Foldable eyedrop dripping assist device
By incorporating a foldable design and magnetic adsorption structure, combined with a rubber plate and spring clamping components, the problem of inconvenient storage and poor adaptability of traditional eye drop applicators is solved, achieving stable clamping and portability, and improving the operational stability and safety of eye drop application.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing eye drop dispensers have fixed or disassembled structures, take up a lot of space, are inconvenient to carry and store, and are difficult to adapt to eye drop bottles of different diameters, resulting in instability during use.
Featuring a foldable design, the lid is stably supported by a hinge and magnetic adsorption structure, combined with a rubber plate and spring clamping assembly to achieve a secure grip on the eye drop bottle, accommodating eye drop bottles of different diameters.
It improves the stability and portability of eye drop application, solves the problems of inconvenient storage and compatibility of traditional assistive devices, and enhances the convenience and safety of use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of assistive medical device technology, and in particular to a foldable eye drop assist device. Background Technology
[0002] In the healthcare field, administering eye drops is a common procedure for treating eye diseases and for daily care. However, for patients with poor hand-eye coordination, poor vision, or eye allergies, accurately administering the drops can be challenging. Traditional manual methods are prone to errors due to hand tremors and misalignment of the eye drop bottle, resulting in drops landing on the eyelid or cheek. This not only wastes medication but also increases the risk of eye infections due to repeated attempts. Therefore, eye drop administering aids have emerged. These aids use physical support and positioning structures to help patients administer medication accurately, effectively improving the success rate and safety of the procedure.
[0003] Most existing eye drop applicators employ either a fixed frame or a modular structure. Fixed frame applicators are typically molded from a single piece of rigid plastic or metal, including clamping components to secure the eye drop bottle, support components that conform to the face, and guide slots or viewing windows for positioning assistance. Modular applicators, on the other hand, connect multiple independent components using snap-fit mechanisms, screws, etc., requiring pre-assembly before use. The underlying principle of both is to use mechanical support to maintain a fixed relative position between the eye drop bottle and the patient's eye, thereby ensuring accurate instillation of the medication into the conjunctival sac.
[0004] Because their structures are mostly fixed or require disassembly into multiple components for storage, they occupy a large space when not in use, making them difficult to fit into small storage containers such as portable bags and pillboxes. This not only increases the burden of carrying them when going out, but also makes them inconvenient for daily storage at home. At the same time, the complex structure makes it easy for parts to be lost or damaged during storage and retrieval, further limiting the convenience of the aid in different scenarios. Therefore, a foldable eye drop aid is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a foldable eye drop assist device, which aims to improve the problem of inconvenient storage of traditional assist devices in the prior art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] A foldable eye drop applicator includes a fixing box, a connecting component is provided on the upper surface of the fixing box, and a clamping component is provided inside the fixing box;
[0008] The connecting assembly includes a hinge, a support cover is provided on the side wall of the fixing box, one side of the hinge is fixedly connected to the side wall of the fixing box, the other side of the hinge is fixedly connected to the side wall of the support cover, a rubber pad is fixedly connected to the side wall of the support cover, a neodymium iron boron magnet is fixedly connected inside the support cover, and a neodymium iron boron magnet is fixedly connected inside the fixing box.
[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0010] The clamping assembly includes a rubber plate disposed inside the fixing box.
[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0012] A sleeve is fixedly connected inside the fixed box, and a connecting rod is slidably connected inside the sleeve.
[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0014] The connecting rod sidewall is fixedly connected to the rubber plate sidewall, and a spring is provided inside the sleeve.
[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0016] One end of the spring is fixedly connected to the side wall of the connecting rod, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the inside of the fixing box.
[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0018] An elastic band is fixedly connected between the connecting rods, and the elastic band is sleeved on the side wall of the rubber plate.
[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0020] The first neodymium iron boron magnet is adsorbed onto the second neodymium iron boron magnet.
[0021] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0022] 1. In this utility model, when in use, the support cover is unfolded by rotating the hinge, and the first neodymium iron boron magnet and the second neodymium iron boron magnet are attracted and locked in position. The rubber pad contacts the eyelid to provide friction and stabilize the assistive device, which solves the problem of inconvenient storage of traditional assistive devices. The above technical solution improves the stability of the assistive device when in use.
[0023] 2. In this utility model, when the eye drop bottle is inserted, the bottle mouth pushes the rubber plate, which drives the connecting rod to slide and compress the spring in the sleeve. After insertion, the spring rebounds and pushes the rubber plate to clamp the bottle mouth. The elastic band prevents tilting. The spring can adapt to the deformation according to the diameter of the bottle mouth to maintain the clamping force. This solves the problem that traditional assistive devices are difficult to adapt to eye drop bottles of different diameters and are prone to tilting and instability when clamping. The above technical solution improves the compatibility of the assistive device with eye drop bottles. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a foldable eye drop applicator proposed in this utility model;
[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing box structure of a foldable eye drop applicator proposed in this utility model;
[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the fixing box of a foldable eye drop applicator proposed in this utility model;
[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping structure of a foldable eye drop assist device proposed in this utility model;
[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the sleeve of a foldable eye drop aid proposed in this utility model.
[0029] Legend:
[0030] 1. Fixing box; 2. Support cover; 3. Hinge; 4. Rubber pad; 5. Neodymium iron boron magnet one; 6. Neodymium iron boron magnet two; 7. Sleeve; 8. Connecting rod; 9. Rubber plate; 10. Spring; 11. Elastic band. Detailed Implementation
[0031] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0032] Reference Figures 1-2This utility model provides an embodiment of a foldable eye drop applicator, comprising a fixing box 1, a connecting component on the upper surface of the fixing box 1, and a clamping component inside the fixing box 1; the connecting component includes a hinge 3, which connects the fixing box 1 and a support cover 2, allowing the support cover 2 to rotate around the hinge 3 to achieve folding and unfolding operations of the applicator; the support cover 2 is provided on the side wall of the fixing box 1; one side of the hinge 3 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the fixing box 1, and the other side of the hinge 3 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the support cover 2; a rubber pad 4 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the support cover 2, and the rubber pad 4 is used for... The support cover 2 comes into contact with the user's eyelids to increase friction and prevent it from sliding, thus stabilizing the support device and ensuring smooth operation of the eye drop application. A neodymium iron boron magnet 5 is fixedly connected inside the support cover 2, and a neodymium iron boron magnet 6 is fixedly connected inside the fixing box 1. The neodymium iron boron magnet 5 and the neodymium iron boron magnet 6 attract each other. The neodymium iron boron magnet 5 inside the support cover 2 and the neodymium iron boron magnet 6 inside the fixing box 1 attract each other when the support cover 2 is unfolded to the use state, fixing the support cover 2 in a stable position and preventing it from being accidentally folded during use, thereby ensuring the stability of the support device structure.
[0033] Reference Figures 3-5 The clamping assembly includes a rubber plate 9, which is used to clamp the eye drop bottle. The rubber material on its surface increases the friction with the eye drop bottle, thus firmly fixing the eye drop bottle and preventing it from shaking or shifting during the application of eye drops. The rubber plate 9 is located inside the fixing box 1, and a sleeve 7 is fixedly connected inside the fixing box 1. A connecting rod 8 is slidably connected inside the sleeve 7. The sleeve 7 slides in conjunction with the internally slidably connected connecting rod 8 to guide the movement of the rubber plate 9, ensuring that the rubber plate 9 can smoothly extend and retract within the fixing box 1 and accurately clamp the eye drop bottle. The side wall of the connecting rod 8 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the rubber plate 9. A spring 10 is installed inside the sleeve 7, and one end of the spring 10 is fixedly connected to... The other end of the spring 10 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the connecting rod 8 and the fixed box 1. The spring 10 works with the connecting rod 8 to perform elastic extension and contraction. The spring 10 uses the elastic force generated by its own elastic deformation to push the connecting rod 8 and the rubber plate 9 to move, so that the rubber plate 9 can adaptively clamp eye drop bottles of different diameters, improving the compatibility of the auxiliary device with eye drop bottles. An elastic band 11 is fixedly connected between the connecting rods 8. The elastic band 11 is sleeved on the side wall of the rubber plate 9. The elastic band 11 works with the rubber plate 9 to perform limiting movement. The elastic band 11 sleeved on the side wall of the rubber plate 9 plays an auxiliary fixing and limiting role, preventing the rubber plate 9 from tilting during movement, thereby further enhancing the stability when clamping the eye drop bottle.
[0034] Working principle: When in use, the support cover 2 is rotated by the hinge 3 to unfold it from the side wall of the fixed box 1. When the support cover 2 is closed on the side wall of the fixed box 1, the neodymium iron boron magnet 5 inside the support cover 2 is attracted to the neodymium iron boron magnet 6 inside the fixed box 1, locking the support cover 2 in the use position. At this time, the rubber pad 4 is in contact with the user's eyelid, and the friction is used to stabilize the entire support aid.
[0035] When the eye drop bottle opening is inserted into the fixing box 1 from below, the bottle opening pushes the rubber plate 9 to move, causing the connecting rod 8 to slide inside the sleeve 7 and squeeze the spring 10. When the eye drop bottle opening is in place, the spring 10 rebounds and generates a pushing force, which causes the rubber plate 9 to clamp the bottle opening using the surface rubber material through the connecting rod 8. During the process, the elastic band 11 restricts the tilt of the rubber plate 9 to ensure stable clamping. For bottle openings of different diameters, the spring 10 can adapt to deformation and provide corresponding elasticity to maintain a stable clamping effect.
[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A foldable eye drop applicator, comprising a fixing box (1), characterized in that: A connecting component is provided on the upper surface of the fixing box (1), and a clamping component is provided inside the fixing box (1); The connecting assembly includes a hinge (3), a support cover (2) is provided on the side wall of the fixing box (1), one side of the hinge (3) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the fixing box (1), the other side of the hinge (3) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the support cover (2), a rubber pad (4) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the support cover (2), a neodymium iron boron magnet (5) is fixedly connected inside the support cover (2), and a neodymium iron boron magnet (6) is fixedly connected inside the fixing box (1).
2. The foldable eye drop applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly includes a rubber plate (9), which is disposed inside the fixing box (1).
3. A foldable eye drop applicator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixed box (1) is fixedly connected to a sleeve (7), and the sleeve (7) is slidably connected to a connecting rod (8).
4. A foldable eye drop applicator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The side wall of the connecting rod (8) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the rubber plate (9), and a spring (10) is provided inside the sleeve (7).
5. A foldable eye drop applicator according to claim 4, characterized in that: One end of the spring (10) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the connecting rod (8), and the other end of the spring (10) is fixedly connected to the inside of the fixing box (1).
6. A foldable eye drop applicator according to claim 5, characterized in that: An elastic band (11) is fixedly connected between the connecting rods (8), and the elastic band (11) is sleeved on the side wall of the rubber plate (9).
7. A foldable eye drop applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first neodymium iron boron magnet (5) is attracted to the second neodymium iron boron magnet (6).