Supporting structure for ward environment monitoring

By installing a movable frame and sensor support structure for ward environment monitoring in the ward, the problem of uneven air distribution from the central air conditioning system was solved, enabling automatic temperature regulation and improved comfort within the ward.

CN223985029UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-10HUBEI UNIV OF SCI & TECH
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-17
Publication Date
2026-03-10

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Technical Problem

In multi-person wards, the poor design of the central air conditioning vents leads to uneven temperatures on beds near the corridor and near the windows, resulting in poor usability.

Method used

Design a support structure for monitoring the ward environment, including a movable frame, a detection base and a drive mechanism. Utilize temperature sensors, humidity sensors and noise sensors to monitor the ward environment in real time. The controller automatically adjusts the power and airflow direction of the central air conditioning to ensure temperature uniformity within the ward.

Benefits of technology

It achieves uniform temperature regulation in the ward, improves the effectiveness of use, reduces the risk of cross-infection, and enhances comfort and safety.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a supporting structure for ward environment monitoring, which comprises two end plates which are oppositely arranged, two supporting plates are horizontally arranged between the two end plates, one supporting plate is connected to a wall body, the bottom of each supporting plate is provided with a supporting part, and the two supporting parts are both located between the two supporting plates; the movable frame is in a U shape with a downward opening, movable rods are horizontally arranged at the two ends of the movable frame correspondingly, two movable wheels are rotationally arranged on each movable rod, every two adjacent movable wheels are located on the two sides of the movable frame correspondingly, and the two movable wheels are arranged at the top of each supporting part; the driving mechanism is used for driving the movable frame to move in the length direction of the supporting plate. The detection base is located on the movable frame, and a temperature sensor is arranged on the detection base. The ward environment monitoring support structure provided by the utility model has a better use effect.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical technology and relates to a support structure for monitoring the ward environment. Background Technology

[0002] As the name suggests, a ward is a room used for patients, such as patients undergoing various surgical procedures, pregnant women, orthopedic patients, etc. Depending on the number of patients, wards are generally divided into multi-person wards and single-person wards. Single-person wards offer higher comfort and a lower risk of cross-infection, while multi-person wards have lower operating costs.

[0003] Hospital wards are typically equipped with central air conditioning to regulate the temperature. In single rooms, only the temperature and humidity around the patient's bed need to be considered. However, in multi-person wards, the beds are distributed in different locations, such as some near the corridor and others near the window. Since the air conditioning vents are usually designed to be near the corridor for cost reasons, in summer, the temperature near the corridor beds can be significantly lower than that near the window beds. This results in a situation where if the temperature near the corridor is comfortable, the temperature near the window beds is higher, and vice versa, leading to poor air conditioning performance. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a support structure for monitoring the ward environment, aiming to solve the problem of poor performance.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a support structure for monitoring the ward environment, comprising:

[0006] Two end plates are arranged opposite each other, and two support plates are arranged horizontally between the two end plates. One of the support plates is connected to the wall, and a support part is provided at the bottom of the support plate. Both support parts are located between the two support plates.

[0007] The movable frame is U-shaped with its opening facing downwards. Both ends of the movable frame are horizontally provided with movable rods. Each movable rod is rotatably provided with two movable wheels. The two adjacent movable wheels are located on both sides of the movable frame. Each support part has two movable wheels at its top.

[0008] A drive mechanism is provided to drive the movable frame to move along the length of the support plate.

[0009] A detection seat is located on the movable frame, and a temperature sensor is installed on the detection seat.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that a humidity sensor is provided on the detection seat.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that a noise sensor is provided on the detection seat.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that the temperature sensor, the humidity sensor and the noise sensor are all located outside the two support plates.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that the driving mechanism includes a support frame horizontally arranged on the movable frame, a drive motor is fixedly arranged on the support frame, a frustum-shaped driving component is arranged on the output shaft of the drive motor, the inner outer edge of the movable wheel is chamfered, the chamfered part of the movable wheel is in contact with the driving component and has a set pressure, and the driving component is used to drive the movable wheel to rotate.

[0014] The present invention is further configured such that a stabilizing column is coaxially provided at the free end of the driving member, the stabilizing column movably passes through the movable frame, and the outer wall of the stabilizing column is attached to the movable frame.

[0015] The present invention is further configured such that the movable frame is made of insulating material, a first support column is horizontally arranged on one side of the middle of the movable frame, and a second support column is horizontally arranged on the other side of the middle, separated from the first support column. A first cylinder is rotatably sleeved on the outer wall of the first support column, and a second cylinder is rotatably sleeved on the outer wall of the second support column. A limiting part is provided at the top of the support plate, and both limiting parts are located between the two support plates. A positive electrode bar is provided at the bottom of one limiting part, and a negative electrode bar is provided at the bottom of the other limiting part. The first cylinder movably abuts against the bottom of the positive electrode bar, and the second cylinder movably abuts against the bottom of the negative electrode bar. The live wire of the drive motor is connected to the inner end of the first support column, and the neutral wire of the drive motor is connected to the inner end of the second support column. The positive electrode bar, the first cylinder, the first support column, and the live wire of the drive motor are electrically connected, and the negative electrode bar, the second cylinder, the second support column, and the neutral wire of the drive motor are electrically connected.

[0016] The present invention is further configured such that the temperature sensor, the humidity sensor and the noise sensor are all electrically connected to the first support column and the second support column.

[0017] The present invention is further configured such that the outer wall of the middle part of the first cylinder and the second cylinder are provided with a stabilizing protrusion, and the bottom of the positive electrode bar and the negative electrode bar are provided with a groove that cooperates with the stabilizing protrusion.

[0018] Compared with existing technologies, this utility model provides a support structure for monitoring the environment in a ward. In actual use, a support plate is first fixedly connected to the wall of the ward, preferably the wall at the head of the bed, so as to better sense the temperature around the patient. One end of the support plate is close to the corridor, and the other end is close to the window, and the support plate can span all the beds. Then, a drive mechanism drives a movable frame to move back and forth on the support plate, and senses the temperature at various points during the movement. The sensed temperature is transmitted to the controller in real time, and the controller automatically controls the central air conditioning to adjust the power according to the program. For example, in summer, if the temperature near the window exceeds the threshold, but the temperature near the corridor is more suitable, the central air conditioning can be controlled to increase the airflow and adjust the air outlet angle so that the cool air blows towards the window. Or, in winter, if the temperature near the window is suitable, but the temperature near the corridor is higher, the central air conditioning can be controlled to appropriately lower the temperature and make the hot air blow towards the window, so that the temperature in the entire ward is within a more suitable range, resulting in better performance. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model in use;

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of section A;

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of section B;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the movable frame part in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of section C.

[0025] The components are as follows: 1. End plate; 2. Support plate; 3. Wall; 4. Support part; 5. Movable frame; 6. Movable rod; 7. Movable wheel; 8. Detection seat; 9. Temperature sensor; 10-1. Humidity sensor; 10-2. Noise sensor; 11. Support frame; 12. Drive motor; 13. Drive component; 14. Stabilizing column; 15. First support column; 16. Second support column; 17. First cylinder; 18. Second cylinder; 19. Limiting part; 20. Positive electrode bar; 21. Negative electrode bar; 22. Stabilizing protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, provides a further detailed explanation of the support structure for monitoring the ward environment proposed in this utility model. The advantages and features of this utility model will become clearer from the following description. It should be noted that the drawings are all in a very simplified form and use non-precise proportions, and are only used to facilitate and clarify the illustration of the embodiments of this utility model. The same or similar reference numerals in the drawings represent the same or similar components.

[0027] A support structure for monitoring the ward environment, such as Figures 1 to 6 As shown, it includes:

[0028] Two end plates 1 are arranged opposite each other, and two support plates 2 are arranged horizontally between the two end plates 1. One of the support plates 2 is connected to the wall 3 (not the object of protection of this application, but is only introduced here for auxiliary explanation). The bottom of the support plate 2 is provided with a support part 4, and both support parts 4 are located between the two support plates 2.

[0029] The movable frame 5 is U-shaped with its opening facing downwards. Both ends of the movable frame 5 are horizontally provided with movable rods 6. Each movable rod 6 is rotatably provided with two movable wheels 7. The two adjacent movable wheels 7 are located on both sides of the movable frame 5. Each support part 4 has two movable wheels 7 on its top.

[0030] A drive mechanism is provided to drive the movable frame 5 to move along the length direction of the support plate 2.

[0031] A detection seat 8 is located on the movable frame 5, and a temperature sensor 9 is provided on the detection seat 8.

[0032] A humidity sensor 10-1 and a noise sensor 10-2 are installed on the detection base 8. The temperature sensor 9, humidity sensor 10-1, and noise sensor 10-2 are all located outside the two support plates 2. Because all three sensors are located on the outside of the support plates 2, the detection accuracy is higher. Furthermore, if humidifiers are placed in various corners of the ward, if the humidity in a certain area is low, the humidity sensor 10-1 can transmit a signal to the controller. The controller then sends a signal to the corresponding humidifier, automatically adjusting its power and regulating the local humidity. The noise sensor 10-2 can detect noise from various locations around the bed. If the noise exceeds a threshold, it will send a signal to the controller, which will issue a prompt such as "Please keep quiet" or send a signal to the nurses' station for the nurses to address the noise issue. Other sensors can also be installed as needed.

[0033] The driving mechanism includes a support frame 11 horizontally arranged on the movable frame 5. A drive motor 12 is fixedly arranged on the support frame 11. A frustum-shaped driving member 13 is arranged on the output shaft of the drive motor 12. The inner outer edge of the movable wheel 7 is chamfered. The chamfered part of the movable wheel 7 is in contact with the driving member 13 and has a set pressure. The driving member 13 is used to drive the movable wheel 7 to rotate.

[0034] A stabilizing column 14 is coaxially disposed at the free end of the driving component 13. The stabilizing column 14 movably passes through the movable frame 5, and the outer wall of the stabilizing column 14 is in contact with the movable frame 5. The stabilizing column 14 can improve the position and movement stability of the stabilizing component.

[0035] The movable frame 5 is made of insulating material. A first support column 15 is horizontally arranged on one side of the middle of the movable frame 5, and a second support column 16, separated from the first support column 15, is horizontally arranged on the other side of the middle. A first cylinder 17 is rotatably sleeved on the outer wall of the first support column 15, and a second cylinder 18 is rotatably sleeved on the outer wall of the second support column 16. A limiting part 19 is provided at the top of the support plate 2, and both limiting parts 19 are located between the two support plates 2. A positive electrode bar 20 is provided at the bottom of one limiting part 19, and a positive electrode bar 20 is provided at the bottom of the other limiting part 19. A negative electrode bar 21 is provided. The first cylindrical body 17 is movably in contact with the bottom of the positive electrode bar 20, and the second cylindrical body 18 is movably in contact with the bottom of the negative electrode bar 21. The live wire of the drive motor 12 is connected to the inner end of the first support column 15, and the neutral wire of the drive motor 12 is connected to the inner end of the second support column 16. The positive electrode bar 20, the first cylindrical body 17, the first support column 15, and the live wire of the drive motor 12 are electrically connected, and the negative electrode bar 21, the second cylindrical body 18, the second support column 16, and the neutral wire of the drive motor 12 are electrically connected.

[0036] The temperature sensor 9, the humidity sensor 10-1, and the noise sensor 10-2 are all electrically connected to the first support column 15 and the second support column 16. This eliminates the need for additional wiring and power supplies for all electrical appliances, resulting in better performance.

[0037] The outer wall of the middle part of the first cylinder 17 and the second cylinder 18 are provided with stabilizing protrusions 22, and the bottom of the positive electrode bar 20 and the negative electrode bar 21 are provided with grooves that cooperate with the stabilizing protrusions 22.

[0038] This utility model provides a support structure for monitoring the environment in a ward. In actual use, a support plate 2 is fixedly connected to the wall 3 of the ward, preferably the wall 3 at the head of the bed, so as to better sense the temperature around the patient. One end of the support plate 2 is close to the corridor, and the other end is close to the window, and the support plate 2 can span all the beds. Then, the drive mechanism drives the movable frame 5 to reciprocate on the support plate 2, and senses the temperature at various points during the movement. The sensed temperature is transmitted to the controller in real time, and then the controller automatically controls the central air conditioning to adjust the power according to the program. For example, in summer, if the temperature near the window exceeds the threshold, but the temperature near the corridor is more suitable, the central air conditioning can be controlled to increase the airflow and adjust the air outlet angle so that the cold air blows towards the window. Or, in winter, if the temperature near the window is suitable, but the temperature near the corridor is higher, the central air conditioning can be controlled to appropriately lower the temperature and make the hot air blow towards the window, so that the temperature in the entire ward is within a more suitable range, resulting in better performance.

[0039] In actual use, the pre-embedded live wire inside wall 3 is connected to the positive electrode 20, and the pre-embedded neutral wire is connected to the negative electrode 21. Thus, both the positive and negative electrodes 20 and 21 are energized, simultaneously powering the drive motor 12 and various sensors. This eliminates concerns about wire tangling during the movement of the movable frame 5, resulting in better performance. Furthermore, both the positive and negative electrodes 20 and 21 are located below the limiting part 19, effectively preventing accidental contact and short circuits, ensuring high safety.

[0040] When the movable frame 5 moves, the drive motor 12 first drives the drive component 13 to rotate, which abuts against a movable wheel 7. Static friction drives the movable wheel 7 to rotate, thus moving the entire movable frame 5. Simultaneously, a distance sensor is located at the inner end of the end plate 1. When the movable frame 5 moves to a specified distance (e.g., 10cm or 20cm) from the end plate 1, the drive motor 12 drives the drive component 13 to rotate in the opposite direction, causing the movable frame 5 to return. In actual use, the movable frame 5 is preferably moved at intervals, such as once every 20 minutes.

[0041] The movable wheel 7 abuts against the support part 4, and the first cylinder 17 and the second cylinder 18 abut against the bottom of the positive electrode bar 20 and the negative electrode bar 21, thus enabling the entire movable frame 5 to have better stability. Furthermore, the stabilizing protrusions 22 on the outer walls of the first cylinder 17 and the second cylinder 18 engage with the grooves, further improving the positional stability of the movable frame 5 and preventing friction between the movable wheel 7, the first cylinder 17, the second cylinder 18, the first support column 15 and the second support column 16, and the support plate 2.

[0042] It should also be noted that all terms such as "set up" and similar descriptive words in this application (especially the specification) indicate that two structures have or exist a connection relationship. However, the specific means by which the two are connected are not limited in detail, and are usually conventional connection methods. That is, the means should be understood as prior art and do not need to be elaborated. For example, "m is set up with n" only indicates that structure m has structure n, and whether the two are connected by welding, riveting, adhesive, or integral molding is within the scope of protection of this application. Similarly, "x is rotatably set up with y" only indicates that y and x can rotate relative to each other, and whether the two are connected by a bearing, or whether y directly passes through x and is rotatably connected to x, or other feasible methods, are all within the scope of protection of this application.

[0043] The above description is only a description of the preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model in any way. Any changes or modifications made by those skilled in the art based on the above disclosure shall fall within the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A support structure for use in monitoring a hospital environment, characterized by, The utility model relates to a kind of temperature and humidity and noise detection device, including: Two opposite end plates (1), two described end plates (1) are horizontally provided with two support plates (2) between, a described support plate (2) is connected to wall body (3), the bottom of described support plate (2) is provided with support part (4), two described support parts (4) are located between two described support plates (2); Movable frame (5), the movable frame (5) is in open downward U shape, two ends of the movable frame (5) are horizontally provided with movable rod (6), two movable wheels (7) are rotatably arranged on the movable rod (6), adjacent two described movable wheels (7) are located on both sides of the movable frame (5), and the top of each described support part (4) has two described movable wheels (7); Driving mechanism, the driving mechanism is used to drive the movable frame (5) to move along the length direction of the support plate (2); Detection seat (8), the detection seat (8) is located on the movable frame (5), and temperature sensor (9) is arranged on the detection seat (8).

2. The support structure for monitoring a patient room environment of claim 1, wherein, Humidity sensor (10-1) is arranged on the detection seat (8).

3. The support structure for monitoring a patient room environment of claim 2, wherein, Noise sensor (10-2) is arranged on the detection seat (8).

4. The support structure for monitoring a patient room environment according to claim 3, wherein, The temperature sensor (9), the humidity sensor (10-1) and the noise sensor (10-2) are located outside two described support plates (2).

5. The support structure for monitoring a patient room environment according to claim 3, wherein, The driving mechanism includes support frame (11) horizontally arranged on the movable frame (5), driving motor (12) is fixedly arranged on the support frame (11), the output shaft of the driving motor (12) is provided with the driving member (13) of circular truncated cone, the inner side outer edge of one described movable wheel (7) is chamfered, and the chamfered portion of the movable wheel (7) is fitted with the driving member (13) and has set pressure, and the driving member (13) is used to drive the movable wheel (7) to rotate.

6. A support structure for use in monitoring a ward environment according to claim 5, wherein, The free end of the driving member (13) is coaxially provided with stabilizing column (14), the stabilizing column (14) moves through the movable frame (5), and the outer wall of the stabilizing column (14) is attached to the movable frame (5).

7. The support structure for monitoring a patient room environment according to claim 5, wherein, The movable frame (5) is made of insulating material, one side of the middle part of the movable frame (5) is horizontally provided with a first support column (15), the other side of the middle part is horizontally provided with a second support column (16) which is separated from the first support column (15), a first cylinder (17) is rotatably sleeved on the outer wall of the first support column (15), a second cylinder (18) is rotatably sleeved on the outer wall of the second support column (16), the top of the support plate (2) is provided with a limiting part (19), the two limiting parts (19) are located between the two support plates (2), the bottom of one limiting part (19) is provided with a positive electrode strip (20), the bottom of the other limiting part (19) is provided with a negative electrode strip (21), the first cylinder (17) movably abuts against the bottom of the positive electrode strip (20), the second cylinder (18) movably abuts against the bottom of the negative electrode strip (21), the live wire of the driving motor (12) is connected with the inner end of the first support column (15), the zero line of the driving motor (12) is connected with the inner end of the second support column (16), the positive electrode strip (20), the first cylinder (17), the first support column (15) and the live wire of the driving motor (12) are in electrical connection, the negative electrode strip (21), the second cylinder (18), the second support column (16) and the zero line of the driving motor (12) are in electrical connection.

8. A support structure for use in monitoring a ward environment according to claim 7, wherein, The temperature sensor (9), the humidity sensor (10-1) and the noise sensor (10-2) are in electrical connection with the first support column (15) and the second support column (16).

9. The support structure for monitoring a patient room environment according to claim 7, wherein, The middle part of the outer wall of the first cylinder (17) and the second cylinder (18) is provided with a stabilizing protrusion (22), the bottom of the positive electrode strip (20) and the negative electrode strip (21) is provided with a groove matched with the stabilizing protrusion (22).