Breast sucking bowl assembly and breast pump

Abstract

The milk sucking bowl assembly comprises a flexible shell and a flexible lining, the flexible shell is provided with a cavity with the open front side and a flexible diaphragm dividing the cavity into a front cavity and a rear cavity, the flexible lining comprises an inserting column, the front end of the inserting column is provided with an attaching cover, and the rear cavity can drive the flexible diaphragm to deform under the action of a negative pressure source. The flexible shell and the flexible lining are arranged in the front cavity so that negative pressure can be formed in the milk sucking concave cavity, a milk discharging channel is further formed in the flexible shell and the flexible lining, a supporting framework is further arranged in the front cavity and connected to the outer side of the inserting column in a sleeving mode, and the flexible shell and the flexible lining of the milk sucking bowl assembly are both made of flexible materials and can better adapt to the shape of breasts. The flexible material can simulate the sucking mode of an infant to provide more natural sucking experience; compared with a product made of a traditional hard material, the product made of the flexible material is lighter and easy to carry; the supporting framework is arranged in the front cavity, so that the rigidity of the milk sucking bowl assembly is enhanced, and it is guaranteed that the performance cannot be affected due to excessive deformation in the using process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of maternal and infant products technology, and in particular to a breast pump bowl assembly and a breast pump. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional breast pumps typically consist of a suction bowl connected to a negative pressure source via an air tube. While the suction bowl is usually made of rigid materials, its structure, though stable, presents certain inconveniences, such as large size, difficulty in carrying, and less-than-ideal comfort during use. Furthermore, cleaning and maintaining traditional breast pumps is relatively complex, adding an extra burden to the user.

[0003] To address these issues, breast pumps made of flexible materials have gradually appeared on the market. These pumps are popular due to their lightweight and comfortable features. However, existing flexible material breast pumps still have some shortcomings. For example, because the entire pump is made of flexible material, negative pressure in the rear chamber and the milk-suction cavity can cause excessive deformation of the side walls, thus affecting the efficiency of milk expression.

[0004] This utility model is based on the above-mentioned circumstances. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art and provides a breast pump assembly and a breast pump that can enhance the rigidity of the flexible breast pump bowl, thereby limiting excessive deformation of the breast pump bowl after negative pressure is generated in the breast pump cavity and the rear cavity.

[0006] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0007] A breast pump assembly includes a flexible outer shell and a flexible inner liner. The flexible outer shell has a front-open cavity and a flexible diaphragm that divides the cavity into a front cavity and a rear cavity. The flexible inner liner includes a plug-in post that can be inserted into the front cavity. The front end of the plug-in post has a milk-suction recess that communicates with the front cavity and a fitting cover that can conform to the breast to guide milk into the milk-suction recess. The rear cavity can deform the flexible diaphragm under the action of a negative pressure source to create negative pressure in the milk-suction recess. The flexible outer shell and the flexible inner liner also have a milk discharge channel that can discharge milk from the milk-suction recess. The front cavity also has a support frame for increasing the rigidity of the front cavity sidewall. The support frame is sleeved on the outside of the plug-in post.

[0008] As described above, in a breast milk feeding bowl assembly, the rear end of the supporting frame is provided with a milk separator for limiting milk contact with a flexible diaphragm, the flexible diaphragm being able to adhere to the milk separator.

[0009] As described above, in a breast milk suction bowl assembly, the upper part of the milk separator is provided with an air vent that connects the breast milk suction cavity with the flexible diaphragm. The air vent is an oblique hole with a lower front end and a higher rear end.

[0010] As described above, in a breast milk feeding bowl assembly, the front end of the supporting frame is provided with a plug-in portion, and the back of the fitting cover is provided with a first plug-in groove for the plug-in portion to be inserted.

[0011] As described above, in a breastfeeding bowl assembly, a cover that can open the rear cavity is connected to the flexible outer shell. The cover or the flexible outer shell is provided with an air tube interface that communicates with the rear cavity. An annular tube is provided between the cover and the flexible outer shell to increase the rigidity of the side wall of the rear cavity.

[0012] In the breastfeeding bowl assembly described above, the annular tube is inserted into the rear cavity or a second insertion groove is provided on the rear end of the side wall of the rear cavity, and the annular tube is inserted into the second insertion groove.

[0013] As described above, in a milk suction bowl assembly, the milk discharge channel is located at the lower part of the flexible outer shell and the flexible inner liner. The flexible outer shell is also provided with a first connecting pipe for connecting a milk storage device, and the inner cavity of the first connecting pipe is in communication with the milk discharge channel.

[0014] In the breast milk suction bowl assembly described above, the flexible outer shell, the flexible diaphragm, and the first connecting tube are integrally formed.

[0015] As described above, in a milk suction bowl assembly, the lower part of the flexible outer shell is connected to a guide for discharging milk from the milk suction cavity, and the input end of the guide is connected to the output end of the milk discharge channel.

[0016] A breast pump includes a negative pressure source and a milk suction bowl assembly, wherein the milk suction bowl assembly is the aforementioned milk suction bowl assembly.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0018] The flexible outer shell and flexible inner lining of the breast pump assembly in this case are both made of flexible materials, which can better adapt to the shape of the breast and reduce discomfort during use. The flexible materials can simulate the way a baby sucks to provide a more natural sucking experience. Flexible materials are often lighter and easier to carry than products made of traditional hard plastic or glass, making them convenient for use when going out. A supporting frame is provided in the front cavity, which enhances the rigidity of the breast pump assembly and ensures that its performance will not be affected by excessive deformation during use. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0020] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A in the middle. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0024] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "inner," "outer," "upper," "lower," "horizontal," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the utility model product is in use. 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. In addition, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "connected," "installed," and "connected" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] The following detailed description of some embodiments of the present invention is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the features in the following embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 3The illustrated breast pump assembly includes a flexible outer shell 1 and a flexible inner liner 2. The flexible outer shell 1 has a front-open cavity and a flexible diaphragm 3 that divides the cavity into a front cavity 11 and a rear cavity 12. The flexible inner liner 2 includes a plug-in post 21 that can be inserted into the front cavity 11. The front end of the plug-in post 21 has a breast-suction concave cavity 211 that communicates with the front cavity 11 and a fitting cover 22 that can fit against the breast to guide milk into the breast-suction concave cavity 211. The rear cavity 12 can deform the flexible diaphragm 3 under the action of a negative pressure source to create negative pressure in the breast-suction concave cavity 211. The flexible outer shell 1 and the flexible inner liner 2 also have a milk discharge channel 4 that can discharge milk from the breast-suction concave cavity 211. The front cavity 11 also has a support frame 5 for increasing the rigidity of the side wall of the front cavity 11. The support frame 5 is sleeved on the outside of the plug-in post 21.

[0029] The flexible outer shell 1 and flexible inner liner 2 of the breast pump assembly in this case are both made of flexible materials, which can better adapt to the shape of the breast and reduce discomfort during use. The flexible materials can simulate the way a baby sucks to provide a more natural sucking experience. Flexible materials are often lighter and easier to carry than products made of traditional hard plastic or glass, making them convenient for use when going out. The front cavity 11 is equipped with a support frame 5, which enhances the rigidity of the breast pump assembly and ensures that its performance will not be affected by excessive deformation during use.

[0030] In some embodiments, both the flexible outer shell 1 and the flexible inner liner 2 can be made of silicone, or other food-grade flexible materials.

[0031] In some embodiments, the rear end of the support frame 5 is provided with a milk shield 51 for limiting milk contact with the flexible diaphragm 3, wherein the milk shield 51 and the support frame 5 are an integral structure.

[0032] Specifically, the cross-section of the breast shield 51 is arc-shaped or rectangular, and the flexible diaphragm 4 is attached to the breast shield 51 under normal pressure in the rear cavity 12. Among these, a wavy cross-section of the breast shield 51 is the optimal solution.

[0033] Furthermore, the flexible diaphragm 4 can be made of breathable silicone, or other flexible materials. The upper part of the milk-absorbing shield 51 is provided with an air vent 52 that connects the milk-absorbing cavity 211 to the flexible diaphragm 3. The air vent 52 is an oblique hole with a lower front end and a higher rear end, thereby further limiting milk splashing onto the flexible diaphragm 4, thus preventing the flexible diaphragm 4 from contacting milk and altering its performance, affecting the milk-absorbing effect.

[0034] In some embodiments, the front end of the support frame 5 is provided with a plug-in portion 53, and the back of the fitting cover 22 is provided with a first plug-in groove 23 for the plug-in portion 53 to be inserted, thereby making the connection between the flexible inner liner 2 and the support frame 5 more stable and less prone to loosening.

[0035] Furthermore, the outer back wall of the flexible liner 2 and the outer wall of the support frame 5 are provided with a first annular protrusion 50 to increase the friction between the flexible liner 2 and the inner wall of the front cavity 11, thereby making the connection of the flexible liner 2 more stable.

[0036] In some embodiments, a cover 6 that can open the rear cavity 12 is connected to the flexible outer shell 1. The cover 6 or the flexible outer shell 1 is provided with an air pipe interface 61 communicating with the rear cavity 12. An annular tube 7 is provided between the cover 6 and the flexible outer shell 1 to increase the rigidity of the sidewall of the rear cavity 12. The air pipe interface 61 allows the user to easily connect a negative pressure source via an air pipe, making operation simple and convenient. The negative pressure source can be an air pump or other suction device. The annular tube 7 can further strengthen the rigidity of the milk suction bowl assembly and improve the milk suction performance.

[0037] In one embodiment, the annular tube 7 can be an independent structure, with its outer wall supported on the inner wall of the rear cavity 12. This increases the rigidity of the sidewall of the rear cavity 12 and reduces the deformation of the sidewall when the rear cavity 12 is under negative pressure.

[0038] In some embodiments, the cover 6 is made of a rigid material, such as rigid plastic or rigid silicone. The annular tube 7 is connected to the inner side of the cover 6 and is an integral part of the cover 6. The annular tube 7 is inserted into the rear cavity 12. Alternatively, a second insertion groove 13 can be formed on the rear end of the side wall of the rear cavity 12, into which the annular tube 7 is inserted. While supporting the side wall of the rear cavity 12, the annular tube 7 can also connect the cover 6 to the flexible outer shell 1, with friction preventing the annular tube 7 from retracting.

[0039] In some embodiments, the milk discharge channel 4 is located at the lower part of the flexible outer shell 1 and the flexible inner liner 2. The flexible outer shell 1 is also provided with a first connecting pipe 14 for connecting the milk storage device 9. The inner cavity of the first connecting pipe 14 is in communication with the milk discharge channel 4.

[0040] Furthermore, the flexible outer shell 1, the flexible diaphragm 3, and the first connecting pipe 14 are integrally formed. This reduces the number of parts, facilitates disassembly and cleaning, and also reduces installation steps, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0041] Furthermore, the lower part of the flexible outer shell 1 is connected to a guide member 8 for discharging milk from the milk-suction cavity 211. The input end of the guide member 8 is connected to the output end of the milk-discharging channel 4. The output end of the guide member 20 is a narrowed opening, which has a certain anti-backflow effect.

[0042] This invention also provides a breast pump, including a negative pressure source and a milk suction bowl assembly, wherein the milk suction bowl assembly is the same as the milk suction bowl assembly described in the above embodiment.

[0043] Furthermore, the aforementioned breast pump also includes a milk storage unit 9, the input end of which is provided with a connecting neck 91 that can be connected to the first connecting pipe 14. The connecting neck 91 can be fastened to the first connecting pipe 14 via a snap-fit ​​structure, or it can be connected to the first connecting pipe 14 via a threaded structure or other connecting structures.

[0044] Furthermore, the lower part of the flexible outer shell 1 is also provided with a second connecting pipe 15, which is located inside the first connecting pipe 14 and is sleeved with the guide member 8. The inner wall of the second connecting pipe 15 has a second annular protrusion to increase the friction between it and the guide member 8, thereby preventing the guide member 8 from detaching. Of course, the guide member 8 can also be connected to the second connecting pipe 15 via a threaded structure or other connection structure.

[0045] Furthermore, the flexible outer shell 1, flexible diaphragm 3, first connecting pipe 14, and second connecting pipe 15 are integrally formed. This reduces the number of parts, facilitates disassembly and cleaning, and also reduces installation steps, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0046] In one embodiment, a milk storage chamber communicating with the milk suction cavity can be provided inside the flexible shell 1 to replace the milk storage device. The flexible shell 1 is provided with a milk discharge structure for discharging milk from the milk storage chamber.

[0047] This utility model provides a breast pump assembly and a breast pump, including a flexible outer shell 1 and a flexible inner liner 2. The flexible outer shell 1 has a front-open cavity and a flexible diaphragm 3 that divides the cavity into a front cavity 11 and a rear cavity 12. The flexible inner liner 2 includes a plug-in post 21 that can be inserted into the front cavity 11. The front end of the plug-in post 21 has a breast-suction cavity 211 that communicates with the front cavity 11 and a fitting cover 22 that can fit against the breast to guide milk into the breast-suction cavity 211. The rear cavity 12 can deform the flexible diaphragm 3 under the action of a negative pressure source to create negative pressure in the breast-suction cavity 211. The flexible outer shell 1 and the flexible inner liner 2 are also provided with a milk discharge channel 4 that can discharge milk from the breast-suction cavity 211. The front cavity 11 is also provided with a support frame 5 for increasing the rigidity of the side wall of the front cavity 11. The support frame 5 is sleeved on the outside of the plug-in post 21. Both the flexible outer shell 1 and the flexible inner liner 2 are made of flexible materials, which can better adapt to the shape of the breast and reduce discomfort during use. The flexible materials can simulate the way a baby sucks to provide a more natural sucking experience. Flexible materials are often lighter and easier to carry than products made of traditional hard plastic or glass, making them convenient for use when going out. The front cavity 11 has a support frame 5, which enhances the rigidity of the breast cup assembly and ensures that its performance will not be affected by excessive deformation during use.

Claims

1. A breast cup assembly, characterized by: The breast pump bowl assembly comprises a flexible outer shell (1) and a flexible inner liner (2), the flexible outer shell (1) is provided with a cavity open at the front side and a flexible diaphragm (3) for dividing the cavity into a front cavity (11) and a rear cavity (12), the flexible inner liner (2) comprises a plug-in column (21) capable of being inserted into the front cavity (11), the front end of the plug-in column (21) is provided with a breast milk suction cavity (211) in communication with the front cavity (11) and a fit cover (22) capable of being attached to the breast to guide the milk into the breast milk suction cavity (211), the rear cavity (12) is capable of driving the flexible diaphragm (3) to deform under the action of a negative pressure source, so that the breast milk suction cavity (211) forms a negative pressure, the flexible outer shell (1) and the flexible inner liner (2) are further provided with a breast milk discharge channel (4) capable of discharging the milk in the breast milk suction cavity (211), the front cavity (11) is further provided with a support framework (5) for increasing the rigidity of the side wall of the front cavity (11), and the support framework (5) is sleeved on the outer side of the plug-in column (21).

2. A breast cup assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The rear end of the support framework (5) is provided with a milk separation cover (51) for limiting the contact of the milk with the flexible diaphragm (3), and the flexible diaphragm (3) is capable of being attached to the milk separation cover (51).

3. A breast cup assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The upper portion of the milk separation cover (51) is provided with an air outlet hole (52) for enabling the breast milk suction cavity (211) to communicate with the flexible diaphragm (3), and the air outlet hole (52) is an inclined hole with the front end being lower than the rear end.

4. A breast cup assembly according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The front end of the support framework (5) is provided with a plug-in portion (53), and the back of the fit cover (22) is provided with a first plug-in slot (23) for inserting the plug-in portion (53).

5. A breast cup assembly according to claim 4, wherein: The flexible outer shell (1) is connected with a cover body (6) capable of opening the rear cavity (12), the cover body (6) or the flexible outer shell (1) is provided with an air pipe interface (61) in communication with the rear cavity (12), and an annular pipe fitting (7) for increasing the rigidity of the side wall of the rear cavity (12) is arranged between the cover body (6) and the flexible outer shell (1).

6. A breast cup assembly according to claim 5, wherein: The annular pipe fitting (7) is inserted into the rear cavity (12) or the rear end of the side wall of the rear cavity (12) is provided with a second plug-in slot (13), and the annular pipe fitting (7) is inserted into the second plug-in slot (13).

7. A breast cup assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The breast milk discharge channel (4) is arranged at the lower portion of the flexible outer shell (1) and the flexible inner liner (2), the flexible outer shell (1) is further provided with a first connecting pipe fitting (14) for connecting a breast milk storage device, and the inner cavity of the first connecting pipe fitting (14) is in communication with the breast milk discharge channel (4).

8. A breast cup assembly according to claim 7, wherein: The flexible outer shell (1), the flexible diaphragm (3) and the first connecting pipe fitting (14) are integrally formed.

9. A breast cup assembly according to claim 8, wherein: The lower portion of the flexible outer shell (1) is connected with a flow guide fitting (8) for discharging the milk in the breast milk suction cavity (211), and the input end of the flow guide fitting (8) is connected with the output end of the breast milk discharge channel (4).

10. A breast pump comprising a source of negative pressure and a breast cup assembly, characterised in that: The breast pump bowl assembly is the breast pump bowl assembly according to any one of claims 1-9.

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