阅读说明：本技术 矫治器切割系统及其方法 (Appliance cutting system and method ) 是由 钟学平 查凯 姚峻峰 于 2018-06-04 设计创作，主要内容包括：本发明涉及一种矫治器切割系统及其方法。该矫治器切割系统包括超声组件、能量转换装置、转动组件及控制装置；所述超声组件的一端用于与矫治器接触；所述能量转换装置与所述超声组件的另一端可拆卸连接,所述能量转换装置为所述超声组件提供超声波能量,使得所述超声组件能够产生振动运动；所述转动组件与所述能量转换装置固定连接,所述转动组件带动所述能量转换装置沿着预定切割路径进行运动；所述控制装置与所述转动组件连接,所述控制装置用于控制转动组件沿着所述预定切割路径进行运动。上述矫治器切割系统及其方法,能够使矫治器的切割边缘自动卷边无毛刺,呈现自身材料熔融状态,还能增强美观和舒适性。(The invention relates to an appliance cutting system and a method thereof. The cutting system of the appliance comprises an ultrasonic component, an energy conversion device, a rotating component and a control device; one end of the ultrasonic component is used for contacting with the appliance; the energy conversion device is detachably connected with the other end of the ultrasonic assembly and provides ultrasonic energy for the ultrasonic assembly, so that the ultrasonic assembly can generate vibration motion; the rotating assembly is fixedly connected with the energy conversion device and drives the energy conversion device to move along a preset cutting path; the control device is connected with the rotating assembly and is used for controlling the rotating assembly to move along the preset cutting path. The cutting system and the method for the orthopedic appliance can enable the cutting edge of the orthopedic appliance to automatically curl without burrs, present a self material melting state, and can also enhance the attractiveness and comfort.)

1. An appliance cutting system, comprising:

An ultrasonic assembly, one end of which is used for contacting with the appliance;

The energy conversion device is detachably connected with the other end of the ultrasonic assembly and provides ultrasonic energy for the ultrasonic assembly, so that the ultrasonic assembly can generate vibration motion;

The rotating assembly is fixedly connected with the energy conversion device and drives the energy conversion device to move along a preset cutting path; and

And the control device is connected with the rotating assembly and is used for controlling the rotating assembly to move along the preset cutting path.

2. The appliance cutting system of claim 1, wherein the ultrasonic assembly comprises a mounting member and an ultrasonic head, the mounting member is removably coupled to the energy conversion device, the ultrasonic head is fixedly coupled to the mounting member, the ultrasonic head is mounted to the mounting member, and the ultrasonic head contacts the appliance.

3. The appliance cutting system of claim 2, wherein the ultrasonic assembly further comprises a connector connecting the mounting member and the ultrasonic head, the connector configured to increase vibration amplitude.

4. The appliance cutting system of claim 3, wherein the number of attachment members is one and the cross-section of the attachment members decreases in a direction from the mounting member to the sonotrode.

5. The appliance cutting system of claim 3, wherein the number of the attachment members is multiple, the attachment members are connected in series, and a cross section of any one of the attachment members adjacent the mounting member is greater than a cross section of any one of the attachment members adjacent the sonotrode.

6. The appliance cutting system of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the energy conversion device includes a transmission member, a transduction member, and a conductive element; the transmission component is detachably connected with the ultrasonic assembly; the transduction component is fixedly connected with the transmission component and is used for converting electric energy into ultrasonic energy; the conductive member is connected to the transducing member, the conductive member being for generating the electrical energy.

7. the appliance cutting system of claim 6, wherein the energy charging device further comprises a fastener removably coupled to the transfer member; the transduction part and the conductive part are sequentially sleeved on one end of the transmission part, which is far away from the ultrasonic assembly; the fastener is used for fixing the transduction component and the conductive component on the transmission component.

8. The appliance cutting system of claim 6, further comprising a securing assembly comprising a first fastener having a first through hole and a second fastener having a second through hole, the rotating assembly having a third through hole; the first fixing piece is fixedly connected with the rotating assembly, and the first through hole is communicated with the third through hole; the second fixing piece is fixedly connected with the first fixing piece, and the second fixing piece penetrates through the first through hole and the third through hole; the transmission component is arranged in the first through hole and the second through hole in a penetrating mode.

9. the appliance cutting system of claim 8, wherein a first resilient element is disposed between the first fastener and the transfer member; and a second elastic element is arranged between the second fixing piece and the transmission part.

10. A method of cutting the appliance cutting system of any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising the steps of:

Starting a control device, wherein the control device drives the rotating assembly to move along a preset cutting path;

The rotating assembly drives the energy conversion device and the ultrasonic assembly to move along the preset cutting path;

The energy exchanging device transmits ultrasonic energy to the ultrasonic assembly, and the ultrasonic assembly generates vibration movement so as to cut the appliance along the preset cutting path.

Technical Field

The invention relates to the technical field of orthodontics, in particular to an appliance cutting system and an appliance cutting method.

Background

The invisible appliance is more and more popular among people due to the advantages of beauty, convenience and the like. In the manufacturing process of the invisible appliance, the polymer film is firstly placed on the dental model formed by 3D printing for pressing, then the dental model is cut along a preset path, and then the dental model and the formed invisible appliance are separated to obtain the required invisible appliance. Generally, the cutting is performed by using a laser, which causes the cut edge of the invisible appliance to be in a burnt and gelatinized state, so that the edge of the invisible appliance has burrs and the like.

Disclosure of Invention

In view of the above, it is necessary to provide an appliance cutting system and a method thereof for avoiding the problem of generating burrs at the edge of the appliance.

An appliance cutting system comprising:

An ultrasonic assembly, one end of which is used for contacting with the appliance;

The energy conversion device is detachably connected with the other end of the ultrasonic assembly and provides ultrasonic energy for the ultrasonic assembly, so that the ultrasonic assembly can generate vibration motion;

The rotating assembly is fixedly connected with the energy conversion device and drives the energy conversion device to move along a preset cutting path; and

And the control device is connected with the rotating assembly and is used for controlling the rotating assembly to move along the preset cutting path.

in the appliance cutting system, one end of the ultrasonic component is used for contacting with the appliance, the energy conversion device is fixedly connected with the other end of the ultrasonic component, the energy conversion device provides ultrasonic energy for the ultrasonic component, so that the ultrasonic component can generate vibration motion, meanwhile, the control device controls the rotating component to move along a preset cutting path, and the rotating component is fixedly connected with the energy conversion device, so that the rotating component drives the energy conversion device and the ultrasonic component to move along the preset cutting path, so that the vibration motion of the ultrasonic component acts on the appliance to cut, and the ultrasonic component can move along the preset cutting path, so that the whole appliance is cut, the appliance is cut by utilizing the ultrasonic vibration effect of the ultrasonic component, the cutting edge of the appliance can be automatically curled without burrs, and the cutting edge of the appliance can be in a self material melting state, but also enhance the beauty and comfort.

In one embodiment, the ultrasonic assembly comprises an installation part and an ultrasonic head, the installation part is detachably connected with the energy conversion device, the ultrasonic head is fixedly connected with the installation part, the ultrasonic head is installed on the installation part, and the ultrasonic head is in contact with the appliance.

Through the arrangement of the mounting component, the ultrasonic head can be conveniently assembled on the energy conversion device, the ultrasonic head can be prevented from being in direct contact with the energy conversion device, and the damage to the ultrasonic head is reduced.

in one embodiment, the ultrasonic assembly further comprises a connecting member connecting the mounting member and the ultrasonic head, the connecting member being configured to increase the amplitude of vibration.

In one embodiment, the number of the connecting members is one, and the cross section of the connecting members gradually decreases in a direction from the mounting member to the ultrasonic head.

In one embodiment, the connecting parts are multiple in number, the connecting parts are connected in sequence, and the cross section of any connecting part close to the mounting part is larger than that of any connecting part close to the ultrasonic head.

In one embodiment, the energy conversion device comprises a transmission member, a transduction member, and a conductive element; the transmission component is detachably connected with the ultrasonic assembly; the transduction component is fixedly connected with the transmission component and is used for converting electric energy into ultrasonic energy; the conductive member is connected to the transducing member, the conductive member being for generating the electrical energy.

In one embodiment, the energy exchanging device further comprises a fastener, wherein the fastener is detachably connected with the transmission component; the transduction part and the conductive part are sequentially sleeved on one end of the transmission part, which is far away from the ultrasonic assembly; the fastener is used for fixing the transduction component and the conductive component on the transmission component.

In one embodiment, the device further comprises a fixing assembly, wherein the fixing assembly comprises a first fixing piece and a second fixing piece, the first fixing piece is provided with a first through hole, the second fixing piece is provided with a second through hole, and the rotating assembly is provided with a third through hole; the first fixing piece is fixedly connected with the rotating assembly, and the first through hole is communicated with the third through hole; the second fixing piece is fixedly connected with the first fixing piece, and the second fixing piece penetrates through the first through hole and the third through hole; the transmission component is arranged in the first through hole and the second through hole in a penetrating mode.

The energy conversion device is supported by the fixing component, so that the structure is firmer and more compact.

in one embodiment, a first elastic element is arranged between the first fixing piece and the transmission part; and a second elastic element is arranged between the second fixing piece and the transmission part.

Through the arrangement of the first elastic element and the second elastic element, the continuous transmission of the ultrasonic energy is ensured.

The cutting method of the appliance cutting system comprises the following steps:

Starting a control device, wherein the control device drives the rotating assembly to move along a preset cutting path;

the rotating assembly drives the energy conversion device and the ultrasonic assembly to move along the preset cutting path;

The energy exchanging device transmits ultrasonic energy to the ultrasonic assembly, and the ultrasonic assembly generates vibration movement so as to cut the appliance along the preset cutting path.

The cutting method of the appliance cutting system is less in pollution and simple to operate.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of an appliance cutting system according to an embodiment in use for cutting an appliance;

Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the rotating assembly, the energy conversion device, and the mounting member shown in fig. 1.

Detailed Description

In order to make the aforementioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention comprehensible, embodiments accompanied with figures are described in detail below.

As shown in FIG. 1, an appliance cutting system 100 of one embodiment includes an ultrasonic assembly 110, an energy conversion device 120, a rotation assembly 130, and a control device (not shown). The appliance cutting system 100 is used to cut an appliance 200 that is press fit over a dental model. The orthosis 200 is fixed to the table 300. One end of the ultrasonic assembly 110 is used for contacting with the appliance 200, the other end of the ultrasonic assembly 110 is detachably connected with the energy conversion device 120, and the energy conversion device 120 provides ultrasonic energy for the ultrasonic assembly 110, so that the ultrasonic assembly 110 can generate vibration motion. In addition, one end of the ultrasonic assembly 110 is in contact with the appliance 220 so that the vibrational motion of the ultrasonic assembly 110 can act on the appliance 220 to cut the appliance 200. Wherein the other end of the ultrasonic assembly 110 may be removably attached to the energy exchanging device 120 by a bolt.

The energy conversion device 120 is fixedly connected to the rotating assembly 130, and the rotating assembly 130 drives the energy conversion device 120 to move along a predetermined cutting path, so that the ultrasonic assembly 110 can move along the predetermined cutting path with the energy conversion device 120, and the ultrasonic assembly can cut the appliance 200.

in addition, the rotating assembly 130 is connected to a control device for controlling the movement of the rotating assembly 130 along a predetermined cutting path. Wherein the predetermined cutting path is a gum line edge of the appliance 200, the predetermined cutting path is predetermined and stored in the control device. Therefore, when the appliance 200 needs to be cut, the control device controls the rotation assembly 130 to move according to the predetermined cutting path, and further drives the energy conversion device 120 and the ultrasonic assembly 110 to move along the predetermined cutting path.

In the appliance cutting system 100, one end of the ultrasonic component 110 is used for contacting the appliance 200, the energy conversion device 120 is detachably connected to the other end of the ultrasonic component 110, the energy conversion device 120 provides ultrasonic energy to the ultrasonic component 110, so that the ultrasonic component 110 can generate vibration motion, meanwhile, the control device controls the rotating component 130 to move along a predetermined cutting path, and the rotating component 130 is fixedly connected with the energy conversion device 120, so that the rotating component 130 drives the energy conversion device 120 and the ultrasonic component 110 to move along the predetermined cutting path, so that the vibration motion of the ultrasonic component 110 acts on the appliance 200 to perform cutting, and the ultrasonic component 110 can move along the predetermined cutting path to cut the whole appliance 200, and the appliance 200 is cut by using the ultrasonic vibration effect of the ultrasonic component 110, the cut edge of the appliance 200 can be automatically curled without burrs, and the melting state of the material can be presented, and the appearance and the comfort can be enhanced.

In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, an ultrasonic assembly 110 includes a mounting member 111 and an ultrasonic head 112. The mounting part 111 is detachably connected to the energy transforming device 120, and the ultrasonic head 112 is fixedly connected to the mounting part 111, that is, the ultrasonic head 112 is mounted on the mounting part 111. The ultrasonic head 112 and the mounting part 111 may be integrally formed. The sonotrode 112 is in contact with the appliance 200 and the sonotrode 112 is used to cut the appliance 200. By arranging the mounting part 111, the ultrasonic head 112 is convenient to assemble on the energy conversion device 120, and the ultrasonic head 112 can be prevented from being in direct contact with the energy conversion device 120, so that the damage of the ultrasonic head 112 is reduced. It should be noted that the ultrasound assembly 110 may also include only a sonotrode that is removably connected to the energy exchanging device 120. The frequency and amplitude of the ultrasonic head 122 can be adjusted according to the condition of the appliance 200.

Further, in one embodiment, the ultrasonic assembly 110 further comprises a connecting member 113, the connecting member 113 connects the mounting member 111 and the ultrasonic head 112, and the connecting member 113 is used for increasing the vibration amplitude. Through the arrangement of the connecting part 113, the whole length of the ultrasonic assembly 110 is adjusted, the vibration amplitude is improved, and the cutting energy of the ultrasonic head 112 is further enhanced.

In one embodiment, the number of the connecting members 113 is one, and the cross section of the connecting members 113 is gradually reduced in a direction from the mounting member 111 to the ultrasonic head 112. Since the cross section of the connecting member 113 is gradually reduced, the amount of ultrasonic energy is more concentrated, and the vibration amplitude is increased.

In another embodiment, as shown in fig. 1, the number of the connection members 113 is plural, and the plural connection members 113 are connected in sequence. The plurality of connecting members 113 may be detachably connected in turn by bolts or the like. Further, the cross section of any one of the connecting members 113 near the mounting member 111 is larger than that of any one of the connecting members 113 near the ultrasonic head 112, that is, the cross sections of the plurality of connecting members 113 connected in sequence are gradually reduced in the direction from the mounting member 111 to the ultrasonic head 112, and the plurality of connecting members 113 are arranged in a stepped manner. In the present embodiment, the number of the connecting members 113 is two.

Referring to fig. 2, in one embodiment, the energy conversion apparatus 120 includes a transmission member 121, a transducer member 122, and a conductive element 123. The transmission member 121 is removably coupled to the ultrasound assembly 110. In the present embodiment, the transmission member 121 is fixedly connected to the mounting member 111. The transducer 122 is fixedly connected to the transmission member 121, and the transducer 122 is used for converting a high-frequency electrical signal into ultrasonic energy. The conductive member 123 is connected to the transducer member 122, and the conductive member 123 is used to generate electric power.

in particular, electrically conductive member 123 may be coupled to a power source that energizes electrically conductive member 123 such that electrically conductive member 123 generates electrical energy, and electrically conductive member 123 is coupled to transducer member 122 such that transducer member 122 converts the electrical energy to ultrasonic energy that is transmitted to ultrasonic assembly 110 via transmission member 121 such that ultrasonic assembly 110 undergoes a longitudinal vibratory motion.

in one embodiment, referring again to fig. 2, the energy conversion device 120 further includes a fastener 124, and the fastener 124 is detachably connected to the transmission member 121. At this time, the transducer part 122 and the conductive part 123 are sequentially fitted over one end of the transmission part 121 remote from the ultrasonic assembly 110, and the fastener 124 is used to fix the transducer part 122 and the conductive part 123 to the transmission part 121. Wherein, a groove 1211 is opened on one end of the transmission member 121 far away from the ultrasonic assembly 110, when the transducer member 122 and the conductive member 123 are sequentially sleeved on one end of the transmission member 121 far away from the ultrasonic assembly 110, the fastener 124 is inserted in the groove 1211 to fix the transducer member 122 and the conductive member 123 on the transmission member 121. It should be noted that the fastening member 124 may also be fixedly connected to the transmission member 121 by snapping or the like.

Further, in one embodiment, the appliance cutting system 100 includes a fastener assembly including a first fastener 141 and a second fastener 142, as shown in FIG. 2. The first fixing member 141 has a first through hole, the second fixing member 142 has a second through hole, and the rotating assembly 130 has a third through hole. The first fixing member 141 is fixedly connected to the rotating assembly 130, and the first through hole is communicated with the third through hole. The second fixing member 142 is fixedly connected to the first fixing member 141, the second fixing member 142 is disposed through the first through hole and the third through hole, and the transmission member 121 is disposed through the first through hole and the second through hole. Through the arrangement of the fixed component, the energy conversion device 120 is connected with the rotating component 130, so that the structure is firmer and more compact. In addition, the fixing member fixes the energy conversion device 120, and prevents the energy conversion device 120 from being displaced or the like. It should be noted that the fixing component may also be a clamp, which is fixedly connected to the rotating component 130 and is clamped on the energy conversion device 120 to fix the energy conversion device 120.

In one embodiment, a first elastic element is disposed between the first fixing element 141 and the transmission part 111, and a second elastic element is disposed between the second fixing element 142 and the transmission part 111. By providing the first elastic element and the second elastic element, the transmission member 111 is prevented from being damaged or the like in the process of vibration of the transmission member 111. Wherein, first elastic element and second elastic element can both be the rubber circle.

in one embodiment, the rotating assembly 130 is a robotic arm. As shown in fig. 2, the robot arm includes two moving arms. It should be noted that the robot arm may also be four-axis. The robot arm may be selected according to actual needs, and is not limited herein.

The working process of the appliance cutting system is as follows: the control device drives the rotating assembly 130 to move along the predetermined cutting path, and the rotating assembly 130 drives the energy conversion device 120, the mounting part 111, the ultrasonic head 112 and the connecting part 113 to move along the predetermined cutting path at the same time. Meanwhile, the conductive part 123 is powered on, the transducer part 122 converts the electric energy into the ultrasonic energy, and the ultrasonic energy is transmitted to the mounting part 111, the connecting part 113 and the ultrasonic head 112 through the transmission part 121, so that the ultrasonic head 112 makes longitudinal vibration movement, and the ultrasonic head 112 is in contact with the appliance 200, so that the longitudinal vibration movement of the ultrasonic head 112 acts on the appliance 200 to cut the appliance 200, and then the ultrasonic head 112 completes the cutting of the appliance 200 along a preset cutting path. The whole cutting process does not generate toxic gas or smoke. The temperature effect brought by the high-frequency vibration of the ultrasonic head 112 enables the cut edge material of the appliance 200 to be rapidly melted, and the cut edge of the appliance 200 is automatically curled without burrs and is in a self material melting state. And then avoid producing toxic gas and smog in the cutting process of the correction device, make the automatic turn-up burr-free of the cutting edge of the correction device, present the self material molten state, strengthen pleasing to the eye and travelling comfort.

the cutting method of the appliance cutting system of the embodiment comprises the following steps:

S1: and starting the control device, wherein the control device drives the rotating assembly to move along the preset cutting path.

S2: the rotating assembly drives the energy conversion device and the ultrasonic assembly to move along a preset cutting path.

S3: the energy exchanging device transmits ultrasonic energy to the ultrasonic assembly, and the ultrasonic assembly generates vibration movement so as to cut the appliance along a preset cutting path.

the cutting method of the appliance cutting system is less in pollution and simple to operate.

the technical features of the embodiments described above may be arbitrarily combined, and for the sake of brevity, all possible combinations of the technical features in the embodiments described above are not described, but should be considered as being within the scope of the present specification as long as there is no contradiction between the combinations of the technical features.

The above-mentioned embodiments only express several embodiments of the present invention, and the description thereof is more specific and detailed, but not construed as limiting the scope of the invention. It should be noted that, for a person skilled in the art, several variations and modifications can be made without departing from the inventive concept, which falls within the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present patent shall be subject to the appended claims.