Gravity feeding lift for premature infants

By using a flexible omnidirectional serpentine tube and locking components in the gravity feeding device, the problem of existing devices being unable to adjust the angle and height is solved, enabling flexible positioning and stable connection of the feeding container, and improving safety and convenience of use.

CN224292225UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29LIUYANG MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH & FAMILY PLANNING SERVICE CENT (LIUYANG MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH HOSPITAL)
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
LIUYANG MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH & FAMILY PLANNING SERVICE CENT (LIUYANG MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH HOSPITAL)
Filing Date
2025-01-17
Publication Date
2026-05-29

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Technical Problem

Existing gravity feeding devices are not secure when fixing the feeding container, and the angle and height of the feeding container cannot be adjusted according to the actual situation, resulting in inconvenience and safety risks.

Method used

The feed container is connected to the upper end of the extension tube by a flexible omnidirectional snake tube that can be bent at will. Combined with the design of positioning rod, support rod and locking component, it can realize multi-angle and height adjustment of the feed container, and the connection stability is improved by locking component.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible angle and height adjustment of the feeding container, improves the stability of the connection, reduces the risk of use, and enhances the user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a premature infant gravity feeding lifting device, including a sucking disc, a locating rod, a support rod, a lock fastener assembly, an extension pipe, a snake pipe and a clamping piece, the lower end of locating rod is connected to the sucking disc, and the locating rod has sliding cavity and the lock fixed hole that communicates in sliding cavity, the support rod can telescopic type go into the locating rod, the lock fastener assembly includes locking piece and driving piece, locking piece can be movably arranged in sliding cavity, driving piece is connected to locking piece, and driving piece can drive locking piece to move to switch locking piece between locking state and unlocking state, so, through the arbitrary bending universal snake pipe is connected to the upper end of extension pipe, makes it can arbitrary angle bending, to satisfy the demand of different angle and different height of feeding container.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical devices, and in particular to a gravity feeding lifting device for premature infants. Background Technology

[0002] When infants have difficulty swallowing independently, such as premature newborns, comatose infants, those with intracranial hemorrhage, or those with congenital malformations of the oral and nasal cavities, gravity feeding can be used to ensure the infant's nutritional needs are met. This can promote the infant's weight gain, reduce complications, shorten hospital stays, and also reduce the workload of nursing staff and improve work efficiency.

[0003] In the past, when gravity feeding was performed, ropes, tape, etc. were usually used to fix the feeding container (such as a syringe with the piston removed) to the incubator, crib, or other facilities. However, these fixing methods were not reliable, and the feeding container was at risk of falling and spilling. Moreover, the adhesive residue on the incubator was difficult to clean, affecting the field of vision and damaging the appearance.

[0004] Existing technology discloses a fixator for a newborn feeding syringe, such as CN216570846U, which includes a base, a support rod, and a connecting rod. The support rod is vertically arranged above the base. One end of the connecting rod is horizontally connected to the support rod. The other end of the connecting rod is provided with a syringe fixing clip. The connecting rod and the syringe fixing clip are connected by a rotation adjustment part. However, this fixator has the following defects: due to its own structure, the fixing bracket can only be adjusted up and down, and cannot adjust the position of the feeding container according to the infant's feeding stage. It cannot be tilted according to the actual situation, and the position of the entire bracket needs to be moved for adjustment, resulting in inconvenience and poor performance.

[0005] Therefore, a new technical solution needs to be researched to address the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of this, the present invention addresses the deficiencies of the existing technology and its main purpose is to provide a gravity feeding lifting device for premature infants. This device connects a flexible omnidirectional tube to the upper end of an extension tube, allowing it to bend at any angle to meet the needs of feeding containers at different angles and heights.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] A gravity feeding lifting device for premature infants includes:

[0009] A suction cup, which is used for positioning in contact with the contact surface;

[0010] A positioning rod, the lower end of which is connected to a suction cup, the positioning rod having a sliding cavity and a locking hole communicating with the sliding cavity;

[0011] A support rod, which can extend vertically into the positioning rod;

[0012] A locking assembly includes a locking member and a driving member. The locking member is movably disposed in a sliding cavity. The driving member is connected to the locking member and can drive the locking member to move, so as to switch the locking member between a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the driving member can drive the locking member to press against the outside of a support rod. In the unlocked state, the locking member can move relative to the sliding cavity.

[0013] An extension tube, comprising a first extension tube and a second extension tube, wherein the lower end of the first extension tube is connected to a support rod and the upper end of the first extension tube is detachably connected to the second extension tube.

[0014] A serpentine tube, wherein the serpentine tube is a universal serpentine tube that can be bent at will, and the lower end of the serpentine tube is connected to the upper end of the second extension tube.

[0015] A clamping element is fixed to the upper end of the snake tube, the clamping element being used to clamp the feeding container.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment, the first extension tube includes a first main body and a first connecting part protruding from one end of the first main body, the first connecting part having an external thread;

[0017] The second extension tube includes a second main body and a second connecting part adapted to the first connecting part. The second connecting part is provided with an internal thread, and the first connecting part is threadedly connected to the second connecting part to form a fixed connection between the support rod and the snake tube.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment, the lower end of the first main body is recessed into a first mounting cavity, and the upper end of the support rod is inserted into the first mounting cavity.

[0019] As a preferred embodiment, the upper end of the second main body is recessed with a second mounting cavity, and the lower end of the snake tube is inserted into the second mounting cavity.

[0020] As a preferred embodiment, the locking holes are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction of the positioning rod.

[0021] As a preferred embodiment, the bottom surface of the suction cup is also covered with an adhesive layer.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, as can be seen from the above technical solution, it mainly connects the arbitrarily bendable universal snake tube to the upper end of the extension tube, so that it can be bent at any angle to meet the needs of different angles and heights of the feeding container. Next is the structural design of the positioning rod and the support rod. The support rod can extend into the positioning rod vertically, so that its vertical position can be adjusted, thereby changing the vertical position of the snake tube. Finally, the design of the locking component prevents the support rod from loosening, improves the connection stability, and the structural design is ingenious.

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the structural features and effects of this utility model, the following detailed description of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the serpentine tube according to an embodiment of this utility model (in a bent state).

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0030] 10. Suction cup; 20. Positioning rod

[0031] 21. Locking hole 30. Support rod

[0032] 40. Locking assembly 41. Locking element

[0033] 42. Drive components

[0034] 50. Extension tube; 51. First extension tube

[0035] 52. Second extension tube; 511. First main body.

[0036] 512. First connecting part; 513. External thread

[0037] 514. First mounting cavity

[0038] 521. Second main body part; 522. Second connecting part

[0039] 523. Internal thread; 524. Second mounting cavity

[0040] 60. Snake tube 70. Clamping parts. Detailed Implementation

[0041] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, it illustrates the specific structure of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the directional terms such as "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", and "right" indicate the orientation and positional relationship based on the accompanying drawings or the orientation or positional relationship shown when wearing and using the device normally. 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. They should not be construed as limiting the specific protection scope of this utility model.

[0043] A gravity feeding lifting device for premature infants, characterized in that it includes a suction cup 10, a positioning rod 20, a support rod 30, a locking component 40, an extension tube 50, a snake tube 60, and a clamping component 70.

[0044] The suction cup 10 is used for contact and positioning with the contact surface, allowing it to adhere to the outer surface of the ground, wall, or other objects. Preferably, the bottom surface of the suction cup 10 is also covered with an adhesive layer to enhance the suction force of the suction cup 10; the adhesive layer can be glue.

[0045] The lower end of the positioning rod 20 is connected to the suction cup 10. The positioning rod 20 has a sliding cavity and a locking hole 21 communicating with the sliding cavity. The support rod 30 can extend into the positioning rod 20 in a telescopic manner. Preferably, the locking holes 21 are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction of the positioning rod 20.

[0046] The locking assembly 40 includes a locking member 41 and a driving member 42. The locking member 41 is movably disposed in the sliding cavity, and the driving member 42 is connected to the locking member 41. The driving member 42 can drive the locking member 41 to move, switching the locking member 41 between a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the driving member 42 can drive the locking member 41 to press against the outside of the support rod 30, preventing the support rod 30 from loosening, improving the connection stability, and thus avoiding the snake tube 60 from shaking during use and affecting its use. In the unlocked state, the locking member 41 can move relative to the sliding cavity.

[0047] The extension tube 50 includes a first extension tube 51 and a second extension tube 52. The lower end of the first extension tube 51 is connected to the support rod 30, and the upper end of the first extension tube 51 is detachably connected to the second extension tube 52. Preferably, the first extension tube 51 includes a first main body 511 and a first connecting part 512 protruding from one end of the first main body 511. The first connecting part 512 has an external thread 513.

[0048] The second extension tube 52 includes a second main body 521 and a second connecting part 522 adapted to the first connecting part 512. The second connecting part 522 is recessed with an internal thread 523. The first connecting part 512 is threaded to the second connecting part 522 to form a fixed connection between the support rod 30 and the snake tube 60. This makes it easy to disassemble the support rod 30 and the snake tube 60, thus facilitating subsequent transportation.

[0049] Preferably, the lower end of the first main body 511 is recessed with a first mounting cavity 514, and the upper end of the support rod 30 is inserted into the first mounting cavity 514. Preferably, the upper end of the second main body 521 is recessed with a second mounting cavity 524, and the lower end of the snake tube 60 is inserted into the second mounting cavity 524.

[0050] The snake tube 60 is a flexible, omnidirectional snake tube 60 that can be bent at will. The lower end of the snake tube 60 is connected to the upper end of the second extension tube 52. The clamping member 70 is fixed to the upper end of the snake tube 60 and is used to clamp the feeding container.

[0051] The key design feature of this invention lies in its connection of a flexible, arbitrarily bendable omnidirectional snake tube to the upper end of an extension tube, allowing it to bend at any angle to meet the needs of feeding containers at different angles and heights. Next is the structural design of the positioning rod and support rod, where the support rod can extend vertically into the positioning rod, thus allowing for vertical position adjustment and changing the vertical position of the snake tube. Finally, the design of the locking assembly prevents the support rod from loosening, improving connection stability. The overall structural design is ingenious.

[0052] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not constitute any limitation on the technical scope of the present utility model. Therefore, any minor modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A gravity-feeding lifting device for premature infants, characterized in that: Including: A suction cup, which is used for positioning in contact with the contact surface; A positioning rod, the lower end of which is connected to a suction cup, the positioning rod having a sliding cavity and a locking hole communicating with the sliding cavity; A support rod, which can extend vertically into the positioning rod; A locking assembly includes a locking member and a driving member. The locking member is movably disposed in a sliding cavity. The driving member is connected to the locking member and can drive the locking member to move so as to switch the locking member between a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the driving member can drive the locking member to press against the outside of the support rod; in the unlocked state, the locking member can move relative to the sliding cavity. An extension tube, comprising a first extension tube and a second extension tube, wherein the lower end of the first extension tube is connected to a support rod and the upper end of the first extension tube is detachably connected to the second extension tube. A serpentine tube, wherein the serpentine tube is a universal serpentine tube that can be bent at will, and the lower end of the serpentine tube is connected to the upper end of the second extension tube. A clamping element is fixed to the upper end of the snake tube, the clamping element being used to clamp the feeding container.

2. The gravity feeding lifting device for premature infants according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first extension tube includes a first main body and a first connecting part protruding from one end of the first main body, the first connecting part having an external thread; The second extension tube includes a second main body and a second connecting part adapted to the first connecting part. The second connecting part is provided with an internal thread, and the first connecting part is threadedly connected to the second connecting part to form a fixed connection between the support rod and the snake tube.

3. The gravity feeding lifting device for premature infants according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower end of the first main body is recessed into a first mounting cavity, and the upper end of the support rod is inserted into the first mounting cavity.

4. The gravity feeding lifting device for premature infants according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper end of the second main body is recessed with a second mounting cavity, and the lower end of the snake tube is inserted into the second mounting cavity.

5. The gravity feeding lifting device for premature infants according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking holes are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction of the positioning rod.

6. The gravity feeding lifting device for premature infants according to claim 1, characterized in that: An adhesive layer is also provided on the bottom surface of the suction cup.

Citation Information

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  • Fixator for neonatal feeding syringe

    CN216570846U