A multifunctional foot switch

Abstract

This utility model relates to a multifunctional foot switch, belonging to the field of medical device technology. The foot switch includes a pedal assembly and a base plate assembly. The base plate assembly includes a base plate, a sealing cover, a foot socket, a splitter, a power module, and a control module. The foot socket, splitter, power module, and control module are located on the underside of the base plate. The foot socket, splitter, and power module are all connected to the control module. The sealing cover is located on the underside of the base plate. The pedal assembly of this utility model is adjustable to accommodate different users' foot adjustment habits, reducing the frequency of accidental pressing. Furthermore, this utility model uses one foot switch to control multiple medical devices, providing both wired and wireless transmission modes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a foot switch and belongs to the field of medical device technology. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous advancement of medical technology, the automation and intelligence of medical equipment are increasing, leading to higher demands for ease of operation and safety. Medical foot switches, as crucial components for human-machine interaction in medical equipment, allow medical staff to control the equipment's operation and function switching via their feet during surgery, examinations, and treatments. This significantly improves work efficiency while avoiding the risk of cross-infection that might arise from hand operation.

[0003] Currently, over 90% of medical equipment uses generic foot switches, which present identification difficulties: identical colored casings, standardized pedal structures, and lack of differentiated functional markings. Statistics from a top-tier hospital show that the monthly incidence of equipment malfunctions due to accidental foot switch activation in the emergency department reaches 12.7%, with 78% of these cases stemming from visual confusion. Traditional foot switches use cable transmission, resulting in overlapping and crisscrossing cables from multiple devices, creating "cable spheres of influence" centered on each device. This forces the minimum distance between devices to increase to 1.5 meters (the standard requires ≥0.8 meters), reducing the usable area of ​​the treatment room. The overlapping cables also require medical staff to cross multiple times during movement, increasing the risk of stumbles and sharps injuries. Furthermore, foot switch cables can easily block emergency exits. The connecting wires of multiple foot switches are also prone to tangling and mess, making storage and cleaning inconvenient for operators. Therefore, this utility model is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a multifunctional foot switch.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A multifunctional foot switch includes a pedal assembly and a base plate assembly. The base plate assembly includes a base plate, a sealing cover, a foot socket, a splitter, a power module, and a control module. The foot socket, splitter, power module, and control module are disposed on the underside of the base plate. The foot socket, splitter, and power module are all connected to the control module. The sealing cover is disposed on the underside of the base plate to protect the internal structure.

[0007] The pedal assembly includes a rubber housing, an upper housing, a lower housing, contact plates, springs, connecting cables, and a pressure plate. Springs are evenly distributed on the lower housing. Contact plates are respectively provided on the upper and lower housings. The upper and lower housings are arranged inside the rubber housing with the contact plates facing each other. The springs are used to support the upper and lower housings. A pressure plate is fixed to the lower side of the lower housing by bolts. The contact plates are connected to a splitter through the connecting cables. A protective coil is provided at the position where the connecting cables pass through the pressure plate to protect the connecting cables. Several pedal assemblies are set on the upper side of the base plate through the pressure plate.

[0008] According to a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a limiting ball is provided in the middle of the upper side of the lower shell through a threaded screw, and a limiting groove corresponding to the limiting ball is provided in the upper shell to limit the descent distance of the upper shell and prevent the operator from damaging the equipment by applying excessive force.

[0009] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the pedal assembly is provided with at least two pedals.

[0010] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a guide groove is provided on the base plate, and the pressure plate is fixed to the base plate by bolts. Except for the side pedal assembly, the connecting bolts between the pressure plate of the remaining pedal assembly and the base plate are provided in the guide groove. The position of the pedal assembly can be adjusted by moving the position of the bolts, thereby adapting to the foot adjustment habits of different people and reducing the frequency of accidental stepping.

[0011] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the power module includes a battery compartment and a battery. The battery compartment is fixed to the base plate, and the battery is installed inside the battery compartment through a sealing ring. The battery is connected to a control module through a power supply cable.

[0012] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the control module is also connected to a Bluetooth module.

[0013] The steps for using the above-mentioned multi-functional foot switch are as follows:

[0014] Depending on the actual situation of the medical equipment, choose either a wired connection or a wireless connection. When using a wired connection, connect each medical device through the foot socket. When using a wireless connection, connect each medical device through the Bluetooth module. During operation, the control module continuously outputs a high-level electrical signal to the signal circuit of each pedal assembly and monitors in real time whether there is a high-level signal return. When the pedal assembly is not pressed, the two contact pieces are not short-circuited, the signal transmission circuit is in an open circuit state, the control module does not detect the return of a high-level signal, and the pedal switch is in a standby state.

[0015] When the pedal is pressed, the contact points of the upper and lower shells are short-circuited, and the signal circuit is in a short-circuit state. The control module detects the return of a high-level signal and immediately sends a signal, and the relevant medical equipment performs the corresponding operation. When the pedal is released, the control module detects the disappearance of the high-level signal, immediately stops sending signals, and the pedal switch returns to the standby state.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0017] The pedal assembly of this invention is adjustable in position to accommodate different people's foot adjustment habits, reducing the frequency of accidental stepping. Moreover, this invention uses a single foot switch to control multiple medical devices, providing both wired and wireless transmission modes. This solves the problem of unreasonable equipment layout and small usable area in treatment rooms. Furthermore, the wireless transmission mode allows for overall sterilization through disinfection, avoiding cables passing through sterile areas and reducing the postoperative incision infection rate. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is the overall front structure of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is the overall back structure of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a partial structure of the present invention without the bottom cover and battery compartment cover installed.

[0021] Figure 4 This is the overall structure of the foot pedal assembly of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 5 This is the structure of the foot pedal assembly of this utility model without the pressure plate installed.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the foot pedal assembly of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a partial structure of the internal structure of the foot pedal assembly of this utility model.

[0025] Among them, 1. pedal assembly, 2. base plate assembly;

[0026] 11. Housing, 12. Upper housing, 13. Lower housing, 14. Contact piece, 15. Spring, 16. Limit ball, 161. Threaded screw, 17. Connecting cable, 18. Protective coil, 19. Pressure plate;

[0027] 21. Base plate, 211. Guide groove, 212. Groove, 22. Foot pedal socket, 23. Control module, 24. Battery compartment, 241. Sealing ring, 242. Battery, 243. Power supply cable, 25. Splitter, 26. Sealing cover, 27. Battery compartment cover. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings, but is not limited thereto.

[0029] Example 1:

[0030] like Figure 1-7 As shown, this utility model provides a multi-functional foot switch, including a pedal assembly 1 and a base plate assembly 2. The base plate assembly 2 includes a base plate 21, a sealing cover 26, a foot socket 22, a splitter 25, a power module, and a control module 23. The foot socket 22, the splitter 25, the power module, and the control module 23 are arranged on the lower side of the base plate 21. The foot socket 22, the splitter 25, and the power module are all connected to the control module 23. The sealing cover 26 is arranged on the lower side of the base plate 21 to protect the internal structure.

[0031] The pedal assembly 1 includes a rubber shell 11, an upper shell 12, a lower shell 13, a spring 15, a contact piece 14, a connecting cable 17, and a pressure plate 19. The lower shell 13 is evenly distributed with springs 15. The upper shell 12 and the lower shell 13 are respectively provided with contact pieces 14. The upper shell 12 and the lower shell 13 are arranged in the rubber shell 11 with the contact pieces 14 facing each other. The springs 15 are used to support the upper shell and the lower shell. The pressure plate 19 is fixed to the lower side of the lower shell 13 by bolts. The contact piece 14 is connected to a splitter 25 through the connecting cable. The connecting cable 17 is provided with a protective coil 18 at the position where it passes through the pressure plate 19 to protect the connecting cable 17. Several pedal assemblies 1 are set on the upper side of the base plate through the pressure plate.

[0032] The lower shell 13 has a limit ball 16 threaded through a threaded screw 161 on the upper middle part of the upper side, and the upper shell 12 has a corresponding limit groove for the limit ball to limit the descent distance of the upper shell and prevent the operator from damaging the equipment by applying too much force.

[0033] The pedal assembly 1 has 3 pedals.

[0034] The base plate 21 is provided with guide grooves 211. The pressure plate is fixed to the base plate with bolts. Except for the side pedal assembly, the connecting bolts of the pressure plates 19 of the remaining two pedal assemblies to the base plate 21 are set in the guide grooves. The position of the pedal assembly 1 can be adjusted by moving the position of the bolts to adapt to the foot adjustment habits of different people and reduce the frequency of accidental stepping. The base plate is also provided with slots 212 for connecting cables to pass through.

[0035] The power module includes a battery compartment 24 and a battery 242. The battery compartment 24 is fixed to the base plate 21. The battery 242 is installed inside the battery compartment 24 through a sealing ring 241. The battery is connected to the control module through a power supply cable 243.

[0036] The control module is also connected to a Bluetooth module.

[0037] The steps for using the above-mentioned multi-functional foot switch are as follows:

[0038] Depending on the actual situation of the medical equipment, choose either a wired connection or a wireless connection. When using a wired connection, connect each medical device through the foot socket. When using a wireless connection, connect each medical device through the Bluetooth module. During operation, the control module continuously outputs a high-level electrical signal to the signal circuit of each pedal assembly and monitors in real time whether there is a high-level signal return. When the pedal assembly is not pressed, the two contact pieces are not short-circuited, the signal transmission circuit is in an open circuit state, the control module does not detect the return of a high-level signal, and the pedal switch is in a standby state.

[0039] When the pedal is pressed, the contact points of the upper and lower shells are short-circuited, and the signal circuit is in a short-circuit state. The control module detects the return of a high-level signal and immediately sends a signal, and the relevant medical equipment performs the corresponding operation. When the pedal is released, the control module detects the disappearance of the high-level signal, immediately stops sending signals, and the pedal switch returns to the standby state.

Claims

1. A multifunctional footswitch, characterized in that, It includes a pedal assembly and a base plate assembly. The base plate assembly includes a base plate, a sealing cover, a foot pedal socket, a splitter, a power module, and a control module. The foot pedal socket, splitter, power module, and control module are located on the underside of the base plate. The foot pedal socket, splitter, and power module are all connected to the control module. The sealing cover is located on the underside of the base plate. The pedal assembly includes a rubber housing, an upper housing, a lower housing, contact plates, springs, connecting cables, and a pressure plate. Springs are evenly distributed on the lower housing, and contact plates are respectively provided on the upper and lower housings. The upper and lower housings are arranged in a way that the contact plates face each other inside the rubber housing. A pressure plate is provided on the lower side of the lower housing. The contact plates are connected to a splitter through connecting cables. Several pedal assemblies are set on the upper side of the base plate through the pressure plate.

2. The multi-functional foot switch as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A limiting ball is provided in the middle of the upper side of the lower shell, and a limiting groove corresponding to the limiting ball is provided in the upper shell.

3. The multi-functional foot switch as described in claim 1, characterized in that, There are at least two pedal assemblies.

4. The multi-functional foot switch as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate is provided with guide grooves, and the pressure plate is fixed to the base plate with bolts. Except for the side pedal assembly, the pressure plates of the remaining pedal assemblies are connected to the base plate with bolts in the guide grooves. The position of the pedal assembly can be adjusted by moving the position of the bolts.

5. The multi-functional foot switch as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The power module includes a battery compartment and a battery. The battery compartment is fixed to the base plate, and the battery is installed inside the battery compartment through a sealing ring. The battery is connected to the control module through a power supply cable.

6. The multi-functional foot switch as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The control module is also connected to a Bluetooth module.

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