Suction pad with suction module

Abstract

The present invention comprises an upper pad and a lower pad; and a suction module provided between the upper pad and the lower pad for sucking and discharging urine, wherein the upper pad may be provided as a suction pad comprising a first upper pad and a second upper pad into which urine penetrates.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a suction pad equipped with a suction module, and more specifically, to a device that facilitates the absorption of urine so that a suction action for external discharge can be reliably performed. Background Technology

[0003] Generally, among long-term care recipients, patients with difficulty controlling elimination find it difficult to move or stand up on their own without the assistance of a caregiver.

[0004] These long-term care patients are typically cared for by a single caregiver for multiple patients rather than at home. During nighttime hours or when the caregiver is away, the inability to handle immediate excretions leads to frequent problems such as bedsores and hygiene issues. Furthermore, managing these excretions is the most challenging aspect for caregivers, necessitating measures to alleviate their fatigue.

[0005] Patients who have difficulty controlling urination and defecation always wear diaper-type absorbent products. In particular, since they urinate several times a day, they are unable to replace the absorbent product each time and only replace it when the urine reaches a level where the product can no longer absorb it.

[0006] Therefore, it is necessary to process urine immediately from absorbent devices during urination and manage urination using the processed urine; however, to date, a device for immediately processing urine absorbed by absorbent devices has not been provided. The problem to be solved

[0008] The present invention provides a suction pad equipped with a suction module that facilitates the absorption of urine when a patient urinates while wearing the pad, thereby ensuring a reliable suction action for external discharge. means of solving the problem

[0010] The present invention comprises an upper pad and a lower pad; and a suction module provided between the upper pad and the lower pad for sucking and discharging urine, wherein the upper pad may be provided as a suction pad comprising a first upper pad and a second upper pad into which urine penetrates. Effects of the invention

[0012] Thus, the present invention is a suction pad worn by a user to collect excrement, comprising a suction module provided inside the suction pad, and when the user urinates on the suction pad worn, the urine can be absorbed by a vacuum means and discharged to the outside, and the urination pattern can be analyzed in real time to identify whether there is a urination disorder, and urination management can be performed efficiently based on the identified results.

[0013] The suction pad of the present invention may be composed of an upper pad, a lower pad, and a waterproof material so that when a user urinates, it is rapidly absorbed and, upon contact with the moisture detection part of the suction module and detected, is sucked in by the suction action and discharged to the outside. The upper pad, which comes into contact with the user's skin, is composed of a first upper pad and a second upper pad made of a hydrophobic non-woven fabric material that allows air to circulate, and the lower pad can function as a diffusion sheet to rapidly diffuse to a dry area, thereby enabling smooth suction action by the suction tube.

[0014] In this invention, when urine penetrates into the inside of the suction pad and is detected, the suction tube immediately discharges it to the outside of the suction pad through a suction action. Since urine is never left in the suction pad, it can be used for a long time, and consequently, the amount of waste from the suction pad can be significantly reduced. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0016] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a suction pad connected to an automatic urination processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the suction pad of a suction pad according to one embodiment of the present invention connected to an automatic urination processing device. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a suction pad according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a suction module provided in a suction pad according to one embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 5 is a rear perspective view of Fig. 4. FIG. 6 is a partially enlarged perspective view of the rotating member in a state where it is laid down and pressed, with the connecting tube and connector provided at one end of the suction tube in FIG. 4 combined. FIG. 7 is a front view of a connector included in a suction module provided in a suction pad according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 is an enlarged view of section A of Figure 4. Figure 9 is an enlarged view of part B of Figure 5. Figure 10 is a diagram showing the state in which the connecting tube and the connector of the suction tube are combined, and the moisture sensing part of the suction tube and the contact part of the connector are in contact. FIG. 11 is a plan view of a suction module provided in a suction pad according to one embodiment of the present invention, showing the connector separated. Figure 12 (a) is a cross-sectional view along the CC line of Figure 11, and (b) is a cross-sectional view along the DD line of Figure 11. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0017] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a suction pad connected to an automatic urination processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a suction pad connected to an automatic urination processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a suction pad connected according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, a suction pad (200) according to one embodiment of the present invention may be made of non-woven fabric or the like, and may have a structure consisting of two layers of pads on the upper side and two layers of pads on the lower side. That is, an upper pad is provided on the upper side of the suction pad (200), and the upper pad may be laminated to include a first upper pad (210) provided on the outermost side and a second upper pad (220) provided on the inside thereof, and a lower pad (240) is provided on the lower side of the suction pad (200), and a waterproof material (230) may be provided on the outside of the lower pad (240).

[0019] The first upper pad (210) is a non-woven fabric made of a hydrophobic material that allows air to pass through, and serves to quickly flush moisture into the interior, and can be soft and harmless to the human body when in contact with the skin.

[0020] The second upper pad (220) is a non-woven fabric made of a hydrophobic material that allows air to pass through and rapidly allows moisture to pass into it.

[0021] The lower pad (240) may be made of non-woven fabric and may be a diffusion sheet capable of rapidly spreading from a location with moisture to a location without moisture.

[0022] The diffusion sheet is formed from a permeable sheet such as a nonwoven fabric containing hydrophilic fibers, for example, rayon fibers, and can be used to rapidly diffuse urine when it is excreted so that the lower pad (240) becomes wet over a wide area.

[0023] After the urine of a user wearing the suction pad (200) is sucked through the upper pads, specifically the first upper pad (210) and the second upper pad (220), and then moves downward to reach the lower pad (240), the lower pad (240) can rapidly spread and move from the area covered with urine to the area not covered with urine.

[0024] Accordingly, urine can be easily absorbed by the suction action of the suction tube (110) provided between the upper pad and the lower pad (240).

[0025] In addition, the waterproofing material (230) can be made of a resin-based material (e.g., polyethylene-based) and, since it is waterproof, the absorbed urine can be kept absorbed inside the suction pad (200) without leaking out again.

[0026] A suction module (100) is provided inside the suction pad (200) so that urine can be suctioned and discharged to the outside.

[0027] The suction module (100) may include a suction tube (110) having a predetermined length, a connecting tube (120) for suctioning urine at one end of the suction tube (110), and a moisture sensing part (130) formed on the outer surface of the suction tube (110) for detecting urine.

[0028] The suction module (100) is inserted into a suction pad (200) worn by the user to detect and suction urine and discharge it to an automatic urine processing device (300) provided externally.

[0029] The suction tube (110) may be made of a flexible material and may include, for example, any one of silicone, polypropylene (PP), or polyethylene (PE) resin materials.

[0030] Referring to FIGS. 9 and FIGS. 12, the suction tube (110) may include at least one suction hole (111) capable of suctioning urine, a sealing part (112) provided at one end for sealing, and discharge passages (113) formed on both sides of the suction tube (110).

[0031] The upper and lower portions of the suction tube (110) may be formed in close proximity, and the drainage passages (113) formed on both sides of the suction tube (110) may be provided with a structure that protrudes in a circular shape in cross-section. Of course, the portions between the drainage passages (113) in the suction tube (110) may not be attached but may be in a facing state. When suction action occurs, the upper and lower portions of the central part of the suction tube (110) may be close to each other and the gap may become narrow, whereas the portions on both sides of the suction tube (110) may not be close to each other and a passage may be formed. The present invention takes this phenomenon into consideration when forming the suction tube (110) and forms discharge passages (113) on both sides of the suction tube (110), and forms the portions between the discharge passages (113) in a facing state, thereby allowing the suction tube (110) to smoothly perform suction action through the discharge passages (113) without significant changes in cross-section and discharge urine.

[0032] FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing a waterproof film (140) provided, and the waterproof film (140) may or may not be provided on the outer surface of the suction tube (110). A plurality of through holes (141) may be formed in the waterproof film (140) at intervals along the longitudinal direction, and accordingly, a moisture sensing part (130) provided inside may be exposed to the outside.

[0033] Additionally, the suction hole (111) may be provided at any location on the suction tube (110). However, it may be preferable to form it at a specific location. That is, it may be formed at one end of the suction tube (110). This area may be the area located on the buttocks when the user wears the suction pad (200).

[0034] Additionally, the suction holes (111) can be formed at both edges rather than at the center of the suction tube (110), and, for example, a total of four suction holes (111) can be formed, two at each edge of the suction tube (110). When four suction holes (111) are formed, if the four suction holes (111) are included in the urine area supplied through the suction pad (200), when the suction action is performed, the urine penetrates through the suction pad (200) and is absorbed into the suction holes (111), and at the same time, is completely blocked by the urine, so smooth suction can be performed without loss of suction pressure.

[0035] In addition, as another example, the suction hole (111) can be formed at one end of the suction tube (110). That is, it can be formed at the end side where the sealing part (112) is provided, and can be arranged to be in communication with the drainage passage (113).

[0036] The upper part of the suction tube (110) is the location that comes into contact with the skin when the user wears the suction pad (200), and the lower part of the suction tube (110) is the opposite location that does not come into contact with the skin when the user wears the suction pad (200).

[0037] Accordingly, the suction hole (111) can be formed in the lower part of the suction tube (110) that faces the user's buttocks when the user wears the suction pad (200).

[0038] The shape of the suction hole (111) can be formed in various ways. For example, it can be formed in various shapes such as a circle (○), a square (□), a triangle (△), or a star (☆).

[0039] Additionally, the suction module (100) may form (attach) a waterproof film (140) on the outside of the moisture sensing unit (130), and the waterproof film (140) may be made of a resin-based material (polyethylene-based). Additionally, the waterproof film (140) may be made of any one of transparent, translucent, or opaque.

[0040] A waterproof film (140) can be provided on the upper or upper and lower portions of the suction tube (100), and a plurality of through holes (141) can be formed at intervals along the longitudinal direction.

[0041] When a moisture sensing part (130) is formed on the upper and lower parts of the suction tube (110), the waterproof film (140) can be formed to wrap the moisture sensing part (130) accordingly.

[0042] The moisture sensing unit (130) may include conductive ink having conductivity, a conductor having a wire shape made of a material such as copper or silver, and may be formed along the length direction of the suction tube (110), and may be formed at both sides or in the center in the width direction of the suction tube (110) to be arranged in two rows on a plane.

[0043] Additionally, the moisture sensing part (130) may be formed on the upper part of the suction tube (110), or on both the upper and lower parts.

[0044] Additionally, the suction tube (110) may have a plurality of drainage holes (114) formed along its length. Since the drainage holes (114) are formed, when urine is absorbed through the upper part of the suction pad (200), it can easily flow down through the drainage holes (114), and accordingly, when the suction force of the automatic urination processing device (300) is applied, the suction of urine can be easily achieved through the suction hole (111) formed in the lower part of the suction tube (110).

[0045] Referring to FIGS. 4 to 7, one end of the suction tube (110) may be provided with a connector (160) for connecting to an automatic urination processing device (300). The connector (160) may include a body portion (161) and a discharge tube (162) formed at one end of the body portion (161).

[0046] The discharge tube (162) may include a urination tube (162a) through which inhaled urine passes, and a conductor passing tube (162b) through which a conductor (163) connected to a moisture detection unit (130) passes, thereby connecting to an automatic urination processing device (300). The conductor passing through the conductor passing tube (162b) may be connected inside the cover portion (320) of the automatic urination processing device (300), and the control unit (350) may detect a signal regarding urine detected by the moisture detection unit (130) through the conductor. The conductor connected inside the cover portion (320) may be connected to the control unit (350) inside the main body (310) via an operation panel provided on one side and transmit a signal to the control unit (350).

[0047] A plurality of contact portions (161a) may be formed in the body portion (161), and these contact portions (161a) may be connected to or integrally formed with a conductor (163).

[0048] Additionally, the connector (160) may include a pressing member (164) that protrudes from one side of the body portion (161) and is rotatably coupled.

[0049] A through hole (164a) may be formed in the pressing member (164), and when the connecting tube (120) of the suction tube (110) is connected, it may pass through the through hole (164a) and be connected to the urination tube (162a) of the discharge tube (162) of the connector (160). Once the connection is made, the pressing member (164) may be rotated to press the connecting tube (120) and fix it in place.

[0050] Accordingly, when the suction tube (110) is connected to the connector (160), the moisture detection part (130) of the suction tube (110) and the contact part (161a) of the connector (160) automatically come into contact. Consequently, when urine is detected by the moisture detection part (130), the conductor (163) connected to the contact part (161a) is connected to the automatic urination processing device (300), so the detection signal from the moisture detection part (130) can be received, and the control unit (350) can operate the vacuum pump (330) to perform the suction operation.

[0051] When a patient wears the suction pad (200) provided in the suction module (100) according to the present invention, the suction pad (200) is not worn in a flat state but can be worn on the patient while being bent, so the pressing member (164) of the connector (160) is positioned in the opposite direction to the patient, and the flat surface of the body part (161) can be positioned in the direction of the patient.

[0052] Therefore, from the patient's perspective, interference caused by the pressing member (164) can be minimized.

[0053] Meanwhile, an elastic member may be connected to the pressing member (164) to provide a stronger tension force, and the pressing member (164) may be rotated toward the connecting pipe (120) by the elastic force of the elastic member to apply pressure, thereby ensuring a more secure contact state between the moisture sensing part (130) and the contact part (161a).

[0054] The connecting tube (120) can be detachably coupled to the connector (160), and accordingly, when disposing of the suction pad (200) after use, the connecting tube (120) can be separated from the connector (160) and disposed of, and then connected to a new suction pad (200) for use.

[0055] However, the connector (160) is not limited to this structure and can provide various connecting means.

[0056] The automatic urination processing device (300) may include a case (310) and a cover portion (320) provided on the upper part of the case (310) so as to be openable and closable, and may further include a vacuum pump (330), which is a vacuum means provided inside the case (310), and a storage container (340) for storing aspirated urine.

[0057] Additionally, the automatic urination processing device (300) may include a control unit (350), and when the control unit (350) receives urine on the suction pad (200), it receives a signal detected by the moisture detection unit (130), detects that there is urine, and operates the vacuum pump (330) to suck up the urine through the discharge tube (162) and store it in the storage container (340).

[0058] In FIG. 2, when urine contained in the suction pad (200) is sucked and stored in the storage container (340), the discharge tube (162) is connected to the suction module (100) provided inside the suction pad (200) and the storage container (340) by vacuum pressure through the operation of the vacuum pump (330). The discharge tube (162) is inserted from the outside to the inside of the cover portion (320), and a connection port with a hole is provided in the cover portion (320). A urine inlet port may be formed on the upper part of the storage container (340) that is in communication with the connection port when the cover portion (320) is closed.

[0059] Additionally, a suction port other than the urine inlet is provided at the top of the storage tank (340), and it is connected to a vacuum pump (330) through a connecting pipe (or connecting hose). When the vacuum pump (330) is operated, a suction force acts inside the storage tank (340), and urine can be suctioned through the urination tube (162a) of the discharge tube (162) connected to the urine inlet formed at the top of the storage tank (340) to fill the storage tank (340).

[0060] FIG. 2 schematically illustrates this state, in which when the vacuum pump (330) operates, a suction force is generated inside the storage container (340) through a connecting pipe or connecting hose, and this suction force is transmitted to the suction module (100) through a connected discharge tube (162) to suck up urine contained in the suction pad (200) and store it inside the storage container (340).

[0061] The suction module (100) according to the present invention can detect when a patient with a urinary disorder wears a suction pad (200) and urinates. Since the suction module (100) is provided inside the suction pad (200), when urine is supplied to the suction pad (200), it is absorbed and can come into contact with the moisture detection unit (130).

[0062] Since the moisture detection unit (130) is provided in multiple numbers on both sides of the suction tube (110), when urine supplied to two moisture detection units (130) comes into contact, a short circuit occurs, and accordingly, the control unit (350) of the automatic urination processing device (300) can detect this.

[0063] The connecting tube (120) of the suction tube (110) is connected to the connector (160), and when connected, the moisture detection part (130) and the contact part (161a) formed on the body part (161) of the connector (160) are in contact and connected. Therefore, when the moisture detection part (130) comes into contact with urine, a signal is transmitted to the control unit (350) through the contact part (161a) and the conductor (163) so that the presence of moisture can be detected.

[0064] Then, the control unit (350) can operate the vacuum pump (330) to suck up urine through the connected discharge tube (162) and store it in the storage container (340).

[0065] When suction action occurs by the vacuum pump (330), suction force can be applied through the urination tube (162a) of the discharge tube (162), and negative pressure can be formed in the suction tube (110). At this time, urine absorbed into the suction pad (200) can move to the lower part of the suction pad (200). That is, urine absorbed through the upper part of the suction pad (200) moves to the lower part of the suction pad (200) as a downward force due to gravity is applied, and at the same time, it can move downward while passing through the drainage holes (114) formed in the suction tube (110). When the absorbed urine moves to the lower part of the suction pad (200) in this way, the urine can be absorbed through the suction hole (111) formed in the lower part of the suction tube (110).

[0066] Urine absorbed through the suction hole (111) can be discharged through the discharge passage (113) formed on both sides of the suction tube (110) and stored in the storage tank (340) of the automatic urination processing device (300) through the urination tube (162a) of the connecting pipe (120) and the connector (160).

[0067] When the suction force of the suction tube (110) is applied, the upper and lower parts of the central portion of the suction tube (110) may stick together, but the discharge passages (113) formed on both sides of the suction tube (110) do not stick together and can maintain space, so the absorbed urine can be absorbed through the suction hole (111) and quickly moved through the discharge passages (113) to be discharged.

[0068] Therefore, even if the patient urinates on the suction pad (200) worn by the patient, it is immediately removed by the suction action, so the suction pad (200) can be worn continuously.

[0069] The connecting tube (120) is formed at one end of the suction tube (110) and is connected to the discharge passage (113). Therefore, when urine moves through the discharge passage (113) by the suction force of the vacuum pump (330), it is discharged to the outside through the connecting tube (120) connected at one end of the suction tube (110) and can be stored in the storage container (340) through the urination tube (162a) of the connector (160).

[0070] Additionally, the end of the suction tube (110) equipped with a connecting tube (120) can also be sealed, and thus, urine absorbed by the suction hole (111) can be discharged through the connecting tube (120) via the discharge passage (113).

[0071] The patient can urinate multiple times while wearing the suction pad (200), and each time urination, the moisture is detected by the moisture sensor (130) formed in the suction tube (110), and the urine is absorbed by the operation of the vacuum pump (330) and stored in the storage container (340).

[0072] A weight sensor may be provided in the storage container (340), so that the amount of urine stored in the storage container (340) and the time of urination can be checked by suction action whenever the patient urinates, and through this urination data, the control unit (350) can identify the patient's urination pattern and can determine the degree of urination disorder (e.g., whether there is urinary incontinence) through the identified urination pattern.

[0073] Furthermore, since urine is immediately discharged to the outside of the suction pad (200) by suction whenever urination occurs on the suction pad (200), the suction pad (200) can always be kept in a state free of urine, and accordingly, the usage period of the suction pad (200) can be extended, and the nursing duties of the patient by the nurse in the hospital can be simplified.

[0074] Additionally, the suction pad (200) is replaced when a user, including a patient, has a bowel movement. When replacing, the connecting tube (120) is detached from the connector (160), and the new suction pad (200) is worn while the connecting tube (120) is reconnected to the connector (160) for use.

[0075] Since the suction pad (200) immediately removes urine through suction action, the amount of waste from the suction pad can be significantly reduced as the usage period increases. Explanation of the symbols

[0077] 100... Suction Module 110... suction tube 111... suction hole 112... Sealed section 113... Drainage passage 114.. Drainage pipe 120... Connecting pipe 130... Moisture detection unit 140... Waterproofing layer 141... through hole 160... connector 161... Body part 161a... Contact part 162... drainage tube 162a... urination tube 162b... conductor through tube 163... conductor 164... pressing member 164a... through hole 200... Suction pad 210... 1st upper pad 220... 2nd upper pad 230... Waterproofing material 240... lower pad 300... Automatic urination processing device 310... Case 320... Cover 330... Vacuum pump 340... Storage container 350... Control unit

Claims

Claim 1 An upper pad comprising a first upper pad and a second upper pad into which urine penetrates; a lower pad consisting of a diffusion sheet that diffuses urine penetrating from the upper pad from a location where urine is present to a location where urine is not present; and a suction module provided between the upper pad and the lower pad to suck in and discharge urine; A suction pad comprising: a suction tube made of a flexible material having a urine passage; a moisture sensing unit formed on the outer surface of the suction tube to detect urine; a drainage passage formed on both sides of the width direction of the suction tube in a cross-sectionally protruding shape along the length direction, wherein the drainage passage maintains space even when the upper and lower parts of the central portion of the suction tube are in close contact with each other during vacuum suction, thereby forming a urine discharge path; a plurality of drainage holes formed along the length direction of the suction tube to allow urine passing through the upper pad to penetrate the suction tube and move to the lower pad; a suction hole formed in the suction tube to suck urine that has moved to and diffused to the lower pad into the suction tube; and when a suction force is applied by detection by the moisture sensing unit, the urine moves to the lower pad through the drainage holes of the suction tube, diffuses, is absorbed into the suction tube through the suction hole, and is discharged through the drainage passage. Claim 2 A suction pad according to claim 1, wherein the outer surface of the lower pad is provided with a waterproof material to prevent urine from being discharged to the outside. Claim 3 In claim 1, the material of the first upper pad and the second upper pad is an air-transmitting suction pad comprising a hydrophobic nonwoven fabric. Claim 4 delete Claim 5 delete Claim 6 In claim 1, the suction hole is a suction pad formed at the edge of the suction tube. Claim 7 In claim 1, the moisture sensing unit is a plurality of suction pads formed along the longitudinal direction on one or both sides of the suction tube. Claim 8 In claim 1, the moisture sensing unit is a suction pad formed on each side of the suction tube. Claim 9 delete Claim 10 In claim 1, the moisture sensing unit is a suction pad comprising either conductive ink or a conductor. Claim 11 delete Claim 12 A suction pad according to claim 1, wherein a waterproof film is provided on the upper part of the moisture sensing part, and at least one through hole is formed in the waterproof film to allow the moisture sensing part to be exposed to the outside. Claim 13 In claim 1, the suction hole is a suction pad formed on the opposite side of the moisture sensing part when formed in the suction tube. Claim 14 In claim 1, one end of the suction tube is sealed with a sealing portion, and the other end of the suction tube is provided with a connecting tube, the connecting tube is detachably coupled to a connector to which a urination tube is connected, and the urination tube is a suction pad that sucks urine by a vacuum means for suction. Claim 15 delete

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