Animal tongue clamp device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an animal tongue clamp device which comprises a base, a rotating frame with a multi-angle adjusting function and a tongue sleeve assembly. The tongue sleeve assembly comprises a base and a lasso, one end of the lasso is connected with the base, and the other end of the lasso freely extends and is provided with a ferrule used for fixing the tongue of an animal. One end of the rotating frame is connected with the base, and the other end of the rotating frame is connected with the base. A solution is provided for fixing the tongue of an experimental animal, the operation process is simplified, and the animal operation safety and efficiency are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a biomedical research device, specifically an animal tongue clamp device. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of biomedical research, especially in laboratory animal surgery, mice and rats are widely used as experimental models due to their physiological characteristics and ease of manipulation. Ensuring the safety and stability of the animals during these surgeries is crucial, which typically involves immobilizing various parts of the animal to prevent movement during the procedure, thereby reducing surgical risks and improving surgical precision.

[0003] In current technical practices, the fixation devices used for experimental mice and rats often neglect the stability of the tongue. However, proper tongue fixation is crucial for the success of oral or head and neck surgeries. Especially during procedures such as transoral intubation, the tongue can not only obstruct the experimenter's view and hinder observation of laryngeal structures, but it can also interfere with experimental procedures. Furthermore, in some cases, combined with other factors, it may lead to the risk of asphyxiation after anesthesia.

[0004] Existing surgical aids, including workbenches specifically designed for tracheal intubation in mice and rats, while capable of securing the animal's head, do not provide any assistance in securing the tongue. In such cases, researchers must rely on forceps to manually pull out and secure the tongue, which not only increases the difficulty of the experiment but also requires at least two researchers to work together to complete the intubation step, thus reducing experimental efficiency and increasing operational complexity. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an animal tongue clamp device, which provides a solution for fixing the tongue of experimental animals, simplifies the surgical process, and helps to improve the safety and efficiency of animal surgery.

[0006] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0007] An animal tongue clamp device includes a base, a rotating frame with multi-angle adjustment function, and a tongue sleeve assembly; the tongue sleeve assembly includes a base and a lasso, one end of the lasso is connected to the base, and the other end of the lasso extends freely and is provided with a collar for fixing the animal's tongue; one end of the rotating frame is connected to the base, and the other end of the rotating frame is connected to the base.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the base includes a first body, a second body, and an elastic element; the first body and the second body are rotatably connected, the elastic element is disposed between the first body and the second body, and the elastic force of the elastic element causes one end of the first body and the second body to press against each other under normal conditions to form a clamp structure.

[0009] Preferably, the ends where the first and second main bodies abut against each other are provided with anti-slip pads. This helps to enhance the stability of the base when it is fixed to the operating table.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, one end of the rotating frame is rotatably connected to the base, and the other end of the rotating frame is rotatably connected to the base. Furthermore, both the rotating frame and the base, as well as the rotating frame and the base, are fixedly rotatable.

[0011] Preferably, the rotating frame includes a rotating bracket and a rotating plate; one end of the rotating bracket is rotatably connected to the base, the other end of the rotating bracket is rotatably connected to one end of the rotating plate, and the other end of the rotating plate is rotatably connected to the base; the rotatability between the rotating bracket and the rotating plate is a fixed rotation.

[0012] Preferably, the rotating bracket includes two opposing support rods, and the side of the first main body facing away from the second main body is provided with two connecting parts. One end of each of the two support rods is rotatably connected to the two connecting parts and is locked or loosened by screws. The rotating plate is provided with a connecting cylinder, and both sides of the connecting cylinder are provided with connecting holes. The other ends of the two support rods are adapted to the connecting holes on both sides of the connecting cylinder by screws and are locked or loosened to each other.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the base is provided with a receiving groove, and one end of the lasso is fixed in the receiving groove.

[0014] Preferably, the base is provided with a lighting lamp on the side facing the collar.

[0015] Preferably, the lasso is a continuous rope, with both ends of the rope fixedly connected to the base, and the rope is provided with an elastic buckle, which forms the loop with the bent section of the rope.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0017] When it is necessary to fix an animal's tongue, simply put the ring on the animal's tongue and secure it. The operation is convenient, and the rotating frame has an angle adjustment function, making it highly adaptable and flexible.

[0018] This invention relates to an animal tongue clamp device, which can improve surgical stability, effectively fix the tongue, reduce tongue movement during surgery, and improve surgical precision; reduce the need for surgical personnel, enabling single-person operation and reducing the number of experimental personnel required during surgery; improve surgical safety, and avoid surgical risks such as suffocation caused by tongue movement; it is highly adaptable, the device is adjustable, and it is suitable for experimental animals of different sizes and species. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the animal tongue clamp device of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings, but the implementation of the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0021] See Figure 1 This embodiment discloses an animal tongue clamp device for fixing an animal's tongue for surgical purposes, particularly suitable for fixing the tongues of mice and rats. The animal tongue clamp device includes a base, a rotating frame with multi-angle adjustment, and a tongue sleeve assembly. The tongue sleeve assembly includes a base 11 and a lasso 15. One end of the lasso 15 is connected to the base 11, and the other end of the lasso 15 extends freely and is provided with a loop 16 for fixing the animal's tongue. One end of the rotating frame is connected to the base, and the other end of the rotating frame is connected to the base 11.

[0022] Furthermore, the base includes a first body 1, a second body 2, and an elastic element 4; the first body 1 and the second body 2 are rotatably connected, the elastic element 4 is disposed between the first body 1 and the second body 2, and the elastic force of the elastic element 4 causes one end of the first body 1 and the second body 2 to press against each other in a normal state to form a clamp structure. In this embodiment, the first body 1 and the second body 2 have the same or similar structures; for ease of distinction, Figure 1 The one located on the upper side is the first main body 1, and the one located on the lower side is the second main body 2.

[0023] Specifically, the base structure of this embodiment can adopt an A-type clip or other clip-like structures in the prior art. In this embodiment, connecting ears 5 are provided on opposite sides of the first body 1 and the second body 2. The connecting ears 5 can be connected by a pin. The elastic element 4 can be a torsion spring, with its two ends abutting against the opposite sides of the first body 1 and the second body 2, so that one end of the first body 1 and the second body 2 can abut or clamp against each other. This base structure is simple and easy to operate. Moreover, the base can be adapted to the side of the intubation operating table for fixation to the operating table, and is easy to assemble and disassemble. Of course, the bottom of the base can also be fixed to the operating table by adhesive.

[0024] Furthermore, an anti-slip pad 3 is provided at one end of the first main body 1 and the second main body 2 that abut against each other. This helps to enhance the stability of the base when it is fixed to the operating table.

[0025] In this embodiment, one end of the rotating frame is rotatably connected to the base, and the other end of the rotating frame is rotatably connected to the base 11. Both the rotating frame and the base, as well as the rotating frame and the base 11, are fixed and rotatable.

[0026] Furthermore, the rotating frame includes a rotating bracket and a rotating plate 9; one end of the rotating bracket is rotatably connected to the base, the other end of the rotating bracket is rotatably connected to one end of the rotating plate 9, and the other end of the rotating plate 9 is rotatably connected to the base 11; the rotatability between the rotating bracket and the rotating plate 9 is a fixed rotation.

[0027] The fixed rotation means that the angle can be fixed after the angle is manually adjusted. Specifically, the angles between the rotating bracket and the base, between the rotating bracket and the rotating plate 9, and between the rotating plate 9 and the base 11 can be fixed. This fixed rotation can be achieved by means of damping, screws, etc., or other embodiments in the prior art can be referred to.

[0028] Furthermore, the rotating bracket includes two opposing support rods 8. The side of the first main body 1 facing away from the second main body 2 is provided with two connecting parts 7. One end of each of the two support rods 8 is rotatably connected to the two connecting parts 7 and locked or released by screws 6. A connecting cylinder 10 is provided on the rotating plate 9. Both sides of the connecting cylinder 10 are provided with connecting holes. The other ends of the two support rods 8 are adapted to the connecting holes on both sides of the connecting cylinder 10 by screws 6 and can be locked or released by each other. To facilitate the rotatable connection between the rotating plate 9 and the base 11, this embodiment provides a connecting block 12 on the base 11. The connecting block 12 has connecting holes at both ends, and an open groove at the end where the rotating plate 9 mates with the base 11. This allows the connecting block 12 to be embedded in the open groove on the rotating plate 9. Screws 6 are used to lock or loosen the open groove on the rotating plate 9, enabling each rotating connection 7 of the rotating frame to be fixedly rotatably connected. By appropriately loosening the screws 6, each part can rotate. After adjusting the rotation angle, the screws 6 are tightened again to fix the position of the rotating frame and the base 11, making operation convenient. Specific implementation methods for the rotating parts between the rotating bracket and the rotating plate 9, the rotating bracket and the base, and the rotating plate 9 and the base 11 in this embodiment can also be found in the prior art.

[0029] In this embodiment, the base 11 is provided with a receiving groove 14, and one end of the lasso 15 is fixed in the receiving groove 14. By providing the receiving groove 14, the lasso 15 can be stored in the receiving groove 14, so that when the device is not in use, the entire device can be folded and stored by adjusting the rotating frame, and the lasso 15 is stored in the receiving groove 14.

[0030] In addition, a lighting lamp 13 is provided on the side of the base 11 facing the collar 16. The lighting lamp 13 in this embodiment can be a miniature LED lamp, a halogen lamp, or other light source. Its function is to provide illumination during surgery or when fixing the animal's tongue, especially to illuminate the animal's oral cavity for easier operation.

[0031] In this embodiment, the lasso 15 is a continuous rope, specifically made of medical-grade silicone to provide better biocompatibility and comfort. Both ends of the rope are fixedly connected to the base 11. The rope is equipped with elastic buckles 17, which, together with the bent section of the rope, form a loop 16. The rope in this embodiment is bent into two sections, both of which are threaded through the elastic buckles 17. The elastic buckles 17 in this embodiment are similar to those in the prior art; they slide on the rope by pressing, thereby adjusting the size of the loop 16 to secure it to the animal's tongue. This allows for adjustment according to the size of the animal's tongue, making it convenient and adaptable.

[0032] The above are preferred embodiments of the present utility model, but the embodiments of the present utility model are not limited to the above content. Any changes, modifications, substitutions, combinations, or simplifications made without departing from the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be considered equivalent substitutions and shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An animal tongue clamp device, characterized by, The application relates to a tongue fixing device, which comprises a base, a rotating frame with a multi-angle adjusting function and a tongue sleeve assembly; the tongue sleeve assembly comprises a base and a sleeve rope, one end of the sleeve rope is connected with the base, the other end of the sleeve rope is freely extended and is provided with a sleeve ring for fixing an animal tongue; one end of the rotating frame is connected with the base, and the other end of the rotating frame is connected with the base.

2. The animal tongue clamp device of claim 1, wherein, The base comprises a first body, a second body and an elastic element; the first body and the second body are rotatably connected, the elastic element is arranged between the first body and the second body, and the elastic force of the elastic element causes one end of the first body and the second body to abut against each other in a normal state to form a clip structure.

3. The animal tongue clamp device of claim 2, wherein, The end, at which the first body and the second body abut against each other, is provided with an antiskid pad.

4. The animal tongue clamp device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that One end of the rotating frame is rotatably connected with the base, the other end of the rotating frame is rotatably connected with the base, and the rotating frame and the base and the rotating frame and the base are fixedly rotatable.

5. The animal tongue clamp device of claim 4, wherein, The rotating frame comprises a rotating support and a rotating plate; one end of the rotating support is rotatably connected with the base, the other end of the rotating support is rotatably connected with one end of the rotating plate, and the other end of the rotating plate is rotatably connected with the base; the rotatable connection between the rotating support and the rotating plate is fixedly rotatable.

6. The animal tongue clamp device of claim 5, wherein, The rotating support comprises two oppositely arranged supporting rods, one side of the first body, away from the second body, is provided with two connecting portions, one end of each of the two supporting rods is rotatably connected with the two connecting portions and is locked or unlocked through a screw; the rotating plate is provided with a connecting cylinder, the two sides of the connecting cylinder are provided with connecting holes, and the other end of each of the two supporting rods is adapted with the connecting holes on the two sides of the connecting cylinder through a screw and is locked or unlocked.

7. The animal tongue clamp device of claim 1, wherein The base is provided with a containing groove, and one end of the sleeve rope is fixed in the containing groove.

8. The animal tongue clamp device of claim 1, wherein, One side of the base, facing the sleeve ring, is provided with an illuminating lamp.

9. The animal tongue clamp device of claim 1, wherein, The sleeve rope is a continuous rope, two ends of the rope are fixedly connected with the base, the rope is provided with an elastic buckle, and the elastic buckle and a bent section of the rope form the sleeve ring. The sleeve rope is a continuous rope, two ends of the rope are fixedly connected with the base, the rope is provided with an elastic buckle, and the elastic buckle and a bent section of the rope form the sleeve ring.

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