Pace-making electrode cleaning device

Abstract

The invention discloses a pace-making electrode cleaning device. The cleaning device comprises a lower shell, an upper shell, a first semicircular hole and a second semicircular hole, wherein the upper shell is rotatably connected with the lower shell; the first semicircular hole is formed in the lower shell and transversely penetrates through the lower shell; the first semicircular hole is formed in the middle of the top surface of the lower shell, the second semicircular hole is formed in the middle of the bottom surface of the upper shell, an opening of the first semicircular hole is opposite to an opening of the second semicircular hole, and the first semicircular hole and the second semicircular hole form a circular hole through which a spiral head end of a pace-making electrode can penetrate when the upper shell and the lower shell are covered; first bristles are arranged in the first semicircular holes, and second bristles are arranged in the second semicircular holes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of medical equipment cleaning, and more particularly to a pacing electrode cleaning device. Background Art

[0002] The pacing electrode implanted in the heart has a spiral head. During the implantation process of the cardiac pacing electrode, deviation sometimes occurs and it needs to be repositioned and re-implanted. Before re-implantation, the tissue on the spiral head of the pacing electrode needs to be cleaned. The cleaned tissue can be collected and sent for inspection.

[0003] Currently, the spiral tip of a pacing electrode is usually cleaned manually with a needle, which is cumbersome and time-consuming. Alternatively, a brush with a handle is used for manual cleaning, which also requires holding the brush in the hand to repeatedly brush the tissue at the spiral tip. This operation is still relatively time-consuming and it is difficult to ensure the cleaning effect. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned defects in the prior art, the present invention provides a pacing electrode cleaning device.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problem is: construct a pacing electrode cleaning device, the cleaning device comprising a lower shell, an upper shell rotatably connected to the lower shell, a first semicircular hole arranged on the lower shell and transversely penetrating the lower shell, and a second semicircular hole arranged on the upper shell and transversely penetrating the lower shell;

[0006] The first semicircular hole is arranged in the middle of the top surface of the lower shell, and the second semicircular hole is arranged in the middle of the bottom surface of the upper shell. The openings of the first semicircular hole and the second semicircular hole are arranged opposite to each other, and the first semicircular hole and the second semicircular hole form a circular hole for the spiral head end of the pacing electrode to pass through when the upper shell and the lower shell are covered.

[0007] The first semicircular hole is provided with first bristles, and the second semicircular hole is provided with second bristles.

[0008] In the pacing electrode cleaning device described in the present invention, a first magnet is provided on the top surface of the lower shell, and a second magnet is provided on the bottom surface of the upper shell. The first magnet and the second magnet are positioned opposite to each other and can be magnetically attracted to each other when the upper shell and the lower shell are covered.

[0009] In the pacing electrode cleaning device of the present invention, the sides of the upper shell and the lower shell are rotatably connected via a transition piece.

[0010] In the pacing electrode cleaning device described in the present invention, the adapter is a hinge, a hinge or a rotating shaft.

[0011] In the pacing electrode cleaning device of the present invention, a first semi-cylindrical brush body detachably connected to the first semi-circular hole is provided in the first semi-circular hole, and the first bristles are arranged on the first semi-cylindrical brush body;

[0012] A second semi-cylindrical brush body detachably connected to the second semi-circular hole is arranged in the second semi-circular hole, and the second brush bristles are arranged on the second semi-cylindrical brush body.

[0013] In the pacing electrode cleaning device of the present invention, first stoppers for stopping the first semi-cylindrical brush body are fixedly provided at both ends of the first semi-circular hole, and the first stoppers are used to stop the first semi-cylindrical brush body from escaping from both ends of the first semi-circular hole;

[0014] Second stoppers for stopping the second semi-cylindrical brush body are fixedly arranged at both ends of the second semi-circular hole, and the second stoppers are used to stop the second semi-cylindrical brush body from escaping from both ends of the second semi-circular hole.

[0015] In the pacing electrode cleaning device described in the present invention, a brush cylinder that can rotate in the first semicircular hole and the second semicircular hole is provided in the first semicircular hole and the second semicircular hole, the first bristles and the second bristles are both arranged on the inner wall of the brush cylinder, a first gear is provided on the outer wall of the brush cylinder, a second gear meshing with the first gear, and a driving motor that drives the second gear to rotate are provided in the lower shell.

[0016] In the pacing electrode cleaning device of the present invention, both ends of the first semicircular hole are fixedly provided with third stoppers for stopping the brush barrel, and the third stoppers are used to stop the brush barrel from escaping from both ends of the first semicircular hole;

[0017] Both ends of the second semicircular hole are fixedly provided with fourth stopping members for stopping the brush barrel, and the fourth stopping members are used to stop the brush barrel from escaping from the two ends of the second semicircular hole.

[0018] In the pacing electrode cleaning device described in the present invention, the end of the brush cylinder is provided with a protrusion protruding from the end surface of the brush cylinder, and the inner side walls of the third stopper and the fourth stopper are provided with an annular groove for the protrusion to be slidably inserted, and the brush cylinder is rotated in the first semicircular hole and the second semicircular hole to allow the protrusion to rotate.

[0019] In the pacing electrode cleaning device of the present invention, a window for the second gear to pass through is provided on the bottom wall or the side wall of the first semicircular hole.

[0020] The implementation of the pacing electrode cleaning device of the present invention has the following beneficial effects: when the pacing electrode cleaning device of the present invention is used, when it is necessary to clean the spiral head end of the pacing electrode, the upper shell and the lower shell are opened, the pacing electrode is positioned in the circular hole of the lower shell, so that the spiral head end of the pacing electrode is exposed on one side of the shell, and the upper shell and the lower shell are covered so that the first semicircular hole and the second semicircular hole are closed to form a circular hole, and the first brush and the second brush are both located in the circular hole. The other end of the pacing electrode is pulled so that the spiral head end of the pacing electrode passes through the brush hole covered with bristles. In this process, the spiral head end of the pacing electrode is fully in contact with the brush, and the tissue on the spiral head end of the pacing electrode is efficiently cleaned by the first bristles and the second bristles, which not only has high cleaning efficiency but also improves the cleaning effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a first embodiment of a pacing electrode cleaning device of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a second embodiment of a pacing electrode cleaning device of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 It is a side structural schematic diagram of a third embodiment of a pacing electrode cleaning device of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of a third embodiment of a pacing electrode cleaning device of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clear, the embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] like Figure 1-4 As shown, in the first embodiment of the pacing electrode cleaning device of the present invention, the cleaning device 10 includes a lower shell 11, an upper shell 12 rotatably connected to the lower shell 11, a first semicircular hole 13 arranged on the lower shell 11 and transversely penetrating the lower shell 11, and a second semicircular hole 14 arranged on the upper shell 12 and transversely penetrating the lower shell 11.

[0028] The first semicircular hole 13 is arranged in the middle of the top surface of the lower shell 11, and the second semicircular hole 14 is arranged in the middle of the bottom surface of the upper shell 12. The openings of the first semicircular hole 13 and the second semicircular hole 14 are arranged opposite to each other, and the first semicircular hole 13 and the second semicircular hole 14 form a circular hole for the spiral head end of the pacing electrode to pass through when the upper shell 12 and the lower shell 11 are covered.

[0029] The first semicircular hole 13 is provided with first bristles 15 , and the second semicircular hole 14 is provided with second bristles 16 .

[0030] It can be understood that the first semicircular hole 13 and the second semicircular hole 14 form a completely circular hole when they are covered. The circular hole is open at both ends and can allow the spiral head end of the pacing electrode to pass through.

[0031] When using the pacing electrode cleaning device 10 of the present invention, when it is necessary to clean the spiral head of the pacing electrode, place the pacing electrode in the first semicircular hole 13 of the lower shell 11 so that the spiral head of the pacing electrode is exposed on one side of the shell, and cover the upper shell 12 and the lower shell 11 so that the first semicircular hole 13 and the second semicircular hole 14 are closed to form a circular hole, and the first brush and the second brush are both located in the circular hole. Then pull the other end of the pacing electrode so that the spiral head passes through the circular hole covered with bristles. In this process, the spiral head of the pacing electrode is fully in contact with the brush, and the tissue on the spiral head of the pacing electrode is cleaned by the first bristles 15 and the second bristles 16, achieving the effect of rapid cleaning and easy operation.

[0032] It can be understood that, in order to achieve a better cleaning effect, the first bristles 15 and the second bristles 16 are both bristles with higher hardness, such as bristles of a shoe brush or a toothbrush. The bristle materials can be selected such as: nylon, polyester, pig bristle, silicone, carbon fiber, etc. The bristle roundness is preferably above 60%. As long as the functional characteristics of the spiral head end itself can be well protected so that the tissue thereon can be cleaned, there is no specific restriction on the thickness and density of the bristles.

[0033] In order to prevent the upper shell 12 and the lower shell 11 from being easily opened after being covered, a first magnet 17 is provided on the top surface of the lower shell 11, and a second magnet 18 is provided on the bottom surface of the upper shell 12. The first magnet 17 and the second magnet 18 are positioned opposite to each other and can be magnetically attracted to each other when the upper shell 12 and the lower shell 11 are covered. It can be understood that the upper shell 12 and the lower shell 11 can also be fixed by other means such as buckles, and no excessive restrictions are made here.

[0034] In this embodiment, the upper shell 12 and the lower shell 11 are rotatably connected by a transfer member 19. Preferably, the transfer member 19 is a hinge, a hinge or a rotating shaft.

[0035] In another embodiment, if Figure 2 As shown, a first semi-cylindrical brush body 20 detachably connected to the first semi-circular hole 13 is disposed in the first semi-circular hole 13 , and the first bristles 15 are disposed on the first semi-cylindrical brush body 20 .

[0036] A second semi-cylindrical brush body 21 detachably connected to the second semi-circular hole 14 is disposed in the second semi-circular hole 14 , and the second bristles 16 are disposed on the second semi-cylindrical brush body 21 .

[0037] By providing the detachable first semi-cylindrical brush body 20 and the second semi-cylindrical brush body 21 , the first semi-cylindrical brush body 20 and the second semi-cylindrical brush body 21 can be replaced at any time to keep the first bristles 15 and the second bristles 16 clean.

[0038] Furthermore, in order to prevent the first semi-cylindrical brush body 20 and the second semi-cylindrical brush body 21 from escaping, both ends of the first semi-circular hole 13 are fixed with first stopping members 22 for stopping the first semi-cylindrical brush body 20 , and the first stopping members 22 are used to stop the first semi-cylindrical brush body 20 from escaping from both ends of the first semi-circular hole 13 .

[0039] Second stoppers 23 for stopping the second semi-cylindrical brush body 21 are fixedly disposed at both ends of the second semi-circular hole 14 . The second stoppers 23 are used to stop the second semi-cylindrical brush body 21 from escaping from both ends of the second semi-circular hole 14 .

[0040] Preferably, the two ends of the first semi-cylindrical brush body 20 and the first stopper 22 are interference-fitted, and when the first semi-cylindrical brush body is installed, the first semi-cylindrical brush body 20 is inserted between the two first stoppers 22 to achieve a fixing effect. Similarly, the two ends of the second semi-cylindrical brush body 21 and the second stopper 23 are interference-fitted, and when the second semi-cylindrical brush body is installed, the second semi-cylindrical brush body 21 is inserted between the two second stoppers 23 to achieve a fixing effect.

[0041] In the third embodiment of the present application, Figure 3 , 4 As shown, a brush cylinder 24 which can rotate in the first semicircular hole 13 and the second semicircular hole 14 is provided in the first semicircular hole 13 and the second semicircular hole 14, the first bristles 15 and the second bristles 16 are both arranged on the inner wall of the brush cylinder 24, a first gear 25 is provided on the outer wall of the brush cylinder 24, a second gear 26 meshing with the first gear 25, and a driving motor driving the second gear 26 to rotate are provided in the lower shell 11.

[0042] Preferably, third stopping members 27 for stopping the brush tube 24 are fixedly disposed at both ends of the first semicircular hole 13 , and the third stopping members 27 are used to stop the brush tube 24 from escaping from both ends of the first semicircular hole 13 .

[0043] The second semicircular hole 14 has two ends fixed with fourth stoppers 28 for stopping the brush barrel 24 . The fourth stoppers 28 are used to stop the brush barrel 24 from escaping from the two ends of the second semicircular hole 14 .

[0044] Furthermore, the end of the brush barrel 24 is provided with a boss 29 protruding from the end surface of the brush barrel 24, and the inner side walls of the third stopper 27 and the fourth stopper 28 are provided with an annular groove 30 for the boss 29 to slide into and rotate when the brush barrel 24 rotates in the first semicircular hole 13 and the second semicircular hole 14.

[0045] Furthermore, a window 31 is provided on the bottom wall or the side wall of the first semicircular hole 13 for the second gear 26 to pass through.

[0046] When installing the brush barrel 24, align the protrusion 29 on the end surface thereof with the opening of the annular groove 30 on the third stopper 27 and insert it, then cover the upper housing 12, so that the annular grooves 30 on the third stopper 27 and the fourth stopper 28 are spliced ​​to form a complete annular groove 30, and the protrusion 29 is located in the annular groove 30 and can rotate along the annular groove 30. When the driving motor drives the second gear 26 to rotate, the second gear 26 drives the first gear 25 and the brush barrel 24 to rotate, which can achieve a better cleaning effect on the spiral head end of the pacing electrode located in the brush barrel 24.

[0047] In addition, in the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", "stacked" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrated; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0048] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A pacing electrode cleaning device, characterized in that: The cleaning device comprises a lower shell, an upper shell rotatably connected to the lower shell, a first semicircular hole arranged on the lower shell and transversely penetrating the lower shell, and a second semicircular hole arranged on the upper shell and transversely penetrating the lower shell; The first semicircular hole is arranged in the middle of the top surface of the lower shell, and the second semicircular hole is arranged in the middle of the bottom surface of the upper shell. The openings of the first semicircular hole and the second semicircular hole are arranged opposite to each other, and the first semicircular hole and the second semicircular hole form a circular hole for the spiral head end of the pacing electrode to pass through when the upper shell and the lower shell are covered. The first semicircular hole is provided with first bristles, and the second semicircular hole is provided with second bristles.

2. The pacing electrode cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first magnet is disposed on the top surface of the lower shell, and a second magnet is disposed on the bottom surface of the upper shell. The first magnet and the second magnet are positioned opposite to each other and can be magnetically attracted to each other when the upper shell and the lower shell are covered.

3. The pacing electrode cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper shell and the lower shell side edges are rotatably connected via a transition piece.

4. The pacing electrode cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adapter is a hinge, a hinge or a rotating shaft.

5. The pacing electrode cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first semi-cylindrical brush body is disposed in the first semi-circular hole and is detachably connected to the first semi-circular hole, and the first bristles are disposed on the first semi-cylindrical brush body; A second semi-cylindrical brush body detachably connected to the second semi-circular hole is arranged in the second semi-circular hole, and the second brush bristles are arranged on the second semi-cylindrical brush body.

6. The pacing electrode cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: Both ends of the first semicircular hole are fixedly provided with first stoppers for stopping the first semi-cylindrical brush body, and the first stoppers are used to stop the first semi-cylindrical brush body from escaping from both ends of the first semicircular hole; Second stoppers for stopping the second semi-cylindrical brush body are fixedly disposed at both ends of the second semi-circular hole, and the second stoppers are used to stop the second semi-cylindrical brush body from escaping from both ends of the second semi-circular hole.

7. The pacing electrode cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A brush cylinder rotatable in the first and second semicircular holes is provided in the first and second semicircular holes, the first and second bristles are arranged on the inner wall of the brush cylinder, a first gear is provided on the outer wall of the brush cylinder, a second gear meshing with the first gear, and a driving motor driving the second gear to rotate are provided in the lower shell.

8. The pacing electrode cleaning device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A third stopper for stopping the brush barrel is fixedly provided at both ends of the first semicircular hole, and the third stopper is used to stop the brush barrel from escaping from both ends of the first semicircular hole; Both ends of the second semicircular hole are fixedly provided with fourth stopping members for stopping the brush barrel, and the fourth stopping members are used to stop the brush barrel from escaping from both ends of the second semicircular hole.

9. The pacing electrode cleaning device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The end of the brush cylinder is provided with a convex column protruding from the end surface of the brush cylinder, and the inner side walls of the third stopper and the fourth stopper are provided with an annular groove for the convex column to be slidably inserted and for the convex column to rotate when the brush cylinder rotates in the first semicircular hole and the second semicircular hole.

10. The pacing electrode cleaning device according to claim 8, characterized in that: A window for the second gear to pass through is provided on the bottom wall or the side wall of the first semicircular hole.

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