Buttock lifting air cushion for defecating in bed
By designing a hip-lifting air cushion for bedtime defecation, the problem of bedpans not being able to keep the hips elevated is solved, providing a stable, comfortable, and easy-to-clean solution that reduces the risk of infection for patients.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- QILU HOSPITAL(QINGDAO) CHEELOO COLLEGE OF MEDICINE SHANDONG UNIV
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing bedpans cannot effectively maintain the patient's hips in an elevated position during treatment, affecting the recovery process. Their hard texture can cause skin discomfort due to pressure, and prolonged use can cause them to slide or roll over, staining the sheets and increasing the risk of infection.
Design a hip-lifting air cushion comprising an air cushion body, a receiving bag, an air supply tube, and an air pump. The air cushion body, when inflated, forms a wedge shape with a receiving area for the hips and legs on the top surface. It expands and is formed by the air pump, and is equipped with a zipper structure and a fixing base. The material is soft rubber, and it is equipped with a garbage bag and an air extraction tube to ensure stability and cleanliness.
It allows for a stable, elevated hip position during defecation in bed, improving comfort, facilitating cleaning and management, reducing the risk of infection, and preventing bed sheet contamination.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical auxiliary devices, specifically to a buttock-lifting air cushion for defecation in bed. Background Technology
[0002] In clinical practice, patients who need to elevate their hips due to their condition (e.g., patients with premature rupture of membranes, patients undergoing treatment for cervical insufficiency who need to maintain an elevated hip position, and patients who need to adopt this position to promote recovery after certain surgeries) face the need to defecate in bed. In these cases, the bedpan becomes particularly important as an auxiliary tool for defecation.
[0003] When using a bedpan, the patient (if their physical condition permits) or a caregiver needs to lift their buttocks and then accurately place the bedpan under their buttocks, ensuring the opening of the bedpan is aligned with the patient's excretory opening. The main problem with existing bedpans is that they cannot effectively maintain the patient's buttocks elevated, which may disrupt the treatment position and affect the patient's recovery process. Furthermore, bedpans are typically made of hard plastic, which can cause discomfort due to pressure on the skin after prolonged use. They are also prone to sliding or tipping over when the patient moves, leading to soiled sheets. Soiled sheets not only increase the cleaning workload for caregivers, requiring more time and effort to change and wash them, but also become a breeding ground for bacteria, increasing the patient's risk of infection.
[0004] Therefore, how to design a device suitable for the above-mentioned patient groups that allows for defecation in bed in a more stable, comfortable, and easy-to-clean manner is a technical problem that has not yet been solved in the existing technology. Utility Model Content
[0005] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of existing bedpans, which cannot maintain the patient's buttocks in a raised treatment position, interfere with the rehabilitation process, and affect the treatment effect; in addition, the bedpans are hard and inconvenient to use, and prolonged use can easily cause skin discomfort due to pressure, and the bedpans are easy to slide or roll over when the patient moves, thus soiling the bed sheets. Therefore, this utility model provides a buttocks-raising air cushion suitable for the above-mentioned patient groups for defecation in bed.
[0006] Therefore, this utility model provides a buttock-elevating air cushion for defecating in bed, comprising:
[0007] The air cushion body has an internal receiving cavity, an upper-opening mounting cavity on the top surface, and a fixing seat at the bottom; after the air cushion body is inflated, it becomes wedge-shaped, with a buttock receiving area on one side of its top surface to accommodate the buttocks, and a leg receiving area on the other side of its top surface to accommodate both legs;
[0008] The container bag is detachably installed in the mounting cavity via a zipper structure;
[0009] The gas delivery pipe has one end connected to the receiving cavity and the other end extending outward;
[0010] An air pump, with its inflation end connected to the other end of the air supply pipe, allows air to be pumped into the receiving cavity by operating the air pump;
[0011] Initially, the air cushion body is in a flat state;
[0012] In use, the air pump supplies air into the receiving cavity, which inflates the air cushion body into shape.
[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the top outer periphery of the fixing base is provided with an annular groove and an elastic ring that can be flexibly placed in the annular groove; the annular groove and the elastic ring can close and fix the lower opening of the garbage bag fitted on the air cushion body.
[0014] As a preferred technical solution, the fixing base has a channel hole communicating with the mounting cavity;
[0015] It also includes an air extraction tube, one end of which extends along the channel hole into the mounting cavity and communicates with the bottom of the receiving bag, and the other end extends to the outside of the channel hole, suitable for connecting to the air intake end of the air pump.
[0016] As a preferred technical solution, the air cushion body is provided with a venting end that communicates with the receiving cavity, and a sealing cap is screwed onto the venting end.
[0017] As a preferred technical solution, the zipper structure includes:
[0018] The first chain tooth strip is disposed on the outer periphery of the top of the mounting cavity;
[0019] The second chain tooth is disposed on the outer periphery of the top of the receiving bag, opposite to the first chain tooth.
[0020] A zipper head is movably mounted on the first zipper tooth tape. Pulling the zipper head can engage or disengage the first and second zipper tooth tapes to secure or remove the containment bag.
[0021] As a preferred technical solution, the bottom of the fixing base is provided with anti-slip stripes, which are evenly distributed laterally to prevent the air cushion body from sliding during use.
[0022] As a preferred technical solution, the bottom of the mounting cavity is fused and fixed to the bottom inner wall of the air cushion body.
[0023] As a preferred technical solution, the fixed base is provided with an inflation end, which is connected to the receiving cavity, and the other end is connected to the air supply pipe.
[0024] As a preferred technical solution, the air pump is provided with a switch button on the front side for controlling the start and stop of the air pump; and a speed adjustment knob for adjusting the speed at which air is injected into the receiving cavity to control the speed at which the air cushion body lifts the patient as it expands; and a power connection cable is provided on the rear side of the air pump for connecting to a power source to provide power to the air pump.
[0025] The technical solution provided by this utility model has the following advantages:
[0026] 1. This utility model discloses a buttock-elevating air cushion for defecating in bed, comprising an air cushion body, a receiving bag, an air supply tube, and an air pump; wherein the air cushion body has a receiving cavity inside, an installation cavity with an upper opening on the top surface, and a fixing seat at the bottom; after the air cushion body is inflated, it becomes wedge-shaped, with a buttock receiving area on one side of its top surface for accommodating the buttocks; and a leg receiving area on the other side of its top surface for accommodating both legs; the receiving bag is detachably installed in the installation cavity via a zipper structure; one end of the air supply tube is connected to the receiving cavity, and the other end extends outward; the inflation end of the air pump is connected to the other end of the air supply tube, and air can be introduced into the receiving cavity by operating the air pump; initially, the air cushion body is in a flat state; during use, air is supplied into the receiving cavity by the air pump, which can inflate the air cushion body into shape.
[0027] When using the buttock-elevating air cushion of this invention, first connect the air supply tube to the inflation end of the air pump, start the air pump to inflate the receiving cavity, and inflate the air cushion body to the desired shape; then, use the zipper structure to firmly fix the receiving bag inside the installation cavity; next, put a garbage bag on the air cushion body, and let part of the garbage bag enter the inside of the receiving bag, then fit the entire garbage bag against the outer surface of the air cushion body, and fix the edge of the garbage bag to the fixing seat; when using, correctly place the air cushion body under the patient, adjust the position so that the receiving bag is accurately aligned with the excretion area of the patient's buttocks; after defecation, remove the air cushion body from under the patient, untie the garbage bag and seal its opening, then disassemble the receiving bag to empty the excrement, and finally clean and disinfect the receiving bag for the next use. This invention relates to a buttock-elevating air cushion for defecation in bed. When inflated, it can maintain the patient's buttocks in an elevated position. In addition, the air cushion is made of soft rubber, which improves the user's comfort and makes it easy to clean and manage. Its larger size and weight make the buttock-elevating air cushion less likely to move or tip over, resulting in better stability, less likelihood of soiling bed sheets, and a reduction in the patient's potential risk of infection. Attached Figure Description
[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the prior art or specific embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the prior art or specific embodiments are briefly introduced below.
[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the buttock-lifting air cushion for defecating in bed, which is a utility model.
[0030] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Another stereoscopic view.
[0031] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A sectional view.
[0032] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram of part A.
[0033] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the explosion structure.
[0034] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure after the explosion in section B.
[0035] Reference numerals: 1. Air cushion body; 11. Receiving cavity; 12. Mounting cavity; 13. Fixing base; 14. Hip area; 15. Leg area; 2. Receiving bag; 3. Zipper structure; 31. First zipper tooth; 32. Second zipper tooth; 33. Zipper head; 4. Air supply tube; 5. Inflation pump; 51. Switch button; 52. Speed control knob; 53. Power connection cable; 6. Suction tube; 7. Deflating end; 8. Sealing cap; 9. Anti-slip stripes; 10. Inflation end; 16. Annular groove; 17. Channel hole. Detailed Implementation
[0036] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand this solution, the technical solutions in 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, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of this application.
[0037] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the claims and specification of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not used to describe a specific order or sequence. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such as a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units, not limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may also include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.
[0038] In this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for better description of this application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Furthermore, some of the above terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides orientation or positional relationship; for example, the term "upper" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application according to the specific circumstances. In addition, the term "multiple" should mean two or more. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.
[0039] The present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0040] This embodiment provides a hip-elevating air cushion for defecating in bed, such as... Figure 1-6 As shown, it includes: an air cushion body 1, a receiving bag 2, an air supply pipe 4, and an air pump 5; wherein, the air cushion body 1 has a receiving cavity 11 inside, an upper-opening mounting cavity 12 on the top surface, and a fixing seat 13 at the bottom; the air cushion body 1, after being inflated, becomes wedge-shaped, with a buttock receiving area 14 on one side of its top surface for accommodating the buttocks; and a leg receiving area 15 on the other side of its top surface for accommodating both legs; the receiving bag 2 is detachably installed in the mounting cavity 12 via a zipper structure 3; one end of the air supply pipe 4 is connected to the receiving cavity 11, and the other end extends outward; the inflation end of the air pump 5 is connected to the other end of the air supply pipe 4, and air can be input into the receiving cavity 11 by operating the air pump 5; in the initial state, the air cushion body 1 is in a flat state; in use, the air pump 5 supplies air into the receiving cavity 11, which can inflate the air cushion body 1 into shape.
[0041] When using the buttock-elevating air cushion for defecation in bed according to this embodiment, first connect the air supply tube 4 to the inflation end of the air pump 5, and start the air pump 5 to inflate the receiving cavity 11, so that the air cushion body 1 expands to the desired shape; then, use the zipper structure 3 to firmly fix the receiving bag 2 inside the mounting cavity 12; next, put a garbage bag on the air cushion body 1, and let part of the garbage bag enter the interior of the receiving bag 2, and fit the entire garbage bag against the outer surface of the air cushion body 1, and fix the edge of the garbage bag to the fixing seat 13; when using, place the air cushion body 1 correctly under the patient, adjust the position so that the position of the receiving bag 2 is accurately aligned with the excretion area of the patient's buttocks; after defecation, remove the air cushion body 1 from under the patient, untie the garbage bag and close its opening, then remove the receiving bag 2 to dispose of the excrement, and finally clean and disinfect the receiving bag 2 for the next use. The buttock-elevating air cushion of this embodiment, used for defecation in bed, can maintain the patient's buttocks in an elevated position at all times when inflated. In addition, the air cushion is made of soft rubber, which can improve the user's comfort and is easy to clean and manage. Its large size and weight make the buttock-elevating air cushion of this embodiment less likely to move or tip over, with better stability, less likely to stain the bed sheets, and can also reduce the patient's potential risk of infection.
[0042] like Figure 2 As shown, the top outer periphery of the fixing base 13 is provided with an annular groove 16 and an elastic ring that can be elastically placed within the annular groove 16; the annular groove 16 and the elastic ring can close and fix the lower opening of the garbage bag fitted on the air cushion body 1. The design of the annular groove 16 provides a clear fixing point for the garbage bag; by using an elastic band fitted on the outer wall of the garbage bag, the lower opening of the garbage bag is fitted and closed within the annular groove 16; this fixing method is simple and effective, and can ensure the stability of the garbage bag.
[0043] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the fixing base 13 has a channel hole 17 communicating with the mounting cavity 12; it also includes an air extraction pipe 6, one end of which extends into the mounting cavity 12 along the channel hole 17 and communicates with the bottom of the receiving bag 2, and the other end extends to the outside of the channel hole 17, suitable for connecting to the suction end of the air pump 5. In use, the air extraction pipe 6 is connected to an air extraction device, and the air inside the receiving bag 2 is extracted through the air extraction pipe 6, thereby creating a negative pressure environment between the inside of the receiving bag 2 and the garbage bag; this negative pressure environment allows the garbage bag to be tightly fixed inside the receiving bag 2 and will not slip or shift.
[0044] like Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the air cushion body 1 is provided with a venting end 7 that communicates with the receiving cavity 11, and a sealing cap 8 is screwed onto the venting end 7. The anti-slip texture design on the outer wall of the sealing cap 8 makes it easier for users to operate the sealing cap 8, preventing it from slipping and improving the convenience of use.
[0045] like Figure 5 As shown, the zipper structure 3 includes: a first zipper tooth 31, a second zipper tooth 32, and a zipper head 33; wherein, the first zipper tooth 31 is disposed on the top outer periphery of the mounting cavity 12; the second zipper tooth 32 is disposed on the top outer periphery of the receiving bag 2 opposite to the first zipper tooth 31; the zipper head 33 is movably threaded through the first zipper tooth 31, and pulling the zipper head 33 can engage or disengage the first zipper tooth 31 and the second zipper tooth 32 to fix or remove the receiving bag 2. The zipper structure 3 makes it easy to install and remove the receiving bag 2; the receiving bag adopts a seamless internal design, which can completely eliminate hygiene dead corners, facilitate cleaning after disassembly, reduce the risk of patient infection, and improve the convenience and hygiene of use.
[0046] like Figure 2 As shown, the bottom of the fixing base 13 is provided with anti-slip stripes 9, which are evenly distributed laterally to prevent the air cushion body 1 from sliding during use.
[0047] like Figure 3 As shown, the bottom of the mounting cavity 12 is fused and fixed to the bottom inner wall of the air cushion body 1. This ensures that the mounting cavity 12 will not bulge outward after air is injected into the receiving cavity 11.
[0048] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the fixed base 13 is provided with an inflation end 10, which is connected to the receiving cavity 11, and the other end is connected to the air supply pipe 4.
[0049] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the air pump 5 has a switch button 51 on its front side for controlling the start and stop of the air pump 5; and a speed control knob 52 for adjusting the speed at which air is injected into the receiving cavity 11, thereby controlling the speed at which the air cushion body 1 lifts the patient as it continuously expands; the air pump 5 has a power connection cable 53 on its rear side, which can be plugged into a power source to provide power to the air pump 5. In this embodiment, the air pump 5 can be a common electric air pump for air mattresses.
[0050] The method of using the buttock-elevating air cushion for defecating in bed in this embodiment is as follows:
[0051] First, connect one end of the air supply pipe 4 to the inflation end of the air pump 5. Then, turn on the switch button 51 of the air pump 5 and adjust the speed of air injection into the receiving cavity 11 by adjusting the speed knob 52, thereby filling the receiving cavity 11 inside the air cushion body 1 with gas until the air cushion body 1 gradually expands and forms a stable sloping support structure.
[0052] Next, the receiving bag 2 is installed inside the mounting cavity 12. When installing the receiving bag 2, one end of the bottom where the exhaust pipe 6 is located is first extended outward through the channel hole 17. Then, by pulling the zipper head 33, the first zipper tooth 31 and the second zipper tooth 32 are tightly engaged, thereby firmly fixing the receiving bag 2 inside the mounting cavity 12. After that, a garbage bag is put over the entire air cushion body 1, and part of the garbage bag is inserted into the receiving bag 2. The entire garbage bag is then attached to the outer surface of the air cushion body 1, and a rubber band is used to secure the garbage bag. The outer wall of the garbage bag is sealed and fixed within the annular groove 16. Next, during use, the air extraction pipe 6 is connected to the suction end of the air pump 5, and the air inside the receiving bag 2 is extracted through the air extraction pipe 6, thereby creating a negative pressure environment between the receiving bag 2 and the garbage bag. This negative pressure environment can adhere the upper part of the garbage bag to the air cushion body 1, isolate the patient from contact with the air cushion body 1, and prevent excrement from contaminating the air cushion. The lower part of the garbage bag is tightly fitted inside the receiving bag 2, which facilitates the effective collection of excrement.
[0053] Subsequently, the air cushion body 1 is correctly placed under the patient, and the position is adjusted so that the container bag 2 is accurately aligned with the excretion area of the patient's buttocks, allowing the patient to defecate. After the patient has finished defecating, the air cushion body 1 is removed from under the patient, and the garbage bag fixed by the rubber band is untied from the annular groove 16, and the opening of the garbage bag is closed. Then, the zipper structure 3 is untied, the container bag 2 is removed, and the garbage bag inside is emptied.
[0054] Finally, the reusable container bag 2 is rinsed and disinfected to ensure cleanliness and hygiene for future use. Then, the sealing cap 8 on the venting end 7 is opened, and air can be quickly released through the venting end 7, allowing the air cushion body 1 to return to its initial state. The air cushion body 1 is then neatly folded and properly stored with the air supply pipe 4, air pump 5, and other components for future use.
[0055] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this innovative technical solution.
Claims
1. A buttock-lifting air cushion for defecating in bed, characterized in that, include: The air cushion body (1) has an internal receiving cavity (11), an upper-opening mounting cavity (12) on the top surface, and a fixing seat (13) at the bottom. After the air cushion body (1) is inflated, it becomes wedge-shaped. A buttock receiving area (14) is provided on one side of its top surface to receive the buttocks. A leg receiving area (15) is provided on the other side of its top surface to receive both legs. The container bag (2) is detachably installed in the mounting cavity (12) via a zipper structure (3); The gas delivery pipe (4) has one end connected to the receiving cavity (11) and the other end extending outward; An air pump (5) is connected to the other end of the air supply pipe (4) by the air pump (5). Air can be input into the receiving cavity (11) by operating the air pump (5). In its initial state, the air cushion body (1) is in a flat state; When in use, air is pumped into the receiving cavity (11) by the air pump (5) to inflate and shape the air cushion body (1).
2. The buttock-elevating air cushion for defecating in bed according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top outer periphery of the fixing seat (13) is provided with an annular groove (16) and an elastic ring that can be elastically placed in the annular groove (16); the annular groove (16) and the elastic ring can close and fix the lower opening of the garbage bag fitted on the air cushion body (1).
3. The buttock-elevating air cushion for defecating in bed according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing seat (13) has a channel hole (17) that communicates with the mounting cavity (12). It also includes an air extraction tube (6), one end of which extends along the channel hole (17) into the mounting cavity (12) and communicates with the bottom of the receiving bag (2), and the other end extends to the outside of the channel hole (17) and is adapted to be connected to the air intake end of the air pump (5).
4. The buttock-elevating air cushion for defecating in bed according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air cushion body (1) is provided with a venting end (7) that is connected to the receiving cavity (11), and a sealing cap (8) is screwed onto the venting end (7).
5. The buttock-elevating air cushion for defecating in bed according to claim 1, characterized in that, The zipper structure (3) includes: The first chain tooth strip (31) is disposed on the outer periphery of the top of the mounting cavity (12); The second chain tooth tape (32) is disposed on the top outer periphery of the receiving bag (2) opposite to the first chain tooth tape (31); The zipper head (33) is movably mounted on the first zipper tooth tape (31). Pulling the zipper head (33) can engage or disengage the first zipper tooth tape (31) and the second zipper tooth tape (32) to fix or remove the container bag (2).
6. The buttock-elevating air cushion for defecating in bed according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the fixed base (13) is provided with anti-slip stripes (9), which are evenly distributed laterally to prevent the air cushion body (1) from sliding during use.
7. The buttock-elevating air cushion for defecating in bed according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the mounting cavity (12) is welded and fixed to the bottom inner wall of the air cushion body (1).
8. The buttock-elevating air cushion for defecating in bed according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed base (13) is provided with an inflation end (10), which is connected to the receiving cavity (11) and the other end is connected to the air supply pipe (4).
9. The buttock-elevating air cushion for defecating in bed according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air pump (5) is provided with a switch button (51) on the front side for controlling the start and stop of the air pump (5); and a speed adjustment knob (52) for adjusting the speed at which air is injected into the receiving cavity (11) to control the speed at which the air cushion body (1) lifts the patient as it expands continuously; the air pump (5) is provided with a power connection cable (53) on the rear side, which can be plugged into a power source to provide power to the air pump (5).