Self-adjusting postoperative feeding device for orthognathic patients

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of orthognathus postoperative self-help adjustment formula feeding devices, belong to eating auxiliary device technical field, including food storage box, the bottom of food storage box is connected with eating tube, flow rate regulator is arranged on eating tube, the end portion of eating tube away from food storage box is detachably provided with eating suction nozzle, fixed unit for fixing eating suction nozzle and patient mouth is arranged on eating suction nozzle.The utility model can solve the technical problem that the existing eating auxiliary device needs artificial holding bottle body and repeatedly extruding bottle body, to suck food so as to patient eating, not only inconvenient to hold, and it is laborious to operate, and it is not convenient to control eating speed and eating amount, and technical effect that it is easy to obtain operation labor-saving, it is convenient for patient to control eating speed and eating amount.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of feeding aids technology, specifically relating to a self-adjustable feeding device for orthognathic patients after surgery. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the treatment for patients with dentofacial deformities generally adopts a combined orthodontic-orthognathic surgery approach. After this treatment surgery, patients usually experience swelling of the maxillofacial region. Some patients with mandibular orthognathic surgery may also experience swelling under the tongue, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, choking, and difficulty eating. These symptoms can seriously affect the patient's eating.

[0003] Utility model patent CN211188342U discloses a postoperative oral feeding aid for orthognathic patients, comprising a bottle body, a bottle cap, an auxiliary feeding straw, a connecting tube, a first spring one-way valve, a second spring one-way valve, an auxiliary feeding guide tube, and a tube clip. The bottle cap is located on the upper side of the bottle body, the auxiliary feeding straw is located inside the bottle body, and the connecting tube is located at one end of the auxiliary feeding straw. The connecting tube is mounted on the bottle cap, and the first spring one-way valve is located inside the connecting tube. One end of the connecting tube is connected to the auxiliary feeding guide tube. The second spring one-way valve is also located on the upper side of the bottle cap, and the tube clip is located on the side wall of the bottle body. While this technical solution addresses the technical problem of postoperative feeding difficulties by incorporating the first spring one-way valve, the second spring one-way valve, and the auxiliary feeding guide tube, it requires manual gripping and repeated squeezing of the bottle body to draw food for the patient to eat. This is not only inconvenient and strenuous to hold and operate, but also makes it difficult to control the feeding speed and amount. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a self-adjustable feeding device for orthognathic patients after surgery. With this device, patients can not only eat conveniently, but also easily control the feeding speed and amount. It is easy to operate and saves effort.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A self-adjustable feeding device for orthognathic patients after surgery includes a food storage box, a feeding tube connected to the bottom of the food storage box, a flow rate regulator on the feeding tube, a feeding nozzle detachably installed at the end of the feeding tube away from the food storage box, and a fixing unit on the feeding nozzle for fixing the feeding nozzle to the patient's mouth.

[0007] Preferably, the food storage box has an internal divider that divides the internal space of the food storage box into a food area and a medicine area. The top of the food storage box is connected to a first funnel and a second funnel, which are located directly above the food area and the medicine area, respectively. The top of the first funnel and the second funnel are both provided with dust plugs. The bottom of the food storage box has a first through hole and a second through hole, which are connected to the food area and the medicine area, respectively. Both the first through hole and the second through hole are connected to a feeding tube.

[0008] Preferably, the feeding tube includes a first tube, a second tube, and a main tube. The first tube and the second tube are respectively connected to a first through hole and a second through hole. The movable ends of the first tube and the second tube are respectively connected to the main tube. The end of the main tube away from the food storage box is detachably provided with a feeding nozzle. A flow rate regulator is provided on the main tube. A first switch and a second switch are respectively provided on the first tube and the second tube.

[0009] Preferably, a one-way valve is provided at the end of the main pipeline away from the food storage box.

[0010] Preferably, the fixing unit includes a first fixing member and a second fixing member, both of which are arc-shaped structures. The first fixing member and the second fixing member are respectively connected to the upper half and the lower half of the outer side of the feeding nozzle. The top of the first fixing member and the bottom of the second fixing member are respectively provided with a first arc-shaped through groove and a second arc-shaped through groove.

[0011] Preferably, the feeding nozzle is a flat silicone nozzle.

[0012] Preferably, the feeding mouthpiece is detachably equipped with a mouthpiece cover.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] (1) The self-adjustable feeding device for orthognathic patients after surgery provided by this utility model, through the combined design of the food storage box, the water inlet pipe and the flow rate regulator, enables the medicine or liquid food and nutrient solution in the food storage box to flow directly into the patient's mouth through the water inlet pipe, without the need for manual holding of the bottle and repeated squeezing of the bottle to repeatedly suck up food for the patient to eat. It is not only labor-saving to operate, but also allows the patient to adjust the flow rate of the medicine or liquid food and nutrient solution through the flow rate regulator. When eating is not required, the main pipeline can be closed by adjusting the flow rate regulator to block the flow of liquid food and nutrient solution without the need for help from others, making feeding control more convenient.

[0015] (2) Through the design of the fixing parts, the first fixing part and the second fixing part can be engaged with the upper teeth and the lower teeth respectively, so as to fix the feeding mouthpiece to the mouth, so that the feeding mouthpiece will not easily slip out of the patient's mouth during the feeding process, thus improving the feeding stability.

[0016] (3) By setting the feeding nozzle as a flat silicone nozzle, this utility model can improve the user experience of the patient when the feeding nozzle is in the patient's mouth. Furthermore, by setting the feeding nozzle to be detachably connected to the feeding tube, the feeding nozzle can be easily removed for cleaning and disinfection, thereby enabling the feeding nozzle to be reused, saving costs, and achieving environmental protection.

[0017] (4) Through the design of the food area and the medicine area, this utility model enables the device to be used not only for eating liquid food and nutrient solution, but also for eating medicine solution and eating medicine solution and nutrient solution at the same time, thus improving the practicality of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the postoperative self-adjustable feeding device for orthognathic patients provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the food storage box in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the fixing member and the suction nozzle in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a top view of the first fixing member in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the second fastener in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the postoperative self-adjustable feeding device for orthognathic patients provided in Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Food storage box; 2. Feeding tube; 201. First pipeline; 202. Second pipeline; 203. Main pipeline; 3. Flow rate regulator; 4. Feeding nozzle; 5. Fixing unit; 6. Nozzle cover; 7. Divider; 8. Food area; 9. Medicine area; 10. First funnel; 11. Second funnel; 12. Dust plug; 13. First through hole; 14. Second through hole; 15. First switch; 16. Second switch; 17. First fixing component; 18. Second fixing component; 19. First arc-shaped through groove; 20. Second arc-shaped through groove; 21. Hanging ring. Detailed Implementation

[0025] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art. Example

[0026] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this embodiment provides a self-adjustable feeding device for orthognathic patients after surgery, including a food storage box 1 for holding liquid food, nutrient solution, and medication. A feeding tube 2 is connected to the bottom of the food storage box 1. The feeding tube 2 is a transparent rubber flexible tube, allowing it to bend and be easily inserted into the patient's mouth, facilitating observation of the fluid flow within the tube. A flow rate regulator 3 is installed on the feeding tube 2. In this embodiment, the flow rate regulator 3 is an existing flow rate regulator, as long as it can adjust the flow rate of the fluid in the feeding tube 2. For example, a regulator used to control the flow rate of medication on an existing infusion tube can be used as the flow rate regulator 3 in this embodiment. The feeding tube 2 is located away from the food storage box 1. The end of the food container 1 is detachably equipped with a feeding nozzle 4. In this embodiment, the feeding nozzle 4 is a flat silicone nozzle, and more specifically, a food-grade silicone nozzle. By setting the feeding nozzle 4 as a flat silicone nozzle, the patient can have a better user experience when holding it in their mouth. Moreover, in this embodiment, the feeding nozzle 4 can be connected and separated from the feeding tube 2 by means of threaded connection or plug-in connection. By designing the feeding nozzle 4 and the feeding tube 2 as a detachable connection, it is easy to clean and disinfect the feeding nozzle 4, and thus it can be reused, which not only reduces costs but also achieves green environmental protection. The feeding nozzle 4 is provided with a fixing unit 5 for fixing the feeding nozzle 4 to the patient's mouth.

[0027] In this embodiment, the food storage box 1 is internally equipped with a divider 7, which divides the internal space of the food storage box 1 into a food area 8 and a medicine area 9. The food area 8 can be used to hold liquid foods, such as soy milk, or nutritional liquids, while the medicine area 9 can be used to hold the medicines that the patient needs to take. A first funnel 10 and a second funnel 11 are connected to the top of the food storage box 1. The first funnel 10 and the second funnel 11 are located directly above the food area 8 and the medicine area 9, respectively. The design of the first funnel 10 and the second funnel 11... The system facilitates the addition of liquid food or medication to the food area 8 and medication area 9. Both the first funnel 10 and the second funnel 11 are equipped with dust plugs 12 at their tops. These dust plugs prevent contamination of the food and medication after addition. The bottom of the food storage box 1 has a first through hole 13 and a second through hole 14, which are connected to the food area 8 and medication area 9, respectively. Both through holes 13 and 14 are connected to the feeding tube 2. In this embodiment, the capacity of the food area 8 is set to less than 400 mL. Since orthognathic surgery patients often have poor appetites and small stomachs, this capacity is sufficient to meet their needs. In this embodiment, a hanging ring 21 is provided between the first funnel 10 and the second funnel 11. Specifically, the hanging ring 21 is connected to the top of the side wall of the first funnel 10 and the second funnel 11 respectively. Through the design of the hanging ring 21, the food storage box 1 can be easily suspended, so that the food in the food storage box 1 can flow into the feeding tube 2.

[0028] In this embodiment, the feeding tube 2 includes a first tube 201, a second tube 202, and a main tube 203. The first tube 201 and the second tube 202 are respectively connected to the first through hole 13 and the second through hole 14. The movable ends of the first tube 201 and the second tube 202 are respectively connected to the main tube 203. A feeding nozzle 4 is detachably provided at the end of the main tube 203 away from the food storage box 1. A flow rate regulator 3 is provided on the main tube 203. A first switch 15 and a second switch 16 are respectively provided on the first tube 201 and the second tube 202. In this embodiment, the first switch 15 and the second switch 16 are both existing switches, as long as they can realize the functions of sealing and flowing the tube.

[0029] When the patient needs to eat, the first switch 15 is turned on and the second switch 16 is turned off. The liquid food in the food area 8 flows into the feeding mouthpiece 4 through the first through hole 13, the first pipe 201 and the main pipe 203, and then into the patient's mouth for consumption. When the patient needs to take medicine, the first switch 15 is turned off and the second switch 16 is turned on. The medicine in the medicine area 9 flows into the feeding mouthpiece 4 through the second through hole 14, the second pipe 202 and the main pipe 203, and then into the patient's mouth for consumption.

[0030] In this embodiment, a one-way valve is provided at the end of the main pipeline 203 away from the food storage box 1. The one-way valve design ensures that the medicine or food can only flow into the feeding nozzle 4 through the main pipeline 203, and the food or medicine in the feeding nozzle 4 will not flow back into the main pipeline 203, thus avoiding contamination of the medicine or food in the pipeline.

[0031] In this embodiment, the fixing unit 5 includes a first fixing member 17 and a second fixing member 18. Both the first fixing member 17 and the second fixing member 18 are arc-shaped structures. The first fixing member 17 and the second fixing member 18 are respectively connected to the upper half and the lower half of the outer side of the feeding nozzle 4. Specifically, the curvature of the first fixing member 17 and the second fixing member 18 is close to the curvature of the upper and lower teeth of the human body, respectively. Both the first fixing member 17 and the second fixing member 18 are made of silicone material, so that they can be adapted to fit the upper and lower teeth of different patients. The top of the first fixing member 17 and the bottom of the second fixing member 18 are respectively provided with a first arc-shaped through groove 19 and a second arc-shaped through groove 20. Through the design of the first arc-shaped through groove 19 and the second arc-shaped through groove 20, it is easy to insert the patient's upper and lower teeth into the first arc-shaped through groove 19 and the second arc-shaped through groove 20, so that the feeding nozzle 4 can be confined in the patient's mouth, so that the feeding nozzle will not easily slip out of the patient's mouth during the eating process, thus improving the stability of eating. Example

[0032] like Figure 6 As shown, the structure of the self-adjustable feeding device for orthognathic patients after surgery provided in this embodiment is the same as that of the self-adjustable feeding device for orthognathic patients after surgery provided in Embodiment 1. The only difference is that a detachable nozzle cover 6 is provided on the feeding nozzle 4. Specifically, the nozzle cover 6 is made of silicone, and when the nozzle cover 6 is closed on the feeding nozzle 4, the inner wall of the nozzle cover 6 is in close contact with the top of the first fixing member 17 and the top and bottom of the second fixing member 18, so as to achieve a firm connection and prevent it from falling off at will.

[0033] The design of the mouthpiece cover 6 allows for the protection of the feeding mouthpiece 4 and the fixing unit 5 from dust and dirt when eating is temporarily paused.

[0034] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A self-adjustable feeding device for orthognathic patients after surgery, comprising a food storage box (1), characterized in that, The bottom of the food storage box (1) is connected to a feeding tube (2), a flow rate regulator (3) is provided on the feeding tube (2), and a feeding nozzle (4) is detachably provided at the end of the feeding tube (2) away from the food storage box (1). A fixing unit (5) is provided on the feeding nozzle (4) for fixing the feeding nozzle (4) to the patient's mouth. The food storage box (1) is provided with a partition (7) inside, which divides the internal space of the food storage box (1) into a food area (8) and a medicine area (9). The feeding tube (2) includes a first pipe (201), a second pipe (202) and a main pipe (203). A one-way valve is provided at the end of the main pipe (203) away from the food storage box (1).

2. The self-adjustable feeding device for orthognathic patients after surgery as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the food storage box (1) is connected to a first funnel (10) and a second funnel (11). The first funnel (10) and the second funnel (11) are located directly above the food area (8) and the medicine area (9), respectively. The top of the first funnel (10) and the second funnel (11) are both provided with dust plugs (12). The bottom of the food storage box (1) is provided with a first through hole (13) and a second through hole (14). The first through hole (13) and the second through hole (14) are connected to the food area (8) and the medicine area (9), respectively. The first through hole (13) and the second through hole (14) are both connected to the feeding tube (2).

3. The self-adjustable feeding device for orthognathic patients after surgery as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first pipe (201) and the second pipe (202) are connected to the first through hole (13) and the second through hole (14) respectively. The movable ends of the first pipe (201) and the second pipe (202) are connected to the main pipe (203) respectively. The end of the main pipe (203) away from the food storage box (1) is detachably provided with a feeding nozzle (4). The flow rate regulator (3) is provided on the main pipe (203). The first pipe (201) and the second pipe (202) are respectively provided with a first switch (15) and a second switch (16).

4. The self-adjustable feeding device for orthognathic patients after surgery as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing unit (5) includes a first fixing member (17) and a second fixing member (18). Both the first fixing member (17) and the second fixing member (18) are arc-shaped structures. The first fixing member (17) and the second fixing member (18) are respectively connected to the upper half and the lower half of the outer side of the feeding nozzle (4). The top of the first fixing member (17) and the bottom of the second fixing member (18) are respectively provided with a first arc-shaped through groove (19) and a second arc-shaped through groove (20).

5. The self-adjustable feeding device for orthognathic patients after surgery as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding nozzle (4) is a flat silicone nozzle.

6. The self-adjustable feeding device for orthognathic patients after surgery as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding nozzle (4) is detachably equipped with a nozzle cover (6).

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