Ultrasonic probe fitting assembly for swallowing function detection

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of swallowing function detection, in particular to an ultrasonic probe fitting assembly for swallowing function detection, which comprises a detection mechanism, an extrusion mechanism is arranged in the detection mechanism, a clamping mechanism is arranged on the detection mechanism, a positioning mechanism is arranged in the clamping mechanism, and a clamping mechanism is arranged on the clamping mechanism. The detection mechanism comprises a U-shaped frame, a storage groove is formed in the inner wall of the U-shaped frame, a layer of first air bag is fixedly connected to the groove wall of the storage groove, and a plurality of ultrasonic probes are fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the first air bag. Then the spring pushes the clamping plate and is matched with the U-shaped frame to clamp the clamping plate on the neck, meanwhile, the spring can push the air bag to expand and push the ultrasonic probe to abut against the pharynx, and meanwhile, the U-shaped frame can support the ultrasonic probe, so that the ultrasonic probe is prevented from moving randomly while the swallowing action of the pharynx is detected conveniently.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of swallowing function testing, specifically to an ultrasound probe bonding assembly for swallowing function testing. Background Technology

[0002] Swallowing is one of the fundamental functions for maintaining life and health. The process involves placing food or liquid into the mouth and swallowing it from the oral cavity into the stomach. The swallowing action is a complex physiological process involving the coordinated movement of many muscles and is also closely related to the neural activity of certain areas of the cerebral cortex.

[0003] In order to test swallowing function, an ultrasound probe needs to be fixed to the pharynx. However, some existing devices use cloth strips or Velcro to fix the device to the pharynx, which causes the cloth strips and ultrasound probe to move up and down or fall off in sync with the movement of the Adam's apple and the larynx, making it impossible to accurately test the pharynx. Therefore, it is necessary to propose an ultrasound probe fitting component for swallowing function testing. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the problems in the prior art, the present invention provides an ultrasound probe fitting assembly for swallowing function testing.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problem is: an ultrasonic probe fitting assembly for swallowing function testing, including a testing mechanism, a squeezing mechanism is provided inside the testing mechanism, a clamping mechanism is provided on the testing mechanism, and a positioning mechanism is provided inside the clamping mechanism.

[0006] Specifically, the testing mechanism includes a U-shaped frame, with a storage groove on the inner wall of the U-shaped frame. A first airbag is fixedly connected to the wall of the storage groove, and several ultrasonic probes are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first airbag.

[0007] Specifically, the extrusion mechanism includes two fixed cavities, which are respectively opened at both ends of the U-shaped frame. A fixed block is slidably connected in each of the two fixed cavities. Two second airbags are fixedly connected between the lower surfaces of the two fixed blocks and the lower cavity walls of the two fixed cavities. Two connecting holes are opened through the lower cavity walls of the two fixed cavities and the receiving groove. A limiting rod is fixedly connected to the upper cavity walls of the two fixed cavities. A first spring is sleeved on the rod wall of each of the two limiting rods. The two ends of the two first springs abut against the upper cavity walls of the two fixed cavities and the upper surface of the fixed blocks, respectively.

[0008] Specifically, the clamping mechanism includes two movable holes, each penetrating between a U-shaped frame and two fixed cavities. A lifting block is slidably connected to each of the two movable holes. The two lifting blocks are fixedly connected to the outer walls of the two fixed blocks. Each of the two lifting blocks has a rotating groove. A rotating rod is rotatably connected to each of the two rotating grooves via a rotating shaft. A slot is penetrating the upper wall of each of the two movable holes. The upper ends of the two rotating rods extend through the two slots. A clamping plate is fixedly connected to the wall of each of the two rotating rods.

[0009] Specifically, the positioning mechanism includes two positioning holes and two positioning grooves. The two positioning holes pass through the wall of a rod on which two rotating rods are respectively provided. The two positioning grooves are provided on the walls of the two rotating grooves. A positioning rod is slidably connected in each of the two positioning holes. The upper ends of the two positioning rods extend through the rotating rods and are fixedly connected to a positioning plate. An annular groove is provided in the wall of each of the two positioning holes. An annular block is slidably connected in each of the two annular grooves. The two annular blocks are fixedly sleeved on the walls of the two positioning rods. A second spring is sleeved on the wall of each of the two positioning rods. The two ends of the two second springs abut against the walls of the two annular grooves and the two annular blocks, respectively.

[0010] Specifically, the two connecting holes are connected at opposite ends to the first airbag, and the two ends of the two connecting holes are connected to the two second airbags respectively.

[0011] Specifically, the sidewalls of the two clamping plates facing each other are arc-shaped, and a rubber pad is fixedly connected to the sidewalls of the two clamping plates facing each other.

[0012] Specifically, the lower surfaces of both positioning plates are provided with anti-slip textures, and the upper surfaces of both ends of the U-shaped frame corresponding to the positions of the two positioning plates are also provided with anti-slip textures, and the two positioning plates respectively engage with the upper surfaces of both ends of the U-shaped frame.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this invention are: (1) The ultrasonic probe fitting assembly for swallowing function testing described in this invention, by setting up a detection mechanism, a squeezing mechanism, a clamping mechanism and a positioning mechanism, when in use, first place the U-shaped frame on the shoulder and align the ultrasonic probe with the pharynx, then contact the positioning of the rotating rod, and then rotate it to the U-shaped frame. At this time, the spring will push the rotating rod and the clamping plate, thereby clamping and fixing the U-shaped frame and the clamping plate to the neck. At the same time, the spring pushes the second airbag, so that the air in the second airbag enters the first airbag and causes it to expand. The expanded first airbag will push the ultrasonic probe against the pharynx, thereby facilitating the ultrasonic probe to detect the swallowing action of the pharynx while preventing it from moving randomly.

[0014] (2) The ultrasonic probe fitting assembly for swallowing function testing described in this invention, by setting a detection mechanism, a squeezing mechanism, a clamping mechanism and a positioning mechanism, can, in use, engage with the top of the U-shaped frame through the positioning plate, thereby limiting the rotation rod and the clamping plate, thereby supporting the fixing block and the second airbag and keeping them in a ready state. When clamping and fixing the U-shaped frame, the spring will push the positioning rod to insert into the positioning groove, thereby keeping the rotation rod parallel to the fixing block, so that the fixing block can drive the rotation rod and the clamping plate to move in parallel, thereby clamping and fixing the U-shaped frame and the clamping plate to the neck. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the standby state structure of an ultrasound probe bonding assembly for swallowing function testing provided by the present invention; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the adjustment state structure of an ultrasound probe bonding assembly for swallowing function testing provided by the present invention; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the clamping state structure of an ultrasound probe bonding assembly for swallowing function testing provided by the present invention; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the U-shaped frame structure of an ultrasound probe bonding assembly for swallowing function testing in a standby state, provided by the present invention. Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the U-shaped frame structure of an ultrasound probe bonding assembly for swallowing function testing in the clamping state provided by the present invention; Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the clamping plate structure in the standby state of an ultrasonic probe bonding assembly for swallowing function testing provided by the present invention. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping plate structure in the clamping state of an ultrasonic probe bonding assembly for swallowing function testing provided by the present invention.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Detection mechanism; 11. U-shaped frame; 12. Storage slot; 13. First airbag; 14. Ultrasonic probe; 2. Compression mechanism; 21. Fixed cavity; 22. Fixed block; 23. Second airbag; 24. Connecting hole; 25. Limiting rod; 26. First spring; 3. Clamping mechanism; 31. Moving hole; 32. Lifting block; 33. Rotating slot; 34. Rotating rod; 35. Slot; 36. Clamping plate; 37. Rubber pad; 4. Positioning mechanism; 41. Positioning hole; 42. Positioning slot; 43. Positioning rod; 44. Positioning plate; 45. Annular groove; 46. Annular block; 47. Second spring. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this invention easier to understand, the invention will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0019] like Figures 1-7 As shown, the ultrasonic probe fitting assembly for swallowing function testing according to the present invention includes a testing mechanism 1, a squeezing mechanism 2 is provided inside the testing mechanism 1, a clamping mechanism 3 is provided on the testing mechanism 1, and a positioning mechanism 4 is provided inside the clamping mechanism 3.

[0020] The testing mechanism 1 includes a U-shaped frame 11, with a storage groove 12 on the inner wall of the U-shaped frame 11. A first airbag 13 is fixedly connected to the wall of the storage groove 12, and several ultrasonic probes 14 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first airbag 13.

[0021] The extrusion mechanism 2 includes two fixed cavities 21, which are respectively located at both ends of the U-shaped frame 11. Each fixed cavity 21 has a slidably connected fixed block 22. The lower surfaces of the two fixed blocks 22 are fixedly connected to the lower walls of the two fixed cavities 21, and two second airbags 23 are fixedly connected to each other. Two connecting holes 24 are formed between the lower walls of the two fixed cavities 21 and the receiving groove 12. A limiting rod 25 is fixedly connected to the upper walls of each fixed cavity 21, and a first spring 26 is sleeved on the wall of each limiting rod 25. The two ends of the first springs 26 abut against the upper walls of the two fixed cavities 21 and the upper surfaces of the fixed blocks 22, respectively. The opposite ends of the two connecting holes 24 communicate with the first airbags 13. The two ends of the connecting hole 24 are respectively connected to the two second airbags 24. The first spring 26 will push the fixing block 22 under the support of the fixing cavity 21. The fixing block 22 will drive the lifting block 32, the rotating rod 34 and the clamping plate 36 to descend, thereby fixing the entire device to the neck of the human body. At the same time, the descent of the fixing block 22 will compress the second airbag 23. The second airbag 23 will inflate and inject the air inside it into the first airbag 13 through the connecting hole 24. As a result, when the first airbag 13 inflates, it will push the ultrasound probe 14 outward, so that the first airbag 13 pushes the ultrasound probe 14 to abut against the pharynx. At this time, the U-shaped frame 11 will support the ultrasound probe 14 to keep it in place for detection, thereby preventing it from shaking randomly and affecting the detection results.

[0022] The clamping mechanism 3 includes two movable holes 31, which pass through the U-shaped frame 11 and the two fixed cavities 21 respectively. A lifting block 32 is slidably connected to each of the two movable holes 31. The two lifting blocks 32 are fixedly connected to the outer walls of the two fixed blocks 22, and each lifting block 32 has a rotating groove 33. A rotating rod 34 is rotatably connected to each of the two rotating grooves 33 via a rotating shaft. A slot 35 is passed through the upper wall of each of the two movable holes 31. The upper ends of the rods 34 extend through the two slots 35 respectively, and a clamping plate 36 is fixedly connected to the rod walls of the two rotating rods 34. The positioning mechanism 4 includes two positioning holes 41 and two positioning grooves 42. The two positioning holes 41 are respectively opened through the rod walls of the two rotating rods 34, and the two positioning grooves 42 are opened on the groove walls of the two rotating grooves 33. A positioning rod 43 is slidably connected in each of the two positioning holes 41. The upper ends of the two positioning rods 43 extend through the rotating rods 34 and are fixedly connected to a positioning plate. 44. Each of the two positioning holes 41 has an annular groove 45 on its wall. An annular block 46 is slidably connected within each of the two annular grooves 45. The two annular blocks 46 are respectively fixedly sleeved on the walls of the two positioning rods 43. A second spring 47 is sleeved on the wall of each of the two positioning rods 43. The two ends of the two second springs 47 abut against the groove walls of the two annular grooves 45 and the two annular blocks 46, respectively. With the U-shaped frame 11 placed on the shoulder and the ultrasound probe 14 aligned with the pharynx, the positioning plate 44 can be pulled, causing... The positioning plate 44 moves and disengages from the anti-slip texture on the upper surface of the U-shaped frame 11, thereby releasing the limiting support on the rotating rod 34 and the clamping plate 36. At this time, the rotating rod 34 and the clamping plate 36 can be rotated so that the rotating rod 34 and the clamping plate 36 are horizontal. The positioning plate 44 can be released, and the second spring 47 will push the annular block 46 under the support of the annular groove 45. The annular block 46 will drive the positioning rod 43 to move and insert into the positioning groove 42, thereby supporting the rotating rod 34 and the clamping plate 36 and keeping them horizontal.

[0023] The sidewalls of the two clamping plates 36 facing each other are arc-shaped, and a rubber pad 37 is fixedly connected to the sidewalls of the two clamping plates 36 facing each other, so that the arc-shaped surface fits better when it abuts against the neck, and the abutment through the rubber pad 37 is more comfortable.

[0024] The lower surfaces of the two positioning plates 44 are provided with anti-slip textures, and the upper surfaces of both ends of the U-shaped frame 11 corresponding to the positions of the two positioning plates 44 are also provided with anti-slip textures. The two positioning plates 44 are engaged with the upper surfaces of both ends of the U-shaped frame 11, so that the positioning plates 44 and the U-shaped frame 11 will not slip off at will.

[0025] In use, first place the U-shaped frame 11 on the shoulder and align the ultrasound probe 14 with the pharynx. Then, pull the positioning plate 44 to move it and disengage it from the anti-slip texture on the upper surface of the U-shaped frame 11, thereby releasing the limiting support on the rotating rod 34 and the clamping plate 36. Then, rotate the rotating rod 34 and the clamping plate 36 to make them horizontal. At this point, the positioning plate 44 can be released, and the second spring 47, supported by the annular groove 45, will push the annular block 46. The annular block 46 will then drive the positioning rod 43 to move and insert into the positioning groove 42, thus supporting the rotating rod 34 and the clamping plate 36 and keeping them horizontal. A spring 26, supported by a fixed cavity 21, pushes a fixed block 22, which in turn causes a lifting block 32, a rotating rod 34, and a clamping plate 36 to descend, thus fixing the entire device to the neck of the human body. At the same time, the descent of the fixed block 22 compresses the second airbag 23, and the contraction of the second airbag 23 injects the air inside into the first airbag 13 through the connecting hole 24. As the first airbag 13 inflates, it pushes the ultrasound probe 14 outward, causing the first airbag 13 to push the ultrasound probe 14 against the pharynx. At this time, the U-shaped frame 11 supports the ultrasound probe 14 to keep it in place for detection, thus preventing it from shaking and affecting the detection results.

[0026] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An ultrasound probe fitting assembly for swallowing function testing, comprising a testing mechanism (1), characterized in that, The detection mechanism (1) is provided with a squeezing mechanism (2) inside, and a clamping mechanism (3) is provided on the detection mechanism (1). The clamping mechanism (3) is provided with a positioning mechanism (4) inside.

2. The ultrasound probe bonding assembly for swallowing function testing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection mechanism (1) includes a U-shaped frame (11), and a storage groove (12) is provided on the inner wall of the U-shaped frame (11). A first airbag (13) is fixedly connected to the groove wall of the storage groove (12), and several ultrasonic probes (14) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first airbag (13).

3. The ultrasonic probe bonding assembly for swallowing function testing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The extrusion mechanism (2) includes two fixed cavities (21), which are respectively opened at both ends of the U-shaped frame (11). A fixed block (22) is slidably connected in each of the two fixed cavities (21). Two second airbags (23) are fixedly connected between the lower surface of the two fixed blocks (22) and the lower cavity wall of the two fixed cavities (21). Two connecting holes (24) are opened through the lower cavity wall of the two fixed cavities (21) and the storage groove (12). A limiting rod (25) is fixedly connected to the upper cavity wall of each of the two fixed cavities (21). A first spring (26) is sleeved on the rod wall of each of the two limiting rods (25). The two ends of the two first springs (26) abut against the upper cavity wall of the two fixed cavities (21) and the upper surface of the fixed block (22).

4. The ultrasound probe fitting assembly for swallowing function testing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism (3) includes two moving holes (31), which are respectively opened between the U-shaped frame (11) and the two fixed cavities (21). A lifting block (32) is slidably connected in each of the two moving holes (31). The two lifting blocks (32) are respectively fixedly connected to the outer walls of the two fixed blocks (22). A rotating groove (33) is opened on each of the two lifting blocks (32). A rotating rod (34) is rotatably connected in each of the two rotating grooves (33) through a rotating shaft. A slot (35) is opened through the upper end hole wall of each of the two moving holes (31). The upper ends of the two rotating rods (34) are respectively extended through the two slots (35). A clamping plate (36) is fixedly connected to the rod wall of each of the two rotating rods (34).

5. The ultrasonic probe bonding assembly for swallowing function testing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning mechanism (4) includes two positioning holes (41) and two positioning grooves (42). The two positioning holes (41) are respectively opened through the rod wall on which two rotating rods (34) are provided. The two positioning grooves (42) are opened on the groove wall of two rotating grooves (33). A positioning rod (43) is slidably connected in each of the two positioning holes (41). The upper ends of the two positioning rods (43) extend through the rotating rods (34) and are fixedly connected to a positioning plate (44). An annular groove (45) is provided on the wall of each of the two positioning holes (41). An annular block (46) is slidably connected in each of the two annular grooves (45). The two annular blocks (46) are respectively fixedly sleeved on the walls of the two positioning rods (43). A second spring (47) is sleeved on the walls of the two positioning rods (43). The two ends of the two second springs (47) abut against the groove walls of the two annular grooves (45) and the two annular blocks (46) respectively.

6. The ultrasonic probe bonding assembly for swallowing function testing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two connecting holes (24) are connected to the first airbag (13) at one end facing each other, and the two ends of the two connecting holes (24) are connected to the two second airbags (24) respectively.

7. The ultrasonic probe bonding assembly for swallowing function testing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sidewalls of the two clamping plates (36) facing each other are arc-shaped, and a rubber pad (37) is fixedly connected to the sidewalls of the two clamping plates (36) facing each other.

8. The ultrasonic probe fitting assembly for swallowing function testing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower surfaces of the two positioning plates (44) are provided with anti-slip textures, and the upper surfaces of the two ends of the U-shaped frame (11) corresponding to the positions of the two positioning plates (44) are provided with anti-slip textures, and the two positioning plates (44) respectively engage with the upper surfaces of the two ends of the U-shaped frame (11).

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