A pediatric examination probe

By designing a pediatric examination probe, which utilizes telescopic joints and universal flexible hoses to adjust the illumination angle and distance, and combines LED light brightness adjustment with ergonomic design, the problem of inconvenient operation and non-adjustable light source of traditional lighting tools in pediatric examinations has been solved, thus improving the accuracy and comfort of the examination.

CN224420968UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30NANFENG COUNTY PEOPLES HOSPITAL OF JIANGXI PROVINCE

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NANFENG COUNTY PEOPLES HOSPITAL OF JIANGXI PROVINCE
Filing Date
2025-04-24
Publication Date
2026-06-30

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Technical Problem

Traditional lighting tools cannot flexibly adjust the angle and distance of illumination during pediatric examinations, making them inconvenient to operate. Furthermore, the brightness of the light source is not adjustable, which affects the accuracy and comfort of diagnosis.

Method used

A pediatric examination probe device was designed, comprising a cylindrical body and an illumination mechanism. The illumination angle and distance are adjustable using a telescopic joint and a universal flexible hose, and the brightness is adjustable with an LED light. The device also features an ergonomic design and a touch switch to improve ease of operation and safety.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible adjustment of illumination angle and distance, improves the accuracy and convenience of inspection, reduces operator fatigue, provides comfortable light source characteristics, and is easy to carry and store.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a pediatric examination illumination device, belonging to the field of medical device technology. The device includes a cylindrical body and an illumination mechanism. The cylindrical body consists of a shell, a telescopic joint, a universal flexible tube, and a lamp holder. The illumination mechanism includes a power module, a microcontroller, and a touch switch. The microcontroller is integrated into the shell and electrically connected to the LED lamp, power module, and switch. The telescopic joint and universal flexible tube allow for flexible adjustment of the illumination angle and distance. The touch switch, combined with three brightness levels, adapts to different examination scenarios. Medical-grade materials ensure safety and comfort, while the non-slip grip and retractable design enhance ease of operation and portability. It is suitable for precise illumination examinations of deep cavities such as the pediatric oral cavity, ear canal, and nasal cavity.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a pediatric examination probe device. Background Technology

[0002] In pediatric clinical diagnosis, doctors often need to carefully observe areas such as the child's mouth, ear canal, and nasal cavity. These areas are usually deep and poorly lit, and traditional lighting tools such as ordinary flashlights or forehead mirrors have many limitations. For example, ordinary flashlights cannot flexibly adjust the beam angle and distance, making it difficult to accurately illuminate deep cavities; while forehead mirrors provide a stable light source, doctors need to maintain a fixed posture for extended periods, increasing operational fatigue, and they are difficult to use effectively when children are uncooperative. Furthermore, traditional lighting tools are often not designed for children's physiological characteristics; the brightness of the light source is not adjustable, and the illumination range is fixed, which may cause excessive light to irritate children's eyes or affect diagnostic accuracy due to insufficient brightness. Therefore, this invention proposes a detection device specifically designed for pediatric examinations to solve the problems of limited illumination angle and inconvenient operation in existing technologies. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned shortcomings in the existing technology, this utility model provides a pediatric examination probe device with a practical structure that is easy to promote.

[0004] A pediatric examination probe includes a cylindrical body and an illumination mechanism;

[0005] The cylindrical structure includes a housing, a telescopic joint, a universal hose, and a lamp holder. The telescopic joint is located inside the housing. When the telescopic joint is retracted, it can be completely placed inside the housing. The bottom of the telescopic joint is connected to the universal hose, and the top of the universal hose is connected to the lamp holder, which contains an LED light.

[0006] The lighting mechanism includes a power module, a microcontroller, and a switch. The microcontroller is integrated into the housing and is electrically connected to the LED light, the power module, and the switch.

[0007] Preferably, the telescopic joint consists of at least two nestable and sliding hollow cylindrical sections. In the contracted state, the adjacent cylindrical sections are completely nested inside the shell, and in the unfolded state, the adjacent cylindrical sections are fixed by limiting buckles.

[0008] Preferably, the universal hose is made of medical-grade silicone wrapped around a metal core, which can be bent and shaped arbitrarily with a bending angle retention rate of ≥95%.

[0009] Preferably, the switch is a touch-sensitive button located on the outside of the housing, with a surface covered with a waterproof silicone layer.

[0010] Preferably, the LED light is a surface-mount medical cold light source with a color temperature range of 3000K-5000K, a color rendering index of ≥90, and a maximum power of ≤5W.

[0011] Preferably, the microcontroller controls the LED light to achieve three levels of brightness adjustment.

[0012] Preferably, the outer side of the housing is provided with a non-slip corrugated grip.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] Flexible and adjustable illumination angle and distance: Through the telescopic adjustment of the telescopic joint and the arbitrary bending and shaping of the universal hose, the position of the lamp head and the illumination direction can be precisely adjusted to meet the lighting needs of different parts in pediatric examinations, thereby improving the accuracy and convenience of the examination.

[0015] Comfortable and convenient operating experience: The anti-slip corrugated grip on the outside of the shell is ergonomically designed for a comfortable and stable grip; the touch switch is easy to operate, allowing control of the light source without complicated operations, reducing the doctor's operating fatigue.

[0016] Safe and suitable light source characteristics: The LED light adopts a surface-mount medical cold light source with a color temperature range of KK and a color rendering index of ≥9, which can truly reproduce the color of the examined area and facilitate doctors' observation.

[0017] Portable: When not in use, the telescopic joint can be completely retracted into the housing, making the device compact and easy to carry and store. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the unfolded state of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a side view of the unfolded state of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the folded state of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0023] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," or "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the utility model product is in use, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, terms such as "first," "second," and "third" are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0024] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "sag" does not imply that the component must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0025] As shown in the attached diagram,

[0026] A pediatric examination probe includes a cylindrical body 100 and an illumination mechanism 200.

[0027] 1. Cylinder Mechanism 100

[0028] Housing 101: Serves as the main support structure of the device. It is hollow inside and is used to house components such as the telescopic joint 102. The outer side of the housing 101 is equipped with a non-slip corrugated grip. It adopts an ergonomic design, and the surface texture increases the friction when gripping, making it easier for doctors to hold the device stably during operation. It is especially suitable for long-term examination scenarios and reduces hand fatigue.

[0029] Telescopic joint 102: Located inside the housing 101, it consists of at least two nestable and sliding hollow cylindrical sections. In the retracted state, adjacent sections are completely nested within the housing 101, making the overall device compact and easy to carry and store. In the extended state, adjacent sections are fixed by limiting buckles, allowing the overall length of the device to be adjusted according to inspection needs, thereby changing the distance between the lamp head 104 and the inspection area to meet the illumination distance requirements for inspections at different depths. When not in use, it can be retracted into the housing for easy storage.

[0030] The universal flexible hose 103 connects the bottom of the telescopic joint 102 to the lamp head 104 and is made of medical-grade silicone wrapped around a metal core. Medical-grade silicone has good biocompatibility, is safe and non-toxic, and will not irritate children's skin. The metal core allows the universal flexible hose 103 to be bent and shaped arbitrarily, with a bending angle retention rate of ≥95%, enabling precise positioning of the lamp head 104's irradiation direction and adapting to the complex angle requirements of different examination sites on children.

[0031] Lamp head 104: Installed on the top of the universal flexible hose 103, with an LED light inside.

[0032] 2. Lighting mechanism 200

[0033] Power module: Provides power to the device. It can use rechargeable batteries or dry cell batteries, with rechargeable batteries being preferred to reduce operating costs and environmental pollution. The power module is installed inside the housing 101 and is electrically connected to the microcontroller and LED lights to ensure a stable power supply.

[0034] Microcontroller: Integrated within housing 101, it is the control core of the device and is electrically connected to the LED light, power module, and switch 201. The microcontroller can control the LED light to achieve three brightness levels. Through a preset control program, it switches between different brightness levels according to the doctor's operation instructions to meet the light brightness requirements of different examination scenarios.

[0035] Switch 201: Located on the outside of housing 101, it is a touch button with a waterproof silicone layer on the surface.

[0036] When a pediatric examination is required, hold the non-slip corrugated handle of the housing 101 and slowly pull the telescopic joint 102 out of the housing 101 according to the needs of the examination site, so that the limiting buckles of the adjacent sections are engaged and the unfolded length of the telescopic joint 102 is fixed.

[0037] By bending the universal hose 103, the illumination direction of the lamp head 104 is adjusted so that it is aimed at the area to be inspected. Because the universal hose 103 has excellent shape retention properties, the required bending angle can be easily maintained, eliminating the need for frequent adjustments.

[0038] Touch the switch 201 on the outside of the housing 101 to turn on the LED light. The first time you press the switch 201, the LED light will illuminate at its lowest brightness level; press it again to switch to medium brightness; press it a third time to switch to the highest brightness; and press it a fourth time to turn off the LED light. Select the appropriate brightness level according to your examination needs to ensure clear illumination of the area being examined, while avoiding excessive light that could irritate children.

[0039] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model patent and are not intended to limit this utility model patent. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model patent should be included within the protection scope of this utility model patent.

Claims

1. A pediatric examination probe, comprising a cylindrical body (100) and an illumination mechanism; characterized in that: The cylindrical mechanism (100) includes a housing (101), a telescopic joint (102), a universal hose (103), and a lamp holder (104). The telescopic joint (102) is located inside the housing (101). When the telescopic joint (102) is retracted, it can be completely placed inside the housing (101). The bottom of the telescopic joint (102) is connected to the universal hose (103), and the top of the universal hose (103) is connected to the lamp holder (104). An LED light is installed inside the lamp holder (104). The lighting mechanism includes a power module, a microcontroller, and a switch (105). The microcontroller is integrated within the housing (101) and is electrically connected to the LED, the power module, and the switch (105).

2. The pediatric examination scope of claim 1, wherein: The telescopic joint (102) is composed of at least two hollow cylindrical sections that can be nested and slid. In the contracted state, the adjacent cylindrical sections are completely nested inside the shell (101), and in the unfolded state, the adjacent cylindrical sections are fixed by limiting buckles.

3. The pediatric examination probe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The universal flexible hose (103) is made of medical-grade silicone wrapped around a metal core, which can be bent and shaped arbitrarily and retains a bending angle of ≥95%.

4. The pediatric examination scope of claim 1, wherein: The switch (105) is a touch button located on the outside of the housing (101) and its surface is covered with a waterproof silicone layer.

5. The pediatric examination scope of claim 1, wherein: The LED light is a surface-mount medical cold light source with a color temperature range of 3000K-5000K, a color rendering index of ≥90, and a maximum power of ≤5W.

6. The pediatric examination scope of claim 1, wherein: The microcontroller controls the LED light to achieve three levels of brightness adjustment.

7. The pediatric examination light of claim 1, wherein: The outer side of the housing (101) is provided with a non-slip corrugated grip.