Tongue depressor for tNGS sampling of respiratory tract infected children

Abstract

The utility model is applicable to the technical field of medical instruments, and provides a tongue depressor for tNGS sampling of children with respiratory tract infection, which comprises a handheld plate and a connecting plate hinged to the bottom of the handheld plate. The group of tongue depressors are respectively arranged on one side of the handheld plate and one side of the connecting plate and are used for pressing the tongue; the soft cushions are respectively arranged on the group of tongue depressors in a sleeving manner; and the adjusting mechanism is arranged on the handheld plate and the connecting plate and is used for adjusting the distance between the group of tongue depressors. According to the tongue depressor for tNGS sampling of the children with respiratory tract infection, the comfort level and adaptability of the children in the visual diagnosis process can be effectively improved, and therefore the overall using effect and working performance are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of medical devices, and in particular relates to a tongue depressor for tNGS sampling in children with respiratory tract infection. Background Art

[0002] Pediatrics is a comprehensive medical discipline that studies the physical and mental development, health care, and disease prevention of children. All health and hygiene issues related to children and adolescents fall within the scope of pediatrics. The mission of pediatrics is to continuously explore pediatric medical theories, apply them to practical applications, reduce morbidity and mortality, strengthen the physical fitness of children and adolescents, and improve child and adolescent health care and disease prevention. Respiratory infections are common in pediatrics. To determine whether a respiratory infection is highly contagious, it is often necessary to identify the pathogen causing the infection. Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing (tNGS) technology can directly enrich nucleic acids from clinical samples, perform high-throughput sequencing, and then compare the sequence information to a database for analysis. The resulting sequence information can be used to identify the pathogenic microorganisms present in the sample. Before performing tNGS on children with respiratory infections, sample collection requires the use of a tongue depressor.

[0003] The tongue depressor is a thin wooden piece with two round ends used by doctors. It is mainly used for visual examination of the pharynx and is an essential examination instrument for doctors. The children's tongue depressor is a visual examination tool specifically for children. However, most of the tongue depressors for children's visual examination on the market have an overall structure that is too simple. They are just mini versions of adult tongue depressors. Although they can realize the basic function of visual examination of children, they cannot guarantee that children will not feel uncomfortable and unwell during the visual examination process, so that the overall use effect and working performance are affected to a certain extent. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model provides a tongue depressor for tNGS sampling in children with respiratory tract infection, aiming to solve the problem in the above background technology that the currently used tongue depressors easily make children feel uncomfortable, thereby affecting children's visual diagnosis.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the present invention is implemented as follows: a tongue depressor for tNGS sampling in children with respiratory tract infection, comprising: a hand-held plate and a connecting plate hinged at the bottom of the hand-held plate; a group of tongue depressors respectively provided on one side of the hand-held plate and the connecting plate for pressing the tongue; soft pads respectively sleeved on the group of tongue depressors; and an adjustment mechanism provided on the hand-held plate and the connecting plate for adjusting the spacing between the group of tongue depressors.

[0006] Preferably, the adjustment mechanism includes: a slide groove provided at the bottom of the hand-held plate; a screw rod rotatably installed in the slide groove, one end of the screw rod extending out of one side of the hand-held plate; a slider threadedly sleeved on the screw rod, the bottom of the slider rod slidingly contacting the slide groove; a connecting rod respectively hinged on the slider rod and the connecting plate; and a handle fixedly installed on one end of the screw rod.

[0007] Preferably, a mounting groove is provided on the top of the handheld board, a battery is installed in the mounting groove, a cover is detachably mounted on the handheld board, the cover is arranged on the mounting groove, a lighting lamp is installed on one side of the handheld board, the lighting lamp is located on one side of the tongue depressor and is arranged in an inclined shape, and a switch device is installed on the top of the handheld board.

[0008] Preferably, a protective cover is provided on the hand-held plate and the connecting plate, and the protective cover is provided on a group of the tongue depressors. The protective cover also includes a card plate and a card strip, and the card plate is fixed on the card strip. A palate pad is installed on the soft pad located above.

[0009] Preferably, a fixed block is fixedly installed on one side of the hand-held plate and the connecting plate, a rectangular block is fixedly installed on one side of the fixed block, the rectangular block is slidingly connected to the tongue depressor, an L-shaped piece is fixedly installed on the fixed block, a fixing bolt is threadedly installed on the L-shaped piece, the fixing bolt is threadedly connected to the tongue depressor and is in rotational contact with the rectangular block.

[0010] Preferably, a limiting rod is fixedly installed on the top of the handheld plate, an annular opening is opened on the protective cover, a sealing ring is installed in the annular opening, and the limiting rod slides through the sealing ring.

[0011] Preferably, the tongue depressor is U-shaped, a connecting port is provided on the inner side of the soft pad, and both the soft pad and the upper jaw pad are made of silicone material.

[0012] Compared with related technologies, the tongue depressor for tNGS sampling in children with respiratory tract infection provided by the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] Compared with the existing technology, the tongue depressor for tNGS sampling in children with respiratory tract infections provided in this solution increases the contact area and softness between the tongue depressor and the child's tongue through the design of a soft pad, effectively reducing the discomfort and discomfort of the child during the visual examination. The adjustment mechanism allows the spacing between a group of tongue depressors to be adjusted to adapt to the mouths of children of different sizes, thereby improving the versatility and practicality of the tongue depressor. The hinged design of the handheld plate and the connecting plate allows the doctor to easily adjust the angle and position of the tongue depressor to adapt to different visual examination needs, while reducing the difficulty of operation.

[0014] In summary, the tongue depressor for tNGS sampling in children with respiratory tract infection of the present invention can effectively improve the comfort and adaptability of children during visual examination, thereby improving the overall use effect and work performance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the operation of a tongue depressor for tNGS sampling in children with respiratory tract infection provided by the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main cross-sectional structure of a tongue depressor for tNGS sampling in children with respiratory tract infection provided by the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of a tongue depressor for tNGS sampling in children with respiratory tract infection provided by the utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the initial state of a group of tongue depressors provided by the utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a side sectional structural diagram of the hand-held plate, connecting plate and protective cover provided by the utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 This is an assembly diagram of the fixing bolt, tongue depressor and rectangular block provided by the utility model;

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of the tongue depressor provided by the utility model;

[0022] Figure 8 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of part A shown in FIG;

[0023] Figure 9 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of part B shown in FIG.

[0024] Figure numerals: 1. Hand-held plate; 2. Connecting plate; 3. Tongue depressor; 4. Cushion; 5. Upper palate pad; 6. Slide groove; 7. Screw; 8. Slider; 9. Connecting rod; 10. Handle; 11. Battery; 12. Cover; 13. Lighting lamp; 14. Switch device; 15. Protective cover; 16. Card; 17. Fixed block; 18. Rectangular block; 19. L-shaped piece; 20. Fixing bolt; 21. Limit rod; 22. Sealing ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs; the terms used herein in the specification of the application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application; the terms "including" and "having" in the specification and claims of this application and the description of the above-mentioned drawings, as well as any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of this application or the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish different objects, rather than to describe a specific order; the terms "inside", "outside", "left", and "right" indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0026] References herein to "embodiments" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it constitute an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive of other embodiments. It is understood, both explicitly and implicitly, by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0027] The present invention provides a tongue depressor for tNGS sampling in children with respiratory tract infection. Figure 1-9 As shown, the tongue depressor for tNGS sampling in children with respiratory tract infection includes: a hand-held plate 1 and a connecting plate 2 hinged at the bottom of the hand-held plate 1; a group of tongue depressors 3 respectively provided on one side of the hand-held plate 1 and the connecting plate 2 for pressing the tongue; soft pads 4 respectively provided on a group of the tongue depressors 3; and an adjustment mechanism provided on the hand-held plate 1 and the connecting plate 2 for adjusting the spacing between the group of tongue depressors 3.

[0028] The tongue depressor 3 is convenient for children to use and can be used to check the child's tongue and tongue quality.

[0029] In a further preferred embodiment of the present utility model, the adjustment mechanism includes: a slide groove 6 opened at the bottom of the hand-held plate 1; a screw rod 7 rotatably installed in the slide groove 6, one end of the screw rod 7 extends out of one side of the hand-held plate 1; a slider 8 threadedly sleeved on the screw rod 7, the bottom of the slider 8 is in sliding contact with the slide groove 6; a connecting rod 9 respectively hinged on the slider 8 and the connecting plate 2; and a handle 10 fixedly mounted on one end of the screw rod 7.

[0030] In this embodiment, when the spacing between the tongue depressors 3 needs to be adjusted, the doctor can hold the handle 10 and rotate the screw 7. Since the slider 8 is threadedly mounted on the screw 7, when the screw 7 rotates, the slider 8 will move along the slide 6. The movement of the slider 8 is transmitted to the connecting plate 2 and the tongue depressors 3 through the connecting rod 9, so that the connecting plate 2 rotates along the handheld plate 1, thereby adjusting the spacing between a group of tongue depressors 3. By rotating the handle 10 and the threaded fit of the screw 7, the doctor can accurately adjust the spacing between the tongue depressors 3 to adapt to children's mouths of different sizes. The design of the handle 10 allows the doctor to easily rotate the screw 7, thereby simplifying the adjustment process and improving work efficiency.

[0031] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a mounting groove is provided on the top of the handheld board 1, a battery 11 is installed in the mounting groove, a cover plate 12 is detachably mounted on the handheld board 1, and the cover plate 12 is covered on the mounting groove, a lighting lamp 13 is installed on one side of the handheld board 1, the lighting lamp 13 is located on one side of the tongue depressor 3 and is arranged in an inclined shape, and a switch device 14 is installed on the top of the handheld board 1.

[0032] In this embodiment, during the visual examination, the doctor can turn on the lighting lamp 13 through the switch device 14. The light emitted by the lighting lamp 13 will illuminate the child's pharyngeal area, allowing the doctor to observe more clearly and make a diagnosis or take samples. At the same time, the battery 11 illuminates the lighting lamp 13. When the battery 11 is low on power and needs to be charged, just plug the charging cable into the charging end of the battery. The addition of the lighting lamp 13 enables the doctor to observe the child's pharyngeal condition more clearly during the visual examination, thereby improving the accuracy of the diagnosis. The design of the switch device 14 allows the doctor to easily control the turning on and off of the lighting lamp 13, simplifying the operating process.

[0033] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a protective cover 15 is provided on the hand-held plate 1 and the connecting plate 2, and the protective cover 15 is provided on a group of the tongue depressors 3. The protective cover 15 also includes a clamping plate 16 and a clamping strip, and the clamping plate 16 is clamped on the clamping strip, and the upper jaw pad 5 is installed on the soft pad 4 located above.

[0034] In this embodiment, when the tongue depressor is not in use, the doctor can cover the protective cover 15 on the tongue depressor 3 and fix it by the cooperation of the clamping plate 16 and the clamping strip. This not only protects the cleanliness of the tongue depressor 3 and the cushion 4, but also prevents them from accidental damage. When the tongue depressor is needed, the doctor only needs to remove the protective cover 15 and align the tongue depressor 3 and the cushion 4 with the child's tongue and palate. The design of the palate pad 5 can increase the contact area and softness with the child's palate, further reducing discomfort. The design of the protective cover 15 can effectively protect the tongue depressor 3 and the cushion 4 from contamination and damage, extending their service life. The cooperation of the clamping plate 16 and the clamping strip can ensure that the protective cover 15 will not move or fall off at will during use, thereby improving the safety of use. The design of the palate pad 5 can increase the contact area and softness with the child's palate, reduce discomfort during tongue depressing, and improve the child's cooperation.

[0035] In a further preferred embodiment of the present utility model, a fixing block 17 is fixedly installed on one side of the hand-held plate 1 and the connecting plate 2, and a rectangular block 18 is fixedly installed on one side of the fixing block 17. The rectangular block 18 is slidingly connected to the tongue depressor 3, and an L-shaped piece 19 is fixedly installed on the fixing block 17. A fixing bolt 20 is threadedly installed on the L-shaped piece 19, and the fixing bolt 20 is threadedly connected to the tongue depressor 3 and is in rotational contact with the rectangular block 18.

[0036] In this embodiment, when in use, the doctor can slide the tongue depressor 3 along the rectangular block 18 to the desired position, and then tighten it to the L-shaped piece 19 and the tongue depressor 3 by rotating the fixing bolt 20. Since the fixing bolt 20 is in rotational contact with the rectangular block 18, it can effectively fix the tongue depressor 3 on the rectangular block 18 to prevent it from moving or falling off during use. At the same time, when the tongue depressor 3 needs to be cleaned, disinfected or replaced, it is also convenient to remove it for operation. By using the fixing block 17, the rectangular block 18 and the fixing bolt 20 in combination, the stability and reliability of the tongue depressor 3 during use can be ensured to prevent it from moving or falling off.

[0037] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, a limiting rod 21 is fixedly installed on the top of the handheld board 1, and an annular opening is opened on the protective cover 15. A sealing ring 22 is installed in the annular opening, and the limiting rod 21 slides through the sealing ring 22.

[0038] In this embodiment, when the protective cover 15 is placed on the tongue depressor 3, the annular opening of the protective cover 15 is first passed through the limiting rod 21, and then the protective cover 15 is fixed on the hand-held plate 1 to ensure that the protective cover 15 will not separate from the hand-held plate 1. Through the design of the sealing ring 22, it is ensured that the connection between the hand-held plate 1 and the protective cover 15 has good sealing performance, effectively preventing the entry of external contaminants.

[0039] In a further preferred embodiment of the present invention, the tongue depressor 3 is U-shaped, a connecting port is provided on the inner side of the soft pad 4, and both the soft pad 4 and the upper jaw pad 5 are made of silicone material.

[0040] In this embodiment, the tongue depressor 3 is designed to be U-shaped. This shape enables the tongue depressor 3 to better adapt to the oral structure of children. The U-shaped design not only provides enough space to accommodate the tongue, but also reduces the pressure on the child's mouth, making the visual examination process more comfortable and safe. The soft pad 4 and the upper palate pad 5 are both made of silicone material. Silicone material has excellent softness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance, and is very suitable for use in medical devices that come into contact with the skin. In addition, silicone material is easy to clean and disinfect, ensuring hygiene and safety during use. The connection port opened on the inner side of the soft pad 4 facilitates the installation or removal of the soft pad 4, which is beneficial to subsequent replacement operations.

[0041] In summary, compared with related technologies, this tongue depressor can effectively improve children's comfort and adaptability during visual examination, thereby improving the overall use effect and work performance.

[0042] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed device can be implemented in other ways.

[0043] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present invention, rather than all embodiments. Based on these embodiments, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative work are within the scope to be protected by the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, ordinary technicians in this field can still combine, add, delete or make other adjustments to the features in the various embodiments of the present invention according to the circumstances without conflict, without making any creative work, so as to obtain different other technical solutions that do not deviate from the concept of the present invention in essence, and these technical solutions also fall within the scope to be protected by the present invention.

Claims

1. A tongue depressor for tNGS sampling in children with respiratory tract infection, characterized in that: include: A hand-held board and a connecting board hinged at the bottom of the hand-held board; A group of tongue depressors respectively arranged on one side of the hand-held plate and the connecting plate for pressing the tongue; Soft pads respectively mounted on a group of tongue depressors; An adjusting mechanism is arranged on the hand-held plate and the connecting plate and is used for adjusting the distance between a group of tongue depressors.

2. The tongue depressor for tNGS sampling in children with respiratory tract infection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The regulating mechanism comprises: A chute provided at the bottom of the handheld board; Rotating a screw rod installed in the slide slot, one end of the screw rod extends out of one side of the handheld plate; A slider threadably sleeved on the screw rod, wherein the bottom of the slider is in sliding contact with the slide groove; A connecting rod is respectively hinged on the slider and the connecting plate; and a handle is fixedly mounted on one end of the screw rod.

3. The tongue depressor for tNGS sampling in children with respiratory tract infection according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting groove is provided on the top of the handheld board, a battery is installed in the mounting groove, a cover plate is detachably mounted on the handheld board, the cover plate cover is arranged on the mounting groove, a lighting lamp is installed on one side of the handheld board, the lighting lamp is located on one side of the tongue depressor and is arranged in an inclined shape, and a switch device is installed on the top of the handheld board.

4. The tongue depressor for tNGS sampling in children with respiratory tract infection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hand-held plate and the connecting plate are provided with protective covers, the protective covers are provided on a group of the tongue depressors, the protective covers also include a clamping plate and a clamping strip, the clamping plate is clamped on the clamping strip, and an upper palate pad is installed on the soft pad located above.

5. The tongue depressor for tNGS sampling in children with respiratory tract infection according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixed block is fixedly installed on one side of the hand-held plate and the connecting plate, a rectangular block is fixedly installed on one side of the fixed block, the rectangular block is slidably connected to the tongue depressor, an L-shaped piece is fixedly installed on the fixed block, a fixing bolt is threadedly installed on the L-shaped piece, the fixing bolt is threadedly connected to the tongue depressor and is in rotational contact with the rectangular block.

6. The tongue depressor for tNGS sampling in children with respiratory tract infection according to claim 4, characterized in that: A limiting rod is fixedly installed on the top of the handheld plate, an annular opening is opened on the protective cover, a sealing ring is installed in the annular opening, and the limiting rod slides through the sealing ring.

7. The tongue depressor for tNGS sampling in children with respiratory tract infection according to claim 4, characterized in that: The tongue depressor is arranged in a U shape, a connecting opening is provided on the inner side of the soft pad, and the soft pad and the upper jaw pad are both made of silicone material.

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