Design and Development of a Flip Open Booster Bottle for a Dental Chair

Abstract

Booster bottles in dental chairs are supported by pressurized air-water systems for successful oral cleaning. The conventional design, however, tends to produce operational inefficiencies through laborious refilling and cleaning procedures. The need to detach the entire booster bottle for refilling increases the risk of mishandling, operational downtime, and potential contamination. This causes tremendous disruptions in dental operations, both in terms of efficiency and patient treatment. The intricacies of the current system tend to cause greater wear and tear, necessitating regular maintenance and possible replacements in the long run. This article presents a new design of the booster bottle cap mechanism, featuring a flip-open mechanism and an integrated locking and sealing mechanism. The mechanism proposed here provides pressure-tight closure, avoids accidental opening, and facilitates easy refilling and cleaning. The locking mechanism uses a pressure-sensitive latch or magnetic lock to ensure that the cap is tightly secured in use. This attribute is especially vital in avoiding unexpected leaks, which have the potential of causing interruption and higher operation expense in dental facilities. Development through prototypes and severe testing showcase profound enhancements in use and safety. The envisioned system effectively produces a tight seal, avoids leak potential, and supports efficiency. Enhancement of user satisfaction without losing intense functionality positions this innovation to be extremely useful in dental professionals. Through the incorporation of user-centric design principles, this innovation opens doors to mass implementation in dental clinics, providing an enhanced solution to age-old working issues.