A multi-mode atomizer and method of using the same

Abstract

The present invention discloses a multi-mode atomizer and its use method. A switch detection module detects whether each sensor switch on the atomizer housing is triggered. A main control module determines the atomizer's operating mode based on the number of triggered sensor switches. A drive control module controls the air compressor to operate at preset speeds for different operating modes, ensuring consistent gas flow rates for each output under different operating modes. The present invention has multiple outputs and utilizes gas conduits in conjunction with sensor switches to quickly switch operating modes, thereby adjusting the air compressor's operating speed. This makes operation quick and easy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of atomizers, and in particular to a multi-mode atomizer and a method of using the same. Background Art

[0002] Medical nebulizers are a commonly used medical device that atomizes liquid medication into tiny particles, which are then inhaled into the respiratory tract and lungs for rapid and effective treatment. Currently, most patients undergo nebulizer therapy alone. However, in cases with a large number of respiratory patients, waiting times for treatment are long, and single-person nebulizer therapy significantly increases the workload of medical staff. Furthermore, if multiple family members require nebulizer therapy, multiple nebulizers are required, significantly increasing treatment costs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a multi-mode nebulizer and a method of using the same, which has multiple working modes such as single-person, double-person or multi-person use, is easy and quick to use, and reduces treatment costs.

[0004] To this end, the technical solution of the present invention is: a multi-mode atomizer, comprising an atomizer housing, wherein a main control module, a switch detection module, a drive control module and an air compressor are arranged inside the atomizer housing; the atomizer housing is provided with multiple output interfaces, each of which is provided with an induction switch;

[0005] The switch detection module is used to detect the triggering status of each induction switch and send the triggering status to the main control module;

[0006] The main control module sends a gear position signal to the drive control module according to the triggering number of the sensor switch;

[0007] The drive control module adjusts the operating speed of the air compressor according to the gear signal.

[0008] Based on the above method and as a preferred solution of the above solution: the output interface of the atomizer cooperates with the gas conduit, the gas conduit is inserted into the output interface, connected to the output pipe of the air compressor, and triggers the induction switch.

[0009] On the basis of the above scheme and as a preferred scheme of the above scheme: a cavity for inserting a gas conduit is provided in the middle of the output interface of the atomizer housing, a switch mounting position is provided on the side of the cavity, the induction switch is placed on the switch mounting position, and is electrically connected to the switch detection module.

[0010] On the basis of the above scheme and as a preferred scheme of the above scheme: the inner end of the output interface is connected to the output pipe of the air compressor, the cavity is provided with a communication port towards one end of the output pipe, and an openable and closable baffle is provided at the communication port.

[0011] On the basis of the above scheme and as a preferred scheme of the above scheme: an annular mounting groove is provided on the inner end surface of the output interface, the outer ring of the baffle is fixed in the annular mounting groove, the inner ring of the baffle is fitted with the connecting port, and the inner ring of the baffle is connected to the upper end of the outer ring of the baffle.

[0012] On the basis of the above scheme and as a preferred scheme of the above scheme: the atomizer housing is provided with two output interfaces, the output end of the air compressor is connected to the main output pipe, the main output pipe is connected to two branch output pipes through a joint, and the branch output pipes are correspondingly connected to the output interfaces on the atomizer housing.

[0013] On the basis of the above scheme and as a preferred scheme of the above scheme: it also includes a power module and a power switch, the power module supplies power to the main control module, the switch detection module, the drive control module, the air compressor, and the induction switch; the power switch is arranged on the atomizer housing and is electrically connected to the power module.

[0014] Another technical solution of the present invention is: a method for using a multi-mode atomizer, using a switch detection module to detect whether each sensor switch on the atomizer housing is triggered, a main control module to determine the working mode of the atomizer according to the number of triggered sensor switches, and a drive control module to control the air compressor according to the preset speed of different working modes to ensure that the gas flow of each output is consistent under different working modes.

[0015] On the basis of the above scheme and as a preferred scheme of the above scheme: the working mode of the atomizer includes a single mode or a double mode, different working modes correspond to different gear signals, and the working speed of the air compressor is pre-set for all working modes.

[0016] On the basis of the above solution and as a preferred solution of the above solution: the method for using the multi-mode atomizer comprises the following steps:

[0017] 1) According to the number of people being atomized, insert the gas tubes into the output ports and trigger the induction switch;

[0018] 2) The switch detection module is used to receive the trigger signal of the induction switch and send the trigger number of the induction switch to the main control module;

[0019] 3) The main control module drives the control module to drive the air compressor at a preset speed according to the triggering number of the induction switch, thereby providing the pressure flow required for each gas conduit.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] 1. The atomizer has multiple outputs. When the gas tube is inserted into the output interface, the sensor switch will be triggered to detect the number of users. In different working modes, the air compressor will adjust the working speed to ensure that the gas flow in each channel can be used normally in each mode.

[0022] 2. Use the gas conduit and the induction switch to quickly switch the working mode, thereby adjusting the working speed of the air compressor, which is convenient and quick to operate.

[0023] 3. A baffle is provided at the output interface. In single-person mode, one output interface is connected to a gas conduit, which pushes open the baffle and connects to the output pipe; the other output interface is idle. At this time, the baffle at the idle output interface will be tightly attached to the internal end face of the output interface under the action of internal air pressure, thereby playing a blocking role and preventing compressed gas leakage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The following is a further detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0025] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the output interface of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure of the output interface of the present invention when it is not connected;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure of the output interface of the present invention in a connected state;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the output interface of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the output interface of the present invention when it is connected;

[0032] Figure 8 It is a structural block diagram of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 9 The figure is a flow chart of the use of the present invention.

[0034] The following are marked in the figure: atomizer housing 1, output interface 11, cavity 111, switch installation position 112, external thread structure 113, communication port 114, hook 115, power switch 12, main control module 2, switch detection module 3, air compressor 4, main output pipe 41, three-way connector 42, branch output pipe 43, induction switch 5, trigger 51, gas conduit 6, baffle 7, baffle inner ring 71, baffle outer ring 72. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, for directional words, such as the terms "center", "horizontal (X)", "longitudinal (Y)", "vertical (Z)", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like, indicating directions and positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and cannot be understood as limiting the specific scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features. Therefore, the terms "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly refer to one or more of these features. Throughout the description of the present invention, "several" and "a number" mean two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0037] See the attached figure. Take the atomizer with two outputs as an example:

[0038] The multi-mode atomizer described in this embodiment includes an atomizer housing 1, inside which are provided a main control module 2, a switch detection module 3, a drive control module, an air compressor 4 and a power supply module; the atomizer housing 1 is provided with two channels, each of which is provided with an output interface 11, and each output interface 11 is provided with an induction switch 5.

[0039] The switch detection module 3 includes a first switch detection module and a second switch detection module, which are electrically connected to the induction switches 5 of the two output interfaces respectively, and are used to detect the triggering status of the induction switches 5 and send the triggering status to the main control module.

[0040] The main control module 2 can receive the induction switch triggering status sent by the first switch detection module and the second switch detection module, thereby obtaining the number of switch triggerings and understanding the number of people who need atomization, whether it is used by one person or two people. At this time, the main control module can enable the drive control module to control the air compressor to operate at medium speed or high speed.

[0041] The atomizer housing 1 is provided with a power switch 12, which is electrically connected to a power module. The power module supplies power to the main control module, the switch detection module, the drive control module, the air compressor, and the induction switch.

[0042] The output port 11 of the atomizer housing 1 cooperates with the gas conduit 6. A cavity 111 is defined in the center of the output port 11, into which the gas conduit is inserted. A switch mounting position 112 is located on the side of the cavity 111. The sensor switch 5 is positioned within the mounting position and electrically connected to the switch detection module 3. The trigger 51 of the sensor switch 5 extends into the cavity. When the gas conduit 6 is inserted, the wall of the gas conduit 6 contacts the sensor switch 5, triggering the switch. When the gas conduit 6 is removed, the wall of the gas conduit 6 disengages from the trigger 51, causing the switch to automatically reset.

[0043] The inner end of the output interface 11 is provided with an external thread structure 113, the output end of the air compressor 4 is connected to the main output pipe 41, the main output pipe 41 is connected to two branch output pipes 43 through a three-way joint 42, and the branch output pipes 43 are fixedly connected to the output interface 11 by threads.

[0044] The cavity of the output interface 11 has a communication port 114 at one end, facing the branch output tube. A retractable baffle 7 is located at this port. Made of silicone, it provides a certain sealing effect. The baffle 7 is circular and includes an inner baffle ring 71 and an outer baffle ring 72, with the inner baffle ring 71 and the outer baffle ring 72 connected at their upper ends. An annular mounting groove is provided on the inner end surface of the output interface 11. The outer baffle ring 72 is secured within the groove. The inner baffle ring 71 fits snugly against the communication port 114, sealing it.

[0045] When the gas conduit 6 is fully inserted, the end of the gas conduit 6 pushes away the inner ring of the baffle 71, allowing the gas conduit 6 to communicate with the branch output pipe 43 of the air compressor. The sensor switch of this channel is also triggered, and atomization can be used normally. When one channel is connected to the gas conduit and the other channel is idle, the baffle 7 at the idle output interface will be tightly attached to the internal end surface of the output interface under the action of internal air pressure, thereby blocking the compressed gas from leaking.

[0046] The atomizer housing 1 is provided with two hooks 115 for hanging the atomizer cup.

[0047] The method for using the multi-mode atomizer of this embodiment specifically includes the following steps:

[0048] 1) Insert the corresponding number of gas conduits 6 into the output port 11 of the nebulizer housing, depending on the number of people requiring nebulization. For example, for a single person nebulizing, insert a single gas conduit into the output port of channel 1 or channel 2. For a second person nebulizing, insert two gas conduits into the output ports of channel 1 and channel 2, respectively. When the gas conduits 6 are inserted, the wall of the gas conduits 6 presses the trigger 51 of the sensor switch 5.

[0049] 2) Press the power switch and the power module starts to supply power to each module and component.

[0050] 3) The first switch detection module and the second switch detection module start to detect the triggering status of the connected induction switch 5. If the induction switch is triggered, a switch signal is sent to the main control module.

[0051] 4) The main control module can receive the switch signals sent by the first switch detection module and the second switch detection module; the main control module determines the working mode of the nebulizer based on the number of switch signals received. For example, if the main control module only receives the switch signal sent by the first switch detection module or the second switch detection module, it is determined that only one gas duct is connected to the nebulizer and it is necessary to enter the single-player mode; when the main control module receives the switch signals sent by the first switch detection module and the second switch detection module at the same time, it is determined that two gas ducts are connected to the nebulizer and it is necessary to enter the two-player mode.

[0052] 5) The main control module determines the atomizer's operating mode based on the number of triggered sensor switches. The drive control module controls the air compressor to operate at the preset speed for each operating mode, ensuring that the gas flow rate of each output channel remains consistent under different operating modes. For example, in single-user mode, the main control module drives the drive control module to control the air compressor at medium speed to ensure that the gas flow rate of a single channel meets the usage requirements; in two-user mode, the main control module drives the drive control module to control the air compressor at high speed to ensure that the gas flow rate of both channels meets the usage requirements. The specific parameter values ​​for medium and high speed can be set in advance.

[0053] This embodiment of the atomizer features multiple outputs. Inserting a gas conduit into the output port triggers a sensor switch, detecting the number of users. The air compressor adjusts its speed in different operating modes to ensure the proper flow of gas in each channel. The gas conduit and sensor switch work together to quickly switch operating modes, thereby adjusting the air compressor's speed, making operation quick and easy.

[0054] The control principle of the present invention can also be applied to atomizers with three outputs or atomizers with other numbers of outputs, and has a wide range of applications.

[0055] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. All technical solutions based on the concept of the present invention are within the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, various improvements and modifications that do not depart from the principles of the present invention should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multi-mode atomizer, comprising an atomizer housing, characterized in that: The inside of the atomizer housing is provided with a main control module, a switch detection module, a drive control module and an air compressor; the atomizer housing is provided with multiple output interfaces, each of which is provided with an induction switch; The switch detection module is used to detect the triggering status of each induction switch and send the triggering status to the main control module; The main control module sends a gear position signal to the drive control module according to the triggering number of the sensor switch; The drive control module adjusts the operating speed of the air compressor according to the gear signal; The nebulizer can be used in single or multi-person modes. The nebulizer's output interface works in conjunction with a gas conduit, which is inserted into the output interface and connected to the output pipe of the air compressor, triggering a sensor switch. The main control module detects the number of users, and the air compressor adjusts its operating speed to ensure that the gas flow rate of each output channel remains consistent in each operating mode, ensuring normal use. A cavity for inserting a gas conduit is provided in the middle of the output interface of the atomizer housing, and a switch mounting position is provided on the side of the cavity. The induction switch is placed on the switch mounting position and is electrically connected to the switch detection module; The inner end of the output interface is connected to the output pipe of the air compressor, and the cavity is provided with a communication port toward one end of the output pipe, and an openable and closable blocking piece is provided at the communication port.

2. The multi-mode atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: An annular mounting groove is provided on the inner end surface of the output interface, the outer ring of the baffle is fixed in the annular mounting groove, the inner ring of the baffle is fitted with the communicating port, and the inner ring of the baffle is connected to the upper end of the outer ring of the baffle.

3. The multi-mode atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The atomizer housing is provided with two output interfaces. The output end of the air compressor is connected to the main output pipe, which is connected to two branch output pipes through a joint. The branch output pipes are correspondingly connected to the output interfaces on the atomizer housing.

4. The multi-mode atomizer according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes a power module and a power switch. The power module supplies power to the main control module, the switch detection module, the drive control module, the air compressor, and the induction switch. The power switch is arranged on the atomizer housing and is electrically connected to the power module.

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