A meibomian gland massage device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a meibomian gland massage device, it includes: support subassembly, support handle and set up in the support handle end support disc, wherein support disc is used for supporting the inner side of eye lid, and massage subassembly, including massage handle and massage gyro wheel, wherein massage gyro wheel is removably covered on the axle stem that extends from the end of massage handle. According to the meibomian gland massage device of the present disclosure, the fragile conjunctiva of eye lid is supported and protected using the support disc, and at the same time, the meibomian gland secretion squeezed out with the gyro wheel can also be received, avoiding the pollution in the eye caused by entering the eye.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a meibomian gland massage device. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing aging population, the prevalence of meibomian gland dysfunction is rising. This disease often leads to dry eye, corneal lesions, and other conditions, affecting patients' quality of life. Currently, meibomian gland dysfunction can be treated through meibomian gland massage, warm compresses, and fumigation. Among these, meibomian gland massage is one of the commonly used clinical methods. Various meibomian gland massage devices are also disclosed in existing technologies.

[0003] For example, CN216824087U discloses a meibomian gland massager, which includes a massage pad and a pressing component. The massage pad includes an eyelid support surface, an eyelid margin baffle, and a handle. The arc-shaped eyelid support surface is fixedly disposed on one side of the eyelid margin baffle, and the hollow cylindrical handle is fixedly disposed on the other side of the eyelid margin baffle. A cap is provided at the rear end of the handle, and a foldable pressing component is placed in the hollow cavity of the handle. The pressing component includes rollers. However, the right-angled front end of this shovel-shaped massage pad can easily cause a foreign body sensation in the patient's eye, and it is difficult to cover the meibomian glands in the area near the inner and outer canthi (near the inner and outer corners of the eye). Utility Model Content

[0004] To at least partially address the above-mentioned technical deficiencies, this utility model provides a meibomian gland massage device, comprising:

[0005] A support assembly, a support handle, and a spherical disc-shaped support plate disposed at the end of the support handle, wherein the support plate is used to support the inner side of the eyelid; and

[0006] A massage assembly includes a massage handle and massage rollers, wherein the massage rollers are removably mounted on a shaft extending from the end of the massage handle.

[0007] In some embodiments, the support plate has a diameter in the range of 8 to 10 mm and a thickness in the range of 1.5 to 2.5 mm.

[0008] In some embodiments, a fixing plate is provided at the other end of the support handle. The fixing plate has a diameter in the range of 5 to 6 mm, and both ends of the support handle are fixed to the center of the support plate and the fixing plate, respectively.

[0009] In some embodiments, the massage roller is a hollow cylinder having a length in the range of 10 to 12 mm and a diameter in the range of 1.8 to 2.2 mm.

[0010] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the massage roller is provided with a plurality of raised strips arranged along its length.

[0011] In some embodiments, a friction-enhancing component is provided on the outer surface of the support handle.

[0012] In some embodiments, the friction-enhancing component is a plurality of periodically arranged bumps or textures.

[0013] In some embodiments, a limiting protrusion is provided circumferentially at the end of the shaft to prevent the massage roller from falling off.

[0014] In some embodiments, the massage handle includes a grip section and a connecting section, the connecting section and the grip section forming an angle between 150 and 165 degrees, and a shaft connected to the end of the connecting section and extending perpendicular to the grip section.

[0015] In some embodiments, the edges of the massage rollers are rounded.

[0016] According to the meibomian gland massage device disclosed herein, a spherical disc-shaped support plate is provided to support the inner side of the eyelid (palpebral conjunctiva), and a massage roller is used to massage the eyelid from the outer side (eyelid). This allows the support plate to support and protect the delicate palpebral conjunctiva while also catching the meibomian gland secretions squeezed out with the roller, preventing them from entering the eye and causing intraocular contamination. At the same time, the replaceable design of the massage roller facilitates disinfection and avoids contamination. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of the meibomian gland massage device according to the present invention is shown;

[0018] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of the support assembly of the meibomian gland massage device according to the present invention is shown;

[0019] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of the massage component of the meibomian gland massage device according to the present invention is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The meibomian gland massage device disclosed in this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The advantages and features of this utility model will become clearer from the following detailed description and claims. It should be noted that the drawings are all in a very simplified form and use non-precise ratios, and are only used for the purpose of conveniently and clearly illustrating the embodiments of this utility model.

[0021] Reference Figures 1 to 3 Description of the meibomian gland massage device according to the present invention.

[0022] The meibomian gland massage device according to this utility model includes a support component and a massage component.

[0023] The support assembly includes a support handle 11 and a support disc 12 disposed at the end of the support handle 11. The support handle 11 is rod-shaped and may have a diameter in the range of 2 to 3 mm and a length in the range of 35 to 40 mm.

[0024] The support handle 11 is for the operator to grip, and its outer surface may be provided with friction-enhancing components 13, such as multiple periodically arranged protrusions or textures. The friction-enhancing components 13 are used to increase the friction between the operator's fingers and the support handle 11, preventing the support components from accidentally falling from the operator's hand.

[0025] To further prevent the support assembly from accidentally falling, the support assembly may also include a retaining plate 14 located at the other end of the support handle 11 (i.e., the end opposite to the support plate 12). The retaining plate 14 has a diameter in the range of 5 to 6 mm and a thickness of 2 mm, and is used to secure the operator's fingers in the event of an accidental fall of the support assembly, preventing injury to the patient's eyeballs.

[0026] The support plate 12 is used to support the inner sides of the eyelids 31 and 32, i.e., the palpebral conjunctiva. The support plate 12 can be made of plastic, hard silicone, or titanium alloy to avoid damage to the eyeball and palpebral conjunctiva. The support plate 12 can be in the shape of a spherical disc. The two ends of the support handle 11 are respectively fixed to the center of the support plate 12 and the fixing plate 14. The support plate 12 can have a diameter in the range of 8 to 10 mm and a thickness in the range of 1.5 to 2.5 mm, especially 2 mm.

[0027] The spherical disc shape of the support plate 12 conforms to the physiological morphology of the human eye socket and eyelid fornix, making it less likely to cause damage to the intraocular structures and providing patients with a better treatment experience. It can also be used on both the upper and lower eyelids at the same time, covering the meibomian glands in the area near the inner and outer canthi (near the inner and outer corners of the eye), providing a wider range of treatment.

[0028] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown, the operator (such as a doctor or nurse) can hold the support handle 11 and place the support plate 12 on the inner side of the eyelids 31 and 32 by vertically lifting. This upward force and angle of the operator's hand makes the operation more convenient and comfortable, and less tiring.

[0029] The massage assembly includes a massage handle 21 and massage rollers 22, wherein the massage rollers 22 are removably fitted onto a shaft 23 extending from the end of the massage handle 21. The massage rollers 22 can be hollow cylinders made of silicone material, which can rotate when fitted onto the shaft 23. The massage rollers 22 can have a length in the range of 10 to 12 mm, and a diameter in the range of 1.8 to 2.2 mm, particularly 2 mm.

[0030] The massage roller 22 has multiple raised strips arranged along its length on its outer surface. When the massage roller 22 rolls on the outer side of the eyelid (i.e., the eyelid), the raised strips can achieve a better massage effect.

[0031] The edges of the massage roller 22 are rounded, and the massage roller 22 as a whole is a blunt cylindrical shape to avoid iatrogenic damage.

[0032] The massage handle 21 may include a grip section 21a and a connecting section 21b, which may form an angle between 150 and 165 degrees. A shaft 23 is connected to the end of the connecting section 21b and extends perpendicular to the grip section 21a.

[0033] A limiting protrusion 24 is circumferentially provided at the end of the shaft 23 to prevent the massage roller 22 from falling off. Furthermore, due to the elasticity of the material of the massage roller 22, the operator can pull the massage roller 22 outwards, and the hollow portion of the massage roller 22 can expand to pass over the limiting protrusion 24. Conversely, when the operator installs a new massage roller 22, the hollow portion of the massage roller 22 can expand to pass over the limiting protrusion 24.

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, during use, the operator holds the support handle 11 of the support component and the massage handle 21 of the massage component with both hands, places the support plate 12 of the support component on the lower inner side of the patient's eyelid, and then uses the massage roller 22 of the massage component to squeeze and massage the outer side of the eyelid to massage the meibomian glands.

[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", etc., 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.

[0036] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0037] The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in this disclosure and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0038] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the meibomian gland massage device disclosed in this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, if these modifications and variations of this utility model fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model and their equivalents, this utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A meibomian gland massage device, characterized in that, include: A support assembly, a support handle, and a spherical disc-shaped support plate disposed at the end of the support handle, wherein the support plate is used to support the inner side of the eyelid; and A massage assembly includes a massage handle and massage rollers, wherein the massage rollers are removably mounted on a shaft extending from the end of the massage handle.

2. The meibomian gland massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support plate has a diameter in the range of 8 to 10 mm and a thickness in the range of 1.5 to 2.5 mm.

3. The meibomian gland massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The other end of the support handle is provided with a fixing plate, the fixing plate having a diameter in the range of 5 to 6 mm, and both ends of the support handle are respectively fixed to the center of the support plate and the fixing plate.

4. The meibomian gland massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The massage roller is a hollow cylinder with a length in the range of 10 to 12 mm and a diameter in the range of 1.8 to 2.2 mm.

5. The meibomian gland massage device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The massage roller has multiple raised strips arranged along its length on its outer surface.

6. The meibomian gland massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A friction-enhancing component is provided on the outer surface of the support handle.

7. The meibomian gland massage device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The friction enhancement component consists of multiple periodically arranged protrusions or textures.

8. The meibomian gland massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the shaft is provided with a limiting protrusion in the circumferential direction to prevent the massage roller from falling off.

9. The meibomian gland massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The massage handle includes a grip section and a connecting section, the connecting section and the grip section forming an angle between 150 and 165 degrees, the shaft being connected to the end of the connecting section and extending perpendicular to the grip section.

10. The meibomian gland massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The edges of the massage rollers are rounded.

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