KR-20260063738-A - INTERDENTAL DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICE USING PRESSURE SENSOR

KR20260063738AKR 20260063738 AKR20260063738 AKR 20260063738AKR-20260063738-A

Abstract

The present invention relates to an interdental distance measuring device using a sensor probe, and specifically, to an invention having the feature of being easy to use for maintaining and managing a user's teeth by measuring the interdental distance.

Inventors

김혜진

Assignees

동의대학교 산학협력단

Dates

Publication Date: 20260507
Application Date: 20241031

Claims (5)

A main body inserted between the user's teeth; A sensor probe included inside the main body, which detects pressure between the teeth; When the sensor probe detects pressure, the resistance value changes according to the pressure, and A first converter that converts the above resistance value into an electrical signal; A control unit that receives the above converted electrical signal; A second converter that converts the above electrical signal into a strain of the interdental distance; and A calculation unit that derives the interdental distance through the strain mentioned above; comprising Interdental distance measuring device using a sensor probe.
In paragraph 1, The above control unit transmits the converted electrical signal to the second converter. Interdental distance measuring device using a sensor probe.
In paragraph 2, The above sensor probe can be formed in multiple numbers. Interdental distance measuring device using a sensor probe.
In paragraph 3, The above main body part is, A handle portion formed extending longitudinally on one side of the main body portion; Interdental distance measuring device using a sensor probe.
In paragraph 4, One point of the above handle portion can be formed by bending. Interdental distance measuring device using a sensor probe.

Description

Interdental distance measuring device using pressure sensor probe The present invention relates to an interdental distance measuring device using a sensor probe, and specifically, to an invention having the feature of being easy to use for maintaining and managing a user's teeth by measuring the interdental distance. Cleaning the interdental spaces is an important factor in maintaining effective dental hygiene. For this reason, interdental brushes that can be inserted into the interdental spaces have been developed. These brushes are formed with a fine wire as a support and stiff bristles protruding outwards. However, the size of the interdental gaps varies from person to person, and since the shape of the teeth differs in the imprinting process, the gaps between each tooth also differ. For the best dental hygiene, it is important to use the correct and most suitable interdental brush. However, conventionally, it was difficult to measure the interdental gap of each individual user, and providing an interdental brush suitable for each individual's interdental gap was practically difficult. Therefore, to select a suitable interdental brush, it is important to accurately determine the interdental space. To this end, various interdental gap measuring devices have been developed, one example of which is disclosed in Korean Registered Patent Publication No. 10-1539586. However, conventional interdental gap measuring devices had the problem of being somewhat bulky, and there was a problem in accurately measuring the interdental gap due to the difficulty of inserting them into the user's oral cavity. To solve this problem, a small, cone-shaped measuring tool was developed. The principle involves inserting this tool between the teeth to visually confirm how far the tip of the cone is inserted, thereby determining the interdental space. In particular, there was an effort to quantify the size chart matching the colors by using different colors for each layer at the tip of the cone. However, there was the inconvenience of the examiner having to physically check how far the tip of the cone was inserted after gripping and inserting it into the interdental space. For example, when inserted between molars, there is a limitation in that it is difficult to visually inspect it if the mouth is narrow or if the tip of the cone is obscured by the teeth. In addition, when a user uses an interdental brush without knowing the interdental gap, the thickness of the interdental brush does not match the user's interdental gap, so there was a problem of having to purchase interdental brushes until a suitable one was found. Therefore, there is a need for a device that measures interdental space using interdental pressure and, accordingly, allows for the customized use of interdental brushes of varying sizes for each user. FIG. 1 illustrates an interdental distance measuring device using a sensor probe according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an interdental distance measuring device using a sensor probe according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating the process of operation of an interdental distance measuring device using a sensor probe according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 illustrates a main body portion according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating the operation of an interdental distance measuring device using a sensor probe according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 illustrates another embodiment of the handle portion according to the present invention. FIG. 7 illustrates another embodiment of the second head part and handle part according to the present invention. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. The embodiments described below are provided as examples to ensure that the concept of the present invention is sufficiently conveyed to a person skilled in the art. Accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below and may be embodied in other forms. Furthermore, in the drawings, the size and thickness of the device, etc., may be exaggerated for convenience. Throughout the specification, the same reference numerals indicate the same components. The advantages and features of the present invention and the methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below but may be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided merely to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims. Throughout the specification, the sam