Tube feeding device for critically ill patients with improved structure
By designing a tube feeder for critically ill patients with feeding, temperature control, and connection devices, the problems of inaccurate feeding and inconvenient cleaning in existing technologies have been solved. It achieves precise feeding and convenient operation, reduces the risk of choking and cross-infection, and improves work efficiency and patient comfort.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 郭春秀
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing tube feeding devices for critically ill patients are not precise enough in controlling the amount and speed of food, which can easily lead to choking and aspiration. Their simple design makes them inconvenient to operate and clean, increasing the risk of cross-infection.
A tube feeder for critically ill patients was designed, featuring a feeding device, a temperature control device, and a connection device. The feeding device achieves precise filtration through two-stage filter plates, the temperature control device maintains a suitable temperature for the nutrient solution, and the connection device facilitates easy assembly and disassembly, reducing cleaning and preparation time.
It enables precise delivery of nutrient solution, reduces the risk of choking and cross-infection, improves feeding comfort and work efficiency, and simplifies the cleaning process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically to a tube feeding device for critically ill patients with an improved structure. Background Technology
[0002] Critically ill patients are often unable to eat independently due to various diseases and require tube feeding devices to provide essential nutritional support. While traditional tube feeding devices can achieve basic feeding functions, they still have many shortcomings in practical application. For example, existing feeding devices are not precise enough in controlling the amount and speed of food feeding, which can easily lead to risks such as choking and aspiration in patients; moreover, their simple structural design lacks effective anti-contamination and ease-of-operation functions, causing inconvenience for medical staff and potentially affecting the patient's treatment outcome and recovery process.
[0003] Chinese patent document CN215536720U discloses a tube feeding device for critically ill patients with an improved structure. It includes a food storage cylinder with graduated lines on its outer surface, a filter plate fixedly connected to one end of the inner wall of the cylinder, and a connecting tube fixedly connected to one end of the outer surface of the cylinder. This nasogastric feeding device with an anti-backflow structure, through the arrangement of graduated lines, a filter plate, a tube cap, and a backflow valve, allows for the quantitative extraction of food or medication into the food storage cylinder via the graduated lines. The filter plate filters out large particles in the food or medication, preventing inconvenience for the patient during feeding and preventing blockage of the tube opening. The tube cap blocks the connecting tube when the feeder is not in use, preventing external dust and bacteria from entering and ensuring the patient's health. The backflow valve prevents the backflow of medication and food from the tube, improving feeding efficiency and reducing the risk of accidents.
[0004] Although the device described in the aforementioned literature can prevent backflow, its structure is relatively simple, it is not effective enough for filtering food, and its disassembly and assembly are not convenient enough, making it inconvenient for staff to clean and increasing their cleaning burden. In addition, it is easy for bacteria to grow, which is detrimental to patients, thus its practicality is insufficient. Utility Model Content
[0005] The main purpose of this invention is to provide a tube feeding device for critically ill patients with an improved structure, which can effectively solve the above-mentioned problems.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0007] A tube feeder for critically ill patients with an improved structure includes a feed cylinder, a feeding device fixedly connected to the upper end of the feed cylinder, a temperature control device fixedly connected to one side of the feed cylinder, a piston slidably connected to the inner wall of the feed cylinder, a push rod fixedly connected to one side of the piston, a second handle fixedly connected to one side of the push rod, a connecting device fixedly connected to one end of the feed cylinder, a damping shaft fixedly connected to the lower end of the feed cylinder, and a support frame fixedly connected to the lower end of the damping shaft.
[0008] The feeding device includes a first feeding cylinder, the lower end of which is fixedly connected to the upper end of the storage cylinder;
[0009] The temperature control device includes a heat-conducting plate, the inner wall of which is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the storage cylinder;
[0010] The connecting device includes a fixing plate, one side of which is fixedly connected to one end of the storage cylinder.
[0011] Preferably, a temperature sensor is fixedly connected to one side of the temperature control device, a soft pad is fixedly connected to one side of the second handle, and an anti-slip pad is fixedly connected to the lower end of the support frame.
[0012] Preferably, the upper end of the first feed cylinder is provided with a first slot, the upper end of the first slot is movably connected to a first filter plate, and one side of the first filter plate is fixedly connected to a first clamping plate.
[0013] Preferably, the upper end of the first feed cylinder is threadedly connected to the second feed cylinder, the inner wall of the second feed cylinder is fixedly connected to the second filter plate, and threaded grooves are correspondingly opened on one side of the first feed cylinder and the second feed cylinder.
[0014] Preferably, the upper end of the second feed cylinder is threadedly connected to a cover plate, and the upper end of the cover plate is fixedly connected to a first handle.
[0015] Preferably, a heating wire is fixedly connected to one side of the heat-conducting plate, a power supply is fixedly connected to one end of the heating wire, a housing is fixedly connected to one side of the power supply, and a heat insulation plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing.
[0016] Preferably, the upper and lower ends of the fixing plate are provided with second slots, a mouthpiece is movably connected to one side of the fixing plate, a third filter plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mouthpiece, and a discharge port is provided at one end of the mouthpiece.
[0017] Preferably, a second locking plate is fixedly connected to both the upper and lower ends of the mouth mask, a spring locking plate is fixedly connected to one side of the second locking plate, locking slot plates are fixedly connected to both sides of the second slot, and a pin is fixedly connected to one side of the locking slot plate.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0019] 1. This utility model provides a tube feeding device for critically ill patients with an improved structure. The device is equipped with a feeding mechanism that enhances filtration efficiency. The rotating and disassembly design allows medical staff to quickly and easily install and disassemble the feeding component for routine maintenance and replacement, reducing operational difficulty and improving work efficiency. The two-stage filter plate configuration facilitates double filtration of the feeding solution before it enters the patient's body, effectively removing particulate matter and impurities, reducing the risk of contamination, and protecting the patient's health and safety. The precise feeding component and filtration system ensure accurate delivery of the feeding solution, preventing inaccurate feeding due to impurities or blockages, and ensuring the patient receives the predetermined nutritional intake. The easily disassembled feeding component... The filtration system simplifies the cleaning and disinfection process of the equipment, helps improve the overall hygiene management level, and reduces the possibility of cross-infection. The first handle allows for easy rotation of the cover plate, thus easily opening and closing the feeding component. The tube feed liquid is poured into the second feeding cylinder and initially filtered through the second filter plate. It then flows into the first feeding cylinder for secondary filtration through the first filter plate. The filter pores of the first filter plate are finer than those of the second filter plate, which can fully filter the incoming flow. Both the first and second feeding cylinders have threaded grooves on one side, which can be quickly opened and closed by simply rotating clockwise or counterclockwise. In addition, the upper end of the first feeding cylinder has a first slot that corresponds one-to-one with the first card plate on the side of the first filter plate, making it easier to remove and clean.
[0020] 2. This utility model provides a tube feeding device for critically ill patients with an improved structure. The device is equipped with a temperature control device to keep the food warm. The nutrient solution usually needs to be kept at a temperature close to the human body temperature to ensure that the patient can accept and absorb nutrients well. The appropriate temperature can reduce the stimulation of the patient's gastrointestinal tract and avoid discomfort or complications caused by excessively low or high temperatures. Some nutrients in the nutrient solution are sensitive to temperature, and maintaining an appropriate temperature helps to prevent the degradation and loss of these nutrients. For patients who are tube fed for a long time, the nutrient solution at an appropriate temperature can improve the comfort of feeding and reduce anxiety or discomfort caused by temperature discomfort. The power supply can make the heating wire heat up, and the heat is transferred to the tube feeding solution inside the storage cylinder by the heat conduction plate. The temperature sensor monitors in real time to prevent the food from getting cold or overheating and affecting the patient's feeding. The inner wall of the outer shell is equipped with a heat insulation plate to prevent heat from being transferred to the outside and avoid burns.
[0021] 3. This utility model provides a tube feeding device for critically ill patients with an improved structure. The device is equipped with a connecting device, which makes the device easier to assemble and disassemble. The quick assembly and disassembly design significantly reduces the preparation and cleaning time for medical staff before and after each feeding, improves overall work efficiency, facilitates quick switching between different patients, eliminates the need for complicated operating steps, and allows for timely cleaning and disinfection of the mouthpiece, helping to reduce the risk of cross-infection, ensure patient safety, reduce the psychological burden caused by the cumbersome feeding process, and make it easier for patients to accept tube feeding. A second slot is opened on one side of the fixing plate, allowing the mouthpiece to be inserted into the fixing plate with the second slot, and then locked in place by a spring plate, thus quickly fixing the mouthpiece. Conversely, the mouthpiece can be removed by simply pressing the spring plate. The spring plate and the locking plate have corresponding slots on one side, and the insertion of the pin can quickly lock the device, making the connection more stable. A third filter plate is set on one side of the mouthpiece, which can further improve the filtration effect, improve practicality, and reduce cleaning difficulty. Attached Figure Description
[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 feeding device structure of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the temperature control device of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting device structure of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 5 This is a front view structural diagram of the present invention.
[0027] In the diagram: 1. Storage cylinder; 2. Feeding device; 21. First feed cylinder; 22. First slot; 23. First filter plate; 24. First clamping plate; 25. Second feed cylinder; 26. Second filter plate; 27. Cover plate; 28. First handle; 3. Temperature control device; 31. Heat-conducting plate; 32. Heating wire; 33. Power supply; 34. Outer shell; 35. Heat insulation plate; 4. Piston; 5. Push rod; 6. Second handle; 7. Connecting device; 71. Fixing plate; 72. Second slot; 73. Nozzle; 74. Third filter plate; 75. Discharge port; 76. Second clamping plate; 77. Spring clamping plate; 78. Locking slot plate; 79. Pin; 8. Damping shaft; 9. Support frame. Detailed Implementation
[0028] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.
[0029] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, a tube feeding device for critically ill patients with an improved structure includes a storage cylinder 1. A feeding device 2 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the storage cylinder 1. This device allows for more effective filtration. The rotating and disassembly design allows medical staff to quickly and easily install and disassemble the feeding component for routine maintenance and replacement, reducing operational difficulty and improving work efficiency. The two-stage filter plate configuration helps to filter the tube feeding solution twice before it enters the patient's body, effectively removing particulate matter and impurities, reducing the risk of contamination, and protecting the patient's health and safety. The precise feeding component and filtration system ensure accurate delivery of the tube feeding solution, avoiding inaccurate feeding due to impurities or blockages, and ensuring that the patient receives the predetermined amount of nutrition. The easily disassembled feeding component and filtration system simplify the cleaning and disinfection process, helping to improve overall hygiene management and reduce the possibility of cross-infection. A temperature control device 3 is fixedly connected to one side of the storage cylinder 1, which can be used to keep the food warm. Nutritional solutions typically need to be maintained at a temperature close to human body temperature to ensure that patients can well receive and absorb nutrients. A suitable temperature can reduce the risk to patients. To prevent gastrointestinal irritation and discomfort or complications caused by excessively low or high temperatures, the nutrient solution contains some temperature-sensitive nutrients. Maintaining a suitable temperature helps prevent the degradation and loss of these nutrients. For patients undergoing tube feeding for extended periods, a nutrient solution at a suitable temperature can improve feeding comfort and reduce anxiety or discomfort caused by temperature discomfort. A piston 4 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the feed cylinder 1. A push rod 5 is fixedly connected to one side of the piston 4, and a second handle 6 is fixedly connected to one side of the push rod 5. A connecting device 7 is fixedly connected to one end of the feed cylinder 1. This device makes disassembly and assembly more convenient. The quick assembly and disassembly design can significantly reduce the preparation and cleaning time of medical staff before and after each feeding, improve overall work efficiency, facilitate quick switching between different patients, eliminate the need for complicated operation steps, and the quick-disassembly mouth mask is easy to clean and disinfect in time, which helps to reduce the risk of cross-infection, ensure patient safety, reduce the psychological burden caused by the cumbersome feeding process, and make patients more likely to accept tube feeding. The lower end of the storage cylinder 1 is fixedly connected to the damping shaft 8, and the lower end of the damping shaft 8 is fixedly connected to the support frame 9.
[0030] The feeding device 2 includes a first feeding cylinder 21, the lower end of which is fixedly connected to the upper end of the storage cylinder 1;
[0031] The temperature control device 3 includes a heat-conducting plate 31, the inner wall of which is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the storage cylinder 1.
[0032] The connecting device 7 includes a fixing plate 71, one side of which is fixedly connected to one end of the storage cylinder 1;
[0033] A temperature sensor is fixedly connected to one side of the temperature control device 3, a soft pad is fixedly connected to one side of the second handle 6, and an anti-slip pad is fixedly connected to the lower end of the support frame 9.
[0034] like Figure 2 As shown, a first groove 22 is provided at the upper end of the first feed cylinder 21. A first filter plate 23 is movably connected to the upper end of the first groove 22. A first clamping plate 24 is fixedly connected to one side of the first filter plate 23. A second feed cylinder 25 is threadedly connected to the upper end of the first feed cylinder 21. A second filter plate 26 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second feed cylinder 25. Threaded grooves are provided on one side of both the first feed cylinder 21 and the second feed cylinder 25. A cover plate 27 is threadedly connected to the upper end of the second feed cylinder 25. A first handle 28 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the cover plate 27, which allows for convenient... Rotate the cover to easily open and close the feeding component, pour the tube feed liquid into the second feeding cylinder, and filter it initially through the second filter plate. Then it flows into the first feeding cylinder and undergoes secondary filtration through the first filter plate. The filter pores of the first filter plate are finer than those of the second filter plate, which can fully filter the incoming flow. Both the first and second feeding cylinders have threaded grooves on one side, which can be quickly opened and closed by simply rotating clockwise or counterclockwise. In addition, the upper end of the first feeding cylinder has a first slot that corresponds one-to-one with the first slot on the side of the first filter plate, making it easier to remove and clean.
[0035] like Figure 3 As shown, a heating wire 32 is fixedly connected to one side of the heat-conducting plate 31, a power supply 33 is fixedly connected to one end of the heating wire 32, a housing 34 is fixedly connected to one side of the power supply 33, and a heat insulation plate 35 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing 34. The power supply 33 can make the heating wire 32 energized and heated, and the heat is transferred to the tube feeding liquid inside the storage cylinder 1 by the heat-conducting plate 31. The temperature sensor monitors the temperature in real time to prevent the food from getting cold or overheating and affecting the patient's eating. The heat insulation plate 35 is set on the inner wall of the housing 34 to prevent heat from being transferred to the outside and avoid burns.
[0036] like Figure 4As shown, the upper and lower ends of the fixed plate 71 are provided with second slots 72. A nozzle 73 is movably connected to one side of the fixed plate 71. A third filter plate 74 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the nozzle 73. A discharge port 75 is provided at one end of the nozzle 73. A second locking plate 76 is fixedly connected to both the upper and lower ends of the nozzle 73. A spring locking plate 77 is fixedly connected to one side of the second locking plate 76. Locking slot plates 78 are fixedly connected to both sides of the second slots 72. A pin 79 is fixedly connected to one side of the locking slot plates 78. The second slot 75 is provided on one side of the fixed plate 71. 2. This allows the nozzle 73 to be inserted into the fixing plate 71 via the second locking plate 76, and then secured to the fixing plate 71 by the spring locking plate 77, thus quickly fixing the nozzle 73. Conversely, the nozzle 73 can be removed simply by pressing the spring locking plate 77. The spring locking plate 77 and the locking plate 78 have corresponding slots on one side, and the pin 79 can be inserted to quickly lock the connection, making the equipment connection more stable. A third filter plate 74 is provided on one side of the nozzle 73, which can further improve the filtration effect, improve practicality, and reduce the difficulty of cleaning.
[0037] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: The feeding device 2 allows for easy opening and closing of the feeding component by rotating the cover plate with the first handle. The feed liquid is poured into the second feeding cylinder and initially filtered by the second filter plate. It then flows into the first feeding cylinder for secondary filtration by the first filter plate. The filter pores of the first filter plate are finer than those of the second filter plate, effectively filtering the incoming liquid. Both the first and second feeding cylinders have threaded grooves on one side, allowing for quick opening and closing with clockwise or counterclockwise rotation. Additionally, the upper end of the first feeding cylinder has a first retaining groove that corresponds to the first retaining plate on one side of the first filter plate, making it easier to remove and clean. The temperature control device 3, powered by the power supply 33, energizes the heating wire 32, which in turn heats up. The heat is transferred to the inside of the storage cylinder 1 via the heat-conducting plate 31. The tube feeding solution is monitored in real time by a temperature sensor to prevent the food from getting too cold or too hot and affecting the patient's eating. A heat insulation plate 35 is set on the inner wall of the outer shell 34 to prevent heat from being transferred to the outside and avoid burns. Through the connecting device 7, a second slot 72 is opened on one side of the fixing plate 71, so that the mouth mask 73 can be inserted into the fixing plate 71 with the help of the second slot plate 76. Then, the spring slot plate 77 lifts it up and locks it with the fixing plate 71, thereby quickly fixing the mouth mask 73. Conversely, the mouth mask 73 can be removed by simply pressing the spring slot plate 77. The spring slot plate 77 and the locking slot plate 78 have corresponding slots on one side. Inserting the pin 79 can quickly lock it, making the device connection more stable. A third filter plate 74 is set on one side of the mouth mask 73, which can further improve the filtration effect, improve practicality, and reduce cleaning difficulty.
[0038] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A tube feeder for critically ill patients with an improved structure, comprising a feed reservoir (1), characterized in that: The upper end of the storage cylinder (1) is fixedly connected to a feeding device (2), the side of the storage cylinder (1) is fixedly connected to a temperature control device (3), the inner wall of the storage cylinder (1) is slidably connected to a piston (4), the side of the piston (4) is fixedly connected to a push rod (5), the side of the push rod (5) is fixedly connected to a second handle (6), one end of the storage cylinder (1) is fixedly connected to a connecting device (7), the lower end of the storage cylinder (1) is fixedly connected to a damping shaft (8), and the lower end of the damping shaft (8) is fixedly connected to a support frame (9). The feeding device (2) includes a first feeding cylinder (21), the lower end of which is fixedly connected to the upper end of the storage cylinder (1); The temperature control device (3) includes a heat-conducting plate (31), the inner wall of which is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the storage cylinder (1); The connecting device (7) includes a fixing plate (71), one side of which is fixedly connected to one end of the storage cylinder (1).
2. A tube feeder for critically ill patients with an improved structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A temperature sensor is fixedly connected to one side of the temperature control device (3), a soft pad is fixedly connected to one side of the second handle (6), and an anti-slip pad is fixedly connected to the lower end of the support frame (9).
3. A tube feeder for critically ill patients with an improved structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the first feed cylinder (21) is provided with a first slot (22), the upper end of the first slot (22) is movably connected to a first filter plate (23), and a first card plate (24) is fixedly connected to one side of the first filter plate (23).
4. A tube feeder for critically ill patients with an improved structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper end of the first feed cylinder (21) is threadedly connected to the second feed cylinder (25), and the inner wall of the second feed cylinder (25) is fixedly connected to the second filter plate (26). Threaded grooves are opened on one side of the first feed cylinder (21) and the second feed cylinder (25).
5. A tube feeder for critically ill patients with an improved structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper end of the second feed cylinder (25) is threaded with a cover plate (27), and the upper end of the cover plate (27) is fixedly connected with a first handle (28).
6. A tube feeder for critically ill patients with an improved structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A heating wire (32) is fixedly connected to one side of the heat-conducting plate (31), a power supply (33) is fixedly connected to one end of the heating wire (32), a housing (34) is fixedly connected to one side of the power supply (33), and a heat insulation plate (35) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing (34).
7. A tube feeder for critically ill patients with an improved structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper and lower ends of the fixing plate (71) are provided with second slots (72), a mouthpiece (73) is movably connected to one side of the fixing plate (71), a third filter plate (74) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mouthpiece (73), and a discharge port (75) is provided at one end of the mouthpiece (73).
8. A tube feeder for critically ill patients with an improved structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The mouthpiece (73) is fixedly connected to the upper and lower ends of a second locking plate (76), a spring locking plate (77) is fixedly connected to one side of the second locking plate (76), a locking slot plate (78) is fixedly connected to both sides of the second slot (72), and a pin (79) is fixedly connected to one side of the locking slot plate (78).