Sputum excretion vest

By designing a sputum-clearing vest and utilizing a combination of an ultrasound probe and a vibration module, the system achieves precise detection and efficient removal of pulmonary secretions, solving the problem of low efficiency in existing sputum-clearing machines that vibrate and tap the lungs, and improving sputum-clearing efficiency.

CN223874153UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-06TONGJI HOSPITAL ATTACHED TO TONGJI MEDICAL COLLEGE HUAZHONG SCI TECH
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Application Number
CN202422905995.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-27
Publication Date
2026-02-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-27

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Technical Problem

Existing sputum suction machines, when in use, vibrate and tap the lungs, which reduces the efficiency of sputum clearance and makes it impossible to achieve precise treatment.

Method used

Design a sputum-clearing vest, comprising a vest body, a sputum-clearing mechanism and a control host. An air bladder is provided on the inside of the vest, and an array of ultrasound probes and vibration modules are distributed. The ultrasound probes detect lung secretions and adjust the vibration intensity of the vibration modules to achieve precise sputum clearance.

Benefits of technology

It enables precise detection and efficient removal of pulmonary secretions, improving sputum expectoration efficiency, and enhances treatment efficacy through integrated design and multifunctional improvements.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a sputum excretion vest which comprises a vest body, a sputum excretion mechanism and a control host. The inner side of the vest body is covered with a plurality of air bags communicated with one another, one air bag is connected with an inflation connector, and the inflation connector is externally connected with inflation equipment; the sputum excretion mechanism comprises a front plate, a rear plate and two side plates, the front plate and the rear plate are detachably connected, the two side plates are connected to the two sides of the front plate and the two sides of the rear plate respectively, a plurality of ultrasonic probes are arranged on the inner sides of the front plate and the two side plates in an array mode respectively, and a plurality of vibration modules are arranged on the inner sides of the front plate, the rear plate and the two side plates in an array mode respectively. After a patient wears the vest body, the air bag is inflated through inflation equipment, the ultrasonic probes and the vibration modules are attached to the body of the patient, then the multiple ultrasonic probes are started to detect different parts of the lungs of the patient, and when the area where a certain ultrasonic probe is located detects secreta in the lungs, the vibration intensity of the vibration modules in the corresponding area is adjusted; the vibration sputum excretion treatment is more accurate, and the sputum excretion efficiency is higher.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to medical sputum discharge equipment technical field, concretely relates to a sputum discharge vest. BACKGROUND

[0002] Airway clearance technique refers to the treatment means for clearing airway accumulated secretions and maintaining airway patency by artificial, drug or mechanical methods. It includes lung inflation technique, airway oscillation technique, assisted cough technique, airway suction and body position drainage. Airway clearance technique has developed into a treatment system including treatment methods, technical means and application equipment, and mechanical airway clearance technique is one of the most widely used respiratory treatment and respiratory rehabilitation medical techniques in clinical first-line application.

[0003] Mechanical airway clearance technique refers to the treatment means for clearing airway accumulated secretions and maintaining airway patency by mechanical methods. Human body has the ability of active airway clearance under physiological state. However, when airway barrier, mucus clearance system and active coughing ability of human body are damaged due to diseases and various factors, mechanical airway clearance technique can effectively clear airway secretions, prevent and reduce respiratory tract infection, and promote the respiratory function of patients to recover as soon as possible.

[0004] Airway oscillation technique, i.e. sputum discharge machine, is commonly used in clinic for mechanical assisted sputum discharge. Through vibration percussion, the blood circulation condition of the lung of the patient is improved, and respiratory tract secretions are assisted to be discharged. The sputum discharge machine on the market only has oscillation percussion function, and the vibration sputum discharge acts on the whole lung, which may cause the sputum clearance efficiency to decrease. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a sputum discharge vest to overcome the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art.

[0006] The technical scheme for solving the above-mentioned technical problem is as follows: a sputum discharge vest, comprising a vest body, a sputum discharge mechanism and a control host; the inner side of the vest body is covered with a plurality of air bags in communication with each other, one of the air bags is connected with a gas charging interface, and the gas charging interface is connected with a gas charging device; the sputum discharge mechanism comprises a front plate, a rear plate and two side plates connected to the two sides of the front plate and the rear plate in a detachable manner, a plurality of ultrasonic probes are arranged in an array on the inner sides of the front plate and the two side plates respectively, a plurality of vibration modules are arranged in an array on the inner sides of the front plate, the rear plate and the two side plates respectively, and the ultrasonic probes and the vibration modules are electrically connected with the control host through wires respectively.

[0007] The utility model discloses a beneficial effect is: after the patient wears the vest body, through the inflation equipment to the gasbag inflation, makes the ultrasonic probe and vibration module adhere to the patient's body, then starts multiple ultrasonic probes and carries out detection to the different parts of the patient's lung respectively, when the area of a certain ultrasonic probe detects the lung secretion, adjusts the vibration intensity of the corresponding area vibration module, makes vibration sputum treatment more accurate, and the sputum efficiency is higher.

[0008] On the basis of the above technical scheme, the utility model still can make improvement as follows.

[0009] Further, the front plate, the back plate and the two side plates are provided with a plurality of mounting holes, and the vibration module and the ultrasonic probe are detachably arranged in the mounting holes.

[0010] Further, the back surface of the ultrasonic probe and the vibration module is provided with a positioning column, and a magnetic ring is fixedly sleeved on the positioning column.

[0011] Further, the utility model further includes a blood oxygen clip, and the blood oxygen clip is electrically connected with the control host through a wire.

[0012] Further, the front plate is provided with a sound pickup above, and the sound pickup is electrically connected with the control host.

[0013] Further, the front plate and the back plate are provided with heating wires, and the heating wires are electrically connected with the control host.

[0014] Further, the front chest of the vest body is buckled and adjusted through the buckle belt.

[0015] Further, the vibration module and the ultrasonic probe are integrated. DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is the structure schematic drawing of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 It is the sputum mechanism structure schematic of the utility model Figure 1 ;

[0018] Figure 3 It is the sputum mechanism structure schematic of the utility model Figure 2 ;

[0019] Figure 4 It is the structure schematic drawing of the utility model's vest body;

[0020] Figure 5 It is the structure schematic drawing of the utility model's ultrasonic probe.

[0021] In the drawings, the component list represented by each sign is as follows:

[0022] 1. Vest body; 101. Airbag; 102. Inflation interface; 103. Buckle; 2. Sputum expectoration mechanism; 201. Front panel; 202. Back panel; 203. Side panel; 204. Ultrasonic probe; 205. Vibration module; 206. Mounting hole; 207. Positioning post; 208. Magnetic ring; 209. Microphone; 210. Heating wire. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The principles and features of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The examples given are only for explaining this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0024] like Figures 1-5 As shown in Embodiment 1, a sputum-clearing vest includes a vest body 1, a sputum-clearing mechanism 2, and a control host. The inner side of the vest body 1 is covered with several interconnected air bladders 101, one of which is connected to an inflation port 102, and the inflation port 102 is connected to an external inflation device. The sputum-clearing mechanism 2 includes a detachably connected front plate 201, a rear plate 202, and two side plates 203 respectively connected to the front plate 201 and the rear plate 202. Several ultrasonic probes 204 are arrayed on the inner side of the front plate 201 and the two side plates 203, and several vibration modules 205 are arrayed on the inner side of the front plate 201, the rear plate 202, and the two side plates 203. The ultrasonic probes 204 and the vibration modules 205 are electrically connected to the control host through wires.

[0025] After the patient puts on the vest body 1, the air bag 101 is inflated by the inflation device, so that the ultrasound probe 204 and the vibration module 205 fit the patient's body. Then, multiple ultrasound probes 204 are activated to detect different parts of the patient's lungs. When lung secretions are detected in the area where a certain ultrasound probe 204 is located, the vibration intensity of the corresponding vibration module 205 is adjusted, making the entire sputum expectoration process more precise and the sputum expectoration efficiency higher.

[0026] The ultrasound probes 204 on the two side plates 203 can detect lung secretions and monitor the movement and thickness of the diaphragm, so that medical staff can assess the treatment effect of airway clearance.

[0027] In specific implementation, the two adjacent front panels 201, rear panels 202, and two side panels 203 are detachably connected by Velcro. The ultrasonic probes 204 are set with 4, 6, or 8 groups. If there are 4 groups, one group is set in the middle of the left and right sides of the front panel 201, and one group is set in the middle of the two side panels 203. If there are 6 groups, one group is set in the upper and lower parts of the left and right sides of the front panel 201, and one group is set in the middle of the two side panels 203. If there are 8 groups, one group is set in the upper and lower parts of the front panel 201, and one group is set in the upper and lower parts of the two side panels 203.

[0028] Embodiment 2, this embodiment is a further improvement on the basis of embodiment 1, which is as follows:

[0029] The front plate 201, the rear plate 202 and the two side plates 203 are all arranged with a plurality of mounting holes 206, and the vibration module 205 and the ultrasonic probe 204 are detachably arranged in the mounting holes 206. So as to adaptively and accurately adjust the vibration module 205 and the ultrasonic probe 204 according to the body type and lung position of the patient. In a specific implementation, a wire channel is arranged between adjacent mounting holes 206, and the wires of the ultrasonic probe 204 and the vibration module 205 are movably arranged in the wire channel.

[0030] Embodiment 3, this embodiment is a further improvement on the basis of embodiment 2, which is as follows:

[0031] The back surface of the ultrasonic probe 204 and the vibration module 205 is provided with a positioning column 207, and a magnetic ring 208 is fixedly sleeved on the positioning column 207. The positioning column 207 and the mounting hole 206 are connected through the magnetic ring 208. So as to be able to adjust and fix the position of the ultrasonic probe 204 and the vibration module 205 more conveniently and quickly according to actual needs.

[0032] Embodiment 4, this embodiment is a further improvement on the basis of embodiment 1, which is as follows:

[0033] It also includes an oxygen clip, which is electrically connected to the control host through a wire. The oxygen clip can monitor the patient's blood oxygen parameters in real time. When the blood oxygen parameters are abnormal during sputum drainage, the vibration module 205 can be turned off in time.

[0034] Embodiment 5, this embodiment is a further improvement on the basis of embodiment 1, which is as follows:

[0035] A sound pickup 209 is arranged above the front plate 201, and the sound pickup 209 is electrically connected to the control host. The sound pickup 209 can pick up sound in real time, so that the control host can monitor whether the patient produces continuous coughing. If so, it indicates that the patient can drain sputum through autonomous coughing, and the vibration module 205 can be turned off to temporarily stop sputum drainage treatment.

[0036] Embodiment 6, this embodiment is a further improvement on the basis of embodiment 1, which is as follows:

[0037] Heating wires 210 are arranged in the front plate 201 and the rear plate 202, and the heating wires 211 are electrically connected to the control host. The heating wires 210 can heat the front plate 201, the rear plate 202 and the two side plates 203. By heating, the blood circulation of the patient is promoted, which can not only assist in sputum drainage, but also make the patient wear the sputum vest more comfortable.

[0038] Embodiment 7, this embodiment is a further improvement on the basis of Embodiment 1, which is specifically as follows:

[0039] The front chest of the vest body 1 is adjusted by the buckle belt 103. It is beneficial to adjust the tightness according to different body types of patients.

[0040] Embodiment 8, this embodiment is a further improvement on the basis of any one of Embodiments 1 to 7, which is specifically as follows:

[0041] The vibration module 205 and the ultrasonic probe 204 are designed in an integrated manner. The ultrasonic probe 204 and the vibration module 205 are integrated, which effectively improves the accurate vibration of the vibration module 205 on the area with endobronchial secretions detected by the ultrasonic probe 204, and further improves the accuracy and efficiency of sputum excretion.

[0042] Although the embodiments of the utility model have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above-mentioned embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limiting the utility model, and the ordinary skilled in the art can change, modify, replace and transform the above-mentioned embodiments within the scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A chest drainage vest, characterized in that, Including vest body (1), sputum mechanism (2) and control host computer;The inside of the vest body (1) is covered with several mutually communicating airbags (101), one of which is connected with a gas interface (102), and the gas interface (102) is connected with a gas charging device;The sputum mechanism (2) includes detachably connected front plate (201), back plate (202) and two side plates (203) connected to the two sides of the front plate (201) and the back plate (202) respectively, the inside of the front plate (201) and the two side plates (203) is respectively arranged with a plurality of ultrasonic probes (204), the inside of the front plate (201), the back plate (202) and the two side plates (203) is respectively arranged with a plurality of vibration modules (205), the ultrasonic probe (204) and the vibration module (205) are respectively connected with the control host computer by wires.

2. The chest exudate vest according to claim 1, wherein, The front plate (201), the back plate (202) and the two side plates (203) are all arranged with a plurality of mounting holes (206), and the vibration module (205) and the ultrasonic probe (204) are detachably arranged in the mounting hole (206).

3. The chest exudate vest according to claim 2, wherein, The back of the ultrasonic probe (204) and the vibration module (205) is provided with a positioning column (207), and a magnetic ring (208) is fixedly sleeved on the positioning column (207), and the positioning column (207) and the mounting hole (206) are connected through the magnetic ring (208) magnetic attraction plug-in connection.

4. The chest exudate vest of claim 1, wherein, It also includes a blood oxygen clip, which is electrically connected to the control host computer through wires.

5. The chest exudate vest of claim 1, wherein, The top of the front plate (201) is provided with a sounder (209), and the sounder (209) is electrically connected with the control host computer.

6. The chest exudate vest of claim 1, wherein, The front plate (201) and the back plate (202) are both provided with heating wires (210), and the heating wires (210) are electrically connected with the control host computer.

7. The chest exudate vest of claim 1, wherein, The front chest of the vest body (1) is buckled and adjusted through the buckle (103) on both sides.

8. The chest exudate vest according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The vibration module (205) and the ultrasonic probe (204) are integrated design.

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