Urination stimulation devices and methods

Abstract

This invention relates to a urination-inducing device and method, belonging to the field of medical device technology. It includes a massager and a urine collector. The massager comprises a fixed part and a moving part. The fixed part includes a fixing plate, and the moving part includes multiple elastic telescopic bodies. Each elastic telescopic body includes side plates and a surrounding plate. A connecting channel is provided between two adjacent elastic telescopic bodies, and multiple one-way valves are arranged side-by-side within the connecting channel. One elastic telescopic body is bonded and fixed to the fixing plate and has a liquid inlet channel connected to an external liquid supply device. Each elastic telescopic body has a liquid outlet channel. The urine collector includes a cover and a collection bag located below the cover. This invention creatively proposes a massager with a reptile-like structure, which can perform progressive reciprocating massage, enhancing the stimulation effect on the bladder and urinary areas, following the inherent requirement of urine flowing from the bladder, and effectively promoting urine excretion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically to a urination-inducing device. Background Technology

[0002] Urinary dysfunction is caused by the inability of nerve impulses from the bladder wall or sphincter to reach the brain after spinal cord injury, which alters the coordination function of the bladder detrusor muscle and sphincter, resulting in impaired urine storage and emptying.

[0003] Treatment for urinary disorders primarily involves medication and supplementary massage. Supplementary massage often focuses on stimulating areas such as the testicles (patent 201310143689.9) and the skull (patent 202222412217.6) to eliminate urinary obstruction. The main stimulation method is electromagnetic stimulation, as seen in patents 201520138797.1 and 201880001365.2.

[0004] The above methods do not directly target the organs that produce urine, so their effects are limited. Furthermore, their stimulation does not follow the inherent needs of urine flow, and their effectiveness in resolving or alleviating urination disorders is not ideal.

[0005] On the other hand, existing urination disorder massage devices do not have the function of collecting urine. Since patients with urination disorders may need to urinate for a long time due to their inability to urinate normally, they need special urine collection devices, which increases the burden on patients and reduces their quality of life.

[0006] To address the aforementioned issues, it is necessary to improve existing massage devices so that they can stimulate the organs that produce urine and substantially drive the flow of urine, thereby achieving truly smooth urination. Furthermore, they should also have a urine collection function to keep the patient's urinary area clean and hygienic, thus helping to improve the quality of life for patients with urinary disorders. Summary of the Invention

[0007] In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a urination-promoting device that promotes normal urination by following the inherent requirements of urine flow, thereby solving the problem that the existing technology does not follow the inherent requirements of urine flow, resulting in poor urination assistance. Furthermore, it solves the problem that the existing technology only has a massage function and does not have a urine collection function, resulting in poor hygiene conditions in the urination area.

[0008] One of the present inventions is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0009] Urination stimuli include massagers and urine collection devices.

[0010] The massager includes a fixed part and a moving part. The fixed part includes a fixing plate that is fixed to the abdomen above the patient's navel. The moving part includes multiple elastic telescopic bodies adjacent to each other in the abdominal region below the patient's navel. Each elastic telescopic body includes two side plates and a barrier connecting the two side plates to form a sealed liquid storage space. The barrier is made of an elastic membrane or a pleated sheet with a telescopic function. A connecting channel is provided between two adjacent elastic telescopic bodies. Multiple one-way valves are arranged side by side in the connecting channel. One end of each elastic telescopic body is bonded and fixed to the fixing plate, and a liquid inlet channel is provided in this elastic telescopic body. The liquid inlet channel is connected to an external liquid supply device. Each elastic telescopic body is provided with a liquid outlet channel connected to the liquid supply device.

[0011] The urine collection device includes a cover that is closed to the patient's urination area and a collection bag located below the cover. The outer edge of the cover is provided with an arc-shaped soft edge made of silicone material. The cover is provided with a closed cavity, and a negative pressure generating groove is provided in the closed cavity. The negative pressure generating groove is connected to an external negative pressure generating device. The cover is provided with a fixing strap on the outside.

[0012] Furthermore, the elastic telescopic body has an elastic isolation membrane in the bottom region, the liquid storage space is above the elastic isolation membrane, multiple protrusions are provided below the elastic isolation membrane, and through holes for the protrusions to pass through are provided on the lower enclosure of the elastic telescopic body.

[0013] Furthermore, the fixing piece includes an upper load-bearing layer and a lower fixing layer, the fixing layer being provided with an adhesive for fixing to the skin, and the load-bearing layer being fixed to an elastic stretching body.

[0014] Furthermore, the load-bearing layer is equipped with a loudspeaker for playing the sound of flowing water.

[0015] Furthermore, a vibration motor and a massage electrode are provided inside the lower enclosure of the elastic telescopic body.

[0016] Furthermore, a heating resistor is provided inside the lower enclosure of the elastic telescopic body.

[0017] Furthermore, the negative pressure generating tank is positioned above the liquid receiving bag, and an annular compression bladder is provided inside the negative pressure generating tank.

[0018] Furthermore, a blowing system and a heating system are installed inside the cover.

[0019] The second aspect of this invention is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0020] A method for promoting urination using the above-mentioned device:

[0021] The working medium is injected into the elastic expansion body, causing it to elongate and push out protrusions that compress the patient's abdomen. As the working medium continues to be injected, the internal pressure of the elastic expansion body increases. When it reaches the opening pressure of a one-way valve, multiple one-way valves open simultaneously, and the working medium flows into the next elastic expansion body. The next elastic expansion body elongates, compressing the patient's area. The previous elastic expansion body returns to its original position, creating a repeated compression process. The internal pressure of the next elastic expansion body continues to increase. When it reaches the opening pressure of a one-way valve, the one-way valve opens, and the next elastic expansion body follows. This continues until the last elastic expansion body, at which point the massager reaches its maximum length, providing gradual compression to the bladder area. After maintaining pressure for a period of time, the inlet channel is closed, and one or all outlet channels are opened to allow the working medium to flow out. Then, the working medium is injected again, thus forming a massage cycle.

[0022] Furthermore, while massaging, the massage electrodes and heating resistors are turned on, and the sound of running water is played through a loudspeaker to simulate the sound of urine.

[0023] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0024] When liquid is introduced, the elastic body undergoes elastic deformation and its length increases. Since the fixation plate is fixed to the patient's upper abdomen, the moving part extends to the lower abdomen, thus achieving massage of the lower abdominal area. At the same time, due to the action of hydraulic pressure, the elastic isolation membrane deforms, and the protrusions on it extend from below through the through hole to the elastic body, which acts on the patient's lower abdominal bladder area, thereby squeezing and stimulating, increasing the force and stimulation effect.

[0025] When multiple elastic stretching elements are used, the entire massager is divided into multiple segments, thus massaging the entire lower abdominal area in multiple segments. Similar to a crawling worm with multiple tentacles, it squeezes segment by segment in a progressive manner, which helps to transmit pressure step by step, creating a strong sense of propulsion, which easily induces the urge to urinate, thereby promoting urination.

[0026] This invention also utilizes a one-way valve as the switch for the elastic extensor, which facilitates the formation of a constant and uniform internal pressure, thereby ensuring that the extension length of the elastic extensor reaches a certain requirement, i.e., a certain massage length. Furthermore, this simultaneous opening design allows the overall internal pressure to be released simultaneously, generating a stronger impact effect to enhance the stimulation intensity.

[0027] The present invention also provides a liquid outlet channel for each elastic stretching body, thus allowing individual control of any elastic stretching body to achieve multiple massage modes and a better massage effect.

[0028] The present invention further enhances the massage intensity and effect by setting a vibration motor and massage electrodes inside the lower enclosure of the elastic telescopic body.

[0029] This invention also uses a urine collector to collect urine without leakage, preventing urine from spilling, ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene of the urination area, and reducing the possibility of bacterial growth.

[0030] This invention also uses a negative pressure generating tank to recycle urine and a ring-shaped squeezing bladder to squeeze the male genitals, preventing incomplete urination from flowing everywhere and affecting cleanliness.

[0031] In summary, this invention creatively proposes a massager with a reptile-like structure that can perform progressive reciprocating massage, enhancing the stimulation effect on the bladder and urinary areas, and following the inherent requirement of urine flowing out of the bladder, thus effectively promoting urine excretion. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a massager;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a urine collection device;

[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a negative pressure generating tank;

[0036] Figure 5 This is the front view of the massager;

[0037] Figure 6 This is a bottom view of the massager;

[0038] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of an elastic stretching body;

[0039] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A sectional view along direction AA;

[0040] Figure 9 for Figure 7 A sectional view along the BB direction;

[0041] Figure 10 for Figure 7 A diagram illustrating the working state.

[0042] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0043] 1-Massager; 2-Urine collector; 3-Fixing plate; 4-Elastic telescopic body; 5-Side plate; 6-Blocking; 7-One-way valve; 8-Inlet channel; 9-Outlet channel; 10-Cover body; 11-Heating resistor; 12-Collection bag; 13-Arc-shaped soft edge; 14-Negative pressure generating groove; 15-Fixing strap; 16-Elastic isolation membrane; 17-Protrusion; 18-Bearing layer; 19-Fixing layer; 20-Speaker; 21-Massage electrode; 22-Annular compression bladder; 23-Negative pressure pipeline; 24-Through hole; 25-Reservoir space; 26-Nozzle. Detailed Implementation

[0044] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0045] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0046] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0047] In the above description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "one side," "the other side," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of the invention is conventionally placed during use. They 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 orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first," "second," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0048] Furthermore, terms such as "identical" do not imply that components must be absolutely identical; minor differences are permissible. The term "perpendicular" simply means that the positional relationship between components is more perpendicular than "parallel," not that the structure must be perfectly perpendicular; a slight tilt is acceptable.

[0049] like Figure 1-10As shown, one embodiment of the present invention provides a urination-inducing device, comprising a massager 1 and a urine collector 2, specifically:

[0050] The massager in this embodiment includes a fixed part and a moving part. The fixed part includes a fixing plate 3 that is fixed to the abdomen above the navel of the patient. The fixing plate can be fixed to the skin with an adhesive, or it can be fixed with a strap or rope. After fixing, the entire massager is fixed to the patient's abdomen to prevent movement from affecting subsequent massage operations. The moving part includes multiple elastic telescopic bodies 4 that are adjacently arranged in the abdominal area below the navel of the patient. The elastic telescopic body includes two side plates 5 and a blocking 6 that connects the two side plates to form a sealed liquid storage space 25 between the two side plates. The blocking 6 is made of an elastic membrane or has a telescopic structure. Made of a pleated sheet with compression function, the side plates can be relatively hard plastic or rubber blocks, providing support and allowing for compression and massage on human skin. A connecting channel is provided between two adjacent elastic stretching bodies, within which multiple one-way valves 7 are arranged side-by-side. This side-by-side arrangement ensures the multiple one-way valves are at the same horizontal level, facilitating simultaneous opening of valves under the same pressure, creating a greater pressure relief and instantly increasing the force exerted by the elastic stretching bodies on the skin, achieving a better compression and massage effect. Multiple elastic stretching bodies at one end are bonded and fixed to a fixing plate. Figure 2 As shown, the leftmost elastic body is fixed to the fixation plate, so that the elastic body does not leave the patient's abdominal area and always provides concentrated massage to the bladder and urination area in this area. The leftmost elastic body is provided with a liquid inlet channel 8, which is connected to an external liquid supply device (not shown). The working medium is introduced into the elastic body through the liquid supply device to perform the expansion and contraction operation and realize the massage. Each elastic body is provided with a liquid outlet channel 9 connected to the flow supply device (not shown). Each liquid outlet channel is provided with a control switch, which can control each elastic body individually so that it can work together as required.

[0051] The urine collector of this embodiment includes a cover 10 that seals the patient's urination area and a collection bag 12 located below the cover. The outer edge of the cover is provided with an arc-shaped soft edge 13 made of silicone material, which can form contact with a small area of ​​the human body to achieve a seal. The cover is provided with a closed cavity, and a negative pressure generating groove 14 is provided in the closed cavity. The negative pressure generating groove is connected to an external negative pressure generating device (not shown). Through the negative pressure generating device, the patient's urine can be sucked out and temporarily stored in the collection bag. In order to improve the fixation effect, a fixing strap 15 is provided on the outside of the cover. The urine collector can be fixed to the leg through the fixing strap so that the urine collector will not fall off under the action of external force.

[0052] Even better, the negative pressure generating groove should be larger than the average male penis to facilitate insertion of the penis, allowing the urine in the urethra to be drawn out under negative pressure, thus emptying the urethra.

[0053] As an improvement to this embodiment, an elastic isolation membrane 16 is provided in the bottom region of the elastic telescopic body. The upper part of the elastic isolation membrane is a liquid storage space for storing the working medium. Multiple protrusions 17 are fixed below the elastic isolation membrane, and the protrusions are evenly distributed. Through holes 24 are provided on the lower enclosure of the elastic telescopic body for the protrusions to pass through. In this way, under the action of the working medium, the elastic isolation membrane squeezes out the protrusions and applies them to the human abdomen, thereby realizing mechanical massage. The massage is hydraulically driven, and its force is relatively gentle and highly comfortable.

[0054] As an improvement to this embodiment, the fixing piece includes a load-bearing layer 18 on the upper layer and a fixing layer 19 on the lower layer. The fixing layer is provided with an adhesive for fixing to the skin, and the load-bearing layer is fixed to the elastic body. In this way, the overall movement of the elastic body is limited by fixing to the human skin with the adhesive and fixing to the elastic body with the load-bearing layer.

[0055] As an improvement to this embodiment, the load-bearing layer is provided with a loudspeaker 20 for playing the sound of flowing water. While performing mechanical massage, the stimulation of sound further stimulates the patient to urinate, thereby further stimulating the urge to urinate.

[0056] As an improvement to this embodiment, a vibration motor (not shown) and a massage electrode 21 are provided inside the lower enclosure of the elastic telescopic body. The massage electrode is driven by the vibration motor to achieve more massage modes and further stimulate the urge to urinate.

[0057] As an improvement to this embodiment, a heating resistor 11 is provided inside the enclosure below the elastic telescopic body. The heating resistor increases the temperature of the enclosure to a level close to human skin temperature, thereby improving comfort.

[0058] As an improvement in this embodiment, a negative pressure generating tank is positioned above the receiving bag, and an annular compression bladder 22 is installed inside the negative pressure generating tank. The negative pressure generating tank is connected to a negative pressure pipeline 23, which in turn is connected to a negative pressure generating device. In use, the male patient inserts his penis into the annular compression bladder. After urination, air is injected into the annular compression bladder, reducing its inner diameter and creating pressure on the penis, thus expelling as much urine as possible.

[0059] As an improvement to this embodiment, the cover is equipped with a blowing system (not shown) and a heating system (not shown), which can dry the urination area after urination is completed, heat the area, and quickly dry the area to keep it clean and hygienic.

[0060] How to use this invention:

[0061] First, attach the fixing plate to the area above the navel, with the elastic expansion body positioned below the navel. Then, fill the elastic expansion body with working medium. The elastic expansion body extends, and the protrusion is pushed out to surround and squeeze the patient's abdomen, massaging it. As the working medium continues to be filled, the internal pressure of the elastic expansion body increases. When it reaches the opening pressure of the one-way valve, multiple one-way valves open simultaneously, and the working medium flows into the next elastic expansion body. The next elastic expansion body extends, squeezing the patient's area and expanding the massage area. The previous elastic expansion body returns to its original position, forming a process of repeated forward and backward squeezing. The internal pressure of the next elastic expansion body continues to increase. When it reaches the opening pressure of the one-way valve, the one-way valve opens, and the next elastic expansion body is entered. This continues until the last elastic expansion body. At this point, the massager reaches its maximum length, providing gradual squeezing to the bladder area and the area above the genitals. After maintaining pressure for a period of time, close the inlet channel and open one or all outlet channels to allow the working medium to flow out. Then, re-inject the working medium, thus forming a massage cycle. Repeat this massage process.

[0062] Furthermore, while massaging, the massage electrodes and heating resistors are turned on to provide electromagnetic massage and keep the massage area warm. The sound of running water is also played through a loudspeaker to mimic the sound of urine flow and increase the urge to urinate.

[0063] When urination is needed, the urine collection device can be fixed to the urination area and secured to the patient's thigh with a strap. Then, urination can begin, and the urine will pass through the device into the collection bag. At this time, the negative pressure generating device can also be turned on to draw the urine into the negative pressure generating tank and into the collection bag. After urination is completed, the blowing system and heating system can be turned on to accelerate the drying of the urination area and complete the urine collection.

[0064] In this embodiment, the side plate can be made of metal to increase its weight and adhesion to human skin, thereby achieving a stronger massage force.

[0065] In this embodiment, a nozzle 26 is also installed inside the cover. The nozzle is connected to an external micro pump and cleaning fluid. When the patient has difficulty urinating, the cleaning fluid can be sprayed onto the genitals through the nozzle to directly stimulate the genitals and achieve a better urination effect. At the same time, the genital area can also be cleaned after the patient finishes urinating to keep it clean and hygienic and reduce the growth of bacteria.

[0066] Finally, it should be noted that 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 preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A urination-inducing device, characterized in that: Includes massagers and urine collection devices. The massager includes a fixed part and a moving part. The fixed part includes a fixing plate that is fixed to the abdomen above the navel of the patient. The fixing plate includes a load-bearing layer on the upper part and a fixing layer on the lower part. The fixing layer is provided with an adhesive for fixing to the skin. The load-bearing layer is fixed to the moving part, and the load-bearing layer is provided with a loudspeaker for playing the sound of flowing water. The movement unit includes multiple elastic telescopic bodies adjacently disposed in the abdominal region below the patient's navel. Each elastic telescopic body includes two side plates and a barrier connecting the two side plates to form a sealed liquid storage space. The barrier is made of an elastic membrane or a pleated sheet with a telescopic function. The elastic telescopic body has an elastic isolation membrane in the bottom region. The liquid storage space is above the elastic isolation membrane. Multiple protrusions are provided below the elastic isolation membrane. The barrier has through holes for the protrusions to pass through. A vibration motor, massage electrodes, and heating resistor are provided inside the barrier below the elastic telescopic body. A connecting channel is provided between two adjacent elastic expansion bodies, and multiple one-way valves are arranged side by side in the connecting channel. The one-way valves can open simultaneously when the internal pressure of the elastic expansion body reaches a preset pressure. The elastic expansion body located at one end of multiple elastic expansion bodies is bonded and fixed to the fixing plate, and the elastic expansion body is provided with a liquid inlet channel, which is connected to an external liquid supply device. Each elastic expansion body is provided with a liquid outlet channel connected to the liquid supply device. The urine collection device includes a cover that is closed to the patient's urination area and a collection bag located below the cover. The outer edge of the cover has an arc-shaped soft edge made of silicone material. The cover has a closed cavity, and a negative pressure generating groove is provided in the closed cavity. The negative pressure generating groove is located above the collection bag and has an annular compression bladder. The negative pressure generating groove is connected to an external negative pressure generating device. The cover has a fixing strap on the outside.

2. The urination-inducing device according to claim 1, characterized in that... The enclosure is equipped with a blowing system and a heating system.

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