Tonsil stone cleaning device

Abstract

The invention provides a tonsillitic stone cleaning device, relates to the technical field of medical instruments, and aims to improve the use safety and reliability of the tonsillitic stone cleaning device. The tonsillitic stone cleaning device comprises a cleaning body, wherein the cleaning body is provided with a cleaning end and a holding end; the cleaning assembly is arranged at the cleaning end and is used for cleaning tonsil stones; the tongue depressor is detachably arranged on the side, facing the tongue of the patient, of the cleaning body, and the tongue depressor and the cleaning body are in spherical hinge fit; the camera is arranged at the cleaning end, and the camera and the cleaning assembly are arranged in a spaced mode. Therefore, the tonsillitic stone can be exposed in front of the camera more clearly and completely, the use safety and reliability of the tonsillitic stone cleaning device can be improved, and a user can treat the tonsillitic stone through the tonsillitic stone cleaning device by himself / herself. And the tongue depressor matched with the spherical hinge of the cleaning body can be better matched with the tongue body of the patient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of medical devices, and in particular to a tonsil stone cleaning device. Background Art

[0002] Tonsillar crypts are located on the tonsils. These crypts are the squamous epithelium covering the inner free surface of the tonsils, where the mucosal epithelium indents into the tonsil parenchyma. Tonsillar stones are formed by the accumulation of food debris, sloughed epithelial debris, bacteria, and mucus in these crypts. They can cause symptoms such as bad breath, itchy throat, coughing, chronic sore throat, dysphagia, and ear pain. The prevalence of tonsillar stones can be as high as 46%, and the incidence increases with age.

[0003] Clinically, patients often repeatedly visit otolaryngology or dentistry departments due to bad breath. Doctors primarily use specialized instruments to remove the stones, and in severe cases, tonsillectomy is recommended. However, due to concerns about surgery, very few patients choose it. Furthermore, since tonsil stones can easily recur after removal, patients need to visit the doctor repeatedly for removal, which increases their financial and psychological burden and seriously affects their work and personal life. Tonsil stone cleaning devices in related technologies, however, suffer from poor exposure to tonsil stones. If forced, the patient's pharyngeal reflex is pronounced, causing significant discomfort such as nausea and vomiting. In severe cases, food refluxed from the esophagus can be aspirated into the lungs, even endangering their lives. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a tonsil stone cleaning device, which is used to improve the safety and reliability of the use of the tonsil stone cleaning device.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the embodiments of the present invention adopt the following technical solutions:

[0006] An embodiment of the present application provides a tonsil stone cleaning device, which includes: a cleaning body, which has a cleaning end and a gripping end; a cleaning component, which is arranged at the cleaning end and is used to clean tonsil stones; a tongue depressor, which is detachably arranged on the side of the cleaning body facing the patient's tongue and forms a ball joint with the cleaning body; and a camera, which is arranged at the cleaning end and is spaced apart from the cleaning component.

[0007] According to the tonsil stone cleaning device of the present application, a detachable tongue depressor is provided on the side of the cleaning body facing the patient's tongue. The tongue depressor can press the patient's tongue, thereby allowing the tonsil stones to be more clearly and completely exposed to the camera. This improves the safety and reliability of the tonsil stone cleaning device and allows the user to treat the stones independently using the tonsil stone cleaning device. Furthermore, the tongue depressor, which is ball-jointed with the cleaning body, can better cooperate with the patient's tongue, thereby improving the reliability of the tonsil stone cleaning device.

[0008] In one possible implementation,

[0009] In one possible implementation, the tonsil stone cleaning device further includes a connecting piece, a slide rail is provided on the side of the cleaning body facing the patient's tongue, the connecting piece is slidably connected to the slide rail, and the tongue depressor forms a ball joint fit with the connecting piece.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the tonsil stone cleaning device also includes a first drive assembly, which is arranged in the cleaning body. The first drive assembly includes a drive motor, a drive rack and a drive gear. The connecting member is connected to the drive rack, the extension direction of the drive rack is the same as the extension direction of the slide rail, the drive gear is engaged with the drive rack, and the drive motor is used to drive the drive gear to rotate.

[0011] In a possible implementation, the tonsil stone cleaning device further includes a ball-end rod body, the ball-end rod body and the connecting member form a ball-joint fit, and the tongue depressor is connected to the ball-end rod body via a threaded connection.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the tonsil stone cleaning device also includes a vacuum device, which is arranged in the cleaning body. The cleaning component includes a negative pressure suction tube, which is detachably arranged at the cleaning end, and the negative pressure suction tube is connected to the air inlet of the vacuum device.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the cleaning component further includes a probe, which is detachably disposed at the cleaning end, and the curvature of the probe includes 0 degrees, 30 degrees, 45 degrees, and 60 degrees.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the cleaning assembly further includes a scraper, which is detachably disposed at the cleaning end.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the tonsil stone cleaning device further includes two arcuate grooves, which are rotatably disposed on opposite sides of the cleaning end, and openings of the arcuate grooves face the cleaning assembly.

[0016] In a possible implementation, the tonsil stone cleaning device further includes an elastic member, one end of which is connected to the arc-shaped groove, and the other end of which is connected to the cleaning body.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the cleaning body is a retractable member. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present application.

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or related technologies, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or related technical descriptions. Obviously, for ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of a tonsil stone cleaning device provided in some embodiments of the present application.

[0021] Reference numerals:

[0022] 100. Tonsil stone cleaning device;

[0023] 1. Cleaning body; 11. Cleaning end; 12. Grip end; 13. Slide rail; 14. Connector; 15. Elastic member;

[0024] 2. Cleaning components; 21. Vacuum suction tube; 22. Probe; 23. Scrape;

[0025] 3. Tongue depressor; 31. Ball head rod;

[0026] 4. Camera;

[0027] 5. First drive assembly; 51. Drive rack; 52. Drive gear;

[0028] 6. Vacuum device;

[0029] 7. Arc-shaped groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of the present application, the scheme of the present application will be further described below. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present application and the features therein can be combined with each other.

[0031] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0032] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can be a detachable connection or a non-detachable connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Among them, "fixed connection" means that the two are connected to each other and the relative position relationship after connection remains unchanged. In addition, the directional terms mentioned in the embodiments of the present application, such as "inside" and "outside", etc., are only reference to the directions of the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are for better and clearer explanation and understanding of the embodiments of the present application, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the present application.

[0033] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the terms "comprises", "comprising" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also includes other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, an element limited by the statement "comprising a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device comprising the element. In the absence of further restrictions, an element limited by the statement "comprising a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device comprising the element.

[0034] Tonsillar crypts are located on the tonsils. These crypts are the squamous epithelium covering the inner free surface of the tonsils, where the mucosal epithelium indents into the tonsil parenchyma. Tonsillar stones are formed by the accumulation of food debris, sloughed epithelial debris, bacteria, and mucus in these crypts. They can cause symptoms such as bad breath, itchy throat, coughing, chronic sore throat, dysphagia, and ear pain. The prevalence of tonsillar stones can be as high as 46%, and the incidence increases with age.

[0035] Clinically, patients often repeatedly visit otolaryngology or dentistry departments due to bad breath. Doctors primarily use specialized instruments to remove the stones, and in severe cases, tonsillectomy is recommended. However, due to concerns about surgery, very few patients choose it. Furthermore, since tonsil stones can easily recur after removal, patients need to visit the doctor repeatedly for removal, which increases their financial and psychological burden and seriously affects their work and personal life. Tonsil stone cleaning devices in related technologies, however, suffer from poor exposure to tonsil stones. If forced, the patient's pharyngeal reflex is pronounced, causing significant discomfort such as nausea and vomiting. In severe cases, food refluxed from the esophagus can be aspirated into the lungs, even endangering their lives.

[0036] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a tonsil stone cleaning device.

[0037] See also Figure 1 , Figure 1 Schematic diagram of a tonsil stone cleaning device provided in some embodiments of the present application. The tonsil stone cleaning device 100 includes a cleaning body 1, a cleaning assembly 2, a tongue depressor 3 and a camera 4.

[0038] The cleaning body 1 may have a cleaning end 11 and a gripping end 12. The cleaning end 11 may be the end of the cleaning body 1 that extends into the patient's mouth, while the gripping end 12 may be the end of the cleaning body 1 that is gripped and operated by the user. The gripping end 12 may be provided with anti-slip grooves to improve the grip of the cleaning body 1 and, in turn, enhance the safety of the tonsil stone cleaning device 100.

[0039] For example, the cross-sectional area of the cleaning end 11 may be smaller than the cross-sectional area of the gripping end 12. This facilitates inserting the cleaning body 1 into the patient's oral cavity and facilitates gripping of the gripping end 12 by the patient.

[0040] For example, the cleaning body 1 may include a left shell and a right shell that are interlocked, and the left shell and the right shell may define a receiving space. The interlocking left shell and the right shell may reduce the difficulty of assembling the cleaning body 1.

[0041] The cleaning component 2 is arranged at the cleaning end 11 and is used to clean tonsil stones. The cleaning component 2 can remove tonsil stones by clamping, sucking, scraping, etc.

[0042] It should be noted that the connection between the cleaning component 2 and the cleaning body 1 can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection, which is not limited in this application.

[0043] The camera 4 is arranged at the cleaning end 11 and is spaced apart from the cleaning component 2. Thus, the camera 4 can capture the image inside the oral cavity, and the user can operate the tonsil stone cleaning device 100 by himself to treat the stones without the assistance of others, which is convenient to use.

[0044] For example, the cleaning body 1 may include a mainboard electrically connected to the camera 4. The mainboard may include a video decoding chip, a main control IC, and a signal transmission chip. The images captured by the camera 4 are processed by the video decoding chip into signals that are then transmitted to the main control IC. The main control IC processes the signals and transmits them to the signal transmission chip, which then transmits the signals to the mobile phone. The mobile phone can then display the images captured by the camera 4, allowing the user to treat tonsil stones themselves.

[0045] The tongue depressor 3 is detachably provided on the side of the cleaning body 1 facing the patient's tongue. The tongue depressor 3 and the cleaning body 1 can be detachably connected by means of magnetism, fasteners, snap-on connection, etc., which is not limited in this application. Thus, the tongue depressor 3 can press the patient's tongue, thereby preventing the tongue from covering the oropharynx, so that the tonsil stones can be exposed more clearly and completely, thereby helping to improve the safety and reliability of the tonsil stone cleaning device 100. In addition, the tongue depressor 3 can be replaced so that the tonsil stone cleaning device 100 can meet hygiene requirements.

[0046] For example, the tongue depressor 3 can be made of silicone, plastic, etc., which is not limited in this application.

[0047] The tongue depressor 3 forms a ball joint with the cleaning body 1, so the tongue depressor 3 can rotate relative to the cleaning body 1, so that the tongue depressor 3 can better press the patient's tongue, which is beneficial to improving the reliability of the tonsil stone cleaning device 100.

[0048] According to the tonsil stone cleaning device 100 of the present invention, a detachable tongue depressor 3 is provided on the side of the cleaning body 1 facing the patient's tongue. The tongue depressor 3 can press the patient's tongue, thereby allowing the tonsil stones to be more clearly and completely exposed to the camera 4. This improves the safety and reliability of the tonsil stone cleaning device 100 and allows the user to treat the stones using the tonsil stone cleaning device 100. Furthermore, the tongue depressor 3, which is ball-jointed with the cleaning body 1, can better fit the patient's tongue, thereby improving the reliability of the tonsil stone cleaning device 100.

[0049] Please continue reading Figure 1In some embodiments, the tonsil stone cleaning device 100 may further include a connector 14. A slide rail 13 is provided on the side of the cleaning body 1 facing the patient's tongue. The connector 14 is slidably connected to the slide rail 13, and the tongue depressor 3 forms a ball joint with the connector 14. Specifically, one end of the connector 14 can be matched with the slide rail 13, and the other end can extend in a direction close to the tongue depressor 3 and be ball-jointed with the tongue depressor 3. The extension direction of the slide rail 13 can be the same as the extension direction of the cleaning body 1, and the extension direction of the slide rail 13 can also be set as needed, which is not limited in this application.

[0050] Thus, the connecting member 14 can slide along the slide rail 13, which can drive the tongue depressor 3 connected to the connecting member 14 to slide, thereby changing the position of the tongue depressor 3 in the patient's mouth, which can better press the patient's tongue, and thus help to improve the versatility of the tonsil stone cleaning device 100.

[0051] Please continue reading Figure 1 In some embodiments, the tonsil stone cleaning device 100 may further include a first drive assembly 5. The first drive assembly 5 is disposed in the cleaning body 1. The first drive assembly 5 may include a drive motor, a drive rack 51, and a drive gear 52. The connecting member 14 is connected to the drive rack 51, and the extension direction of the drive rack 51 is the same as the extension direction of the slide rail 13. The drive gear 52 is engaged with the drive rack 51, and the drive motor is used to drive the drive gear 52 to rotate. Thus, the output shaft of the drive motor can be connected to the drive gear 52, and the drive gear 52 is driven to rotate by the output shaft of the drive motor. The drive gear 52 can drive the drive rack 51 to move along the extension direction of the slide rail 13, and can drive the connecting member 14 to move along the extension direction of the slide rail 13, thereby driving the tongue depressor 3 to move. The structure is simple and the control is convenient, which is conducive to reducing the manufacturing cost of the tonsil stone cleaning device 100.

[0052] It should be noted that the connecting member 14 can also be driven by other means, such as a hydraulic rod, a screw nut, etc.

[0053] Please continue reading Figure 1 In some embodiments, the tonsil stone cleaning device 100 may further include a ball-end rod 31. The ball-end rod 31 forms a spherical joint with the connector 14. The tongue depressor 3 is connected to the ball-end rod 31 via a threaded connection. Thus, the threaded connection between the tongue depressor 3 and the ball-end rod 31 makes the tongue depressor 3 detachable and simple, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the tonsil stone cleaning device 100.

[0054] Please continue reading Figure 1In some embodiments, the tonsil stone cleaning device 100 may further include a vacuum device 6. The vacuum device 6 is arranged in the cleaning body 1. The cleaning component 2 includes a negative pressure suction tube 21, which is detachably arranged on the cleaning end 11, and the negative pressure suction tube 21 is connected to the air inlet of the vacuum device 6. Among them, the cleaning body 1 may be provided with a switch and a pressure relief valve for controlling the vacuum device 6. Thus, negative pressure can be generated by the vacuum device 6, and then the negative pressure suction tube 21 is aimed at the tonsil stones, and the tonsil stones are sucked out by the negative pressure suction tube 21, and the suction method is simple. In addition, the negative pressure suction tube 21 can also be cleaned and disinfected, so that the negative pressure suction tube 21 can be reused, which is beneficial to reduce the use cost of the tonsil stone cleaning device 100.

[0055] For example, one end of the negative pressure suction tube 21 may have a first magnetic member, and the cleaning end 11 may have a second magnetic member, and the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member may be magnetically coupled. Thus, the coupling between the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member can achieve a detachable connection between the negative pressure suction tube 21 and the cleaning body 1.

[0056] Please continue reading Figure 1 In some embodiments, the cleaning component 2 may further include a probe 22. The probe 22 is detachably disposed at the cleaning end 11, and the curvature of the probe 22 includes 0 degrees, 30 degrees, 45 degrees, and 60 degrees. Thus, when the negative pressure suction tube 21 is unable to complete the cleaning of the stones, the negative pressure suction tube 21 can be replaced with the probe 22, and probes 22 of different curvatures can be replaced according to the location of the stones, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the tonsil stone cleaning device 100. The probe 22 can also be cleaned and disinfected, so that the probe 22 can be reused, thereby reducing the cost of using the tonsil stone cleaning device 100.

[0057] For example, the probe 22 and the cleaning body 1 may be connected by magnetic attraction.

[0058] Please continue reading Figure 1 In some embodiments, the cleaning assembly 2 may further include a scraper 23. The scraper 23 is detachably mounted on the cleaning end 11. Therefore, when the negative pressure suction tube 21 is unable to completely clean the stones, the scraper 23 can be replaced with the negative pressure suction tube 21, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the tonsil stone cleaning device 100. The scraper 23 can also be cleaned and disinfected, making it reusable, thereby reducing the cost of using the tonsil stone cleaning device 100.

[0059] Please continue reading Figure 1In some embodiments, the tonsil stone cleaning device 100 may further include two arcuate grooves 7. The two arcuate grooves 7 are rotatably disposed on opposite sides of the cleaning end 11. The openings of the arcuate grooves 7 are directly opposite the cleaning assembly 2. Thus, when the tonsil stone cleaning device 100 is in use, the arcuate grooves 7 can be used to catch stones that fall off the cleaning assembly 2, thereby preventing the stones from being transferred into the throat, thereby improving the safety and reliability of the tonsil stone cleaning device 100.

[0060] Please continue reading Figure 1 In some embodiments, the tonsil stone cleaning device 100 may further include an elastic member 15. One end of the elastic member 15 is connected to the arcuate groove 7, and the other end is connected to the cleaning body 1. The elastic member 15 may be a spring. Thus, when the tonsil stone cleaning device 100 is in use, the two arcuate grooves 7 can be rotated in a direction close to each other, and the cleaning component 2 can be between the two arcuate grooves 7, so that the arcuate groove 7 can better catch the stones that fall off the cleaning component 2. And after the tonsil stone cleaning device 100 is taken out, under the action of the elastic member 15, the arcuate groove 7 can return to its initial position, so that the cleaning component 2 can be exposed.

[0061] Please continue reading Figure 1 In some embodiments, the cleaning body 1 is a retractable member, so that the length of the cleaning body 1 can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the position of the tongue depressor 3.

[0062] In the description of this specification, specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0063] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any modifications or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A tonsil stone cleaning device, characterized in that: The tonsil stone cleaning device comprises: A cleaning body having a cleaning end and a gripping end; A cleaning component, which is disposed at the cleaning end and is used to clean tonsil stones; A tongue depressor, which is detachably mounted on a side of the cleaning body facing the patient's tongue and forms a ball-jointed fit with the cleaning body; A camera is arranged at the cleaning end and spaced apart from the cleaning component.

2. The tonsil stone cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tonsil stone cleaning device also includes a connecting piece. A slide rail is provided on the side of the cleaning body facing the patient's tongue. The connecting piece is slidably connected to the slide rail, and the tongue depressor forms a ball joint fit with the connecting piece.

3. The tonsil stone cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The tonsil stone cleaning device also includes a first drive assembly, which is arranged in the cleaning body. The first drive assembly includes a drive motor, a drive rack and a drive gear. The connecting member is connected to the drive rack. The extension direction of the drive rack is the same as the extension direction of the slide rail. The drive gear is engaged with the drive rack. The drive motor is used to drive the drive gear to rotate.

4. The tonsil stone cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The tonsil stone cleaning device further comprises a ball-end rod body, wherein the ball-end rod body and the connecting piece form a ball-joint fit, and the tongue depressor is connected to the ball-end rod body via a thread.

5. The tonsil stone cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tonsil stone cleaning device also includes a vacuum device, which is arranged in the cleaning body. The cleaning component includes a negative pressure suction tube, which is detachably arranged at the cleaning end and is connected to the air inlet of the vacuum device.

6. The tonsil stone cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cleaning component further includes a probe, which is detachably disposed at the cleaning end. The curvature of the probe includes 0 degrees, 30 degrees, 45 degrees, and 60 degrees.

7. The tonsil stone cleaning device according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that: The cleaning component further comprises a scraper which is detachably arranged at the cleaning end.

8. The tonsil stone cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tonsil stone cleaning device further comprises two arcuate grooves, which are rotatably arranged on opposite sides of the cleaning end, and the openings of the arcuate grooves are directly opposite to the cleaning component.

9. The tonsil stone cleaning device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The tonsil stone cleaning device further comprises an elastic member, one end of which is connected to the arc-shaped groove, and the other end of which is connected to the cleaning body.

10. The tonsil stone cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning body is a retractable part.

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