Novel sputum collector

By designing a novel sputum collector with anti-biting and suction components, the problems of difficulty in suctioning sputum in comatose patients and easy damage to the suction tip have been solved, achieving stable sputum suction and protecting the suction tip, and simplifying the operation process.

CN223731842UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-30THE FIFTH AFFILIATED HOSPITAL SUN YAT SEN UNIV
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520486687.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-19
Publication Date
2025-12-30
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-19

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, comatose patients have difficulty opening their mouths on their own, making suctioning difficult. The suction tube is also easily bitten, affecting the patient's health. In addition, the suction tip is easily damaged and contaminated, affecting the effectiveness of the treatment.

Method used

A novel sputum collector was designed, which uses a cone-shaped anti-bite plug to be quickly inserted into the patient's mouth. It is designed with a tongue placement area and a teeth biting area to improve stability. The anti-bite plug is an elastic structure and is equipped with a protective sleeve to protect the suction head. Combined with the air suction component, it can achieve simple sputum suction.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents patients from unconsciously biting the suction tube, reduces discomfort, adapts to different mouth sizes, protects the suction tip from damage and contamination, is easy to operate, and improves efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a novel sputum collector, and belongs to the technical field of medical instruments. Comprising a pull rod cylinder, one side outside the pull rod cylinder is in threaded connection with a transverse valve cylinder, the bottom of the transverse valve cylinder is fixedly connected with a longitudinal valve cylinder, a liquid storage tank is inserted into the bottom of the longitudinal valve cylinder, a collecting pipe is inserted into the end, away from the pull rod cylinder, of the transverse valve cylinder, and a suction head is fixedly connected to the end, away from the transverse valve cylinder, of the collecting pipe; the anti-bite assembly is used for supporting the oral cavity of the patient, and the anti-bite assembly is connected with the collecting pipe; the air exhaust assembly is used for sucking sputum of a patient, the air exhaust assembly is connected with the pull rod cylinder, and the anti-bite assembly is arranged, and an anti-bite plug is of a conical outline, so that the anti-bite plug can be quickly plugged into the mouth of the coma patient, and the sputum suction tube is prevented from being bite; the lingual surface placing area and the tooth occlusion area are arranged, so that the discomfort of a patient can be reduced, the stability of the anti-biting plug in the oral cavity is improved, and the patient can be prevented from unconsciously biting the tube.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a novel sputum collector. Background Technology

[0002] Sputum is composed of various substances. When sputum is thick, it can adhere to the patient's respiratory tract, causing blockage. Furthermore, sputum often contains a large number of pathogens, which, if left in the body for a long time, can worsen the patient's health, necessitating timely expectoration. Currently, some patients in respiratory wards are able to cough up sputum independently, but others have difficulty opening their mouths and require assistance to prevent biting the suction catheter, leading to suctioning difficulties and impacting their health. Based on these problems, this invention provides a novel sputum collector to meet these needs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is to provide a novel sputum collector that can be quickly inserted into the mouth of an unconscious patient using the conical contour of the anti-biting plug to prevent the patient from biting the suction tube. Furthermore, by designing placement areas for the tongue and teeth, it reduces patient discomfort and ensures the stability of the anti-biting plug in the patient's oral cavity. The elasticity of the anti-biting plug also makes it more suitable for people with different oral cavity sizes. In addition, a protective sleeve can be used to wrap the suction tip after use, preventing damage and contamination that could affect future use. The device is integrally molded, with a simple structure and complete functions, thus improving its practical value. These features solve the problems of preventing patients from biting the suction tube when they cannot open their mouths and the need to protect the suction tip after use.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A novel sputum collector includes a lever cylinder, a transverse valve cylinder threaded to one side of the lever cylinder, a longitudinal valve cylinder fixedly connected to the bottom of the transverse valve cylinder, a reservoir inserted into the bottom of the longitudinal valve cylinder, a collection tube inserted into the end of the transverse valve cylinder away from the lever cylinder, and a suction head fixedly connected to the end of the collection tube away from the transverse valve cylinder; an anti-bite component for supporting the patient's oral cavity and connected to the collection tube; and a suction component for suctioning out the patient's sputum and connected to the lever cylinder.

[0006] Optionally, the anti-bite assembly includes an anti-bite plug slidably connected to the outside of the collection tube. The bottom of the anti-bite plug has a tongue placement area with an arc-shaped outline. A tooth occlusal area is formed on the outside of the anti-bite plug near the tongue placement area.

[0007] Optionally, a pull ring is fixedly connected to the opening at one end of the anti-bite plug near the occlusal area of ​​the teeth.

[0008] Optionally, a protective sleeve is fixedly connected to the inner end of the anti-bite plug away from the pull ring.

[0009] Optionally, the overall profile of the anti-bite plug is conical, and the anti-bite plug is an elastic structure.

[0010] Optionally, the number of the occlusal areas is two sets, with an arc-shaped outline, and they are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the anti-bite plug.

[0011] Optionally, the protective sleeve, with its opening away from the pull ring, matches the bottom contour of the suction head, and the protective sleeve has a tapered contour, and the protective sleeve is made of rubber.

[0012] Optionally, the pull rings are in two sets and are symmetrically distributed at one end of the anti-bite plug near the occlusal area of ​​the teeth.

[0013] Optionally, the air extraction assembly includes a pull rod slidably connected to the inside of the pull rod cylinder, a spring is provided on the inside of the pull rod cylinder near one end of the pull rod, and a handle is rotatably connected to the outside of the pull rod cylinder.

[0014] Optionally, the pull rod has an overall "L" profile, and the end of the pull rod away from the pull rod cylinder has a corrugated profile.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has at least the following advantages:

[0016] In the above solution, by setting up an anti-bite component, the anti-bite plug is cone-shaped and can be quickly inserted into the mouth of an unconscious patient to prevent the patient from biting the suction tube. The design includes a tongue placement area and a teeth biting area, which can reduce patient discomfort, improve the stability of the anti-bite plug in the oral cavity, and prevent the patient from unconsciously biting the tube.

[0017] By incorporating an anti-bite plug, which has an elastic structure, it can better adapt to people with different mouth sizes. It is molded in one piece, with a reasonable overall structural design and complete functions. The protective sleeve inside the anti-bite plug can be wrapped around the suction head after cleaning to avoid damage and contamination, without affecting the next use.

[0018] The suction unit is easy to operate. It generates negative pressure by pulling the lever and squeezing the spring to achieve sputum suction. It is easy to learn and convenient for medical staff to use. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the present invention and, together with the specification, further serve to explain the principles of the present invention and enable those skilled in the art to implement and use the present invention.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of a novel sputum collector;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the back structure of a novel sputum collector;

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of a novel sputum collector;

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the anti-bite component structure of a novel sputum collector;

[0024] Figure 5 A schematic cross-sectional view of the anti-bite component of a novel sputum collector.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of part of the structure of a novel sputum collector.

[0026] Figure label:

[0027] 1. Pull rod cylinder; 2. Horizontal valve cylinder; 3. Vertical valve cylinder; 4. Liquid reservoir; 5. Collection tube; 6. Suction tip; 7. Anti-bite assembly; 701. Anti-bite plug; 702. Tongue placement area; 703. Tooth occlusion area; 704. Pull ring; 705. Protective sleeve; 8. Vacuum assembly; 801. Pull rod; 802. Spring; 803. Handle.

[0028] As shown in the figure, specific structures and devices are labeled in the figure to clearly illustrate the structure of the embodiment of this utility. However, this is only for illustrative purposes and is not intended to limit this utility to this specific structure, device and environment. Those skilled in the art can adjust or modify these devices and environments according to specific needs. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The present invention provides a novel sputum collector in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, to make the embodiments more detailed, the following embodiments are the best and preferred embodiments; those skilled in the art can also use other alternative methods to implement some known technologies; and the accompanying drawings are only for more specific description of the embodiments and are not intended to specifically limit the present invention.

[0030] It should be noted that the use of terms such as "an embodiment," "an embodiment," "an exemplary embodiment," and "some embodiments" in the specification indicates that the described embodiment may include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes that specific feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, when a specific feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, implementing such a feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments (whether explicitly described or not) should be within the knowledge of those skilled in the art.

[0031] Generally, terms can be understood at least partly from their use in context. For example, depending at least partly on the context, the term "one or more" as used herein can be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic in a singular sense, or a combination of features, structures, or characteristics in a plural sense. Additionally, the term "based on" can be understood not necessarily to convey an exclusive set of factors, but rather, alternatively, depending at least partly on the context, to allow for the presence of other factors that are not necessarily explicitly described.

[0032] It is understood that the meanings of “on”, “above”, and “above” in utility models should be interpreted in the broadest sense, such that “on” not only means “directly on” something, but also includes something with an intervening feature or layer, and that “above” or “above” not only means “on” something, but also includes something “above” something without an intervening feature or layer.

[0033] Furthermore, spatially related terms such as “below,” “under,” “lower,” “above,” and “upper” are used herein for convenience to describe the relationship of one element or feature to one or more other elements or features, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Spatially related terms are intended to cover different orientations in the use or operation of the device other than those depicted in the accompanying drawings. The device may be oriented in other ways, and the spatially related descriptive terms used herein can be interpreted similarly.

[0034] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, this utility model provides a novel sputum collector, including a pull rod cylinder 1, a transverse valve cylinder 2 threadedly connected to the outer side of the pull rod cylinder 1, a longitudinal valve cylinder 3 fixedly connected to the bottom of the transverse valve cylinder 2, a storage tank 4 inserted into the bottom of the longitudinal valve cylinder 3, a collection tube 5 inserted into the end of the transverse valve cylinder 2 away from the pull rod cylinder 1, and a suction head 6 fixedly connected to the end of the collection tube 5 away from the transverse valve cylinder 2; an anti-bite component 7 for supporting the patient's oral cavity and connected to the collection tube 5; and a suction component 8 for suctioning the patient's sputum and connected to the pull rod cylinder 1. The new sputum collector can be quickly inserted into the mouth of an unconscious patient using the conical contour of the anti-bite plug 701 to prevent the patient from biting the suction tube. Furthermore, by designing placement areas for the tongue and teeth, it reduces patient discomfort and ensures the stability of the anti-bite plug 701 in the patient's oral cavity. The elasticity of the anti-bite plug 701 also makes it more suitable for people with different oral cavity sizes. In addition, the protective sleeve 705 can wrap the suction head 6 after use to prevent damage and contamination that could affect future use. Its one-piece molding design results in a simple structure with complete functions, thus improving the practical value of the collector.

[0035] like Figures 4 to 6As shown, the anti-bite assembly 7 includes an anti-bite plug 701 slidably connected to the outside of the collection tube 5 for easy movement into the patient's mouth. The bottom of the anti-bite plug 701 has a tongue-side placement area 702 with an arc-shaped profile to increase tongue comfort. A tooth-occlusal area 703 is provided on the outer side of the anti-bite plug 701 near the tongue-side placement area 702 to improve the stability between the teeth and the anti-bite plug 701. The opening at the end of the anti-bite plug 701 near the tooth-occlusal area 703 is fixedly connected... It has a pull ring 704 for easy removal after use. A protective sleeve 705 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the anti-bite plug 701, away from the pull ring 704. The overall outline of the anti-bite plug 701 is conical, and it has an elastic structure. There are two sets of tooth occlusal areas 703, with an arc-shaped outline, symmetrically distributed on both sides of the anti-bite plug 701. There are two sets of pull rings 704, symmetrically distributed at the end of the anti-bite plug 701 closest to the tooth occlusal area 703. When using, first pick up the pull ring... The manifold 5 is aligned with the patient's mouth and pushed to allow the suction head 6 to enter the sputum area. Simultaneously, the anti-bite plug 701 is pressed down, causing its conical shape to be inserted into the patient's mouth. This allows the patient's tongue to rest against the tongue placement area 702, reducing discomfort and preventing vomiting. Moving the anti-bite plug 701 engages the patient's upper and lower teeth at the occlusal area 703, securing it and preventing it from shifting in the mouth. This prevents the patient from unconsciously biting the suction tube. After suctioning, pulling the pull ring 704 removes the anti-bite plug 701 from the patient's mouth. After cleaning the suction head 6, the bottom of the suction head 6 is squeezed by one end of the anti-bite plug 701, encasing the main body of the suction head 6 in the protective sleeve 705 inside the anti-bite plug 701. This protects the suction head 6 from damage and contamination, preventing future use.

[0036] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the suction assembly 8 includes a pull rod 801 slidably connected to the inside of the pull rod cylinder 1. A spring 802 is provided on the inside of the pull rod cylinder 1 near the end of the pull rod 801. A handle 803 is rotatably connected to the outside of the pull rod cylinder 1. The pull rod 801 has an overall "L" shape, and the end of the pull rod 801 away from the pull rod cylinder 1 has a corrugated shape. When the anti-bite plug 701 is fixed in the patient's mouth, the pull rod 801 is held by the corrugated shape at the bottom. The other hand holds the handle 803, which moves the pull rod 801 at the inside of the pull rod cylinder 1 backward, thereby squeezing the spring 802 to generate negative pressure. This causes the suction head 6 to generate suction, which transfers sputum from the patient's body through the collection tube 5 to the horizontal valve cylinder 2. Then, it falls into the storage tank 4 inserted into the lower vertical valve cylinder 3, thus completing the suction. The procedure is simple and easy to learn, making it convenient for medical staff to use.

[0037] The working principle of the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0038] In use, first, pick up the collection tube 5 and aim it at the patient's mouth, then push it to allow the suction head 6 to enter the sputum area. Simultaneously, press down on the anti-bite plug 701, allowing its conical shape to be inserted into the patient's mouth. This allows the patient's tongue to rest against the tongue placement area 702, reducing discomfort and preventing vomiting. As the anti-bite plug 701 is moved, the occlusal area 703 engages with the patient's upper and lower teeth, securing it and preventing it from shifting in the mouth, thus preventing the patient from unconsciously biting the suction tube. After suctioning, pull the pull ring 704 to move the anti-bite plug 701 backward, removing it from the patient's mouth. Clean the suction head 6. After completion, the bottom of the suction head 6 is squeezed by one end of the anti-bite plug 701, so that the main body of the suction head 6 is wrapped in the protective sleeve 705 inside the anti-bite plug 701, thereby protecting the suction head 6 and preventing damage and contamination of the suction head 6 from affecting the next use. After the anti-bite plug 701 is fixed in the patient's mouth, the bottom of the pull rod 801 is held by the wave-shaped contour, and the other hand holds the handle 803, which drives the pull rod 801 at one end of the inner side of the pull rod cylinder 1 to move backward, thereby squeezing the spring 802 to generate negative pressure, so that the suction head 6 generates suction to transfer the sputum from the patient's body through the collection tube 5 to the horizontal valve cylinder 2, and then it falls into the reservoir 4 inserted into the lower vertical valve cylinder 3, thus completing the sputum suction smoothly. The operation steps are simple, easy to learn and use by medical staff.

[0039] This utility model encompasses any alternatives, modifications, equivalent methods, and solutions made within the spirit and scope of this utility model. To provide the public with a thorough understanding of this utility model, specific details are described in detail in the following preferred embodiments; however, those skilled in the art will fully understand this utility model without these details. Furthermore, to avoid unnecessary confusion regarding the nature of this utility model, well-known methods, processes, procedures, components, and circuits are not described in detail.

[0040] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principles of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A new sputum collector comprising a pull rod barrel, characterized in that, The outer side of the pull rod barrel is threadedly connected with a transverse valve barrel, the bottom of the transverse valve barrel is fixedly connected with a longitudinal valve barrel, the bottom of the longitudinal valve barrel is inserted with a liquid storage tank, the transverse valve barrel away from the pull rod barrel end is inserted with a collecting pipe, and the collecting pipe away from the transverse valve barrel end is fixedly connected with a suction head. A bite-preventing assembly is used for supporting the oral cavity of a patient, and is connected with the collecting pipe. An air extraction assembly is used for sucking sputum of the patient, and is connected with the pull rod barrel.

2. The novel sputum collector as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The bite-preventing assembly comprises a bite-preventing plug which is slidingly connected to the outside of the collecting pipe, the bottom of the bite-preventing plug is provided with a tongue placement area, the tongue placement area is arc-shaped, and the outside of the bite-preventing plug, close to the tongue placement area, is provided with a tooth biting area.

3. The novel sputum collector as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The end of the bite-preventing plug, close to the tooth biting area, is fixedly connected with a pull ring.

4. The novel sputum collector as claimed in claim 3, wherein, The inside of the bite-preventing plug, away from the pull ring, is fixedly connected with a protective sleeve.

5. The novel sputum collector as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The overall profile of the bite-preventing plug is conical, and the bite-preventing plug is of an elastic structure.

6. The novel sputum collector as claimed in claim 3, wherein, The tooth biting area is in two groups, is arc-shaped, and is symmetrically distributed on both sides of the bite-preventing plug.

7. The novel sputum collector as claimed in claim 4, wherein, The end of the protective sleeve, away from the pull ring, is matched with the bottom profile of the suction head, the profile of the protective sleeve is conical, and the protective sleeve is made of rubber.

8. The novel sputum collector as claimed in claim 6, wherein, The pull ring is in two groups and is symmetrically distributed on the end of the bite-preventing plug, close to the tooth biting area.

9. The novel sputum collector as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The air extraction assembly comprises a pull rod which is slidingly connected to the inside of the pull rod barrel, the inside of the pull rod barrel, close to the end of the pull rod, is provided with a spring, and the outside of the pull rod barrel is rotatably connected with a handle.

10. The novel sputum collector as claimed in claim 9, wherein, The overall profile of the pull rod is "L", and the end of the pull rod, away from the pull rod barrel, is corrugated.