Silica gel catheter balloon detection device
By designing a silicone urinary catheter balloon detection device, which uses a fixing seat, clamping ring, and cylinder system to clamp and inflate the detection balloon, the problem of waste of the entire urinary catheter caused by balloon rupture is solved, enabling early detection and avoiding waste.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
In the production process of silicone urinary catheters, balloon testing is usually performed after all processes are completed. This results in the entire urinary catheter being scrapped when the balloon ruptures, wasting production materials and human resources.
A silicone catheter balloon detection device was designed. It utilizes the cooperation of a first fixing seat, a second fixing seat, an air inlet, screws, and a clamping ring. A dual-cylinder micro cylinder drives the clamping ring to clamp the balloon, and the balloon is inflated through the air inlet. After reaching the rated volume, the air is automatically cut off, and the balloon is observed to see if there is any leakage or rupture.
This allows for the timely detection of balloon problems during the production process, preventing the entire catheter from being scrapped and saving production materials and human resources.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of silicone urinary catheter balloon detection technology, and particularly relates to a silicone urinary catheter balloon detection device. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, with the continuous improvement of people's living standards, the use of silicone urinary catheters in clinical practice is increasing. Consequently, the incidence of clinical complaints and adverse events related to medical devices is also rising. According to incomplete statistics, the most common adverse event involving silicone urinary catheters is balloon rupture. In addition to factors such as improper use by the user, patient positioning, and bladder stones during clinical practice, balloon rupture caused by environmental factors, equipment factors, and improper testing during the product manufacturing process organized by the medical device registrant or filer is also a major factor. Therefore, balloon testing during the manufacturing process has become one of the key steps affecting product quality.
[0003] However, the above-mentioned device still has the following problems during implementation:
[0004] Silicone catheter manufacturers typically test the balloon after all the catheter manufacturing processes are completed. If the balloon ruptures, the entire catheter is scrapped, wasting raw materials, processing time, and human resources. Therefore, a silicone catheter balloon testing device is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a silicone urinary catheter balloon detection device, which has the advantage of eliminating defective products in the early stages. It can overcome the above-mentioned problems or at least partially solve the problem that silicone urinary catheter manufacturers basically conduct balloon detection after all the catheter manufacturing processes are completed. Once the balloon ruptures, the entire urinary catheter has to be scrapped, wasting production raw materials, processing processes, and human resources.
[0006] This utility model is implemented as follows: a silicone catheter balloon detection device includes a base plate, two dual-cylinder micro cylinders and two connecting blocks. The top of the base plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the dual-cylinder micro cylinders, and the opposite sides of the two connecting blocks are fixedly connected to the output end of the dual-cylinder micro cylinders.
[0007] The first fixed seat is movably connected to the left side of the top of the base plate.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a second fixed seat is movably connected to the right side of the top of the base plate. The inner cavity of the second fixed seat is provided with an air inlet hole, which can be used in conjunction with an air inlet device. By setting the second fixed seat and the air inlet hole, after the clamping ring clamps the balloon, the air inlet device is connected to the top of the second fixed seat, so that air can be filled into the balloon through the air inlet hole.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, screws are movably connected to both the front and rear sides of the top of the base plate. The side of the screw closest to the first and second fixed seats passes through the first and second fixed seats and is fixedly connected to the connecting block. By setting the screw, the screw passes through the first and second fixed seats and is connected to the clamping ring. The length of the screw can be adjusted.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, clamping rings are fixedly connected to the opposite sides of the two screws, and balloons are movably connected to the opposite sides of the two clamping rings. By setting the clamping rings and balloons, the inner holes of the clamping rings are designed to be of various sizes, so that they can be used with silicone catheters of various specifications.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0012] This invention utilizes a combination of a first fixed seat, a second fixed seat, an air inlet, screws, and a clamping ring. A dual-cylinder micro-cylinder moves to both sides, causing the clamping ring to clamp the balloon onto the tapered heads of the first and second fixed seats. Air is then introduced from the fixed seat, inflating the balloon to its rated volume. The system automatically disconnects the air supply, allowing observation of any leaks or ruptures in the inflated balloon. This invention addresses the problem that silicone catheter manufacturers typically only test the balloon after all catheter manufacturing processes are complete. If the balloon ruptures, the entire catheter is rendered unusable, wasting raw materials, processing time, and human resources. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a front view provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0014] Figure 2 This is a top view provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first fixing base provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0016] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the second fixing seat provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of different models of clamping rings provided in this utility model embodiment.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Dual-cylinder miniature cylinder; 3. Connecting block; 4. First fixing seat; 5. Second fixing seat; 6. Air inlet; 7. Screw; 8. Clamping ring; 9. Balloon. Detailed Implementation
[0019] To further understand the invention content, features and effects of this utility model, the following embodiments are provided, and detailed descriptions are given in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0020] The structure of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0021] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the figure, the silicone catheter balloon detection device provided by this utility model includes a base plate 1, two double-cylinder miniature cylinders 2 and two connecting blocks 3. The top of the base plate 1 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the double-cylinder miniature cylinders 2, and the opposite sides of the two connecting blocks 3 are fixedly connected to the output end of the double-cylinder miniature cylinders 2.
[0022] The first fixed seat 4 is movably connected to the top left side of the base plate 1.
[0023] refer to Figure 4 The bottom plate 1 has a second fixed seat 5 movably connected to the right side of the top. The inner cavity of the second fixed seat 5 has an air inlet 6, which can be used in conjunction with an air intake device.
[0024] Using the above solution: By setting a second fixing seat 5 and an air inlet 6, after the clamping ring 8 clamps the balloon 9, the air inlet device is connected to the top of the second fixing seat 5, so that air can be injected into the balloon 9 through the air inlet 6.
[0025] refer to Figure 2 Screws 7 are movably connected to both the front and rear sides of the top of the base plate 1. The screws 7 pass through the first fixed seat 4 and the second fixed seat 5 on the side near the first fixed seat 4 and the second fixed seat 5 and are fixedly connected to the connecting block 3.
[0026] The above solution is adopted: by setting screw 7, screw 7 passes through the first fixed seat 4 and the second fixed seat 5 and is connected to the clamping ring 8, and the length of screw 7 can be adjusted.
[0027] refer to Figure 2 Two screws 7 are fixedly connected to clamping rings 8 on opposite sides, and balloons 9 are movably connected to opposite sides of the two clamping rings 8.
[0028] The above solution involves setting a clamping ring 8 and a balloon 9. The inner hole of the clamping ring 8 is designed to be of various sizes, so that it can be used with silicone catheters of various specifications.
[0029] The working principle of this utility model:
[0030] In use, a double-cylinder miniature cylinder 2 is installed on the left and right sides of the base plate 1. A connecting block 3 connected to the cylinder is installed on the top of the double-cylinder miniature cylinder 2. Two screws 7 are installed on the connecting block 3. The first fixing seat 4 and the second fixing seat 5 are connected to the base plate 1. The screws 7 pass through the first fixing seat 4 and the second fixing seat 5 and are connected to the clamping ring 8. The length of the screws 7 is adjustable.
[0031] During measurement, the balloon 9 is placed on the tapered heads of the first fixed seat 4 and the second fixed seat 5, and then inserted into the inner hole of the clamping ring 8. The dual-cylinder micro cylinder 2 is started, and the dual-cylinder micro cylinder 2 moves to both sides, driving the clamping ring 8 to clamp the balloon 9 on the tapered heads of the first fixed seat 4 and the second fixed seat 5. The air source on the fixed seat is started to supply air, and the balloon 9 inflates. After reaching the rated volume, the system automatically disconnects the air source. Observe whether the inflated balloon 9 leaks air or ruptures.
[0032] To accommodate various sizes of silicone catheters, the inner hole of clamping ring 8 is designed to fit various sizes.
[0033] In summary, this silicone catheter balloon 9 testing device, through the coordinated use of a first fixed seat 4, a second fixed seat 5, an air inlet 6, a screw 7, and a clamping ring 8, allows the dual-cylinder micro cylinder 2 to move to both sides, driving the clamping ring 8 to clamp the balloon 9 onto the tapered heads of the first fixed seat 4 and the second fixed seat 5. When the air source on the fixed seat is activated, the balloon 9 inflates. After reaching the rated volume, the system automatically disconnects the air source, allowing observation of whether the inflated balloon 9 leaks or ruptures. This solves the problem that silicone catheter manufacturers typically test the balloon after all catheter manufacturing processes are completed. If the balloon ruptures, the entire catheter is scrapped, wasting raw materials, processing time, and human resources.
[0034] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0035] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A silicone catheter balloon detection device, comprising a base plate (1), two dual-cylinder miniature cylinders (2) and two connecting blocks (3), characterized in that: The top of the base plate (1) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the double-cylinder micro cylinder (2), and the opposite sides of the two connecting blocks (3) are fixedly connected to the output end of the double-cylinder micro cylinder (2). The bottom plate (1) is movably connected to the left side of the top of the first fixed seat (4).
2. The silicone catheter balloon detection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom plate (1) is movably connected to the right side of the top, and the inner cavity of the second fixed seat (5) is provided with an air inlet (6), which can be used in conjunction with an air intake device.
3. The silicone catheter balloon detection device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The base plate (1) has screws (7) movably connected to both the front and rear sides of the top. The screws (7) pass through the first fixed seat (4) and the second fixed seat (5) on the side near the first fixed seat (4) and the second fixed seat (5) and are fixedly connected to the connecting block (3).
4. The silicone catheter balloon detection device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: Each of the two screws (7) is fixedly connected to a clamping ring (8) on one side opposite to the other, and a balloon (9) is movably connected to one side opposite to the other.