Anti-collision and anti-tongue-biting auxiliary protection tool for mental patient

By designing a protective device that integrates head fixation, impact protection, tongue-biting prevention, and medication administration functions, the problem of cumbersome disassembly and disinfection of existing devices has been solved, enabling convenient disassembly, disinfection, and personalized care, thereby improving care efficiency.

CN223995024UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-17NANTONG FOURTH PEOPLES HOSPITAL
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423154525.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-20
Publication Date
2026-03-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-20

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Technical Problem

Existing anti-collision and anti-biting tongue devices for mental patients are not easy to disassemble after use, and the cleaning and disinfection process is cumbersome, making it difficult to meet the needs of medical staff for rapid equipment turnover.

Method used

A protective device was designed, comprising a head fixation cap, an airbag buffer, a neck structure, a detachable tongue depressor, and an alveolar pad. It integrates head fixation, impact protection, tongue-biting prevention, and medication administration functions. The detachable tongue depressor and alveolar pad facilitate cleaning and disinfection. The medication administration port facilitates medication administration, and the inflatable component adjusts the fit of the alveolar pad to meet the needs of different patients.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient disassembly and disinfection of the device, avoids cross-infection, improves nursing efficiency, meets personalized needs, and is suitable for various mental illness nursing scenarios.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an anti-collision and anti-tongue-biting auxiliary protection appliance for mental patients, which relates to the technical field of anti-collision and anti-tongue-biting auxiliary protection for mental patients and comprises a head fixing cap, an air bag buffer part is arranged at the top end of the head fixing cap, and a forehead part is fixedly connected to the inner side of the top end of the head fixing cap. The bottom end of the head fixing cap is fixedly connected with the neck part, one side of the head fixing cap is provided with the afterbrain part, and the head fixing cap is fixedly connected with the neck part through a connecting piece. The device integrates the head fixing function, the collision prevention function, the tongue biting prevention function and the medicine feeding function, equipment is stabilized through the head fixing cap and the neck structure, sliding or displacement is avoided, collision injury is relieved in cooperation with air bag buffering, and the safety of the head of a patient is effectively protected; the tongue or teeth of a patient are prevented from being bitten, cleaning and disinfection are facilitated, and cross infection is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of auxiliary protection technology for mental patients against impact and tongue biting, specifically to an auxiliary protective device for mental patients against impact and tongue biting. Background Technology

[0002] Mental illness patients often exhibit self-harming behaviors such as head-banging and tongue-biting during episodes. If not stopped in time, these behaviors can cause serious harm to the patient. The anti-collision and anti-tongue-biting auxiliary protective helmet for mental health patients is a personal protective equipment designed specifically for mental health care workers and patients. It aims to protect caregivers from harm caused by patient aggression and self-harm. This helmet not only helps protect the safety of caregivers but also reduces the risk of infection caused by patient aggression, such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HIV. Therefore, the anti-collision and anti-tongue-biting auxiliary protective helmet for mental health patients is a comprehensive protective equipment suitable for mental hospitals, special education institutions, and other places that require handling high-risk behaviors.

[0003] In existing technologies, most anti-collision and anti-tongue-biting devices for mental patients mainly use medical mouth openers, tongue depressors, and other instruments to prevent patients from biting their tongues, and restraint straps and fixation straps to prevent patients from hitting their heads. However, these traditional devices have many defects in actual use. For example, medical mouth openers and tongue depressors can only prevent biting the tongue, but they are not comfortable to wear and may cause discomfort or damage to the patient's oral cavity. On the other hand, although restraint straps and fixation straps can restrict the movement of the patient's head and avoid impact, they usually lack a cushioning structure and cannot effectively reduce the impact of external forces on the head. In addition, these devices are usually not easy to disassemble after use, and the cleaning and disinfection process is cumbersome, which makes it difficult to meet the needs of medical staff for rapid equipment turnover. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an auxiliary protective device for mental patients to prevent collisions and tongue biting, so as to solve the technical problems that the device is usually not easy to disassemble after use, the cleaning and disinfection process is cumbersome, and it is difficult to meet the needs of medical staff for rapid equipment turnover.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a head-fixing cap, an airbag buffer is provided at the top of the head-fixing cap, the forehead is fixedly connected to the inner side of the top of the head-fixing cap, the neck is fixedly connected to the bottom of the head-fixing cap, the back of the head is provided on one side of the head-fixing cap, and the head-fixing cap is fixedly connected to the neck through a connector.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solutions, this device integrates head fixation, impact protection, tongue-biting prevention, and medication administration functions. The head fixation cap and neck structure stabilization device prevent slippage or displacement, and the airbag cushioning reduces impact damage, effectively protecting the patient's head safety. The device is designed with a detachable tongue depressor and alveolar pad, which not only prevents patients from biting their tongue or teeth, but also facilitates cleaning and disinfection, avoiding cross-infection. At the same time, the medication administration port allows patients to take medication conveniently while wearing the device, improving nursing efficiency. The alveolar pad fit can be adjusted by the inflation component to meet the personalized needs of different patients. The overall structure is simple, easy to operate, and suitable for various mental illness nursing scenarios.

[0007] Furthermore, a tongue depressor is provided on the inner side of the top of the neck, and the surface of the tongue depressor is designed to be sterile.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the tongue depressor is inserted into the patient's mouth and the alveolar pad is positioned at the patient's teeth biting point. The tongue depressor effectively restricts excessive tongue movement and prevents the patient from involuntarily biting their tongue, thus preventing tongue injury. Its sterile surface design avoids cross-infection.

[0009] Furthermore, a toothed pad is provided on the inner side of the top of the neck, and the toothed pad is initially shriveled.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the alveolar pad can protect the teeth and further buffer the biting pressure to avoid tooth damage.

[0011] Furthermore, an inflatable element is provided on one side of the top of the toothed pad, and the inflatable element extends to the outer side of the neck.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the fit of the alveolar pad can be adjusted by the inflatable component, which can meet the personalized needs of different patients. The overall structure is simple and easy to operate.

[0013] Furthermore, a feeding port is provided on one side of the neck, and the feeding port is located at the top of the tongue depressor.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, medication can be directly fed into the patient's mouth through the feeding port set on the device, eliminating the need to frequently remove the device. This not only simplifies the nursing process but also effectively improves nursing efficiency.

[0015] Furthermore, a band is provided at the top of the neck, and the band is made of ribbon.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the head is fixed and covered in all directions with a bandage, ensuring that the device is stable and fits the needs of patients with different head shapes, thereby avoiding the risk of the device loosening or shifting.

[0017] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects: This utility model integrates head fixation, impact prevention, tongue-biting prevention, and medication administration functions into one device. The head-fixing cap and neck structure stabilization device prevent slippage or displacement, and the airbag cushioning reduces impact injury, effectively protecting the patient's head safety. The device features a detachable tongue depressor and alveolar pad, which not only prevents patients from biting their tongue or teeth but also facilitates cleaning and disinfection, preventing cross-infection. Simultaneously, the medication administration port allows patients to conveniently take medication while wearing the device, improving nursing efficiency. The alveolar pad's fit can be adjusted via an inflatable component to meet the individual needs of different patients. The overall structure is simple, easy to operate, and suitable for various mental illness nursing scenarios. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Head cap; 2. Airbag cushion; 3. Forehead; 4. Neck; 5. Connector; 6. Back of head; 7. Tooth pad; 8. Inflatable component; 9. Tongue depressor; 10. Medication inlet; 11. Bandage. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0021] The embodiments of this utility model will be described below based on its overall structure.

[0022] A type of auxiliary protective device for mental patients to prevent collisions and tongue biting, such as Figure 1 As shown, the device includes a head fixation cap 1, an airbag buffer 2 at the top of the head fixation cap 1, a forehead 3 fixedly connected to the inner side of the top of the head fixation cap 1, a neck 4 fixedly connected to the bottom of the head fixation cap 1, a back of the head 6 on one side of the head fixation cap 1, and the head fixation cap 1 is fixedly connected to the neck 4 through a connector 5. Specifically, in use, the head fixation cap 1 and the band 11 are first fixed to the patient's head. The band 11 is used to fix and cover the head in all directions to ensure that the device is stable and fits well and adapts to the needs of patients with different head shapes, thereby avoiding the risk of the device loosening or shifting.

[0023] Subsequently, the tongue depressor 9 is inserted into the patient's mouth, and the alveolar pad 7 is positioned at the occlusal point of the patient's teeth. The tongue depressor 9 effectively restricts excessive tongue movement and prevents the patient from involuntarily biting their tongue, thus preventing tongue injury. The alveolar pad 7 not only protects the teeth but also further buffers the occlusal pressure, preventing tooth damage.

[0024] When the patient's head is hit by an external force, the airbag buffer 2 in the device can absorb the impact force through deformation, thereby reducing the direct injury to the head and providing effective protection. At the same time, the forehead 3 fits in close to the patient's forehead. Through an ergonomic design, it enhances the overall stability of the device and provides greater wearing comfort.

[0025] During the nursing process, medical staff can directly feed the medication into the patient's mouth through the medication feeding port 10 set on the device, without having to frequently remove the device. This not only simplifies the nursing process but also effectively improves nursing efficiency.

[0026] Please see Figure 1 A tongue depressor 9 is provided on the inner side of the top of the neck 4. The surface of the tongue depressor 9 is designed to be sterile. Specifically, by inserting the tongue depressor 9 into the patient's mouth and positioning the alveolar pad 7 at the occlusal point of the patient's teeth, the tongue depressor 9 effectively restricts the excessive movement of the tongue and prevents the patient from involuntarily biting their tongue, thus preventing tongue injury. The sterile surface design also avoids cross-infection.

[0027] Please see Figure 1 An alveolar pad 7 is provided on the inner side of the top of the neck 4. The alveolar pad 7 is initially shrunken. Specifically, the alveolar pad 7 can protect the teeth and further buffer the biting pressure to avoid tooth damage.

[0028] Please see Figure 1 An inflatable element 8 is provided on one side of the top of the alveolar pad 7. The inflatable element 8 extends to the outside of the neck 4. Specifically, the fit of the alveolar pad 7 can be adjusted by the inflatable element to meet the personalized needs of different patients. The overall structure is simple and easy to operate.

[0029] Please see Figure 1 A feeding port 10 is provided on one side of the neck 4. The feeding port 10 is located at the top of the tongue depressor 9. Specifically, the medication can be directly fed into the patient's mouth through the feeding port 10 on the device without having to frequently remove the device. This not only simplifies the nursing process but also effectively improves nursing efficiency.

[0030] Please see Figure 1 A band 11 is provided at the top of the neck 4. The band 11 is made of ribbon. Specifically, the band 11 is used to fix and cover the head in all directions to ensure that the device is stable and fits the needs of patients with different head shapes, thereby avoiding the risk of the device loosening or shifting.

[0031] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When in use, the head fixing cap 1 and the band 11 are first fixed on the patient's head. The band 11 fixes and covers the head in all directions to ensure that the device is stable and fits the needs of patients with different head shapes, thereby avoiding the risk of the device loosening or shifting.

[0032] Subsequently, the tongue depressor 9 is inserted into the patient's mouth, and the alveolar pad 7 is positioned at the occlusal point of the patient's teeth. The tongue depressor 9 effectively restricts excessive tongue movement and prevents the patient from involuntarily biting their tongue, thus preventing tongue injury. The alveolar pad 7 not only protects the teeth but also further buffers the occlusal pressure, preventing tooth damage.

[0033] When the patient's head is hit by an external force, the airbag buffer 2 in the device can absorb the impact force through deformation, thereby reducing the direct injury to the head and providing effective protection. At the same time, the forehead 3 fits in close to the patient's forehead. Through an ergonomic design, it enhances the overall stability of the device and provides greater wearing comfort.

[0034] During the nursing process, medical staff can directly feed the medication into the patient's mouth through the medication feeding port 10 set on the device, without having to frequently remove the device, which not only simplifies the nursing process but also effectively improves nursing efficiency.

[0035] After use, the tongue depressor 9 and the alveolar pad 7 in the device can be easily disassembled. Through cleaning or disinfection, the hygiene and reusability of the device can be ensured, meeting the requirements of high efficiency and safety in the medical environment.

[0036] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, these specific embodiments are merely explanations of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. The specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make modifications, substitutions, and variations to the embodiments as needed without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, provided that such modifications, substitutions, and variations are within the scope of the claims of the present invention and are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. A mental patient anti-collision anti-bite tongue auxiliary protection device, comprising a head fixing cap (1), characterized in that: The head fixing cap (1) top is provided with air bag buffer (2), the head fixing cap (1) top inside fixedly connected with forehead (3), the head fixing cap (1) bottom is fixedly connected with neck (4), the head fixing cap (1) one side is provided with the back of the head (6), the head fixing cap (1) is fixedly connected with neck (4) through connecting piece (5).

2. The anti-bumping, anti-biting tongue assistive guard for a combative patient of claim 1, wherein: The inside of the top of the neck (4) is provided with a tongue depressor (9), and the surface of the tongue depressor (9) is designed to be sterile.

3. The anti-bumping, anti-biting tongue assistive guard for a combative patient of claim 1, wherein: The inside of the top of the neck (4) is provided with a tooth groove pad (7), and the initial state of the tooth groove pad (7) is shriveled.

4. The anti-bumping, anti-biting tongue assistive guard for a combative patient of claim 3, wherein: The top of the tooth groove pad (7) is provided with an inflation member (8) on one side, and the inflation member (8) extends to the outside of the neck (4).

5. The anti-bumping, anti-biting tongue assist hutch of claim 1, wherein: The neck (4) is provided with a medicine feeding port (10) on one side, and the medicine feeding port (10) is located at the top of the tongue depressor (9).

6. The anti-bumping, anti-biting tongue assist hutch of claim 1, wherein: The top of the neck (4) is provided with a band (11), and the band (11) is made of silk ribbon material.