Oral care device

Abstract

The utility model provides an oral cavity nursing device which comprises a cleaning piece, the cleaning piece is provided with a drainage channel, a suction inlet and a negative pressure aspirator connecting port, the suction inlet and the negative pressure aspirator connecting port are communicated with the inside and the outside of the drainage channel, and the suction inlet is arranged towards the outer side of the cleaning piece; and the vibrating part is in driving connection with the cleaning part. According to the oral care device, the cleaning part is inserted into the oral cavity of a critical patient, the vibration part can drive the cleaning part to vibrate, the contact area and friction frequency of the cleaning part and the oral cavity of the patient are increased, the cleaning effect on the oral cavity of the patient is improved, and the workload of manual cleaning and nursing of nursing personnel is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of oral care, in particular to an oral care device. Background Art

[0002] The oral protection ability of critically ill patients decreases, and the self-cleaning ability weakens, which leads to the massive reproduction of pathogenic bacteria in the oral cavity, changes in oral pH value, displacement and changes in the types of bacteria colonizing the oropharynx, local oral inflammation and oral ulcers. In recent years, the impact of oral hygiene on the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia has attracted widespread attention from clinical medical staff, scientific researchers and even the public. Studies have shown that oral hygiene is closely related to lung infection. Effective oral care can reduce the incidence of hospital-acquired pneumonia and ventilator-associated pneumonia in critically ill patients, increase patient comfort, and improve the quality of care.

[0003] At present, oral wiping method and flushing and suction method are the most commonly used oral care methods in clinical practice. The existing technology is to use a suction-type disposable toothbrush to remove oral secretions through a suction device while brushing teeth, but it cannot effectively remove dirt on the patient's upper palate, interdental spaces, etc., and the workload of manual cleaning and care is large.

[0004] Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, the utility model proposes an oral care device that can suck oral secretions of patients and reduce the workload of manual cleaning and care. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the utility model provides an oral care device.

[0006] According to one purpose of the present invention, the present invention provides an oral care device, comprising:

[0007] A cleaning member, wherein the cleaning member is provided with a drainage channel, and a suction port communicating with the inside and outside of the drainage channel and a negative pressure suction device connection port, wherein the suction port is arranged toward the outside of the cleaning member;

[0008] A vibrating member is drivingly connected to the cleaning member.

[0009] Preferably, the cleaning element comprises:

[0010] A flexible cleaning head, one side of the flexible cleaning head in the axial direction is connected to the vibrating member, a plurality of suction holes are distributed on the flexible cleaning head, and the suction holes form the suction port on the outer surface of the flexible cleaning head;

[0011] A suction tube, wherein an insertion port and a negative pressure suction device connection port are provided on the suction tube, wherein the insertion port and the negative pressure suction device connection port are arranged at intervals in the length direction of the suction tube, wherein the insertion port is communicated with the suction port, wherein the negative pressure suction device connection port is located outside the flexible cleaning head, and wherein the inner wall of the suction tube forms the drainage channel.

[0012] Preferably, the insertion port is located inside the flexible cleaning head, there are multiple insertion ports, and the insertion ports are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the flexible cleaning head.

[0013] Preferably, the cleaning element further comprises:

[0014] A connecting rod, wherein the two ends of the connecting rod in the length direction are respectively a first end and a second end, the first end is connected to the flexible cleaning head, and the second end is detachably connected to the output end of the vibration member.

[0015] Preferably, the vibrating member is a columnar vibrating member, the flexible cleaning head is a columnar flexible cleaning head, and the axis of the flexible cleaning head, the axis of the vibrating member and the axis of the connecting rod coincide with each other.

[0016] Preferably, the flexible cleaning head is a sponge flexible cleaning head, the suction hole is a sponge hole of the sponge flexible cleaning head, and the connecting rod is a connecting rod made of plastic material.

[0017] Preferably, a plurality of cleaning grooves are provided on the radial outer surface of the flexible cleaning head, and adjacent cleaning grooves are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the flexible cleaning head. Each cleaning groove is arranged along the axial direction of the flexible cleaning head, and the cleaning grooves are connected to both ends of the flexible cleaning head in the axial direction.

[0018] Preferably, the connecting rod includes a supporting portion, which is located inside the flexible cleaning head. The axial length of the supporting portion is not less than half of the total axial length of the flexible cleaning head. The structural strength of the connecting rod is much greater than the structural strength of the flexible cleaning head.

[0019] Preferably, the connecting rod is a hollow connecting rod, and is provided with an inlet and an outlet connecting the inside and the outside of the connecting rod, the inlet is arranged close to the second end of the connecting rod, and the outlet is arranged close to the first end of the connecting rod, the suction tube is passed through the connecting rod through the inlet and the outlet, the insertion port is located on the outside of the outlet, and the negative pressure suction device connection port is located on the outside of the inlet.

[0020] Preferably, the inlet is located at the second end of the connecting rod, and a connecting groove is provided on the second end of the connecting rod. The cross-sectional size of the connecting groove gradually decreases away from the second end, and an interference connection is formed between the connecting groove and the output end of the vibrator.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0022] 1. The oral care device inserts the cleaning piece into the oral cavity of a critically ill patient, and the vibrating piece drives the cleaning piece to vibrate, thereby increasing the contact area and friction times between the cleaning piece and the patient's oral cavity, thereby improving the cleaning effect on the patient's oral cavity and reducing the workload of manual cleaning and care by nursing staff;

[0023] 2. An external negative pressure suction device can be connected to the negative pressure suction device connection port. Under the action of the negative pressure suction device, the cleaning piece can absorb the secretions produced around during the oral cleaning process, wherein the secretions enter the drainage channel through the suction port and are discharged through the negative pressure suction device connection port.

[0024] The present invention is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 It is an overall schematic diagram of an oral care device according to the utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a cleaning component of an oral care device according to the utility model from one viewing angle;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a cleaning piece of an oral care device according to the utility model from another perspective.

[0028] In the figure: 100, cleaning part; 100a, drainage channel; 100b, suction port; 100c, negative pressure aspirator connection port; 101, flexible cleaning head; 1011, suction hole; 1012, cleaning groove; 102, suction tube; 1021, insertion port; 103, connecting rod; 103a, inlet; 103b, outlet; 1031, first end; 1032, second end; 10321, connecting groove; 1033, support part; 200, vibrating part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following description is used to fully explain the utility model so that those skilled in the art can implement the utility model. The preferred embodiments described below are only examples, and those skilled in the art can think of other obvious variations. The basic principles of the utility model defined in the following description can be applied to other embodiments, variations, improvements, equivalents, and other technical solutions that do not deviate from the spirit and scope of the utility model.

[0030] See also Figure 1-3 The utility model provides a technical solution: an oral care device, comprising:

[0031] A cleaning member 100, wherein the cleaning member 100 is provided with a drainage channel 100a, and a suction port 100b and a negative pressure suction device connection port 100c communicating with the inside and outside of the drainage channel 100a, wherein the suction port 100b is arranged toward the outside of the cleaning member 100;

[0032] The vibrating member 200 is drivingly connected to the cleaning member 100 .

[0033] By inserting the cleaning member 100 into the oral cavity of a critically ill patient, the vibrating member 200 can drive the cleaning member 100 to vibrate, thereby increasing the contact area and friction times between the cleaning member 100 and the oral cavity of the patient, thereby improving the cleaning effect on the oral cavity of the patient and reducing the workload of manual cleaning and care by nursing staff;

[0034] An external negative pressure suction device can be connected to the negative pressure suction device connection port 100c. Under the action of the negative pressure suction device, the cleaning member 100 can absorb the secretions generated around the oral cavity during cleaning, wherein the secretions enter the drainage channel 100a through the suction port 100b and are discharged through the negative pressure suction device connection port 100c.

[0035] Among them, the output end of the vibrating member 200 and the cleaning member 100 are detachably connected. After use, the cleaning member 100 can be removed from the vibrating member 200 and replaced with a new cleaning member 100, so as to realize the disposable use of the cleaning member 100 on the device, thereby achieving efficient, convenient and comfortable oral care effects, reducing the occurrence of hospital-acquired pneumonia and ventilator-associated pneumonia caused by oral bacteria or dental plaque, and facilitating the treatment of critically ill patients.

[0036] It should be noted that the negative pressure suction device connection port 100c is connected to the negative pressure interface of the negative pressure suction device, wherein the negative pressure interface is provided with a negative pressure control valve. The negative pressure suction device and the negative pressure control valve are both prior arts and are well known to those skilled in the art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0037] See also Figure 1 and 2 , the cleaning member 100 comprises:

[0038] A flexible cleaning head 101, one side of the flexible cleaning head 101 in the axial direction is connected to the vibrating member 200, and a plurality of suction holes 1011 are distributed on the flexible cleaning head 101, and the suction holes 1011 form the suction port 100b on the outer surface of the flexible cleaning head 101;

[0039] The suction tube 102 is provided with an inlet 1021 and a negative pressure suction device connection port 100c, the inlet 1021 and the negative pressure suction device connection port 100c are arranged at intervals in the length direction of the suction tube 102, the inlet 1021 is connected to the suction port 100b, the negative pressure suction device connection port 100c is located outside the flexible cleaning head 101, and the inner wall of the suction tube 102 forms the drainage channel 100a. Preferably, the suction tube 102 is a flexible suction tube 102. When in use, the suction tube 102 is connected to an external negative pressure suction device through the negative pressure suction device connection port 100c, and the negative pressure suction device extracts the secretions adsorbed on the flexible cleaning head 101 through the inlet 1021.

[0040] To ensure that the insertion port 1021 can efficiently extract secretions outside the device, further, the insertion port 1021 is located inside the flexible cleaning head 101, the number of the insertion ports 1021 is multiple, and the insertion ports 1021 are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the flexible cleaning head 101. Specifically, the suction tube 102 includes a suction part, the suction part is located inside the flexible cleaning head 101, the suction part is arranged along the axial direction of the flexible cleaning head 101, the insertion port 1021 is opened on the suction part, and the insertion ports 1021 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the suction part.

[0041] Regarding the specific connection between the flexible cleaning head 101 and the vibrating member 200, the cleaning member 100 further includes:

[0042] The connecting rod 103 has two ends in the length direction, namely a first end 1031 and a second end 1032 . The first end 1031 is connected to the flexible cleaning head 101 , and the second end 1032 is detachably connected to the output end of the vibration member 200 .

[0043] In one embodiment of the utility model, a connecting groove 10321 is provided on the second end 1032 of the connecting rod 103, and the cross-sectional size of the connecting groove 10321 gradually decreases in a manner away from the second end 1032. The connecting groove 10321 and the output end of the vibrating member 200 are in interference connection, so that when the output end of the vibrating member 200 is inserted into the connecting groove 10321, the inner wall of the deep part of the connecting groove 10321 can gradually squeeze the outer wall of the output end of the inserted vibrating member 200. When in use, the output end of the vibrating member 200 is inserted into the connecting groove 10321, and the inner wall of the connecting groove 10321 squeezes the outer wall of the output end of the vibrating member 200, thereby realizing the assembly between the cleaning member 100 and the vibrating member 200.

[0044] In order to enable medical staff to better control the flexible cleaning head 101 to extend into different parts of the patient's mouth, the connecting rod 103 further supports the flexible cleaning head 101, wherein the connecting rod 103 includes a supporting portion 1033, and the supporting portion 1033 is located in the flexible cleaning head 101, and the axial length of the supporting portion 1033 of the flexible cleaning head 101 is not less than one half of the total axial length of the flexible cleaning head 101, and the structural strength of the connecting rod 103 is much greater than the structural strength of the flexible cleaning head 101.

[0045] In one embodiment of the present invention, the flexible cleaning head 101 is a sponge flexible cleaning head 101, the suction hole 1011 is a sponge hole of the sponge flexible cleaning head 101, and the connecting rod 103 is a connecting rod 103 made of plastic material.

[0046] In order to increase the contact area between the flexible cleaning head 101 and the patient's oral cavity and improve the cleaning effect of the flexible cleaning head 101, further, a plurality of cleaning grooves 1012 are opened on the radial outer surface of the flexible cleaning head 101, and adjacent cleaning grooves 1012 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the flexible cleaning head 101, and each cleaning groove 1012 is arranged along the axial direction of the flexible cleaning head 101, and the cleaning grooves 1012 are connected to the two ends of the flexible cleaning head 101 in the axial direction.

[0047] To facilitate the operation of the device by medical personnel, further, the vibrating member 200 is a columnar vibrating member 200, the flexible cleaning head 101 is a columnar flexible cleaning head 101, and the axis of the flexible cleaning head 101, the axis of the vibrating member 200 and the axis of the connecting rod 103 coincide. In one embodiment, the vibrating member 200 is a prior art, and the vibrating member 200 has the same structure as the toothbrush vibration device and the electric toothbrush disclosed in the Chinese utility model patent with publication number CN208942456U.

[0048] In order to prevent the suction tube 102 and the flexible cleaning head 101 from being separated in the patient's oral cavity, which affects the medical staff's observation of the patient's oral cavity, further, the connecting rod 103 is a hollow connecting rod 103, and the connecting rod 103 is provided with an inlet 103a and an outlet 103b that connect the inside and outside of the connecting rod 103, and the inlet 103a and the outlet 103b are arranged at intervals in the length direction of the connecting rod 103, wherein the inlet 103a is arranged close to the second end 1032 of the connecting rod 103, and the outlet 103b is arranged close to the first end 1031 of the connecting rod 103, and the suction tube 102 is inserted into the connecting rod 103 through the inlet 103a and the outlet 103b, and the insertion port 1021 is located outside the outlet 103b, and the negative pressure suction device connection port 100c is located outside the inlet 103a. When in use, the hollow part of the connecting rod 103 can limit the suction tube 102.

[0049] To facilitate the processing and forming of the connecting rod 103 and reduce its manufacturing cost, further, the inlet 103a is located at the second end 1032 of the connecting rod 103, and in the radial direction of the connecting rod 103, the hollow part of the connecting rod 103 is connected to the connecting groove 10321.

[0050] In summary, the oral care device, by inserting the cleaning member 100 into the oral cavity of a critically ill patient, the vibrating member 200 can drive the cleaning member 100 to vibrate, thereby increasing the contact area and friction times between the cleaning member 100 and the patient's oral cavity, thereby improving the cleaning effect on the patient's oral cavity and reducing the workload of manual cleaning care;

[0051] An external negative pressure suction device can be connected to the negative pressure suction device connection port 100c. Under the action of the negative pressure suction device, the cleaning member 100 can absorb the secretions generated around the oral cavity during cleaning. The secretions enter the drainage channel 100a through the suction port 100b and are discharged through the negative pressure suction device connection port 100c.

[0052] After use, the cleaning part 100 and the vibrating part 200 on the device can be disassembled and replaced with a new cleaning part 100, which can be used once, achieving efficient, convenient and comfortable oral care effects, reducing the occurrence of hospital-acquired pneumonia and ventilator-associated pneumonia caused by oral bacteria or dental plaque, and facilitating the treatment of critically ill patients.

[0053] The embodiments described above are only used to illustrate the technical ideas and features of the utility model, and their purpose is to enable technicians in this field to understand the content of the utility model and implement it accordingly. The patent application scope of the utility model cannot be limited only by this embodiment, that is, any equivalent changes or modifications made according to the spirit disclosed by the utility model still fall within the patent scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. An oral care device, characterized in that: include: A cleaning member (100), wherein the cleaning member (100) is provided with a drainage channel (100a), and a suction port (100b) and a negative pressure suction device connection port (100c) communicating with the inside and outside of the drainage channel (100a), wherein the suction port (100b) is arranged toward the outside of the cleaning member (100); A vibrating member (200), the vibrating member (200) is drivingly connected to the cleaning member (100).

2. An oral care device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning member (100) comprises: A flexible cleaning head (101), one side of the flexible cleaning head (101) being connected to the vibrating member (200) in the axial direction, a plurality of suction holes (1011) being distributed on the flexible cleaning head (101), and the suction holes (1011) forming the suction port (100b) on the outer surface of the flexible cleaning head (101); A suction tube (102), wherein the suction tube (102) is provided with an insertion port (1021) and the negative pressure suction device connection port (100c), the insertion port (1021) and the negative pressure suction device connection port (100c) are arranged at intervals in the length direction of the suction tube (102), the insertion port (1021) and the suction port (100b) are connected, the negative pressure suction device connection port (100c) is located outside the flexible cleaning head (101), and the inner wall of the suction tube (102) forms the drainage channel (100a).

3. An oral care device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The insertion opening (1021) is located inside the flexible cleaning head (101), there are a plurality of insertion openings (1021), and the insertion openings (1021) are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the flexible cleaning head (101).

4. An oral care device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cleaning member (100) further comprises: A connecting rod (103), wherein the two ends of the connecting rod (103) in the length direction are respectively a first end (1031) and a second end (1032), wherein the first end (1031) is connected to the flexible cleaning head (101), and the second end (1032) is detachably connected to the output end of the vibration member (200).

5. An oral care device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The vibrating member (200) is a columnar vibrating member, the flexible cleaning head (101) is a columnar flexible cleaning head, and the axis of the flexible cleaning head (101), the axis of the vibrating member (200) and the axis of the connecting rod (103) coincide with each other.

6. An oral care device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The flexible cleaning head (101) is a flexible cleaning head of a sponge, the suction hole (1011) is a sponge hole of the flexible sponge cleaning head (101), and the connecting rod (103) is a connecting rod made of plastic material.

7. An oral care device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The radial outer surface of the flexible cleaning head (101) is provided with a plurality of cleaning grooves (1012), and adjacent cleaning grooves (1012) are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the flexible cleaning head (101), and each cleaning groove (1012) is arranged along the axial direction of the flexible cleaning head (101), and the cleaning grooves (1012) and the flexible cleaning head (101) are connected at both ends in the axial direction.

8. An oral care device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting rod (103) comprises a supporting portion (1033), wherein the supporting portion (1033) is located inside the flexible cleaning head (101), and the axial length of the supporting portion (1033) in the flexible cleaning head (101) is not less than half of the total axial length of the flexible cleaning head (101), and the structural strength of the connecting rod (103) is much greater than the structural strength of the flexible cleaning head (101).

9. An oral care device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting rod (103) is a hollow connecting rod (103), and is provided with an inlet (103a) and an outlet (103b) for connecting the inside and outside of the connecting rod (103); the inlet (103a) is arranged close to the second end (1032) of the connecting rod (103), and the outlet (103b) is arranged close to the first end (1031) of the connecting rod (103); the suction tube (102) is passed through the connecting rod (103) through the inlet (103a) and the outlet (103b), wherein the insertion port (1021) is located outside the outlet (103b), and the negative pressure suction device connection port (100c) is located outside the inlet (103a).

10. An oral care device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The inlet (103a) is located at the second end (1032) of the connecting rod (103); a connecting groove (10321) is also provided on the second end (1032) of the connecting rod (103); the cross-sectional dimension of the connecting groove (10321) gradually decreases away from the second end (1032); and an interference fit is formed between the connecting groove (10321) and the output end of the vibrating member (200).

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