Eustachian tube function detection device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a Eustachian tube function detection device, which belongs to the technical field of Eustachian tube function detection and comprises a control host, a first detection module and a second detection module, the first detection module comprises a first connecting tube, a second connecting tube, a first sealing plug and a second sealing plug, the first sealing plug is communicated with a first end of the first connecting tube, and the second sealing plug is communicated with a second end of the second connecting tube. The second end of the first connecting pipe is connected with the control host and is provided with a first sensing end; the second sealing plug is communicated with the first end of a second connecting pipe, the second end of the second connecting pipe is connected with the control host, and the second end of the second connecting pipe is provided with a second sensing end; the second detection module comprises a contact sensor and a data line, the contact sensor is connected with the first end of the data line, and the second end of the data line and the control host carry out sound and vibration signal transmission through a data interface. When the subject swallows, the contact type sensor is used for detecting swallowing sound and judging whether the subject performs swallowing action or not.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of Eustachian tube function testing, and in particular to a device for Eustachian tube function testing. Background Technology

[0002] Methods for testing Eustachian tube function include barometric chamber method, Eustachian tube angiography, acoustic impedance testing, ETDQ-7 Eustachian tube function questionnaire, imaging examination method, endoscopic examination method, acoustic measurement method, and pressure measurement method.

[0003] However, commercially available eustachian tube manometry devices require medical staff to ask or observe whether the subject has swallowing movements during actual testing. This testing method is highly subjective, which may lead to errors in existing eustachian tube function tests. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to improve the problem of potential detection errors in commercially available Eustachian tube pressure measuring instruments and to provide an Eustachian tube function testing device.

[0005] The technical solutions for achieving the above objectives include the following:

[0006] A device for detecting Eustachian tube function includes a control host, a first connecting tube, a second connecting tube, a first sealing plug, a second sealing plug, a contact sensor, and a data cable. The first sealing plug is connected to a first end of the first connecting tube, and the second end of the first connecting tube is connected to the control host. The second end of the first connecting tube has a first sensing end.

[0007] The second sealing plug is connected to the first end of the second connecting tube, the second end of the second connecting tube is connected to the control host, and the second end of the second connecting tube has a second sensing end;

[0008] The contact sensor is connected to the first end of the data line, the second end of the data line is electrically connected to the control host, and the contact sensor has a third sensing end.

[0009] In one embodiment, the Eustachian tube function detection device further includes a fixing ring and a locking buckle. The contact sensor is mounted on the fixing ring, and the two ends of the locking buckle are respectively connected to the beginning and end of the fixing ring. The locking buckle is a detachable structure, and the fixing ring and the locking buckle together form a ring structure.

[0010] In one embodiment, the latch includes a first fastening member and a second fastening member, wherein a first end of the first fastening member is mounted on the first end of the fixing ring, a first end of the second fastening member is mounted on the tail end of the fixing ring, and a second end of the first fastening member engages with a second end of the second fastening member.

[0011] The latch has a control circuit, which is electrically connected to a contact sensor.

[0012] In one embodiment, the first sealing plug includes two plug heads, each plug head having a connection hole, and the two connection holes of the two plug heads are connected in parallel with the first connecting tube.

[0013] In one embodiment, the Eustachian tube function detection device further includes a data processor, and the control host has a pressure regulator and a pressure gauge. The pressure regulator is connected to the second end of the first connecting tube, and the pressure gauge is connected to the third end of the first connecting tube. The pressure regulator and the pressure gauge are also electrically connected to the data processor.

[0014] In one embodiment, both the first sealing plug and the second sealing plug are provided with flexible components.

[0015] In one embodiment, the control host also includes a filter, the first end of which is connected to the second end of the first connecting pipe, and the second end of which is connected to the third end of the first connecting pipe.

[0016] In one embodiment, the control host includes a housing and a sealing plate, the housing having a mounting groove, the filter being installed in the mounting groove, and the sealing plate being detachably installed at the opening of the mounting groove.

[0017] In one embodiment, the sealing plate has a locking block, the control host has a mounting box and a sealing ring, the mounting box is installed inside the housing, and a mounting groove is formed inside the mounting box, and the sealing ring is installed on the mounting box;

[0018] The housing has a slot that mates with the locking block. The sealing plate is installed on the housing and is used to abut against the mounting box. The sealing ring is disposed between the sealing plate and the mounting box.

[0019] In one embodiment, the filter comprises a porous activated carbon structure.

[0020] The technical solution provided by this utility model has the following advantages and effects:

[0021] During the test, a contact sensor is placed below the subject's Adam's apple. When the subject swallows, changes in sound and vibration signals are generated in the throat. The contact sensor is used to detect these changes in sound and vibration signals. The piezoelectric data generated by the contact sensor can determine whether the subject has swallowed, thus objectively expressing the accuracy of the test and avoiding detection errors caused by the Eustachian tube function testing device. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings illustrate specific examples of the technical solutions described in this utility model, and together with the detailed embodiments, form part of the specification, serving to explain the technical solutions, principles, and effects of this utility model.

[0023] Unless otherwise specified or defined, the same reference numerals in different figures represent the same or similar technical features, and different reference numerals may be used to represent the same or similar technical features.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a eustachian tube function detection device in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the control host in one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the control host in one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0028] 100. Eustachian tube function testing device; 1. Control host; 11. Housing; 111. Mounting hole; 112. Slot; 12. Sealing plate; 121. Locking block; 122. Fixing end; 13. Sealing ring; 14. Mounting box; 141. Mounting groove; 10. Circuit board; 101. Power indicator light; 102. Switch; 103. Pressure calibration knob; 104. Pressure gauge; 105. Pressure regulator; 107. First sensor; 108. Second sensor; 2. First detection module; 21. First connecting pipe; 22. First sealing plug; 23. Second connecting pipe; 24. Second sealing plug; 25. Filter; 3. Second detection module; 31. Data cable; 32. Fixing ring; 321. Receiving groove; 322. Lock; 33. Contact sensor; 4. Data processor. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0030] Unless otherwise specified or defined, the terms "first," "second," etc., used in this document are for distinguishing names only and do not represent a specific number or order.

[0031] Unless otherwise specified or defined, the term “and / or” as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0032] It should be noted that when a component is considered "fixed" to another component, it can be directly fixed to the other component or there can be an intervening component; when a component is considered "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there can be an intervening component; when a component is considered "mounted" on another component, it can be directly mounted on the other component or there can be an intervening component; when a component is considered "placed" on another component, it can be directly placed on the other component or there can be an intervening component.

[0033] This utility model proposes a device 100 for detecting Eustachian tube function, such as... Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the system includes: a control host 1, a first detection module 2, and a second detection module 3. The first detection module 2 includes a first connecting pipe 21, a second connecting pipe 23, a first sealing plug 22, and a second sealing plug 24. The first sealing plug 22 is connected to the first end of the first connecting pipe 21, and the second end of the first connecting pipe 21 is connected to the control host 1. The second end of the first connecting pipe 21 has a first sensing end. The second sealing plug 24 is connected to the first end of the second connecting pipe 23, and the second end of the second connecting pipe 23 is connected to the control host 1. The second end of the second connecting pipe 23 has a second sensing end. The second detection module 3 includes a contact sensor 33 and a data cable 31. The contact sensor 33 is connected to the first end of the data cable 31, and the second end of the data cable 31 is electrically connected to the control host 1. The contact sensor 33 has a third sensing end.

[0034] Specifically, the first sealing plug 22 is placed at the nasal opening of the subject to seal the nasal cavity; the second sealing plug 24 is placed at the external auditory canal opening of the subject to seal the external auditory canal. During actual testing, to test the function of the Eustachian tube in the same direction as the designated external auditory canal, the second sealing plug 24 needs to be placed at the external auditory canal opening to be tested. The second end of the first connecting tube 21 is used to output a preset air pressure, and the first sensing end of the first connecting tube 21 is used to sense the output air pressure value of the first connecting tube 21. This preset air pressure enters the nasopharynx. When the subject swallows saliva, the nasopharynx connects with the external auditory canal, and the second end of the second connecting tube 23 will generate actual air pressure. The second sensing end of the second end of the second connecting tube 23 is used to sense this actual air pressure value. When the Eustachian tube is diseased, there will be a significant change in the pressure values ​​at the second sensing end and the first sensing end, thereby determining whether the Eustachian tube is diseased.

[0035] Furthermore, during the test, the contact sensor 33 is placed in the subject's throat. When the subject swallows, pressure changes occur in the subject's throat, and the contact sensor 33 is used to detect these pressure changes. The data generated by the contact sensor 33 can determine whether the subject has swallowed, thereby objectively expressing the accuracy of the test and avoiding detection errors in the Eustachian tube function testing device 100.

[0036] In some embodiments, the first sealing plug 22 and the second sealing plug 24 are connected or disconnected, the first sensing end has a first detection value, and the second sensing end has a second detection value; when the first sealing plug 22 and the second sealing plug 24 are connected, the first detection value is greater than or equal to the second detection value; when the first sealing plug 22 and the second sealing plug 24 are disconnected, the first detection value is greater than the second detection value. Specifically, before the subject swallows, the first sealing plug 22 and the second sealing plug 24 are disconnected, the first connecting tube 21 delivers gas to the nasopharynx, and the pressure at the nasopharynx is detected as the first detection value, which is greater than the second detection value; after the subject swallows, the first sealing plug 22 and the second sealing plug 24 are connected, and the gas from the nasopharynx is sequentially output to the external auditory canal and the second connecting tube 23, and the pressure in the external auditory canal is detected as the second detection value. If the Eustachian tube function is normal, then the first detection value and the second detection value are equal; if the Eustachian tube is abnormal, then the first detection value is greater than the second detection value, thereby determining whether the subject's Eustachian tube is diseased. The contact sensor 33 can accurately detect whether the subject has swallowed, reducing the steps doctors need to take in questioning the subject and improving detection efficiency and accuracy.

[0037] In addition, the control host 1 includes a circuit board 10, an air pump, a first sensor 107, and a second sensor 108. The air pump is connected to the second end of the first connecting pipe 21. The first sensor 107 and the second sensor 108 are mounted on the circuit board 10. The first and second sensors sense the air pressure in the first and second connecting pipes. The circuit board 10 is electrically connected to the data processor 4. The first sensor 107 is used to detect a first detection value at the first sensing end, and the second sensor 108 is used to detect a second detection value at the second sensing end. In this embodiment, the air pump, the first sensor 107, and the second sensor 108 are conventional components that can be purchased from the market.

[0038] Preferably, the second detection module 3 includes a fixing ring 32 and a latch 322. A contact sensor 33 is mounted on the fixing ring 32. The two ends of the latch 322 are connected to the beginning and end of the fixing ring 32, respectively. The latch 322 is a detachable structure, and the fixing ring 32 and the latch 322 together form a ring structure. Specifically, the fixing ring 32 has a receiving groove 321. The fixing ring 32 is used to be placed around the neck of the subject. When a swallowing action occurs in the throat, the fixing ring 32 will vibrate or be squeezed, and the swallowing action will also produce sound. The fixing ring 32 transmits the sound and pressure from the throat to the sensing end of the contact sensor 33, and the contact sensor 33 transmits the data to the data processor 4. The data processor 4 is used to analyze the pressure value and sound wave value, and generate a curve graph for the testing personnel to observe and analyze.

[0039] Preferably, the latch 322 includes a first fastening member and a second fastening member. The first end of the first fastening member is mounted on the first end of the fixing ring 32, and the first end of the second fastening member is mounted on the tail end of the fixing ring 32. The second ends of the first and second fastening members engage with each other. The latch has a control circuit, which is electrically connected to a contact sensor. Specifically, the control circuit can be located on the first and second fastening members. When the first and second fastening members are engaged, the control circuit is activated, and the contact sensor 33 is turned on. When the first and second fastening members are disengaged, the contact sensor 33 is turned on and off.

[0040] Preferably, the first sealing plug 22 includes two plug heads, each plug head having a connection hole, and the two connection holes of the two plug heads are connected in parallel with the first connecting tube 21. The two plug heads are used to seal with the two nostrils of the nasopharynx to prevent gas from leaking from the nasopharynx through the first connecting tube 21, and to ensure that the air pressure value sensed by the first sensing end is consistent with the output air pressure value.

[0041] Preferably, the Eustachian tube function testing device 100 further includes a data processor 4, which is a PC with testing software. The control host 1 has a pressure regulator 105 and a pressure gauge 104. The pressure regulator 105 is connected to the second end of the first connecting tube 21, and the pressure gauge 104 is connected to the third end of the first connecting tube 21. The pressure regulator 105 and the pressure gauge 104 are also electrically connected to the data processor 4. Specifically, the pressure gauge 104 is used to display the output pressure value in the first connecting tube 21, that is, to display the data of the first detection value, while the pressure regulator 105 is used to adjust the output pressure value of the first connecting tube 21. According to the adjustment of the pressure regulator 105, the air pump can output the corresponding pressure to the first connecting tube 21 as needed.

[0042] In addition, the control host 1 also has a power indicator light 101, a switch 102, and a pressure calibration knob 103. The indicator light 101, the switch 102, and the pressure calibration knob 103 are electrically connected through a circuit board 10. The pressure calibration knob 103 is used to adjust the pressure display at the second connecting pipe 23. When the switch 102 is turned on, the power indicator light 101 lights up, indicating that the operator can operate the pressure calibration knob 103.

[0043] Preferably, both the first sealing plug 22 and the second sealing plug 24 are provided with flexible components. Specifically, the flexible components are used to conform to the external tissue of the human body, so as to achieve a flexible seal between the first sealing plug 22 and the nostril, and a flexible seal between the second sealing plug 24 and the external auditory canal, thereby improving the sealing performance and also improving the comfort of the subject wearing the Eustachian tube function testing device 100.

[0044] Preferably, the control unit 1 also includes a filter 25, with a first end connected to the second end of the first connecting tube 21 and a second end connected to the third end of the first connecting tube 21. Specifically, this filter 25 is used to filter the air in the nasopharynx. When the subject swallows, the air in the first connecting tube 21 enters the second connecting tube 23 through the Eustachian tube. The filter 25 filters the air in the second connecting tube 23 to prevent contaminated air from entering other pipes in the control unit 1.

[0045] Preferably, the control unit 1 includes a housing 11 and a sealing plate 12. The housing 11 has a mounting groove 141, in which the filter 25 is installed. The sealing plate 12 is detachably installed at the opening of the mounting groove 141. Specifically, after the Eustachian tube function testing device 100 has been used for a period of time, the filter 25 will accumulate a lot of dirt and needs to be replaced periodically. By removing the sealing plate 12, the opening of the mounting groove 141 is exposed, the filter 25 that needs to be replaced is taken out, a new filter 25 is replaced, and then the sealing plate 12 is reinstalled. This avoids completely removing the control unit 1 to replace the filter 25, improving the convenience of maintenance.

[0046] Preferably, the sealing plate 12 has a locking block 121 and a fixing end 122. The control host 1 has a mounting box 14 and a sealing ring 13. The mounting box 14 is installed inside the housing 11, and a mounting groove 141 is formed inside the mounting box 14. The sealing ring 13 is installed on the mounting box 14. The housing 11 has a locking groove 112 that cooperates with the locking block 121. The sealing plate 12 is installed on the housing 11 and is used to abut against the mounting box 14. The sealing ring 13 is disposed between the sealing plate 12 and the mounting box 14. Specifically, the cooperation between the locking block 121 and the locking groove 112 improves the stability of the sealing plate 12 and the housing 11. Moreover, the housing 11 also has a mounting hole 111. This mounting hole 111 and the fixing end 122 allow screws to pass through, so that the sealing plate 12 is fixed on the housing 11. The sealing ring 13 is disposed between the sealing plate 12 and the mounting box 14, improving the sealing performance of the mounting groove 141.

[0047] Preferably, filter 25 includes a porous activated carbon structure. The effectiveness of activated carbon in filtering air depends primarily on its adsorption capacity, the environment in which it is used, and the quality of the activated carbon. Activated carbon has a highly developed pore structure and a large specific surface area, and is typically made from carbonaceous raw materials (such as wood, coal, coconut shells, etc.) through carbonization and activation processes. Its surface contains abundant micropores, mesopores, and macropores, relying on both physical and chemical adsorption mechanisms to remove harmful gases.

[0048] When referencing drawings, new features are explained. To avoid redundant references to drawings that would make the description less concise, features already described will not be referenced again on the drawings if the description is clear.

[0049] The purpose of the above embodiments is to reproduce and derive the technical solution of this utility model by way of example, and to fully describe the technical solution, purpose and effect of this utility model. The purpose is to enable the public to have a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosed content of this utility model, and it is not intended to limit the protection scope of this utility model.

[0050] The above embodiments are not an exhaustive list based on the present invention, and there may be other embodiments not listed. Any substitutions and improvements made without departing from the concept of the present invention are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A device for detecting Eustachian tube function, characterized in that, include: The system includes a control host, a first connecting pipe, a second connecting pipe, a first sealing plug, a second sealing plug, a contact sensor, and a data cable. The first sealing plug is connected to the first end of the first connecting pipe, and the second end of the first connecting pipe is connected to the control host. The second end of the first connecting pipe has a first sensing end. The second sealing plug is connected to the first end of the second connecting tube, the second end of the second connecting tube is connected to the control host, and the second end of the second connecting tube has a second sensing end; The contact sensor is connected to the first end of the data line, the second end of the data line is electrically connected to the control host, and the contact sensor has a third sensing end.

2. The eustachian tube function testing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The Eustachian tube function detection device also includes a fixing ring and a locking buckle. The contact sensor is installed on the fixing ring, and the two ends of the locking buckle are respectively connected to the beginning and end of the fixing ring. The locking buckle is a detachable structure, and the fixing ring and the locking buckle together form a ring structure.

3. The eustachian tube function testing device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The latch includes a first fastening member and a second fastening member. The first end of the first fastening member is installed at the first end of the fixing ring, and the first end of the second fastening member is installed at the tail end of the fixing ring. The second end of the first fastening member and the second end of the second fastening member cooperate with each other. The latch has a control circuit, which is electrically connected to a contact sensor.

4. The eustachian tube function testing device as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The first sealing plug includes two plug heads, each plug head having a connection hole, and the two connection holes of the two plug heads are connected in parallel with the first connecting tube.

5. The eustachian tube function testing device as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The Eustachian tube function testing device also includes a data processor. The control host has a pressure regulator and a pressure gauge. The pressure regulator is connected to the second end of the first connecting tube, and the pressure gauge is connected to the third end of the first connecting tube. The pressure regulator and the pressure gauge are also electrically connected to the data processor.

6. The eustachian tube function testing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, Both the first and second sealing plugs are equipped with flexible components.

7. The eustachian tube function testing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The control host also includes a filter, with the first end of the filter connected to the second end of the first connecting pipe and the second end of the filter connected to the third end of the first connecting pipe.

8. The eustachian tube function testing device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The control unit includes a housing and a sealing plate. The housing has a mounting groove, the filter is installed in the mounting groove, and the sealing plate is detachably installed at the opening of the mounting groove.

9. The eustachian tube function testing device as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The sealing plate has a locking block, the control host has a mounting box and a sealing ring, the mounting box is installed inside the box, and a mounting groove is formed inside the mounting box, and the sealing ring is installed on the mounting box; The housing has a slot that mates with the locking block. The sealing plate is installed on the housing and is used to abut against the mounting box. The sealing ring is disposed between the sealing plate and the mounting box.

10. The eustachian tube function testing device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The filter comprises a porous activated carbon structure.

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