Intelligent guiding and collision warning cap for inpatient head
By designing a three-layer intelligent guidance and collision warning cap, combined with sensors and positioning modules, the problem of existing head protection caps being unable to provide accurate protection and lacking intelligent warnings has been solved. This enables precise protection and in-hospital guidance for patients after craniotomy, reduces the risk of secondary injury, and improves the medical experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202611227647.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-08-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-11-06
AI Technical Summary
Existing head protection caps cannot provide precise protection for patients' skull wounds and lack intelligent collision warning and in-hospital guidance functions, resulting in patients facing the risk of secondary injury when moving around in the hospital after craniotomy.
A three-layer intelligent guidance and collision warning cap was designed, including components such as a hood, brim, integrator, inner liner, and headband. It integrates sensors and positioning modules to achieve real-time monitoring of obstacles and collision warnings, and provides in-hospital navigation through a 5G communication module. The inner liner and headband can be adjusted to precisely protect the wound area, while providing an observation window for medical staff to operate.
It achieves precise protection for the patient's head, reduces the risk of secondary injury, reduces getting lost in the hospital and waiting time, and improves the patient's medical experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of medical rehabilitation assistive devices, and in particular to a smart head-guided inspection and collision warning cap for hospitalized patients. Background Technology
[0002] After craniotomy, the integrity of the skull is compromised, and the area of skull defect lacks skeletal protection. The brain tissue directly bears the pressure from the scalp and external forces, and even minor impacts can lead to severe intracranial injury, or even death. Therefore, postoperative head protection is a crucial aspect of neurosurgical care. Currently, commonly used postoperative head protection devices fall into two main categories: rigid protective caps, which cushion external forces by incorporating a buffer layer or air bladder within the cap; and adjustable, fixed caps, which adapt to different head shapes using structures such as telescopic springs and curved elastic cords.
[0003] However, existing protective caps have a fixed protective structure, which cannot provide precise protection for the specific location of the patient's skull wound. The location of the bone window in craniotomy varies depending on the surgical plan (such as the forehead, top, or occipital region). Protective caps with fixed structures often overprotect non-wound areas while providing insufficient protection for the wound area, and may even affect healing by compressing the wound dressing. Although some patents propose a separate structure for the inner liner and outer shell, the position of the inner liner is relatively fixed and lacks an active alignment adjustment function for the wound location. Secondly, postoperative patients face a complex hospital environment when moving around (such as going to examination departments), including corridor obstacles, door frames, mobile devices, and people. Existing protective caps are all passive protective structures and cannot actively identify and warn of potential collision risks. Although smart helmet technology has achieved distance measurement and warning functions in the industrial field, such technologies have limited functionality. In summary, developing an integrated head protection device that combines precise wound protection, intelligent collision warning, and in-hospital guidance functions is of great significance for improving the medical experience of postoperative craniotomy patients and reducing the risk of secondary injury. Summary of the Invention
[0004] This invention discloses an intelligent head-guided inspection and collision warning cap for hospitalized patients, aiming to solve the technical problem that the existing head protection caps for medical staff and patients have relatively limited functionality.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A smart head guidance and collision warning cap for hospitalized patients consists of three parts: an integrated component, a protective component, and a wearing component. The wearing component is rotatably installed inside the protective component and is responsible for fixing it to the head of the medical staff and the patient. The protective component is fixedly installed inside the integrated component and is responsible for providing precise protection for the patient's head. The outer integrated component integrates multiple electrical components to provide intelligent guidance for the patient. The integrated component includes a hood worn on the patient's head, with a brim on the outside of the hood. A ring of evenly arranged distance sensing units is installed along the outer edge of the hood, and an integrator is fixedly installed on the top of the brim. The distance sensing units and the integrator are electrically connected. The integrator also integrates a main control chip, a Beidou positioning module, a 5G communication module, and a power supply module in sequence. The protective component includes an inner liner fixedly installed inside the integrated component. The inner liner has a channel on its side, which extends through the side of the hood. An observation window is magnetically fixed to the outside of the channel. The wearing assembly includes a headband that is rotatably installed inside the inner bladder. The top of the headband is fixedly connected to a protective top by several headbands. The protective top and the inner wall of the inner bladder are separated by a gap. The headband rotates along the inside of the inner bladder to adjust the relative position of the channel on the patient's head.
[0006] Building upon traditional medical staff and patients wearing warning caps, this new technology features a three-layer structure. First, the outermost layer, the hood and brim, utilizes an integrator and distance sensing units. The distance sensing unit array monitors the distance to surrounding obstacles in real time, and combined with the integrator's built-in components, it provides pre-collision warnings and post-collision recordings. Simultaneously, it integrates with the hospital information system via a BeiDou positioning module and a 5G communication module to provide full voice navigation from the ward to the examination department. It also integrates examination queue progress reminders, reducing patient disorientation and waiting time within the hospital, and minimizing the risk of accidents caused by prolonged stays. Second, the inner liner and headband work together. The rotating inner liner structure allows for flexible adjustment of the channel's orientation based on the patient's craniotomy window location, achieving "one wound, one-point protection." This avoids the pressure on the wound area caused by traditional full-coverage protection and allows for flexible adjustment of the care points according to the patient's wound location. The magnetic quick-release design of the observation window facilitates observation and dressing changes by medical staff.
[0007] In a preferred embodiment, a pad is fixedly installed on the outer side of the inner liner, the pad is in pressure contact with the inner wall of the hood, a sponge pad is placed between the inner liner and the top cover, a number of top air holes are opened through the top of the inner liner, and a number of side air holes are opened through the side wall of the inner liner.
[0008] The anti-collision and shock absorption effect of this warning cap is improved by setting pads and sponge pads, and the ventilation efficiency of this warning cap is improved by setting top air holes and side air holes, thereby improving the comfort of using this device.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment, a magnetic ring is provided inside the channel, and the observation window and the magnetic ring are magnetically attracted and fixed together.
[0010] By incorporating a magnetic ring inside the channel, the connection between the observation window and the channel is made easier, thus enhancing the ease of operation of the device.
[0011] In a preferred embodiment, sliders are symmetrically arranged on the outer side of the headband, and the sliders are slidably installed on the inner edge of the inner liner. Damping elements are provided at the edges of the sliders and the inner liner, so that the rotating headband produces a jamming sensation.
[0012] By incorporating a slider structure on the outer side of the headband, the headband and inner liner can be quickly connected. Additionally, the damping component creates a locking sensation when the headband rotates, thus assisting the user in adjusting the position and improving the stability and functionality of the device during use.
[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the outer side of the headband has several quick-release openings, and one end of the headband is fixedly installed inside the quick-release openings.
[0014] By providing a quick-release opening on the outside of the headband, medical staff can adjust the position of the headband according to the specific wound location on the patient's head, thereby preventing the headband from coming into contact with the patient's wound and improving the functionality of the device.
[0015] As can be seen from the above, the intelligent head guidance and collision warning cap for hospitalized patients provided by the present invention has the following technical effects.
[0016] Firstly, by setting the traditional warning hat to a three-layer structure, the outer hood and brim utilize the operation of an integrator and distance sensing units. The distance sensing unit array monitors the distance to surrounding obstacles in real time. Combined with the integrator's built-in components, it achieves pre-collision risk warning and post-collision recording. At the same time, it links with the hospital information system through the Beidou positioning module and cooperates with the 5G communication module to achieve full voice navigation from the ward to the examination department. It also integrates examination queue progress reminders to reduce patients getting lost and waiting time in the hospital, and reduce the accidental risks caused by being stranded.
[0017] Secondly, the inner liner and headband work together. The inner liner structure can rotate along the outside of the headband, and the orientation of the channel can be flexibly adjusted according to the specific location of the craniotomy window, so as to achieve "one wound, fixed point protection". This avoids the pressure on the wound area caused by traditional full-wrap protection. The channel nursing points can also be flexibly adjusted according to the location of the patient's wound. At the same time, the magnetic quick-release design of the observation window makes it convenient for medical staff to observe and change dressings. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure proposed in this invention.
[0019] Figure 2This is a top view of the overall structure proposed in this invention.
[0020] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure proposed in this invention.
[0021] Figure 4 The present invention proposes Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle.
[0022] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the overall structure proposed in this invention.
[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the protective component structure proposed in this invention.
[0024] Figure 7 This is a side view of the protective component structure proposed in this invention.
[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the wearable component structure proposed in this invention.
[0026] In the diagram: 1. Integrated component; 101. Hood; 102. Hood brim; 103. Distance sensing unit; 104. Integrator; 105. Window; 2. Protective component; 201. Inner liner; 202. Channel; 203. Observation window; 204. Magnetic ring; 205. Pad; 206. Top vent; 207. Side vent; 3. Wearing component; 301. Headband; 302. Head strap; 303. Top cover; 304. Slider; 3041. Damping element; 305. Quick release port; 306. Sponge pad. Detailed Implementation
[0027] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments.
[0028] The present invention discloses an intelligent head guidance and collision warning cap for hospitalized patients, which is mainly used for postoperative head protection and care for craniotomy patients.
[0029] Reference Figures 1 to 8 A smart head guidance and collision warning cap for hospitalized patients. The entire warning cap consists of three parts: an integrated component 1, a protective component 2, and a wearing component 3. The wearing component 3 is rotatably installed inside the protective component 2 and is responsible for fixing it to the head of the medical staff and the patient. The protective component 2 is fixedly installed inside the integrated component 1 and is responsible for providing precise protection for the patient's head. The outer integrated component 1 integrates multiple electrical components to provide intelligent guidance for the patient. The integrated component 1 includes a hood 101 worn on the patient's head, with a brim 102 on the outside of the hood 101. A ring of evenly arranged distance sensing units 103 is installed around the outer edge of the hood 101, and an integrator 104 is fixedly installed on the top of the brim 102. The distance sensing units 103 and the integrator 104 are electrically connected. Meanwhile, the integrator 104 has a main control chip, a Beidou positioning module, a 5G communication module, and a power supply module integrated inside in sequence. The protective component 2 includes an inner liner 201 fixedly installed inside the integrated component 1. A channel 202 is provided on the side of the inner liner 201, which extends through the side of the hood 101. An observation window 203 is magnetically fixed on the outside of the channel 202. The wearing component 3 includes a headband 301 that is rotatably installed inside the inner bladder 201. The top of the headband 301 is fixedly connected to a protective top 303 by several headbands 302. The protective top 303 and the inner wall of the inner bladder 201 are separated by a gap. The headband 301 rotates along the inside of the inner bladder 201 to adjust the relative position of the channel 202 on the patient's head.
[0030] In this embodiment: Medical staff rotate the headband 301 according to the location of the patient's head wound, causing the headband 301 to rotate along the inside of the inner liner 201 until the channel 202 on the side of the inner liner 201 aligns with the wound on the patient's head. At this point, the medical staff assists the patient in putting the headband 301 on their head, so that the protective cap 303 covers the patient's head and the inner liner 201 wraps around the outside of the patient's head. Then, the medical staff activates the integrated component 1 of this warning cap. Initially, the channel 202 is distributed on the outside of the wound on the patient's head, without contacting the wound. The medical staff can observe the real-time situation through the observation window 203 as it penetrates the patient's wound, and simultaneously adjust the observation window 2 by removing and reinstalling it. 03. To change the dressing and provide medical care for the patient's wound. Secondly, when the patient moves around the hospital while wearing this warning cap, the distance sensing unit 103 located on the outside of the cap 101 is activated simultaneously. When the distance sensing unit 103 detects that the straight-line distance to an external object reaches a set threshold, it generates an electrical signal and transmits it to the integrator 104 at the top of the cap brim 102. This causes the main control chip inside the integrator 104 to control the 5G communication module to start, and then broadcast a report to remind the patient and medical staff. At the same time, the Beidou positioning module located inside the integrator 104, in conjunction with the 5G communication module, can help medical staff and patients find each other and reduce the time spent getting lost.
[0031] The top of the hood 101 has a window 105 through which a passage 202 extends out from inside the window 105.
[0032] Specifically, the top of the inner liner 201 has several top air holes 206, and the side wall of the inner liner 201 has several side air holes 207, which improves the comfort of the patient when wearing it.
[0033] Reference Figure 7 In a preferred embodiment, a magnetic ring 204 is provided inside the channel 202, and the observation window 203 and the magnetic ring 204 are magnetically fixed together.
[0034] Medical staff can quickly remove the observation window 203 from the inside of the channel 202 by pressing the edge of the observation window 203 with their hands, which makes it convenient to directly change the dressing on the wound of the doctor and patient.
[0035] Reference Figure 3 , Figures 5 to 7 In a preferred embodiment, a pad 205 is fixedly installed on the outer side of the inner liner 201. The pad 205 and the inner wall of the hood 101 are in pressure contact to improve the stability between the inner liner 201 and the hood 101. A sponge pad 306 is placed between the inner liner 201 and the top cover 303 to improve the stability between the inner liner 201 and the top cover 303.
[0036] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 In a preferred embodiment, sliders 304 are symmetrically arranged on the outer side of the headband 301. The sliders 304 are slidably installed on the inner side of the inner liner 201. Damping elements 3041 are provided at the edges of the sliders 304 and the inner liner 201, causing the rotating headband 301 to produce a jamming sensation.
[0037] According to the location of the patient's head wound, the medical staff rotates the headband 301, causing the slider 304 at the end of the headband 301 to rotate along the inside of the inner liner 201 until the channel 202 on the side of the inner liner 201 is aligned with the wound on the patient's head. During this process, the slider 304 is affected by the damping element 3041 while sliding, which causes the rotating headband 301 to have a jamming sensation, thus improving the stability and convenience of using this warning cap.
[0038] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 In a preferred embodiment, the outer side of the protective cap 303 is provided with a plurality of quick-release openings 305. One end of the headband 302 is fixedly installed inside the quick-release opening 305. When medical staff rotate the inner liner 201 to change the placement of the channel 202, they can simultaneously remove the headband 302 exposed inside the channel 202 through the quick-release opening 305 and change its installation position, thereby preventing the headband 302 from obstructing the outside of the patient's wound.
[0039] Working principle: During use, medical staff rotate the headband 301 according to the location of the patient's head wound, causing the slider 304 at the end of the headband 301 to rotate along the inside of the inner liner 201 until the channel 202 on the side of the inner liner 201 is aligned with the wound on the patient's head. At this time, the medical staff assists the patient to put the headband 301 on their head, so that the top cover 303 covers the patient's head and the inner liner 201 wraps around the outside of the patient's head. Then, the medical staff activates the integrated component 1 of this warning cap. First, the channel 202 will be distributed on the outside of the wound on the patient's head, without contacting the wound. The medical staff can observe the real situation through the observation window 203 as it penetrates the patient's wound, and at the same time, by disassembling... The observation window 203 is installed to perform dressing changes and medical care on the patient's wound. Secondly, when the patient moves around the hospital while wearing this warning cap, the distance sensing unit 103 located on the outside of the cap 101 is activated simultaneously. When the distance sensing unit 103 detects that the straight-line distance to an external object reaches a set threshold, it generates an electrical signal and transmits it to the integrator 104 at the top of the cap brim 102. This causes the main control chip inside the integrator 104 to activate the 5G communication module, which then broadcasts a report to remind the patient and medical staff. At the same time, the Beidou positioning module located inside the integrator 104, in conjunction with the 5G communication module, can help medical staff and patients find each other and reduce the time spent getting lost.
[0040] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A smart head-guided inspection and collision warning cap for hospitalized patients, characterized in that, The entire warning cap consists of three parts: an integrated component (1), a protective component (2), and a wearing component (3). The wearing component (3) is rotatably installed inside the protective component (2) and is responsible for fixing it to the head of the medical staff and the patient. The protective component (2) is fixedly installed inside the integrated component (1) and is responsible for providing precise protection to the patient's head. The outer integrated component (1) integrates multiple electrical components to provide intelligent guidance for the patient. The integrated component (1) includes a hood (101) worn on the patient's head. A brim (102) is provided on the outside of the hood (101). A ring of evenly arranged distance sensing units (103) is installed on the outer edge of the hood (101). An integrator (104) is fixedly installed on the top of the brim (102). The distance sensing units (103) and the integrator (104) are electrically connected. Meanwhile, the integrator (104) integrates a main control chip, a Beidou positioning module, a 5G communication module, and a power supply module in sequence inside. The protective component (2) includes an inner liner (201) fixedly installed inside the integrated component (1). The inner liner (201) has a channel (202) on its side, which extends through the side of the hood (101). An observation window (203) is magnetically fixed to the outside of the channel (202). The wearing component (3) includes a headband (301) rotatably installed inside the inner bladder (201). The top of the headband (301) is fixedly connected to a protective top (303) by a plurality of headbands (302). The protective top (303) and the inner wall of the inner bladder (201) are separated by a gap. The headband (301) rotates along the inside of the inner bladder (201) to adjust the relative position of the channel (202) on the patient's head.
2. The intelligent head guidance and collision warning cap for hospitalized patients according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the hood (101) has a window (105) that extends through it, and the channel (202) extends through the inside of the window (105).
3. The intelligent head guidance and collision warning cap for hospitalized patients according to claim 1, characterized in that, A magnetic ring (204) is provided inside the channel (202), and the observation window (203) and the magnetic ring (204) are magnetically attracted and fixed.
4. The intelligent head guidance and collision warning cap for hospitalized patients according to claim 1, characterized in that, A pad (205) is fixedly installed on the outside of the inner liner (201), and the pad (205) and the inner wall of the hood (101) are in contact by compression.
5. The intelligent head guidance and collision warning cap for hospitalized patients according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the inner liner (201) has several top air holes (206).
6. The intelligent head guidance and collision warning cap for hospitalized patients according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner liner (201) has several side air holes (207) through the side wall.
7. The intelligent head guidance and collision warning cap for hospitalized patients according to claim 1, characterized in that, The headband (301) is symmetrically provided with sliders (304) on the outer side, and the sliders (304) are slidably installed on the inner side of the edge of the inner liner (201).
8. The intelligent head guidance and collision warning cap for hospitalized patients according to claim 7, characterized in that, Damping elements (3041) are provided at the edges of the slider (304) and the inner liner (201), causing the rotating headband (301) to feel stuck.
9. The intelligent head guidance and collision warning cap for hospitalized patients according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer side of the protective cap (303) is provided with several quick-release openings (305), and one end of the headband (302) is fixedly installed inside the quick-release opening (305).
10. The intelligent head guidance and collision warning cap for hospitalized patients according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sponge pad (306) is placed between the inner liner (201) and the top cover (303).
