A respirator facilitating flow monitoring

By incorporating a flow sensor and air spring design into the ventilator, the problem of insufficient ventilation monitoring is solved, ensuring that the ventilation meets the patient's needs, reducing the risk of lung damage and infection, and making it suitable for use by patients with different head circumferences.

CN224523746UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21PEKING UNION MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
PEKING UNION MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL
Filing Date
2025-03-03
Publication Date
2026-07-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Current ventilators lack flow monitoring capabilities, which could lead to excessive ventilation and potentially damage the patient's lungs, and cannot ensure that the ventilation meets the patient's needs.

Method used

A flow monitoring mechanism including a flow sensor, a U-tube, and an air spring was designed. Combined with a one-way valve and a fixing mechanism, the flow sensor monitors the gas flow rate and the air spring buffers the pressure changes inside the airbag to avoid excessive air pressure. Combined with a mask and silicone pad, it prevents bacterial invasion.

Benefits of technology

It enables precise monitoring and control of ventilation, avoids damage to the patient's lungs from excessive air pressure, reduces the risk of infection, and adapts to the needs of patients with different head circumferences.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a respirator convenient to flow monitoring, including air bag main part, air bag main part one end is provided with flow monitoring mechanism, air bag main part's top fixedly connected with check valve, check valve one end is provided with fixed establishment, flow monitoring mechanism includes, flow sensor, flow sensor sets up air bag main part one end, U -shaped pipe, U -shaped pipe intercommunication is connected in the surface of air bag main part, air spring, the utility model discloses simple structure, reasonable in design, avoid the air pressure to be too big, thereby to the lung of patient causes harm, and further help medical staff to ensure that the ventilation provided by device meets the demand of patient, and fixed establishment includes face guard, silica gel pad, air bag pipe and flannelette, can effectively prevent the bacteria, virus etc. in air from entering the airway of patient, reduce the risk of infection, and also convenient for the patient of different head circumference to adapt to use face guard, avoid too tight and hold the patient of head circumference bigger.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of respirator technology, specifically a respirator that facilitates flow monitoring. Background Technology

[0002] A respirator (also often called an emergency respirator or portable ventilator) is a device used to provide artificial ventilation in emergency situations, typically for patients who are unable to breathe independently or have difficulty breathing, to help maintain or restore their normal oxygen supply. These devices are designed to be lightweight and easy to operate, suitable for emergency rescue and mobile use, and are usually used at the scene of an emergency, in a hospital emergency room, or during transport.

[0003] The shortcomings of existing technology:

[0004] Most ventilators currently lack flow monitoring capabilities. Excessive ventilation can lead to excessive air pressure, which can damage the patient's lungs and prevent healthcare workers from ensuring that the ventilation provided by the ventilator meets the patient's needs. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a respirator that facilitates flow monitoring, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a respirator for easy flow monitoring, comprising an airbag body, a flow monitoring mechanism at one end of the airbag body, a one-way valve fixedly connected to the top of the airbag body, a fixing mechanism at one end of the one-way valve, and the flow monitoring mechanism comprising:

[0007] A flow sensor is disposed at one end of the airbag body;

[0008] A U-shaped tube is connected to the surface of the airbag body;

[0009] An air spring, which is fixedly connected inside the U-shaped tube.

[0010] Preferably, the fixing mechanism includes:

[0011] A face mask, wherein the face mask is disposed at one end of a one-way valve;

[0012] A silicone pad, which is adhered to the outer surface of the face mask;

[0013] An airbag tube is fixedly connected to one end of the mask;

[0014] The velvet cloth is fixedly attached to the outer surface of the airbag tube.

[0015] Preferably, the surface of the one-way valve is connected to a pressure safety valve to protect the patient and the device from damage caused by excessive air pressure.

[0016] Preferably, an air intake valve is fixedly connected to the bottom of the airbag body, and an air storage valve is threadedly connected to the bottom of the air intake valve.

[0017] Preferably, an oxygen connection pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom of the gas storage valve for connecting to an oxygen supply device to provide oxygen to the patient for emergency treatment.

[0018] Preferably, the flow sensor is a CAFS3000.

[0019] Preferably, a protective shell is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the flow sensor, and one side of the protective shell is fixedly connected to the top of one end of the airbag body.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0021] 1. This is a respirator that facilitates flow monitoring. The flow monitoring mechanism includes a flow sensor, a U-tube, and an air spring. When gas flows through a thermal flow sensing chip inside the flow sensor, the gas flow carries away a certain amount of heat. The change in heat detected by the flow sensor can be used to calculate the flow rate. The greater the flow rate, the more heat is carried away. The flow sensor will output a corresponding signal based on this change. The U-tube is connected to one end of the airbag body to help disperse the pressure inside the airbag body. Together with the air spring as a buffer device, it can provide a certain amount of elastic support during the airflow process inside the airbag body, reduce the rapid change in pressure, and avoid excessive air pressure, which could damage the patient's lungs. This helps medical personnel ensure that the ventilation provided by the device meets the patient's needs.

[0022] 2. This ventilator, which facilitates flow monitoring, has a fixing mechanism including a mask, a silicone pad, an air bag tube, and a cloth. The air bag tube is placed around the patient's head, and then one side of the air bag tube is squeezed to inflate the air bag tube, causing it to expand and allowing the mask and silicone pad to fit tightly against the patient's face. This effectively prevents airborne bacteria and viruses from entering the patient's airway, reducing the risk of infection. It also makes it easy for patients with different head circumferences to use the mask, avoiding the problem of the mask being too tight and constricting patients with larger head circumferences. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional view of the disassembled and assembled flow monitoring mechanism of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the fixing mechanism of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional view of the overall assembly and disassembly of this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Airbag body; 2. Flow monitoring mechanism; 201. Flow sensor; 202. U-shaped tube; 203. Air spring; 3. One-way valve; 4. Fixing mechanism; 401. Face mask; 402. Silicone pad; 403. Airbag tube; 404. Fleece; 5. Pressure safety valve; 6. Inlet valve; 7. Gas storage valve; 8. Oxygen connecting tube. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. 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 component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0030] In the description of this patent, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "setting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection or setting, a detachable connection or setting, or an integrated connection or setting. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this patent according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "several" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] Please see Figure 1-4As shown, this utility model provides a respirator technical solution for easy flow monitoring: it includes an airbag body 1, a flow monitoring mechanism 2 at one end of the airbag body 1, a one-way valve 3 fixedly connected to the top of the airbag body 1, and a fixing mechanism 4 at one end of the one-way valve 3. The flow monitoring mechanism 2 includes a flow sensor 201, which is located at one end of the airbag body 1; a U-shaped tube 202, which is connected to the surface of the airbag body 1; and an air spring 203, which is fixedly connected inside the U-shaped tube 202. The flow sensor 201 is composed of a MEMS thermal flow sensor chip, an operational amplifier, a microcontroller MCU, etc., through which gas flows... When a thermal flow sensor chip is installed inside the flow sensor 201, the flow of gas will carry away a certain amount of heat. The change in heat detected by the flow sensor 201 can be used to calculate the flow rate. The greater the flow rate, the more heat is carried away. The flow sensor 201 will output a corresponding signal based on this change. Then, the U-shaped tube 202 is connected to one end of the airbag body 1 to help disperse the pressure inside the airbag body 1. Together with the air spring 203, which acts as a buffer device, it can provide a certain amount of elastic support during the airflow process inside the airbag body 1, reduce the rapid change in pressure, and avoid excessive air pressure, which could damage the patient's lungs. This helps medical personnel ensure that the ventilation provided by the device meets the patient's needs.

[0034] The fixing mechanism 4 includes a face mask 401, which is disposed at one end of the one-way valve 3; a silicone pad 402, which is adhered to the outer surface of the face mask 401; an airbag tube 403, which is fixedly connected to one end of the face mask 401; and a velvet cloth 404, which is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the airbag tube 403. When using the device, the airbag tube 403 is placed around the patient's head, and then one side of the airbag tube 403 is squeezed to inflate the airbag tube 403, causing the airbag tube 403 to expand and make the face mask 401 and the silicone pad 402 fit tightly against the patient's face. This can effectively prevent bacteria and viruses in the air from entering the patient's airway, reduce the risk of infection, and also make it easier for patients with different head circumferences to adapt to the use of the face mask 401, avoiding excessive tightness that may constrict patients with larger head circumferences.

[0035] The surface of the one-way valve 3 is connected to a pressure safety valve 5 to protect the patient and the device from damage caused by excessive air pressure.

[0036] An air inlet valve 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the airbag body 1. An air storage valve 7 is threadedly connected to the bottom of the air inlet valve 6 to control the inflow and outflow of gas in the airbag body 1, ensuring that the patient inhales oxygen while expelling unnecessary gas in a timely manner.

[0037] An oxygen connection pipe 8 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the gas storage valve 7, which is used to connect to an oxygen supply device to provide oxygen to the patient for emergency treatment.

[0038] The flow sensor model 201 is CAFS3000.

[0039] A protective shell is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the flow sensor 201, and one side of the protective shell is fixedly connected to the top of one end of the airbag body 1.

[0040] In this device, the airbag tube 403 is placed around the patient's head, and then one side of the airbag tube 403 is squeezed to inflate the airbag tube 403, causing it to expand and allowing the mask 401 and silicone pad 402 to fit snugly against the patient's face. This effectively prevents airborne bacteria and viruses from entering the patient's airway, reducing the risk of infection. It also allows for easy fitting of the mask 401 to patients with different head circumferences, avoiding excessive tightness for patients with larger head circumferences. Subsequently, the flow sensor 201, composed of a MEMS thermal flow sensor chip, operational amplifier, and microcontroller MCU, is used. Gas flows through a thermal flow sensor within the flow sensor 201. When the gas flows, it carries away a certain amount of heat. The heat change detected by the flow sensor 201 can be used to calculate the flow rate. The greater the flow rate, the more heat is carried away. The flow sensor 201 will output a corresponding signal based on this change. Then, the U-shaped tube 202 is connected to one end of the airbag body 1 to help disperse the pressure inside the airbag body 1. Together with the air spring 203, which acts as a buffer device, it can provide a certain amount of elastic support during the airflow process inside the airbag body 1, reduce the rapid change in pressure, and avoid excessive air pressure, which could damage the patient's lungs. This helps medical staff ensure that the ventilation provided by the device meets the patient's needs.

[0041] 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 preferred examples and are not intended to limit the 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 claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A respirator for facilitating flow monitoring, comprising a gasbag body (1), characterized in that: A flow monitoring mechanism (2) is provided at one end of the airbag body (1), and a one-way valve (3) is fixedly connected to the top end of the airbag body (1). A fixing mechanism (4) is provided at one end of the one-way valve (3). The flow monitoring mechanism (2) includes: A flow sensor (201) is disposed at one end of the airbag body (1); U-shaped tube (202), which is connected to the surface of the airbag body (1); An air spring (203) is fixedly connected inside the U-shaped tube (202).

2. The respirator of claim 1, wherein: The fixing mechanism (4) includes: A face mask (401) is disposed at one end of a one-way valve (3); A silicone pad (402) is bonded to the outer surface of the face mask (401); An airbag tube (403) is fixedly connected to one end of a mask (401); A velvet cloth (404) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the airbag tube (403).

3. The respirator of claim 1, wherein: The surface of the one-way valve (3) is connected to a pressure safety valve (5) to protect the patient and the device from damage caused by excessive air pressure.

4. The respirator of claim 1, wherein: An air inlet valve (6) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the airbag body (1), and an air storage valve (7) is threadedly connected to the bottom of the air inlet valve (6).

5. The respirator of claim 4, wherein: The bottom of the gas storage valve (7) is fixedly connected to an oxygen connection pipe (8), which is used to connect to an oxygen supply device to provide oxygen to the patient for emergency treatment.

6. The respirator of claim 1, wherein: The flow sensor (201) is model CAFS3000.

7. The respirator of claim 1, wherein: A protective shell is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the flow sensor (201), and one side of the protective shell is fixedly connected to the top of one end of the airbag body (1).