Adjustable tire protection pad
By designing an adjustable lifting mechanism and collection bag structure for the pregnancy support pad, the problems of non-adjustable slope and lack of collection bags in existing pregnancy support pads have been solved, thereby improving patient comfort and convenience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- THE FIRST PEOPLES HOSPITAL OF CHUNAN COUNTY (CHUNAN BRANCH OF ZHEJIANG PROVINCIAL PEOPLES HOSPITAL)
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
Existing pregnancy support pads cannot be adjusted in slope, causing patients to rest with their hips elevated for extended periods, leading to hypotension in the supine position. Furthermore, the lack of a dedicated collection bag increases the risk of urinary retention.
An adjustable pregnancy support pad has been designed, comprising a hip pad and leg pads. The slope of the leg pads can be adjusted by a lifting mechanism. The hip pads have an opening for placing a collection bag. The collection bag has a support ring and a slot to keep it open, and is equipped with a lifting mechanism to adjust the slope of the leg pads.
It allows for adjustment of the leg pad inclination according to the patient's needs, avoiding hypotension in the supine position, and provides a dedicated collection bag space to reduce the risk of urinary retention, improving patient comfort and ease of operation.
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Abstract
Description
An adjustable tire support pad Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically to an adjustable pregnancy support pad. Background Technology
[0002] For patients undergoing premature rupture of membranes (PROM) who require pregnancy maintenance, a pregnancy maintenance pad is typically used to elevate the hips while resting. This position, with the patient's head lower than their hips, utilizes gravity to prevent excessive amniotic fluid leakage, reducing the likelihood of umbilical cord prolapse, minimizing continuous amniotic fluid outflow, and lowering the risk of ascending bacterial infection. Elevating the hips is a symptomatic treatment measure for PROM, with the core objective of reducing the risk of acute complications and integrating multi-dimensional management to optimize maternal and fetal outcomes.
[0003] The shortcomings of existing technologies include:
[0004] Prolonged elevation of the hips during rest can easily lead to supine hypotension and may also affect patient comfort and lower limb blood circulation. The existing fertility pad (manufactured by Zhongshan Zhuiqi Outdoor Products Store) does not have an adjustable slope, making it impossible for patients to temporarily flatten their thighs. Medical staff need to remove the fertility pad for future use, which is inconvenient.
[0005] When patients defecate, medical staff usually place a collection bag at the patient's anus to collect excrement. However, the existing leg-lifting pads for pregnant women (manufactured by Wenzhou Ouhai Nanbao Sponge Factory) do not have a dedicated space for placing the collection bag. Patients are not used to the toilet environment, which increases the incidence of urinary retention. Summary of the Invention
[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide an adjustable pregnancy support pad that can adjust the slope to allow the patient's thighs to lie flat temporarily, avoiding the risk of hypotension in the supine position caused by prolonged periods of rest with the buttocks raised. It also has a dedicated space for placing a collection bag, where the patient's excrement falls into the collection bag during defecation, making the patient more accustomed to the toilet environment and reducing the incidence of urinary retention.
[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0008] An adjustable pregnancy support pad includes a pad body, which includes a buttock pad for elevating the patient's buttocks and a leg pad for elevating the patient's thighs. The slope of the pad body is ergonomically designed. The buttock pad has an opening at the patient's anus, and a collection bag for collecting the patient's excrement is placed inside the opening. The collection bag has an opening. The leg pad includes a top pad and a bottom pad. The top pad can be flipped and placed on top of the bottom pad. A lifting mechanism for controlling the flipping of the top pad is provided between the top pad and the bottom pad. When the top pad flips upward, the slope of the leg pad increases, and when the top pad flips downward, the slope of the leg pad decreases.
[0009] Compared with existing technologies, the adjustable tire support pad using the above technical solution has the following beneficial effects:
[0010] The adjustable pregnancy support pad of this invention can adjust the slope of the leg pad through the lifting mechanism to suit the needs of different patients. Medical staff can use the lifting mechanism to flip the top pad down onto the bottom pad, which allows the patient's thighs to be temporarily flattened, avoiding the risk of supine hypotension caused by prolonged elevation of the buttocks during rest. The pregnancy support pad does not need to be removed for the next use, making it easy to operate.
[0011] The buttock pad opening provides space for a collection bag. When the patient defecates, the excrement falls into the collection bag, making the patient more accustomed to the toilet environment and reducing the incidence of urinary retention.
[0012] Preferably, a ring is provided around the perimeter of the bag opening, and the ring is fixed to the slope of the buttock pad with Velcro.
[0013] Preferably, a support ring made of silicone is provided around the perimeter of the bag opening to keep it open. The support ring can elastically deform, keeping the bag opening open at all times, allowing the patient's excrement to fall smoothly into the collection bag.
[0014] Preferably, the upper end of the opening has a groove that matches the support ring. The inner diameter of the groove is larger than the inner diameter of the opening, and the support ring is embedded in the groove. The groove positions the support ring, preventing the bag opening from accidentally falling downwards and making it difficult for medical staff to remove the collection bag from the opening.
[0015] Preferably, the lower end of the opening is provided with an expansion groove for increasing the opening space. The expansion groove is a topless cone shape, and its inner diameter is larger than the inner diameter of the opening. By increasing the opening space through the expansion groove, the capacity of the collection bag inside the opening is increased, making it less likely for excrement to overflow from the bag opening.
[0016] Preferably, the pad also includes a liner, which is laid on the slope of the buttock pad and secured to the bottom of the buttock pad with Velcro. The bag opening is fixed to the surface of the liner. The liner prevents excrement from contaminating the buttock pad, keeps the slope of the buttock pad clean, and the liner is for single use only to prevent cross-infection.
[0017] Preferably, the lifting mechanism includes a crossbar, a movable block, and a linkage rod. The base pad has a groove, and the crossbar is rotatably connected to the sidewall of the groove. The crossbar is also threaded into the movable block. The upper end of the linkage rod is flip-connected to the top pad, and the lower end is flip-connected to the movable block. A knob is located on the outside of the base pad on the crossbar. When the knob is rotated, the movable block moves on the crossbar: when the knob rotates forward, it moves the movable block closer to the buttock pad, causing the top pad to flip upward via the linkage rod; when the knob rotates in the reverse direction, it moves the movable block away from the buttock pad, causing the top pad to flip downward via the linkage rod. Medical staff control the flipping of the top pad by rotating the knob, thereby adjusting the slope of the leg pad.
[0018] Preferably, the lifting mechanism includes a height-adjustable leg-raising bag, positioned between the top and bottom pads. The leg-raising bag is triangular in shape and has an inflation port on the outside of the leg pad. When air is injected through the inflation port, the height of the leg-raising bag increases, causing the top pad to flip upwards; when air is deflated through the inflation port, the height of the leg-raising bag decreases, causing the top pad to flip downwards. Medical staff control the flipping of the top pad by inflating and deflating the leg-raising bag through the inflation port, thereby adjusting the slope of the leg pad. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the tire-maintaining pad in Example 1.
[0020] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the tire-maintaining pad in Example 1.
[0021] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the buttock pad after the collection bag is placed in Example 1.
[0022] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the tire-maintaining pad in Example 2.
[0023] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the tire-maintaining pad in Example 2.
[0024] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the buttock pad after the collection bag is placed in Example 2.
[0025] Reference numerals: 1. Pad body; 10. Pad cavity; 11. Hip pad; 12. Leg pad; 13. Top pad; 14. Bottom pad; 15. Wrapping cloth; 16. Opening; 17. Slot; 18. Expanding slot; 2. Collection bag; 20. Bag opening; 21. Support ring; 22. Ring patch; 23. Pad towel; 3. Crossbar; 30. Knob; 31. Movable block; 32. Linkage rod; 33. Groove; 4. Leg lifting bag; 40. Inflation port. Detailed Implementation
[0026] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by this utility model in order to achieve the intended utility model purpose, the following detailed description of the specific implementation methods, structure, features and effects of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.
[0027] Example 1
[0028] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the adjustable pregnancy support pad includes a pad body 1, which includes a hip pad 11 and a leg pad 12. The hip pad 11 is used to elevate the patient's hips, and the leg pad 12 is used to elevate the patient's thighs. The slope of the pad body 1 conforms to the ergonomic design, and the slope of the pad body 1 can refer to existing fertility pads (manufacturer: Zhongshan Zhuiqi Outdoor Products Store). The hip pad 11 has an opening 16 at the position corresponding to the patient's anus. A collection bag 2 is placed in the opening 16 to collect the patient's excrement. The collection bag 2 has a bag opening 20. The leg pad 12 includes a top pad 13 and a bottom pad 14. The top pad 13 can be flipped and placed on the bottom pad 14. A lifting mechanism is provided between the top pad 13 and the bottom pad 14. The lifting mechanism is used to control the flipping of the top pad 13. When the top pad 13 flips upward, the slope of the leg pad 12 increases, and when the top pad 13 flips downward, the slope of the leg pad 12 decreases. The slope of the leg pad 12 can be adjusted by the lifting mechanism to suit the needs of different patients. Medical staff can use the lifting mechanism to flip the top pad 13 down onto the bottom pad 14, which allows the patient's thighs to be temporarily flattened, avoiding the patient's supine hypotension caused by prolonged elevation of the buttocks. The pad does not need to be removed for the next use, and the operation is simple.
[0029] The buttock pad 11 with opening 16 provides space for placing the collection bag 2. When the patient defecates, the excrement falls into the collection bag 2, making the patient more accustomed to the toilet environment and reducing the incidence of urinary retention.
[0030] Referring to Figure 1, a ring sticker 22 is provided around the perimeter of the bag opening 20, and the ring sticker 22 is fixed to the slope of the buttock pad 11 by Velcro.
[0031] Referring to Figures 2 and 3, a support ring 21 is provided around the perimeter of the bag opening 20. The support ring 21 is made of silicone. The support ring 21 can undergo elastic deformation, keeping the bag opening 20 open at all times, allowing the patient's excrement to fall smoothly into the collection bag 2.
[0032] The upper end of the opening 16 is provided with a slot 17 that is adapted to the support ring 21. The inner diameter of the slot 17 is larger than the inner diameter of the opening 16, and the support ring 21 is embedded in the slot 17. The slot 17 plays a positioning role for the support ring 21, preventing the bag opening 20 from accidentally falling downwards and making it difficult for medical staff to remove the collection bag 2 from the opening 16.
[0033] The lifting mechanism includes a crossbar 3, a movable block 31, and a linkage rod 32. A groove 33 is provided on the base pad 14. The crossbar 3 is rotatably connected to the side wall of the groove 33, and the crossbar 3 is threaded into the movable block 31. The upper end of the linkage rod 32 is flip-connected to the top pad 13, and the lower end of the linkage rod 32 is flip-connected to the movable block 31. A knob 30 is provided on the outside of the base pad 14 on the crossbar 3. When the knob 30 is rotated, the movable block 31 moves on the crossbar 3: when the knob 30 rotates forward, it moves the movable block 31 closer to the buttock pad 11, causing the top pad 13 to flip upward via the linkage rod 32; when the knob 30 rotates in the reverse direction, it moves the movable block 31 away from the buttock pad 11, causing the top pad 13 to flip downward via the linkage rod 32. Medical staff control the flipping of the top pad 13 by rotating the knob 30, thereby adjusting the slope of the leg pad 12.
[0034] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the leg pad 12 is covered with a cloth 15. The upper edge of the cloth 15 is fixed to the periphery of the top pad 13, and the lower edge of the cloth 15 is fixed to the periphery of the bottom pad 14, forming a pad cavity 10 inside the leg pad 12. The lifting mechanism is located inside the pad cavity 10. The lifting mechanism is hidden inside the pad cavity 10, which improves the aesthetics.
[0035] Example 2
[0036] As shown in Figures 4 to 6, this embodiment is based on Embodiment 1. The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that a different lifting mechanism is used.
[0037] Referring to Figure 5, the lifting mechanism includes an adjustable leg-raising bag 4, which is located between the top pad 13 and the bottom pad 14. The leg-raising bag 4 is triangular in shape and can be referenced from the airbag in existing patent CN215271716U. The leg-raising bag 4 has an inflation port 40 on the outside of the leg pad 12. When air is injected through the inflation port 40, the height of the leg-raising bag 4 increases, causing the top pad 13 to flip upward; when air is deflated through the inflation port 40, the height of the leg-raising bag 4 decreases, causing the top pad 13 to flip downward. Medical staff control the flipping of the top pad 13 by inflating and deflating the leg-raising bag 4 through the inflation port 40, thereby achieving the purpose of adjusting the slope of the leg pad 12.
[0038] Referring to Figures 5 and 6, a widening groove 18 is provided at the lower end of the opening 16. The widening groove 18 is a cone without a top, and its inner diameter is larger than that of the opening 16. The widening groove 18 increases the space of the opening 16, thereby increasing the capacity of the collection bag 2 inside the opening 16 and making it less likely for excrement to overflow from the bag opening 20.
[0039] Referring to Figures 4 and 6, the pad also includes a pad 23, which is laid on the slope of the buttock pad 11 and fixed to the bottom of the buttock pad 11 with Velcro. The bag opening 20 is fixed to the surface of the pad 23. The pad 23 prevents excrement from contaminating the buttock pad 11 and keeps the slope of the buttock pad 11 clean. The pad 23 is for single use only to prevent cross-infection.
[0040] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An adjustable tire support pad, characterized in that: The device includes a pad (1), which includes a buttock pad (11) for elevating the patient's buttocks and a leg pad (12) for elevating the patient's thighs. The slope of the pad (1) conforms to the ergonomic design. The buttock pad (11) has an opening (16) at the position of the patient's anus. A collection bag (2) for collecting the patient's excrement is placed in the opening (16). The collection bag (2) has a bag opening (20). The leg pad (12) includes a top pad (13) and a bottom pad (14). The top pad (13) can be flipped on the bottom pad (14). A lifting mechanism for controlling the flipping of the top pad (13) is provided between the top pad (13) and the bottom pad (14). When the top pad (13) flips upward, the slope of the leg pad (12) increases. When the top pad (13) flips downward, the slope of the leg pad (12) decreases.
2. The adjustable tire support pad according to claim 1, characterized in that: A ring sticker (22) is provided around the perimeter of the bag opening (20), and the ring sticker (22) is fixed to the slope of the buttock pad (11) by Velcro.
3. The adjustable tire support pad according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bag opening (20) is surrounded by a support ring (21) for keeping the bag opening (20) open. The support ring (21) is made of silicone.
4. The adjustable tire support pad according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper end of the opening (16) is provided with a slot (17) that is adapted to the support ring (21). The inner diameter of the slot (17) is larger than the inner diameter of the opening (16), and the support ring (21) is embedded in the slot (17).
5. The adjustable tire support pad according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the opening (16) is provided with an expansion groove (18) for expanding the space of the opening (16). The expansion groove (18) is a cone without a top, and the inner diameter of the expansion groove (18) is larger than the inner diameter of the opening (16).
6. The adjustable tire support pad according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a pad (23), which is laid on the slope of the buttock pad (11) and is fixed to the bottom of the buttock pad (11) by Velcro. The bag opening (20) is fixed to the surface of the pad (23).
7. The adjustable tire support pad according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism includes a crossbar (3), a movable block (31), and a linkage rod (32). A groove (33) is provided on the bottom pad (14). The crossbar (3) is rotatably connected to the side wall of the groove (33), and the crossbar (3) is threaded into the movable block (31). The upper end of the linkage rod (32) is flip-connected to the top pad (13), and the lower end of the linkage rod (32) is flip-connected to the movable block (31). 3) A knob (30) is provided outside the bottom pad (14). When the knob (30) is turned, the movable block (31) moves on the crossbar (3): When the knob (30) is turned in the forward direction, it drives the movable block (31) to move closer to the buttock pad (11), and drives the top pad (13) to flip upward through the linkage rod (32); when the knob (30) is turned in the reverse direction, it drives the movable block (31) to move away from the buttock pad (11), and drives the top pad (13) to flip downward through the linkage rod (32).
8. The adjustable tire support pad according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism includes an adjustable leg-raising bag (4), which is located between the top pad (13) and the bottom pad (14). The leg-raising bag (4) is triangular in shape and has an inflation port (40) outside the leg pad (12). When the inflation port (40) is filled with air, the height of the leg-raising bag (4) increases, causing the top pad (13) to flip upward. When the inflation port (40) is deflated, the height of the leg-raising bag (4) decreases, causing the top pad (13) to flip downward.