Premature infant phototherapy nest

By designing a phototherapy nest for premature infants, using environmentally friendly materials and adjustment mechanisms, the problems of poor durability and cross-infection risk of existing nests have been solved, achieving comfort and safety during phototherapy for premature infants and protecting sensitive areas from light damage.

CN224484731UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF GUANGXI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF GUANGXI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
Filing Date
2025-05-08
Publication Date
2026-07-14

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing phototherapy nests for premature infants are mostly made of ordinary cotton cloth, which is not durable. They are prone to deformation and wear after frequent use, and are not easy to restore to their original state after cleaning and disinfection, increasing the risk of cross-infection. Moreover, they cannot accurately adapt to the physical needs of premature infants.

Method used

A phototherapy nest for premature infants has been designed, including a base, outer ring, pillow, safety belt, and adjustment mechanism. It uses environmentally friendly and harmless materials and is equipped with temperature and humidity sensors. The adjustment mechanism allows for adjustment of the light-blocking position to ensure the comfort and safety of premature infants.

Benefits of technology

It provides a durable and safe phototherapy environment, avoids the emission of harmful substances, ensures the comfort and safety of premature infants during phototherapy, reduces the risk of cross-infection, precisely adapts to the body curves of premature infants, and protects sensitive areas from light damage.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to premature infant light therapy technical field discloses premature infant light therapy bird's nest, including base, the top fixedly connected with bottom of base, the top edge fixedly connected with outer ring of bottom, the top of bottom is provided with the pillow, the outer wall of outer ring is provided with the inflation mouth, the outer wall fixedly connected with the female buckle of base, the female buckle's inner wall has the male buckle, the other end fixedly connected with the safety belt of male buckle, the other end of safety belt and the outer wall fixedly connected with base, the top fixedly connected with a plurality of limit buckles of base, the inner wall of outer ring is provided with temperature sensor, the inner wall of outer ring is provided with humidity transducer. In the utility model, the pillow of hollow prevents the generation of oblique head, the whole material of bird's nest is the harmless environmental protection material, the safety belt passes two limit buckles, sticks to the baby, makes the baby keep the midline position, also has the wrapping feeling, also won't influence the light therapy effect.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of phototherapy technology for premature infants, and more particularly to a phototherapy bird's nest for premature infants. Background Technology

[0002] In modern society, with the continuous advancement of medical technology, the survival rate of premature infants has significantly improved. Premature infants, having left the womb too early, have underdeveloped organ systems and are less adaptable to the external environment. Phototherapy, a common treatment for hyperbilirubinemia in premature infants, can effectively reduce bilirubin levels. However, during phototherapy, premature infants are often exposed to a relatively unfamiliar and insecure environment, which can lead to crying, temperature fluctuations, and affect treatment effectiveness and growth. The emergence of phototherapy bird nests is precisely to meet the needs of premature infants for comfort, safety, and belonging from a bionic perspective, reduce the impact of adverse external stimuli on premature infants, help them better adapt to the phototherapy process, and promote physical recovery and growth.

[0003] In the early days, the care for premature infants receiving phototherapy was relatively simple. Medical staff simply placed ordinary mats in the phototherapy box to provide basic support for the premature infants. As research on premature infant care deepened, a simple bird's nest prototype gradually emerged. It was usually made of cotton cloth folded into a concave shape by hand to simulate the embrace of the uterus and placed in an incubator or phototherapy device. However, this bird's nest had many limitations. The specifications of the handmade bird's nest were difficult to standardize, and the differences in shape and size could not accurately adapt to the physical needs of premature infants. Moreover, the bird's nest was mostly made of ordinary cotton cloth, which was not durable. It was easy to deform and wear after frequent use, and it was not easy to restore it to its original shape after cleaning and disinfection, which to some extent increased the risk of cross-infection. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a phototherapy bird's nest for premature infants, which aims to improve the problem that most bird's nests in the prior art are made of ordinary cotton cloth, which has poor durability, is prone to deformation and wear after frequent use, and is not easy to restore to its original state after cleaning and disinfection, which to some extent increases the risk of cross-infection.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: a phototherapy bird's nest for premature infants, comprising a base, a bottom fixedly connected to the top of the base, an outer ring fixedly connected to the top edge of the bottom, a pillow provided on the top surface of the bottom, an air inlet provided on the outer wall of the outer ring, a female buckle fixedly connected to the outer wall of the base, a male buckle engaged on the inner wall of the female buckle, a safety belt fixedly connected to the other end of the male buckle, the other end of the safety belt fixedly connected to the outer wall of the base, multiple limiting buckles fixedly connected to the top of the base, and an adjustment mechanism provided on the outer wall of the base for adjusting the light-blocking position.

[0006] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0007] The adjustment mechanism includes a fixed ring, the inner wall of which is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the base. Multiple mounting seats are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed ring. A crossbar is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting seat. A longitudinal rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the crossbar. A connecting sleeve is slidably connected to the upper end of the outer wall of the longitudinal rod. A second crossbar is slidably connected to the outer wall of the connecting sleeve.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0009] One end of the crossbar is fixedly connected to a fixed fork, and the middle of the fixed fork is fixedly connected to a fixed post.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] An upper blade is rotatably connected to the upper end of the outer wall of the fixed column, and a lower blade is rotatably connected to the lower end of the outer wall of the fixed column.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0013] The middle part of the fixed column is rotatably connected to a middle leaf, and the outer wall of the middle leaf is fixedly connected to multiple fixed piles.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] The bottom surface of the upper blade and the top surface of the lower blade are both provided with sliding grooves, and a handle is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the base.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0017] A temperature sensor is installed on the inner wall of the outer ring, and a humidity sensor is installed on the inner wall of the outer ring.

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0019] A locking screw is provided on the outer wall of the crossbar, and a locking screw is provided on the top surface of the connecting sleeve.

[0020] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] 1. In this utility model, the pillow and the bottom are integrated, and the middle of the pillow is hollow to prevent the head from tilting. The whole nest is made of environmentally friendly and harmless materials. When the temperature of the box rises during phototherapy, it will not release harmful substances. The air inlet is located slightly below the outer ring for easy inflation without affecting the baby. The safety belt passes through two limit buckles to fit the baby, keeping the baby in a midline position and providing a sense of being wrapped up, without affecting the phototherapy effect.

[0022] 2. In this utility model, the first horizontal bar is fixed in the mounting base by a thread. Multiple mounting bases allow for the installation of multiple first horizontal bars. The vertical bar slides and adjusts on the inner wall of the first horizontal bar to adjust the height of the shielding blade. The position of the blade can be adjusted more precisely by sliding the second horizontal bar. The upper and lower blades can be unfolded to shield a larger area. This effectively blocks light from harming the sensitive areas of premature infants' eyes and sensitive parts. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a front perspective view of the phototherapy bird's nest for premature infants proposed in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the phototherapy bird's nest for premature infants proposed in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the phototherapy bird's nest for premature infants proposed in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a partial structural illustration of the phototherapy bird's nest for premature infants proposed in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a partial structural breakdown diagram of the phototherapy bird's nest for premature infants proposed in this utility model.

[0028] Legend:

[0029] 1. Base; 2. Adjustment mechanism; 201. Fixing ring; 202. Crossbar 1; 203. Vertical bar; 204. Mounting seat; 205. Connecting sleeve; 206. Crossbar 2; 3. Bottom; 4. Outer ring; 5. Pillow; 6. Female buckle; 7. Male buckle; 8. Safety belt; 9. Limit buckle; 10. Inflation port; 11. Handle; 12. Temperature sensor; 13. Humidity sensor; 14. Slide groove; 15. Locking screw 1; 16. Locking screw 2; 17. Fixing fork; 18. Fixing post; 19. Middle blade; 20. Fixing post; 21. Upper blade; 22. Lower blade. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0031] Please see the appendix Figure 1 - Appendix Figure 3An embodiment of this utility model provides a phototherapy bird nest for premature infants, including a base 1, a bottom 3 fixedly connected to the top of the base 1, an outer ring 4 fixedly connected to the top edge of the bottom 3, a pillow 5 provided on the top surface of the bottom 3, an air inlet 10 provided on the outer wall of the outer ring 4, a female buckle 6 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the base 1, a male buckle 7 engaged with the inner wall of the female buckle 6, a safety belt 8 fixedly connected to the other end of the male buckle 7, the other end of the safety belt 8 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the base 1, a plurality of limit buckles 9 fixedly connected to the top of the base 1, and an adjustment mechanism 2 provided on the outer wall of the base 1 for adjusting the light-blocking position;

[0032] Specifically, a circular pillow 5 is carefully designed on the top surface of the base 1 to ensure the comfort of the premature infant during phototherapy. An outer ring 4 is fixedly connected to the top edge of the bottom 3, forming a bird's nest-like structure. An air inlet 10 is provided on the outer wall of the outer ring 4, which can be used to inflate or deflate the bird's nest as needed to adjust its hardness and shape, thereby better adapting to the body curves of the premature infant. A female buckle 6 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the base 1, and a male buckle 7 is engaged on the inner wall of the female buckle 6, which allows the safety belt 8 to be easily fixedly connected to the other end of the male buckle 7. The other end of the safety belt 8 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the base 1 to ensure the safety of the premature infant when using the phototherapy bird's nest. Multiple limiting buckles 9 are fixedly connected to the top of the base 1. These limiting buckles 9 can effectively restrict the position of the premature infant during activities and prevent him from slipping out or moving to an unsafe position.

[0033] Please see the appendix Figure 4 - Appendix Figure 5 The adjusting mechanism 2 includes a fixed ring 201. The inner wall of the fixed ring 201 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the base 1. Multiple mounting seats 204 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed ring 201. A crossbar 202 is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting seat 204. A longitudinal bar 203 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the crossbar 202. A connecting sleeve 205 is slidably connected to the upper end of the outer wall of the longitudinal bar 203. A crossbar 206 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the connecting sleeve 205.

[0034] Specifically, the inner wall of the fixing ring 201 is tightly connected to the outer wall of the base 1. Multiple mounting seats 204 are provided on the outer wall of the fixing ring 201. The mounting seats 204 are evenly distributed to provide sufficient support points. The inner wall of each mounting seat 204 is threaded and threadedly connected to the first crossbar 202. The first crossbar 202 slides freely within the mounting seat 204, thereby realizing the adjustment function. The longitudinal bar 203 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the first crossbar 202. A connecting sleeve 205 is provided at the upper end of the outer wall of the longitudinal bar 203. The outer wall of the connecting sleeve 205 slides with the outer wall of the longitudinal bar 203, so that the connecting sleeve 205 can move up and down on the longitudinal bar 203. The second crossbar 206 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the connecting sleeve 205. The second crossbar 206 can slide freely on the connecting sleeve 205, which enhances the flexibility and adjustment range of the adjustment mechanism 2.

[0035] Please see the appendix Figure 1 - Appendix Figure 3 One end of the crossbar 206 is fixedly connected to a fixed fork 17, the middle part of the fixed fork 17 is fixedly connected to a fixed post 18, the upper end of the outer wall of the fixed post 18 is rotatably connected to an upper blade 21, the lower end of the outer wall of the fixed post 18 is rotatably connected to a lower blade 22, the middle part of the fixed post 18 is rotatably connected to a middle blade 19, and the outer wall of the middle blade 19 is fixedly connected to multiple fixed posts 20.

[0036] Specifically, one end of the crossbar 206 is fixedly connected to the fixed fork 17, the fixed fork 17 is fixedly connected to the fixed post 18, the upper part of the outer wall of the fixed post 18 is rotatably connected to the upper blade 21, the upper blade 21 can rotate at the upper end of the fixed post 18, the middle part of the fixed post 18 is rotatably connected to the middle blade 19, and multiple fixed posts 20 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the middle blade 19. The fixed posts 20 are fixed in the corresponding positions to provide connection and limiting functions.

[0037] Please see the appendix Figure 3 - Appendix Figure 5 The bottom surface of the upper blade 21 and the top surface of the lower blade 22 are both provided with sliding grooves 14. The outer wall of the base 1 is fixedly connected with a handle 11. The inner wall of the outer ring 4 is provided with a temperature sensor 12 and a humidity sensor 13. The outer wall of the crossbar 202 is provided with a locking screw 15 and the top surface of the connecting sleeve 205 is provided with a locking screw 26.

[0038] Specifically, the bottom surface of the upper blade 21 and the top surface of the lower blade 22 are both provided with sliding grooves 14 for sliding connection. A handle 11 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the base 1, so that the entire device can be moved easily. The inner wall of the outer ring 4 is provided with a temperature sensor 12 for monitoring temperature and a humidity sensor 13 for monitoring humidity, which can monitor and feed back environmental data in real time to ensure that the device operates under suitable conditions. A locking screw 15 is provided on the outer wall of the crossbar 202, and a locking screw 16 is provided on the top surface of the connecting sleeve 205. The locking screws can be tightened or loosened to fix and adjust the various parts of the device to ensure that they are kept in the correct position during use.

[0039] Working principle: The pillow 5 is integrated with the bottom 3. The middle of the pillow 5 is hollow to prevent the head from tilting. The entire nest is made of environmentally friendly and harmless materials. When the temperature of the box rises during phototherapy, it will not release harmful substances. The air inlet 10 is slightly below the outer ring 4 for easy inflation without affecting the baby. The safety belt 8 passes through the two limit buckles 9 to fit the baby, keeping the baby in the midline position and providing a sense of being wrapped up without affecting the phototherapy effect.

[0040] The first horizontal bar 202 is fixed inside the mounting base 204 by threads. Multiple mounting bases 204 allow for the installation of multiple first horizontal bars 202. The vertical bar 203 slides and adjusts on the inner wall of the first horizontal bar 202 to adjust the height of the shielding blades. The position of the blades can be adjusted more precisely by sliding the second horizontal bar 206. The upper blade 21 and the lower blade 22 can be unfolded to shield a larger area. This effectively blocks light from harming the eyes and sensitive areas of premature infants.

[0041] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A phototherapy bird's nest for premature infants, including a base (1), characterized in that: The top of the base (1) is fixedly connected to the bottom (3), the top edge of the bottom (3) is fixedly connected to the outer ring (4), the top surface of the bottom (3) is provided with a pillow (5), the outer wall of the outer ring (4) is provided with an air inlet (10), the outer wall of the base (1) is fixedly connected to a female buckle (6), the inner wall of the female buckle (6) is engaged with a male buckle (7), the other end of the male buckle (7) is fixedly connected to a safety belt (8), the other end of the safety belt (8) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the base (1), the top of the base (1) is fixedly connected to multiple limit buckles (9), the outer wall of the base (1) is provided with an adjustment mechanism (2), the adjustment mechanism (2) is used to adjust the light-blocking position.

2. The phototherapy nest for premature infants according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment mechanism (2) includes a fixing ring (201), the inner wall of the fixing ring (201) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the base (1), and a plurality of mounting seats (204) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixing ring (201). A crossbar (202) is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting seat (204), a longitudinal rod (203) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the crossbar (202), a connecting sleeve (205) is slidably connected to the upper end of the outer wall of the longitudinal rod (203), and a crossbar (206) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the connecting sleeve (205).

3. The phototherapy nest for premature infants according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the crossbar (206) is fixedly connected to a fixed fork (17), and the middle part of the fixed fork (17) is fixedly connected to a fixed post (18).

4. The phototherapy nest for premature infants according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper end of the outer wall of the fixed column (18) is rotatably connected to an upper blade (21), and the lower end of the outer wall of the fixed column (18) is rotatably connected to a lower blade (22).

5. The phototherapy nest for premature infants according to claim 3, characterized in that: The middle part of the fixed column (18) is rotatably connected to the middle leaf (19), and the outer wall of the middle leaf (19) is fixedly connected to multiple fixed piles (20).

6. The phototherapy nest for premature infants according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the upper blade (21) and the top surface of the lower blade (22) are both provided with sliding grooves (14), and the outer wall of the base (1) is fixedly connected with a handle (11).

7. The phototherapy nest for premature infants according to claim 1, characterized in that: A temperature sensor (12) is provided on the inner wall of the outer ring (4), and a humidity sensor (13) is provided on the inner wall of the outer ring (4).

8. The phototherapy nest for premature infants according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer wall of the crossbar (202) is provided with a locking screw (15), and the top surface of the connecting sleeve (205) is provided with a locking screw (16).