A visual tongue depressor carrier

Abstract

The utility model provides a visual tongue depressor carrier, including a clamping section, a bending section and a handle section, wherein the clamping section is used to clamp a disposable tongue depressor, the bending section extends a distance backward and downward at the rear of the clamping section, the rear of the bending section is connected to the handle section, the handle section is used for hand-holding, wherein the clamping section is a flat cylindrical structure, and there is a clamping bin with a flat rectangular cross section inside, a clamping mechanism is provided in the clamping bin for clamping the tongue depressor when the tongue depressor is inserted, a lighting fixture is arranged above the clamping bin, the handle section contains a battery compartment, and the battery is provided inside to power the lighting fixture, and a switch for controlling the power supply of the lighting fixture is provided on the carrier. When a doctor uses a tongue depressor, the carrier of the utility model can be used, and a good line of sight can be obtained when sufficient illumination of the deep part of the pharynx is obtained, which is particularly beneficial for the inspection and operation of the deep part of the oropharynx.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of medical instruments, in particular to a visual tongue depressor carrier. Background Art

[0002] The tongue depressor is a commonly used medical device, which is often used for routine oropharyngeal examination. In general, the doctor uses the tongue depressor to press down the tongue in order to examine the deep part of the oropharyngeal cavity. Due to the poor light conditions in the deep part of the pharyngeal cavity, the doctor needs to provide additional lighting, such as holding a flashlight in the other hand or wearing a forehead mirror, so there is a demand for a visualized tongue depressor. Chinese patent applications CN2022233086215 and CN2022230766490 both provide a visualized tongue depressor, but these tongue depressors still have the problem of the visualized tongue depressor blocking the observation angle. In real situations, such scenes can often be seen. The doctor presses down the patient's tongue with a tongue depressor, and at the same time tries to lower his head to find a suitable line of sight and observation angle between the patient's lips, the tongue depressor and the blocking hand for clear observation. In this process, the doctor's face is very close to the patient's mouth, which also brings hygiene problems. For example, some patients will vomit or even cough when pressing down their tongue with a tongue depressor, which will bring unnecessary risks to the doctor. This problem becomes particularly prominent in some outpatient surgeries of the oropharynx. Therefore, there is a need for further improvement in the use of tongue depressors. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide a visual tongue depressor carrier so as to improve the deficiencies of the prior art.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] A visual tongue depressor carrier, the carrier comprising a clamping section, a bending section and a handle section, the clamping section is used to clamp the tongue depressor, the bending section extends a distance rearward and downward at the rear of the clamping section, the rear of the bending section is connected to the handle section, the handle section is used to be held, wherein the clamping section is a flat cylindrical structure, with a clamping bin with a flat rectangular cross-section, a clamping mechanism is provided in the clamping bin for clamping the tongue depressor when the tongue depressor is inserted, a lighting fixture is arranged above the clamping bin, the handle section contains a battery compartment, the battery is provided therein to power the lighting fixture, and a switch for controlling the power supply of the lighting fixture is provided on the carrier.

[0006] Preferably, a release mechanism is also provided in the clamping bin for releasing the tongue depressor after use.

[0007] More preferably, the clamping mechanism is a spring sheet arranged on the inner wall of the clamping bin, protruding into the bin and extending backward in parallel for a distance.

[0008] Furthermore, the release mechanism includes a wedge block and a release button, the front end of the wedge block is inserted into the space between the reed and the opposite clamping bin wall, the wedge block has a wedge surface, and the wedge surface contacts the rear end of the reed, and the release button is installed at the rear end of the wedge block. When the release button is pressed, the wedge block moves forward to squeeze the reed to increase the space between the reed and the opposite clamping bin wall.

[0009] Furthermore, a protruding end is provided at the front end of the wedge-shaped block, and the thickness of the protruding end is smaller than the thickness of the tongue depressor.

[0010] In addition, more preferably, a locking bolt for locking the tongue depressor is arranged on the clamping chamber wall below the spring leaf.

[0011] Preferably, the clamping bay opening is shaped as a trumpet-shaped opening.

[0012] Preferably, the lighting fixture is a thin LED lamp.

[0013] In addition, preferably, the switch is arranged at the rear end of the handle section. More preferably, the switch arranged at the rear end of the handle section is a knob switch.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effect of the utility model is that the doctor can adopt the carrier of the utility model when using the tongue depressor, and can obtain a good, unobstructed view while obtaining sufficient illumination of the deep pharynx, which is particularly beneficial for inspection and operation of the deep oropharynx. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the visual tongue depressor carrier of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the clamping port part.

[0017] In the figure: 1. Clamping section; 2. Bending section; 3. Handle section; 4. Tongue depressor clamping compartment; 5. LED light; 6. Battery compartment; 7. Reed; 8. Wedge block; 9. Release button; 10. Wedge surface; 11. Protruding end; 12. Trumpet mouth; 13. Switch; 14. Locking bolt. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0019] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "front end", "rear end", "two ends", "one end", "the other end" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions 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 orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0020] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "provided with", "connected", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0021] See also Figure 1 , shows a specific embodiment of the visual tongue depressor carrier of the utility model. Figure 1 As shown, the carrier includes a clamping section 1, a bending section 2 and a handle section 3. The clamping section 1 is used to clamp the tongue depressor. The bending section 2 extends a distance backward and downward at the rear of the clamping section 1. The rear of the bending section 2 is connected to the handle section 3.

[0022] The handle section 3 is for holding, and a battery compartment 6 is provided inside to power a lighting fixture for visualizing the tongue depressor. A switch for controlling the power supply is provided on the carrier, and the switch can be provided at any position on the carrier, such as on the barrel of the clamping section, or on the upper or lower part of the curved section, or on the front end of the handle section. However, it is preferred that Figure 1 As shown, the switch 13 is set at the rear end of the handle section 3. Placing the switch at other positions may cause accidental touches, but setting the switch at the rear end of the handle section 3 will not easily be touched by the patient or the doctor during operation, so accidental touches can be avoided as much as possible. The switch 13 can be in the form of a button, like some flashlights on the market. In a more preferred case, as Figure 1 As shown, the switch 13 is set to a knob type, so that when performing some complex operations, such as some outpatient surgeries that require a relatively long time, such as helping patients remove fish bones, it can ensure stable and continuous power supply for lighting, especially when adjusting the tongue depressor to obtain different downward pressure angles to prevent accidental pressing of the switch.

[0023] The curved section 2 is a structure connecting the clamping section 1 and the handle section 3, which extends downward, so that the doctor's hand-held position during observation is moved downward relative to the tongue depressor of the prior art, thereby avoiding the obstruction of the line of sight by the hand holding the handle. As a result, the doctor's line of sight and observation angle have greater freedom of choice, thereby ensuring a good line of sight, or a better observation field of view, and the doctor can also observe the deep part of the patient's pharyngeal cavity from a farther frontal position. When the patient may have an abnormal reaction, the relatively far observation distance and better line of sight can also give the doctor sufficient reaction distance and reaction time. The length and angle of the curved section extending downward can be set accordingly according to the needs of different departments during production.

[0024] The clamping section 1 is a flat cylindrical structure, which contains a clamping chamber 4 with a flat rectangular cross section. The clamping chamber 4 has an upper wall and a lower wall, and a lighting fixture is arranged on the upper wall. The lighting fixture can take various possible forms as long as it can achieve the effect of providing lighting for oropharyngeal examination, for example, a light bulb that can generate heat is used as described in Chinese patent application CN2022233086215. However, in actual situations, a larger lighting fixture will increase the thickness and volume of the upper wall, which will also produce the adverse effect of blocking the line of sight. In a preferred case, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an LED lamp 5 is used as a lighting fixture on the upper wall. The LED lamp is a very small chip and can be made very thin, so that the thickness of the upper wall can be reduced as much as possible, the obstruction of the line of sight is minimized, and the doctor's experience is improved.

[0025] The function of the clamping chamber 4 is to accommodate the tongue depressor. When in use, the tongue depressor needs to be inserted into the clamping chamber 4. Preferably, during manufacturing, the clamping chamber wall of the clamping chamber opening is formed into a trumpet-shaped opening 12 to facilitate the insertion of the tongue depressor. Figure 2 shown.

[0026] A clamping mechanism is provided in the clamping bin 4 for clamping the tongue depressor when the tongue depressor is inserted. Figure 1 The figure shows that the reed 7 is used as the clamping mechanism of the tongue depressor. However, it should be understood that the function of the clamping mechanism is to clamp the tongue depressor. There are many possible ways to achieve this effect. Under the condition of understanding the principle, the industry can use other ways to achieve it without creative work. These ways should also be included in the scope of the clamping mechanism of the utility model. For example, in one case, Figure 1 The spring leaf 7 is removed, and only the locking bolt on the lower wall is retained or a locking bolt is set on the upper wall. After the tongue depressor is inserted, the bolt is screwed in to achieve the clamping of the tongue depressor. When releasing, the tongue depressor can be pulled out by rotating the bolt in the opposite direction. In this case, the locking bolt can be regarded as having the functions of both a clamping mechanism and a releasing mechanism, and this situation should also be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] As a low-cost and easy-to-use form, the utility model shows a preferred embodiment of using a spring 7 as a clamping mechanism. When the tongue depressor is inserted, the spring 7 is deformed to squeeze the tongue depressor, thereby fixing the tongue depressor in the clamping bin 4. When the use is completed, the tongue depressor is pulled out from the bin and discarded, thereby completing the use of the tongue depressor. Since pulling out the tongue depressor will cause the doctor's hand to contact the tongue depressor taken out of the patient's mouth, it is better to use it without contact. Therefore, in a preferred embodiment, a release mechanism is also provided in the clamping bin 4 to release the tongue depressor when the use is completed.

[0028] See also Figure 1 The release mechanism includes a wedge block 8 and a release button 9. The front end of the wedge block 8 is inserted into the space between the reed 7 and the opposite clamping chamber wall. The wedge block 8 has a wedge surface 10, which contacts the rear end of the reed 7. The release button 9 is installed at the rear end of the wedge block 8. When the release button 9 is pressed, the wedge block 8 moves forward to squeeze the reed 7 to increase the space between the reed and the opposite clamping chamber wall. In this way, the squeezing effect of the reed 7 on the tongue depressor is released, the tongue depressor is loosened, and can be detached from the clamping chamber 3. The doctor can hold the carrier and pour the tongue depressor into the trash can.

[0029] As a more preferred embodiment, the front end of the wedge block 8 is also provided with a protruding end 11 extending into the space between the spring sheet 7 and the relative clamping chamber wall. When the tongue depressor is inserted, the rear edge of the tongue depressor will abut against the protruding end 11. When the release button 9 is pressed, not only the squeezing effect of the spring sheet 7 on the tongue depressor is released, but the protruding end 11 can also further push the tongue depressor out, which is more conducive to the release of the tongue depressor. The thickness of the protruding end 11 is less than the thickness of the tongue depressor, and does not affect the squeezing and locking of the tongue depressor by the spring sheet 7.

[0030] As another preferred embodiment, a locking bolt 14 is screwed into the clamping chamber wall below the spring 7 so as to be tightened upwards when the device is held for a long time, and the locking bolt 14 further locks the tongue depressor against the spring 7. The locking bolt 14 may also be arranged on the upper or side chamber wall, but when arranged on the lower chamber wall, the doctor can extend his index finger while holding the handle section to tighten or loosen the locking bolt 14 by turning the bolt head from the side, thereby facilitating one-handed operation.

[0031] The carrier of the utility model is not only helpful for doctors to obtain sufficient deep illumination of the pharyngeal cavity and good vision during inspection and operation, but also has a simple and reliable structure, low cost, and is easy to use, and is suitable for large-scale promotion.

[0032] The matters not described in detail in the present invention are all known technologies to those skilled in the art.

[0033] Finally, it should be noted that the above specific implementation methods are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model rather than to limit it. Although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the embodiments, ordinary technicians in the field should understand that the technical solution of the utility model can be modified and replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of the utility model, which should be included in the scope of the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. A visual tongue depressor carrier, characterized in that: The carrier includes a clamping section, a bending section and a handle section, wherein the clamping section is used to clamp a disposable tongue depressor, the bending section extends a distance rearward and downward at the rear of the clamping section, the rear of the bending section is connected to the handle section, and the handle section is used for holding, wherein the clamping section is a flat cylindrical structure, and a clamping bin with a flat rectangular cross-section is provided therein, a clamping mechanism is provided in the clamping bin for clamping the tongue depressor when the tongue depressor is inserted, a lighting fixture is provided above the clamping bin, the handle section contains a battery compartment, and the battery provided therein is used to power the lighting fixture, and a switch for controlling the power supply of the lighting fixture is provided on the carrier.

2. The visual tongue depressor carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that: A release mechanism is also provided in the clamping bin for releasing the tongue depressor after use.

3. The visual tongue depressor carrier according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism is a spring sheet arranged on the inner wall of the clamping bin, protruding into the bin and extending backward in parallel for a distance.

4. The visual tongue depressor carrier according to claim 3, characterized in that: The release mechanism includes a wedge block and a release button. The front end of the wedge block is inserted into the space between the reed and the opposite clamping chamber wall. The wedge block has a wedge surface, which contacts the rear end of the reed. The release button is installed at the rear end of the wedge block. When the release button is pressed, the wedge block moves forward to squeeze the reed and increase the space between the reed and the opposite clamping chamber wall.

5. The visual tongue depressor carrier according to claim 4, characterized in that: A protruding end is also arranged at the front end of the wedge-shaped block, and the thickness of the protruding end is less than the thickness of the tongue depressor.

6. The visual tongue depressor carrier according to claim 3, characterized in that: A locking bolt for locking the tongue depressor is arranged on the clamping bin wall below the spring leaf.

7. The visual tongue depressor carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping compartment opening is shaped into a trumpet-shaped opening.

8. The visual tongue depressor carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lighting fixture is a thin LED lamp.

9. The visual tongue depressor carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switch is arranged at the rear end of the handle section.

10. The visual tongue depressor carrier according to claim 9, characterized in that: The switch is a knob-type switch arranged at the rear end of the handle section.

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