Medicine feeder for infants

Abstract

The utility model relates to medical instruments, in particular to a medicine feeder for infants, which comprises a liquid delivery pipe, a nipple and a pumping mechanism, the nipple and the liquid delivery pipe are elastic, the nipple comprises a sucking part and a base which are integrally formed, and a liquid outlet hole is arranged on the sucking part; the pumping mechanism comprises a liquid storage pipe and a power assembly, the base is detachably connected with the liquid storage pipe, the two ends of the liquid feeding pipe are communicated with the liquid storage pipe and the liquid outlet hole, and the power assembly is used for feeding medicine in the liquid storage pipe into the oral cavity of a patient through the liquid feeding pipe and the liquid outlet hole in sequence. The infant medicine feeding device is convenient for medical staff and family members of a child patient to feed medicine to an infant.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical devices, and in particular to a medicine feeder for infants and young children. Background Technology

[0002] Clinically, medications for infants and young children are mainly liquid medications. Parents or medical staff usually pour the medication into a cup or bowl and use a spoon to administer it to the infant. Due to the special characteristics of infants and young children, and because of the different conditions they have, some medications may have an unpleasant taste, making it difficult for them to cooperate in swallowing and increasing the difficulty of administering medication. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This utility model provides an infant medicine feeder to solve the problem of difficulty in feeding medicine to infants in the prior art.

[0004] This utility model provides an infant medicine feeder, including a liquid delivery tube, a nipple, and a pumping mechanism. The nipple and the liquid delivery tube are elastic. The nipple includes an integrally formed sucking part and a base, and the sucking part is provided with a liquid outlet hole.

[0005] The pumping mechanism includes a liquid storage pipe and a power assembly. The base is detachably connected to the liquid storage pipe. One end of the liquid delivery pipe is connected to the liquid storage pipe, and the other end of the liquid delivery pipe is connected to the liquid outlet.

[0006] The power unit is used to deliver the drug in the reservoir tube into the patient's oral cavity through the delivery tube and the outlet.

[0007] Optionally, the power assembly includes a piston and a piston rod. The piston is disposed inside the liquid storage tube and is movable along the axial direction of the liquid storage tube. The piston is dynamically sealed to the inner wall of the liquid storage tube. The piston rod is coaxially disposed with the liquid storage tube. The inner end of the piston rod extends into the liquid storage tube and is fixedly connected to the piston. The other end of the piston rod extends out of the liquid storage tube.

[0008] Optionally, the power assembly also includes a ring connected to the outer end of the piston rod, the ring being for inserting a thumb.

[0009] Optionally, the power assembly includes a cap having a one-way open inner cavity, the open end of the cap being sealed onto the end of the liquid storage tube away from the nipple, the inner cavity of the cap communicating with the liquid storage tube, and the cap being elastic.

[0010] Optionally, the liquid storage tube includes a connecting pipe and a liquid storage tube. The connecting pipe is coaxially arranged with the liquid storage tube. One end of the connecting pipe is connected to the liquid storage tube, and the other end of the connecting pipe is connected to the liquid delivery tube. The power assembly is connected to the liquid storage tube.

[0011] Optionally, the suction part includes a suction ball, a transition cylinder, and a bottom cylinder. The axial direction of the transition cylinder is parallel to the length direction of the liquid storage tube. The suction ball is hollow, and the liquid outlet is disposed on the suction ball. The two ends of the transition cylinder are respectively connected to the suction ball and the bottom cylinder, and the bottom cylinder is disposed on the base.

[0012] Along the axial direction of the transition cylinder, the cross-sectional dimensions of the transition cylinder gradually decrease from its two ends to its middle.

[0013] Optionally, the orthographic projection of the center of the suction ball onto the end face of the liquid storage tube near the suction ball and the orthographic projection of the axis of the liquid storage tube onto the end face of the liquid storage tube near the suction ball are spaced apart from each other.

[0014] Optionally, the base is sleeved on the liquid storage tube, the base has a cavity, the cavity connects the bottom cylinder and the liquid storage tube, and the end of the base near the liquid storage tube is elastic.

[0015] Optionally, the length of the delivery tube along the length of the storage tube is greater than the depth of the suction part along the length of the storage tube.

[0016] Optionally, it also includes two baffle plates, which are fixed on the outer periphery of the end of the liquid storage tube away from the connecting tube, and the two baffle plates are arranged opposite to each other.

[0017] This utility model provides an infant medicine feeder. In this embodiment, when feeding medicine to an infant, liquid medication is pre-placed in the reservoir tube, and then the nipple is placed in the infant's mouth. As the infant sucks on the nipple, a power component quickly injects the medication into the infant's mouth. The medication enters the throat with the infant's sucking, completing the feeding process. The rapid injection of medication into the infant's mouth by the power component ensures that the medication is swallowed before the infant even realizes its presence. The feeding process ends when the infant notices the bitter taste of the medication, thus facilitating medication administration for parents or medical staff. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an infant medicine feeder according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a half-sectional schematic diagram of an infant medicine feeder according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an infant medicine feeder in another embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure descriptions: 1. Liquid storage tube; 11. Liquid storage tube; 12. Connecting tube; 13. Finger guard; 14. Finger ring; 2. Nipple; 21. Base; 22. Sucking part; 221. Sucking ball; 222. Transition tube; 223. Bottom tube; 23. Liquid delivery tube; 31. Piston; 32. Piston rod; 4. Cap. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the technical problems solved, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal," "radial," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0026] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 This utility model provides an infant medicine feeder, including a liquid delivery tube 23, a nipple 2 and a pumping mechanism. The nipple 2 and the liquid delivery tube 23 are elastic. The nipple 2 includes an integrally formed sucking part 22 and a base 21. The sucking part 22 is provided with a liquid outlet hole.

[0027] The pumping mechanism includes a storage tube 1 and a power assembly. The base 21 is detachably connected to the storage tube 1. One end of the delivery tube 23 is connected to the storage tube 1, and the other end of the delivery tube 23 is connected to the outlet. The power assembly is used to deliver the drug in the storage tube 1 into the patient's oral cavity sequentially through the delivery tube 23 and the outlet.

[0028] In this embodiment, when administering medication to infants, liquid medication is pre-placed in the reservoir tube 1. Then, the nipple 2 is placed in the infant's mouth. As the infant sucks on the nipple 2, the power assembly rapidly injects the medication into the infant's mouth. The medication then enters the throat with the infant's sucking, completing the medication administration process. The rapid injection of medication into the infant's mouth using the power assembly ensures that the medication is swallowed before the infant even realizes its presence. The medication administration process is completed by the time the infant notices the bitter taste, thus facilitating medication administration for parents or medical staff.

[0029] As an example, the power assembly includes a piston 31 and a piston rod 32. The piston rod 32 is parallel to the length direction of the liquid storage tube 1, that is, the piston rod is coaxial with the liquid storage tube. One end of the piston rod 32 extends into the liquid storage tube 1, and the other end extends out of the liquid storage tube 1. The piston 31 is fixed to one end of the piston rod 32 that extends into the liquid storage tube 1. The piston is dynamically sealed to the inner wall of the liquid storage tube so that the piston 31 can slide inside the liquid storage tube 1.

[0030] In this embodiment, the liquid storage tube 1, piston rod 32, and piston 31 operate on the same principle as a syringe. When administering medication, medical personnel push the piston rod 32, and the piston 31 squeezes the liquid medication in the liquid storage tube 1 into the delivery tube 23. The liquid medication eventually enters the infant's mouth through the outlet.

[0031] Reference Figure 2 As an example, the reservoir tube 1 includes a connecting tube 12 and a storage tube 11. The length direction of the connecting tube 12 is parallel to the length direction of the storage tube 11. One end of the connecting tube 12 is connected to the storage tube 11, and the other end is connected to the delivery tube 23. The power assembly is connected to the storage tube 11. In this embodiment, the inner and outer diameters of the connecting tube 12 are both smaller than those of the storage tube 11, and the outer diameter of the connecting tube 12 is equal to the inner diameter of the delivery tube 23. When installing the delivery tube 23, the flexible delivery tube 23 is directly fitted onto the connecting tube 12. Alternatively, the outer diameter of the connecting tube 12 is slightly larger than the inner diameter of the delivery tube 23. Although it is slightly more difficult to fit the delivery tube 23 onto the connecting tube 12, the delivery tube 23 can be more stably fixed on the connecting tube 12 during drug delivery.

[0032] As an example, graduations are provided on the liquid storage tube 11 so that personnel can easily know the content of the liquid medicine in the liquid storage tube 11.

[0033] As an example, the infant medicine feeder also includes two finger guards 13, which are fixed to the end of the liquid storage tube 11 away from the connecting tube 12, and the two finger guards 13 are arranged opposite to each other. When pushing the medicine, the thumb presses the piston rod 32, and the two finger guards 13 serve to support the index and ring fingers, thereby enabling one-handed operation of pushing the medicine.

[0034] As an example, the infant medicine feeder also includes a ring 14 connected to the end of the piston rod 32 away from the piston 31. The ring 14 is for inserting the thumb. Before pushing the medicine, the thumb is inserted into the ring 14 so that the thumb will not easily slide off the end surface of the piston rod 32 during the pushing process, and it also facilitates the inhalation of the next dose after the medicine is pushed.

[0035] As an example, the suction part 22 includes a suction ball 221, a transition cylinder 222, and a bottom cylinder 223. The axial direction of the transition cylinder 222 is parallel to the length direction of the liquid storage tube 11. The suction ball 221 is hollow, and the liquid outlet is disposed on the suction ball 221. The two ends of the transition cylinder 222 are respectively connected to the suction ball 221 and the bottom cylinder 223. The bottom cylinder 223 is disposed on the base 21. The transition cylinder 222 gradually tapers from its two ends to its middle along its axial direction; that is, along the axial direction of the transition cylinder, the cross-sectional size of the transition cylinder gradually decreases from its two ends to its middle.

[0036] In this embodiment, the sucking ball 221 is used for infants to suck, and the transition tube 222 is adapted to the infant's lips, so that the sucking ball 221 can be completely sucked by the infant. The infant holding the sucking ball 221 in their mouth is similar to holding a lollipop, preventing the infant from quickly spitting out the sucking ball 221 when in contact with medication.

[0037] As an example, the orthographic projection of the center of the suction ball 221 onto the end face of the liquid storage tube 11 near the suction ball is spaced apart from the orthographic projection of the central axis of the liquid storage tube 11 onto the end face of the liquid storage tube 11 near the suction ball.

[0038] In this embodiment, the sucking ball 221 is eccentric relative to the bottom cylinder 223 and also eccentric to the center of the liquid storage tube 11. The eccentric sucking ball 221 makes the nipple 2 an eccentric nipple 2, which is more realistic than a central nipple 2, and the infant's head tilt angle is smaller, making it less likely to choke.

[0039] As an example, the base 21 is fitted onto the liquid storage tube 11. The base 21 has a cavity that connects the bottom cylinder 223 and the liquid storage tube 11. The end of the base 21 near the liquid storage tube 11 is elastic. Since the base 21 is mainly used for mounting on the liquid storage tube 11, and the sucking part 22 is used for infants to suck, the hardness of the base 21 is greater than that of the sucking part 22. Compared to the extremely soft and deformable sucking part 22, the base 21, with its slightly less deformable ability, is easier to install.

[0040] As an example, the length of the delivery tube 23 along the length of the storage tube 11 is greater than the depth of the suction part 22 along the length of the storage tube 11. In this embodiment, one end of the delivery tube 23 is fixed to the inner wall of the suction ball 221 near the outlet hole, while the other end of the delivery tube 23 needs to be able to extend out of the inner cavity of the suction part 22, so as to facilitate personnel to fix the delivery tube 23 to the connecting tube 12.

[0041] As an example, the dispensing hole is typically located on the side wall of the sucking bulb 221, especially the part of the sucking bulb 221 closest to the inner wall of the oral cavity. If the hole were located on the inner wall directly opposite the infant's throat, the medication might be sprayed directly into the throat and easily enter the infant's trachea, causing choking. However, by placing the dispensing hole on the surface of the sucking bulb 221 near the inner wall of the oral cavity, the medication is sprayed onto the inner wall of the oral cavity and guided through the inner wall to the throat, reducing the likelihood of choking in infants.

[0042] Reference Figure 3 In other embodiments, the power assembly includes a rubber cap 4 with a one-way open inner cavity that communicates with a liquid storage tube. The open end of the rubber cap 4 is tightly fitted onto the end of the liquid storage tube 1 furthest from the nipple. The rubber cap 4 is elastic. The working principle of the rubber cap 4 and the liquid storage tube 1 is similar to that of a dropper, accelerating the dispensing and absorption of medication. It has the advantages of simple operation and single-handed operation.

[0043] The above-described embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, and should all be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An infant medicine feeder, characterized by, It includes a liquid delivery tube, a nipple, and a pumping mechanism. The nipple and the liquid delivery tube are elastic. The nipple includes an integrally formed sucking part and a base. The sucking part is provided with a liquid outlet hole. The pumping mechanism includes a liquid storage pipe and a power component. The base is detachably connected to the liquid storage pipe. One end of the liquid delivery pipe is connected to the liquid storage pipe, and the other end of the liquid delivery pipe is connected to the liquid outlet. The power unit is used to deliver the drug in the reservoir tube into the patient's oral cavity through the delivery tube and the outlet hole. The liquid storage pipe includes a connecting pipe and a liquid storage pipe. The connecting pipe and the liquid storage pipe are coaxially arranged. One end of the connecting pipe is connected to the liquid storage pipe, and the other end of the connecting pipe is connected to the liquid delivery pipe. The power assembly is connected to the liquid storage pipe. The suction part includes a suction ball, a transition cylinder, and a bottom cylinder. The axial direction of the transition cylinder is parallel to the length direction of the liquid storage tube. The suction ball is hollow, and the liquid outlet is disposed on the suction ball. The two ends of the transition cylinder are respectively connected to the suction ball and the bottom cylinder. The bottom cylinder is disposed on the base. Along the axial direction of the transition cylinder, the cross-sectional dimensions of the transition cylinder gradually decrease from its two ends to its middle.

2. The infant dosing device of claim 1, wherein, The power assembly includes a piston and a piston rod. The piston is disposed inside the liquid storage tube and is movable along the axial direction of the liquid storage tube. The piston is dynamically sealed to the inner wall of the liquid storage tube. The piston rod is coaxially disposed with the liquid storage tube. The inner end of the piston rod extends into the liquid storage tube and is fixedly connected to the piston. The other end of the piston rod extends out of the liquid storage tube.

3. The infant dosing device of claim 2, wherein, The power assembly also includes a ring connected to the outer end of the piston rod, the ring being used for inserting a thumb.

4. The infant dosing device of claim 1, wherein, The power assembly includes a cap having a one-way open inner cavity. The open end of the cap is sealed and fitted onto the end of the liquid storage tube furthest from the nipple. The inner cavity of the cap communicates with the liquid storage tube. The cap is elastic.

5. The infant dosing device of claim 1, wherein, The orthographic projection of the center of the suction ball onto the end face of the liquid storage tube near the suction ball and the orthographic projection of the axis of the liquid storage tube onto the end face of the liquid storage tube near the suction ball are spaced apart from each other.

6. The infant dosing device of claim 1, wherein, The base is sleeved on the liquid storage tube, the base has a cavity, the cavity connects the bottom cylinder and the liquid storage tube, and the end of the base near the liquid storage tube is elastic.

7. The infant dosing device of claim 1, wherein, The length of the delivery tube along the length of the storage tube is greater than the depth of the suction part along the length of the storage tube.

8. The infant dosing device of claim 1, wherein, It also includes two baffle plates, which are fixed on the outer periphery of the end of the liquid storage tube away from the connecting tube, and the two baffle plates are arranged opposite to each other.

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