Movable PICC tube maintenance platform
By designing a movable PICC tube maintenance station, the problem of patient posture adjustment was solved, achieving stable support and flexible lifting, improving the efficiency and safety of tube placement, and reducing complications.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- PEKING UNIVERSITY THIRD HOSPITAL (THE THIRD CLINICAL MEDICAL SCHOOL OF PEKING UNIVERSITY)
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-02
AI Technical Summary
In current PICC placement procedures, patients often find it difficult to adjust their posture, especially elderly and frail patients, who may struggle to maintain a proper posture for extended periods, thus affecting placement efficiency and safety.
Design a mobile PICC tube maintenance station, including a storage cabinet, a partition frame, a foldable rocker arm, and a support plate. By adjusting the shape of the rocker arm and the height and angle of the support plate, it provides stable support and flexible lifting to adapt to the different posture needs of patients.
It improves the efficiency and safety of PICC line placement, reduces the burden on patients, extends the catheter usage time, and reduces the incidence of complications.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical auxiliary device technology, and in particular to a portable PICC tube maintenance station. Background Technology
[0002] PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) is a catheter placement technique that involves inserting a central venous catheter through a peripheral vein and then advancing it into the superior or inferior vena cava.
[0003] PICC placement is widely used in cases of long-term infusion and administration of irritating drugs. When performing PICC placement, it is often necessary to adjust the patient's arm position according to the patient's location and body posture. However, some patients have limited mobility and find it difficult to cooperate in performing PICC placement, or they have difficulty maintaining their body posture for a long time after placement, especially for elderly and frail patients.
[0004] Therefore, there is a need for a portable PICC tube maintenance station to assist in PICC tube insertion operations. Utility Model Content
[0005] Based on the above analysis, the present invention aims to provide a portable PICC tube maintenance station to solve the problems of inconvenience for patients to adjust their posture during PICC tube insertion and the inability to maintain the status of patients with long-term PICC tube insertion.
[0006] The objective of this utility model is mainly achieved through the following technical solutions:
[0007] A portable PICC tube maintenance station includes: a storage cabinet, a partition frame, a foldable rocker arm, and a support tray; the partition frame is provided above the storage cabinet, dividing the upper part of the storage cabinet into two storage platforms; the storage cabinet is used to store medical instruments required for PICC tube insertion; a trash can is provided inside the storage cabinet, and a disposal window is provided on the side of the storage cabinet, with the trash can located below the disposal window; the foldable rocker arm is hinged to the upper part of the storage cabinet, and the foldable rocker arm includes: a first rocker arm rod, a second rocker arm rod, and a third rocker arm rod, which are connected in series and hinged to each other; the support tray is installed at the end of the foldable rocker arm, and the support tray is used to support the patient's arm. The height and angle of the support tray can be adjusted by adjusting the shape of the foldable rocker arm.
[0008] Furthermore, two sets of foldable rocker arms and support trays are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the locker.
[0009] Furthermore, the first rocker arm is hinged to the side or back of the cabinet via a first hinge shaft; the second rocker arm is hinged to the first rocker arm via a second hinge shaft; and the third rocker arm is hinged to the second rocker arm via a third hinge shaft.
[0010] Furthermore, the support plate is an arc-shaped plate or a rectangular plate.
[0011] Furthermore, multiple flexible support bladders are provided above the support plate. The flexible support bladders are filled with gas or liquid, and can provide support when the patient's arm is placed above the support plate.
[0012] Furthermore, multiple airbag mounting slots are provided above the support plate, and airbag connecting holes are provided between the multiple airbag mounting slots for communication.
[0013] Furthermore, the locker is divided into upper and lower layers. The upper layer is a storage drawer for storing items. The lower layer of the locker has a trash can inside, and a hinged cover is installed on the disposal window of the locker for easy disposal of trash.
[0014] Furthermore, the first hinge shaft, the second hinge shaft, and the third hinge shaft are all damped hinge shafts or self-locking hinge shafts.
[0015] Furthermore, when the first hinge shaft, the second hinge shaft, and the third hinge shaft are all self-locking hinge shafts, the self-locking hinge shaft includes: a hinge shaft sleeve, a rotating shaft, a bar-shaped locking block, a spring, and a T-shaped knob; the hinge shaft sleeve and the rotating shaft are hinged together and respectively fixedly connected to two rocker arms that are hinged to each other; the hinge shaft sleeve has a rotating shaft hole inside, and the rotating shaft is rotatably installed in the rotating shaft hole.
[0016] Furthermore, a stepped through hole is formed on the side of the rotating shaft hole; the spring is installed in the large hole of the stepped through hole and the strip-shaped locking block is fixedly installed at the end of the spring; the small hole of the stepped through hole is a threaded hole, and the T-shaped knob is installed in the threaded hole; multiple self-locking grooves are formed at the end of the rotating shaft, and rotating the T-shaped knob can push the strip-shaped locking block to lock or unlock with the self-locking groove.
[0017] The technical solution of this utility model can achieve at least one of the following effects:
[0018] 1. The movable PICC tube maintenance station of this utility model is equipped with two sets of symmetrical foldable rocker arms and support plates. By adjusting the angle relationship of multiple rocker arms of the foldable rocker arms, the height and angle of the support plate can be adjusted. The support plate supports the patient's arm, which facilitates the insertion of the PICC tube.
[0019] 2. The movable PICC tube maintenance table of this utility model has multiple flexible support pouches on the support plate that can limit the patient's arm and support the inner arm muscles of elderly patients with loose skin, making it convenient for medical staff to perform PICC tube insertion. At the same time, during infusion after tube insertion, the support plate can continuously support the patient's arm, reducing the burden on the patient's body.
[0020] 3. The movable PICC tube maintenance table of this utility model can adjust the height and orientation of the support plate at multiple angles by adjusting the posture of the foldable rocker arm. After adjustment, rotating the T-shaped knob can lock the rotating shaft and the hinge bushing, thereby locking and positioning the hinge shaft of the foldable rocker arm, and thus providing stable support for the patient's arm through the support plate.
[0021] In this invention, the above-described technical solutions can be combined with each other to achieve more preferred combinations. Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the following description, and some advantages will become apparent from the description or be learned by practicing the invention. The objectives and other advantages of this invention can be realized and obtained from the description and accompanying drawings, which are particularly pointed out. Attached Figure Description
[0022] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Throughout the drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same parts.
[0023] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the movable PICC pipe maintenance station of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 2 This is a top view of the movable PICC tube maintenance station of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 3 This is a rear view of the movable PICC tube maintenance station of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the support plate of the movable PICC pipe maintenance station of this utility model.
[0027] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the support plate without the flexible support bladder installed;
[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the self-locking hinge shaft of the support plate of the movable PICC pipe maintenance station of this utility model.
[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating shaft.
[0030] Figure label:
[0031] 1-Storage cabinet; 2-Partition frame; 3-First rocker arm; 4-Second rocker arm; 5-Third rocker arm; 6-Support plate; 7-Flexible support bladder; 8-Throwing window; 9-First hinge shaft; 10-Second hinge shaft; 11-Third hinge shaft; 12-Hinge cover; 13-Airbag mounting slot; 14-Airbag connecting hole; 15-Hinge bushing; 16-Rotating shaft; 17-Rotating shaft hole; 18-Self-locking groove; 19-Bar-shaped locking block; 20-Spring; 21-T-shaped knob; 22-Shaft groove. Detailed Implementation
[0032] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which constitute a part of the present invention and are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to illustrate the principles of the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
[0033] Example 1
[0034] A specific embodiment of this utility model discloses a portable PICC tube maintenance station, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the device includes: a storage cabinet 1, a partition frame 2, a foldable rocker arm, and a support tray 6; the partition frame 2 is installed above the storage cabinet 1, dividing the upper part of the storage cabinet 1 into two symmetrical storage platforms; the storage cabinet 1 is used to store medical instruments required for PICC line insertion; a trash can is installed inside the storage cabinet 1, and a throwing window 8 is installed on the side of the storage cabinet 1, with the trash can located below the throwing window 8; the foldable rocker arm includes: a first rocker arm rod 3, a second rocker arm rod 4, and a third rocker arm rod 5, which are connected in series and hinged to each other; the foldable rocker arm is hinged to the upper part of the storage cabinet 1, and the support tray 6 is installed at the end of the foldable rocker arm, which is used to support the patient's arm.
[0035] In this embodiment, the position and direction of the support plate 6 can be adjusted by pushing the first rocker arm 3, the second rocker arm 4, and the third rocker arm 5 forward, backward, left, and right to meet the needs of various patients, including patients who cannot maintain an abduction and external rotation position with their arms extended and inward facing upward for extended periods. By adjusting the height of the support plate 6, the needs of various patients can be met, such as patients with mobility impairments who need to use wheelchairs and patients who can move independently. The direction of the support plate 6 can be adjusted to create a suitable maintenance area for patients. By adjusting the shape of the foldable rocker arm, the support plate 6 can also be stored on the sides or back of the storage cabinet 1 when not in use, saving space.
[0036] In this embodiment, two sets of foldable rocker arms and support trays 6 are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the cabinet 1, thereby enabling simultaneous PICC placement for two patients. Figure 1 As shown.
[0037] Specifically, the first rocker arm 3 is hinged to the side or back of the storage cabinet 1 via the first hinge shaft 9; the second rocker arm 4 is hinged to the first rocker arm 3 via the second hinge shaft 10; and the third rocker arm 5 is hinged to the second rocker arm 4 via the third hinge shaft 11. Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown.
[0038] In one specific embodiment of this utility model, the storage cabinet 1 is divided into upper and lower layers. The upper layer is a storage drawer for storing items. Above the storage cabinet 1 is a partition shelf 2, which can hold a sterile dressing tray to ensure rapid PICC maintenance and convenient access to items. The partition shelf 2 is an inverted U-shaped structure; a partition plate is provided in the middle of the partition shelf 2, which divides the U-shaped structure into two symmetrical parts, such as... Figure 1 As shown. In use, medical equipment or other daily necessities required for PICC placement can be placed in the cavity formed between the top panel of the locker 1 and the partition frame 2, or placed on the top panel of the locker 1 or the partition frame 2.
[0039] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown, a trash can is installed inside the lower compartment of the locker 1, and a hinged cover 12 is hinged to the upper part of the disposal window 8 of the locker 1 for convenient trash disposal. Preferably, the locker 1 has a double door at the front, and medical waste and household waste bins can be placed on the left and right sides inside, making it easy to remove the trash cans for cleaning.
[0040] In this embodiment, the movable PICC tube maintenance station is equipped with casters underneath, allowing its position to be adjusted as needed.
[0041] In one specific embodiment of this utility model, the support plate 6 is an arc-shaped plate or a rectangular plate.
[0042] In one specific embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 4 As shown, multiple flexible support bladders 7 are disposed above the support plate 6. The flexible support bladders 7 are filled with gas or liquid, and can provide support when the patient's arm is placed above the support plate 6. Preferably, the skin and muscles of the patient's inner arm are lifted above the flexible support bladders 7, exposing the area where the PICC line needs to be inserted, which facilitates PICC maintenance by medical staff.
[0043] Furthermore, there are four flexible support bladders 7, which are arranged in an array above the support plate 6.
[0044] In one specific embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 5 As shown, multiple airbag mounting slots 13 are provided above the support plate 6, and airbag connecting holes 14 are provided between the multiple airbag mounting slots 13 for communication; preferably, the flexible support bladder 7 is installed in the airbag mounting slot 13 by adhesive fixation, and the multiple flexible support bladders 7 can achieve communication of their internal cavities through the airbag connecting holes 14; when the patient's arm is supported above the support plate 6, the gas / liquid in the multiple flexible support bladders 7 can circulate with each other, automatically adapting to the shape of the patient's arm, and achieving flexible support.
[0045] In one specific embodiment of this utility model, the first hinge shaft 9, the second hinge shaft 10, and the third hinge shaft 11 are all damping hinge shafts, which can rotate under the action of external force while providing a certain supporting force.
[0046] In one specific embodiment of this utility model, the first hinge shaft 9, the second hinge shaft 10, and the third hinge shaft 11 are all self-locking hinge shafts.
[0047] In this embodiment, as Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, the self-locking hinge shaft includes: a hinge sleeve 15, a rotating shaft 16, a strip-shaped locking block 19, a spring 20, and a T-shaped knob 21; the hinge sleeve 15 and the rotating shaft 16 are hinged together and fixedly connected to two rocker arms that are hinged to each other; the hinge sleeve 15 has a rotating shaft hole 17 inside, and the rotating shaft 16 is rotatably installed in the rotating shaft hole 17; a stepped through hole is opened on the side of the rotating shaft hole 17; the stepped through hole connects the rotating shaft hole 17 and the outer end face of the hinge sleeve 15; the larger hole of the stepped through hole is a cylindrical hole, the spring 20 is installed in the cylindrical hole, and the end of the spring is fixedly installed with the strip-shaped locking block 19; the smaller hole of the stepped through hole is a threaded hole, the T-shaped knob 21 is screwed into the threaded hole, and the end of the T-shaped knob 21 is sleeved inside the spring 20. The end of the rotating shaft 16 is provided with a plurality of self-locking grooves 18. The self-locking grooves 18 are equally spaced along the circumference of the rotating shaft 16. When the stud of the T-shaped knob 21 is screwed into the stepped through hole, it can push the strip-shaped locking block 19 into the self-locking groove 18, thereby restricting the rotation of the rotating shaft 16 relative to the hinge sleeve 15.
[0048] Preferably, to facilitate the machining of the self-locking groove 18, a spindle groove 22 is formed at the end of the rotating shaft 16, such as... Figure 7 As shown.
[0049] When the first rocker arm 3 rotates relative to the cabinet 1 or between the first rocker arm 3, the second rocker arm 4, and the third rocker arm 5, the rotating shaft 16 rotates relative to the hinge sleeve 15. During this process, the strip-shaped locking block 19 compresses the spring 20, thereby switching between different self-locking grooves 18 for engagement. After the rocker arm angle is adjusted to the correct position, rotating the T-shaped knob 21 causes its stud to pass through the stepped through hole, thereby pressing the strip-shaped locking block 19 and preventing it from sliding out of the self-locking groove 18, thus locking the hinge sleeve 15 and the rotating shaft 16. In other words, after the foldable rocker arm's posture is adjusted, it can be locked by rotating the T-shaped knob 21 to ensure the stability of the support plate 6.
[0050] During implementation, by adjusting the posture of the foldable rocker arm, the height and orientation of the support plate 6 can be adjusted at multiple angles. After adjustment, rotating the T-shaped knob 21 can lock the rotation axis 16, thereby locking and positioning the hinge axis of the foldable rocker arm. This allows the support plate 6 to support and position the patient's arm. At the same time, the multiple flexible support pouches 7 on the support plate 6 can limit the patient's arm and support the inner arm muscles of elderly patients with loose skin, facilitating PICC placement by medical staff. During infusion after placement, the support plate 6 can continuously support the patient's arm, reducing the burden on the patient's body.
[0051] This utility model of a portable PICC tube maintenance station can improve the efficiency of PICC tube placement, ensure the safety and effectiveness of placement, extend the service life of the catheter, and reduce the occurrence of complications.
[0052] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A portable PICC pipe maintenance station, characterized in that, include: A storage cabinet (1), a partition frame (2), a foldable rocker arm, and a support tray (6); the partition frame (2) is provided above the storage cabinet (1), and the partition frame (2) divides the upper part of the storage cabinet (1) into two storage platforms; the storage cabinet (1) is used to store medical instruments required for PICC catheter insertion; a trash can is provided inside the storage cabinet (1), and a throwing window (8) is provided on the side of the storage cabinet (1), and the trash can is located below the throwing window (8); the foldable rocker arm is hinged to the upper part of the storage cabinet (1); The foldable rocker arm includes a first rocker arm rod (3), a second rocker arm rod (4), and a third rocker arm rod (5), which are connected in series and hinged to each other. The support plate (6) is installed at the end of the foldable rocker arm. The support plate (6) is used to support the patient's arm. The height and angle of the support plate (6) can be adjusted by adjusting the shape of the foldable rocker arm.
2. The portable PICC pipe maintenance station according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two sets of foldable rocker arms and support trays (6) are provided on both sides of the cabinet (1).
3. The portable PICC pipe maintenance station according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The first rocker arm (3) is hinged to the side or back of the cabinet (1) via the first hinge shaft (9); the second rocker arm (4) is hinged to the first rocker arm (3) via the second hinge shaft (10); and the third rocker arm (5) is hinged to the second rocker arm (4) via the third hinge shaft (11).
4. The portable PICC pipe maintenance station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support plate (6) is an arc-shaped plate or a rectangular plate.
5. The portable PICC pipe maintenance station according to claim 4, characterized in that, Multiple flexible support bladders (7) are provided above the support plate (6). The flexible support bladders (7) are filled with gas or liquid. When the patient's arm is placed above the support plate (6), it can be supported by the flexible support bladders (7).
6. The portable PICC pipe maintenance station according to claim 5, characterized in that, Multiple airbag mounting slots (13) are provided above the support plate (6), and airbag connecting holes (14) are provided between the multiple airbag mounting slots (13) for communication.
7. The portable PICC pipe maintenance station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locker (1) is divided into two layers, the upper layer being a storage drawer for storing items; the lower layer of the locker (1) is equipped with a trash can, and a hinged cover (12) is installed on the throwing window (8) of the locker (1) for convenient trash disposal.
8. The portable PICC pipe maintenance station according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first hinge shaft (9), the second hinge shaft (10) and the third hinge shaft (11) are all self-locking hinge shafts or damping hinge shafts.
9. The portable PICC pipe maintenance station according to claim 8, characterized in that, When the first hinge shaft (9), the second hinge shaft (10), and the third hinge shaft (11) are self-locking hinge shafts, the self-locking hinge shaft includes: a hinge bushing (15), a rotating shaft (16), a bar-shaped locking block (19), a spring (20), and a T-shaped knob (21); the hinge bushing (15) and the rotating shaft (16) are hinged and respectively fixedly connected to two rocker arms that are hinged to each other; the hinge bushing (15) is provided with a rotating shaft hole (17) inside, and the rotating shaft (16) is rotatably installed in the rotating shaft hole (17).
10. The portable PICC pipe maintenance station according to claim 9, characterized in that, A stepped through hole is provided on the side of the rotating shaft hole (17); the spring (20) is installed in the large hole of the stepped through hole and the strip lock block (19) is fixedly installed at the end of the spring; the small hole of the stepped through hole is a threaded hole and the T-shaped knob (21) is installed in the threaded hole; a plurality of self-locking grooves (18) are provided at the end of the rotating shaft (16), and rotating the T-shaped knob (21) can push the strip lock block (19) to lock or unlock with the self-locking groove (18).