Auxiliary sitting device for thoracocentesis patient

By designing an auxiliary sitting device with motor drive, the problem of severely ill patients being unable to sit up on their own during thoracentesis was solved, achieving convenient assisted sitting and safety protection, and reducing the risk of falling.

CN224269706UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26SICHUAN ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCI SICHUAN PROVINCIAL PEOPLES HOSPITAL
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SICHUAN ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCI SICHUAN PROVINCIAL PEOPLES HOSPITAL
Filing Date
2025-05-28
Publication Date
2026-05-26

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, patients with severe conditions are unable to sit up on their own during thoracentesis and require manual assistance, which makes the procedure cumbersome and poses a risk of falling.

Method used

An auxiliary sitting device comprising a base, a plate, and movable components was designed. The plate is pushed by a motor-driven fixed rod and a U-shaped plate, combined with protective components and a blocking rod, to enable the patient to sit up slowly and be protected.

Benefits of technology

It enables patients to sit up easily with assistance, reduces the hassle of manual operation, lowers the risk of falls, and improves the safety and efficiency of puncture procedures.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a thoracocentesis patient's auxiliary sitting device relates to medical assistance technical field, including base, plate no. 1 and plate no. 2, the lower surface of plate no. 1 is fixedly connected with the upper surface of base, the base is T-shaped state, the outer surface left side of plate no. 1 is movably connected with the outer surface right side of plate no. The motor is started to drive the fixing rod to rotate and drive the U-shaped plate and the column body, so that the column body makes contact with the surface of the second plate, the second plate is extruded, the second plate is slowly pushed, a patient sits up slowly, after the patient sits up, the fixing plate is loosened by a worker, and the patient can sit up slowly. Under the elastic action of a contracted spring, a fixing plate is pushed to move, so that a rhombic opening in the fixing plate is in contact with the outer surface of a rhombic block, the position of a fixing rod is limited, and through the arrangement of the structure, the patient can conveniently sit in an auxiliary mode, and medical staff can conveniently conduct thoracocentesis.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical auxiliary technology, and more specifically, to an auxiliary sitting device for patients undergoing thoracentesis. Background Technology

[0002] Thoracentesis is a procedure that uses a sterilized needle to puncture the pleural cavity through the skin, intercostal tissue, and parietal pleura. In respiratory medicine, thoracentesis is a common diagnostic and treatment method. If examination reveals pleural effusion, thoracentesis can be used to aspirate the fluid for various tests to determine the cause of the disease. However, this technique carries risks such as pneumothorax and bleeding. In clinical practice, medical staff generally require the patient to be seated to allow the pleural fluid to drain towards the bases of the lungs, improving the success rate of the puncture and reducing the risk of pneumothorax.

[0003] The existing technology has the following problems:

[0004] Currently, when medical staff perform thoracentesis, they often encounter patients with severe conditions who are unable to sit up on their own. This requires manual assistance to help them sit up, making the manual operation cumbersome and laborious, causing inconvenience to the user. Furthermore, patients with severe conditions are prone to leaning forward when sitting up, posing a risk of falling.

[0005] Therefore, we need a sitting device to assist patients undergoing thoracentesis to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] This invention provides an auxiliary sitting device for patients undergoing thoracentesis to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0008] A patient-assisting sitting device for thoracentesis includes a base, a first plate, and a second plate. The lower surface of the first plate is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base. The base is T-shaped. The left side of the outer surface of the first plate is movably connected to the right side of the outer surface of the second plate. A movable component is provided on the left side of the outer surface of the base, and a protective component is provided on the right side of the outer surface of the base.

[0009] The upper surface of the base has an installation port on the left side. The movable component includes a motor and an L-shaped plate. The output shaft of the motor is fixedly connected to a fixing rod. The outer surface of the fixing rod is fixedly connected to a U-shaped plate. The outer surface of the fixing rod is movably connected through the installation port in the base. A column is movably connected to the inner side of the groove of the U-shaped plate.

[0010] A further improvement of the present invention is that: a headrest is fixedly connected to the middle left side of the second plate, and a U-shaped protective frame is fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the upper surface of the second plate, and a blocking block is fixedly connected to the left and rear sides of the first plate, with the left side of the blocking block overlapping the right side of the second plate.

[0011] A further improvement of the present invention is that: a T-shaped fixing block is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the motor, the lower surface of the T-shaped fixing block is fixedly connected to the surface of the base, the outer surface of the column overlaps with the surface of the second plate, the rear side of the outer surface of the fixing rod extends to the outside of the base, and a rhomboid block is fixedly connected to the rear end of the fixing rod.

[0012] A further improvement of this utility model is that: the horizontal end face of the L-shaped plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the base, the horizontal outer surface of the L-shaped plate is slidably connected to the fixing plate, and a diamond-shaped opening is provided in the middle of the upper rear side of the fixing plate, and the interior of the diamond-shaped opening is inserted into the outer surface of the diamond block.

[0013] A further improvement of this utility model is that springs are fixedly connected to both the left and right sides of the outer surface of the fixing plate, and the end faces of the springs are fixedly connected to the vertical surface of the L-shaped plate.

[0014] A further improvement of the present invention is that the protective component includes a support plate one and a support plate two. The lower ends of the support plate one and the support plate two are fixedly connected to the surface of the base. A T-shaped groove is provided on the upper surface of the support plate one. The inner wall of the T-shaped groove is connected to the rear side. A T-shaped slider is slidably connected inside the T-shaped groove. A connecting block is fixedly connected to the middle of the rear side of the T-shaped slider.

[0015] A further improvement of this utility model is that a blocking rod is provided on the rear side of the connecting block, and an installation groove is provided on the front side of the outer surface of the blocking rod, and the interior of the installation groove is movably connected to the outer surface of the connecting block.

[0016] A further improvement of this utility model is that: the left side of the second support plate is provided with a number of grooves, and the interior of the number of grooves is magnetically fixed to the outer surface of the blocking rod.

[0017] Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the technological progress achieved by this utility model compared to the prior art is as follows:

[0018] 1. This utility model provides an auxiliary sitting device for patients undergoing thoracentesis. The motor drives the fixed rod to rotate, which in turn drives the U-shaped plate and column, causing the column to contact the surface of the second plate. This compresses the second plate and slowly pushes it, allowing the patient to sit up gradually. Once the patient is seated, the worker releases the fixed plate. Due to the elasticity of the contracted spring, the fixed plate moves, causing the diamond-shaped opening in the fixed plate to contact the outer surface of the diamond-shaped block, thus restricting the position of the fixed rod. This structure facilitates patient sitting and improves the effectiveness of thoracentesis for medical personnel.

[0019] 2. This utility model provides an auxiliary sitting device for patients undergoing thoracentesis. The design of support plate one, support plate two, and a blocking rod facilitates patient protection when sitting, preventing seriously ill patients from leaning forward. In addition, the T-shaped slider and groove facilitate vertical adjustment, and the flexible connection between the connecting block and the blocking rod facilitates the opening and closing of the blocking rod. This structure provides protective features to prevent seriously ill patients from leaning forward. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rear structure of the base of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the active component structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is an enlarged structural diagram of point A in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the protective component structure of this utility model.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Plate 1; 3. Plate 2; 4. Movable component; 41. Motor; 42. T-shaped fixing block; 43. Fixing rod; 44. U-shaped plate; 45. Column; 46. Fixing plate; 47. L-shaped plate; 48. Spring; 49. Rhombus block; 5. Protective component; 51. Support plate 1; 52. T-shaped slide; 53. T-shaped slider; 54. Connecting block; 55. Blocking rod; 56. Support plate 2; 57. Groove; 6. Headrest; 7. U-shaped protective frame. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0027] Example 1: As Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this utility model provides an auxiliary sitting device for patients undergoing thoracentesis. The base 1 has a T-shaped structure and is made of sturdy plastic, reducing the overall weight of the device while maintaining sufficient strength. Plate 2 is fixed to the upper surface of the base 1 by welding. Plate 3 is hinged to the left side of the outer surface of Plate 2, allowing Plate 3 to rotate relative to Plate 2. After a seriously ill patient lies down on Plates 2 and 3, the subsequent movable component 4 slowly pushes Plate 3, facilitating a sitting position. A headrest 6 is fixedly connected to the middle left side of Plate 3, providing support for the patient's head. It is made of soft sponge material to improve patient comfort. U-shaped protective frames 7 are fixedly connected to the front and rear of the upper surface of Plate 3 to prevent the patient from slipping. Blocks are fixedly connected to the left front and rear sides of Plate 2, overlapping the right side of Plate 3 to limit the rotation range of Plate 23, ensuring that Plate 23 rotates to a 90-degree angle before stopping.

[0028] Example 2: Figures 1 to 5 As shown, an installation opening is provided on the left side of the upper surface of the base 1 for installing the movable component 4. The movable component 4 includes a motor 41 and an L-shaped plate 47. The motor 41 is fixed to the surface of the base 1 by a T-shaped fixing block 42. The output shaft of the motor 41 is fixedly connected to a fixing rod 43. The fixing rod 43 passes through the U-shaped plate 44 and extends into the installation opening of the base 1 to achieve a movable connection. In addition, the fixing rod 43 is fixed to the U-shaped plate 44. A column 45 is movably connected to the inner side of the groove of the U-shaped plate 44. The outer surface of the column 45 overlaps with the surface of the second plate 3. The movable connection of the column 45 facilitates the rotation of the column 45 after contact with the second plate 3 when the second plate 3 is pushed, thus reducing the friction between the two. When the motor 41 works, it drives the fixing rod 43 and the U-shaped plate 44 to rotate, and then pushes the second plate 3 to rotate through the column 45.

[0029] The rear end of the fixed rod 43 is fixedly connected to the rhombus block 49. The horizontal end face of the L-shaped plate 47 is fixedly connected to the surface of the base 1. The fixed plate 46 is slidably connected to the horizontal outer surface of the L-shaped plate 47. The rhombus opening on the upper rear side of the fixed plate 46 is inserted into the rhombus block 49. At the same time, the fixed plate 46 is connected to the vertical surface of the L-shaped plate 47 through the springs 48 on the left and right sides. When the worker loosens the fixed plate 46, the fixed plate 46 is pushed by the retracted springs 48. When pushed to the appropriate position, the rhombus block 49 in the fixed plate 46 is inserted into the rhombus opening, thereby realizing the locking operation of the fixed rod 43 after rotation.

[0030] Furthermore, motor 41 is a self-locking motor, a special type of DC motor characterized by its automatic locking function. When the motor torque reaches a certain value, the motor will automatically maintain a stopped or running state without the need for an additional braking device. This characteristic makes self-locking motors very useful in many applications, such as automated equipment requiring precise position control, robotic arms, and industrial drive systems. Since self-locking motors are a mature and readily available technology, they have not been described in detail.

[0031] Example 3: Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a protective component 5 is provided on the right side of the outer surface of the base 1, including a first support plate 51 and a second support plate 56. The lower ends of the first support plate 51 and the second support plate 56 are fixedly connected to the surface of the base 1. A T-shaped groove 52 is opened on the upper surface of the first support plate 51. A T-shaped slider 53 is slidably connected inside the T-shaped groove 52. This structure facilitates up-and-down sliding and position adjustment. A connecting block 54 is fixedly connected to the surface of the T-shaped slider 53. The connecting block 54 facilitates the use of the subsequent blocking rod 55. The blocking rod 55 is movably connected to the connecting block 54 through the mounting groove on its front side. The blocking rod 55 can be inserted into several grooves 57 on the left side of the second support plate 56 and fixed by magnetic attraction, thereby playing a role in protecting and restricting the patient's range of motion.

[0032] Working principle: In use, after the patient lies flat on plates 2 and 3, when medical staff need to operate, they pull the fixing plate 46 to separate the diamond-shaped opening from the diamond-shaped block 49, causing the spring 48 to contract. Then, the motor 41 is started, which drives the fixing rod 43, U-shaped plate 44, and column 45. When rotated to the appropriate position, the column 45 contacts the surface of plate 3. When the plate 3 is pushed slowly and continuously, the column 45 rotates, thereby reducing friction. When the patient sits up, the medical staff releases the fixing plate 46. Due to the elasticity of the contracted spring 48, the fixing plate 46 is pushed to move, so that the diamond-shaped opening in the fixing plate 46 contacts the diamond-shaped block 49, thereby achieving the limit. When the patient sits up, the blocking rod 55 can be rotated to separate from the groove 57. Then, the blocking rod 55 can be adjusted up and down to the appropriate position and rotated again to reset, thereby limiting the patient and preventing the patient from tilting forward.

[0033] The present invention has been described in detail above. However, modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, any modifications or improvements that do not depart from the spirit of the present invention are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sitting-assisted device for patients undergoing thoracentesis, comprising a base (1), a first plate (2), and a second plate (3), characterized in that: The lower surface of the first plate (2) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base (1). The base (1) is in a T-shape. The left side of the outer surface of the first plate (2) is movably connected to the right side of the outer surface of the second plate (3). A movable component (4) is provided on the left side of the outer surface of the base (1). A protective component (5) is provided on the right side of the outer surface of the base (1). The upper surface of the base (1) has an installation port on the left side. The movable component (4) includes a motor (41) and an L-shaped plate (47). The output shaft of the motor (41) is fixedly connected to a fixing rod (43). The outer surface of the fixing rod (43) is fixedly connected to a U-shaped plate (44). The outer surface of the fixing rod (43) is movably connected through the installation port in the base (1). A column (45) is movably connected to the inner side of the groove of the U-shaped plate (44).

2. The patient sitting and standing assisting device for thoracentesis according to claim 1, characterized in that: A headrest (6) is fixedly connected to the middle left side of the second plate (3). A U-shaped protective frame (7) is fixedly connected to the front and back of the upper surface of the second plate (3). A blocking block is fixedly connected to the left side of the front and back of the first plate (2). The left side of the blocking block overlaps with the right side of the second plate (3).

3. The patient-assisting sitting device for thoracentesis according to claim 1, characterized in that: A T-shaped fixing block (42) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the motor (41). The lower surface of the T-shaped fixing block (42) is fixedly connected to the surface of the base (1). The outer surface of the column (45) overlaps with the surface of the second plate (3). The rear side of the outer surface of the fixing rod (43) extends to the outside of the base (1). A rhomboid block (49) is fixedly connected to the rear end of the fixing rod (43).

4. The patient sitting and standing device for thoracentesis according to claim 1, characterized in that: The horizontal end face of the L-shaped plate (47) is fixedly connected to the surface of the base (1). The horizontal outer surface of the L-shaped plate (47) is slidably connected to the fixing plate (46). A diamond-shaped opening is provided in the middle of the upper rear side of the fixing plate (46). The interior of the diamond-shaped opening is inserted into the outer surface of the diamond block (49).

5. The patient-assisting sitting device for thoracentesis according to claim 4, characterized in that: Springs (48) are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the outer surface of the fixing plate (46), and the end face of the spring (48) is fixedly connected to the vertical surface of the L-shaped plate (47).

6. The patient sitting and standing assisting device for thoracentesis according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective component (5) includes a support plate one (51) and a support plate two (56). The lower ends of the support plate one (51) and the support plate two (56) are fixedly connected to the surface of the base (1). A T-shaped groove (52) is provided on the upper surface of the support plate one (51). The inner wall of the T-shaped groove (52) is connected to the inner and outer sides. A T-shaped slider (53) is slidably connected inside the T-shaped groove (52). A connecting block (54) is fixedly connected to the middle of the rear side of the T-shaped slider (53).

7. The patient sitting and standing assisting device for thoracentesis according to claim 6, characterized in that: A blocking rod (55) is provided on the rear side of the connecting block (54). An installation groove is provided on the front side of the outer surface of the blocking rod (55). The interior of the installation groove is movably connected to the outer surface of the connecting block (54).

8. The patient sitting and standing assisting device for thoracentesis according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second support plate (56) has several grooves (57) on its left side, and the interior of the grooves (57) is magnetically fixed to the outer surface of the blocking rod (55).