Ventilator condensate collection device

Abstract

The application relates to a breathing machine condensate water collecting device which comprises a fixing frame, a collecting container and an adjusting mechanism. The fixing frame comprises a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is used for movably connecting a condensate water generating end, the second end is provided with a supporting part, and a containing frame is arranged on the fixing frame. The collecting container is detachably arranged in the containing frame and is connected with the condensate water generating end. The adjusting mechanism is arranged at one end of the fixing frame close to the first end and is used for adjusting the height of the fixing frame. The breathing machine condensate water collecting device has the advantages of simple structure, safety and reliability, simple maintenance, greatly improved collecting capacity of the collecting container and greatly reduced workload of medical staff.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of medical supplies technology, specifically to a ventilator condensate collection device. Background Technology

[0002] Ventilators are widely used in hospital ICUs, where they require heating and humidification to create a comfortable breathing environment for patients. However, after heating and humidification, water vapor in the ventilator tubing condenses at room temperature, producing condensate. Excessive condensate can increase the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia. Therefore, medical staff need to empty the condensate tank promptly. However, the condensate can reach half full in about an hour, significantly increasing the workload for clinical staff and requiring frequent emptying. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a ventilator condensate collection device to solve the problems of limited collection capacity, frequent emptying, and heavy workload in existing ventilator condensate collection devices.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution provided in this application is as follows: a ventilator condensate collection device, comprising: A fixing frame includes a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is used to movably connect to the condensate generating end, and the second end has a support portion, and the fixing frame is provided with a receiving rack. A collection container is detachably installed inside the receiving rack and connected to the condensate generating end; An adjustment mechanism is provided at one end of the fixed frame near the first end, for adjusting the height of the fixed frame.

[0005] Furthermore, the fixing frame includes: The body portion and the extension portion are provided, wherein a first bend and a second bend are sequentially formed at the end of the extension portion away from the body portion; wherein the extension portion extends toward the end away from the second end; the second bend portion is disposed opposite to the extension portion; the first bend portion and the second bend portion are disposed at the first end; The receiving frame is provided on one side of the main body, and the receiving frame and the second bent part are disposed on opposite sides of the fixed frame.

[0006] Furthermore, the adjustment mechanism includes an adjustment bolt and a nut. The inner diameter of the main body is larger than the inner diameter of the extension, so that the extension can slide up and down along the inside of the main body. The adjustment bolt extends from the outside of the main body to the surface of the extension. By rotating the adjustment bolt, the connection tightness between the main body and the extension is adjusted, thereby adjusting the height of the fixing frame, and the nut is used for fixing.

[0007] Furthermore, the first bend can be straight, curved, or broken.

[0008] Furthermore, the support portion is bent relative to the body portion, and the end of the support portion away from the body portion has a third bend.

[0009] Furthermore, the receiving rack includes a first annular portion and a second annular portion arranged parallel to each other, the top end of the collection container is engaged with the first annular portion, and the bottom end is engaged with the second annular portion; the adjustment mechanism can be disposed in the first annular portion and / or the second annular portion to adjust the internal dimensions of the receiving rack.

[0010] Furthermore, the ventilator condensate collection device also includes: A stop valve is located at the bottom end of the second annular portion. The stop valve is connected to the collection container and is used to close the water outlet of the collection container.

[0011] Furthermore, the number of the fixing brackets is at least two, and at least two of the fixing brackets are fixed by connecting pipes.

[0012] Furthermore, the collection container includes a collection connection tube and a collection chamber connected to each other, the collection connection tube being connected to the ventilator tubing, and the collection chamber being used to collect condensate; wherein the collection connection tube and the collection chamber are sealed together.

[0013] Furthermore, the mounting bracket is made of stainless steel.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The ventilator condensate collection device provided in this application includes a fixed frame, a collection container, and an adjustment mechanism. The fixed frame includes a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is movably connected to the condensate generating end, and the second end has a support portion. A receiving frame is provided on the fixed frame. The collection container is detachably disposed within the receiving frame and connected to the condensate generating end. The adjustment mechanism is disposed at the end of the fixed frame near the first end and is used to adjust the height of the fixed frame. The advantages of the ventilator condensate collection device of this application are its simple structure, safety and reliability, and ease of maintenance. It also significantly improves the collection capacity of the collection container, thereby greatly reducing the workload of medical personnel. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the ventilator condensate collection device mounting bracket of this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 An enlarged view of the structure of section A; the adjustment mechanism is shown therein. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the collection container of this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the ventilator condensate collection device of this application.

[0017] Explanation of icon numbers: 100. Ventilator condensate collection device; 10. Fixing frame; 101. First end; 102. Second end; 20. Collection container; 21. Collection connecting tube; 22. Collection chamber; 11. Main body; 12. Extension; 121. First bend; 122. Second bend; 13. Receiving frame; 131. First annular part; 132. Second annular part; 14. Support part; 141. Third bend; 30. Adjustment mechanism; 31. Adjustment bolt; 32. Nut; 40. Water stop valve; 50. Connecting tube; 60. Disposable collection bag. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0019] The terms "first" and "second" in this application are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. All directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movements between components in a specific orientation (as shown in the figures). If the specific orientation changes, the directional indications will change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0020] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0021] Please see Figures 1 to 4 , Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the ventilator condensate collection device mounting bracket of this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 An enlarged view of the structure of section A; the adjustment mechanism is shown therein. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the collection container of this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the ventilator condensate collection device of this application.

[0022] In intensive care units, ventilators are vital life-sustaining devices. During use, ventilators produce condensation, which, if not addressed promptly, can affect the equipment's operation and even cause secondary harm to patients. Currently, there is a lack of specialized devices on the market to contain ventilator condensation; temporary fixation or direct drainage are typically used, posing safety hazards and inconvenience, and significantly increasing the workload for clinical staff.

[0023] To address the aforementioned problems, this application provides a ventilator condensate collection device 100 to solve the problems existing in the prior art.

[0024] The ventilator condensate collection device 100 provided in this application includes a fixing frame 10, a collection container 20, and an adjustment mechanism 30. The fixing frame 10 includes a first end 101 and a second end 102, wherein the first end 101 is used to movably connect to the condensate generating end, and the second end 102 has a support portion 14. The fixing frame 10 is provided with a receiving frame 13. The collection container 20 is detachably disposed in the receiving frame 13 and connected to the condensate generating end. Specifically, the collection container 20 can be directly placed or fixed in the receiving frame 13 by means of Velcro, fastening straps, etc. It can be understood that the internal dimensions of the receiving frame 13 are greater than or equal to the external dimensions of the collection container 20.

[0025] In one embodiment, an adjustment mechanism 30 is disposed at one end of the fixing frame 10 near the first end 101, and is used to adjust the height of the fixing frame 10. For example, by setting both ends of the fixing frame 10 to be tubular, one tubular end can be fitted into the other end, and the height of the fixing frame 10 can be adjusted by setting an adjusting bolt 31. By setting the adjustment mechanism 30, the fixing frame 10 can be adjusted in size according to the diameter of different ventilator tubing (not shown), making the fixing frame 10 more secure.

[0026] In one embodiment, the fixing frame 10 includes a main body 11 and an extension 12. The end of the extension 12 away from the main body 11 forms a first bend 121 and a second bend 122 in sequence. The extension 12 extends toward the end away from the second end 102. The second bend 122 is disposed opposite to the extension 12. The first bend 121 and the second bend 122 are disposed at the first end 101. A receiving frame 13 is provided on one side of the main body 11, and the receiving frame 13 is disposed opposite to the second bend 122 on opposite sides of the fixing frame 10. Specifically, the first end 101 can be connected to a hospital bed, for example, by hanging it on the bed railing.

[0027] In one specific embodiment, the first bending portion 121 can be straight, arc-shaped, or broken. The included angle between the first bending portion 121 and the extension portion 12 can be 30° to 120°. The included angle between the second bending portion 122 and the first bending portion 121 can be 30° to 120°, preferably less than or equal to 90°.

[0028] In one embodiment, the adjustment mechanism 30 includes an adjustment bolt 31 and a nut 32. The inner diameter of the main body 11 is larger than the inner diameter of the extension 12, so that the extension 12 can slide up and down along the inside of the main body 11. The adjustment bolt 31 extends from the outside of the main body 11 to the surface of the extension 12. By rotating the adjustment bolt 31, the tightness of the connection between the main body 11 and the extension 12 can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the height of the fixing frame 10, and fixing it with the nut 32.

[0029] Specifically, the adjusting bolt 31 is typically used in conjunction with the locking nut 32 to prevent the adjusted settings from changing due to vibration or other external forces. The locking nut 32 can be tightened after the adjusting bolt 31 reaches the desired position, thereby securing the adjustment. The adjusting bolt 31 works on the basis of threaded interaction, converting rotational motion into precise linear motion, thereby achieving height adjustment of the fixation frame 10, making the fixation frame 10 suitable for hospital beds of different heights.

[0030] In one embodiment, the receiving rack 13 includes a first annular portion 131 and a second annular portion 132 arranged parallel to each other. The top end of the collection container 20 is engaged with the first annular portion 131, and the bottom end is engaged with the second annular portion 132. The first annular portion 131 and the second annular portion 132 can be circular rings, polygonal rings, etc., preferably circular rings, to facilitate the fixing of the collection container 20 and the fabrication of the receiving rack 13. Adjustment clips (not shown) can also be provided in the first annular portion 131 and / or the second annular portion 132 to adjust the internal dimensions of the receiving rack 13. For example, one of the first annular portion 131 and the second annular portion 132 can be adjusted, or both can be adjusted simultaneously, so that the receiving rack 13 can accommodate different sizes of the collection containers 20.

[0031] In one specific embodiment, the collection container 20 may include a collection connection tube 21 and a collection cavity 22 connected to each other. The collection connection tube 21 may be connected to a ventilator tubing, and the collection cavity 22 is used to collect condensate. The collection connection tube 21 and the collection cavity 22 are sealed together. For example, the connection between the two can be sealed with sealing silicone or the like.

[0032] In one embodiment, the ventilator condensate collection device 100 further includes a stop valve 40, which is disposed at the bottom end of the second annular portion 132. The stop valve 40 is connected to the collection container 20 and is used to close the water outlet of the collection container 20. The stop valve 40 can be understood as a switch set in the process of collecting condensate.

[0033] In one embodiment, a disposable collection bag 60 can be provided at the other end of the stop valve 40 away from the second annular portion 132, i.e., the outlet end of the collection container 20. The condensate collected by the collection container 20 can enter the replaceable disposable collection bag 60. When the disposable collection bag 60 is about to be full of condensate, the stop valve 40 can be used to close the outlet end of the collection container 20, thereby facilitating the replacement of a new disposable collection bag 60. It can be understood that the inlet end of the collection container 20 is used to connect to the condensate generation end of the ventilator, and the outlet end is used to connect to the replaceable disposable collection bag 60. By providing a replaceable collection bag at the outlet end of the collection container 20, the collection capacity of the collection container 20 can be greatly improved, reducing the need to empty the water from the current 1-2 hours to once every 24 hours, thereby greatly reducing the workload of medical staff; at the same time, providing a condensate discharge outlet at the collection container 20 facilitates condensate cleaning.

[0034] In one embodiment, the support portion 14 is bent relative to the body portion 11, and the end of the support portion 14 away from the body portion 11 has a third bent portion 141. The third bent portion 141 is disposed opposite to the body portion 11, and the included angle between the third bent portion 141 and the support portion 14 can be 30°~120°, preferably 90°, so that the second annular portion 132 can be easily connected to both the third bent portion 141 and the body portion 11, and the third bent portion 141 can provide support for one end of the second annular portion 132.

[0035] In one embodiment, the number of fixing brackets 10 is at least two, and at least two fixing brackets 10 are fixed by connecting pipes 50. This facilitates the placement of the collection container 20 on the receiving rack 13 of the fixing bracket 10, and also improves the collection efficiency of condensate.

[0036] In one embodiment, the mounting bracket 10 is made of stainless steel, which gives the mounting bracket 10 good corrosion resistance and support strength.

[0037] All technologies not described in detail in this application are prior art.

[0038] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A ventilator condensate collection device, characterized in that, include: A fixing frame includes a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is used to movably connect to the condensate generating end, and the second end has a support portion, and the fixing frame is provided with a receiving rack. A collection container is detachably installed inside the receiving rack and connected to the condensate generating end; An adjustment mechanism is provided at one end of the receiving frame near the first end, for adjusting the height of the fixed frame.

2. The condensate collection device for a ventilator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing frame includes: The body portion and the extension portion are provided, wherein a first bend and a second bend are sequentially formed at the end of the extension portion away from the body portion; wherein the extension portion extends toward the end away from the second end; the second bend portion is disposed opposite to the extension portion; the first bend portion and the second bend portion are disposed at the first end; The receiving frame is provided on one side of the main body, and the receiving frame and the second bent part are disposed on opposite sides of the fixed frame.

3. The condensate collection device for a ventilator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The adjustment mechanism includes an adjustment bolt and a nut. The inner diameter of the main body is larger than the inner diameter of the extension, so that the extension can slide up and down along the inside of the main body. The adjustment bolt extends from the outside of the main body to the surface of the extension. By rotating the adjustment bolt, the connection tightness between the main body and the extension can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the height of the fixing frame, and the nut is used for fixing.

4. A ventilator condensate collection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first bend can be straight, curved, or broken.

5. A ventilator condensate collection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support portion is bent relative to the body portion, and the end of the support portion away from the body portion has a third bend.

6. A ventilator condensate collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The container includes a first annular portion and a second annular portion arranged parallel to each other. The top end of the collection container is engaged with the first annular portion, and the bottom end is engaged with the second annular portion.

7. A ventilator condensate collection device according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: A water stop valve is located at the bottom of the second annular portion. The water stop valve is connected to the collection container and is used to close the water outlet of the collection container. A disposable collection bag is also connected to the water outlet of the collection container.

8. A ventilator condensate collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of the fixing brackets is at least two, and at least two of the fixing brackets are fixed by connecting pipes.

9. A ventilator condensate collection device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The collection container includes a collection connection tube and a collection chamber connected to each other. The collection connection tube is connected to the ventilator tubing, and the collection chamber is used to collect condensate. The collection connection tube and the collection chamber are sealed together.

10. A ventilator condensate collection device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The mounting bracket is made of stainless steel.

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