing the dentures;
A second second that is formed in a plate shape on the upper part of the first opening and closing part, and selectively opens and closes the part connected to the first extension part to control the input of the denture and block the ozone smell of the sterilizing water from moving to the inlet. draw; and
Denture washing and sterilization device.
3. The method of claim 2,
A first ultraviolet irradiation part for sterilizing the inlet by irradiating ultraviolet rays is formed on a portion adjacent to the inlet of the first extension,
Denture washing and sterilization apparatus, characterized in that a second ultraviolet irradiation part for sterilizing the outlet by irradiating ultraviolet rays to a portion adjacent to the outlet of the second extension is formed. delete The method of claim 2, wherein the first opening and closing portion,
axis of rotation;
a first plate member coupled to the rotation shaft and rotating about the rotation shaft to selectively open and close a portion connected to the second extension part; and
Denture cleaning and sterilization apparatus, characterized in that it comprises a second plate member coupled to the rotation shaft parallel to each other with the first plate member and rotating about the rotation shaft to selectively open and close a portion connected to the fourth extension .
The method of claim 2, wherein the sterilizing water supply unit,
an ozone water supply unit for supplying ozone water containing ozone; and
Denture cleaning and sterilization apparatus, characterized in that it comprises a micro-bubble generator for generating micro-bubble-containing sterilization water by bubbling the ozone water and supplying the micro-bubble-containing sterilization water to the cleaning and sterilization unit. 7. The method of claim 6,
It is formed in a position adjacent to the sterilizing water supply unit,
When the washing and sterilization of the dentures are completed, the ozonated water supply unit further comprises an exhaust unit including an activated carbon filter that filters the ozone of the ozonated water to change it into oxygen, and a blower fan that sucks in the oxygen and exhausts it to the outside. A device for cleaning and sterilizing dentures. 7. The method of claim 6,
Denture cleaning and sterilization apparatus, characterized in that by injecting air into the washing and sterilization module to generate a bubble having a size larger than that of the microbubble, further comprising an air injection unit for rupturing the microbubble.
3. The method of claim 2,
In the portion adjacent to the outlet of the second extension, when the denture is discharged through the outlet, an air spraying unit for removing moisture formed on the surface of the denture by spraying hot air toward the denture is formed. Denture washing and sterilization device. 3. The method of claim 2,
Denture washing and sterilization apparatus, characterized in that a rinsing water spraying part for spraying rinsing water toward the washing and sterilizing part is formed on the inside of the fourth extension part or on the opposite side of the fourth extension part based on the washing and sterilizing part.

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