A multifunctional airway opening pillow for infants and young children

By designing a multifunctional airway opening pillow and using the airbag and rotary connection to display the angle, the problems of cumbersome airway opening operation and angle adjustment error in infants and young children in the prior art are solved, and more efficient and accurate airway opening operation is achieved.

CN111803301BActive Publication Date: 2025-01-07JIANGSU PROVINCE HOSPITAL (THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF NANJING MEDICAL UNIVERSITY)
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202010708850.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-07-22
Publication Date
2025-01-07
Estimated Expiration
2040-07-22

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Technical Problem

The existing methods of opening airways in infants and young children are complicated, the operation efficiency is low, and the angle between the head and shoulders cannot be accurately adjusted, resulting in large errors.

Method used

A multifunctional airway opening pillow is designed, including shoulder support, head support and airbag, which is used to charge and deflate the shoulder, display the angle using rotational connections and tick marks, and is equipped with fine-tuning components for precise Adjust the position of the head and shoulders.

Benefits of technology

It improves the intuitiveness and accuracy of medical staff's operations, reduces errors, simplifies the airway opening process, and improves work efficiency and treatment reliability.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a multifunctional airway opening cushion for infants and young children, comprising a shoulder support, a head support and an airbag, wherein the airbag is attached to the lower surface of the shoulder support, the shoulder support and the head support are rotatably connected, and a pointer groove and an angle scale line for displaying the angle between the shoulder support and the head support are provided at the rotation connection between the shoulder support and the head support, and a fine-tuning component is provided on the head support. The device is simple and practical, and the shoulders of infants and young children are raised by inflating air into the airbag, so that the head falls naturally to open the airway, and the pointer groove and the angle scale line can more intuitively display the angle between the head and the shoulder of the infant and young children, reduce the error of medical staff, and improve work efficiency.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to medical equipment, in particular to a multifunctional airway opening cushion for infants. Background Art

[0002] At present, the airway opening of infants and young children in clinical practice is mostly done by placing a homemade pillow such as a towel or a pillowcase on the shoulders of the infants and young children, which is used to lift the shoulders of the infants and young children upwards and let the head droop naturally to open the airway. Due to many objective factors such as different specifications of the pillows, irregular folding shapes, large differences in thickness and individual differences, it is easy to cause excessive extension and flexion, resulting in airway obstruction. In addition, in the process of adjusting the height, the shoulders of the infants and young children need to be lifted repeatedly, which is cumbersome and reduces the work efficiency of medical staff. In addition, medical staff cannot obtain the accurate angle between the head and the shoulders and can only operate by feeling and experience, with large errors. Therefore, it is now necessary to design a multifunctional airway opening pillow for infants and young children. Summary of the invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is, in view of the shortcomings of the above-mentioned prior art, a multifunctional airway opening pillow for infants is proposed, which includes a shoulder support, a head support and an airbag. The airbag is adhered to the lower surface of the shoulder support, and an air valve for inflating and deflating the airbag is provided on one side of the airbag. Gas is injected into the airbag to raise the airbag so that the shoulders of the infant are raised, and the head naturally hangs down to open the airway. The shoulder support and the head support are rotatably connected, and the angle between the shoulder support and the head support is displayed at the rotating connection between the shoulder support and the head support.

[0004] The technical solution further defined in the present invention is:

[0005] The shoulder support member includes a shoulder support frame and a latex pad. The shoulder support frame is rotatably connected to the head support frame. Two shaft sleeves are arranged at intervals on the connecting edge of the shoulder support frame and the head support frame. An angle scale line is provided on the outer end surface of the shaft sleeve, which divides the circumferential direction of 360 degrees into 36 parts, each part is 10 degrees. An arc groove is provided on the outer edge of the shoulder support frame opposite to the connecting edge. The upper surface of the shoulder support frame is an arc surface. The latex pad is pasted on the arc surface. A buffer boss is extended from the arc groove on the latex pad to provide buffering between the raised part and the unraised part of the infant's back. When the infant's shoulders are lifted, a buffer layer is formed between the lifted part and the lifted part by using the arc groove and the buffer boss to avoid discomfort to the infant.

[0006] The head support component includes a head support frame and a sponge cushion layer. The head support frame is rotatably connected to the shoulder support frame in the shoulder support component. A connecting column is provided on the connecting edge of the head support frame along the length direction. The connecting column is located between the two sections of the shaft sleeve. Square grooves are opened in the axial direction of both ends of the connecting column. Head protection platforms are symmetrically provided on both sides of the head support frame close to the connecting column to protect the infant's head from accidental injuries. A head positioning hole is provided at the center of the head support frame to quickly locate the position of the infant's head. The sponge cushion layer is adhered to the upper surface of the head support frame and the inner wall of the head protection platform. The outer surface of the sponge cushion layer is covered with skin-friendly and breathable material to effectively improve the comfort of the child's head. A connecting boss is provided on the side of the head support frame opposite to the connecting column.

[0007] The shoulder support and the head support are rotatably connected by two hollow rotating shafts, the hollow rotating shaft is inserted into the shaft sleeve and extends into the square groove of the connecting column, the hollow rotating shaft and the shaft sleeve are clearance-matched, and the hollow rotating shaft can rotate in the shaft sleeve, a turntable is provided at one end of the hollow rotating shaft, and a pointer groove pointing to the angle scale line is opened in the circumferential direction of the turntable, and a hollow square shaft is provided on the axis line of the other end of the hollow rotating shaft to cooperate with the square groove, and the hollow square shaft is inserted into the square groove. When the head support rotates, the hollow square shaft, the hollow rotating shaft and the turntable are driven to rotate, and the pointer groove points to different scales of the angle scale line. Medical staff can intuitively observe the changes in the angle between the head and shoulders of infants and young children, thereby improving work efficiency. A locking bolt is sleeved in the through hole, and the locking bolt is threadedly connected to the connecting column. The locking bolt located in the hollow rotating shaft is a bare rod, and the locking bolt presses the turntable to fix the hollow rotating shaft on the connecting column.

[0008] The adjustable angle airway opening cushion suitable for infants and young children also includes a fine-tuning component, which includes an adjusting screw, an adjusting nut and a base. The adjusting screw is sleeved in a connecting boss, and the connecting boss is arranged on the head support frame, and the connecting boss is located on the side opposite to the head support frame and the connecting column; an adjusting nut is threadedly connected to the adjusting screw, and the adjusting nut is against the bottom surface of the head support. The head support is driven to move by rotating the adjusting nut, thereby fine-tuning the angle between the head and the shoulder. The adjusting screw is hinged on the ear seat of the base, and the fine-tuning component can fine-tune the angle between the head support and the shoulder support.

[0009] The beneficial effects of the present invention are: in the present invention, by inflating the airbag, the shoulders of the infant are raised and the head is allowed to hang naturally to open the infant's airway, and the pointer groove and the angle scale line cooperate to indicate the angle between the shoulder support and the head support, making the operation of medical staff more intuitive and reducing errors. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] Figure 1 It is a first axial view of the present invention;

[0011] Figure 2 It is a second axis view of the present invention;

[0012] Figure 3 It is an axial view of the shoulder support frame of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 4 It is an axial view of the head support frame of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 5 It is an axial view of the hollow rotating shaft of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional view of the connection between the shoulder support member and the head support member in the present invention;

[0016] Figure 7 It is an axial view of the fine adjustment assembly of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 8 It is a front view of the airbag of the present invention when it is not inflated;

[0018] Fig. 9 It is a front view of the airbag of the present invention when it is inflated;

[0019] Among them: 100-shoulder support, 101-shoulder support frame, 102-latex pad, 103-sleeve, 104-arc groove, 105-arc surface, 106-buffer boss, 107-angle scale line, 200-head support, 201-head support frame, 202-sponge cushion, 203-connecting column, 204-square groove, 205-head protection platform, 206-head positioning hole, 207-connecting boss, 300-air bag, 301-air valve, 400-hollow shaft, 401-turntable, 402-pointer groove, 403-hollow square shaft, 404-through hole, 405-locking bolt, 500-fine-tuning assembly, 501-adjusting screw, 502-adjusting nut, 503-base. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the directions or positional relationships indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the devices or elements referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance;

[0022] In the description of the present invention, 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, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection, it can be a mechanical connection, it can be an electrical connection, it can be a direct connection, it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal communication of two elements, and for ordinary technicians in the field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances;

[0023] Example 1

[0024] like Figure 1 As shown, the present embodiment provides a multifunctional airway opening cushion for infants, comprising a shoulder support 100, a head support 200 and an airbag 300. The airbag 300 is adhered to the lower surface of the shoulder support 100, and an air valve 301 for inflating and deflating the airbag is provided on one side of the airbag 300. Gas is injected into the airbag 300 to raise the airbag 300, thereby raising the shoulders of the infant, allowing the head to fall naturally to open the airway, avoiding repeated lifting of the shoulders of the infant when adjusting the shoulder height, thereby improving the work efficiency of medical staff. The shoulder support 100 and the head support 200 are rotatably connected, and the angle between the shoulder support 100 and the head support 200 is displayed at the rotatable connection between the shoulder support 100 and the head support 200, so that medical staff can intuitively see the angle between the head and the shoulder.

[0025] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the shoulder support 100 includes a shoulder support frame 101 and a latex pad 102. The shoulder support frame 101 is rotatably connected to the head support 200. Two sections of shaft sleeves 103 are arranged at intervals on the connecting edge of the shoulder support frame 101 and the head support 200. An angle scale line 107 is provided on the outer end surface of the shaft sleeve 103, which divides the circumferential direction 360 degrees into 36 parts, each with 10 degrees. An arc groove 104 is provided on the outer edge of the shoulder support frame 101 opposite to the connecting edge. The upper surface of the shoulder support frame 101 is an arc surface 105. The latex pad 102 is pasted on the arc surface 105. A buffer boss 106 is extended from the arc groove 104 on the latex pad 102 to provide a buffer between the raised part and the non-raised part of the infant's back, so as to provide a buffer between the raised part and the non-raised part of the back to avoid discomfort to the infant's body.

[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the head support 200 includes a head support frame 201 and a sponge cushion layer 202. The head support frame 201 is rotatably connected to the shoulder support frame 101 in the shoulder support member 100. A connecting column 203 is provided on the connecting edge of the head support frame 201 along the length direction. The connecting column 203 is located between the two sections of the shaft sleeve 103. Square grooves 204 are provided at both ends of the connecting column 203 in the axial direction. Head protection platforms 205 are symmetrically provided on both sides of the head support frame 201 close to the connecting column 203 to protect the infant's head from accidental injuries. A head positioning hole 206 is provided at the center position of the head support frame 201 to facilitate medical staff to quickly position the infant's head when placing it. The sponge cushion layer 202 is adhered to the upper surface of the head support frame 201 and the inner wall of the head protection platform 205. The outer surface of the sponge cushion layer 202 is covered with a skin-friendly and breathable material to increase the comfort of the infant's head and reduce irritation to the skin. The infant is more compliant and the work efficiency of the medical staff is improved.

[0027] like Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the shoulder support 100 and the head support 200 are rotatably connected via two hollow shafts 400. The hollow shaft 400 is inserted into the sleeve 103 and extends into the square groove 204 of the connecting column 203. The hollow shaft 400 and the sleeve 103 are clearance-matched. A turntable 401 is provided at one end of the hollow shaft 400. A pointer groove 402 pointing to the angle scale line 107 is provided in the circumferential direction of the turntable 401. A hollow square shaft 403 is provided on the axis of the other end of the hollow shaft 400 to cooperate with the square groove 204. The hollow square shaft 403 is inserted into the square groove 204. The head support When 200 rotates, the hollow square shaft 403, the hollow rotating shaft 400 and the turntable 401 are driven to rotate, and the pointer slot 402 points to different scales of the angle scale line 107, so that medical staff can more intuitively observe the angle between the head and shoulders of infants and young children, reduce working errors, and improve the working efficiency of medical staff. A locking bolt 405 is sleeved in the through hole 404, and the locking bolt 405 is threadedly connected to the connecting column 203. The locking bolt 405 located in the hollow rotating shaft 400 is a bare rod. The locking bolt 405 presses the turntable 401 to fix the hollow rotating shaft 400 on the connecting column 203.

[0028] like Figure 7 As shown, the adjustable angle airway opening cushion suitable for infants and young children also includes a fine-tuning component 500, which includes an adjusting screw 501, an adjusting nut 502 and a base 503. The adjusting screw 501 is sleeved in a connecting boss 207, and the connecting boss 207 is arranged on the head support frame 201, and the connecting boss 207 is located on the side opposite to the head support frame 201 and the connecting column 203; an adjusting nut 502 is threadedly connected to the adjusting screw 501, and the adjusting nut 502 is against the bottom surface of the head support 200. The height of the head support 200 is fine-tuned by rotating the adjusting nut 502. The adjusting screw 501 is hinged on the ear seat of the base 503, and the head support 200 is driven to move by rotating the adjusting nut 520, so as to fine-tune the opening angle of the infant's head and shoulders, thereby increasing the accuracy of patient treatment and improving the reliability of medical staff's treatment.

[0029] The working process of this embodiment:

[0030] When infants and young children need to open their airways, Figure 8 First, the gas in the airbag 300 of the device is emptied, and then the device is placed at the position where the infant needs to lie down. The medical staff records the position where the pointer slot 402 points to the angle scale line 107 at this time, and then the infant's shoulders are placed on the latex pad 102 of the shoulder support 100, and the back of the infant's head is aligned with the occipital hole 202, and the infant's head is placed on the sponge pad layer 202 of the head support 200, and the air valve 301 is opened to slowly fill the air into the airbag 300, so that the shoulder support 100 is slowly raised. Fig. 9 , thereby driving the infant's shoulders to rise slowly, the pointer slot 402 rotates and points to different angle scale lines 107, the head naturally hangs down, and the airway naturally opens. At this time, the medical staff observes the position of the pointer slot 402 pointing to the angle scale line 107, and calculates the angle between the infant's head and shoulders. When the angle reaches the standard specified by the medical staff, stop inflating and close the air valve 301 to fix the height of the infant's shoulders and the angle between the head and shoulders. The medical staff can then perform further treatment. When the angle between the head and shoulders needs to be fine-tuned, turn the adjusting nut 502 to slightly rotate the head support 200 up and down to fine-tune the angle between the head and shoulders to achieve a more precise treatment effect. When the medical staff's treatment is completed, open the air valve 301, slowly release the gas in the airbag 300, and lower the shoulder. Then the infant is picked up, and the device is withdrawn and placed in a designated location for next use.

[0031] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical idea of ​​the present invention, and cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Any changes made on the basis of the technical solution in accordance with the technical idea proposed by the present invention shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multifunctional airway opening pillow for infants and young children, characterized in that: The device comprises a shoulder support (100), a head support (200) and an air bag (300), wherein the air bag (300) is attached to the lower surface of the shoulder support (100), and an air valve (301) for inflating and deflation of the air bag is provided on one side of the air bag (300); gas is injected into the air bag (300) to raise the air bag (300), thereby raising the shoulders of the infant, causing the head to fall naturally and opening the respiratory tract; the shoulder support (100) and the head support (200) are rotatably connected, and the angle between the shoulder support (100) and the head support (200) is displayed at the rotatable connection between the shoulder support (100) and the head support (200); The shoulder support member (100) comprises a shoulder support frame (101) and a latex pad (102); the shoulder support frame (101) is rotatably connected to the head support frame (200); two shaft sleeves (103) are arranged at intervals on the connecting edge between the shoulder support frame (101) and the head support frame (200); an angle scale line (107) is provided on the outer end surface of the shaft sleeve (103) for dividing 360 degrees in the circumferential direction into 36 parts, each part being 10 degrees; an arc groove (104) is provided on the outer edge of the shoulder support frame (101) opposite to the connecting edge; the upper surface of the shoulder support frame (101) is an arc surface (105); the latex pad (102) is adhered to the arc surface (105); and a buffer boss (106) is provided on the latex pad (102) at the arc groove (104) to provide a buffer between the raised part and the unraised part of the infant's back; The head support member (200) comprises a head support frame (201) and a sponge cushion layer (202); the head support frame (201) is rotatably connected to the shoulder support frame (101) in the shoulder support member (100); a connecting column (203) is provided on the connecting edge of the head support frame (201) along the length direction; the connecting column (203) is located between two sections of the shaft sleeve (103); square grooves (204) are provided at both ends of the connecting column (203) in the axial direction; a head protection platform (205) is symmetrically provided on both sides of the head support frame (201) close to the connecting column (203); a head positioning hole (206) is provided at the center of the head support frame (201); the sponge cushion layer (202) is adhered to the upper surface of the head support frame (201) and the inner wall of the head protection platform (205); and the outer surface of the sponge cushion layer (202) is coated with a skin-friendly and breathable material; The shoulder support member (100) and the head support member (200) are rotatably connected via two hollow rotating shafts (400). The hollow rotating shaft (400) is inserted into the shaft sleeve (103) and extends into the square groove (204) of the connecting column (203). The hollow rotating shaft (400) and the shaft sleeve (103) are clearance-matched. A rotating disk (401) is provided at one end of the hollow rotating shaft (400). A pointer groove (402) pointing to the angle scale line (107) is provided in the circumferential direction of the rotating disk (401). A hollow square shaft (403) is provided on the axis of the other end of the hollow rotating shaft (400) and is matched with the square groove (204). The hollow square shaft (403) is inserted into the square groove (204). When the head support (200) rotates, the hollow square shaft (403), the hollow rotating shaft (400) and the rotating disk (401) are driven to rotate. The pointer groove (402) points to different scales of the angle scale line (107). A locking bolt (405) is sleeved in the through hole (404). The locking bolt (405) is threadedly connected to the connecting column (203). The locking bolt (405) located in the hollow rotating shaft (400) is a bare rod. The locking bolt (405) presses the rotating disk (401) to fix the hollow rotating shaft (400) on the connecting column (203).

2. A multifunctional airway opening pillow for infants and young children according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustable angle airway opening cushion pillow suitable for infants and young children also includes a fine-tuning component (500), the fine-tuning component (500) includes an adjusting screw (501), an adjusting nut (502) and a base (503), the adjusting screw (501) is sleeved in a connecting boss (207), the connecting boss (207) is arranged on a head support frame (201), and the connecting boss (207) is located on the side of the head support frame (201) opposite to the connecting column (203); an adjusting nut (502) is threadedly connected to the adjusting screw (501), the adjusting nut (502) is against the bottom surface of the head support (200), and the height of the head support (200) is fine-tuned by rotating the adjusting nut (502), and the adjusting screw (501) is hinged on the ear seat of the base (503).

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