A salt sol gel breathing physiotherapy device

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of respiratory physiotherapy apparatus, and particularly relates to a salt sol gel respiratory physiotherapy device, which comprises a shell, a main controller is fixed to the upper side of the shell, a blowing pipe is fixed horizontally in the shell, a blowing fan is fixed to the right end of the blowing pipe, a first mounting plate is fixed to the upper side of the blowing pipe, and a top cover is clamped to the upper end of the first mounting plate; a salt sol gel plate is clamped and fixed in the first mounting plate, and the exposed area of the salt sol gel plate can be adjusted according to the aerosol output concentration, so that the use requirements of different persons can be met, and the use convenience is improved; the guide plate in the first protective cover can change the direction according to the adjusting mechanism, so that the direction of the airflow can be quickly changed, and no matter whether the user is standing or sitting, the airflow can be adjusted to face the face of the user, and the user can easily breathe the sodium chloride (salt) particles.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of respiratory physiotherapy equipment technology, specifically a saline sol respiratory physiotherapy device. Background Technology

[0002] Saline aerosol therapy is a device that uses physical methods to atomize sodium chloride (table salt) particles into micron-sized aerosols, which are then inhaled and applied to the respiratory tract to alleviate respiratory diseases and improve respiratory function. Saline aerosols have a positive impact on respiratory health; when inhaled, they help cleanse the respiratory tract and reduce inflammation. For people with respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), saline aerosol therapy is a good adjunctive treatment option. The tiny salt particles in the saline aerosol can reach the small bronchi and alveoli in the lungs, helping to dissolve and expel phlegm, thus making breathing easier. Furthermore, saline aerosols can reduce swelling and inflammation in the respiratory tract, relieving symptoms such as coughing and wheezing.

[0003] However, existing physiotherapy devices still have the following technical problems when in use:

[0004] The exposed area of ​​the saline plate cannot be adjusted, which makes it impossible to flexibly and accurately adjust the aerosol output concentration according to the user's age and condition. Relying solely on fixed settings makes it difficult to achieve individualized physiotherapy.

[0005] The airflow direction is fixed and cannot be adjusted according to the user's usage status, thus making it impossible to control the inhalation of sodium chloride (table salt) particles in the airflow.

[0006] Therefore, a saline-gel respiratory therapy device is proposed to address the aforementioned problems. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a saline-sol respiratory therapy device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a saline sol respiratory therapy device, comprising a shell, a main controller fixed on the upper side of the shell, a blower pipe horizontally fixed inside the shell, a blower fan fixed at the right end of the blower pipe, a first mounting plate fixed on the upper side of the blower pipe, a top cover engaged at the upper end of the first mounting plate, and a saline sol plate fixed inside the first mounting plate by a clamping mechanism;

[0009] The left side of the outer shell is fixed with a first protective cover by bolts, and the left end of the first protective cover is fixed with a first safety grid plate by bolts. The left end inside the first protective cover is rotatably connected with a uniformly arranged guide plate by a shaft.

[0010] An adjustment mechanism is fixed to the front side of the first protective cover.

[0011] Preferably, the lower side of the housing is fixed with evenly arranged moving wheels, and the front side of the housing is provided with an inspection port, the inside of which is fixed with a disassembly plate by bolts.

[0012] Preferably, a filter screen is fixed to the right end of the blower, and a second protective cover is fixed to the right side of the outer casing outside the blower. A second safety grid plate is fixed to the right end of the second protective cover by bolts.

[0013] Preferably, the second protective cover is provided with a dust removal mechanism, which includes a motor. The motor is fixedly connected to the lower end of the inner wall of the second protective cover. A lead screw is fixed to the output end of the motor. The upper end of the lead screw is rotatably connected to the upper end of the inner wall of the second protective cover through a bearing. A lifting block is threadedly connected to the wall of the lead screw. The rear side of the lifting block is fixedly connected to the rear side of the inner wall of the second protective cover. A second mounting plate is fixed to the front side of the lifting block by bolts. A cleaning brush is fixed to the left side of the second mounting plate.

[0014] Preferably, the clamping mechanism includes a clamping plate, which is slidably connected inside a first mounting plate. A threaded rod is threadedly connected to the left side of the first mounting plate, the right end of the threaded rod is rotatably connected to the clamping plate, and a rotating block is fixed to the left end of the threaded rod.

[0015] Preferably, the adjustment mechanism includes a first mounting block, which is fixedly connected to the front side of the first protective cover. A cylinder is fixed to the lower side of the first mounting block, and a second mounting block is fixed to the telescopic end of the cylinder. A rack is fixed to the left side of the second mounting block, and the shaft extends to the front end of the first protective cover and is fixed with a gear. The rack meshes with the gear.

[0016] Preferably, the front side of the first protective cover is located outside the adjustment mechanism and is fixed with a protective shell by bolts.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0018] (1) The present application has a salt sol plate clamped and fixed inside the first mounting plate, and the exposed area of ​​the salt sol plate can be adjusted according to the aerosol output concentration, so as to meet the usage needs of different personnel and improve the ease of use.

[0019] (2) The direction of the guide plate inside the first protective cover of this application can be changed according to the adjustment mechanism, so that the direction of airflow can be changed quickly. Whether the user is standing or sitting, the airflow can be adjusted to face the user's face, so that the user can breathe in sodium chloride (salt) particles. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the protective shell;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A sectional view;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the lead screw, lifting block, second mounting plate, and cleaning brush.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Outer shell; 2. Main controller; 3. Air duct; 4. Air blower; 5. First mounting plate; 6. Top cover; 7. Salt sol plate; 8. First protective cover; 9. First safety grid plate; 10. Guide plate; 11. Moving wheel; 12. Disassembly plate; 13. Filter screen; 14. Second protective cover; 15. Second safety grid plate; 16. Motor; 17. Lead screw; 18. Lifting block; 19. Second mounting plate; 20. Cleaning brush; 21. Clamping plate; 22. Threaded rod; 23. Rotating block; 24. First mounting block; 25. Cylinder; 26. Second mounting block; 27. Rack; 28. Gear; 29. ​​Protective shell. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0028] Example:

[0029] Please see Figure 1-5 The present invention provides a technical solution:

[0030] A saline respiratory physiotherapy device includes a shell 1, a main controller 2 fixed on the upper side of the shell 1, a blower 3 horizontally fixed inside the shell 1, a blower fan 4 fixed at the right end of the blower 3, a first mounting plate 5 fixed on the upper side of the blower 3, a top cover 6 engaged at the upper end of the first mounting plate 5, and a saline plate 7 fixed inside the first mounting plate 5 by a clamping mechanism.

[0031] The left side of the outer shell 1 is fixed with a first protective cover 8 by bolts. The left end of the first protective cover 8 is fixed with a first safety grid plate 9 by bolts. The left end inside the first protective cover 8 is rotatably connected with a uniformly arranged guide plate 10 through a shaft.

[0032] An adjustment mechanism is fixed to the front side of the first protective cover 8.

[0033] The outer casing 1 serves as the load-bearing base for the entire machine, housing all air ducts, electrical, and transmission components, protecting the internal structure, and maintaining the overall shape of the equipment. The main controller 2 is the core of the machine's control, starting and stopping the equipment, controlling the operating sequence of the blower, cylinder, and cleaning motor, achieving automated electronic control operation. The blower duct 3 serves as an airflow guide channel, constraining the airflow direction and allowing high-speed air to directionally scour the salt aerosol plate, stably forming salt aerosol. The blower 4 provides a high-speed airflow source, relying on the impact of the high-speed airflow to peel salt particles from the surface of the salt aerosol plate, serving as the power source for salt aerosol generation. The first mounting plate 5 provides a mounting base for the clamping mechanism, salt aerosol plate, and top cover, accurately positioning the salt aerosol plate within the air duct. The top cover 6 seals the upper space of the first mounting plate, preventing upward airflow leakage and forcing all airflow to pass through the surface of the salt aerosol plate, improving salt particle peeling efficiency and preventing salt mist from escaping upwards and contaminating the equipment's interior. The salt aerosol plate 7 serves as the salt source carrier, generating micron-sized sodium chloride aerosol after being impacted by the high-speed airflow; it is the core consumable for the physiotherapy function. The clamping mechanism secures the saline plate and can simultaneously adjust the shielding area, regulating the effective area of ​​the saline plate exposed to the airflow to achieve aerosol concentration regulation. The first protective cover 8 protects the front-end guide component, gathers the saline airflow, and provides a mounting base for the adjustment mechanism. The first safety grid plate 9 provides safety protection, preventing hands and foreign objects from entering the air duct, while also dispersing locally concentrated airflow for a gentler and more uniform airflow. The guide plate 10 changes the aerosol blowing angle, allowing for adjustable airflow direction to accommodate different user postures, such as sitting or standing. The adjustment mechanism electrically drives the guide plate to deflect, automatically adjusting the airflow direction without manual manipulation, making it convenient to use. This invention establishes a basic saline physiotherapy device with adjustable concentration and controllable airflow direction, addressing the core technical shortcomings of existing products where concentration is fixed and airflow direction is not adjustable, constituting the most fundamental and complete technical solution of this invention.

[0034] The lower side of the outer casing 1 is fixed with evenly arranged casters 11, and the front side of the outer casing 1 has an inspection port. Inside the inspection port, a disassembly plate 12 is fixed with bolts. When there is a problem with the internal mechanical structure or circuit of the outer casing 1, the disassembly plate 12 can be disassembled to facilitate the inspection and repair of the internal problems.

[0035] A filter screen 13 is fixed to the right end of the blower fan 4. A second protective cover 14 is fixed to the right side of the outer casing 1 outside the blower fan 4. A second safety grid plate 15 is fixed to the right end of the second protective cover 14 by bolts. The filter screen 13 filters the outside air entering the equipment, isolating dust, hair, and other impurities, preventing impurities from adhering to the salt-solvent plate and contaminating the aerosol, thus ensuring the cleanliness of the therapeutic gas; it also prevents dust from clogging the air duct. The second protective cover 14 encloses and protects the blower fan, filter screen, and dust removal mechanism, while also limiting the air intake area. The second safety grid plate 15 provides external protection, preventing foreign objects from touching the fan blades and ensuring safe use.

[0036] The second protective cover 14 is equipped with a dust removal mechanism, which includes a motor 16. The motor 16 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the inner wall of the second protective cover 14. A lead screw 17 is fixed to the output end of the motor 16. The upper end of the lead screw 17 is rotatably connected to the upper end of the inner wall of the second protective cover 14 through a bearing. A lifting block 18 is threadedly connected to the wall of the lead screw 17. The rear side of the lifting block 18 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the inner wall of the second protective cover 14. A second mounting plate 19 is fixed to the front side of the lifting block 18 by bolts. A cleaning brush 20 is fixed to the left side of the second mounting plate 19. This mechanism enables automatic dust removal of the filter screen 13 without manual disassembly, preventing filter screen 13 blockage that could cause airflow reduction and insufficient salt soluble aerosol production, reducing the frequency of manual maintenance, and improving the long-term operational stability of the equipment.

[0037] The clamping mechanism includes a clamping plate 21, which is slidably connected inside the first mounting plate 5. A threaded rod 22 is threadedly connected to the left side of the first mounting plate 5, and the right end of the threaded rod 22 is rotatably connected to the clamping plate 21. A rotating block 23 is fixed to the left end of the threaded rod 22. This mechanism is used to clamp and fix the salt aerosol plate, and the concentration of salt aerosol generation can be controlled by adjusting the area of ​​the salt aerosol plate exposed outside the first mounting plate.

[0038] The adjustment mechanism includes a first mounting block 24, which is fixedly connected to the front side of the first protective cover 8. A cylinder 25 is fixed to the lower side of the first mounting block 24. A second mounting block 26 is fixed to the telescopic end of the cylinder 25. A rack 27 is fixed to the left side of the second mounting block 26. A shaft extends to the front end of the first protective cover 8 and a gear 28 is fixed thereon. The rack 27 meshes with the gear 28. This mechanism enables electric angle adjustment of the guide vane 10, automatically changing the airflow direction to adapt to different user positions and improve the utilization rate of saline aerosol inhalation.

[0039] The front side of the first protective cover 8 is located outside the adjustment mechanism and is fixed with a protective shell 29 by bolts.

[0040] Working principle:

[0041] 1. Air supply and saline aerosol generation process: After the equipment is started, the main controller 2 controls the operation of the blower 4; outside air first passes through the second safety grid plate 15 and enters the second protective cover 14, and is filtered by the filter screen 13 to remove dust and impurities in the air, and the clean air is sent into the blower duct 3. When the airflow passes through the position of the first mounting plate 5, it sweeps at high speed over the clamped and fixed saline aerosol plate 7. Relying on the physical peeling and impact of the high-speed airflow, the sodium chloride salt particles on the surface of the saline aerosol plate are broken up to form micron-sized saline aerosol; the airflow mixed with salt particles continues to be transported forward and enters the cavity of the first protective cover 8 on the left side, and is finally blown out through the guide plate 10 for the user to inhale to complete respiratory therapy. The top cover 6 is locked at the upper end of the first mounting plate 5 to close the upper channel, ensuring that all the airflow acts on the surface of the saline aerosol plate and preventing the saline aerosol from escaping upward; the moving wheels 11 at the bottom of the outer shell facilitate the movement of the whole machine, and the front disassembly plate 12 can be opened to inspect the internal components of the equipment;

[0042] 2. Salt-sol plate clamping, disassembly, and effective exposure area adjustment: Rotating the rotating block 23 drives the threaded rod 22 to rotate, and the threaded rod 22 pushes the clamping plate 21 to slide laterally inside the first mounting plate 5. Rotating forward clamps the salt-sol plate 7, and rotating in the reverse direction releases the clamping plate 21, allowing the top cover 6 to be removed upwards to replace the salt-sol plate. By controlling the size of the exposed area of ​​the salt-sol plate 7 extending outside the first mounting plate 5, the exposed area of ​​the salt-sol plate 7 directly contacting the high-speed airflow is changed. The larger the exposed area, the more salt particles the airflow can strip, and the higher the aerosol output concentration; the smaller the exposed area, the lower the salt output concentration, thus adapting to the individualized physiotherapy dosage needs of children, adults, and patients with different diseases, solving the shortcomings of traditional equipment where the concentration cannot be flexibly adjusted.

[0043] 3. The working process of the electric adjustment of the airflow direction of the deflector: The main controller 2 drives the cylinder 25 to extend and retract; the cylinder 25 drives the second mounting block 26 and the rack 27 to move linearly back and forth; the rack 27 meshes with the gear 28, and the linear motion of the rack 27 is converted into the rotational motion of the gear 28 and the shaft; the shaft synchronously drives the multiple deflector plates 10 to deflect synchronously. By adjusting the tilt angle of the deflector plates 10 through electric control, the direction of the salt aerosol airflow is changed. Whether the user is sitting or standing, the aerosol airflow can be precisely aimed at the face, mouth, and nose, improving the utilization rate of salt particles inhalation; the protective shell 29 wraps around the outside of the adjustment mechanism to prevent salt mist from corroding the gear and rack transmission structure.

[0044] 4. Working logic of the automatic filter cleaning mechanism:

[0045] After prolonged use, dust accumulates on the surface of filter screen 13. The controller starts the motor 16, which drives the lead screw 17 to rotate. The lead screw 17 drives the lifting block 18 to move up and down along the lead screw 17. The lifting block 18 drives the second mounting plate 19 and the cleaning brush 20 to move up and down. The cleaning brush 20 rubs against the surface of filter screen 13, automatically removing the dust and impurities attached to filter screen 13. This prevents filter screen 13 from becoming clogged, which would reduce airflow and the efficiency of salt aerosol generation, and reduce the frequency of manual disassembly and cleaning. The second protective cover 14 and the first safety grid plate 9 provide physical protection to prevent foreign objects from entering the air duct and to block large salt particles from splashing outwards.

[0046] All standard parts used in this invention can be purchased from the market, and irregularly shaped parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts, and equipment all adopt conventional models in the prior art, and the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here. The control method of this invention is through a controller. The control circuit of the controller can be implemented by those skilled in the art through simple programming. It should be noted that the electrical components mentioned in this invention have been sorted according to the actual situation during manufacturing, so as not to cause the wire harness to become tangled or affect the operation. The contents not described in detail in this specification belong to the prior art known to those skilled in the art.

[0047] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or basic characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Therefore, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the present invention, and no reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0048] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A saline respiratory therapy device, comprising a housing (1), a main controller (2) fixed to the upper side of the housing (1), and a blower (3) laterally fixed inside the housing (1), characterized in that, A blower fan (4) is fixed to the right end of the blower pipe (3), and a first mounting plate (5) is fixed to the upper side of the blower pipe (3). A top cover (6) is snapped onto the upper end of the first mounting plate (5), and a salt sol plate (7) is fixed inside the first mounting plate (5) by a clamping mechanism. The left side of the outer shell (1) is fixed with a first protective cover (8) by bolts. The left end of the first protective cover (8) is fixed with a first safety grid plate (9) by bolts. The left end inside the first protective cover (8) is rotatably connected with a uniformly arranged guide plate (10) by a shaft. An adjustment mechanism is fixed to the front side of the first protective cover (8).

2. The saline sol respiratory therapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower side of the outer shell (1) is fixed with evenly arranged moving wheels (11), and the front side of the outer shell (1) is provided with an inspection port, and the inside of the inspection port is fixed with a disassembly plate (12) by bolts.

3. The saline sol respiratory therapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A filter screen (13) is fixed to the right end of the blower (4), and a second protective cover (14) is fixed to the right side of the outer shell (1) outside the blower (4). A second safety grid plate (15) is fixed to the right end of the second protective cover (14) by bolts.

4. The saline sol respiratory therapy device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second protective cover (14) is equipped with a dust removal mechanism, which includes a motor (16). The motor (16) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the inner wall of the second protective cover (14). The output end of the motor (16) is fixed with a lead screw (17). The upper end of the lead screw (17) is rotatably connected to the upper end of the inner wall of the second protective cover (14) through a bearing. The rod wall of the lead screw (17) is threadedly connected with a lifting block (18). The rear side of the lifting block (18) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the inner wall of the second protective cover (14). The front side of the lifting block (18) is fixed with a second mounting plate (19) by bolts. A cleaning brush (20) is fixed on the left side of the second mounting plate (19).

5. The saline sol respiratory therapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism includes a clamping plate (21), which is slidably connected inside the first mounting plate (5). A threaded rod (22) is threadedly connected to the left side of the first mounting plate (5). The right end of the threaded rod (22) is rotatably connected to the clamping plate (21), and a rotating block (23) is fixed to the left end of the threaded rod (22).

6. The saline sol respiratory therapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment mechanism includes a first mounting block (24), which is fixedly connected to the front side of the first protective cover (8). A cylinder (25) is fixed to the lower side of the first mounting block (24). A second mounting block (26) is fixed to the telescopic end of the cylinder (25). A rack (27) is fixed to the left side of the second mounting block (26). The shaft extends to the front end of the first protective cover (8) and a gear (28) is fixed thereon. The rack (27) meshes with the gear (28).

7. The saline sol respiratory therapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front side of the first protective cover (8) is located outside the adjustment mechanism and is fixed with a protective shell (29) by bolts.

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