ROBOT ARM DESIGN FOR FUNDUS PRINTING

Abstract

The invention relates to a robotic arm design for fundal pressure, with which the Kristeller maneuver can be performed accurately and healthily when the mother cannot push hard enough during labor and the baby's heart rate begins to drop, characterized in that it comprises a connection and power unit (1) consisting of a battery and a microprocessor, which can be attached to and detached from one side of the delivery bed, an angled arm (2) connected to the connection and power unit (1) via a movable hinge and extending over the delivery bed, a movable joint (3) at the end of the angled arm (2) which can rotate about itself, a shaft (4) connected to the movable joint (3) and which can move back and forth, a pressure surface (5) with a flexible surface,which is positioned at the end of the shaft (4) and exerts pressure on the abdomen of the pregnant woman in a Kristeller maneuver, and a control screen (6) mounted on one side of the delivery bed and controlling the operation of the system.

Description

Technical area:

[0001] The invention relates to a fundal pressure robotic arm design that can accurately and healthily perform the Kristeller maneuver when the mother cannot push hard enough during labor and the baby's heart rate begins to drop. State of the art:

[0002] Today, there are many devices that can be used before, during, and after childbirth. These devices protect the health of mother and child and ensure a more comfortable process. However, if the mother's pushing during labor is insufficient and the baby's heart rate drops, fundal pressure, known as the Kristeller maneuver, is used. The Kristeller maneuver is a method that aims to push the baby forward by applying pressure to the mother's abdomen. This maneuver allows the baby to leave the uterus more quickly. However, because this maneuver is performed by a human, it can cause damage to the woman's perineum and problems for the baby.

[0003] Utility model application CN217611724U describes the "abdominal compression device for promoting uterine contraction after delivery." The invention discloses a postpartum abdominal compression device for promoting uterine contraction, comprising a wound compression piece and a fundal compression piece arranged side by side, wherein each of the wound compression piece and the fundal compression piece comprises a compression sandbag and a cloth bag for receiving the compression sandbag, and the cloth bag is provided with a placement opening for placing the sandbag; the wound compression piece and the fundal compression piece are used for compressing a cesarean section wound, respectively.A caliper is placed in the center of the bottom of the end of the fundus press piece facing the head of a human body. The left and right ends of the caliper are bent to form arcuate clamps, and the arcuate clamps are clamped on the two sides of the abdomen below the chest of the human body. The left and right sides of the wound press piece are each provided with a pacifier ring, which is used to encircle the waist of both sides of a puerpera, and the pacifier rings are covered with silicone sleeves. This prevents cesarean section wounds from rupturing, prevents the uterus and viscera from migrating upward, and facilitates reflux.

[0004] Patent application CN113180917A describes the "Postoperative Abdominal Band Device for Cesarean Section." The invention relates to a postoperative abdominal band for pressurizing after a cesarean section and relates to the field of medical gynecology and obstetrics. The device is technically characterized by comprising a rigid connector for firmly connecting to a rigid support, a shell connected to the rigid connector, and a first air sac located within the shell for pressurizing the abdomen of the pregnant woman on the hospital bed. The device can better pressurize the abdominal cavity after a cesarean section, the pressure exerted on the air sac structure is soft, the air sac structure can be adjusted more precisely, and secondary injuries caused by improper body movements can be avoided.

[0005] The utility model application CN215459751U describes an "adjustable midwifery chair for obstetrics." The invention relates to the technical field of medical instruments, in particular to an adjustable midwifery chair for obstetrics that improves the convenience of adjusting the support angle of the device, increases functional versatility, enhances user adaptability, and enhances user comfort. It consists of a chair and a leg frame, the chair comprising a chair body and further comprising a support frame, a mounting part, a connecting shaft, a driven gear, a slide rail, a slide groove, a straight rack, a sliding sleeve, a threaded rod, a support beam, and an adjustment mechanism.The left end of the support frame is mounted on the right end of the recliner body, and the connecting shaft is fixedly connected to a through hole in the left end of the mounting part and rotatably connected to a shaft hole in the right end of the support frame in an adapted mode; the slide rails are symmetrically installed on the front and rear walls of a recliner groove cavity, the slide grooves are each installed on the spur gear racks and are in adapted sliding connection with the slide rails, the spur gear racks are each in meshing transmission connection with the driven gears, and the adjustment mechanism is installed on the recliner in an adapted mode.

[0006] Various devices and appliances used during and after childbirth are described here. These devices are not intended to expedite labor when the mother's pushing is insufficient and the baby's heart rate drops.

[0007] There is therefore a need for a new technology that can overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages. Definition of the invention:

[0008] This invention is a robotic arm design for fundus pressure which can overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages, characterized in that it can apply fundus pressure, is a system which can work automatically, can be controlled from the control screen, can be connected to the delivery bed, has an angulated arm, has a flexible pressure surface and has a sensor.

[0009] The device can perform Kristeller maneuvers performed by humans during childbirth. It performs fundal pressure automatically or manually via the control screen. Thanks to sensors on the flexible pressure surface, the intensity of the applied pressure and the force reacting to the impact can be instantly measured and monitored. A microprocessor, which processes the data and enables automatic operation of the device, is located in the power unit. The device can also apply fundal pressure independently. It can be easily attached to and removed from the edge of the delivery bed. The angle and mobility of the pressure surface can be adjusted thanks to the structure of the angled arm, the movable joint, and the shaft.

[0010] Thanks to the simple attachment of the components that comprise the invention, it is easy to install, and costs are also low thanks to the short assembly time. Furthermore, the invention has a robust structure. Description of the drawings:

[0011] The invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in order that the features of the invention may be better understood and appreciated, but it is not intended to limit the invention to these particular embodiments. Rather, it is intended to cover all alternatives, modifications, and equivalents that may be included within the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. It is to be understood that the details shown are for the sole purpose of describing preferred embodiments of the present invention and are presented for the purpose of providing the most useful and readily understandable description of both the embodiment of the methods, rules, and conceptual features of the invention.

[0012] In these drawings; Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the system. Fig. 2 is a detailed view of the system. Fig. 3 is a detailed view of the system.

[0013] The figures which contribute to the understanding of the invention are numbered in the accompanying drawings and are listed below with their designations. Description of the reference list: 1 connection and power unit 2 bent arm 3 movable joint 4th wave 5 Printing surface 6 Control screen Description of the invention:

[0014] The invention comprises a power supply and control unit (1) comprising a battery and a microprocessor which can be attached and detached from one side of the delivery bed, an angled arm (2) connected to the power supply and control unit (1) via a movable hinge and extending above the delivery bed, a movable joint (3) at the end of the angled arm (2) which can rotate about itself, a shaft (4) connected to the movable joint (3) and which can move back and forth, a pressure surface (5) comprising a flexible surface which is positioned at the end of the shaft (4) and exerts pressure on the pregnant woman's abdomen in a Kristeller maneuver, and a control screen (6) mounted on one side of the delivery bed and which controls the operation of the system.

[0015] The invention comprises a pressure surface (5) which transmits the intensity of the pressure to be exerted on the abdomen of the pregnant woman and the force reacting to the impact to the connection and power unit (1) with the pressure sensors located therein.

[0016] The invention comprises a control screen (6) on which the movements and positions of the angled arm (2), the movable joint (3) and the shaft (4) can be adjusted.

[0017] The invention comprises a connection and power unit (1) which enables the Kristeller maneuver to be carried out automatically using the command entered from the control screen (6). Detailed description of the invention:

[0018] The parts of which the invention consists are essentially a connection and power unit (1), an angled arm (2), a movable joint (3), a shaft (4), a pressure surface (5) and a control screen (6).

[0019] There is a power supply and control unit (1) which consists of a battery and a microprocessor and which can be attached and detached from one side of the delivery bed. The power supply and control unit (1) contains parts such as the battery and the microprocessor. There is an angled arm (2) which is connected to the power supply and control unit (1) via a movable hinge and extends across the delivery bed. The angled arm (2) can be moved from the hinge part. At the end of the angled arm (2) there is a rotatable, movable joint (3). There is a shaft (4) which extends through the movable joint (3) and can be moved back and forth. At the end of the shaft (4) there is a pressure surface (5) with a flexible surface which applies pressure to the pregnant woman's abdomen during a Kristeller maneuver.The pressure surface (5) transmits the intensity of the pressure to be exerted on the pregnant woman's abdomen and the force reacting to the impact to the connection and power unit (1) with its pressure sensors. A control screen (6) is mounted on one side of the delivery bed to control the system's operation. The control screen (6) allows the movements and positions of the bent arm (2), the movable joint (3), and the shaft (4) to be adjusted. The connection and power unit (1) enables the Kristeller maneuver to be performed automatically by entering a command on the control screen (6). QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] CN 217611724U

[0003] CN 113180917A

[0004] CN 215459751U

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Claims

[1] Robot arm design for fundus printing, characterized by , that it - a connection and power unit (1) consisting of a battery and a microprocessor, which can be attached to and removed from one side of the delivery bed, - an angled arm (2) connected to the connection and power unit (1) via a movable hinge and extending over the delivery bed, - a movable joint (3) at the end of the angled arm (2) which can rotate around itself, - a shaft (4) connected to the movable joint (3) and capable of reciprocating, - a pressure surface (5) with a flexible surface positioned at the end of the shaft (4) and exerting pressure on the abdomen of the pregnant woman in a Kristeller maneuver, and - a control screen (6) mounted on one side of the delivery bed which controls the operation of the system. [2] Robot arm design for fundus printing according to claim 1, characterized by that it comprises a pressure surface (5) which transmits the intensity of the pressure to be exerted on the abdomen of the pregnant woman and the force reacting to the impact to the connection and power unit (1) with the pressure sensors located therein. [3] Robot arm design for fundus printing according to claim 1, characterized by that it comprises a control screen (6) on which the movements and positions of the angled arm (2), the movable joint (3) and the shaft (4) can be adjusted. [4] Robot arm design for fundus printing according to claim 1, characterized by that it comprises a connection and power unit (1) which enables the Kristeller maneuver to be carried out automatically with the command entered from the control screen (6).

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