An eyewash station

By designing an eyewash station with an internal water pipe and a drain pipe, the problem of inconvenience in using existing eyewash stations has been solved, achieving the effects of simplified operation and improved hygiene.

CN224269740UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26JINAN AIER EYE HOSPITAL CO LTD
View PDF 1 Cites 0 Cited by

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JINAN AIER EYE HOSPITAL CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-01-21
Publication Date
2026-05-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing eyewash stations are inconvenient to use and cumbersome to operate, requiring frequent inversion and disinfection, which affects the user experience.

Method used

An eyewash station has been designed, comprising a bottle body, a cap, and a connecting inner water pipe and a drain pipe. The cleaning solution flows out from the top of the cleaning tank through the inner water pipe and is discharged at an angle towards the middle. Combined with an elliptical structure and anti-slip texture, it enables convenient eye washing.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the operation process, improves ease of use and hygiene, and reduces waste of cleaning solution and frequency of disinfection.

✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.

Smart Images

  • Figure CN224269740U_ABST
    Figure CN224269740U_ABST
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

An eyewash station, relating to the field of eyewash device technology, includes a bottle body (1) and a bottle cap (2) at its upper end. A cleaning tank (21) is provided in the middle of the upper side of the bottle cap (2). It also includes an inner water pipe (3) connecting the inside of the bottle body (1) and the upper part of the cleaning tank (21). The bottom of the cleaning tank (21) is also connected to a drain pipe (4) that communicates with the outside. When in use, the eyes are placed in the opening of the cleaning tank and the bottle body is squeezed. The cleaning liquid inside the bottle body flows out from the upper part of the cleaning tank along the inner water pipe, thereby cleaning the eyes. Then the cleaning water flows into the cleaning tank and is discharged along the drain pipe at the bottom of the cleaning tank. The cleaning operation steps are very simple and the use is very convenient.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of eyewash device technology, specifically an eyewash applicator. Background Technology

[0002] After ophthalmic surgery, patients often need to use eyewash devices regularly to clean foreign objects or secretions from their eyes to improve postoperative recovery. For example, an eyewash bottle disclosed in patent application CN202122794596.5 includes a bottle body and a cap. The bottle body has grooves on both sides and a threaded nozzle at the center of the top. A cap is fitted onto the top of the threaded nozzle, and an adjusting valve is fitted around the cap. A measuring cylinder is installed on the top of the cap, and an eyewash cup is installed on the top of the measuring cylinder. The bottom of the eyewash cup extends through the inside of the measuring cylinder and contains an eyewash column. A cap is fitted around the eyewash column. When using it, the adjusting valve must be opened first to squeeze the eyewash solution from the bottle into the measuring cylinder, and then the adjusting valve must be closed before the eye can be cleaned. This is not convenient to use. Furthermore, after each cleaning, the cleaning solution in the measuring cylinder must be emptied and sterilized before new eyewash solution can be squeezed in for reuse, which is very troublesome. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the technical problems of existing eyewash stations being inconvenient and cumbersome to use, as described in the background section, this invention provides an eyewash station.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0005] An eyewash station includes a bottle body and a cap at its upper end. A cleaning tank is provided in the middle of the upper side of the cap. The station also includes an inner water pipe connecting the inside of the bottle body and the upper part of the cleaning tank. A drain pipe connected to the outside is also provided at the bottom of the cleaning tank. When in use, the eyes are placed in the opening of the cleaning tank, and then the bottle body is squeezed. The cleaning liquid inside the bottle body flows out from the upper part of the cleaning tank along the inner water pipe, thereby cleaning the eyes. Then the cleaning water flows into the cleaning tank and is discharged through the drain pipe at the bottom of the cleaning tank. It is simple to operate and very convenient to use.

[0006] As a preferred implementation, the outlet of the inner water pipe is tilted towards the upper middle of the washing tank. When using it, the user can place the eyewash station on the table or hold it in their hand, then point their eyes downwards towards the washing tank and squeeze the bottle. The cleaning solution inside the bottle flows out from the top of the washing tank along the inner water pipe, tilting towards the upper middle of the washing tank to rinse the eyes. This eliminates the need to invert the eyewash station to soak the eyes in the cleaning solution. At the same time, the cleaning water flows directly into the washing tank and is discharged from the washing tank along the drain pipe, enabling long-term running water cleaning. This not only simplifies the operation but is also more hygienic than inverting the eyewash station.

[0007] To facilitate the rapid outflow of cleaning water, the inner diameter of the upper end of the cleaning tank is larger than that of the lower end.

[0008] To improve cleaning effectiveness and efficiency, at least two internal water pipes should be installed in a relatively opposite arrangement.

[0009] Furthermore, the cross-section of the cleaning tank is elliptical to fit the shape of the eye for easy cleaning, and two inner water pipes are connected to both sides of the cleaning tank along the long axis, thereby enabling simultaneous cleaning of the eye from both sides.

[0010] Furthermore, the angle between the water outlet direction of the inner water pipe and the vertical centerline of the bottle body is 20°-80°, preferably 60°-80°.

[0011] Preferably, the depth of the cleaning tank is not less than 1 / 4 of the depth of the bottle.

[0012] For easy cleaning, the drain pipe and inner water pipe are detachably connected to the bottle cap.

[0013] As a preferred implementation, one end of the drain pipe is connected to the cleaning tank, and the other end is tilted towards the lower outer side of the bottle to prevent the user from coming into contact with the cleaning water and causing unnecessary infection.

[0014] To make the bottle easier to hold, it has an elongated, elliptical cross-section, which also makes it easier to squeeze.

[0015] Furthermore, anti-slip textures / grooves are provided on the outer rim of the bottle.

[0016] This utility model discloses an eyewash device. When in use, simply place your eyes into the opening of the washing tank, then squeeze the bottle. The cleaning liquid inside the bottle flows out from the top of the washing tank along the inner water pipe, thus cleaning your eyes. Afterward, the cleaning water automatically flows into the washing tank and is discharged through the drain pipe at the bottom of the washing tank. The entire cleaning operation is very simple and convenient to use. Attached Figure Description

[0017] In the attached diagram:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an eyewash station according to the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The front view;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Top view;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the AA-direction section;

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the BB-direction section in the middle;

[0023] The components represented by the various reference numerals in the diagram are:

[0024] 1. Bottle body; 2. Bottle cap; 21. Washing tank; 3. Inner water pipe; 4. Drain pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0025] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 5 This embodiment provides an eyewash station, including a bottle body 1 and a bottle cap 2 at its upper end. A cleaning groove 21 is provided in the middle of the upper side of the bottle cap 2. It also includes an inner water pipe 3 that connects the inside of the bottle body 1 and the upper part of the cleaning groove 21. The bottom of the cleaning groove 21 is also connected to a drain pipe 4 that communicates with the outside.

[0026] When in use, place the eye into the opening of the cleaning tank 21, and then squeeze the bottle 1. The cleaning solution inside the bottle 1 flows out from the top of the cleaning tank 21 along the inner water pipe 3, thereby cleaning the eye. Then the cleaning water flows into the cleaning tank 21 and is discharged along the drain pipe 4 at the bottom of the cleaning tank 21. It is simple to operate and very convenient to use.

[0027] Combination Figure 2 To make it easier to hold the bottle body 1, the bottle body 1 has an elliptical cross-sectional shape and is also easier to squeeze. In addition, the outer ring of the bottle body 1 is provided with anti-slip texture / anti-slip groove.

[0028] To facilitate the rapid outflow of cleaning water, the inner diameter of the upper end of the cleaning tank 21 is larger than that of the lower end.

[0029] Combination Figure 3 Preferably, the cross-section of the cleaning tank 21 is elliptical to match the shape of the eye for easy cleaning.

[0030] Combination Figure 5 The depth of the cleaning tank 21 is not less than 1 / 4 of the depth of the bottle body 1, and the two inner water pipes 3 are connected to both sides of the cleaning tank 21 along the long axis, so as to realize the simultaneous cleaning of the eyes from both sides. The angle between the water outlet of the inner water pipe 3 and the vertical center line of the bottle body 1 is 20°-80°, preferably 60°-80°. The smaller the angle, the better the cleaning effect on the corners of the eyes. The specific angle can be set according to actual needs and is not specifically limited here.

[0031] Combination Figure 5The outlet of the inner water pipe 3 is set to be inclined towards the upper middle part of the cleaning tank 21. When using it, the user can place the eyewash station on the table or hold it in their hand, then point their eyes downwards towards the cleaning tank 21 and squeeze the bottle 1. The cleaning solution inside the bottle 1 flows out from the upper part of the cleaning tank 21 along the inner water pipe 3, and is inclined towards the upper middle part of the cleaning tank 21 to rinse the eyes. This eliminates the need to invert the eyewash station to soak the eyes in the cleaning solution. At the same time, the cleaning water flows directly into the cleaning tank 21 and is discharged from the cleaning tank 21 along the drain pipe 4, which can achieve long-term running water cleaning operation. This not only simplifies the operation, but is also more hygienic than inverting the eyewash station.

[0032] To improve cleaning effectiveness and efficiency, the inner water pipe 3 shall have at least two pipes arranged opposite each other.

[0033] Combination Figure 4 One end of the drain pipe 4 is connected to the cleaning tank 21, and the other end is tilted towards the outside and lower side of the bottle body 1 to prevent the user from coming into contact with the cleaning water and causing unnecessary infection.

[0034] For ease of cleaning, both the drain pipe 4 and the inner water pipe 3 are detachably connected to the bottle cap 2 at their upper ends, and the other end of the drain pipe 4 passes through the bottle cap 2 and communicates with the outside, thereby facilitating the removal of the bottle cap 2 to add cleaning fluid into the bottle body 1. The detachable connection between the drain pipe 4 and the inner water pipe 3 and the bottle cap 2 can adopt any connection method in the existing technology, as long as it is easy to disassemble and clean, and has a sealing performance after connection.

[0035] This embodiment describes an eyewash device. When in use, simply place your eyes into the opening of the cleaning tank 21, then squeeze the bottle 1. The cleaning solution inside the bottle 1 flows out from the top of the cleaning tank 21 along the inner water pipe 3, thus cleaning your eyes. Subsequently, the cleaning water automatically flows into the cleaning tank 21 and is discharged along the drain pipe 4 at the bottom of the cleaning tank 21. The whole process is very simple to operate and very convenient to use.

Claims

1. An eye washer, characterized in that, It includes a bottle body (1) and a bottle cap (2) at its upper end, wherein a cleaning groove (21) is provided in the middle of the upper side of the bottle cap (2); It also includes an inner water pipe (3) that connects the inside of the bottle body (1) and the upper part of the cleaning tank (21); The bottom of the cleaning tank (21) is also connected to a drain pipe (4) that communicates with the outside.

2. An eye wash unit as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that The outlet of the inner water pipe (3) is tilted towards the upper middle part of the cleaning tank (21).

3. An eyewash station as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The inner diameter of the upper end of the cleaning tank (21) is larger than the inner diameter of the lower end.

4. An eyewash station as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The internal water pipe (3) shall have at least two pipes arranged opposite to each other.

5. An eyewash station as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The cross-section of the cleaning tank (21) is elliptical, and two inner water pipes (3) are connected to both sides of the long axis of the cleaning tank (21).

6. An eyewash station as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The depth of the cleaning tank (21) is not less than 1 / 4 of the depth of the bottle (1).

7. An eyewash station as described in any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The drain pipe (4) and the inner water pipe (3) are detachably connected to the bottle cap (2).

8. An eyewash station as described in claim 7, characterized in that, One end of the drain pipe (4) is connected to the cleaning tank (21), and the other end is tilted towards the outside and below the bottle body (1).

9. An eyewash station as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The bottle body (1) has an elongated structure with an elliptical cross-section.

10. An eyewash station as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The outer ring of the bottle body (1) is also provided with anti-slip texture / anti-slip groove.