Ear canal cleaning device for otolaryngology department detection

Abstract

The invention discloses an auditory meatus cleaning device for detection in the otolaryngology department, and belongs to the related technical field of the otolaryngology department. The auditory meatus cleaning device comprises a mobile control unit, the top end of the mobile control unit is connected with a cleaning unit through a connecting unit, and the connecting unit comprises a ventilation pipeline and a liquid passing pipeline; the ventilation pipeline and the liquid passing pipeline are both arranged to be of a Y-shaped structure, the cleaning unit is arranged to be in an earphone shape, and wearing is convenient. The cleaning unit has the beneficial effects that the whole cleaning unit is arranged to be of an earphone-shaped structure, and the endoscope system and the in-ear connector with the position capable of being changed are arranged in the cleaning unit; a conscious patient can wear the cleaning unit and adjust the depth of the in-ear connector and the flushing hose at the top end of the in-ear connector by himself / herself, two ear canals of the patient can be cleaned at the same time only by one medical worker subsequently, manpower resources can be saved, and flushing efficiency can be greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of otolaryngology testing technology, and in particular to an ear canal cleaning device for otolaryngology testing. Background Technology

[0002] When conducting diagnostic examinations inside the ear canal, otolaryngologists rely heavily on visual observation. When the ear canal is obscured by earwax, doctors cannot clearly see the shape, color, and integrity of the tympanic membrane, as well as skin lesions in the external auditory canal. This can lead to missed diagnoses and misdiagnoses. Therefore, in order to provide a clear field of vision and a good working environment for subsequent otoscopy, hearing tests, or other diagnostic and treatment procedures, it is necessary to use cleaning devices to clean the patient's ear canal. Existing ear cleaning devices on the market generally consist of a syringe-type ear irrigator or an electric / pressure-type ear irrigator. Their principle is to inject irrigating fluid into the patient's ear canal using negative pressure, and then flush out the earwax using a backflow principle. Specifically, during operation, one medical professional typically inserts the irrigating tube at the top of the device into the patient's ear canal to inject the cleaning fluid, while another medical professional holds the collection tray of the irrigating fluid against the patient's face to collect the fluid. This completes the cleaning of both ear canals. However, this cleaning method can lead to the following problems when there are many patients requiring ear cleaning and when there is a shortage of medical personnel. This results in a serious waste of human resources. Simple basic operations usually require two medical staff. If the person holding the tray fails to apply the fluid in time or moves it too late, the rinsing fluid will flow directly onto the patient's neck / clothing. At the same time, if the person holding the tray is inexperienced, the fluid may flow into the hairline or ear folds, leaving residue that can cause skin irritation, discomfort, and contamination. When the patient moves suddenly or the rinsing pressure needs to be adjusted, the coordination and reaction speed of the two people is also very slow. The cleaning efficiency is very low. During the morning hours when the number of patients is concentrated, the two-person mode already has the problem of low coordination efficiency when processing. The patient's two ears need to be cleaned separately. Each time, it is also necessary to ensure that the earwax is completely softened, which leads to a backlog of 2-3 times during peak hours. Summary of the Invention

[0003] One of the objectives of this application is to address the problems of serious waste of human resources and low cleaning efficiency in current ear canal cleaning devices on the market, and to provide an ear canal cleaning device for otolaryngological examination.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows: an ear canal cleaning device for otolaryngological examination, comprising a mobile control unit, the top of which is connected to a cleaning unit via a connecting unit, the connecting unit comprising an air passage and a fluid passage, both of which are configured as "Y"-shaped structures, the cleaning unit being configured as an earphone type for easy wearing, the cleaning unit comprising a wearing frame and two wearing bodies, the two wearing bodies being disposed on both sides of the bottom of the wearing frame, and the two wearing bodies being respectively connected to the two forked ends of the "Y"-shaped structures of the air passage and the fluid passage.

[0005] Preferably, the mobile control unit includes a mobile base, a mounting housing, a telescopic component, a placement tray, and a display screen. The top of the mobile base is provided with the mounting housing, and the telescopic component is provided on one side of the mounting housing. The middle of the telescopic component is provided with the placement tray, and the top of the telescopic component is provided with the display screen. The interior of the mounting housing is provided with a supply unit.

[0006] Preferably, the control unit further includes a connection assembly, which includes a liquid supply connector and a gas supply connector, and the bottom of the liquid supply connector and the gas supply connector are connected to the supply unit.

[0007] Preferably, an earpiece is detachably installed at the top of the fluid conduit, and the earpiece includes a connecting connector, a connecting tube, and a limiting seat. The top of the connecting connector is connected to the tapered connecting tube. A limiting seat connected by a rotating component is provided outside the connecting connector. The limiting seat has a cylindrical structure. A flushing hose is also provided at the top of the connecting tube.

[0008] Preferably, the wearing body includes a fixing base, earmuffs, an airbag, and an absorbent pad. The fixing base and earmuffs are integrally installed, and a through round hole is provided in the middle of the fixing base. One side of the earmuff has an open structure. A detachable airbag is provided on the outside of the earmuff. An inflation head is provided at the bottom of the airbag, and the bottom of the inflation head is connected to the top of the air supply connector.

[0009] Preferably, the top of the airbag is provided with a circular groove, and an absorbent pad is provided inside the circular groove. The outer side of the airbag is also provided with perforations at equal intervals, and the perforations are attracted and engaged with the protrusions on the top of the earmuff side.

[0010] Preferably, the earmuff is further provided with a detachable collection mechanism on the outside, with a locking strap at the top of the collection mechanism, the top of the collection mechanism being an open structure that corresponds to the drain hole at the bottom of the earmuff, and an endoscope unit is further provided inside the earmuff for inspecting and observing the inside of the ear canal.

[0011] Preferably, the fixing seat, earmuff, and collecting mechanism are all made of transparent structure, and the circular hole in the middle of the fixing seat engages with the limiting seat.

[0012] Preferably, the supply unit includes a liquid storage unit, a negative pressure pump, and an air pump. The top of the liquid storage unit is respectively provided with a negative pressure pump and an air pump, and the tops of the negative pressure pump and the air pump are respectively connected to a liquid supply connector and an air supply connector.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows: (1) The entire cleaning unit is set up as an earphone-shaped structure, with an endoscope system and an ear connector that can be repositioned. With the corresponding collection mechanism set up above it, under the guidance of a nurse, a conscious patient can wear the cleaning unit and adjust the depth of the ear connector and the flushing hose at the top by himself. Afterwards, only one medical staff member is needed to clean the patient's two ear canals at the same time. This not only saves manpower, but also greatly improves the flushing efficiency. Medical staff no longer need to master non-core skills such as "plate holding skills".

[0014] (2) An air bladder is provided at the top of the earmuff. The air bladder is inflated and squeezed to fix the skin around the auricle, avoiding the hard pressure of traditional clamping instruments. It is especially friendly to children and sensitive patients. In addition, the earmuff completely covers the ear, forming a closed chamber. The cleaning solution after rinsing will directly reach the inside of the collection mechanism through the outlet at the bottom of the earmuff for collection. Even if a small amount of liquid seeps out, it can be absorbed by the absorbent pad. The rinsing solution will not come into contact with the environment, reducing the risk of nosocomial infection. (3) The absorbent pad and airbag are disposable products. The collection mechanism can be reused after disinfection. The structures can be produced separately and then assembled. There is no complicated linkage structure to carry out efficient cleaning operation, which is more cost-effective. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rear structure of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 This is an enlarged structural diagram of the connection unit of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a side view of the structure of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the cleaning unit and the connecting unit of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 6This is an enlarged structural diagram of the wearer of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the cleaning unit of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 8 This is a front-view exploded structural diagram of the wearer of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a half-section of the main body of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 10 This is a side view of the cleaning unit structure of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 11 This is a side view of the exploded structure of the wearer of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 12 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the in-ear connector structure of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 13 This is an enlarged structural diagram of the liquid storage unit of the present invention.

[0028] In the diagram: 1. Motion control unit; 11. Motion base; 12. Mounting housing; 13. Telescopic assembly; 14. Placement tray; 15. Display screen; 16. Connecting assembly; 161. Liquid supply connector; 162. Air supply connector; 2. Connecting unit; 21. Air pipe; 22. Liquid pipe; 23. In-ear connector; 231. Connecting connector; 232. Connecting tube; 233. Limiting seat; 2331. Rotating assembly; 3. Cleaning unit; 31. Wearing frame; 32. Wearing body; 321. Fixing seat; 322. Earmuff; 323. Airbag; 3231. Inflation head; 324. Absorbent pad; 325. Collection mechanism; 3251. Locking strap; 4. Supply unit; 41. Liquid storage unit; 42. Negative pressure pump; 43. Air pump; 5. Rinse hose. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The present application will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0030] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center", "lateral", "longitudinal", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., which indicate the orientation and positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and should not be construed as limiting the specific protection scope of this application.

[0031] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0032] One preferred embodiment of this application, such as Figures 1 to 13 As shown, an ear canal cleaning device for otolaryngological examination includes a mobile control unit 1. The top of the mobile control unit 1 is connected to a cleaning unit 3 via a connecting unit 2. The connecting unit 2 includes an air passage 21 and a liquid passage 22. Both the air passage 21 and the liquid passage 22 are configured with a "Y" shape. The cleaning unit 3 is configured as an earphone for easy wearing. The cleaning unit 3 includes a wearing frame 31 and two wearing bodies 32. The two wearing bodies 32 are arranged on both sides of the bottom of the wearing frame 31, and the two wearing bodies 32 are respectively connected to the two forked ends of the "Y" shape of the air passage 21 and the liquid passage 22.

[0033] This application provides an ear canal cleaning device for otolaryngological examination. In practice, under the guidance of medical staff, the patient can attach the earphone-shaped cleaning unit 3 to their ear, so that the main body 32 is fixed to the patient's auricle. Then, the cleaning solution is simultaneously introduced into the patient's two ear canals through the fluid inlet 22, thus completing the cleaning of both ear canals at the same time.

[0034] Throughout the process, only one medical staff member is needed to assist or guide the installation of cleaning unit 3 before the cleaning operation can be carried out, which is efficient and convenient.

[0035] Furthermore, according to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the mobile control unit 1 includes a mobile base 11, a mounting housing 12, a telescopic component 13, a placement tray 14, and a display screen 15. The mounting housing 12 is provided at the top of the mobile base 11, the telescopic component 13 is provided on one side of the mounting housing 12, the placement tray 14 is provided in the middle of the telescopic component 13, and the display screen 15 is provided at the top. The supply unit 4 is provided inside the mounting housing 12.

[0036] The control unit 1 also includes a connection assembly 16, which includes a liquid supply connector 161 and a gas supply connector 162, and the bottoms of the liquid supply connector 161 and the gas supply connector 162 are connected to the supply unit 4.

[0037] The supply unit 4 includes a liquid storage unit 41, a negative pressure pump 42 and an air pump 43. The top of the liquid storage unit 41 is respectively equipped with a negative pressure pump 42 and an air pump 43, and the tops of the negative pressure pump 42 and the air pump 43 are respectively connected to the liquid supply connector 161 and the air supply connector 162.

[0038] When using the entire mobile control unit 1, the entire device can be moved and operated by the mobile base 11 at the bottom, the height of the tray 14 and the display screen 15 can be adjusted by the telescopic component 13, and the supply unit 4 can be protected by the mounting housing 12.

[0039] The entire cleaning unit 3 can be placed on the placement tray 14 or suspended on the hook on the outside of the telescopic component 13. When air or liquid needs to be supplied, simply start the negative pressure pump 42 or the air pump 43 to input the liquid and gas into the ventilation pipe 21 and the liquid pipe 22 respectively to complete the liquid and air supply work. The liquid supply connector 161 and the air supply connector 162 are detachable from the liquid pipe 22 and the ventilation pipe 21, which can be either snap-fit ​​or threaded.

[0040] The telescopic component 13 can be telescopically telescopic, electrically telescopic, or hydraulically telescopic, and this application does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0041] Specifically, in the process of coordination, according to Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 , Figure 11 and Figure 12As shown, an earpiece connector 23 is detachably installed at the top of the fluid conduit 22. The earpiece connector 23 includes a connecting connector 231, a connecting tube 232, and a limiting seat 233. The top of the connecting connector 231 is connected to the tapered connecting tube 232. A limiting seat 233 connected to the outside of the connecting connector 231 via a rotating assembly 2331 is provided. The limiting seat 233 has a cylindrical structure. A flushing hose 5 is also provided at the top of the connecting tube 232.

[0042] After the patient has put on the cleaning unit 3, the medical staff or operator can take the in-ear connector 23, so that the connector 231 drives the connecting tube 232 through the middle of the wearing body 32. With the setting of the limiting seat 233, the depth of the connecting tube 232 entering the ear canal can be controlled. In addition, by rotating the component 2331, the angle of the connecting tube 232 and its top flushing hose 5 can also be changed.

[0043] When wearing it specifically, according to Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the wearing body 32 includes a fixing base 321, earmuffs 322, airbags 323 and absorbent pads 324. The fixing base 321 and earmuffs 322 are installed together, and a through round hole is provided in the middle of the fixing base 321. One side of the earmuffs 322 has an open structure. A detachable airbag 323 is provided on the outside of the earmuffs 322. An inflation head 3231 is provided at the bottom of the airbag 323, and the bottom of the inflation head 3231 is connected to the top of the air supply connector 162.

[0044] The top of the airbag 323 is provided with a circular groove, and a water-absorbing pad 324 is provided inside the circular groove. The outer side of the airbag 323 is also provided with perforations at equal intervals, and the perforations are attracted and engaged with the protrusion on the top side of the earmuff 322. The protrusion is designed to facilitate quick alignment and engagement of the perforations on the airbag 323 with the protrusion, thereby facilitating quick installation.

[0045] The earmuff 322 is also provided with a detachable collection mechanism 325 on the outside. A locking strap 3251 is provided at the top of the collection mechanism 325. The top of the collection mechanism 325 is set as an open structure, and its open structure corresponds to the drain hole at the bottom of the earmuff 322. An endoscope unit is also provided inside the earmuff 322 for inspecting and observing the inside of the ear canal. The locking strap 3251 can be made of elastic band material.

[0046] When the patient wears the cleaning unit 3, the curvature can be controlled by the wearing bracket 31 to perfectly fit the patient's forehead. Then, the earmuff 322 completely covers the ear, achieving the purpose of wearing. Afterwards, the medical staff can start the air pump 43, which allows air to enter the inflation head 3231 through the air supply connector 162, further reaching the inside of the air bag 323, making the air bag 323 full and fully conforming to the patient's auricle. Then, the negative pressure pump 42 can be started, which allows the cleaning solution to reach the inside of the ear connector 23 through the liquid passage 22, and finally spray out through the tip of the flushing hose 5 at the top of the ear connector, reaching the inside of the patient's ear canal to complete the cleaning work. After the cleaning solution enters the ear canal, it will carry the earwax outwards, pass through the air bag 323 and reach the inside of the earmuff 322, and fall directly into the collection mechanism 325 through the drain hole at the bottom of the earmuff 322 to complete the collection work.

[0047] After cleaning, the patient removes the airbag 323 and the locking strap 3251 from the outside of the earmuff 322, and the patient or medical staff can reinstall the new ones so that the cleaning operation can be performed again.

[0048] During operation, since the earmuff 322 is equipped with an endoscope system, the operator can observe the inside of the ear canal on the display screen 15 in real time. The principle of the endoscope system is that the miniature LED at the tip of the probe inside the earmuff 322 lights up, illuminating the inside of the ear canal. The object in the ear canal reflects the light, which is focused on the CMOS image sensor at the top through the miniature lens. The CMOS sensor converts the light signal into a digital electrical signal, which is transmitted back to the host through the probe and finally imaged on the display screen 15.

[0049] The fixing base 321, earcup 322, and collecting mechanism 325 are all made of transparent structure, and the round hole in the middle of the fixing base 321 engages with the limiting base 233. The transparent structure allows patients and operators to observe directly. The engagement of the round hole and the limiting base 233 can limit the position of the limiting base 233, thereby limiting the position of the entire in-ear connector 23. The rotating component 2331 inside the limiting base 233 can be connected by a universal joint. This application does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0050] The basic principles, main features, and advantages of this application have been described above. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely the principles of this application. Various changes and modifications can be made to this application without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection claimed by this application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An ear canal cleaning device for otolaryngological examination, characterized in that, The device includes a mobile control unit (1), the top of which is connected to a cleaning unit (3) via a connecting unit (2). The connecting unit (2) includes a ventilation pipe (21) and a liquid pipe (22). Both the ventilation pipe (21) and the liquid pipe (22) are configured as "Y"-shaped structures. The cleaning unit (3) is configured as an earphone type for easy wearing. The cleaning unit (3) includes a wearing frame (31) and two wearing bodies (32). The two wearing bodies (32) are set on both sides of the bottom of the wearing frame (31), and the two wearing bodies (32) are respectively connected to the two forked ends of the "Y"-shaped structure of the ventilation pipe (21) and the liquid pipe (22).

2. The ear canal cleaning device for otolaryngological examination as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The mobile control unit (1) includes a mobile base (11), a mounting housing (12), a telescopic component (13), a placement tray (14), and a display screen (15). The top of the mobile base (11) is provided with the mounting housing (12), and the telescopic component (13) is provided on one side of the mounting housing (12). The middle of the telescopic component (13) is provided with the placement tray (14), and the top of the telescopic component (13) is provided with the display screen (15). The interior of the mounting housing (12) is provided with a supply unit (4).

3. The ear canal cleaning device for otolaryngological examination as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The control unit (1) further includes a connection assembly (16), which includes a liquid supply connector (161) and a gas supply connector (162), and the bottoms of the liquid supply connector (161) and the gas supply connector (162) are connected to the supply unit (4).

4. The ear canal cleaning device for otolaryngological examination as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The top end of the fluid conduit (22) is detachably installed with an ear connector (23), and the ear connector (23) includes a connecting connector (231), a connecting tube (232) and a limiting seat (233). The top end of the connecting connector (231) is connected to the tapered connecting tube (232). A limiting seat (233) connected by a rotating assembly (2331) is provided on the outside of the connecting connector (231). The limiting seat (233) is cylindrical. A flushing hose (5) is also provided at the top end of the connecting tube (232).

5. The ear canal cleaning device for otolaryngological examination as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The wearing body (32) includes a fixing base (321), earmuffs (322), airbags (323) and absorbent pads (324). The fixing base (321) and earmuffs (322) are installed together, and a through round hole is provided in the middle of the fixing base (321). One side of the earmuffs (322) has an open structure. A detachable airbag (323) is provided on the outside of the earmuffs (322). An inflation head (3231) is provided at the bottom of the airbag (323), and the bottom of the inflation head (3231) is connected to the top of the air supply connector (162).

6. The ear canal cleaning device for otolaryngological examination as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The top of the airbag (323) is provided with a circular groove, and a water-absorbing pad (324) is provided inside the circular groove. The outer side of the airbag (323) is also provided with perforations at equal intervals, and the perforations are attracted and engaged with the protrusion on the top side of the earmuff (322).

7. The ear canal cleaning device for otolaryngological examination as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The earmuff (322) is also provided with a detachable collection mechanism (325) on the outside. A locking strap (3251) is provided at the top of the collection mechanism (325). The top of the collection mechanism (325) is provided with an opening structure, and its opening structure corresponds to the drain hole at the bottom of the earmuff (322). An endoscope unit is also provided inside the earmuff (322) for inspecting and observing the inside of the ear canal.

8. The ear canal cleaning device for otolaryngological examination as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The fixing seat (321), earmuff (322) and collecting mechanism (325) are all made of transparent structure, and the round hole in the middle of the fixing seat (321) is engaged with the limiting seat (233).

9. An ear canal cleaning device for otolaryngological examination as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The supply unit (4) includes a liquid storage unit (41), a negative pressure pump (42) and an air pump (43). The top of the liquid storage unit (41) is provided with a negative pressure pump (42) and an air pump (43), and the tops of the negative pressure pump (42) and the air pump (43) are respectively connected to a liquid supply connector (161) and an air supply connector (162).

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