Novel vaginal speculum

Abstract

The utility model provides a novel vaginal speculum which aims to solve the technical problems that the strength of an existing vaginal speculum is difficult to control, the existing vaginal speculum is difficult to adjust according to the size of a vagina, and the existing vaginal speculum is too hard. The vaginal speculum comprises a fixing ring; the expanding and supporting structure is connected with the fixing ring; a channel with the two ends communicated is formed in the inner side of the fixing ring and the inner side of the expanding and supporting structure. The air bag is arranged in an inner side channel of the expanding and supporting structure; the inflating device is communicated with the air bag; wherein the expanding and supporting structure has a first folded state and a second unfolded state; the inflating device is used for inflating or deflating the air bag so as to convert the expanding structure from the first state to the second state. The skeleton is slowly expanded through the air bag, the stiff feeling generated during vagina expansion can be reduced, during operation, adaptive adjustment can be carried out according to the size of the vagina of a patient, adjustment is convenient and controllable, discomfort or injury to the patient can be avoided, and the comfort level is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of medical devices, in particular to a novel vaginal dilator. Background Art

[0002] Currently, gynecological examinations and treatments often require dilating the patient's vagina for examination or sampling. Existing dilators are mostly duckbill-shaped, making it difficult to control the force of dilation (opening) after insertion. Rapid dilators can cause a noticeable stiffness in the patient, and are also difficult to adjust to the size of the vagina. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above situation, in order to overcome the defects of the existing technology, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a new type of vaginal dilator, which solves the technical problems of the existing vaginal dilator that is difficult to control the force, difficult to adjust according to the size of the vagina and has a strong stiffness.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] A new type of vaginal dilator includes: a fixing ring; an expansion structure connected to the fixing ring; a channel with two ends extending through the inner side of the fixing ring and the expansion structure; an airbag arranged in the inner channel of the expansion structure; an inflation device connected to the airbag; wherein the expansion structure has a first state of contraction and a second state of expansion; the inflation device inflates or deflates the airbag to transform the expansion structure from the first state to the second state.

[0006] This utility model uses an airbag to slowly expand the frame, reducing the stiffness of vaginal dilation. During operation, it can be adaptively adjusted according to the size of the patient's vagina. Adjustment is convenient and controllable, avoiding discomfort or injury to the patient and improving comfort. The volume of the airbag can be adjusted by inflating and deflating the airbag, thereby adjusting the size of the expansion structure under the action of the airbag. Operation is simple and convenient, and size adjustment is easy.

[0007] Optionally, the expansion structure includes a plurality of frames, and one end of the frame is connected to the fixing ring.

[0008] Optionally, when the airbag is in a deflated state, the multiple skeletons are surrounded to form a cylindrical shape in a first state, and when the airbag is in an inflated state, the multiple skeletons are expanded to form a trumpet-shaped first state.

[0009] Optionally, the width and / or thickness of the skeleton gradually increases from one end of the fixing ring to the other end.

[0010] Optionally, the outer wall of the frame at one end away from the fixing ring has a curved structure; or the frame includes a connecting portion connected to the fixing ring and a claw portion connected to one end of the connecting portion, and the outer wall of the claw portion is formed with an inclined section, a curved section, and a connecting section from top to bottom, the inclined section is inclined from the end of the frame toward the curved section, the curved section has an arc-shaped structure, and the connecting section is gradually inclined from one end of the curved section toward the inside of the frame. By forming a curved structure at the front end of the frame, the frame can better fit the vagina during use, increasing the contact area with the vagina, improving the expansion effect, and making the vagina evenly stressed, thereby further reducing the discomfort caused to the patient.

[0011] Optionally, the skeleton is made of elastically deformable material.

[0012] Optionally, one end of the skeleton is hinged to the fixing ring.

[0013] Optionally, the fixing ring is made of a polymer material.

[0014] Optionally, the inflation device is an air pump, which is connected to the airbag through an air tube; a pressure sensor is provided on the airbag or at the connection between the airbag and the expansion structure; the pressure sensor and the inflation device are both electrically connected to a controller, and the controller receives communication data from the pressure sensor and regulates the inflation device.

[0015] Optionally, a collection platform is provided at the end of the frame away from the fixing ring. The outer diameter of the collection platform is smaller than the outer diameter of the curved section of the frame. The collection platform is provided with a collection trough, and a liquid absorption structure is provided within the collection trough, or a drainage pipe is provided in communication with the collection trough. By adding the collection platform and providing the collection trough on the collection platform, vaginal secretions, blood, and other liquids can be collected and removed in a timely manner, facilitating medical personnel's observation or surgical operations.

[0016] Optionally, the collecting platform is connected to the end of the skeleton through a connecting plate, and the connecting plate is located in the collecting trough to separate the collecting trough into a first groove and a second groove that are connected, and the first groove and the second groove are respectively located on the outside of the inclined section and the inclined surface of the skeleton.

[0017] Optionally, an inner wall of the frame away from one end of the fixing ring is provided with an inclined surface, and a guide groove is provided from one end of the inner wall of the frame close to the fixing ring to the inclined surface, and guide rods are provided on both sides of the guide groove.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0019] 1. The utility model uses the airbag to slowly expand the skeleton, which can reduce the stiffness caused by vaginal expansion. During operation, it can be adaptively adjusted according to the size of the patient's vagina. The adjustment is convenient and controllable, which can avoid causing discomfort or harm to the patient and improve comfort. The volume of the airbag can be regulated by inflating and deflating the airbag, so that the size of the expansion structure can be adjusted under the action of the airbag. The operation is simple and convenient, and the size is easy to adjust. At the same time, by forming a curved structure at the front end of the skeleton, the skeleton can better fit the vagina during use, increasing the contact area with the vagina, improving the expansion effect, and making the vagina evenly stressed, thereby further reducing the discomfort caused to the patient.

[0020] 2. The utility model adds a collection platform and sets a collection trough on the collection platform to collect and remove vaginal secretions, blood and other liquids in a timely manner, which can facilitate medical staff to observe or perform surgical operations. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the vaginal dilator in the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the vaginal dilator in the present invention in the second state.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the vaginal dilator in the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of Example 2.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of Example 2.

[0027] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of the structure in the middle.

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the skeleton in the present utility model.

[0029] Figure numerals: 1. fixing ring; 10. channel; 2. expansion structure; 21. skeleton; 211. inclined section; 212. curved section; 213. connecting section; 214. inclined surface; 215. guide groove; 216. guide rod; 3. airbag; 4. inflation device; 41. trachea; 5. pressure sensor; 6. collecting table; 61. first groove; 62. second groove; 7. connecting piece. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] Hereinafter, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the described embodiments may be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the embodiments of the present invention. Therefore, the drawings and description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not restrictive.

[0031] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", "end", "side", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of 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 operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the present invention.

[0032] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the number of the technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the embodiments of this utility model application, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0033] In the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connected," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection, or communication; direct connection, indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] In the embodiments of the present utility model application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "above", and "above" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below", and "below" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0035] The disclosure below provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of the embodiments of the present invention. In order to simplify the disclosure of the embodiments of the present invention, the components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present invention. In addition, the embodiments of the present invention may repeat reference numbers and / or reference letters in different examples. Such repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity and does not in itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed.

[0036] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0037] Example 1

[0038] like Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, the embodiment of the present utility model application provides a new vaginal dilator, including: a fixing ring 1, an expansion structure 2, an air bag 3 and an inflation device 4.

[0039] The expansion structure 2 is connected to the fixed ring 1, and a channel 10 with two ends extending therethrough is formed on the inner side of the fixed ring and the expansion structure; the airbag 3 is arranged on the inner side of the expansion structure 2, that is, the airbag 3 is arranged in the channel 10 and away from the fixed ring 1; the inflation device 4 is connected to the airbag 3 and is used to inflate and deflate (deflate) the airbag 3.

[0040] Under the action of the airbag 3, the expansion structure 2 has a first, collapsed state and a second, expanded state. In its initial state (when the airbag 3 is uninflated), the expansion structure 2 is in the collapsed state. During use, the vaginal dilator is inserted into the patient's vagina in the collapsed state. Then, gas is injected into the airbag 3 via the inflation device 4, causing the airbag 3 to inflate and expand the expansion structure 2, shifting the expansion structure from the collapsed state to the second, expanded state, thereby expanding the patient's vagina. At this point, medical personnel can perform procedures such as vaginal examination and sampling. The airbag 3 gradually expands the expansion structure 2, helping to reduce vaginal stiffness. Furthermore, the expansion can be adjusted to the size of the patient's vagina, making adjustment convenient and controllable. Specifically, by adjusting the volume of the airbag, the expansion of the expansion structure 2 can be controlled, thereby avoiding discomfort or injury to the patient and improving patient comfort.

[0041] Optionally, the fixing ring 1 is made of a polymer material.

[0042] Optionally, the expansion structure 2 includes a plurality of skeletons 21 , and the plurality of skeletons 21 are distributed in a ring shape at one end of the fixing ring 1 .

[0043] Optionally, there are at least two skeletons 21. The number of skeletons 21 can be flexibly configured as needed. When the number is an even number, they are arranged symmetrically in pairs. When the number is an even number, they are evenly spaced. In this embodiment, there are preferably four skeletons 21, and the following embodiments are mainly described based on this situation.

[0044] Specifically, the skeleton 21 comprises a connecting portion and a gripper portion connected to one end of the connecting portion. The lower portion near the fixed ring 1 is the connecting portion, one end of which is connected to the fixed ring 1. The upper portion away from the fixed ring 1 is the gripper portion. The connecting portion and the gripper portion are an integral structure, and the airbag 3 is disposed inside the gripper portion. Optionally, the airbag 3 is disposed near one end of the connecting portion.

[0045] In one embodiment, the width of the skeleton 21 gradually increases from one end of the fixing ring 1 to the other end, that is, the width of the claw portion is greater than that of the connecting portion.

[0046] In one embodiment, the thickness of the skeleton 21 gradually increases from one end of the fixing ring 1 to the other end, that is, the thickness of the claw portion is greater than the thickness of the connecting portion.

[0047] In one embodiment, the outer wall of the end of the frame 21 away from the fixing ring 1 is curved. Specifically, the outer wall of the claw hand is formed with an inclined section 211, a curved section 212, and a connecting section 213 from top to bottom. Optionally, the inclined section 211 is inclined from the end of the frame 21 toward the curved section 212, and the curved section 212 has an arc-shaped structure. The connecting section 213 is gradually inclined inward from one end of the curved section 212. When the frame 21 is expanded, the curved section 212 can better fit the patient's vagina. The curved section 212 can increase the contact area with the vagina, improve the expansion effect, and disperse external force to improve force uniformity, which helps to reduce patient discomfort and increase comfort.

[0048] As an implementation scenario, in this scenario, one end of the frame 21 is hinged to the fixing ring 1. When the airbag 3 is inflated, the frame 21 is expanded outward under the action of the airbag 3, that is, the frame 21 expands outward counterclockwise around the hinged end. Optionally, the frame 21 is made of an elastically deformable material.

[0049] As another implementation scenario, in this scenario, the frame 21 is made of an elastically deformable material. In this scenario, the elastic material frame 21 can be integrally formed with the fixing ring 1. When the airbag 3 is inflated, the end of the frame 21 away from the fixing ring 1 can expand outward in the direction of the airbag 3.

[0050] As an implementation scenario, in this scenario, when the airbag 3 is inflated, the multiple skeletons 21 are stretched to form a trumpet shape, and when the airbag 3 is deflated, the multiple skeletons 21 surround to form a cylindrical shape; that is, in this implementation scenario, the first state is a cylindrical shape (refer to Figure 1 As shown), the second state is a bell-mouth shape (refer to Figure 2 shown).

[0051] Optionally, the inflation device 4 is an air pump, which is arranged on the outside of the channel 10 and is connected to the airbag 3 through an air tube 41. One end of the air tube 41 is connected to the airbag 3, and the other end is connected to the output end of the air pump.

[0052] In one embodiment, a pressure sensor 5 is provided on the airbag 3. The pressure sensor 5 and the air pump are both electrically connected to the controller. The pressure sensor 5 is used to sense the pressure value of the airbag 3. The controller receives the communication data of the pressure sensor 5 and controls the air pump. As one implementation scenario, in this scenario, the pressure sensor 5 can be directly provided on the airbag 3. As another implementation scenario, in this scenario, the pressure sensor 5 is provided at the connection between the airbag 3 and the skeleton 21. During use, after the airbag 3 is inflated, the pressure sensed by the pressure sensor 5 is displayed by the display module on the controller. Medical staff can control the volume of the airbag 3 by regulating the inflation or deflation of the air pump to prevent the skeleton from expanding too much due to the larger volume of the inflated airbag 3, thereby affecting the comfort or causing harm to the patient.

[0053] In one embodiment, an inclined surface 214 is provided on the inner wall of one end of the frame 21 away from the fixing ring 1 . The inclined surface 214 is inclined inward from the end of the frame 21 .

[0054] During use, the vaginal dilator in a folded state is inserted into the patient's vagina, and then gas is injected into the airbag 3 through the inflation device 4. The airbag 3 inflates and expands the multiple skeletons 21, so that the expansion structure is transformed from a folded state to a second state of outward expansion, thereby expanding the patient's vagina. At this time, medical staff can perform operations such as inspection and sampling on the patient's vagina.

[0055] Example 2

[0056] like Figure 4-Figure 7 As shown, the embodiment of the present utility model provides a novel vaginal dilator. Based on the embodiment 1, in this embodiment, a collection platform 6 is provided at the end of the frame 21 away from the fixing ring 1. The outer diameter of the collection platform 6 is smaller than the outer diameter of the curved section 212. The collection platform 6 is provided with a collection groove. In this embodiment, the collection groove on the collection platform 6 is used to collect and remove vaginal secretions, blood, and other liquids in a timely manner, which facilitates observation and operation by medical personnel.

[0057] As an implementation scenario, in this scenario, a liquid absorption structure is provided on the collection tank. When in use, the liquid is absorbed by the absorption structure. The absorption structure can be a composite layer consisting of a disinfection layer, a water-permeable layer, absorbent paper, a water-absorbing resin layer, a fluff pulp layer, etc.

[0058] As another implementation scenario, in this scenario, a drainage pipe is provided on the collection tank. When in use, the liquid in the collection tank is extracted through the drainage pipe.

[0059] In one embodiment, the collection platform 6 can be connected to the end of the frame 21 away from the fixing ring 1 via a connecting piece 7. The connecting piece 7 is connected to the collection tank, and its side close to the frame 21 is connected to the upper end of the inclined section 211. The connecting piece 7 divides the collection tank into a first groove 61 and a second groove 62, and the first groove 61 and the second groove 62 are respectively located outside the inclined section 211 and the inclined surface 214.

[0060] Optionally, the inner diameter of the collecting table 6 is smaller than the inner diameter of the gripping portion.

[0061] Optionally, the length of the connecting piece 7 is adapted to the length of the collecting tank, and the connecting piece 7 divides the collecting tank into two connected first grooves 61 and second grooves 62. Optionally, a plurality of through holes are opened on the connecting piece 7, and the first groove 61 and the second groove 62 are connected through the through holes.

[0062] In one embodiment, a guide groove 215 is provided on the inner wall of the skeleton 21 from one end close to the fixing ring 1 to the inclined surface 214, and guide rods 216 are provided on the inner wall of the skeleton 21 on both sides of the guide groove 215. Optionally, the guide rods 216 are arranged at an angle. During the use of the dilator, part of the liquid produced by the patient can flow into the guide groove 215 along the guide rods 216. Since the inclined surface 214 is inclined outward from one end of the guide groove 215 to the collection groove, the liquid in the guide groove 215 flows into the collection groove to further improve the liquid collection effect.

[0063] It should be noted that in the drawings, the specific sizes (length, thickness, etc.) of the fixing ring 1 and the skeleton 21 are schematic and are only used to express the concept of the present technical solution, and do not involve any limitation on the specific sizes in actual embodiments.

[0064] Parts not described in detail in this embodiment are well-known technologies in the art.

[0065] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention, and such modifications or substitutions are intended to be within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A new vaginal dilator, characterized in that: include: Fixed ring (1); An expansion structure (2) connected to the fixing ring (1); A channel (10) with two ends extending therethrough is formed on the inner sides of the fixing ring (1) and the expansion structure (2); An airbag (3) is arranged in the channel (10) inside the expansion structure (2); an inflation device (4), connected to the airbag (3); The expansion structure (2) has a first state of folding and a second state of expanding; the inflation device (4) inflates or deflates the airbag (3) to transform the expansion structure (2) from the first state to the second state.

2. The vaginal dilator according to claim 1, wherein: The expansion support structure (2) comprises a plurality of skeletons (21), one end of each skeleton (21) being connected to the fixing ring (1).

3. The vaginal dilator according to claim 2, characterized in that When the airbag (3) is in a deflated state, the multiple skeletons (21) surround and form a cylindrical first state. When the airbag (3) is in an inflated state, the multiple skeletons (21) expand and form a trumpet-shaped first state.

4. The vaginal dilator according to claim 2, characterized in that The width and / or thickness of the skeleton (21) gradually increases from one end of the fixing ring (1) to the other end.

5. The vaginal dilator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer wall of one end of the skeleton (21) away from the fixing ring (1) has a curved structure; or, The frame (21) comprises a connecting portion connected to the fixing ring (1) and a claw portion connected to one end of the connecting portion. The outer wall of the claw portion is sequentially formed with an inclined section (211), a curved section (212) and a connecting section (213) from top to bottom. The inclined section (211) is inclined from the end of the frame (21) toward the curved section (212). The curved section (212) is in an arc-shaped structure. The connecting section (213) is gradually inclined from one end of the curved section (212) toward the inner side of the frame (21).

6. The vaginal dilator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The skeleton (21) is made of elastically deformable material; And / or, one end of the skeleton (21) is hinged to the fixing ring (1); And / or, the fixing ring (1) is made of a polymer material.

7. The vaginal speculum according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inflation device (4) is an air pump, which is connected to the airbag (3) through an air tube (41); a pressure sensor (5) is provided on the airbag (3) or at the connection between the airbag (3) and the expansion structure (2); the pressure sensor (5) and the inflation device (4) are both electrically connected to a controller, and the controller receives communication data from the pressure sensor (5) and regulates the inflation device (4).

8. The vaginal dilator according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that: A collecting platform (6) is provided at the end of the frame (21) away from the fixing ring (1), the outer diameter of the collecting platform (6) being smaller than the outer diameter of the bent section (212) of the frame (21), and a collecting trough is provided on the collecting platform (6), a liquid absorption structure is provided in the collecting trough, or a liquid drain pipe is provided in communication with the collecting trough.

9. The vaginal speculum according to claim 8, characterized in that: The collecting platform (6) is connected to the end of the frame (21) via a connecting piece (7); the connecting piece (7) is located in the collecting trough and divides the collecting trough into a first groove (61) and a second groove (62) that are connected; the first groove (61) and the second groove (62) are respectively located on the outside of the inclined section (211) and the inclined surface (214) of the frame (21).

10. The vaginal speculum according to claim 8, characterized in that An inner wall of the frame (21) at one end away from the fixing ring (1) is provided with an inclined surface (214), and a guide groove (215) is provided on the inner wall of the frame (21) from one end close to the fixing ring (1) to the inclined surface (214), and guide rods (216) are provided on both sides of the guide groove (215).

Images