Metal tracheal tube cleaning device

By designing a tracheal tube cleaning device with a frame and guide brush head, the problem of time-consuming and labor-intensive cleaning of tracheostomy metal inner tubes is solved, achieving efficient cleaning of the inner wall, especially the cleaning effect at bends. It is suitable for hospital nursing rooms and is low in cost.

CN118122717BActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27CHINESE PEOPLES LIBERATION ARMY ARMY SPECIAL MEDICAL CENTER
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Application Number
CN202410453561.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-15
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2044-04-15

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, cleaning the metal inner tube of a tracheostomy is time-consuming and laborious, and cotton swabs are difficult to effectively clean areas with inconsistent inner diameters and bends, resulting in poor cleaning effects.

Method used

A metal tracheal tube cleaning device was designed, including a rod frame and a guide brush head. The rod frame is arc-shaped, and the guide brush head can be inserted into the trachea to clean the inner wall by pushing and pulling. It is equipped with a fixed brush head and an adjustable brush head to adapt to different tube diameters and bends. Combined with a base and a pump body to supply cleaning fluid, it can achieve efficient cleaning.

Benefits of technology

It is easy to operate, saves time and effort, and can effectively clean the inner wall of the endotracheal tube, especially the bends, improving cleaning efficiency and reducing costs.

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Abstract

The application discloses a metal tracheal catheter cleaning device, which comprises a rod frame and a guide brush head, the rod frame is in a circular arc shape, the rod frame comprises a first end and a second end, the guide brush head is installed on the first end and used for cleaning the inner wall of the metal tracheal catheter, and the second end is fixedly arranged and used for stabilizing the rod frame. The operator can directly insert the metal tracheal catheter to be cleaned into the rod frame from the guide brush head, and then repeatedly pushes and pulls the outer wall of the metal tracheal catheter, so that the inner wall of the metal tracheal catheter is cleaned by the guide brush head, the operation is convenient, time and labor are saved, meanwhile, the rod frame is in a circular arc shape, and the inner wall bending part of the metal tracheal catheter can be effectively cleaned. The metal tracheal catheter cleaning device has the advantages of simple structure and easy implementation, is suitable for installation and use in existing hospital nursing rooms, has low use cost and can improve benefits.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of medical device technology, specifically relating to a metal endotracheal tube cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] Tracheotomy is very common in clinical practice. It is an emergency surgery to save a patient's life. Its main purpose is to relieve laryngeal obstruction, restore airway patency, improve lung gas exchange function, and facilitate the suctioning of lower respiratory tract secretions. Once the patient's condition improves and respiratory secretions decrease, medical staff may replace the tracheostomy tube with a metal one if necessary.

[0003] Currently, the cleaning of tracheostomy metal tubes mainly relies on cotton swabs. However, during cleaning, the inner diameter of the tracheostomy metal tube is not uniform; some parts have a larger inner diameter, while others have a smaller inner diameter, and some parts are curved. Since cotton swabs cannot bend, some parts of the inner wall of the tracheostomy metal tube cannot be effectively cleaned. Furthermore, cleaning manually with cotton swabs is time-consuming, laborious, and the cleaning effect is not ideal.

[0004] Based on this, the applicant is considering designing a metal tracheal tube cleaning device. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a metal tracheal tube cleaning device that overcomes or at least partially solves the above problems, the technical solution of which is as follows:

[0006] A metal endotracheal tube cleaning device includes a rod frame and a guide brush head. The rod frame is arc-shaped and includes a first end and a second end. The guide brush head is installed on the first end and is used to extend into the metal endotracheal tube to clean the inner wall. The second end is fixedly installed to stabilize the rod frame.

[0007] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the metal tracheal tube cleaning device of the present invention are:

[0008] The included rod holder and guide brush head allow operators to directly insert the metal endotracheal tube that needs cleaning onto the rod holder through the guide brush head. By repeatedly pushing and pulling the outer wall of the metal endotracheal tube, the inner wall of the metal endotracheal tube is cleaned by the guide brush head. The operation is convenient, time-saving, and labor-saving. At the same time, the rod holder is arc-shaped, which can effectively clean the curved parts of the inner wall of the metal endotracheal tube.

[0009] The aforementioned metal endotracheal tube cleaning device has the advantages of simple structure and easy implementation. It is suitable for installation and use in existing hospital nursing rooms, and the cost of use is low, which can improve efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall external structure of the present invention;

[0011] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the guide brush head, fixed brush head and adjusting brush head;

[0012] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall internal structure of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of part A in the image;

[0014] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A magnified view of part B in the image;

[0015] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of the structure of C.

[0016] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0017] 100 pole, 110 first end, 120 second end

[0018] 210 Brush post, 220 First protrusion, 230 Cleaning brush sleeve, 240 First groove, 241 First spring, 251 Wheel body, 252 Support platform, 253 Second groove, 254 Second spring

[0019] 300 fixed brush head, 310 first end face

[0020] 400 Adjustable brush head, 410 Second end face, 420 Third end face

[0021] 510 Limiting plate, 520 Guide strip

[0022] 600 Base, 610 Cleaning tank, 620 Cleaning fluid storage chamber, 630 Pump body, 640 First outlet, 650 Second outlet Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] In practical implementation: such as Figure 1-6 As shown, a metal endotracheal tube cleaning device includes a rod frame 100 and a guide brush head. The rod frame 100 is arc-shaped and includes a first end 110 and a second end 120. The guide brush head is installed on the first end 110 and is used to extend into the metal endotracheal tube to clean the inner wall. The second end 120 is fixedly installed to stabilize the rod frame 100.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the metal tracheal tube cleaning device of the present invention are:

[0026] The rod holder 100 and guide brush head allow operators to directly insert the metal endotracheal tube to be cleaned onto the rod holder 100 through the guide brush head. By repeatedly pushing and pulling the outer wall of the metal endotracheal tube, the inner wall of the metal endotracheal tube is cleaned by the guide brush head. The operation is convenient, time-saving and labor-saving. At the same time, the rod holder 100 is arc-shaped, which can effectively clean the curved parts of the inner wall of the metal endotracheal tube.

[0027] The aforementioned metal endotracheal tube cleaning device has the advantages of simple structure and easy implementation. It is suitable for installation and use in existing hospital nursing rooms, and the cost of use is low, which can improve efficiency.

[0028] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-6 As shown, the guide brush head includes a brush post 210, a first protrusion 220, a cleaning sleeve 230, and a guide mechanism. The brush post 210 includes a fixed end and a guide end, with the fixed end connected to the first end 110. A plurality of first grooves 240 are arranged in a ring array on the outer peripheral wall of the brush post 210. There are multiple first protrusions 220, which are arranged one-to-one in the multiple first grooves 240. A first spring 241 is provided between the bottom of each first protrusion 220 and the bottom of the corresponding first groove 240. The cleaning sleeve 230 covers the outer peripheral surface of the brush post 210 and covers the multiple first protrusions 220. The guide mechanism is installed on the guide end.

[0029] During implementation, the first protrusion 220 can extend and retract along the height direction of the first groove 240, the first spring 241 is in a compressed state, the cleaning sleeve 230 is elastic, and the cleaning sleeve 230 simultaneously wraps the brush post 210 and the first protrusion 220.

[0030] In this way, the brush head can adapt to metal tracheal tubes of various diameters through the brush post 210, the first protrusion 220, the cleaning sleeve 230 and the guide mechanism. The first protrusion 220 and the cleaning sleeve 230 can apply the friction required for cleaning to metal tracheal tubes of different diameters, resulting in better cleaning adaptability and effect.

[0031] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-6 As shown, the guide mechanism includes a wheel 251 and a support platform 252. A second groove 253 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the guide end. The support platform 252 is disposed in the second groove 253. A second spring 254 is connected between the bottom surface of the support platform 252 and the bottom surface of the second groove 253. The wheel 251 is installed on the top surface of the support platform 252 and can protrude from the groove of the second groove 253.

[0032] During implementation, the second spring 254 is in a compressed state.

[0033] In this way, the wheel 251 and the support platform 252 are designed so that the wheel 251 can roll against the inner wall of the metal tracheal tube when it is inserted into the metal tracheal tube, so that the guide brush head can reduce the friction when it is inserted into the metal tracheal tube. At the same time, the second spring 254 allows the guide brush head to adapt to different tube diameters during the insertion process and allows for a certain amount of operation error.

[0034] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-6 As shown, it also includes a fixed brush head 300, which is annular and fixedly disposed around the upper middle part of the rod frame 100. The fixed brush head 300 is disposed adjacent to the guide brush head and a gap is formed between them.

[0035] In this way, the fixed brush head 300 adds an extra brushing part to the rod holder 100, resulting in a better cleaning effect.

[0036] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-6 As shown, it also includes an adjustable brush head 400, which is ring-shaped and arranged around the middle of the rod 100. The adjustable brush head 400 is arranged adjacent to the fixed brush head 300. A sliding rail is provided on the rod 100, and the adjustable brush head 400 can move along the sliding rail and abut against the fixed brush head 300.

[0037] In this way, by setting the adjustable brush head 400 and the sliding track, the position of the adjustable brush head 400 can be adjusted to adapt to the cleaning needs of different metal air tubes.

[0038] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-6 As shown, the sliding track includes a limiting plate 510 and a guide bar 520. The limiting plate 510 is fixedly installed in the middle of the rod frame 100. The adjusting brush head 400 is located between the limiting plate 510 and the fixed brush head 300. One end of the guide bar 520 is connected to the limiting plate 510, and the other end extends along the rod frame 100 to the fixed brush head 300. The adjusting brush head 400 has an inner ring wall, and a guide groove corresponding to the guide bar 520 is provided on the inner ring wall. The adjusting brush head 400 is slidably installed on the rod frame 100 through the limiting cooperation between the guide groove and the guide bar 520.

[0039] In this way, the adjustable brush head 400 can be adjusted between the adjustable brush head 300 and the fixed brush head 500 by means of the limiting plate 510 and the guide bar 520, and at the same time, it is circumferentially limited by the guide bar 520, resulting in a better movement effect.

[0040] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-6As shown, the fixed brush head 300 includes a first end face 310, and the adjustable brush head 400 includes a second end face 410 and a third end face 420 opposite to each other. The first end face 310 faces the adjustable brush head 400, and the third end face 420 faces the limiting plate 510. Magnets are provided on the limiting plate 510, the first end face 310, the second end face 410, and the third end face 420.

[0041] In this way, by using magnets provided on the first end face 310, the second end face 410, the third end face 420 and the limiting plate 510, the third end face 420 of the adjusting brush head 400 can be attracted to the limiting plate 510 by the magnet, while the second end face 410 of it can be attracted to the first end face 310 of the fixed brush head 300 by the magnet. This allows the adjusting brush head 400 to be fixed to the side of the limiting plate 510 or to the side of the fixed brush head 300, so that different cleaning positions can be selected and the cleaning effect can be increased.

[0042] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-6 As shown, it also includes a base 600, with the second end 120 fixedly mounted on the base 600. The top surface of the base 600 is provided with an upward-opening cleaning tank 610. A drain channel is provided inside the base 600, with one end of the drain channel connected to the cleaning tank 610 and the other end connected to the outside.

[0043] During implementation, the end of the sewage outlet that connects to the cleaning tank 610 is higher than the end that connects to the outside.

[0044] In this way, the rod 100 can be fixed on the base 600, and the dirt in the metal air pipe can be washed away and fall into the cleaning tank 610 after being cleaned, and finally flushed away through the drain hole.

[0045] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-6 As shown, the base 600 is also provided with a cleaning fluid storage chamber 620, which is located below the cleaning tank 610. The second end 120 is fixedly connected to a pump body 630, which is fixedly installed in the cleaning fluid storage chamber 620.

[0046] During implementation, an injection port is provided at the top of the cleaning fluid storage chamber 620 for injecting disinfectant cleaning fluid into the cleaning fluid storage chamber 620.

[0047] In this way, the cleaning fluid storage chamber 620 allows the base 600 to store cleaning fluid, making it convenient to release disinfectant cleaning fluid to the metal duct tubes that need to be cleaned.

[0048] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-6As shown, the rod frame 100 is provided with a liquid flow channel, which is connected to the cleaning fluid storage chamber 620 through the pump body 630. The outer wall of the rod frame 100 is provided with a first water outlet 640 and a second water outlet 650. Both the first water outlet 640 and the second water outlet 650 are connected to the liquid flow channel. The first water outlet 640 is located between the fixed brush head 300 and the guide brush head, and the second water outlet 650 is located on one side of the guide strip 520.

[0049] In this way, through the liquid flow channel, the first outlet 640 and the second outlet 650, the rod frame 100 can draw the disinfectant cleaning liquid from the cleaning liquid storage chamber 620 through the pump body 630 and flow out from the first outlet 640 and the second outlet 650. The disinfectant cleaning liquid flowing out from the first outlet 640 can better clean the dirt falling from the guide brush head and the fixed brush head 300, and the disinfectant cleaning liquid flowing out from the second outlet 650 can better clean the dirt falling from the fixed brush head 300 and the adjusting brush head 400.

[0050] During implementation, a diversion plate is also provided at the lower part of the pole frame 100. The diversion plate can divert the water that flows from the first outlet 640 and the second outlet 650 and slides down the outer wall of the pole frame 100 into the cleaning tank 610, so as to prevent dirt from flowing into places outside the cleaning tank 610 with the water.

[0051] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that any modifications and improvements made by those skilled in the art without departing from the present technical solution should also be considered to fall within the scope of protection claimed in this claim.

Claims

1. A metal endotracheal tube cleaning device, characterized in that: The device includes a rod frame and a guide brush head. The rod frame is arc-shaped and includes a first end and a second end. The guide brush head is installed on the first end and is used to extend into the metal endotracheal tube to clean the inner wall of the tube. The second end is fixedly installed to stabilize the rod frame. It also includes a fixed brush head, which is annular and fixedly disposed around the upper middle part of the rod frame. The fixed brush head is disposed adjacent to the guide brush head and a gap is formed between them. It also includes an adjustable brush head, which is ring-shaped and arranged around the middle of the rod frame. The adjustable brush head is arranged adjacent to the fixed brush head. The rod frame is provided with a sliding rail, and the adjustable brush head can move along the sliding rail and abut against the fixed brush head. The sliding track includes a limiting plate and a guide bar. The limiting plate is fixedly disposed in the middle of the rod frame. The adjusting brush head is located between the limiting plate and the fixed brush head. One end of the guide bar is connected to the limiting plate, and the other end extends along the rod frame to the fixed brush head. The adjusting brush head has an inner ring wall, and the inner ring wall is provided with a guide groove corresponding to the guide bar. The adjusting brush head is slidably disposed on the rod frame through the limiting cooperation between the guide groove and the guide bar. The fixed brush head includes a first end face, and the adjustable brush head includes a second end face and a third end face opposite to each other. The first end face faces the adjustable brush head, and the third end face faces the limiting plate. Magnets are provided on the limiting plate, the first end face, the second end face, and the third end face.

2. The metal endotracheal tube cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide brush head includes a brush post, a first protrusion, a cleaning sleeve, and a guide mechanism. The brush post includes a fixed end and a guide end, the fixed end being connected to the first end. A plurality of first grooves are arranged in a ring array on the outer peripheral wall of the brush post. There are multiple first protrusions, which are arranged one-to-one in the multiple first grooves. A first spring is provided between the bottom of each first protrusion and the bottom of the corresponding first groove. The cleaning sleeve covers the outer peripheral surface of the brush post and covers the multiple first protrusions. The guide mechanism is installed on the guide end.

3. The metal endotracheal tube cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guiding mechanism includes a wheel and a support platform. A second groove is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the guiding end. The support platform is disposed in the second groove. A second spring is connected between the bottom surface of the support platform and the bottom surface of the second groove. The wheel is mounted on the top surface of the support platform and can protrude from the groove opening of the second groove.

4. The metal endotracheal tube cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a base, the second end is fixedly mounted on the base, the top surface of the base is provided with an upward-opening cleaning tank, the base is provided with a drain channel, one end of the drain channel is connected to the cleaning tank, and the other end is connected to the outside.

5. A metal endotracheal tube cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The base is also provided with a cleaning fluid storage chamber, which is located below the cleaning tank. A pump body is fixedly connected to the second end, and the pump body is fixedly installed in the cleaning fluid storage chamber.

6. A metal endotracheal tube cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The frame is provided with a liquid flow channel, which is connected to the cleaning fluid storage chamber through a pump body. The outer wall of the frame is provided with a first water outlet and a second water outlet, both of which are connected to the liquid flow channel. The first water outlet is located between the fixed brush head and the guide brush head, and the second water outlet is located on one side of the guide strip.

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