Sputum scab removing device

By designing a sputum scab removal device including a handheld, a protective rod and a regulating device, the problems of damage to the throat and instability of sputum fixation during the cleaning process of traditional probes are solved, and a more efficient and comfortable sputum cleaning process is achieved.

CN119656405AInactive Publication Date: 2025-03-21ANHUI PROVINCIAL CHEST HOSPITAL (TUBERCULOSIS PREVENTION & CONTROL INST)
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Application Number
CN202411852609.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-16
Publication Date
2025-03-21
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

In traditional sputum cleaning methods, the probe is prone to contact the throat when it is removed from the patient's throat, causing damage to the inner wall of the throat and discomfort of the patient. At the same time, the probe fixes and unstable sputum, affecting the cleaning efficiency.

Method used

A sputum scab removal device is designed, including a handheld part, a protective rod and an adjustment device. The probe is connected to the protective rod through a connecting rod. The fixing mechanism in the protective sleeve fixes the sputum to ensure that the probe does not directly contact the throat when removed.

Benefits of technology

The device effectively reduces irritation to the patient's throat and improves the patient's comfort. Through the design of the protective sleeve and fixing mechanism, the stable cleaning of sputum is ensured, avoiding the damage to the probe and the loss of sputum.

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Abstract

Relates to the field of medical equipment, and discloses a sputum scab removing device which comprises a handheld part and a protective rod arranged on one side of the handheld part, and further comprises a cleaning device adjustably arranged in the handheld part and used for cleaning sputum in the throat of a patient; the adjusting device is arranged on the handheld part and is connected with the cleaning device; the cleaning device comprises a connecting rod which is adjustably arranged in the handheld part; the probe is arranged on the side, away from the handheld part, of the connecting rod and connected with external freezing equipment, sputum can be conveniently and stably cleaned, stimulation to the throat of a patient in the cleaning process is reduced, the comfort level of the patient is improved, the probe is protected against external pollution or damage due to the design of the protective rod and the protective sleeve, and the probe is convenient to use. Meanwhile, the possible damage of the probe to the throat wall of the patient in the operation process is reduced, and the use comfort of the patient is further enhanced.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of medical equipment, in particular to a sputum scab removing device. Background Art

[0002] In the medical field, when a patient's mouth is dry for a long time, the phlegm in the throat will lose moisture, causing the phlegm to dry and form a crust, which adheres to the throat and is difficult to remove. The phlegm crust needs to be humidified and then removed so that the patient can breathe more smoothly. Sputum cleaning is an important part of the treatment and care of patients with respiratory diseases.

[0003] Existing equipment has the following disadvantages: traditional sputum cleaning methods often rely on medical staff to use a suction device or a probe to freeze the sputum, and then remove the frozen sputum from the patient's throat. However, traditional probes are not equipped with protective equipment. When the probe is removed from the patient's throat, it is easy to come into contact with the throat, causing damage to the inner wall of the throat and causing discomfort to the patient.

[0004] Therefore, the present application now proposes a sputum scab removing device to solve the above-mentioned problems. Summary of the invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a sputum crust removing device to solve the problem that the above-mentioned probe is easy to contact with the throat when removed from the patient's throat, causing damage to the inner wall of the throat and causing discomfort to the patient, and the traditional probe is unstable in fixing sputum.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a sputum scab removal device, comprising a handheld portion and a protective rod arranged on one side of the handheld portion, and further comprising:

[0007] A cleaning device, which is adjustably arranged inside the handheld part and is used to clean the phlegm inside the patient's throat;

[0008] An adjusting device, disposed on the handheld portion and connected to the cleaning device, for adjusting the installation position of the cleaning device;

[0009] The cleaning device comprises:

[0010] A connecting rod, adjustably disposed inside the handheld portion;

[0011] The probe is arranged on a side of the connecting rod away from the handheld part and connected to an external freezing device, and is used for freezing and fixing the sputum inside the patient's throat.

[0012] Wherein, a protective cover for protecting the probe is arranged on the side of the protective rod away from the handheld part, and the connecting rod is movably sleeved inside the protective cover.

[0013] Wherein, a fixing mechanism for limiting sputum on the probe is arranged at an equal angle inside the protective sleeve, an annular groove for storing sputum is opened on the probe, and the fixing mechanism is clamped and fixed in the annular groove.

[0014] Among them, the fixing mechanism includes a mounting frame fixed on the inner wall of the protective sleeve, a supporting shaft fixed on the mounting frame, a half gear sleeved on the supporting shaft, a rotating rod fixed on the side of the half gear away from the handheld part, and a fixing plate fixed on the side of the rotating rod away from the half gear for squeezing and fixing sputum, a rack meshingly connected to the half gear is provided at the position of the connecting rod corresponding to the half gear, and the fixing plate is clamped inside the annular groove.

[0015] Wherein, the fixing plate is in an arc shape.

[0016] Wherein, a moving groove is provided at a position of the protective sleeve corresponding to the rotating rod, and a placement groove is provided at a position of the protective sleeve corresponding to the fixing plate.

[0017] Wherein, the hand-held part includes a rod tube, a handle fixed at the lower end of the rod tube and a guide sleeve fixed to one side of the rod tube, the protective rod is fixed inside the rod tube, and the guide sleeve is sleeved on the protective rod.

[0018] Among them, the adjusting device includes a pressing block movably arranged in the handle, a transmission rod fixed at the upper end of the pressing block and connected to the connecting rod, the transmission rod is symmetrically arranged with respect to the protective rod and a connecting plate is arranged between the transmission rod and the connecting rod, a sliding groove for the connection plate to move is provided on the protective rod, and an empty groove for the transmission rod to move is provided at the position of the pull rod tube corresponding to the transmission rod.

[0019] Wherein, a movable groove for the pressing block to move is provided on the handle, and an elastic member is arranged between the pressing block and the movable groove.

[0020] Wherein, a partition is arranged at the lower end of the pull rod tube at the position corresponding to the pressing block.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] The medical staff of the present invention holds the part in hand, then inserts the probe into the patient's throat, and detects the position of the sputum crust through the imaging device, inserts the probe into the sputum crust, then opens the probe to freeze the sputum crust, so that the sputum crust is frozen and brittle and then fixed on the probe, then presses the adjustment device, so that the adjustment device drives the probe to move through the connecting rod to the inside of the protective rod to protect the probe, then takes the probe and the sputum crust out of the patient's throat, and connects the set probe to the external freezing device, so that the sputum inside the patient's throat can be frozen and fixed, which not only facilitates the stable cleaning of the sputum, but also reduces the irritation to the patient's throat during the cleaning process, and improves the patient's comfort. The design of the protective rod and the protective cover not only protects the probe from external contamination or damage, but also reduces the possible damage of the probe to the patient's throat wall during operation, further enhancing the patient's comfort. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the present invention in a front view;

[0025] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of a cross-section structure in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure inside the handheld part in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure inside the protection rod in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure in which the regulating device is connected to the cleaning device in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the structure in which the probe is stored in the protective cover in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of a fixing plate clamped inside a ring groove in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Fig. 9 It is a structural schematic diagram of the connection between the fixing mechanism and the probe in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Fig.10 Schematic diagram of the structure of the movable slot in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] In the figure: 1. hand-held part; 101. pull rod cylinder; 1011. movable cavity; 1012. empty slot; 102. grip; 1021. movable slot; 103. partition; 104. guide sleeve; 2. protective rod; 201. slide slot; 21. protective sleeve; 2101. movable slot; 2102. placement slot; 3. cleaning device; 31. connecting rod; 311. probe; 3101. annular groove; 32. rack; 33. fixing mechanism; 331. mounting frame; 332. support shaft; 333. half gear; 334. rotating rod; 34. fixing plate; 4. adjusting device; 41. pressing block; 42. elastic member; 43. transmission rod; 431. connecting plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0035] See also Figure 1-10 The present invention provides a technical solution: a sputum crust removal device, comprising a handheld portion 1 and a protective rod 2 arranged on one side of the handheld portion 1, and further comprising:

[0036] A cleaning device 3, which is adjustably arranged inside the handheld part 1, and is used to clean the phlegm inside the patient's throat;

[0037] An adjusting device 4, which is arranged on the handheld part 1 and connected to the cleaning device 3, and is used to adjust the installation position of the cleaning device 3;

[0038] The cleaning device 3 comprises:

[0039] A connecting rod 31 is adjustably disposed inside the handheld part 1;

[0040] Probe 311, which is a freezing probe, can freeze sputum with liquid nitrogen, and then is fixed on the probe 311, is arranged on the side of the connecting rod 31 away from the handheld part 1 and is connected to an external freezing device, and is used to freeze and fix the sputum inside the patient's throat.

[0041] It should be noted that, during operation, the medical staff holds the handheld part 1, then inserts the probe 311 into the patient's throat, and detects the position of the sputum crust through the imaging device, inserts the probe 311 into the sputum crust, and then opens the probe 311 to freeze the sputum crust, so that the sputum crust is frozen and brittle and fixed on the probe 311, and then presses the adjustment device 4, so that the adjustment device 4 drives the probe 311 to move through the connecting rod 31 to the inside of the protective rod 2 to protect the probe 311, and then takes the probe 311 and the sputum crust out of the patient's throat. The probe 311 is connected to an external freezing device by the arrangement, so that the sputum inside the patient's throat can be frozen and fixed, which not only facilitates the stable cleaning of the sputum, but also reduces the irritation to the patient's throat during the cleaning process, thereby improving the patient's comfort. The design of the protective rod 2 and the protective cover 21 not only protects the probe 311 from external contamination or damage, but also reduces the possible damage of the probe 311 to the patient's throat wall during operation, thereby further enhancing the patient's comfort.

[0042] In one embodiment, a protective sleeve 21 for protecting the probe 311 is provided on a side of the protective rod 2 away from the handheld part 1 , and the connecting rod 31 is movably sleeved inside the protective sleeve 21 .

[0043] With this design, after the sputum crust is fixed on the probe 311, the adjusting device 4 is pressed to drive the probe 311 to move toward the inside of the protective cover 21, and then the probe 311 is stored and fixed inside the protective cover 21. The protective cover 21 can protect the probe 311 during the process of pulling out the probe 311 to prevent the probe 311 from causing damage to the inner wall of the patient's throat.

[0044] In one embodiment, a fixing mechanism 33 for limiting sputum on the probe 311 is arranged at an equal angle inside the protective sleeve 21 . An annular groove 3101 for storing sputum is provided on the probe 311 , and the fixing mechanism 33 is snap-fitted and fixed in the annular groove 3101 .

[0045] With this design, when the adjusting device 4 drives the probe 311 to move into the protective cover 21, it will drive the fixing mechanism 33 to effectively limit, squeeze and fix the sputum on the probe 311, preventing it from falling off the probe 311 when the throat is drawn out, thereby affecting the efficiency of cleaning the sputum crust.

[0046] In one embodiment, the fixing mechanism 33 includes a mounting frame 331 fixed on the inner wall of the protective sleeve 21, a support shaft 332 fixed on the mounting frame 331, a half gear 333 sleeved on the support shaft 332, a rotating rod 334 fixed on the side of the half gear 333 away from the handheld part 1, and a fixing plate 34 fixed on the side of the rotating rod 334 away from the half gear 333 for squeezing and fixing sputum. A rack 32 meshingly connected to the half gear 333 is provided at the position of the connecting rod 31 corresponding to the half gear 333, and the fixing plate 34 is clamped in the inside of the annular groove 3101.

[0047] With such a design, when the probe 311 is retracted into the protective cover 21, the rack 32 meshes with the half gear 333, causing the half gear 333 to flip along the support shaft 332, and then the rotating rod 334 drives the fixing plate 34 to move toward the inside of the annular groove 3101, thereby fixing the frozen sputum scab, so that the sputum scab can be stably fixed inside the protective cover 21, making it convenient to remove the sputum scab from the patient's throat, thereby improving the efficiency of removing the sputum scab.

[0048] In one embodiment, the fixing plate 34 is in an arc shape.

[0049] With this design, the arc-shaped fixing plate 34 can better fit the curved surface of the annular groove 3101 on the probe 311, ensuring close contact when squeezing and fixing the sputum, which not only improves the effect of sputum fixation, but also reduces the risk of sputum leakage during the fixation process.

[0050] In one embodiment, a moving groove 2101 is formed at a position of the protective sleeve 21 corresponding to the rotating rod 334 , and a placement groove 2102 is formed at a position of the protective sleeve 21 corresponding to the fixing plate 34 .

[0051] With this design, the movable groove 2101 provides sufficient movement space for the rotating rod 334 to ensure that it can move freely without hindrance. The placement groove 2102 provides a stable placement position for the fixed plate 34. When the fixed plate 34 is not needed, it can be safely placed in the placement groove 2102 to prevent it from shaking or shifting at will.

[0052] In one embodiment, the hand-held part 1 includes a rod tube 101, a handle 102 fixed at the lower end of the rod tube 101, and a guide sleeve 104 fixed to one side of the rod tube 101. The protective rod 2 is fixed inside the rod tube 101, and the guide sleeve 104 is sleeved on the protective rod 2.

[0053] With this design, the design of the handle 102 enables the operator to hold the hand-held part 1 more comfortably, reducing hand fatigue that may be caused by long-term use. The pull rod tube 101 and the guide sleeve 104 provide stable support and guidance for the protective rod 2, enhancing the stability of the protective rod 2 and preventing it from deviating or shaking during movement.

[0054] In one embodiment, the adjusting device 4 includes a pressing block 41 movably arranged in the handle 102, a transmission rod 43 fixed at the upper end of the pressing block 41 and connected to the connecting rod 31, the transmission rod 43 is symmetrically arranged with respect to the protective rod 2 and a connecting plate 431 is arranged between the transmission rod 43 and the connecting rod 31, a sliding groove 201 for the connecting plate 431 to move is provided on the protective rod 2, and an empty groove 1012 for the transmission rod 43 to move is provided at the position of the pull rod tube 101 corresponding to the transmission rod 43.

[0055] With this design, medical personnel press the pressing block 41 inside the handle 102 , so that the transmission rod 43 drives the connecting rod 31 to move into the movable cavity 1011 opened inside the pull rod tube 101 , and then drives the probe 311 to be retracted into the protective cover 21 .

[0056] In one embodiment, a movable groove 1021 for the pressing block 41 to move is formed on the handle 102 , and an elastic member 42 is disposed between the pressing block 41 and the movable groove 1021 . The elastic member 42 is made of a damped spring or an elastic pad.

[0057] With such a design, when the pressing block 41 moves toward the inside of the movable groove 1021, the pressing block 41 will squeeze the elastic member 42. When the medical staff stops squeezing the pressing block 41, the elastic member 42 can drive the pressing block 41 to perform a reset movement, thereby causing the transmission rod 43 to drive the connecting rod 31 to reset and extend from the inside of the protective sleeve 21.

[0058] In one embodiment, a partition plate 103 is provided at the lower end of the pull rod tube 101 at a position corresponding to the pressing block 41 .

[0059] With such a design, when the medical staff inserts the probe 311 into the patient's throat, the medical staff's index finger can be placed on the partition 103 to support and limit the medical staff's finger. When the position of the probe 311 needs to be adjusted, the index finger can be placed on the pressing block 41 to adjust the position of the pressing block 41, thereby preventing the medical staff's finger from accidentally touching the pressing block 41 when inserting the probe 311 into the patient's throat, which helps to improve the accuracy and reliability of the device operation.

Claims

1. A sputum scab removal device, comprising a handheld portion (1) and a protective rod (2) arranged on one side of the handheld portion (1), characterized in that: Also includes: A cleaning device (3) is adjustably arranged inside the handheld part (1) and is used to clean sputum inside the patient's throat; an adjusting device (4), arranged on the handheld portion (1) and connected to the cleaning device (3), and used for adjusting the installation position of the cleaning device (3); The cleaning device (3) comprises: A connecting rod (31) which is adjustably arranged inside the handheld part (1); The probe (311) is arranged on a side of the connecting rod (31) away from the handheld part (1) and is connected to an external freezing device, and is used to freeze and fix sputum inside the patient's throat.

2. A sputum crust removing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protective sleeve (21) for protecting the probe (311) is provided on a side of the protective rod (2) away from the handheld portion (1), and the connecting rod (31) is movably sleeved inside the protective sleeve (21).

3. A sputum crust removing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Fixing mechanisms (33) for limiting sputum on the probe (311) are arranged at equal angles inside the protective sleeve (21); an annular groove (3101) for storing sputum is provided on the probe (311); the fixing mechanism (33) is snap-fitted and fixed in the annular groove (3101).

4. A sputum crust removing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism (33) comprises a mounting frame (331) fixed on the inner wall of the protective sleeve (21), a supporting shaft (332) fixed on the mounting frame (331), a half gear (333) sleeved on the supporting shaft (332), a rotating rod (334) fixed on the side of the half gear (333) away from the hand-held part (1), and a fixing plate (34) fixed on the side of the rotating rod (334) away from the half gear (333) for squeezing and fixing sputum, a rack (32) meshingly connected with the half gear (333) is provided at the position of the connecting rod (31) corresponding to the half gear (333), and the fixing plate (34) is clamped inside the annular groove (3101).

5. The sputum crust removing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fixing plate (34) is in an arc shape.

6. The sputum crust removing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The protective sleeve (21) is provided with a moving groove (2101) at a position corresponding to the rotating rod (334), and the protective sleeve (21) is provided with a placement groove (2102) at a position corresponding to the fixing plate (34).

7. The sputum crust removing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hand-held part (1) comprises a rod tube (101), a grip (102) fixed at the lower end of the rod tube (101), and a guide sleeve (104) fixed to one side of the rod tube (101); the protective rod (2) is fixed inside the rod tube (101), and the guide sleeve (104) is sleeved on the protective rod (2).

8. The sputum crust removing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The adjusting device (4) comprises a pressing block (41) movably arranged in the handle (102), a transmission rod (43) fixed to the upper end of the pressing block (41) and connected to the connecting rod (31), the transmission rod (43) being symmetrically arranged with respect to the protective rod (2) and a connecting plate (431) being arranged between the transmission rod (43) and the connecting rod (31), a sliding groove (201) for the connecting plate (431) to move is provided on the protective rod (2), and an empty groove (1012) for the transmission rod (43) to move is provided at a position corresponding to the transmission rod (43).

9. The sputum crust removing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The handle (102) is provided with a movable groove (1021) for the pressing block (41) to move, and an elastic member (42) is provided between the pressing block (41) and the movable groove (1021).

10. The sputum crust removing device according to claim 9, characterized in that: A partition plate (103) is provided at the lower end of the pull rod tube (101) at a position corresponding to the pressing block (41).