A new type of percussion connector for sputum excretion of neonates

CN224441694UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-03THE FIFTH MEDICAL CENT OF CHINESE PLA GENERAL HOSPITAL

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
THE FIFTH MEDICAL CENT OF CHINESE PLA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Filing Date
2025-04-18
Publication Date
2026-07-03

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Technical Problem

Existing suction devices are difficult to adjust in strength when used on newborns, which can easily cause harm to them, and they are also inconvenient to use.

Method used

A newborn expectoration and back-tapping connector was designed, which adopts a combination structure of bowl, connecting block and connector. Combined with the high-frequency vibration of an electric toothbrush, it achieves uniform force distribution and reduces local pressure through flexible materials and stable connection, thereby reducing damage to newborns.

Benefits of technology

It effectively promotes the expectoration of phlegm, reduces the risk of skin irritation and damage to newborns, and improves the comfort and safety of use.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of sputum excretion percussive back connector for newborn, comprising: bowl body, it is set in upside-down state;Connecting block is fixedly connected at the top of bowl body, and connecting groove is opened in the top of connecting block downwards. The utility model relates to the technical field of sputum excretion device. The sputum excretion percussive back connector for newborn, by the bowl body being set, when bowl body is percussed in the back of newborn, a cavity is formed between bowl body and newborn, so that when being beaten, force can be more evenly distributed in back, reduce the contact surface of local pressure greater still can effectively transmit vibration, promote the discharge of sputum, to reduce the stimulation and damage risk to skin, to reduce the damage to newborn.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of sputum expectorants, and in particular to a sputum expectoration and back tapping connector for newborns. Background Technology

[0002] A sputum expectoration device is a common assistive device used to help patients expel sputum from their respiratory tract, especially suitable for postoperative recovery or debilitated patients. When using a sputum expectoration device, tapping the back helps loosen the sputum; combined with deep breathing and coughing, this can effectively expel sputum. This device uses vibration to help patients enhance their ability to expel sputum, and its effectiveness has been proven in clinical practice.

[0003] In existing technologies, because newborns are physically weak, it is necessary to ensure their comfort and the force of the back-patting during sputum drainage to avoid injury. However, most commonly used sputum drainage devices are quite forceful, and the force adjustment is difficult to adapt to the fragile bodies of newborns. Lack of proficiency in using them can easily cause harm to the newborn, thus affecting the usability of the sputum drainage device. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a newborn expectoration and back percussion connector, so as to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A newborn expectorant back tapping connector includes:

[0007] The bowl is set up in an inverted position;

[0008] A connecting block is fixedly connected to the top of the bowl body, and a connecting groove is provided on the top of the connecting block facing downwards;

[0009] The connector is located on top of the connecting block. The connector includes a connector rod, a connector plug, and a connector locking block. The connector plug is inserted into the connecting groove. The connector rod is fixedly connected to the top of the connector plug. The top of the connector rod has an installation groove. The bottom of the side wall of the connector plug has a through groove. Both sides of the through groove are slidably connected to connector locking blocks for abutting against the side wall of the connecting groove. A spring is connected between the two connector locking blocks.

[0010] Furthermore, the diameter of the bottom sidewall of the connecting groove gradually increases from top to bottom, so that the bottom of the connecting groove forms a guide surface.

[0011] Furthermore, the top of the side wall of the connector block extending out of the through groove is machined with a first inclined surface that fits with the guide surface, and the bottom of the connector block located on the first inclined surface is machined with a second inclined surface that is opposite in direction to the first inclined surface.

[0012] Furthermore, the outer wall of the connector block near the spring protrudes to form a limiting part, and the inner wall of the through groove is provided with a sliding groove for the limiting part to slide.

[0013] Furthermore, a circular groove is machined on the side of the connector block near the spring, and the end of the spring is placed in the circular groove.

[0014] Furthermore, an airbag is fixedly connected to the rim of the bowl, and a flat surface that makes flexible contact with the newborn's skin is provided on the side of the airbag away from the bowl.

[0015] In summary, this utility model has at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0016] 1. This newborn expectoration back tapping connector, through its bowl-shaped design, creates a cavity between the bowl and the newborn when tapping on their back. This allows for a more even distribution of force on the back during tapping, reducing the contact area with high local pressure and effectively transmitting vibrations to promote sputum expectoration. This reduces the risk of skin irritation and damage, thus minimizing harm to the newborn. Furthermore, a connecting block is attached to the top of the bowl, with a connector inserted into the top of the block. This connector connects to the handle of an electric toothbrush head, allowing the electric toothbrush to generate high-frequency vertical vibrations, enabling the bowl to tap the newborn's back with small amplitude. This minimizes trauma to the newborn, ensuring effective sputum expectoration while reducing harm.

[0017] 2. This newborn sputum-clearing and back-tapping connector has an air bladder at the bottom of the bowl, and the bottom of the air bladder is machined with a flat surface. When the bowl is tapped on the newborn's back, the flexible deformation of the air bladder increases the contact area between the flat surface and the newborn's back, thereby further dispersing pressure and reducing back discomfort. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of 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.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a newborn expectoration and back-tapping connector according to the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the bowl and connecting block in a newborn expectorant back tapping connector according to the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the connecting component in a newborn expectoration and back-tapping connector according to the present invention.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the separation structure of the connector and the connecting block in a newborn expectoration and back-tapping connector according to the present invention.

[0023] In the diagram, 1. Bowl body; 2. Connecting block; 3. Connector; 31. Connector rod; 32. Connector insert block; 33. Connector locking block; 4. Connecting groove; 5. Mounting groove; 6. Through groove; 7. Spring; 8. Guide surface; 9. Inclined surface one; 10. Inclined surface two; 11. Limiting part; 12. Sliding groove; 13. Circular groove; 14. Airbag; 15. Plane. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] Example:

[0026] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 4 The present invention discloses a newborn expectorant tapping connector, comprising:

[0027] Bowl 1, which is set up in an inverted shape;

[0028] Connecting block 2 is fixedly connected to the top of bowl 1, and a connecting groove 4 is provided on the top of connecting block 2 facing downward;

[0029] The connector 3 is located on top of the connector block 2. The connector 3 includes a connector rod 31, a connector plug 32, and a connector locking block 33. The connector plug 32 is inserted into the connector groove 4. The connector rod 31 is fixedly connected to the top of the connector plug 32. The top of the connector rod 31 has an installation groove 5. The bottom of the side wall of the connector plug 32 has a through groove 6. Both sides of the through groove 6 are slidably connected to connector locking blocks 33 for abutting against the side wall of the connector groove 4. A spring 7 is connected between the two connector locking blocks 33.

[0030] In this embodiment, combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2 It can be observed that by incorporating a bowl 1 made of natural rubber, which is elastic and soft, and by setting the bowl 1 in an inverted shape, a cavity is formed between the bowl 1 and the newborn when the bowl 1 is placed on the newborn's back. This allows the force to be distributed more evenly on the back during patting, reducing the contact surface with high local pressure and effectively transmitting vibrations, promoting the discharge of phlegm, thereby reducing the risk of skin irritation and damage, and thus reducing harm to the newborn.

[0031] However, because manually controlling the expectorant device to tap the newborn's back can be difficult to control, causing discomfort, further observation is necessary. Figure 2It can be observed that a connecting block 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the bowl body 1. A connecting groove 4 is opened on the top of the connecting block 2. A connector 3 is inserted into the connecting groove 4. The connector 3 includes a connector rod 31, a connector plug 32, and a connector clip 33. The connector plug 32 is inserted into the connecting groove 4. The connector rod 31 is fixedly connected to the top of the connector plug 32. An installation groove 5 is opened on the top of the connector rod 31. The shape and depth of the installation groove 5 can be adapted to the shape of the electric toothbrush head connecting handle. Since electric toothbrushes are relatively simple to use, and the movement amplitude of the brush head is usually small when the electric toothbrush generates high-frequency vertical vibration through the motor, generally about 5 mm up and down, and the vibration frequency of the electric toothbrush is relatively mild and dense, it is less traumatic to newborns. It can reduce the harm to newborns while ensuring the expectoration effect.

[0032] Because newborns have different constitutions, their weight and body size vary, so observation is necessary. Figure 3 It can be seen that, in order to accommodate different newborns, the bottom of the side wall of the connector plug 32 is provided with a through groove 6. Both sides of the through groove 6 are slidably connected to connector clips 33 for abutting against the side wall of the connecting groove 4. A spring 7 is connected between the two connector clips 33 to facilitate quick connection between the connector 3 and the connecting block 2, so as to realize easy replacement of the bowl 1. At this time, the bowl 1 can be divided into small, medium and large styles according to the actual use. Different sizes can be set according to the different weights of newborns, such as 0-1 kg, 1-2 kg, 2-3 kg, 3-4 kg, and more than 4 kg, which can effectively improve the applicability of the back tapping connector.

[0033] Meanwhile, this method of setting a connector clip 33 inside the connector plug can simplify the structure of the connecting block 2, thereby reducing the manufacturing difficulty of the bowl 1 and significantly reducing the production cost of the bowl 1 as a replacement part, which can further improve the practicality of the back tapping connector.

[0034] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 4 As shown, since the connector 3 and the connector block 2 are plugged in, in order to ensure convenient connection, an installation gap needs to be left between the inner wall of the mounting groove 4 and the outer wall of the connector 3 so that the connector 3 can be easily inserted into the connector block 2.

[0035] However, the installation gap setting can cause the connector 3 and the connector block 2 to wobble, resulting in the electric toothbrush vibration having a blank stroke. This weakens the force of the electric toothbrush vibration as the bowl 1 taps the back, which affects the sputum expectoration effect.

[0036] Therefore, observe Figure 4It can be observed that the diameter of the bottom side wall of the connecting groove 4 gradually increases from top to bottom, forming a guide surface 8 at the bottom of the connecting groove 4. At this time, the connector block 33 pushed out by the spring 7 will abut against the guide surface 8, and then slide downward under the guidance of the guide surface 8, thereby moving the connector plug 32 down until it abuts against the bottom of the connecting groove 4. Under the multi-directional abutment of the connector plug 32 and the connector block 33, the connection between the connector 3 and the connector block 2 is more stable, thereby effectively ensuring the transmission of the vibration force of the electric toothbrush, so as to ensure the back-tapping effect of the bowl 1.

[0037] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, in order to ensure that the connector block 33 can slide stably downward when it abuts against the guide surface 8, the connector block 33 is as follows: Figure 4 As shown in the diagram, the top of the side wall of the connector block 33 extending from the through groove 6 is machined with an inclined surface 9 that fits against the guide surface 8. At this time, the connector block 33 is as follows: Figure 3 After the connector is inserted into the connecting block 2, the inclined surface 9 will come into contact with the guide surface 8. At this time, the spring 7 will continue to exert force, causing the connector block 33 to move down along the guide surface 8 and the inclined surface 9, which can ensure the connection stability between the connector 3 and the connecting block 2.

[0038] Because the spring 7 ensures that the connector clip 33 remains extended from the through slot 6 even when not under force, the connector clip 33 needs to be manually pressed into the through slot 6 when connecting the connector 3 and the connector block 2. This increases the difficulty of connecting the connector 2 and the connector 3. Therefore, further observation is needed. Figure 4 It can be observed that the connector block 33 has a second inclined surface 10 machined at the bottom of the inclined surface 9, which is opposite to the direction of the inclined surface 9. When the connector 3 is pressed into the connecting groove 4 of the connector block 2, the second inclined surface 10 will abut against the edge of the groove of the connecting groove 4. Under the guidance of the chamfered inclined surface of the groove and the second inclined surface 10 of the connector block 33, the vertical pressure will be transformed into a lateral force that presses the connector block 33 into the through groove 6, thereby effectively reducing the connection difficulty between the connector block 2 and the connector 3.

[0039] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 4 As shown, the outer wall of the connector block 33 near the spring 7 has a protrusion forming a limiting part 11. The inner wall of the through groove 6 has a sliding groove 12 for sliding the limiting part 11. This can prevent the connector block 33 from being completely pushed out of the through groove 6 by the spring 7 and lost when the bowl body 1 is replaced, thereby ensuring the stability of the connector 3 in use.

[0040] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 4 As shown, a circular groove 13 is machined on the side of the connector block 33 near the spring 7. The end of the spring 7 is placed in the circular groove 13, which can limit the spring 7 with the two connector blocks 33, thus ensuring the stability of the spring 7 in use.

[0041] In a further preferred embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 2 As shown, by fixing an airbag 14 to the edge of the bowl 1, and providing a flat surface 15 that flexibly contacts the newborn's skin on the side of the airbag 14 away from the bowl 1, when the bowl 1 is placed on the newborn's back, the flexible deformation of the airbag 14 increases the contact area between the flat surface 15 and the newborn's back, thereby further dispersing pressure and reducing back discomfort.

[0042] The embodiments described herein are preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape, and principle of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A percussion adapter for a new born baby, characterized in that, include: The bowl body (1) is set up in an inverted position; The connecting block (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the bowl (1), and the top of the connecting block (2) has a connecting groove (4) facing downward; The connector (3) is located on the top of the connector block (2). The connector (3) includes a connector rod (31), a connector plug (32), and a connector locking block (33). The connector plug (32) is inserted into the connector groove (4). The connector rod (31) is fixedly connected to the top of the connector plug (32). The top of the connector rod (31) is provided with an installation groove (5). The bottom of the side wall of the connector plug (32) is provided with a through groove (6). Both sides of the through groove (6) are slidably connected with connector locking blocks (33) for abutting against the side wall of the connector groove (4). A spring (7) is connected between the two connector locking blocks (33).

2. A percussion attachment for a chest physiotherapy device according to claim 1, wherein the attachment is configured to be used on a neonate. The diameter of the bottom sidewall of the connecting groove (4) gradually increases from top to bottom, so that the bottom of the connecting groove (4) forms a guide surface (8).

3. A percussion attachment for a chest physiotherapy device according to claim 2, wherein the attachment is configured to be attached to the device by means of the attachment means. The top of the side wall of the connector block (33) extending out of the through groove (6) is machined with a first inclined surface (9) that fits with the guide surface (8), and the bottom of the connector block (33) is machined with a second inclined surface (10) that is opposite in direction to the first inclined surface (9).

4. A percussion attachment for a chest physiotherapy apparatus for use with a neonate according to claim 3, wherein the attachment is configured to be attached to the chest physiotherapy apparatus by means of the attachment means. The outer wall of the connector block (33) near the spring (7) protrudes to form a limiting part (11), and the inner wall of the through groove (6) is provided with a sliding groove (12) for the limiting part (11) to slide.

5. A percussion attachment for a chest physiotherapy apparatus for use with a neonate according to claim 4, wherein, The connector block (33) has a circular groove (13) machined on the side near the spring (7), and the end of the spring (7) is placed in the circular groove (13).

6. A percussion attachment for a chest physiotherapy apparatus for use with a neonate according to claim 5, wherein the attachment is configured to be attached to the chest physiotherapy apparatus by means of the attachment means. An airbag (14) is fixedly connected to the rim of the bowl (1), and a plane (15) is provided on the side of the airbag (14) away from the bowl (1) to make flexible contact with the newborn's skin.