KR20210032604A - Spraying apparatus for washing, cleaning and whitening denture using electrolyzed water - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a spraying device for washing, cleaning, and whitening a denture using electrolyzed water, capable of cleaning the denture by spraying the electrolyzed water acquired by electrolysis, and immersing and washing the cleaned denture in the electrolyzed water. Therefore, the present invention easily and conveniently washes and cleans the denture without ultrasound or effervescent tablets, and acquires a whitening effect at the same time. The present invention controls an ion concentration of the electrolyzed water through strength of electric power used for the electrolysis or electrolysis time or controls exposure time to the electrolyzed water, and thus, allows a user to easily and conveniently select and use a sterilization effect and a whitening degree of the denture by controlling the ion concentration of the electrolyzed water. The spraying device comprises a main body and a storing container.

Description

Spraying device for cleaning, washing and whitening dentures using electrolyzed water {SPRAYING APPARATUS FOR WASHING, CLEANING AND WHITENING DENTURE USING ELECTROLYZED WATER}

The present invention relates to an injection device for cleaning, washing, and whitening dentures using electrolyzed water, and more particularly, washing and whitening dentures by spraying electrolyzed water obtained by electrolysis, and then immersing the dentures in electrolyzed water. Since it is configured to perform cleaning and whitening action, it is possible to obtain the effect of cleaning, cleaning and whitening dentures with only electrolyzed water. At this time, it is possible to control the whitening effect by controlling the number of ions through the power and application time used for electrolysis, or the time of exposure to electrolyzed water.

Dentures are artificially manufactured so that they can be used or removed by inserting them into the defective part when the oral tissue related to the tooth is defective, and it is a substitute that restores the damaged function, appearance, and health. Since these dentures are artificial materials, foreign substances or smells and discoloration occur in the dentures when they are used for a long time, and thus, as shown in (Patent Document 1) to (Patent Document 3), it is used after washing with a washing machine.

(Patent Document 1) Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1878444

A large amount of dentures collected from facilities with many dentures, such as nursing homes and elderly nursing hospitals, can be washed at the same time and provided to users again, and can be supplied to users by sterilizing bacteria as well as separating foreign substances. Regarding denture sterilization and cleaning machine, it can prevent cross-contamination between different dentures, and can also be used as a denture storage box, and a number of denture sterilization that can clean and sterilize dentures more cleanly. And a washing machine.

(Patent Document 2) Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1880952

This is a denture ultrasonic cleaner designed to perform simple and hygienic cleaning and disinfection of dentures.It can be used easily by the elderly, and it is possible to easily discharge foreign substances and washing water after cleaning the dentures, ensuring user convenience. At the same time, it relates to a denture ultrasonic cleaner manufactured to shorten the cleaning time by applying a modified ultrasonic wave, which is an aperiodic (chaos principle).

(Patent Document 3) Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1893971

Considering that most of the denture users are elderly, it relates to an ultrasonic cleaning machine for dentures that is easy to operate and the stability of denture sterilization cleaning solution. A cleaning tank installed on the upper body and in which dentures are put into sterilization and cleaning, and on the bottom of the bottom of the cleaning tank A plurality of ultrasonic vibrators installed, an elevating cover installed above the washing tank, an elevating means for raising and lowering the cover, a basket accommodated in the washing tub, a denture seating jig accommodated in the basket, and the washing tub A first pump for supplying sterilizing washing liquid to the furnace, a second pump for supplying rinsing water to the washing tank, first and second drainage pipes installed at the bottom of the washing tank, and a first opening and closing flow paths of the first and second drainage pipes And 2 solenoid valves are included.

However, the existing denture cleaning apparatus has the following problems.

(1) Since the dentures are cleaned by putting them in the denture cleaning device, they are easy to clean, but there is a limit to cleaning the dentures cleanly because they cannot be cleaned by hand.

(2) Particularly, areas where food is easily caught, such as between teeth or grooves of dentures, are not easily removed even if they are cleaned with a denture cleaning device, so even if they are cleaned, food or foreign substances may remain stuck in the state.

(3) If you use it again with foreign substances left in this way, not only does it harm your health, but there is also a concern that it may affect other teeth due to the increase of bacteria in the oral cavity.

(4) On the other hand, the existing denture cleaning device can obtain some effect in cleaning the dentures, but the washing water used for cleaning the dentures alone cannot effectively cleanse and whiten harmful oral microorganisms.

(5) In addition, in order to obtain a whitening effect, it is necessary to mix and use a component that can produce a whitening effect in the washing water, so there is an increase in cost and cumbersome use.

(6) Conventional dentures are cleaned using ultrasonic waves, and cleaned using enzymes and chemical components in the form of effervescent tablets.

Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1878444 (Registration Date: 2018.07.09) Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1880952 (Registration Date: July 17, 2018) Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1893971 (Registration Date: 2018.08.27)

The present invention is in consideration of these points, and since the dentures are cleaned by spraying electrolyzed water obtained by electrolysis, and then the cleaned dentures are immersed in electrolyzed water to be cleaned, it is easy and convenient to clean dentures without ultrasonic waves or effervescent tablets. It is an object of the present invention to provide an injection device for cleaning, washing, and whitening dentures using electrolyzed water, which not only can clean and wash but also obtain a whitening effect at the same time.

In particular, the present invention is configured to control the ion concentration of the electrolyzed water or the exposure time to the electrolyzed water through the strength of the electric power used for electrolysis and the electrolysis time, so that the ion concentration of the electrolyzed water is adjusted. Another object is to provide an injection device for cleaning, cleaning, and whitening dentures using electrolyzed water that enables easy and convenient selection and use of the sterilization effect and whitening degree of dentures by controlling them.

The injection device for cleaning, washing and whitening dentures using electrolyzed water according to the present invention for achieving this purpose comprises: a main body 100 made of a hollow hollow inside; And a first electrode 210 that is integrally formed on the upper portion of the main body 100 or is formed in a separate type, stores water therein, and is installed at a predetermined distance W to electrolyze water therein to receive a different polarity. ') and a second electrode (210"), by spraying electrolyzed water with the spray brush 120 to put the cleaned and whitened dentures (D) inside the storage container 200 for cleaning with electrolyzed water; Including;, In the main body 100, a pump 110 for pumping the electrolyzed water electrolyzed in the storage container 200; Connected to the pump 110 and drawn out of the main body 100 to obtain a denture ( D) the spray brush 120 for washing and whitening by spraying electrolyzed water; a selection button 130 for selecting a whitening degree; and the first electrode 210 ′ according to the grade of the selection button 130 And the intensity and time of the power applied to the second electrode 210" or the time of exposure to electrolyzed water differently, and the ionized water stored in the storage container 200 by driving the pump 110 It characterized in that it comprises a; controller 140 for controlling to be sprayed with the spray brush 120.

In particular, the first electrode 210 ′ and the second electrode 210 ″ may be formed of platinum or titanium plated with platinum.

In addition, the second electrode 210" is characterized in that at least two horizontal portions formed parallel to each other and one vertical portion are connected to each other.

And the interval (W) is characterized in that 0.1 ~ 1.0mm.

Meanwhile, the electrolyzed water of the first electrode 210 ′ and the second electrode 210 ″ is characterized in that the pH is 6.5 to 7.5.

The injection device for cleaning, washing and whitening dentures using electrolyzed water according to the present invention has the following effects.

(1) Since electrolyzed electrolyzed water is sprayed to clean the dentures, and the washed dentures are immersed in electrolyzed water to be cleaned, it is possible to clean and clean dentures with only electrolyzed water. You can also get a whitening effect while washing.

(2) In particular, when electrolyzing water, the degree of whitening can be selected in advance to control the ionized water of the electrolyzed water or the exposure time to the electrolyzed water. You can get the desired antifungal and whitening effects with just a few tens.

(3) Therefore, it is not only safe because it is not necessary to use antifungal agents or whitening agents, which are usually manufactured in the form of chemicals, and it is safe, easy and convenient for children and the elderly to use.

(4) At this time, since the electrolyzed water pumped through the pump is sprayed with the spray brush, the anti-fungal effect and the degree of whitening as desired while the dentures are cleaned are configured so that the user can conveniently select the degree of whitening as desired. Can be used.

(5) At this time, the degree of whitening controls the electrolysis time and power supply of water, or the time of exposure to the electrolyzed water, so that the user can more easily and conveniently select the desired whitening degree to obtain a whitening effect.

[Fig. 1] is a cross-sectional view showing the overall configuration of an injection device for cleaning and washing and whitening dentures using electrolyzed water according to the present invention.
[Fig. 2] is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a denture cleaning, washing, and whitening injection device using electrolyzed water according to the present invention.
[Fig. 3] is an exploded perspective view to show the shape of an electrode used for electrolysis according to the present invention.
[Fig. 4] is a plan view combined to show the shape of an electrode used for electrolysis according to the present invention.
[Fig. 5] is a photograph showing an antifungal evaluation result using a control group, a denture cleaning device according to the present invention, and an Alkaline peroxide denture cleaning agent.
[Fig. 6] is a photograph showing an antifungal evaluation result using a control group, a denture cleaning device according to the present invention, and an Alkaline peroxide denture cleaning agent.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Prior to this, terms or words used in the specification and claims should not be construed as being limited to their usual or dictionary meanings, and the inventor should appropriately define the concept of terms in order to describe his own invention in the best way. It should be interpreted as a meaning and concept consistent with the technical idea of the present invention according to the principle that it can be.

Therefore, the embodiments described in the present specification and the configurations shown in the drawings are only one of the most preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not represent all the technical spirit of the present invention, and various equivalents that can replace them at the time of the present application And it should be understood that there may be variations.

[Configuration]

The injection device for cleaning, washing, and whitening dentures using electrolyzed water according to the present invention includes a main body 100 made of a hollow hollow, and an upper part of the main body 100 as shown in Figs. 1 to 6 The first electrode 210' and the second electrode (210') and the second electrode (where different polarities are applied by being installed at a predetermined interval W) to store water inside and to electrolyze water therein. 210") equipped with a storage container 200; includes.

Particularly, the main body 100 is sprayed with electrolyzed water, which is pumped by driving the pump 110, to the dentures (D) to clean the dentures (D), and then put the washed dentures (D) in the main body (100). Since it is configured to be cleaned by immersing in electrolyzed water, it is possible to obtain the effect of cleaning, washing, and whitening the denture (D) with only electrolyzed water. In addition, not only can the denture (D) be cleaned and washed up to every corner, but also a whitening effect as well as an stimulating effect can be obtained.

In addition, the main body 100 has a selection button 130 for selecting the degree of whitening, so that the ionized water of the electrolyzed water electrolyzed using the first electrode 210 ′ and the second electrode 210 ″ The whitening degree can be easily and conveniently adjusted and used as desired by adjusting or controlling the exposure time to electrolyzed water.

In addition, the water used for electrolysis may be tap water or water containing a chlorine component.

Hereinafter, this configuration will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

end. main body

The main body 100, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, is manufactured in a hollow shape with an empty inside. In addition, a storage container 200 for electrolyzing water, which will be described later, is installed in the interior as a space for mounting various components to be described later.

This main body 100, as shown in [Fig. 1] and [Fig. 2], includes a pump 110, a spray brush 120, a selection button 130, and a controller 140.

1. Pump

The pump 110, as shown in [Fig. 1] and [Fig. 2], is mounted in the main body 100 and electrolyzed in the storage container 200 to be described later is transferred to the outside of the main body 100, preferably. It can be used for a boosting action and cleaning and whitening of the dentures (D) by pressure feeding to the spray brush 120 to be described later. Here, the test result regarding the acceleration force will be described later.

Such a pump 110 is manufactured by a conventional technique, and under the control of the controller 140 to be described later, when the controller 140 receives a request for electrolyzed water required for the promotion action, the dentures (D) cleaning, and whitening, Drive and stop control is received through the control of the controller 140.

2. Spray brush

Spray brush 120, as shown in [Fig. 1] and [Fig. 2], can be connected to the above-described pump 110 to clean the dentures (D) with electrolyzed water to every nook and cranny. Together with the whitening effect can be obtained. At this time, the spray brush 120 is connected to the above-described pump 110 through a flexible pipe such as a hose to receive the electrolyzed water. In addition, the electrolyzed water supplied in this way is manufactured by a conventional technique in which the electrolyzed water is sprayed through the operation of the spray brush 120 to perform washing, stimulating action, and whitening.

This spray brush 120, as shown in Fig. 1, forms a hair 121 on one side so that the denture D can be cleaned, and configures a handle on the other side so that it can be held by hand. In addition, the spray brush 120 is configured to form a flow path 122 therein to receive the electrolyzed water through the pump 110 described above. At this time, the flow path 122 induces to pump the electrolyzed water supplied from the pump 110 to the vicinity of the mother 121, and the electrolyzed water thus induced is the flow path 122 near the mother 121 It is preferable to configure the electrolyzed water to be sprayed in front of the mother 121 in which the cleaning operation is substantially performed through the spray hole 123 formed in communication with the ).

3. Select button

The selection button 130 is a button configured to be able to select the degree of whitening of the teeth, as shown in [FIG. 1] and [FIG. 2]. At this time, the whitening degree selected through the selection button 130 is input to the controller 140 to be described later to adjust the ion concentration of the electrolyzed water discharged through the pump 110, or by varying the injection time of the electrolyzed water. Allows you to control the whitening level. Here, the whitening effect refers to the effect of making the discolored tooth surface appear white, and the test results regarding the whitening effect will be described later.

The degree of whitening is shown as an example in which [Fig. 1] and [Fig. 2] are configured to be selectable through two buttons, but is not limited thereto. For example, it is possible to configure the whitening time to increase by the number of times the button is pressed by counting the number of times a button is pressed each time a button is pressed, or to determine the whitening time by the time the button is pressed. have. In addition, two buttons are configured, one button is used to select a mode (e.g., whitening, cleaning, or washing), and the other button is the time or number of times to be pressed as described above. It can also be configured to determine the operating time of the selected mode via, for example. Not only that, but anyone in the technical field to which the present invention belongs can easily know that it is equipped with several buttons and can be configured to operate during the operation time and the mode previously set for the button according to the user pressing any one button. I will be able to.

In this case, the degree of whitening is achieved through the control of the controller 140, which will be described later, receiving the step signal selected by the selection button 130. For example, the controller 140 sets differently depending on the degree of whitening (mode) the power or application time applied to the first electrode 210 ′ and the second electrode 210 ″, which will be described later, used for electrolysis. Then, if any one of the whitening steps is selected, the power or application time is applied so that the whitening effect can be achieved through the control of the ion concentration of the electrolyzed water. It can also be configured to achieve a whitening effect by maintaining and controlling the time that the electrolyzed water is exposed to the teeth.

4. Controller

The controller 140 is mounted inside the main body 100 described above, as shown in [Fig. 1] and [Fig. 2]. In addition, the controller 140 generates electrolyzed water through the first electrode 210 ′ and the second electrode 210 ″ when it is necessary to wash, clean, and whiten the dentures (D), and the above-described pump 110 It is controlled according to the whitening degree received through the driving, selection button 130.

For example, the controller 140 electrolyzes the water filled in the storage container 200, which will be described later, at regular or predetermined time intervals to always maintain a constant concentration of electrolyzed water, which will be described later as a first electrode 210 ′. ) And the power applied to the second electrode 210", and the supply time and timing thereof. In addition, a predetermined amount of electrolyzed water is pumped according to the whitening step selected through the selection button 130. It is possible to pressurize to (110) or to continuously pressurize electrolyzed water, so that the stimulating action, washing, washing, and whitening of the denture (D) can be achieved.

I. Storage container

The storage container 200 is a container that stores water to be electrolyzed therein, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The storage container 200 has a first electrode 210 ′ and a second electrode 210 ″ for making electrolyzed water by electrolyzing water under the control of the above-described controller 140.

First electrode and second electrode

The first electrode 210 ′ and the second electrode 210 ″ electrolyze water in the storage container 200 described above, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 2.

In particular, the first electrode 210 ′ and the second electrode 210 ″ may be any one of the first electrode 210 ′ and the second electrode 210 ″ as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 It is desirable to configure in a form that is inserted into the other to increase the reaction area between the electrodes so that a sufficient amount of electrolyzed water can be obtained in a short time when necessary for cleaning, cleaning, and whitening dentures.

In this case, the first electrode 210 ′ and the second electrode 210 ″ may be manufactured in various shapes even in the form of being fitted in this way. For example, the second electrode 210 ″ may be manufactured in a circular shape or It may be manufactured in the form of an ellipse and a closed curve, and the first electrode 210 ′ may be manufactured to surround the circumference of the second electrode 210 ″. In Figs. 3 and 4, four horizontal portions are formed. An example of a configuration by connecting the middle part of each length is shown.

In addition, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, in order to electrolyze water, the first electrode 210 ′ and the second electrode 210 ″ are formed to be separated by a predetermined distance W as shown in FIG. 4. At this time, the spacing (W) is formed to be 0.1 to 1.0 mm, because if it is narrower than this, a short between the electrodes may occur, and if it is wider than this, electrolysis may occur, but its efficiency may decrease. .

And in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, any of the first electrode 210 ′ and the second electrode 210 ″ may be used as long as it is made of a conductive material so that electrolysis can be performed, but in order to increase the electrolysis effect It is preferable to use platinum or titanium plated with platinum.

Finally, it is preferable to use the electrolyzed water electrolyzed in this way with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5. This is to minimize the deformation and discoloration of the denture (D) when the denture (D) is washed or to perform a whitening action while securing the durability of the denture (D) and to obtain a sterilization effect.

The storage container 200 made as described above may be integrally configured with the body 100 described above, or may be configured as a separate type. At this time, when configured as a separate type, the storage container 200 is placed on the main body 100 and removed, like a commutator and a brush configured to supply power to the rotating part of the motor, and then used again. Anyone in the technical field to which the present invention belongs can easily know that even if 200 is placed, it can be configured to be electrically connected.

On the other hand, the electrolyzed water electrolyzed in the storage container 200 is supplied to the above-described spray brush 120 and used to clean the denture D while making a whitening action, and the washed denture ( It is also used when washing D) by winding it around the storage container 200. At this time, when cleaning the denture (D), it may be cleaned while electrolyzing, or by immersing the denture (D) in the electrolyzed electrolyzed water.

Hereinafter, the results of [whitening effect test] and [antifungal effect test] using the spraying device according to the present invention are as follows.

[Whitening effect test]

Using the injection device for cleaning and washing and whitening dentures using electrolyzed water according to the present invention, 50 ml of tap water is applied to electrolyze to make electrolyzed water, and then the extracted teeth were put in it to react with gargling for 30 seconds. When it was checked whether the effect of whitening on the teeth.

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Count Shade (hue) Remark
Sample 1
0 3M3 Sample shade when first checked
Sample 2
10 times 2R2.5 Shade changes when soaked in gargle solution for 30 seconds
Sample 3
20 times 2R2.5 No change when I did it again 10 times
Sample 4
30 times 2M3 One step brighter
Sample 5
40 times 2M2.5 Brighter than above
Sample 6
50 times 2M2 Brighter than above
1. Shade measurement was measured by comparing VITA Easyshade V and VITA Toothguide 3D-MASTER from VITA, Germany.

As a result, as shown in [Table 1], in Samples 2 and 3 garnished up to 20 times, there was almost no whitening effect, so there was no change in color tone. ), you can see that it has brightened one step.

[Antifungal Effect Test]

After forming the C. albicans biofilm on the acrylic resin, the antifungal activity against the mycelial C. albicans formed on the acrylic resin was investigated using the Alkaline peroxide denture cleaner and the denture cleaner according to the present invention. Antifungal activity was evaluated according to each method of use.

As a result, as shown in [Fig. 5] and [Fig. 7], the control is about 1×10 ⁸ cfu/ml in the denture model, and about 1.2×10 in the denture model in the denture cleaner according to the present invention. ^In the denture model using 4 cfu/ml and Alkaline peroxide denture cleaner, it ^{was measured as 1.8×10 3} cfu/ml. As such, the spray device according to the present invention exhibited a strong antifungal effect similar to that of a cleaning agent without using a cleaning agent.

100: main body
110: pump
120: spray brush
130: select button
140: controller
200: storage container
210', 210": first and second electrodes

Claims (5)

The body 100 made of a hollow hollow inside; And a first electrode 210 that is integrally formed on the upper portion of the main body 100 or is formed as a separate type, stores water therein, and is installed at a predetermined distance W to electrolyze water therein to receive a different polarity. ') and a second electrode (210"), by spraying electrolyzed water with the spray brush 120 to put the cleaned and whitened dentures (D) inside the storage container 200 for cleaning with electrolyzed water; Including,
In the main body 100,
A pump 110 for pumping the electrolyzed water electrolyzed in the storage container 200;
The spray brush 120 is connected to the pump 110 to be drawn out of the main body 100 to spray electrolyzed water onto the denture D to clean and whiten;
A selection button 130 for selecting a whitening degree; And
According to the level of the selection button 130, the intensity and time of the power applied to the first electrode 210 ′ and the second electrode 210 ″ are divided, or the time of exposure to electrolyzed water is adjusted differently, A controller 140 for controlling the pump 110 to drive the ionized water stored in the storage container 200 to be ejected to the spray brush 120; and cleaning the dentures using electrolyzed water, comprising: Spraying device for cleaning and whitening.
In claim 1,
The first electrode 210 ′ and the second electrode 210 ″ are
An injection device for cleaning, cleaning, and whitening dentures using electrolyzed water, characterized in that platinum or titanium is plated with platinum.
In claim 1,
The second electrode 210" is,
An injection device for cleaning, washing, and whitening dentures using electrolyzed water, characterized in that at least two horizontal portions formed parallel to each other are formed by connecting one vertical portion to each other.
In claim 1,
The interval (W) is,
An injection device for cleaning, washing and whitening dentures using electrolyzed water, characterized in that 0.1 to 1.0 mm.
In any one of claims 1 to 4,
Electrolyzed water into the first electrode 210 ′ and the second electrode 210 ″,
An injection device for cleaning, washing and whitening dentures using electrolyzed water, characterized in that the pH is between 6.5 and 7.5.

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