An aid for facilitating exposure of the neck for ultrasound examination
By designing wristbands, mounting straps, and strong clips, the problem of patients having difficulty lifting their own clothes has been solved, making neck ultrasound examinations more comfortable and convenient, and ensuring a hygienic and safe examination environment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHONGSHAN HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO FUDAN UNIV XIAMEN HOSPITAL
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-04
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, it is inconvenient for patients to lift their clothes themselves for neck ultrasound examinations, affecting the comfort and efficiency of the examination.
An assistive device was designed, comprising a wristband, mounting strap, strong clip, and foam backrest. The length of the mounting strap is adjustable via Velcro, buckles, and D-rings. The strong clip secures clothing, and the foam backrest and strap loops stabilize the patient's posture, achieving effective neck exposure.
It improves the comfort and convenience of neck ultrasound examinations, reduces the burden on patients, ensures a hygienic and safe examination environment, and is easy to operate.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical auxiliary equipment, specifically an auxiliary device that facilitates ultrasound examination of the neck. Background Technology
[0002] Ultrasound examination is an important tool in the medical field, using high-frequency sound waves to create images of the human body's interior. This non-invasive examination method helps doctors detect diseases, assess organ function, and guide treatment plans. Ultrasound examinations are commonly used in gynecology, liver, heart, and thyroid fields. Compared to other examination methods, ultrasound examinations have advantages such as being radiation-free, safe, painless, and fast. It requires no special preparation and does not cause damage to the body. Neck ultrasounds, such as those for cervical lymph nodes, neck masses, and thyroid glands, are routine examinations in medical institutions. Both neck ultrasound examinations and thyroid biopsies require complete exposure of the neck. Currently, in clinical practice, patients often need to pull their clothes down with their hands or remove their upper garments to expose their necks, which is inconvenient for ultrasound examination. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an auxiliary device that facilitates neck exposure for ultrasound examinations. This device has a reasonable structure, can effectively help patients expose their necks, is easy and effortless, and has good results.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] An assistive device for facilitating ultrasound examination of the neck includes two wristbands, a mounting strap, and at least two strong clips. Velcro fasteners are attached to both ends of the wristbands. The wristbands are respectively positioned at both ends of the mounting strap, and the wristbands and mounting strap are connected by buckles. Each buckle includes a socket and a plug. The socket is fixed to the outer surface of the wristband, and the plug is fixed to the end of the mounting strap. Multiple circular locking holes are spaced apart on the mounting strap. The mounting strap is broken in the middle, with a D-ring fastener fixed to one end of the middle section, and the other end of the middle section passing through the D-ring fastener to adjust the actual installation length of the mounting strap. The strong clips are respectively positioned on both sides of the mounting strap to clamp clothing on both sides of the neck onto the mounting strap.
[0006] Furthermore, it also includes a sponge backrest, on the surface of which a pair of symmetrical shoulder fixation rings are fixed; strap rings are fixed on both sides of the sponge backrest; and the mounting strap passes through the strap rings and shoulder fixation rings.
[0007] Furthermore, the center of the strap ring is hollowed out; the sponge backrest has a blind hole at the position corresponding to the hollow of the strap ring, and the knob bolt passes through the hollow of the strap ring, the circular locking hole and is threaded to the blind hole to lock the installation strap onto the sponge backrest.
[0008] Furthermore, the strong clamp consists of clamping plates at the upper and lower ends and clamping rings, wherein the clamping rings are open-loop metal rings; the two ends of the clamping rings are embedded in the reserved grooves of the upper and lower clamping plates; when the upper and lower clamping plates are opened, the two ends of the clamping rings generate opposing stresses, providing clamping force for the clamping plates; one end of the clamping plate is a clamp head, and the upper surface of the other end of the clamp head is engraved with an anti-slip grid; the clamping surface of the clamp head that contacts the clothing is covered with sponge.
[0009] Furthermore, the buckle is made of plastic.
[0010] Furthermore, the wristband is made of washable rubber.
[0011] After adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0012] 1. This utility model is an auxiliary device for facilitating neck ultrasound examination. It features an adjustable mounting strap, the length of which is adjusted via a D-ring buckle. Two strong clamps simultaneously secure the patient's clothing to the mounting strap. The ends of the mounting strap are connected to two wristbands with adjustable Velcro straps via snaps. In use, first adjust the tightness of the wristbands on the patient's wrists. Then, use the strong clamps to secure the patient's lifted clothing to both sides of the collar, while simultaneously clamping the mounting strap. The strong clamps are positioned on both sides of the mounting strap near the snaps. After clamping, have the patient's hands spread out, and then adjust the length of the mounting strap using the D-ring buckle to fully expose the patient's neck.
[0013] 2. This utility model is an auxiliary device for facilitating neck ultrasound examination. During the examination, the patient leans against a sponge backrest, and the scapular fixation ring on the backrest ensures the correct posture. The installation straps are secured by straps on both sides of the backrest, thus better exposing the neck. Compared to having the patient pull up their own clothes, this auxiliary device improves the comfort and convenience of the examination.
[0014] 3. This utility model is an auxiliary device that facilitates neck ultrasound examination. When in use, the strong clamp simultaneously holds the installation strap and the patient's clothing. The inner side of the strong clamp head is wrapped with sponge to avoid damaging the clothing, which helps the patient to better accept the ultrasound examination.
[0015] 4. This utility model is an auxiliary device that facilitates neck ultrasound examination. The buckle used is made of plastic, which is easy to insert and remove and lightweight, reducing the burden on patients using this auxiliary device. The humanized design provides patients with a comfortable examination environment.
[0016] 5. This utility model is an auxiliary device that facilitates ultrasound examination with neck exposure. The wristband is detachable and made of washable and disinfectable rubber material to ensure the hygiene and safety of the ultrasound examination. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the D-ring of the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the blind hole structure fixed installation belt of the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the snap fastener of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the strong clip of the present utility model;
[0022] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of the wrist guard of the present utility model.
[0023] In the figure, the reference numerals are shown as:
[0024] 1. Wrist guard; 10. Magic tape; 2. Installation belt; 20. Card hole; 21. D-ring; 3. Strong clip; 30. Clamping plate; 300. Clamping head; 3000. Sponge; 301. Anti-slip grid; 31. Clamping ring; 4. Sponge backrest; 40. Shoulder fixing ring; 41. Strapping ring; 42. Blind hole; 43. Knob bolt; 5. Snap fastener; 51. Socket; 52. Plug. Detailed implementation manners
[0025] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present utility model clearer and more understandable, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model.
[0026] As Figures 1 to 6 shown, an auxiliary device for facilitating neck ultrasound examination includes two wrist guards 1, an installation belt 2 and at least two strong clips 3; magic tapes 10 are fixed at both ends of the wrist guard 1; the wrist guards 1 are respectively arranged at both ends of the installation belt 2, and the wrist guards 1 and the installation belt 2 are connected together by a snap fastener 5; the snap fastener 5 includes a socket 51 and a plug 52; the socket 51 is fixed on the outer surface of the wrist guard 1, and the plug 52 is fixed at the end of the installation belt 2; a plurality of circular card holes 20 are arranged at intervals on the installation belt 2; the middle of the installation belt 2 is disconnected, one end of the middle of the installation belt 2 is fixed with a D-ring 21, and the other end of the middle of the installation belt 2 passes through the D-ring 21, and the actual installation length of the installation belt 2 is adjusted by the D-ring 21; the strong clips 3 are respectively arranged on both sides of the installation belt 2, and the clothes on the left and right sides of the neck are clamped on the installation belt 2 by the strong clips 3.
[0027] As Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, it also includes a sponge backrest 4, on the surface of which a pair of symmetrical shoulder fixation rings 40 are fixed; strap rings 41 are fixed on both sides of the sponge backrest 4; and the mounting strap 2 passes through the strap rings 41 and the shoulder fixation rings 40.
[0028] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the center of the strap ring 41 is hollowed out; the sponge backrest 4 has a blind hole 42 at the position corresponding to the hollow of the strap ring 41. The knob bolt 43 passes through the hollow of the strap ring 41, the circular locking hole 20 and is threaded to the blind hole 42 to lock the installation strap 2 onto the sponge backrest 4.
[0029] like Figure 5 As shown, the strong clamp 3 consists of clamping plates 30 at the upper and lower ends and clamping rings 31. The clamping rings 31 are open metal rings. The two ends of the clamping rings 31 are embedded in the reserved grooves of the upper and lower clamping plates 30. When the upper and lower clamping plates 30 are opened, the two ends of the clamping rings 31 generate opposing stresses, providing clamping force for the clamping plates 30. One end of the clamping plate 30 is a clamp head 300, and the upper surface of the other end of the clamp head is engraved with an anti-slip grid 301. The clamping surface of the clamp head 30 that contacts the clothing is covered with sponge 3000.
[0030] like Figure 4 As shown, the buckle 5 is made of plastic. The buckle 5 is made of plastic because it is easy to insert and remove and is lightweight, which reduces the burden on the patient's wrist.
[0031] like Figure 6 As shown, the wristband 1 is made of washable rubber, so the wristband 1 can be disassembled and cleaned and disinfected separately, ensuring that patients can use a clean ultrasound examination aid.
[0032] It is understood that in this disclosure, "multiple" refers to two or more, and other quantifiers are similar. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, and B alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship. The singular forms "a," "the," and "the" are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
[0033] It is further understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., are used to describe various types of information, but this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another, and do not indicate a specific order or degree of importance. In fact, the expressions "first," "second," etc., are completely interchangeable. For example, without departing from the scope of this disclosure, first information can also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information can also be referred to as first information.
[0034] It is further understood that the terms “center,” “longitudinal,” “lateral,” “front,” “rear,” “up,” “down,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” and “outer,” 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 embodiment and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.
[0035] It can be further understood that, unless otherwise specified, "connection" includes both direct connections where no other components exist between the two parties and indirect connections where other components exist between them.
[0036] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. An auxiliary device for facilitating ultrasound examination of the neck, characterized in that: Includes two wristbands (1), a mounting strap (2), and at least two strong clips (3); the wristbands (1) are fixed with Velcro (10) at both ends; the wristbands (1) are respectively disposed at both ends of the mounting strap (2), and the wristbands (1) and the mounting strap (2) are connected together by buckles (5); the buckles (5) include a socket (51) and a plug (52); the socket (51) is fixed to the outer surface of the wristbands (1), and the plug (52) is fixed to the end of the mounting strap (2); The mounting strap (2) is provided with a plurality of circular clip holes (20) at intervals; the mounting strap (2) is broken in the middle, and a D-ring buckle (21) is fixed at one end of the middle of the mounting strap (2), and the other end of the middle of the mounting strap (2) is threaded through the D-ring buckle (21). The actual installation length of the mounting strap (2) is adjusted by the D-ring buckle (21); the strong clips (3) are respectively provided on both sides of the mounting strap (2), and the clothing on the left and right sides of the neck is clamped on the mounting strap (2) by the strong clips (3).
2. The assistive device for facilitating neck ultrasound examination as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a sponge backrest (4), on the surface of which a pair of symmetrical shoulder fixation rings (40) are fixed; strap rings (41) are fixed on both sides of the sponge backrest (4); and the mounting strap (2) passes through the strap rings (41) and the shoulder fixation rings (40).
3. The assistive device for facilitating neck ultrasound examination as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The center of the strap ring (41) is hollowed out; the sponge backrest (4) has a blind hole (42) at the position corresponding to the hollow of the strap ring (41), and the knob bolt (43) passes through the hollow of the strap ring (41), the circular locking hole (20) and is threaded to the blind hole (42) to lock the installation strap (2) onto the sponge backrest (4).
4. The assistive device for facilitating neck ultrasound examination as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The strong clamp (3) consists of clamping plates (30) at the upper and lower ends and clamping rings (31). The clamping rings (31) are open-loop metal rings. The two ends of the clamping rings (31) are embedded in the reserved grooves of the upper and lower clamping plates (30). When the upper and lower clamping plates (30) are opened, the two ends of the clamping rings (31) generate opposing stresses, which provide clamping force for the clamping plates (30). One end of the clamping plate (30) is a clamp head (300), and the upper surface of the other end of the clamp head is engraved with an anti-slip grid (301). The clamping surface of the clamp head (300) that contacts the clothing is covered with sponge (3000).
5. The assistive device for facilitating neck ultrasound examination as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The buckle (5) is made of plastic.
6. The assistive device for facilitating neck ultrasound examination as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The wristband (1) is made of washable rubber.