Technical Field

The invention relates to the U-shaped electric toothbrush structure.

In particular, the invention relates to the U-shaped electric toothbrush structure, which can effectively remove coffee stains, plaque and residues from the teeth without damaging the enamel, helping to prevent the development of gum disease and improve gum health.

Background of the Invention

The importance of oral and dental health is very important because it is the mouth, which is the beginning of the digestive system. Since the teeth carry out the process of disintegration of the food and sending it to the stomach, missing, unhealthy, diseased or rotten teeth disrupts the digestive state.

To protect the health of teeth and gums, teeth should be brushed at least 2 times a day with fluoride toothpaste and a soft-bristled toothbrush with up and down movements at an angle of 45 degrees. It should be ensured that the anterior and posterior surfaces of each tooth and the chewing surfaces are adequately brushed.

Toothbrushes used for brushing teeth are generally divided into two as manual and electric toothbrushes. However, in addition to classical toothbrushes and electric toothbrushes, which are frequently used for mechanical teeth cleaning today, there are micro-vibration toothbrushes that have been put on the market in recent years.

Many people may be content with manual toothbrushes and not need to use an electric toothbrush to help clean their teeth, or they may think that electric toothbrushes are harmful, as some argue. Electric toothbrushes remove plaque better. Although there are not enough studies on modern toothbrush designs, some studies show that electric toothbrushes are more successful at removing plaque. The point to remember here is: The most important factor in removing plaque is brushing the teeth correctly at the right time. If you do this most accurately with a manual brush, the difference is negligible. The biggest advantage of electric toothbrushes is that they make the process easier for people with underdeveloped or limited hand skills and making it easier by standardizing them for a normal individual.

Less toothbrush wear occurs when electric toothbrushes are used. Electric toothbrushes do all the brushing for you. In this way, hard brushing and vertical brushing movements that cause toothbrush wear are avoided. Pressure sensors are available to prevent excessive pressure.

It includes features such as brushing timer and pressure sensor so that you can brush your teeth better.

However, electric toothbrushes are more expensive and require upfront investment. Changing the head of an electric toothbrush costs more than buying a standard manual toothbrush. If you want to protect your dental health in more economical ways, you can choose a cheaper alternative, the rotating brush. In addition, some problems of rotating brushes due to overheating while charging are now eliminated.

Electric toothbrushes can break. The worst thing you can do with a manual toothbrush is to drop it on the floor and have to buy a new one. Electric toothbrushes can break or run out of charge.

Whether you use a manual toothbrush or an electric toothbrush, the important thing is to take care to keep them as clean as possible and use them properly.

Regarding the subject in the European Patent application numbered EP3331402B1 in the literature, “A replaceable brush head for a toothbrush includes a housing which defines an interior cavity. A brush member is located at a distal end of the housing. A receptacle is located at a proximal end of the housing. The receptacle holds a material that removes an essential nutrient for growth of mold from liquid when the liquid contacts the receptacle.” statements are included. In the mentioned application, a toothbrush containing material for inhibition of mold formation is included.

Again, in the European patent application numbered EP3236880B1 in the literature, “An actuator for a personal care appliance having an eccentric core to preload the actuator to prevent rattling caused by detrimental reactionary forces. The eccentric core includes a pole assembly radially extending from a spindle having at least a first set and a second set of pole members. The first set has a greater length as measured from the center of the spindle than the second set, reducing the magnet gap on one side of the spindle to create an eccentric core and preload the actuator. Alternatively, the preload can be mechanically created by a set of bearings disposed within housing of the actuator, where the bearings have a centerline offset from the principal axis of the housing.” statements are included.

The said patent application, on the other hand, includes a click-reducing actuator for an electric toothbrush and a corresponding electric toothbrush.

Again, in the European patent application numbered EP2690984B1 in the literature, “A fluid dispensing toothbrush. In one aspect, the toothbrush comprises a body having a reservoir containing an oral care fluid therein, the oral care fluid being delivered to an applicator via capillary action. The toothbrush comprises an actuator for moving either the applicator and/or the reservoir between different positions.” statements are included.

In the aforementioned patent application, a toothbrush with oral care fluid distribution is included.

Due to the reasons mentioned above, there has been a need to introduce a new U- shaped electric toothbrush structure.

Disclosure of the Invention

Based on this position of the technique, the aim of the invention is to present a new U- shaped electric toothbrush structure that eliminates the existing disadvantages. Another aim of the invention is to present a structure that can stand in the mouth without holding the handle of the U-shaped arc.

Another aim of the invention is to present a structure capable of brushing all surfaces of the teeth 360 degrees at once.

Another aim of the invention is to present a time-saving structure since two jaws are brushed at the same time and 360 degrees.

Another aim of the invention is to provide a structure that provides sufficient vibration to provide an extra cleaning effect for electric toothbrushes.

Another aim of the invention is to present a structure that does not require manual hand movement in the brushing part.

Explanation of Figures

Figure-1 is a representative view of the toothbrush structure, which is the subject of the invention, in disassembled form.

Reference Numbers

A- Toothbrush Structure

B- Activator

1. U-Shaped Main Body

2. Rail

3. Replaceable Toothbrush Head

4. Roller Unit

5. Micro Motor

6. Battery

7. Microprocessor

8. Bluetooth Module Detailed Description of the Invention

In this detailed explanation, the innovation that is the subject of the invention is only explained with examples that will not have any limiting effect for a better understanding of the subject.

The invention is a U-shaped electric toothbrush structure (A), which can effectively remove coffee stains, plaque, residues from teeth without damaging the enamel, helps prevent the development of gum disease and improve gum health, characterized in that; comprises activator (B), which activates the mechanical forces that dissipate vibration warnings, and contains mechanical, electrical and energy components, U- shaped main body (1 ), positioned as an intraoral part that contacts the teeth and transmits electricity and vibration, the rail (2), which is formed on the upper side of the said U-shaped main body (1 ) and which supports at least one roller unit (4), providing movement in x-y-z axes and cleaning all tooth surfaces, roller unit (4) moving in x-y-z axes by moving in said rail (2), replaceable toothbrush head (3), which allows the tooth to be cleaned down to the finest detail by positioning it at the end of the said roller unit (4).

Figure-1 shows a representative view of the toothbrush structure (A), which is the subject of the invention, in disassembled form.

Toothbrush structure (A) according to invention, consists main parts of; activator (B), which activates the mechanical forces that dissipate vibration warnings, and contains mechanical, electrical and energy components, U-shaped main body (1 ), positioned as an intraoral part that contacts the teeth and transmits electricity and vibration, the rail (2), which is formed on the upper side of the said U-shaped main body (1 ) and which supports at least one roller unit (4), providing movement in x-y-z axes and cleaning all tooth surfaces, roller unit (4) moving in x-y-z axes by moving in said rail (2), replaceable toothbrush head (3), which allows the tooth to be cleaned down to the finest detail by positioning it at the end of the said roller unit (4), micro motor (5), which provides the necessary drive for the said roller unit (4) to move in the x-y-z axes within the rail (2), the battery (6), which is the power source of the aforementioned micromotor (5), microprocessor (7), which stores information about the duration such as day, hour and length of use each time the toothbrush configuration (A) is used, Bluetooth module (8) that enables the usage time of the said toothbrush configuration (A) and the patient's compliance to be monitored on the computer.

It moves fluid between teeth and along the gum line to help prevent the development of gum disease and improve gum health. With its Super High Frequency of 5000 - 15000 Strokes per Minute, it effectively removes coffee stains, plaque and residues from your teeth without damaging the enamel.

The activator (B) part of the U-shaped electric toothbrush structure (A) subject to the invention is the active structure. In other words, it is the part that distributes electrical and vibration warnings. This part carries the battery (6), microprocessor (7) and Bluetooth module (8), which are the mechanical, electrical and energy components that activate the mechanical forces.

The external structure of said activator (B) includes a hard plastic cover. Microprocessor (7), which is one of the components it contains, is a processor that stores information about the duration of the toothbrush structure (A) such as day, hour and length of use each time it is used.

Said activator (B) contains a battery (6), which is a lithium-ion battery, and is therefore a rechargeable device, as in other electronic devices.

The U-shaped main body (1 ), positioned as an intraoral part, is the part that transmits electricity and vibration by contacting the teeth. Said U-shaped main body (1 ) is covered with polyurethane on a metal base. There are various sizes according to malocclusion types. It has 3 main dimensions, namely deep, flat and open, specific to patients with or without a deep or open bite (flat). These also have two sub-options that can be selected as small or large according to the patient's arch dimensions.

It does not restrict the patient's daily work during use. There is no need to hold it. It is sufficient for the patient to bite the U-shaped main body (1 ), which is the inner part of the mouth, to carry the mentioned electric toothbrush structure (A). The usage time of the mentioned electric toothbrush structure (A) can be monitored on the computer. The USB port in the said activator (B) part provides data transfer to the computer. In addition, when the device is connected to the computer via the Bluetooth module (8), the patient's compliance with the device can be observed.

The most important advantage of the mentioned electric toothbrush structure (A) is that it does not require manual hand movement in the brushing part. Due to its special design, the entire jaw is located on the teeth and provides mechanical cleaning in 3 dimensions of space. This feature is provided by micro motors (5) that move the roller unit (4) connected to the automatically replaceable toothbrush head (3). Said micro motor (5) takes its power from the battery (6) inside the activator (B) and moves the replaceable toothbrush head (3) on its own rail (2) system and brushes by rotating it on all teeth. It covers both jaws simultaneously. It enables the cleaning of all tooth surfaces by moving the x-y-z axes of the replaceable toothbrush head (3) inside the apparatus.

The aforementioned micro motor (5) is 20 g at a frequency of 30 Hz. produces a mechanical vibration that provides strength. This force moves the roller unit (4) and therefore the replaceable toothbrush head (3) connected to it on its own rail (2) system and ensures that all teeth are brushed.