A milk shield with visual milk flow

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of maternal and child products, disclose a milk flow visual breast shield, including breast shield body, breast shield body includes protection department, first adhesion department, liquid guide portion, the one end of protection department is connected with liquid guide portion away from the breast, liquid guide portion extends along the direction away from protection department, and liquid guide portion is transparent, and the inside structure of liquid guide portion has the milk passage that communicates with nipple accommodating cavity, and the one end of liquid guide portion away from protection department constructs at least one and milk passage communicates the liquid outlet hole of liquid guide portion. The utility model discloses a transparent liquid guide portion that extends along the direction away from protection department is arranged, and the milk passage is guided milk from nipple accommodating cavity, can realize the extension milk flow path under the premise of not influencing the normal sucking of baby mother milk, and realize the visualization of milk flow path, can realize the observation of the flowing condition of milk in the milk passage in the lactation process, and then the information whether the baby drinks milk normally is known to the lactation mother.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of maternal and infant products technology, specifically, it relates to a breast shield with visible milk flow. Background Technology

[0002] During breastfeeding, mothers are prone to nipple pain or cracking due to their babies biting their nipples, which can affect subsequent feeding. Nipple shields are commonly used to protect the nipples during breastfeeding. Examples include a nipple shield disclosed in Chinese Patent Publication No. CN219208160U and another disclosed in Chinese Patent Publication No. CN213251361U. Both can protect the breastfeeding mother's nipples from injury while allowing the baby to suckle normally.

[0003] However, existing breast shields cannot monitor the flow of milk within the fluid channels of the breast shield during breastfeeding. This makes it impossible for breastfeeding mothers to know whether their babies are drinking milk normally, which is not conducive to breastfeeding mothers accurately grasping the baby's feeding status. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve or partially solve the problems existing in related technologies, this utility model provides a breast shield with visible milk flow. The milk can be seen directly in the milk channel through the liquid guiding part, so that the infant can suckle normally and the breastfeeding mother's nipple is protected from injury, while the breastfeeding mother can observe the flow of milk in the milk channel during the breastfeeding process.

[0005] This application provides a breast shield with visible milk flow, including a breast shield body, which includes a protective part, a first fitting part, and a liquid guiding part; The protective part is a columnar structure. The outer wall of the protective part has a first fitting part that extends obliquely towards the breast side along the circumferential direction. The first fitting part has a breast receiving cavity for the breast to be inserted into. The protective part has a nipple receiving cavity that is connected to the breast receiving cavity. The nipple receiving cavity matches the shape of the nipple. The protective part is connected to a liquid guiding part at the end opposite to the breast. The liquid guiding part extends in the direction opposite to the protective part and is transparent. The liquid guiding part has a milk channel that communicates with the nipple cavity inside. The end of the liquid guiding part opposite to the protective part has at least one outlet hole that communicates with the milk channel.

[0006] In one alternative, the fluid guiding part is made of elastically deformable transparent soft rubber.

[0007] In one alternative, a suction part is constructed near the liquid outlet of the liquid guiding part, and the suction part protrudes outward along the outer wall of the liquid guiding part.

[0008] In one alternative, the liquid guiding section has a flat structure, and the milk channel is a flat cavity that matches the liquid guiding section.

[0009] In one alternative, the protective part has a second fitting part extending obliquely towards one side of the breast at one end near the breast. The first fitting part and the second fitting part are bowl-shaped structures that open towards one side of the breast, and the second fitting part is located within the breast accommodating cavity.

[0010] In one alternative, the first and second adhesive portions are made of soft rubber with a wall thickness that gradually decreases towards the breast side.

[0011] In one alternative embodiment, an adsorption collection cavity is formed between the inner wall of the first bonding portion and the outer wall of the second bonding portion.

[0012] In one alternative embodiment, the liquid guiding part is provided with a stop portion that protrudes radially outward along the liquid guiding part, and the stop portion has an arc-shaped disc structure that bends toward the protective part.

[0013] In one alternative, the protective part, the first bonding part, the liquid guiding part, the second bonding part, and the stop part are integrally molded.

[0014] In one alternative, the protective part, the first bonding part, the liquid guiding part, the second bonding part, and the stop part are all transparent.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: This invention features a transparent, liquid-guiding section extending away from the breast at the end of the protective part. Milk is guided through a milk channel from the nipple cavity, extending the milk flow path without affecting the infant's normal breastfeeding. This allows for visualization of the milk flow path, enabling the mother to directly observe the milk within the milk channel while ensuring the infant can suckle normally and protecting the mother's nipples. This allows the mother to monitor the milk flow during breastfeeding, ensuring the infant is receiving adequate milk and accurately tracking the infant's feeding status.

[0016] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic front sectional view of a breast shield in one embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a side sectional view of the breast shield in one embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the top view of the breast shield in one embodiment of this application; Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the bottom view of the breast shield in one embodiment of this application; Figure 5 This is a schematic front sectional view of a nipple shield with a stop portion in one embodiment of this application; Figure 6 This is a side cross-sectional schematic diagram of a nipple shield with a stop portion in one embodiment of this application; Figure 7 This is a top-view perspective perspective view of a breast shield with a stop portion in one embodiment of this application; Figure 8 This is a bottom perspective three-dimensional schematic diagram of a breast shield with a stop portion in one embodiment of this application.

[0019] The reference numerals in the figures are as follows: 100-Nipple shield body; 1-Protective part; 11-Nipple accommodating cavity; 2-First fitting part; 21-Breast accommodating cavity; 22-Adsorption and collection cavity; 3-Liquid guiding part; 31-Milk channel; 32-Liquid outlet; 33-Suctioning part; 4-Second fitting part; 5-Stop part. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The specific embodiments of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this application, but are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Similarly, the following examples are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0021] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0022] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0023] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between components; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] In this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0025] Existing breast shields have the problem that they cannot observe the flow of milk within the fluid channels of the breast shield during breastfeeding, making it impossible for breastfeeding mothers to know whether their babies are drinking milk normally, which is not conducive to breastfeeding mothers accurately grasping the baby's feeding status.

[0026] To address the aforementioned problems, this application proposes improvements and innovations, including the following embodiments.

[0027] In one implementation, please refer to Figures 1-4This application provides a breast shield with visible milk flow, including a breast shield body 100. The breast shield body 100 includes a protective part 1, a first fitting part 2, and a liquid guiding part 3. The protective part 1 has a columnar structure. The outer wall of the protective part 1 has a first fitting part 2 extending obliquely towards the breast side along the circumferential direction. The first fitting part 2 has a breast receiving cavity 21 for the breast to enter. The protective part 1 has a nipple receiving cavity 11 connected to the breast receiving cavity 21. The nipple receiving cavity 11 matches the shape of the nipple. The end of the protective part 1 near the breast has a second fitting part 4 extending obliquely towards the breast side along the circumferential direction. The first fitting part 2 and the second fitting part 4 are bowl-shaped structures that open towards the breast side. The second fitting part 4 is located inside the breast receiving cavity 21.

[0028] Specifically, when breastfeeding, the mother inserts her breast into the breast receiving cavity 21 so that the first fitting part 2 fits against the breast, and places the nipple in the nipple receiving cavity 11 so that the second fitting part 4 fits against the areola. Gently pressing the first fitting part 2 will then attach the breast shield to the breast, allowing for breastfeeding. The bowl-shaped structure of the first fitting part 2 and the second fitting part 4, opening towards one side of the breast, ensures an effective fit between the breast shield and the breast, guaranteeing its stability and a tight seal. This allows the baby to drink milk smoothly and protects the mother's nipples from injury.

[0029] In this embodiment, the end of the protective part 1 away from the breast is connected to the liquid guiding part 3. The liquid guiding part 3 extends in the direction away from the protective part 1 and is transparent. The liquid guiding part 3 has a milk channel 31 that communicates with the nipple receiving cavity 11 inside. The end of the liquid guiding part 3 away from the protective part 1 has at least one outlet hole 32 that communicates with the milk channel 31.

[0030] Thus, by employing a transparent liquid-guiding section 3 extending in a direction away from the protective section 1, and by guiding milk from the nipple receiving cavity 11 through the milk channel 31, the milk flow path can be extended without affecting the baby's normal breastfeeding, and the milk flow path can be visualized. This allows the milk in the milk channel 31 to be seen directly through the liquid-guiding section 3, enabling the breastfeeding mother to observe the flow of milk in the milk channel 31 during breastfeeding while ensuring the baby can breastfeed normally and protecting the breastfeeding mother's nipple from injury. This facilitates the breastfeeding mother in knowing whether the baby is getting enough milk, and helps her accurately monitor the baby's feeding status.

[0031] In some embodiments, the liquid guiding part 3 is a transparent soft rubber that can be elastically deformed. In this way, during breastfeeding, the liquid guiding part 3 can be bent to allow the milk to flow normally in the milk channel 31, thereby effectively improving the adaptability of the breast position of the breastfeeding mother to the position of the baby's mouth.

[0032] In some embodiments, a sucking part 33 is constructed near the liquid outlet 32 ​​in the liquid guiding part 3. The sucking part 33 protrudes outward along the outer wall of the liquid guiding part 3. In this way, by providing a sucking part 33 protruding from the liquid guiding part 3, it is easier for the baby to stably hold the liquid outlet end of the liquid guiding part 3 when sucking breast milk, and at the same time, it can improve the baby's comfort when sucking breast milk.

[0033] In some embodiments, the liquid guiding part 3 has a flat structure, and the milk channel 31 is a flat cavity that matches the liquid guiding part 3. Thus, by using a flat liquid guiding part 3 and a flat milk channel 31, the cross-sectional area of ​​the milk channel 31 can be effectively reduced without decreasing the maximum width of the liquid guiding part 3 to facilitate the infant's latch and without increasing the wall thickness of the liquid guiding part 3 to save material. Combined with the design of the outlet hole 32, whose diameter is smaller than that of the milk channel 31, milk can fully fill the milk channel 31 during breastfeeding, thereby effectively preventing the infant from swallowing excessive air while sucking breast milk and helping to avoid bloating. Specifically, before using the nipple shield, some air in the milk channel 31 before use can be expelled by injecting milk into the milk channel 31 or by squeezing the liquid guiding part 3 to prevent the infant from swallowing excessive air in the early stages of sucking.

[0034] In some embodiments, the first fitting portion 2 and the second fitting portion 4 are made of soft rubber with a wall thickness that gradually decreases towards the breast side. By employing a bowl-shaped structure with an opening towards the breast side and made of soft rubber for the first fitting portion 2 and the second fitting portion 4, and by making the wall thickness of the first fitting portion 2 and the second fitting portion 4 gradually decrease towards the breast side, on the one hand, the bowl-shaped structure of the first fitting portion 2 and the second fitting portion 4 can improve the adhesion stability and sealing of the nipple shield on the breast, and can adapt to breasts of different sizes and shapes. On the other hand, it can ensure that the first fitting portion 2 and the second fitting portion 4 have sufficient structural strength at the connection points with the protective portion 1, while making the first fitting portion 2 and the second fitting portion 4 sufficiently soft and comfortable, which can effectively improve the comfort during the wearing of the nipple shield.

[0035] In some embodiments, an adsorption and collection cavity 22 is formed between the inner wall of the first fitting part 2 and the outer wall of the second fitting part 4. In this way, on the one hand, when wearing the breast shield, the breastfeeding mother inserts her breast into the breast receiving cavity 21 to make the first fitting part 2 fit against the breast, and places the nipple in the nipple receiving cavity 11 to make the second fitting part 4 fit against the areola. Then, she gently presses the outer wall of the first fitting part 2 located at the adsorption and collection cavity 22 to deform the first fitting part 2 and expel the air in the adsorption and collection cavity 22. This can further improve the adsorption stability and sealing of the first fitting part 2 on the breast, and eliminate the need to continuously support the breast shield with her hands, which helps to reduce fatigue during breastfeeding. On the other hand, when a small amount of milk overflows from the edge of the second fitting part 4, the overflowing milk will be collected in the adsorption and collection cavity 22 and will not flow out.

[0036] In some implementations, please refer to Figures 5-8 The liquid guiding part 3 is provided with a stop part 5 that protrudes radially outward along the liquid guiding part 3. The stop part 5 has an arc-shaped disc structure that curves toward the protective part 1. In this way, by providing the stop part 5 on the liquid guiding part 3, the length of the liquid guiding part 3 that the baby can put in his mouth can be limited by the stop part 5, thereby effectively preventing the liquid guiding part 3 from poking the baby's throat when the baby is sucking breast milk. By making the stop part 5 an arc-shaped disc structure that curves toward the protective part 1, when the baby's mouth approaches the stop part 5, the arc structure of the stop part 5 increases the distance between the stop part 5 and the baby's nose, thereby effectively avoiding the stop part 5 from affecting the baby's breathing.

[0037] In some embodiments, the protective part 1, the first fitting part 2, the liquid guiding part 3, the second fitting part 4, and the stop part 5 of the breast shield body 100 are integrally injection molded, thereby facilitating manufacturing and ensuring reliable structural strength of the breast shield. The protective part 1, the first fitting part 2, the liquid guiding part 3, the second fitting part 4, and the stop part 5 of the breast shield body 100 can all be made of transparent material. This simplifies the injection molding process, making injection convenient and reducing production costs. Furthermore, the fully transparent breast shield allows for a more direct view of the milk flow and facilitates a clearer and more intuitive inspection of whether the breast shield is clean during cleaning.

[0038] Finally, it should be noted that although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention, all of which should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A breast shield with visible milk flow, characterized in that: Includes a breast shield body (100), which includes a protective part (1), a first fitting part (2), and a liquid guiding part (3); The protective part (1) is a columnar structure. The outer wall of the protective part (1) is constructed with a first fitting part (2) extending obliquely towards the breast side along the circumferential direction. The first fitting part (2) is constructed with a breast receiving cavity (21) for the breast to enter. The protective part (1) is constructed with a nipple receiving cavity (11) communicating with the breast receiving cavity (21). The nipple receiving cavity (11) matches the shape of the nipple. The protective part (1) is connected to the liquid guiding part (3) at one end away from the breast. The liquid guiding part (3) extends in the direction away from the protective part (1) and is transparent. The liquid guiding part (3) has a milk channel (31) inside that communicates with the nipple receiving cavity (11). The liquid guiding part (3) at one end away from the protective part (1) has at least one outlet hole (32) that communicates with the milk channel (31).

2. The breast shield with visible milk flow according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid guiding part (3) is a transparent soft rubber that can be elastically deformed.

3. The breast shield with visible milk flow according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid guiding part (3) is provided with a suction part (33) near the liquid outlet (32), and the suction part (33) protrudes outward along the outer wall of the liquid guiding part (3).

4. The breast shield with visible milk flow according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: The liquid guiding part (3) has a flat structure, and the milk channel (31) is a flat cavity that matches the liquid guiding part (3).

5. The breast shield with visible milk flow according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective part (1) has a second fitting part (4) extending obliquely towards one side of the breast at one end near the breast. The first fitting part (2) and the second fitting part (4) are bowl-shaped structures with openings towards one side of the breast. The second fitting part (4) is located inside the breast accommodating cavity (21).

6. The breast shield with visible milk flow according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first adhesive part (2) and the second adhesive part (4) are soft rubber with a wall thickness that gradually decreases towards the side of the breast.

7. The breast shield with visible milk flow according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that: An adsorption collection cavity (22) is formed between the inner wall of the first bonding part (2) and the outer wall of the second bonding part (4).

8. The breast shield with visible milk flow according to claim 5, characterized in that: The liquid guiding part (3) is provided with a stop part (5) that protrudes outward along the radial direction of the liquid guiding part (3). The stop part (5) has an arc-shaped disc structure that bends toward the protective part (1).

9. The breast shield with visible milk flow according to claim 8, characterized in that: The protective part (1), the first bonding part (2), the liquid guiding part (3), the second bonding part (4), and the stop part (5) are integrally formed.

10. The breast shield with visible milk flow according to claim 9, characterized in that: The protective part (1), the first adhesive part (2), the liquid guiding part (3), the second adhesive part (4), and the stop part (5) are all transparent.

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