KR20220062172A - Portable smart denture cleaning device and smart denture cleaning method using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a portable smart denture washing apparatus and a smart denture washing method using the same, wherein the upper part is formed in an open structure and the lower part is formed as a support structure for seating of the dentures (2), and the dentures (2) accommodated therein It forms a washing space for washing of the washing unit 10, in which a sensor unit 11 for measuring the quality of electrolyzed water is provided, and the washing unit 10 is formed in a structure that can be combined and separated for washing. As a portable smart denture washing device including an interface unit 50 on which the unit 10 is seated on its upper end, the interface unit 50 uses the washing water filled in the washing unit 10 with electrolyzed water for washing the dentures (2). To recognize the information identification body (3) embedded in the denture (2) through the electrolyzed water generator 51, NFC reader 52, or the application (APP) installed in the subject terminal (UT) possessed by the subject. As the recognition unit 53, the information identification body 3 stores the personal oral data of the denture wearer, the recognition unit 53, the water quality of the electrolyzed water measured through the sensor unit 11, and the recognition unit 53 The communication unit 57 that transmits the personal oral data stored in the recognized information identification body 3, the water quality of the electrolyzed water measured through the sensor unit 11, and the cleaning of the dentures 2 accommodated in the washing unit 10 start , an output unit 58 for outputting one or more of a notification message about the end of washing and a washing cycle, and a charging port 59 connected to an external power source to charge the battery of the denture washing device.

Description

Portable smart denture cleaning device and smart denture cleaning method using the same

The present invention relates to a portable smart denture washing device and a smart denture washing method using the same, and more particularly, to a portable smart denture washing device configured to wash dentures while a denture wearer is carrying it and a smart denture washing method using the same is about

In general, when a tooth or tissue surrounding the tooth is damaged, prosthetic treatment using an artificial prosthesis is performed to restore the function and aesthetics of the tooth. When one or more teeth are partially damaged, a crown covering the upper side of the damaged tooth is manufactured and used as a prosthesis. Connected fixed local dentures, that is, bridges, are manufactured and treated, and when there are many missing teeth, dentures or partial dentures (hereinafter referred to as 'dentures') are used.

The use of dentures is increasing as modern society enters a super-aging society beyond an aging society, and government support for dentures is accelerating the use of dentures. Most of the people who use dentures are the elderly, and among these elderly people, there are dementia patients, potential dementia patients, and the general public with a hospital history.

On the other hand, although denture washing machines are used in public institutions including nursing homes, the denture wearers are not limited to patients residing in nursing hospitals. As the number of denture wearers who wear dentures while leading a normal life, such as the general public or the elderly with many missing teeth, is increasing. There is a demand for a system that can wash dentures anytime, anywhere regardless of location.

Accordingly, the present inventors have developed and developed a portable denture washing device that can provide the convenience of washing dentures at a flexible time and place according to the situation of the denture wearer, and can also improve the management convenience of washing history such as the denture washing cycle. The invention was completed.

Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1716091

An object according to one aspect of the present invention is a portable smart denture washing device that is configured to be portable by a denture wearer so that dentures can be washed at the right time and place regardless of time and place, and can improve cleaning history management convenience, and To provide a denture cleaning method using the same.

Portable smart denture washing device according to an aspect of the present invention, the upper part is formed in an open structure and the lower part is formed as a support structure for seating of the dentures (2), washing for washing of the dentures (2) accommodated therein The washing unit 10 is formed to form a space and has a sensor unit 11 for measuring the water quality of the electrolyzed water provided therein, and the washing unit 10 is formed in a structure that can be combined with and separated from the washing unit 10 ) is a portable smart denture washing device including an interface unit 50 that is seated on its upper end, wherein the interface unit 50 uses the electrolytic water for washing the dentures (2) with the washing water filled in the washing unit (10). To recognize the information identification body (3) embedded in the denture (2) through the electrolyzed water generator 51, NFC reader 52, or the application (APP) installed in the subject terminal (UT) possessed by the subject. As the recognition unit 53, the information identification body 3 stores the personal oral data of the denture wearer, the recognition unit 53, the water quality of the electrolyzed water measured through the sensor unit 11, and the recognition unit ( 53), the communication unit 57 for transmitting the personal oral data stored in the recognized information identification body 3, the water quality of the electrolyzed water measured through the sensor unit 11, and the dentures accommodated in the washing unit 10 ( 2) an output unit 58 for outputting one or more of the notification messages for washing start, washing end, and washing cycle, and a charging port 59 connected to an external power source to charge the battery of the denture washing device characterized in that

In the washing unit 10 in the present invention, the UV sterilizer 13 for performing UV sterilization treatment for the dentures 2 accommodated in the washing unit 10, and the electrolyzed water generator 51 generated by After the dentures 2 accommodated in the washing unit 10 are washed with electrolyzed water, a drying unit 15 for drying the washed dentures 2 is provided, and the UV sterilizer 13 Illumination color is characterized in that it is variably adjusted according to the washing step of the denture (2) through the denture washing device.

The present invention is formed in a structure that can be coupled and detached at the lower end of the upper cover 30 that opens and closes the upper opening of the washing unit 10, and a plurality of through holes 31 are formed to fill the washing unit 10. It is submerged in the electrolyzed water, and the denture (2) seated therein in a state submerged in the electrolyzed water is characterized in that it further comprises a recessed seating agent 32 configured to be washed by the electrolyzed water.

In the present invention, a locking protrusion 19 is provided on the inner surface of the side wall of the washing unit 10, and the washing space of the washing unit 10 is a first space for accommodating the upper jaw (2a) of the denture (2). and a separation membrane frame 70 for separating the lower jaw 2b of the denture 2 into a second space for accommodating, the separation membrane frame 70, the upper jaw (2a) and the lower jaw (2b) It is characterized in that it consists of a perforated plate 72 for separating and disposing, and a support 74 which is formed in a structure to be mounted on the locking protrusion 19 and fixedly support the perforated plate 72 .

In the present invention, the operation of the denture washing device can be controlled according to the operation of the subject for the application (APP), and when the information identification body 3 is recognized by the recognition unit 53, The personal oral data of the denture wearer is displayed through the display unit provided in the denture cleaning device, or is displayed through the target terminal UT under the control of the application (APP), the application (APP), the denture Operates to manage the wearer's personal oral data, and when the time when washing of the dentures 2 is required based on the denture washing cycle information set by the subject and the denture washing history information of the denture wearer, the subject terminal (UT) It is characterized in that the washing required notification message is output through the

In the present invention, the interface unit 50, the denture (2) cleaning start and end, the cleaning execution time of the denture (2), and further comprising a mode setting unit for the user's setting of the PH concentration of the electrolyzed water characterized in that

The smart denture washing method according to an aspect of the present invention comprises the steps of receiving a user's denture washing start operation through the interface unit 50, and generating electrolyzed water through the electrolyzed water generating unit 51 to wash the dentures (2) The drying unit 15 for the dentures 2 washed and sterilized through the washing and sterilization step of performing the UV sterilization treatment of the denture 2 through the UV sterilizer 13, and the washing and sterilization step ) through a drying step of performing a drying treatment, and a final sterilization step of finally performing UV sterilization treatment through the UV sterilizer 13 for the dentures 2 dried through the drying step do.

According to an aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a denture washing device, a washing unit serving as a washing space, an electrolyzed water generating unit generating electrolyzed water, and an interface unit for interfacing with a user to enable coupling and separation between each other By configuring, the denture wearer can wash the dentures in a portable state, and the cleaning convenience can be improved. By doing so, the convenience of use and operation and the efficiency of cleaning history management can be improved.

1 is an exemplary view showing the structure of a smart denture applied to a portable smart denture washing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 to 6 are exemplary views showing the structure of a portable smart denture washing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a flowchart for explaining a smart denture washing method using a portable smart denture washing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a portable smart denture washing apparatus and a smart denture washing method using the same according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this process, the thickness of the lines or the size of the components shown in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of explanation. In addition, the terms to be described later are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, which may vary according to the intention or custom of the user or operator. Therefore, definitions of these terms should be made based on the content throughout this specification.

1 is an exemplary view showing the structure of the denture (2) applied to the portable smart denture washing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the portable smart denture washing device of this embodiment is basically shown in FIG. 1, opaque resin It is applied to the washing of dentures 2 (which can be denoted as smart dentures) in which the information identification body 3 is embedded inside the part (the structure in which the information identification body 3 is embedded in the opaque resin part of the denture 2) is presented in Korean Patent Nos. 10-1716091, 10-1812080, 10-1903961 and 10-1903962 of the present applicant), washing of general dentures in which the information identifier 3 is not buried may be used for

The above-described information identification body 3 may store personal oral data (personal identification information, medical information, and denture cleaning history information) of the denture wearer. 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 may include The denture washing history information includes a denture washing device, a user terminal (UT: User Terminal) (eg, smart phone) or a management server whenever washing of the denture (2) by the portable smart denture washing device of this embodiment is performed and completed. It can be updated based on the communication of

The information identification body 3 storing the above information may be implemented with a predetermined communication chip (eg, NFC Chip or iBeacon) and configured to be recognized by the recognition unit 53 to be described later.

Based on the above description, the structure, function and operation of the portable smart denture washing device (hereinafter, denture washing device) of this embodiment will be described in detail below.

2 to 6 are exemplary views showing the structure of a portable smart denture washing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 to 6 , the denture cleaning apparatus according to the present embodiment may largely include an upper cover 30 , a cleaning unit 10 , and an interface unit 50 .

The upper cover 30 operates to open and close the upper opening of the washing unit 10 by a user's manipulation. As a structure in which the upper cover 30 opens and closes the upper opening of the washing unit 10, the upper cover 30 is male and female coupled to the upper part of the washing unit 10 having a thread, or the upper cover 30 is cleaned A variety of structures may be employed within a range in which mutual coupling and separation are possible, such as a structure hinged to be rotatably coupled to the upper portion of the part 10 . A user who wants to wash the dentures 2 opens the upper cover 30 to accommodate the dentures 2 in the washing unit 10, fills the washing water (tap water), and then closes the upper cover 30 to install the denture cleaning device. can make it work

The washing unit 10 is configured to form a washing space in which the dentures 2 are washed through the electrolyzed water generated by the electrolyzed water generating unit 51 to be described later from the washing water filled therein, and the upper part accommodates the dentures 2 . In order to be formed in an open structure, the side (side) may be formed of a transparent material so that the user can check the washing process of the denture (2). The lower portion of the washing unit 10 is formed as a support structure (at least partially closed structure) to seat the dentures 2, and a rubber member or a synthetic resin member is provided for buffering the dentures 2 to be seated. A plurality of through-holes may be formed so that the electrolyzed water can be supplied to the electrolyzed water generator 51 to be described later. An ultraviolet sterilizer 13 , a drying unit 15 , and a sensor unit 11 are provided on the inner wall of the washing unit 10 .

The UV sterilizer 13 performs UV sterilization treatment for the dentures 2 in the electrolyzed water of the washing unit 10 . The UV sterilizer 13 may be implemented as a UV-C LED lamp, and the illumination color may be variably adjusted according to the washing step of the denture 2 through the denture cleaning device. To this end, the ultraviolet sterilizer 13 includes a first color display unit 13a (eg, a blue display unit), a second color display unit 13b (eg, a green display unit), and a third color display unit ( 13c) (eg, a red display unit).

The drying unit 15 washes the dentures 2 accommodated in the washing unit 10 through the electrolyzed water, and after the user discharges the electrolyzed water from the washing unit 10, drying the washed dentures 2 is performed. . The drying unit 15 may be defined as including a heating heater and a blower fan (propeller for ventilation). The drying process for the dentures 2 is performed in such a way that the drying operation for the inside of the washing unit 10 is performed according to the operation of the heating heater and the blowing fan, and the range in which air can be blown into the washing unit 10 It may be provided at a predetermined position inside the washing unit 10 in the interior.

The sensor unit 11 operates to measure the water quality and water level of the electrolyzed water, and may include a water quality measuring sensor and a water level sensor provided inside the washing unit 10 as sensors for measuring the water quality and water level of the electrolyzed water, respectively. . Accordingly, the sensor unit 11 may be provided inside the washing unit 10 to operate to measure the water quality and water level of the electrolyzed water generated from the electrolyzed water generator 51 .

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 , it is formed in a structure capable of being coupled and separated at the lower end of the upper cover 30 that opens and closes the upper opening of the washing unit 10 , and a plurality of through holes 31 are formed. It may further include a depression seating agent 32 configured to be submerged in the electrolytic water filled in the washing unit 10 . Accordingly, the dentures 2 seated therein in a state in which the recessed seating agent 32 is submerged in the electrolyzed water can be washed by the electrolyzed water.

Additionally, as shown in FIG. 5 , a locking protrusion 19 may be provided on the inner wall of the washing unit 10 . The locking jaw 19 functions as a means for mounting the separation membrane frame 70 to be described below in the washing space of the washing unit 10 . The size (height and width of the protrusion from the side wall) of the locking jaw 19 has a size predefined by the designer, and FIG. Although the example provided on the inner wall of (10) is shown, the number of locking jaws 19 may be appropriately selected by the designer.

The separation membrane frame 70 functions as a member that separates the washing space of the washing unit 10 into a first space and a second space. The first space is defined as a space for accommodating the upper jaw 2a of the denture 2 , and the second space is defined as a space for accommodating the lower jaw 2b of the denture 2 . In the case of an elderly person without residual teeth, the use of dentures (2) divided into the maxilla (2a) and the mandible (2b) is frequently used. And since there is a problem that the lower jaw (2b) collides with each other and the denture (2) is damaged, in this embodiment, the upper jaw (2a) and the lower jaw (2b) of the denture (2) are separated by a separation membrane frame (70). Burnout of the dentures 2 can be prevented by performing washing after being accommodated in the first space and the second space, respectively. Separation membrane frame 70 is arranged to separate the upper jaw (2a) and lower jaw (2b) so that the separation membrane frame 70 is mounted in the washing space of the washing unit 10 so that the washing space can be separated into the first and second spaces. It may be composed of a perforated plate 72 and a support 74 that is formed in a structure to be mounted on the locking protrusion 19 and fixedly support the perforated plate 72 . The perforations formed in the perforated plate 72 form a path through which the electrolyzed water passes, and accordingly, the upper jaw (2a) and the lower jaw (2b) accommodated in the first and second spaces, respectively, can be washed by the same electrolyzed water without colliding with each other. .

The interface unit 50 is implemented in a structure that can be combined with and separated from the washing unit 10 in the lower portion of the washing unit 10 to function as a support frame to support the denture washing device of this embodiment, and to support the denture washing device. It can be implemented in various structures within the available range. Referring to FIG. 6 , a battery for supplying operating power of the denture cleaning device may be provided inside the interface unit 50 , and a charging port 59 for charging the battery from commercial power on the outer surface of the interface unit 50 . ) (eg, a USB port) may be provided, and the battery may be charged through a cable connection between commercial power and the charging port 59 . In addition, an ibeacon 55 for identifying the location of the washing device through the application of the target terminal may be provided in the interface unit 50 .

When describing the internal configuration of the interface unit 50 in detail, the interface unit 50 includes an electrolyzed water generator 51 , an NFC reader 52 , a recognition unit 53 , a communication unit 57 , a mode setting unit (not shown). time), an output unit 58 and a voice input unit (not shown).

The electrolyzed water generator 51 operates to electrolytically process the washing water filled in the washing unit 10 to generate electrolytic water for washing the dentures 2 . The electrolyzed water generated by the electrolyzed water generator 51 has a chemical composition of weak acid hypochlorous acid (HOCl) or sodium hypochlorite (NaClO), and uses a predetermined catalyst material (iridium, ruthenium or platinum, etc.) Electrolyzed water having a composition is generated. The electrolyzed water generator 51 is configured in the form of an electrode module and may be positioned at the upper end of the interface unit 50 , and the lower portion of the washing unit 10 is seated on the upper end of the electrolyzed water generating unit 51 . Electrolyzed water is generated from the washing water filled in the washing unit 10 by the electrolyzed water generating unit 51 , and the dentures 2 can be washed by bubbles generated in the washing unit 10 while the electrolyzed water is generated.

The recognition unit 53 recognizes the information identification body 3 embedded in the denture 2 through the NFC reader 52 or an application installed in the target terminal. When the information identification body 3 is recognized by the recognition unit 53, the personal oral data of the denture wearer is displayed through a display unit (not shown) provided in the denture cleaning device, or control of an application (APP) to be described later may be displayed through the subject terminal (UT) by

The communication unit 57 transmits the water quality of the electrolyzed water measured through the sensor unit 11 described above, and the personal oral data stored in the information identification body 3 recognized through the recognition unit 53 to the outside (eg, the application of the target terminal). Or it functions as a communication module for transmitting to the management server), and a short-range wireless communication method such as Bluetooth or a long-range wireless communication method such as LoRa may be applied as the communication method.

The mode setting unit (not shown, may be implemented with a touch panel or a button) receives the user's settings for the start and end of washing of the dentures 2 , the washing execution time of the dentures 2 , and the PH concentration of the electrolyzed water. In operation, the output unit 58 (eg, AI speaker) controls the water quality of the electrolyzed water measured through the sensor unit 11 and the washing start, end of washing, and washing cycle of the dentures 2 accommodated in the washing unit 10 . It operates to output one or more of the notification messages for

After the user accommodates the dentures 2 in the washing unit 10, and sets the washing execution time and the PH concentration of the electrolyzed water through the mode setting unit, the washing of the dentures 2 is performed through the washing start button. When it starts, a notification message about the start of washing of the dentures 2 is output by voice through the output unit 58, and electrolyzed water is generated through the electrolyzed water generator 51 according to the set PH concentration, and the dentures are washed for a set time. (2) washing is performed. When the washing of the dentures 2 is completed, a notification message for the end of washing of the dentures 2 is output through the output unit 58 . The washing of the dentures 2 may be automatically terminated when the set washing execution time has elapsed, and the user may forcefully end the washing of the dentures 2 through the washing end button of the mode setting unit. Braille for the visually impaired may be provided around the mode setting unit.

The voice input unit may receive a voice input from the user, and the denture washing apparatus may perform an operation corresponding to the content of the voice input through the voice input unit. For example, when a voice 'checking location' is uttered by the user and input to the voice input unit, a notification message indicating the location of the denture washing device may be output through the output unit 58, and the user may say 'denture washing' When the voice is uttered and input to the voice input unit, the denture washing device may be operated to wash the dentures 2 . To this end, an AI algorithm for analyzing the content of the voice input to the voice input unit may be set in the denture washing device.

On the other hand, the denture washing apparatus of this embodiment may operate based on interworking with the application (APP). The application (APP) is installed in the subject terminal (UT) possessed by the subject to control the operation of the denture cleaning device and to a dedicated application that manages the personal oral data (personal identity information, medical information and denture cleaning history information) of the denture wearer. The subject is defined as at least one of a denture wearer, a guardian of the denture wearer, and a pre-authorized third party. The operation of the denture cleaning device may be controlled according to the operation of the subject for the application (APP). Accordingly, after the information identification body 3 is recognized by the recognition unit 53 as the subject tags the dentures 2 to the application (APP), the dentures 2 through the operation for the application (APP) When washing is started, the denture washing device interlocked with the application (APP) can perform washing of the dentures (2), and the end of washing the dentures (2) can also be made through the manipulation of the subject for the application (APP). . That is, the operation of the denture washing apparatus of this embodiment may be controlled through the interface unit 50 provided by itself, or the operation may be controlled remotely through the application (APP).

As an additional function of the application (APP), based on the denture washing cycle information set by the subject and the denture wearer's denture washing history information, when the time when washing of the dentures 2 is required, the application (APP) is the subject terminal (UT) It is also possible to output a cleaning required notification message through . That is, as described above, the application (APP) provides a management function of denture cleaning history information along with a control function for the denture cleaning device, and the current time corresponds to the time when a preset denture cleaning cycle has elapsed from the last cleaning date. In this case, the application (APP) may output a notification message that washing is required through the target terminal (UT). Accordingly, the subject can periodically check the time when washing of the dentures 2 is necessary through his or her terminal always in possession.

In the above, the structure and function of the denture cleaning apparatus of this embodiment have been described, and based on this, a denture cleaning method according to the operation of the denture cleaning apparatus will be described below with reference to FIG. 7 .

First, as the information identification body 3 is embedded denture 2 is tagged with the NFC reader 52 or the application, when the identification body 3 is recognized by the recognition unit 53, personal oral data of the denture wearer Is displayed through the display unit of the denture cleaning device, or is displayed through the target terminal (UT) under the control of the application (APP) (S100).

Then, in the state in which the dentures 2 and the washing water are accommodated in the washing unit 10, the user's operation to start washing the dentures is inputted through the interface unit 50 (S200). In step S200, a denture washing start operation (ie, denture washing start signal) may be input from the application (APP) installed in the subject terminal (UT), and a notification message is sent through the output unit 58 when the denture washing start operation input is input. It may be output to inform the user of the start of washing. On the other hand, even when a denture washing start operation is input from the user, the washing water in the washing unit 10 based on the measurement value of the sensor unit 11 (water level sensor) does not reach the lower limit preset amount for washing the dentures 2 . If it is determined that the denture washing device may notify the user that more washing water is needed through the output unit 58 .

Then, the denture washing device converts the washing water into electrolyzed water through the electrolyzed water generator 51 so that the dentures 2 are washed, and the UV sterilization process of the dentures 2 is performed through the UV sterilizer 13 (S300). ). In step S300, the dentures 2 may be washed by air bubbles generated in the washing unit 10 in the process of generating the electrolyzed water, and the UV sterilizer 13 is operated in the washing process of the dentures 2 with the electrolyzed water. Thus, the UV sterilization treatment for the dentures (2) in the electrolyzed water is performed at the same time. In order for the user to visually confirm that the operation step of the current denture cleaning device is the cleaning and sterilization step according to step S300, the denture cleaning device activates the first color display unit 13a of the UV sterilizer 13 to change the illumination color to blue. You can also set In addition, the washing and sterilization process according to step S300 is performed during the washing execution time input by the user through the mode setting unit (eg, 3 minutes). On the other hand, in step S300, the denture washing device is based on the measured value of the water quality measurement sensor, the water quality (pollution degree) of the electrolyzed water exceeds the predefined reference water quality (eg, the standard pollution degree) as a value required for washing the dentures (2). If it is determined that the denture 2 is stopped washing and the output unit 58 can notify the user of the contamination state of the electrolyzed water.

When the washing and sterilization treatment of the denture 2 is completed according to step S300, the drying treatment is performed on the denture 2 through the drying unit 15 (S400), and when the drying treatment is completed according to step S400, the drying UV sterilization is finally performed through the UV sterilizer 13 for the dentures 2 (S500). In order for the user to visually confirm that the operation step of the current denture cleaning device is the drying step and the final sterilization step according to steps S400 and S500, the denture cleaning device activates the second color display unit 13b of the UV sterilizer 13 to You can set the light color to green.

When the final sterilization process is completed according to step S500, a notification message may be output through the output unit 58 to inform the user of the end of washing (S600). In order for the user to visually confirm the end of washing, the denture washing apparatus may activate the third color display unit 13c of the ultraviolet sterilizer 13 and set the illumination color to red. In addition, the denture washing apparatus may transmit a notification message to the application (APP) installed in the subject terminal (UT) so that the subject confirms the end of washing.

Thereafter, the denture washing device transmits the current denture washing information including the washing date and washing time of the denture 2 for the current time point to the application (APP) (S700). Accordingly, the application (APP) may operate to update the denture wearer's denture cleaning history information based on the received current denture cleaning information, and the management server providing the service of the application (APP) also provides the denture wearer's denture cleaning history The information can be updated, and the denture washing history information of the information identification body 3 linked with the management server can also be updated.

In the above, the denture (2) itself has been described as an embodiment in which the washing of the denture (2) is made in a state accommodated in the washing unit (10), but in consideration of the protection of the denture (2) and the hygiene of the denture wearer, the denture (2) An embodiment may be provided in which washing is performed in a state stored in the denture case. That is, in a manner of performing the above-described washing process after accommodating the denture case itself in which the dentures 2 are stored in the washing unit 10, the washing process will be performed within a range that ensures the prevention of burnout of the dentures 2 may be In this case, a plurality of through-holes may be formed in the denture case to allow washing water and electrolyzed water to penetrate into the denture case for smooth denture (2) cleaning, and the information identification body 3 is embedded in the denture case. may be implemented as

As such, this embodiment is provided with an electrolyzed water generating unit that generates an electrolyzed water and a washing unit that becomes a washing space in the denture washing device, and by configuring the interface unit for interfacing with the user to be coupled and separated from each other, the denture wearer The denture can be washed in a portable state, so the cleaning convenience can be improved, and its use is operated by performing remote control of the denture cleaning device and management of the denture washing history through the application installed on the terminal possessed by the denture wearer Convenience and cleaning history management efficiency can be improved.

As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiment shown in the drawings, but this is merely exemplary, and various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible therefrom by those skilled in the art to which the art pertains. will understand the point. Therefore, the technical protection scope of the present invention should be defined by the following claims.

2: Dentures
3: Information Identifier
10: washing unit
11: sensor unit
13: UV Sterilizer
15: drying unit
19: jamming jaw
30: upper cover
31: through hole
32: depression seating agent
50: interface unit
51: electrolyzed water generator
52: NFC reader
53: recognition unit
55: iBeacon
57: communication department
58: output unit
59: charging port
70: separation membrane frame
72: perforated plate
74: support

Claims (7)

The upper part is formed in an open structure and the lower part is formed as a support structure for seating of the dentures (2), a washing space for washing the dentures (2) accommodated therein is formed, and a sensor unit ( 11) a washing unit 10 provided therein; And as a portable smart denture cleaning device comprising a; is formed in a structure that can be combined with and separated from the washing unit 10, the washing unit 10 is seated on the top of the interface unit 50;
The interface unit 50,
Electrolyzed water generating unit 51 for converting the washing water filled in the washing unit 10 to the electrolyzed water for washing the dentures (2);
As a recognition unit 53 for recognizing the information identification body (3) embedded in the denture (2) through the NFC reader 52 or the application (APP) installed in the target terminal (UT) possessed by the target, the information identification body (3) in which the personal oral data of the denture wearer is stored, the recognition unit 53;
a communication unit 57 for transmitting the water quality of the electrolyzed water measured through the sensor unit 11, and personal oral data stored in the information identification body 3 recognized through the recognition unit 53;
An output unit 58 for outputting one or more of the water quality of the electrolyzed water measured through the sensor unit 11 and a notification message for the washing start, washing end, and washing cycle of the denture 2 accommodated in the washing unit 10 ); and
It is connected to an external power source and the charging port (59) for charging the battery of the denture cleaning device; characterized in that it comprises a, portable smart denture cleaning device.
According to claim 1,
In the washing unit 10, the UV sterilizer 13 for performing UV sterilization treatment for the dentures 2 accommodated in the washing unit 10, and the electrolyzed water generated by the electrolyzed water generator 51. After the dentures 2 accommodated in the washing unit 10 are washed, a drying unit 15 for drying the washed dentures 2 is provided, and the illumination color of the UV sterilizer 13 is the denture. Portable smart denture washing device, characterized in that it is variably adjusted according to the washing step of the denture (2) through the washing device.
According to claim 1,
It is formed at the lower end of the upper cover 30 that opens and closes the upper opening of the washing unit 10 and has a structure that can be combined and separated, and a plurality of through holes 31 are formed to be immersed in the electrolytic water filled in the washing unit 10 . And, in the state immersed in the electrolyzed water, the denture (2) seated therein is configured to be washed by the electrolyzed water;
According to claim 1,
A locking jaw 19 is provided on the inner surface of the side wall of the washing unit 10,
Separation membrane for separating the washing space of the washing unit 10 into a first space for accommodating the upper jaw 2a of the denture 2 and a second space for accommodating the lower jaw 2b of the denture 2 Frame 70; further comprising,
The separation membrane frame 70 is formed in a structure to be mounted on the perforated plate 72 for separating the upper jaw 2a and the lower jaw 2b, and the locking jaw 19, so as to fix and support the perforated plate 72 Portable smart denture cleaning device, characterized in that consisting of a support (74).
According to claim 1,
The operation of the denture cleaning device may be controlled according to the operation of the subject for the application (APP),
When the information identification body 3 is recognized by the recognition unit 53, the personal oral data of the denture wearer is displayed through the display unit provided in the denture cleaning device, or by the control of the application (APP). Displayed through the subject terminal (UT),
The application (APP) operates to manage the personal oral data of the denture wearer, and based on the denture cleaning cycle information set by the subject and the denture wearer's denture cleaning history information, at the time when cleaning of the dentures (2) is required. A portable smart denture cleaning device, characterized in that it outputs a cleaning necessary notification message through the target terminal (UT) when it arrives.
According to claim 1,
The interface unit 50 is characterized in that it further comprises a mode setting unit for the user's setting of the cleaning start and end of the denture (2), the cleaning execution time of the denture (2), and the PH concentration of the electrolyzed water Portable smart denture cleaning device.
As a denture cleaning method performed by the portable smart denture cleaning device according to claim 1,
receiving a user's denture cleaning start operation through the interface unit 50;
a washing and sterilization step of generating electrolyzed water through the electrolyzed water generator 51 to wash the dentures 2, and performing UV sterilization of the dentures 2 through the UV sterilizer 13;
A drying step of performing a drying process through the drying unit 15 for the dentures (2) washed and sterilized through the washing and sterilization step; and
A final sterilization step of finally performing UV sterilization through the UV sterilizer 13 for the dentures 2 dried through the drying step;
Denture cleaning method comprising a.

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