A vaginal dilator that is easily exposed

By designing an adjustable-length vaginal speculum, the problem of obstructed vision caused by an excessively deep vagina or abnormal cervical position is solved, ensuring that doctors can clearly observe the cervix.

CN224557449UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-28GUANGDONG WOMEN & CHILDREN HOSPITAL
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGDONG WOMEN & CHILDREN HOSPITAL
Filing Date
2025-02-20
Publication Date
2026-07-28

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Technical Problem

Existing vaginal speculum can obstruct the doctor's view and affect the observation results when the vagina is too deep or the cervix is ​​excessively tilted forward or backward.

Method used

A vaginal speculum consisting of an arc-shaped upper and lower leaflet was designed. The length is adjustable by sliding the outer layer. Combined with teeth, sleeve, spring and limiting tooth structure, the length of the speculum is adjustable. When necessary, an elastic support sheet is used to cover the gap and enhance the observation effect.

Benefits of technology

This allows for adjustable length of the vaginal speculum when the vagina is too deep or the cervix is ​​in an abnormal position, avoiding obstruction of vision and improving the doctor's ability to observe the cervix.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of medical apparatus and instruments, especially a vaginal dilator easy to expose, including the upper lobe and lower lobe that are all arc and inner arc opposite settings, the upper lobe and lower lobe are mutually rotatory connection in the rear end, the outer arc surface of upper lobe and lower lobe all slidingly connects with the outer layer, and the shape of two outer layers is respectively matched with upper lobe and lower lobe. The utility model realizes the adjustable length of dilator with a relatively simple structure, when meeting the patient of excessively deep vagina, excessive cervical forward inclination or backward inclination, can better expose the whole cervix, avoids the vision of doctor from being blocked and thereby influences observation.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically to an easily exposed vaginal dilator. Background Technology

[0002] During gynecological examinations or procedures, a vaginal speculum needs to be inserted into the patient's vagina to open the entire vagina, expose the cervix, and adjust its direction to facilitate the doctor's observation of the vaginal wall and cervix.

[0003] Current vaginal speculum is shaped like a two-lobed duckbill and has a fixed length. If the vagina is too deep or the cervix is ​​excessively tilted forward or backward, it is not easy to expose the cervix.

[0004] Therefore, this application proposes a vaginal dilator that is adjustable in length and easily exposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides an easily accessible vaginal speculum, solving the problem of obstructed vision and impaired observation when encountering patients with excessively deep vaginas or excessively anteverted or retroverted cervixes.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an easily exposed vaginal speculum, comprising an upper leaf and a lower leaf, both of which are arc-shaped and have their inner arcs facing each other. The upper leaf and the lower leaf are rotatably connected to each other at their rear ends. The outer arc surfaces of the upper leaf and the lower leaf are slidably connected with outer layers, and the shapes of the two outer layers are respectively matched with the upper leaf and the lower leaf.

[0007] Preferably, the rear end of each of the outer layers is provided with a stalk that can pass through the upper or lower leaf, and the upper and lower leaves are provided with sleeves that cooperate with the stalk.

[0008] Preferably, the handle is provided with teeth, the sleeve is provided with a branch tube perpendicular to the length direction of the sleeve, a spring is connected inside the branch tube, and the other end of the spring is connected with a limiting tooth that cooperates with the teeth.

[0009] Preferably, a support piece is provided between the inner arc surfaces of the upper and lower blades to cover the gaps on both sides between the upper and lower blades.

[0010] Preferably, the support sheet is made of an elastic material.

[0011] Preferably, both support plates are riveted between the inner arc surfaces of the upper and lower blades.

[0012] Preferably, it also includes a rubber sleeve that can be fitted onto the outer surface of the upper and lower blades.

[0013] Preferably, the rubber sleeve is fixedly fitted onto the outside of the two outer layers.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides an easily exposed vaginal speculum, which has the following beneficial effects: This easily exposed vaginal speculum features a simple structure that allows for adjustable length. When encountering patients with excessively deep vaginas or cervical tilts that are excessively anteverted or retroverted, it can better expose the entire cervix, preventing obstruction of the doctor's view and thus affecting observation. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a side view of an easily exposed vaginal speculum; Figure 2 This mainly shows a schematic diagram of the upper leaflet inside the outer layer; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cannula in a vaginal speculum that is easily exposed; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the support sheet in a vaginal speculum that is easily exposed; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rubber sleeve in a vaginal speculum that is easily exposed.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Upper leaf; 2. Lower leaf; 3. Outer layer; 4. Stem; 41. Tooth; 5. Sleeve; 51. Branch tube; 52. Spring; 53. Limiting tooth; 6. Support plate; 7. Rubber sleeve Detailed Implementation

[0017] 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.

[0018] Example 1: Please see Figure 1 The present invention provides the following technical solution: an easily exposed vaginal speculum, comprising an upper leaf 1 and a lower leaf 2, both of which are arc-shaped and have their inner arcs facing each other. The upper leaf 1 and the lower leaf 2 are rotatably connected to each other at the rear end. The outer arc surfaces of the upper leaf 1 and the lower leaf 2 are slidably connected with an outer layer 3, and the shapes of the two outer layers 3 are respectively matched with the upper leaf 1 and the lower leaf 2.

[0019] As an optional implementation of this utility model, when encountering patients with excessively deep vaginas or excessively anteverted or retroverted cervixes, the outer layer 3 can be slid to extend the length of the entire dilator in order to expose the entire cervix and avoid obstructing the doctor's view, thus affecting observation.

[0020] The above structure allows for adjustable length of the dilator in a relatively simple way. When encountering patients with excessively deep vaginas or excessively anteverted or retroverted cervixes, it can better expose the entire cervix and avoid obstructing the doctor's view, thus affecting observation.

[0021] like Figure 2 As shown, the rear end of the outer layer 3 is provided with a handle 4 that can pass through the upper leaf 1 or the lower leaf 2, and the upper leaf 1 and the lower leaf 2 are provided with a sleeve 5 that cooperates with the handle 4.

[0022] As an optional embodiment of this utility model, the handle 4 can be easily held by the doctor to adjust the extension length of the outer layer 3. Therefore, the length of the dilator can be adjusted directly when the dilator is inserted into the patient's vagina, while avoiding contact with bacteria and affecting the patient's health.

[0023] like Figure 2-3 As shown, the handle 4 is provided with teeth 41, and the sleeve 5 is provided with a branch pipe 51 perpendicular to the length direction of the sleeve 5. A spring 52 is connected inside the branch pipe 51, and the other end of the spring 52 is connected to a limiting tooth 53 that cooperates with the teeth 41.

[0024] As an optional embodiment of this utility model, when adjusting the length of the expander, the push and pull of the handle 4 can cause the teeth 41 to pop out the limiting teeth 53, ensuring that the length adjustment of the expander can be carried out normally. At the same time, after the adjustment is completed, the elasticity of the spring 52 can cause the limiting teeth 53 to act naturally between the adjacent teeth 41, thereby restricting the free movement of the handle 4. The doctor does not need to manually maintain the overall length of the expander for observation, making it more convenient for the doctor to use this expander.

[0025] Example 2: Compared to Example 1, the difference is as follows: Figure 4 As shown, a support piece 6 is riveted between the inner arc surfaces of the upper blade 1 and the lower blade 2 to cover the gaps on both sides between the upper blade 1 and the lower blade 2. The support piece 6 is made of elastic material.

[0026] As an optional embodiment of this invention, for patients with vaginal laxity, after the speculum is opened, the vaginal mucosa may squeeze in between the two leaves, obstructing the view and affecting the doctor's observation. Therefore, the elastic support piece 6 provided between the upper leaf 1 and the lower leaf 2 can prevent the vaginal mucosa from squeezing in through the gap between the upper leaf 1 and the lower leaf 2, avoiding obstruction of the doctor's view and affecting observation. The support piece 6 can be made of latex.

[0027] Example 3: Compared to Example 1, the difference is as follows: Figure 5 As shown, it also includes a rubber sleeve 7 that is fixedly fitted onto the outside of the two outer layers 3.

[0028] As an optional embodiment of this utility model, the outer layer 3 is used in conjunction with the fixing sleeve, which makes it easier to observe deep inside the vagina.

[0029] The working principle and usage of this utility model are as follows: When encountering patients with excessively deep vaginas or excessively anteverted or retroverted cervixes, the outer layer 3 can be slid to extend the length of the entire dilator in order to expose the entire cervix and avoid obstructing the doctor's view, thus affecting observation.

[0030] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A vaginal speculum that is easily exposed, comprising an upper leaf and a lower leaf, both arc-shaped and facing each other with their inner arcs facing each other, wherein the upper leaf and the lower leaf are rotatably connected to each other at their rear ends, characterized in that, Both the upper and lower leaves have outer layers that are slidably connected to their outer arc surfaces, and the shapes of the two outer layers are respectively matched to the upper and lower leaves.

2. The easily exposed vaginal speculum according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer layer is provided with a stalk at the rear end that can pass through the upper or lower leaf, and the upper and lower leaves are provided with a sleeve that cooperates with the stalk.

3. The easily exposed vaginal speculum according to claim 2, characterized in that, The handle is provided with teeth, and the sleeve is provided with a branch tube perpendicular to the length direction of the sleeve. A spring is connected inside the branch tube, and the other end of the spring is connected to a limiting tooth that cooperates with the teeth.

4. A vaginal speculum that is easily exposed according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, A support plate is provided between the inner arc surfaces of the upper and lower blades to cover the gaps on both sides between the upper and lower blades.

5. The vaginal speculum that is easily exposed according to claim 4, characterized in that, The support sheet is made of elastic material.

6. The easily exposed vaginal speculum according to claim 4, characterized in that, Both support plates are riveted between the inner arc surfaces of the upper and lower blades.

7. A vaginal speculum that is easily exposed according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, It also includes rubber sleeves that can be fitted onto the outer surfaces of the upper and lower blades.

8. The easily exposed vaginal speculum according to claim 7, characterized in that, The rubber sleeve is fixedly fitted onto the outside of the two outer layers.