An anti-tipping atomizer

Abstract

This utility model provides an anti-tipping nebulizer, relating to the field of medical devices, comprising a nebulizer body, a nebulizing mask, and a connecting tube connecting the two. The nebulizer body has an interface at its bottom for connecting an external conduit. The connecting tube is a bendable and shape-fixed structure, including at least one flexible tube with shape memory function and rigid connecting parts at both ends. The rigid connecting parts are detachably connected to the mist outlet of the nebulizer body and the mist inlet of the nebulizing mask. The bottom of the nebulizer body has multiple radially extending support flanges, and the bottom surface of each support flange has an anti-slip adhesive layer with a peelable protective film. This application, by providing support flanges and an anti-slip adhesive layer at the bottom of the nebulizer body, allows it to be firmly attached to a hospital bed or similar location in complex medical settings, resisting external forces caused by changes in patient position, preventing medication spillage, avoiding equipment contamination and irritation of the patient's respiratory tract, and ensuring treatment safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical devices, and in particular to an anti-tipping nebulizer. Background Technology

[0002] Disposable nebulizers are widely used in hospital settings. They are relatively easy to operate; simply unpack them and connect the external cable to the main unit. However, numerous problems have emerged during actual use.

[0003] One particularly prominent issue is the tendency for the nebulizer to tip over. When the patient's bed is low or their position is restricted (especially in cases where patients with cervical spine fractures must lie flat), the nebulizer is prone to tilting. Once tilted, the medication will leak out, potentially contaminating the medical equipment and irritating the patient's respiratory tract, posing unnecessary risks.

[0004] Traditional nebulizers lack anti-tipping mechanisms and rely entirely on adjusting the headboard height for stability. Therefore, in specialized nursing settings, traditional nebulizers often fall short of meeting actual needs. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies by incorporating a supporting flange and an anti-slip adhesive layer at the bottom of the nebulizer body. In complex medical settings, it can be securely attached to a hospital bed or similar location, resisting external forces caused by changes in patient position, preventing medication spillage, avoiding equipment contamination and respiratory irritation, and ensuring treatment safety.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a solution to the problem that the nebulizer is prone to tipping over during use when the patient's position is restricted.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] An anti-tipping atomizer includes an atomizer body, an atomizing mask, and a connecting tube connecting the two. The bottom of the atomizer body is provided with an interface for connecting an external conduit. The connecting tube is a bendable and shape-fixed structure, including at least one flexible tube with shape memory function and rigid connecting parts at both ends. The rigid connecting parts are detachably connected to the mist outlet of the atomizer body and the mist inlet of the atomizing mask.

[0009] The atomizer body has multiple radially extending support flanges at its bottom, and each support flange has an anti-slip adhesive layer with a peelable protective film on its bottom surface.

[0010] Preferably, the flexible tube is embedded with a shape memory alloy skeleton, which is a three-dimensional mesh support structure woven from nickel-titanium alloy wires.

[0011] Preferably, the wall structure of the flexible tube is a medical-grade corrugated tube structure.

[0012] Preferably, the flexible tube allows for adjustment of the spatial position of the atomizing mask through plastic deformation, while maintaining the upright position of the atomizer body to prevent the liquid from tipping over.

[0013] Preferably, a wire channel is formed between the adjacent support flange and the atomizer body, and the edge of the wire channel is provided with an elastic protective edging.

[0014] Preferably, the bottom of the support flange is provided with an adhesive groove, and the anti-slip adhesive layer is disposed in the adhesive groove.

[0015] Preferably, the rigid connection part is detachably connected to the mist outlet of the atomizer body and the mist inlet of the atomizing mask by a threaded connection or a snap-fit ​​connection.

[0016] Preferably, the number of the supporting flanges is 3-6, and they are evenly distributed around the bottom of the atomizer body.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] The anti-tipping nebulizer provided in this application features a supporting flange and an anti-slip adhesive layer at the bottom of the nebulizer body. In complex medical settings, it can be securely attached to a hospital bed or similar location, resisting external forces caused by changes in patient position, preventing medication spillage, avoiding equipment contamination and respiratory irritation, and ensuring treatment safety.

[0019] This application utilizes a flexible tube containing a shape memory alloy skeleton and a corrugated tube wall. Medical staff can easily bend it to adjust the angle for comfort, making it closer to the mouth and nose for those with limited mobility or for those who are emotionally sensitive. The shape memory alloy locks in the position, greatly improving patient comfort and treatment effectiveness during nebulization.

[0020] The rigid connection parts of this application use threaded or snap-fit ​​connections. Quick assembly is possible before treatment, and easy disassembly of each component is possible after treatment for thorough cleaning and disinfection, reducing bacterial growth, ensuring hygiene and safety for each treatment, and extending the nebulizer's lifespan. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the atomizer body of this utility model in the state of using the protective film;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a front view cross-sectional structural diagram of the connector of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 3 A partial structural diagram.

[0027] Drawing number explanation: 1. Atomizer body; 2. Atomizing mask; 3. Connecting pipe; 31. Flexible tube; 311. Shape memory alloy skeleton; 32. Rigid connection part; 4. External conduit; 5. Support flange; 51. Adhesive groove; 52. Anti-slip adhesive layer; 53. Protective film; 6. Wire channel; 61. Elastic protective edging. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement it. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and other obvious modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The basic principles of the present invention defined in the following description can be used in other embodiments, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and other technical solutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0030] Those skilled in the art should understand that in the disclosure of this utility model, the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "left", "right", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or position based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the purpose of simplifying the description of this utility model and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above terms should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0031] It is understood that the term "a" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more", that is, in one embodiment, the number of an element can be one, while in another embodiment, the number of the element can be multiple, and the term "a" should not be understood as a limitation on the number. Example

[0032] Please see Figure 1-5An anti-tipping atomizer includes an atomizer body 1, an atomizing mask 2, and a connecting pipe 3 connecting the two. The bottom of the atomizer body 1 is provided with an interface for connecting an external conduit 4. The connecting pipe 3 is a bendable and shape-fixed structure, including at least one flexible tube 31 with shape memory function and rigid connecting parts 32 at both ends. The rigid connecting parts 32 are detachably connected to the mist outlet of the atomizer body 1 and the mist inlet of the atomizing mask 2.

[0033] The atomizer body 1 has multiple radially extending support flanges 5 at its bottom, and each support flange 5 has an anti-slip adhesive layer 52 with a peelable protective film 53 on its bottom surface.

[0034] The anti-tipping atomizer of this application is mainly composed of atomizer body 1, atomizing mask 2, connecting pipe 3, flexible tube 31, rigid connecting part 32, supporting flange 5, protective film 53 and anti-slip adhesive layer 52 and other components. The following is a detailed description of its structure and working principle.

[0035] I. Detailed Structure and Connection Methods of Each Component

[0036] The nebulizer body 1 has a bottom structure with 3-6 radially extending support flanges 5 evenly distributed at its bottom. Each support flange 5 has an adhesive groove 51 at its bottom, within which is an anti-slip adhesive layer 52 with a peelable protective film 53. During use, medical staff can peel off one or more protective films 53 at appropriate locations based on the patient's condition and the surrounding environment, using the anti-slip adhesive layer 52 to firmly attach the nebulizer body 1 to a flat surface such as a bed rail or bedside table. For example, for patients with cervical spine fractures lying supine, the nebulizer body 1 can be attached to the bed surface or body position beside the patient, ensuring that the nebulizer body 1 remains upright throughout the treatment process without requiring additional support. Simultaneously, a wire channel 6 is formed between adjacent support flanges 5 and the nebulizer body 1. The edge of the wire channel 6 has an elastic protective edging 61. After the external conduit 4 is connected to the bottom interface of the nebulizer body 1, it can be led out from any of the wire channels 6 according to actual wiring needs.

[0037] Connector 3 Structure: Connector 3 is a bendable and shape-fixed structure, comprising at least one flexible tube body 31 with shape memory function and rigid connecting parts 32 at both ends. The flexible tube body 31 has an embedded shape memory alloy skeleton 311, which is a three-dimensional mesh support structure woven from nickel-titanium alloy wire. The tube wall of the flexible tube body 31 is a medical-grade corrugated tube structure. The rigid connecting parts 32 are detachably connected to the mist outlet of the nebulizer body 1 and the mist inlet of the nebulizer mask 2, specifically by threaded connection or snap-fit ​​connection. Threaded connection provides good tightness and effectively prevents mist leakage; snap-fit ​​connection is easy to operate, facilitating quick assembly and disassembly by medical personnel, and allowing for convenient cleaning and disinfection of the nebulizer components before and after use.

[0038] Nebulizer mask 2: The nebulizer mask 2 is connected to the nebulizer body 1 through the tube 3. Its spatial position can be adjusted by bending the flexible tube 31 to adapt to the needs of different patients.

[0039] II. Working Principle

[0040] The combination of the bottom support flange 5 and the anti-slip adhesive layer 52 ensures a tight fit between the nebulizer body 1 and the placement surface. Once the nebulizer body 1 is attached to a suitable surface, the overall stability of the nebulizer is greatly enhanced. Even in special circumstances where the patient is in a semi-recumbent, lateral, or even supine position, the nebulizer body 1 remains upright, preventing medication leakage due to tilting. This effectively prevents medication spillage, protects the medical equipment from contamination, and reduces irritation to the patient's respiratory tract.

[0041] The flexible tube 31 of the connector 3 has a bendable positioning function. In actual treatment, patients' postures and needs vary. For example, patients with limited mobility may need to adjust the nebulizer mask 2 closer to their mouth and nose, while more emotionally sensitive patients may need to adjust the mask to a more comfortable angle. When the flexible tube 31 is bent, the embedded shape memory alloy skeleton 311 undergoes elastic deformation. After bending, it maintains its current shape at room temperature, allowing the nebulizer mask 2 to remain stably in the adjusted position. The medical-grade corrugated tube structure enhances the flexibility of the flexible tube 31, enabling bending at multiple angles and directions to meet the personalized needs of different patients. At the same time, the shape memory alloy skeleton 311 ensures that the adjusted position is stably maintained, eliminating the need for continuous monitoring and adjustment by medical staff, thus improving the efficiency of the treatment process and patient comfort.

[0042] During the entire nebulization treatment, after the external catheter 4 is led out through the wire channel 6 and connected to the main unit, the main unit transmits electrical energy to the nebulizer body 1. The nebulizer device inside the nebulizer body 1 converts the liquid medication into mist. The mist enters the connecting tube 3 through the mist outlet of the nebulizer body 1, passes through the flexible tube 31 and the rigid connection part 32, and is finally sprayed out from the nebulizer mask 2 and inhaled by the patient. In this process, the upright position of the nebulizer body 1 ensures that the liquid medication will not spill out, and the bendable positioning function of the connecting tube 3 ensures that the nebulizer mask 2 is in the optimal position. All components work together to provide the patient with a safe and effective nebulization treatment experience.

[0043] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments of the present invention described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are merely examples and do not limit the present invention. The purpose of the present invention has been fully and effectively achieved. The functions and structural principles of the present invention have been shown and explained in the embodiments. Without departing from the stated principles, the implementation of the present invention may have any variations or modifications.

Claims

1. An anti-tipping atomizer, comprising an atomizer body (1), an atomizing mask (2), and a connecting pipe (3) connecting the two, wherein the bottom of the atomizer body (1) is provided with an interface for connecting an external conduit (4), characterized in that: The connecting pipe (3) is a bendable and shape-fixed structure, including at least one flexible tube (31) with shape memory function and rigid connecting parts (32) at both ends. The rigid connecting parts (32) are detachably connected to the mist outlet of the atomizer body (1) and the mist inlet of the atomizing mask (2). The atomizer body (1) has multiple radially extending support flanges (5) at its bottom, and each support flange (5) has an anti-slip adhesive layer (52) with a peelable protective film (53) on its bottom surface.

2. An anti-topple atomiser according to claim 1, wherein: The flexible tube (31) is embedded with a shape memory alloy skeleton (311), which is a three-dimensional mesh support structure woven from nickel-titanium alloy wires.

3. An anti-topple atomiser according to claim 1, wherein: The flexible tube (31) has a medical-grade corrugated tube structure.

4. An anti-topple atomiser according to claim 1, wherein: The flexible tube (31) allows for adjustment of the spatial position of the atomizing mask (2) through plastic deformation, while maintaining the upright position of the atomizer body (1) to prevent the liquid from spilling.

5. The anti-tipping atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A wire channel (6) is formed between the adjacent support flange (5) and the atomizer body (1), and the edge of the wire channel (6) is provided with an elastic protective edging (61).

6. The anti-tipping atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the support flange (5) is provided with an adhesive groove (51), and the anti-slip adhesive layer (52) is provided in the adhesive groove (51).

7. The anti-tipping atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rigid connecting part (32) can be detachably connected to the mist outlet of the atomizer body (1) and the mist inlet of the atomizing mask (2) by threaded connection or snap-fit ​​connection.

8. The anti-tipping atomizer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the support flanges (5) is 3-6, and they are evenly distributed around the bottom of the atomizer body (1).

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