Multifunctional tuning fork device for ear-nose-throat head and neck surgery
By designing a detachable and multifunctional tuning fork device, the problem of inconvenience in carrying and forgetting due to the excessive length of the tuning fork device is solved, achieving the effect of easy carrying and use.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- THE 940TH HOSPITAL OF THE CHINESE PEOPLES LIBERATION ARMY JOINT LOGISTICS SUPPORT FORCE
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-05
AI Technical Summary
Existing tuning fork devices are too long, making them inconvenient for doctors to carry when making house calls, and they may easily forget to bring the tuning fork or hammer.
A multifunctional tuning fork device for otolaryngology head and neck surgery is designed, including a tuning fork, a connecting rod assembly, and a tuning hammer. The connecting rod assembly consists of a connecting rod, a first handle, and a second handle. The tuning fork and tuning hammer can be combined and separated through a detachable connection. The detachable connecting rod and the first handle end are provided with threaded grooves and threaded rods for easy carrying.
It solves the problem of inconvenience in carrying due to the excessive length of the tuning fork device, prevents the tuning fork or hammer from being forgotten, improves the convenience and versatility of use, and makes it easier for doctors to use and carry.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a multifunctional tuning fork device for otolaryngology head and neck surgery. Background Technology
[0002] Nowadays, in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, tuning forks are a commonly used tool for doctors to examine patients' ears. A tuning fork is a Y-shaped steel or aluminum alloy sound-producing device. Different tuning forks produce pure tones of different frequencies when vibrating due to differences in their mass and the length and thickness of their fork arms. The tuning fork examination is a simple, reliable, and commonly used diagnostic method for differentiating the nature of hearing loss—conductive or sensorineural. The process involves striking the tuning fork and collecting sound wave waveforms. Experiments show that: lightly striking the tuning fork results in a small amplitude and a small waveform amplitude, producing a softer sound; striking the tuning fork harder results in a large amplitude and a larger waveform amplitude, producing a louder sound. This demonstrates that loudness is related to the amplitude of the tuning fork's vibration. A larger amplitude results in greater loudness; a smaller amplitude results in lower loudness.
[0003] However, when doctors go out to make house calls or to remote mountainous areas, they often need to carry a lot of examination tools. Tuning forks are not convenient to carry because of their long length. In addition, tuning forks and tuning hammers are usually separate structures, and doctors may forget them when making house calls, which will affect the effectiveness of the tuning fork device.
[0004] Therefore, overcoming the inconvenience of doctors carrying tuning forks or hammers when making house calls and forgetting to bring them has become a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a multifunctional tuning fork device for otolaryngology head and neck surgery, so as to solve the technical problems of existing tuning fork devices, which are inconvenient for doctors to carry when going out for consultations, and the possibility of forgetting to carry the tuning fork or hammer.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a multifunctional tuning fork device for otolaryngology head and neck surgery, including a tuning fork, a connecting rod assembly and a tuning hammer. The tuning fork is Y-shaped, and the connecting rod assembly is fixedly provided at the non-forked end. The tuning hammer is provided at the end of the connecting rod assembly.
[0007] The linkage assembly includes a connecting rod, a first handle, and a second handle arranged in sequence. One end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the tuning fork, and the opposite end of the connecting rod is detachably connected to one end of the first handle. The opposite end of the first handle is detachably connected to one end of the second handle, and the tuning hammer is fixedly mounted on the opposite end of the second handle.
[0008] Optionally, the connecting rod has a threaded groove at its opposite end, and the first handle has a first threaded rod at one end, which is located in the threaded groove and is threadedly connected to the threaded groove.
[0009] Optionally, the first handle and the first threaded rod are integrally formed.
[0010] Optionally, a second threaded rod is fixedly provided at one end of the second handle, and the second threaded rod is threadedly connected to the first handle.
[0011] Optionally, the end of the second threaded rod is provided with a wooden handle, and the interior of the first handle is provided with a storage groove, in which the wooden handle is housed.
[0012] Optionally, the storage slot has a threaded opening at one end near the second handle, and the second threaded rod is threadedly connected to the first handle through the threaded opening.
[0013] Optionally, the wooden handle, the threaded rod, and the second handle are sequentially arranged and integrally formed.
[0014] Optionally, the outer surface of the connecting rod is provided with a lighting lamp.
[0015] Optionally, the connecting rod has a groove inside, and a battery is installed inside the groove. The battery is electrically connected to the lighting lamp.
[0016] Optionally, a cover is movably mounted on the outside of the groove, and a power switch is provided on the outer surface of the connecting rod, the power switch being electrically connected to the lighting lamp.
[0017] The multifunctional tuning fork device for otolaryngology-head and neck surgery provided by this utility model has the following technical effects:
[0018] This multifunctional tuning fork device mainly consists of a tuning fork, a connecting rod assembly, and a hammer. The tuning fork is Y-shaped, with the connecting rod assembly fixedly attached to the non-forked end. The hammer is located at the end of the connecting rod assembly. The connecting rod assembly includes a connecting rod, a first handle, and a second handle arranged sequentially. One end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the tuning fork, and the opposite end of the connecting rod is detachably connected to one end of the first handle. The opposite end of the first handle is detachably connected to one end of the second handle, and the hammer is fixedly attached to the opposite end of the second handle. When not in use, the second handle and the first handle are connected together to prevent forgetting to bring the tuning fork. When in use, the second handle and the first handle are detached, and the tuning fork and hammer strike each other, making it convenient for doctors to use.
[0019] Furthermore, the opposite end of the connecting rod of this utility model is detachably connected to one end of the first handle. When doctors go out for consultations, the detachable connection between the connecting rod and the first handle can overcome the defect that the tuning fork device is too long and therefore inconvenient to carry. Attached Figure Description
[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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.
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the tuning fork device of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the connecting rod of the tuning fork device of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal cross-sectional structure of the tuning fork device of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the wooden handle and tuning hammer structure of the tuning fork device of this utility model.
[0025] in, Figures 1-4 middle:
[0026] 1. Tuning fork; 2. Connecting rod; 3. Lighting lamp; 4. First handle; 5. Second handle; 6. Tuning hammer; 7. Power switch; 8. Groove; 9. Battery; 10. Threaded groove; 11. First threaded rod; 12. Storage slot; 13. Threaded opening; 14. Second threaded rod; 15. Wooden handle. Detailed Implementation
[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other implementation methods obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0028] Based on the shortcomings of existing technologies, the following section combines specific examples. Figure 1-4 This invention provides a detailed description of the multifunctional tuning fork device for otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.
[0029] like Figure 1-4As shown, the multifunctional tuning fork 1 device of this utility model includes a tuning fork 1, a connecting rod assembly and a tuning hammer 6. The tuning fork 1 is Y-shaped, and the connecting rod assembly is fixedly provided at the non-forked end. The tuning hammer 6 is provided at the end of the connecting rod assembly. That is, the tuning fork 1 and the tuning hammer 6 of this utility model are connected by a connecting assembly.
[0030] The linkage assembly includes a connecting rod 2, a first handle 4, and a second handle 5 arranged in sequence. One end of the connecting rod 2 is fixedly connected to the tuning fork 1, and the opposite end of the connecting rod 2 is detachably connected to one end of the first handle 4. The opposite end of the first handle 4 is detachably connected to one end of the second handle 5, and a tuning hammer 6 is fixedly provided on the opposite end of the second handle 5.
[0031] When the tuning fork 1 device of this embodiment is not used, the second handle 5 is connected to the first handle 4. This can prevent forgetting to carry the tuning fork 1. When the tuning fork 1 device of this embodiment is used, the second handle 5 is separated from the first handle 4. The tuning fork 1 and the tuning hammer 6 are used to strike each other, which is convenient for doctors to use.
[0032] Since the opposite end of the connecting rod 2 in this embodiment is detachably connected to one end of the first handle 4, when the doctor goes out for a consultation, the detachable connection between the connecting rod 2 and the first handle 4 can overcome the defect that the tuning fork 1 device is too long and inconvenient to carry.
[0033] Detailed, such as Figure 3 As shown, the connecting rod 2 has a threaded groove 10 at the opposite end, and the first handle 4 has a first threaded rod 11 at one end. The first handle 4 and the first threaded rod 11 are integrally formed. The first threaded rod 11 is located in the threaded groove 10 and is threadedly connected to the threaded groove 10.
[0034] Using the above technical solution, the connecting rod 2 and the first handle 4 can be separated by rotating the first threaded rod 11 counterclockwise in the threaded groove 10. When doctors go out for consultations, they can separate them to reduce their length, making them easier to carry and store.
[0035] More detailed, such as Figure 3 As shown, a second threaded rod 14 is fixedly provided at one end of the second handle 5, and the second threaded rod 14 is threadedly connected to the first handle 4.
[0036] The end of the second threaded rod 14 is provided with a wooden handle 15. The inside of the first handle 4 is provided with a storage groove 12. The wooden handle 15 is housed in the storage groove 12. The end of the storage groove 12 near the second handle 5 is provided with a threaded opening 13. The second threaded rod 14 is threadedly connected to the first handle 4 through the threaded opening 13.
[0037] Using the above technical solution, the second threaded rod 14 rotates counterclockwise at the threaded opening 13 to separate the second handle 5 from the first handle 4, and the wooden handle 15 is taken out from the storage slot 12. Holding the wooden handle 15 drives the hammer 6 to perform auxiliary work.
[0038] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the wooden handle 15, the threaded rod, and the second handle 5 are arranged sequentially and integrally formed, that is, the wooden handle 15, the threaded rod, and the second handle 5 are a single component.
[0039] As a preferred embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, a light 3 is provided on the outer surface of the connecting rod 2, and a groove 8 is provided inside the connecting rod 2. A battery 9 is provided inside the groove 8 and is electrically connected to the light 3. A cover is movably installed on the outside of the groove 8, and a power switch 7 is provided on the outer surface of the connecting rod 2. The power switch 7 is electrically connected to the light 3.
[0040] Using the above technical solution, when there is insufficient light, the power switch 7 controls the lighting lamp 3 to turn on and off, so as to provide straight illumination to the examination position, making it convenient for doctors to observe the patient's examination area.
[0041] Example 1:
[0042] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this embodiment provides a multifunctional tuning fork device for otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, including a tuning fork 1, a connecting rod 2, and a hammer 6. The connecting rod 2 is fixedly installed on the lower part of the tuning fork 1, and a light 3 is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the connecting rod 2. A first handle 4 is movably connected to the lower part of the connecting rod 2, and a second handle 5 is movably connected to the lower part of the first handle 4. The hammer 6 is fixedly installed on the lower part of the second handle 5. When not in use, the wooden handle 15 is placed in the storage slot 12. The second handle 5 is fixed to the first handle 4 by rotating the second threaded rod 14 clockwise in the threaded opening 13. The connecting rod 2 can be separated from the first handle 4 by rotating the first threaded rod 11 counterclockwise in the threaded groove 10. When doctors go out for consultations, they can separate the handle to reduce its length, making it easy to carry and store.
[0043] Preferably, the first handle 4 has a storage groove 12 inside, and a wooden handle 15 is provided inside the storage groove 12. The lower part of the connecting rod 2 has a threaded groove 10, and the inner wall of the threaded groove 10 is threadedly connected to a first threaded rod 11. The first handle 4 is fixedly installed at the lower part of the first threaded rod 11. By rotating the second threaded rod 14 counterclockwise at the threaded opening 13, the second handle 5 is separated from the first handle 4, and the wooden handle 15 is taken out from the storage groove 12. Holding the wooden handle 15, the tuning hammer 6 is driven to assist in the operation. When not in use, the wooden handle 15 is put back into the storage groove 12, and the second handle 5 is fixed to the first handle 4 by rotating the second threaded rod 14 clockwise at the threaded opening 13. This realizes that the tuning fork device and the tuning hammer 6 can be connected and disassembled, which is convenient for doctors to use and improves the versatility of the device's functions.
[0044] Example 2
[0045] like Figure 1-4 As shown, based on Embodiment 1, this embodiment provides a preferred solution. A threaded opening 13 is fixedly installed inside the storage slot 12. A second threaded rod 14 is fixedly installed on the upper part of the second handle 5. The inner wall of the threaded opening 13 is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the second threaded rod 14. A wooden handle 15 is fixedly installed on the upper part of the second threaded rod 14. The upper end of the second handle 5 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the wooden handle 15 via the second threaded rod 14. The lower end of the second threaded rod 14 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the hammer 6 via the second handle 5. A groove 8 is provided inside the connecting rod 2. A battery 9 is installed inside the groove 8. One end of the battery 9 is electrically connected to one end of the lighting lamp 3. A cover is movably installed outside the groove 8. A power switch 7 is provided on the outer surface of the connecting rod 2. One end of the power switch 7 is electrically connected to one end of the lighting lamp 3. When the light is insufficient, the power switch 7 controls the lighting lamp 3 to turn on and off, providing linear illumination to the examination area, facilitating the doctor's observation of the patient's examination area. Its structure is simple and easy to operate.
[0046] The working principle of this multi-functional tuning fork device is described in detail below.
[0047] When in use, the doctor uses the tuning fork 1 to diagnose the patient. The second handle 5 can be separated from the first handle 4 by rotating the second threaded rod 14 counterclockwise at the threaded opening 13. The wooden handle 15 can be taken out of the storage slot 12. Holding the wooden handle 15, the doctor can drive the tuning hammer 6 to assist in the work. When not in use, the wooden handle 15 can be put back into the storage slot 12. The second handle 5 can be fixed to the first handle 4 by rotating the second threaded rod 14 clockwise at the threaded opening 13.
[0048] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship 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. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0049] In the description of this utility model, it should also 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0050] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A multifunctional tuning fork device for otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, comprising a tuning fork, a connecting rod assembly, and a tuning hammer, characterized in that, The tuning fork is Y-shaped, and the connecting rod assembly is fixedly provided at the non-forked end. The tuning hammer is provided at the end of the connecting rod assembly. The linkage assembly includes a connecting rod, a first handle, and a second handle arranged in sequence. One end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the tuning fork, and the opposite end of the connecting rod is detachably connected to one end of the first handle. The opposite end of the first handle is detachably connected to one end of the second handle, and the tuning hammer is fixedly mounted on the opposite end of the second handle.
2. The multifunctional tuning fork device for otolaryngology-head and neck surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting rod has a threaded groove at its opposite end, and the first handle has a first threaded rod at one end. The first threaded rod is located in the threaded groove and is threadedly connected to the threaded groove.
3. The multifunctional tuning fork device for otolaryngology-head and neck surgery according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first handle and the first threaded rod are integrally formed.
4. The multifunctional tuning fork device for otolaryngology-head and neck surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the second handle is fixedly provided with a second threaded rod, which is threadedly connected to the first handle.
5. The multifunctional tuning fork device for otolaryngology-head and neck surgery according to claim 4, characterized in that, The end of the second threaded rod is provided with a wooden handle, and the inside of the first handle is provided with a storage groove, in which the wooden handle is housed.
6. The multifunctional tuning fork device for otolaryngology-head and neck surgery according to claim 5, characterized in that, The storage slot has a threaded opening at one end near the second handle, and the second threaded rod is threadedly connected to the first handle through the threaded opening.
7. The multifunctional tuning fork device for otolaryngology-head and neck surgery according to claim 5, characterized in that, The wooden handle, the threaded rod, and the second handle are arranged sequentially and integrally formed.
8. The multifunctional tuning fork device for otolaryngology-head and neck surgery according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The outer surface of the connecting rod is equipped with a lighting lamp.
9. The multifunctional tuning fork device for otolaryngology-head and neck surgery according to claim 8, characterized in that, The connecting rod has a groove inside, and a battery is installed inside the groove. The battery is electrically connected to the lighting lamp.
10. The multifunctional tuning fork device for otolaryngology-head and neck surgery according to claim 9, characterized in that, A cover is movably installed on the outside of the groove, and a power switch is provided on the outer surface of the connecting rod. The power switch is electrically connected to the lighting lamp.