KR20220118784A - Smart denture cleaning device for oral care of denture wearers - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a smart denture cleaning device for oral care of a denture wearer. The smart denture cleaning device, according to the present invention, comprises: a main body (10); a denture box (30); an electrolysis device (41); an ultrasonic vibration unit (95); an ultraviolet sterilization unit (85); a steam injection unit (80); a drying unit (86); and a controller (89). According to the present invention, a denture wearer's denture cleaning history, oral care history, and hospital history management history can be easily grasped.

Description

Smart denture cleaning device for oral care of denture wearers

The present invention relates to a smart denture cleaning device for oral care of a denture wearer, and more particularly, through a process in which a smart denture with an embedded information identifier and a denture cleaning device operate in conjunction with each other, washing of dentures is carried out and washing of dentures By displaying the denture wearer's personal identification information, medical information, and denture cleaning history information on the display unit provided in the device, the denture wearer's denture cleaning history, oral care history, and hospital history management history can be easily identified, and a number of Sterilize and clean the dog's dentures at the same time, but connect the water supply line and the drain line to the denture pockets that accommodate each denture, and add hypochlorous acid, slightly acidic hypochlorous acid, or sodium hypochlorite to the denture pockets according to the cleaning specifications of the dentures. It relates to a smart denture cleaning device for oral care of denture wearers that can be selectively supplied and filled, and can be used cleanly by disinfecting the inside of the denture pocket with alkaline water after sterilization of the denture.

As medical technology develops, various medical devices are being developed, and among dental medical technologies, artificial teeth are being developed and used. A representative example of such artificial teeth is a denture (Artificial tooth).

Dentures are artificially manufactured metal and synthetic resin (resin) dentures as a substitute for missing natural teeth, and are mainly used by the elderly. Although these dentures can be easily managed at home with detergents, etc., the system that manages dentures for the welfare of the elderly in public institutions (places) such as nursing hospitals and public health centers, where most of the elderly are present, is weak.

Recently, although denture washing machines are being used in public institutions including nursing hospitals, these denture washing machines have a structure such that only a simple washing function such as a dishwasher is performed, and it takes a certain time to wash the dentures, and it takes a certain amount of time to wash the dentures. There were inconveniences such as concerns about loss of dentures because most of them are elderly people, including dementia patients.

In addition to this, elderly people who use dentures in nursing hospitals, dementia patients, etc. cannot know when their dentures have been recently washed, so it is difficult to clean and manage dentures by themselves, caregivers, or guardians. .

On the other hand, the applicant of the present application, through registered patents No. 10-1716091, No. 10-1812080, No. 10-1903961 and No. 10-1903962, "denture embedding method of information identification body for the prevention of emergency situations and disappearance of denture wearers" ” has been disclosed. In the above technology, a method of embedding an information identifier in which personal information including the name of the denture wearer's name, blood type, contact information, resident registration number, hospital history, and dental information history is stored in the denture has been disclosed in various embodiments.

Registered Patent No. 10-1716091 Registered Patent No. 10-1812080 Registered Patent No. 10-1903961 Registered Patent No. 10-1903962

Accordingly, the present invention has been devised to eliminate the above-described problems, and the denture cleaning is performed through a process in which the smart dentures embedded with the information identification body and the denture cleaning device operate in conjunction with each other, and the display unit provided in the denture cleaning device By displaying the denture wearer's personal identity information, medical information, and denture cleaning history information, it is possible to easily understand the denture wearer's denture cleaning history, oral care history, and hospital history management history, as well as sterilizing and cleaning multiple dentures simultaneously. Connect the water supply line and the drain line to the denture pockets that accommodate each denture, and depending on the cleaning specifications of the dentures, the denture pockets can be selectively supplied and filled with sterilizing water, hypochlorous acid, non-acidic hypochlorous acid or sodium hypochlorite. , It has been completed as a technical task with a focus on the smart denture cleaning device for oral care of the denture wearer, which enables clean use by disinfecting the inside of the denture pocket with alkaline water after sterilization of the denture.

The present invention for achieving the above technical problem, in configuring a smart denture cleaning device for oral care of a denture wearer, the main body 10 having a closed structure in which the opening and closing door 15 is provided on the front side; A leader unit 13 is provided on the front side of the main body 10 in order to recognize the information identification body embedded in the denture 2 , and is located on the front side of the main body 10 to provide cleaning information for the dentures 2 . A display unit 11 for displaying and interfacing with the user for the operation of the denture washing device is provided, and receiving for washing of the dentures 2 in the inner space according to the opening of the opening and closing door 15 A denture compartment 30 having a plurality of denture pockets 31 having a receiving space 32 formed therefor; an electrolytic device 41 installed on a water supply line 40 connected to the denture pocket 31 to sterilize the dentures 2 and the denture pocket 31 to generate sterilizing water; an ultrasonic vibrating unit 95 fixedly provided on the lower outer side of the denture pocket 31 to vibrate the denture pocket 31; UV sterilization unit 85 provided spaced apart from the denture pocket 31 in the main body 10 to perform UV sterilization treatment for the dentures 2 and the denture pocket 31; For steam cleaning of the dentures (2) and the denture pockets (31), the denture pockets (31) in the main body (10) are spaced apart provided on the upper side of the steam injection unit (80) for spraying the steam downward toward the denture pockets (31); a drying unit 86 provided on the inner wall of the main body 10, which is the upper side of the denture pocket 31, for drying after washing the dentures 2; The opening and closing door 15, the ultrasonic vibration unit 95, the ultraviolet sterilization unit 85, the steam spray unit 80, the drying unit 86 and the controller 89 for controlling the operation of the display unit 11; including; It provides a smart denture cleaning device for oral care of the denture wearer, characterized in that made.

At this time, the denture compartment 30 is composed of a denture pocket 31 having an accommodation space 32 formed therein, and an outward-facing rim portion 33 extending outwardly to the upper end of the denture pocket 31, and the denture pocket 31 ), the water supply line 40 of sterilizing water connected from the tap water supply unit 43 is connected to the water supply hole 35 penetrating through the upper outer wall of the denture pocket 31, and the drain hole 59 penetrating the bottom side of the denture pocket 31 ), the drain line 50 of the sterilizing and disinfecting water used for sterilization is connected to the denture pocket inside the through hole 92 formed on the horizontally fixed installation table 91 in the inner space according to the opening of the opening and closing door 15. It is characterized in that the outwardly facing rim portion 33 of the denture pocket 31 is configured to be caught and seated on the outer mounting table 91 of the rim portion of the through hole 92 while the 31 is inserted downward.

In addition, the sterilizing water includes a first sterilizing water corresponding to hypochlorous acid (HCLO), slightly acidic hypochlorous acid (HOCl) or sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) and a second sterilizing water corresponding to alkaline water, and the denture pocket The sterilization and sterilization process for the dentures 2 accommodated in (31) includes the first sterilization process using the first sterilization water, and the first sterilization water remaining on the inner surface of the dentures 2 in the first sterilization process. It is characterized in that it comprises a second sterilization and disinfection process using a second sterilizing water to remove.

In addition, on the water supply line 40 connected from the tap water supply unit 43 and supplied with tap water into each of the plurality of denture pockets 31, an electrolyzer 41, a quantitative valve, and a sedimentation filter 6, Sediment Filter ) and an electrolytic cell 400 equipped with a carbon filter (7, Carbon Filter) is provided, the metering valve induces a quantitative supply of tap water into each denture pocket 31, and the electrolysis device 41 is provided with the denture pocket 31 ) by generating a spark in the tap water that is moved to the side, it is electrolyzed to supply hypochlorous acid (HCLO) in the denture compartment 30, and the sedimentation filter is configured to filter out impurities or fine residues contained in tap water characterized in that

In addition, a mixing tank 60 for generating non-acidic hypochlorous acid (HOCl) or sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) is connected to the first supply line 44 connected to the tap water supply part 43 through a connection line 66 . However, the connection line 66 is connected to one side of the upper side of the side wall of the mixing tank 60, and the mixing tank 60 has a liquid hydrogen chloride supply unit 61 for generating non-acidic hypochlorous acid (HOCl); The liquid sodium chloride supply unit 63 for generating sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) is connected through connection lines 62 and 64, respectively, and the connection lines 62 and 64 are connected to the upper side of the other side of the side wall of the mixing tank 60 A precipitation filter 6 through a second supply line 67 connected to the bottom of the mixing tank 60 by mixing any one of liquid hydrogen chloride or liquid sodium chloride and tap water at a set ratio in the mixing tank 60 ) to communicate with the water supply line 40 through the electrolytic action of the electrolytic device 41 to supply slightly acidic hypochlorous acid (HOCl) or sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) into the denture compartment 30 through the electrolysis action. characterized.

In addition, a mixing tank 60 for generating non-acidic hypochlorous acid (HOCl) or sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) is connected to the first supply line 44 connected to the tap water supply part 43 through a connection line 66 . However, the connection line 66 is connected to one side of the upper side of the side wall of the mixing tank 60, and the solid hydrogen chloride supply unit 161 for the production of non-acidic hypochlorous acid (HOCl) at the upper portion of the mixing tank 60 . And, a sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) supply unit 163 is provided to be spaced apart from each other, and any one of solid hydrogen chloride (tablet form) or solid sodium chloride (tablet form) and tap water in the mixing tank 60 The electrolysis action of the electrolysis device 41 by mixing at a set ratio and communicating with the water supply line 40 through the sedimentation filter 6 through the second supply line 67 connected to the bottom side of the mixing tank 60 It is characterized in that the non-acidic hypochlorous acid (HOCl) or sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) is configured to be supplied in the denture compartment 30 through the.

In addition, a carbon filter 7 for generating alkaline water is installed on the second supply line 49 connected to the tap water supply unit 43 and connected to the water supply line 40 , but is connected to the water supply line 40 . A second supply line 49 for supplying alkaline water or a first supply line 44 for supplying sterilization and disinfection water by connecting the second supply line 49 and the first supply line 44 to It is characterized in that it is configured for selectively open use.

In addition, a water quality sensor and a water level sensor are further provided inside the denture pocket 31 to measure the water quality and the water level of the sterilizing water filled in the denture pocket 31, and the denture pocket 31 and the water supply line A solenoid valve 39 is respectively provided in the connection part between the denture pockets 31 to control the supply on/off of the sterilizing water into the denture pocket 31, and the controller 89 detects it through a water quality sensor and a water level sensor, respectively. The water quality and level of the disinfected water and the on/off state of the solenoid valve 39 are displayed through the display unit 11, and based on the level of the disinfectant water detected through the water level measurement sensor, the It is characterized in that the denture pocket 31 is configured to supply a fixed amount of sterilizing water.

In addition, a through hole 19 is formed in one side wall of the main body 10 so as to communicate with the inner space according to the opening of the opening and closing door 15, and a heater 211 or a blowing fan 213 is formed on the outside of the through hole 19. It is characterized in that it comprises an external dryer 210 having one or more drying parts inside.

In addition, color indicators 251,252,253 in three different colors are provided on the inner wall of the upper body 10 of the mounting table 91, and the denture pocket 31 through the water supply line 40 is sterilized and disinfected. During the time the water is input, the first color indicator 251 is turned on, and during the time when the sterilized disinfectant water used for sterilization is discharged in the denture pocket 31 through the drain line 50, the second color indicator 252 ) is turned on, and the third color indicator 253 is turned on during the operating time of the ultraviolet sterilization unit 85, the steam spray unit 80 and the drying unit 86 after the discharge is completed. .

According to the present invention, the denture is washed through a process in which the smart dentures embedded with the information identification body and the denture washing device operate in conjunction, and personal identification information of the denture wearer, medical information, and the display unit provided in the denture washing device. And by displaying the denture cleaning history information, there is an effect that can easily grasp the denture wearer's denture cleaning history, oral care history and hospital history management history.

In addition, while sterilizing and cleaning multiple dentures at the same time, connect a water supply line and a drain line to the denture pockets that accommodate each denture, respectively, and according to the cleaning specifications of the dentures, sterilize and disinfect the denture pockets with hypochlorous acid, slightly acidic hypochlorous acid, or hypochlorous acid. Sodium chloride can be selectively supplied and filled, and after sterilization of the dentures, the inside of the denture pocket is disinfected with alkaline water, thereby enabling clean use.

1 is a perspective embodiment of a smart denture cleaning device for oral care of a denture wearer according to the present invention
Figure 2 is an exemplary view of the arrangement of the denture box according to the present invention
3 is an exemplary view of a state in which hypochlorous acid, which is sterilization and disinfection water, is supplied through the water supply line according to the present invention;
4 and 5 are exemplary views of a state in which non-acidic hypochlorous acid or sodium hypochlorite, which is sterilizing and disinfecting water, is supplied through the water supply line according to the present invention.
6 is an exemplary view of a state in which alkaline water is supplied through a water supply line according to the present invention;
7 is an exemplary view of a state of discharging used sterilizing water through a drain line according to the present invention;
Figure 8 is a modified embodiment of the denture housing according to the present invention
9 is a further exemplary view of an external dryer according to the present invention;
10 and 11 are exemplary views of the use of the display unit according to the present invention

The denture cleaning device of this embodiment can be utilized for cleaning not only the dentures (which can be marked as smart dentures) with the information identification body embedded inside the opaque resin part of the dentures, but also the general dentures where the information identification body is not embedded (information The structure in which the identifier is embedded in the opaque resin part of the denture is the applicant's Korean Patent Nos. 10-1716091, 10-1812080, 10-1903961 and 10-1903962, "Emergency and disappearance of denture wearers" It is suggested in "Method of embedding dentures in information identification body for prevention")

Washing indicated in this embodiment is defined as a comprehensive concept that encompasses sterilization, disinfection, and cleaning, or means any one or more processes.

On the other hand, the information identification body may store the denture wearer's personal identification information, medical information, and denture washing history information. The personal identification information of the denture wearer may include information that can confirm the identity of the denture wearer, such as the denture wearer's name, blood type, phone number, resident registration number, and the name and phone number of the guardian. may include hospital history information such as diagnosis and treatment of . The denture washing history information may be updated based on communication with the denture washing device, the user terminal, or the management server whenever washing of the dentures by the denture washing device is performed and completed.

The information identification body storing the above information may be implemented with a predetermined communication chip (eg, NFC Chip or iBeacon) and configured to be recognized by a reader unit to be described later.

Based on the above description, an embodiment of the structure of the smart denture washing device and functions provided by the smart denture washing device will be described below.

In the present invention, denture washing is performed through a process in which smart dentures with embedded information identifiers and a denture washing device operate in conjunction, and the denture wearer's personal identification information, medical information and denture washing are performed on the display unit provided in the denture washing device. By displaying the history information, it is possible to easily understand the denture wearer's denture cleaning history, oral care history, and hospital history management history, and while sterilizing and cleaning multiple dentures at the same time, each denture pocket is provided with a water supply line and drain line, and depending on the cleaning specifications of the denture, hypochlorous acid, non-acidic hypochlorous acid or sodium hypochlorite can be selectively supplied and filled to the denture pocket. It relates to a smart denture cleaning device for oral care of a denture wearer that enables clean use by disinfecting the body 10, the denture compartment 30, the electrolytic device 41, ultrasonic The vibration unit 95 , the ultraviolet sterilization unit 85 , the steam spray unit 80 , the drying unit 86 and the controller 89 are included.

The main body 10 is formed to have a case shape of a closed structure in which an opening and closing door 15 is provided on the front side as shown in FIG. 1 . The opening and closing door 20 may be configured to have various structures that can be opened and closed, and a handle 16 in a protruding or recessed form is provided on the opening and closing door 20 . In addition, the opening/closing door 20 may be provided in a horizontal opening structure or a vertical opening structure through a hinge, and may also be configured as a left-right or vertical sliding door structure.

And, the main body 10 is provided with a reader unit 13 on the front side of the main body 10 to recognize the information identification body embedded in the denture (2). At this time, the leader unit 13 recognizes tagging as the denture user tags the dentures 2 to the leader unit 13 as shown in FIG. Status can be configured to notify the denture user.

A display unit 11 positioned on the front side of the main body 10 to display cleaning information of the dentures 2 and to interface with the user for the operation of the denture cleaning device is provided.

As an embodiment, the display unit 11 displays various information and advertisements such as advertisement units 11a and 11b, general denture log-in unit 11c and denture information display unit 11d as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 as an embodiment. , a conventional touchpad structure or LCD panel, so that a structure suitable for design can be selected, and this is implemented to increase ease of use.

A denture compartment 30 is provided for washing the dentures 2 in the inner space according to the opening of the opening and closing door 15 . The denture compartment 30 is provided with a plurality of denture pockets 31 having an accommodation space 32 for accommodating the dentures 2 that require sterilization and cleaning, as in FIGS. 2 and 3 , a plurality of dentures. (2) can be sterilized and washed simultaneously or selectively as needed.

When looking at the structure of the denture compartment 30 in detail with reference to FIG. 2 , the denture compartment 30 is a denture pocket 31 having an accommodation space 32 formed therein, and the upper end of the denture pocket 31 is extended outwardly. Consisting of an outward-facing rim part 33, as shown in FIG. 1 (b), the denture pocket ( 31) is configured such that the outward-facing rim portion 33 of the denture pocket 31 is hooked and seated on the outer mounting table 91 of the rim portion of the through hole 92 while being inserted downward.

The denture compartment 30 is implemented in a structure in which a plurality of denture pockets 31 are provided, and the denture pocket 31 accommodates one denture 2, respectively, and as the sterilizing water is filled, the dentures 2 are removed. It is possible as a unit denture compartment (30a, 30b, 30c, 30d) unit for sterilization, disinfection and washing, and the denture pockets 31 are formed in a collective structure of a plurality of denture pockets 31 are connected.

And, the water supply line 40 of sterilizing water connected from the tap water supply 43 is connected to the water supply hole 35 penetrating through the upper outer wall of the denture pocket 31, and the bottom of the denture pocket 31 The drain line 50 of the sterilized water used for sterilization is connected to the drain hole 59 penetrating the side.

Although not shown on the inner wall of each of the denture pockets 31 , a water quality sensor and a water level sensor may be further provided inside the denture pocket 31 to measure the water quality and water level of the filled sterilizing water, respectively.

The water quality measuring sensor functions as a sensor for measuring the water quality of the sterilizing and disinfecting water filled in the denture pocket 31, and the water level measuring sensor measures the level of the sterilizing and disinfecting water filled in the denture pocket 31. It functions as a sensor that allows the denture (2) to be sterilized through. At this time, the water quality measuring sensor and the water level measuring sensor may be provided in the quantitative valve provided in the water supply line 40, and the installation position is not limited to a specific position within the range capable of detecting the water quality and quantity of the sterilizing water. . The water quality and level of the sterilizing water detected by each sensor is displayed (displayed) through the display unit 11 so that the user can check it.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3 , a solenoid valve 39 is provided at the connection part between the denture pocket 31 and the water supply line 40 to control the supply of sterilizing water into the denture pocket 31 , thereby controlling the supply on/off of the denture pocket. (31) It becomes possible to selectively supply sterilization water into the interior.

In addition, the controller 89 displays the water quality and level of the sterilizing water detected by the water quality sensor and the water level sensor, respectively, and the on/off state of the solenoid valve 39 through the display unit 11, Based on the level of the sterilizing and sterilizing water detected through the water level measurement sensor, a quantity of sterilizing and sterilizing water is supplied to the denture pocket 31 through the quantitative valve.

Furthermore, a denture detection sensor (not shown) for detecting whether the denture 2 is located in the denture pocket 31 may be provided on the inner wall of the denture pocket 31, and this denture detection sensor is a predetermined object A conventional sensor (eg, an ultrasonic sensor) for detecting may be applied. As will be described later, the denture detection sensor may be utilized to perform sterilization, disinfection and cleaning processes only for the denture pocket 31 where the dentures 2 are located.

In the inside of the main body 10, as shown in FIG. 3, an electrolytic device for generating sterilizing water on the water supply line 40 connected to the denture pocket 31 to sterilize the denture 2 and the denture pocket 31 (41) is provided installed. The sterilization and disinfection water of this embodiment may include the first sterilization water and the second sterilization water. Accordingly, the sterilization process for the dentures 2 and the denture pocket 31 is a first sterilization process using the first sterilization water. And it can be implemented with a double structure of the second sterilization and disinfection process using the second sterilization water.

At this time, as the first sterilizing water, hypochlorous acid (HCLO), non-acidic hypochlorous acid (HOCl) or sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) for sterilization of the dentures 2 and the denture pocket 31 may be employed, Alkaline water may be employed as the second sterilizing water for cleaning the dentures 2 and the denture pockets 31 .

The electrolyzer 41 is connected from the tap water supply unit 43 as shown in FIG. 3 and is connected to the water supply line 40 through which tap water is supplied to each of the plurality of denture pockets 31. The electrolyzer 41, Electrolyzer, An electrolytic cell 400 equipped with a quantitative valve, a sedimentation filter (6, Sediment Filter) and a carbon filter (7, Carbon Filter) is provided.

At this time, the quantitative valve induces a quantitative supply of tap water into each denture pocket 31 , and the electrolysis device 41 electrolyzes the tap water moving toward the denture pocket 31 by generating a spark in the denture compartment 30 . Hypochlorous acid (HCLO) is supplied, and the sedimentation filter is configured to filter out impurities or fine residues contained in tap water.

The electrolyzer 41 operates so that a predetermined catalyst material (such as iridium, ruthenium or platinum) is applied to generate hypochlorous acid (HCLO), slightly acidic hypochlorous acid (HOCl) or sodium hypochlorite (NaClO), and also carbon The filter 7 removes chlorine in tap water to produce alkaline water.

The first sterilization water is used in the first sterilization process for the primary sterilization of the denture (2). At this time, since the inner surface of the denture pocket 31 is also sterilized during the first sterilization process, it is possible to maintain the denture pocket 31 always clean.

And, the second sterilization water is used in the second sterilization and sterilization process for the secondary sterilization of the dentures (2) and the denture pocket (31). According to the embodiment, the sterilization and disinfection process is a first sterilization process using hypochlorous acid (HCLO), a second sterilization process using non-acidic hypochlorous acid (HOCl) or sodium hypochlorite (NaClO), and alkaline water. It can also be implemented with a triple structure of the third sterilization process.

If the operation of generating hypochlorous acid (HCLO), non-acidic hypochlorous acid (HOCl) or sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) through the electrolyzer 41 and the electrolyzer 400 is described in detail, first, water supply as shown in FIG. 3 . When hypochlorous acid (HCLO) is supplied through the line 40 , tap water (H ₂ O) is supplied through the first supply line 44 connected to the tap water supply unit 43 . At this time, the tap water (H ₂ O) contains chlorine (CL), and the electrolytic device ( ) 41 installed on the water supply line 40 in a state in which the tap water (H ₂ O) is moved through the water supply line 40 . ) and electrolysis by generating a spark, tap water (H ₂ O) is converted into hypochlorous acid (HCLO).

At this time, impurities or fine residues contained in tap water are filtered by a sedimentation filter installed on the water supply line 40 , and a pressure reducing valve 45 is installed on the water supply line 40 .

You can sterilize the dentures 2 with the hypochlorous acid (HCLO), but in the present invention, less acidic hypochlorous acid (HOCl) or sodium hypochlorite (NaClO), which has a higher sterilization power than hypochlorous acid (HCLO), is used in the tap water supply part (43) It was implemented so that it could be selectively supplied by supplying it to the first supply line 44 of

To this end, as an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, a mixing tank 60 for generating non-acidic hypochlorous acid (HOCl) or sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) in the first supply line 44 connected to the tap water supply unit 43 is connected through a connection line 66, and the connection line 66 is connected to one side of the upper side of the side wall of the mixing tank 60, and the mixing tank 60 is provided to generate non-acidic hypochlorous acid (HOCl). The liquid hydrogen chloride supply unit 61 for the production of sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) and the liquid sodium chloride supply unit 63 for generating sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) are connected through connection lines 62 and 64, respectively, and the connection lines 62 and 64 are connected to the mixing tank. A second supply line connected to the upper side of the other side of the side wall of (60) and connected to the bottom of the mixing tank (60) by mixing any one of liquid hydrogen chloride or liquid sodium chloride and tap water in a predetermined ratio in the mixing tank (60) Through (67) through the sedimentation filter (6) to communicate with the water supply line (40) through the electrolytic action of the electrolytic device (41) in the denture compartment (30), slightly acidic hypochlorous acid (HOCl) or sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) can be implemented to be supplied.

In addition, as another embodiment, as in FIG. 5 , a mixing tank 60 for generating non-acidic hypochlorous acid (HOCl) or sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) in the first supply line 44 connected to the tap water supply unit 43 is provided. It is connected through a connection line 66, and the connection line 66 is connected to one side of the upper side of the side wall of the mixing tank 60, and at the upper portion of the mixing tank 60, generation of non-acidic hypochlorous acid (HOCl) A solid hydrogen chloride supply unit 161 for and a solid sodium chloride supply unit 163 for generating sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) are provided spaced apart from each other, and solid hydrogen chloride (pill form) or solid sodium chloride (pill form) is provided in the mixing tank 60 ) and tap water at a set ratio, through the second supply line 67 connected to the bottom of the mixing tank 60, through the settling filter 6, to communicate with the water supply line 40, Through the electrolytic action of the device 41, it can be implemented so that the non-acidic hypochlorous acid (HOCl) or sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) is supplied in the denture housing 30 .

And, as shown in FIG. 6, a carbon filter 7 for generating alkaline water is installed on the second supply line 49 connected to the tap water supply unit 43 and connected to the water supply line 40, but the water supply line A second supply line 49 for supplying alkaline water or a first supply for supplying sterilizing and disinfecting water by connecting the second supply line 49 and the first supply line 44 connected to (40) with a two-way valve (5) Line 44 may optionally be configured for open use.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 7 , the sterilizing water used after sterilizing and washing the dentures 2 in the denture pocket 31 is discharged through the drain line 50, and at this time, the drain valve 51 is on the drain line 50 provided

On the other hand, in order to vibrate the denture pocket 31, the ultrasonic vibrating part 95 fixedly provided on the lower outer side of the denture pocket 31 is each denture pocket 31 or denture compartment ( 30) functions as an ultrasonic vibrator to vibrate the dentures 2 located in the denture pocket 31 to be sterilized by sterilizing water. At this time, in order to prevent the sterilizing water filled in the denture pocket 31 from splashing out of the denture pocket 31 during ultrasonic vibration by the ultrasonic vibration unit 95 (eg, 40KHz), the height of the denture pocket 31 is It is preferable to make it larger than the denture (2).

Here, looking at the structure of the denture compartment 30 and the ultrasonic vibrating unit 95 in more detail, each denture pocket 31 and the ultrasonic vibrating unit 95 constituting the denture compartment 30 in FIGS. 3 and 4 are shown in FIGS. ) is illustrated together with the water supply line 40 and the drain line 50 for an example of the formation.

The denture pocket 31 has a cylindrical structure with an open top, and is formed in a pocket structure on the mounting table 91 in the receiving space of the main body 10, and a water supply line 40 and drainage line for supply and discharge of sterilizing water. 50 is connected to each denture pocket 31, and the water supply line 40 and the drain line 50 are provided with a quantitative valve and a drain valve 51 for controlling the flow rate of the line, respectively.

The ultrasonic vibrating unit 95 performs a function of sterilizing and sterilizing the dentures 2 located in the denture pockets 31 by ultrasonically vibrating each denture pocket 31 . The ultrasonic vibrating unit 95 is formed in a structure coupled to each denture pocket 31 by a channel corresponding to the denture pocket 31, and in FIG. 3, an ultrasonic vibrating unit 95 on the lower outer side of each denture pocket 31. Although it shows the structure provided with the denture pocket 31, the installation position of the ultrasonic vibrator 95 within the range that can vibrate is not limited to a specific position.

As another embodiment of the denture compartment 30 according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 7 , the denture pocket 31 is formed in a hexahedral structure with an open top, and accordingly the denture compartment 30 is separated between the denture pockets 31 The partition structure for the denture pockets 31 is formed in a structure having a grid. 8 shows an example in which 30 denture pockets 31 are provided in a hexahedral structure with an open top, and the number and structure of the denture pockets 31 may be designed in various numbers and structures according to the designer's intention.

At this time, a water supply line 40 and a drain line 50 for supplying and discharging sterilizing water to each of the denture pockets 31 may be provided inside the body 10, and the ultrasonic vibrating unit 95 is One or more are provided on the outer wall of the denture pocket 31 to vibrate the denture pocket 31, and by vibrating the denture compartment 30 and the denture pocket 31, the dentures 2 located in the denture pocket 31 are disinfected with sterilizing water. It performs the function of sterilization by In this case, the ultrasonic vibrating unit 95 is formed to vibrate the entire denture pocket 31 by vibrating the denture compartment 30 itself, rather than vibrating the denture pocket 31 for each denture pocket 31 separately. do.

And, the ultrasonic vibrating unit 95 is provided on the outer wall of the denture compartment 30, is formed in a structure to support the denture compartment 30, and the denture compartment during ultrasonic vibration by the ultrasonic vibrating unit 95 ( A buffer chamber 97 for buffering the vibration of 30) is provided at each corner of the denture compartment 30, but the lower end of the buffer chamber 97 protrudes to the lower side than the lower end of the denture compartment 30. The lower end of the chamber 97 is configured to be inserted and fixed into the fixing groove in the main body 10 .

In addition, as in FIG. 8 , there is an ultraviolet sterilization unit 85 provided spaced apart from the upper side of the denture compartment 30 in the body 10 to perform UV sterilization treatment for the dentures 2 and the denture compartment 30 . It is provided, and for steam cleaning of the dentures (2) and the denture compartment (30), the denture compartment (30) in the main body (10) is provided spaced apart from the upper side of the denture compartment (30) and sprays steam downwardly toward the steam injection unit ( 80) is provided.

The steam spraying unit 80 may be implemented in a structure for spraying steam toward the denture pocket 31 by being spaced apart from the upper side of the denture compartment 30 by coupling the pipes that become the steam flow passages to communicate with each other.

In addition, although the structure of the steam injection unit 80 is illustrated as an example in the 'wang' shape in FIG. 8, the steam injection unit is within a range that can spray steam to each denture pocket 31 of the denture compartment 30. The shape of (80) is not limited to a specific shape. A plurality of injection nozzles 81 for spraying steam toward the denture pocket 31 may be provided at regular intervals in the pipe constituting the steam injection unit 80, and the injection nozzles 81 are directional control as needed. It may be configured to rotate by being connected to a hinge on a bracket installed on the pipe to enable this.

The ultraviolet sterilization unit 85 may be provided at the upper end of the receiving space of the main body 10 as shown in FIG. 8 , and may also be provided on the inner wall of the denture pocket 31 . That is, within the range that can perform UV sterilization treatment for the dentures 2 and the denture pocket 31 located in the denture pocket 31, the UV sterilization unit 85 is inside the receiving space of the main body 10 and the denture compartment. A plurality may be provided at a specific location of (30).

The ultraviolet sterilization unit 85 may be implemented as a UV (Ultra Violet) LED lamp, and may be implemented in various ultraviolet wavelength bands such as UV-A, UV-B, UV-C, but in the present invention, UV-C is applied Use LED lamps.

In addition, if the ultraviolet sterilization unit 85 is provided between the steam injection units 80 of the 'wang' shape as shown in FIG. 8, the installation space can be minimized and the distance from the denture pocket 31 can be maintained in the same manner as the steam spraying unit 80, so that high effects of sterilization and steam spraying can be maintained.

And, as shown in FIG. 1, a drying unit 86 provided on the inner wall of the main body 10, which is an upper side of the denture compartment 30, is provided for drying after washing the dentures 2, and the opening and closing door 15 is provided. , the ultrasonic vibration unit 95, the ultraviolet sterilization unit 85, the steam spray unit 80, the drying unit 86 and the controller 89 for controlling the operation of the display unit 11 are provided.

The drying unit 86 includes a heating heater and a blower fan (propeller for ventilation), and selectively operates the heating heater and the blower fan to dry the dentures 2 and the denture pocket 31 of the denture compartment 30 . to perform the action.

At this time, as another embodiment of the drying unit 86, as shown in FIG. 9, a through hole through which the discharge and movement of the dentures 2 is possible in one wall of the main body 10 so as to communicate with the inner space according to the opening of the opening and closing door 15 19 is formed, and an external dryer 210 having at least one drying unit among the heater 211 and the blowing fan 213 may be provided on the outside of the through hole 19 .

The dentures 2 sterilized and washed in the main body 10 were moved into the external dryer 210 by a manual method or an automatic method not shown by an operator to undergo a separate drying process. At this time, although not shown, it is preferable that an opening and closing door for preventing the inflow of fine dust is installed on the external dryer 210 . In addition, it is preferable that the external dryer 210 be seated and fixed on the outer wall of the main body 10 or on the horizontal holder 23 separately provided on the side of the main body 10 .

The controller 89 is a device for operating and controlling the aforementioned opening/closing door 15, the ultrasonic vibration unit 95, the ultraviolet sterilization unit 85, the steam spray unit 80, the drying unit 86 and the display unit 11. In this case, the controller 89 may be implemented as an electronic circuit (eg, a microprocessor, etc.) configured on the rear surface of the display panel of the display unit 11 , and may be packaged and implemented together with the display unit 11 . .

Meanwhile, as another modified embodiment, color indicators 251,252,253 in three different colors are provided on the inner wall of the upper body 10 of the mounting table 91 as shown in FIG. 1B, and the water supply line The first color indicator 251 is turned on during the time when the sterilizing and disinfecting water is put into the denture pocket 31 through 40, and the sterilization treatment is used in the denture pocket 31 through the drain line 50 During the time the sterilizing water is discharged, the second color indicator 252 is turned on, and after the discharge is completed, during the operation time of the ultraviolet sterilization unit 85, the steam spray unit 80 and the drying unit 86, the third By configuring the color indicator 253 to be turned on, the user can visually recognize the current work.

As an example, the first color indicator 251 may be expressed in blue, the second color indicator 252 may be expressed in green, and the third color indicator 253 may be expressed in red, and the color is not limited. does not

As another modified embodiment, when a denture user tags the dentures 2 to the leader unit 13 as shown in FIG. 9, the LED lights provided at each corner of the leader unit 13 are intermittently turned on to change the tagging recognition state of the dentures. Implemented to notify the user.

When describing the operation of the smart denture cleaning device for oral care of denture wearers according to the present invention described above, the user first tags the denture user's dentures 2 in the reader unit 13 for each denture user, and the opening and closing door 15 ) is opened automatically or manually and the denture user inserts the denture 2 into each denture pocket 31 and then starts washing through the operation on the display unit 11, the electrolysis device 41 selectively generates Hypochlorous acid (HCLO), non-acidic hypochlorous acid (HOCl) or sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) is supplied to each denture pocket 31 of the denture compartment 30 through the water supply line 40, at this time the controller 89. controls the metering valve based on the value measured by the water level sensor so that each denture pocket 31 is filled with the first sterilizing water in a fixed amount. Then, the controller 89 operates the ultrasonic vibrator 95 for a preset time to ultrasonically vibrate each denture pocket 31 or the denture compartment 30 and simultaneously operates the ultraviolet sterilization unit 85 to operate the denture (2). ) for the UV sterilization process (that is, the sterilization and sterilization process of the denture 2 through the first sterilizing water by ultrasonic vibration and the UV sterilization process through the UV sterilization unit 85 are carried out at the same time, the process This is defined as the first sterilization process). After the first sterilization process as described above is completed, the first sterilization water is discharged through the drain line 50 .

After the first sterilization and sterilization process is completed, the second sterilization and disinfection water (that is, alkaline water) generated by the electrolysis device 41 is supplied to each denture pocket 31, and the controller 89 measures the water level measured by the water level sensor. Control the quantitative valve based on the value so that each denture pocket 31 is filled with the second sterilizing water in a fixed amount. Then, the controller 89 operates the ultrasonic vibrator 95 for a preset time to ultrasonically vibrate each denture pocket 31 or the denture compartment 30 and simultaneously operates the ultraviolet sterilization unit 85 to operate the denture (2). ) for the UV sterilization process (that is, the sterilization and disinfection process of dentures through the second sterilization water by ultrasonic vibration and the UV sterilization process through the UV sterilization unit 85 are carried out simultaneously, and the process is the second defined as a sterilization process). After the second sterilization process as described above is completed, the second sterilization water is discharged through the drain line 50 . The second sterilization process using alkaline water functions as a process for removing the first sterilization water remaining on the dentures 2 after the first sterilization process.

After the second sterilization and disinfection process is completed, the controller 89 operates the steam spraying unit 80 to steam wash the dentures 2 and the denture compartment 30 .

After that, the controller 89 operates the drying unit 86 to remove the remaining water on the dentures 2, and finally sterilizes the dentures 2 from which the water has been removed through the UV sterilization unit 85. proceed

When the denture user removes the dentures 2, which have been cleaned, from the denture compartment 30, the second sterilizing water generated in the electrolysis device 41 for cleaning the denture pockets 31 constituting the denture compartment 30 ( Alkaline water) is once again filled in the denture pocket 31, and the controller 89 operates the ultrasonic vibration unit 95 to disinfect and wash the denture compartment 30 with the second sterilizing water. The second sterilizing water is discharged through the drain line 50 .

After that, the controller 89 operates the steam spraying unit 80 to wash the denture compartment 30, and at the same time drying the denture compartment 30 through the drying unit 86 and UV sterilizing the UV sterilization unit 85. Through the UV sterilization process for the denture compartment 30 proceeds. Sterilization, disinfection, and washing processes for the dentures 2 and the denture housing 30 are completed through the above process.

On the other hand, the above sterilization, disinfection and washing process may be performed only for the denture pocket 31 in which the denture 2 is detected through the denture detection sensor. That is, the controller 89 specifies the denture pocket 31 in which the denture 2 is detected through the denture detection sensor, and then fills the first and second sterilizing water only for the specified denture pocket 31. , It is also possible to perform sterilization, disinfection and washing process only for the denture pocket 31 in which the dentures 2 are detected.

Furthermore, in the above, the dentures 2 are accommodated in the denture pocket 31 and the sterilization, disinfection and washing process for the dentures 2 has been described as an embodiment, but considering the protection of the dentures 2 and the hygiene of the denture wearer Thus, an embodiment may be provided in which the dentures 2 are sterilized, disinfected and cleaned in a state stored in a denture case (not shown). That is, in a manner that the denture case in which the dentures 2 are stored is accommodated in the denture pocket 31 and then the above-described sterilization, disinfection and washing processes are performed, sterilization within the range that ensures the prevention of burnout of the dentures 2, Disinfection and cleaning procedures may also be performed. In this case, a plurality of through-holes may be formed in the denture case to allow sterilization water and steam to penetrate into the denture case for smooth denture (2) cleaning, and the information identification body may be implemented in a way that is embedded in the denture case. may be

On the other hand, it is possible to implement the smart denture washing device for oral care of the denture wearer according to the present invention to be managed in conjunction with the application for smart denture users with embedded personal information identifiers, which can be cleaned of the smart dentures. A denture cleaning tubular unit 30 with an organ search function equipped with, oral management 41, diet management 42, nursing care management 43, rehabilitation management, medication administration of denture users who wear the smart dentures ( 44), a customized care service unit 40 that provides an optimized service to a denture user, including a caregiver matching 45, and the denture washing date, washing time, and denture preservation state of the denture from the denture cleaning unit 30 Receiving washing information, customized oral care 41, diet management 42, care management 43, rehabilitation management, medication management 44, caregiver matching 45 from the customized care service unit 40 The server unit 10 that receives the care service information, the denture user smart phone terminal 20 that receives the denture washing information and the customized care service information received from the server unit 10, and the server unit 10 ) received from the denture washing information and customized nursing service department information to be delivered to the guardian who has received consent by the denture user's consent request, so that it is made including the guardian's smartphone terminal 120, so that the dentures used by a large number of elderly people By embedding NFC, ID chip or Bluetooth chip for information identification, information management of denture users is easily established, and at the same time, denture cleaning management of denture users through smartphone application, oral care, diet management, nursing care, rehabilitation management, Management for health maintenance such as medication management and caregiver matching can be implemented so that denture users or guardians can easily access and use them.

Although the present invention described above has been described with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawings, this is merely exemplary, and various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible by those skilled in the art. should be made clear. Accordingly, the true technical protection scope of the present invention should be construed by the appended claims, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

2: denture 10: main body
11: display unit 13: reader unit
15: opening and closing door 30: with denture
31: denture pocket 32: accommodation space
41: electrolytic device 80: steam injection unit
85: UV sterilization unit 86: drying unit
89: controller 95: ultrasonic vibration unit

Claims (10)

In configuring a smart denture cleaning device for oral care of denture wearers,
The body 10 having a case form of a closed structure provided with an opening and closing door 15 on the front side; A leader unit 13 is provided on the front side of the main body 10 in order to recognize the information identification body embedded in the denture 2 , and is located on the front side of the main body 10 to provide cleaning information for the dentures 2 . A display unit 11 for displaying and interfacing with a user for operation of the denture washing device is provided,
A denture box 30 provided with a plurality of denture pockets 31 having a receiving space 32 for accommodating for washing of the dentures 2 in the inner space according to the opening of the opening and closing door 15;
an electrolytic device 41 installed on a water supply line 40 connected to the denture pocket 31 to sterilize the dentures 2 and the denture pocket 31 to generate sterilizing water;
an ultrasonic vibrating unit 95 fixedly provided on the lower outer side of the denture pocket 31 to vibrate the denture pocket 31;
UV sterilization unit 85 provided spaced apart from the denture pocket 31 in the main body 10 to perform UV sterilization treatment for the dentures 2 and the denture pocket 31;
For steam cleaning of the dentures (2) and the denture pockets (31), the denture pockets (31) in the main body (10) are spaced apart provided on the upper side of the steam injection unit (80) for spraying the steam downward toward the denture pockets (31);
a drying unit 86 provided on the inner wall of the main body 10, which is the upper side of the denture pocket 31, for drying after washing the dentures 2;
The opening and closing door 15, the ultrasonic vibration unit 95, the ultraviolet sterilization unit 85, the steam spray unit 80, the drying unit 86 and the controller 89 for controlling the operation of the display unit 11; including; Smart denture cleaning device for oral care of denture wearers, characterized in that made.
According to claim 1,
The denture compartment 30 is composed of a denture pocket 31 having an accommodation space 32 formed therein, and an outward-facing rim portion 33 extending outwardly to the upper end of the denture pocket 31,
The water supply line 40 of sterilizing water connected from the tap water supply 43 is connected to the water supply hole 35 penetrating through the outer wall of the upper side of the denture pocket 31, and the denture pocket 31 is connected to the bottom side of the denture pocket 31. The drain line 50 of the sterilizing and disinfecting water used for sterilization is connected to the through drain hole 59,
As the denture pocket 31 is downwardly inserted into the through hole 92 formed on the horizontally fixed mounting 91 in the inner space according to the opening of the opening and closing door 15, the outer mounting table 91 of the rim of the through hole 92 A smart denture cleaning device for oral care of a denture wearer, characterized in that the outward-facing edge portion 33 of the denture pocket 31 is hooked and seated on the denture pocket 31.
3. The method of claim 2,
The sterilizing water includes a first sterilizing water corresponding to hypochlorous acid (HCLO), slightly acidic hypochlorous acid (HOCl) or sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) and a second sterilizing water corresponding to alkaline water,
The sterilization and disinfection process for the dentures 2 accommodated in the denture pocket 31 is a first sterilization process using the first sterilizing water, and the first remaining on the inner surface of the dentures 2 in the first sterilization process. Smart denture cleaning device for oral care of a denture wearer, characterized in that it includes a second sterilization process using the second sterilization water to remove the sterilization water.
4. The method of claim 3,
An electrolyzer 41, a quantitative valve, a sedimentation filter 6, and a sedimentation filter Electrolyzer 400 equipped with a carbon filter (7, Carbon Filter) is provided,
The quantitative valve induces a quantitative supply of tap water into each denture pocket 31,
The electrolysis device 41 electrolyzes by generating a spark in tap water moving toward the denture pocket 31 so that hypochlorous acid (HCLO) is supplied in the denture compartment 30,
The sedimentation filter (Sediment Filter) is a smart denture cleaning device for oral care of denture wearers, characterized in that configured to filter out impurities or fine residues contained in tap water.
5. The method of claim 4,
The mixing tank 60 for generating non-acidic hypochlorous acid (HOCl) or sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) is connected to the first supply line 44 connected to the tap water supply part 43 through the connection line 66. , the connection line 66 is connected to the upper side of the side wall of the mixing tank 60,
In the mixing tank 60, a liquid hydrogen chloride supply unit 61 for generating non-acidic hypochlorous acid (HOCl) and a liquid sodium chloride supply unit 63 for generating sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) are connected lines 62 and 64, respectively. Doedoe connected through the connection line (62, 64) is provided connected to the other upper side of the side wall of the mixing tank (60),
In the mixing tank 60, either liquid hydrogen chloride or liquid sodium chloride and tap water are mixed at a set ratio, and through the second supply line 67 connected to the bottom of the mixing tank 60, through the sedimentation filter 6 In communication with the water supply line 40, through the electrolytic action of the electrolytic device 41, in the denture compartment 30, slightly acidic hypochlorous acid (HOCl) or sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) is configured to be supplied. Smart denture cleaning device for oral care of denture wearers.
5. The method of claim 4,
The mixing tank 60 for generating non-acidic hypochlorous acid (HOCl) or sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) is connected to the first supply line 44 connected to the tap water supply part 43 through the connection line 66. , the connection line 66 is connected to the upper side of the side wall of the mixing tank 60,
At the upper portion of the mixing tank 60, a solid hydrogen chloride supply unit 161 for generation of non-acidic hypochlorous acid (HOCl) and a solid sodium chloride supply unit 163 for generation of sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) are provided spaced apart from each other,
A second supply line 67 connected to the bottom of the mixing tank 60 by mixing either solid hydrogen chloride (pill form) or solid sodium chloride (pill form) and tap water at a set ratio in the mixing tank 60 Through the precipitation filter 6 through the water supply line 40 through the communication with the electrolysis device 41 through the electrolysis action of the non-acidic hypochlorous acid (HOCl) or sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) in the denture compartment 30 Smart denture cleaning device for oral care of denture wearers, characterized in that it is configured to be supplied.
7. The method of claim 5 or 6,
A carbon filter 7 for generating alkaline water is installed on the second supply line 49 connected to the tap water supply unit 43 and connected to the water supply line 40,
The second supply line 49 and the first supply line 44 connected to the water supply line 40 are connected to the two-way valve 5 to supply alkaline water or a second supply line 49 for supplying sterilization and disinfection water. Smart denture cleaning device for oral care of denture wearers, characterized in that the first supply line 44 is configured to be selectively opened for use.
8. The method of claim 7,
A water quality sensor and a water level sensor are further provided inside the denture pocket 31 to measure the water quality and water level of the sterilizing water filled in the denture pocket 31, respectively,
A solenoid valve 39 is respectively provided in the connection part between the denture pocket 31 and the water supply line 40 to control the supply on/off of the sterilizing water into the denture pocket 31,
The controller 89 displays the water quality and level of the sterilizing water detected by the water quality sensor and the water level sensor, respectively, and the on/off state of the solenoid valve 39 through the display unit 11, and the water level Smart denture cleaning device for oral care of denture wearers, characterized in that it is configured to supply a fixed amount of sterilizing water to the denture pocket 31 through a quantitative valve based on the level of sterilizing water detected through the measurement sensor.
9. The method of claim 8,
A through hole 19 is formed in one side wall of the main body 10 so as to communicate with the inner space according to the opening of the opening and closing door 15 , and one of a heater 211 or a blowing fan 213 is formed on the outside of the through hole 19 . Smart denture cleaning device for oral care of denture wearers, characterized in that it includes an external dryer 210 having the above drying unit inside.
10. The method of claim 9,
Color indicators 251,252,253 in three different colors are provided on the inner wall of the upper body 10 of the mounting table 91,
The first color indicator 251 is turned on during the time the sterilizing water is put into the denture pocket 31 through the water supply line 40,
The second color indicator 252 is turned on during the time that the sterilized disinfectant water used for sterilization is discharged in the denture pocket 31 through the drain line 50,
Oral care of denture wearers, characterized in that the third color indicator 253 is lit during the operation time of the ultraviolet sterilization unit 85, the steam spray unit 80 and the drying unit 86 after the discharge is completed Smart denture cleaning device for

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