An adjustable neck ice pack device

Abstract

This invention discloses an adjustable neck ice pack device, belonging to the field of medical device technology. It includes a flexible, conforming body, an independent ice pack mechanism, a posterior neck support frame, and adjustment accessories. The flexible, conforming body is equipped with an ice pack groove, a water collection groove, and a cold air groove to collect condensate and prevent leakage. The independent ice pack mechanism uses a detachable ice pack frame and ice pads, which are easy to assemble and disassemble and can be reused. The posterior neck support frame achieves stepless adjustment of its circumference via a gear knob and a hard-rebound gear rod. Combined with a lifting screw, the height of the posterior neck support can be adjusted to accommodate different neck circumferences and improve wearing comfort. This invention solves the problems of poor fit, easy leakage, inconvenient adjustment, and discomfort associated with traditional neck ice packs. It has the advantages of even ice pack application, leak-proof and clean operation, flexible adjustment, comfortable support, and simple operation. It is suitable for postoperative swelling reduction, soft tissue injury care, and home rehabilitation ice pack application for the neck.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of medical device technology, specifically referring to an adjustable neck ice pack device. Background Technology

[0002] Applying ice to the neck is a common physical therapy method used in clinical nursing, sports rehabilitation, and postoperative swelling and pain relief. It is widely used in scenarios such as neck soft tissue injury, postoperative rehabilitation of thyroid surgery, sore throat and swelling, and cervical strain relief. It can quickly constrict local blood vessels, reduce tissue congestion and edema, and relieve pain and inflammation. It is a common method in clinical and home rehabilitation.

[0003] Traditional ice packs use towels to wrap ice packs, which have poor fit, are prone to shifting, and are easily leaked by condensation. Existing neck ice pack devices are mostly of fixed circumference, which have poor adaptability and cannot be adjusted. Ice pack modules are mostly one-piece, which are inconvenient to disassemble and clean, and have low reusability. They also generally lack posterior neck support, which can cause discomfort when worn for a long time. The operation is also relatively complicated, which cannot meet the practical needs of clinical care and home rehabilitation. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides an adjustable neck ice pack device, which effectively solves the above problems.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this invention is as follows: This invention proposes an adjustable neck ice pack device, including a flexible fitting body, an independent ice pack mechanism, a rear neck support frame, and adjustment accessories. The independent ice pack mechanism is located on the top of the flexible fitting body, the rear neck support frame is located on the rear side of the flexible fitting body, and the adjustment accessories are located on the rear neck support frame. The flexible fitting body has a front chest fixing part, a front neck fitting part, and hard rebound toothed rods. The front neck fitting part is located above the front chest fixing part, and the hard rebound toothed rods are located at both ends of the rear side of the front chest fixing part, with the tooth surfaces of the two hard rebound toothed rods facing each other.

[0006] Preferably, the front chest fixing part is made of a flexible and conforming material that fits the contour of the human chest, preventing shifting or pressure during wear and providing stable basic support for the entire device; the front neck fitting part is designed according to the ergonomic curve of the neck, closely fitting the skin of the neck and fully covering the ice application area, improving the comfort and therapeutic effect of ice application; the hard rebound gear has rigid support and elastic rebound characteristics, and is stable in gear meshing transmission. After adjustment, it can self-lock to ensure that the circumference is fixed and does not loosen.

[0007] Furthermore, the center of the front neck fitting part is provided with an ice pack groove, the top of both ends of the ice pack groove are provided with through cold air grooves, the bottom of the ice pack groove is inclined to the front side and downward, and the bottom of the front end of the ice pack groove is provided with a water collection groove, the bottom of the water collection groove is provided with a drain pipe, the end of the drain pipe is provided with a pipe plug, and the front end of the cold air groove is also provided with a locking slot, the locking slot is located above the water collection groove.

[0008] Preferably, the bottom of the ice pack tray is designed with an angled design at the front and lower side to guide the condensate water to flow in a specific direction and avoid water accumulation, while also providing precise installation positioning for the detachable ice pack holder; the through-type slotted design of the cold air tray accelerates the circulation and diffusion of cold air, making the cooling of the ice pack area more uniform and improving the efficiency of the ice pack; the water collection tray collects the condensate water in a concentrated manner, preventing ice water leakage and keeping the wearing area dry and clean.

[0009] Furthermore, the independent ice pack mechanism includes a detachable ice pack frame and a detachable ice sheet. The detachable ice pack frame is disposed in the ice pack groove. Ice sheet grooves are provided at both ends of the detachable ice pack frame. The detachable ice sheet is disposed in the ice sheet groove. Heat dissipation grooves are provided on the upper and lower surfaces of the detachable ice sheet. A positioning circular groove is provided at the center of the end face of the detachable ice sheet.

[0010] As a preferred option, the detachable ice packs can be repeatedly refrigerated and reused, providing long-lasting cooling, reducing usage costs, and being environmentally friendly and economical; the heat dissipation grooves increase the contact area of ​​cold air, accelerate the release of cold air, and make ice application more even and efficient.

[0011] Furthermore, the side wall of the ice chip groove is provided with a pin hole, a positioning pin is provided in the pin hole, a positioning pin spring is provided at the rear end of the positioning pin, the positioning pin spring is attached to the inner wall of the pin hole, and when the detachable ice chip is placed in the ice chip groove, the end of the positioning pin is placed in the positioning groove of the detachable ice chip.

[0012] Preferably, the ice flake groove is precisely fitted with detachable ice flakes, with a secure limit to prevent the ice flakes from sliding or shifting; the water permeable groove helps to guide the condensate water, accelerates the water flow to the water collection tank, and improves the leak-proof effect.

[0013] Furthermore, the detachable ice pack rack has a pull-out column at its front end, a locking protrusion on the pull-out column, a positioning wedge at the end of the locking protrusion, the locking protrusion being located in a locking slot, and the positioning wedge being fastened in the locking slot.

[0014] Furthermore, the rear neck support frame is provided with a toothed groove that extends through both ends, and a knob hole is provided at the center of the toothed groove on the rear side of the rear neck support frame. The hard-rebound toothed rod is located in the toothed groove, and the top of the rear neck support frame is provided with a support plate groove and a threaded hole, with the threaded hole located on the rear side of the support plate groove.

[0015] Furthermore, the adjustment accessory includes a rear neck support plate, a lifting screw, and a gear knob. The rear neck support plate is located in a support plate groove, the lifting screw is threaded into a threaded hole, and the gear knob is located in a knob hole. Pressing the gear knob will lock it.

[0016] Preferably, the flexible support surface of the cervical support plate conforms to the curve of the cervical spine, dispersing neck pressure and providing a comfortable fit even after prolonged wear; the precise threaded transmission of the lifting screw enables stepless micro-adjustment of the cervical support plate height, with self-locking after adjustment for stable support; the gear knob features a non-slip hand grip design, making rotation effortless and allowing users to quickly adjust the circumference.

[0017] Furthermore, the rear neck support plate is provided with a screw positioning ring and a clearance groove on its rear side. The clearance groove is located below the screw positioning ring. The top of the lifting screw is provided with a rotating plate. The top of the rotating plate is provided with a top boss. The top boss is located in the screw positioning ring. The rotating plate rotates within the clearance groove.

[0018] Furthermore, the gear knob is provided with a gear plate, which is located in the rack groove, and different hard-rebound racks simultaneously mesh with the gear plate.

[0019] The beneficial effects achieved by the present invention using the above structure are as follows: 1. Independent ice pack, convenient reuse: The detachable ice pack is equipped with a positioning pin spring self-locking structure, which can be disassembled and assembled without tools. The ice pack can be reused for refrigeration, reducing the cost of use. The positioning pin and the positioning groove are precisely engaged, so the ice pack does not shake or shift during ice packing, greatly improving the stability of ice packing.

[0020] 2. Leak-proof and water-collecting, clean and dry: The inclined bottom design of the ice pack tray, together with the water collection tank, drain pipe and plug, can quickly collect and drain condensate, preventing ice water from seeping in and staining clothes and irritating the skin, making it cleaner to use.

[0021] 3. Stepless adjustment of neck circumference and strong adaptability: The gear knob and double hard-rebound gear meshing transmission can realize stepless fine adjustment of neck circumference to adapt to people of different body types; the gear locking gear will not loosen or slip after wearing, and the fixation is more secure.

[0022] 4. Adjustable neck support and comfortable wear: The neck support can be independently adjusted in height via the lifting screw, precisely conforming to the curve of the back of the neck, providing stable support, relieving neck strain, and providing a comfortable and pressure-free fit even after long-term wear.

[0023] 5. Uniform cooling and efficient ice application: The cold air channel and the ice pack heat dissipation channel work together to quickly and evenly spread the cold air to the entire front neck area. The large ice application area and high cooling efficiency effectively enhance the effect of ice application therapy. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an adjustable neck ice pack device proposed in this invention; Figure 2 This is a front view of an adjustable neck ice pack device proposed in this invention; Figure 3 for Figure 2A cross-sectional view along section line AA; Figure 4 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional view along the cutting line BB; Figure 5 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional view along the section line CC; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the flexible fitting body of an adjustable neck ice pack device proposed in this invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the detachable ice pack frame of an adjustable neck ice pack device proposed in this invention. Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the detachable ice pack of an adjustable neck ice pack device proposed in this invention. Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the posterior neck support frame of an adjustable neck ice pack device proposed in this invention. Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the posterior neck support plate of an adjustable neck ice pack device proposed in this invention. Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting screw of an adjustable neck ice pack device proposed in this invention; Figure 12 for Figure 3 A magnified view of section I in the middle.

[0025] Among them, 1. Flexible fitting body, 11. Front chest fixing part, 12. Front neck fitting part, 121. Ice pack groove, 122. Cold air groove, 123. Water collection groove, 124. Drain pipe, 125. Locking slot, 13. Hard rebound toothed rod, 14. Pipe plug, 2. Independent ice pack mechanism, 21. Detachable ice pack frame, 211. Pull-out column, 2111. Locking boss, 2112. Positioning wedge, 212. Ice sheet groove, 213. Water permeable groove, 214. Pin 22. Hole, 22. Removable ice sheet, 221. Positioning groove, 222. Heat dissipation groove, 23. Positioning pin, 231. Positioning pin spring, 3. Rear neck support frame, 31. Toothed groove, 32. Knob hole, 33. Support plate groove, 34. Threaded hole, 4. Adjustment accessories, 41. Rear neck support plate, 411. Screw positioning ring, 412. Clearance groove, 42. Lifting screw, 421. Rotating plate, 422. Top boss, 43. Gear knob, 431. Gear plate.

[0026] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the invention to explain the invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0029] like Figures 1-12 As shown, the present invention proposes an adjustable neck ice pack device, including a flexible fitting body 1, an independent ice pack mechanism 2, a rear neck support frame 3, and an adjustment accessory 4. The independent ice pack mechanism 2 is located on the top of the flexible fitting body 1, the rear neck support frame 3 is located on the rear side of the flexible fitting body 1, and the adjustment accessory 4 is located on the rear neck support frame 3. The flexible fitting body 1 is provided with a front chest fixing part 11, a front neck fitting part 12, and a hard rebound toothed bar 13. The front neck fitting part 12 is located above the front chest fixing part 11, and the hard rebound toothed bar 13 is located at both ends of the rear side of the front chest fixing part 11, and the tooth surfaces of the two hard rebound toothed bars 13 are opposite each other.

[0030] The front neck fitting part 12 has an ice pack groove 121 in the center, and cold air grooves 122 are provided at the top of both ends of the ice pack groove 121. The bottom of the ice pack groove 121 is inclined to the front and lower side, and a water collection groove 123 is provided at the bottom of the front end of the ice pack groove 121. A drain pipe 124 is provided at the bottom of the water collection groove 123, and a pipe plug 14 is provided at the end of the drain pipe 124. A locking slot 125 is also provided at the front end of the cold air groove 122, and the locking slot 125 is located above the water collection groove 123.

[0031] The independent ice pack mechanism 2 includes a detachable ice pack frame 21 and a detachable ice pack 22. The detachable ice pack frame 21 is located in the ice pack groove 121. Ice pack grooves 212 are provided at both ends of the detachable ice pack frame 21. The detachable ice pack 22 is located in the ice pack grooves 212. Heat dissipation grooves 222 are provided on the upper and lower surfaces of the detachable ice pack 22. A positioning circular groove 221 is provided at the center of the end face of the detachable ice pack 22.

[0032] The side wall of the ice chip groove 212 is provided with a pin hole 214, and a positioning pin 23 is provided in the pin hole 214. A positioning pin spring 231 is provided at the rear end of the positioning pin 23. The positioning pin spring 231 is attached to the inner wall of the pin hole 214. When the detachable ice chip 22 is placed in the ice chip groove 212, the end of the positioning pin 23 is placed in the positioning groove 221 of the detachable ice chip 22.

[0033] The detachable ice pack holder 21 has a pull-out post 211 at the front end, a locking boss 2111 on the pull-out post 211, a positioning wedge 2112 at the end of the locking boss 2111, the locking boss 2111 is located in the locking slot 125, and the positioning wedge 2112 is fastened in the locking slot 125.

[0034] The rear neck support frame 3 is provided with a toothed groove 31 that runs through both ends. A knob hole 32 is provided at the center of the toothed groove 31 on the rear side of the rear neck support frame 3. The hard-rebound toothed rod 13 is provided in the toothed groove 31. The top of the rear neck support frame 3 is provided with a support plate groove 33 and a threaded hole 34. The threaded hole 34 is located on the rear side of the support plate groove 33.

[0035] The adjustment accessory 4 includes a rear neck support plate 41, a lifting screw 42, and a gear knob 43. The rear neck support plate 41 is located in the support plate groove 33, the lifting screw 42 is threaded into the threaded hole 34, and the gear knob 43 is located in the knob hole 32.

[0036] The rear neck support plate 41 is provided with a screw positioning ring 411 and a clearance groove 412. The clearance groove 412 is located below the screw positioning ring 411. The top of the lifting screw 42 is provided with a rotating plate 421. The top of the rotating plate 421 is provided with a top boss 422. The top boss 422 is located in the screw positioning ring 411. The rotating plate 421 rotates in the clearance groove 412.

[0037] The gear knob 43 is equipped with a gear plate 431, which is located in the rack groove 31. Different hard-rebound racks 13 are simultaneously engaged with the gear plate 431.

[0038] In practical use, the pre-cooled detachable ice sheet 22 is aligned with the ice sheet groove 212 of the detachable ice pack holder 21 and pushed in smoothly. The side wall of the ice sheet will squeeze the positioning pin 23, causing the positioning pin spring 231 to compress. When the positioning groove 221 of the detachable ice sheet 22 is aligned with the pin hole 214 on the side wall of the ice sheet groove 212, the positioning pin spring 231 automatically rebounds, locking the end of the positioning pin 23 into the positioning groove 221, thus fixing the detachable ice sheet and preventing it from shaking or falling off during use.

[0039] The detachable ice pack holder 21, with the detachable ice pads 22 installed, is aligned with the ice pack groove 121 of the flexible body 1 and pushed inward. During the pushing process, the locking protrusion 2111 on the pull-out column 211 engages with the locking groove 125, and the positioning wedge 2112 at the end of the locking protrusion 2111 is elastically engaged in the locking groove 125, thereby achieving quick locking of the detachable ice pack holder. The bottom of the ice pack groove 121 is tilted forward and downward, which, together with the water permeable groove 213 of the detachable ice pack holder 21, can guide the smooth flow of condensate.

[0040] The rotating plate 421 is moved so that it rotates synchronously in the clearance groove 412, and the lifting screw 42 moves up and down in the threaded hole 34. The top boss 422 on the top of the lifting screw 42 limits the screw positioning ring 411 of the rear neck support plate 41, thereby adjusting the rear neck support plate 41 to a comfortable height that fits the back of the neck, improving wearing stability and neck support.

[0041] The cold air from the detachable ice pad 22 is rapidly diffused through the heat dissipation groove 222 and the cold air grooves 122 at both ends of the ice pack groove 121, and is evenly applied to the neck ice pack area; the condensate generated during the ice pack flows into the water collection groove 123 along the inclined bottom surface of the ice pack groove 121 and is collected in a concentrated manner to prevent water droplets from leaking and staining clothes or irritating the skin.

[0042] After the ice pack is finished, turn the gear knob 43 in the opposite direction to loosen the device's circumference and remove the device from the neck; pull the pull column 211 outward to disengage the positioning wedge 2112 from the locking slot 125 and remove the detachable ice pack frame 21; remove the detachable ice sheets 22, which can be reused after refrigeration; unplug the drain pipe 14 to drain the condensate in the water collection tank 123, clean and dry it, and then plug the drain pipe 14 back in. The device can be used again.

[0043] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0044] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention.

[0045] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above. This description is not restrictive, and the accompanying drawings are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the spirit of the invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An adjustable neck ice pack device, characterized in that: It includes a flexible fitting body (1), an independent ice pack mechanism (2), a cervical support frame (3) and an adjustment accessory (4). The independent ice pack mechanism (2) is located on the top of the flexible fitting body (1), the cervical support frame (3) is located on the rear side of the flexible fitting body (1), and the adjustment accessory (4) is located on the cervical support frame (3). The flexible fitting body (1) is provided with a front chest fixing part (11), a front neck fitting part (12) and a hard rebound toothed bar (13). The front neck fitting part (12) is located above the front chest fixing part (11), and the hard rebound toothed bar (13) is located at both ends of the rear side of the front chest fixing part (11), and the tooth surfaces of the two hard rebound toothed bars (13) are opposite to each other.

2. The adjustable neck ice pack device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front neck fitting part (12) is provided with an ice pack groove (121) in the center. The top of both ends of the ice pack groove (121) is provided with a through cold air groove (122). The bottom of the ice pack groove (121) is inclined to the front side and downward. The bottom of the front end of the ice pack groove (121) is provided with a water collection groove (123). The bottom of the water collection groove (123) is provided with a drain pipe (124). The end of the drain pipe (124) is provided with a pipe plug (14). The front end of the cold air groove (122) is also provided with a locking slot (125). The locking slot (125) is located above the water collection groove (123).

3. The adjustable neck ice pack device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The independent ice pack mechanism (2) includes a detachable ice pack frame (21) and a detachable ice sheet (22). The detachable ice pack frame (21) is located in the ice pack groove (121). The detachable ice pack frame (21) has ice sheet grooves (212) at both ends. The detachable ice sheet (22) is located in the ice sheet grooves (212). The detachable ice sheet (22) has heat dissipation grooves (222) on its upper and lower surfaces. The detachable ice sheet (22) has a positioning circular groove (221) at the center of its end face.

4. An adjustable neck ice pack device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The side wall of the ice chip groove (212) is provided with a pin hole (214), and a positioning pin (23) is provided in the pin hole (214). A positioning pin spring (231) is provided at the rear end of the positioning pin (23). The positioning pin spring (231) fits against the inner wall of the pin hole (214). When the detachable ice chip (22) is placed in the ice chip groove (212), the end of the positioning pin (23) is placed in the positioning groove (221) of the detachable ice chip (22).

5. An adjustable neck ice pack device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The detachable ice pack holder (21) has a pull-out post (211) at the front end, a locking boss (2111) on the pull-out post (211), a positioning wedge (2112) at the end of the locking boss (2111), the locking boss (2111) is located in the locking slot (125), and the positioning wedge (2112) is fastened in the locking slot (125).

6. An adjustable neck ice pack device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rear neck support frame (3) is provided with a toothed groove (31) that runs through both ends. A knob hole (32) is provided at the center of the toothed groove (31) on the rear side of the rear neck support frame (3). The hard rebound toothed rod (13) is located in the toothed groove (31). The top of the rear neck support frame (3) is provided with a support plate groove (33) and a threaded hole (34). The threaded hole (34) is located on the rear side of the support plate groove (33).

7. An adjustable neck ice pack device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The adjustment accessory (4) includes a rear neck support plate (41), a lifting screw (42) and a gear knob (43). The rear neck support plate (41) is located in the support plate groove (33), the lifting screw (42) is threaded into the threaded hole (34), and the gear knob (43) is located in the knob hole (32).

8. An adjustable neck ice pack device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The rear neck support plate (41) is provided with a screw positioning ring (411) and a clearance groove (412) on the rear side. The clearance groove (412) is located below the screw positioning ring (411). The top of the lifting screw (42) is provided with a rotating plate (421). The top of the rotating plate (421) is provided with a top boss (422). The top boss (422) is located in the screw positioning ring (411). The rotating plate (421) rotates in the clearance groove (412).

9. An adjustable neck ice pack device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The gear knob (43) is provided with a gear plate (431), which is located in the rack groove (31). Different hard-rebound racks (13) are simultaneously engaged with the gear plate (431).

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