Tongue depressor structure

By designing an expandable tongue depressor structure, the nausea problem caused by touching the uvula is solved, a smoother pharyngeal examination is achieved, and the consultation time is shortened.

CN223473788UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28CHONGQING FULING DISTRICT CHILDRENS HOSPITAL (CHONGQING FULING DISTRICT PEOPLES HOSPITAL)
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422582643.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-25
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-25

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

During an ENT examination, the tongue depressor touching the uvula causes the patient to feel nauseous and want to vomit, making it difficult for the patient to cooperate with the examination and prolonging the consultation time.

Method used

A tongue depressor structure is designed. The two depressors can be moved closer or farther away by expanding the structure to avoid the uvula. The combination of the handle, inclined slider and push block can be used to press the tongue root and avoid touching the uvula.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids the uvula, reduces patients’ nausea and vomiting, and shortens the doctor’s consultation time.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of medical auxiliary articles, in particular to a tongue depressor structure which comprises a handle and two pressing pieces arranged at the front end of the handle, the two pressing pieces are connected with the handle through an opening structure, and the opening structure is used for pushing the two pressing pieces to be close to or away from each other. In practical application, when the tongue depressor is used, the handle is held by hand, the front end of the tongue depressor extends into an oral cavity, the two pressing pieces are pushed to be far away from each other through the opening structure to avoid a uvula and then press a tongue root, and the pharynx and the uvula can be examined; according to the utility model, a doctor can more easily avoid the uvula during examination, the situation that a patient feels nausea and wants to vomit is avoided, and the doctor seeing time of the doctor is shortened.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical auxiliary products technology, specifically a tongue depressor structure. Background Technology

[0002] In clinical practice, tongue depressors are used to examine the throat of patients during ENT consultations. They are an essential examination tool for visual examination of the pharynx. However, many patients experience nausea and vomiting when the tongue depressor touches the uvula due to inflammation of the pharynx and uvula, making it difficult for them to cooperate with the doctor's examination. This also makes it difficult for the doctor to see the condition of the patient's throat, thus prolonging the doctor's consultation time. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned shortcomings by providing a tongue depressor structure that can avoid the uvula during examination, making it easier for doctors to avoid the patient's nausea and vomiting, and shortening the doctor's consultation time.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] A tongue depressor structure includes a handle, two pressure plates disposed at the front end of the handle, and the two pressure plates and the handle are connected by a spreading structure, which is used to push the two pressure plates closer to or further apart from each other.

[0006] Furthermore, the front end of the handle is provided with a groove, and a Y-shaped slide groove is provided in the groove. A connecting groove is provided on the upper surface of the handle facing the vertical part of the Y-shaped slide groove. The opening structure includes a slidable slider connected to the inclined part of the Y-shaped slide groove, a push block slidably connected to the vertical part of the Y-shaped slide groove, a connecting rod for connecting the slid slider and the push block, a pressure plate fixed on the slid slider, and the two ends of the connecting rod are rotatably connected to the slid slider and the push block respectively through a rotating shaft. The push block is slidably connected in the connecting groove.

[0007] Furthermore, the top of the push block extends above the connecting groove.

[0008] Furthermore, the upper surface of the push block is provided with multiple protrusions, which are arranged perpendicular to the pushing direction of the push block.

[0009] Furthermore, the front end of the tablet is provided with an arc-shaped surface, and the arc-shaped surfaces on the two tablets are symmetrically arranged.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0011] In practical applications, when using the device, hold the handle and insert the front end of the tongue depressor into the mouth. By spreading the structure, push the two depressors away from each other, avoiding the uvula, and then press down on the base of the tongue to examine the pharynx and uvula. This invention makes it easier for doctors to avoid the uvula during examination, preventing patients from experiencing nausea or vomiting, and shortening the doctor's consultation time. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the two pressure plates after they are spread apart in this utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 This is the left view of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Cross-sectional view at point AA. Detailed Implementation

[0016] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a tongue depressor structure includes a handle 1 and two pressure plates 2 disposed at the front end of the handle 1. The two pressure plates 2 and the handle 1 are connected by a spreading structure, which is used to push the two pressure plates 2 closer to or further apart from each other.

[0017] When in use, hold the handle 1 and insert the front end of the tongue depressor into the mouth. By spreading the structure, push the two depressor plates 2 away from each other, avoid the uvula, and then press down on the base of the tongue to examine the pharynx and uvula. This utility model makes it easier for doctors to avoid the uvula during examination, avoids nausea and vomiting in patients, and shortens the doctor's consultation time.

[0018] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the front end of the handle 1 is provided with a groove 11, and a Y-shaped slide groove 12 is provided in the groove 11. A connecting groove 13 is provided on the upper surface of the handle 1 opposite to the vertical part of the Y-shaped slide groove 12. The opening structure includes a slidable slider 31 slidably connected to the inclined part of the Y-shaped slide groove 12, a push block 32 slidably connected to the vertical part of the Y-shaped slide groove 12, and a connecting rod 33 for connecting the slidable slider 31 and the push block 32. The pressure plate 2 is fixed on the slidable slider 31, and the connecting rod... The two ends of 33 are rotatably connected to the inclined slider 31 and the push block 32 via a rotating shaft. The push block 32 is slidably connected in the connecting groove 13. In this embodiment, after the front end of the tongue depressor is inserted into the oral cavity, the push block 32 is pushed forward. As the inclined slider 31 moves forward along the vertical part of the Y-shaped groove 12, the connecting rod 33 pushes the inclined slider 31 to slide along the inclined part of the Y-shaped groove 12, so that the two depressor plates 2 move away from each other, avoid the uvula and press on the root of the tongue, so that the pharynx and uvula can be examined.

[0019] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the top of the push block 32 extends above the connecting groove 13; in this embodiment, when the top of the push block 32 extends above the connecting groove 13, the hand handle 1 can push the push block 32 more easily.

[0020] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the upper surface of the pushing block 32 is provided with multiple protrusions 321, which are arranged perpendicular to the pushing direction of the pushing block 32. In this embodiment, the multiple protrusions 321 can increase the friction between the hand and the pushing block 32, making it easier to push the pushing block 32.

[0021] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the front end of the pressure tablet 2 is provided with an arc-shaped surface 21, and the arc-shaped surfaces 21 on the two pressure tablets 2 are symmetrically arranged; in this embodiment, the arc-shaped surface 21 at the front end of the pressure tablet 2 can avoid scratching the inside of the oral cavity.

[0022] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this utility model. Those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to replace them, without departing from the scope defined by the spirit of this utility model.

Claims

1. A tongue depressor structure, characterized in that: Includes a handle (1), two pressure plates (2) disposed at the front end of the handle (1), the two pressure plates (2) and the handle (1) are connected by a spreading structure, the spreading structure is used to push the two pressure plates (2) closer to each other or further apart.

2. The tongue depressor structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handle (1) has a groove (11) at its front end, and a Y-shaped groove (12) is provided in the groove (11). The upper surface of the handle (1) is provided with a connecting groove (13) facing the vertical part of the Y-shaped groove (12). The opening structure includes a slidable slider (31) slidably connected to the inclined part of the Y-shaped groove (12), a push block (32) slidably connected to the vertical part of the Y-shaped groove (12), and a connecting rod (33) for connecting the slidable slider (31) and the push block (32). The pressure plate (2) is fixed on the slidable slider (31). The two ends of the connecting rod (33) are rotatably connected to the slidable slider (31) and the push block (32) through a rotating shaft. The push block (32) is slidably connected in the connecting groove (13).

3. The tongue depressor structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the push block (32) extends above the connecting groove (13).

4. The tongue depressor structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper surface of the push block (32) is provided with multiple protrusions (321), which are perpendicular to the pushing direction of the push block (32).

5. The tongue depressor structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front end of the pressing tablet (2) is provided with an arc-shaped surface (21), and the arc-shaped surfaces (21) on the two pressing tablets (2) are symmetrically arranged.