Buccal self-suction liquid food device

By designing the feeding cup and mixing components of the oral self-suction liquid feeder, the problem of uneven mixing in the liquid feeder was solved, realizing automatic mixing of liquid food and fixing of the drainage tube, thus improving feeding efficiency and safety.

CN223490111UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF GUANGXI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422912747.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-28
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-28

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing liquid feeding devices are difficult to use to mix food evenly, and liquid food tends to settle during prolonged feeding, increasing the workload of medical staff.

Method used

A mouth-held self-suction liquid feeder was designed, comprising a liquid feed cup, an end cap, a drainage tube, a stirring assembly, and a stirring drive mechanism. The stirring shaft is driven to rotate through gear meshing to achieve automatic stirring of the liquid feed. Combined with a drainage tube fixing component, the liquid feed is prevented from being contaminated or spilled.

Benefits of technology

This method achieves uniform mixing of liquid foods, reduces the workload of medical staff, minimizes the risk of liquid food sedimentation, and improves feeding efficiency and safety.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a mouth-held self-suction liquid food device which comprises a liquid food cup, an end cover is clamped on the top of the liquid food cup, the end cover and the liquid food cup are clamped and fixed through a buckle, and the mouth-held self-suction liquid food device further comprises a drainage tube connected to the bottom of the liquid food cup and used for discharging liquid food; the drainage tube fixing part is arranged at the top of the end cover and used for fixing the drainage tube to be in a closed state; the stirring assembly is arranged in the middle of the end cover and used for stirring the liquid food in the liquid food cup; the stirring driving mechanism is arranged in the end cover and used for driving the stirring assembly to rotate and stir. The liquid food stirring device has the advantages that liquid food is put into the liquid food cup to be stored, the liquid food can be sucked through the drainage pipe after the end cover is closed, when stirring is needed, the top cover is pushed to rotate, the gear ring is driven to rotate when the top cover rotates, the gear ring is meshed with the second gear so as to drive the first gear to rotate, and the first gear drives the stirring shaft to stir and mix the liquid food. And when the top cover rotates for one circle, the gear rotates for multiple circles, so that the aim of saving labor is fulfilled.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a mouth-held self-suction liquid feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] Liquid diets are suitable for severely ill patients who are extremely weak and unable to chew food, such as those with high fever, oral cavity, cheek, or pre- and post-operative conditions, as well as those with acute gastroenteritis, esophageal stricture, etc. This type of diet can only be used for a short period of time as a transitional diet.

[0003] Due to reasons such as the inability to move, critically ill patients often need to rest quietly before receiving treatment, and treatment can only be administered after their symptoms have subsided. During this process, medical staff may need to administer oral liquid medications and liquid foods. However, if all feeding is done manually, it will greatly increase the workload of medical staff. In this case, medical feeding devices are needed to help solve this problem. Current feeding devices generally consist of a cup and a tube. People drink the liquid food through the tube. However, it is difficult to mix the liquid food when using this cup. During long-term feeding, the liquid food will settle, affecting its edibility. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, the present invention provides a mouth-held self-suction liquid feeder, which can stir and assist in the even mixing of liquid food during eating.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0008] A self-suctioning oral feeding device includes a feeding cup, the top of which is snapped with an end cap, the end cap being fixed to the feeding cup by a snap-fit ​​mechanism, and further includes:

[0009] A drainage tube is attached to the bottom of the liquid feeding cup to drain the liquid food;

[0010] A drainage tube fixing component is installed on the top of the end cap to fix the drainage tube in a closed state;

[0011] A stirring component, located in the middle of the end cap, is used to stir the liquid food in the liquid food cup;

[0012] A stirring drive mechanism is installed inside the end cap to drive the stirring assembly to rotate and stir.

[0013] The number of buckles is four, and the four buckles are arranged in a ring array on the side wall of the end cap and are rotatably connected to the end cap through a rotating shaft. The side wall of the liquid food cup is provided with a locking strip, and the bottom of the buckle has locking teeth that are adapted to the locking strip.

[0014] The card strip is circular and has suspension holes on its side wall. The bottom of the end cap is also provided with a sealing ring. After the end cap and the liquid food cup are engaged, the sealing ring seals the gap between them.

[0015] The drainage tube fixing component includes a U-shaped bracket fixedly connected to the end cap and a support base. A handle is rotatably connected to the inner side wall of the support base. A soft steel spring is connected between the handle and the support base. The handle abuts against the inner bottom wall of the U-shaped bracket through the soft steel spring.

[0016] The end cap includes a side cap and a top cap. The top cap is embedded in the side cap, and a toggle post is fixedly connected to the top of the top cap.

[0017] The stirring assembly includes a stirring shaft rotatably connected to the middle of the side cover, and stirring blades are fixedly installed on the side wall of the stirring shaft. The stirring blades have an arc-shaped structure.

[0018] The stirring drive mechanism includes a gear one fixedly connected to the top of the stirring shaft and a gear two meshing with the gear one. The gear two is rotatably engaged with the side cover via a support shaft. A gear ring is provided on the side wall of the top cover, and the gear ring meshes with the gear two.

[0019] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By setting up a liquid food cup, end cap, drainage tube, drainage tube fixing component, stirring assembly, and stirring drive mechanism, liquid food is placed in the liquid food cup for storage. After closing the end cap, it can be sucked through the drainage tube. When stirring is needed, the top cap is pushed to rotate, which drives the gear ring to rotate. The gear ring meshes with gear two, thereby driving gear one to rotate. Gear one drives the stirring shaft to stir and mix the liquid food. By using the gear ring, gear one, and gear two in cooperation, gear one rotates multiple times when the top cap rotates one revolution, achieving the purpose of saving effort. After eating, the drainage tube can be inserted into the U-shaped bracket. The elastic potential energy of the soft steel spring drives the handle to contact the drainage tube and close the drainage tube. This not only reduces the risk of liquid food being contaminated but also effectively prevents liquid food from spilling out. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the end cap and stirring assembly of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembled structure of the end cap and stirring assembly of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure viewed from below;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drainage tube fixing component of this utility model.

[0026] [Explanation of Labels in the Attached Image]

[0027] 1. Liquid food cup; 11. Locking strip; 2. End cap; 21. Side cap; 22. Top cap; 23. Actuating column; 3. Buckle; 4. Drainage tube; 5. Drainage tube fixing component; 51. U-shaped bracket; 52. Support base; 53. Handle; 54. Soft steel spring; 6. Stirring assembly; 61. Stirring shaft; 62. Stirring blade; 7. Stirring drive mechanism; 71. Gear one; 72. Gear two; 73. Gear ring. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To better explain and facilitate understanding of this utility model, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0029] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the oral self-suction liquid feeder of this utility model includes a liquid feeding cup 1, an end cap 2 snapped onto the top of the liquid feeding cup 1, and the end cap 2 and the liquid feeding cup 1 are fixedly connected by a buckle 3. It also includes:

[0030] Drainage tube 4 is connected to the bottom of the liquid food cup 1 for draining liquid food;

[0031] The drainage tube fixing component 5 is set on the top of the end cap 2 to fix the drainage tube 4 and keep it in a closed state;

[0032] The stirring component 6 is located in the middle of the end cap 2 and is used to stir the liquid food in the liquid food cup 1;

[0033] The stirring drive mechanism 7, located inside the end cap 2, drives the stirring assembly 6 to rotate and stir. In actual implementation, the liquid food cup 1 and the end cap 2 are fixed together by a snap-fit ​​3, making it easy to open and close during use. The drainage tube 4 is connected to the bottom of the liquid food cup 1, allowing the liquid food inside the cup to flow out through the drainage tube 4 for consumption. When not consuming, the drainage tube 4 can be inserted into the drainage tube fixing piece 5 and then fixed by the drainage tube fixing piece 5. When the drainage tube 4 is closed, it can achieve a sealing effect, thus protecting the liquid food. When stirring is required, the stirring drive mechanism 7 is activated, which drives the stirring assembly 6 to stir and mix the liquid food, thereby improving the uniformity of the liquid food.

[0034] Optionally, there are four clips 3 arranged in a circular array on the side wall of the end cap 2 and rotatably connected to the end cap 2 via a pivot. The side wall of the liquid food cup 1 is provided with a retaining strip 11, and the bottom of the clips 3 has retaining teeth that fit the retaining strip 11. In actual implementation, the clips 3 are made of plastic and have a certain degree of flexibility, which facilitates opening the end cap 2. When it is necessary to open the end cap 2, the clips 3 are pushed outwards to disengage all four clips from the retaining strip 11, thus removing the end cap 2. After removing the end cap 2, the stirring assembly 6 can be removed simultaneously for rinsing and cleaning. The stirring assembly 6 is more easily removed from the end cap 2 than from inside the liquid food cup 1.

[0035] Optionally, the locking strip 11 is annular and has suspension holes on its sidewalls. A sealing ring is also provided at the bottom of the end cap 2. After the end cap 2 and the liquid food cup 1 are engaged, the sealing ring seals the gap between them. In actual implementation, the sealing ring can further seal the end cap 2 and the liquid food cup 1. The sealing ring is annular and inserted into the end cap 2.

[0036] Optionally, the drainage tube fixing component 5 includes a U-shaped retainer 51 fixedly connected to the end cap 2 and a support base 52. A handle 53 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the support base 52. A soft steel spring 54 is connected between the handle 53 and the support base 52. The handle 53 abuts against the inner bottom wall of the U-shaped retainer 51 through the soft steel spring 54. In actual implementation, the handle 53 can rotate relative to the support base, thereby moving away from the U-shaped retainer 51. After the drainage tube 4 is inserted into the U-shaped retainer 51, the elastic potential energy of the soft steel spring 54 can push the handle 53 into the U-shaped retainer 51. Then, the handle 53 fixes and clamps the drainage tube 4, closing the drainage tube 4 inside the U-shaped retainer 51, which also ensures that the drainage tube 4 will not overflow.

[0037] Optionally, the end cap 2 includes a side cap 21 and a top cap 22. The top cap 22 is embedded in the side cap 21, and a toggle post 23 is fixedly connected to the top of the top cap 22. In actual implementation, the toggle post 23 facilitates the rotation of the top cap 22. The top cap 22 is in clearance fit with the side cap 21, so the top cap 22 can rotate relative to the side cap 21.

[0038] Optionally, the stirring assembly 6 includes a stirring shaft 61 rotatably connected to the middle of the side cover 21, and stirring blades 62 are fixedly installed on the side wall of the stirring shaft 61. The stirring blades 62 have an arc-shaped structure. In actual implementation, when the stirring shaft 61 rotates, it can drive the stirring blades 62 to rotate, and the liquid food can be stirred evenly by the rotation of the stirring blades 62.

[0039] Optionally, the stirring drive mechanism 7 includes a gear 71 fixedly connected to the top of the stirring shaft 61 and a gear 72 meshing with the gear 71. The gear 72 is rotatably engaged with the side cover 21 via a support shaft. A gear ring 73 is provided on the side wall of the top cover 22, and the gear ring 73 meshes with the gear 72. In actual implementation, when the top cover 22 rotates, it drives the gear ring 73 to rotate. The gear ring 73 meshes with the gear 72, thereby driving the gear 71 to rotate, causing the stirring shaft 61 to stir. Since the gear ring 73 has a large number of teeth, when the gear ring 73 rotates 71 times, the gear 72 rotates multiple times.

[0040] The above describes the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market, and irregularly shaped parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods for each part all adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding, which are mature technologies in the prior art. The machinery, parts, and equipment all adopt conventional models in the prior art, and the circuit connections adopt conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be detailed here.

[0041] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent modifications made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A mouth-held self-suction feeding device, characterized in that: The food includes a liquid food cup (1), the top of which is fitted with an end cap (2), which is secured to the liquid food cup (1) by a snap fastener (3), and further includes: A drainage tube (4) is connected to the bottom of the liquid food cup (1) for draining liquid food; The drainage tube fixing component (5) is set on the top of the end cap (2) to fix the drainage tube (4) so ​​that it is in a closed state; The stirring component (6) is located in the middle of the end cap (2) and is used to stir the liquid food in the liquid food cup (1); A stirring drive mechanism (7) is installed inside the end cap (2) to drive the stirring assembly (6) to rotate and stir. The drainage tube fixing component (5) includes a U-shaped bracket (51) fixedly connected to the end cap (2) and a support base (52). The inner side wall of the support base (52) is rotatably connected to a handle (53). A soft steel spring (54) is connected between the handle (53) and the support base (52). The handle (53) abuts against the inner bottom wall of the U-shaped bracket (51) through the soft steel spring (54). The end cap (2) includes a side cap (21) and a top cap (22). The top cap (22) is embedded in the side cap (21), and a toggle post (23) is fixedly connected to the top of the top cap (22). The stirring assembly (6) includes a stirring shaft (61) rotatably connected to the middle of the side cover (21), and stirring blades (62) are fixedly installed on the side wall of the stirring shaft (61). The stirring blades (62) have an arc-shaped structure.

2. The oral self-suction feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of buckles (3) is four. The four buckles (3) are arranged in a ring array on the side wall of the end cap (2) and are rotatably connected to the end cap (2) through a rotating shaft. The side wall of the liquid food cup (1) is provided with a locking strip (11). The bottom of the buckle (3) has locking teeth that are adapted to the locking strip (11).

3. A mouth-held self-suction feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The card strip (11) is circular and has a suspension hole on its side wall. The bottom of the end cap (2) is also provided with a sealing ring. After the end cap (2) and the liquid food cup (1) are engaged, the sealing ring seals the gap between them.

4. A mouth-held self-suction feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring drive mechanism (7) includes a gear one (71) fixedly connected to the top of the stirring shaft (61) and a gear two (72) meshing with the gear one (71). The gear two (72) is rotatably engaged with the side cover (21) through a support shaft. A gear ring (73) is provided on the side wall of the top cover (22), and the gear ring (73) meshes with the gear two (72).