Artificial nose capable of preventing sputum from splashing

By designing anti-spray tubes and fluid catheters in the artificial nose, the problem of sputum reflux is solved, and the better sputum collection and discharge effect is achieved, improving the patient's user experience.

CN222899932UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-27THE SIXTH MEDICAL CENT OF THE CHINESE PEOPLES LIBERATION ARMY GENERAL HOSPITAL
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Application Number
CN202421253464.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-04
Publication Date
2025-05-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-04

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Technical Problem

During the collection and discharge of sputum by existing artificial nose, it may cause sputum to reflux into the tracheal catheter connecting tube, causing discomfort in the patient.

Method used

A splash-proof artificial nose is designed. By fixing the anti-splash tube on the inner wall of the artificial nose body, a movable plate and a fluid conduit are installed in the splash-proof tube, and a check valve is installed at the bottom of the fluid conduit to prevent sputum from flowing back, and it is directed to the sputum collection chamber through the diversion port.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents sputum reflux, improves the collection effect of sputum, reduces the patient's discomfort, and simplifies the discharge process of sputum.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an artificial nose for preventing sputum from splashing, which relates to the technical field of medical instruments and comprises an artificial nose body, a mounting port is arranged on one side of the artificial nose body, a trachea connecting tube is fixedly mounted in the mounting port, and an anti-splashing tube is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the artificial nose body. According to the anti-splashing artificial nose, when a patient breathes through the trachea connecting pipe, sputum can enter the anti-splashing pipe through the trachea connecting pipe if the sputum overflows, so that the spill of the sputum can be prevented, and the spill of the sputum can be prevented from entering the anti-splashing pipe through the trachea connecting pipe. The spatter-preventing artificial nose has the advantages that the spatter-preventing artificial nose can be properly intercepted by the movable plate in the spatter-preventing pipe, sputum can be prevented from entering the ventilation pipe, the sputum can be guided into the sputum collecting cavity in the artificial nose body by the aid of the liquid guide pipe, reflux of the sputum can be prevented by the aid of the check valve, accordingly, the sputum can be better collected, reflux can be prevented, and the practicality of the spatter-preventing artificial nose can be improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of medical devices, and particularly relates to an artificial nose for preventing sputum splashing. Background Art

[0002] An artificial nose is also used as a heat and moisture exchanger filter, which can simulate the function of the nose, collect and retain the heat and water vapor in the exhaled air to warm and humidify the inhaled gas, and simulate the environment of nasal inhaled air for patients.

[0003] In the prior art, such as the publication number: CN218129515U, a disclosed multifunctional artificial nose includes an artificial nose, in which a heat and moisture exchange filter is installed at the inner front end. A bracket is vertically and fixedly arranged in the middle of the artificial nose. The bracket includes an outer frame and a through-hole frame arranged at the center of the outer frame. A solid partition is arranged at the bottom side of the through-hole frame. A slot is opened at the top end of the solid partition. The bottom end of the diaphragm frame is inserted into the slot, and the top end passes through the through-hole. A sputum storage chamber is arranged at the inner rear end of the artificial nose. The middle part of the sputum storage chamber is communicated with a tracheal catheter connecting pipe. The bottom of the sputum storage chamber is communicated with the outside through a sputum discharge hole arranged on the outer wall of the artificial nose. On the basis of the traditional artificial nose, this multifunctional artificial nose adds a replaceable filter paper and a sputum storage cavity design for sputum discharge, thereby increasing the filtering effect of the artificial nose, facilitating the collection and discharge of sputum, effectively preventing environmental pollution caused by coughing sputum splashing, protecting the heat and moisture exchange filter, and greatly reducing the replacement frequency of the artificial nose.

[0004] However, this device still has some problems. Among them, by providing a sputum storage chamber, the middle part of the sputum storage chamber is communicated with the tracheal catheter connecting pipe, and the bottom of the sputum storage chamber is communicated with the outside through a sputum discharge hole arranged on the outer wall of the artificial nose, which is beneficial to the collection and discharge of sputum. However, during use, after the sputum enters the sputum storage chamber, it accumulates in the sputum storage chamber. If there is a large amount of sputum, it may cause the sputum to flow back into the tracheal catheter connecting pipe, thereby causing discomfort to the patient during use. Therefore, we disclose an artificial nose for preventing sputum splashing to meet people's needs. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide an artificial nose for preventing sputum splashing to solve the problem that after the sputum enters the sputum storage chamber, it accumulates in the sputum storage chamber. If there is a large amount of sputum, it may cause the sputum to flow back into the tracheal catheter connecting pipe, thereby causing discomfort to the patient during use as mentioned in the above background art.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the present application provides the following technical solutions: An artificial nose for preventing sputum splashing, comprising an artificial nose body. An installation opening is provided on one side of the artificial nose body, and a tracheal connecting pipe is fixedly installed in the installation opening. An anti-splash pipe is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the artificial nose body. One end of the anti-splash pipe is fixedly installed with an air exchange pipe. A ventilation opening is provided on the other side of the artificial nose body, and the other end of the air exchange pipe is installed in the ventilation opening. A movable plate is rotatably installed on the inner wall of the anti-splash pipe. A diversion opening is provided on the lower side of the anti-splash pipe, and a liquid guide pipe is fixedly installed in the diversion opening. A check valve is installed at the bottom end of the liquid guide pipe. A suction outlet is provided on the lower side of the artificial nose.

[0007] Preferably, an outer connecting pipe is fixedly installed in the suction outlet, a cover opening is screwed and installed at the bottom end of the outer connecting pipe, an observation opening is provided on the lower side of the cover opening, and an observation plate is installed in the observation opening.

[0008] Preferably, an installation plate is fixedly installed on one side of the artificial nose body. Two installation grooves are provided on one side of the installation plate. Connecting plates are provided in both of the two installation grooves. A same humidification and heat exchange filter is fixedly installed on one side of the two connecting plates.

[0009] Preferably, fixing openings are provided on both sides of the installation plate, installation pipes are fixedly installed in the fixing openings, sliding holes are provided on one side of the installation pipes, pull rods are slidably installed in the sliding holes, fixing holes are provided on one side of the connecting plates, and the sliding holes are adapted to the fixing holes.

[0010] Preferably, a limiting plate is fixedly installed on the surface of the pull rod, a spring is sleeved on the surface of the pull rod, a sealing plate is fixedly installed at one end of the installation pipe, and the pull rod is slidably installed on the sealing plate.

[0011] Preferably, a placement groove is provided on the upper side of the installation plate, and a filter plate is slidably installed in the placement groove.

[0012] Preferably, avoidance holes are provided on the upper side of the filter plate. Two clamping grooves are provided on the upper side of the installation plate. Adsorption grooves are provided in the two clamping grooves. The adsorption grooves correspond to the avoidance holes. Magnetic attraction stones are fixedly installed on the inner bottom wall of the adsorption grooves. Insertion strips are slidably installed in the clamping grooves.

[0013] In summary, the technical effects and advantages of the present utility model:

[0014] 1. In the present utility model, when a patient uses the tracheal connecting tube for breathing, if there is overflow of sputum, it can enter the anti-spray tube through the tracheal connecting tube. The movable plate in the anti-spray tube intercepts it appropriately, preventing the sputum from entering the air exchange tube, and guiding the sputum to the sputum collection cavity in the artificial nose body through the liquid guide tube, and then preventing the sputum from flowing back through the check valve, so as to better collect the sputum and prevent it from flowing back, improving the practicability of the device.

[0015] 2. In the present utility model, by pulling the pull rod outwards, the pull rod is completely retracted into the installation tube. Then, by inserting the connecting plate into the fixing port and aligning the fixing hole with the sliding hole, and then releasing the pull rod, the pull rod is driven to reset by the reaction force of the spring and inserted into the fixing hole, thus achieving the effect of quickly disassembling and replacing the humidification and heat exchange filter. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present application. For those skilled in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained according to these drawings.

[0017] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a sectional view of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the filter plate and its related structures of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a sectional structural schematic diagram of the connecting plate of the present utility model.

[0021] In the figure: 1. Artificial nose body; 2. Tracheal connecting tube; 3. Anti-spray tube; 4. Air exchange tube; 5. Movable plate; 6. Liquid guide tube; 7. Check valve; 8. Outer connecting tube; 9. Cover port; 10. Observation plate; 11. Installation plate; 12. Filter plate; 13. Insertion strip; 14. Magnetic attraction stone; 15. Humidification and heat exchange filter; 16. Connecting plate; 17. Installation tube; 18. Limiting plate; 19. Pull rod; 20. Spring; 21. Sealing plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0022] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] Reference Figure 1 and 2 the shown Embodiment 1

[0024] An artificial nose for preventing sputum splashing includes an artificial nose body 1. An installation opening is provided on one side of the artificial nose body 1, and a tracheal connection tube 2 is fixedly installed in the installation opening. An anti-splashing tube 3 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the artificial nose body 1. One end of the anti-splashing tube 3 is fixedly installed with an air exchange tube 4. A ventilation opening is provided on the other side of the artificial nose body 1, and the other end of the air exchange tube 4 is installed in the ventilation opening. A movable plate 5 is rotatably installed on the inner wall of the anti-splashing tube 3. A diversion opening is provided on the lower side of the anti-splashing tube 3, and a liquid guide tube 6 is fixedly installed in the diversion opening. A check valve 7 is installed at the bottom end of the liquid guide tube 6. A suction outlet is provided on the lower side of the artificial nose. The air exchange tube 4 is in a trumpet shape and fits with the ventilation opening. The movable plate 5 installed inside the anti-splashing tube 3 can be turned up and down, which will not affect the patient's breathing. When sputum splashes out from the tracheal connection tube 2, it can effectively block the sputum and prevent the sputum from flowing into the air exchange tube 4.

[0025] As Figure 1 and 2 shown, an outer connection tube 8 is fixedly installed in the suction outlet. The bottom end of the outer connection tube 8 is screwed with a cover 9. An observation opening is provided on the lower side of the cover 9, and an observation plate 10 is installed in the observation opening. The observation plate 10 is installed in a ring shape on the cover 9. The observation plate 10 is made of transparent glass. During the patient's use, the artificial nose body 1 can be appropriately turned over, and the collection state of the internal sputum can be observed through the observation plate 10.

[0026] During use, connect the patient's breathing tube to the tracheal connection tube 2 to use. When the patient breathes through the tracheal connection tube 2, if there is sputum overflow, it can enter the anti-splashing tube 3 through the tracheal connection tube 2. The movable plate 5 in the anti-splashing tube 3 intercepts it appropriately to prevent the sputum from entering the air exchange tube 4, and the sputum is diverted to the sputum collection cavity in the artificial nose body 1 through the liquid guide tube 6, and the check valve 7 prevents the sputum from flowing back, so as to better collect the sputum and prevent it from flowing back. When it is necessary to collect the sputum, the cover 9 can be unscrewed and the outer connection tube 8 can be connected for sputum suction operation.

[0027] Embodiment 2 is a further optimization based on Embodiment 1:

[0028] As Figure 4 shown, on one side of the artificial nose body 1, a mounting plate 11 is fixedly installed. On one side of the mounting plate 11, two mounting grooves are provided. In both of the two mounting grooves, a connecting plate 16 is arranged. On one side of the two connecting plates 16, the same humid-heat exchange filter 15 is fixedly installed. The humid-heat exchange filter 15 is consistent with the technology used in the above-cited document.

[0029] As Figure 4 shown, on both sides of the mounting plate 11, fixing openings are provided. In the fixing openings, mounting pipes 17 are fixedly installed. On one side of the mounting pipes 17, sliding holes are provided. In the sliding holes, pull rods 19 are slidably installed. On one side of the connecting plate 16, fixing holes are provided. The sliding holes are adapted to the fixing holes.

[0030] As Figure 4 shown, on the surface of the pull rod 19, a limiting plate 18 is fixedly installed. On the surface of the pull rod 19, a spring 20 is sleeved and installed. One end of the mounting pipe 17 is fixedly installed with a sealing plate 21. The pull rod 19 is slidably installed on the sealing plate 21. Pull the pull rod 19 outwards to completely contract the pull rod 19 into the mounting pipe 17. Then, insert the connecting plate 16 into the fixing opening and align the fixing hole with the sliding hole. Then, release the pull rod 19. The reaction force of the spring 20 drives the pull rod 19 to reset and insert into the fixing hole, thus achieving the effect of quickly disassembling and replacing the humid-heat exchange filter 15.

[0031] As Figure 3 shown, on the upper side of the mounting plate 11, a placing groove is provided. In the placing groove, a filter plate 12 is slidably installed. The filter plate 12 is in contact with the air exchange pipe 4 to isolate the inhaled and exhaled gases.

[0032] As Figure 3 shown, on the upper side of the filter plate 12, an avoidance hole is provided. On the upper side of the mounting plate 11, two clamping grooves are provided. In the two clamping grooves, adsorption grooves are provided. The adsorption grooves correspond to the avoidance hole. On the inner bottom wall of the adsorption groove, a magnetic attraction stone 14 is fixedly installed. In the clamping groove, an inserting strip 13 is slidably installed. When the filter plate 12 needs to be replaced, the filter plate 12 can be pulled out of the outside of the placing groove, and a new filter plate 12 can be replaced. Then, insert the inserting strip 13 into the adsorption groove and adsorb it through the magnetic attraction stone 14 to fix the filter plate 12.

[0033] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those skilled in the art, they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An artificial nose for preventing sputum from splashing, comprising an artificial nose body (1), characterized in that: A mounting opening is provided on one side of the artificial nose body (1), a trachea connecting tube (2) is fixedly installed in the mounting opening, a splash-proof tube (3) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the artificial nose body (1), a ventilation tube (4) is fixedly installed on one end of the splash-proof tube (3), a ventilation port is provided on the other side of the artificial nose body (1), the other end of the ventilation tube (4) is installed in the ventilation port, a movable plate (5) is rotatably installed on the inner wall of the splash-proof tube (3), a flow guide port is provided on the lower side of the splash-proof tube (3), a liquid guide tube (6) is fixedly installed in the flow guide port, a check valve (7) is installed at the bottom end of the liquid guide tube (6), and a suction port is provided on the lower side of the artificial nose.

2. The artificial nose for preventing sputum from splashing according to claim 1, characterized in that: An external pipe (8) is fixedly installed in the suction port, a cover (9) is screwed to the bottom end of the external pipe (8), an observation port is provided at the lower side of the cover (9), and an observation plate (10) is installed in the observation port.

3. The artificial nose for preventing sputum from splashing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting plate (11) is fixedly mounted on one side of the artificial nose body (1), two mounting grooves are provided on one side of the mounting plate (11), connecting plates (16) are arranged in both mounting grooves, and a same heat and moisture exchange filter (15) is fixedly mounted on one side of the two connecting plates (16).

4. The artificial nose for preventing sputum from splashing according to claim 3, characterized in that: Both sides of the mounting plate (11) are provided with fixing openings, a mounting tube (17) is fixedly installed in the fixing openings, a sliding hole is provided on one side of the mounting tube (17), a pull rod (19) is slidably installed in the sliding hole, and a fixing hole is provided on one side of the connecting plate (16), the sliding hole is adapted to the fixing hole.

5. The artificial nose for preventing sputum from splashing according to claim 4, characterized in that: A limit plate (18) is fixedly mounted on the surface of the pull rod (19), a spring (20) is sleeved and mounted on the surface of the pull rod (19), a sealing plate (21) is fixedly mounted on one end of the mounting tube (17), and the pull rod (19) is slidably mounted on the sealing plate (21).

6. The artificial nose for preventing sputum from splashing according to claim 3, characterized in that: A placement groove is provided on the upper side of the mounting plate (11), and a filter plate (12) is slidably mounted in the placement groove.

7. The artificial nose for preventing sputum from splashing according to claim 6, characterized in that: An avoidance hole is provided on the upper side of the filter plate (12), and two card slots are provided on the upper side of the mounting plate (11). Adsorption slots are provided in the two card slots, and the adsorption slots correspond to the avoidance holes. A magnetic stone (14) is fixedly installed on the inner bottom wall of the adsorption slot, and an insert strip (13) is slidably installed in the card slot.

Citation Information

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  • Multifunctional artificial nose

    CN218129515U