Wearable waste removal and cleansing device

Abstract

To provide a wearable excrement removal and washing unit.SOLUTION: A wearable excrement removal and washing unit is disclosed. The excrement removal and washing unit comprises: a wearable part; a receptacle part which is detachably coupled to the wearable part; and a control assembly which is coupled to the receptacle part for automatic washing. The wearable part has: a slide sleeve; and wearable underpants coupled to the slide sleeve. An engagement mechanism is provided between the slide sleeve and the receptacle part. The wearable excrement removal and washing unit is simplified, and can be easily operated by an operator, and comprises sanitation and intelligence. Therefore the wearable excrement removal and washing unit, is suitable for spread and application for the public.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to the field of patient care, and more particularly to wearable waste removal and cleansing devices. [Background technology]

[0002] In the case of bedridden patients, caregivers' assistance with all areas of personal hygiene, including the disposal of bodily waste, is essential. Typical methods include providing waterproof bed covers and using urinals or bedpans for collection and disposal. Therefore, the nursing intensity is high, increasing the likelihood of patients suffering from bedsores or even ulcer formation. Currently, disposable adult diapers are sometimes used. Although these diapers have improved breathability and comfort, they still require manual changing every time. Therefore, the effort and workload of caregivers for patients who are bedridden for a long period and unable to care for themselves remains very high, and hygiene still cannot be guaranteed.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need to provide a wearable excrement removal and cleaning device that is simple in structure, convenient to operate, hygienic and intelligent, in order to eliminate the aforementioned drawbacks. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a wearable excrement removal and cleaning device that is simple in structure, convenient to operate, hygienic and intelligent. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] To this end, the present invention provides a wearable waste removal and cleansing device, the wearable waste removal and cleansing device comprising a wearable part, a receptacle part detachably coupled to the wearable part, and a control assembly coupled to the receptacle part for automatic flushing, the wearable part comprising a sliding sleeve and wearable pants coupled to the sliding sleeve, and an engagement mechanism disposed between the sliding sleeve and the receptacle part.

[0006] In the wearable waste removal and cleansing device of the present invention, an engagement mechanism is disposed between the wearable part and the receptacle part to achieve detachability. During operation, the wearable part is worn by a patient, the receptacle part is coupled to the wearable part, and the contents of the receptacle are automatically flushed with water using the control assembly. This eliminates the need for manual labor, improves cleanliness and hygiene, and improves patient comfort through intelligent, automated operation. After flushing, only the receptacle part needs to be removed, eliminating the need to repeatedly attach and detach the wearable part, a significantly more convenient operation. Therefore, the present invention is more likely to be widespread in the field of patient care.

[0007] Preferably, the receptacle part comprises an upper housing having a receptacle body, and a lower housing and a rear housing each connected to the upper housing, and the engagement mechanism is disposed between the upper housing and the sliding sleeve.

[0008] Preferably, the lower surface of the sliding sleeve has at least one slot, and at least the front end of the upper housing is removably engaged in the at least one slot.

[0009] Preferably, the first connecting portion is disposed on the sliding sleeve, and the second connecting portion is disposed on the upper housing corresponding to the first connecting portion.

[0010] Preferably, the control assembly comprises a coupling element and a sensing element configured to couple to the process host and receptacle parts.

[0011] Preferably, the detection element includes a camera assembly mounted within the upper housing and protruding from the receptacle body to identify excrement within the receptacle body, and a gravity sensor disposed within a receiving space formed between the upper and lower housings.

[0012] Preferably, the connecting element includes an air conduit for supplying an air flow having a positive air pressure to the receptacle body or for removing waste material from the receptacle body with an air flow having a negative air pressure, and a water conduit for flushing the patient's body or the receptacle body with water.

[0013] Preferably, receiving spaces are formed between the upper housing and the rear housing and between the upper housing and the lower housing, and the water conduits include a first flushing water conduit, a second flushing water conduit, and a third flushing water conduit arranged in the receiving spaces and all extending toward the receptacle body.

[0014] Preferably, at least the outer layer of the wearable pants is waterproof, and the wearable pants have an excretion opening, a buttocks portion around the excretion opening, a crotch portion and a urination portion connected to the buttocks portion, and at least one connecting part that can be removably worn around the waist of a human body.

[0015] Preferably, the buttocks portion and the crotch portion each have a multi-layer structure, which includes a lower layer, a vacuum lining formed on the lower layer, a sponge layer formed on the vacuum lining and having an upwardly bulging middle portion, and a waterproof surface layer formed on the sponge layer.

[0016] Preferably, the urination portion bulges upward to form a concave area.

[0017] Preferably, an engagement portion configured to receive the sliding sleeve is formed on the rear peripheral edge of the evacuation opening. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] 1 is a structural block diagram of one embodiment of a wearable waste removal and cleansing device according to the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a three-dimensional view of one embodiment of a wearable waste removal and cleansing device according to the present invention. [Figure 3] 1 is a partially exploded view of one embodiment of a wearable waste removal and cleansing device according to the present invention. [Figure 4] 1 is an exploded view of another angle of one embodiment of a wearable waste removal and cleansing device according to the present invention. FIG. [Figure 5] 1 is an exploded view of one embodiment of a wearable waste removal and cleansing device according to the present invention, with the wearable pants not shown. [Figure 6] 1 is a plan view of a wearable pant of a wearable waste removal and cleansing device according to the present invention; FIG. [Figure 7] 1 is a partial cross-sectional view of a wearable pant of a wearable waste removal and cleansing device according to the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The following detailed description is provided in combination with implementation forms and accompanying drawings to explain in detail the technical contents, structural features, and effects achieved of the present invention.

[0020] The wearable waste removal and cleansing device of the present invention is particularly adapted for wear by adult patients. FIG. 1 is a structural block diagram of one embodiment of a wearable waste removal and cleansing device 100 according to the present invention. The wearable waste removal and cleansing device includes a wearable part 110, a receptacle part 120 detachably connected to the wearable part 110, and a control assembly 130 connected to the receptacle part 120 and a treatment host. In operation, the wearable part 110 is first worn by the patient, and then the receptacle part 120 is assembled to the wearable part 110. The patient and the receptacle part 120 are automatically washed with water by using the control assembly 130. This eliminates the need for manual labor. After the washing is completed, only the receptacle part 120 needs to be removed, and there is no need to repeatedly put on and take off the wearable part 110. This is more convenient for operation.

[0021] 2-4, the wearable part 110 includes a sliding sleeve 111 coupled to a receptacle part 120, and wearable pants 112 coupled to the sliding sleeve 111 and worn directly on the human body. To facilitate removal, an engagement mechanism is disposed between the sliding sleeve 111 and the receptacle part 120. For example, a slot 111b (see FIG. 4) is provided on the underside of the sliding sleeve 111, and the receptacle part 120 (e.g., a front end 120b of the receptacle part 120, such as a front end of an upper or lower housing) snaps into the slot 111b. Furthermore, the shape and size of the sliding sleeve 111 match the receptacle part 120.

[0022] Because the wearable pants 112 are in direct contact with the human body, materials for making the wearable pants need to be soft, comfortable, waterproof, breathable, antibacterial, or the like. These materials include cloth, sponge, or plastic materials, and therefore the wearable pants have different structures for different parts of the human body. FIG. 6 is a front view of one side of the wearable pants unfolded and in direct contact with the human body. The wearable pants 112 have an excretion opening 1121 aligned with the receptacle part 120, a buttocks portion 1122 around the excretion opening 1121, a crotch portion 1123 and a urination portion 1124 connected to the buttocks portion 1122, and a plurality of connecting parts 1125 removably wearable around the waist of the human body. A plurality of elastic pieces 1126 are formed between the connecting part 1125 and the intermediate structure portions (i.e., 1121-1124) of the wearable pants 112. Preferably, the entire surface fabric of the wearable pants is waterproof, skin-friendly, antibacterial, anti-allergy, anti-ozone, and breathable. An elastic fastening belt is disposed along the entire outer edge to facilitate adjustment for patients with different body shapes. The size of the excretion opening 1121 matches the size of the receptacle. The edge of this opening also has an engagement portion made of a waterproof material and configured to be engaged with the sliding sleeve 111. 1127 is formed on the periphery of the rear peripheral edge of the opening. 1127 In this embodiment, the wearable pants 112 and the sliding sleeve 111 are made of a plastic material. 1127 are fixedly connected by using

[0023] As shown in FIG. 7, the buttocks portion 1122 and the crotch portion 1123 are each a multi-layer structure. This multi-layer structure includes a lower layer 11a, a pressure-reducing lining 11b formed on the lower layer 11a, a sponge layer 11c formed on the pressure-reducing lining 11b and having an upwardly bulging middle portion, and a waterproof surface layer 11d formed on the sponge layer 11c. The width of the crotch portion 1123 can be adjusted so that there is no tightness in the inner thighs when the wearable pants are worn. The urination portion 1124 bulges outward (or toward the back) to form a concave region, and there is no step at the junction between the urination portion 1124 and the crotch portion 1123 to prevent the intrusion of external contaminants.

[0024] Each connecting part 1125 is elastic and has a hook-and-loop tape structure. The overall size of the connecting part 1125 located in the abdominal region of the body (i.e., the lower connecting part 1125 shown in FIG. 6) is smaller than the overall size of the connecting part 1125 located in the waist region of the body (i.e., the upper connecting part 1125 shown in FIG. 6). The wearable pants 112 are secured to the body by adjusting the hook-and-loop tape to prevent slippage or displacement.

[0025] 5 , the receptacle part 120 of the present invention includes an upper housing 121 having a receptacle body 1211, and a lower housing 123 and a rear housing 125, each connected to the upper housing 121. The upper housing 121 and the lower housing 123 are vertically assembled and fixed to each other with screws. A specific receiving space for placing a gravity sensor 1312 and other parts therein is formed between the upper housing 121 and the lower housing 123. The rear housing 125 is attached to the rear surface of the upper housing 121, and devices and conduits are placed therein, thus connecting to an external processing host. Specifically, an engagement mechanism is provided and arranged between the receptacle body 1211 of the upper housing 121 and the sliding sleeve 111 to facilitate easy removal of the receptacle body 1211 of the upper housing 121 from the sliding sleeve 111. For example, the front end 120b of the receptacle body 1211 is snap-fit ​​into an annular slot 111b formed on the lower surface of the sliding sleeve 111. In one example embodiment, the front end of the combination of the upper housing 121 and the lower housing 123 of the receptacle part 120 is inserted and snap-fit ​​into the annular slot 111b (see FIG. 4). Furthermore, the first connecting portion 111a is disposed on the sliding sleeve 111, and the second connecting portion 121a is disposed on the upper housing 121 corresponding to the first connecting portion 111a. The connection between the first connecting portion 111a and the second connecting portion 121a can be realized by using, for example, a hook-and-loop tape or a buckle. For example, the first connecting portion 111a can be in the form of an opening, and the second connecting portion 121a can be in the form of a buckle piece. In another example, both the first connecting portion 111a and the second connecting portion 121a are hook-and-loop tapes. The combination of the engagement mechanism with the first connecting portion 111a and the second connecting portion 121a makes the connection between the sliding sleeve 111 and the receptacle body 1211 more stable and allows for easy and convenient removal.

[0026] The control assembly 130 of the present invention includes connecting elements configured to connect to the receptacle part 120 and the treatment host, sensing elements configured to perform several specific functions, and may further include a control member (not shown) configured to control all of these elements (e.g., the connecting elements and the sensing elements). Preferably, the connecting elements include an air conduit and a water conduit. The air conduit is connected to an external treatment host to supply airflow with positive air pressure to the receptacle body 1211 or remove waste material from the receptacle body 1211 with airflow with negative air pressure. The water conduit is connected to the air conduit to flush the patient's body with water and clean the receptacle body 1211. The air conduit can be understood to include an air supply passage 132a and a suction passage 132b, and waste material can be removed to the external treatment host via the suction passage 132b (only some joints or conduits in the air conduit are shown in the figure). In the present invention, the water conduits include a first flushing water conduit 134a for flushing urine, a second flushing water conduit 134b for flushing the anus, and a third flushing water conduit 134c for cleansing the receptacle body 1211 (only some junctions or conduits of the water conduits are shown in the figure). The first flushing water conduit 134a and the second flushing water conduit 134b are disposed within the receiving space between the upper housing 121 and the rear housing 125, and the outlet positions of these water conduits are disposed vertically to fit the human organs. The third flushing water conduit 134c may be disposed within the receiving space between the upper housing 121 and the lower housing 123 to optimize the spatial layout. In particular, an external processing host may supply flushing water to the first flushing water conduit 134a, the second flushing water conduit 134b, and the third flushing water conduit 134c. The waste material in the receptacle body 1211 can be removed directly to an external treatment host via the suction passage 132b. Alternatively, flush water can be introduced into the receptacle body 1211 from the third flush water conduit 134c to soften the waste material, such as feces, after which the mixture of waste material and water is removed to an external treatment host via the suction passage 132b.After removal of waste material, the patient's body is rinsed and cleaned by water guided from one or both of the first and second flushing water conduits 134a and 134b, which respectively rinse corresponding areas of the patient's body. After rinsing, waste water is removed via the suction passage 132b to an external treatment host, and the third water conduit 134c further guides the rinse water to rinse and clean the receptacle body 1211. After rinsing, dirty water is removed from the receptacle body 1211 via the suction passage 132b to an external treatment host, and the air supply conduit 132a provides airflow to dry the body and the receptacle body 1211.

[0027] In one example embodiment, positive air pressure in air supply passage 132a provides air flow to receptacle body 1211, and negative air pressure in suction passage 132b removes the contents of receptacle body 1211 or wastewater generated by flushing operations. Thus, the space within receptacle body 1211 can be considered a connection for water and air conduits to reach flushing and removal operations.

[0028] Preferably, the present invention further improves the intelligence of the product with a detection element. As shown in FIG. 5 , the detection element includes a camera assembly 1311 mounted within the upper housing 121 and protruding from the receptacle body 1211, thereby focusing on waste material on the receptacle body 1211 for identification purposes, and different modes of the water conduit and air conduit are controlled according to different types of identified waste material. Furthermore, the detection element further includes a gravity sensor 1312 disposed within the receiving space formed between the upper housing 121 and the lower housing 123, thereby detecting whether the wearer has turned over or changed position. It should be noted that the above-mentioned mounting position of the control assembly is merely one preferred embodiment and is not intended to limit the present invention.

[0029] Therefore, in the wearable excrement removal and cleansing device 100 of the present invention, an engagement mechanism is disposed between the wearable part 110 and the receptacle part 120 to achieve detachability. During operation, the wearable part 110 is worn by the patient, and then the receptacle part 120 is coupled to the wearable part 110. Therefore, the patient and the receptacle part 120 are automatically flushed with water by the control assembly 130. In this manner, manual operation is eliminated, thus improving cleanliness and hygiene, and further improving patient comfort through intelligent, automated operation. After flushing, only the receptacle part 120 needs to be removed, eliminating the need to repeatedly attach and detach the wearable part 110, a significantly more convenient operation. The present invention is adapted for general deployment in the field of patient care.

[0030] The present disclosure merely presents preferred embodiments of the present invention, and these embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the claims of the present invention. Therefore, it will be understood that any equivalent modifications made in accordance with the details thereof still fall clearly within the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0031] 11a Lower layer 11b Decompression Lining 11c Sponge layer 11d waterproof surface layer 100 Waste removal and cleaning equipment 110 wearable parts 111 Sliding sleeve 111a first connecting portion 111b Slot, annular slot 112 Wearable Pants 120 Receptacle Parts 120b Front end 121 Upper housing 121a Second connecting part 123 Lower housing 125 rear housing 130 Control Assembly 132a Air supply passage, air supply conduit 132b Suction passage 134a First flush water conduit 134b Second flush water conduit 134c Third flush water conduit 1121 Excretory opening 1122 Buttocks area 1123 Crotch part 1124 Urination part 1125 Connecting parts 1126 Elastic Piece 1211 Receptacle body 1311 Camera Assembly 1312 Gravity Sensor

Claims

1. 1. A wearable waste removal and cleansing device worn by a patient, the wearable waste removal and cleansing device comprising: a wearable part; a receptacle part detachably coupled to the wearable part; and a control assembly coupled to the receptacle part for automatic flushing, the wearable part comprising a sliding sleeve and wearable pants coupled to the sliding sleeve, and an engagement mechanism disposed between the sliding sleeve and the receptacle part; the receptacle part includes an upper housing having a receptacle body for receiving excrement, and the engagement mechanism is disposed between the upper housing and the sliding sleeve; The engagement mechanism includes a forward end of the upper housing of the receptacle part and at least one slot disposed in a lower surface of the sliding sleeve, and the forward end of the upper housing of the receptacle part is removably engaged with the at least one slot in the lower surface of the sliding sleeve. the receptacle part further includes a lower housing and a rear housing each connected to the upper housing; the control assembly comprises a coupling element, a detection element, and a control element configured to control the coupling element and the detection element, the control assembly being configured to be coupled to a processing host and the receptacle part; the connecting element comprises an air conduit having an air supply passage for supplying an air flow having a positive air pressure to the receptacle body and a suction passage for removing waste matter from the receptacle body with an air flow having a negative air pressure, and a water conduit for flushing the patient's body or the receptacle body with water; a receiving space formed between the upper housing and the rear housing and between the upper housing and the lower housing; the water conduits are disposed within the receiving space and extend toward the receptacle body, and include a first flush water conduit for flushing urine, a second flush water conduit for flushing the anus, and a third flush water conduit for cleaning the receptacle body.

2. The wearable excrement removal and cleansing device of claim 1 , wherein a first connecting portion is disposed on the sliding sleeve, and a second connecting portion is disposed on the upper housing corresponding to the first connecting portion.

3. 2. The wearable excrement removal and cleaning device of claim 1, wherein the detection element comprises a camera assembly mounted within the upper housing and protruding from the receptacle body to identify excrement on the receptacle body, and a gravity sensor disposed within a receiving space formed between the upper housing and the lower housing.

4. 2. The wearable excrement removal and cleaning device of claim 1, wherein at least a surface layer of the wearable pants is waterproof, and the wearable pants have an excretion opening, a buttocks portion around the excretion opening, a crotch portion and a urination portion connected to the buttocks portion, and at least one connecting part removably wearable to the waist of a human body.

5. The wearable waste removal and cleansing device of claim 4 , wherein the urination portion bulges outward to form a concave area.

6. The wearable waste removal and cleansing device of claim 4 , wherein an engagement portion configured to be engaged with the sliding sleeve is formed on a rear peripheral edge of the excretion opening.

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