Novel breathing machine pipeline system

By designing a robust three-way pipe structure and a water accumulation treatment system, the problems of ventilator tubing loosening and condensate backflow were solved, improving the safety and convenience of ventilator use.

CN223504659UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04TONGJI HOSPITAL ATTACHED TO TONGJI MEDICAL COLLEGE HUAZHONG SCI TECH
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Application Number
CN202422309540.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-23
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-23

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Technical Problem

Existing ventilator tubing systems are prone to coming loose during clinical use, affecting airtightness, increasing the risk of respiratory tract infections in patients, and exhaled condensate can easily flow back into the airway, posing an infection risk.

Method used

A novel ventilator tubing system was designed, employing a three-way tubing structure that combines a humidifier and a water collection cup. Threaded connections and check valves ensure a secure tubing connection, while a water collection switch and graduated markings simplify water collection management and prevent condensate backflow.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability of pipe connections, avoids the risk of condensate flowing back into the airway, reduces the risk of infection, and enhances safety and ease of use.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a novel breathing machine pipeline system which comprises a breathing loop assembly, an air inlet pipeline assembly and an air outlet pipeline assembly, and a first passage of a breathing pipeline in the breathing loop assembly is connected with one end of a respirator; one end of a first air inlet pipeline in the air inlet pipeline assembly is connected to the breathing machine, the other end of the first air inlet pipeline is movably connected with an air inlet connector of the humidifier, one end of a second air inlet pipeline is movably connected with an air outlet connector of the humidifier, and the other end of the second air inlet pipeline is connected with a second passage of the breathing pipeline; one end of a first air outlet pipeline in the air outlet pipeline assembly is connected to the breathing machine, the other end of the first air outlet pipeline is connected with a pipeline connector in the top of the water accumulation cup, the other end of a second air outlet pipeline is movably connected with one end of a check valve, and the other end of the check valve is connected with one end of a connecting pipeline. And the other end of the connecting pipeline is movably connected with the third passage of the breathing pipeline. The utility model has the characteristics of simple structure and wide practicability.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of breathing tubing technology for ventilators, and in particular to a novel ventilator tubing system. Background Technology

[0002] A ventilator is a vital medical device that can prevent and treat respiratory failure, reduce complications, and save and prolong patients' lives. The ventilator tubing system consists of multiple components, including multiple silicone breathing tubing, a heating chamber, and a water collection cup, which ensure that the ventilator delivers air to the lungs and expels air from the lungs.

[0003] During clinical use by medical personnel, the ventilator tubing system, except for the threaded interface at the water collection cup and connecting tube, mainly uses vertical insertion ports. During clinical use, the inlet and outlet tubing of the breathing circuit is easily loosened by pulling and gravity, and sometimes it will even fall off automatically. On the one hand, this will affect the airtightness of the breathing circuit, increasing the risk of respiratory tract infection for patients. On the other hand, because the connecting tube and the outlet of the breathing circuit often do not have heating guide wires, exhaled air will form condensation when it flows through these areas. As a result, the condensation in the breathing connecting tube and the outlet of the breathing circuit can flow back into the artificial airway due to changes in the position of the tubing.

[0004] How to provide a novel ventilator tubing system is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a new type of ventilator tubing system.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] This utility model provides a novel ventilator tubing system, comprising: a breathing circuit assembly, the breathing circuit assembly including a breathing tubing and a respirator, the breathing tubing being a three-way tubing, the first passage of the breathing tubing being connected to one end of the respirator; an air intake tubing assembly, the air intake tubing assembly including a first air intake tubing, a humidifier, and a second air intake tubing; one end of the first air intake tubing is connected to the ventilator, the other end of the first air intake tubing is movably connected to the air intake port of the humidifier, one end of the second air intake tubing is movably connected to the air outlet port of the humidifier, and the other end of the second air intake tubing is movably connected to the second passage of the breathing tubing; and an air outlet tubing assembly. The air outlet tubing assembly includes a first air outlet tubing, a water collection cup, a second air outlet tubing, a check valve, and a connecting tubing. One end of the first air outlet tubing is connected to the ventilator, and the other end of the first air outlet tubing is movably connected to a tubing interface at the top of the water collection cup. A through hole is provided at the center of the bottom of the water collection cup, and a water collection switch is provided on the through hole. One end of the second air outlet tubing is movably connected to a tubing interface at the top of the water collection cup, and the other end of the second air outlet tubing is movably connected to one end of the check valve. The other end of the check valve is movably connected to one end of the connecting tubing, and the other end of the connecting tubing is movably connected to a third passage of the breathing tubing.

[0008] Optionally, the other end of the first air outlet pipe and one end of the second air outlet pipe are each provided with a first external thread, the other end of the second air inlet pipe is provided with a second external thread, the other end of the connecting pipe is provided with a third external thread, the pipe interfaces at the top of the two water collection cups are each provided with a first internal thread, the second passage is provided with a second internal thread, the third passage is provided with a third internal thread, the first external thread is threaded to the first internal thread, the second external thread is threaded to the second internal thread, and the third external thread is threaded to the third internal thread.

[0009] Optionally, the outer wall of the water-collecting cup is provided with water-collecting scale lines.

[0010] Optionally, the first air intake pipe, the second air intake pipe, the first air outlet pipe, and the second air outlet pipe are all made of PVC material.

[0011] Optionally, the respirator is made of PE material.

[0012] Optionally, the water collection switch includes a drain pipe and a shut-off valve. The drain pipe is fixed to the through hole of the water collection cup and is connected to the water collection cup through the through hole. The shut-off valve is fixed to the outer wall of the drain pipe.

[0013] Optionally, the other end of the respirator is connected to an external endotracheal tube.

[0014] Optionally, the intake pipe assembly further includes: a first pipe clamp, which is fixed to the first intake pipe and / or the second intake pipe; and a first double pipe clamp, which is fixed to the first intake pipe and / or the second intake pipe.

[0015] Optionally, the air outlet pipeline assembly further includes: a second pipe clamp, the second pipe clamp being fixed to the first air outlet pipeline and / or the second air outlet pipeline; and a second double pipe clamp, the second double pipe clamp being fixed to the first air outlet pipeline and / or the second air outlet pipeline.

[0016] Optionally, the drain pipe is connected to a negative pressure suction pipe.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0018] This application provides a novel ventilator tubing system, which includes a breathing circuit assembly, an inlet tubing assembly, and an outlet tubing assembly. The breathing circuit assembly connects the patient to the inlet and outlet tubing assemblies, delivering gas from the ventilator to the patient's endotracheal tube. The inlet tubing assembly uses a humidifier to control the temperature of the inhaled gas, ensuring effective heating and humidification to prevent condensation and bacterial growth. The inlet tubing assembly also delivers oxygen from the ventilator to the breathing circuit assembly via a first and a second inlet tubing. The water collection cup in the ventilation tubing assembly is equipped with a water collection switch. Once the water level reaches a certain height as indicated by the scale markings, the switch is activated, allowing the water in the cup to drain through the lower drain pipe. This simplifies the process and prevents contamination of medical staff's hands and the surrounding environment when emptying the cup of bacterial condensate, thus mitigating the risk of hospital-acquired infections. The ventilation tubing assembly also features a check valve to prevent backflow of condensate when the tubing needs to be lifted or moved, thus preventing condensate from entering the patient's trachea and causing infection, and enhancing safety during use. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Legend:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 Here is a detailed structural diagram of the water-accumulating cup;

[0024] In the picture:

[0025] 1. Ventilator;

[0026] 2. Vent pipe assembly; 21. First vent pipe; 22. Water collection cup; 221. Pipe interface; 23. Water collection switch; 24. Second vent pipe; 25. Check valve; 26. Connecting pipe;

[0027] 3. Intake piping assembly; 31. First intake piping; 32. Humidifier; 33. Second intake piping;

[0028] 4. Breathing circuit assembly; 41. Breathing tubing; 42. Respirator;

[0029] 5. First external thread; 6. Second external thread; 7. Third external thread. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0031] It will be understood that although the terms “first,” “second,” “third,” “fourth,” etc., may be used here to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] Combination Figures 1-3As shown, a novel ventilator tubing system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a novel ventilator 1 tubing system, characterized in that it includes: a breathing circuit assembly 4, the breathing circuit assembly 4 including a breathing tubing 41 and a respirator 42, the breathing tubing 41 being a three-way tubing, the first passage of the breathing tubing 41 being connected to one end of the respirator 42; an air intake tubing assembly 3, the air intake tubing assembly 3 including a first air intake tubing 31, a humidifier 32, and a second air intake tubing 33; one end of the first air intake tubing 31 is connected to the ventilator 1, the other end of the first air intake tubing 31 is movably connected to the air intake interface of the humidifier 32, one end of the second air intake tubing 33 is movably connected to the air outlet interface of the humidifier 32, and the other end of the second air intake tubing 33 is connected to the second passage of the breathing tubing 41. The system includes a first air outlet pipe 21, a water collection cup 22, a second air outlet pipe 24, a check valve 25, and a connecting pipe 26. One end of the first air outlet pipe 21 is connected to the ventilator 1, and the other end of the first air outlet pipe 21 is movably connected to the pipe interface 221 at the top of the water collection cup 22. A through hole is provided at the center of the bottom of the water collection cup 22, and a water collection switch 23 is provided on the through hole. One end of the second air outlet pipe 24 is movably connected to the pipe interface 221 at the top of the water collection cup 22, and the other end of the second air outlet pipe 24 is movably connected to one end of the check valve 25. The other end of the check valve 25 is movably connected to one end of the connecting pipe 26, and the other end of the connecting pipe 26 is movably connected to the third passage of the breathing tubing 41.

[0034] Specifically, this application provides a novel ventilator tubing system, which includes a breathing circuit assembly 4, an inlet tubing assembly 3, and an outlet tubing assembly 2. The breathing circuit assembly 4 is used to connect the patient to the inlet tubing assembly 3 and the outlet tubing assembly 2, delivering gas from the ventilator 1 to the patient's endotracheal tube through the breathing circuit assembly 4. The inlet tubing assembly 3 uses a humidifier 32 to control the temperature of the inhaled gas, ensuring heating and humidification effects to prevent condensation and bacterial growth. The inlet tubing assembly 3 also delivers oxygen from the ventilator 1 to the breathing circuit assembly 4 through a first inlet tubing 31 and a second inlet tubing 33. The venting tubing assembly 2 includes a water collection cup 22 equipped with a water collection switch 23. Once the water level reaches a certain height as indicated by the scale markings, the switch 23 is activated, allowing the water in the cup 22 to drain through the lower drain pipe. This simplifies the process and prevents contamination of medical staff's hands and the surrounding environment when emptying the cup, thus improving safety and minimizing the risk of cross-infection in the hospital. The venting tubing assembly 2 also features a check valve to prevent backflow of condensate when the tubing needs to be lifted or moved, thus preventing condensate from entering the patient's trachea and causing infection, further enhancing safety.

[0035] In some possible implementations, the other end of the first air outlet pipe 21 and the other end of the second air outlet pipe 24 are both provided with a first external thread 5, the other end of the second air inlet pipe 33 is provided with a second external thread 6, the other end of the connecting pipe 26 is provided with a third external thread 7, the pipe interface 221 at the top of the two water collection cups 22 are both provided with a first internal thread, the second passage is provided with a second internal thread, the third passage is provided with a third internal thread, the first external thread 5 is threadedly connected to the first internal thread, the second external thread 6 is threadedly connected to the second internal thread, and the third external thread 7 is threadedly connected to the third internal thread.

[0036] Specifically, threaded connections are installed at the joints of the tubing to prevent it from loosening due to pulling or gravity, thus avoiding any compromise to the tubing's airtightness. This reduces the risk of respiratory infections in patients, ensures normal oxygen delivery, and facilitates smooth operation during rescue and clinical use, thereby improving the safety of using the ventilator.

[0037] In some possible implementations, the outer wall of the water collection cup 22 is provided with water collection scale lines, and the water collection switch 23 includes a drain pipe and a shut-off valve. The drain pipe is fixed to the through hole of the water collection cup 22 and is connected to the water collection cup 22 through the through hole. The shut-off valve is fixed to the outer wall of the drain pipe.

[0038] Specifically, the water level markings on the water collection cup 22 allow medical staff to see the water content more clearly during daily observations, enabling them to more accurately determine when to drain the water from the water collection cup 22. The water discharge switch 23 makes draining the water from the water collection cup 22 more convenient, eliminating the need to remove the water collection cup 22 for pouring; the switch can be turned directly to drain the water, thus avoiding the risk of bacterial contamination of the water collection cup 22.

[0039] In some possible implementations, the first air intake pipe 31, the second air intake pipe 33, the first air outlet pipe 21 and the second air outlet pipe 24 are all made of PVC material, and the respirator 42 is made of PE material.

[0040] Specifically, using PVC material for pipes allows for clearer observation of whether there is water accumulation in the pipes, and its lighter weight makes it less likely for the pipes to fall off due to gravity.

[0041] In some possible implementations, the other end of the respirator 42 is connected to an external endotracheal tube, and the drain tube is connected to an external negative pressure suction tube.

[0042] Specifically, the ventilator 42 can connect the endotracheal tube and the ventilator 1 tubing, so that oxygen from the ventilator 1 can be delivered to the patient's body. The negative pressure suction tube can connect the water collection switch 23 to the negative pressure suction tube when it is necessary to empty the water collection cup 22, so that the negative pressure suction tube can directly suck out the water in the water collection cup 22.

[0043] In some possible implementations, the intake pipe assembly 3 further includes: a first pipe clamp, which is fixed to the first intake pipe 31 and / or the second intake pipe 33; and a first double pipe clamp, which is fixed to the first intake pipe 31 and / or the second intake pipe 33. The exhaust pipe assembly 2 further includes: a second pipe clamp, which is fixed to the first exhaust pipe 21 and / or the second exhaust pipe 24; and a second double pipe clamp, which is fixed to the first exhaust pipe 21 and / or the second exhaust pipe 24.

[0044] Specifically, the first and second tube clamps can fix the tubing to the bed to prevent the tubing from sagging due to gravity and causing water accumulation. The double tube clamps can connect the tubing of the ventilator 1 together to prevent the tubing from crossing and getting tangled.

[0045] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are merely specific implementations of this utility model, used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, and not to limit it. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that any person skilled in the art can still modify or easily conceive of changes to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features, within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model; and these modifications, changes, or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model. All should be covered within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

[0046] Although the embodiments of this utility model have been disclosed above, they are not limited to the applications listed in the specification and embodiments. They can be applied to various fields suitable for this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other modifications can be easily made. Therefore, without departing from the general concept defined by the claims and their equivalents, this utility model is not limited to the specific details and the illustrations shown and described herein.

Claims

1. A novel ventilator tubing system, characterized in that: include: Breathing circuit assembly (4), the breathing circuit assembly (4) includes a breathing tubing (41) and a respirator (42), the breathing tubing (41) is a three-way tubing, and the first passage of the breathing tubing (41) is connected to one end of the respirator (42); An air intake pipeline assembly (3) includes a first air intake pipeline (31), a humidifier (32), and a second air intake pipeline (33). One end of the first air intake pipeline (31) is connected to the ventilator (1), and the other end of the first air intake pipeline (31) is movably connected to the air intake port of the humidifier (32). One end of the second air intake pipeline (33) is movably connected to the air outlet port of the humidifier (32), and the other end of the second air intake pipeline (33) is movably connected to the second passage of the breathing pipeline (41). An air outlet pipeline assembly (2) includes a first air outlet pipeline (21), a water collection cup (22), a second air outlet pipeline (24), a check valve (25), and a connecting pipeline (26). One end of the first air outlet pipeline (21) is connected to the ventilator (1), and the other end of the first air outlet pipeline (21) is movably connected to the pipeline interface (221) at the top of the water collection cup (22). A through hole is provided at the center of the bottom of the water collection cup (22). A water-collecting switch (23) is provided on the through hole. One end of the second air outlet pipe (24) is movably connected to the pipe interface (221) at the top of the water-collecting cup (22). The other end of the second air outlet pipe (24) is movably connected to one end of the check valve (25). The other end of the check valve (25) is movably connected to one end of the connecting pipe (26). The other end of the connecting pipe (26) is movably connected to the third passage of the breathing pipe (41).

2. The novel ventilator tubing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The other end of the first air outlet pipe (21) and the other end of the second air outlet pipe (24) are provided with a first external thread (5), the other end of the second air inlet pipe (33) is provided with a second external thread (6), the other end of the connecting pipe (26) is provided with a third external thread (7), the pipe interface (221) at the top of the two water collection cups (22) is provided with a first internal thread, the second passage is provided with a second internal thread, the third passage is provided with a third internal thread, the first external thread (5) is threadedly connected to the first internal thread, the second external thread (6) is threadedly connected to the second internal thread, and the third external thread (7) is threadedly connected to the third internal thread.

3. The novel ventilator tubing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the water-accumulating cup (22) is provided with water-accumulating scale lines.

4. The novel ventilator tubing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first air intake pipe (31), the second air intake pipe (33), the first air outlet pipe (21) and the second air outlet pipe (24) are all made of PVC material.

5. A novel ventilator tubing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The respirator (42) is made of PE material.

6. A novel ventilator tubing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water collection switch (23) includes a drain pipe and a shut-off valve. The drain pipe is fixed to the through hole of the water collection cup and is connected to the water collection cup through the through hole. The shut-off valve is fixed to the outer wall of the drain pipe.

7. A novel ventilator tubing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The other end of the respirator (42) is connected to an external endotracheal tube.

8. A novel ventilator tubing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The intake manifold assembly (3) also includes: The first pipe clamp is fixed to the first intake pipe (31) and / or the second intake pipe (33); The first double-pipe clamp is fixed to the first intake pipe (31) and / or the second intake pipe (33).

9. A novel ventilator tubing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The exhaust pipe assembly (2) also includes: The second pipe clamp is fixed to the first air outlet pipe (21) and / or the second air outlet pipe (24); The second double-pipe clamp is fixed to the first air outlet pipe (21) and / or the second air outlet pipe (24).

10. A novel ventilator tubing system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The drain pipe is connected to a negative pressure suction pipe.