Foeniculum vulgare heating device
By designing a fennel heating device with a PTC heating layer and a temperature control module, the problems of uneven heating and burn risk of fennel hot compress devices have been solved, achieving constant temperature heating and convenient use, thus improving efficiency and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZIGONG NO 4 PEOPLES HOSPITAL
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
Existing fennel hot compress devices cannot maintain a constant temperature, resulting in uneven heating, requiring repeated heating, wasting time and manpower, and posing a risk of burns.
A heating device comprising a housing, mounting box, bag assembly, and heating unit is designed. It employs a PTC heating layer and a temperature control module, combined with a timing module and an alarm module, to ensure constant temperature heating and time control. The bag assembly is detachable for easy cleaning and reuse.
It achieves constant temperature control for fennel hot compress, reduces the number of reheating cycles, improves safety and efficiency, facilitates reuse, and reduces labor and time costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of medical devices, and more particularly to a fennel heating device. Background Technology
[0002] Given that fennel oil contains functions such as promoting gastrointestinal motility, increasing contraction, improving abdominal blood circulation, and relieving pain, doctors in ICU wards often prescribe fennel hot compresses for critically ill patients who have weakened intestinal motility and significant abdominal distension due to prolonged bed rest, septic shock, or abdominal intestinal surgery. Applying fennel to the abdomen can help expel gas and reduce abdominal discomfort.
[0003] Currently, when hospitals use fennel seeds for hot compresses, the common practice is to place the fennel seeds in a pillowcase-like cloth bag, tie the bag tightly, heat it in a microwave, and then place it on the patient's abdomen for 30-40 minutes. However, the temperature of the cloth bag cannot be controlled in this way, and it cannot maintain a constant temperature during the hot compress. After a few minutes to a dozen minutes, the temperature of the cloth bag drops to a level that is no longer suitable for the hot compress. To achieve the required duration of the hot compress, the cloth bag needs to be heated repeatedly, which consumes a lot of time, manpower, and effort. At the same time, different operators heat the bag for different durations in the microwave, resulting in inconsistent temperatures and uneven heating of the fennel seeds inside the bag, which may even cause localized burns to the abdomen. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a fennel heating device, comprising:
[0005] An outer casing, wherein an opening is provided on the outer casing;
[0006] The mounting box is installed inside the opening;
[0007] A bagging assembly containing fennel seeds, the bagging assembly being detachably installed within the mounting box, wherein when the mounting box is installed within the housing, a portion of the bagging assembly is exposed through an opening and comes into contact with the user's skin;
[0008] A heating unit for heating the fennel seeds inside the bagging assembly;
[0009] The heating unit includes:
[0010] The PTC heating layer is located on the inner wall of the mounting box;
[0011] The temperature control module is installed inside the mounting box;
[0012] The power module is installed inside the housing and is electrically connected to the PTC heating layer and the temperature control module;
[0013] The controller is installed outside the housing and is electrically connected to the PTC heating layer, temperature control module and power supply module.
[0014] Furthermore, the bagging assembly includes an inner bag and an outer bag;
[0015] The inner bag is used to hold the fennel seeds;
[0016] The outer bag is fitted over the inner bag and is intended to come into contact with the user's skin;
[0017] The inner bag and the outer bag each have at least one loading port, which is sealed by fasteners.
[0018] Furthermore, the fastener is a rubber band, rope, or Velcro.
[0019] Furthermore, the outer bag has an installation ring at its edge near the filling entrance, and the outer bag is connected to the installation box through the installation ring.
[0020] Furthermore, a fixing hole is provided on the outer wall of the mounting box, and the fixing screw passes through the mounting ring of the outer bag and connects to the fixing hole.
[0021] Furthermore, the mounting box has a U-shaped cross-section, and the PTC heating layer is installed on the inner sidewall of the mounting box.
[0022] Furthermore, the temperature control module includes a temperature sensor and a relay.
[0023] Both the temperature sensor and the relay are installed inside the mounting box and are electrically connected to the controller.
[0024] Furthermore, the temperature control module also includes:
[0025] An alarm module is mounted on the housing and electrically connected to the controller.
[0026] Furthermore, the temperature control module also includes a timing module; the timing module is installed on the inner wall of the housing and is electrically connected to the controller.
[0027] Furthermore, the outer wall of the housing is provided with an operation panel for the controller; the operation panel has a display screen, a switch button, a timer button and an alarm light.
[0028] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0029] (1) The disassembly and installation of the bagging assembly and the installation box make it possible to remove the bagging assembly and clean and disinfect the outer bag after use, and then put in another fennel seed and reassemble it into the installation box to form a new heating device, so as to facilitate reuse.
[0030] (2) The PTC heating layer is used as the heat source for the bagging assembly, resulting in low thermal resistance, high heat exchange efficiency, and high safety performance. A heating unit is installed to maintain a constant temperature for the bagging assembly, and a timing module allows for precise control of the application time of fennel on the patient's abdomen, facilitating better therapeutic effects. An alarm module is installed to detect malfunctions in the heating device, allowing staff to promptly check and address the issue. An operation panel displays time and temperature, enabling patients to monitor the heating device's operation during use. Attached Figure Description
[0031] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the 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.
[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a fennel heating device according to an embodiment of this application;
[0033] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembled structure of a fennel heating device according to an embodiment of this application;
[0034] Figure label:
[0035] 1. Outer shell; 11. Opening;
[0036] 2. Mounting box; 21. Fixing holes;
[0037] 3. Bag assembly; 31. Inner bag; 32. Outer bag; 33. Fastener; 34. Mounting ring; 35. Fixing screw;
[0038] 4. Heating unit; 41. PTC heating layer; 42. Temperature control module; 421. Temperature sensor; 422. Relay; 423. Alarm module; 424. Timing module; 43. Power supply module; 44. Controller. Detailed Implementation
[0039] In the following description, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of this invention. Therefore, the drawings and description are considered exemplary in nature and not restrictive.
[0040] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art. They are only used to facilitate the description of this utility model and simplify 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.
[0041] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0042] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0043] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of this invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.
[0044] The embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0045] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a fennel heating device, including a shell 1, a mounting box 2, a bagging assembly containing fennel seeds 3, and a heating unit 4 for heating the fennel seeds inside the bagging assembly 3.
[0046] An opening 11 is provided on the outer casing 1. The mounting box 2 is installed inside the opening 11. The pouch assembly 3 is detachably installed inside the mounting box 2. When the mounting box 2 is installed inside the mounting box 2, a portion of the pouch assembly 3 is exposed through the opening 11 and comes into contact with the user's skin.
[0047] During use, the heating unit 4 heats the bagging assembly 3. Heating is stopped once the fennel inside the bagging assembly 3 has reached the preset temperature. Then, the user grasps the outer shell 1, bringing the bagging assembly 3 into contact with the user's skin.
[0048] More specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the heating unit 4 includes: a PTC heating layer 41, a temperature control module 42, a power supply module 43, and a controller 44. The PTC heating layer 41 is located on the inner wall of the mounting box 2. The temperature control module is installed inside the mounting box 2. The power supply module is installed inside the outer casing 1 and is electrically connected to the PTC heating layer 41 and the temperature control module 42. The controller 44 is installed outside the outer casing 1 and is electrically connected to the PTC heating layer 41, the temperature control module 42, and the power supply module 43.
[0049] When heating fennel seeds, the controller 44 controls the power module 43 to supply power to the PTC heating layer 41. The PTC heating layer 41 heats the fennel seeds inside the bag assembly 3. After heating to the specified temperature, the temperature control module 42 feeds back the information to the controller 44, and the controller 44 controls the PTC heating layer 41 to maintain the preset temperature.
[0050] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the bagging assembly 3 includes an inner bag 31 and an outer bag 32; the inner bag 31 is used to hold fennel seeds; the outer bag 32 is fitted over the inner bag 31 and is used to come into contact with the user's skin; wherein the inner bag 31 and the outer bag 32 have at least one loading port, which is sealed by a fastener 33.
[0051] In use, to facilitate the filling of fennel seeds into the inner bag 31, the inner bag 31 is then sealed with fasteners 33, and then the inner bag 31 is placed into the outer bag 32. The outer bag 32 containing the fennel seeds is then inserted into the mounting box 2, and the fennel seeds are heated by the heating unit 4 on the inner side wall of the mounting box 2.
[0052] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the fastener 33 is a rubber band, rope, or Velcro. In use, rubber bands, rope, or Velcro are used to secure the openings of the inner bag 31 and the outer bag 32.
[0053] It should be noted that fastener 33 can be fixed to the inner bag 31 and the outer bag 32 to prevent them from falling off and becoming inconvenient to find during use.
[0054] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the outer bag 32 has an installation ring 34 near its loading entrance, and the outer bag 32 is connected to the mounting box 2 through the installation ring 34.
[0055] To prevent the outer bag 32 containing fennel seeds from falling off during use, an installation ring 34 is provided on the outer bag 32, and the installation ring 34 is detachably connected to the installation box 2.
[0056] More specifically, a fixing hole 21 is provided on the outer side wall of the mounting box 2. The fixing screw 35 passes through the mounting ring 34 on the outer bag 32 and extends into the fixing hole 21 on the mounting box 2 to fix the outer bag 32.
[0057] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in order to make better contact between the PTC heating layer 41 and the bagging assembly 3 containing fennel seeds during use, the cross-section of the mounting box 2 is set to a "U" shape, and then the PTC heating layer 41 is installed on the inner wall of the mounting box 2.
[0058] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the temperature control module 42 includes a temperature sensor 421 and a relay 422. Both the temperature sensor 421 and the relay 422 are installed in the mounting box 2 and are electrically connected to the controller 44.
[0059] To facilitate automatic control of the heating temperature, a temperature sensor 421 is installed in the mounting box 2. The temperature sensor 421 is used to detect the heating temperature of the PTC heating layer 41 on the bag assembly 3, so that the temperature on the bag assembly 3 is maintained within a preset temperature range. The relay 422 is provided to facilitate automatic control.
[0060] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the temperature control module 42 further includes an alarm module 423, which is installed on the housing 1 and electrically connected to the controller 44.
[0061] To prevent the temperature on the bagging assembly 3 from becoming too high, an alarm module 423 is provided. When the temperature is too low or too high, the alarm module 423 will trigger an alarm and send the information back to the controller 44. The controller 44 will then control the PTC heating layer 41 to heat the material.
[0062] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the temperature control module 42 also includes a timing module 424; the timing module 424 is installed on the inner wall of the housing 1 and is electrically connected to the controller 44.
[0063] To facilitate control of heating time, a timing module 424 is provided. When the timing module 424 reaches the preset time, it feeds back the information to the controller 44, and the controller 44 controls the relay 422 to cut off the power.
[0064] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the outer wall of the housing 1 is provided with an operation panel of the controller 44; the operation panel has a display screen, a switch button, a timer button and an alarm light.
[0065] For ease of use, various data can be set via the control panel of controller 44. It should be noted that the alarm light can be considered part of the alarm module 423. The display screen shows the heating temperature of the fennel seeds, and the switch button controls the start and stop of the heating device. The timer button is used to set the heating duration.
[0066] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A fennel heating device, characterized in that, It includes: An outer casing, wherein an opening is provided on the outer casing; The mounting box is installed inside the opening; A bagging assembly containing fennel seeds, the bagging assembly being detachably installed within the mounting box, wherein when the mounting box is installed within the housing, a portion of the bagging assembly is exposed through an opening and comes into contact with the user's skin; A heating unit for heating the fennel seeds inside the bagging assembly; The heating unit includes: The PTC heating layer is located on the inner wall of the mounting box; The temperature control module is installed inside the mounting box; The power module is installed inside the housing and is electrically connected to the PTC heating layer and the temperature control module; The controller is installed outside the housing and is electrically connected to the PTC heating layer, temperature control module and power supply module.
2. The fennel heating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bagging assembly includes an inner bag and an outer bag; The inner bag is used to hold the fennel seeds; The outer bag is fitted over the inner bag and is intended to come into contact with the user's skin; The inner bag and the outer bag each have at least one loading port, which is sealed by fasteners.
3. The fennel heating device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fasteners are rubber bands, ropes, and Velcro.
4. The fennel heating device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer bag has an installation ring at its edge near the filling entrance, and the outer bag is connected to the installation box through the installation ring.
5. The fennel heating device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer wall of the mounting box is provided with a fixing hole, and the fixing screw passes through the mounting ring of the outer bag and connects to the fixing hole.
6. The fennel heating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting box has a concave cross-section, and the PTC heating layer is installed on the inner wall of the mounting box.
7. The fennel heating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature control module includes a temperature sensor and a relay. Both the temperature sensor and the relay are installed inside the mounting box and are electrically connected to the controller.
8. The fennel heating device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The temperature control module also includes: An alarm module is mounted on the housing and electrically connected to the controller.
9. The fennel heating device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The temperature control module also includes a timing module; the timing module is installed on the inner wall of the housing and is electrically connected to the controller.
10. The fennel heating device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The outer wall of the housing is provided with an operation panel for the controller; the operation panel has a display screen, a switch button, a timer button and an alarm light.