Spraying and sucking type oral care sputum aspirator
By integrating the camera, spray and collecting section in the oral care suction device, the existing equipment has solved the problems of operational complexity, safety and cross-infection risks, and a safer and more efficient oral care process has been achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510330803.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-06
AI Technical Summary
Existing oral care and sputum suction equipment have shortcomings in terms of operational complexity, patient comfort, nursing safety and cross-infection risk, especially the risk of mucosal damage caused by blind vision and the lack of multimodal function.
A spray-sucking oral care suction device is designed, integrating the camera, spraying part and collection part. The camera is used to capture the inside of the oral in real time. The spraying part and the suction tube are designed to support "sucking while flushing", and quickly replace and disinfection is supported through the removable collection tank and medicine storage tank.
Reduce the risk of mucosal damage through real-time image positioning, realize the "sucking while flushing" function, reduce the risk of cross-infection, and support single-person operations to reduce work fatigue.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of medical devices, and in particular to a spray-suction type oral care sputum aspirator. Background Art
[0002] In the field of medical care, oral care and airway management are the core care links for critically ill patients. Traditional sputum suction technology generally has the risk of blind operation, relying on the experience of medical staff to judge the location of sputum, which is easy to cause mechanical damage to the mucosa.
[0003] At present, although there are visualization improvement solutions, there are still multi-modal functional deficiencies: the visualization module is separated from the flushing / suction function, the lighting system has insufficient anti-fog capability, and the operation complexity is contradictory. These problems jointly restrict the safety and efficiency of oral care, and innovative solutions that integrate visualization, intelligent control, and ergonomic optimization are urgently needed. Summary of the invention
[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to propose an integrated and intelligent solution to the shortcomings of existing oral care and sputum suction equipment in terms of operation complexity, patient comfort, nursing safety and cross-infection risk.
[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a spray-suction oral care sputum suction device comprising: a sputum suction tube;
[0006] A shell body, to which the sputum suction tube is connected;
[0007] The collecting part includes a sputum suction tank, a collecting inlet pipe and a collecting outlet pipe. The sputum suction tank is detachably connected to the shell. The sputum suction tube is connected to one end of the shell. One end of the collecting inlet pipe is penetrated by the sputum suction tube and the shell and connected to the sputum suction tank. One end of the collecting outlet pipe is connected to the sputum suction tank, and the other end is used to connect to a negative pressure source.
[0008] The medicine spraying part includes a medicine storage tank, a medicine spraying inlet pipe and a medicine spraying outlet pipe. One end of the medicine spraying inlet pipe is penetrated by a sputum suction pipe and extends into the shell to be connected with the medicine storage tank. One end of the medicine spraying outlet pipe is connected with the medicine storage tank, and the other end is used to connect with an air pressure source; and
[0009] The camera unit is connected to the shell and one end of the sputum suction tube and can take pictures of the sputum suction tube.
[0010] Preferably, the spray-suction oral care sputum suction device also includes a toothbrush, which is detachably connected to an end of the sputum suction tube away from the shell, and the toothbrush is hollow, and the toothbrush and the sputum suction tube are connected to each other.
[0011] Preferably, the collection inlet pipe and the medicine spray inlet pipe are sequentially accommodated in the toothbrush, the sputum suction tube and the shell.
[0012] Preferably, the toothbrush is also fixedly connected to a transmission rod and also includes a rotating part, which includes a knob, a connecting rod, a first gear and a second gear; the connecting rod passes through the shell, one end of the connecting rod away from the shell is fixedly connected to the knob, and the other end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the first gear, the transmission rod is fixedly connected to the second gear, and the second gear and the first gear are meshed with each other.
[0013] Preferably, the rotating part also includes an abutment plate, the transmission rod, the collection inlet pipe and the spray inlet pipe are arranged through the abutment plate, and the transmission rod and the abutment plate are fixedly connected.
[0014] Preferably, the shell includes a handle and a mounting portion, the handle and the mounting portion are hollow and communicated with each other, and the sputum suction tube is connected to an end of the mounting portion away from the handle.
[0015] Preferably, the collection part also includes a power supply and a fan, the power supply is connected to the inside of the handle, the power supply and the fan are electrically connected, the fan is connected to the mounting part and can provide a negative pressure source for the end of the collection outlet tube away from the suction cup.
[0016] Preferably, a button is also provided on the outer periphery of the shell, and the button is electrically connected to the power supply.
[0017] Preferably, the spray part also includes an airbag and a pressing piece, the pressing piece is slidably connected to the handle, the airbag is connected to the end of the spray outlet tube away from the sputum suction cup, and the pressing piece can press the gas in the airbag to provide an air pressure source for the end of the spray outlet tube away from the sputum suction cup.
[0018] Preferably, the medicine spraying unit further comprises a fixing frame, the fixing frame is fixedly connected to the inside of the handle, and the airbag is connected to the inside of the fixing frame.
[0019] Compared with the prior art, the spray-suction oral care sputum suction device of the embodiment of the present invention has the following beneficial effects: (1) by taking real-time images of the interior of the oral cavity by the camera unit, medical staff can intuitively locate the sputum accumulation area and the oral lesion site, thereby reducing the risk of mucosal damage caused by traditional blind operation.
[0020] (2) The coordinated design of the spray unit, collection unit and suction tube supports “rinsing and suctioning”. The drug storage tank uses the air pressure source to accurately deliver the drug cleaning solution or antibacterial solution to the lesion, softening the sputum and inhibiting bacterial reproduction. The negative pressure source instantly absorbs the flushing solution and secretions through the collection tank to avoid choking and aspiration.
[0021] (3) Removable collection tanks and drug storage tanks support rapid replacement and disinfection, reducing the risk of cross infection.
[0022] (4) The spray, suction, and camera functions are integrated into the handheld device, so there is no need to frequently switch tools during operation. Nurses can operate the device alone and reduce work fatigue. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0023] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 2 is a partial enlarged view of point A of an embodiment of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 3 is a partial enlarged view of point B of an embodiment of the present invention;
[0026] Figure 4 It is another partial enlarged view of an embodiment of the present invention.
[0027] In the figure, 1. Suction tube;
[0028] 2. Shell; 21. Handle; 22. Mounting portion; 23. Button;
[0029] 3. Collection unit; 31. Suction can; 32. Collection inlet pipe; 33. Collection outlet pipe; 34. Power supply; 35. Fan;
[0030] 4. Spraying unit; 41. Storage tank; 42. Spraying inlet pipe; 43. Spraying outlet pipe; 44. Air bag; 45. Pressing piece; 46. Fixing frame;
[0031] 5. Camera department;
[0032] 6. Toothbrush;
[0033] 7. Transmission rod;
[0034] 8. Rotating part; 81. Knob; 82. Connecting rod; 83. First gear; 84. Second gear; 85. Abutment plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0035] The specific implementation of the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
[0036] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "vertical", "horizontal", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inside" and "outside" used in the present invention to indicate the orientation or position relationship are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.
[0037] In the description of the invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "provided with", "connected", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0038] like Figure 1 to Figure 4 As shown, a spray-suction oral care sputum suction device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises: a sputum suction tube 1;
[0039] A housing 2, to which the sputum suction tube 1 is connected;
[0040] The collecting part 3 includes a sputum suction cup 31, a collecting inlet pipe 32 and a collecting outlet pipe 33. The sputum suction cup 31 is detachably connected to the housing 2. The sputum suction pipe 1 is connected to one end of the housing 2. One end of the collecting inlet pipe 32 is penetrated by the sputum suction pipe 1 and the housing 2 and connected to the sputum suction cup 31. One end of the collecting outlet pipe 33 is connected to the sputum suction cup 31, and the other end is used to connect to a negative pressure source.
[0041] The medicine spraying part 4 includes a medicine storage tank 41, a medicine spraying inlet pipe 42 and a medicine spraying outlet pipe 43. One end of the medicine spraying inlet pipe 42 is penetrated by a sputum suction pipe 1 and extends to the shell 2 to be connected to the medicine storage tank 41. One end of the medicine spraying outlet pipe 43 is connected to the medicine storage tank 41, and the other end is used to connect to an air pressure source; and
[0042] The camera unit 5 is connected to one end of the housing 2 connected to the sputum suction tube 1 and can take a picture of the sputum suction tube 1 .
[0043] The working process of the present invention is as follows: before operation, the medical staff observes the patient's oral cavity in real time through the sputum suction tube 1 of the camera part 5 to accurately locate the sputum or infected area; then the spraying part 4 is started, and the spraying outlet pipe 43 sprays the liquid in the medicine storage tank 41 through the spraying outlet pipe 43 through the air pressure source, so that the liquid medicine softens the sputum and exerts an antibacterial effect; simultaneously, the secretions are quickly removed through negative pressure suction, and the sputum is sucked into the collection inlet tube 32 and the sputum suction tank 31 in turn through the negative pressure source.
[0044] Based on the above scheme, by using the camera unit 5 to take real-time images of the inside of the oral cavity, medical staff can intuitively locate the sputum accumulation area and the oral lesion site, reducing the risk of mucosal damage caused by traditional blind operations. The coordinated design of the spray unit 4, the collection unit 3 and the suction tube 1 supports "rinsing and suctioning at the same time". The medicine storage tank 41 uses the air pressure source to accurately deliver the drug cleaning solution or antibacterial solution to the lesion, soften the sputum and inhibit bacterial reproduction. The negative pressure source instantly absorbs the flushing solution and secretions through the collection tank to avoid choking and aspiration. The detachable collection tank and medicine storage tank 41 support rapid replacement and disinfection, reducing the risk of cross-infection. The spraying, suction, and camera functions are integrated into the handheld device, and there is no need to frequently switch tools during operation. Nurses can operate alone and reduce work fatigue.
[0045] Further preferably, the camera unit 5 also includes a camera and a fill light, which can provide uniform illumination, present a high-contrast image even in the dark area of the oral cavity, and ensure accurate positioning. The integration of the camera and the fill light not only supports multi-angle observation, but also reduces the operation blind spot, shortens the suction time and reduces the risk of aspiration.
[0046] Furthermore, the spray-suction oral care sputum suction device also includes a toothbrush 6, which is detachably connected to the end of the sputum suction tube 1 away from the shell 2, and the toothbrush 6 is hollow, and the toothbrush 6 and the sputum suction tube 1 are connected to each other.
[0047] Based on the above scheme, the toothbrush 6 is connected to the end of the suction tube 1 and can be quickly disassembled to adapt to different care scenarios. The toothbrush 6 is hollow and internally connected to the suction tube 1 structure. The spray outlet 43 is injected with physiological saline or liquid medicine through the medicine storage tank 41 to rinse the oral cavity; the suction tank 31 is connected to a negative pressure device to simultaneously suck away secretions and rinsing liquid.
[0048] Furthermore, the collection inlet pipe 32 and the spray inlet pipe 42 are sequentially accommodated in the toothbrush 6, the sputum suction tube 1 and the shell 2.
[0049] Based on the above scheme, the collection inlet pipe 32 and the spray medicine inlet pipe 42 successively penetrate the hollow cavity of the toothbrush 6, the interior of the suction tube 1 and the shell 2, forming a continuous and closed two-way fluid transmission path. The spray medicine inlet pipe 42 extends from the medicine storage tank 41 of the shell 2 to the front nozzle of the toothbrush 6, and the collection inlet pipe 32 is connected back from the suction port of the toothbrush 6 to the suction tank 31 of the shell 2 to avoid the risk of entanglement or contamination caused by the exposure of the pipeline. The double tubes adopt a coaxial nested design or parallel arrangement to adapt to the narrow diameter of the toothbrush 6 and the suction tube 1, ensuring that the injection of liquid medicine and the suction of secretions do not interfere with each other.
[0050] Furthermore, the toothbrush 6 is also fixedly connected to a transmission rod 7 and includes a rotating part 8, which includes a knob 81, a connecting rod 82, a first gear 83 and a second gear 84; the connecting rod 82 is passed through the shell 2, and one end of the connecting rod 82 away from the shell 2 is fixedly connected to the knob 81, and the other end of the connecting rod 82 is fixedly connected to the first gear 83, and the transmission rod 7 is fixedly connected to the second gear 84, and the second gear 84 and the first gear 83 are meshed with each other.
[0051] Based on the above scheme, the toothbrush 6 is fixedly connected to the second gear 84 through the transmission rod 7, and the first gear 83 inside the shell 2, that is, the connecting rod 82 and the knob 81 are linked to form a meshing transmission system. When the knob 81 outside the shell 2 is rotated, the connecting rod 82 drives the first gear 83 to rotate, and then drives the second gear 84 and the transmission rod 7 to achieve a 180° controllable rotation of the toothbrush 6 head. Medical staff can adjust the rotation angle and speed of the toothbrush 6 head through the knob 81, and perform directional brushing on dead corners such as teeth and tongue coating. During the rotational cleaning process, the collection inlet tube 32 continuously suctions negative pressure, and simultaneously removes softened sputum and flushing fluid, realizing a synchronous closed loop of brushing-flushing-attraction.
[0052] Furthermore, the rotating part 8 also includes an abutment plate 85 , through which the transmission rod 7 , the collection inlet pipe 32 and the spray inlet pipe 42 are arranged, and the transmission rod 7 and the abutment plate 85 are fixedly connected.
[0053] Based on the above solution, the abutment plate 85 is fixed inside the housing 2, serving as a common support base for the transmission rod 7, the collection inlet pipe 32, and the spray inlet pipe 42. The transmission rod 7 is rigidly connected to the abutment plate 85 to ensure the axial stability of power transmission during gear transmission, and to avoid the deviation or distortion of the pipeline caused by the eccentric force generated by the rotation of the brush head.
[0054] Furthermore, the shell 2 includes a handle 21 and a mounting portion 22 . The handle 21 and the mounting portion 22 are hollow and interconnected. The sputum suction tube 1 is connected to one end of the mounting portion 22 away from the handle 21 .
[0055] Based on the above solution, the housing 2 is composed of a handle 21 and a mounting portion 22, both of which are hollow and internally connected, allowing the flushing liquid, secretions and negative pressure airflow to be seamlessly transmitted in the housing 2 to form a closed circulation path. The handle 21 adopts an ergonomic arc design, and the surface is covered with a non-slip texture, which is suitable for operators with different hand shapes to hold for a long time. Its internal hollow structure reduces the overall weight and reduces the hand fatigue of medical staff.
[0056] Furthermore, the collecting part 3 also includes a power supply 34 and a fan 35. The power supply 34 is connected to the inside of the handle 21. The power supply 34 and the fan 35 are electrically connected. The fan 35 is connected to the mounting part 22 and can provide a negative pressure source for the end of the collecting tube 33 away from the suction cup 31.
[0057] Based on the above solution, the fan 35 is fixed inside the mounting portion 22 and connected to the collecting outlet pipe 33 through a closed air duct, and the negative pressure intensity can be dynamically adjusted to provide a stable negative pressure source for the far end of the suction tube 1.
[0058] Furthermore, a button 23 is provided on the outer periphery of the housing 2 , and the button 23 is electrically connected to the fan 35 and the power supply 34 .
[0059] Based on the above solution, the operation is intuitive, and the layout of the buttons 23 reduces the training cost and improves the nursing efficiency. The buttons 23 can control the switch of the fan 35, thereby controlling the collection part 3 to collect sputum.
[0060] Furthermore, the spray part 4 also includes an airbag 44 and a pressing piece 45. The pressing piece 45 is slidably connected to the handle 21. The airbag 44 is connected to the end of the spray outlet tube 43 away from the suction cup 31. The pressing piece 45 can press the gas in the airbag 44 to provide an air pressure source for the end of the spray outlet tube 43 away from the suction cup 31.
[0061] Based on the above scheme, the pressing member 45 squeezes the airbag 44, and the gas is transported to the medicine storage tank 41 through the spray medicine inlet pipe 42, and then the air pressure drives the liquid medicine to be sprayed out from the spray medicine outlet pipe 43. The medical staff can complete the pressing action by naturally extending their thumb, realizing the synchronous one-hand operation of spraying and suction.
[0062] Furthermore, the spraying unit 4 further includes a fixing frame 46 , which is fixedly connected to the inside of the handle 21 , and the airbag 44 is connected to the inside of the fixing frame 46 .
[0063] Based on the above solution, the fixing frame 46 provides a reliable support foundation for the airbag 44 by being rigidly connected to the inside of the handle 21, thereby avoiding displacement of the airbag 44 due to pressing during the air pressure driving process, thereby ensuring the stability of the medicine spraying unit 4.
[0064] In summary, the embodiment of the present invention provides a spray-suction oral care sputum suction device, which uses the camera unit 5 to capture real-time images of the inside of the oral cavity, so that medical staff can intuitively locate sputum accumulation areas and oral lesions, reducing the risk of mucosal damage caused by traditional blind operations. The coordinated design of the spray unit 4, the collection unit 3 and the sputum suction tube 1 supports "rinsing and suctioning at the same time". The medicine storage tank 41 accurately delivers the drug cleaning solution or antibacterial solution to the lesion through the air pressure source, softens the sputum and inhibits bacterial reproduction. The negative pressure source instantly absorbs the flushing solution and secretions through the collection tank to avoid choking and aspiration. The detachable collection tank and the medicine storage tank 41 support quick replacement and disinfection, reducing the risk of cross infection. The spraying, suction, and camera functions are integrated into the handheld device, and there is no need to frequently switch tools during operation. Nurses can operate alone and reduce work fatigue.
[0065] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and substitutions can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention. These improvements and substitutions should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A spray-suction oral care sputum suction device, characterized in that: include: Suction tube (1); A housing (2), the sputum suction tube (1) being connected to the housing (2); A collecting part (3), the collecting part (3) comprising a sputum suction cup (31), a collecting inlet pipe (32) and a collecting outlet pipe (33), the sputum suction cup (31) being detachably connected to the shell (2), the sputum suction pipe (1) being connected to one end of the shell (2), one end of the collecting inlet pipe (32) passing through the sputum suction pipe (1) and the shell (2) and connected to the sputum suction cup (31), one end of the collecting outlet pipe (33) being connected to the sputum suction cup (31), and the other end being used for connecting to a negative pressure source; A medicine spraying section (4), the medicine spraying section (4) comprising a medicine storage tank (41), a medicine spraying inlet pipe (42) and a medicine spraying outlet pipe (43), one end of the medicine spraying inlet pipe (42) passes through the sputum suction pipe (1) and extends into the shell (2) to be connected to the medicine storage tank (41), one end of the medicine spraying outlet pipe (43) is connected to the medicine storage tank (41), and the other end is used to connect to an air pressure source; and A camera unit (5), the camera unit (5) is connected to one end of the housing (2) connected to the sputum suction tube (1) and is capable of photographing the sputum suction tube (1).
2. The spray-suction oral care sputum aspirator according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a toothbrush (6), which is detachably connected to one end of the sputum suction tube (1) away from the shell (2), the toothbrush (6) is hollow, and the toothbrush (6) and the sputum suction tube (1) are in communication with each other.
3. The spray-suction oral care sputum aspirator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The collecting inlet pipe (32) and the medicine spraying inlet pipe (42) are respectively accommodated in the toothbrush (6), the sputum suction tube (1) and the shell (2).
4. The spray-suction oral care sputum aspirator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The toothbrush (6) is also fixedly connected to a transmission rod (7), and also includes a rotating part (8), wherein the rotating part (8) includes a knob (81), a connecting rod (82), a first gear (83) and a second gear (84); The connecting rod (82) is inserted into the housing (2); one end of the connecting rod (82) away from the housing (2) is fixedly connected to the knob (81); the other end of the connecting rod (82) is fixedly connected to the first gear (83); the transmission rod (7) is fixedly connected to the second gear (84); and the second gear (84) and the first gear (83) are meshed with each other.
5. The spray-suction oral care sputum aspirator according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rotating part (8) further comprises an abutment plate (85), the transmission rod (7), the collection inlet pipe (32) and the spray inlet pipe (42) are arranged through the abutment plate (85), and the transmission rod (7) and the abutment plate (85) are fixedly connected.
6. The spray-suction oral care sputum aspirator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell (2) comprises a handle (21) and a mounting portion (22); the handle (21) and the mounting portion (22) are hollow and interconnected; the sputum suction tube (1) is connected to an end of the mounting portion (22) away from the handle (21).
7. The spray-suction oral care sputum aspirator according to claim 6, characterized in that: The collecting portion (3) further comprises a power source (34) and a fan (35), wherein the power source (34) is connected to the inside of the handle (21), the power source (34) and the fan (35) are electrically connected, and the fan (35) is connected to the mounting portion (22) and is capable of providing a negative pressure source for the end of the collecting outlet tube (33) away from the sputum suction cup (31).
8. The spray-suction oral care sputum aspirator according to claim 7, characterized in that: A button (23) is also provided on the outer periphery of the housing (2), and the button (23) is electrically connected to the power source (34).
9. The spray-suction oral care sputum aspirator according to claim 6, characterized in that: The spraying part (4) further comprises an air bag (44) and a pressing piece (45), wherein the pressing piece (45) is slidably connected to the handle (21), and the air bag (44) is connected to one end of the spraying outlet pipe (43) away from the sputum suction cup (31), and the pressing piece (45) can press the gas in the air bag (44) to provide an air pressure source for the end of the spraying outlet pipe (43) away from the sputum suction cup (31).
10. The spray-suction oral care sputum aspirator according to claim 9, characterized in that: The medicine spraying part (4) further comprises a fixing frame (46), wherein the fixing frame (46) is fixedly connected to the inside of the handle (21), and the air bag (44) is connected to the inside of the fixing frame (46).