Compressor atomizer

Abstract

This application provides a compression nebulizer, comprising: a main housing, within which an air compressor and a container for holding liquid medication or a medicine cup are disposed. The air compressor and the container are connected by a heat conduction structure, and at least a portion of the heat generated by the air compressor during operation is transferred to the container through the heat conduction structure. Therefore, the waste heat generated by the air compressor can be used to heat the liquid medication or medicine cup in the container, reducing patient discomfort during nebulization, and eliminating the need for other heating elements to heat the medication, thus maximizing resource utilization.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a compressor nebulizer. Background Technology

[0002] In clinical medicine, using nebulizers to treat patients with respiratory diseases is a common treatment method. Among them, the compressor nebulizer is a widely used type of nebulizer.

[0003] In existing compressor nebulizers, the medication is atomized and then directly inhaled by the patient. In cold environments, the low temperature of the medication can irritate the patient's respiratory tract, causing bronchospasm, which may lead to discomfort, difficulty breathing, and decreased oxygen saturation.

[0004] It should be noted that the above introduction to the technical background is only for the purpose of providing a clear and complete explanation of the technical solutions of this application and facilitating understanding by those skilled in the art. It should not be assumed that these technical solutions are known to those skilled in the art simply because they have been described in the background section of this application. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address at least one of the above-mentioned problems or other similar issues, embodiments of this application provide a compression atomizer.

[0006] According to one aspect of the embodiments of this application, a compression nebulizer is provided. The compression nebulizer includes a main housing, an air compressor and a receiving part for containing liquid medicine or a medicine cup are disposed inside the main housing, the air compressor and the receiving part are connected by a heat conduction structure, and at least part of the heat generated by the air compressor when it is working is transferred to the receiving part through the heat conduction structure.

[0007] In some embodiments, the heat conduction structure is a heat dissipation duct between the air compressor and the housing.

[0008] In some embodiments, the receiving portion further has a baffle located between the receiving space and the heat conduction structure.

[0009] In some embodiments, the baffle is a sliding structure. When heating the liquid medicine or medicine cup in the container, the baffle is opened by sliding, so that the container space of the container is connected to the air compressor through the heat conduction structure.

[0010] In some embodiments, the atomizer further includes a controller that issues an alarm and / or controls the air compressor to stop operating when the temperature of the housing exceeds a first threshold.

[0011] In some embodiments, the atomizer further includes a controller that, when the temperature of the housing exceeds a first threshold, issues an alarm and / or controls the air compressor to stop operating, and / or,

[0012] When the operating time of the air compressor exceeds the second threshold, the controller controls the air compressor to stop working.

[0013] In some embodiments, a temperature sensor is provided inside the accommodating portion to detect the temperature inside the accommodating portion.

[0014] In some embodiments, the atomizer further includes a timer that sets the operating time of the air compressor.

[0015] In some embodiments, the atomizer further includes a display showing the temperature from a temperature sensor and / or the operating time of the air compressor set by the timer.

[0016] In some embodiments, the atomizer further includes a compressor housing that encloses the air compressor and has a first vent that opens toward the housing and / or heat dissipation window.

[0017] In some embodiments, the main housing is further provided with a heat dissipation window, which is closed when the liquid medicine or medicine cup in the receiving part is heated.

[0018] One of the beneficial effects of this application embodiment is that by connecting the air compressor and the receiving part through a heat conduction structure, the heat generated by the operation of the air compressor is transferred to the receiving part. Thus, the waste heat generated by the operation of the air compressor can be used to heat the medicine liquid or medicine cup in the receiving part, which can reduce the patient's discomfort during the nebulization process. In addition, the waste heat generated by the operation of the air compressor is recovered, and there is no need to set up other heating elements to heat the medicine liquid, thereby maximizing resource utilization, saving costs, and simplifying the structure.

[0019] Specific embodiments of this application are disclosed in detail with reference to the following description and accompanying drawings, indicating how the principles of this application can be adopted. It should be understood that the embodiments of this application are not limited in scope. Within the spirit and scope of the appended claims, embodiments of this application include many changes, modifications, and equivalents.

[0020] Features described and / or illustrated for one embodiment may be used in the same or similar manner in one or more other embodiments, combined with features in other embodiments, or substituted for features in other embodiments.

[0021] It should be emphasized that the term "including / comprises" as used herein refers to the presence of a feature, whole, step, or component, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, or components. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings, which form part of the specification, are used to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of this application and illustrate the implementation methods of this application, together with the textual description, to explain the principles of this application. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of this application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any creative effort. In the drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the interior of a compression atomizer according to an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the compressor housing according to an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 3 This is another schematic diagram of a compression atomizer according to an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 4 This is another schematic diagram of a compression atomizer according to an embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 5 This is another schematic diagram of a compression atomizer according to an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0028] Referring to the accompanying drawings, the foregoing and other features of this application will become apparent from the following description. Specific embodiments of this application are specifically disclosed in the description and drawings, illustrating partial implementations in which the principles of this application may be employed. It should be understood that this application is not limited to the described embodiments; rather, it includes all modifications, variations, and equivalents falling within the scope of the appended claims.

[0029] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "first," "second," "upper," "lower," etc., are used to distinguish different elements by their names, but do not indicate the spatial arrangement or temporal order of these elements, and these elements should not be limited by these terms. The term "and / or" includes any one or more of the terms listed in connection with the application and all combinations thereof. The terms "comprising," "including," "having," etc., refer to the presence of the stated features, elements, components, or assemblies, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, elements, components, or assemblies.

[0030] In this application embodiment, the singular forms "a," "the," etc., may include the plural forms and should be broadly understood as "a kind" or "a class" rather than limited to the meaning of "an." Furthermore, the term "the" should be understood to include both the singular and plural forms unless the context explicitly indicates otherwise. Additionally, the term "according to" should be understood as "at least partially based on…," and the term "based on" should be understood as "at least partially based on…," unless the context explicitly indicates otherwise. In this application embodiment, the upper surface of the compressor atomizer during use is referred to as the top surface, the lower surface as the bottom surface, and the other surfaces as the side surfaces.

[0031] The embodiments of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] This application provides a compression atomizer.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the interior of a compressor atomizer according to an embodiment of this application.

[0034] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the nebulizer 10 includes a main housing 11, an air compressor 12 and a receiving part 20 for holding liquid medicine or medicine cup 21 are provided inside the main housing 11. The air compressor 12 and the receiving part 20 are connected by a heat conduction structure 30. At least part of the heat generated when the air compressor 12 is working is transferred to the receiving part 20 through the heat conduction structure 30.

[0035] Therefore, by connecting the air compressor and the container through a heat conduction structure, the heat generated by the air compressor can be transferred to the container. The preheating generated by the air compressor can be used to heat the liquid medicine or medicine cup in the container, which can reduce the patient's discomfort during the nebulization process. In addition, the waste heat generated by the air compressor is recovered, eliminating the need for additional heating elements to heat the liquid medicine, maximizing resource utilization, saving costs, and simplifying the structure.

[0036] In this embodiment, based on the different effects of the compressor nebulizer, its operating modes can be divided into, for example, preheating mode, atomization mode, and drying mode. In preheating mode, the heat generated by the air compressor is used to heat the liquid medicine in the container. In atomization mode, the air compressor compresses air and creates a high-speed airflow through a narrow tube, generating negative pressure that causes the liquid medicine to form atomized particles that are ejected from the air tube. In drying mode, the cleaned medicine cup in the container is dried. When the compressor nebulizer is in preheating and drying modes, the air compressor does not need to be connected to the pipeline. The air compressor can be set with different or the same operating power (air pressure and flow rate) according to different operating modes, and this embodiment is not intended to limit it.

[0037] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the main housing 11 is used for fixing and installing other components. The main housing 11 is generally rectangular and has an internal cavity to accommodate other components of the atomizer. However, this application is not limited to this, and the main housing 11 may also be other shapes.

[0038] In some embodiments, an air compressor 12 is provided within the main housing 11. The air compressor 12 provides air pressure and flow rate for the various operating modes described above. The air compressor 12 can be any compressor with compressed air function. A shaded-pole motor can be one example of the air compressor 12, which can compress gas and generate heat during operation.

[0039] In some embodiments, the air compressor 12 may be an open-type air compressor, or the air compressor 12 may be provided with a compressor housing for housing (enclosing) the air compressor, with the compressor housing disposed inside the main unit housing. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the compressor housing according to an embodiment of this application, as shown below. Figure 2 As shown, the compressor housing 13 has a first vent 131, the opening of which faces the receiving portion described later. The compressor housing further defines the flow path of heat or air within the main housing, allowing heat generated by the air compressor to be transferred in one direction. The opening of the first vent 131 is closer to the receiving portion described later. This allows heat to flow more concentratedly through the heat conduction structure described later, improving heating efficiency.

[0040] In some embodiments, the receiving portion 20 is disposed within the main housing 11. For example, it is disposed on the side wall or at a corner of the main housing 11. The size of the receiving portion 20 is at least large enough to accommodate a medicine cup. In addition to accommodating liquid medicine or a medicine cup in preheating or drying mode, it can also be used for everyday storage of medicine cups. Specific embodiments of the receiving portion 20 will be described later.

[0041] In some embodiments, a heat conduction structure is also formed inside the main housing 11, through which the air compressor and the housing are connected (thermally connected). The heat conduction structure is capable of transferring the heat generated when the air compressor is operating. That is, at least a portion of the heat generated when the air compressor is operating is transferred to the housing through the heat conduction structure.

[0042] In some embodiments, the heat conduction structure may be a heat-conducting block (not shown) made of a heat-conducting structure. One end of the heat-conducting block is connected to an air compressor (or the first vent 131), and the other end of the heat-conducting block is connected to a receiving portion. The heat-conducting block may be disposed at the bottom of the main housing 11, but this embodiment of the application is not intended to limit it.

[0043] In some embodiments, the heat conduction structure may be a heat dissipation duct formed between the air compressor and the housing, the heat dissipation duct being the space between the housing 20 and the air compressor 12. This heat dissipation duct ensures unobstructed airflow within the main housing, enhancing the heat conduction (heat dissipation) effect on the air compressor. Figure 1 As shown, heat dissipation ducts 31 are arranged on both sides of the air compressor. The heat generated from the air compressor (first vent 131) can flow to the housing through the heat dissipation ducts.

[0044] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a compression atomizer according to an embodiment of this application. The following is in conjunction with... Figure 3 and Figure 1 The structure of the receiving part 20 will be described in detail.

[0045] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the bottom of the receiving portion 20 is part of the bottom of the main housing 11, and the door panel 24 of the receiving portion is part of the side of the main housing. This door panel 24 can be integrally formed with the side of the main housing. Optionally, to facilitate the placement or removal of medicine cups or liquids from the receiving portion, the door panel 24 can be rotatable relative to the side of the main housing 11. Figure 3 As shown, one side of the door panel 24 is connected to one side of the main housing 11 via a fixing part 32. This fixing part 32 can be a hinge, used to connect the two sides and allow the door panel 24 to rotate relative to the side of the main housing. Thus, the receiving part can be easily opened or closed by rotating this side 201. The opening and closing of the door panel 24 can also be achieved by a sliding structure, which will not be illustrated here. The receiving part 20 can also be provided with an engaging part 24(a) (e.g. Figure 4 As shown, when the door panel 24 is closed, the latching part 24(a) keeps the door panel 24 in a fixed closed position. By unlocking the latching part, the door panel 24 can be opened.

[0046] Furthermore, the shape of the door panel 24 depends on the location of the receiving portion. For example, when the receiving portion is located at a corner of the main housing, the door panel 24 can be a curved arc. For example, when the receiving portion is located on the side of the main housing, the door panel 24 can be a flat plate. This embodiment of the application is not intended to limit the design.

[0047] In some embodiments, the receiving portion 20 further includes a cover 25 located inside the main housing 11, the cover 25 being fixed to the side of the main housing 11, and its position being fixed. Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the baffle 25 can be a curved arc shape. The baffle 25 and the door panel 24 can form a semi-enclosed receiving space. The baffle 25 is used to separate the receiving space of the receiving part from the inner cavity of the main unit housing, and can prevent the medicine cup from tipping over to a certain extent.

[0048] In some embodiments, the receiving portion 20 further includes a baffle 22 located between the receiving space and the heat conduction structure. The baffle 25 and the baffle 22 may be made of thermally conductive materials, such as thermally conductive metals, but this embodiment is not intended to limit them.

[0049] In some embodiments, the baffle 22 can be a sliding structure, which can be slidably closed in atomization mode to form a generally enclosed receiving space. In preheating and drying modes, the baffle 22 can be slidably opened to allow the receiving space of the receiving part 20 to be connected to the air compressor 12 through the heat conduction structure 30 (e.g., heat dissipation duct 31).

[0050] In some embodiments, the baffle 22 may be configured to have the same shape as the cover 25. When the baffle 22 is slidably opened, the baffle 22 can slide to a position overlapping with the cover 25. Specifically, a sliding track may be formed on the bottom edge of the baffle 22 at the bottom of the main housing 11, allowing the baffle 22 to slide along the sliding track. (The following will explain...) Figure 3 The position of the middle baffle 22 is called the first position (also known as the baffle open), which will... Figure 1 The position of the middle baffle 22 is referred to as the second position (also known as the baffle closed).

[0051] like Figure 3 As shown, when the baffle 22 slides to the first position, the receiving space in the receiving part 20 is connected to the heat dissipation duct 31. When the baffle 22 slides to the second position, the receiving space is basically closed. When the baffle 22 slides to a position between the first and second positions, the receiving space is partially blocked by the baffle 22.

[0052] The baffle 22 further ensures that the medicine cup 21 will not easily tip over due to the tilting or shaking of the compressor atomizer 10. When the baffle 22 is in the first position, or between the first and second positions, the receiving space in the receiving part 20 can be connected to the heat dissipation duct 31. The opening area of ​​the baffle 22 can be set according to the internal structure of the compressor atomizer 10 or actual conditions. The sliding of the baffle can be manually or automatically controlled; this embodiment is not intended to limit this. When the baffle opens and closes will be explained later in conjunction with the operating mode.

[0053] The above are merely illustrative examples, and the embodiments of this application are not intended to limit the scope. For example, the baffle 22 of the receiving part 20 may not be a sliding structure, and the receiving part 20 may form a generally enclosed space. The heat from the air compressor is transferred to the receiving space of the receiving part 20 through the heat-conducting block (heat conduction structure) provided at the bottom of the main housing. Alternatively, the baffle 22 may be an opening and closing door structure, etc., and a locking structure may be provided accordingly. This application does not impose any limitations. Further examples will not be provided here.

[0054] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another side of the compressor atomizer according to an embodiment of this application, as shown. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the main unit housing 11 is also provided with a heat dissipation window 14, which has a louver 14(a). The heat dissipation window 14 is opened and closed by switching the louver 14(a). This is only for illustrative purposes.

[0055] For example, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the opening and closing of the heat dissipation window 14 can be manually controlled by setting the handle 14(b), but this embodiment of the application does not limit it, and the opening and closing of the heat dissipation window 14 can also be automatically controlled.

[0056] In some embodiments, the heat conduction structure also connects the air compressor and the heat dissipation window. When the heat dissipation window is open, the heat generated by the air compressor during operation can be transferred to the heat dissipation window through the heat conduction structure, and then transferred to the outside of the main housing 11 through the heat dissipation window, thereby effectively dissipating heat from the inside of the atomizer.

[0057] The following describes the status of each component under each working mode.

[0058] In preheating or drying mode, the baffle 22 of the receiving section 20 is open, and the heat generated by the air compressor during operation is transferred to the interior of the receiving section 20 through the heat dissipation duct, thereby heating (drying) the liquid medicine or medicine cup. Simultaneously, the heat dissipation window 14 is closed. This prevents the heat generated by the air compressor 12 from dissipating through the heat dissipation window 14, thus avoiding a reduction in heating efficiency. In atomization mode, the heat dissipation window 14 is open, and the heat generated by the air compressor during operation is transferred to the outside of the heat dissipation window through the heat dissipation duct, effectively dissipating heat from the interior of the atomizer. At the same time, the baffle of the receiving section 20 is closed, thereby preventing heat from flowing into the receiving section and reducing heat dissipation efficiency.

[0059] Therefore, to further simplify operation, the opening and closing of the heat dissipation window 14 can also be linked to the opening and closing of the baffle 22 (achieved through manual or automatic control). For example, in preheating or drying mode, the opening of the baffle 22 and the closing of the heat dissipation window 14 can be controlled simultaneously; correspondingly, in atomization mode, the closing of the baffle 22 and the opening of the heat dissipation window 14 can be controlled simultaneously.

[0060] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the atomizer 10 may further include a controller 40. When the temperature of the housing 20 exceeds a first threshold, the controller 40 issues an alarm and / or controls the air compressor 12 to stop working, and / or when the operating time of the air compressor 12 exceeds a second threshold, the controller 40 controls the air compressor 12 to stop working. The first threshold can be any value between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius, and the second threshold can be 5 minutes. The setting of the first and second thresholds can depend on specific needs and is not limited in this application. Furthermore, the alarm issued by the controller 40 can be an audible alarm or a vibration alarm; this application is not limited to these.

[0061] In the above embodiments, the controller 40 can control both the temperature of the housing 20 and the operating time of the air compressor 12. However, this application is not limited to this. The controller 40 can issue an alarm and / or control the air compressor 12 to stop working based solely on the temperature of the housing 20, or it can control the air compressor 12 to stop working based solely on the temperature of the air compressor 12.

[0062] In some embodiments, the controller 40 can also be used to automatically control the sliding of the baffle 22 and the opening and closing of the heat dissipation window 14, but this application embodiment is not intended to limit it. The opening and closing of the baffle 22 and the heat dissipation window 14 can also be controlled manually.

[0063] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, a temperature sensor 23 is provided inside the housing 20 to detect the temperature inside the housing 20. This temperature sensor 23 can be an NTC sensor or other types of sensors.

[0064] Therefore, by setting temperature sensor 23, the temperature inside the container 20 can be monitored. When the temperature of the liquid medicine reaches the predetermined temperature, the air compressor 12 can stop working in time to avoid the liquid medicine becoming too hot and to avoid waste of resources.

[0065] For example, such as Figure 4 As shown, the temperature sensor 23 can be located on the inner wall of the receiving part 20, or the temperature sensor 23 can also be located at the bottom of the receiving part 20. This application does not limit the position of the temperature sensor 23.

[0066] In some embodiments, the compressor atomizer 10 further includes a timer 41, which sets the operating time of the air compressor 12.

[0067] Therefore, the air compressor 12 can automatically stop working within a specified time to avoid the liquid medicine being heated for too long. When the working time of the air compressor 12 reaches the time preset by the timer 41, the controller 40 can automatically control the air compressor 12 to stop working.

[0068] For example, with Figure 3 For example, the timer 41 is set on the inner wall of the main housing 11 and is set separately from the controller 40. This application is not limited to this. The timer 41 can be set in any position of the compressor atomizer 10, or it can be set together with the controller 40. It can set the working time of the air compressor 12 and make it work normally.

[0069] In some embodiments, the compressor atomizer 10 also includes a display 42. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a compression atomizer according to an embodiment of this application, as shown below. Figure 5 As shown, the display 42 can display the temperature measured by the temperature sensor 23 and the operating time of the air compressor 12 in real time, allowing the user to observe the temperature of the medicine liquid and the heating time in real time. Furthermore, the user can also manually turn the air compressor 12 on or off according to the display 42, heating the medicine liquid or medicine cup as needed.

[0070] by Figure 5 For example, the display 42 displays both temperature and time. However, this application is not limited to this; the display 42 may display only temperature or only time. Furthermore, for the time display, the display 42 may also display the remaining heating time, that is, display it using a countdown method. This application does not impose any restrictions. The display 42 may also display atomization-related parameters in atomization mode, etc., which will not be exemplified here.

[0071] The above description only illustrates the structure of the compressor atomizer related to this application. The compressor atomizer may also include other structures, such as... Figure 5 The air intake window 50 shown is connected to the air intake of the air compressor and is used to draw in cold air from the outside. For details, please refer to relevant technologies; further explanation is omitted here.

[0072] Through the above embodiments, the air compressor and the receiving part are connected by a heat conduction structure, so that the heat generated by the air compressor is transferred to the receiving part. Thus, the waste heat generated by the air compressor can be used to heat the medicine liquid or medicine cup in the receiving part, which can reduce the patient's discomfort during the nebulization process. In addition, the waste heat generated by the air compressor is recovered, and there is no need to set up other heating elements to heat the medicine liquid, thereby maximizing resource utilization, saving costs, and simplifying the structure.

[0073] The embodiments of this application have been described above with reference to specific implementation methods. However, those skilled in the art should understand that these descriptions are exemplary and not intended to limit the scope of protection of the embodiments of this application. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the embodiments of this application based on the spirit and principles of the embodiments, and these modifications and variations are also within the scope of the embodiments of this application.

[0074] Preferred embodiments of the present application have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many features and advantages of these embodiments are apparent from this detailed description, and therefore the appended claims are intended to cover all such features and advantages falling within the true spirit and scope of these embodiments. Furthermore, since many modifications and alterations will readily occur to those skilled in the art, the embodiments of the present application are not intended to be limited to the precise structures and operations illustrated and described, but rather to encompass all suitable modifications and equivalents falling within their scope.

Claims

1. A compression atomizer, characterized in that, The atomizer includes: The main unit housing contains an air compressor and a container for holding liquid medicine or medicine cups. The air compressor and the housing are connected by a heat conduction structure, and at least part of the heat generated by the air compressor during operation is transferred to the housing through the heat conduction structure.

2. The atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heat conduction structure is a heat dissipation duct formed between the air compressor and the housing.

3. The atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The accommodating portion also has a baffle located between the accommodating space and the heat conduction structure.

4. The atomizer according to claim 3, characterized in that, The baffle is a sliding structure. When heating the medicine liquid or medicine cup in the container, the baffle is opened by sliding, so that the container space of the container is connected to the air compressor through the heat conduction structure.

5. The atomizer according to claim 4, characterized in that, The atomizer also includes: The controller, when the temperature of the housing exceeds a first threshold, issues an alarm and / or controls the air compressor to stop operating, and / or... When the operating time of the air compressor exceeds the second threshold, the controller controls the air compressor to stop working.

6. The atomizer according to claim 4, characterized in that, The receiving section is equipped with a temperature sensor to detect the temperature inside the receiving section.

7. The atomizer according to claim 5, characterized in that, The atomizer also includes: A timer is used to set the operating time of the air compressor.

8. The atomizer according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that, The atomizer also includes: A display showing the temperature from a temperature sensor and / or the operating time of the air compressor as set by a timer.

9. The atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The atomizer also includes: A compressor housing that encloses the air compressor, the compressor housing having a first vent that opens toward the receiving portion and / or the heat dissipation window.

10. The atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main casing is also provided with a heat dissipation window, which is closed when the medicine liquid or medicine cup in the container is heated.

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