Integrated portable trachea cannula cleaning and disinfecting cup

By designing a portable tracheal cannula cleaning and disinfection cup, disinfection and cleaning are integrated, solving the problems of easy contamination of tracheal cannula and waste of consumables after disinfection in existing technologies, reducing costs and improving ease of operation.

CN224141241UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21THE THIRD AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF SUN YAT SEN UNIV
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
THE THIRD AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF SUN YAT SEN UNIV
Filing Date
2025-04-27
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

Existing disinfection soaking jars can only disinfect tracheal tubes and cannot clean them, resulting in the consumption of a large amount of disposable sterile consumables. Furthermore, improper operation can easily cause recontamination of the tracheal tubes, increasing the workload.

Method used

An integrated portable tracheal cannula cleaning and disinfection cup was designed, which includes a foldable cup body, a filter that can move up and down, and a lifting rope. The tracheal cannula is fixed by a tube-fixing structure, which realizes the integration of disinfection and cleaning and avoids secondary pollution.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the cost of medical equipment consumption, is easy to operate, reduces the risk of recontamination of the tracheal cannula, ensures the sterility of disinfection and cleaning, and is easy to carry and use.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an integrated portable trachea cannula cleaning and disinfecting cup, which is characterized in that a foldable cup body is arranged, a filter sheet which can move up and down and is provided with filter holes is arranged in the foldable cup body, and a lifting rope is connected with the filter sheet, so that the filter sheet can be conveyed to the bottom of the foldable cup body; when the trachea titanium tube is lifted by the lifting rope after being disinfected, the trachea titanium tube can be lifted and cleaned at the same time, and a trachea cannula does not need to be clamped into a disposable sterile bowl to be cleaned by tweezers after being disinfected, so that the trachea titanium tube is not required to be cleaned by the tweezers after being disinfected. Secondary pollution caused by falling of the trachea cannula due to misoperation in the process that the trachea cannula is clamped to a disposable bowl through tweezers is avoided, a disposable sterile bowl does not need to be used, and the consumption cost of medical equipment is reduced. The disinfection and cleaning integrated structure is realized, and the disinfection and cleaning integrated device is light and portable, can be folded and is convenient to carry about.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical technology, and in particular to an integrated portable tracheal tube cleaning and disinfection cup. Background Technology

[0002] According to the group standards of the Chinese Nursing Association, there are three methods for disinfecting endotracheal cannulas. In clinical practice and for home care, most patients choose the immersion disinfection method. However, this method requires the endotracheal cannula to be aseptically removed after immersion disinfection and thoroughly rinsed with sterile water for injection or 0.9% saline solution to avoid irritating the patient's airway. Currently, the equipment suitable for this method is a disinfection immersion pot, but this pot has the following drawbacks:

[0003] 1. A simple disinfection soaking cup can only disinfect and soak the tracheal cannula. After disinfection, it must be aseptically removed and placed in a sterile round bowl, and then aseptically cleaned again with sterile water for injection or 0.9% saline. The process is complicated, consumes a lot of disposable sterile supplies, and wastes resources.

[0004] 2. If the tracheostomy tube is not handled properly during the removal and cleaning process after disinfection, it can easily be recontaminated. In particular, during the rinsing process, sterile forceps are needed to hold the tracheostomy tube. If it is not held properly, the tracheostomy tube can easily slip off, causing recontamination. Then, it must be soaked, disinfected and cleaned again, which increases the workload. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an integrated portable tracheostomy tube cleaning and disinfection container. This container solves the problems of existing disinfection soaking containers, which can only disinfect and soak the tracheostomy tube but cannot clean it, leading to excessive consumption of disposable sterile consumables during tracheostomy tube cleaning. It also addresses the issue that improper handling after cleaning and disinfection can easily cause recontamination of the tracheostomy tube, requiring repeated soaking, disinfection, and rinsing, thus increasing the workload.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an integrated portable airway tube cleaning and disinfection cup, the specific implementation of which is as follows:

[0007] A portable integrated tracheal cannula cleaning and disinfection cup, comprising:

[0008] Foldable cup body,

[0009] A filter sheet is movable up and down inside the folding cup body for holding the tracheal tube. The filter sheet has filter holes and a tube fixing structure for fixing the tracheal tube is provided on the side of the filter sheet facing the open end of the folding cup body.

[0010] A lifting rope, one end of which is connected to the filter sheet.

[0011] In one embodiment, the tube-fixing structure is a card assembly, which includes two opposing first cards and two opposing second cards, with the two second cards located between the two first cards, and the first cards and the second cards forming a limiting cavity for placing the tracheostomy tube.

[0012] In one embodiment, the fixed pipe structure is a clamp structure, which includes two semi-circular ring clamps.

[0013] In one embodiment, the top of the folding cup body is provided with a first connecting structure, and the filter sheet is provided with a second connecting structure. When the filter sheet moves to the top of the folding cup body, the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are snapped together.

[0014] In one embodiment, the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are a snap-fit ​​hole and a snap-fit ​​protrusion, respectively.

[0015] In one embodiment, the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are a snap-fit ​​protrusion and a snap-fit ​​hole, respectively.

[0016] In one embodiment, a limiting protrusion extends radially toward the inner wall of the top of the folding cup body, and the first connecting structure is disposed on the limiting protrusion.

[0017] In one embodiment, the number of the limiting protrusions is even, and the limiting protrusions are evenly distributed in a ring around the central axis of the folded cup body. The vertical distance between adjacent limiting protrusions is greater than the thickness of the filter sheet.

[0018] In one embodiment, the other end of the lifting rope is provided with a hanging ring.

[0019] In one embodiment, the cup body further includes a lid, the folding cup body including a foldable folding portion and a lid-wearing portion, the lid engaging with the lid-wearing portion.

[0020] Based on the above technical solution, this utility model has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0021] This invention features a foldable cup body with a movable filter with perforations inside. The filter is connected to a lifting rope, and the tracheal cannula is placed on it. A retaining structure limits its position, allowing the filter to move to the bottom of the cup body for disinfection as the rope descends. After disinfection, the filter, along with the tracheal cannula, is removed from the disinfectant solution as the rope is pulled up. The tracheal cannula can be rinsed during the lifting process, eliminating the need to use tweezers to hold the cannula in a disposable sterile bowl for cleaning after disinfection. This invention avoids secondary contamination caused by the tracheostomy tube falling off due to improper operation when moving it to a disposable sterile container with forceps. It also avoids repetitive work, eliminates the need for disposable sterile containers, reduces medical equipment costs, and is very environmentally friendly. Moreover, it is convenient to operate, completing the process in one step. It benefits both hospital nurses and patients at home, ensuring the sterility of tracheostomy tube disinfection and cleaning, reducing the risk of lung infection for patients. Furthermore, this invention achieves an integrated structure for disinfection and cleaning, is lightweight and portable, and is foldable, making it convenient to carry and use when traveling. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the integrated portable airway tube cleaning and disinfection cup shown in the embodiment of this utility model when the folded cup body is extended and the lid is not on.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the integrated portable air tube cleaning and disinfection cup shown in the embodiment of the present utility model when the cup body is folded and the lid is on.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the folding cup body shown in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an assembly consisting of a filter sheet, a lifting rope, and a lifting ring, as shown in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the assembly consisting of the filter sheet, lifting rope, and lifting ring shown in another embodiment of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the integrated portable air tube cleaning and disinfection cup without a lid, as shown in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0028] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Enlarged view of the area circled in circle A.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] 10. Folding cup body; 11. Folding part; 12. Lid part; 13. Limiting protrusion; 14. First connecting structure; 20. Filter sheet; 21. Filter hole; 22. Card assembly; 221. First card; 222. Second card; 23. Clamping structure; 231. Clamp; 24. Second connecting structure; 30. Lifting rope; 40. Hanging ring; 50. Cup lid. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] Unless otherwise specified or defined, the terms "first," "second," etc., used in this document are for distinguishing names only and do not represent a specific number or order.

[0033] Unless otherwise stated or defined, the term “and / or” as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0034] It should be noted that in this article, "fixed to" or "connected to" can mean directly fixed to or connected to a component, or indirectly fixed to or connected to a component.

[0035] Please see Figures 1 to 7 This utility model discloses an integrated portable tracheal tube cleaning and disinfection cup, comprising a folding cup body 10, a filter 20, and a lifting rope 30. The filter 20 is movable up and down and is placed inside the folding cup body 10 to hold the tracheal tube. The filter 20 has filter holes 21 for disinfectant and cleaning solutions to pass through, so that the disinfectant and cleaning solutions do not obstruct the movement of the filter 20. The side of the filter 20 facing the open end of the folding cup body 10 has a tube-fixing structure for fixing the tracheal tube to prevent it from falling off the filter. One end of the lifting rope 30 is connected to the filter 20 for lifting the filter 20.

[0036] During disinfection, first unfold the folded cup body 10, and then put a specified amount of disinfectant into the folded cup body; then place the tracheal cannula on the filter 20 placed inside the folded cup body 10, and limit the tracheal cannula by the tube fixing structure; after placement, slowly lower the filter 20 by the lifting rope 30 until the filter 20 is attached to the bottom of the folded cup body 10, and soak the tracheal cannula for a specified time to achieve thorough disinfection; after disinfection, lift the filter 20 upward with the disinfected tracheal cannula above the disinfectant by the lifting rope 30, and then, while lifting, sterilely rinse the surface of the tracheal cannula with sterile water for injection or 0.9% physiological saline to remove the physiological saline. When the filter 20 reaches the top of the folding cup 10, stop cleaning and leave the filter 20 for a period of time to allow the cleaning solution on it to drain completely. After the cleaning solution on the filter 20 has drained, use the lifting rope 30 to lift the filter 20 and move the tracheal cannula to the desired location. Due to the limiting effect of the fixed tube structure on the tracheal cannula, it will not fall off the filter 20 during this movement, avoiding secondary contamination. Afterward, remove the sterilized tracheal cannula. Before sterilizing the next tracheal cannula, empty the liquid in the folding cup 10 and add new disinfectant solution. When it is not necessary to use the disinfectant cup to clean the tracheal cannula, the folding cup 10 can be folded up for easy carrying.

[0037] This invention features a foldable cup body 10 with a filter 20 containing filter holes 21 that can move vertically within it. The filter 20 is connected to a lifting rope 30. When a tracheal cannula is placed on the filter 20 and secured by a tube-fixing structure, the filter 20 moves to the bottom of the cup body 20 for disinfection with the disinfectant as the lifting rope descends. After disinfection, the filter 20, along with the tracheal cannula, leaves the disinfectant solution as the lifting rope 30 is pulled up. The filter 20 also allows for rinsing during the lifting process, eliminating the need to use tweezers to remove the tracheal cannula after disinfection. The disposable sterile bowl cleaning method not only avoids secondary contamination caused by the tracheostomy tube falling off due to improper operation when moving it to the disposable sterile bowl with forceps, but also avoids repetitive work and eliminates the need for disposable sterile bowls, reducing the cost of medical equipment and making it very environmentally friendly. Moreover, it is convenient to operate, completing the process in one step, which is beneficial for both hospital nurses and patients at home. It also ensures the sterility of tracheostomy tube disinfection and cleaning, reducing the risk of lung infection for patients. Furthermore, this utility model achieves an integrated structure for disinfection and cleaning, which is lightweight, portable, and foldable, making it convenient to carry and travel.

[0038] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4As shown, the tube-fixing structure is a card assembly 22, which includes two opposing first cards 221 and two opposing second cards 222. The two second cards 222 are located between the two first cards 221, and the first cards 221 and second cards 222 form a limiting cavity for placing the tracheal cannula. Each card assembly 22 can only hold one tracheal cannula. If at least one tracheal cannula is placed on the filter 20, the number of card assemblies 22 is also at least one. Before sterilization, each tracheal cannula is placed in its corresponding limiting cavity. Due to the limiting effect of the card assembly 22 on the tracheal cannula, the tracheal cannula will not fall off the filter 20, and it can also prevent the tracheal cannulas from contacting each other. If the tracheal cannulas contact each other, the surfaces of the tracheal cannulas in contact will not be cleaned by the cleaning solution, thus preventing the tracheal cannulas from being thoroughly cleaned.

[0039] In other feasible embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the tube fixing structure can also be a clamp structure 23, which includes at least two semi-circular clamps 231. In use, the two ends of the tracheal tube are placed inside the clamps 231 and secured, thus restricting the movement of the tracheal tube on the filter 20. Similarly, each clamp structure 23 corresponds to one tracheal tube. If at least one tracheal tube is placed on the filter 20, the number of clamp structures 23 is also at least one.

[0040] In one embodiment, the top of the folding cup body 10 is provided with a first connecting structure 14, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the filter 20 is provided with a second connecting structure 24. When the filter 20 moves to the top of the folding cup body 10, the first connecting structure 14 and the second connecting structure 24 are snapped together. This means that when the user drains the cleaning liquid on the filter 20, they do not need to keep pulling the filter 20 with the lifting rope 30. The filter 20 can be fixed to the top of the folding cup body 10 by the snapping of the first connecting structure 14 and the second connecting structure 24, which is very labor-saving.

[0041] like Figure 7 As shown, the first connecting structure 14 and the second connecting structure 24 are a snap-fit ​​hole and a snap-fit ​​protrusion, respectively, which connect the filter sheet 20 and the top of the folded cup body 10. In another embodiment, the first connecting structure 14 and the second connecting structure 24 can be configured as a snap-fit ​​protrusion and a snap-fit ​​hole, respectively.

[0042] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3As shown, a limiting protrusion 13 extends radially toward the inner wall of the top of the folding cup body 10, and a first connecting structure 14 is provided on the limiting protrusion 13. Furthermore, the number of limiting protrusions 13 is even, and the limiting protrusions 13 are evenly distributed in a ring around the central axis of the folding cup body 10. The vertical distance between adjacent limiting protrusions 13 is greater than the thickness of the filter sheet 20, so that the filter sheet 20 can be vertically placed through the gap between the limiting protrusions 13 to enter and exit the inner cavity of the folding cup body 10, facilitating the entry and exit of the filter sheet 20 within the folding cup body 10.

[0043] In one embodiment, the other end of the lifting rope 30 is provided with a loop 40. In use, the user pulls the lifting rope 30 by passing their fingers through the loop 40. The loop 40 makes it convenient for the user to hold the other end of the lifting rope 30, making it less likely for the lifting rope 30 to slip from the user's hand.

[0044] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, the folding cup body 10 includes a foldable folding part 11 and a lid part 12. The integrated portable tracheal cannula cleaning and disinfection cup also includes a cup lid 50 that mates with the lid part 12. In use, as... Figure 1 As shown, when the folding cup body 10 is in the stretched state for the disinfection and cleaning of the endotracheal cannula, the cup lid 50 detaches from the capping part 12, as... Figure 2 As shown, when the folding cup body 10 is in the folded state and not used for the disinfection and cleaning of the tracheostomy tube, the cup lid 50 can be placed on the cover part 12 to protect the structure composed of the filter 20, the lifting rope 30 and the hanging ring 40 inside the folding cup body 10, making it convenient for patients to carry and disinfect when traveling, because laryngeal cancer patients or airway stenosis patients and rehabilitation patients all need to use tracheostomy tubes, and some patients even wear tubes for life.

[0045] The lid 12 and the cup lid 50 can be connected by a threaded connection or by a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0046] Based on the disclosure and teachings of the above specification, those skilled in the art can make changes and modifications to the above embodiments. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and described above, and some modifications and changes to this utility model should also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model. Furthermore, although some specific terms are used in this specification, these terms are only for convenience of explanation and do not constitute any limitation on this utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated portable tracheal tube cleaning and disinfecting capsule, characterized in that, include: Foldable cup body, A filter sheet is movable up and down inside the folding cup body for holding the tracheal tube. The filter sheet has filter holes and a tube fixing structure for fixing the tracheal tube is provided on the side of the filter sheet facing the open end of the folding cup body. A lifting rope, one end of which is connected to the filter sheet.

2. The integrated portable tracheal tube cleaning and disinfecting capsule of claim 1, wherein, The tube-fixing structure is a card assembly, which includes two oppositely arranged first cards and two oppositely arranged second cards, with the two second cards located between the two first cards. The first cards and the second cards form a limiting cavity for placing the tracheostomy tube.

3. The integrated portable tracheal tube cleaning and disinfecting capsule of claim 1, wherein, The fixed pipe structure is a clamp structure, which includes two semi-circular ring clamps.

4. The integrated portable tracheal tube cleaning and disinfecting capsule of claim 1, wherein, The top of the folding cup body is provided with a first connecting structure, and the filter sheet is provided with a second connecting structure. When the filter sheet moves to the top of the folding cup body, the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are snapped together.

5. The integrated portable tracheal cannula cleaning and disinfecting pod of claim 4, wherein, The first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are a snap-fit ​​hole and a snap-fit ​​protrusion, respectively.

6. The integrated portable tracheal cannula cleaning and disinfecting pod of claim 4, wherein, The first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are a snap-fit ​​protrusion and a snap-fit ​​hole, respectively.

7. The self-contained portable tracheal cannula cleaning and disinfecting case according to any one of claims 4-6, wherein, A limiting protrusion extends radially from the inner wall of the top of the folding cup body, and the first connecting structure is disposed on the limiting protrusion.

8. The integrated portable tracheal cannula cleaning and disinfecting pod of claim 7, wherein, The number of the limiting protrusions is even, and the limiting protrusions are evenly distributed in a ring around the central axis of the folded cup body. The vertical distance between adjacent limiting protrusions is greater than the thickness of the filter sheet.

9. The integrated portable tracheal cannula cleaning and disinfecting pod of claim 1, wherein, The other end of the lifting rope is equipped with a hanging ring.

10. The integrated portable tracheal cannula cleaning and disinfecting pod of claim 1, wherein, It also includes a cup lid, the folding cup body including a foldable folding part and a lid-wearing part, the cup lid cooperating with the lid-wearing part.