Ear canal washing and protecting device

By designing an ear canal cleaning device with an insertion tube, a rotating rod, a fan blade, and a sponge head, the problems of complex structure and low cleaning efficiency in existing technologies have been solved, achieving efficient and convenient ear canal cleaning.

CN223615018UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-02NO 1 PEOPLES HOSPITAL WULUMUQI CITY
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422844769.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-20
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-20

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Technical Problem

Existing ear canal cleaning devices have complex structures, are inconvenient for single-person use, and have low cleaning efficiency.

Method used

An ear canal cleaning device was designed, comprising an insertion tube, a rotating rod, an exhaust fan blade, and a sponge head. The exhaust fan blade creates negative pressure to draw earwax into the ear canal, and the blade breaks up the earwax and adsorbs it onto the filter screen, improving cleaning efficiency.

Benefits of technology

It enables efficient and convenient ear canal cleaning, improving cleaning efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an ear canal cleaning and protecting device, which comprises a plugging pipe, a tail pipe, a rotating rod, a draft fan blade and a sponge head, the plugging pipe is provided with a cleaning end and a connecting end, the side wall of the cleaning end is provided with a plurality of suction inlets, the suction inlets extend along the length direction of the plugging pipe, and the plurality of suction inlets are arranged around the center of the plugging pipe at intervals; the tail pipe is detachably connected to the connecting end, and a filter screen is arranged at the end of the tail pipe. The rotating rod is pivotally arranged in the stuffing pipe, one end of the rotating rod extends to the cleaning end and is provided with a plurality of blades in a surrounding manner, the other end of the rotating rod is fixedly connected with a driving motor, and the driving motor is arranged in the tail pipe; a tail pipe is arranged in the exhaust fan blade, and the exhaust fan blade is fixed on a driving rod of the driving motor; and the sponge head can be detachably connected with the end head of the cleaning end. Negative pressure is formed in the plugging pipe through the draft fan blades, cerumen in the ear canal is sucked through the suction inlet, and the cerumen is sucked to the filter screen after being smashed through the blades, so that the cleaning efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ear canal cleaning equipment, and in particular to an ear canal cleaning and care device. Background Technology

[0002] People are exposed to various noises, dust, and prolonged headphone use in daily life, leading to various ear problems, such as excessive earwax affecting hearing. Therefore, it is often necessary to use tools like tweezers to clean the ear canal bit by bit. To address this, patent application CN114587784A discloses an ear canal cleaning device for ENT care, including a base, a vertical plate fixedly mounted on and perpendicular to the base, and a cylinder fixed to the side of the vertical plate for holding disinfectant. A filter cartridge is movably mounted on the side of the vertical plate via a reciprocating rotation mechanism. A sponge sleeve is fitted around the outer periphery of the filter cartridge, and the filter cartridge is connected to the cylinder via a pumping mechanism. The reciprocating rotation mechanism is connected to a translation mechanism mounted on the base, which is connected to a mixing mechanism installed in the cylinder. The reciprocating rotation mechanism includes a sliding fitting assembly mounted on one side of the vertical plate and a reciprocating moving assembly mounted on the other side of the vertical plate. However, this device has a relatively complex structure, is inconvenient for single-person use, and has low cleaning efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes an ear canal cleaning device that allows users to conveniently and efficiently clean their ear canals.

[0004] The ear canal cleaning device according to a first aspect of the present invention includes an insertion tube, a tail tube, a rotating rod, an exhaust fan blade, and a sponge head. The insertion tube has a cleaning end and a connecting end. The side wall of the cleaning end is provided with multiple suction ports, which extend along the length of the insertion tube and are arranged at intervals around the center of the insertion tube. The tail tube is detachably connected to the connecting end, and a filter screen is provided at the end of the tail tube. The rotating rod is pivotally built into the insertion tube. One end of the rotating rod extends to the cleaning end and is surrounded by multiple blades, while the other end is fixedly connected to a drive motor, which is built into the tail tube. The exhaust fan blade is built into the tail tube and is fixed to the drive rod of the drive motor. The sponge head is detachably connected to the end of the cleaning end.

[0005] The ear canal cleaning device according to the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: the negative pressure is formed in the insertion tube by the exhaust fan blade, the earwax is sucked in through the suction port, and the earwax is broken up by the blade and then adsorbed onto the filter screen, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the insertion tube has a built-in limiting ring, a connecting rod is fixed between the limiting ring and the inner wall of the insertion tube, and the rotating rod passes through the limiting ring and rotates in cooperation with the limiting ring.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a slot is provided at one end of the rotating rod near the tail tube, the drive rod of the drive motor passes through the filter screen, and a polygonal insertion rod is provided at its end. The insertion rod is embedded in the slot so that the drive motor and the rotating rod are in transmission cooperation.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the exhaust fan blades are located between the drive motor and the filter screen.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the sidewall of the insertion tube is provided with a plurality of rubber protrusions, which are disposed between adjacent suction ports.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the insertion tube includes an insertion section and an operating section, the cleaning end is disposed at the end of the insertion section, one end of the operating section is connected to the cleaning end and the other end is connected to the tail tube, the rotating rod is rotatably installed in the operating section, and the diameter of the insertion section is smaller than the diameter of the operating section.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the insertion section and the operating section are fixedly connected by threads.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a groove is provided on the side wall of the operating segment along the circumference of the operating segment, the end of the insertion segment near the operating segment is embedded in the operating segment, and a slider is provided on the side wall. The slider is embedded in the groove and can slide along the groove so that the insertion segment and the operating segment are rotatably connected, and the slider protrudes from the outer wall of the operating segment.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a lamp holder is fixedly connected to the end of the operating section near the insertion section, and a patch LED bead is fixed to the lamp holder.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the end of the cleaning end is arc-shaped, and a socket is provided at the center of the end of the cleaning end. The sponge head is provided with a connecting housing, and the connecting housing is provided with a mounting groove that matches the shape of the end of the cleaning end. A pin is provided in the middle of the mounting groove, and the pin is detachably inserted into the socket.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of the ear canal cleaning and care device of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 2 of the ear canal cleaning and care device of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning end of the ear canal cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the groove and slider in Embodiment 2 of the ear canal cleaning device of this utility model.

[0021] 100. Insertion tube; 110. Insertion section; 111. Cleaning end; 1111. Insertion hole; 112. Suction port; 113. Rubber protrusion; 120. Operating section; 121. Connecting end; 130. Limiting ring; 131. Connecting rod; 140. Slide groove; 150. Sliding block;

[0022] 200. Tailpipe; 210. Filter screen;

[0023] 300. Rotating rod; 310. Blade; 320. Drive motor;

[0024] 400. Sponge head; 410. Connecting housing; 411. Mounting slot; 412. Pin;

[0025] 500, lamp holder; 510, SMD LED chip; Detailed Implementation

[0026] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0030] Reference Figures 1 to 4 The ear canal cleaning device of this utility model includes an insertion tube 100, a tail tube 200, a rotating rod 300, an exhaust fan blade, and a sponge head 400. The insertion tube 100 has a cleaning end 111 and a connecting end 121. The side wall of the cleaning end 111 is provided with a plurality of suction ports 112, which extend along the length of the insertion tube 100. The plurality of suction ports 112 are arranged around the center of the insertion tube 100 at intervals. The tail tube 200 is detachably connected to the connecting end 121. A filter screen 210 is provided at the end of the tail tube 200; a rotating rod 300 is pivotally built into the insert tube 100, one end of the rotating rod 300 extends to the cleaning end 111 and is surrounded by multiple blades 310, and the other end is fixedly connected to a drive motor 320, which is built into the tail tube 200; an exhaust fan blade is built into the tail tube 200 and is fixed to the drive rod of the drive motor 320; the sponge head 400 and the end of the cleaning end 111 are detachably connected.

[0031] In use, insert the insertion tube 100 into the ear canal, start the drive motor 320, and drive the rotating rod 300 to pivot. At the same time, the exhaust fan blades fixed to the drive rod of the drive motor 320 swing. At this time, a negative pressure is formed inside the insertion tube 100, and the suction port 112 has an adsorption force, adsorbing the earwax in the ear canal and adhering it to the suction port 112. At this time, the swinging blade 310 breaks up the earwax. The broken earwax is sucked into the insertion tube 100, and after passing through the insertion tube 100, it reaches the filter screen 210, completing the cleaning of the ear canal.

[0032] Furthermore, by rotating the entire ear canal cleaning device, the suction port 112 can be made to fit any part of the inner side of the ear canal, ensuring complete cleaning of the inner side of the ear canal.

[0033] Before inserting the insertion tube 100 into the ear canal, a sponge head 400 is first installed on the cleaning end 111. The sponge head 400 is then moistened before being inserted into the ear canal to moisten the ear canal. The sponge head 400 is then removed, and the cleaning end 111 is inserted into the ear canal for subsequent cleaning.

[0034] In summary, the negative pressure created within the insertion tube 100 by the exhaust fan blades draws earwax into the ear canal through the suction port 112, and the earwax is broken up by the blade 310 and then adsorbed onto the filter screen 210, thus improving cleaning efficiency.

[0035] Specifically, in order to constrain the rotation of the connecting rod 131, a limiting ring 130 is built into the insertion tube 100. The connecting rod 131 is fixed between the limiting ring 130 and the inner wall of the insertion tube 100. The rotating rod 300 passes through the limiting ring 130 and rotates in cooperation with the limiting ring 130.

[0036] In practical use, the detachable connection between the tail tube 200 and the insertion tube 100 allows for the cleaning of earwax on the filter screen 210. To achieve this detachable connection, the tail tube 200 and the insertion tube 100 can be engaged via a snap-fit ​​structure. The rotating rod 300 and the drive motor 320 should also be detachable. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the rotating rod 300 has a slot near the tail tube 200. The drive rod of the drive motor 320 passes through the filter screen 210, and its end has a polygonal insert. The insert is fitted into the slot, enabling the drive motor 320 and the rotating rod 300 to engage in transmission. The slot and insert are engaged, allowing torque to be transmitted to the rotating rod 300 during the rotation of the drive rod of the drive motor 320.

[0037] Preferably, the exhaust fan blades are located between the drive motor 320 and the filter 210 to prevent earwax from contaminating the exhaust fan blades.

[0038] In some embodiments, the insertion tube 100 includes an insertion section 110 and an operating section 120. A cleaning end 111 is disposed at the end of the insertion section 110. One end of the operating section 120 is connected to the cleaning end, and the other end is connected to the tail tube 200. A rotating rod 300 is rotatably mounted in the operating section 120. The diameter of the insertion section 110 is smaller than the diameter of the operating section 120. The operating section 120 is provided for the user to hold the device for convenient use.

[0039] Furthermore, the sidewall of the insertion section 110 is provided with multiple rubber protrusions 113, which are located between adjacent suction ports 112. The insertion section 110 is inserted into the ear canal, and the rubber protrusions 113 are used to clean the inside of the ear canal, causing the earwax to fall out.

[0040] As an embodiment of the above solution, refer to Figure 1 The insertion section 110 and the operating section 120 are fixedly connected by threads.

[0041] As a second embodiment of the above scheme, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4 Along the circumference of the operating section 120, a groove 140 is provided on the side wall of the operating section 120. One end of the insertion section 110, near the operating section 120, is embedded in the operating section 120, and a slider 150 is provided on its side wall. The slider 150 is embedded in the groove 140 and can slide along the groove 140, allowing the insertion section 110 and the operating section 120 to be rotatably connected. The slider 150 protrudes from the outer wall of the operating section 120. In actual use, after the cleaning end 111 of the insertion section 110 is inserted into the ear canal, the slider 150 is slidable, causing the insertion section 110 to rotate relative to the operating section 120, so that each inner side of the ear canal corresponds to the suction port 112, facilitating the suction of earwax.

[0042] In some embodiments, a lamp holder 500 is fixedly connected to the end of the operating section 120 near the insertion section 110, and a patch LED 510 is fixed to the lamp holder 500. The LED allows medical personnel to easily observe the condition inside the patient's ear canal.

[0043] Specifically, in some embodiments, in order to achieve detachable installation between the cleaning end 111 and the sponge head 400, the end of the cleaning end 111 is arc-shaped, and an insertion hole 1111 is provided at the center of the end of the cleaning end 111. The sponge head 400 is provided with a connecting housing 410, and the connecting housing 410 is provided with a mounting groove 411 that matches the shape of the end of the cleaning end 111. A pin 412 is provided in the middle of the mounting groove 411, and the pin 412 is detachably inserted into the insertion hole 1111.

[0044] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A device for ear canal cleaning and care, characterized in that, include: The insertion tube (100) has a cleaning end (111) and a connecting end (121). The side wall of the cleaning end (111) is provided with a plurality of suction ports (112). The suction ports (112) extend along the length direction of the insertion tube (100), and the plurality of suction ports (112) are arranged around the center of the insertion tube (100) at intervals. Tail tube (200) is detachably connected to the connecting end (121), and a filter screen (210) is provided at the end of the tail tube (200); A rotating rod (300) is pivotally housed in the insertion tube (100). One end of the rotating rod (300) extends to the cleaning end (111) and is surrounded by a plurality of blades (310). The other end is fixedly connected to a drive motor (320), which is housed in the tail tube (200). The exhaust fan blades are built into the tailpipe (200) and are fixed on the drive rod of the drive motor (320). The sponge head (400) is detachably connected to the end of the cleaning end (111).

2. The ear canal cleaning and care device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insertion tube (100) has a built-in limiting ring (130), and a connecting rod (131) is fixed between the limiting ring (130) and the inner wall of the insertion tube (100). The rotating rod (300) passes through the limiting ring (130) and rotates in cooperation with the limiting ring (130).

3. The ear canal cleaning and care device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating rod (300) has a slot at one end near the tail tube (200). The drive rod of the drive motor (320) passes through the filter screen (210) and has a polygonal insertion rod at its end. The insertion rod is embedded in the slot so that the drive motor (320) and the rotating rod (300) can be driven together.

4. The ear canal cleaning and care device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The exhaust fan blades are located between the drive motor (320) and the filter (210).

5. The ear canal cleaning and care device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sidewall of the insertion tube (100) is provided with a plurality of rubber protrusions (113), which are disposed between adjacent suction ports (112).

6. The ear canal cleaning and care device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insertion tube (100) includes an insertion section (110) and an operating section (120). The cleaning end (111) is disposed at the end of the insertion section (110). One end of the operating section (120) is connected to the cleaning end (111), and the other end is connected to the tail tube (200). The rotating rod (300) is rotatably installed in the operating section (120). The diameter of the insertion section (110) is smaller than the diameter of the operating section (120).

7. The ear canal cleaning and care device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The insertion section (110) and the operating section (120) are fixedly connected by threads.

8. The ear canal cleaning and care device according to claim 6, characterized in that, Along the circumference of the operating section (120), a groove (140) is provided on the side wall of the operating section (120). The insertion section (110) is embedded in the operating section (120) at one end near the operating section (120), and a slider (150) is provided on its side wall. The slider (150) is embedded in the groove (140) and can slide along the groove (140) so that the insertion section (110) and the operating section (120) are rotatably connected. The slider (150) protrudes from the outer wall of the operating section (120).

9. The ear canal cleaning device according to claim 6, 7 or 8, characterized in that, The operating section (120) is fixedly connected to a lamp holder (500) at the end near the insertion section (110), and the lamp holder (500) is fixed with a surface mount LED (510).

10. The ear canal cleaning and care device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning end (111) has an arc-shaped end, and a socket (1111) is provided at the center of the end of the cleaning end (111). The sponge head (400) is provided with a connecting housing (410). The connecting housing (410) is provided with a mounting groove (411) that matches the shape of the end of the cleaning end (111). A pin (412) is provided in the middle of the mounting groove (411). The pin (412) is detachably inserted into the socket (1111).

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