Thermal insulation pipe with film coated on surface

By incorporating heating wires and a low-thermal-conductivity outer membrane into the nasal oxygen cannula and mask to form an air layer, the problem of condensation in low-temperature environments is solved, achieving stability and safety in oxygen delivery. The structure is simple and inexpensive.

CN224207198UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08DONGGUAN RONGRUI MEDICAL EQUIP CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
DONGGUAN RONGRUI MEDICAL EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-12
Publication Date
2026-05-08

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Technical Problem

Existing nasal oxygen cannulas and masks are prone to condensation when used in low-temperature environments, which can affect oxygen delivery and may cause breathing difficulties or even danger to patients.

Method used

A heat-insulating pipe with a surface coating is designed. By setting a spirally wound heating wire on the outside of the inner main pipe and an outer diaphragm with a lower thermal conductivity than the inner main pipe, an air layer is formed to reduce the generation of condensate.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces condensation, ensures stable oxygen delivery, reduces the risk of respiratory distress in patients, and has a simple structure and low cost.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a heat preservation pipe with the surface coated with a film, and relates to the technical field of medical instruments. The threaded rib is spirally wound on the outer side of the inner-layer main pipe, and a heating wire is embedded in the threaded rib; the outer-layer diaphragm covers the outer sides of the inner-layer main pipe and the threaded ribs; the heat conductivity coefficient of the outer-layer diaphragm is lower than that of the inner-layer main pipe; the threaded rib is positioned between the outer-layer diaphragm and the inner-layer main pipe; and the spacing distance between the outer-layer diaphragm and the inner-layer main pipe is configured to form an air layer between the outer-layer diaphragm and the inner-layer main pipe when the heating wires of the threaded ribs are heated. The heating wire outside the inner-layer main pipe is used for heating, so that an air layer is formed between the outer-layer diaphragm and the inner-layer main pipe, generation of condensate water is reduced, the overall structure is simple and reliable, and the cost is low.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically to a heat-insulating tube with a surface coating. Background Technology

[0002] In the medical field, oxygen therapy is one of the most commonly used treatments in clinical practice, and it is used to treat hypoxia caused by various reasons.

[0003] Inhaling high concentrations of oxygen increases the dissolved oxygen in the blood plasma, thereby improving tissue oxygenation and promoting metabolism. Common oxygen therapy methods include: nasal cannula and nasal oxygen therapy, face mask oxygen therapy, endotracheal tube oxygen therapy, electronic pulse oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Nasal cannulas and face masks, as medical equipment used in oxygen therapy, play a significant role in medical settings such as emergency rooms, operating rooms, general wards, and ICUs. They are used to alleviate hypoxia symptoms in patients with acute respiratory distress and maintain vital sign balance. Patients with chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma can also receive necessary oxygen support through nasal cannulas and face masks. They are also used for pre- and post-operative care, helping patients recover quickly and reducing postoperative complications. Furthermore, they can provide timely oxygen supplementation to reduce the impact of altitude sickness when entering high-altitude areas.

[0004] Therefore, to meet practical needs, a heat-insulating pipe with a surface coating is provided. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the deficiencies in the existing technology, the purpose of this application is to provide a heat-insulating pipe with a surface coating, which is heated by a heating wire outside the inner main pipe, thereby forming an air layer between the outer membrane and the inner main pipe, thereby reducing the generation of condensate. The overall structure is simple, reliable and low cost.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows:

[0007] This application provides a surface-coated heat-insulating pipe, the heat-insulating pipe comprising:

[0008] Internal supervisors;

[0009] A spiral rib is wound around the outside of the inner main tube, and a heating wire is embedded in the spiral rib;

[0010] An outer diaphragm covering the outer side of the inner main tube and the threaded rib;

[0011] The thermal conductivity of the outer diaphragm is lower than that of the inner main tube.

[0012] The threaded rib is located between the outer diaphragm and the inner main tube;

[0013] The spacing between the outer diaphragm and the inner main tube is configured such that when the heating wire of the threaded rib is heated, an air layer is formed between the outer diaphragm and the inner main tube.

[0014] Based on the above technical solution, the spacing between the threaded ribs is equal.

[0015] Based on the above technical solution, the distance between the outer diaphragm and the inner main tube is equal.

[0016] Based on the above technical solution, the cross-section of the outer diaphragm is bubble-shaped.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this application are:

[0018] Heating is achieved by heating the inner main pipe with heating wires on the outside, thereby forming an air layer between the outer diaphragm and the inner main pipe, reducing the generation of condensate. The overall structure is simple, reliable, and inexpensive. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the heat-insulating pipe with surface coating according to an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a front view of the surface-coated heat-insulating pipe according to an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a side view of the heat-insulating pipe with a surface coating according to an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the surface-coated heat-insulating pipe according to an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a structural detail diagram of the surface-coated heat-insulating pipe according to an embodiment of this application;

[0025] In the picture:

[0026] 1. Inner main tube; 2. Threaded rib; 3. Heating wire; 4. Outer diaphragm; A. Air layer; B. Breathing inlet; C. Breathing tube outlet. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0028] The embodiments of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] This application provides a surface-coated heat-insulating pipe, which is heated by a heating wire outside the inner main pipe, thereby forming an air layer between the outer membrane and the inner main pipe, reducing the generation of condensate. The overall structure is simple, reliable, and inexpensive.

[0030] To achieve the aforementioned technical effects, the overall concept of this application is as follows:

[0031] A surface-coated insulation pipe, the insulation pipe comprising:

[0032] Internal supervisor 1;

[0033] A threaded rib 2 is spirally wound around the outside of the inner main tube 1, and a heating wire 3 is embedded in the threaded rib 2;

[0034] An outer diaphragm 4 covering the outer side of the inner main tube 1 and the threaded rib 2;

[0035] The thermal conductivity of the outer diaphragm 4 is lower than that of the inner main tube 1;

[0036] The threaded rib 2 is located between the outer diaphragm 4 and the inner main tube 1;

[0037] The spacing between the outer diaphragm 4 and the inner main tube 1 is configured such that when the heating wire 3 of the threaded rib 2 is heated, an air layer is formed between the outer diaphragm 4 and the inner main tube 1.

[0038] The embodiments of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0039] See Figures 1-5 As shown, this application embodiment provides a surface-coated heat-insulating pipe, the heat-insulating pipe comprising:

[0040] Internal supervisor 1;

[0041] A threaded rib 2 is spirally wound around the outside of the inner main tube 1, and a heating wire 3 is embedded in the threaded rib 2;

[0042] An outer diaphragm 4 covering the outer side of the inner main tube 1 and the threaded rib 2;

[0043] The thermal conductivity of the outer diaphragm 4 is lower than that of the inner main tube 1;

[0044] The threaded rib 2 is located between the outer diaphragm 4 and the inner main tube 1;

[0045] The spacing between the outer diaphragm 4 and the inner main tube 1 is configured such that when the heating wire 3 of the threaded rib 2 is heated, an air layer is formed between the outer diaphragm 4 and the inner main tube 1.

[0046] In this embodiment, heating is achieved by heating the inner tube with a heating wire outside, thereby forming an air layer between the outer diaphragm and the inner tube, reducing the generation of condensate. The overall structure is simple, reliable, and inexpensive.

[0047] Furthermore, the spacing between the threaded ribs 2 is equal.

[0048] Furthermore, the distance between the outer diaphragm 4 and the inner main tube 1 is equal.

[0049] Specifically, this insulated tube, as an important component of medical equipment such as nasal oxygen tubes and masks, can be connected to a ventilator via a nasal oxygen tube or mask to deliver a high-concentration gas mixture of heated air and oxygen to the patient. The nasal oxygen tube serves as an interface to connect the respiratory gas source pipeline to the human body, thereby improving blood oxygen saturation, increasing arterial blood oxygen partial pressure, improving ventilation function, and reducing respiratory power consumption, thus achieving the goal of oxygen therapy for the patient.

[0050] It should be noted that traditional high-flow nasal oxygen cannulas mainly consist of three parts: the nasal oxygen cannulas inlet, the nasal oxygen cannulas air supply end, and the nasal oxygen cannulas patient connection end. The nasal oxygen cannulas inlet includes: a conversion connector, a connector inner core, and a hanging cord; the nasal oxygen cannulas patient connection end includes: a bend connector, a rotating ring, the nasal oxygen cannulas body, a connecting and fixing buckle, and a headband; the nasal oxygen cannulas air supply end includes: the breathing tubing, a guide ring, etc. Among them, the breathing tubing of the air supply end of nasal oxygen cannulas commonly used in the market is generally a single-layer thin-walled spiral tube, which consists of a bottom membrane wrapped with a layer of threaded ribs.

[0051] An overly simplistic breathing tubing design with thin walls leads to rapid heat loss. This causes condensation to accumulate when the heated and humidified air-oxygen mixture passes through, especially during prolonged nighttime use or in cold winter temperatures, affecting oxygen delivery. Excessive condensation can then enter the patient's nasal respiratory system, causing breathing difficulties and potentially life-threatening situations.

[0052] Patients who need to use ventilators connected to medical devices such as masks or nasal cannulas for various reasons may experience breathing difficulties or even danger due to condensation in the breathing tubing. The insulated tubing provided in this application can solve the potential dangers for patients when using these medical devices, thereby protecting the basic rights and safety of patients.

[0053] Furthermore, the cross-section of the outer diaphragm 4 is bubble-shaped.

[0054] Furthermore, the threaded rib 2 is spirally wound around the outside of the inner main tube 1.

[0055] Furthermore, the threaded rib 2 is located between the outer diaphragm 4 and the inner main tube 1.

[0056] Furthermore, the outer diaphragm 4 and the threaded rib 2 are at different heights relative to the outer surface of the inner main tube 1.

[0057] Furthermore, the outer diaphragm 4 and the threaded rib 2 are at the same height relative to the outer surface of the inner main tube 1.

[0058] Furthermore, the spacing between the outer diaphragm 4 and the inner main tube 1 is configured such that when the heating wire 3 of the threaded rib 2 is heated, an air layer is formed between the outer diaphragm 4 and the inner main tube 1.

[0059] Furthermore, the spacing between the threaded ribs 2 is equal.

[0060] Furthermore, the spacing between the outer diaphragm 4 and the inner pipeline 1 is equal.

[0061] Based on the surface-coated heat-insulating tube provided in this application embodiment, since heat transfer in air is less effective than in solids, it can effectively solve the problem of heat transfer and diffusion of the gas flowing through the heat-insulating breathing tube during operation, which leads to excessively high temperature of the breathing tube and thus burns the patient's skin, or the problem of water molecules in the air-oxygen mixture condensing and accumulating on the inner wall of the tube due to indirect contact between the heated and humidified air-oxygen mixture inside the tube and the outside cold air after prolonged use.

[0062] It should be noted that the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application also have the following technical details:

[0063] The thermal conductivity of the outer diaphragm 4 is different from that of the inner main tube 1, and the thermal conductivity of the outer diaphragm 4 is lower than that of the inner main tube 1.

[0064] The outer membrane 4 has a bubble-shaped cross-section, which is similar to an ellipse or a circle.

[0065] The outer diaphragm 4 covers the outside of the inner main tube 1;

[0066] The height of the outer diaphragm 4 is higher or lower than the height of the threaded rib 3.

[0067] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," 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 application 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 application. Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" 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; they can refer to the internal communication between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0068] It should be noted that in this application, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0069] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features claimed herein.

Claims

1. A heat-insulating pipe with a surface coating, characterized in that, The insulation pipe includes: Internal supervisor (1); A spiral rib (2) is spirally wound around the outside of the inner main tube (1), and a heating wire (3) is embedded in the spiral rib (2); An outer diaphragm (4) covering the outer side of the inner main tube (1) and the threaded rib (2); The thermal conductivity of the outer membrane (4) is lower than that of the inner main tube (1); The threaded rib (2) is located between the outer diaphragm (4) and the inner main tube (1); The spacing between the outer diaphragm (4) and the inner main tube (1) is configured such that when the heating wire (3) of the threaded rib (2) is heated, an air layer is formed between the outer diaphragm (4) and the inner main tube (1).

2. The heat-insulating pipe with surface coating as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The spacing between the threaded bars (2) is equal.

3. The heat-insulating pipe with a surface coating as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The distance between the outer diaphragm (4) and the inner main tube (1) is equal.

4. The heat-insulating pipe with a surface coating as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-section of the outer diaphragm (4) is bubble-shaped.