Gastroscope mouthpiece

By designing an adjustment and support mechanism for the endoscope mouthpiece, the problem of lack of oral adjustment support in existing technologies has been solved, enabling endoscopy examinations to be adapted to different populations and improving the smoothness and comfort of the examination.

CN224584747UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-04KUNSHAN THIRD PEOPLES HOSPITAL
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
KUNSHAN THIRD PEOPLES HOSPITAL
Filing Date
2025-04-29
Publication Date
2026-08-04

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Technical Problem

Existing endoscope mouthpieces lack the function of adjusting support according to the size and depth of the oral cavity of different people, which may cause movement and discomfort during endoscopy.

Method used

An endoscope mouthpiece was designed, comprising a mouth flap, a mouth flap, an adjustment mechanism, and a support mechanism. The depth of the retaining ring is adjusted by the adjustment mechanism, and the air bladder of the support mechanism is used for inflation support to adapt to different oral cavity sizes.

Benefits of technology

It enables adaptive adjustment based on the size and depth of the oral cavity of different individuals, avoiding movement and discomfort during gastroscopy, and improving the smoothness of the examination and patient comfort.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of endoscope mouthpiece technology and discloses an endoscope mouthpiece, including a flaring cap, an flaring mask mounted on the back of the flaring cap, an adjustment mechanism fixedly connected to the upper back of the flaring mask, and a toothed ring fixedly connected to the middle of the adjustment mechanism. During endoscopy, the flaring mask is first installed on the flaring cap, and the toothed ring is passed through the holes in the flaring mask and the flaring cap. The depth of the toothed ring entering the mouth is adjusted by the adjustment buckle on the toothed ring and the buckle on the upper part of the flaring mask. Then, a sliding ring is installed inside the toothed ring, and the back of the sliding ring is secured by the buckle teeth inside the toothed ring. The depth of the tongue pad is adjusted, providing a wide range of applicability for different oral cavity sizes. This avoids discomfort caused by the toothed ring and tongue pad being inserted too deeply, especially in children whose oral cavities are smaller, thus preventing interference with the endoscopy.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of endoscope mouthpiece technology, and in particular to an endoscope mouthpiece. Background Technology

[0002] Gastroscopy, a commonly used endoscopic examination method, is widely used in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. It involves inserting a gastroscope into the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum to help doctors observe the condition of the digestive tract lining, identify lesions, and perform necessary interventions. However, gastroscopy is a highly invasive procedure, and patients often experience significant pain and anxiety during the examination due to throat discomfort, gag reflex, and other reasons. This can affect the smooth progress of the examination and may even lead to patients developing a fear of gastroscopy.

[0003] Existing endoscope mouthpieces have a single design. The population that needs to undergo endoscopy is very broad, including children, adults and the elderly. Most mouthpieces are of a uniform size. However, different people have different mouth sizes, shapes and depths, so they lack widely applicable functions. In addition, different people have different mouth sizes, so there is no function to support different mouth sizes and prevent movement during endoscopy.

[0004] A gastroscopy mouthpiece disclosed in publication number CN214231564U includes a mouth ring and a disposable sterile drape. The mouth ring extends through the disposable sterile drape, and an adhesive layer is provided on the back of the drape. The adhesive layer is located on the outer periphery of the mouth ring, and a protective sticker is provided on the adhesive layer. During use, the protective sticker is removed, and the adhesive layer adheres and fixes the drape around the patient's mouth, thereby securing it in place. This creates a good sterile environment and prevents the instruments used during the examination from contacting the patient's clothing. Furthermore, the disposable sterile drape can be used to absorb saliva secreted by the patient, preventing contamination.

[0005] While the aforementioned patent achieves a sterile treatment by using an adhesive layer on the back of a disposable sterile towel, positioned around the outer periphery of the mouth ring, and covered with a protective sticker, allowing for sterile treatment by removing the sticker and securing the adhesive layer around the patient's mouth, the device lacks the ability to adjust support based on the size and depth of the patient's oral cavity. Utility Model Content

[0006] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a gastroscopy mouthpiece to address the problem mentioned in the background art that the population requiring gastroscopy is very broad, including children, adults, and the elderly. Most mouthpieces are of a uniform size, which is not suitable for the different mouth sizes, shapes, and depths of different people. Furthermore, the mouth sizes of different people are also different, and there is a lack of support functions to prevent movement during gastroscopy.

[0008] (II) Technical Solution

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a gastroscopy mouthpiece, comprising a flaring cap, a flaring mask mounted on the back of the flaring cap, an adjustment mechanism fixedly connected to the upper back of the flaring mask, a toothed ring fixedly connected to the middle of the adjustment mechanism, a support mechanism fixedly connected to the outside of the toothed ring, the adjustment mechanism including a buckle fixedly connected to the upper back of the flaring mask, an adjustment buckle connected to the bottom of the buckle, the adjustment buckle fixedly connected to the outside of the toothed ring, a buckle tooth fixedly connected to the inside of the toothed ring, a sliding ring buckled to the left side of the buckle tooth, and a pad tongue fixedly connected to the end of the sliding ring; the support mechanism includes an air bladder fixedly connected to the outside of the toothed ring, an air tube mounted on the right side of the air bladder, and an inflatable ball fixedly connected to the end of the air tube.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, connecting blocks are fixedly connected to both the left and right sides of the flared cover, and a rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the right surface of the connecting block, thereby enabling rotation.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a hanging ring is rotatably connected inside the rotating shaft, and a rotating ring is rotatably connected to the outside right side of the hanging ring. The rotating ring serves to connect the strap.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a strap is fixedly connected to the outer right side of the swivel, and a limit buckle is slidably connected to the middle of the strap. The limit buckle serves to adjust the tightness of the length.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a Y-shaped strap is fixedly connected to the middle of the flared cap, and a fixing buckle is slidably connected to the middle of the Y-shaped strap. The fixing buckle serves to fix the length.

[0014] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the surface of the mask is provided with a perforation, which extends through the outside of the toothed ring. The perforation serves to allow the toothed ring to pass through.

[0015] As a further embodiment of this utility model, soft pads are fixedly connected to the back of both sides of the flared cap. The soft pads are made of sponge, and the soft pads improve facial comfort.

[0016] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0017] This utility model provides a gastroscopy mouthpiece, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. This endoscope mouthpiece, through its adjustable mechanism, allows for easy adjustment during endoscopy. First, the mouthpiece is installed on the mouthpiece cover. The toothed ring is then passed through the holes in both the mouthpiece and the mouthpiece cover. The depth of the toothed ring entering the mouth is adjusted using the adjusting buckle on the toothed ring and the clips on the top of the mouthpiece. Next, the sliding ring is installed inside the toothed ring, and then secured by the clips inside the toothed ring. This allows for adjustment of the tongue pad depth, making it suitable for a wide range of people with different oral cavity sizes. It avoids discomfort caused by the toothed ring and tongue pad entering too deeply, especially in children whose oral cavities are smaller, thus preventing disruption to the endoscopy procedure.

[0019] 2. This gastroscopy mouthpiece, through its support mechanism, allows the toothed ring and tongue pad to be placed in the mouth during gastroscopy. By pressing the inflation ball, air is transmitted through the trachea and into the air bladder outside the toothed ring. The air bladder inflates and changes size to provide support, adapting to the different cavity sizes of various individuals. This prevents the mouthpiece from becoming unstable, shifting, or loosening due to an excessively small or large cavity, which could affect the gastroscopy and cause discomfort to the patient. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment mechanism of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the support mechanism structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall disassembled structure of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Flared cap; 2. Flared mask; 3. Adjustment mechanism; 301. Buckle; 302. Adjustment buckle; 303. Buckle teeth; 304. Sliding ring; 305. Pad tongue; 4. Tooth-blocking ring; 5. Support mechanism; 501. Airbag; 502. Air tube; 503. Inflatable ball; 6. Connecting block; 7. Rotating shaft; 8. Hanging ring; 9. Rotating ring; 10. Strap; 11. Limit buckle; 12. Y-shaped strap; 13. Fixing buckle; 14. Soft pad. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0026] Please see Figures 1 to 4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a gastroscopy mouthpiece, including a flaring cap 1, a flaring mask 2 installed on the back of the flaring cap 1, an adjustment mechanism 3 fixedly connected to the upper back of the flaring mask 2, a toothed ring 4 fixedly connected to the middle of the adjustment mechanism 3, and a support mechanism 5 fixedly connected to the outside of the toothed ring 4. The adjustment mechanism 3 includes a buckle 301 fixedly connected to the upper back of the flaring mask 2, an adjustment buckle 302 connected to the bottom of the buckle 301, the adjustment buckle 302 fixedly connected to the outside of the toothed ring 4, a buckle tooth 303 fixedly connected to the inside of the toothed ring 4, a sliding ring 304 buckled to the left side of the buckle tooth 303, and a pad tongue 305 fixedly connected to the end of the sliding ring 304; the support mechanism 5 includes an air bladder 501 fixedly connected to the outside of the toothed ring 4, an air tube 502 installed on the right side of the air bladder 501, and an inflatable ball 503 fixedly connected to the end of the air tube 502.

[0027] Please see Figure 4 Connecting blocks 6 are fixedly connected to both the left and right sides of the flared cover 1. A rotating shaft 7 is fixedly connected to the right surface of the connecting block 6. The rotating shaft 7 enables rotation.

[0028] Please see Figure 4 The inside of the rotating shaft 7 is rotatably connected to a hanging ring 8, and the right side of the hanging ring 8 is rotatably connected to a rotating ring 9. The rotating ring 9 serves to connect the strap 10.

[0029] Please see Figure 4 A strap 10 is fixedly connected to the outside of the right side of the swivel 9. A limit buckle 11 is slidably connected to the middle of the strap 10. The limit buckle 11 is used to adjust the length and tightness.

[0030] Please see Figure 4 A Y-shaped strap 12 is fixedly connected to the middle of the flared cap 1, and a fixing buckle 13 is slidably connected to the middle of the Y-shaped strap 12. The fixing buckle 13 serves to fix the length.

[0031] Please see Figure 4 The surface of the mask 2 is provided with perforations that penetrate the outside of the toothed ring 4. The perforations serve to penetrate the toothed ring 4.

[0032] Please see Figure 4The back of the left and right sides of the flared cover 1 are fixedly connected with soft pads 14. The soft pads 14 are made of sponge. The soft pads 14 improve the comfort of the face.

[0033] In this invention, the working steps of the device are as follows:

[0034] First step: First, install the mouth flap 2 on the mouth flap 1. Pass the toothed ring 4 through the holes of the mouth flap 2 and the mouth flap 1. Adjust the depth of the toothed ring 4 into the mouth by using the adjusting buckle 302 on the toothed ring 4 and the buckle 301 on the top of the mouth flap 2. Then, install the sliding ring 304 into the toothed ring 4. Then, use the buckle 303 inside the toothed ring 4 to fasten the back of the sliding ring 304 for fixation. Adjust the depth of the pad tongue 305.

[0035] The second step: Place the toothed ring 4 and the pad tongue 305 into the mouth, and press the inflatable ball 503 to allow the gas to be transmitted through the air tube 502 and into the airbag 501 outside the toothed ring 4, so that the airbag 501 inflates and changes size to provide support.

[0036] It should be noted that the device structure and accompanying drawings of this utility model mainly describe the principle of this utility model. In terms of the technical aspects of this design principle, the setting of the power mechanism, power supply system and control system of the device is not fully described. However, under the premise that those skilled in the art understand the principle of the above utility model, the specific details of its power mechanism, power supply system and control system can be clearly understood. The control method in the application document is automatic control through a controller. The control circuit of the controller can be implemented by those skilled in the art through simple programming.

[0037] All standard parts used can be purchased from the market, and can be customized according to the instructions and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the existing technology. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the existing technology, and the structure and principle of the components known to those skilled in the art can be known by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.

[0038] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art 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 appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A gastroscopy mouthpiece, comprising a flared cap (1), characterized in that: A flared mask (2) is installed on the back of the flared cover (1). An adjustment mechanism (3) is fixedly connected to the upper back of the flared mask (2). A toothed ring (4) is fixedly connected to the middle of the adjustment mechanism. A support mechanism (5) is fixedly connected to the outside of the toothed ring (4). The adjustment mechanism (3) includes a buckle (301) fixedly connected to the upper back of the mask (2). The bottom of the buckle (301) is connected to an adjustment buckle (302). The adjustment buckle (302) is fixedly connected to the outside of the toothed ring (4). The inside of the toothed ring (4) is fixedly connected to a tooth (303). The left side of the tooth (303) is connected to a sliding ring (304). The end of the sliding ring (304) is fixedly connected to a pad tongue (305). The support mechanism (5) includes an airbag (501) fixedly connected to the outside of the toothed ring (4), an air tube (502) is installed on the right side of the airbag (501), and an inflatable ball (503) is fixedly connected to the end of the air tube (502).

2. The endoscope mouthpiece according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left and right sides of the flared cover (1) are fixedly connected to connecting blocks (6), and the right side surface of the connecting block (6) is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft (7).

3. The endoscope mouthpiece according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inside of the rotating shaft (7) is rotatably connected to a hanging ring (8), and the right side of the hanging ring (8) is rotatably connected to a rotating ring (9).

4. The endoscope mouthpiece according to claim 3, characterized in that: The right side of the swivel (9) is fixedly connected to a strap (10), and a limit buckle (11) is slidably connected to the middle of the strap (10).

5. The endoscope mouthpiece according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flared cap (1) is fixedly connected to a Y-shaped strap (12) in the middle, and a fixing buckle (13) is slidably connected to the middle of the Y-shaped strap (12).

6. The endoscope mouthpiece according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the mask (2) is provided with perforations, which penetrate the outside of the toothed ring (4).

7. The endoscope mouthpiece according to claim 1, characterized in that: The back of the left and right sides of the flared cap (1) are fixedly connected with soft pads (14), and the soft pads (14) are made of sponge.