Bed defecation assisting device

Abstract

The invention relates to an on-bed defecation assisting device. The on-bed defecation assisting device comprises a support, a silencing device installed on the support and a switch electrically connected with the silencing device. The support comprises a base, a stand column installed on the base, a transverse rod rotationally arranged at the top end of the stand column and a clamping support arranged at the end of the transverse rod, and the silencer is installed in the clamping support. The clamping support comprises a transition plate connected with the end of the cross rod, a horizontal plate connected with the transition plate and a supporting plate arranged on the horizontal plate, and a silencer is arranged on the supporting plate. By making or eliminating the sound in advance, the problems of embarrassing scenes and difficulty in defecation during defecation of existing bedridden patients are solved, the physical and psychological health of the patients is effectively pacified, and the method has extremely high popularization and application value.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This patent application belongs to the field of defecation assistance device technology, and more specifically, relates to a bed defecation assistance device. Background Technology

[0002] The main routes of excretion in the human body are the digestive and urinary tracts. While conscious patients typically defecate in bed, some patients, due to their illness, must urinate or defecate in bed. Otherwise, defecation could trigger intracranial rebleeding, rebleeding at the site of injury, massive bleeding at the interventional puncture site, or worsen myocardial infarction, even posing a life-threatening risk. However, conscious patients often experience difficulty defecating in bed due to various factors such as personal habits, psychological barriers, ward environment, medication, and postoperative recovery.

[0003] Domestic and international literature shows that the following conditions require absolute bed rest and bed rest for urination / defecation: ① Spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage in the early stage (4-6 weeks); ② Various traumatic cerebral hemorrhages and hypertensive cerebral hemorrhages in the early stage (2-4 weeks); ③ Within 24 hours after cardiac or cerebral angiography or renal biopsy; ④ Myocardial infarction in the early stage (1-2 weeks); ⑤ Within 3 days after interventional therapy; ⑥ Within 3 days after surgery for a large inguinal hernia; ⑦ Acute phase and postoperative period of fractures of the lower limbs, pelvis, knee and hip joints, spine, and cervical vertebrae; ⑧ Patients undergoing continuous traction in orthopedic procedures; ⑨ Traumatic kidney injury in the early stage (2-4 weeks); ⑩ Other complex surgeries and patients with unstable vital signs also require absolute bed rest.

[0004] Factors influencing difficulty with bedpan use include psychological factors, environmental factors, defecation posture / position, dietary structure, bedpan training, previous functional or non-functional disorders of the excretory system, treatment side effects, and prolonged bed rest. The first few factors are the most important.

[0005] However, existing defecation assistance devices focus on defecation posture / position, including but not limited to assisted turning devices, bed-assisted defecation care beds, devices to facilitate lifting patients from the bed for cleaning care, bed-assisted defecation devices, bed-assisted exercise devices for bedridden patients, smart wheelchair beds, ICU beds to facilitate defecation in bed, and bed-based defecation devices, etc., but there is very little research on the patient's psychology and environment.

[0006] Psychological factors: In the initial period of bed rest, about 80% of patients experience constipation and urinary retention due to disruption of their daily routines, changes in lifestyle, poor role adaptation, and inability to adjust their psychological state effectively. Patient anxiety often stems from concerns about soiling bedding and causing discomfort, fear of bothering others with cleaning, worries about roommates disliking the odor caused by defecation in the ward, concerns about pain or impact on recovery when moving to place a commode, and worries that straining during defecation in bed will worsen their condition. These psychological factors can cause muscle tension, hindering the defecation process. In some patients, prolonged inability to urinate leads to bladder overdistension, bladder pressure imbalance with the detrusor and sphincter muscles, resulting in failed urination. Furthermore, prolonged retention of feces in the intestines and water absorption exacerbate constipation and difficulty in defecation.

[0007] Environmental factors: a lack of privacy in the defecation environment, unfamiliar companions during defecation, and unfamiliar toilets can all cause psychological anxiety and tension in patients, which in turn increases the activity level of the sympathetic nervous system, leading to skeletal muscle tension and involuntary contraction of the autonomic nervous system. This can cause patients to experience place-related compulsive symptoms and defecation and urination disorders.

[0008] Medical care should be patient-centered. For conscious bedridden patients during hospitalization, especially female patients, who need to defecate in bed due to surgery or their condition, the presence of accompanying family members and other patients and their families in the ward makes it difficult for them to relax, feel free, and defecate smoothly. The sounds of urination or gas expulsion can cause difficulty in urination, and the extreme tension and embarrassment associated with urination can further exacerbate the problem.

[0009] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a bed-based defecation assistance device that can alleviate patients' tension and embarrassment from psychological and environmental perspectives. Summary of the Invention

[0010] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a bed defecation assistance device that can reduce the patient's tension and embarrassment from psychological and environmental aspects.

[0011] To solve the above problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: A bed-assisted defecation device includes a bracket, a silencer mounted on the bracket, and a switch electrically connected to the silencer. The bracket includes a base, a column mounted on the base, a crossbar rotatably mounted on the top of the column, and a clip mounted on the outer end of the crossbar. A noise reduction device is installed inside the clip. The card holder includes a transition plate connected to the end of the crossbar, a horizontal plate connected to the transition plate, and a support plate set on the horizontal plate, with a noise reduction device on the support plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the transition plate is rotatably connected to the end of the crossbar.

[0013] Furthermore, the tray has a column-type structure, and the bottom of the silencing device has a groove in which the tray is inserted.

[0014] Furthermore, the silencing device is a sound player, a music player, or a muffler; the switch is a pull-cord switch or a lead-wire switch.

[0015] Furthermore, the column is provided with a longitudinal storage groove, which can accommodate all or part of the crossbar.

[0016] Furthermore, the base is a disc structure, with a base column fixed on the base, and an upright column rotating inside the base column.

[0017] Furthermore, the base is a clip.

[0018] Furthermore, an adjustment mechanism is provided on one side of the clamp. The adjustment mechanism includes a thread inside the clamp, a screw that is screwed into the thread, and a handle at the outer end of the screw. The inner end of the screw is used to abut against the object held by the clamp.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this invention, achieved by adopting the above technical solution, are as follows: This invention has a simple structure and reasonable design. It adheres to the human-centered approach throughout life, creating an environment that promotes excretion for patients. It can be placed in a hospital environment with private rooms, but it is even more suitable for beds without private rooms and only equipped with curtains. With the help of sounds generated by a sound generator, such as the sound of running water and flushing toilet, it provides patients with a private environment for excretion in bed. Patients are relaxed all over, without any pressure or anxiety, and can regularly contract their anal sphincter and urethral sphincter muscles, concentrate on excretion, and the complete relaxation of muscles can promote smooth excretion.

[0020] This invention does not restrict the patient's defecation posture / position, allowing for greater comfort and eliminating the need for forced movement to facilitate bowel movements. Combined with dietary adjustments, bedpan potty training, abdominal massage, warm compresses on the bladder area, and warm water rinsing of the perineum, it further enhances the patient's defecation experience.

[0021] This invention utilizes a toilet silencer—a music player that automatically plays music in the bathroom. It is placed on a tray of a pre-designed, movable, floor-standing support. This support is foldable and movable (it can also be clipped to the patient's bedside). The tray on top of the support holds the music player. Before defecating, the patient can place the music player on the tray and move it to a convenient position. After placing the bedpan on the bed, the patient can turn on the music player before defecating. The patient can switch between music, running water sounds, and flushing sounds according to their needs to mask the sounds of defecation and gas, allowing them to defecate and gas more easily and comfortably, avoiding the embarrassment of others hearing the various noises. The patient can also adjust the volume of the music player to reduce psychological burden and increase comfort and adaptability during defecation. It can also be used for defecation practice, promoting normal bowel movements for bedridden patients.

[0022] This invention solves the problem of embarrassing situations and difficulty in defecation for bedridden patients, and has extremely high value for promotion and application. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of this device.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cassette structure in this invention.

[0026] Among them: 1. Bracket, 2. Silencing device, 3. Switch, 4. Base, 41. Base column, 5. Upright column, 51. Storage slot, 6. Crossbar, 7. Card holder, 71. Transition plate, 72. Horizontal plate, 73. Support plate, 8. Hospital bed, 91. Thread, 92. Screw, 93. Handle. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments.

[0028] The present invention will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art can fully implement the present invention without the need for creative effort.

[0029] The specific embodiments of the present invention are as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, a bed-assisted defecation device includes a bracket 1, a silencer 2 mounted on the bracket 1, and a switch 3 electrically connected to the silencer 2. The bracket 1 includes a base 4, a column 5 mounted on the base 4, a crossbar 6 rotatably mounted on the top of the column 5, and a clip 7 located at the outer end of the crossbar 6. The silencer 2 is installed in the clip 7. like Figure 3 The card holder 7 includes a transition plate 71 connected to the end of the crossbar 6, a horizontal plate 72 connected to the transition plate 71, and a support plate 73 set on the horizontal plate 72. The support plate 73 is provided with a noise reduction device 2.

[0030] For ease of use, the transition plate 71 is rotatably connected to the end of the crossbar 6, allowing the muffler 2 to be rotated to the desired angle or position.

[0031] like Figure 1 The support plate 73 has a column-type structure, and the bottom of the muffler 2 has a groove. The support plate 73 is inserted into the groove, and the muffler 2 is located above the column-type support plate 73. This allows the muffler 2 to be rotated freely and makes it easier to install. The column 5 has a longitudinal storage slot 51, which can accommodate all or part of the crossbar 6, making it easy to store and fold.

[0032] This invention has Figure 1 Landing payment, Figure 2 The clip comes in two styles. The base 4 is a disc structure that can be placed on the ground. A base column 41 is fixed on the base 4, and a vertical column 5 is rotatably mounted inside the base column, allowing the vertical column 5 to rotate on the base column 41. The base column 41 is thicker than the vertical column 5, providing support for rotation. The rotational engagement between the two can be analogous to the principle of a sleeve. For example, the base column 41 may have a boss, and the vertical column 5 may be fitted onto the boss and rotate, requiring the vertical column 5 to rotate actively. Alternatively, the base column 41 may have a rotating shaft at its top, allowing the vertical column 5 to rotate passively via the rotating shaft.

[0033] Since the crossbar 6 is rotatably mounted on the top of the column 5, when not in use, the crossbar 6 can be rotated downwards into the storage slot 51 of the column 5. The storage slot 51 can accommodate all or part of the crossbar 6, making it convenient to store it flush with the wall and convenient to store it in a small cabinet or under the bed.

[0034] If it's a clip style, such as Figure 2 The base 4 is designed as a clip, which can be directly clipped to the headboard or footboard of the hospital bed 8, or its position can be easily changed. The uprights 5 and crossbars 6 can rotate 360° and can be laid flat parallel to the headboard. When not in use, it can be stored horizontally, flush with the headboard. Figure 2 As can be seen, the tray 73 can be located in front of the horizontal plate 72, and the silencer 2 is located on the outside of the tray 73 near the patient's head of the bed. This makes it very convenient for patients, especially bedridden patients, to turn on the switch 3, avoiding troubling others.

[0035] To improve the clamping effect and prevent the clamp from collapsing or tilting, an adjustment mechanism is provided on one side of the clamp. This mechanism includes a thread 91 inside the clamp, a screw 92 screwed into the thread 91, and a handle 93 at the outer end of the screw 92. The handle 93 can be a ball-shaped handle. The inner end of the screw 92 is used to abut against the headboard or footboard of the bed 8 held by the clamp. In use, first clamp the clamp to the headboard or footboard, then rotate the screw 92 using the handle 93 to adjust the degree to which the screw 92 extends into the clamp until the inner end of the screw 92 firmly clamps the headboard or footboard.

[0036] The silencing device 2 is called "Otohime"; Otohime is a device used in toilets to eliminate privacy noise. It is an electronic device invented and used by the Japanese that emits the sound of running water to mask the sounds of toilet use, mainly for women's toilets. In this way, when a patient is using the toilet, they can turn on the Otohime button, and only the sound of water can be heard. This serves three purposes: it can emit a sound in advance to divert attention, reduce psychological burden, and cover up the sounds of toilet use.

[0037] The silencing device 2 can be a music player, such as playing pleasant and relaxing music that the patient likes or that is easy to soothe and relax. Alternatively, a silencer can be used to completely mask any unusual toilet noises.

[0038] Since patients often need to stay in bed, and their arms cannot reach the silencer while lying down, to improve the convenience of use for patients, switch 3 is set as a pull-cord switch or lead-wire switch, suspended below the silencer 2. This extended distance allows bedridden patients to easily pull the cord. Switch 3 is a pull-cord switch or lead-wire switch, making it easy for bedridden patients to turn on switch 3.

[0039] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The devices and structures not described in detail should be understood to be implemented in the ordinary way in the art. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made by any person skilled in the art to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention shall still fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A bed-assisted defecation device, characterized in that: Includes a bracket (1), a silencing device (2) mounted on the bracket (1), and a switch (3) electrically connected to the silencing device (2); The bracket (1) includes a base (4), a column (5) mounted on the base (4), a crossbar (6) rotatably mounted on the top of the column (5), and a clip (7) mounted on the outer end of the crossbar (6). A noise reduction device (2) is installed inside the clip (7). The card holder (7) includes a transition plate (71) connected to the end of the crossbar (6), a horizontal plate (72) connected to the transition plate (71), and a support plate (73) set on the horizontal plate (72). The support plate (73) is provided with a noise reduction device (2).

2. The bed defecation assistance device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transition plate (71) is rotatably connected to the end of the crossbar (6).

3. The bed defecation assistance device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tray (73) is a column structure, and the bottom of the silencing device (2) is provided with a groove, into which the tray (73) is inserted.

4. The bed defecation assistance device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The silencing device (2) is a sound player or a music player or a silencer; the switch (3) is a pull cord switch or a lead wire switch.

5. A bed-assisted defecation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The column (5) is provided with a longitudinal storage groove (51), which can accommodate all or part of the crossbar (6).

6. The bed-assisted defecation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (4) is a disc structure, and a base column (41) is fixed on the base (4). A column (5) is rotatably installed inside the base column (41).

7. A bed-assisted defecation device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The base (4) is a clip.

8. A bed-assisted defecation device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The clamp is also provided with an adjustment mechanism on one side. The adjustment mechanism includes a thread (91) inside the clamp, a screw (92) that is screwed into the thread (91), and a handle (93) at the outer end of the screw (92). The inner end of the screw (92) is used to abut against the object held by the clamp.

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