An eye drop box for convenient measurement, collection, and application of eye drops.

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of eye drop box technology, and more particularly to an eye drop box that facilitates the metering, collection, and application of eye drops. The technical solution includes: an eye drop box and an auxiliary eye-opening squeezing device. The auxiliary eye-opening squeezing device includes two frames respectively disposed on both sides of the eye drop box. The eye drop box contains an eye drop container, a flow guide, and a flow guide tube connected in sequence. The eye drop container includes an eye drop container with a plug inside. The flow guide and flow guide tube contain flow guide rods fixedly connected to the plug. A metering device is provided on the side of the eye drop box. This invention allows the metering device to observe the amount of eye drops, and the eyelid position can be fixed simply by operating the auxiliary eye-opening squeezing device. The entire process can be performed by elderly patients themselves, requiring only the operation of the auxiliary eye-opening squeezing device for eyelid fixation and eye drop application. Therefore, it is simple to operate, convenient to use, and easy to market.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of eye drop box technology, and more particularly to an eye drop box that facilitates the measurement, collection, and application of eye drops. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing prevalence of eye diseases, eye drops, as a crucial treatment for common eye conditions, are being used more frequently. Patients use eye drops extremely often during hospitalization. While nurses administer eye drops during hospitalization, patients often continue to use them after discharge. Therefore, nurses must teach patients how to properly administer eye drops before discharge. Nurses will devise various methods to teach patients how to accurately instill eye drops into their eyes, tailored to each patient's individual needs.

[0003] Most existing eye drop boxes are squeeze-type dropper bottles, which are often inconvenient for measuring and collecting the amount of eye drops used, making them unsuitable for ophthalmic medication use. Furthermore, for elderly users, existing eye drop boxes are cumbersome to operate, involving multiple steps. Moreover, elderly patients often live alone, making it difficult for them to operate the existing eye drop boxes themselves. In addition, when using the eye drop boxes, patients may repeatedly open or close their eyes due to psychological or physiological reactions, making it difficult for the medication to be dispensed. Therefore, they are generally inconvenient to use. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the problems existing in the background art by proposing an eye drop box that facilitates the measurement, collection, and application of eye drops.

[0005] The technical solution of the present invention: An eye drop box for convenient metering and collection of eye drops and application, comprising an eye drop box and an auxiliary eye-opening squeezing frame, the auxiliary eye-opening squeezing frame comprising two frames respectively disposed on both sides of the eye drop box, the eye drop box comprising an eye drop box, a guide funnel and a guide tube connected in sequence, the eye drop box comprising an eye drop funnel, the eye drop funnel being provided with a plug, the guide funnel and the guide tube being provided with guide rods fixedly connected to the plug, and a metering device being provided on the side of the eye drop box;

[0006] The frame includes a fixedly connected V-shaped frame and a tilting frame. The V-shaped frame is rotatably mounted on the side wall of the eye drop box. An eyelid frame is fixed to the bottom of the tilting frame. The eyelid frame is equipped with a silicone eyelid pad that fits against the patient's eyelid during use. Between the two frames is a dispensing device that pushes the eye drop box to squeeze out the liquid. There is also a delivery device that pushes the plug and the guide rod to move and guide the liquid. When the two V-shaped frames are close together, the dispensing device and the delivery device operate, and the silicone eyelid pad pulls the patient's eyelid open.

[0007] Preferably, the frame further includes a mounting frame fixed to the side wall of the medicine box, a mounting rod is fixed inside the mounting frame, the V-shaped frame is rotatably mounted on the mounting rod at the center of symmetry, the eyelid frame has an eye-sticking groove, and an operating head is fixed to the top of the V-shaped frame.

[0008] Preferably, the dispensing device includes a side box fixed inside the eye drop box, a first push plate inside the side box, a spring between the first push plate and the side box, a first push rod fixed to the first push plate that passes through the side box and can move inside the eye drop box, a second push plate between the first push rod and the middle of the eye drop box, and the dispensing device also includes a connecting rod fixed to a V-shaped frame, one end of the first push rod being fixed to the connecting rod, and the other end of the first push rod passing through the side box and hinged to the first push plate.

[0009] Preferably, the drug delivery device includes a guide plate located inside the guide hopper, the eye drop container and the guide hopper are connected by a connecting pipe, the plug is provided with a support rod passing through the connecting pipe, the support rod and the guide plate are fixedly connected, and the guide rod is fixed below the guide plate.

[0010] Preferably, the axes of symmetry of the through pipe, plug, support rod, and guide rod are located on the same horizontal line, and the diameter of the plug is larger than the cross-sectional diameter of the through pipe.

[0011] Preferably, the drug delivery device further includes slots on both sides of the medicine box and a lifting plate passing through the slots. A rotating rod is fixedly installed in the slot, and the lifting plate is rotatably installed on the rotating rod. A lifting rod is fixed to the lifting plate, and one end of the lifting rod passes through the guide bucket and is located below the guide plate. The drug delivery device also includes a push head located on the lifting plate. The push head and the connecting rod are fixedly connected. Elastic components are installed between the two sides of the guide plate and the medicine box.

[0012] Preferably, the elastic component includes a mounting cylinder fixed to the guide plate, a stop rod slidably mounted inside the mounting cylinder, and a second spring installed between the stop rod and the mounting cylinder.

[0013] Preferably, the measuring device includes an observation window opened in the eye drop box, and a scale parallel to the eye drop box is installed on the observation window. The measuring device also includes a transparent observation frame fixed outside the observation window, and a magnifying glass block is slidably installed inside the transparent observation frame. The magnifying glass block includes a movable handle extending outside the transparent observation frame.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0015] 1. This solution uses a pill dispenser and an eye-opening squeezing device. Patients only need to put the eye drops into the pill dispenser, and the amount of medicine can be observed through the measuring device. The movable magnifying glass makes it easier for the elderly to observe.

[0016] 2. This solution uses an assisted eye-opening and medication-squeezing device to help patients open their eyes. Once the eyes are open, the device fixes the eyelids in place, preventing unconscious blinking due to psychological or physiological reactions. At this time, the drainage tube is positioned directly in front of the conjunctival sac inside the eyeball, allowing the medication to easily reach the designated instillation site. Simultaneously, the medication in the eye drop box is squeezed out when the assisted eye-opening and medication-squeezing device is used, and then dripped into the eye through the drainage rod. The entire process can be performed by elderly patients themselves; simply operating the assisted eye-opening and medication-squeezing device is sufficient for eyelid fixation and medication administration. Therefore, it is simple to operate, convenient to use, and easy to promote in the market. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the eye-opening medicine squeezing rack of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A partial exploded view;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Sectional view of AA;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram at point B;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the elastic component of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the placement of the eye-opening medication applicator of the present invention on the patient's eye;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the use of the eye-opening medicine squeezing device of the present invention.

[0025] Reference numerals: 1. Dropper box; 2. Frame; 3. Flow guide; 4. Flow guide tube; 5. Eye drop box; 6. Eyelid frame; 7. Dispensing device; 9. Plug; 10. Elastic component; 11. Flow guide rod; 12. Sealing plug; 13. Transparent observation frame; 14. Magnifying lens block; 15. Moving handle; 16. Scale; 17. Observation window; 21. V-shaped frame; 22. Inclined frame; 23. Mounting frame; 24. Mounting rod; 25. Operating head; 51 52. Eye dropper; 61. Guiding tube; 62. Silicone eyelid pad; 73. Eye socket; 74. Side box; 75. First push rod; 76. First push plate; 77. Second push rod; 78. Spring; 89. Second push plate; 80. Connecting rod; 81. Guide plate; 82. Lifting plate; 83. Lifting rod; 84. Push head; 85. Slot; 86. Rotating rod; 91. Support rod; 102. Mounting cylinder; 103. Support rod; 104. Second spring. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments.

[0027] See attached document Figure 1-8 An eye drop box for convenient metering and collection of eye drops and application includes an eye drop box 1 and an auxiliary eye-opening squeezing frame. The auxiliary eye-opening squeezing frame includes two frame bodies 2 respectively set on both sides of the eye drop box 1. The eye drop box 1 is provided with an eye drop box 5, a guide hopper 3 and a guide tube 4 connected in sequence. The eye drop box 5 includes an eye drop hopper 51 and a plug 9 is provided in the eye drop hopper 51. The guide hopper 3 and the guide tube 4 are provided with guide rods 11 fixedly connected to the plug 9. A metering device is provided on the side of the eye drop box 1.

[0028] The frame 2 includes a fixedly connected V-shaped frame 21 and a tilting frame 22. The V-shaped frame 21 is rotatably mounted on the side wall of the eye drop box 1. An eyelid frame 6 is fixed to the bottom of the tilting frame 22. The eyelid frame 6 is equipped with a silicone eyelid pad 61 that fits against the patient's eyelid during use. Between the two frames 2, there is a drug squeezing device 7 that pushes the eye drop box 5 to squeeze out the liquid. There is also a drug delivery device that pushes the plug 9 and the guide rod 11 to move and guide the liquid. When the two V-shaped frames 21 are close together, the drug squeezing device 7 and the drug delivery device work, and the silicone eyelid pad 61 pulls the patient's eyelid open.

[0029] In this embodiment, when the two V-shaped frames 21 are squeezed close together, the squeezing device 7 can squeeze the body of the eye drop box 5, and the delivery device allows the plug 9 to enter the eye drop box 5. At this time, the liquid medicine will enter the guide funnel 3, and the liquid medicine will adhere to the guide rod 11 and flow down. The guide tube 4 will be directly facing the conjunctival sac inside the patient's eyeball, so that the liquid medicine guided by the guide rod 11 can enter the patient's eye for use.

[0030] It should be noted that the frame 2 also includes a mounting frame 23 fixed to the side wall of the medicine box 1. A mounting rod 24 is fixed inside the mounting frame 23. The V-shaped frame 21 is rotatably mounted on the mounting rod 24 at the center of symmetry. The eyelid frame 6 has an eye-sticking groove 62. An operating head 25 is fixed to the top of the V-shaped frame 21.

[0031] When the patient pushes the two operating heads 25 closer together with their fingers, the V-shaped frame 21 will rotate along the mounting rod 24. At this time, the two tilting frames 22 will move away from each other. The opening of the eye groove 62 allows the silicone eyelid pad 61 to completely fit the patient's eyelid. Thus, when the two tilting frames 22 move away from each other, they will drive the patient's upper and lower eyelids to open through friction.

[0032] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the dispensing device 7 includes a side box 71 fixed inside the eye drop box 1. A first push plate 73 is provided inside the side box 71. A spring 75 is provided between the first push plate 73 and the side box 71. A first push rod 72 that passes through the side box 71 and can move inside the eye drop box 1 is fixed to the first push plate 73. A second push plate 76 is provided between the first push rod 72 and the middle part of the eye drop box 5. The dispensing device 7 also includes a connecting rod 77 fixed on the V-shaped frame 21. One end of the first push rod 72 is fixed to the connecting rod 77. The other end of the first push rod 72 passes through the side box 71 and is hinged to the first push plate 73.

[0033] When the two V-shaped brackets 21 come close together, the connecting rod 77 pushes the first push rod 72, which in turn pushes the first push plate 73. The first push plate 73 then pushes the second push plate 76, causing the eye drop box 5 to be squeezed out of liquid. It should be noted that the top of the eye drop box 5 is fixed inside the eye drop box 1. When the eye drop box 5 is squeezed from the middle, it will not dislodge from the eye drop box 1. The eye drop box 5 can be made of common deformable plastic material.

[0034] In addition, the axes of symmetry of the four components—the through pipe 52, the plug 9, the support rod 91, and the guide rod 11—are located on the same horizontal line, and the diameter of the plug 9 is larger than the cross-sectional diameter of the through pipe 52.

[0035] When the plug 9 moves upward, the liquid medicine enters the tube 52 and flows through the guide plate 81 via the support rod 91, and finally flows down along the guide rod 11. The coincidence of the centers of the four axes of symmetry ensures that the liquid medicine flows along the axes of symmetry of the four as much as possible when it moves.

[0036] It should be noted that when the flow rate of the liquid medicine is small, the liquid medicine can flow down with the support rod 91 and the guide rod 11 because of the adhesion of the surface.

[0037] In this embodiment, the drug delivery device further includes slots 85 on both sides of the medicine box 1, and a lifting plate 82 passing through the slots 85. A rotating rod 86 is fixedly installed in the slots 85, and the lifting plate 82 is rotatably installed on the rotating rod 86. A lifting rod 83 is fixedly installed on the lifting plate 82. One end of the lifting rod 83 passes through the guide bucket 3 and is located below the guide plate 81. The drug delivery device also includes a push head 84 located on the lifting plate 82. The push head 84 and the connecting rod 77 are fixedly connected. An elastic component 10 is installed between the two sides of the guide plate 81 and the medicine box 1. The elastic component 10 includes an installation cylinder 101 fixed on the guide plate 81. A stop rod 102 is slidably installed in the installation cylinder 101. A second spring 103 is installed between the stop rod 102 and the installation cylinder 101.

[0038] It should also be noted that, in this embodiment, the measuring device includes an observation window 17 opened in the eye drop box 1, a scale 16 parallel to the eye drop box 5 is installed on the observation window 17, and the measuring device also includes a transparent observation frame 13 fixed outside the observation window 17, a magnifying glass block 14 is slidably installed inside the transparent observation frame 13, and the magnifying glass block 14 includes a movable handle 15 extending outside the transparent observation frame 13.

[0039] The amount of medicine entering the eye drop box 5 can be measured by the scale 16. The movable transparent observation frame 13 makes it convenient for patients with poor vision to observe and measure. In addition, the lifting rod 83 is equipped with a sealing sleeve at the point where it passes through the guide tube 3 to prevent the medicine from flowing out. The top of the eye drop box 1 is equipped with the cap of the eye drop box 5, and the bottom of the guide tube 4 is equipped with a sealing plug 12.

[0040] In specific tasks:

[0041] First, hold the device vertically to the ground and pour the eye drops into the eye drop box 5. By observing the transparent observation frame 13, you can obtain the amount of eye drops poured in. By moving the moving handle 15 with your other hand, you can move the magnifying glass block 14 within the transparent observation frame 13. This allows you to magnify the scale 16 through the magnifying glass block 14, so that you can clearly observe the amount of eye drops poured into the eye drop box 5. After the eye drops have been poured in, close the cap of the eye drop box 5.

[0042] The second step involves the patient lying on their side in a position suitable for administering eye drops. The sealing plug 12 is removed. Then, one hand holds the mounting frames 23 on both sides, and the two eyelid frames 6 are placed on the upper and lower eyelids respectively. The silicone eyelid pad 61 is then fully adhered to the eyelid using the eye socket 62. (See reference...) Figure 7 As shown, at this time, the patient can squint to observe the position of the drainage tube 4. When the drainage tube 4 is aligned with the eyeball, the preparation work before using the device is completed.

[0043] Thirdly, the patient uses their other hand to pinch the two operating heads 25 with their fingers and pushes them closer together. Since the operating heads 25 are located at the top of the V-shaped frame 21, the force applied will cause the top of the V-shaped frame 21 to move. This movement is not parallel but follows the direction of rotation of the mounting rod 24, resulting in an arc-shaped movement. This movement causes the two tilting frames 22 to move away from each other. The tilting frames 22 then move the two eyelid frames 6 away from each other. At this point, the friction between the silicone eyelid pad 61 and the eyelids causes the eyelid frames 6 to move, pulling the patient's eyelids and opening the eyes. (See reference...) Figure 8 As shown, downward pressure can be applied to prevent the eyelid frame 6 from dislodging;

[0044] Furthermore, when the two operating heads 25 are pushed close together by force, the connecting rod 77 will drive the first push rod 72 to move, so that the first push rod 72 will compress the spring 75 in the side box 71 through the first push plate 73, and push the second push rod 74 to move. Thus, the second push rod 74 will push the second push plate 76 to press the middle of the eye drop box 5, so that the liquid medicine in the eye drop box 5 can be squeezed to flow down.

[0045] Furthermore, when the connecting rod 77 moves in an arc, it will also drive the push head 84 to move and press down the lifting plate 82 at one end outside the eye drop box 1. As a result, the lifting plate 82 will rotate at the support point of the rotating rod 86, causing the other end of the lifting plate 82 inside the eye drop box 1 to lift up. The lifting end of the lifting plate 82 will drive the lifting rod 83 to lift up. The lifting rod 83 will lift the guide plate 81 to rise. At this time, the guide plate 81 will push the support rod 91 and the guide rod 11 to rise. The rise of the support rod 91 will drive the plug 9 to rise, so that the plug 9 will no longer block the bottom of the eye drop box 5. At the same time, under the action of the squeezing force, the liquid in the eye drop box 5 will flow down in the tube 52 and adhere to the support rod 91. Finally, the liquid will flow through the guide plate 81 and adhere to the guide rod 11 to flow down. Finally, the liquid will flow into the guide tube 4 and finally drip from the bottom of the guide tube 4 onto the eyeball, thus completing the medication application operation.

[0046] Furthermore, when the guide plate 81 rises, it will push the mounting cylinder 101 to move towards the eye drop box 5, causing the second spring 103 to be squeezed and contracted.

[0047] Fourth step: After the patient finishes applying the medication, releasing the two operating heads 25 will cause the squeezing force on the spring 75 to disappear, causing the spring 75 to rebound and the V-shaped frame 21 to return to its position. Also, the lifting plate 82 will no longer be subjected to the downward pressure of the pushing head 84, causing the second spring 103 to rebound and the guide plate 81 to descend. The guide plate 81 will pull the plug 9 to block the bottom of the eye drop box 5 again. Finally, the sealing plug 12 is installed at the bottom of the guide tube 4.

[0048] This solution addresses the limitations of existing eye drop boxes, which are mostly squeeze-type dropper bottles. These designs often make it inconvenient to measure and collect the amount of eye drops and fail to provide a comprehensive, periorbital application, hindering the use of ophthalmic medications. This solution features an eye drop box with a volume scale observation window and a drainage tube containing a medicine cup and a flow guide rod. The required amount of eye drops is measured and observed through the volume scale in the observation window before being poured into the eye drop box. A squeeze device with a silicone eyelid pad is placed on the eye, and squeezing the eye drop box allows the eye drops to be dispensed through the flow guide rod into the patient's eye. The design is simple and facilitates accurate measurement and collection.

[0049] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An eye drop box for convenient metering and collection of eye drops and for application, characterized in that, The utility model relates to an eye medicine box and auxiliary open-eye squeezing frame, the auxiliary open-eye squeezing frame includes two frame bodies (2) arranged at the both sides of the eye medicine box (1) respectively, the eye medicine box (1) is equipped with eye medicine box (5), diversion hopper (3) and diversion pipe (4) that communicate sequentially, the eye medicine box (5) includes eye medicine hopper (51), the eye medicine hopper (51) is equipped with plug (9), diversion hopper (3) and diversion pipe (4) are equipped with diversion rod (11) and are fixedly connected with plug (9), one side of the eye medicine box (1) is equipped with metering device, the frame body (2) includes fixedly connected V-shaped frame (21) and inclined frame (22), V-shaped frame (21) is rotatably arranged on the side wall of the eye medicine box (1), the bottom of inclined frame (22) is fixed with eyelid frame (6), the eyelid frame (6) is equipped with the silica gel eyelid pad (61) that is pasted on the patient's eyelid when using, the squeezing device (7) that pushes eye medicine box (5) and extrudes liquid medicine is equipped between two frame bodies (2), and the medicine delivery device that moves and diversion of plug (9) and diversion rod (11) is also equipped, when two V-shaped frames (21) are close, squeezing device (7) and medicine delivery device operate, and the silica gel eyelid pad (61) pulls the patient's eyelid and opens, the squeezing device (7) includes the side box (71) fixed in the eye medicine box (1), the first push plate (73) is equipped in the side box (71), the spring (75) is arranged between the first push plate (73) and the side box (71), the first push rod (72) that can move in the eye medicine box (1) is fixed with the first push plate (73) and penetrates the side box (71), the second push plate (76) is arranged between the first push rod (72) and the middle part of the eye medicine box (5), the squeezing device (7) further includes the connecting rod (77) fixed on the V-shaped frame (21), one end of the first push rod (72) is fixed with the connecting rod (77), the other end of the first push rod (72) is hinged and penetrates the side box (71) and the first push plate (73), the medicine delivery device includes the diversion plate (81) in diversion hopper (3), the eye medicine hopper (51) is communicated with diversion hopper (3) through the through pipe (52), the plug (9) is equipped with the support rod (91) that passes through the through pipe (52), the support rod (91) is fixedly connected with the diversion plate (81), and the diversion rod (11) is fixed below the diversion plate (81); the medicine delivery device further includes the slot (85) that is formed at the both sides of the eye medicine box (1), and the lifting plate (82) that is arranged through the slot (85), the rotating rod (86) is fixedly installed in the slot (85), and the lifting plate (82) is rotatably installed on the rotating rod (86), the lifting plate (82) is fixed with the lifting rod (83), one end of the lifting rod (83) penetrates the diversion hopper (3) and is located below the diversion plate (81), the medicine delivery device further includes the push head (84) on the lifting plate (82), the push head (84) is fixedly connected with the connecting rod (77), and the elastic assembly (10) is installed between the both sides of the diversion plate (81) and the eye medicine box (1); When the two V-shaped frames (21) are close, the connecting rod (77) pushes the second pushing plate (76) to press the eye medicine box (5), and at the same time drives the pushing head (84) to move to press the lifting plate (82) at the end outside the medicine box (1), so that the plug (9) rises and does not block the bottom of the eye medicine box (5).

2. The eye drop container according to claim 1, wherein The frame body (2) further comprises a mounting frame (23) fixed to the side wall of the medicine box (1), a mounting rod (24) is fixed in the mounting frame (23), and the symmetric center of the V-shaped frame (21) is rotatably installed on the mounting rod (24). The eyelid frame (6) is provided with an eye sticking groove (62), and the top of the V-shaped frame (21) is fixed with an operation head (25).

3. The eye drop container according to claim 1, wherein The symmetry axes of the through pipe (52), the plug (9), the supporting rod (91) and the flow guide rod (11) are located on the same horizontal line, and the diameter of the plug (9) is greater than the cross-sectional diameter of the through pipe (52).

4. The eye drop container according to claim 1, wherein The elastic assembly (10) comprises a mounting cylinder (101) fixed to the flow guide plate (81), a resisting rod (102) slidably installed in the mounting cylinder (101), and a second spring (103) installed between the resisting rod (102) and the mounting cylinder (101).

5. The eye drop container according to claim 1, wherein The metering device comprises an observation window (17) formed in the medicine box (1), a scale ruler (16) parallel to the eye medicine box (5) is installed on the observation window (17), and the metering device further comprises a transparent observation frame (13) fixed outside the observation window (17), a magnifying lens block (14) is slidably installed in the transparent observation frame (13), and the magnifying lens block (14) comprises a moving handle (15) extending out of the transparent observation frame (13).

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