Gastrointestinal contrast agent rapid cooling device

By using semiconductor cooling technology in a rapid cooling device for ultrasound contrast agents filling the gastrointestinal tract, combined with heat sinks and cooling fans, the problems of long contrast agent cooling time and portability are solved, achieving rapid cooling and portability, improving examination efficiency and patient experience.

CN224551915UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24DONGGUAN TUNGWAH HOSPITAL
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
DONGGUAN TUNGWAH HOSPITAL
Filing Date
2025-07-03
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, the contrast agent cooling time in gastrointestinal ultrasound examinations is long, traditional devices are bulky and inconvenient to carry, and portable cooling devices on the market are inefficient or have insufficient battery life, which affects examination efficiency and patient experience.

Method used

A semiconductor cooling device is used, with a semiconductor cooling chip and power system installed inside the cup body module and cup lid. When the power system is powered on, the semiconductor cooling chip absorbs heat from the cavity and releases heat. Combined with a heat sink and a cooling fan, the cooling is accelerated. The cup-shaped structure is designed for easy portability.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid cooling of contrast agents, shortens waiting time, improves examination efficiency, provides portability and intuitive temperature prompts, and enhances the patient experience.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of gastrointestinal filling ultrasonic contrast medium rapid cooling device, including cup body module, cup cover and semiconductor refrigeration device, cup body module is equipped with the accommodation cavity for accommodating contrast medium, and accommodation cavity forms opening at the top of cup body module;Cup cover is detachably connected to the top of cup body module and closes opening;The bottom of accommodation cavity and / or the inside of cup cover is equipped with semiconductor refrigeration device, and semiconductor refrigeration device includes baffle, semiconductor refrigeration sheet and power system, baffle is arranged in the bottom of accommodation cavity and / or the inside of cup cover in partition, semiconductor refrigeration sheet is arranged in the side of baffle away from accommodation cavity, and power system is electrically connected with semiconductor refrigeration sheet;By power system to semiconductor refrigeration sheet energization, so that the side of semiconductor refrigeration sheet towards accommodation cavity absorbs heat, and the side away from accommodation cavity releases heat.The utility model can cool the contrast medium accommodated inside quickly, and it is convenient to carry, suitable for different scenes use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a rapid cooling device for gastrointestinal filling ultrasound contrast agents. Background Technology

[0002] In gastrointestinal ultrasound examinations, the contrast agent needs to be accurately prepared by first dissolving it in boiling water (100℃) and stirring thoroughly. After preparation, the contrast agent must be allowed to cool naturally to a suitable drinking temperature (ideally 50-60℃) before being given to the patient for the examination. Currently, this process has the following problems: 1. Traditional contrast agent cooling methods rely on natural cooling, resulting in patients having to wait a long time before the examination. This not only affects the efficiency of medical institutions but also increases patient waiting time and reduces patient experience; 2. Most existing cooling devices are plugged in, are bulky, and inconvenient to carry. This prevents patients from carrying the contrast agent while waiting for the examination or moving to another location, limiting the use of the contrast agent within the optimal temperature range and further exacerbating patient discomfort and pre-examination inconvenience; 3. Portable cooling devices are scarce on the market, and most suffer from low efficiency, poor heat dissipation, or insufficient battery life, making it difficult to meet actual clinical needs.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a rapid cooling device for gastrointestinal filling ultrasound contrast agents that can cool quickly and is easy to carry, in order to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies and improve examination efficiency and patient experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a rapid cooling device for gastrointestinal filling ultrasound contrast agents that is both fast-cooling and portable, in order to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies and improve examination efficiency and patient experience.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a rapid cooling device for gastrointestinal filling ultrasound contrast agents, including a cup module, a cup lid, and a semiconductor cooling device. The cup module has a receiving cavity for containing the contrast agent, and the receiving cavity forms an opening at the top of the cup module. The cup lid is detachably connected to the top of the cup module and closes the opening. The semiconductor cooling device is located at the bottom of the receiving cavity and / or inside the cup lid. The semiconductor cooling device includes a partition, a semiconductor cooling chip, and a power supply system. The partition is disposed separately at the bottom of the receiving cavity and / or inside the cup lid. The semiconductor cooling chip is disposed on the side of the partition away from the receiving cavity. The power supply system is electrically connected to the semiconductor cooling chip. By energizing the semiconductor cooling chip through the power supply system, the semiconductor cooling chip absorbs heat on the side facing the receiving cavity and releases heat on the side away from the receiving cavity.

[0006] Preferably, when the semiconductor cooling device is provided at the bottom of the accommodating cavity, the partition divides the accommodating cavity into a first cavity at the top and a second cavity at the bottom. The first cavity is used to accommodate the contrast agent and forms the opening at the top of the cup module. The semiconductor cooling chip and the power system are both arranged in the second cavity. Preferably, the semiconductor cooling device further includes a heat sink disposed within the second cavity and used to accelerate heat dissipation. Preferably, the semiconductor cooling device further includes a cooling fan disposed in the second cavity and used to accelerate air circulation, and the bottom of the cup module is provided with a first heat dissipation hole communicating with the second cavity. Preferably, the cup module includes a cup body and a cup bottom. The cup body has a hollow structure, and the cup bottom is connected to the bottom of the cup body. The receiving cavity is formed between the cup body and the cup bottom. The partition is connected to the top of the cup bottom. The first cavity is formed inside the cup body, and the second cavity is formed inside the cup bottom. The cup lid is detachably connected to the top of the cup body. The cup body is provided with a thermosensitive color-changing coating, which is used to display different colors corresponding to different temperature ranges in real time. Preferably, the bottom of the cup is provided with a first switch, and the semiconductor cooling device further includes an electronic control module. The first switch is electrically connected to the electronic control module, and the electronic control module is electrically connected to the power supply system. Preferably, when the semiconductor cooling device is provided inside the cup lid, the partition divides the internal cavity of the cup lid into a mounting cavity at the top and a connecting cavity at the bottom. The semiconductor cooling chip and the power system are both arranged in the mounting cavity, and the connecting cavity communicates with the receiving cavity. Preferably, the semiconductor cooling device further includes a heat sink disposed within the mounting cavity and used to accelerate heat dissipation. Preferably, the semiconductor cooling device further includes a cooling fan disposed within the mounting cavity and used to accelerate airflow, and the top of the cup lid is provided with a second heat dissipation hole communicating with the mounting cavity. Preferably, the cup lid is provided with a second switch, and the semiconductor cooling device further includes an electronic control module, the second switch being electrically connected to the electronic control module, and the electronic control module being electrically connected to the power supply system. Compared with existing technologies, the rapid cooling device for gastrointestinal filling ultrasound contrast agents of this invention utilizes a semiconductor cooling device disposed at the bottom of the accommodating cavity of the cup module and / or inside the cup lid. The semiconductor cooling device is electrically connected to a semiconductor cooling chip via a power supply system. When the power supply system energizes the semiconductor cooling chip, the chip absorbs heat on the side facing the accommodating cavity and releases heat on the side facing away from the accommodating cavity, thereby achieving rapid cooling of the contrast agent within the accommodating cavity. Therefore, this rapid cooling device for gastrointestinal filling ultrasound contrast agents, through semiconductor cooling technology, can rapidly cool the contrast agent contained within, significantly shortening the contrast agent cooling time, reducing patient waiting time, and improving examination efficiency. Furthermore, this rapid cooling device for gastrointestinal filling ultrasound contrast agents has a cup-shaped structure, is lightweight, convenient for patients to carry, and suitable for use in various scenarios. Attached Figure Description

[0007] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the rapid cooling device for gastrointestinal filling ultrasound contrast agents according to this utility model.

[0008] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the rapid cooling device for gastrointestinal filling ultrasound contrast agents according to this utility model.

[0009] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the rapid cooling device for gastrointestinal filling ultrasound contrast agents according to this utility model.

[0010] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the rapid cooling device for gastrointestinal filling ultrasound contrast agents according to this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0011] To explain in detail the technical content, structural features, objectives and effects of this utility model, the following description is provided in conjunction with the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0012] Please see Figures 1 to 3The present invention provides a rapid cooling device 100 for gastrointestinal filling ultrasound contrast agents, comprising a cup module 1, a cup lid 2, and a semiconductor cooling device 3. The cup module 1 has a receiving cavity 11 for containing the contrast agent, and the receiving cavity 11 has an opening at the top of the cup module 1. The cup lid 2 is detachably connected to the top of the cup module 1 and closes the opening. The semiconductor cooling device 3 is provided at the bottom of the receiving cavity 11 and / or inside the cup lid 2. The semiconductor cooling device 3 includes a partition 31, a semiconductor cooling chip 32, and a power supply system 33. The partition 31 is arranged separately at the bottom of the receiving cavity 11 and / or inside the cup lid 2. The semiconductor cooling chip 32 is disposed on the side of the partition 31 away from the receiving cavity 11. The power supply system 33 is electrically connected to the semiconductor cooling chip 32. By energizing the semiconductor cooling chip 32 through the power supply system 33, the semiconductor cooling chip 32 absorbs heat on the side facing the receiving cavity 11 and releases heat on the side away from the receiving cavity 11.

[0013] This invention provides a semiconductor cooling device 3 at the bottom of the accommodating cavity 11 of the cup module 1 and / or inside the cup lid 2. The semiconductor cooling device 3 is electrically connected to the semiconductor cooling chip 32 via a power supply system 33. When the power supply system 33 powers the semiconductor cooling chip 32, the semiconductor cooling chip 32 absorbs heat on the side facing the accommodating cavity 11 and releases heat on the side away from the accommodating cavity 11, thereby achieving rapid cooling of the contrast agent in the accommodating cavity 11.

[0014] Please see Figure 3 In one embodiment, the partition 31 may be made of food-grade stainless steel to ensure safety, but is not limited thereto.

[0015] Please see Figure 3 In one embodiment, the power system 33 may use a polymer lithium battery, which supports rechargeable use and reduces the waste of disposable batteries. Please see Figures 1 to 4 In one embodiment, when the bottom of the accommodating cavity 11 is provided with a semiconductor cooling device 3, the partition 31 divides the accommodating cavity 11 into a first cavity 111 located at the top and a second cavity 112 located at the bottom. The first cavity 111 is used to accommodate the contrast agent and forms an opening at the top of the cup module 1. The semiconductor cooling chip 32 and the power system 33 are both arranged in the second cavity 112.

[0016] Furthermore, the semiconductor cooling device 3 also includes a heat sink 34, which is disposed in the second cavity 112 and is used to accelerate heat dissipation.

[0017] Furthermore, the semiconductor cooling device 3 also includes a cooling fan 35, which is disposed in the second cavity 112 and used to accelerate air circulation. The bottom of the cup module 1 is provided with a first heat dissipation hole 12 that communicates with the second cavity 112.

[0018] Furthermore, the cup module 1 includes a cup body 13 and a cup bottom 14. The cup body 13 has a hollow structure, and the cup bottom 14 is connected to the bottom of the cup body 13. A receiving cavity 11 is formed between the cup body 13 and the cup bottom 14. A partition 31 is connected to the top of the cup bottom 14. A first cavity 111 is formed inside the cup body 13, and a second cavity 112 is formed inside the cup bottom 14. The cup lid 2 is detachably connected to the top of the cup body 13. The cup body 13 is designed in a shape similar to a regular water cup, making it convenient for patients to carry. The cup body 13 can be made of food-grade stainless steel, giving it good thermal conductivity and safety. Furthermore, the cup body 13 is equipped with a thermochromic coating, which displays different colors corresponding to different temperature ranges in real time. For example, the cup body 13 is coated with a thermosensitive color-changing coating that displays the temperature range of the contrast agent in real time: green when the temperature is between 50-60℃ (suitable for drinking), red when the temperature is above 60℃ (overheat warning), and blue when the temperature is below 50℃ (overcool warning). The thermosensitive color-changing coating on the cup body 13 provides an intuitive temperature display, allowing patients and doctors to easily understand the temperature of the contrast agent and avoid discomfort caused by overheating or undercooling of the contrast agent.

[0019] Furthermore, the top of the cup lid 2 and the cup body 13 can be connected by a threaded structure, but this is not a limitation.

[0020] Furthermore, a first switch 15 is provided at the bottom 14 of the cup, and the semiconductor cooling device 3 also includes an electronic control module 36. The first switch 15 is electrically connected to the electronic control module 36, and the electronic control module 36 is electrically connected to the power supply system 33. By opening or closing the first switch 15, the electronic control module 36 controls the power supply system 33 to energize or de-energize the semiconductor cooling chip 32, thereby causing the semiconductor cooling device 3 to work or stop working. The specific control principle of the electronic control module 36 is well known to those skilled in the art, and therefore will not be described in detail here.

[0021] Please see Figures 1 to 4 In one embodiment, when the cup lid 2 is provided with a semiconductor cooling device 3, the partition 31 divides the internal cavity of the cup lid 2 into an installation cavity 21 located at the top and a connecting cavity 22 located at the bottom. The semiconductor cooling chip 32 and the power system 33 are both arranged in the installation cavity 21, and the connecting cavity 22 is connected to the accommodating cavity 11.

[0022] Furthermore, the semiconductor cooling device 3 also includes a heat sink 34, which is disposed within the mounting cavity 21 and is used to accelerate heat dissipation.

[0023] Furthermore, the semiconductor cooling device 3 also includes a cooling fan 35, which is disposed in the mounting cavity 21 and used to accelerate air circulation. The top of the cup lid 2 is provided with a second heat dissipation hole 23 that communicates with the mounting cavity 21.

[0024] Furthermore, the cup lid 2 is equipped with a second switch 24, and the semiconductor cooling device 3 also includes an electronic control module 36. The second switch 24 is electrically connected to the electronic control module 36, and the electronic control module 36 is electrically connected to the power supply system 33. By opening or closing the second switch 24, the electronic control module 36 controls the power supply system 33 to energize or de-energize the semiconductor cooling chip 32, thereby causing the semiconductor cooling device 3 to operate or stop operating. The specific control principle of the electronic control module 36 is well known to those skilled in the art, and therefore will not be described in detail here.

[0025] It is worth noting that in this embodiment, both the bottom of the accommodating cavity 11 and the interior of the cup lid 2 are provided with semiconductor cooling devices 3, forming a dual-sided cooling design. The cup lid 2 and the cup bottom 14 are respectively provided with semiconductor cooling devices 3, realizing bidirectional cooling of the contrast agent and further improving cooling efficiency. However, this is not a limitation. For example, in other embodiments, semiconductor cooling devices 3 may be provided only at the bottom of the accommodating cavity 11 or the cup bottom 14, or only inside the cup lid 2.

[0026] Combination Figures 1 to 4 The specific working principle of the rapid cooling device 100 for gastrointestinal filling ultrasound contrast agent of this utility model is as follows: Preparation stage: Use a brewing device to stir and heat the contrast agent to the required high temperature (e.g., 100°C); pour the heated contrast agent into the first cavity 111 of the receiving cavity 11 of the cup module 1, ensuring that the liquid level is below the cup neck mark line.

[0027] Cooling stage: Fix the cup lid 2 to ensure the seal between the cup lid 2 and the cup body 13 of the cup module 1; open the second switch 24 of the cup lid 2 and the first switch 15 of the cup bottom 14 to start the semiconductor cooling device 3 through the electronic control module 36. When the upper and lower semiconductor cooling devices 3 are working, the power system 33 energizes the semiconductor cooling chip 32, so that the semiconductor cooling chip 32 absorbs heat on the side facing the accommodating cavity 11 and releases heat on the side away from the accommodating cavity 11, thereby rapidly cooling the contrast agent in the cup.

[0028] Temperature monitoring: Temperature changes can be observed in real time through the thermosensitive color-changing coating on the cup body 13. When the temperature drops to the range of 50-60℃, it will display green, indicating that the optimal drinking temperature has been reached, and the first switch 15 and the second switch 24 will be turned off.

[0029] Accelerated cooling: The patient or staff can shake the gastrointestinal filling ultrasound contrast agent rapid cooling device 100 of this invention appropriately to allow the internal contrast agent to flow, thereby accelerating the cooling process.

[0030] In summary, the rapid cooling device 100 for gastrointestinal filling ultrasound contrast agents of this invention significantly shortens the contrast agent cooling time through semiconductor cooling technology, reducing patient waiting time and improving examination efficiency. Furthermore, semiconductor cooling devices 3 are respectively installed on the cup lid 2 and the cup bottom 14, achieving bidirectional cooling of the contrast agent and further enhancing cooling efficiency. Secondly, the rapid cooling device 100 for gastrointestinal filling ultrasound contrast agents has a cup-shaped structure, making it lightweight and convenient for patients to carry, suitable for use in various scenarios. Additionally, the rapid cooling device 100 for gastrointestinal filling ultrasound contrast agents provides intuitive temperature indication through a thermosensitive color-changing coating on the cup body 13, avoiding stimulation of the gastrointestinal tract by low or high temperatures, making it particularly suitable for winter or patients sensitive to temperature. Moreover, the built-in power system 33 of the rapid cooling device 100 for gastrointestinal filling ultrasound contrast agents can use a polymer lithium battery, supporting rechargeable use and reducing the waste of disposable batteries.

[0031] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model. Therefore, any equivalent variations made in accordance with the claims of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A rapid cooling device for gastrointestinal filling ultrasound contrast agents, characterized in that, include: A cup module, wherein the cup module is provided with a receiving cavity for containing a contrast agent, and the receiving cavity forms an opening at the top of the cup module; A cup lid, which is detachably attached to the top of the cup body module and closes the opening; A semiconductor cooling device is provided at the bottom of the accommodating cavity and / or inside the cup lid. The semiconductor cooling device includes a partition, a semiconductor cooling chip, and a power supply system. The partition is disposed separately at the bottom of the accommodating cavity and / or inside the cup lid. The semiconductor cooling chip is disposed on the side of the partition away from the accommodating cavity. The power supply system is electrically connected to the semiconductor cooling chip. By energizing the semiconductor cooling chip through the power supply system, the semiconductor cooling chip absorbs heat towards the side of the accommodating cavity and releases heat towards the side away from the accommodating cavity.

2. The rapid cooling device for gastrointestinal filling ultrasound contrast agents according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the semiconductor cooling device is provided at the bottom of the accommodating cavity, the partition divides the accommodating cavity into a first cavity at the top and a second cavity at the bottom. The first cavity is used to accommodate the contrast agent and forms the opening at the top of the cup module. The semiconductor cooling chip and the power system are both arranged in the second cavity.

3. The rapid cooling device for gastrointestinal filling ultrasound contrast agent according to claim 2, characterized in that, The semiconductor cooling device further includes a heat sink disposed within the second cavity and used to accelerate heat dissipation.

4. The rapid cooling device for gastrointestinal filling ultrasound contrast agent according to claim 2, characterized in that, The semiconductor cooling device also includes a cooling fan, which is disposed in the second cavity and used to accelerate air circulation. The bottom of the cup module is provided with a first heat dissipation hole communicating with the second cavity.

5. The rapid cooling device for gastrointestinal filling ultrasound contrast agent according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cup module includes a cup body and a cup bottom. The cup body has a hollow structure, and the cup bottom is connected to the bottom of the cup body. A receiving cavity is formed between the cup body and the cup bottom. A partition is connected to the top of the cup bottom. A first cavity is formed inside the cup body, and a second cavity is formed inside the cup bottom. The cup lid is detachably connected to the top of the cup body. The cup body is provided with a thermosensitive color-changing coating, which is used to display different colors corresponding to different temperature ranges in real time.

6. The rapid cooling device for gastrointestinal filling ultrasound contrast agent according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom of the cup is provided with a first switch, and the semiconductor cooling device also includes an electronic control module. The first switch is electrically connected to the electronic control module, and the electronic control module is electrically connected to the power supply system.

7. The rapid cooling device for gastrointestinal filling ultrasound contrast agent according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the semiconductor cooling device is provided inside the cup lid, the partition divides the internal cavity of the cup lid into an installation cavity at the top and a connecting cavity at the bottom. The semiconductor cooling chip and the power system are both arranged in the installation cavity, and the connecting cavity is connected to the accommodating cavity.

8. The rapid cooling device for gastrointestinal filling ultrasound contrast agent according to claim 7, characterized in that, The semiconductor cooling device also includes a heat sink, which is disposed in the mounting cavity and used to accelerate heat dissipation.

9. The rapid cooling device for gastrointestinal filling ultrasound contrast agent according to claim 7, characterized in that, The semiconductor cooling device also includes a cooling fan, which is disposed in the mounting cavity and used to accelerate air circulation. The top of the cup lid is provided with a second heat dissipation hole communicating with the mounting cavity.

10. The rapid cooling device for gastrointestinal filling ultrasound contrast agent according to claim 7, characterized in that, The cup lid is equipped with a second switch, and the semiconductor cooling device further includes an electronic control module. The second switch is electrically connected to the electronic control module, and the electronic control module is electrically connected to the power supply system.