A breast pump with a heating element

Abstract

This utility model proposes a breast pump with a heating element, belonging to the field of breast pump technology. Uniquely, the heating element is an independent component, with a female magnetic connector on its surface and a male magnetic connector on the main unit. During use, the breast pump is tightly fitted to the outer surface of the breast shield, with the male magnetic connector engaging with the female magnetic connector of the heating element. The main unit provides power to the heating element via the magnetic connector. For cleaning and sterilization, the heating element is separated from the breast shield, and the male magnetic connector separates from the female magnetic connector of the heating element, allowing the heating element to be detached from the outer surface of the breast shield. Compared to existing technologies, this design offers advantages such as preventing damage to the heating element during breast shield cleaning and sterilization, and having a simple manufacturing process and low maintenance costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of breast pump technology, and in particular to a breast pump with a heating element. Background Technology

[0002] The primary purpose of a breast pump is to help breastfeeding women extract milk. Traditional breast pumps are single-function, often only providing negative pressure suction. However, clinical issues such as insufficient milk flow often require the use of other equipment for treatment. In clinical practice, applying heat can improve milk flow efficiency and relieve breast engorgement and discomfort through physiological effects such as warm stimulation of the breast to dilate blood vessels, relax muscles, and soften tissues.

[0003] In existing technology, breast pumps with heating functions have already emerged. Based on the installation method of the heating element, there are basically two existing technical solutions: The first method uses the breast shield as a base material and lays the heating wire directly on the surface of the breast shield, making it an integral part of the breast shield. This method of laying the heating wire on the surface of the breast shield has the following drawbacks: the heating wire is integrated with the breast shield and cannot be separated. When cleaning and disinfecting the breast shield, it is very easy to damage the heating material on the surface of the breast shield, which can easily cause the heating component to malfunction.

[0004] The second method involves encapsulating the heating material within the breast shield through secondary processing techniques such as injection or ultrasound, essentially placing it inside the inner layer of the breast shield. While this reduces the risk of damaging the heating material during the cleaning and sterilization process, it has the following drawbacks: the secondary processing methods, such as injection or ultrasound, are complex and have a high rate of process defects, resulting in higher manufacturing costs for this type of breast shield with heating components, and consequently, higher overall manufacturing costs.

[0005] In addition, both of the above-mentioned heated breast shields share a common drawback: the heating component is a fragile part. If the heating component in the heated breast shield is damaged, the expensive integrated breast shield will need to be scrapped and replaced. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention proposes a breast pump with a heating element. Compared to existing technologies, this breast pump offers advantages such as preventing damage to the heating element during cleaning and sterilizing the breast shield, simplifying its manufacturing process, and reducing overall and maintenance costs.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A breast pump with a heating element includes a breast shield, a heating element, a main unit, an air bladder, a three-way connector, a valve seat, and a milk bowl; furthermore: the heating element is an independent component; when the breast pump is in use, it is tightly fitted to the outer surface of the breast shield; when the breast pump is cleaned, it is separated from the breast shield. The surface of the heating assembly is provided with a female magnetic connector, and the main unit is provided with a male magnetic connector. When the breast pump is in use, the male magnetic connector and the female magnetic connector of the heating assembly match and engage with each other, and the main unit provides power to the heating assembly through the magnetic connector. When the breast pump is being cleaned, the male magnetic connector and the female magnetic connector of the heating assembly separate, and the heating assembly is detached from the outer surface of the breast shield.

[0008] Furthermore, the aforementioned heat therapy component uses a flexible or semi-flexible material as the substrate, and the electric heating wire is laid on the substrate according to the heating power requirements.

[0009] Furthermore, the breast pump with heating element can be a wearable, integrated, or hands-free type of electric breast pump.

[0010] Beneficial effects: As can be seen from the above technical solution description, when cleaning the breast pump, the male head of the magnetic connector of the present invention separates from the female head of the magnetic connector of the heating component, allowing the heating component to be detached from the outer surface of the breast shield. This avoids the adverse effects on the heating component during cleaning and sterilizing the breast shield in the prior art. Furthermore, the heating component does not need to be integrally fixed with the breast shield, thus eliminating the need for complex secondary processes such as secondary injection molding, injection molding, or ultrasonic processing. This simplifies the manufacturing process of breast pumps with heating functions, resulting in lower production costs and consequently lower overall manufacturing costs. If the heating component is damaged, it is easy to replace, and the breast shield can still be retained. Therefore, the overall cost and maintenance costs of the breast pump are relatively low. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the structure of a breast pump with a heating element according to this utility model.

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the heat therapy component of this utility model.

[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the external exterior of the breast pump main unit of this utility model.

[0014] Attached labels: 1-Breast suction cup, 2-Heating assembly, 21-Magnetic connector female, 3-Main unit, 31-Magnetic connector male, 4-Airbag, 5-T-connector, 6-Valve seat, 7-Milk bowl. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The embodiments of this utility model patent will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0016] A breast pump with a heating element includes a breast shield 1, a heating element 2, a main unit 3, an air bag 4, a three-way connector 5, a valve seat 6, and a milk bowl 7; furthermore: the heating element 2 is an independent component; when the breast pump is in use, it is tightly attached to the outer surface of the breast shield 1, and there is a tight fit between the breast pump and the outer surface of the breast shield 1; when the breast pump is cleaned, it is separated from the breast shield 1. The surface of the heating assembly 2 is provided with a female magnetic connector 21, and the main unit 3 is provided with a male magnetic connector 31. When the breast pump is in use, the male magnetic connector 31 and the female magnetic connector 21 of the heating assembly 2 are matched and attracted to each other, and the main unit 3 provides power to the heating assembly 2 through the magnetic connector. When the breast pump is cleaned, the male magnetic connector 31 and the female magnetic connector 21 of the heating assembly 2 are separated, and the heating assembly 2 is detached from the outer surface of the breast shield 1.

[0017] Furthermore, the heating component 2 is made of a flexible or semi-flexible material as a substrate, and the electric heating wire is laid on the substrate according to the heating power requirements.

[0018] Furthermore, the breast pump with heating element can be a wearable, integrated, or hands-free type of electric breast pump.

Claims

1. A breast pump with a heating element, comprising a breast shield (1), a heating element (2), a main unit (3), an air bladder (4), a three-way connector (5), a valve seat (6), and a milk bowl (7); characterized in that: The heating assembly (2) is an independent component; when the breast pump is in use, it is closely attached to the outer surface of the breast shield (1) and fits tightly with the outer surface of the breast shield (1); when the breast pump is cleaned, it is separated from the breast shield (1); the surface of the heating assembly (2) is provided with a female head (21) of a magnetic connector, and the main unit (3) is provided with a male head (31) of a magnetic connector; when the breast pump is in use, the male head (31) of the magnetic connector and the female head (21) of the magnetic connector of the heating assembly (2) match and engage with each other, and the main unit (3) provides power to the heating assembly (2) through the magnetic connector; when the breast pump is cleaned, the male head (31) of the magnetic connector and the female head (21) of the magnetic connector of the heating assembly (2) are separated, and the heating assembly (2) is detached from the outer surface of the breast shield (1).

2. A breast pump with a heating element according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat therapy component (2) is made of flexible or semi-flexible material as the substrate, and the electric heating wire is laid on the substrate according to the heating power requirements.

3. A breast pump with a heating element according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The breast pump with heating element can be wearable, integrated, or hands-free.

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