Nipple type auxiliary stomach tube inserter

The nipple-type assisted gastric tube insertion device solves the operational difficulties and discomfort caused by newborns' inability to swallow independently through the design of the nipple component and support component, making the gastric tube insertion process easier.

CN224370250UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19CHENZHOU NO 1 PEOPLES HOSPITAL
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHENZHOU NO 1 PEOPLES HOSPITAL
Filing Date
2025-04-03
Publication Date
2026-06-19

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Technical Problem

Newborns are unable to coordinate their swallowing movements independently, making the placement of a nasogastric tube difficult and increasing discomfort and the risk of vomiting.

Method used

A nipple-type assisted gastric tube insertion device is designed. The device uses a nipple component to guide the insertion of the gastric tube through sucking action. Combined with a support component and a threaded connection structure, the operation is simplified and stimulation to the child is reduced.

Benefits of technology

The design of the nipple component reduces discomfort for newborns when inserting a nasogastric tube, simplifies the procedure, and lowers the risk of vomiting.

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Abstract

The application discloses a nipple type auxiliary stomach tube inserting device, which comprises a mounting disc, a through hole, a threaded connecting sleeve and a nipple assembly. The mounting disc is in a whole disc shape, a fixing ring is arranged at the center of one side of the mounting disc, and a stomach tube supporting assembly is arranged at one side of the fixing ring. The through hole is arranged at the center of the mounting disc and penetrates the mounting disc. The threaded connecting sleeve is in an annular shape, is provided with threads on the outer side, is arranged at the center of one side of the mounting disc and corresponds to the through hole. The nipple assembly is arranged at one side of the mounting disc through the threaded connecting sleeve and is threadedly connected with the threaded connecting sleeve. The nipple type auxiliary stomach tube inserting device is used for placing the nipple body into the mouth of a baby, sucking the nipple by the baby, naturally inserting the stomach tube into the stomach through the sucking action and conveniently inserting the stomach tube body by medical staff.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of neonatal indwelling gastric tube technology, and more particularly to a nipple-type assisted gastric tube insertion device. Background Technology

[0002] A nasogastric tube is a catheter inserted into the stomach through the nose or mouth, via the oropharynx and esophagus. It can be used to extract gastric juice or administer liquid food, medication, etc. It is generally given to patients in special circumstances. Depending on whether it is inserted through the mouth or nose, it can be divided into orogastric tubes and nasogastric tubes. An indwelling nasogastric tube, after insertion, needs to remain in the stomach to provide nutritional support and drug treatment, and can also decompress the gastrointestinal tract.

[0003] Currently, there is a lack of specialized auxiliary instruments for neonatal nasogastric tube insertion. Typically, medical staff directly use the same insertion method as for adults. However, because newborns cannot cooperate with swallowing, this procedure is difficult, increasing stimulation and discomfort for the child, and may even trigger adverse reactions such as vomiting. The current situation is that newborns cannot cooperate with swallowing, and adult nasogastric tube insertion relies on the patient's active swallowing action. Since newborns cannot cooperate independently, the procedure is difficult and increases discomfort for the child. Directly inserting the nasogastric tube can irritate the child's mouth and throat, causing discomfort or even vomiting.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to develop a nipple-type assisted nasogastric tube insertion device, which would make it easier and more convenient for children to insert indwelling nasogastric tubes, while also reducing their discomfort. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide a nipple-type assisted gastric tube insertion device to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art, such as the inability of newborns to cooperate independently, leading to operational difficulties and increased discomfort for the child, and direct insertion of the gastric tube irritating the child's mouth and throat, causing discomfort or even vomiting.

[0006] The technical solution to the above-mentioned technical problems in this application is as follows:

[0007] A nipple-type assisted gastric tube insertion device includes:

[0008] The installation tray is circular in shape. A fixing ring is installed at the center of one side of the installation tray, and a gastric tube support assembly is installed on the other side of the fixing ring.

[0009] A through hole is provided, located at the center of the mounting plate, and extends through the mounting plate.

[0010] The threaded connection sleeve is ring-shaped with threads on the outer side. It is installed at the center of one side of the mounting plate, corresponding to the through hole.

[0011] The nipple assembly is mounted on one side of the mounting plate via a threaded connecting sleeve and is threadedly connected to the threaded connecting sleeve.

[0012] Furthermore, multiple vent holes are provided, arranged in a ring at intervals on the outer wall of the nipple body.

[0013] Furthermore, the nipple assembly includes:

[0014] Threaded fitting sleeve, with threads installed on the outer wall of the threaded connection sleeve;

[0015] The nipple body is located on one side of the threaded coupling sleeve;

[0016] The vent hole is a circular opening located on the outer wall of the nipple body.

[0017] The nipple opening is a round through hole located at the suction end of the nipple body.

[0018] Furthermore, the gastric tube support assembly includes:

[0019] The support tube is a circular tube and is installed on one side of the fixing ring;

[0020] The first positioning groove has two openings, both located on the outer wall of the support tube;

[0021] There are two second positioning grooves, both located on the outer wall of the support tube and corresponding vertically to the first positioning groove (20);

[0022] The sliding tube is slidably sleeved on the outside of the support tube;

[0023] The elastic button is located on the inner wall of the sliding tube and can be engaged with the first positioning groove and the second positioning groove.

[0024] Furthermore, a usage column is installed on the other side of the mounting plate, and the outer side of the usage column is provided with anti-slip texture.

[0025] Furthermore, the column has a through channel inside, and the through channel corresponds to the through hole.

[0026] Furthermore, a gastric tube assembly is inserted inside the through-channel.

[0027] Furthermore, the gastric tube assembly includes:

[0028] The gastric tube body is a circular hollow tube that is inserted into the through-channel.

[0029] The graduation lines are located on the outside of the gastric tube body;

[0030] The penetrating head, with an arc-shaped penetrating end, is installed at one end of the gastric tube body;

[0031] The opening of the gastric tube is a circular hole located at one end of the tube tip.

[0032] Furthermore, the two first positioning grooves are arranged at intervals along the length of the support tube, and the second positioning groove is also arranged at intervals along the length of the support tube.

[0033] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0034] In this application, the threaded connecting sleeve allows the nipple assembly to be installed on one side of the mounting plate via the threaded mating sleeve, enabling the nipple assembly to be disassembled, replaced, or cleaned. When using this auxiliary gastric tube insertion device, the nipple body is placed into the child's mouth, allowing the child to suck on the nipple, and the gastric tube naturally enters the stomach with the sucking action, making it convenient for medical staff to insert the gastric tube body, thereby reducing the discomfort experienced by the child during gastric tube insertion and making the insertion of the gastric tube body simpler. Attached Figure Description

[0035] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this application;

[0037] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the nipple assembly structure of this application;

[0038] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the gastric tube support assembly structure of this application;

[0039] Figure 4 For this application Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0040] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0041] 1. Mounting plate; 2. Through hole; 3. Threaded connecting sleeve; 4. Retaining ring; 5. Elastic button; 6. Sliding tube; 7. Nipple body; 8. Threaded mating sleeve; 9. Vent hole; 10. Nipple opening; 11. Usage post; 12. Anti-slip texture; 13. Through channel; 14. Gastric tube assembly; 15. Gastric tube body; 16. Scale line; 17. Through head; 18. Gastric tube opening; 19. Support tube; 20. First positioning groove; 21. Second positioning groove.

[0042] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0043] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0044] Please see Figures 1 to 4 This application discloses a nipple-type assisted gastric tube insertion device, comprising:

[0045] A nipple-type assisted gastric tube insertion device includes:

[0046] The installation disc 1 is circular in shape. A fixing ring 4 is installed at the center of one side of the installation disc 1, and a gastric tube support assembly 5 is installed on one side of the fixing ring 4.

[0047] Through hole 2 is opened at the center of mounting plate 1 and penetrates through mounting plate 1;

[0048] The threaded connecting sleeve 3 is ring-shaped with threads on the outside. It is installed at the center of one side of the mounting plate 1, corresponding to the through hole 2.

[0049] The nipple assembly 6 is mounted on one side of the mounting plate 1 via a threaded connecting sleeve 3 and is threadedly connected to the threaded connecting sleeve 3.

[0050] Mounting plate 1 provides a location for the through hole 2 and the threaded connecting sleeve 3. The through hole 2 allows the gastric tube body 15 to pass through the interior of mounting plate 1. The threaded connecting sleeve 3 allows the nipple assembly 6 to be installed on one side of mounting plate 1 via the threaded mating sleeve 8, enabling the nipple assembly 6 to be disassembled, replaced, or cleaned. The nipple assembly 6 is designed to allow the infant to swallow during gastric tube insertion, facilitating the insertion of the gastric tube body 15 into the stomach. The retaining ring 4 provides a location for the installation of the gastric tube support assembly 5, enabling its installation and use.

[0051] In a preferred embodiment, this application can be further configured as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown; the nipple assembly 6 includes:

[0052] Threaded fitting sleeve 8, with threads installed on the outer wall of threaded connecting sleeve 3;

[0053] The nipple body 7 is located on one side of the threaded coupling sleeve 8;

[0054] Vent hole 9 is a circular through hole, which is opened on the outer wall of nipple body 7;

[0055] The nipple opening 10 is a circular through hole located at the suction end of the nipple body 7. The nipple body 7 in the nipple assembly 6 is made of medical-grade silicone to ensure safety and durability. The nipple material is soft to avoid damage to the child's mouth and throat. By placing the nipple body 7 into the child's mouth, the child sucks on the nipple, allowing the gastric tube to naturally enter the stomach with the sucking action. This makes it easier for medical staff to insert the gastric tube body 15, thereby reducing the discomfort experienced by the child when inserting the gastric tube and making the insertion of the gastric tube body 15 simpler. The nipple opening 10 provides space for the gastric tube body 15 to pass through the nipple body 7, and the vent 9 allows air to circulate when the child uses the nipple.

[0056] In a preferred embodiment, this application can be further configured such that multiple vent holes 9 are provided, and the multiple vent holes 9 are arranged in a ring at intervals on the outer wall of the nipple body 7. Multiple vent holes 9 facilitate the flow of gas.

[0057] In a preferred embodiment, this application can be further configured as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown; the gastric tube support assembly includes:

[0058] Support tube 19, which is a circular tube, is installed on one side of the fixing ring 4;

[0059] There are two first positioning grooves 20, both located on the outer wall of the support tube 19.

[0060] There are two second positioning grooves 21, both located on the outer wall of the support tube 19, and corresponding vertically to the first positioning groove 20.

[0061] The sliding tube 6 is slidably sleeved on the outside of the support tube 19;

[0062] The elastic button 5 is located on the inner wall of the sliding tube 6 and can be engaged with the first positioning groove 20 and the second positioning groove 21.

[0063] The sliding tube 6 in the gastric tube support assembly can slide on the outside of the support tube 19, thereby increasing the length of the gastric tube support assembly. When the nipple body 7 is threaded, the sliding tube 6 passes through the nipple opening 10 and penetrates one side of the nipple body 7. When the gastric tube body 15 passes through the inside of the nipple body 7, the support tube 19 and the sliding tube 6 form a moving channel, allowing the gastric tube body 15 to easily pass through the nipple body 7, preventing the gastric tube body 15 from lacking support inside the nipple body 7 and bending downwards, unable to continue moving. After the sliding tube 6 is used, in order to avoid affecting the use of the nipple body 7, the sliding tube 6 is inserted into the inside of the nipple body 7 by external force. The sliding tube 6 enters the corresponding first positioning groove 20 and second positioning groove 21 for positioning through the elastic button 5. The elastic button 5 is pressed into the groove elastically installed on the inner wall of the sliding tube 6. When it corresponds to the first positioning groove 20 and the second positioning groove 21, it enters its interior for positioning.

[0064] In a preferred embodiment, this application can be further configured as follows: Figure 1 As shown; a use post 11 is installed on the other side of the installation plate 1. Anti-slip texture 12 is provided on the outer side of the use post 11. The use post 11 provides a position for medical staff to use the gastric tube device, and the anti-slip texture 12 plays a role in preventing slippage.

[0065] In a preferred embodiment, this application can be further configured as follows: Figure 1 As shown; the inside of the column 11 is provided with a through channel 13, and the through channel 13 corresponds to the through hole 2. The through channel 13 provides space for the gastric tube body 15 to pass through the column 11.

[0066] In a preferred embodiment, this application can be further configured as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown; a gastric tube assembly 14 is inserted inside the through-channel 13.

[0067] In a preferred embodiment, this application can be further configured as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown; the gastric tube assembly 14 includes:

[0068] The gastric tube body 15 is a circular hollow tube and is inserted into the through-channel 13.

[0069] The graduation line 16 is located on the outside of the gastric tube body 15;

[0070] The penetrating head 17, with an arc-shaped penetrating end, is installed at one end of the gastric tube body 15;

[0071] The gastric tube opening 18 is a circular hole located at one end of the penetrating head 17. The gastric tube body 15 enters the child's mouth through the penetrating column 11 and the nipple assembly 6, and then is inserted into the stomach. The scale line 16 makes it easy to observe the length of the gastric tube body 15 inserted. The penetrating head 17 is round and relatively smooth, which makes the penetration of the gastric tube body 15 more effective and reduces damage to the child during penetration. The gastric tube opening 18 is a through hole at one end of the gastric tube body 15.

[0072] In a preferred embodiment, this application can be further configured such that two first positioning grooves 20 are spaced apart along the length of the support tube, and second positioning grooves 21 are spaced apart along the length of the support tube. This allows for length adjustment of the gastric tube support assembly simply by pulling the sliding tube 6 in one direction, making the operation simpler and more convenient.

[0073] The specific working principle of the nipple-type assisted gastric tube insertion device disclosed in this application is as follows:

[0074] First, when using this assisted gastric tube insertion device, slide the sliding tube 6 to one end of the support tube 19 and position it using the elastic button 5. Then, rotate the nipple assembly 6 to connect it with the threaded connecting sleeve 3 through the threaded mating sleeve 8, so that the nipple assembly 6 is installed on one side of the mounting plate 1. At this time, the sliding tube 6 passes through one side of the nipple body 7.

[0075] Secondly, the gastric tube body 15 enters the nipple body 7 through the through-channel 13. Since the support tube 19 and the sliding tube 6 are located inside the nipple body 7, when the gastric tube body 15 passes through the nipple body 7, the support tube 19 and the sliding tube 6 will support one end of the gastric tube body 15, so that the gastric tube body 15 can smoothly pass through one side of the nipple body 7. Then the sliding tube 6 is pushed into the nipple body 7, and the nipple body 7 is put into the child's mouth for sucking, which makes it convenient for medical staff to insert the gastric tube body 15.

[0076] In the accompanying drawings of this embodiment, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this application 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. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the accompanying drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0077] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A nipple-type assisted gastric tube insertion device, characterized in that, include: The installation plate (1) is in the shape of a disc. A fixing ring (4) is installed at the center of one side of the installation plate (1), and a gastric tube support assembly is installed on one side of the fixing ring (4). A through hole (2) is provided at the center of the mounting plate (1) and extends through the mounting plate (1); The threaded connecting sleeve (3) is arranged in a ring shape with threads on the outside. It is installed at the center of one side of the mounting plate (1) and corresponds to the through hole (2). The nipple assembly is mounted on one side of the mounting plate (1) via a threaded connecting sleeve (3) and is threadedly connected to the threaded connecting sleeve (3).

2. The nipple-type assisted gastric tube insertion device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The nipple assembly includes: Threaded fitting sleeve (8), the threads are installed on the outer wall of threaded connecting sleeve (3); The nipple body (7) is located on one side of the threaded coupling sleeve (8); Vent hole (9) is a circular through hole and is opened on the outer wall of nipple body (7); The nipple opening (10) is a circular through hole located at the suction end of the nipple body (7).

3. The nipple-aided gastric tube introducer according to claim 2, characterized in that, Multiple vent holes (9) are provided, and the multiple vent holes (9) are arranged in a ring at intervals on the outer wall of the nipple body (7).

4. The nipple-aided gastric tube introducer according to claim 1, wherein The gastric tube support assembly includes: Support tube (19), which is a circular tube, is installed on one side of the fixing ring (4); The first positioning groove (20) has two openings, both located on the outer wall of the support tube (19); There are two second positioning grooves (21), both located on the outer wall of the support tube (19) and corresponding vertically to the first positioning groove (20); The sliding tube (6) is slidably sleeved on the outside of the support tube (19); The elastic button (5) is located on the inner wall of the sliding tube (6) and can be engaged with the first positioning groove (20) and the second positioning groove (21).

5. The nipple-aided gastric tube introducer according to claim 1, wherein A use post (11) is installed on the other side of the mounting plate (1), and anti-slip texture (12) is provided on the outer side of the use post (11).

6. The nipple-aided gastric tube introducer according to claim 5, wherein The column (11) has a through channel (13) inside, and the through channel (13) corresponds to the through hole (2).

7. The nipple-aided gastric tube introducer according to claim 6, characterized in that, A gastric tube assembly (14) is inserted inside the through-channel (13).

8. The nipple-aided gastric tube introducer according to claim 7, characterized in that, The gastric tube assembly (14) includes: The gastric tube body (15) is a circular hollow tube and is inserted into the through passage (13); The graduation line (16) is located on the outside of the gastric tube body (15); The penetrating head (17) has an arc-shaped penetrating end and is installed at one end of the gastric tube body (15); The gastric tube opening (18) is a circular hole located at one end of the through head (17).

9. The nipple-type assisted gastric tube insertion device according to claim 4, characterized in that, Two first positioning grooves (20) are arranged at intervals along the length of the support tube (19), and a second positioning groove (21) is arranged at intervals along the length of the support tube (19).