A data transfer device that can be fitted to the bottom of an inhalation aerosol pressure can

Abstract

The utility model relates to a data transmission device can be sleeved in the bottom of inhalation aerosol pressure tank, include: casing, electronic component and suction nozzle etc. Among them, the inside edge of the larger section of mounting sleeve diameter evenly distributes a plurality of fixed slide rails along the circumference, the fixed slide rail opening is arranged on the upper surface of mounting sleeve and is provided with the path terminal point along the vertical direction after a certain lateral offset from its opening, the highest position of path terminal point is higher than the highest position of slide rail lateral offset path, a plurality of fixed blocks are evenly distributed on the circumferential periphery surface of drive member, the shell body is assembled and fixed with drive member, the elastic member is arranged between drive member and mounting sleeve, drive member can do linear reciprocating motion compared with mounting sleeve. Through the special path setting of fixed slide rail, the assembly process of overall device is simplified, and the limiting problem of internal components during device operation is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a data transmission device, and more particularly to a data transmission device that can be fitted onto the bottom of an inhalation aerosol pressure canister. Background Technology

[0002] Among common inhalation devices, aerosol inhalation has become the primary route of drug delivery for the treatment of respiratory diseases. Traditional aerosol inhalers utilize a purely mechanical structure to deliver medication, mainly consisting of a driver housing with a mouthpiece and an aerosol canister with a valve. The aerosol canister is movably installed in the driver housing, and pressing the aerosol canister releases the medication and propellant gas through the mouthpiece. The use of traditional aerosol inhalers relies on patient self-control, which affects medication adherence, makes it impossible to prevent missed or incorrect doses, and also makes it impossible to record information such as the time or frequency of medication use.

[0003] Therefore, more intelligent inhaled aerosols have been introduced to the market. Compared to traditional aerosol inhalers, these inhalers incorporate electronic components, allowing them to connect to remote devices belonging to patients or doctors. This enables automatic recording and analysis of medication usage, transforming passive treatment into proactive management. However, inevitably, the hardware costs and maintenance costs of the remote system are significantly higher than traditional aerosol inhalers. Furthermore, it's difficult to simultaneously balance the device's internal power capacity with its portability, impacting overall battery life and increasing long-term operating costs, thus adding to the financial burden on patients.

[0004] Meanwhile, most intelligent inhalation aerosol data transmission devices on the market are designed to be combined with aerosol drivers, making the overall device relatively heavy, increasing production costs, and limiting the portability of the device. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main objective of this invention is to provide a cost-effective data transmission device that can be attached to the bottom of an inhalation aerosol pressure canister, addressing the aforementioned problems.

[0006] A data transmission device that can be fitted onto the bottom of an inhalation aerosol pressure canister further includes a housing, a driving component, an elastic component, electronic components, and a mounting sleeve, wherein:

[0007] The mounting sleeve has a two-section stepped structure. The mounting sleeve has a planar structure inside to separate the two sections. The smaller diameter section is used to fit onto the bottom of the inhalation aerosol pressure can, and the larger diameter section is used to accommodate the drive component, the elastic component, and the electronic components.

[0008] Multiple fixed slide rails are evenly distributed along the circumference of the inner edge of the larger diameter section of the mounting sleeve. The opening of the fixed slide rail is set on the upper edge of the mounting sleeve. The path of the fixed slide rail starts from its opening and is offset laterally to a path endpoint in the vertical direction. The highest position of the path endpoint is higher than the highest position of the lateral offset path of the slide rail.

[0009] Multiple fixing blocks are evenly distributed on the outer circumference of the driving component. The outer shell is assembled and fixed with the driving component. The elastic component is disposed between the driving component and the mounting sleeve. The driving component can perform linear reciprocating motion relative to the mounting sleeve.

[0010] Preferably, the fixed slide rail is in a transverse T-shape on the outer surface of the mounting sleeve.

[0011] Furthermore, the electronic component includes a data transmission element, enabling the electronic component to connect to a mobile device or the Internet to complete data transmission.

[0012] Preferably, the transmission element can be a Bluetooth transmission element or an NFC data transmission element.

[0013] Furthermore, the driving component is provided with a deformable driving soft component, one end of which is connected to the driving component, and the other end of the driving soft component is provided with a protrusion structure that extends beyond the lower plane of the driving component.

[0014] Furthermore, the elastic member is a spring.

[0015] Preferably, the initial driving force of the elastic member is less than the initial driving force of the inhalation aerosol pressure can.

[0016] Furthermore, the driving member covers the electronic component, which includes a light-emitting element, and the driving member is made of a transparent material.

[0017] Furthermore, the electronic component is equipped with a power switch, which is used to control whether the overall device is powered off or not. The bottom end of the mounting sleeve is provided with an operation window, the position of which corresponds to the position of the power switch.

[0018] Preferably, the power switch is a toggle switch or a push-button switch.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] 1. A specific path is planned when the drive component and the mounting sleeve are assembled using a fixed slide rail. This also limits the range of displacement that the drive component can make relative to the mounting sleeve during use. The internal elastic component provides linear elastic force, enabling the drive component to perform reciprocating motion. The operation of the mechanical structure triggers the sensing element in the electronic component, thereby reducing the need for sensing elements in the electronic component and saving device costs while ensuring stable operation.

[0021] 2. By incorporating an operation window for the power switch in the corresponding electronic components on the mounting sleeve, the power consumption of the standby mode can be reduced when the device is not in use for extended periods, thus increasing the overall battery life of the electronic components. Furthermore, the data transmission device is designed to be mounted at the bottom of the inhaler canister. Since most commercially available inhaler canisters are approximately circular, the same data transmission device can be used with various inhalers containing different medications, reducing both development and long-term operating costs. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of the embodiments with accompanying drawings, in which:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a usage example diagram of a data transmission device that can be fitted onto the bottom of an inhalation aerosol pressure can according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the structure of a data transmission device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting sleeve according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a drive component according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5-7 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly process of the drive component and the mounting sleeve according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom end of a data transmission device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 9-11 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the data transmission device in various usage states according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Wherein: 1-outer shell, 2-driving component, 3-elastic component, 4-electronic component, 5-mounting sleeve, 6-data transmission device, 7-inhalation aerosol, 201-outer shell buckle, 202-fixing block, 203-driving soft component, 401-power switch, 402-sensing element, 501-operating window, 502-fixed slide rail, 503-electronic component fixing buckle. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement it. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and other obvious variations will occur to those skilled in the art.

[0032] Figures 1 to 11 This invention illustrates a preferred embodiment of a data transmission device that can be fitted onto the bottom of an inhalation aerosol pressure canister, as shown below. Figure 1 The inhaled aerosol 7 shown includes a driver housing and a pressure vessel for inverted use, while the data transmission device 6 shown in this invention can be fitted onto the bottom of the pressure vessel. Figure 2 As shown, the data transmission device 6 includes a housing 1, a driving component 2, an elastic component 3, electronic components 4, and a mounting sleeve 5, wherein:

[0033] The mounting sleeve 5 has a two-section stepped structure. The mounting sleeve 5 has a planar structure inside that separates the two sections. The smaller diameter section is used to fit into the bottom of the pressure canister in the inhaled aerosol 7. The larger diameter section is used to accommodate the drive component 2, the elastic component 3, and the electronic component 4. The mounting sleeve 5 is installed and fixed to the drive component 2. The elastic component 3 and the electronic component 4 are sandwiched between the mounting sleeve 5 and the drive component 2. The outer shell 1 is fitted onto the outermost end of the overall device. The outer shell 1 is installed and fixed to the drive component.

[0034] The electronic component 4 may optionally include a power supply element, a power switch 401, a sensing element 402, a feedback component, a transmission element, and a storage element. The power supply element, due to the device's portability, preferably uses a button battery to reduce the overall size and weight of the device. The power switch 401 can be a toggle switch or a push-button switch, allowing the user to turn the overall power of the electronic component 4 on or off. In this preferred embodiment, the sensing element 402 is a push-button counting element to meet the most basic requirement of remaining medication dosage counting reminders. It can also employ various sensor combinations depending on different needs, such as GPS positioning to confirm the location of the data transmission device 6, or a gyroscope to identify rotation and direction changes. The feedback component is mainly used to inform the patient of the operating status of the data transmission device 6, providing feedback through sound and light. In the preferred embodiment, multiple light-emitting elements are combined to form an indicator light group. Different colored indicator lights are used to form different light signals to convey various information, such as the device is powered on and operating normally, the remaining dosage of the drug inside the device is insufficient, the medication time is approaching and the device is ready for use, etc. At the same time, the driving component 2 is made of transparent material, and a transparent window is also provided at the center of the outer shell 1, so that the patient can see the photoelectric information emitted by the electronic component 4 in real time. The transmission element can be a Bluetooth transmission element or an NFC data transmission element, which is used to transmit the local information stored in the device to the patient's mobile device and transmit relevant medication information to the cloud to achieve the purpose of intelligent reminders or remote management by the physician.

[0035] like Figure 3-4 As shown, multiple fixed slide rails 502 are evenly distributed along the circumference of the inner edge of the larger diameter section of the mounting sleeve 5. The openings of the fixed slide rails 502 are located on the upper surface of the mounting sleeve 5. The path of the fixed slide rail 502 extends from its opening, with a certain lateral offset, and ends vertically. The highest point of the path end is higher than the highest point of the lateral offset path of the slide rail. Multiple fixing blocks 202 are evenly distributed on the outer circumferential surface of the driving component 2 at the corresponding positions of the openings of the fixed slide rails 502. Multiple outer shell buckles 201 are provided on the driving component 2, which can fix the outer shell 1 to the driving component 2, allowing them to move synchronously. A deformable driving flexible component 203 is provided on the lower circumferential plane of the driving component 2. One end of the driving flexible component 203 is connected to the driving component 2, and the other end has a protrusion structure extending downward beyond the overall lower plane of the driving component 2.

[0036] like Figure 5-7As shown, the fixed slide rail 502 has a transverse T-shaped through-hole on the outer surface of the mounting sleeve 5. During the installation of the driving component 2 and the mounting sleeve 5, the fixing block 202 enters through the opening of the fixed slide rail 502, moves vertically downwards, and enters the transverse path. At this time, the driving component 2 is rotated relative to the mounting sleeve 5 to make the fixing block 202 enter the end point of the fixed slide rail 502. During this process, because the elastic component 3 is sandwiched between the driving component 2 and the mounting sleeve 5, the installation process requires continuous downward force, and the fixing block 202 will also fall into the lower end of the T-shaped through-hole. After installation, the elastic component 3 will apply force to make the fixing block 202 located at the upper end of the T-shaped through-hole. During use, the driving component 2 can perform linear reciprocating motion relative to the mounting sleeve 5 in the vertical direction of the T-shaped through-hole. The installation operator can also observe whether the device is installed in place or confirm the direction that needs adjustment when there is jamming by looking at the T-shaped through-hole on the external surface.

[0037] A fixing slot 202 is provided on the housing 2 at the position corresponding to the irregular buckle 602. The longitudinal cross-sectional shape of the irregular buckle 602 and the fixing slot 202 is preferably circular, but other shapes such as triangles and quadrilaterals can also be used. An operation window 203 and a drive software 204 are provided on the vertical surface of the housing 2 for placing the electronic component 3. The drive software 204 can be deformed during the use of the device, and a protrusion is provided on the inner and outer edges of its lower end to facilitate contact and triggering with the sensing element 402 in the electronic component 3.

[0038] like Figure 8 As shown, the bottom of the data transmission device 6 is provided with an operation window 501. The position of the operation window 501 corresponds to the position of the power switch 401 in the electronic component 4. When there is no need to use the inhalation device for drug administration for a long time, the patient can remove the data transmission device 6 from the bottom of the pressure tank of the inhalation aerosol 7 and turn off the overall power of the electronic component 4 through the operation window 501 to avoid unnecessary power consumption caused by long-term standby, thereby increasing the service life of the device and achieving the purpose of one data transmission device corresponding to multiple inhalation aerosols 7 for reuse.

[0039] like Figure 9-11As shown, when a patient uses the inhaler device, the medication administration procedure is no different from that of a traditional device. The patient presses the data transmission device 6, causing the outer shell 1 and the driving component 2 to move downwards synchronously. The lower protrusion of the driving soft component 203 contacts the sensing element 402 in the electronic component 4 and triggers counting, completing the counting and recording of a single dose. The mounting sleeve 5 is equipped with an electronic component fixing buckle 503 to fix the electronic component 4 and prevent the electronic component 4 from shifting inside the device during use. Since the initial driving force of the internal elastic component 3 (i.e., the spring) is less than the initial driving force of the pressure canister in the inhaler 7, the patient needs to apply continuous force to trigger the medication administration action of the inhaler 7. The medication administration feedback can be obtained by whether there is medication released at the mouthpiece of the inhaler 7. After the medication is finished, the patient can use a mobile device to read the information stored in the electronic component via Bluetooth or NFC to complete the intelligent management of medication information.

[0040] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," indicating orientation or positional relationships, are merely for the convenience of simplifying the description of this utility model, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, in the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0041] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A data transmission device that can be sleeved onto the bottom of an inhalation aerosol pressure canister, characterized in that, It includes a housing, a drive component, a spring-loaded component, electronic components, and a mounting sleeve, wherein: The mounting sleeve has a two-section stepped structure. The mounting sleeve has a planar structure inside to separate the two sections. The smaller diameter section is used to fit onto the bottom of the inhalation aerosol pressure can, and the larger diameter section is used to accommodate the drive component, the elastic component, and the electronic components. Multiple fixed slide rails are evenly distributed along the circumference of the inner edge of the larger diameter section of the mounting sleeve. The opening of the fixed slide rail is set on the upper edge of the mounting sleeve. The path of the fixed slide rail starts from its opening and is offset laterally to a path endpoint in the vertical direction. The highest position of the path endpoint is higher than the highest position of the lateral offset path of the slide rail. Multiple fixing blocks are evenly distributed on the outer circumference of the driving component. The outer shell is assembled and fixed with the driving component. The elastic component is disposed between the driving component and the mounting sleeve. The driving component can perform linear reciprocating motion relative to the mounting sleeve.

2. The data transmission device that can be sleeved onto the bottom of an inhalation aerosol pressure can according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed slide rail is in a transverse T-shape on the outer surface of the mounting sleeve.

3. A data transmission device that can be sleeved onto the bottom of an inhalation aerosol pressure can according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic component includes a data transmission element, enabling it to connect to a mobile device or the Internet to complete data transmission.

4. A data transmission device that can be sleeved onto the bottom of an inhalation aerosol pressure can according to claim 3, characterized in that, The transmission element can be a Bluetooth transmission element or an NFC data transmission element.

5. A data transmission device that can be sleeved onto the bottom of an inhalation aerosol pressure can according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving component is provided with a deformable driving soft component. One end of the driving soft component is connected to the driving component, and the lower end of the other end of the driving soft component is provided with a protrusion structure that extends beyond the lower plane of the driving component.

6. A data transmission device that can be sleeved onto the bottom of an inhalation aerosol pressure can according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic component is a spring.

7. A data transmission device that can be sleeved onto the bottom of an inhalation aerosol pressure can according to claim 6, characterized in that, The initial driving force of the elastic member is less than the initial driving force of the inhaled aerosol.

8. A data transmission device that can be sleeved onto the bottom of an inhalation aerosol pressure can according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving component covers the electronic assembly, which includes a light-emitting element, and the driving component is made of a transparent material.

9. A data transmission device that can be sleeved onto the bottom of an inhalation aerosol pressure can according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic components include a power switch, which controls whether the overall device is powered off. The bottom of the mounting sleeve has an operating window, the position of which corresponds to the position of the power switch.

10. A data transmission device that can be sleeved onto the bottom of an inhalation aerosol pressure can according to claim 9, characterized in that, The power switch is a toggle switch or a push-button switch.

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