A connecting head suitable for drainage tubes of different diameters
By designing drainage tube connectors suitable for different tube diameters, and using Y-shaped connectors and conical locking sleeves to achieve tight fixation of various tube diameters, the problem of inconvenient operation in existing technologies has been solved, and a fast and stable connection between the drainage tube and the tissue fluid collection bag has been achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520909299.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-05-09
AI Technical Summary
The lack of suitable connectors for drainage tubes of different diameters in the existing technology has led to medical staff having to make their own connectors and wrap them with tape, which is inconvenient.
A connector suitable for drainage tubes of different diameters was designed, comprising a Y-shaped connector body and multiple connecting pipe assemblies inside. Each connecting pipe assembly consists of multiple connecting sections and tapered pipe sections, and different pipe diameters are tightly fixed through tapered locking sleeves and threaded connections.
A simple and easy-to-use connector is provided, which can quickly and reliably connect drainage tubes and tissue fluid collection bags of different diameters, simplifying the operation process for medical staff.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically to a drainage tube connector. Background Technology
[0002] In the surgical repair of burns and scalds, patients often have wounds in multiple locations. Each wound requires drainage tubes to promptly drain tissue fluid during the healing process, ensuring the wounds heal as quickly as possible.
[0003] Drainage tubes for large wounds typically have a larger diameter, while those for small wounds have a relatively smaller diameter. All drainage tubes need to be connected to the inlet tube of a tissue fluid collection bag via a connector to drain the tissue fluid into the bag. Currently, there is no suitable connector, and each time a drainage tube is connected to the tissue fluid collection bag, medical staff have to cut multiple sections of drainage tubes of different diameters to make their own connectors, then wrap them with tape to connect them, which is very inconvenient. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a connection joint suitable for drainage tubes of different diameters. It has a simple structure and can be connected to drainage tubes of different diameters, thereby greatly facilitating the operation of medical personnel.
[0005] To solve the above problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a connector suitable for drainage tubes of different diameters, comprising: a connector body, the connector body being hollow inside, at least two connecting pipe assemblies being provided on the connector body, each connecting pipe assembly being connected to the interior of the connector body, each connecting pipe assembly comprising: a connecting pipe fixedly connected to the connector body, the connecting pipe including a body section and at least two connecting sections spaced apart from the inside out, both the body section and the connecting sections being straight pipe sections, the diameter of the body section and the connecting sections decreasing sequentially from the inside out, a tapered pipe section connecting the body section to adjacent connecting sections, and between every two adjacent connecting sections, the diameter of each tapered pipe section gradually increasing from its outer connecting section towards its inner connecting section or towards its inner body section; the diameter of the inlet tube of the drainage tube or tissue fluid collection bag is adapted to one of the connecting sections, and the drainage tube... The inlet tube of the tissue fluid collection bag can be tightly fitted onto the corresponding connecting section and the tapered tube section at the inner end of the connecting section, or it can pass through the connecting section and the tapered tube section at the outer end of the corresponding connecting section and then be fitted onto the corresponding connecting section and the tapered tube section at the inner end of the connecting section; each tapered tube section has a corresponding tapered locking sleeve on its outer wall, and each locking sleeve has a straight external thread connecting section and an internal thread connecting section at both ends; the outer wall of the body section near the tapered tube section is threaded; in each pair of adjacent locking sleeves, the internal thread connecting section of the outer locking sleeve can be threadedly and sealed to the external thread connecting section at the inner end, and the internal thread connecting section of the innermost locking sleeve can be threadedly and sealed to the body section; the threaded sealing between the locking sleeve and the corresponding external thread connecting section can lock and fix the drainage tube or the inlet tube of the tissue fluid collection bag located inside it.
[0006] Furthermore, in the aforementioned connector suitable for drainage pipes of different diameters, each locking sleeve has a retaining step on the inner wall of its internal threaded connection section for limiting positioning.
[0007] Furthermore, in the aforementioned connector suitable for drainage pipes of different diameters, the connector comprises a body section and three spaced-apart connecting sections from the inside out.
[0008] Furthermore, in the aforementioned connector suitable for drainage pipes of different diameters, the outer wall of the internal threaded connection section of the locking sleeve is provided with an anti-slip surface for easy operation.
[0009] Furthermore, in the aforementioned connector suitable for drainage pipes of different diameters, the connector body is Y-shaped, and the connecting pipe assembly has three parts.
[0010] Furthermore, in the aforementioned connector suitable for drainage tubes of different diameters, the Y-shaped connector body has two upper connecting tube assemblies for connecting to the drainage tube, and one lower connecting tube for connecting to the inlet tube of the tissue fluid collection bag.
[0011] Furthermore, the aforementioned connector suitable for drainage pipes of different diameters also includes at least one cap with internal threads, which can be threaded onto the smallest diameter external threaded connection segment to seal the corresponding pipe assembly.
[0012] The advantages of this utility model are: This application provides a connector suitable for drainage tubes of different diameters. It has a simple structure, is extremely convenient to use, and has multiple connecting pipe assemblies, allowing it to connect to multiple drainage tubes. Since each connecting pipe assembly is equipped with multiple connecting sections of different diameters, it can be used to connect drainage tubes or inlet tubes of tissue fluid collection bags of different diameters, which greatly facilitates the work of medical personnel in managing patient wound drainage. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a connector suitable for drainage pipes of different diameters, as described in this utility model.
[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the drainage tube is connected to the third connecting section.
[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the drainage tube is connected to the second connecting section.
[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the drainage tube is connected to the first connecting section. Detailed Implementation
[0017] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.
[0018] like Figure 1 As shown, a connector suitable for drainage tubes of different diameters includes: a connector body 1, the connector body 1 being hollow inside, and at least two connecting pipe assemblies 20 being provided on the connector body 1, each connecting pipe assembly 20 being connected to the interior of the connector body 1.
[0019] In this embodiment, the connector body 1 is Y-shaped. The Y-shaped structure facilitates connection and timely drainage of tissue fluid. In this embodiment, the Y-shaped connector body 1 is equipped with three connecting pipe assemblies 20, located at the three ports of the Y. The two connecting pipe assemblies 20 at the upper end are used to connect to the drainage tube, and the connecting pipe assembly 20 at the lower end is used to connect to the inlet tube of the tissue fluid collection bag, thus facilitating rapid drainage of the tissue fluid after inflow.
[0020] See Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, each pipe assembly 20 includes a pipe 2 fixedly connected to the connector body 1. The pipe 2, from the inside out, includes a body segment 21 and at least two spaced-apart connecting segments. In this embodiment, three connecting segments are spaced-apart, and from the inside out, they are the first connecting segment 22, the second connecting segment 23, and the third connecting segment 24. The body segment 21, the first connecting segment 22, the second connecting segment 23, and the third connecting segment 24 are all straight pipe segments. The diameters of the body segment 21, the first connecting segment 22, the second connecting segment 23, and the third connecting segment 24 decrease sequentially.
[0021] A tapered pipe segment connects the main body segment 21 to adjacent connecting segments, and between each pair of adjacent connecting segments. The diameter of each tapered pipe segment gradually increases from its outer connecting segment towards its inner connecting segment or towards its inner main body segment. Specifically: a first tapered pipe segment 25 is provided between the main body segment 21 and the first connecting segment 22, and the diameter of the first tapered pipe segment 25 gradually increases from the first connecting segment 22 towards the main body segment 21; a second tapered pipe segment 26 is provided between the first connecting segment 22 and the second connecting segment 23, and the diameter of the second tapered pipe segment 26 gradually increases from the second connecting segment 23 towards the first connecting segment 22; a third tapered pipe segment 27 is provided between the second connecting segment 23 and the third connecting segment 24, and the diameter of the third tapered pipe segment 27 gradually increases from the third connecting segment 24 towards the second connecting segment 23.
[0022] The diameter of the inlet tube of the drainage tube or tissue fluid collection bag is adapted to one of the first connecting section 22, the second connecting section 23, and the third connecting section 24. The inlet tube of the drainage tube or tissue fluid collection bag can be tightly fitted onto the adapted connecting section and the tapered tube section at the inner end of the connecting section, or it can pass through the connecting section and the tapered tube section at the outer end of the adapted connecting section and then be fitted onto the adapted connecting section and the tapered tube section at the inner end of the connecting section.
[0023] Each tapered pipe section has a corresponding tapered locking sleeve on its outer wall. Each locking sleeve has a straight external thread connection section and an internal thread connection section at both ends. The outer wall of the internal thread connection section of each locking sleeve is provided with an anti-slip surface 7 for easy operation.
[0024] Specifically, a first locking sleeve 4 is provided outside the first tapered tube section 25, and a first external threaded connection section 41 and a first internal threaded connection section 42 are respectively provided at the small diameter end and the large diameter end of the first locking sleeve 4.
[0025] A second locking sleeve 5 is provided outside the second tapered tube section 26. The small diameter end and the large diameter end of the second locking sleeve 5 are respectively provided with a second external threaded connection section 51 and a second internal threaded connection section 52. A second locking step 521 for limiting is provided on the inner wall of the second internal threaded connection section 52.
[0026] A third locking sleeve 6 is provided outside the third tapered tube section 27. The small diameter end and the large diameter end of the third locking sleeve 6 are respectively provided with a third external thread connection section 61 and a third internal thread connection section 62. A third locking step 621 for limiting is provided on the inner wall of the third internal thread connection section 62.
[0027] The outer wall of the main body section 21 near the first tapered tube section 25 is provided with threads.
[0028] In each pair of adjacent locking sleeves, the inner threaded connection section of the outer locking sleeve can be threadedly and sealed to the outer threaded connection section of the innermost locking sleeve, and the inner threaded connection section of the innermost locking sleeve can be threadedly and sealed to the body section 21. The threaded sealing between the locking sleeve and the corresponding outer threaded connection section can securely fasten and fix the inlet tube of the drainage tube or tissue fluid collection bag located inside it.
[0029] Specifically, the third internal threaded connecting section 62 of the third locking sleeve 6 can be threadedly fixed and sealed with the second external threaded connecting section 51 of the second locking sleeve 5, thereby clamping and fixing the drainage tube or the input tube of the tissue fluid collection bag fitted on the third connecting section 24 and the third tapered tube section 27.
[0030] The second internal threaded connecting section 52 of the second locking sleeve 5 can be threadedly fixed and sealed with the first external threaded connecting section 41 of the first locking sleeve 4, thereby clamping and fixing the inlet tube of the drainage tube or tissue fluid collection bag that can be fitted onto the second connecting section 23 and the second tapered tube section 26.
[0031] The first internal threaded connecting section 41 of the first locking sleeve 4 can be threadedly and sealed to the body section 21, thereby clamping and fixing the inlet tube of the drainage tube or tissue fluid collection bag that can be fitted on the first connecting section 22 and the first tapered tube section 25.
[0032] The connector suitable for drainage pipes of different diameters described in this embodiment also includes at least one cap 3 with internal threads. The cap 3 can be threaded onto the external threaded connection section with the smallest diameter, thereby sealing the corresponding pipe assembly. That is, the cap 3 can be threaded onto the third external threaded connection section 61.
[0033] The working principle of the connector with the above structure suitable for drainage pipes of different diameters is described in detail below.
[0034] Each connector assembly 20 has three different diameter connecting sections: a first connecting section 22, a second connecting section 23, and a third connecting section 24, with the diameters decreasing sequentially from 22 to 23. These three connecting sections provide three different diameter connection possibilities, thus accommodating the diameters of drainage tubes or inlet tubes of tissue fluid collection bags of three different diameters.
[0035] like Figure 2 As shown, when the diameter of the first drainage tube 8 is compatible with the third connecting section 24, the third locking sleeve 6 is first unscrewed from the second external threaded connecting section 51 of the second locking sleeve 5. Then, the first drainage tube 8 is passed through the third locking sleeve 6 and fitted onto the third connecting section 24. Since the drainage tube is usually made of plastic and has a certain degree of deformation, the drainage tube is further squeezed to allow it to pass through the third connecting section 24 and be inserted into the outer wall of the third tapered tube section 27. Then, the third internal threaded connecting section 62 of the third locking sleeve 6 is threadedly fixed to the second external threaded connecting section 51. Since the third locking sleeve 6 is tapered, as the third locking sleeve 6 moves toward the second external threaded connecting section 51, its small-diameter end will press against the first drainage tube 8 inside, thereby fixing and sealing the first drainage tube to the connecting pipe assembly 20.
[0036] like Figure 3 As shown, when the diameter of the second drainage tube 9 is compatible with the second connecting section 23, the third locking sleeve 6 is first unscrewed from the second external threaded connecting section 51 of the second locking sleeve 5, and the second locking sleeve 5 is unscrewed from the first external threaded connecting section 41 of the first locking sleeve 4. Then, the second drainage tube 9 is passed through the second locking sleeve 5 and fitted onto the second connecting section 23. Similarly, the second drainage tube 9 is further squeezed to allow it to pass through the second connecting section 23 and be inserted into the outer wall of the second tapered tube section 26. Then, the second internal threaded connecting section 52 of the second locking sleeve 5 is threaded and sealed to the first external threaded connecting section 41. Since the second locking sleeve 5 is tapered, as the second locking sleeve 5 moves toward the first external threaded connecting section 41, its small-diameter end will press against the second drainage tube 9 inside, thereby fixing and sealing the second drainage tube 9 with the connecting pipe assembly 20.
[0037] like Figure 4As shown, when the diameter of the third drainage tube 10 is compatible with the first connecting section 22, the third locking sleeve 6 is first unscrewed from the second external threaded connecting section 51 of the second locking sleeve 5, then the second locking sleeve 5 is unscrewed from the first external threaded connecting section 41 of the first locking sleeve 4, and then the first locking sleeve 4 is unscrewed from the body section 21. Next, the third drainage tube 10 is passed through the first locking sleeve 4 and fitted onto the first connecting section 22. Similarly, the third drainage tube 10 is further compressed so that it passes through the first connecting section 22 and is inserted into the outer wall of the first tapered tube section 25. Then, the first internal threaded connecting section 42 of the first locking sleeve 4 is threaded and fixedly connected to the body section 21. Since the first locking sleeve 4 is tapered, as the first locking sleeve 4 moves towards the body section 21, its smaller diameter end presses against the third drainage tube 10 inside, thereby fixing and sealing the third drainage tube 10 to the connecting pipe assembly 20.
[0038] Similarly, the connection between the inlet tube and the connector on the tissue fluid collection bag can be made by referring to the above process and selecting a suitable connection section according to the diameter of the inlet tube.
[0039] If there are excess pipe fittings 20 on the connector body 1, the cap 3 is connected to the smallest diameter external threaded connection section to seal the corresponding pipe fitting. That is, the cap 3 can be threaded onto the third connection section 24 to seal the corresponding pipe fitting.
[0040] As can be seen from the above, this application provides a connector suitable for drainage tubes of different diameters. It has a simple structure, is very convenient to use, and has multiple connector assemblies 20, allowing it to connect to multiple drainage tubes. Since each connector assembly 20 is equipped with multiple connection sections of different diameters, it can be used to connect drainage tubes or inlet tubes of tissue fluid collection bags of different diameters, which greatly facilitates the work of medical personnel in managing patient wound drainage.
Claims
1. A connector suitable for drainage pipes of different diameters, comprising: The connector body is hollow inside, characterized in that: at least two pipe assembly is provided on the connector body, each pipe assembly is connected to the interior of the connector body, and each pipe assembly includes: a pipe fixedly connected to the connector body, the pipe including a body section and at least two connecting sections spaced apart from the inside to the outside, both the body section and the connecting sections being straight pipe sections, the diameter of the body section and the connecting sections decreasing from the inside to the outside, and the distance between the body section and adjacent connecting sections, as well as between any two adjacent connecting sections. Each section is connected by a tapered tube segment, and the diameter of each tapered tube segment gradually increases from the outer connecting segment to the inner connecting segment or the inner body segment. The diameter of the inlet tube of the drainage tube or tissue fluid collection bag is adapted to one of the connecting segments. The inlet tube of the drainage tube or tissue fluid collection bag can be tightly fitted onto the adapted connecting segment and the tapered tube segment at the inner end of the connecting segment, or it can pass through the connecting segment at the outer end of the adapted connecting segment and the tapered tube segment before being fitted onto the adapted connecting segment and the tapered tube segment at the inner end of the connecting segment. Each tapered tube segment has a corresponding tapered locking sleeve on its outer wall. Each locking sleeve has a straight external threaded connection section and an internal threaded connection section at both ends. The outer wall of the main body segment near the tapered tube segment has threads. In each pair of adjacent locking sleeves, the internal threaded connection section of the outer locking sleeve can be threadedly and sealed to the external threaded connection section of the inner locking sleeve, and the internal threaded connection section of the innermost locking sleeve can be threadedly and sealed to the main body segment. The threaded sealing between the locking sleeve and the corresponding external threaded connection section can lock and fix the inlet tube of the drainage tube or tissue fluid collection bag located inside it.
2. The connector suitable for drainage pipes of different diameters according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each locking sleeve has a locking step on the inner wall of its internal threaded connection section for limiting movement.
3. A connector suitable for drainage pipes of different diameters according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control system, from the inside out, includes the main body section and three connecting sections spaced apart.
4. A connector suitable for drainage pipes of different diameters according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the internal threaded connection section of the locking sleeve is provided with an anti-slip surface for easy operation.
5. A connector suitable for drainage pipes of different diameters according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector body is Y-shaped, and the connecting pipe assembly has three parts.
6. A connector suitable for drainage pipes of different diameters according to claim 5, characterized in that: The Y-shaped connector body has two upper tube assemblies for connecting to the drainage tube, and one lower tube for connecting to the inlet tube of the tissue fluid collection bag.
7. A connector suitable for drainage pipes of different diameters according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes at least one cap with internal threads, which can be threaded onto a minimum diameter external threaded connection segment to seal the corresponding pipe assembly.