Menstrual care instrument

Abstract

A menstrual care instrument, comprising: a menstrual cup (1), the menstrual cup (1) extending outward from the bottom to form an extension section (4), wherein one end of the extension section is provided with an openable / closable baffle (2) and an air-permeable small tube (3), the extension section (4) is connected to a main pipe (5), and the main pipe (5) is connected to a three-way tube (6); and a housing (7), inside which are provided a first pump body (8), a second pump body (9), a circuit board (10), a control switch (11), and a power supply. The three-way tube (6) comprises a first tube port (12), a second tube port (13), and a third tube port (14). The main pipe (5) is connected to the first tube port (12). The second tube port (13) is connected to a first branch tube (15). The first branch tube (15) is connected to a liquid inlet of the first pump body (8). The third tube port (14) is connected to a second branch tube (16). The second branch tube (16) is connected to a liquid outlet of the second pump body (9). A liquid outlet of the first pump body (8) is connected to a third branch tube (17). A liquid inlet of the second pump body (9) is connected to a fourth branch tube (18). The menstrual care instrument can ensure complete discharge of menstrual blood and avoid residues, thereby reducing the breeding ground for bacteria, safeguarding female reproductive health, ensuring that there is no residual menstrual blood on the menstrual cup (1), effectively inhibiting bacterial growth, and keeping the menstrual cup (1) clean and hygienic.

Description

A menstrual care device Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of feminine hygiene products, and in particular to a menstrual care device. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of women's menstrual care, traditional super absorbent sanitary napkins are widely popular, but they are accompanied by embarrassing side leakage, discomfort and health risks due to poor breathability, as well as resource waste and environmental challenges from single use. To solve these problems, the market has introduced reusable menstrual cups, aiming to provide a more environmentally friendly and economical solution. However, users need to remove the menstrual cup from their bodies periodically, empty it, wash it, and then reinsert it. This process is not only cumbersome but also easily contaminates hands when emptying menstrual blood, affecting the user experience. Frequent resetting also takes up valuable user time, reducing the convenience and satisfaction of use. Later, a menstrual cup was introduced to the market that eliminates the need for users to frequently remove the entire menstrual cup from their bodies, empty the menstrual blood, wash it, and reinsert it. Users only need to pull out the switch and turn it on to allow for smooth discharge of menstrual blood. After the discharge is complete, the switch should be quickly turned off, and the menstrual cup should be gently pushed back into the body. However, this type of menstrual cup still has problems such as incomplete menstrual blood discharge, residual blood, and if the cup is not removed for a long time, the residual menstrual blood can easily breed bacteria, induce various gynecological diseases, and affect women's health. Technical issues

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of existing technologies, the purpose of this invention is to provide a menstrual care device.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: a menstrual care device, comprising: a menstrual cup for collecting menstrual blood, the menstrual cup being bell-shaped, the menstrual cup extending outward from the bottom to form an extension section, one end of the extension section being provided with a switchable baffle and a vent tube, the extension section being connected to a main pipe, one end of the main pipe being connected to a T-junction; a housing, the housing containing a first pump body, a second pump body, a circuit board, a control switch, and a power supply, the first pump body, the second pump body, the control switch, and the power supply being electrically connected to the circuit board; the T-junction being disposed within the housing, the T-junction including a first port, a second port, and a third port, with one end of the main pipe extending into the housing and connected to the first port of the T-junction, the second port being connected to a first branch pipe, the first branch pipe being connected to the inlet of the first pump body, the third port being connected to a second branch pipe, the second branch pipe being connected to the outlet of the second pump body; the outlet of the first pump body being connected to the third branch pipe, and the inlet of the second pump body being connected to a fourth branch pipe.

[0005] Preferably, the three-way pipe has a notch, and an ultraviolet disinfection lamp bead is tightly fitted on the notch. The ultraviolet disinfection lamp bead includes a light-emitting surface and a non-light-emitting surface. The light-emitting surface of the ultraviolet disinfection lamp bead is arranged towards the notch. When liquid flows through the notch of the three-way pipe, the ultraviolet disinfection lamp bead can disinfect the liquid flowing through the notch.

[0006] Preferably, the power source is a rechargeable battery, and the housing is also provided with a charging port for charging the rechargeable battery.

[0007] Preferably, the housing is also provided with a charging indicator light.

[0008] Preferably, the housing is further provided with a hanging rope.

[0009] Preferably, the charging indicator light is recessed inward, and the lanyard is located in the recess of the housing near the charging indicator light, forming a lanyard space with the charging indicator light.

[0010] Preferably, the first pump body is a peristaltic pump.

[0011] Preferably, the second pump body is a diaphragm pump.

[0012] Preferably, the housing is also provided with a display.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: This invention uses a first pump to draw menstrual blood from the menstrual cup sequentially through the main pipe, the first opening of the three-way connector, the second opening of the three-way connector, and the first branch pipe, and then discharges the menstrual blood through the third branch pipe. This ensures complete discharge of menstrual blood, avoids residue, and reduces the breeding ground for bacteria. This design not only improves personal hygiene but also effectively prevents gynecological diseases caused by residual menstrual blood, thus protecting women's reproductive health.

[0014] To address the issue of bacterial growth that may result from leaving menstrual cups unremoved for extended periods, this invention employs a second pump that first draws in cleaning fluid through a fourth branch tube. The cleaning fluid then flows sequentially through the second branch tube, the third opening of the three-way connector, the first opening of the three-way connector, and the main pipe until it reaches the inside of the menstrual cup, thus cleaning it. Waste fluid generated after cleaning is similarly drawn in by the first pump through the main pipe, the first opening of the three-way connector, the second opening of the three-way connector, and the first branch tube, and then discharged through the third branch tube. This ensures that even during prolonged use, no menstrual blood residue remains on the menstrual cup, effectively inhibiting bacterial growth and maintaining its cleanliness and hygiene. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 is a second structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 is a third structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the menstrual cup and its extension.

[0019] Figure 5 is the second structural schematic diagram of the menstrual cup and its extension.

[0020] Figure 6 is the third structural schematic diagram of the menstrual cup and its extension (with a plug). Detailed Implementation

[0021] As shown in Figures 1-6, a menstrual care device includes: a menstrual cup 1 for collecting menstrual blood, the menstrual cup 1 being bell-shaped, the menstrual cup 1 extending outward from the bottom to form an extension section 4, one end of the extension section 4 being provided with a switchable baffle 2 and a vent tube 3, the extension section 4 being connected to a main pipe 5, one end of the main pipe 5 being connected to a T-junction 6; a housing 7, the housing 7 containing a first pump body 8, a second pump body 9, a circuit board 10, a control switch 11, and a power supply, the first pump body 8, the second pump body 9, the control switch 11, and the power supply being electrically connected to the circuit board 10; the T-junction 6 being disposed within the housing. Inside the body 7, the three-way pipe 6 includes a first port 12, a second port 13, and a third port 14. One end of the main pipe 5 extends into the housing 7 and connects to the first port 12 of the three-way pipe 6. The second port 13 is connected to a first branch pipe 15, which is connected to the inlet of the first pump body 8. The third port 14 is connected to a second branch pipe 16, which is connected to the outlet of the second pump body 9. The outlet of the first pump body 8 is connected to a third branch pipe 17, and the inlet of the second pump body 9 is connected to a fourth branch pipe 18. In this embodiment, the control switch 11 can be a push-button switch, a voice-activated switch, or a sensor switch.

[0022] In the above structure, the vent tube 3 can prevent negative pressure from being generated inside the first pump body 8 and the second pump body 9 when they are working.

[0023] In this embodiment, a notch is provided on the three-way pipe 6, and an ultraviolet disinfection lamp bead is tightly fitted on the notch. The ultraviolet disinfection lamp bead includes a light-emitting surface and a non-light-emitting surface. The light-emitting surface of the ultraviolet disinfection lamp bead is arranged in the direction close to the notch. When liquid flows through the notch of the three-way pipe 6, the ultraviolet disinfection lamp bead can disinfect the liquid flowing through the notch.

[0024] In the above structure, ultraviolet disinfection lamp beads are used to directly irradiate the menstrual blood and other liquids flowing through the internal pipes of the menstrual care device to kill bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms, destroy their DNA structure, thereby achieving the effect of sterilization and disinfection, preventing the above liquids from contaminating the inner walls of the pipes and pump body. At the same time, the cleaning solution or care solution used to rinse the menstrual cup placed inside the woman's body can be sterilized and disinfected before injection.

[0025] In this embodiment, the power source is a rechargeable battery 19, and the housing 7 is also provided with a charging port 20 for charging the rechargeable battery 19.

[0026] In this embodiment, the housing 7 is also provided with a charging indicator light 21.

[0027] In this embodiment, the housing 7 is also provided with a hanging rope 22.

[0028] In this embodiment, the charging indicator light 21 is recessed inward, and the hanging rope 22 is disposed in the recess of the housing 7 near the charging indicator light 21, and cooperates with the charging indicator light 21 to form a hanging rope space.

[0029] In this embodiment, the first pump body 8 is an AM325RDP miniature peristaltic pump.

[0030] In this embodiment, the second pump body 9 is an AM030FPW miniature diaphragm pump.

[0031] In this embodiment, the housing 7 is also equipped with a display screen, which can display data.

[0032] Working principle: The user inserts the menstrual cup 1 into the body alone and plugs one end of the extension section 4 with the plug 23. When the menstrual blood in the menstrual cup 1 accumulates to a certain amount, the plug 23 is pulled out. At this time, due to the presence of the switchable baffle 2, the menstrual blood and other fluids accumulated in the menstrual cup 1 are prevented from flowing out along the extension section 4 the moment the plug 23 is pulled out. Then, the main pipe 5 is connected to the extension section 4 of the menstrual cup 1. Since the switchable baffle 2 is made of a soft material, such as medical-grade silicone, the main pipe 5 can push open the switchable baffle 2 set in the extension section 4, and the menstrual blood and other fluids can flow into the main pipe 5 through the open baffle 2. Pressing the control switch 11 activates the first pump body 8. Menstrual blood flows from the main pipe 5 through the first port 12 and the second port 13 of the three-way pipe 6. Ultraviolet disinfection lamps, through notches, sterilize the menstrual blood flowing through these ports. The sterilized blood then flows through the first branch pipe 15 and is drawn into the first pump body 8, before being discharged through the third branch pipe 17. Pressing the control switch 11 then stops the first pump body 8, and the second pump... When pump body 9 starts working, the second pump body 9 first draws in cleaning or nursing solution through the fourth branch pipe 18, and then flows the cleaning or nursing solution through the second branch pipe 16 sequentially through the third port 14 and the first port 12 of the three-way pipe 6. At this time, the ultraviolet disinfection lamp beads sterilize the cleaning or nursing solution flowing through the third port 14 and the first port 12 of the three-way pipe 6 through the notch. After sterilization, the cleaning or nursing solution flows through the main pipe 5 and the extension section 4, and then flows into the menstrual cup 1, realizing the cleaning or nursing solution... The menstrual cup 1 is cleaned, and waste liquid is generated. The second pump body 9 then stops working, and the first pump body 8 starts working. The waste liquid flows from the menstrual cup 1 through the extension section 4, the main pipe 5, the first port 12 of the three-way pipe 6, and the second port 13 of the three-way pipe 6 in sequence. At this time, the ultraviolet disinfection lamp beads sterilize and disinfect the waste liquid flowing through the first port 12 and the second port 13 of the three-way pipe 6 through the notch. After sterilization and disinfection, the waste liquid flows through the first branch pipe 15 and is sucked into the first pump body 8, and then discharged through the third branch pipe 17.

[0033] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of the invention. Simple modifications and substitutions made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A menstrual care device, characterized in that, include: A menstrual cup for collecting menstrual blood, the menstrual cup being bell-shaped, extending outwards from the bottom to form an extension section. One end of the extension section has a switchable baffle and a vent tube. The extension section is connected to a main pipe, and one end of the main pipe is connected to a T-junction. A housing is also included, containing a first pump body, a second pump body, a circuit board, a control switch, and a power supply. The first pump body, second pump body, control switch, and power supply are all electrically connected to the circuit board. The T-junction is located inside the housing and includes a first port, a second port, and a third port. One end of the main pipe extends into the housing and connects to the first port of the T-junction. The second port is connected to a first branch pipe, which is connected to the inlet of the first pump body. The third port is connected to a second branch pipe, which is connected to the outlet of the second pump body. The outlet of the first pump body is connected to the third branch pipe, and the inlet of the second pump body is connected to a fourth branch pipe.

2. The menstrual care device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The three-way pipe has a notch, and an ultraviolet disinfection lamp bead is tightly fitted on the notch. The ultraviolet disinfection lamp bead has a light-emitting surface and a non-light-emitting surface. The light-emitting surface of the ultraviolet disinfection lamp bead is set towards the notch. When liquid flows through the notch of the three-way pipe, the ultraviolet disinfection lamp bead can disinfect the liquid flowing through the notch.

3. The menstrual care device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The power source is a rechargeable battery, and the housing is also equipped with a charging port for charging the rechargeable battery.

4. The menstrual care device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The housing is also equipped with a charging indicator light.

5. A menstrual care device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The shell is also equipped with a hanging rope.

6. A menstrual care device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The charging indicator light is recessed inward, and the lanyard is located in the recess of the housing near the charging indicator light, forming a lanyard space with the charging indicator light.

7. A menstrual care device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first pump body is a peristaltic pump.

8. A menstrual care device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second pump body is a diaphragm pump.

9. A menstrual care device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The housing is also equipped with a display.

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