KR20170033515A - A medical suction apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

A medical suction apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a suction member for sucking foreign substances; a pipeline which is connected to the suction member and which the foreign substances sucked from the suction member flow through; a suction part detachably installed in the pipeline and including a plurality of suction pump units for providing vacuum pressure to the suction member; and a control part for controlling the driving of the plurality of suction pump units. It is preferable that the plurality of suction pump units is connected to the pipeline so as to be arranged in series or parallel to each other, and is driven simultaneously or individually under the control of a control part. So, even if any one of the suction pumps fails or breaks, the foreign substances can be sucked by operation of another suction pump.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a medical suction apparatus,

The present invention relates to a medical suction device, and more particularly, to a medical suction device that can suck foreign matter by operation of another suction pump even if one of a plurality of suction pumps fails or breaks.

Medical devices for inhalation are widely used in the medical field. For example, in order to secure an operative field during surgery, inhalation of bleeding site blood, inhalation of airway secretion from pneumonia patients, inhalation of saliva secretion in dental treatment, and stimulation of wound healing by applying sound pressure to the pressure ulcer site.

In this case, it is important to inhale the body secretion stably. However, most of the medical devices for inhalation according to the prior art use only one suction pump to remove bleeding site blood, air secretion from pneumonia patients, and extracts such as a toothpick or saliva generated in the mouth of a dental patient or a tooth cutter It is in fact inhaling.

In the case of sucking blood, airway secretion, or foreign material during dental treatment by using only one suction pump, if the suction pump fails, the entire suction device may fail to perform its function.

Korean Patent Laid-Open No. 10-2009-0108372 discloses a dental suction device.

The present invention has a plurality of suction pumps for providing vacuum pressure for sucking foreign matter, so that even if any one of the suction pumps fails or breaks, foreign substances can be sucked by the operation of another suction pump, And it is an object of the present invention to provide a medical suction device which does not affect the operation of the device.

Further, according to the present invention, a plurality of suction pumps are detachably installed in one pipeline, so that even if any one of the suction pumps fails or breaks, the failed suction pump can be replaced without affecting the operation of the medical suction device And to provide a medical suction device that can be used for a medical treatment.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a medical suction device in which a plurality of suction pumps are operated simultaneously or individually so that foreign matter can be stably sucked in accordance with a situation.

The medical suction apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a suction member for sucking foreign substances; A pipeline connected to the suction member, through which foreign matter sucked from the suction member flows; A suction unit detachably installed in the pipeline, the suction unit including a plurality of suction pump units for providing vacuum pressure to the suction member; And a control unit for controlling the driving of the plurality of suction pump units, wherein the plurality of suction pump units are connected to the pipeline so as to be arranged in series or parallel with each other, and are driven simultaneously or individually under the control of the control unit .

In an embodiment of the present invention, the suction portion is provided with a pipe through hole through which the pipeline passes, and a seat space in which a plurality of suction pump units are seated is provided. On the inner surface of the seat space, And a module electrode for receiving power from the power supply electrode is provided on each outer surface of the plurality of suction pump units.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the pipeline includes a suction connection portion connected to the suction member, a plurality of branch lines branched in a parallel structure from the suction connection portion, and the branch line has a structure It is preferable that a plurality of suction pump units are detachably coupled to the plurality of engaging projections.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the suction pump unit is provided with a suction pump provided with a fastening insertion portion which is provided with a vacuum pressure and is connected to a coupling projection on one side; And a pump connector which is coupled to the coupling projection and in which the coupling insertion portion is detachably installed, and the pump connector has a structure that closes the coupling projection when the coupling insertion portion is unlocked.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the pump connector includes: a connector body having a vacuum pressure inflow opening to be fastened to the fastening insertion portion and a vacuum pressure discharge opening to be fastened to the fastening protrusion; And an elastic member provided in an inner space of the connector body so as to be caught by a step portion provided on an inner circumferential surface of the connector body. The elastic member has a cylindrical shape having one end communicated with the vacuum pressure discharge opening, And when the fastening / inserting portion is inserted into the vacuum pressure inflow opening, the cut portion is opened while being compressed by the force applied by the fastening inserting portion, and when the fastening insertion portion is separated from the vacuum pressure inflow opening, It is desirable to close the pneumatic inlet opening.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the pump connector includes: a connector body having a vacuum pressure inflow opening to be fastened to the fastening insertion portion and a vacuum pressure discharge opening to be fastened to the coupling projection; And a reed valve installed so as to open or close the passage between the vacuum pressure inflow opening and the vacuum pressure discharge opening.

The present invention has a plurality of suction pumps for providing vacuum pressure for sucking foreign matter, so that even if any one of the suction pumps fails or breaks, foreign substances can be sucked by the operation of another suction pump, It may not affect the operation of the device.

Further, according to the present invention, a plurality of suction pumps are detachably installed in one pipeline, so that even if any one of the suction pumps fails or breaks, the failed suction pump can be replaced without affecting the operation of the medical suction device . That is, the present invention can be continuously used in the medical suction device in such a manner that only the damaged suction unit is replaced or repaired when the suction unit is broken or damaged.

Further, according to the present invention, a plurality of suction pumps are operated simultaneously or individually so that foreign substances can be stably sucked depending on the situation.

The present invention can drive the suction pump units connected in series when a strong vacuum pressure is required, and can stably provide a strong vacuum pressure with the suction member.

Further, according to the present invention, when continuous suction is required, it is possible to sequentially operate the suction pump units in parallel, and in addition, even when the operation of one suction pump is interrupted during the suction, It is possible to stably perform the suction of foreign matter.

1 is a schematic view of a medical suction apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 schematically shows an exploded perspective view of a suction unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 schematically shows a combined perspective view of a suction unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 schematically shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention in which a fastening insert of a suction pump unit is coupled to an engaging projection of a pipeline by a pump connector according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 schematically shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention in which the fastening insert of the suction pump unit is coupled to the mating projection of the pipeline by a pump connector according to another example;

Hereinafter, a medical suction device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The medical suction apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an suction member 110, a pipeline 120, a suction unit 130, a foreign matter treatment tank 140, and a control unit 150.

The suction member 110 is for sucking the foreign substances present in the surroundings when the suction part 130 is provided with the vacuum pressure. Suction member 110 is used to inhale bleeding site blood, inhale airway secretion of pneumonia patient, and inhale saliva secretion in dental treatment to secure an operation field. The suction member 110 is a well-known component, and various types can be applied within a range that can be easily modified in view of those skilled in the art.

The foreign matter treatment tank 140 is connected to the tank connection portion 125 of the pipeline 120. The foreign matter treatment tank 140 is a member for accommodating a foreign substance flowing along the pipeline 120 in operation of the suction portion 130. On the other hand, the control unit 150 is for controlling the driving of the plurality of suction pump units 131.

Hereinafter, the pipeline 120 connecting the suction member 110 and the foreign matter processing tank 140 and the suction unit 130 installed therein will be described.

The pipeline 120 connects the suction member 110 and the foreign matter processing tank 140 and is a pipe through which the foreign substance sucked through the suction member 110 flows when the suction unit 130 is operated. 1 to 3, the pipeline 120 includes a suction connection part 121, a plurality of branch lines 123, and a tank connection part 125.

The suction connection portion 121 is a portion to which the suction member 110 is connected. The plurality of branch lines 123 is a portion where the suction unit 130 is installed. The tank connecting portion 125 is a portion to which the foreign matter processing tank 140 is connected. The suction connection portion 121, the plurality of branch lines 123, and the tank connection portion 125 are integrally extended.

Here, the plurality of branch lines 123 are branched from the suction connection portion 121. It is preferable that the plurality of branch lines 123 are branched from the suction connection portion 121 in a parallel structure.

The branch line 123 is provided with a plurality of engaging protrusions 124 protruding from the surface in a line communicating with the inside. A plurality of suction pump units (131) are detachably coupled to the plurality of engaging projections (124).

As a result, a plurality of suction pump units 131 are arranged in series in one branch line 123. Further, the plurality of suction pump units 131 are respectively installed in a plurality of branch lines 123 arranged in parallel, and are connected in parallel with each other.

2 and 3, the suction unit 130 is detachably installed in the branch line 123 of the pipeline 120. [ The suction unit 130 includes a plurality of suction pump units 131 and a frame member 135.

The frame member 135 is for supporting a plurality of suction pump units 131 and preventing a plurality of suction pump units 131 from being displaced from each other. The frame member 135 is provided with a seating space 136 in which a plurality of suction pump units 131 are seated.

The frame member 135 is provided with a plurality of pipe through holes passing through the branch line 123 of the pipeline 120 on the outer surface thereof. The plurality of branch lines 123 are installed in the frame member 135 so as to penetrate through the pipe through-holes and pass through the seating space 136 of the frame member 135. An inner surface of the frame member 135 is provided with a power supply electrode (not shown) which is connected to the module electrode 131b of the plurality of suction pump units 131 and supplies power to the module electrode 131b.

A plurality of suction pump units (131) are for providing vacuum pressure to the suction member (110). A plurality of suction pump units 131 are installed in the plurality of branch lines 123 in the seating space 136 of the frame member 135. The plurality of suction pump units 131 are detachably attached to the plurality of branch lines 123 individually in a unit block-like structure.

The suction pump unit 131 includes a suction pump 131a and pump connectors 137a and 137b. The suction pump 131a is a device for generating vacuum pressure. The operation of the suction pump 131a is controlled by the control unit 150. [ A module electrode 131b is provided on the outer surface of each suction pump 131a.

The suction pump unit 131 is configured such that when the module electrode 131b provided on each suction pump 131a is positioned to abut the inner surface of the frame member, the suction pump unit 131 is moved from a power supply electrode (not shown) provided on the inner surface of the frame member 135 When the power is supplied to the electrode for power supply, the power is supplied between the module electrodes 131b positioned adjacent to each other.

A coupling insertion portion 131c is provided at one side of the suction pump 131a. The coupling insertion portion 131c is for coupling the suction pump 131a to the coupling projection 124. [ The fastening insertion portion 131c has a structure in which the fastening insertion portion 131c is inserted into and engaged with the fastening protrusion 124. A pump connector 137 is connected to the fastening insertion portion 131c.

When the suction pump unit 131 is inserted into the engagement projection 124 of the branch line 123, the engagement projection 124 and the engagement insertion portion 131c are engaged by the pump connectors 137a and 137b. The pump connectors 137a and 137b are installed in the engaging protrusion 124 so as to surround the outer circumferential surface of the engaging protrusion 124. [

The pump connectors 137a and 137b have a structure in which the engaging protrusion 124 is closed when the engaging insertion portion 131c is not fastened. The pump connector 137a may have various structures as long as the coupling insertion portion 131c and the coupling projection 124 can be connected to each other.

The pump connector 137a according to the embodiment includes a connector body 137a1 and an elastic member 137a4. The connector body 137a1 is provided with a vacuum pressure inflow opening 137a2 and a vacuum pressure discharge opening 137a3 and has a structure in which the vacuum pressure inflow opening 137a2 and the vacuum pressure discharge opening 137a3 communicate with each other. The vacuum pressure inflow opening 137a2 is a portion to be fastened to the fastening insertion portion 131c. The vacuum pressure discharge opening 137a3 is a portion to be engaged with the engaging projection 124. [

The connector main body 137a1 has a structure in which a step portion 137a6 protruding inward from the inner circumferential surface is provided. The step 137a6 is provided adjacent to the vacuum pressure discharge opening 137a3. An elastic member 137a4 is seated on the step portion 137a6. That is, the step 137a6 serves as a bushing for preventing the elastic member 137a4 received in the connector body 137a1 from being detached from the connector body 137a1.

As shown in Fig. 4 (b), the resilient member 137a4 has a tubular structure in which one end is communicated with the vacuum pressure discharge opening 137a3 and the cutout portion 137a5 is provided at the other end toward the vacuum pressure inflow opening 137a2 .

As shown in Fig. 4 (a), the elastic member 137a4 is compressed by the force applied from the lock insertion portion 131c when the lock insertion portion 131c is inserted into the vacuum pneumatic inlet opening 137a2, When the fastening insertion portion 131c is separated from the vacuum pressure inflow opening 137a2 as shown in Fig. 4 (c), the vacuum pressure inflow opening 137a2 is restored to its original shape by the restoring force, Lt; / RTI >

The pump connector 137a having such a structure can be separated from the respective engaging protrusions 124 individually by unit-modulating suction pumps individually while being fixedly coupled to the engaging protrusions 124. [

On the other hand, as shown in Fig. 5, the pump connector 137b according to another example includes a connector body 137b1 and an on-off valve 137b2.

The connector body 137b1 is provided with a vacuum pressure inflow opening 137b4 and a vacuum pressure discharge opening 137b3 so that the vacuum pressure inflow opening 137b4 and the vacuum pressure discharge opening 137b3 communicate with each other. The vacuum pressure inflow opening 137b4 is a portion to be fastened to the fastening insertion portion 131c. The vacuum pressure discharge opening 137b3 is a portion which is engaged with the engaging projection 124. [

The connector body 137b1 according to another example forms a thread on the inner peripheral surface of the vacuum infeed opening 137b4 and on the inner peripheral surface of the vacuum evacuating discharge opening 137b3. When the pump connector 137b having such a structure is used, the outer circumferential surface of the engaging insertion portion 131c and the outer circumferential surface of the engaging projection 124 are provided with screw grooves and screwed to the pump connector 137b.

The opening / closing valve 137b2 is installed in the connector body 137b1 to open or close the passage between the vacuum pressure inflow opening 137b4 and the vacuum pressure discharge opening 137b3. The opening and closing valve 137b2 closes the passage between the vacuum pressure inflow opening 137b4 and the vacuum pressure discharge opening 137b3 to block transmission of the vacuum pressure generated by the suction pump 131a to the branch line.

With this structure, in the case where the suction pump 131a is to be separated from the branch line, the present invention is characterized in that, between the vacuum pressure inlet opening 137b4 and the vacuum pressure discharge opening 137b3 connected to each other by using the opening / closing valve 137b2 Thereby closing the engagement protrusion 124, thereby preventing the foreign matter flowing along the pipeline from escaping to the outside, and replacing the failed suction pump 131a.

The present invention having such a structure as described above is characterized in that a plurality of suction pump units 131 are arranged in series with respect to one branch line 123 and a plurality of suction pump units 131 are arranged in series with respect to the plurality of branch lines 123 A plurality of suction pump units 131 are detachably coupled to the pipeline 120 so that a plurality of suction pump units 131 are arranged in parallel.

The suction unit 130 is controlled by the control unit 150 such that the plurality of suction pump units 131 are operated individually or simultaneously. Accordingly, when strong vacuum pressure is required, the present invention can drive the suction pump units 131 connected in series and stably provide a strong vacuum pressure to the suction member 110.

In addition, when continuous suction is required, the present invention can sequentially operate the suction pump units 131 in parallel, and in addition, even when the operation of any suction pump 131a is interrupted during the suction, The suction of the foreign matter can be stably performed by the operation of the suction pump 131a.

In addition, the present invention is characterized in that a plurality of suction pumps 131a are detachably installed in one pipeline 120 so that even if any one of the suction pumps 131a fails or breaks, the operation of the medical suction apparatus 100 The failed suction pump 131a can be replaced without affecting the suction pump 131a.

Although several embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications may be made without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention . The scope of the invention will be determined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

100: medical suction device 110: suction member
120: Pipeline 121: Suction connection
123: a plurality of branch lines 124:
125: tank connection part 130: suction part
131: Suction pump unit 131a: Suction pump
131c: fastening insertion portion 137a, 137b: pump connector
135: frame member 140: foreign substance processing tank
150:

Claims (6)

A suction member for sucking foreign substances;
A pipeline connected to the suction member, through which the foreign matter sucked by the suction member flows;
A suction unit detachably installed in the pipeline, the suction unit including a plurality of suction pump units for providing vacuum pressure to the suction member; And
And a control unit for controlling driving of the plurality of suction pump units,
Wherein the plurality of suction pump units are connected to the pipeline so as to be arranged in series or parallel to each other, and are driven simultaneously or individually under the control of the control unit.
The air conditioner according to claim 1,
Further comprising: a frame member provided with a pipe through hole through which the pipeline passes on an outer surface, a seat space in which the plurality of suction pump units are seated, and a power supply electrode provided on an inner surface of the seat space, ,
Wherein the module suction electrodes are provided on the outer surfaces of the suction pump units.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the pipeline includes a suction connection portion connected to the suction member and a plurality of branch lines branched from the suction connection portion in a parallel structure,
Wherein the branch line is provided with a plurality of engaging protrusions projecting from the surface in a line communicating with the inside,
Wherein the plurality of suction pump units are detachably coupled to the plurality of engaging projections.
The suction pump unit according to claim 3, wherein the suction pump unit
A suction pump provided with a fastening inserting portion provided at one side to the engaging protrusion for providing the vacuum pressure; And
And a pump connector coupled to the engaging projection so that the engaging and disengaging portion is detachably mounted,
Wherein the pump connector has a structure that closes the engaging projection when the engaging portion is not engaged.
5. The pump connector according to claim 4, wherein the pump connector
A connector main body having a vacuum pressure inflow opening to be fastened to the fastening / inserting portion and a vacuum pressure discharge opening to be fastened to the engaging protrusion; And
And an elastic member provided in an inner space of the connector body so as to be caught by a step portion provided on an inner peripheral surface of the connector body,
Wherein the elastic member has a cylindrical structure having one end communicated with the vacuum pressure discharge opening and a cut portion provided at the other end toward the vacuum pressure inflow opening,
When the clamping and inserting portion is inserted into the vacuum pressure inflow opening, the cutter is opened while being compressed by the force applied by the clamping and inserting portion, and when the clamping and inserting portion is separated from the vacuum pressure inflow opening, And closes said vacuum inflow opening.
5. The pump connector according to claim 4,
A connector main body having a vacuum pressure inflow opening to be fastened to the fastening / inserting portion and a vacuum pressure discharge opening to be fastened to the engaging protrusion; And
And a replacement valve provided so as to open or close the passage between the vacuum pressure inflow opening and the vacuum pressure discharge opening.

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