Aerosol inhaler with sensing data recording and data transmission module

Abstract

The utility model relates to an aerosol inhaler with a sensing data recording and data transmission module. The aerosol inhaler comprises a shell, an electronic module, a suction nozzle and the like. Wherein the suction nozzle and the shell are of a separable structure, the shell can be replaced to be installed with the suction nozzle, the electronic module is assembled on the shell, the electronic module comprises a power switch, an operation empty window is arranged at the position, corresponding to the power switch, in the shell, and the operation empty window is arranged in the shell. A user can operate the power switch through the operation window, and the power supply of the electronic module is turned off when the inhaler device is not used for a long time, so that unnecessary power consumption is avoided, the cruising ability of the device is more durable, and the long-term use cost is saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an aerosol inhaler, and more particularly to an aerosol inhaler with a sensor data recording and data transmission module. Background Technology

[0002] Among common inhalation devices, aerosol inhalation has become the primary route of drug delivery for the treatment of respiratory diseases. Traditional aerosol inhalers utilize a purely mechanical structure to deliver medication. They mainly consist of a driver housing with a mouthpiece and an aerosol canister with a valve. The aerosol canister is movably mounted within the driver housing, and pressing the canister releases the medication and propellant gas through the mouthpiece. The use of traditional aerosol inhalers relies on patient self-control, which affects medication adherence. It cannot prevent missed or incorrect doses, nor can it record information such as the time or frequency of medication use.

[0003] Therefore, more intelligent aerosol inhalers have been introduced to the market. Compared to traditional aerosol inhalers, these inhalers incorporate electronic modules, allowing them to connect to remote devices belonging to patients or doctors. This enables automatic recording and analysis of patient medication usage, transforming passive treatment into proactive management. However, inevitably, the hardware costs and maintenance costs of the remote system are significantly higher than traditional aerosol inhalers. Furthermore, it is difficult to simultaneously meet the requirements of internal power capacity and device portability, impacting the overall battery life and increasing long-term operating costs, thus adding to the financial burden on patients. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide an aerosol inhaler with a sensor data recording and data transmission module that saves on the long-term operating costs of the device, addressing the aforementioned problems.

[0005] An aerosol inhaler with a sensor data recording and data transmission module includes an aerosol bottle, a housing, an electronic module, an electronic module cover, a drive collar, and a mouthpiece, wherein:

[0006] The nozzle and the housing are detachable. The housing has two openings along the vertical direction. The lower opening is assembled with the nozzle, and the upper opening is used to accommodate the aerosol bottle. A space for placing the electronic module is provided on a vertical outer surface of the housing.

[0007] The aerosol bottle is installed in the aerosol inhaler through the upper opening of the housing, the drive collar is sleeved on the aerosol bottle, and the lower end of the aerosol bottle is connected and fixed to the mouthpiece;

[0008] The electronic module is surrounded by an outer cover, and the electronic module is sandwiched between the outer cover and the housing. The electronic module includes a power switch.

[0009] Furthermore, the housing has an operation window and a drive software on its vertical surface for placing the electronic module. The operation window is positioned opposite to the power switch. The drive software contacts the drive collar to convert the vertical movement of the aerosol bottle into a horizontal movement and transmit it to the electronic module.

[0010] Furthermore, the drive collar is provided with a transmission arm, which is wavy or includes a bend shape and extends upward in the vertical direction.

[0011] Furthermore, the upper circumferential surface of the suction nozzle is provided with multiple irregularly shaped buckles, and the upper outer side of the irregularly shaped buckles has a beveled structure.

[0012] Preferably, an directional block is provided on the outer periphery of the upper circumferential surface of the suction nozzle, and an directional slot is provided inside the lower end of the housing at a position corresponding to the directional block, with the slot opening being a funnel shape.

[0013] Furthermore, the electronic module includes a sensing data recording element and a data transmission element, enabling the electronic module to connect to a mobile device or the Internet to complete data transmission.

[0014] Preferably, the remote transmission element is a Bluetooth transmission element.

[0015] Preferably, the remote transmission element is an NFC data transmission element.

[0016] Furthermore, the electronic module includes a light-emitting element.

[0017] Furthermore, the outer cover of the electronic module is provided with a transparent window, the position of which corresponds to the light-emitting element.

[0018] Preferably, the transparent window and the electronic module housing are made by secondary injection molding or two-color injection molding.

[0019] Preferably, the power switch is a toggle switch or a push-button switch.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] 1. By setting an operation window for the power switch in the corresponding electronic module on the housing, it is easy to turn off the power consumption when the device is not used for a long time, which increases the overall battery life of the electronic module. This allows a single electronic module to be reused for multiple mouthpiece components or multiple aerosol bottles, reducing the long-term use cost of the device and alleviating the budget burden on patients.

[0022] 2. By using a drive collar in conjunction with the aerosol bottle, the transmission between the device hardware is optimized, allowing the vertical movement of the aerosol bottle to be transmitted to the electronic module more conveniently, completing the sensing record for a single use and reducing the hardware cost of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of the embodiments with accompanying drawings, in which:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall appearance of an aerosol inhaler with an electronic module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, viewed from a forward angle.

[0025] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the structure of an aerosol inhaler with an electronic module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the shell and nozzle in a pre-assembled state according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a rear view of the suction nozzle according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an aerosol inhaler with an electronic module according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention when the electronic module and the electronic module cover are not installed;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a vertical cross-sectional structure according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a drive collar according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of another vertical cross-sectional structure according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] The components are: 1-Aerosol bottle, 2-Shell, 3-Electronic module, 4-Electronic module outer cover, 5-Drive collar, 6-Nose, 7-Nose cover, 201-Oriented slot, 202-Fixing slot, 203-Operating window, 204-Drive software, 301-Power switch, 302-Sensing element, 401-Window, 501-Transmission arm, 601-Oriented block, 602-Irregular buckle. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement it. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and other obvious variations will occur to those skilled in the art.

[0034] Figures 1 to 8 This illustration shows a preferred embodiment of the aerosol inhaler of this invention, which features a sensor data recording and data transmission module. Similar to conventional structures, it also includes: an aerosol bottle 1, a housing 2, a mouthpiece 6, and a mouthpiece cap 7. Wherein:

[0035] like Figure 2 As shown, the housing 2 and the mouthpiece 6 combine to form the drive housing of a conventional aerosol inhaler. The housing 2 has two openings along the vertical direction. The lower opening is assembled and fixed to the mouthpiece 6, while the upper opening accommodates the aerosol bottle 1. A drive collar 5 is fitted onto the aerosol bottle 1, and the lower valve of the aerosol bottle 1 is fixed in the mouthpiece 6. Pressing the top of the aerosol bottle 1 activates the valve to release the medication. A space is provided on the front vertical surface of the housing 2 to accommodate the electronic module 3, which is sandwiched between the housing 2 and the electronic module cover 4. A mouthpiece sleeve 7 is provided on the lateral opening of the mouthpiece 6. This lateral opening is accommodated within the patient's mouth during use, and the mouthpiece sleeve 7 prevents contamination of the mouthpiece 6 during transport or storage.

[0036] Electronic module 3 may optionally include power supply components, power switch 301, sensing element 302, feedback component, transmission element and storage element. Given the portability of the device, a button battery is preferred for the power supply component to reduce the overall size and weight of the device. The power switch 301 can be either a toggle switch or a push-button switch, allowing the user to turn the power of the electronic module 3 on or off. In this preferred embodiment, the sensing element 302 is a push-button counting element to meet the most basic need for remaining medication dosage reminders. It can also be used in combination with various sensors depending on different needs, such as GPS positioning to confirm the location of the inhaler device, or a gyroscope to identify the rotation and direction changes of the device. The feedback component is mainly used to inform the patient of the operating status of the inhaler device, and feedback is provided through sound and light. In this preferred embodiment, multiple light-emitting elements are combined to form an indicator light group. Different colored indicator lights are used to form different light signals to convey various information, such as the device is powered on and operating normally, the remaining medication dosage in the device is insufficient, and the inhaler device is ready for use when the medication time is approaching. The transmission element can be either a Bluetooth transmission element or an NFC data transmission element, used to transmit the local information stored in the device to the patient's mobile device and transmit relevant medication information to the cloud to achieve intelligent reminders or remote management by the physician.

[0037] like Figure 3-4 As shown, a positioning groove 201 is provided inside the lower circumferential surface of the housing 2. The groove opening of the positioning groove 201 is flared to facilitate confirmation of the initial positioning of the housing 2 on the nozzle 6 and the entry of the mating parts during installation. A guide block 601 is provided on the outer periphery of the upper circumferential surface of the nozzle 6. The position of the guide block 601 corresponds to the positioning groove. In addition to the positioning block 601, multiple irregularly shaped buckles 602 are provided. The upper outer end of the irregularly shaped buckles 602 has an angled structure to facilitate the push-in installation between the two parts during installation. A window 401 is provided on the outer cover 4 of the electronic module to display the lights displayed by the indicator lights. The window 401 and other opaque parts of the outer cover 4 of the electronic module can be constructed by secondary injection molding or two-color injection molding. For production cost control, it can also be constructed by combining two components.

[0038] like Figure 5-6As shown, a fixing slot 202 is provided on the housing 2 at the position corresponding to the irregular buckle 602. The longitudinal cross-sectional shape of the irregular buckle 602 and the fixing slot 202 is preferably circular, but other shapes such as triangles and quadrilaterals can also be used. An operation window 203 and a drive soft element 204 are provided on the vertical surface of the housing 2 for placing the electronic module 3. The position of the operation window 203 corresponds to the position of the power switch 301 in the electronic module 3. When there is no need to use the inhaler for drug administration for a long time, the patient can release the aerosol bottle 1 and turn off the overall power of the electronic module 3 through the operation window 203 to avoid unnecessary power consumption caused by long-term standby, thereby increasing the service life of the device and achieving the purpose of repeated use of one inhaler device for multiple drug treatment courses. The drive soft element 204 can be deformed during the use of the device. A protrusion is provided on the inner and outer edges of its lower end to facilitate contact and triggering with the sensing element 302 in the electronic module 3.

[0039] like Figure 7-8 As shown, the drive collar 5 is provided with multiple buckles around its circumference for fixing to the aerosol bottle 1, so that the aerosol bottle 1 and the drive collar 5 can move synchronously. The drive collar 5 is provided with a transmission arm 501, which extends upward in the vertical direction in a folded shape. The folded shape fits the neck shape of the aerosol bottle 1, or a wave-shaped structure that fits the neck shape of the aerosol bottle 1 can be selected. The folded shape or wave-shaped structure avoids the position of the protrusion on the inner edge of the drive software 204.

[0040] When a patient uses the inhaler, the medication administration procedure is the same as with traditional devices. The patient presses the aerosol bottle 1, and the drive collar 5 moves downward in sync with the aerosol bottle 1. At this time, the transmission arm 501, which originally avoided the wavy gap of the drive flexible component 204, moves downward and then becomes in vertical contact with the drive flexible component 204, causing the drive flexible component 204 to deform outward. The protrusion on the lower outer side of the drive flexible component 204 ultimately triggers the sensing element 302, completing the counting and recording of a single dose. The patient can use a mobile device to read the information stored in the electronic module via Bluetooth or NFC, enabling intelligent management of medication information.

[0041] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," indicating orientation or positional relationships, are merely for the convenience of simplifying the description of this utility model, 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, in the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0042] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An aerosol inhaler with a sensor data recording and data transmission module, comprising an aerosol bottle, a housing, an electronic module, an electronic module cover, a drive collar, and a mouthpiece, wherein: The nozzle and the housing are detachable. The housing has two openings along the vertical direction. The lower opening is assembled with the nozzle, and the upper opening is used to accommodate the aerosol bottle. A space for placing the electronic module is provided on a vertical outer surface of the housing. The aerosol bottle is installed in the aerosol inhaler through the upper opening of the housing, the drive collar is sleeved on the aerosol bottle, and the lower end of the aerosol bottle is connected and fixed to the mouthpiece; The electronic module is surrounded by an outer cover, and the electronic module is sandwiched between the outer cover and the housing. The electronic module includes a power switch. The feature is that the housing has an operation window and a drive software on its vertical surface for placing the electronic module. The operation window is positioned corresponding to the power switch. The drive software contacts the drive collar and converts the vertical movement of the aerosol bottle into a horizontal movement, which is then transmitted to the electronic module.

2. An aerosol inhaler with a sensor data recording and data transmission module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive collar is provided with a transmission arm, which is wavy or includes a bend shape and extends upward in the vertical direction.

3. An aerosol inhaler with a sensor data recording and data transmission module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper circumferential surface of the suction nozzle is provided with multiple irregularly shaped buckles, and the upper outer side of the irregularly shaped buckles has a beveled structure.

4. An aerosol inhaler with a sensor data recording and data transmission module according to claim 1, characterized in that, An directional block is provided on the outer periphery of the upper circumference of the suction nozzle, and an directional slot is provided inside the lower end of the housing at a position corresponding to the directional block. The opening of the directional slot is set as a trumpet-shaped opening.

5. An aerosol inhaler with a sensor data recording and data transmission module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic module includes a sensing data recording element and a data transmission element, enabling the electronic module to connect to a mobile device or the Internet to complete data transmission.

6. An aerosol inhaler with a sensor data recording and data transmission module according to claim 5, characterized in that, The transmission element is a Bluetooth transmission element.

7. An aerosol inhaler with a sensor data recording and data transmission module according to claim 5, characterized in that, The transmission element is an NFC data transmission element.

8. An aerosol inhaler with a sensor data recording and data transmission module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic module includes a light-emitting element.

9. An aerosol inhaler with a sensor data recording and data transmission module according to claim 8, characterized in that, The outer cover of the electronic module is provided with a transparent window, the position of which corresponds to the light-emitting element.

10. An aerosol inhaler with a sensor data recording and data transmission module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power switch is a toggle switch or a push-button switch.

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