An ear canal cleaning device

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to an ear canal cleaning device, including a housing with a cylindrical structure. A rotatable and adjustable display screen is located on the front side of the housing's circumferential surface. A main control board is located to the left of the lithium battery, and a fixed baffle is fixedly mounted on the left side of the main control board. A V-shaped elastic clamping plate is fixedly connected to the left end face of the fixed baffle. Two sets of non-connecting slots for accommodating the elastic clamping plate are opened on the left end face of the housing. A miniature camera and an illumination bulb are installed in the area between the two sets of slots. Detachable cleaning clamps are connected to both ends of the left side of the elastic clamping plate. A movable opening and closing latch is fitted on the right side of the circumferential surface of the elastic clamping plate. This utility model uses the elastic clamping plate to drive the two cleaning clamps to perform clamping actions. Compared to a single scoop design, it can more effectively clamp and clean the contents of the ear canal, achieving precise clamping and cleaning of the ear canal contents, reducing the number of operations, and improving cleaning efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, and more specifically, to an ear canal cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] Otolaryngology is a surgical discipline that diagnoses and treats diseases of the ear, nose, pharynx, larynx, and related areas. The ear canal, as an important auditory organ, requires careful cleaning and care to maintain hearing function and prevent ear diseases.

[0003] Currently, ear canal cleaning is mostly done manually using tools such as cotton swabs and earwax hooks. This method is not only inconvenient and inefficient, but also prone to damaging the ear canal and even causing infection. With the continuous development of medical technology, some visual ear canal cleaning devices have appeared on the market. However, these devices typically use a single scoop to clean the inside of the ear canal. Using a single scoop is not convenient, as it is difficult to remove ear canal contents adhering to the inner wall of the ear canal, requiring multiple attempts, resulting in low cleaning efficiency and potentially pushing the removed ear canal contents deeper into the ear canal, making the operation difficult. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a safe, efficient, and easy-to-use ear canal cleaning device to solve these problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model aims to provide an ear canal cleaning device for otolaryngology, which solves the problems of incomplete ear canal cleaning, complex operation, and low cleaning efficiency in the prior art, improves cleaning efficiency and ease of operation, reduces the workload of medical staff, and enhances the patient's medical experience.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] An ear canal cleaning device includes a cleaning clamp, an elastic clamping plate, and a housing. The housing has a cylindrical structure and a rechargeable lithium battery is located on its right side. A charging interface is located at the right end of the housing. A rotatable and adjustable display screen is located on the front side of the housing's ring face. A main control board is located on the left side of the lithium battery. A fixing baffle is fixedly mounted on the left side of the main control board. A V-shaped elastic clamping plate is fixedly connected to the left end face of the fixing baffle. Two sets of non-communicating slots for accommodating the elastic clamping plates are opened on the left end face of the housing, and the left ends of the elastic clamping plates extend from the slots. A miniature camera and an illumination bulb are installed in the area between the two sets of slots. Both ends of the left side of the elastic clamping plate are connected to detachable cleaning chucks. A movable opening and closing plate is fitted on the right side of the elastic clamping plate. An opening and closing slot with the same angle as the rightmost connection point of the elastic clamping plate is opened inside the opening and closing plate. A push-pull slider is fixedly connected to the upper side of the opening and closing plate. A sliding groove that matches the push-pull slider is opened on the upper side of the housing near the left end. A switch button for controlling the circuit on and off is installed on the housing to the right of the push-pull slider.

[0007] Furthermore, the left end face of the elastic clamping plate is provided with a plug groove that matches the right end of the cleaning clamp. The right end of the cleaning clamp is inserted into the plug groove and detachably connected to it by friction.

[0008] Furthermore, a silicone pad is attached to the outer surface of both sets of cleaning chucks.

[0009] Furthermore, the left edge of the cleaning chuck is rounded, and anti-slip texture is engraved on its inner side near the left end.

[0010] Furthermore, a rotatable connecting shaft is embedded in the front side of the housing ring, and the front end of the connecting shaft is rotatably connected to the display screen through a hinge.

[0011] Furthermore, a non-slip handle cover is fitted onto the annular surface of the housing for anti-slip purposes.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. This utility model uses an elastic clamping plate to drive two cleaning chucks to perform clamping actions. Compared with a single scoop design, it can more effectively clamp and clean the contents of the ear canal, reduce the number of operations, and improve cleaning efficiency. The design of the opening and closing plate and the push-pull slider allows users to precisely control the opening and closing degree of the cleaning chucks, achieving precise clamping and cleaning of the contents of the ear canal.

[0014] 2. In this invention, the silicone pad attached to the outside of the cleaning chuck serves as a buffer layer, effectively isolating the cleaning chuck from direct contact with the inner wall of the ear canal, reducing frictional damage and lowering the risk of scratches. The left edge of the cleaning chuck is rounded to ensure a smooth finish, further reducing the risk of mechanical damage.

[0015] Clean the anti-slip texture engraved on the inside of the clamp to increase the friction between the clamp and the contents of the ear canal, ensure clamping stability, and prevent slippage during operation.

[0016] 3. In this utility model, the display screen is used to receive the transmission signal from the miniature camera and display the condition inside the ear canal, allowing the user to clearly observe the ear canal condition and improving the accuracy and safety of operation. The display screen can be adjusted horizontally and vertically through a connecting shaft and hinge, making it convenient for the user to observe the display screen from different postures and angles, thus improving ease of use.

[0017] 4. In this invention, the cleaning chuck and the elastic clamping plate are quickly connected and disassembled via a connector slot. Users can quickly change to different types of cleaning heads according to the type of ear canal dirt, improving the care effect. The detachable design also makes it easy to remove the cleaning chuck for cleaning, avoiding cross-infection. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model from another angle.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a partial disassembly diagram of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Cleaning chuck; 2. Elastic clamping plate; 3. Housing; 4. Push-pull slider; 5. Switch button; 6. Anti-slip grip; 7. Display screen; 8. Charging interface; 9. Silicone pad; 10. Anti-slip texture; 11. Insertion slot; 12. Miniature camera; 13. Illumination bulb; 14. Groove; 15. Slide; 16. Connecting shaft; 17. Hinge; 18. Opening / closing plate; 19. Opening / closing slot; 20. Fixing baffle; 21. Main control board; 22. Lithium battery. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0024] Example:

[0025] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, an ear canal cleaning device includes a cleaning clamp 1, an elastic clamping plate 2, and a housing 3. The housing 3 has a columnar structure, and a rechargeable lithium battery 22 is located on the right side inside to provide power for the entire device. A charging port 8 is located at the right end of the housing 3 for convenient charging of the lithium battery 22. A rotatable and adjustable display screen 7 is located on the front of the housing 3. The display screen 7 is used to receive the transmission signal from the miniature camera 12 to display the condition inside the ear canal. A main control board 21 is located on the left side of the lithium battery 22, which is responsible for processing and controlling various functions of the device. A fixed baffle 20 is fixedly installed on the left side of the main control board 21 to provide stable support for the elastic clamping plate 2. A V-shaped elastic clamping plate 2 is fixedly connected to the left end face of the housing 20. The elastic clamping plate 2 can drive the cleaning chuck 1 on it to perform a clamping action, thereby cleaning the contents of the ear canal. It can also automatically reset. Two sets of non-connecting slots 14 are opened on the left end face of the housing 3 to accommodate the elastic clamping plate 2. The left ends of the elastic clamping plate 2 extend from the slots 14. The slots 14 can meet the opening and closing requirements of the elastic clamping plate 2 without affecting the opening and closing of the elastic clamping plate 2. A miniature camera 12 and an illumination lamp 13 are installed in the area between the two sets of slots 14. The miniature camera 12 is used to capture images inside the ear canal, and the illumination lamp 13... This provides ample light to ensure users can clearly observe the inside of the ear canal. Both ends of the left side of the elastic clamping plate 2 are connected to detachable cleaning clamps 1, which are used to hold the contents of the ear canal for cleaning. A movable opening and closing plate 18 is fitted onto the right side of the elastic clamping plate 2. The opening and closing plate 18 has an opening and closing groove 19 with the same angle as the rightmost connection point of the elastic clamping plate 2. By pushing the opening and closing plate 18, the opening and closing degree of the elastic clamping plate 2 can be controlled, thereby achieving precise control of the cleaning clamps 1. A push-pull slider 4 is fixedly connected to the upper side of the opening and closing plate 18, allowing the user to control the opening and closing of the ear canal by sliding the push-pull slider 4. The position of the clamping plate 18 is adjusted to regulate the opening and closing of the cleaning chuck 1. A groove 15 adapted to the push-pull slider 4 is provided on the upper side of the ring surface of the housing 3 near the left end. A switch button 5 for controlling the circuit is installed on the housing 3 to the right of the push-pull slider 4. The user can start or stop the device by pressing the switch button 5. This design solves the problem that existing visual ear canal cleaning devices usually clean the inside of the ear canal with a single scoop. The operation of a single scoop is not convenient enough, it is not easy to clean the ear canal contents adhering to the inner wall of the ear canal, multiple operations are required, the cleaning efficiency is low, and it is easy to push the cleaned ear canal contents deeper into the ear canal, making the operation difficult.

[0026] In this embodiment, a groove 11 is provided on the left end face of the elastic clamping plate 2 to accommodate the right end of the cleaning chuck 1. The right end of the cleaning chuck 1 is inserted into the groove 11 and detachably connected to it through friction. This design enables quick connection between the cleaning chuck 1 and the elastic clamping plate 2 via the groove 11, while also facilitating disassembly. The detachable design allows users to quickly change to different types of cleaning heads according to the type of ear canal dirt, improving the care effect and making it easy to remove the cleaning chuck 1 for cleaning, thus avoiding cross-infection.

[0027] In this embodiment, a silicone pad 9 is attached to the outer surface of both sets of cleaning chucks 1. The silicone pad 9 serves as a buffer layer, effectively isolating the cleaning chuck 1 from direct contact with the inner wall of the ear canal, reducing frictional damage, lowering the risk of scratches, and improving the patient's tactile comfort, reducing the feeling of foreign objects and discomfort.

[0028] In this embodiment, the left edge of the cleaning chuck 1 is rounded to ensure that the edge of the chuck is smooth, reduce the risk of mechanical damage, and avoid scratching the inside of the ear canal. Anti-slip texture 10 is engraved on the inner side near the left end. The anti-slip texture 10 can enhance the friction between the cleaning chuck 1 and the contents of the ear canal, ensure the stable clamping of the contents of the ear canal, and prevent slippage during operation.

[0029] In this embodiment, a rotatable connecting shaft 16 is embedded in the front side of the housing 3 ring. The front end of the connecting shaft 16 is rotatably connected to the display screen 7 via a hinge 17. The horizontal rotation adjustment of the display screen 7 is achieved through the hinge 17, and the vertical rotation adjustment of the display screen 7 is achieved through the connecting shaft 16. This allows the user to conveniently adjust the position and angle of the display screen 7 during use, making it easier to observe the display screen 7 from different postures and angles, thus improving usability.

[0030] In this embodiment, an anti-slip grip 6 is fitted on the annular surface of the housing 3. The anti-slip grip 6 increases the friction when the user holds the device, effectively preventing slippage and making the user's operation more stable. This avoids ear canal damage caused by device slippage and improves diagnostic efficiency and operational safety.

[0031] It should be noted that the switch button 5, display screen 7, charging interface 8, miniature camera 12, lighting bulb 13, and lithium battery 22 are all electrically connected to the main control board 21 via wires. The main control board 21 is the control board for controlling the switch of the device in the prior art, and belongs to the prior art.

[0032] The working principle of this ear canal cleaning device:

[0033] In actual use, first press the switch button 5 to activate the display screen 7, camera, and lighting bulb 13 via the main control board 21, putting the device into operation. Then, adjust the position of the display screen 7, insert the handheld cleaning chuck 1 into the ear canal, and use the lighting bulb 13 for illumination. The miniature camera captures the internal condition of the ear canal and displays the image on the display screen 7. Observe the internal condition of the ear canal through the image displayed on the display screen 7, then push the push-pull slider 4. The opening and closing plate 18 moves along the slot 14 to close, and the opening and closing angle of the elastic clamping plate 2 is adjusted, causing the cleaning chuck 1 to clamp the contents of the ear canal. The anti-slip texture 10 on the inner side of the cleaning chuck 1 enhances friction, and the outer silicone pad 9 buffers the contact pressure to prevent scratching the ear canal. After the cleaning chuck 1 clamps the contents of the ear canal, remove the cleaning chuck 1 from the ear canal, release the push-pull slider 4, and the elastic clamping plate 2 automatically resets, releasing the contents of the ear canal. Repeat the above steps until the ear canal cleaning is complete.

[0034] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating this utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is impossible to exhaustively list all the implementation methods here. Any obvious variations or modifications derived from the technical solutions of this utility model are still within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An ear canal cleaning device, characterized in that: The device includes a cleaning chuck (1), an elastic clamping plate (2), and a housing (3). The housing (3) is a columnar structure, and a rechargeable lithium battery (22) is provided on the right side inside. A charging interface (8) is provided on the right end of the housing (3). A rotatable and adjustable display screen (7) is provided on the front side of the housing (3). A main control board (21) is provided on the left side of the lithium battery (22). A fixed baffle (20) is fixedly provided on the left side of the main control board (21). A V-shaped elastic clamping plate (2) is fixedly connected to the left end face of the fixed baffle (20). Two sets of non-connected slots (14) for accommodating the elastic clamping plate (2) are opened on the left end face of the housing (3), and the two ends of the left side of the elastic clamping plate (2) extend from the slots (14). Miniature cameras (12) and lighting beads (13) are installed in the area between the two sets of slots (14). Detachable cleaning chucks (1) are connected to both ends of the left side of the elastic clamping plate (2). A movable opening and closing plate (18) is fitted on the right side of the elastic clamping plate (2). An opening and closing slot (19) with the same angle as the rightmost connection of the elastic clamping plate (2) is opened inside the opening and closing plate (18). A push-pull slider (4) is fixedly connected to the upper side of the opening and closing plate (18). A sliding groove (15) that matches the push-pull slider (4) is opened on the upper side of the ring surface of the housing (3) near the left end. A switch button (5) for controlling the circuit is installed on the housing (3) to the right of the push-pull slider (4).

2. The ear canal cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left end face of the elastic clamping plate (2) is provided with a plug groove (11) that matches the right end of the cleaning clamp (1). The right end of the cleaning clamp (1) is inserted into the plug groove (11) and detachably connected to it by friction.

3. The ear canal cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A layer of silicone pad (9) is attached to the outer surface of both sets of cleaning chucks (1).

4. The ear canal cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The left edge of the cleaning chuck (1) is rounded, and anti-slip texture (10) is engraved on its inner side near the left end.

5. The ear canal cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (3) has a rotatable connecting shaft (16) embedded on the front side of the ring. The front end of the connecting shaft (16) is rotatably connected to the display screen (7) through a hinge (17).

6. The ear canal cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (3) is fitted with an anti-slip handle (6) on its annular surface.

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