Wound suture auxiliary ruler
By designing a foldable wound suturing aid ruler with first and second ruler bodies providing scale markings, the problem of medical staff having difficulty accurately controlling needle insertion and withdrawal during suturing is solved, improving the accuracy and convenience of suturing.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FOSHAN SECOND PEOPLES HOSPITAL
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-05
AI Technical Summary
In existing wound suturing exercises and practices, medical staff often struggle to accurately determine the position and distance of needle insertion and withdrawal, lacking specific reference standards.
A wound suturing aid ruler was designed, comprising a first ruler body and a second ruler body, which can rotate and be hinged to each other, have scale markings to provide reference points in different directions, and can be folded for storage.
The graduated markings provide accurate references for needle entry and exit, improving the accuracy and efficiency of sewing and making it easy to store.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical auxiliary device technology, and in particular to a wound suturing auxiliary ruler. Background Technology
[0002] Wound suturing is a fundamental surgical technique. Its principle is to align or reconstruct the channels of tissues and organs that have been cut or fractured due to injury in order to restore their function. This is a basic condition for ensuring good healing.
[0003] There are various methods for wound suturing. Different suturing methods have different requirements for the needle insertion and exit positions and distances. To ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of suturing, medical staff often need extensive practice and hands-on experience. However, in existing practice and hands-on processes, due to the lack of specific reference standards, medical staff often do not accurately grasp the needle insertion and exit positions. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a wound suturing aid ruler to solve one or more technical problems existing in the prior art, and at least provide a beneficial option or create conditions.
[0005] The technical solution adopted to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows:
[0006] A wound suturing aid ruler includes: a first ruler body and a second ruler body, both of which are in the shape of a long, thin plate. Both the first ruler body and the second ruler body are provided with scale markings. The ends of the first ruler body and the second ruler body are rotatably hinged to each other so that the first ruler body and the second ruler body coincide with each other or are perpendicular to each other.
[0007] The wound suturing aid ruler provided by this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: the first ruler and the second ruler can be rotated relative to each other until they are perpendicular, thereby providing reference points in different directions through the scale marks on the first and second rulers, making it convenient to grasp the needle insertion and exit distances. When not in use, the second ruler can be flipped to overlap with the first ruler, thus facilitating storage.
[0008] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, it also includes a slider and a third ruler. The third ruler is elongated and has scale markings. The slider is slidably fitted onto the second ruler along the length direction of the second ruler. One end of the third ruler is rotatably hinged to the slider.
[0009] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the first ruler body is located on one side of the second ruler body, and the slider and the third ruler body are located on the other side of the second ruler body.
[0010] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a guide bar and a sliding groove extending along the length direction of the second ruler body are respectively provided between the second ruler body and the slider, and the guide bar is slidably embedded in the sliding groove.
[0011] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the guide bar or the slide groove are both located on the two sides of the second ruler body in the width direction.
[0012] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the first ruler, the second ruler, and the third ruler are all made of transparent material.
[0013] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the corners of the first ruler body, the second ruler body, and the third ruler body are all rounded.
[0014] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a second limiting part is provided between the slider and the third ruler, the second limiting part being used to limit the relative rotation angle between the third ruler and the slider.
[0015] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a first limiting part is provided between the first ruler body and the second ruler body, and the first limiting part is used to limit the relative rotation angle between the second ruler body and the first ruler body.
[0016] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a hinge bushing is provided at the hinge position of the first ruler body and the second ruler body. The first ruler body and the second ruler body are rotatably sleeved on the hinge bushing, and the hinge bushing has a through hole that extends along the axial direction. Attached Figure Description
[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;
[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the wound suturing auxiliary ruler provided by this utility model in a folded and stored state.
[0019] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the wound suturing auxiliary ruler provided by this utility model in its unfolded and used state.
[0020] Figure 3 This is a top view of one embodiment of the wound suturing aid ruler provided by this utility model in its unfolded and used state;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a top view of one embodiment of the wound suturing aid ruler provided by this utility model in a folded and stored state.
[0022] In the figure: 100-first ruler body, 110-first limiting part, 111-first transverse limiting surface, 112-first longitudinal limiting surface, 120-hinge bushing, 121-through hole, 200-second ruler body, 210-slide groove, 300-slider, 310-guide bar, 320-second limiting part, 321-second transverse limiting surface, 322-second longitudinal limiting surface, 400-third ruler body. Detailed Implementation
[0023] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0025] In the description of this utility model, if there are words such as "several", they mean one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than", "less than", "exceeding" etc. are understood to exclude the number itself, and "above", "below", "within" etc. are understood to include the number itself.
[0026] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.
[0027] Reference Figures 1 to 4 The wound suturing aid ruler of this utility model is illustrated in the following embodiment:
[0028] A wound suturing aid ruler includes: a first ruler body 100 and a second ruler body 200.
[0029] Both the first ruler 100 and the second ruler 200 are elongated thin plates. Both the first ruler 100 and the second ruler 200 are provided with scale markings. These scale markings extend along the length of the first ruler 100 and the second ruler 200, respectively. The ends of the first ruler 100 and the second ruler 200 are rotatably hinged to each other, allowing them to rotate relative to each other, thus switching between overlapping and perpendicular positions.
[0030] In practical use, the wound suturing aid ruler of this invention is placed beside the wound to be sutured. The first ruler body 100 and the second ruler body 200 are rotated relative to each other until they are perpendicular, thereby providing reference points in different directions through the scale marks on the first ruler body 100 and the second ruler body 200, making it easy to grasp the needle insertion and exit distance. When not in use, the second ruler body 200 can be flipped to overlap with the first ruler body 100, thus facilitating storage.
[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, further, in order to provide reference benchmarks for needle insertion and exit on both sides of the wound, the wound suturing auxiliary ruler also includes: a slider 300 and a third ruler body 400. The slider 300 is slidably sleeved on the second ruler body 200 along the length direction of the second ruler body 200, and one end of the third ruler body 400 is rotatably hinged to the slider 300.
[0032] In this embodiment, the third ruler 400 is in the shape of a long, thin plate, and has scale markings extending along its length. The third ruler 400 can rotate to a position perpendicular to the second ruler 200 and parallel to the first ruler 100. The slider 300 can slide along the length of the second ruler 200, allowing the distance between the third ruler 400 and the first ruler 100 to be freely adjusted. In actual use, the first ruler 100 and the third ruler 400 can be arranged parallel to each other on both sides of the wound, providing size markings for the needle insertion and exit positions on both sides of the wound. When storing, the third ruler 400 can rotate to overlap with the second ruler 200, achieving folded storage with the first ruler 100, second ruler 200, and third ruler 400 overlapping.
[0033] The first ruler 100 is located on one side of the second ruler 200, and the slider 300 and the third ruler 400 are located on the other side of the second ruler 200, so that the first ruler 100 and the third ruler 400 can overlap with the second ruler 200 without hindering each other from folding and thus maintaining a small storage volume.
[0034] A guide bar 310 and a slide groove 210 extending along the length direction of the second ruler 200 are respectively provided between the second ruler 200 and the slider 300, and the guide bar 310 is slidably embedded in the slide groove 210.
[0035] See attached document Figure 2In this embodiment, the second ruler 200 has grooves 210 on both sides of its width direction. The slider 300 has guide strips 310 on both sides, which are slidably embedded in the two grooves 210. The slider 300 and the second ruler 200 are slidably connected via the guide strips 310 and the grooves 210. In other embodiments, the grooves 210 may be provided on the slider 300, and guide strips 310 may be provided on both sides of the second ruler 200.
[0036] To avoid obscuring the skin around the patient's wound, the first ruler 100, the second ruler 200, and the third ruler 400 are all made of transparent material. Specifically, in this embodiment, the first ruler 100, the second ruler 200, and the third ruler 400 are made of transparent grade polyetheretherketone (PEEK). Polyetheretherketone is a functional polymer material that can be blow-molded into transparent tubes, calendered into sheets of different thicknesses, and injection molded into high-strength transparent plastic parts of different shapes using injection molding machines with high screw diameter ratios. In some other embodiments, for cost control purposes, the first ruler 100, the second ruler 200, and the third ruler 400 may be made of transparent acrylic. In other embodiments, the materials of the first ruler 100, the second ruler 200, and the third ruler 400 may also be: transparent polystyrene (PHB), polystyrene (commonly known as "transparent polystyrene"), high-strength plexiglass (polymethyl methacrylate), poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide) (polyarylate), etc.
[0037] In this embodiment, the corners of the first ruler 100, the second ruler 200, and the third ruler 400 are all rounded, and the edges of the first ruler 100, the second ruler 200, and the third ruler 400 are all polished to remove sharp edges, so as to avoid scratching the patient's skin or the gloves of medical staff.
[0038] In a further embodiment, a first limiting part 110 is provided between the first ruler body 100 and the second ruler body 200, the first limiting part 110 being used to limit the relative rotation angle between the second ruler body 200 and the first ruler body 100. A second limiting part 320 is provided between the slider 300 and the third ruler body 400, the second limiting part 320 being used to limit the relative rotation angle between the third ruler body 400 and the slider 300.
[0039] The first limiting part 110 restricts the rotation angle range of the second ruler 200 relative to the first ruler 100 to within 90 degrees, allowing the second ruler 200 to rotate precisely to coincide with or be perpendicular to the first ruler 100 at its two rotational limit positions, making it more convenient to use. The second limiting part 320 restricts the rotation angle range of the third ruler 400 relative to the slider 300 to within 90 degrees, allowing the third ruler 400 to be perpendicular or parallel to the second ruler 200 at its two rotational limit positions, making it more convenient to unfold for use or fold for storage.
[0040] See attached document Figure 2 With the length direction of the first ruler 100 as the front-back direction, the second ruler 200 has a rotation axis extending in the vertical direction, and the end of the second ruler 200 is rotatably connected to the front end of the first ruler 100. The second ruler 200 is located on the upper side of the first ruler 100, and the slider 300 and the third ruler 400 are both located on the upper side of the second ruler 200.
[0041] like Figure 3 As shown, the first limiting portion 110 is disposed on the upper front end of the first ruler body 100. The first limiting portion 110 has a first lateral limiting surface 111 and a first longitudinal limiting surface 112 that are perpendicular to each other. The first lateral limiting surface 111 extends in the left-right direction, and the first longitudinal limiting surface 112 extends in the front-back direction. When the second ruler body 200 rotates to extend in the front-back direction, its front end edge abuts against the first longitudinal limiting surface 112; when the second ruler body 200 rotates to extend in the left-right direction, its front end edge abuts against the first lateral limiting surface 111.
[0042] Similarly, such as Figure 3 As shown, the second limiting part 320 is disposed on the upper side of the slider 300. The second limiting part 320 has a second transverse limiting surface 321 and a second longitudinal limiting surface 322 that are perpendicular to each other. The second transverse limiting surface 321 extends along the length direction of the second ruler 200. When the third ruler 400 rotates to coincide with the second ruler 200, the edge of the end of the third ruler 400 connected to the slider 300 abuts against the second transverse limiting surface 321. When the third ruler 400 rotates to be perpendicular to the second ruler 200, its end edge abuts against the second longitudinal limiting surface 322.
[0043] In this embodiment, a hinge sleeve 120 is provided at the hinge position of the first ruler body 100 and the second ruler body 200. Both the first ruler body 100 and the second ruler body 200 are rotatably sleeved on the outside of the hinge sleeve 120. The hinge sleeve 120 is cylindrical in shape and has a through hole 121 extending along the axial direction.
[0044] The first ruler body 100 and the second ruler body 200 are hinged to each other by a hinge bushing 120. The through hole 121 can facilitate the hanging of the wound suturing auxiliary ruler or place it by a hanging rope or hook.
[0045] In this embodiment, a connecting post is provided on the upper side of the slider 300, and the end of the third ruler 400 is rotatably sleeved on the connecting post, thereby realizing the rotatable connection between the third ruler 400 and the slider 300. In other embodiments, the end of the third ruler 400 is provided with a stud that is threadedly connected to the slider 300. By screwing the stud, the third ruler 400 and the slider 300 can be locked together, thereby realizing the detachable adjustment of the third ruler 400 and the slider 300.
[0046] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0047] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art can make various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention. All such changes, modifications, equivalent alterations or substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A wound suturing aid ruler, characterized in that: include: The first ruler and the second ruler are both in the shape of long, thin plates. Both the first ruler and the second ruler are marked with scales. The ends of the first ruler and the second ruler are hinged to each other so that the first ruler and the second ruler coincide or are perpendicular to each other.
2. The wound suturing aid ruler according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a slider and a third ruler, the third ruler being elongated and having scale markings, the slider being slidably fitted onto the second ruler along the length of the second ruler, and one end of the third ruler being rotatably hinged to the slider.
3. The wound suturing aid ruler according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first ruler is located on one side of the second ruler, and the slider and the third ruler are located on the other side of the second ruler.
4. The wound suturing aid ruler according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second ruler and the slider are respectively provided with a guide bar and a groove extending along the length of the second ruler, and the guide bar is slidably embedded in the groove.
5. The wound suturing aid ruler according to claim 4, characterized in that: The guide bar or groove is located on both sides of the second ruler body in the width direction.
6. The wound suturing aid ruler according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first, second, and third rulers are all made of transparent material.
7. The wound suturing aid ruler according to claim 2, characterized in that: The corners of the first, second, and third rulers are all rounded.
8. The wound suturing aid ruler according to claim 2, characterized in that: A second limiting part is provided between the slider and the third ruler, which is used to limit the relative rotation angle between the third ruler and the slider.
9. The wound suturing aid ruler according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first limiting part is provided between the first ruler body and the second ruler body, and the first limiting part is used to limit the relative rotation angle between the second ruler body and the first ruler body.
10. The wound suturing aid ruler according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hinge sleeve is provided at the hinge position of the first ruler body and the second ruler body. Both the first ruler body and the second ruler body are rotatably sleeved on the hinge sleeve. The hinge sleeve has a through hole that extends along the axial direction.