Ear canal flushing device

By adopting arc-surface contact blocks, dampers and springs in the ear canal flushing device, combined with C-type suspension and flow guide, the problems of unstable water flow pressure and low operating accuracy in traditional devices are solved, flexible ear canal contact and precise wastewater guidance are achieved, and patient comfort and device stability are improved.

CN120053798APending Publication Date: 2025-05-30南昌大学第一附属医院
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Application Number
CN202510368747.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-26
Publication Date
2025-05-30

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Technical Problem

Traditional ear canal flushing devices have problems such as unstable water flow pressure, low operating accuracy, poor patient comfort and cumbersome operation.

Method used

A flushing gun consisting of curved contact blocks, dampers and springs is designed, combined with C-type suspension and flow guides, using a spiral conveyor tube and a modular splash shield to enhance the stability and operational ease of the device.

Benefits of technology

It achieves flexible ear canal contact, reduces mucosal damage, accurately guides wastewater, reduces the probability of liquid splashing, improves treatment comfort, and supports rapid disassembly and assembly, cleaning and disinfection.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the field of medical auxiliary instruments, in particular to an ear canal flushing device which comprises a flushing gun, a first button rotationally connected to the flushing gun, a water outlet pipe arranged at the front side end of the flushing gun, a hanging buckle rotationally connected to the rear side of the flushing gun, a conveying pipe connected to the lower side of the flushing gun, and a top cover installed on a water storage barrel in a threaded mode. The first limiting block is installed in the top cover and connected with the conveying pipe, the sealing ring is installed on the upper portion of the water storage barrel, and the waste frame is used for receiving waste water generated in the ear canal flushing process. Through the cambered surface design of the contact block and the buffer structure of the damper and the spring, flexible contact with the auditory meatus opening is achieved, mucous membrane damage possibly caused by a traditional hard catheter is avoided, meanwhile, the illumination function ensures visuality in the auditory meatus, blind operation is avoided, and the stability of the device is enhanced through the design of a waste frame and anti-skid lines matched with the shoulders of a patient; the requirement for frequent adjustment in the operation process is lowered, and the treatment comfort is remarkably improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of medical auxiliary instruments, and in particular to an ear canal flushing device. Background Art

[0002] Ear canal irrigation is a common medical care operation, widely used to remove cerumen blockages, inflammatory secretions or foreign objects. Traditional irrigation devices mostly use simple syringes or handheld irrigators, which have problems such as unstable water pressure and low operating precision. For example, the rigid catheter is prone to hard contact with the ear canal opening, causing pain to the patient or even mucosal damage. During the flushing process, wastewater collection relies on manual holding of the container, which is prone to splashing and contamination. Medical staff need to control the flushing and collection actions at the same time, which is cumbersome to operate. Although some products have added wastewater receiving structures, they lack ergonomic adaptation, such as unstable shoulder fixation and poor fit of the auricle, which leads to overflow of the irrigation solution or displacement of the equipment.

[0003] Therefore, an ear canal irrigation device is now developed to address the above problems. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing devices, the present invention provides an ear canal flushing device.

[0005] The technical solution of the present invention is:

[0006] An ear canal flushing device, comprising:

[0007] Flushing gun;

[0008] a first button, the first button being rotatably connected to the flushing gun;

[0009] A water outlet pipe, the water outlet pipe is arranged at the front end of the flushing gun;

[0010] A hook, the hook being rotatably connected to the rear side of the flushing gun;

[0011] A delivery pipe connected to the lower side of the flushing gun;

[0012] Water storage barrels;

[0013] A top cover, the top cover being threadedly mounted on the water storage barrel;

[0014] A first limit block, the first limit block is installed in the top cover, and the first limit block is connected to the delivery pipe;

[0015] A sealing ring, the sealing ring is installed on the upper part of the water storage barrel;

[0016] A waste frame is used to receive waste water generated during ear canal flushing.

[0017] Furthermore, it also includes:

[0018] A suspension member, which is of a C-shaped structure and is placed to fit the outer contour of the patient's ear;

[0019] A diversion member, which is installed on the lower side of the suspension member and is used to guide the waste water generated during the flushing process;

[0020] A first anti-slip pattern, which is provided on the upper part of the suspension member;

[0021] A second anti-slip pattern, which is provided at the connection between the suspension member and the diversion member.

[0022] Furthermore, it further includes:

[0023] A mounting block, which is installed on the water outlet pipe;

[0024] A contact block, which is slidably installed on the water outlet pipe;

[0025] Two dampers, which are installed on the mounting block and are connected to the contact block;

[0026] Two springs, which are installed between the contact block and the mounting block and are sleeved on the corresponding dampers.

[0027] Furthermore, it further includes:

[0028] A connecting cylinder, which is installed on the front side of the flushing gun and has a threaded mounting structure on the front side;

[0029] A splash guard, which is threadedly installed on the connecting cylinder;

[0030] A second limiting block, which is installed on the front side of the connecting cylinder and is used to position and block the splash guard.

[0031] Furthermore, it further includes:

[0032] A lighting lamp, which is installed on the upper front side of the flushing gun;

[0033] A second button, which is slidably installed on the rear part of the flushing gun and is used to control the turning on and off of the lighting lamp;

[0034] A light guide cylinder, which is installed on the rear side of the splash guard and can be docked with the lighting lamp.

[0035] Furthermore, a third anti-slip pattern is included, and the third anti-slip pattern is arranged at the arc structure on the right part of the waste frame to improve the installation stability.

[0036] Furthermore, it also includes:

[0037] A limiting base, the limiting base is installed at the lower part of the water storage barrel;

[0038] Sticking blocks, which are installed on the limiting base, and there are four of them in total, for improving stability.

[0039] Furthermore, the delivery pipe is a spiral structure.

[0040] Furthermore, the left part of the waste frame is a receiving structure, and the right part is an arc-shaped clamping structure, which is used for docking and installation with the patient's shoulder.

[0041] Furthermore, the front side of the contact block is a curved surface structure, and the contact block is used to contact the patient's ear canal opening.

[0042] By adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0043] 1. The present invention achieves flexible contact with the ear canal opening through the arc surface design of the contact block and the buffer structure of the damper and spring, avoiding the mucosal damage that may be caused by traditional hard catheters. The combined design of the C-shaped suspension and the guide member not only fits the contour of the auricle, but also accurately guides the waste water, reducing the risk of overflow of the flushing liquid. The cooperation between the splash guard and the light guide tube further reduces the probability of liquid splashing. At the same time, the lighting function ensures the visibility inside the ear canal and avoids blind operation. The waste frame and anti-slip pattern design adapted to the patient's shoulder enhance the stability of the device, reduce the need for frequent adjustments during operation, and significantly improve the comfort of treatment.

[0044] 2. The present invention has both flexibility and anti-winding properties through the spiral delivery tube, which expands the operating range of the flushing gun. Medical staff can freely adjust the flushing angle. The modular design of the splash guard, guide parts and hanging parts supports quick disassembly and assembly, which is convenient for cleaning, disinfection and replacement. The limit base and the sticking block combination of the water storage barrel ensure the stability of large-capacity liquid storage. At the same time, the hook design is convenient for storage and hanging. The receiving structure and diversion system of the waste frame efficiently collect wastewater and reduce the burden of environmental stain cleaning. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0045] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention.

[0046] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of a first partial cross-sectional three-dimensional structure of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of a second partial cross-sectional three-dimensional structure of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 4 This is the third partial cross-sectional three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0049] Figure 5 This is the partial unfolded three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0050] Figure 6 This is the fourth partial cross-sectional three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0051] Figure 7 This is the first partial three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0052] Figure 8 This is the second partial three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0053] In the attached drawing reference numerals: 1 - flushing gun, 2 - first button, 3 - water outlet pipe, 4 - hanging buckle, 5 - conveying pipe, 6 - first limiting block, 7 - top cover, 8 - water storage bucket, 9 - sealing ring, 10 - waste bin, 11 - suspension member, 12 - diversion member, 13 - first anti-slip pattern, 14 - second anti-slip pattern, 15 - mounting block, 16 - contact block, 17 - damper, 18 - spring, 19 - connecting cylinder, 20 - splash guard, 21 - second limiting block, 22 - illuminating lamp, 23 - second button, 24 - light guide cylinder, 25 - third anti-slip pattern, 26 - limiting base, 27 - sticking block. Detailed implementation manners

[0054] The following is a specific introduction to the present invention in combination with the attached drawings and specific embodiments.

[0055] An ear canal flushing device, such as Figures 1-8As shown in the figure, it includes a flushing gun 1. A first button 2 is rotatably connected to the flushing gun 1. A water outlet pipe 3 is arranged at the front end of the flushing gun 1. A hanging buckle 4 is rotatably connected to the rear side of the flushing gun 1. A conveying pipe 5 is connected to the lower side of the flushing gun 1. The conveying pipe 5 is in a spiral structure. A top cover 7 is threadedly installed on a water storage bucket 8. A first limiting block 6 is installed inside the top cover 7. The first limiting block 6 is connected to the conveying pipe 5. A sealing ring 9 is installed on the upper part of the water storage bucket 8. A waste bin 10 is used to receive the waste water generated during ear canal flushing. The left part is a receiving structure, and the right part is an arc-shaped clamping structure for docking and installing with the patient's shoulder. A hanging member 11 is in a C-shaped structure and is placed to fit the outer contour of the patient's ear. A guiding member 12 is installed on the lower side of the hanging member 11. The guiding member 12 is used to guide the waste water generated during the flushing process. A first anti-slip pattern 13 is arranged on the upper part of the hanging member 11. A second anti-slip pattern 14 is arranged at the connection between the hanging member 11 and the guiding member 12. A mounting block 15 is installed on the water outlet pipe 3. A contact block 16 is slidably installed on the water outlet pipe 3. The front side of the contact block 16 is in an arc-shaped structure. The contact block 16 is used to contact the patient's ear canal opening. There are two dampers 17 in total, which are installed on the mounting block 15. The dampers 17 are connected to the contact block 16. There are two springs 18 in total. The springs 18 are installed between the contact block 16 and the mounting block 15. The springs 18 are sleeved on the corresponding dampers 17. A connecting cylinder 19 is installed on the front side of the flushing gun 1. A threaded installation structure is arranged on the front side of the connecting cylinder 19. A splash-proof cover 20 is threadedly installed on the connecting cylinder 19. A second limiting block 21 is installed on the front side of the connecting cylinder 19. The second limiting block 21 is used to position and block the splash-proof cover 20. A lighting lamp 22 is installed on the upper front side of the flushing gun 1. A second button 23 is slidably installed on the rear part of the flushing gun 1. The second button 23 is used to control the turning on and off of the lighting lamp 22. A light guide tube 24 is installed on the rear side of the splash-proof cover 20. The light guide tube 24 can be docked with the lighting lamp 22. A third anti-slip pattern 25 is arranged at the arc-shaped structure on the right part of the waste bin 10 to improve the installation stability. A limiting base 26 is installed on the lower part of the water storage bucket 8; a sticking block 27, the sticking block 27 is installed on the limiting base 26, and there are four in total, which are used to improve the stability.

[0056] It should be noted that when used in a medical care environment, first fill the water storage bucket 8 with physiological saline. The spiral conveying pipe 5 can flexibly adjust the relative position between the flushing gun 1 and the water storage bucket 8, and at the same time avoid pipeline entanglement. The top cover 7 installed by threading cooperates with the sealing ring 9 to form a double seal to ensure the safety of liquid storage. Medical staff lap the right part of the waste bin 10 with an arc-shaped clamping structure on the patient's shoulder, and the left part receiving structure forms a waste water collection area. The third anti-slip pattern 25 enhances the friction with the clothing.

[0057] During operation, the C-shaped suspension member 11 is fitted to the patient's auricle. The first anti-slip pattern 13 enhances the stability of the ear contact. The flow guide member 12 precisely guides the flushing wastewater to the waste bin 10. After pressing the first button 2 to activate the flushing gun 1, the water flows through the spiral conveying pipe 5 to be pressurized and then sprays out from the water outlet pipe 3. The arc-shaped structure at the front end of the contact block 16 gently fits the ear canal opening through the buffering action of the damper 17 and the spring 18, avoiding discomfort caused by hard contact and preventing the water outlet pipe 3 from penetrating too deeply into the ear canal. The splash guard 20 is fixed by the threaded connection cylinder 19 and cooperates with the second limiting block 21 to form a splash-proof barrier to prevent the flushing liquid from splashing.

[0058] In an environment with insufficient light, the lighting lamp 22 is activated by the second button 23 at the rear. The light is projected into the inner ear canal through the light guide tube 24 to achieve visual operation. During the flushing process, the limiting base 26 cooperates with the four sticking blocks 27 to stably support the water storage bucket 8, avoiding tipping caused by pipeline pulling. After the flushing is completed, the hanging buckle 4 can be used to hang and store the whole device. The second anti-slip pattern 14 ensures the connection stability between the flow guide member 12 and the suspension member 11. This device realizes the multi-functional integration of flushing, flow guiding, lighting, and splash prevention through modular design, taking into account both operational safety and patient comfort.

[0059] It should be understood that this embodiment is only used to illustrate the present invention and not to limit the scope of the present invention. In addition, it should be understood that after reading the content taught by the present invention, those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to the present invention, and these equivalent forms also fall within the scope defined by the appended claims of this application.

Claims

1. An ear canal flushing device, characterized in that: Included are: Flushing gun (1); A first button (2), the first button (2) being rotatably connected to the flushing gun (1); A water outlet pipe (3), the water outlet pipe (3) being arranged at the front end of the flushing gun (1); A hanging buckle (4), the hanging buckle (4) being rotatably connected to the rear side of the flushing gun (1); A delivery pipe (5), the delivery pipe (5) being connected to the lower side of the flushing gun (1); Water storage bucket (8); A top cover (7), wherein the top cover (7) is threadably mounted on the water storage barrel (8); A first limit block (6), the first limit block (6) being installed in the top cover (7), and the first limit block (6) being connected to the delivery pipe (5); A sealing ring (9), the sealing ring (9) being mounted on the upper part of the water storage barrel (8); A waste frame (10), wherein the waste frame (10) is used to receive waste water generated during the ear canal flushing process.

2. An ear canal flushing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also included are: A hanging member (11), the hanging member (11) being a C-shaped structure and being placed in close contact with the outer contour of the patient's ear; a flow guide member (12), the flow guide member (12) being installed on the lower side of the hanging member (11), and the flow guide member (12) being used to guide waste water generated during the flushing process; A first anti-slip pattern (13), wherein the first anti-slip pattern (13) is arranged on the upper part of the suspension member (11); A second anti-slip pattern (14), wherein the second anti-slip pattern (14) is arranged at the connection between the suspension member (11) and the flow guide member (12).

3. An ear canal flushing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also included are: A mounting block (15), wherein the mounting block (15) is mounted on the water outlet pipe (3); A contact block (16), wherein the contact block (16) is slidably mounted on the water outlet pipe (3); A damper (17), wherein there are two dampers (17) installed on the mounting block (15), and the damper (17) is connected to the contact block (16); Spring (18), there are two springs (18), the spring (18) is installed between the contact block (16) and the installation block (15), and the spring (18) is sleeved on the corresponding damper (17).

4. An ear canal flushing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Also included are: A connecting tube (19), the connecting tube (19) being mounted on the front side of the flushing gun (1), and the front side of the connecting tube (19) being provided with a threaded mounting structure; A splash guard (20), wherein the splash guard (20) is threadedly mounted on the connecting tube (19); A second limiting block (21), the second limiting block (21) is installed on the front side of the connecting tube (19), and the second limiting block (21) is used to position and block the splash shield (20).

5. An ear canal flushing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: Also included are: an illumination lamp (22), the illumination lamp (22) being mounted on the upper front side of the flushing gun (1); A second button (23), the second button (23) being slidably mounted on the rear of the flushing gun (1), the second button (23) being used to control the on and off of the lighting lamp (22); A light guide tube (24), the light guide tube (24) being installed on the rear side of the splash cover (20), and the light guide tube (24) being capable of docking with the lighting lamp (22).

6. An ear canal flushing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a third anti-slip pattern (25), which is arranged at the arc-shaped structure on the right side of the waste frame (10) to improve installation stability.

7. An ear canal flushing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: Also included are: A limiting base (26), wherein the limiting base (26) is installed at the lower part of the water storage barrel (8); Sticking blocks (27), the sticking blocks (27) are installed on the limiting base (26), there are four of them in total, and they are used to improve stability.

8. An ear canal flushing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The delivery pipe (5) is a spiral structure.

9. An ear canal flushing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left part of the waste frame (10) is a receiving structure, and the right part is an arc-shaped clamping structure, which is used for docking and installation with the patient's shoulder.

10. An ear canal flushing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The front side of the contact block (16) is a curved surface structure, and the contact block (16) is used to contact the patient's ear canal opening.