An eye drop dispenser

Abstract

This utility model discloses an eye drop dispenser, the core structure of which includes a chamber, a rubber eye shield, and a back cover. A pair of clamping arms are provided on the outer surface of the chamber, their bottoms hinged to the chamber and reset via a torsion spring. In use, open the back cover, place the eye drop bottle into the chamber, close the back cover, and tighten the knob; the internal pressure plate then secures the eye drop bottle. Next, gently place the device over the eye, ensuring the rubber eye shield conforms to the eye socket, and squeeze the clamping arms to administer the medication. This design offers significant advantages: the clamping arms, combined with the torsion spring structure, allow for natural hand control of the medication administration, avoiding leakage caused by hand tremors during traditional dropper application; the combination of the pressure plate and knob is adaptable to different sizes of eye drop bottles, enhancing versatility; the rubber eye shield conforms to the contours of the eye, securing the device and reducing the amount of medication flowing into the nasal cavity or face, improving administration accuracy and comfort, making it especially suitable for children and people with unsteady hands.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the medical field, specifically to an eye drop delivery device. Background Technology

[0002] Eye drops are commonly used in eye care and treatment, but improper application often affects their effectiveness. This is especially true for children, the elderly, or those with limited hand mobility. Self-administering eye drops can easily lead to leakage due to hand tremors, inaccurate bottle positioning, or failed applications due to eye movement. Therefore, a device that assists in precise drug delivery is urgently needed to improve efficiency and comfort.

[0003] The traditional filtration structures of current eye drop devices still have the following problems: Traditional eye drop bottles lack a dedicated fixing structure, making them prone to shaking when held, difficult to stably aim at the eye, and have poor compatibility with different bottle sizes, often resulting in insecure grip. Traditional dropper methods rely on direct finger pressure on the bottle, and improper pressure control can easily lead to excessive or insufficient dosage. Furthermore, the lack of a positioning component that conforms to the eye makes it easy for the device to shift, resulting in wasted medication. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an eye drop dispenser. The design is as follows: When the device is in operation, the eye drop bottle is first placed inside the chamber. The pressure plate moves via the knob on the rear cover, and the eye drop bottle is secured by the stepped structure at the bottom of the chamber. After the rubber eye shield is positioned to fit the eye, the clamping arms on both sides are pressed, and the barbed claws at their inner ends squeeze the eye drop bottle, causing the medication to drip into the eye. Releasing the clamping arms allows them to reset under the action of a torsion spring, completing one medication administration operation.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an eye drop dispenser, comprising a housing, wherein a clamping device is provided at the bottom of the outer surface of the housing.

[0006] The clamping device includes a hinge seat, which is fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the chamber. A torsion spring is provided in the middle of the hinge seat, one end of which is fixed to the inner wall of the hinge seat, and the other end is fixedly connected to the clamping arm. The clamping arm has an L-shaped structure, one end of which is hinged to the hinge seat, and the other end extends through the chamber into its interior.

[0007] The bottom of the chamber is equipped with a rubber goggle and the top is equipped with a back cover; a knob is located above the back cover, and the knob is threadedly connected to the back cover. The end of the knob facing the inside of the chamber is fixedly connected to a pressure plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the rubber goggles are connected to the front end of the chamber via threads, and the rear cover is connected to the rear end of the chamber via threads.

[0009] Furthermore, one end of the clamping arm extending into the compartment is provided with barbed claws, which face the center of the compartment.

[0010] Furthermore, the bottom of the compartment is provided with a stepped groove that fits the top of the eye drop bottle.

[0011] Furthermore, the outer surface of the knob is provided with several convex ridges evenly distributed along the circumference.

[0012] Furthermore, grooves are provided on the outer surfaces of both sides of the chamber corresponding to the positions of the clamping arms, and the depth of the grooves is adapted to the thickness of the clamping arms.

[0013] Furthermore, the outer surface of the clamping arm is provided with anti-slip protrusions.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. More reliable fixation and significantly improved drug delivery accuracy. The knob drives the pressure plate to work in conjunction with the stepped structure at the bottom of the chamber, which can stably fix eye drop bottles of different sizes, avoiding the shaking problem of traditional handheld operation; the barbed claws on the inside of the clamping arm can precisely act on the eye drop bottle, and together with the rubber eyecup for positioning of the eye, reduce leakage of the medicine and ensure that the medicine is accurately dripped into the eye.

[0016] 2. More convenient to operate and wider applicable range. The combination design of the clamping arm and torsion spring makes the press-to-administer medication and automatic reset process simple and effortless, reducing the requirements for operator proficiency; the curved edge and fit design of the rubber eye mask improves the comfort of use, making it easy for children, the elderly, and people with limited hand mobility to use, solving the problems of traditional devices being difficult to operate and having limited applicable populations. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an eye drop dispenser according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of an eye drop dispenser according to the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the back cover structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rubber goggle of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Chamber body; 2. Clamping device; 201. Hinge seat; 202. Torsion spring; 203. Clamping arm; 3. Rubber eye shield; 4. Rear cover; 5. Knob; 6. Pressure plate; 7. Barbed claw; 8. Stepped groove; 9. Raised ridge; 10. Anti-slip protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] Please see Figure 1-4 An eye drop dispenser in this embodiment includes a housing 1, and a clamping device 2 is provided on the bottom of the outer surface of the housing 1.

[0024] The clamping device 2 includes a hinge seat 201, which is fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the chamber 1. A torsion spring 202 is provided in the middle of the hinge seat 2, one end of which is fixed to the inner wall of the hinge seat 201, and the other end is fixedly connected to the clamping arm 203. The clamping arm 203 has an L-shaped structure, one end of which is hinged to the hinge seat 201, and the other end extends through the chamber 1 into its interior.

[0025] The bottom of the chamber 1 is provided with a rubber goggle 3 and the top is provided with a back cover 4; a knob 5 is provided above the back cover 4, the knob 5 is threadedly connected to the back cover 4, and the end of the knob 5 facing the inside of the chamber 1 is fixedly connected to a pressure plate 6.

[0026] The edge of the rubber eye mask 3 is connected to the outer peripheral surface of the front end of the chamber 1 by threads, and the inner peripheral surface of the back cover 4 is also connected to the outer peripheral surface of the rear end of the chamber 1 by threads, and the threaded connection parts are all polished. This connection method not only facilitates the quick disassembly and assembly of the rubber eye mask 3 and the back cover 4, making it convenient to replace different sizes of rubber eye masks 3 according to usage needs, and to easily place or remove the eye drop bottle into the chamber 1, but also ensures the sealing of the connection, preventing impurities from entering the chamber 1 and contaminating the eye drop bottle during use.

[0027] The end of the clamping arm 203 extending into the compartment 1 is provided with a barb claw 7. The barb claw 7 is bent and its contact part is smoothed. The barb claw 7 can be engaged with the inner wall of the compartment 1 to stably fix the clamping arm 203 inside the compartment 1, prevent the clamping arm 203 from shaking when not in operation, ensure the stability of the structural connection, and provide reliable support for the pressing operation.

[0028] The bottom of the inner chamber 1, near the front, has a stepped groove 8 that fits the top of the eye drop bottle. The height and width of each step in the stepped groove 8 are designed according to the common top size of eye drop bottles. The stepped groove 8 can stabilize and limit the eye drop bottle from the bottom, effectively preventing the eye drop bottle from deviating from the drip position due to shaking or tilting inside the chamber 1. Combined with the fixing function of the back cover 4, it further enhances the stability of the eye drop bottle during use, ensuring that each drop is accurately aimed at the eye.

[0029] The outer surface of the knob 5 has several raised ridges 9 evenly distributed around its circumference. The height of the raised ridges 9 is 3mm, the spacing between adjacent raised ridges 9 is equal, and the surface of the raised ridges 9 is treated with an anti-slip texture. The raised ridges 9 can greatly increase the friction between the hand and the knob 5, so that the knob 5 can be easily rotated even when the hands are wet. This makes it easy to quickly fix or loosen different sizes of eye drop bottles, saving time and effort during operation, and is especially suitable for people with less hand strength.

[0030] The outer surfaces of both sides of the compartment 1 have grooves corresponding to the positions of the clamping arms 203 in their natural state. The length of the grooves is slightly longer than the width of the clamping arms 203, and the depth of the grooves matches the thickness of the clamping arms 203. The grooves can completely accommodate the clamping arms 203, so that the clamping arms 203 remain flat with the outer surface of the compartment 1 in their natural state. This not only prevents the protruding parts from snagging on other items when carrying or storing the compartment, but also makes the user feel more comfortable when holding the compartment 1, improving the convenience of operation.

[0031] An anti-slip protrusion 10 is provided in the middle of the outer surface of the clamping arm 203. The anti-slip protrusion 10 is elliptical in shape, with a height of 2mm and a fine textured surface. The anti-slip protrusion 10 can accurately fit the finger pressing area, significantly increasing the friction between the hand and the clamping arm 203. Even when the finger presses hard, it can effectively prevent slippage, making the pressing operation more stable and accurate, and reducing the waste of medicine and the error of dripping medicine caused by slippage.

[0032] In summary, when using this device, first unscrew the back cap and place the eye drop bottle into the chamber. The stepped groove at the bottom of the chamber will initially limit the top of the bottle. After tightening the back cap, rotate the knob with raised edges on the outer surface to move the internal pressure plate, which, in conjunction with the stepped groove, fixes the eye drop bottle from top to bottom, ensuring it does not wobble within the chamber. When administering medication, place the rubber eye mask against the eye socket, using its curved contour to fix the device's position. Press the clamping arms with anti-slip protrusions on both sides; their internal barbed claws cooperate with the chamber to apply stable force, squeezing the eye drop bottle to dispense the medication. After releasing the clamping arms, the device automatically resets under the action of a torsion spring, completing a precise medication administration process.

[0033] This solution boasts significant advantages, with a structural design that balances practicality and comfort: the threaded connection between the rubber eyecup and the back cover not only facilitates component replacement as needed but also adapts to different sizes of eye drop bottles, enhancing the device's versatility; the combination of barbed claws and stepped grooves strengthens the fixing effect from both inside and outside, preventing bottle displacement during administration, and, combined with the positioning function of the rubber eyecup, significantly improves the accuracy of medication application; the anti-slip protrusions on the clamping arm, the raised ridges of the knob, and the groove design of the chamber enhance friction and grip during operation, reducing hand slippage and making it easy for children, the elderly, and other groups to use, effectively reducing medication waste. The overall structure is compact and reasonable, combining stability and convenience.

[0034] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0035] 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. An eye drop dispenser comprising a cartridge body (1) characterised in that: The bottom of the outer surface of the chamber (1) is provided with a clamping device (2): The clamping device (2) includes a hinge seat (201), which is fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the chamber (1). A torsion spring (202) is provided in the middle of the hinge seat (201), one end of which is fixed to the inner wall of the hinge seat (201), and the other end is fixedly connected to the clamping arm (203). The clamping arm (203) has an L-shaped structure, one end of which is hinged to the hinge seat (201), and the other end extends through the chamber (1) into its interior. The bottom of the chamber (1) is provided with a rubber goggle (3) and the top is provided with a back cover (4); a knob (5) is provided above the back cover (4), the knob (5) is threadedly connected to the back cover (4), and the end of the knob (5) facing the inside of the chamber (1) is fixedly connected to a pressure plate (6).

2. An eye drop dispenser according to claim 1, characterised in that: The rubber goggles (3) are connected to the front end of the chamber body (1) by threads, and the rear cover (4) is connected to the rear end of the chamber body (1) by threads.

3. An eye drop dispenser according to claim 1, wherein: The clamping arm (203) has a barbed claw (7) at one end extending into the compartment (1), with the barbed claw (7) facing the center of the compartment (1).

4. An eye drop applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the compartment (1) is provided with a stepped groove (8) that fits the top of the eye drop bottle.

5. An eye drop applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the knob (5) is provided with several convex ridges (9) evenly distributed along the circumference.

6. An eye drop applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surfaces of both sides of the chamber (1) are provided with grooves corresponding to the positions of the clamping arms (203), and the depth of the grooves is adapted to the thickness of the clamping arms (203).

7. An eye drop applicator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the clamping arm (203) is provided with anti-slip protrusions (10).

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