KR102365149B1 - Auxiliary apparatus for dental treatment - Google Patents

Abstract

An auxiliary device for a dental procedure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a base; a first connection part formed on the upper surface of the base along a first axial direction; a first support part coupled to the first connection part and extending along a second axial direction; a first driving part coupled to the first connection part and the first support part and moving the first support part in the first axial direction; a second connection part formed at an end of the first support part; a second support part coupled to the second connection part and extending along a third axial direction; a second driving part coupled to the first and second support parts and rotating the second support part about a second axis; a third connection part formed at an end of the second support part; a plurality of arms extending from the third connection part; a third driving part coupled to the third connection part and rotating the arms about a third axis; and a control part configured to control an operation of at least one of the first driving part, the second driving part, or the third driving part. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the position of a unit chair can be easily adjusted to be suitable for a dental procedure.

Description

Auxiliary devices for dental procedures {AUXILIARY APPARATUS FOR DENTAL TREATMENT}

The present disclosure relates to an auxiliary device for dental procedures, and more particularly, to an auxiliary device for assisting a dentist's operation.

A unit chair (unit chair) or dental chair (dental chair) is a device for accommodating a patient in a dentistry, etc., is a medical device specially designed to support the examinee's whole body. The examinee receives treatment while lying on the unit chair. In this case, the dentist may adjust the position of the examinee to be suitable for dental treatment through the unit chair when performing examination, tooth extraction, oral surgery, and the like.

Unit chairs are usually made of a combination of metal and plastic, and are often infused with antibacterial properties to minimize the risk of infection. In addition, since the chair back of the unit chair is made thin, the dentist can easily access the examinee's oral cavity while sitting on a chair behind the examinee.

In general, a unit chair includes a head restraint for supporting a patient's head, a backrest for supporting the back, and leg rests for supporting hips and legs. Additionally, the unit chair may further include a table on which a dental treatment tool such as a handpiece is mounted.

The unit chair can be roughly divided into three types according to the relationship between the dental engine and the chair. First of all, there is a ceiling-mounted design in the form of a chair placed below an attachment built into the ceiling. There are also mobile stand-alone designs in the form of lockable, wheel-mounted chairs or folding chairs designed for mobile work. Finally, there is the dental chair built-in design where the dental engine and all necessary accessories are built into the chair itself.

Embodiments disclosed in the present specification provide an auxiliary device for a dental procedure that assists a dentist to perform a dental procedure safely and with high efficiency without the aid of an auxiliary personnel.

Auxiliary device for dental treatment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a base, a first connection part formed on an upper surface of the base along a first axial direction, a first connection part coupled to the first connection part and extending along the second axial direction The support part, the first connection part, and the first driving part coupled to the first support part and moving the first support part along the first axial direction, the second connection part formed at the end of the first support part, the second connection part and the third axial direction A second support portion extending along the, a second driving portion coupled to the first support portion and the second support portion and rotating the second support portion about the second axis, a third connection portion formed at the end of the second support portion, and the third connection portion a plurality of arms extended and formed, a third driving unit coupled to the third connecting unit and rotating the plurality of arms about a third axis, and a control unit configured to control operation of at least one of the first driving unit, the second driving unit, or the third driving unit includes

According to an embodiment, the first support part includes a leg part coupled to the first support part extending in the third axial direction, and the leg part includes a wheel for guiding movement of the first support part in the first axial direction.

According to an embodiment, the base includes an interface unit connected to the control unit and receiving a control command from a user.

According to an embodiment, the interface unit displays operation information of the auxiliary device.

According to an embodiment, the plurality of arms includes a first suction device, a second suction device, and a plurality of passive arms, wherein the first suction device is configured to suck a by-product generated during a dental procedure in the oral cavity, and the second suction device The device is configured to suck the by-product outside the oral cavity, the plurality of passive arms extending from the plurality of arms and configured to move at least one of the first suction device or the second suction device, and the control unit includes the first suction device and the second suction device. and control operation of at least one of the two suction devices.

According to an embodiment, the plurality of passive arms are formed to be detachable from the plurality of arms.

According to one embodiment, the base is a vacuum pump configured such that at least one of the first suction device or the second suction device is connected with at least one of the first suction device or the second suction device to generate compressed air for sucking by-products. The vacuum pump includes a suction pipe configured to be connected to at least one of the first suction device and the second suction device, and the control unit is further configured to control the operation of the vacuum pump.

According to an embodiment, it further includes a third support part coupled to the third connection part and extending along the third axial direction, and the third driving part is coupled to the third support part to move the third support part along the third axial direction. The list is further structured.

According to one embodiment, the third support supports at least a part of the unit chair.

According to one embodiment, the third support portion supports the head portion of the unit chair at one end.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the position of the unit chair may be easily adjusted to be suitable for dental procedures.

In addition, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a plurality of dental instruments are easily mounted/moved so that a doctor can perform treatment alone.

The effects of the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

1 is a perspective view of an auxiliary device for a dental procedure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
2 is an enlarged perspective view of a part of an auxiliary device for a dental procedure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
3 is an enlarged perspective view of a part of an auxiliary device for a dental procedure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
4 illustrates an example in which an auxiliary device for a dental procedure is used in a procedure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
5 is a perspective view of an auxiliary device for a dental procedure according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
6 illustrates an example in which an auxiliary device for a dental procedure is used in a procedure according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

Hereinafter, specific contents for carrying out the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, in the following description, if there is a risk of unnecessarily obscuring the gist of the present disclosure, detailed descriptions of well-known functions or configurations will be omitted.

In the accompanying drawings, the same or corresponding components are assigned the same reference numerals. In addition, in the description of the embodiments below, overlapping description of the same or corresponding components may be omitted. However, even if descriptions regarding components are omitted, it is not intended that such components are not included in any embodiment.

Terms used in the present disclosure will be briefly described, and the disclosed embodiments will be described in detail. The terms used in this specification have been selected as currently widely used general terms as possible while considering the functions in the present disclosure, but these may vary depending on the intention or precedent of a person skilled in the art, the emergence of new technology, and the like. In addition, in a specific case, there is a term arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in this case, the meaning will be described in detail in the description of the corresponding invention. Therefore, the terms used in the present disclosure should be defined based on the meaning of the term and the content throughout the present disclosure, rather than the simple name of the term.

In this disclosure, expressions in the singular include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates the singular. Also, the plural expression includes the singular expression unless the context clearly dictates the plural.

In the present disclosure, when a part includes a certain component, it means that other components may be further included, rather than excluding other components, unless otherwise stated.

In the present disclosure, the upper side of a drawing may be referred to as "upper" or "upper side", and the lower side thereof may be referred to as "lower side" or "lower side" of the configuration shown in the drawing. In addition, in the drawings, a portion between the upper part and the lower part or the part other than the upper part and the lower part of the illustrated configuration may be referred to as a “side” or a “side”. Relative terms such as “upper” and “upper” may be used to describe the relationship between the components shown in the drawings, and the present disclosure is not limited by such terms.

In the present disclosure, a direction toward the inner space of a structure may be referred to as “inside”, and a direction protruding into the open outer space may be referred to as “outside”. Relative terms such as “inside” and “outside” may be used to describe the relationship between the components shown in the drawings, and the present disclosure is not limited by such terms.

Reference to “A and/or B” in this disclosure means A, or B, or A and B.

In the present disclosure, when it is said that a certain part is connected to another part, it includes not only a case in which it is directly connected, but also a case in which it is connected through another configuration in the middle.

In the present disclosure, the 'first axis' may refer to an x-axis parallel to the ground. Also, the 'second axis' may refer to a y-axis that is perpendicular to the first axis and parallel to the ground. Additionally, the 'third axis' may refer to a direction orthogonal to the first axis and the second axis, that is, a z-axis orthogonal to the ground.

Advantages and features of the disclosed embodiments, and methods of achieving them, will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and only the present embodiments allow the present disclosure to be complete, and the present disclosure provides those skilled in the art with the scope of the invention. It is provided for complete information only.

1 is a perspective view of an auxiliary device 100 for a dental procedure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, the auxiliary device 100 includes a base 110 , a first connection part 120 , a first support part 130 , a first driving part 135 , a second connection part 140 , and a second support part 150 . , a second driving unit 155 , a third connecting unit 160 , a plurality of arms 170 , a third driving unit 175 , and a control unit (not shown). The auxiliary device 100 may serve to easily adjust the position of the unit chair during dental procedures. In addition, the auxiliary device 100 may assist a doctor to perform treatment alone by easily mounting/moving a plurality of dental instruments.

The base 110 may be disposed on an x-y plane (eg, the ground) and serve to support the auxiliary device 100 . As shown, the base 110 may be formed in a rectangular box shape, but is not limited thereto. For example, the base 110 may be formed in a cylindrical or polygonal shape.

In an embodiment, the base 110 may include a stand 112 , an interface unit 114 , and a vacuum pump (not shown).

The stand 112 may be formed to extend along the z-axis direction. For example, the stand 112 may have a cylindrical shape extending from the upper surface of the base 110 in the z-axis direction. In one embodiment, the stand 112 may be formed to be adjustable in length along the z-axis direction.

The interface unit 114 may be connected to the control unit and configured to receive a control command from a user. Additionally, the interface unit 114 may be configured to display operation information of the auxiliary device 100 . The user may input a control command through the interface unit 114 so that the controller controls the operation of the auxiliary apparatus 100 , and check operation information and status information of the auxiliary apparatus 100 in real time.

In an embodiment, the interface unit 114 may correspond to a touch panel. For example, the touch panel may correspond to a display in which an input unit and an output unit are combined into one. In another embodiment, the interface unit 114 may have an input unit and an output unit separated from each other. In this case, the input unit may correspond to a keyboard or the like, and the output unit may correspond to a display. In an embodiment, the interface unit 114 may be coupled to the stand 112 . For example, the interface unit 114 may be coupled to the +z-axis end of the stand 112 .

The vacuum pump may be configured to be connected to at least one of the first suction device 182 or the second suction device 184 to generate compressed air. A vacuum pump may be disposed inside the base. The first suction device 182 and/or the second suction device 184 may suck a byproduct generated during a dental procedure through compressed air. The vacuum pump may be connected to the first suction device 182 and/or the second suction device 184 through the suction pipe 116 . In this case, the suction pipe 116 may be formed through the upper surface of the base 110 as shown.

The first connection part 120 may serve to connect the base 110 and the first support part 130 . In one embodiment, the first connection part 120 may be formed on the upper surface of the base 110 along the x-axis direction. The first connection part 120 may be coupled to one end of the first support part 130 to guide the first support part 130 to move along the x-axis direction.

The first support unit 130 may serve to support the auxiliary device 100 . In an embodiment, the first support part 130 may be coupled to the first connection part 120 and extend along the y-axis direction. For example, as shown, the first support part 130 may be formed to extend along the +y axis in a state coupled to the first connection part 120 at one end. In an embodiment, the first support part 130 may include a leg part 132 extending from the other end of the first support part 130 in the -z-axis direction to come into contact with the ground. In this case, one or a plurality of leg portions 132 formed on the first supporting portion 130 may be formed.

As shown, the leg part 132 may include a wheel 134 for guiding the movement of the first support part 130 in the x-axis direction at one end in contact with the ground. For example, the first support unit 130 moving along the x-axis direction may be guided by the first connection unit 120 at one side and the wheel 134 at the other side.

The first driving unit 135 may be configured to move the first supporting unit 130 along the x-axis direction. To this end, the first driving unit 135 may be coupled to the first connecting unit 120 and the first supporting unit 130 . For example, the first driving unit 135 may move along the x-axis while being coupled to the first supporting unit 130 to move the first supporting unit 130 along the x-axis direction.

The second connection part 140 may serve to connect the first support part 130 and the second support part 150 . In one embodiment, the second connection part 1400 may be formed at the end of the first support part 130. For example, as shown, the second connection part 140 is not coupled to the first connection part 120. It may be formed at the other end of the first supporter 130. In one embodiment, the second connecting portion 140 is coupled to one end of the second supporter 150 so that the second supporter 150 rotates about the y-axis. can guide you to do it.

The second support 150 may serve to support the auxiliary device 100 . In an embodiment, the second support part 150 may be coupled to the second connection part 140 and extend along the z-axis direction. For example, the second support part 150 may be coupled to the upper side of the second connection part 140 to be formed in the +z direction.

The second driving unit 155 may be configured to rotate the second support unit 150 about the y-axis. To this end, the second driving unit 155 may be coupled to the first supporting unit 130 and the second supporting unit 150 . For example, the second driving unit 155 rotates a portion (eg, 220 in FIG. 2 ) coupled to the second supporting unit 150 about the y-axis, thereby causing the second supporting unit 150 to move around the y-axis. can be rotated

The third connection part 160 may serve to connect the second support part 150 and the plurality of arms 170 . In an embodiment, the third connection part 160 may be formed at an end of the second support part 150 . For example, as shown, the third connection part 160 may be formed at the other end of the second support part 150 that is not coupled to the second connection part 140 . In an embodiment, the third connection unit 160 may be coupled to the plurality of arms 170 to guide the plurality of arms 170 to rotate about the z-axis.

The plurality of arms 170 may serve as a cradle on which auxiliary devices necessary for dental procedures are mounted. In an embodiment, the plurality of arms 170 may be formed to extend from the third connection unit 160 . In one embodiment, the plurality of arms 170 may consist of a pair of opposing arms. For example, as illustrated, the plurality of arms 170 may include a pair of arms disposed to face each other about the z-axis.

In an embodiment, each of the plurality of arms 170 may have a '-'-shaped bar, a 'L'-shaped bar, or a curved bar shape, but is not limited thereto. For example, the plurality of arms 170 may be formed in any shape suitable for an arrangement structure with a unit chair ( 410 of FIG. 4 ) to be described later.

In one embodiment, the plurality of arms 170 may include a first suction device 182 , a second suction device 184 , and/or a plurality of passive arms 190 . Additionally, the plurality of arms 170 include an opening that pulls the examinee's mouth so that the examinee's mouth is not closed, a retractor 186 that can secure the treatment field by pushing or pulling the examinee's soft tissue in a specific direction, and inside the oral cavity. It may further include a lighting unit for securing a field of view.

The first suction device 182 may be configured to suck a byproduct generated during a dental procedure in the oral cavity. The second suction device 184 may be configured to suck the by-product outside the oral cavity. The first suction device 182 and/or the second suction device 184 may be connected to the plurality of arms 170 through coupling with the plurality of passive arms 190 .

The plurality of passive arms 190 may extend from the plurality of arms 170 and may be configured to move the first suction device 182 and/or the second suction device 184 . Additionally, the plurality of passive arms 190 may be further configured to move the aperture, the retractor 186 , and/or the light. For example, the plurality of passive arms 190 are formed to extend from one end of the plurality of arms 170 that are not coupled to the third connection part 160 , and are formed at each end of the first suction device 182 or the second suction device. It may be coupled with device 184 . Accordingly, the user may adjust the positions of the first suction device 182 and/or the second suction device 184 by applying force to the plurality of passive arms 190 to move them.

The plurality of passive arms 190 may be detachable from the plurality of arms 170 . Accordingly, the user may additionally install or remove the plurality of passive arms 190 from the plurality of arms 170 for a procedure.

The third driving unit 175 may be configured to rotate the plurality of arms 170 about the z-axis. To this end, the third driving unit 175 may be coupled to the third connecting unit 160 and/or the plurality of arms 170 . For example, the third driving unit 175 rotates about the z-axis in a state coupled to the third connection unit 160 and the plurality of arms 170 , thereby rotating the plurality of arms 170 about the z-axis. there is.

In an embodiment, the third driving unit 175 may adjust the coupling angle between the second support unit 150 and the third connection unit 160 so that the rotation axes of the plurality of arms 170 coincide with the z axis. For example, when the second support unit 150 disposed on the z-axis rotates about the y-axis, the rotational axes of the plurality of arms 170 may deviate from the z-axis. In this case, the third driving unit 175 may align the rotation axes of the plurality of arms 170 on the z-axis by adjusting the coupling angle between the second support unit 150 and the third connection unit 160 .

A controller (not shown) may control the above-described operations of the first driving unit 135 , the second driving unit 155 , and/or the third driving unit 175 . Also, the controller may control the above-described operation of the first suction device 182 , the second suction device 184 , and/or the vacuum pump.

In an embodiment, the control unit may control the movement of the first support unit 130 in the x-axis direction by driving the first driving unit 135 . Also, the controller may control the rotation of the y-axis center of the second support unit 150 by driving the second driving unit 155 . In addition, the controller may control the z-axis rotation of the plurality of arms 170 by driving the third driving unit 175 . Accordingly, the user controls the operation of the first driving unit 135 , the second driving unit 155 , and/or the third driving unit 175 through the control unit, so that the unit chair coupled with the auxiliary device 100 (eg, The position in the x-axis and/or z-axis direction of 410 of FIG. 4 may be adjusted to suit the procedure.

In another embodiment, the control unit does not directly control the operation of the first driving unit 135 to the third driving unit 175 , but the operation of the unit chair (eg, 410 in FIG. 4 ) combined with the auxiliary device 100 . can only control In this case, the auxiliary device 100 may be passively operated in conjunction with the movement of the unit chair. For example, when the position of the unit chair in the x-axis and/or z-axis direction is changed through the control unit, the first driving unit 135 to the third driving unit 175 may be manually driven in conjunction therewith. Accordingly, the user may indirectly control the movement of the auxiliary device 100 by controlling only the operation of the unit chair through the controller.

In an embodiment, the controller may control the by-product generated during a dental procedure to be sucked through the first suction device 182 in the oral cavity by driving the first suction device 182 . Also, by driving the second suction device 184 , the controller may control the by-products to be sucked through the second suction device 184 outside the oral cavity. In addition, the control unit may control the operation of the vacuum pump so that the vacuum pump generates compressed air. Accordingly, the user controls the operations of the first suction device 182 , the second suction device 184 , and/or the vacuum pump through the control unit, and thereby the first suction device 182 and/or the second suction device 184 . ) can adjust the intensity/speed of inhaling by-products to suit the procedure.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of a part of an auxiliary device (eg, 100 of FIG. 1 ) for a dental procedure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Among the configurations shown in FIG. 2 , descriptions of those corresponding to those shown in FIG. 1 will be omitted.

The first connection part 120 may be coupled to the first connection part 120 to guide movement of the first support part 130 in the x-axis direction. For example, as shown, the rail 210 formed on the first connection part 120 may be coupled to one end of the first support part 130 to guide the movement of the first support part 130 in the x-axis direction. .

In one embodiment, the first driving unit 135 may be coupled to the first connection unit 120 at one side and the first support unit 130 at the other side. For example, as shown, the lower surface of the first driving unit 135 is coupled to the rail 210 of the first connection unit 120 , and one side of the first driving unit 135 is coupled to the first support unit 130 . can be Accordingly, by moving the first driving unit 135 along the rail 210 , the first supporting unit 130 may be moved in the x-axis direction. In this case, the rail 210 may guide the movement of the first support part 130 in the x-axis direction.

In an embodiment, the second driving unit 155 may include the first rotating unit 220 rotating about the y-axis. For example, as illustrated, the first rotating unit 220 may be formed to protrude from the second driving unit 155 in the +y-axis direction. The second driving part 155 may be coupled to the first support part 130 on one side and the second support part 150 via the first rotation part 220 on the other side. For example, as shown, the lower surface of the second driving unit 155 is coupled to the first supporting unit 130 , and the first rotating unit 220 formed on one side of the second driving unit 155 is the second supporting unit 150 . ) can be combined with Accordingly, as the first rotating unit 220 rotates, the second supporting unit 150 may be rotated about the y-axis. In this case, the second connection part 140 may guide the rotation of the y-axis center of the second support part 150 .

In another embodiment (not shown), the second connection unit 140 and the second driving unit 155 may be integrally formed. The integrally formed second connection part 140 and the second driving part 155 may be coupled to the first support part 130 from one side to be movable along the y-axis direction. Accordingly, by moving the second driving unit 155 along the first supporting unit 130 , the second supporting unit 150 may be moved along the y-axis direction. In this case, a rail (not shown) formed on the upper surface of the first support part 130 may guide the y-axis movement of the second support part 150 . Accordingly, the user may adjust the y-axis direction position of the unit chair (eg, 410 in FIG. 4 ) to be suitable for the operation by controlling the operation of the second driving unit 155 through the control unit.

3 is an enlarged perspective view of a part of an auxiliary device (eg, 100 of FIG. 1 ) for a dental procedure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Among the configurations shown in FIG. 3 , descriptions of those corresponding to those shown in FIG. 1 will be omitted. In one embodiment, the auxiliary device for dental procedures may further include a third support 310 .

In one embodiment, the third support 310 may serve to support a configuration (eg, 412 of FIG. 4 ) coupled to the upper side of the third support 310 . The third support part 310 may be coupled to the third connection part 160 and extend along the z-axis direction. In an embodiment, the third support 310 may be formed to extend in length along the z-axis. For example, the third support part 310 has a structure in which a plurality of cylinders are continuously overlapped, and as the plurality of cylinders are aligned in a line, the length may extend in the z-axis direction.

In an embodiment, the third driving unit 175 may be configured to move the third supporting unit 310 along the z-axis direction. For example, the third driving unit 175 may raise or lower the third supporting unit 310 along the z-axis while being coupled to the third supporting unit 310 .

4 shows an example in which the auxiliary device 100 for a dental procedure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is used in the procedure. Specifically, FIG. 4 may show a scene in which the examinee 420 lying on the unit chair 410 is treated using the auxiliary device 100 . Among the configurations shown in FIG. 4 , descriptions of those corresponding to those shown in FIG. 1 will be omitted. In FIG. 4 , the stand ( 112 in FIG. 1 ), the interface unit ( 114 in FIG. 1 ), and the suction pipe ( 116 in FIG. 1 ) of the auxiliary device 100 are omitted for a clearer understanding of the auxiliary device 100 , and the unit A part of the chair 410, the lower body of the examinee 420, and the upper body of the doctor 430 are omitted.

In one embodiment, the auxiliary device 100 may be coupled to the unit chair 410 . Specifically, the auxiliary device 100 may be coupled to the unit chair 410 through the third support 310 . In this case, the third support part 310 may support at least a part of the unit chair 410 . For example, as shown, the third support 310 may support a part of the unit chair 410 by being coupled to the head 412 of the unit chair 410 at one end. In this case, the controller may control the operation of the third driving unit to adjust the height of the head unit 412 by raising or lowering the third support unit 310 along the z-axis.

In an embodiment, the controller may control the operation of the unit chair 410 . For example, the control unit controls the operation of the unit chair 410 so that the position of the examinee 420 lying on the unit chair 410 is adjusted, so that the backrest part and the leg support part (not shown) of the unit chair 410 are You can change the angle formed.

In one embodiment, the doctor 430 controls the operation of the first driving unit and the second driving unit through the control unit to determine the x-axis and/or z-axis position of the unit chair 410 coupled with the auxiliary device 100 . It can be adjusted to suit the procedure. Also, the doctor 430 may control the operations of the auxiliary device 100 and the unit chair 410 together through the controller.

In another embodiment, the doctor 430 may control only the operation of the unit chair 410 without controlling the operation of the auxiliary device 100 through the controller. Specifically, the doctor 430 may indirectly operate the first driving unit and the second driving unit by controlling only the operation of the unit chair 410 through the control unit. In this case, when the unit chair 410 is operated by the controller, the auxiliary device 100 coupled to the unit chair 410 may be passively operated in conjunction with the movement of the unit chair 410 .

After the examinee 420 lies down on the unit chair 410, the doctor 430 controls the operation of the third driving unit through the control unit, so that the height from the ground to the examinee's 420's head can be adjusted to be suitable for the procedure. . Next, the doctor 430 may move the plurality of passive arms 190 to position the first suction device 182 and/or the second suction device 184 near the mouth of the examinee 420 . In addition, the doctor 430 may suck byproducts generated in the oral cavity of the examinee 420 through the first suction device 182 and/or the second suction device 184 by operating the vacuum pump through the control unit.

5 is a perspective view of an auxiliary device 500 for a dental procedure according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. Among the configurations shown in FIG. 5 , descriptions of those corresponding to those shown in FIG. 1 will be omitted.

As illustrated, the auxiliary device 500 may include a base 510 , a plurality of wheels 512 , a fourth support part 520 , a fourth connection part 530 , and a plurality of arms 170 .

In one embodiment, a plurality of wheels 512 are coupled to the lower surface of the base 510 so that the base 510 can move along the x-y plane. In addition, by preventing the plurality of wheels 512 from rotating through the locking device included in the plurality of wheels 512 , the base 510 may be fixed to one point on the x-y plane.

In an embodiment, the fourth support part 520 may be formed to extend along the z-axis direction on the upper surface of the base 510 . As illustrated, the fourth support 520 may be formed to increase or decrease in length along the z-axis direction. In an embodiment, the fourth support part 520 may be coupled to at least a portion of the unit chair through the fourth connection part 530 . Accordingly, the height of the unit chair in the z-axis direction from the ground can be adjusted by adjusting the z-axis direction length of the fourth support part 520 .

In an embodiment, a fourth connection part 530 may be formed at one end of the +z axis of the fourth support part 520 . The fourth connection part 530 may be configured to connect the fourth support part 520 and the plurality of arms 170 . The fourth connection part 530 may be configured to be rotatable about the z-axis. Accordingly, the plurality of arms 170 coupled to the fourth connection part 530 may rotate together with the fourth connection part 530 as the fourth connection part 530 rotates about the z-axis.

The fourth driving part (not shown) may be configured to adjust the z-axis length of the fourth support part 520 and to rotate the fourth connecting part 530 about the z-axis. To this end, the fourth driving unit may be coupled to the fourth supporting unit 520 and/or the fourth connecting unit 530 . The user may adjust the position of the unit chair (eg, 410 in FIG. 4 ) coupled with the auxiliary device 500 to be suitable for the operation by controlling the operation of the fourth driving unit through a control unit (not shown).

Alternatively, the user may control only the operation of the unit chair without controlling the operation of the auxiliary device 500 through the control unit. Specifically, the user may indirectly operate the fourth driving unit by controlling only the operation of the unit chair through the control unit. In this case, when the unit chair is operated by the controller, the auxiliary device 500 coupled to the unit chair may be passively operated in conjunction with the movement of the unit chair.

6 illustrates an example in which an auxiliary device for a dental procedure is used in a procedure according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. Specifically, FIG. 6 may show a scene in which the examinee 420 lying on the unit chair 410 is treated using an auxiliary device. Among the configurations shown in FIG. 6 , descriptions of those corresponding to those shown in FIGS. 1 and 4 will be omitted. In FIG. 6 , the base of the auxiliary device (eg, 110 in FIG. 1 ), a part of the unit chair 410 , and the lower body of the examinee 420 are omitted for a clearer understanding of the auxiliary device.

In one embodiment, the auxiliary device may include a base (not shown), a fifth connection part 610 , an attachment part 612 , a fifth support part 620 , a fifth driving part 630 , and a plurality of arms 170 . can In this case, the base may be in a form separated from the rest of the components. For example, the base may be disposed on the floor, and the remaining components may be disposed adjacent to the unit chair 410 .

The fifth connection unit 610 may serve to connect the auxiliary device and the unit chair 410 . In an embodiment, the fifth connection part 610 may be coupled to at least a portion of the unit chair 410 . For example, as illustrated, the fifth connection part 610 may be coupled to the backrest part of the unit chair 410 through a plurality of attachment parts 612 . Since the fifth connection part 610 is attached to the unit chair 410 , at least a portion of the auxiliary device may be coupled to the unit chair 410 . The attachment part 612 may be attached to the backrest of the unit chair 410 in a state in which it is coupled to the fifth connection part 610 . As shown in FIG. 6 , the attachment part 612 may correspond to a suction plate, but is not limited thereto. For example, the attachment part 612 may be coupled to the unit chair 410 through a bolt and a nut. In one embodiment, one or a plurality of attachment parts 612 may be formed. For example, as shown, the attachment parts 612 may be attached to the unit chair 410 in a state in which three attachments 612 are formed at opposite corners of the fifth connection part 610 .

The fifth support part 620 may serve to connect the fifth connection part 610 and the plurality of arms 170 and support the head part 412 . In an embodiment, the fifth support part 620 may be formed to extend from one side of the fifth connection part 610 while being coupled to the fifth connection part 610 . For example, as shown, a screw groove (not shown) is formed at one end of the fifth support 620 , and may be coupled to the fifth connection part 610 through a screw 614 . The fifth support portion 620 may be coupled to the head portion 412 of the unit chair 410 at the end. For example, as shown, the fifth support part 620 may be coupled to the fifth connection part 610 on one side and the head part 412 from the other side. The fifth support part 620 may serve to support the head part 412 by being coupled to the head part 412 .

The fifth driving unit 630 may be configured to rotate the plurality of arms 170 about the z-axis. To this end, the fifth driving unit 630 may be coupled to the fifth support unit 620 and/or the plurality of arms 170 . For example, the fifth driving unit 630 may rotate about the z-axis in a state coupled to the fifth support 620 and the plurality of arms 170, thereby rotating the plurality of arms 170 about the z-axis. there is. In this case, one end of the end of the fifth support 620 may be coupled to the head 412 , and the other end of the end of the fifth support 620 may be coupled to the fifth driving unit 630 . The user may adjust the positions of the plurality of arms 170 to be suitable for surgery by controlling the fifth driving unit 630 through a controller (not shown).

The above-described preferred embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed for the purpose of illustration, and various modifications, changes and additions will be possible within the spirit and scope of the present invention by those skilled in the art having a general knowledge of the present invention, and such modifications, changes and additions should be considered to be within the scope of the claims.

Those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains, within the scope of not departing from the technical spirit of the present invention, various substitutions, modifications and changes are possible, so the present invention is described in the above-described embodiments and the accompanying drawings. is not limited by

100: auxiliary device
110: base
120: first connection part
130: first support 135: first driving unit
140: second connection part
150: second support part 155: second driving part
160: third connection part
170: plurality of arms 175: third driving unit

Claims (10)

An auxiliary device for dental procedures, comprising:
Base;
a first connection part formed on an upper surface of the base along a first axial direction;
a first support portion coupled to the first connection portion and extending in a second axial direction;
a first driving unit coupled to the first connecting unit and the first supporting unit, the first driving unit moving the first supporting unit in the first axial direction;
a second connection part formed at an end of the first support part;
a second support portion coupled to the second connection portion and extending in a third axial direction;
a second driving part coupled to the first support part and the second support part and rotating the second support part about the second axis;
a third connection part formed at an end of the second support part;
a plurality of arms extending from the third connecting portion;
a third driving unit coupled to the third connecting unit and configured to rotate the plurality of arms about the third axis; and
a control unit configured to control an operation of at least one of the first driving unit, the second driving unit, and the third driving unit
comprising, an auxiliary device.
According to claim 1,
The first support portion includes a leg portion coupled to the first support portion and extending in the third axial direction,
The leg portion comprises a wheel for guiding the first axial movement of the first support portion, auxiliary device.
According to claim 1,
The base includes an interface unit connected to the control unit and receiving a control command from a user, the auxiliary device.
4. The method of claim 3,
The interface unit displays operation information of the auxiliary device.
According to claim 1,
The plurality of arms,
a first suction device, a second suction device and a plurality of passive arms;
The first suction device is configured to suck the by-product generated during the dental procedure in the oral cavity,
The second suction device is configured to suck the by-product outside the oral cavity,
The plurality of passive arms extend from the plurality of arms and are configured to move at least one of the first suction device and the second suction device,
The control unit is further configured to control an operation of at least one of the first suction device and the second suction device.
6. The method of claim 5,
wherein the plurality of passive arms are configured to be detachable from the plurality of arms.
6. The method of claim 5,
The base is
at least one of the first suction device or the second suction device comprises a vacuum pump configured to generate compressed air in connection with at least one of the first suction device or the second suction device for sucking the by-product and,
The vacuum pump includes a suction pipe configured to be connected to at least one of the first suction device and the second suction device,
The control unit is further configured to control the operation of the vacuum pump.
According to claim 1,
Further comprising a third support portion coupled to the third connection portion and extending along the third axial direction,
and the third driving unit is coupled to the third supporting unit and further configured to move the third supporting unit along the third axial direction.
9. The method of claim 8,
and the third support supports at least a portion of the unit chair.
10. The method of claim 9,
An auxiliary device, wherein the third support portion supports the head portion of the unit chair at one end.

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