A baby bottle

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of feeding bottles, and provides a feeding bottle, which comprises a nipple, a pressure sensor and a bottle body; the nipple comprises a nipple head and a areola arranged around the nipple head; the pressure sensor is arranged on the outer surface of the areola and is used for detecting the pressure value of the outer surface of the areola; the bottle body is connected with the nipple; the bottle body is internally provided with a milk cavity with adjustable volume; the milk cavity is connected with the nipple head; and the volume of the milk cavity can be reduced after the pressure value of the outer surface of the areola reaches a target value, so that milk in the milk cavity is discharged through the nipple. The feeding bottle provided by the present application can prevent nipple confusion only when the mouth of the baby wraps the areola and the upper and lower dental beds squeeze the areola.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of baby bottle technology, and specifically to a baby bottle. Background Technology

[0002] Nipple confusion refers to the phenomenon where a newborn suckles on a bottle before suckling at the mother's breast, or is frequently bottle-fed for various reasons, leading to the baby's inability or unwillingness to suckle. Currently, nipple confusion has become a significant cause of breastfeeding failure. The actions and techniques required for sucking on a bottle and breastfeeding are different. When bottle-feeding, the baby doesn't need to open their mouth wide; milk is expressed by squeezing the rubber nipple with their upper and lower gums. When breastfeeding, the baby opens their mouth wide to take in the entire areola, squeezing the areola with their upper and lower gums to compress the milk ducts beneath the areola and express milk. In summary, bottle-feeding requires less effort, as the baby only needs to squeeze the nipple with their upper and lower gums, while breastfeeding requires more effort, demanding the squeezing of the milk ducts beneath the areola with the upper and lower gums.

[0003] Many mothers do not have enough breast milk for several days after giving birth and start bottle-feeding their babies. However, after the baby gets used to the sucking method of the bottle, when sucking breast milk, he also uses his upper and lower gums to squeeze the mother's nipple (instead of the areola). However, squeezing the nipple does not make the milk flow. The baby is anxious because he cannot get milk, and the mother's nipple is easily bitten and cracked. Over time, the baby is unwilling to suckle the mother's nipple, and the mother also develops a fear of breastfeeding, leading to the failure of breastfeeding and a sharp drop in breast milk supply. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is that bottle feeding in the prior art easily leads to nipple confusion in newborns or infants, and thus provides a bottle.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0006] This invention provides a baby bottle, comprising: a nipple, the nipple including a connected nipple and an areola disposed around the nipple; a pressure sensor disposed on the outer surface of the areola for detecting the pressure value on the outer surface of the areola; and a bottle body connected to the nipple, the bottle body having an adjustable-volume milk chamber disposed inside, the milk chamber being connected to the nipple, the volume of the milk chamber being able to decrease after the pressure value on the outer surface of the areola reaches a target value, so as to discharge milk in the milk chamber through the nipple.

[0007] Furthermore, the pressure sensor is positioned in a region within a distance of less than 1 / 3 of the areola radius from the edge of the areola along the radial direction of the areola.

[0008] Furthermore, the bottle also includes a piston mechanism, comprising a connected piston portion and a drive portion; the piston portion is telescopically disposed inside the bottle body along the axial direction of the bottle body, and the bottle body is located in the space between the piston portion and the nipple to form the milk cavity; the drive portion is disposed on the side of the piston portion away from the milk cavity, and the drive portion is signal-connected to the pressure sensor, and is adapted to drive the piston portion to move according to the pressure value fed back by the pressure sensor.

[0009] Furthermore, the drive unit includes a stepper motor and a lead screw; the output shaft of the stepper motor is connected to the lead screw, the piston unit is connected to the lead screw, and the stepper motor drives the piston unit to move through the lead screw.

[0010] Furthermore, the bottle also includes a heater disposed on the side of the piston portion opposite to the drive portion, for heating the milk in the milk chamber.

[0011] Furthermore, the bottle also includes a temperature sensor disposed on the inner wall of the milk chamber for detecting the temperature information of the milk; the temperature sensor is signal-connected to the heater, and the heater can heat the milk according to the temperature information fed back by the temperature sensor.

[0012] Furthermore, the bottle also includes a level sensor, a flow meter, and a display screen; the level sensor is disposed on the inner wall of the milk chamber to detect the milk level; the flow meter is disposed at the outlet of the milk chamber to detect the feeding speed; the display screen is disposed on the outer surface of the bottle body, and the temperature sensor, the pressure sensor, the level sensor, and the flow meter are all connected to the display screen to digitally display the milk temperature information, the pressure information on the outer surface of the areola, the milk level information, and the feeding speed.

[0013] Furthermore, the bottle also includes a cap, which is threadedly connected to the bottle body and adapted to cover the nipple.

[0014] Furthermore, the surface of the areola is an arc-shaped curved surface, and several granular protrusions are provided on the outer surface of the areola.

[0015] Furthermore, the bottle also includes a handle, which is detachably mounted on the bottle body.

[0016] The technical solution of this invention has the following advantages:

[0017] The baby bottle provided by this invention will only reduce the volume of the milk cavity and discharge milk when the baby's mouth covers the areola and the areola is squeezed with the upper and lower gums, thereby preventing nipple confusion. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram (front view) of the baby bottle in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram (back side) of the baby bottle in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] 1. Nipple; 2. Areola; 3. Granular protrusions; 4. Bottle body; 5. Milk chamber; 6. Piston head; 7. Stepper motor; 8. Lead screw; 9. Feeding mode switch button; 10. Nipples; 11. Manual feeding button; 12. Milk pumping button. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solution of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0024] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0026] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a baby bottle, including: a nipple 10, which includes a connected nipple 1 and an areola 2 disposed around the nipple 1; a pressure sensor disposed on the outer surface of the areola 2 for detecting the pressure value on the outer surface of the areola 2; and a bottle body 4 connected to the nipple 10, the bottle body 4 having an adjustable milk chamber 5 inside, the milk chamber 5 being connected to the nipple 1. The volume of the milk chamber 5 can decrease after the pressure value on the outer surface of the areola 2 reaches a target value, so as to discharge the milk in the milk chamber 5 through the nipple 10. For example, the milk chamber 5 will only change its volume when the pressure sensor detects that the outer surface of the areola 2 is squeezed by the upper and lower gums and reaches the target value. The selection of this target value can be designed according to actual needs and is not specifically limited here.

[0027] The milk bottle provided in this embodiment will only reduce the volume of the milk cavity 5 to discharge milk when the baby's mouth covers the areola 2 and the upper and lower gums squeeze the areola 2, thereby preventing nipple 1 confusion.

[0028] Preferably, the pressure sensor is set in the radial direction of the areola within a region less than 1 / 3 of the areola radius from the edge of the areola. That is, the pressure sensor is set in the region of 1 / 3 of the areola radius inward from the edge of the areola. The pressure sensor is closer to the edge of the areola. With this setting, feeding will only be triggered when the newborn takes most or even all of the areola into his mouth and squeezes it, which is conducive to cultivating the newborn to develop correct feeding habits.

[0029] The bottle also includes a piston mechanism, comprising a connected piston section and a drive section. The piston section is telescopically disposed inside the bottle body 4 along the axial direction of the bottle body 4. The space between the piston section and the nipple 10 in the bottle body 4 forms a milk chamber 5. For example, an extension section can be added to the outlet of the milk chamber 5, which can extend into the inner cavity of the nipple 1. Both the outlet of the extension section and the end of the nipple 1 are provided with micropores for milk to pass through. The drive section is disposed on the side of the piston section away from the milk chamber 5. The drive section is connected to a pressure sensor signal and is adapted to drive the piston section to move according to the pressure value fed back by the pressure sensor. For example, the piston section can be a plate-like structure made of rubber. The shape and size of the piston section are adapted to the milk chamber 5. When the piston section is installed in the milk chamber 5, it can ensure the sealing between the piston section and the milk chamber 5, and maintain good sealing during the movement of the piston section. For example, the drive unit can be a cylinder, or it can be a gear, rack, or motor. It can also be a lead screw, nut, motor, or other mechanical structure capable of linear motion. The purpose is to control the piston to move along the axial direction of the milk chamber 5, thereby discharging excess milk when the volume of the milk chamber 5 decreases. Of course, when the drive unit reverses the piston's movement, negative pressure can be used for milk suction to fill the milk chamber 5 with milk.

[0030] For example, when the drive unit selects stepper motor 7 and lead screw 8; the output shaft of stepper motor 7 is connected to lead screw 8, and the piston unit can be connected to lead screw 8 through lead screw 8 nut. Stepper motor 7 drives piston unit to move through lead screw 8 and lead screw 8 nut.

[0031] The bottle also includes a heater, located on the side of the piston section facing away from the drive section, for heating the milk in the milk chamber 5. For example, the heater can be a spiral heating wire, a heating plate, or other mechanical structures with heating functions, all aimed at heating the milk in the milk chamber 5. Insulation material can be placed between the heater and the piston section to prevent the piston section from overheating and aging. For example, an insulation layer can be laid on a portion of the piston section's surface, such as near the center, followed by an electrically conductive and heating metal plate. This metal plate can be electrically connected to a battery installed in the bottle body 4.

[0032] The bottle also includes a temperature sensor located on the inner wall of the milk chamber 5 to detect the temperature of the milk. The temperature sensor is connected to a heater, which heats the milk based on the temperature information from the sensor. A controller can be installed in the bottle body 4. The temperature information detected by the temperature sensor is first fed back to the controller, which then controls the heater's operation. For example, a temperature threshold can be set by the controller. If the milk temperature falls below the minimum value of the threshold, the heater will heat the milk; if the milk temperature rises above the maximum value of the threshold, the heater will stop heating the milk.

[0033] Similarly, when the pressure sensor in the above embodiment detects the pressure value on the outer surface of the areola 2, it can first feed back to the controller. The controller can analyze and judge the data, and then decide whether to control the piston movement through the drive unit.

[0034] The baby bottle also includes a level sensor, a flow meter, and a display screen. The level sensor is located on the inner wall of the milk chamber 5 to detect the milk level. The flow meter is located at the outlet of the milk chamber 5 to detect the feeding speed. The display screen is located on the outer surface of the bottle body 4. The temperature sensor, pressure sensor, level sensor, and flow meter are all connected to the display screen to digitally display the milk temperature, the pressure on the outer surface of the areola 2, the milk level, and the feeding speed. This design allows for more intuitive and timely acquisition of relevant data, making it convenient to use.

[0035] The display screen can be a touchscreen or a regular display screen. For example, the screen can be interactive, allowing users to set the pressure value on the areola during milk flow, and display this pressure value in real time. It can also set the milk temperature, display it in real time, set the milk flow rate, and display it in real time. Finally, it can display the remaining milk volume in real time for timely replenishment.

[0036] Furthermore, for ease of use, corresponding operation buttons can be set on the bottle body 4. For example, a feeding mode switching button 9 can be set, which can switch between manual and automatic feeding modes. For example, a manual feeding button 11 can be set to control the opening of the drive unit. When a newborn has difficulty sucking due to some reason such as hypoglycemia or infection, the feeding mode switching button 9 can be used to switch to manual feeding mode, and then the manual feeding button 11 can be used for manual feeding. In this case, even if the pressure value of the outer surface of the areola 2 is not sufficient, the bottle can still dispense milk. For example, a milk extraction button 12 can also be set on the bottle body 4. When the milk in the milk chamber 5 is insufficient, this button can trigger the drive unit to control the piston to move in the opposite direction and extract external milk into the milk chamber 5. For example, different speed settings can be selected through the manual feeding button 11, thus selecting different feeding speeds for greater convenience.

[0037] The bottle also includes a cap that is threaded to the bottle body 4 and is suitable for covering the nipple 10. Of course, the cap can also be snapped to the bottle body 4.

[0038] The areola 2 has a curved surface, and several granular protrusions 3 are provided on the outer surface of the areola 2. When the nipple 10 is connected to the bottle body 4, the edge of the areola 2 is in contact with the bottle body 4 in a sealed state, preventing milk leakage. For example, both the areola 2 and the granular protrusions 3 can be made of soft silicone material to more realistically simulate the feel of the areola 2.

[0039] The bottle also includes a handle, which is detachably mounted on the bottle body 4.

[0040] In summary, the baby bottle described in this application is simple to operate, enables automated feeding, and, by simulating the breast, does not significantly affect the infant's feeding habits. Furthermore, it is designed for use by newborns 7 days after birth and beyond, simulating direct breastfeeding and avoiding nipple confusion, thus meeting significant market demand.

[0041] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A baby bottle, characterized in that, include: A pacifier, the pacifier comprising a connected nipple and an areola disposed around the nipple; A pressure sensor is disposed on the outer surface of the areola to detect the pressure value on the outer surface of the areola; The bottle body is connected to the nipple. The bottle body has an adjustable milk chamber inside. The milk chamber is connected to the nipple. The volume of the milk chamber can be reduced after the pressure value on the outer surface of the areola reaches a target value, so as to discharge the milk in the milk chamber through the nipple. The pressure sensor is disposed in a region where the distance from the edge of the areola is less than 1 / 3 of the areola radius, along the radial direction of the areola. It also includes a piston mechanism, comprising a connected piston section and a drive section; The piston portion is telescopically disposed inside the bottle body along the axial direction of the bottle body, and the space between the piston portion and the nipple in the bottle body forms the milk cavity; The drive unit is located on the side of the piston part away from the milk chamber. The drive unit is signal-connected to the pressure sensor and is adapted to drive the piston part to move according to the pressure value fed back by the pressure sensor.

2. The baby bottle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive unit includes a stepper motor and a lead screw; The output shaft of the stepper motor is connected to the lead screw, and the piston part is connected to the lead screw. The stepper motor drives the piston part to move through the lead screw.

3. The baby bottle according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a heater, which is disposed on the side of the piston that faces away from the drive unit, for heating the milk in the milk chamber.

4. The baby bottle according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a temperature sensor, which is installed on the inner wall of the milk chamber to detect the temperature information of the milk; The temperature sensor is connected to the heater, and the heater can heat the milk according to the temperature information fed back by the temperature sensor.

5. The baby bottle according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a level sensor, a flow meter, and a display screen; The liquid level sensor is installed on the inner wall of the milk chamber to detect the liquid level information of the milk; The flow meter is installed at the outlet of the milk chamber to detect the milk feeding speed; The display screen is located on the outer surface of the bottle. The temperature sensor, pressure sensor, liquid level sensor and flow meter are all connected to the display screen to digitally display the milk temperature information, the pressure information of the areola, the milk level information and the feeding speed.

6. The baby bottle according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a bottle cap, which is threaded to the bottle body and is adapted to cover the nipple.

7. The baby bottle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The areola has an arc-shaped surface, and several granular protrusions are provided on the outer surface of the areola.

8. The baby bottle according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a handle, which is detachably mounted on the bottle body.

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