A new type of incubator for newborns

Abstract

The application discloses a special incubator for newborns, which comprises an incubator body, a mounting plate, a bed sheet, positioning rods and a lifting device. The mounting plate is arranged on the inner top surface of the incubator body. The bed sheet is laid on the mattress of the incubator body, and a plurality of hooks are arranged on the bed sheet at intervals. A first sliding groove is formed in the bottom surface of the mounting plate along the length direction of the incubator body. The top ends of the plurality of positioning rods are rotatably connected with the first sliding groove, and the bottom ends of the positioning rods can be pressed on the mattress of the incubator. The lifting device comprises a lifting driving source, a lifting tool and a lifting hook. The lifting driving source is arranged on the mounting plate, the lifting tool is arranged on the lifting driving source, the lifting driving source can drive the lifting tool to lift, and the lifting hook is arranged on the end of the lifting tool and can be buckled with the hooks. The special incubator for newborns can conveniently turn over the patient, and can effectively reduce the harm caused in the turning-over process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a special incubator for newborns. Background Technology

[0002] Premature infants, especially those with very low birth weight or extremely low birth weight, have underdeveloped organ systems and poor respiratory function, requiring long-term observation and treatment in an incubator.

[0003] Infants staying in incubators long-term require nurses to help them turn over regularly to prevent pressure sores. However, existing incubator beds do not assist with turning, requiring nurses to assist them inside the incubator. But due to the limited space inside the incubator, and the fact that newborns are very soft, turning them over in such a confined space is particularly difficult for nurses. Furthermore, after turning the infant, other procedures such as back patting and expectoration are necessary, requiring support for a period of time after turning, further increasing the difficulty for nurses.

[0004] In existing technologies, some incubators use a push rod at the bottom to flip the newborn from one side to the other when it needs to be turned over. This method has the following drawbacks:

[0005] 1. Because premature infants are relatively soft, and the pusher method is half point contact push, the infant's head, legs and other parts may not be in the correct position to roll over;

[0006] 2. Because the push rod is pushed in a rigid manner, it is easy to cause accidents such as injuring the child. Summary of the Invention

[0007] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a special incubator for newborns, which can facilitate the turning of the baby and effectively reduce the injury caused during the turning process.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a newborn-specific incubator, comprising an incubator body, and further comprising:

[0009] Mounting plate, the mounting plate being disposed on the inner top surface of the heating chamber;

[0010] A bed sheet, which is laid on the mattress of the heating chamber and has multiple hooks at intervals on it;

[0011] The mounting plate has a first groove on its bottom surface along the length of the heating chamber. There are multiple positioning rods, the top ends of which are rotatably connected to the first groove, and the bottom ends of which are pressed against the mattress of the heating chamber.

[0012] The lifting device includes a lifting drive source, a lifting tool, and a hook. The lifting drive source is mounted on the mounting plate, the lifting tool is mounted on the lifting drive source, the lifting drive source can drive the lifting tool to lift, and the hook is mounted at the end of the lifting tool and can be engaged with the hook.

[0013] Furthermore, the positioning rod includes a first slider and a support rod, the first slider being slidably engaged in the first groove, and the support rod being hinged to the first slider.

[0014] Furthermore, the positioning rod also includes a connecting strap, and two adjacent support rods are detachably provided with a connecting strap.

[0015] Furthermore, the positioning rod also includes an angle limiting component, through which the support rod is connected, and the angle limiting component can control the angle of rotation of the support rod relative to the first slider.

[0016] Furthermore, the angle limiting component includes a mounting block, a first gear, a mounting shaft, an elastic support, and a second gear. There are two mounting blocks, which are disposed opposite to each other on the end face of the first slider facing the mattress. Each mounting block has a mounting chamber, and each of the two mounting chambers is provided with a first gear. Each of the opposite end faces of the two mounting blocks has a vertical groove communicating with the mounting chamber. Both ends of the mounting shaft can slide through the vertical groove and extend into the mounting chamber on the same side. The top of the support rod is fixedly connected to the mounting shaft. Both ends of the mounting shaft are provided with a second gear. The elastic support is located between the two mounting blocks. One end of the elastic support is connected to the top of the first slider, and the other end abuts against the outer wall of the mounting shaft. Under the pressing action of the elastic support, the second gear and the first gear are in a meshing state.

[0017] Furthermore, the angle limiting component also includes a U-shaped clip, which is disposed at the end of the elastic support and is rotatably engaged with the outer wall of the mounting shaft.

[0018] Furthermore, the lifting drive source includes a first bidirectional rotary power source and a rotating rod. The first bidirectional rotary power source is mounted on the bottom surface of the mounting plate via a bracket. The rotating rod is rotatably mounted on the bottom surface of the mounting plate via a bracket, and the rotating rod is arranged along the length direction of the heating chamber and connected to the power output shaft of the first bidirectional rotary power source. The lifting device is a lifting rope, which is connected to the rotating rod. When the rotating rod rotates, the lifting rope can be wound around the rotating rod.

[0019] Furthermore, the lifting device also includes multiple winders, which are spaced apart along the rotating rod. Each lifting rope is connected to the rotating rod through a winder. The winders are used to wind up the lifting rope and can control the length of the rope pulled out.

[0020] Furthermore, the winding device includes a housing, a rotating shaft, a leaf spring, and a limiting block. The inner cavity of the housing is hollow and coaxially arranged on the rotating rod. The rotating shaft is located inside the inner cavity of the housing, and both ends of the rotating shaft are fixed to the side wall of the housing. The leaf spring is sleeved on the rotating shaft, and one end of the leaf spring is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft. A through hole communicating with the inner cavity of the housing is opened on the side wall of the housing, and the through hole is arranged parallel to the rotating shaft. The suspension rope passes through the through hole and is connected to the other end of the leaf spring.

[0021] The outer shell is provided with a T-shaped second sliding groove, the small end of which communicates with the outside and the large end of which communicates with the inner cavity of the outer shell. The interface between the small end and the large end is a first inclined surface. The limiting block includes a sliding part and a locking part. The sliding part is located inside the small end and extends to the outside of the outer shell. A baffle is provided at the end of the sliding part away from the locking part, and the baffle abuts against the end face of the outer shell. The locking part is located inside the large end and extends into the inner cavity of the outer shell until it abuts against the suspension rope. The interface between the locking part and the sliding part is inclined and adapted to the first inclined surface.

[0022] Furthermore, it also includes a third slider. The inner top surface of the heating box has multiple interconnected third sliding grooves. The third slider is slidably engaged in the third sliding grooves. The mounting plate is rotatably connected to the third slider.

[0023] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0024] When using the aforementioned neonatal incubator, slide the positioning rod directly above one side of the newborn's body, then rotate the positioning rod until its bottom end presses firmly against the mattress on the side of the newborn that needs to be turned over, such as the sheet on the side of the newborn's waist and shoulders. Then, connect the hook of the lifting device to the hook on the sheet on the other side of the newborn, start the lifting drive, and the hook will slowly lift one side of the sheet. This side of the sheet will rotate around the line formed by the multiple positioning rods and the pressing points of the sheet, thus slowly turning the newborn towards the side of the positioning rod until the child is turned over and pressed firmly against the positioning rod.

[0025] This newborn incubator features a positioning rod that presses firmly against the sheet during the turning process. This not only helps to hold the baby in place and prevents them from shifting to the side they are turning over, but also prevents the sheet from moving and affecting the turning process. Furthermore, the soft, large-area contact between the sheet and the baby ensures proper turning while effectively reducing the risk of accidental injury. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the specific embodiments will be briefly described below. In all the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a newborn incubator provided according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a newborn in an incubator in a rolling position.

[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Partial schematic diagram at point A in the middle;

[0030] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a newborn incubator in which the first gear and the second gear are disengaged.

[0031] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a lifting device for a newborn incubator.

[0032] Figure 6 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a newborn incubator in which the first gear and the second gear are disengaged.

[0033] Figure 7 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a retractor for a newborn incubator.

[0034] Figure 8 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a limiting block for a retractor in a neonatal incubator is shown.

[0035] Figure label:

[0036] 1. Infant;

[0037] 100. Warming chamber body; 110. Inner top surface; 120. Second sliding groove;

[0038] 200. Mounting plate; 210. First slide groove;

[0039] 300. Bed sheet; 310. Hook and loop fastener;

[0040] 400. Positioning rod; 410. First slider; 420. Support rod; 430. Angle limiting component; 431. Mounting block; 432. First gear; 433. Mounting shaft; 434. Elastic support; 435. Second gear; 436. U-shaped clip; 437. Mounting chamber; 438. Vertical groove;

[0041] 500. Lifting device; 510. Lifting drive source; 511. First bidirectional rotary power source; 512. Rotating rod; 520. Lifting tool; 530. Hook; 540. Winding reel; 541. Housing; 542. Rotating shaft; 543. Leaf spring; 544. Limiting block; 5441. Sliding part; 5442. Locking part; 5443. Baffle;

[0042] 600, Third Slider Detailed Implementation

[0043] The embodiments of the technical solution of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical solution of the present invention and are therefore intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0044] Please see Figures 1 to 8 The present invention provides a newborn incubator, including an incubator body 100, an installation plate 200, a sheet 300, a positioning rod 400 and a lifting device 500.

[0045] Specifically, the mounting plate 200 is located on the inner top surface 110 of the heating chamber 100. A sheet 300 is laid on the mattress of the heating chamber 100, and multiple hooks 310 are spaced apart on the sheet 300. A first groove 210 is formed on the bottom surface of the mounting plate 200 along the length of the heating chamber 100. Multiple positioning rods 400 are provided, with their top ends rotatably connected to the first groove 210, and their bottom ends pressing firmly against the mattress of the heating chamber. In practice, at least two positioning rods 400 are used.

[0046] The lifting device 500 includes a lifting drive source 510, a lifting device 520, and a hook 530. The lifting drive source 510 is mounted on the mounting plate 200, the lifting device 520 is mounted on the lifting drive source 510, the lifting drive source 510 can drive the lifting device 520 to lift, and the hook 530 is located at the end of the lifting device 520 and can be engaged with the hook 310.

[0047] In use, slide the positioning rod 400 directly above one side of the newborn 1's body, then rotate the positioning rod 400 until the bottom of the positioning rod 400 is pressed against the mattress on the side of the newborn 1 that needs to be turned over, such as pressing against the sheet 300 on the side of the newborn 1's waist and shoulders. Then, hook the hook 530 of the lifting device 500 with the hook 530 on the other side of the sheet 300 of the newborn 1. Start the lifting drive source 510, and the hook 530 slowly lifts one side of the sheet 300. The sheet 300 on this side rotates around the line formed by the multiple positioning rods 400 and the pressing points of the sheet 300 as the pivot 542, which can slowly turn the newborn 1 towards the side of the positioning rod 400 until the child is turned over and pressed against the positioning rod 400.

[0048] This newborn incubator features a positioning rod 400 that presses firmly against the sheet 300 during the turning process. This not only helps to support the infant and prevents them from shifting to the side they are turning over, but also prevents the sheet 300 from moving and affecting the turning process. Furthermore, the flexible and large-area contact between the sheet 300 and the infant ensures proper turning while effectively reducing the risk of accidental injury to the infant during the process.

[0049] In this embodiment, the positioning rod 400 includes a first slider 410 and a support rod 420. The first slider 410 is slidably engaged within the first slide groove 210, and the support rod 420 is hinged to the first slider 410. In the normal state, the support rod 420 is rotated to the top of the incubator body 100; when it is necessary to turn the child over, the support rod 420 is rotated downwards. This method facilitates the storage of the positioning rod 400, avoiding obstruction when placing or removing the child. Of course, in other embodiments, the support rod 420 can be a telescopic rod, allowing the positioning rod 400 to be stored.

[0050] In a preferred embodiment, the positioning rod 400 also includes a connecting strap (not shown in the figure), the two ends of which can be detachably connected to the two ends of the support rod 420. Normally, the connecting strap and the support rod 420 are separate. When the support rod 420 is supported on the bed sheet 300, the two ends of the connecting strap can be connected to the two ends of the support rod 420, providing auxiliary support for the patient after turning over. In specific implementations, the connecting strap and the support rod 420 can be detachably connected by methods such as adhesive, fastening, or tying.

[0051] In a more preferred embodiment, the positioning rod 400 further includes an angle limiting component 430. The support rod 420 is connected through the angle limiting component 430. The angle limiting component 430 can control the angle of rotation of the support rod 420 relative to the first slider 410, so as to prevent the angle of the positioning rod 400 from changing during the flipping process.

[0052] Specifically, the angle limiting component 430 includes a mounting block 431, a first gear 432, a mounting shaft 433, an elastic support 434, and a second gear 435. There are two mounting blocks 431, which are positioned opposite each other on the end face of the first slider 410 facing the mattress. Each mounting block 431 has a mounting chamber 437, and each of the two mounting chambers 437 is equipped with a first gear 432. Vertical grooves 438 communicating with the mounting chambers 437 are formed on the opposite end faces of the two mounting blocks 431. Both ends of the mounting shaft 433 can slide through the vertical grooves 438 and extend into the mounting chambers 437 on the same side. The top of the support rod 420 is fixedly connected to the mounting shaft 433, and both ends of the mounting shaft 433 are equipped with a second gear 435. The elastic support 434 is located between the two mounting blocks 431. One end of the elastic support 434 is connected to the top of the first slider 410, and the other end abuts against the outer wall of the mounting shaft 433. Under the pressing action of the elastic support 434, the second gear 435 and the first gear 432 are in a meshing state.

[0053] In normal operation, under the pressure of the elastic support 434, the mounting shaft 433 is located near the bottom end of the mounting block 431, and the first gear 432 and the second gear 435 are engaged. When it is necessary to rotate the support rod 420, first pull the support rod 420 upward to lift the mounting shaft 433 and rotate the support rod 420. The mounting shaft 433 slides upward along the vertical groove 438. After the first gear 432 and the second gear 435 separate, the support rod 420 can be rotated. When the support rod 420 is rotated to the correct position, release the lifting force. Under the restoring force of the elastic support 434, the mounting shaft 433 slides down along the vertical groove 438, and the first gear 432 and the second gear 435 re-engage, thus locking the angle of the support rod 420.

[0054] In addition, the angle limiting component 430 also includes a U-shaped clip 436. The U-shaped clip 436 is disposed at the end of the elastic support 434 and is rotatably engaged with the outer wall of the mounting shaft 433. The U-shaped clip 436 prevents slippage and disengagement between the elastic support 434 and the mounting shaft 433.

[0055] In this embodiment, the lifting drive source 510 includes a first bidirectional rotary power source 511 and a rotating rod 512. The first bidirectional rotary power source 511 is mounted on the bottom surface of the mounting plate 200 via a bracket. The rotating rod 512 is rotatably mounted on the bottom surface of the mounting plate 200 via a bracket, and the rotating rod 512 is arranged along the length of the heating chamber 100 and connected to the power output shaft of the first bidirectional rotary power source 511. The lifting device 520 is a lifting rope, which is connected to the rotating rod 512. When the rotating rod 512 rotates, the lifting rope can be wound around the rotating rod 512.

[0056] When a side roll is needed, simply connect the hook 530 to the buckle 310, then rotate the first bidirectional rotary power source 511. The first bidirectional rotary power source 511 drives the rotating rod 512 to rotate clockwise, allowing the suspension rope to wrap around the rotating rod 512, thus slowly lifting the sheet 300 to allow the child to turn to their side. In other embodiments, the rotation can also be achieved by manually driving the rotating rod 512.

[0057] In another preferred embodiment, the lifting drive source 510 also includes a winding device 540. Multiple winding devices 540 are spaced apart along the rotating rod 512. Each lifting rope is connected to the rotating rod 512 via a winding device 540. The winding device 540 is used to wind up the lifting rope, and it can control the length of the pulled-out rope. This allows the hook 530 to be fixed in different positions while maintaining a consistent tilting effect. For example, when using three lifting ropes, the two ropes located on the waist and shoulder side are pulled out to the same length, while the rope located on the head side is slightly shorter. When the rotating rod 512 is used, the head, waist, and shoulder can be tilted simultaneously.

[0058] Specifically, the winding device 540 includes a housing 541, a rotating shaft 542, a leaf spring 543, and a limiting block 544. The inner cavity of the housing 541 is hollow and is coaxially mounted on the rotating rod 512. The rotating shaft 542 is located inside the inner cavity of the housing 541, and both ends of the rotating shaft 542 are fixed to the side walls of the housing 541. The leaf spring 543 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 542, and one end of the leaf spring 543 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 542. A through hole communicating with the inner cavity of the housing 541 is opened on the side wall of the housing 541, and the through hole is parallel to the rotating shaft 542. The suspension rope passes through the through hole and is connected to the other end of the leaf spring 543.

[0059] The outer casing 541 is provided with a T-shaped second slide groove, the small end of which communicates with the outside, and the large end of which communicates with the inner cavity of the outer casing 541. The interface between the small end and the large end is a first inclined surface. The limiting block 544 includes a sliding part 5441 and a locking part 5442. The sliding part 5441 is located inside the small end and extends to the outside of the outer casing 541. A baffle 5443 is provided at the end of the sliding part 5441 away from the locking part 5442, and the baffle 5443 abuts against the end face of the outer casing 541. The locking part 5442 is located inside the large end and extends into the inner cavity of the outer casing 541 until it abuts against the sling. The interface between the locking part 5442 and the sliding part 5441 is inclined and adapted to the first inclined surface.

[0060] In normal operation, under the action of the leaf spring 543, the hoisting rope is wound inside the rewinder 540, the end of the hook 530 is exposed, and the locking part 5442 of the limiting block 544 is separated from the hoisting rope. When in use, pull the end of the hoisting rope outward. When the length of the hoisting rope pulled out reaches the required length, push the baffle 5443 along the T-shaped slide groove. The end of the locking part 5442 is firmly locked onto the hoisting rope, thus locking and fixing the hoisting rope so that the length of the hoisting rope pulled out remains unchanged.

[0061] In a more preferred embodiment, the incubator also includes a third slider 600. The inner top surface 110 of the incubator body 100 has multiple interconnected third sliding grooves 600. The third slider 600 is slidably engaged within the third sliding groove 600, and the mounting plate 200 is rotatably connected to the third slider 600.

[0062] When using this device, if it is necessary to slowly roll the child from a supine position to an inclined position, the mounting plate 200 can be rotated 90°, then the third slider 600 can be moved, and the support rod 420 can be rotated so that the support rod 420 is located on the left and right sides of the child's buttocks. Next, the connecting strap is pressed on the patient's lower abdomen, and the two ends of the connecting strap are fixed to the support rod 420. Finally, the hook 530 is attached to the hook 310, and the child can be slowly rolled from a supine position to an inclined position.

[0063] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications 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 the present invention, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims and specification of the present invention.

Claims

1. A newborn incubator, comprising an incubator body, characterized in that, include: Mounting plate, the mounting plate being disposed on the inner top surface of the heating chamber; A bed sheet, which is laid on the mattress of the heating chamber and has multiple hooks at intervals on it; The mounting plate has a first groove on its bottom surface along the length of the heating chamber. There are multiple positioning rods, the top ends of which are rotatably connected to the first groove, and the bottom ends of which are pressed against the mattress of the heating chamber. The lifting device includes a lifting drive source, a lifting tool, and a hook. The lifting drive source is mounted on the mounting plate, the lifting tool is mounted on the lifting drive source, the lifting drive source can drive the lifting tool to lift, and the hook is mounted at the end of the lifting tool and can be engaged with the hook.

2. The neonatal incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning rod includes a first slider and a support rod. The first slider is slidably engaged in the first groove, and the support rod is hinged to the first slider.

3. The neonatal incubator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The positioning rod also includes a connecting strap, and two adjacent support rods are detachably provided with a connecting strap.

4. The neonatal incubator according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The positioning rod also includes an angle limiting component, and the support rod is connected through the angle limiting component. The angle limiting component can control the angle of rotation of the support rod relative to the first slider.

5. The neonatal incubator according to claim 4, characterized in that, The angle limiting component includes a mounting block, a first gear, a mounting shaft, an elastic support, and a second gear. There are two mounting blocks, which are positioned opposite each other on the end face of the first slider facing the mattress. Each mounting block has a mounting compartment, and each of the two mounting compartments is provided with a first gear. Each of the opposite end faces of the two mounting blocks has a vertical groove communicating with the mounting compartment. Both ends of the mounting shaft can slide through the vertical groove and extend into the mounting compartment on the same side. The top of the support rod is fixedly connected to the mounting shaft. Each end of the mounting shaft is provided with a second gear. The elastic support is located between the two mounting blocks. One end of the elastic support is connected to the top of the first slider, and the other end abuts against the outer wall of the mounting shaft. Under the pressing action of the elastic support, the second gear and the first gear are in a meshing state.

6. The neonatal incubator according to claim 5, characterized in that, The angle limiting component also includes a U-shaped clip, which is disposed at the end of the elastic support and can be rotatably engaged with the outer wall of the mounting shaft.

7. The neonatal incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting drive source includes a first bidirectional rotary power source and a rotating rod. The first bidirectional rotary power source is mounted on the bottom surface of the mounting plate via a bracket. The rotating rod is rotatably mounted on the bottom surface of the mounting plate via a bracket and is arranged along the length of the heating chamber. It is connected to the power output shaft of the first bidirectional rotary power source. The lifting device is a lifting rope, which is connected to the rotating rod. When the rotating rod rotates, the lifting rope can be wound around the rotating rod.

8. The newborn incubator according to claim 7, characterized in that, The lifting device also includes multiple winders, which are spaced apart along the rotating rod. Each lifting rope is connected to the rotating rod through a winder. The winders are used to wind up the lifting rope and can control the length of the rope pulled out.

9. The neonatal incubator according to claim 8, characterized in that, The winding device includes a housing, a rotating shaft, a leaf spring, and a limiting block. The inner cavity of the housing is hollow and coaxially arranged on the rotating rod. The rotating shaft is located inside the inner cavity of the housing, and both ends of the rotating shaft are fixed to the side walls of the housing. The leaf spring is sleeved on the rotating shaft, and one end of the leaf spring is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft. A through hole communicating with the inner cavity of the housing is opened on the side wall of the housing, and the through hole is arranged parallel to the rotating shaft. The suspension rope passes through the through hole and is connected to the other end of the leaf spring. The outer shell is provided with a T-shaped second sliding groove, the small end of which communicates with the outside and the large end of which communicates with the inner cavity of the outer shell. The interface between the small end and the large end is a first inclined surface. The limiting block includes a sliding part and a locking part. The sliding part is located inside the small end and extends to the outside of the outer shell. A baffle is provided at the end of the sliding part away from the locking part, and the baffle abuts against the end face of the outer shell. The locking part is located inside the large end and extends into the inner cavity of the outer shell until it abuts against the suspension rope. The interface between the locking part and the sliding part is inclined and adapted to the first inclined surface.

10. The neonatal incubator according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a third slider. The inner top surface of the heating box has multiple interconnected third sliding grooves. The third slider is slidably engaged in the third sliding grooves. The mounting plate is rotatably connected to the third slider.

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