Handheld electric cleaning brush for cannula in trachea

By designing a handheld electric endotracheal cannula cleaning brush, which combines brush bristles, silicone scrapers, and a sponge layer with high-frequency vibration, the problem of stubborn phlegm crusts that are difficult to remove completely in existing technologies has been solved, improving cleaning efficiency and reducing the risk of infection.

CN224206378UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08FUDAN UNIV SHANGHAI CANCER CENT
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
FUDAN UNIV SHANGHAI CANCER CENT
Filing Date
2025-04-16
Publication Date
2026-05-08

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Technical Problem

Existing tracheostomy tube cleaning brushes are ineffective at completely removing stubborn sputum crusts and pose risks of damaging the tube wall and cross-infection.

Method used

A handheld electric tracheal cannula cleaning brush was designed, which uses a disposable brush head connected to an electric handle. The brush head includes bristles, a silicone scraper, and a sponge layer. Combined with high-frequency vibration, it is used to remove stubborn phlegm crusts and is protected by a transparent silicone splash shield to prevent liquid splashing.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient removal of stubborn phlegm crusts, reduces the risk of damage to the cannula wall and infection, and is convenient and safe to use.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a handheld electric tracheal tube inner sleeve cleaning brush which comprises a disposable brush head and an electric handle which are detachably connected with each other, a power supply assembly, a vibration assembly and a vibration transmission piece are arranged in the electric handle, and a first connecting base is arranged at the top of the electric handle. The bottom of the disposable brush head is provided with a second connecting base matched with the first connecting base, the vibration assembly is connected with the first connecting base through a vibration transmission piece, a handle shell of the electric handle is provided with a power switch, the disposable brush head comprises a brush shaft, and brushing assemblies are evenly arranged on the periphery of the brush shaft. The outermost layer of bristles of the disposable brush head can remove stubborn sputum scab, the middle layer of silica gel scraping piece is attached to the tube wall to scrape residues, the inner layer of adsorption sponge wraps the root of the brush head to adsorb loose dirt, the high-frequency vibration is combined with the disposable brush head, the physical stripping effect of the bristles on the sputum scab is enhanced, meanwhile, manual force operation is avoided, and the labor intensity of workers is reduced. Efficient cleaning is achieved, infection risks are reduced, and using and carrying are convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical auxiliary equipment technology, specifically relating to a handheld electric airway inner cannula cleaning brush. Background Technology

[0002] Tracheostomy with insertion of a metal or silicone tracheostomy cannula is a common treatment for relieving respiratory distress caused by laryngeal origin, respiratory dysfunction, or lower respiratory tract secretion retention. It is commonly used in departments such as respiratory medicine, otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, dentistry, and neurology. The tracheostomy cannula needs to be removed, cleaned, and disinfected daily. Currently used cannula brushes are mostly made of metal rods with nylon brush heads, which rely on repeated manual brushing. This makes it difficult to thoroughly remove stubborn sputum crusts inside the tracheostomy cannula and can easily damage the cannula wall. Reusing brush heads poses a risk of cross-infection, and sputum splashing during cleaning also carries an infection risk. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a handheld electric airway inner tube cleaning brush to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution:

[0005] A handheld electric airway inner cannula cleaning brush is provided, comprising a disposable brush head and an electric handle that are detachably connected. The electric handle has a built-in power supply component, a vibration component, and a vibration transmission component. The top of the electric handle is provided with a first connecting seat, and the bottom of the disposable brush head is provided with a second connecting seat that is compatible with the first connecting seat. The vibration component is connected to the first connecting seat through the vibration transmission component. The handle shell of the electric handle is provided with a power switch. The disposable brush head includes a brush shaft, and brushing components are evenly arranged around the brush shaft.

[0006] As described in the handheld electric airway inner tube cleaning brush, the brushing assembly comprises, from the outside to the inside, a bristle layer, a silicone scraper layer, and a sponge layer.

[0007] As described in the handheld electric air tube cleaning brush, the front end of the brush shaft is flexible and bendable, with a bending angle of ±30°.

[0008] As described in the handheld electric air tube inner sleeve cleaning brush, the front end of the electric handle is provided with a semi-ellipsoidal transparent silicone splash guard, the concave surface of the transparent silicone splash guard faces the disposable brush head, and the inner wall of the transparent silicone splash guard is provided with a guide groove.

[0009] As described in the handheld electric air hose inner tube cleaning brush, the first connector has an upward protrusion in the middle to form a plug, the bottom center of the second connector has a cavity that matches the plug, the plug has circumferentially arranged convex ribs, and the inner wall of the cavity has grooves that match the convex ribs.

[0010] As described in the handheld electric airway inner tube cleaning brush, the grip area of ​​the electric handle is provided with anti-slip texture.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model's technical solution are:

[0012] The outermost bristles of the disposable brush head can remove stubborn phlegm crusts, the middle silicone scraper adheres to the tube wall to scrape away residue, and the inner absorbent sponge wraps around the base of the brush head to absorb loose dirt. Through high-frequency vibration combined with the disposable brush head, the physical removal effect of the bristles on phlegm crusts is enhanced, while avoiding manual force operation, achieving efficient cleaning and reducing the risk of infection. It is also convenient to use and carry. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To further illustrate the above-mentioned objectives, structural features, and effects of this utility model, the following will describe this utility model in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0015] In the diagram: 1. Disposable brush head; 2. Electric handle; 3. First connector; 4. Second connector; 5. Power switch; 6. Brush shaft; 7. Bristle layer; 8. Silicone scraper layer; 9. Sponge layer; 10. Transparent silicone splash guard; 11. Plug; 12. Rib. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The terms “utility model” and “this utility model” used in this specification are intended to broadly refer to all subject matter of this specification and any of the following patent claims. Statements containing these terms should not be construed as limiting the subject matter described herein or limiting the meaning or scope of any of the following patent claims. Furthermore, this specification does not attempt to describe or limit the subject matter covered by any claim of any particular component, paragraph, statement, or drawing of this application. The subject matter should be understood with reference to the entire specification, all drawings, and any of the following claims. This utility model may have other embodiments and be practiced or implemented in other ways. Moreover, it should be understood that the wording and terminology used herein are for illustrative purposes and should not be considered limiting.

[0017] The details of the present invention will now be discussed with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are illustrated by way of example only. In the drawings, similar features or components may be labeled with the same reference numerals.

[0018] The use of the terms "comprising," "having," and "including," and variations thereof, herein means to include the items listed herein, their equivalents, and additional items. While reference may be made in the description of the drawings to directions such as above, below, upward, downward, backward, bottom, top, front, rear, etc., for convenience, reference is made relative to the drawings. These directions are not intended to literally accept or limit the invention in any form. Furthermore, terms such as "first," "second," "third," etc., are used herein for illustrative purposes and are not intended to indicate or imply importance or significance.

[0019] See Figure 1 As shown, the handheld electric air hose inner sleeve cleaning brush of this utility model includes a disposable brush head 1 and an electric handle 2 that are detachably connected to each other. The electric handle 2 has a built-in power supply component, a vibration component and a vibration transmission component. The top of the electric handle 2 is provided with a first connecting seat 3, and the bottom of the disposable brush head 1 is provided with a second connecting seat 4 that is compatible with the first connecting seat 3. The vibration component is connected to the first connecting seat 3 through the vibration transmission component. The handle shell of the electric handle 2 is provided with a power switch 5. The disposable brush head 1 includes a brush shaft 6, and the brushing components are evenly arranged around the brush shaft 6.

[0020] Furthermore, the brushing assembly comprises, from the outside in, a bristle layer 7, a silicone scraper layer 8, and a sponge layer 9. The outermost bristle layer is made of nylon bristles, with an implantation density of 15-20 tufts / cm². 2 It can remove stubborn phlegm crusts. The middle layer of silicone scraper is designed to adhere to the tube wall to scrape away residue, while the inner layer of absorbent sponge wraps around the base of the brush head to absorb loose dirt.

[0021] The brush shaft 6 is made of medical-grade PP plastic, with a flexible and bendable front end, and a bending angle of ±30°.

[0022] The electric handle 2 has a semi-ellipsoidal transparent silicone splash guard 10 at its front end. The concave surface of the transparent silicone splash guard 10 faces the disposable brush head 1. The inner wall of the transparent silicone splash guard 10 has a guide groove to guide the splashed liquid to the outside. The thickness of the splash guard is approximately 0.3 mm, and its diameter is approximately twice the outer diameter of the brush head. Regarding the connection method between the splash guard and the handle, it can be connected by heat fusion or other methods, which is existing technology.

[0023] Referring again to the diagram, the first connector 3 has an upward protrusion in the middle to form a plug 11. The bottom center of the second connector 4 has a cavity that matches the plug 11. The plug 11 has spaced-apart protrusions 12 around its circumference, and the inner wall of the cavity has spaced-apart grooves that match the protrusions 12. In use, the plug 11 is inserted into the cavity, and then the brush head is rotated to make the protrusions 12 engage with the grooves. To remove the brush head, the brush head is first rotated to disengage the protrusions 12 from the grooves, and then the brush head is removed.

[0024] The vibration component uses a miniature high-frequency vibration motor (5000-10000 times / minute), the power supply component is a disposable battery or a rechargeable battery (using a rechargeable battery with a corresponding charging interface on the handle is existing technology), and the vibration transmission component is a vibration shaft connected to the central shaft of the motor.

[0025] The electric handle 2 has a waterproof shell and a grip area with anti-slip texture to increase friction.

[0026] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the implementation methods and protection scope of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art should realize that any equivalent substitutions and obvious changes made based on the description and illustrations of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A handheld electric air hose inner sleeve cleaning brush, characterized in that, The device includes a disposable brush head and an electric handle that are detachably connected. The electric handle has a built-in power supply component, a vibration component, and a vibration transmission component. The top of the electric handle has a first connecting seat, and the bottom of the disposable brush head has a second connecting seat that matches the first connecting seat. The vibration component is connected to the first connecting seat through the vibration transmission component. The handle housing of the electric handle has a power switch. The disposable brush head includes a brush shaft, and a brushing component is evenly arranged around the brush shaft. The brushing component includes, from the outside to the inside, a bristle layer, a silicone scraper layer, and a sponge layer. The front end of the electric handle has a semi-ellipsoidal transparent silicone splash guard with its concave surface facing the disposable brush head. The inner wall of the transparent silicone splash guard has a guide groove.

2. The handheld electric air hose inner sleeve cleaning brush as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The front end of the brush shaft is flexible and bendable, with a bending angle of ±30°.

3. The handheld electric air hose inner sleeve cleaning brush as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first connector has an upward protrusion in the middle to form a plug, and the bottom center of the second connector has a cavity that matches the plug. The plug has circumferentially arranged convex ribs, and the inner wall of the cavity has grooves that match the convex ribs.

4. The handheld electric air hose inner sleeve cleaning brush as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The grip area of ​​the electric handle has anti-slip texture.