A spoon for dysphagia patients

Abstract

The utility model relates to spoon technical field provides a spoon for dysphagia patient, including spoon head and spoon handle, be provided with hollow tube and three -way joint between spoon head and spoon handle, one end of hollow tube is connected with spoon head, the other end of hollow tube is connected with the first joint of three -way joint, the one end of hollow tube is set up on the spoon head near water outlet hole, water outlet hole is linked together with hollow tube, the second joint of three -way joint is connected with spoon handle, the third joint of three -way joint is used for connecting syringe. The spoon handle is provided with illuminating lamp, button and timer, and the control of illuminating lamp and timer is realized through button. Through the setting of three -way joint and water outlet hole, can connect syringe, the convenient accurate control water volume is avoided to choke and cough, and the convenient extension use is avoided. Through setting illuminating lamp, button and timer on the spoon handle, can provide local illumination, conveniently observe patient oral cavity condition and swallowing action, and conveniently record each time swallowing time -consuming.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of spoon technology, specifically to a spoon for patients with swallowing disorders. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of medical care, the development of feeding tools for patients with dysphagia has always been a key clinical challenge. Traditional medical feeding spoons mostly feature an open design, relying on nurses to manually control the tilting angle and speed, which has three major drawbacks: First, the liquid flow rate is uncontrollable, easily causing choking or even aspiration pneumonia due to excessive instantaneous flow; second, dosage accuracy is limited by the nurse's experience, making it difficult to meet the special treatment needs requiring precise hydration; third, their limited functionality makes them incompatible with auxiliary devices such as syringes and feeding pumps, restricting the expansion of clinical applications. Existing technologies include medical feeding spoons with graduated markings, which achieve coarse measurement through volume markings on the spoon wall, but cannot dynamically adjust the flow rate. Therefore, there is a need for a spoon specifically designed for patients with dysphagia to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a spoon for patients with swallowing disorders, aiming to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a spoon for patients with swallowing disorders, comprising a spoon head and a spoon handle, wherein a hollow tube and a three-way connector are provided between the spoon head and the spoon handle, one end of the hollow tube is connected to the spoon head, the other end of the hollow tube is connected to the first connector of the three-way connector, a water outlet is provided at one end of the spoon head near the hollow tube, the water outlet is connected to the hollow tube, the second connector of the three-way connector is connected to the spoon handle, and the third connector of the three-way connector is used to connect a syringe.

[0005] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the tee connector is T-shaped, with external threads on the first and second connectors, and internal threads on one end of the hollow tube and one end of the spoon handle.

[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the spoon head has a volume of 5ml, the edge of the spoon head is rounded, and the handle of the spoon is provided with anti-slip texture.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this invention, the spoon handle is provided with a light, a button, and a timer, and the light and timer are controlled by the button.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a protective cap is provided on the outer side of the spoon head. The protective cap can be used as a direct drinking cup. The surface of the protective cap is provided with scale lines, and the protective cap is made of transparent material.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a cap cover is connected to the protective cap, and the connection between the cap cover and the protective cap is detachable. A through groove is provided on the surface of the cap cover, through which the spoon handle, the hollow tube, and the T-connector can all pass.

[0010] In summary, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: The three-way connector and water outlet allow for connection to a syringe, facilitating precise control of water volume and flow rate to prevent choking. It also allows for easy expansion of applications, adapting to syringes, feeding pumps, and other auxiliary equipment. The spoon handle features a light, button, and timer, providing localized illumination for easy observation of the patient's oral cavity and swallowing movements, and facilitating the recording of each swallow's time and total duration. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a spoon for patients with swallowing disorders, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the spoon portion of a spoon for patients with swallowing disorders, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0014] Attached reference numerals: 1-spoon head, 2-protective cap, 3-cap cover, 4-scale line, 5-through groove, 6-hollow tube, 7-tee connector, 8-spoon handle, 10-water outlet, 71-external thread, 72-internal thread, 81-lighting lamp, 82-button, 83-timer. Detailed Implementation

[0015] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0016] In the description of this utility model, the terms "center", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" 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 utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0017] The specific implementation of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0018] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 This utility model provides a spoon for patients with swallowing difficulties, comprising a spoon head 1 and a spoon handle 8. The spoon head 1 has a capacity of 5ml, a small spoon surface, a shallow groove, and rounded edges, which can control the amount of water drunk at a time from the source and avoid choking. The spoon handle 8 is provided with anti-slip texture and is relatively long, making it suitable for stroke patients who are bedridden or have limited mobility. A hollow tube 6 and a three-way connector 7 are provided between the spoon head 1 and the spoon handle 8. One end of the hollow tube 6 is connected to the spoon head 1, and the other end of the hollow tube 6 is connected to the first connector of the three-way connector 7. A water outlet 10 is provided on the end of the spoon head 1 near the hollow tube 6, and the water outlet 10 is connected to the hollow tube 6. The second connector of the three-way connector 7 is connected to the spoon handle 8, and the third connector of the three-way connector 7 is used to connect a syringe, which can accurately control the amount of water and facilitate extended use.

[0019] In this embodiment of the utility model, the three-way connector 7 is in the shape of a T-tube. The first and second connectors of the three-way connector 7 are provided with external threads 71, and one end of the hollow tube 6 and one end of the spoon handle 8 are provided with internal threads 72 to ensure tightness and stability of the connection.

[0020] In this embodiment of the invention, the spoon handle 8 is provided with a light 81, a button 82, and a timer 83. The light 81 and the timer 83 are controlled by the button 82 (e.g., a long press controls the light 81, and a short press controls the timer 83). The light 81 is used to provide local illumination, allowing observation of the patient's oral cavity condition and swallowing movements. The timer 83 is used to record the time taken for each swallow and the total duration.

[0021] In this embodiment of the invention, a protective cap 2 is provided on the outer side of the spoon head 1. The protective cap 2 can be used as a direct drinking cup. The surface of the protective cap 2 is provided with graduation lines 4 (maximum 30ml). The protective cap 2 is made of transparent material. It allows for convenient and quick measurement of the total amount of water required for the experiment, realizing multiple uses from one item.

[0022] In this embodiment of the invention, a cap 3 is fitted onto the protective cap 2. The connection between the cap 3 and the protective cap 2 is detachable. A through groove 5 is provided on the surface of the cap 3, through which the spoon handle 8, the hollow tube 6, and the tee connector 7 can all pass. The connection between the cap 3 and the protective cap 2 is either a snap-fit ​​or a threaded connection.

[0023] While several embodiments and examples of this utility model have been described for those skilled in the art, these embodiments and examples are provided as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the utility model. These new embodiments can be implemented in various other ways, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the utility model. These embodiments and their variations are included in the scope and spirit of the utility model, and are included within the scope of the utility model as described in the claims and its equivalents.

[0024] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A spoon for patients with swallowing disorders, comprising a spoon head (1) and a spoon handle (8), characterized in that, A hollow tube (6) and a three-way connector (7) are provided between the spoon head (1) and the spoon handle (8). One end of the hollow tube (6) is connected to the spoon head (1), and the other end of the hollow tube (6) is connected to the first connector of the three-way connector (7). A water outlet (10) is provided on the spoon head (1) near the end of the hollow tube (6), and the water outlet (10) is connected to the hollow tube (6). The second connector of the three-way connector (7) is connected to the spoon handle (8), and the third connector of the three-way connector (7) is used to connect a syringe.

2. The spoon for patients with swallowing disorders according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tee connector (7) is T-shaped. The first and second connectors of the tee connector (7) are provided with external threads (71), and one end of the hollow tube (6) and one end of the spoon handle (8) are provided with internal threads (72).

3. The spoon for patients with swallowing disorders according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spoon head (1) has a volume of 5ml, the edge of the spoon head (1) is rounded, and the spoon handle (8) is provided with anti-slip texture.

4. The spoon for patients with swallowing disorders according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spoon handle (8) is equipped with a light (81), a button (82) and a timer (83), and the light (81) and the timer (83) are controlled by the button (82).

5. The spoon for patients with swallowing disorders according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spoon head (1) is provided with a protective cap (2) on the outside. The protective cap (2) can be used as a direct drinking cup. The surface of the protective cap (2) is provided with scale lines (4). The protective cap (2) is made of transparent material.

6. The spoon for patients with swallowing disorders according to claim 5, characterized in that, The protective cap (2) is fitted with a cap cover (3), and the connection between the cap cover (3) and the protective cap (2) is detachable. The surface of the cap cover (3) is provided with a through groove (5), through which the spoon handle (8), the hollow tube (6) and the tee connector (7) can all pass.

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