Neck support for postoperative care of patients with thyroid gland diseases
By introducing threaded connections and sliding limiting structures into the neck brace, the inconvenience caused by the fixed inner diameter of the neck brace is solved, enabling adaptive adjustment to different neck thicknesses and expanding its applicability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF NANTONG UNIV
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
The existing neck brace has an unchanged inner diameter, which makes it inconvenient for patients with thicker necks to use, and may increase the burden on the wound, thus limiting its applicability.
A neck brace for postoperative care in breast and thyroid surgery has been designed. It achieves a threaded connection between the outer ring of the rotating rod and the connecting rod, and the sliding connection of the annular block and the limiting block allows for adjustment of the support spacing, ensuring that the neck brace can adapt to different neck sizes.
The neck brace is adjustable, making it suitable for patients with different neck sizes, avoiding any impact on the wound, and expanding its applicability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of neck braces, specifically to a neck brace for postoperative care in breast and thyroid surgery. Background Technology
[0002] A neck brace is a device worn around the neck, primarily used to support the weight of the head and reduce the burden on the neck. The Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery is a medical specialty that focuses on treating thyroid and breast diseases. Thyroid surgery wounds are located on the neck. The main function of a neck brace after thyroid and breast surgery is to fix and support the patient's neck. This support is of great significance in promoting wound healing and reducing postoperative complications.
[0003] The existing neck brace still has some problems when used: When using the existing neck brace, the inner diameter of the neck brace remains unchanged and cannot be adjusted. This makes it inconvenient for some patients with thicker necks to use the neck brace. The neck brace may also increase the burden on the wound, resulting in a limited range of applicability of the neck brace.
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to invent a neck brace for postoperative care in breast and thyroid surgery to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a neck brace for postoperative care in breast and thyroid surgery, in order to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that the inner diameter of the existing neck brace remains unchanged during use, which makes it inconvenient for some patients with thicker necks to use the neck brace. The neck brace may also increase the burden on the wound, resulting in a limited range of applicability of the neck brace.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a neck brace for postoperative care in breast and thyroid surgery, comprising a support bracket, a back support movably mounted between two support brackets, and a cavity formed inside the back support. A rotating rod is rotatably mounted inside the back support, and the outer ring of the rotating rod is threaded, with the thread connecting to a pre-reserved threaded groove inside a connecting rod. The connecting rod is fixedly connected to the support bracket. A lever is fixedly fitted onto the outer ring of the rotating rod, and the lever is rotatably connected to the cavity. Notches are provided on both sides of the back support. The device also includes:
[0007] The extended anti-detachment component has an annular groove inside the rotating rod, and an annular block is rotatably connected inside the annular groove. A limiting block is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the annular block. The limiting block and the limiting groove are slidably connected, and the limiting groove is connected to the threaded groove to ensure that the two support brackets and the back support are not detached.
[0008] Preferably, the outer ring of the rotating rod is provided with two sections of threads with different directions, and the two sections of threads with different directions are respectively threadedly connected to the connecting rods fixedly connected to the two sets of support brackets. In this way, when the rotating rod rotates, the connecting rods that are threadedly connected to the rotating rod drive the two support brackets that are fixedly connected to the connecting rods to adjust the spacing.
[0009] Preferably, the outer ring of the annular block does not contact the inner wall of the threaded groove, ensuring that the threaded connection between the outer ring of the rotating rod and the threaded groove is not affected.
[0010] Preferably, the outer wall of one of the annular blocks is fixedly connected to two limiting blocks that are symmetrically arranged with reference to the central axis of the annular block as the axis of symmetry, and the outer wall of the limiting block is in contact with the inner wall of the limiting groove and forms a sliding connection.
[0011] Preferably, both ends of the limiting square groove are closed, so that when the limiting block moves against the end wall of the limiting square groove, the rotating rod and the connecting rod cannot move relative to each other, thus avoiding the possibility of the rotating rod and the connecting rod falling off.
[0012] Preferably, the notch can be movably connected to the open end of the connecting rod, increasing the range of motion of the connecting rod.
[0013] The technical effects and advantages provided by this utility model in the above technical solution are as follows:
[0014] 1. This utility model drives the rotating rod to rotate by turning the toggle block. The two connecting rods that are threaded to the outer ring of the rotating rod can then move in a straight line towards or away from each other. When it is necessary to wear a neck brace, the distance between the two support supports can be increased. After wearing the neck brace, the rotation of the rotating rod can be turned in the opposite direction to finely adjust the size of the gap between the two support supports until the support supports fit the neck properly. In this way, the neck brace will not affect the neck wound when it is adjusted.
[0015] 2. At the same time, when the movement of the limiting block abuts against the end wall of the limiting groove, the relative movement between the rotating rod and the connecting rod is not convenient, thus preventing the rotating rod and the connecting rod from falling off, thereby preventing the support bracket and the back support from falling off. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the internal structure of the back support of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional view of the internal structure of the connecting rod (partially cut out) of this utility model.
[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0022] 1. Support bracket; 2. Back support; 3. Cavity; 4. Rotating rod; 5. Thread; 6. Pulley; 7. Connecting rod; 8. Threaded groove; 9. Extension anti-detachment component; 901. Annular groove; 902. Annular block; 903. Limiting block; 904. Limiting groove; 10. Notch. Detailed Implementation
[0023] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0024] This utility model provides, for example Figure 1-4 The neck brace shown includes a support bracket 1, a back support 2 movably mounted between two support brackets 1, and a cavity 3 inside the back support 2. A rotating rod 4 is rotatably mounted inside the back support 2, and the outer ring of the rotating rod 4 is threaded 5. The thread 5 is threadedly connected to a pre-reserved threaded groove 8 inside a connecting rod 7. The connecting rod 7 is fixedly connected to the support bracket 1. A lever 6 is fixedly fitted on the outer ring of the rotating rod 4, and the lever 6 is rotatably connected to the cavity 3. Notches 10 are provided on both sides of the back support 2. It also includes:
[0025] The extended anti-detachment component 9 has an annular groove 901 inside the rotating rod 4, and an annular block 902 is rotatably connected inside the annular groove 901. The outer wall of the annular block 902 is fixedly connected to a limiting block 903. The limiting block 903 is slidably connected to the limiting groove 904, and the limiting groove 904 is connected to the threaded groove 8 to ensure that the two support brackets 1 and the back support 2 are not detached.
[0026] The outer ring of the rotating rod 4 is provided with two sections of threads 5 with different directions, and the two sections of threads 5 with different directions are respectively threadedly connected to the connecting rods 7 fixedly connected to the sides of the two sets of support brackets 1. In this way, when the rotating rod 4 rotates, the connecting rods 7 that are threadedly connected to the rotating rod 4 drive the two support brackets 1 fixedly connected to the connecting rods 7 to adjust the spacing. In this way, the neck brace will not affect the neck wound during the process of fitting the neck. At the same time, the neck brace is suitable for patients with different neck circumferences, thus expanding the applicability of the neck brace.
[0027] The outer ring of the annular block 902 does not contact the inner wall of the threaded groove 8, ensuring that the threaded connection between the thread 5 of the outer ring of the rotating rod 4 and the threaded groove 8 is not affected, thus ensuring that the adjustment of the neck support is more convenient and quick.
[0028] Two limiting blocks 903 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of an annular block 902, which are symmetrically arranged with reference to the central axis of the annular block 902. The outer wall of the limiting block 903 is attached to the inner wall of the limiting groove 904 and forms a sliding connection.
[0029] Both ends of the limiting square groove 904 are closed, so when the limiting block 903 moves against the end wall of the limiting square groove 904, the rotating rod 4 and the connecting rod 7 cannot move relative to each other, thus preventing the rotating rod 4 and the connecting rod 7 from falling off.
[0030] The notch 10 can be movably connected to the open end of the connecting rod 7, increasing the range of movement of the connecting rod 7 and ensuring a wider range of adjustment for the gap between the two support supports 1 without affecting the use of the back support 2.
[0031] Working principle: When using a neck brace for post-operative care in breast and thyroid surgery, first, place the two support brackets 1 around the neck. Then, rotate the lever 6, causing the lever 6 to rotate the rotating rod 4 fixedly inserted inside the lever 6. The rotating rod 4 is threadedly connected to the connecting rod 7. After the support bracket 1 contacts the body, the body is appropriately limited in its position relative to the support bracket 1. When the rotating rod 4 rotates, the connecting rod 7, which is threadedly connected to the rotating rod 4, can then undergo linear displacement. Furthermore, the outer ring of the rotating rod 4 is provided with two sections of threads 5 with different directions. The thread 5 is threadedly connected to the connecting rod 7, which is fixedly connected to the side of the two sets of support brackets 1. When the rotating rod 4 rotates, the connecting rod 7, which is threadedly connected to the rotating rod 4, drives the two support brackets 1, which are fixedly connected to the connecting rod 7, to adjust the distance between them. When the neck brace needs to be worn, the distance between the two support brackets 1 can be increased. After wearing the neck brace, the rotation of the rotating rod 4 can be reversed to fine-tune the distance between the two support brackets 1 until the support brackets 1 fit the neck properly. In this way, the neck brace will not affect the neck wound when it is adjusted.
[0032] Simultaneously, when the rotating rod 4 rotates, the annular block 902 is rotatably connected to the rotating rod 4, and the limiting block 903 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the annular block 902 is slidably connected to the limiting groove 904. In this way, the setting of the annular block 902 and the limiting block 903 does not affect the rotation of the rotating rod 4 or the relative movement between the rotating rod 4 and the connecting rod 7. When the limiting block 903 moves and abuts against the end wall of the limiting groove 904, the rotating rod 4 and the connecting rod 7 cannot move relative to each other. This avoids the rotating rod 4 and the connecting rod 7 from falling off, thereby preventing the support bracket 1 and the back bracket 2 from falling off.
[0033] The foregoing description only illustrates certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Undoubtedly, those skilled in the art can modify the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the above drawings and descriptions are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A neck brace for postoperative care in breast and thyroid surgery, comprising a support brace (1), characterized in that, A back support (2) is movably installed between the two support brackets (1), and a cavity (3) is provided inside the back support (2). A rotating rod (4) is rotatably installed inside the back support (2), and the outer ring of the rotating rod (4) is provided with a thread (5). The thread (5) is threadedly connected to the threaded groove (8) reserved inside the connecting rod (7). The connecting rod (7) is fixedly connected to the support bracket (1). A lever (6) is fixedly fitted on the outer ring of the rotating rod (4), and the lever (6) is rotatably connected to the cavity (3). Notches (10) are provided on both sides of the back support (2). The back support (2) also includes: The extended anti-detachment component (9) has an annular groove (901) inside the rotating rod (4), and an annular block (902) is rotatably connected inside the annular groove (901). The outer wall of the annular block (902) is fixedly connected to a limiting block (903). The limiting block (903) and the limiting groove (904) are slidably connected, and the limiting groove (904) is connected to the threaded groove (8).
2. The neck brace for postoperative care in breast and thyroid surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer ring of the rotating rod (4) is provided with two sections of threads (5) with different directions, and the two sections of threads (5) with different directions are respectively threaded to the connecting rods (7) that are fixedly connected to the sides of the two sets of support brackets (1).
3. A neck brace for postoperative care in breast and thyroid surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer ring of the annular block (902) does not contact the inner wall of the threaded groove (8).
4. A neck brace for postoperative care in breast and thyroid surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two limiting blocks (903) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the annular block (902) and are symmetrically arranged with reference to the central axis of the annular block (902). The outer wall of the limiting block (903) is attached to the inner wall of the limiting groove (904) and forms a sliding connection.
5. A neck brace for postoperative care in breast and thyroid surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both ends of the limiting square groove (904) are closed.
6. A neck brace for postoperative care in breast and thyroid surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that, The notch (10) can be movably connected to the open end of the connecting rod (7).