Universal joint device and method suitable for various medical devices

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of medical equipment and connectors, and particularly relates to a universal connector device and method suitable for various medical equipments.The universal connector device comprises an outer shell and an inner shell, the outer shell wraps the inner shell, the inner shell is divided into a top shell and a bottom shell, and a fixed connector is clamped between the top shell and the bottom shell; the rear end of the connector is connected with a wiring pipe through a limiting plate, the wiring pipe is provided with an anti-retreating mechanism, a wire body of a medical equipment wire penetrates into the wiring pipe through the wire base, the wire body penetrates into the wire pipe and is fixed through the anti-retreating mechanism, and the wire body is electrically connected with the connector. The wire body of the wire extends into the wire tube from the wire seat, the wire body passes through the limiting gear to rotate forwards until the wire body is in contact with the conductive sleeve and the conductive seat of the wiring tube, so that a circuit is connected, the wire body of the wire is pulled reversely, and the limiting gear is clamped by the limiting part to prevent the wire body from rotating reversely to form fixation when rotating reversely; and the connecting part of the wire and the wire seat is wound by the insulating tape, so that the connectivity of the wire body can be effectively ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of motor technology, and in particular to a universal connector device and method applicable to various medical devices. Background Art

[0002] In hospitals, many small and medium-sized medical devices are often moved back and forth between wards. The average daily movement distance of ward rotation equipment can reach 500 meters. This leads to the inevitable wear and tear of the joints during long-term use and transfer of medical equipment, which eventually leads to joint damage. The joints are plugged and unplugged 30-50 times a day, resulting in more severe wear and tear than other equipment.

[0003] This means that an electrician is needed to replace the connector, and the waiting time for the electrician will affect the treatment arrangements of patients who need to use the medical device that day. Therefore, the timeliness of replacing the connector of medical equipment is more urgent than that of other equipment.

[0004] Therefore, we propose a universal connector device and method suitable for a variety of medical devices, which can quickly complete the replacement of connectors of various medical devices without the need for professional electrician tools, effectively ensuring the connectivity of the wires. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the present invention provides a universal connector device and method applicable to a variety of medical devices to solve the problems existing in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a universal connector device suitable for a variety of medical devices, comprising an outer shell and an inner shell, wherein the outer shell wraps the inner shell, and the inner shell is divided into a top shell and a bottom shell, wherein the top shell and the bottom shell clamp and fix the connector, and the rear end of the connector is connected to a wiring tube via a limit plate, and the wiring tube is provided with an anti-retraction mechanism, and the wire body of the medical device wire penetrates into the wiring tube through the wire seat, and the wire body penetrates into the wire tube and is fixed by the anti-retraction mechanism, and the wire body and the connector are electrically connected.

[0007] Furthermore: the anti-retreat mechanism includes a limiting gear and a limiting portion, the outer wall of the wire tube is symmetrically provided with a groove body for accommodating the limiting gear, the tooth pattern of the limiting gear is in the forward direction, and a limiting portion is provided on the side wall of the groove body for accommodating the limiting gear to prevent the limiting gear from reversing.

[0008] Furthermore: a conductive sleeve made of conductive material is embedded in the wire tube near the joint, and the wire body of the wire is in contact with the conductive sleeve.

[0009] Furthermore: the outer shell is made of soft rubber, and the outer shell is divided into a top cover and a bottom cover, the top cover is engaged with the top shell, and the bottom cover is engaged with the bottom shell.

[0010] Further: lower fixing seats are provided on the left and right sides of the bottom shell, a semicircular arc plate is provided at the rear end of the bottom shell, upper fixing seats are provided on the left and right sides of the top shell, the positions of the upper fixing seats correspond to the positions of the lower fixing seats, a concave groove is provided at the rear end of the top shell, and the arc plate of the bottom shell is engaged with the concave groove of the top shell.

[0011] Furthermore: the rear end of the connector is connected to a socket, and the rear end of the socket is connected to a limiting plate through a conductive column.

[0012] Furthermore: the limiting plate is nested with a conductive seat, one side of the conductive seat is nested corresponding to the conductive column, and the other side of the conductive seat is in contact with the wire body of the wire.

[0013] Furthermore: the wire body of the wire is nested in the corresponding wire seat, and the connection between the wire and the wire seat is wrapped with insulating tape.

[0014] A universal connector for a variety of medical devices:

[0015] S1: Fix the connector and the corresponding bottom shell of the socket, then place the conductive column between the socket and the limit plate, snap the two conductive sockets into the limit plate, and then snap the two sets of wiring tubes into the two conductive sockets;

[0016] S2: Engage the curved plate of the bottom shell with the concave groove of the top shell so that the upper fixing seat and the lower fixing seat are aligned. Then, engage the top cover with the top shell, and then engage the bottom cover with the bottom shell. Screws are passed through the top cover, top shell, bottom shell, and bottom cover in sequence to secure them.

[0017] S3: Remove the insulation layer of the wire head of the medical device and nest the wire body of the wire into the wire seat;

[0018] S4: The wire body is continuously inserted into the wiring tube. The wire body passes through the limit gear to make it rotate forward until the wire body contacts the conductive sleeve and the conductive seat of the wiring tube, thereby achieving circuit connection;

[0019] S5: Pull the wire body back. When the limit gear reverses, it is stuck by the limit part to prevent it from reversing and become fixed. Then wrap the connection between the wire and the wire holder with insulating tape.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects and advantages of the present invention are:

[0021] 1) The universal connector assembly of the present invention can be disassembled, which makes it more convenient to replace connectors of various medical devices. It can also avoid the traditional replacement of connectors, which requires manual disassembly and installation of the wire body, and can effectively save time.

[0022] 2) The present invention extends the wire body from the wire tube corresponding to the wire seat through the setting of the limit plate, the wire column, the wiring tube and the anti-backward mechanism. The wire body passes through the limit gear to make it rotate forward until the wire body contacts the conductive sleeve of the wiring tube and the conductive seat, thereby achieving circuit connection. The wire body is pulled back, and when the limit gear reverses, it is stuck by the limit part to prevent it from reversing and forming a fixed position. Then, the connection between the wire and the wire seat is wrapped with insulating tape, which is beneficial to effectively ensure the connectivity of the wire body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the top shell and bottom shell structure of the inner shell of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the housing structure of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the bottom shell of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom shell structure of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the anti-retreat mechanism of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the wire holder structure of the present invention.

[0029] The accompanying drawings are marked as follows: 1. Top shell; 11. Upper fixing seat; 12. Concave groove; 2. Bottom shell; 21. Lower fixing seat; 22. Arc plate; 23. Wire seat; 3. Connector; 31. Connector; 4. Top cover; 5. Bottom cover; 6. Conductive column; 7. Limiting plate; 71. Conductive seat; 8. Wiring tube; 81. Conductive sleeve; 82. Limiting part; 83. Limiting gear; 9. Wire; 91. Wire body; 92. Insulating tape. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the present invention. In addition, the forms of the various structures described in the following embodiments are merely examples. The structures involved in the present invention are not limited to the various structures described in the following embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] Example:

[0032] See also Figure 1-5 The present invention provides a technical solution: a universal connector device applicable to various medical devices, comprising an outer shell and an inner shell, wherein the outer shell wraps the inner shell, and the inner shell is divided into a top shell 1 and a bottom shell 2, wherein a fixed connector 3 is clamped between the top shell 1 and the bottom shell 2;

[0033] The shell is made of soft rubber material, providing excellent shock resistance, drop resistance and sealing performance. Its outer layer is made of medical-grade silicone rubber (compliant with ISO 10993 biocompatibility standards) with a hardness of 50±5 Shore A, which is both flexible and tear-resistant.

[0034] The inner layer is embedded with conductive rubber layer (surface resistance <10 3 Ω), achieving electrostatic shielding function to prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI) from affecting sensitive medical equipment.

[0035] It is divided into two parts, the top cover 4 and the bottom cover 5, which are seamlessly connected through a precise snap-fit ​​structure. The surface of the shell is designed with anti-slip patterns to facilitate medical staff to hold during operation. It has IP67-level waterproof and dustproof performance and can withstand liquid splashes in medical environments.

[0036] The inner shell is made of high-strength polycarbonate (PC) + 30% glass fiber reinforced with a bending strength of ≥120MPa. It is divided into two parts, the top shell 1 and the bottom shell 2, forming a precisely matched clamping structure. A special fixing seat and positioning structure are designed inside to ensure the precise alignment of each component, and an interlocking design of the arc plate 22 and the concave groove 12 is adopted at the rear end to enhance structural stability.

[0037] In the accompanying drawings, connector 3 is a connector 3 model of a power line, but the actual connector 3 can also be a connector 3 of a signal line, so it supports multiple interface types (power line / signal line) and adopts a modular design. The rear end of connector 3 is connected to the wiring tube 8 through a high-conductivity copper alloy limiting plate 7, and the connector 31 and the conductive column 6 are gold-plated to ensure low contact resistance and oxidation resistance.

[0038] The rear end of the connector 3 is connected to a wiring tube 8 through a limiting plate 7. The wiring tube 8 is provided with an anti-retreat mechanism. The wire body 91 of the medical device wire 9 penetrates into the wiring tube 8 through the wire seat 23, and the wire body 91 penetrates into the wire tube 9 and is fixed by the anti-retreat mechanism. The wire body 91 is prevented from retreating by the anti-retreat mechanism. The wire body 91 and the connector 3 are electrically connected.

[0039] The anti-backward mechanism includes a limiting gear 83 and a limiting portion 82. The outer wall of the wire tube 9 is symmetrically provided with a groove body for accommodating the limiting gear 83. The tooth pattern of the limiting gear 83 is in the forward direction. A limiting portion 82 is provided on the side wall of the groove body for accommodating the limiting gear 83 to prevent the limiting gear 83 from reversing. The limiting portion 82 adopts an elastic paddle structure. When the limiting gear 83 rotates forward, the paddle structure fluctuates along the tooth pattern of the forward rotating limiting gear 83. When the limiting gear 83 reverses, the paddle structure is stuck in the tooth pattern of the limiting gear, resulting in the limiting gear 83 being unable to reverse.

[0040] Among them, the limiting gear 83 can be made of precision metal gears with optimized tooth angles, and the elastic paddles of the limiting part 82 can be made of special stainless steel with a service life of over one million times, thereby forming a double anti-retreat mechanism, mechanical blocking + friction braking, to ensure that the wire body 91 is absolutely fixed.

[0041] The anti-retreat mechanism can specifically adopt a 17-tooth limit gear (module 0.8) with a beryllium bronze elastic paddle, with a forward resistance of less than 0.1N·m and a reverse locking torque of more than 2N·m.

[0042] A conductive sleeve 81 made of conductive material is embedded in the wire 9 tube near the joint 3 , and the wire body 91 of the wire 9 is in contact with the conductive sleeve 81 .

[0043] The wire body 91 of the wire 9 is nested in the wire holder 23 , and the connection between the wire 9 and the wire holder 23 is wrapped with an insulating tape 92 .

[0044] The wire body 91 of the wire 9 is extended into the wire 9 tube corresponding to the wire holder 23, and the wire body 91 passes through the limit gear 83 to make it rotate forward, and until the wire body 91 contacts the conductive sleeve 81 of the wiring tube 8 and the conductive seat 71, thereby achieving circuit connection, and the wire body 91 of the wire 9 is pulled back. When the limit gear 83 is reversed, it is stuck by the limit part 82 to prevent it from reversing and forming a fixed position, and then the connection between the wire 9 and the wire holder 23 is wrapped with insulating tape 92.

[0045] The outer shell is divided into a top cover 4 and a bottom cover 5 . The top cover 4 is engaged with the top shell 1 , and the bottom cover 5 is engaged with the bottom shell 2 .

[0046] The bottom shell 2 is provided with lower fixing seats 21 on the left and right sides, and a semicircular arc-shaped plate 22 is provided on the rear end of the bottom shell 2. The top shell 1 is provided with upper fixing seats 11 on the left and right sides. The positions of the upper fixing seats 11 correspond to the positions of the lower fixing seats 21. The rear end of the top shell 1 is provided with a concave groove 12. The arc-shaped plate 22 of the bottom shell 2 is engaged with the concave groove 12 of the top shell 1.

[0047] Engage the curved plate 22 of the bottom shell 2 with the concave groove 12 of the top shell 1, so that the upper fixing seat 11 and the lower fixing seat 21 correspond to each other, then engage the top cover 4 with the top shell 1, and then engage the bottom cover 5 with the bottom shell 2, and fix them with screws that pass through the top cover 4, top shell 1, bottom shell 2 and bottom cover 5 in sequence.

[0048] The rear end of the connector 3 is connected to a socket 31 , and the rear end of the socket 31 is connected to a limiting plate 7 via a conductive column 6 .

[0049] The limiting plate 7 is nested with a conductive seat 71 , one side of the conductive seat 71 is nested corresponding to the conductive column 6 , and the other side of the conductive seat 71 is in contact with the wire body 91 of the wire 9 .

[0050] In another embodiment:

[0051] Increased safety protection design, the device has a built-in overcurrent protection circuit and can be integrated with a micro fuse;

[0052] Added anti-misinsertion design: different interface types use different key structures;

[0053] Add EMI shielding layer: reduce the impact of electromagnetic interference on sensitive medical equipment;

[0054] Increased tensile strength design: the wire body 91 can withstand a tensile force of more than 50N after being fixed.

[0055] A universal connector 3 suitable for a variety of medical devices.

[0056] Snap the connector 3 and the socket 31 together with the bottom shell 2, then place the conductive column 6 between the socket 31 and the limiting plate 7, snap the two conductive seats 71 together with the limiting plate 7, and then snap the two sets of wiring tubes 8 together with the two conductive seats 71;

[0057] Engage the curved plate 22 of the bottom shell 2 with the concave groove 12 of the top shell 1, so that the upper fixing seat 11 and the lower fixing seat 21 correspond to each other, then engage the top cover 4 with the top shell 1, and then engage the bottom cover 5 with the bottom shell 2, and fix them with screws that pass through the top cover 4, top shell 1, bottom shell 2 and bottom cover 5 in sequence.

[0058] The above is the assembly method of the connector 3 device. The following is how to install the connector 3:

[0059] Remove the insulation layer of the lead 9 of the medical device and nest the wire body 91 of the wire 9 in the wire seat 23;

[0060] The wire body 91 is continuously inserted into the wiring tube 8, and the wire body 91 passes through the limit gear 83 to rotate forward until the wire body 91 contacts the conductive sleeve 81 and the conductive seat 71 of the wiring tube 8, thereby achieving circuit connection;

[0061] Pull the wire 9 body 91 back, and when the limit gear 83 is reversed, it is stuck by the limit portion 82 to prevent it from reversing and forming a fixed position. Then, the connection between the wire 9 and the wire seat 23 is wrapped with an insulating tape 92.

[0062] This installation method only requires a pair of scissors to remove the insulation layer on the outside of the wire 9, so that the wire body 91 of the wire 9 is exposed. It can be completed without any other tools. The insulating tape 92 can be added by electricians later, and medical staff do not need to complete the sealing at the time.

[0063] During the installation process: it is best to manually extend the wire body 91 into the wiring tube 8 continuously. The wire body 91 passes through the limit gear 83 to make it rotate forward, advance to about 1 / 3 of the stroke, then rotate and advance clockwise 15° alternately, and finally push it in slowly. The limit gear 83 forms scratches on the rotational contact of the outside of the wire body 91, further increasing the resistance when the wire body 91 retreats.

[0064] The basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention are shown and described above. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic features of the present invention. Therefore, no matter from which point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive. The scope of the present invention is limited by the appended claims rather than the above description. Therefore, it is intended that all changes that fall within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are included in the present invention, and any figure signs in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the claims involved.

[0065] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A universal connector device applicable to a variety of medical devices, comprising an outer shell and an inner shell, characterized in that: The outer shell wraps the inner shell, and the inner shell is divided into a top shell (1) and a bottom shell (2). A joint (3) is clamped and fixed between the top shell (1) and the bottom shell (2). The rear end of the joint (3) is connected to a wiring tube (8) through a limit plate (7). The wiring tube (8) is provided with an anti-retraction mechanism. The wire body (91) of the medical device wire (9) extends into the wiring tube (8) through the wire seat (23), and the wire body (91) penetrates into the wire (9) tube and is fixed by the anti-retraction mechanism. The wire body (91) and the joint (3) are electrically connected.

2. A universal connector (3) device applicable to a variety of medical devices according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-retraction mechanism includes a limiting gear (83) and a limiting portion (82), and the outer wall of the wire (9) tube is symmetrically provided with a groove body for accommodating the limiting gear (83), the tooth pattern of the limiting gear (83) is in the forward direction, and a limiting portion (82) for preventing the limiting gear (83) from reversing is provided on the side wall of the groove body for accommodating the limiting gear (83).

3. A universal connector (3) device applicable to a variety of medical devices according to claim 2, characterized in that: A conductive sleeve (81) made of a conductive material is embedded in the conductor (9) tube near the joint (3), and the wire body (91) of the conductor (9) is in contact with the conductive sleeve (81).

4. A universal connector (3) device applicable to a variety of medical devices according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer shell is made of soft rubber and is divided into a top cover (4) and a bottom cover (5). The top cover (4) is engaged with the top shell (1), and the bottom cover (5) is engaged with the bottom shell (2).

5. A universal connector (3) device applicable to a variety of medical devices according to claim 1, characterized in that: Lower fixing seats (21) are provided on the left and right sides of the bottom shell (2), a semicircular arc-shaped plate (22) is provided at the rear end of the bottom shell (2), upper fixing seats (11) are provided on the left and right sides of the top shell (1), the position of the upper fixing seat (11) corresponds to the position of the lower fixing seat (21), a concave groove (12) is provided at the rear end of the top shell (1), and the arc-shaped plate (22) of the bottom shell (2) is engaged with the concave groove (12) of the top shell (1).

6. A universal connector (3) device applicable to a variety of medical devices according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear end of the connector (3) is connected to a socket (31), and the rear end of the socket (31) is connected to a limiting plate (7) via a conductive column (6).

7. A universal connector (3) device applicable to a variety of medical devices according to claim 7, characterized in that: The limiting plate (7) is nested with a conductive seat (71), one side of the conductive seat (71) is nested corresponding to the conductive column (6), and the other side of the conductive seat (71) is in contact with the wire body (91) of the wire (9).

8. A universal connector (3) device applicable to a variety of medical devices according to claim 3, characterized in that: The wire body (91) of the wire (9) is nested in the corresponding wire seat (23), and the connection between the wire (9) and the wire seat (23) is wrapped with an insulating tape (92).

9. A method for using a universal connector (3) applicable to a variety of medical devices, according to a universal connector (3) device applicable to a variety of medical devices according to claims 1-8, characterized in that: S1: The connector (3) and the socket (31) are fixed to the corresponding bottom shell (2), and then the conductive column (6) is placed between the socket (31) and the limit plate (7), and the two conductive seats (71) are fixed to the corresponding limit plate (7), and then the two sets of wiring tubes (8) are fixed to the corresponding two conductive seats (71); S2: Engage the arc-shaped plate (22) of the bottom shell (2) with the concave groove (12) of the top shell (1) so that the upper fixing seat (11) and the lower fixing seat (21) correspond to each other, then engage the top cover (4) with the top shell (1), and then engage the bottom cover (5) with the bottom shell (2), and fix them by screws passing through the top cover (4), the top shell (1), the bottom shell (2) and the bottom cover (5) in sequence; S3: removing the insulation layer of the head of the wire (9) of the medical device, and nesting the wire body (91) of the wire (9) into the corresponding wire seat (23); S4: The wire body (91) is continuously inserted into the wiring tube (8), and the wire body (91) is rotated forward by the limit gear (83) until the wire body (91) contacts the conductive sleeve (81) and the conductive seat (71) of the wiring tube (8), thereby achieving circuit connection; S5: Pull the wire (91) back, and the limit gear (83) is stuck by the limit portion (82) when it is reversed to prevent it from reversing and forming a fixed position, and then the connection between the wire (9) and the wire seat (23) is wrapped with an insulating tape (92).

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