Connecting apparatus of feeder

Abstract

Provided is a connecting apparatus (100) of a feeder (200), comprising a material conveying member (10) and a sealing member (20). The material conveying member (10) is provided with a connecting tube (11), a mounting unit (12), and a material conveying channel (13). The connecting tube (11) is located on one side of the mounting unit (12). The material conveying channel (13) penetrates through the mounting unit (12), and the material conveying channel (13) communicates with the outside of the material conveying member (10) and the inside of the connecting tube (11). The sealing member (20) is adjacent to the material conveying member (10), and the sealing member (20) is provided with a plug (21) and a connecting unit (22). The plug (21) selectively seals a tube opening (111) of the connecting tube (11), and the connecting unit (22) is connected between the mounting unit (12) of the material conveying member (10) and the plug (21). The arrangement enables a relevant person to quickly disassemble and assemble the feeder (200) and a catheter (300), facilitating the cleaning of the catheter (300). In addition, the sealing member (20) can isolate the liquid food inside the feeder (200) from external air, thereby preventing the liquid food from being contaminated.

Description

feeder connection device Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a connecting device, and more particularly to a connecting device for a feeder. Background Technology

[0002] A feeding device is an aid to eating, used for individuals who require special care in their diet, such as patients with swallowing difficulties or other eating problems. The feeding device contains a feeding bag filled with liquid food, which is delivered through a connecting tube, allowing the patient to eat. Technical issues

[0003] In the past, the feeding bag and connecting tube were designed as a single unit, meaning they could not be separated. The feeding bag was for single use, while the connecting tube was reusable. With this structure, it was impossible to flexibly separate the feeding bag and connecting tube, so the connecting tube had to be discarded along with the feeding bag.

[0004] In addition, because the feeding bag and the connecting tube are designed as a single unit, the connecting tube cannot be separated from the feeding bag, which leads to problems such as difficulty in cleaning and incomplete cleaning. Technical solutions

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a connection device for a feeder, allowing personnel to quickly assemble and disassemble the feeder and tubing.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a connecting device for a feeder, comprising a feeding component and a sealing component. The feeding component has a connecting pipe, a mounting unit, and a feeding channel. The connecting pipe is located on one side of the mounting unit, and the feeding channel passes through the mounting unit, connecting the outside of the feeding component with the inside of the connecting pipe. The sealing component is adjacent to the feeding component and has a plug and a connecting unit. The plug selectively seals one opening of the connecting pipe, and the connecting unit connects the mounting unit of the feeding component and the plug.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, a conduit is further included. The connecting tube of the conveying component has a plurality of engaging portions. The plurality of engaging portions are spaced apart along an axis of the conveying component and selectively engage with the conduit.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present invention, each of the multiple engaging parts has a conical surface, and the conical surface gradually tapers away from the mounting unit of the adjacent feeding component in the direction away from the mounting unit.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, one end of the catheter has a connector, the connector having a plurality of protrusions, and the conical surfaces of the plurality of engaging portions selectively engage with the plurality of protrusions of the connector.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting unit of the sealing member is elastic, the connecting unit has multiple meandering segments, the multiple meandering segments are sequentially connected to each other, and the multiple meandering segments are connected between the mounting unit and the plug.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the plug has a connecting portion and an isolating portion. The connecting portion is located on one side of the isolating portion and is connected to a meandering section at one end of the connected unit. The isolating portion selectively seals the opening of the connecting tube.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting part of the plug is connected to the connecting pipe of the feeding component, and there is a separation line between the connecting part and the connecting pipe. The separation line provides an external force to force the connecting part and the connecting pipe to separate along the separation line.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the insulating part has a mating groove, which is located on the side of the insulating part away from the connecting part, and the mating groove provides the opening of the connecting pipe.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, a stabilizing part is provided in the mounting unit extending along the axis of the vertical conveyor.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention, the stabilizing part has a rib, which is arranged along the axis of the conveying member.

[0016] Therefore, the technical solution of the present invention has at least the following technical features:

[0017] I. This invention provides relevant personnel with a quick way to disassemble and assemble the feeder and tubing, so as to facilitate the cleaning of the tubing.

[0018] Second, the sealing component of the present invention can isolate the liquid food inside the feeder from the outside air, thus preventing the liquid food from being contaminated.

[0019] Third, the connecting unit of the present invention is connected between the feeding component and the plug, which can avoid the problem of the plug being lost. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0021] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a connecting device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and in particular, a schematic diagram showing the appearance features of the connecting device.

[0022] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of one side view of the connecting device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the connection device from another side according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram from one side of the connecting device according to another embodiment of the present invention, especially a schematic diagram showing the configuration relationship between the feeder, the connecting device and the catheter.

[0025] Figure 5 is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of Figure 4, especially showing the locking part locking onto the catheter.

[0026] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a connection device according to another embodiment of the present invention, particularly showing a plug sealing the connecting tube.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0028] 100: Connecting device

[0029] 10: Material conveying components

[0030] 11: Connecting pipe

[0031] 111: Pipe opening

[0032] 112: Card-connecting section

[0033] 112a: Conical surface

[0034] 12: Installation Unit

[0035] 121: Stable Section

[0036] 121a: Ribs

[0037] 13: Material conveying channel

[0038] 20: Sealing components

[0039] 21: Stopper

[0040] 211: Connecting part

[0041] 212: Isolation Section

[0042] 212a: Dating groove

[0043] 22: Connected Units

[0044] 221: Winding Section

[0045] 200: Feeder

[0046] 300: Catheter

[0047] 310: Connector

[0048] 311: Protrusion

[0049] L1: Axis

[0050] L2: Separation line. The best embodiment of the present invention

[0051] To facilitate the description of the central idea of ​​the invention as presented above, specific embodiments are now described. The various objects in the embodiments are depicted to a scale suitable for illustration, in terms of size, deformation, or displacement, and are not drawn to the scale of actual components, as will be explained earlier.

[0052] The exemplary embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is not intended to limit the technical principles of the present invention to the specific disclosed embodiments, but the scope of the present invention is limited only by the claims, which cover alternatives, modifications and equivalents.

[0053] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6. In this embodiment of the invention, a connecting device 100 is provided, which is disposed on a feeder 200. The feeder 200 may contain liquid food.

[0054] Please refer to Figure 1 for details. The connecting device 100 includes a material conveying component 10 and a sealing component 20.

[0055] The feeding component 10 has a connecting pipe 11, a mounting unit 12, and a feeding channel 13. The connecting pipe 11 is located on one side of the mounting unit 12. The mounting unit 12 can be disposed on the bottom side of the feeder 200; if viewed from a top view, the top cover of the mounting unit 12 is diamond-shaped. The feeding channel 13 passes through the mounting unit 12 and connects the outside of the feeding component 10 with the inside of the connecting pipe 11 to transport liquid food.

[0056] The sealing element 20 is adjacent to the conveying element 10. The sealing element 20 has a plug 21 and a connecting unit 22. The plug 21 selectively seals a port 111 of the connecting tube 11 to open or close the port 111. The connecting unit 22 connects the mounting unit 12 of the conveying element 10 and the plug 21.

[0057] Please refer to Figure 2. The connecting pipe 11 of the conveying component 10 has multiple engaging parts 112. The multiple engaging parts 112 are spaced apart along an axis L1 of the conveying component 10, and the multiple engaging parts 112 are in a multi-section state.

[0058] In one embodiment of the present invention, each of the plurality of engaging portions 112 has a conical surface 112a, and the conical surface 112a gradually tapers away from the mounting unit 12 of the adjacent feeding member 10. As shown in FIG2, when viewed from FIG2, the conical surface 112a of the plurality of engaging portions 112 generally presents a trapezoidal shape that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom.

[0059] Please refer to Figure 2. A stabilizing part 121 extends from the mounting unit 12 along the axis L1 of the vertical conveyor 10 to stably fix it to the bottom side of the feeder 200. As shown in Figure 2, there are two stabilizing parts 121, which, together with the connecting tube 11, form a general T-shape. Furthermore, the stabilizing part 121 has a rib 121a, which is arranged along the axis L1 of the conveyor 10.

[0060] In one embodiment of the present invention, the mounting unit 12 has a first length along the axis L1 of the parallel conveyor 10, and the connecting unit 22 has a second length along the axis L1 of the parallel conveyor 10, the second length being greater than the first length.

[0061] In one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting unit 22 of the sealing member 20 is elastic. The connecting unit 22 has a plurality of meandering segments 221, which are sequentially connected to each other, and the connecting unit 22 in FIG. 2 presents a serpentine shape. Furthermore, the plurality of meandering segments 221 are connected between the mounting unit 12 and the plug 21. When the connecting unit 22 is straightened, the length of the connecting unit 22 is greater than the original second length. This facilitates the stretching of the connecting unit 22 by personnel.

[0062] Furthermore, the length of the meandering segment 221 connected to the plug 21 is greater than the length of the meandering segment 221 connected to the mounting unit 12.

[0063] Referring to Figure 2, the plug 21 has a connecting portion 211 and an isolating portion 212. The connecting portion 211 is located on one side of the isolating portion 212, which provides access for personnel to operate. The connecting portion 211 is connected to a meandering section 221 at one end of the connecting unit 22, and the meandering section 221 at the other end of the connecting unit 22 is connected to the mounting unit 12.

[0064] In one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting portion 211 of the plug 21 is connected to the connecting tube 11 of the conveying component 10. A separation line L2 is provided between the connecting portion 211 and the connecting tube 11. The separation line L2 provides an external force to force the connecting portion 211 and the connecting tube 11 to separate along the separation line L2, thereby forming the opening 111 of the connecting tube 11.

[0065] Please refer to Figure 3 for a side view of the insulating portion 212 of the plug 21 and the opening 111 of the connecting tube 11. The insulating portion 212 selectively seals the opening 111 of the connecting tube 11. Furthermore, the insulating portion 212 has a mating groove 212a located on the side of the insulating portion 212 away from the connecting portion 211, and the mating groove 212a provides the opening 111 of the connecting tube 11.

[0066] Please refer to Figure 4 for further details. The present invention also includes a catheter 300. The feeder 200 and the catheter 300 are connected via a connecting device 100.

[0067] Please refer to Figure 5 for details. Multiple engaging parts 112 selectively engage with the conduit 300. When the feeder 200 is used for feeding, the liquid food in the feeder 200 will reach the conduit 300 through the connecting device 100.

[0068] In one embodiment of the present invention, one end of the conduit 300 has a connector 310, which provides a connection device 100 for engaging. The connector 310 has a plurality of protrusions 311, wherein the plurality of protrusions 311 are respectively arranged in a ring on the inner wall of the connector 310. The conical surfaces 112a of a plurality of engaging portions 112 selectively engage with the plurality of protrusions 311 of the connector 310; wherein the narrower portions of the plurality of conical surfaces 112a engage with the plurality of protrusions 311, thereby increasing the engagement stability between the engaging portions 112 and the connector 310.

[0069] Please refer to Figure 6. When the conduit 300 needs cleaning, the relevant personnel can detach the conduit 300 from the connecting device 100, and then seal the opening 111 of the connecting tube 11 with the plug 21 of the sealing member 20.

[0070] In summary, the present invention has at least the following technical features:

[0071] I. This invention provides relevant personnel with a quick way to disassemble and assemble the feeder 200 and the tubing 300, so as to facilitate the cleaning of the tubing 300.

[0072] Second, on the other hand, the sealing member 20 of the present invention can isolate the liquid food inside the feeder 200 from the outside air, thus preventing the liquid food from being contaminated.

[0073] Third, the connecting unit 22 of the present invention is connected between the feeding component 10 and the plug 21, which can avoid the problem of the plug 21 being lost.

[0074] The foregoing effects do not preclude the existence of other effects. Effects that can be derived by those skilled in the art from the description, claims, or drawings are also included in the effects of this invention. Therefore, the effects of this invention are not limited to those listed above.

[0075] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Any modifications or variations made without departing from the spirit of the present invention are within the scope of protection intended by the present invention.

Claims

1. A connecting device for a feeder, characterized in that, include: A material conveying component includes a connecting pipe, a mounting unit, and a material conveying channel. The connecting pipe is located on one side of the mounting unit, and the material conveying channel passes through the mounting unit, connecting the outside of the material conveying component with the inside of the connecting pipe. A sealing element, adjacent to the conveying element, the sealing element having a plug and a connecting unit, the plug selectively sealing a port of the connecting tube, the connecting unit connecting the mounting unit of the conveying element and the plug.

2. The connecting device for the feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a conduit, the connecting tube of the conveying component having a plurality of engaging portions, the engaging portions being spaced apart along an axis of the conveying component, the engaging portions selectively engaging with the conduit.

3. The connecting device for the feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the engaging parts has a conical surface that tapers away from the mounting unit of the adjacent conveyor component.

4. The connecting device for the feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that, One end of the catheter has a connector with multiple protrusions, and the conical surface of the engaging portion selectively engages with the protrusions of the connector.

5. The connecting device for the feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting unit of the sealing component is elastic and has multiple meandering segments that are sequentially connected to each other and connected between the mounting unit and the plug.

6. The connecting device for the feeder according to claim 5, characterized in that, The plug has a connecting portion and an isolating portion. The connecting portion is located on one side of the isolating portion and is connected to the meandering section at one end of the connecting unit. The isolating portion selectively seals the opening of the connecting tube.

7. The connecting device for the feeder according to claim 6, characterized in that, The plug's connecting portion is connected to the connecting tube of the conveying component, and there is a separation line between the connecting portion and the connecting tube. The separation line provides an external force that forces the connecting portion and the connecting tube to separate along the separation line.

8. The connecting device for the feeder according to claim 6, characterized in that, The insulating part has a mating groove located on the side of the insulating part away from the connecting part, and the mating groove provides the port setting of the connecting pipe.

9. The connecting device for the feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting unit has a stabilizing part extending along the axis perpendicular to the feeder.

10. The connecting device for the feeder according to claim 9, characterized in that, The stabilizing part has a rib that is arranged along the axis of the conveying member.

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