Feeding device for neonatology department incubator

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of medical auxiliary equipment, and aims to solve the technical problem that the feeding state of a newborn cannot be recognized. In order to solve the technical problem, the invention provides the feeding device for the incubator for the neonatology department. A first frame body of a feeding bottle fixing assembly is connected to one side of a fixing frame; the included angle between the second frame body and the first frame body is adjustable. The two ends of the elastic clamping piece are connected with the second frame body respectively and abut against the bottom wall of the feeding bottle. The monitoring alarm assembly is connected between the elastic clamping piece and the second frame body. A connecting piece of the connecting assembly is used for adjusting the height and feeding angle of the feeding bottle, and the connecting piece is rotationally connected with the first frame body and used for controlling the feeding bottle to rotate and swing along with the first frame body. The recognition element can monitor the swallowing motion rhythm of the newborn in real time; when the swallowing motion rhythm is damaged or disappears, the alarm control component controls the feeding bottle to rotate to be away from the newborn and give an alarm. The garment can monitor the feeding state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of medical auxiliary equipment, in particular to a feeding device for a neonatal incubator. Background Art

[0002] At present, most neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in China implement a closed management model of unattended multi-patient wards. Multiple incubators are arranged in a large open space in the NICU, and medical staff need to observe and feed multiple infants at the same time. Newborn feeding usually requires nursing staff to hold the bottle to operate, and can only be done one-on-one. However, there is a general shortage of staff in NICUs in my country, and only one newborn can be fed before the next one, and each feeding usually takes between 5 and 30 minutes. One-on-one feeding consumes a lot of time for medical staff, and the milk in the bottle is easy to cool down during feeding in turns.

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, the prior art has designed a bottle holder with a heat preservation design for auxiliary feeding. Although it can free the hands of the caregiver, it still has the following problems: it cannot monitor the feeding status of the newborn, for example, whether the newborn chokes or whether the feeding is finished. If the newborn chokes and the caregiver is not next to the newborn, it is very dangerous for the newborn. Therefore, a feeding device that can identify the feeding status of the newborn is designed when necessary. Summary of the invention

[0004] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a feeding device for a neonatal incubator, comprising: The bottle fixing assembly comprises a fixing frame, a first frame, a second frame and an elastic clamping piece; the fixing frame is provided with an inner cavity for placing the bottle, and the fixing frame is provided with an opening away from the elastic clamping piece for accommodating the nipple; the first frame is connected to one side of the fixing frame; the second frame is movably connected to the first frame, and the angle between the second frame and the first frame is adjustable; one end of the elastic clamping piece is connected to the second frame, and the other end is abutted against the bottom wall of the bottle; The monitoring alarm component includes an identification element and an alarm control component electrically connected to the identification element; the identification element is connected between the elastic clamping member and the second frame; The connecting component includes a clamping base and a connecting piece connected to the clamping base; the connecting piece is used to adjust the height and feeding angle of the milk bottle, and the connecting piece is rotatably connected to the first frame to control the milk bottle to rotate and swing with the first frame; Among them, the identification element can monitor the swallowing movement rhythm of the newborn in real time; when the swallowing movement rhythm is disrupted or disappears, the alarm control component controls the bottle to rotate away from the newborn and issues a warning.

[0006] In one embodiment of the present invention, the bottle fixing assembly also includes a guide component; the guide component includes a first plate, a second plate and a plurality of guide pillars; the first plate is fixedly connected to the second frame, and the identification element is connected to the bottom of the first plate; the second plate is connected in parallel to the bottom of the first plate, the bottom end of the elastic clamping member is connected to the top of the second plate, and the second plate is against the bottom wall of the bottle; the bottom end of the guide pillar is fixedly connected to the second plate, and the top end of the guide pillar is slidably connected to the first plate.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, an inclined cut is provided at one end of the fixed frame close to the elastic clamping piece; the inclined cut is inclined downward from the first side to the second side of the fixed frame; the first side and the second side are arranged opposite to each other in the width direction of the fixed frame, and the first side is a side of the fixed frame connected to the first frame body.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present invention, the present application also includes a pitch angle adjustment assembly for adjusting the angle between the second frame and the first frame; the pitch angle adjustment assembly includes an upper bracket, a lower bracket, a pin shaft and a clamping nut; the upper bracket is connected to the second frame; the lower bracket is connected to the first frame; the upper bracket and the lower bracket are rotatably connected via a pin shaft; the clamping nut is threadedly connected to the tail end of the pin shaft; the head of the pin shaft is against one side of the first frame, and the clamping nut is against the other side of the first frame.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, the present application also includes a rotating assembly for rotatably connecting the connecting member to the first frame; the rotating assembly includes a motor and a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the connecting member; the motor is electrically connected to the alarm control component; the motor is fixedly connected to the connecting member, the output end of the motor is connected to one end of the rotating shaft, and the other end of the rotating shaft is connected to the first frame.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the clamping base includes a U-shaped clamp and a tightening screw threadedly connected to the top or bottom of the U-shaped clamp.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting member includes a plurality of balls connected end to end, and a spherical pair is formed between two adjacent balls.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, the identification element is a force sensor.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of hollows are provided on the fixed frame.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the inner cavity of the fixing frame is hexagonal.

[0015] The above technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art: 1. In this embodiment, an identification element is arranged between the feeding bottle and the second frame, and an elastic clamping member is arranged between the feeding bottle and the identification element, so that while clamping and fixing the feeding bottle, the elastic clamping member can transmit the rhythmic movement of the newborn's swallowing activity to the identification element. When swallowing, the identification element can identify the physical signal of the rhythm of the newborn's swallowing activity, and convert the received physical signal into an electrical signal and transmit it to the alarm control component. Once choking occurs or the feeding is finished, the alarm control component controls the feeding bottle to rotate away from the newborn; at the same time, the alarm control component sends an alarm signal to remind medical staff to check the feeding status of the newborn in time. It can be seen that the present application can dynamically monitor the swallowing action of the newborn, and automatically take corresponding measures when choking occurs or the feeding is finished: the feeding bottle is moved away to avoid further expansion of the choking degree when choking occurs, and the feeding bottle is moved away after the feeding is finished to improve the comfort of the newborn, so as to feed more delicately.

[0016] 2. This application can use the collected swallowing rhythmic data and the duration of swallowing movements as a basis for evaluating the development of swallowing function in premature infants (the establishment of regular swallowing movements is also an indicator of the maturity and discharge of premature infants). In addition, this application can achieve effective oral feeding (effective oral feeding depends on good sucking and swallowing functions).

[0017] 3. The bottle fixing assembly of the present application can fix the bottle, freeing the hands of the caregiver and reducing the workload of the caregiver. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to make the content of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below according to specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein: Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a feeding device for a neonatal incubator in a preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a pitch angle adjustment component in a feeding device for a neonatal incubator; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a rotating assembly in a feeding device for a neonatal incubator; Description of the reference numerals in the specification: 100, bottle fixing assembly; 110, fixing frame; 111, hollowing; 112, inclined cutout; 120, first frame; 130, second frame; 140, elastic clamping member; 150, guide member; 151, first plate; 152, second plate; 153, guide column; 154, connecting rod; 155, guide hole; 200, monitoring alarm component; 210, identification element; 220, alarm control component; 300, connecting assembly; 310, clamping base; 311, U-shaped clamp; 312, tightening screw; 320, connecting piece; 400, milk bottle; 410, pacifier; 500, pitch angle adjustment assembly; 510, upper bracket; 520, lower bracket; 530, pin shaft; 540, clamping nut; 600, rotating assembly; 610, housing; 620, motor; 630, rotating shaft; 640, bearing. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments so that those skilled in the art can better understand the present invention and implement it, but the embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0020] Reference Figure 1~Figure 3 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a feeding device for a neonatal incubator, comprising: a bottle fixing component 100, a monitoring alarm component 200 and a connecting component 300.

[0021] The bottle fixing assembly 100 includes a fixing frame 110, a first frame 120, a second frame 130 and an elastic clamp 140 (e.g., a spring). The fixing frame 110 is provided with an inner cavity for placing the bottle 400, and the fixing frame 110 is provided with an opening away from the elastic clamp 140 for accommodating the nipple 410 of the bottle 400, that is, the nipple 410 extends from the opening. In some embodiments, the fixing frame 110 is made of plastic. The first frame 120 is connected to one side of the fixing frame 110; the second frame 130 is movably connected to the top of the first frame 120, and the angle between the second frame 130 and the first frame 120 is adjustable. One end of the elastic clamp 140 is connected to the second frame 130, and the other end is set against the bottom wall of the bottle 400.

[0022] The monitoring alarm assembly 200 includes an identification element 210 and an alarm control component 220 electrically connected to the identification element 210; the identification element 210 is connected between the elastic clamp 140 and the second frame 130. In some embodiments, the alarm control component 220 is a single chip microcomputer. The alarm control component 220 is electrically connected to the equipment of the NICU (for example, a computer), so that an alarm can be generated on the equipment of the NICU.

[0023] The connection assembly 300 includes a clamping base 310 and a connecting member 320 connected to the clamping base 310. The clamping base 310 is used to be fixed to the incubator. The connecting member 320 is used to adjust the height and feeding angle of the milk bottle 400. The connecting member 320 is rotatably connected to the first frame 120, and is used to control the milk bottle 400 to rotate and swing with the first frame 120.

[0024] Among them, the identification element 210 can monitor the swallowing movement rhythm of the newborn in real time; when the swallowing movement rhythm is disrupted or disappears, the alarm control component 220 controls the bottle 400 to rotate away from the newborn and issues a warning.

[0025] Since the swallowing activity of the newborn is a rhythmic movement; if the newborn chokes or finishes eating, the rhythmicity of the swallowing activity will be destroyed or disappear.

[0026] Therefore, this application has the following beneficial effects: 1. In this embodiment, an identification element 210 is arranged between the milk bottle 400 and the second frame 130, and an elastic clamping member 140 is arranged between the milk bottle 400 and the identification element 210, so that while clamping and fixing the milk bottle 400, the elastic clamping member 140 can transmit the rhythmic movement of the newborn's swallowing activity to the identification element 210. When swallowing, the identification element 210 can identify the physical signal of the newborn's swallowing activity rhythm, and convert the physical signal into an electrical signal and transmit it to the alarm control component 220. Once choking or the end of feeding occurs, the alarm control component 220 controls the milk bottle 400 to rotate away from the newborn; at the same time, the alarm control component 220 sends an alarm signal to remind medical staff to check the feeding status of the newborn in time (for example: normal swallowing and feeding, choking or the end of feeding). It can be seen that the present application can dynamically monitor the swallowing action of the newborn, and automatically take corresponding measures when choking occurs or the feeding is finished: when choking occurs, the bottle 400 is moved away to avoid further aggravation of the choking, and after the feeding is finished, the bottle 400 is moved away to improve the comfort of the newborn, thereby feeding more delicately.

[0027] 2. This application can use the collected swallowing rhythmic data and the duration of swallowing movements as a basis for evaluating the development of swallowing function in premature infants (the establishment of regular swallowing movements is also an indicator of the maturity and discharge of premature infants). In addition, this application can achieve effective oral feeding (effective oral feeding depends on good sucking and swallowing functions).

[0028] 3. The milk bottle fixing assembly 100 of the present application can fix the milk bottle 400, freeing the hands of the nursing staff and reducing the workload of the nursing staff.

[0029] Further, the bottle fixing assembly 100 further includes a guide component 150. The guide component 150 includes a first plate 151, a second plate 152, and a plurality of guide posts 153. The first plate 151 is fixedly connected to the second frame 130, and the identification element 210 is connected to the bottom of the first plate 151. The second plate 152 is connected in parallel to the bottom of the first plate 151, the bottom end of the elastic clamping member 140 is connected to the top of the second plate 152, and the second plate 152 is disposed against the bottom wall of the bottle 400. The bottom end of the guide post 153 is fixedly connected to the second plate 152, and the top end of the guide post 153 is slidably connected to the first plate 151. In some embodiments, there may be four guide posts 153, and the four guide posts 153 are respectively disposed at four corner positions of the second plate 152. Two guide posts 153 are connected and fixed to each other. For example, the top ends of the two guide posts 153 are connected and fixed by a connecting rod 154, and the connecting rod 154 is located above the first plate 151. In some embodiments, a guide hole 155 is formed on the first plate 151, and a guide sleeve is provided in the guide hole 155, and the guide sleeve cooperates with the guide column 153. Specifically, the guide component 150 of this embodiment allows the end of the elastic clamping member 140 to guide when the swallowing activity rises and falls, thereby preventing the skewness caused by the rise and fall from affecting the recognition of data by the recognition element 210.

[0030] Furthermore, the identification element 210 is a force sensor. Due to different feeding states, the force exerted on the feeding bottle 400 by the newborn is different when swallowing, so the feeding state of the newborn can be inferred by identifying the change in force through the identification element 210. The cost of the force sensor is relatively low and the technology is mature.

[0031] In order to prevent the milk bottle 400 from shaking in the fixed frame 110, it is necessary to reduce the gap between the inner cavity of the fixed frame 110 and the milk bottle 400. If the gap is reduced, it will be difficult to take the milk bottle 400 in the fixed frame 110. In order to solve this problem, the fixed frame 110 of the present application is provided with a plurality of hollows 111. Specifically, the design of the hollows 111 reduces the contact area between the milk bottle 400 and the fixed frame 110, thereby facilitating the taking and placing of the milk bottle 400 in the fixed frame 110. On the other hand, the design of the hollows 111 can also play a role in weight reduction.

[0032] Furthermore, an inclined notch 112 is provided at one end of the fixed frame 110 near the elastic clamping member 140; the inclined notch 112 is inclined downward from the first side to the second side of the fixed frame 110. The first side and the second side are arranged opposite to each other in the width direction of the fixed frame 110, and the first side is a side of the fixed frame 110 connected to the first frame body 120. Specifically, the design of the inclined notch 112 in this embodiment facilitates the taking and placing of the milk bottle 400 from the fixed frame 110, and the operation is convenient and quick.

[0033] Furthermore, the present application also includes a pitch angle adjustment assembly 500 for adjusting the angle between the second frame 130 and the first frame 120. The pitch angle adjustment assembly 500 includes an upper bracket 510, a lower bracket 520, a pin 530, and a clamping nut 540. The upper bracket 510 is connected to the second frame 130; the lower bracket 520 is connected to the first frame 120. The upper bracket 510 and the lower bracket 520 are rotatably connected through the pin 530. The clamping nut 540 is threadedly connected to the tail end of the pin 530; the head of the pin 530 is against one side of the first frame 120, and the clamping nut 540 is against the other side of the first frame 120. When it is necessary to adjust the angle between the second frame 130 and the first frame 120, first loosen the clamping nut 540, then manually rotate the second frame 130 to the target angle, and then tighten the clamping nut 540 to achieve relative fixation at the angle. The structure of this embodiment is simple, stable and reliable; the angle adjustment is convenient and quick.

[0034] Furthermore, the present application also includes a rotating assembly 600 for rotatably connecting the connecting member 320 with the first frame 120. The rotating assembly 600 includes a housing 610, a motor 620, and a rotating shaft 630. The motor 620 is installed in the housing 610, and the housing 610 is fixedly connected to the connecting member 320. The motor 620 is electrically connected to the alarm control component 220; the output end of the motor 620 is connected to one end of the rotating shaft 630, and the other end of the rotating shaft 630 is connected to the first frame 120. The rotating shaft 630 is rotatably connected to the housing 610 through a bearing 640. Specifically, in this embodiment, the first frame 120 is rotated relative to the connecting member 320 by the motor 620 and the rotating shaft 630, so that after the newborn chokes or finishes eating, the alarm control component 220 can directly control the second frame 130 to rotate, so that the pacifier 410 is immediately swung away from the newborn, thereby improving the comfort of the newborn and avoiding the aggravation of the choking degree.

[0035] Furthermore, the clamping base 310 includes a U-shaped clamp 311 and a tightening screw 312; the tightening screw 312 is threadedly connected to the top or bottom of the U-shaped clamp 311. In some embodiments, the tightening screw 312 is connected to a side of the U-shaped clamp 311 where a connector 320 is provided, so that it is easy to screw the tightening screw 312, thereby making it easier to fix and disassemble the present application from the incubator. Specifically, in this embodiment, the U-shaped clamp 311 is clamped at the edge of the incubator tray, and then the tightening screw 312 is tightened to achieve a fixed connection between the present application and the incubator. The operation is convenient and quick, and the connection is firm and reliable. When disassembling, you only need to loosen the tightening screw 312 and then remove the U-shaped clamp 311 from the incubator.

[0036] Furthermore, the connector 320 includes a plurality of balls connected end to end, and a spherical pair is formed between two adjacent balls. Specifically, the connector 320 of this embodiment can adjust the height and feeding angle of the nipple 410, and it can also improve the stability during adjustment. In some embodiments, the connector 320 is made of a metal universal hose.

[0037] Furthermore, the inner cavity of the fixing frame 110 is hexagonal. Since the disposable milk bottles 400 used in the neonatal department are all hexagonal in structure, the inner cavity of the present application is also designed to be a hexagonal structure, so as to facilitate adaptation with the milk bottles 400.

[0038] The present application can realize the simultaneous feeding of multiple newborns and can dynamically monitor the feeding status of the newborns.

[0039] Method of feeding using this application: 1. Clamp the U-shaped clip 311 on the edge of the incubator tray, and then tighten the top screw 312 to install the present application on the incubator; 2. Increase the angle between the second frame 130 and the first frame 120, then put the milk bottle 400 into the fixed frame 110, and then decrease the angle between the second frame 130 and the first frame 120. After the second frame 130 reaches the target position, tighten the clamping nut 540 to fix the milk bottle 400 in the device; 3. Pull the connecting piece 320 to adjust the angle and height of the nipple 410 until they are adjusted to an angle and height suitable for the newborn to suck; 4. The monitoring alarm component 200 automatically monitors the swallowing movement rhythm.

[0040] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for the purpose of clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. For those skilled in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the implementation methods here. The obvious changes or modifications derived therefrom are still within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A feeding device for a neonatal incubator, characterized in that: include: A bottle fixing assembly comprises a fixing frame, a first frame, a second frame and an elastic clamping member; the fixing frame is provided with an inner cavity for placing a bottle, and the fixing frame is provided with an opening away from the elastic clamping member for accommodating a nipple; the first frame is connected to one side of the fixing frame; the second frame is movably connected to the first frame; the angle between the second frame and the first frame is adjustable; one end of the elastic clamping member is connected to the second frame, and the other end is abutted against the bottom wall of the bottle; A monitoring alarm component, comprising an identification element and an alarm control component electrically connected to the identification element; the identification element is connected between the elastic clamping member and the second frame; A connecting assembly, comprising a clamping base and a connecting piece connected to the clamping base; the connecting piece is used to adjust the height and feeding angle of the milk bottle, and the connecting piece is rotatably connected to the first frame to control the milk bottle to rotate and swing with the first frame; The identification element can monitor the swallowing movement rhythm of the newborn in real time; when the swallowing movement rhythm is disrupted or disappears, the alarm control component controls the milk bottle to rotate away from the newborn and issues a warning.

2. The feeding device for a neonatal incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottle fixing assembly also includes a guiding component; the guiding component includes a first plate, a second plate and a plurality of guide posts; the first plate is fixedly connected to the second frame, and the identification element is connected to the bottom of the first plate; the second plate is connected in parallel to the bottom of the first plate, the bottom end of the elastic clamping member is connected to the top of the second plate, and the second plate is disposed against the bottom wall of the bottle; the bottom end of the guide post is fixedly connected to the second plate, and the top end of the guide post is slidably connected to the first plate.

3. The feeding device for a neonatal incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: An inclined cutout is provided at one end of the fixed frame close to the elastic clamping piece; the inclined cutout is inclined downward from the first side to the second side of the fixed frame; the first side and the second side are arranged opposite to each other in the width direction of the fixed frame, and the first side is a side of the fixed frame connected to the first frame body.

4. The feeding device for a neonatal incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a pitch angle adjustment component for adjusting the angle between the second frame and the first frame; the pitch angle adjustment component includes an upper bracket, a lower bracket, a pin and a clamping screw; the upper bracket is connected to the second frame; the lower bracket is connected to the first frame; the upper bracket and the lower bracket are rotatably connected via a pin, and the clamping nut is threadedly connected to the tail end of the pin; the head of the pin is against one side of the first frame, and the clamping nut is against the other side of the first frame.

5. The feeding device for a neonatal incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a rotating assembly for rotatably connecting the connecting member to the first frame; the rotating assembly includes a motor and a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the connecting member; the motor is electrically connected to the alarm control component; the motor is fixedly connected to the connecting member, the output end of the motor is connected to one end of the rotating shaft, and the other end of the rotating shaft is connected to the first frame.

6. The feeding device for a neonatal incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping base includes a U-shaped clamp and a tightening screw threadedly connected to the top or bottom of the U-shaped clamp.

7. The feeding device for a neonatal incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting member comprises a plurality of balls connected end to end, and a spherical pair is formed between two adjacent balls.

8. The feeding device for a neonatal incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The identification element is a force sensor.

9. The feeding device for a neonatal incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed frame is provided with a plurality of hollows.

10. The feeding device for a neonatal incubator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner cavity of the fixing frame is hexagonal.

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