Sustainable suction bite block with counter weight
By incorporating a detachable connection design with a counterweight and protective shell on the suction tube, the problem of low accuracy in suctioning oral secretions during airway management is solved, achieving continuous and accurate suction of oral secretions and ensuring safe use.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NINGBO FIRST HOSPITAL
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, the accuracy of suctioning oral secretions during airway management is low, leading to problems such as oral infections and ventilator-associated pneumonia. Furthermore, existing equipment is prone to irritating the oral mucosa, posing safety hazards.
Design a weighted, sustainable suction pad. By setting a counterweight and a protective shell on the suction tube, ensure that the suction tube is always located at the point of oral secretion accumulation. The device's stability and safety are improved by using a detachable connection method.
It improves the accuracy of oral secretion suction, avoids pressure damage to the oral cavity, and enhances the safety and ease of installation of the device.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical equipment technology, specifically to a weighted, sustainable suction dental pad. Background Technology
[0002] In clinical medicine, airway management has always been a challenging and crucial issue in intensive care units (ICUs), and a hot topic of research and discussion among scholars both domestically and internationally. Prospective studies on the major complications of airway management in ICUs have been conducted both domestically and internationally, and the data indicate that the quality of airway management is not satisfactory, including the oral hygiene care of critically ill patients.
[0003] Patients with endotracheal intubation are unable to eat orally, have limited swallowing function, and experience a decline in the oral cavity's self-cleaning ability, leading to the accumulation of secretions and increased bacterial colonization, which in turn causes oral infections and bad breath. More seriously, the epiglottis may not close completely during intubation, allowing oral secretions to easily descend into the airway and induce ventilator-associated pneumonia.
[0004] Currently, there is no dedicated equipment for intraoral suction in clinical practice. In clinical practice, the suction catheter is often fixed to the bite block for continuous suction, which can easily irritate the oral mucosa and pharynx, and may cause nausea, vomiting, oral mucosal damage, pain, or even infection.
[0005] Theoretically speaking, oral secretions are secreted constantly, and the location where oral secretions accumulate changes with body position, leading to poor suction accuracy.
[0006] Therefore, it is essential to improve the aspiration efficiency of oral secretions in patients. Utility Model Content
[0007] This application provides a weighted, sustainable suction pad to address the technical problem of low accuracy in suctioning secretions from the patient's oral cavity.
[0008] This application provides a sustainable suction mouthguard with counterweight, comprising: a cylindrical mouthguard body and a suction tube with a counterweight at one end; the mouthguard body has a hollow first channel, the diameter of which is larger than the diameter of the suction tube; the suction tube passes through the first channel and is detachably fixed to the mouthguard body; the counterweight has a second channel passing through it; one end of the second channel is connected to the suction tube, and the other end of the second channel is connected to the outside atmosphere.
[0009] By adopting the above technical solution and setting a counterweight on the suction tube, the suction port of the suction tube is always located where the patient's oral secretions accumulate, which improves the accuracy of suctioning oral secretions and ensures the continuous suction of oral secretions generated in the patient's mouth.
[0010] Preferably, the end of the suction tube connected to the counterweight is provided with a protective shell made of medical flexible material. The cavity of the protective shell for installing the counterweight is connected to the suction tube. The protective shell is fitted to the outer surface of the counterweight and wraps the counterweight. The protective shell is provided with a first opening for the second channel to communicate with the outside atmosphere.
[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, a protective shell made of medical flexible material is wrapped around the outer surface of the counterweight to avoid pressure damage to the patient's oral cavity and improve the safety of the equipment.
[0012] Preferably, the protective shell is composed of a first shell and a second shell connected in a detachable manner. The first shell is connected to the suction tube, and the first opening is provided on the second shell. The first shell and the suction tube are integrally formed. The inner surface of the first shell is provided with a first groove in the circumferential direction, and the outer surface of the second shell is provided with a first protrusion in the circumferential direction suitable for embedding into the first groove.
[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the counterweight can be detached and installed, which improves the convenience of equipment installation.
[0014] Preferably, a first connector is provided at the end of the suction tube away from the counterweight, and a second connector is provided on the dental pad body; wherein, the first connector and the second connector are structurally or positionally matched to achieve a detachable connection between the suction tube and the dental pad body; the first connector is a flat protrusion on the outer surface of the suction tube, and a first strong magnet is embedded in the first connector; the second connector is a flat protrusion on the outer surface of the dental pad body, and a second strong magnet is embedded in the second connector; the first connector and the second connector are magnetically connected; or the first connector is an insert on the outer surface of the suction tube, extending along the length of the suction tube, and the second connector is a slot on the outer surface of the dental pad body suitable for insert insertion, the insert being inserted into the slot along the length of the dental pad body; the suction tube also includes an adapter, the tube body of the suction tube is flexible, the adapter and the suction tube are connected by a detachable plug-in and interference fit, and the first connector is provided on the adapter.
[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the suction tube and the dental pad body can be detachably connected and fixed, which improves the installation efficiency and stability of the equipment.
[0016] One or more technical solutions provided in this application have at least the following technical effects or advantages:
[0017] 1. By setting a counterweight on the suction tube, the suction port of the suction tube is always located where the patient's oral secretions accumulate, which improves the accuracy of suctioning oral secretions and ensures that the suction tube continuously suctions the oral secretions generated in the patient's mouth.
[0018] 2. By wrapping the outer surface of the counterweight with a protective shell made of medical flexible material, pressure damage to the patient's oral cavity is avoided, thus improving the safety of the equipment.
[0019] 3. The detachable installation of the counterweight and protective shell, and the detachable connection and fixation of the suction tube and the dental pad body, improve the installation efficiency and operational stability of the equipment. Attached Figure Description
[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0021] Figure 1 Axonometric drawing of a weighted, sustainable suction dental pad provided for this application;
[0022] Figure 2 An exploded view of a weighted, sustainable suction dental pad provided for this application;
[0023] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of a weighted, sustainable suction dental pad provided for this application.
[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Dental pad body; 11. First channel; 12. Second connector; 13. Occlusal wing; 2. Suction tube; 21. Adapter; 211. First connector; 3. Counterweight; 31. Second channel; 4. Protective shell; 41. First shell; 411. First groove; 42. Second shell; 421. First protrusion; 422. First opening; 51. First strong magnet; 52. Second strong magnet. Detailed Implementation
[0025] This application provides a weighted, sustainable suction dental pad to address the technical problem of low accuracy in suctioning oral secretions in existing technologies.
[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.
[0027] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.
[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0029] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.
[0030] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution. Example 1
[0031] like Figures 1 to 2 The embodiment of this application shows a sustainable suction mouthguard with counterweight, comprising: a cylindrical mouthguard body 1 and a suction tube 2 with a counterweight 3 at one end; the mouthguard body 1 has a hollow first channel 11, the diameter of the first channel 11 being larger than the diameter of the suction tube 2; the suction tube 2 passes through the first channel 11 and is detachably fixed to the mouthguard body 1; the counterweight 3 has a second channel 31 passing through the counterweight 3; one end of the second channel 31 is connected to the suction tube 2, and the other end of the second channel 31 is connected to the outside atmosphere.
[0032] Preferably, in the embodiments provided in this application, the dental pad body 1 is made of dental pads commonly used in hospitals. The outer shell of the dental pad body 1 is provided with an occlusal wing 13. The dental pad body 1 is provided with a hollow first channel 11. The suction tube 2 is a flexible tube made of medical silicone. The length of the suction tube 2 is between 4 and 8 centimeters, and the length of the suction tube 2 must be greater than the length of the dental pad body 1. The suction tube 2 is set inside the first channel 11, and both ends of the suction tube 2 are located outside the first channel 11.
[0033] The counterweight 3 is made of a solid material with a certain weight, such as "medical stainless steel, medical silicone". The counterweight 3 is cylindrical in shape. A second channel 31 is provided through the axis of the counterweight 3. A protective shell 4 is provided on one end of the suction tube 2. The protective shell 4 is made of the same material as the suction tube 2. The counterweight 3 is wrapped by the protective shell 4 and fixed to one end of the suction tube 2. One end of the second channel 31 is connected to the suction tube 2, and the other end is connected to the outside atmosphere through the first opening 422.
[0034] The protective shell 4 is composed of a first shell 41 and a second shell 42. The first shell 41 is integrally formed with the suction tube 2. The first opening 422 is provided on the second shell 42. Both the first shell 41 and the second shell 42 are provided with openings suitable for the installation of the counterweight 3. The first protrusion 421 is circumferentially arranged around the opening of the second shell 42 on the outer surface of the second shell 42. The first groove 411 is circumferentially arranged around the opening of the first shell 41 on the inner surface of the first shell 41. During installation, the second shell 42 is fitted onto the counterweight 3, and the opening of the second channel 31 is aligned with the first opening 422. Then, the other part of the counterweight 3 is embedded into the first shell 41, and the installation of the counterweight 3 is completed by the cooperation of the first protrusion 421 and the first groove 411.
[0035] The suction tube 2, without the counterweight 3, has a pluggable adapter 21 at one end. The adapter 21 is a clinically common type. One end of the adapter 21 is inserted into the suction tube 2 for fixation, and the other end connects to the negative pressure suction device. A relatively convex disc structure is located in the middle of the adapter 21, and a first connector 211 is located on this disc structure. The first connector 211 is a flat silicone soft body with an embedded first strong magnet 51. A second connector is located on the shell at one end of the dental pad body 1. 12. The second connector 12 is a flat plastic structure with a second strong magnet 52 embedded in it. The first connector 211 and the second connector 12 are magnetically connected by the first strong magnet 51 and the second strong magnet 52. During installation, after the counterweight 3 is installed in the protective shell 4, the end of the suction tube 2 without the counterweight 3 is passed through the first channel 11 and the adapter 21 is inserted into the suction tube 2. The suction tube 2 is fixed to the dental pad body 1 by the magnetic connection between the strong magnets on the first connector 211 and the second connector 12.
[0036] During the use of the mouthguard, when the patient changes position, oral secretions will accumulate at the lowest point of gravity. At this time, the counterweight 3 on the suction tube 2 will also be at the lowest point of gravity under the action of gravity, so that the accumulated oral secretions can be accurately and effectively suctioned.
[0037] In this embodiment, by setting a counterweight on the suction tube 2, the suction port of the suction tube 2 is always located where the patient's oral secretions accumulate, thus improving the accuracy of suctioning oral secretions. Example 2
[0038] More preferably, based on the above embodiments, such as Figure 3 The difference is that the first connector 211 on the adapter 21 is a plug that protrudes and extends relative to the disc structure, while the second connector 12 on the dental pad body 1 is a slot suitable for plug insertion.
[0039] It should be noted that the order of the embodiments described above is merely for descriptive purposes and does not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments. Furthermore, specific embodiments have been described above. Other embodiments are within the scope of the appended claims. In some cases, the actions or steps described in the claims can be performed in a different order than that shown in the embodiments and still achieve the desired result. Additionally, the processes depicted in the drawings do not necessarily require a specific or sequential order to achieve the desired result. In some embodiments, multitasking and parallel processing are also possible or may be advantageous.
[0040] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.
[0041] This specification and accompanying drawings are merely illustrative examples of this application and are intended to cover any and all modifications, variations, combinations, or equivalents within the scope of this application. Clearly, those skilled in the art can make various alterations and modifications to this application without departing from its scope. Therefore, if such modifications and modifications fall within the scope of this application and its equivalents, this application intends to include such modifications and modifications.
Claims
1. A weighted, sustainable suction dental pad, characterized in that: The device includes a cylindrical dental pad body (1) and a suction tube (2) with a counterweight (3) at one end; the dental pad body (1) has a hollow first channel (11), the diameter of which is larger than the diameter of the suction tube (2); the suction tube (2) passes through the first channel (11) and is detachably fixed to the dental pad body (1); the counterweight (3) has a second channel (31) that passes through the counterweight (3); one end of the second channel (31) is connected to the suction tube (2), and the other end of the second channel (31) is connected to the outside atmosphere.
2. The weighted, sustainable suction dental pad according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the suction tube (2) connected to the counterweight (3) is provided with a protective shell (4) made of medical flexible material. The cavity of the protective shell (4) for installing the counterweight (3) is connected to the suction tube (2). The protective shell (4) is attached to the outer surface of the counterweight (3) and wraps the counterweight (3). The protective shell (4) is provided with a first opening (422) for the second channel (31) to communicate with the outside atmosphere.
3. A weighted, sustainable suction dental pad according to claim 2, characterized in that, The protective shell (4) is composed of a first shell (41) and a second shell (42) connected in a detachable manner. The first shell (41) is connected to the suction tube (2), and the first opening (422) is provided on the second shell (42).
4. A weighted, sustainable suction dental pad according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first housing (41) is integrally formed with the suction tube (2). The inner surface of the first housing (41) is provided with a first groove (411) in the circumferential direction, and the outer surface of the second housing (42) is provided with a first protrusion (421) suitable for embedding into the first groove (411) in the circumferential direction.
5. A weighted, sustainable suction dental pad according to claim 4, characterized in that, The suction tube (2) is provided with a first connector (211) at the end away from the counterweight (3), and the dental pad body (1) is provided with a second connector (12); wherein the first connector (211) and the second connector (12) cooperate with each other in structure or position to achieve a detachable connection between the suction tube (2) and the dental pad body (1).
6. A weighted, sustainable suction dental pad according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first connector (211) is a flat protrusion on the outer surface of the suction tube (2), and a first strong magnet (51) is embedded in the first connector (211). The second connector (12) is a flat protrusion on the outer surface of the dental pad body (1), and a second strong magnet (52) is embedded in the second connector (12). The first connector (211) and the second connector (12) are connected by magnetism.
7. A weighted, sustainable suction dental pad according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first connector (211) is an insert provided on the outer surface of the suction tube (2), and the first connector (211) extends along the length direction of the suction tube (2). The second connector (12) is a slot provided on the outer surface of the dental pad body (1) suitable for insert insertion, and the insert is inserted into the slot in the length direction of the dental pad body (1).
8. A weighted, sustainable suction dental pad according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, The suction tube (2) also includes an adapter (21). The tube body of the suction tube (2) is flexible. The adapter (21) is connected to the suction tube (2) in a detachable plug-in and interference fit manner. The first connector (211) is provided on the adapter (21).