BLOOD PUMP

The present application discloses a blood pump, the blood pump includes a cannula having a blood flow inlet and a blood flow outlet; an impeller is arranged in the cannula; a drive unit includes a casing connected to the cannula, and a rotor and a stator arranged in the casing, the rotor includes a rotating shaft and a magnet provided on the rotating shaft, the stator includes posts arranged around the axis of the rotating shaft and a coil winding around the peripheries of the posts, the coil winding can generate rotating magnetic field interacts with the magnet to rotate the rotating shaft, and the magnet and the posts are arranged at intervals along the extending direction of the rotating shaft.

The present application claims priority of Chinese Patent application, with Application No. 202011525102.7, titled “blood pump”, filed on Dec. 22, 2020, to CNIPA, the content of which is incorporated in the present application by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present application relates to the technical field of medical devices, and more particularly to a blood pump.

BACKGROUND

The statements herein merely provide background information related to the present application and do not necessarily constitute prior art.

An intravascular blood pump, designed to be inserted percutaneously into a blood vessel of a patient, such as an artery or vein in the thigh or axilla, can be advanced into the heart of the patient to function as a left ventricular assist device or a right ventricular assist device. Therefore, the intravascular blood pump may also be referred to as the intracardiac blood pump.

The blood pump mainly includes an impeller and a motor that drives the impeller to rotate. When the motor drives the impeller to rotate, the impeller can rotate around its axis, and the blood is transported from the blood flow inlet of the blood pump to the blood flow outlet. When the motor works, a rotating magnetic field is generated, and the impeller is provided with magnet that interacts with the rotating magnetic field, so that the impeller rotates around its axis. However, the magnet on the impeller will increase the weight of the impeller and reduce the pumping efficiency of the impeller; in addition, the size and shape design of the impeller will be limited by the magnet on it, which increases the processing difficulty of the impeller.

Technical Problem

One of objects of embodiments of the present application is to provide a blood pump, which can at least solve the technical problem that pumping efficiency of the impeller is lower, and processing difficulty of the blood pump is high.

SUMMARY

An embodiment of the present application provides a blood pump, which includes:

a cannula, provided with a blood flow inlet and a blood flow outlet;

an impeller, disposed in the cannula;

a drive unit, capable of driving the impeller to rotate and including: a casing, connected to the cannula; a rotor, comprising a rotating shaft and a magnet, wherein the rotating shaft is partially accommodated in the casing, and partially extends to an outside of the casing and is connected with the impeller; the magnet is accommodate in the casing and arranged on the rotating shaft; and a stator, comprising a plurality of posts arranged around an axis of the rotating shaft, and a coil winding around peripheries of the posts, wherein the coil winding capable of generating a rotating magnetic field that interacts with the magnet to rotate the rotating shaft, and the magnet and the posts are arranged at intervals along an extending direction of the rotating shaft.

BENEFICIAL EFFECTS

The blood pump provided by the embodiments of the present application has at least the following beneficial effects:

Compared with arranging the magnet directly on the impeller, the present application arranges the magnet on the rotating shaft, so that the axial distance between the magnet and the stator is not disturbed by other components, especially the influence of the axial distance between the impeller and the thickness of the casing, such that a small axial distance between the magnet and the stator is easy to be obtained. When the axial distance between the magnet and the posts of the stator decreases, the magnetic density between the magnet and the posts will increase, and the output power and torque of the drive unit will accordingly increase, therefore, in the present application, the magnet and the posts are arranged on the rotating shaft long an axial direction at intervals, so that there is a greater magnetic density between the two and the output power of the drive unit is increased. Moreover, since the magnet is arranged on the rotating shaft, the size and shape design of the impeller of the present application are not affected by the magnet, the design of the impeller is more flexible, and the processing difficulty of the impeller is reduced.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present application more clearly understood, the present application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application, but not to limit the present application.

It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being “fixed to” or “disposed on” another component, it can be directly on the other component or indirectly on the other component. When an element is referred to as being “connected to” another element, it can be directly or indirectly connected to the other element. The orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms “upper”, “lower”, “left”, “right”, etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of description, rather than indicating or implying the referred device or the elements must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the present application, and those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms according to specific situations. The terms “first” and “second” are only used for the purpose of description, and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implying indicating the number of technical features. “a plurality of” means two or more, unless expressly specifically limited otherwise.

In order to illustrate the technical solutions provided in the present application, the following detailed description is given in conjunction with the specific drawings and embodiments. In the field of interventional medicine, the end of the device close to the operator is usually defined as the proximal end, and the end farther from the operator is defined as the distal end.

Referring toFIGS.1and2, a first embodiment of the present application provides a blood pump100, which includes an impeller10, a drive unit20, a cannula30and a catheter40. The impeller10is rotatably arranged in a cannula30, the drive unit20can drive the impeller10to rotate, the proximal end of the cannula30is connected to the distal end of the drive unit20, and the distal end of the catheter40is connected to the proximal end of the drive unit20. The catheter40is configured for accommodating supply pipelines, such as cleaning pipelines, and wires electrically connected to the drive unit20. The cannula30is provided with a blood flow inlet31and a blood flow outlet32. When the impeller10works, blood enters the cannula30from the blood flow inlet31and is discharged from the blood flow outlet32along the blood flow channel in the cannula30.

Referring toFIG.3, the drive unit20is located outside the cannula30and is fixedly connected with the proximal end of the cannula30. The drive unit20includes a casing21, and a rotor22and a stator23arranged in the casing21. The casing21is connected to the cannula30, and specifically, the distal end of the casing21is fixedly connected to the proximal end of the cannula30. The rotor22is partially accommodated in the casing21, and the rotor22can rotate relative to the casing21. The rotor22includes a rotating shaft221and a magnet223mounted on the rotating shaft221. The rotating shaft221is partially accommodated in the casing21, and partially extends to the outside of the casing21and is fixedly connected to the impeller10. The magnet223is accommodated in the casing21, and the magnet223is disposed on the rotating shaft221. The stator23includes a plurality of posts231arranged around the axis of the rotating shaft221, and coil windings232surrounding the peripheries of the posts231. The coil windings232can generate a rotating magnetic field interacting with the magnet223to rotate the rotating shaft221. The magnet223and the posts231are arranged at intervals along the extending direction of the rotating shaft221.

In some embodiments, the axial distance between the magnet223and the posts231is ranged from 0.1 mm to 2 mm, so that there is a greater magnetic density between the magnet223and the posts231, thereby increasing the output power of the drive unit20. For example, it is 0.1 mm-0.5 mm. In the present application, the extending direction (ie, the extending direction of the axis of the rotation shaft) parallel to the rotation shaft221is defined as the axial direction, and the direction perpendicular to the axial direction is defined as the radial direction.

It should be noted that, when the end surface of each magnet223or each post231is a sloped surface or a non-flat surface, the “axial distance” between the magnet223and the posts231here refers to the axial distance between n the most proximal point of the magnet223and the most distal point of the post231; alternatively, the axial distance between the most distal point of the magnet223and the most proximal point of the post231.

Compared with the prior art in which the magnet is directly disposed on the impeller, the present application disposes the magnet223on the rotating shaft221, so that the axial distance between the magnet223and the stator23is not disturbed by other components, especially the influence of the axial distance between the impeller10and the casing21of the drive unit20and the thickness of the casing21, such that a smaller axial distance between the magnet223and the stator23can be obtained. When the axial distance between the magnet223and the posts231of the stator23decreases, the magnetic density between the magnet223and the posts231increases, and the output power of the drive unit20increases accordingly. Therefore, in the present application, the magnet223and the posts231are arranged on the rotating shaft221at an axial interval, and since the magnet223is arranged on the rotating shaft221, the size and shape design of the impeller10of the present application are not affected by the magnet223. The design of the impeller10is more flexible, and the processing difficulty of the impeller10is reduced.

In addition, in the present application, the magnet223and the posts231are arranged at intervals along the extending direction of the rotating shaft221(ie, along the axial direction), and the rotating shaft221is driven to rotate by the direct drive of the axial magnetic flux, which can reduce the radial size of the drive unit20. That is, the present application can increase the output power and load torque of the drive unit20on the basis of reducing the overall radial size of the drive unit20.

The structure of the drive unit20will be specifically described below.

Referring toFIG.4, the drive unit20includes a casing21, a rotor22, a stator23, a distal bearing24, a proximal bearing25and a control member26respectively mounted in the casing21. Referring toFIG.5, the rotor22includes a rotating shaft221, a flywheel222and a magnet223. The distal end of the rotating shaft221extends out of the casing21and is fixedly connected with the impeller10. The flywheel222is fixed on the rotating shaft221. The magnet223is fixed on the flywheel222, and the rotating magnetic field generated by the stator23capable of interacting with the magnet223, so that the magnet223and the flywheel222fixedly connected with the magnet223rotate together, thereby driving the rotating shaft221and the impeller10to rotate.

In some embodiments, the magnet223includes a plurality of magnetic units surrounding the rotating shaft221, and two adjacent magnetic units are arranged at intervals. If the gap between the two adjacent magnetic units is too small, the innermost magnetic field extending in the adjacent two magnetic units cannot interact with the rotating magnetic field generated by the stator23, affecting the rotation speed of the rotating shaft221. Therefore, by arranging two adjacent magnetic units at intervals, and adjusting the size of the gap between the two adjacent magnetic units according to the size of the axial distance between the magnet223and the stator23. In the embodiment, the magnet223is composed of six magnetic units, and the six magnetic units are arranged at intervals around the axis of the rotating shaft221. Each magnetic unit is a fan-shaped magnet, so that the magnet223has a substantially annular structure. It can be understood that, in other embodiments, the magnet223may also be composed of more or less magnetic units, such as two, four, eight, or ten.

Referring toFIG.6, the flywheel222includes a body portion2221and a mounting boss2222. The body portion2221has a substantially disc-shaped structure, such as a disc structure. The mounting boss2222is fixedly connected to the body portion2221, the mounting boss2222is located on the side of the body portion2221facing the stator23, and the rotating shaft221is fixedly penetrated through the body portion2221and the mounting boss2222. The magnet223is fixed on the body portion2221and disposed around the outer periphery of the mounting boss2221.

Specifically, the mounting boss2222is located in the middle of the body portion2221. One end of the mounting boss2222is fixedly connected with the body portion2221, and the other end extends away from the body portion2221along the extending direction of the rotating shaft221. The outer diameter of the mounting boss2222is larger than the outer diameter of the rotating shaft221, but smaller than the outer diameter of the body portion2221. By arranging the mounting boss2221on the body portion2221, the magnet223can be easily assembled and positioned, so that the magnet223can be better fixed on the body portion2221.

In the present application, the flywheel222is arranged on the rotating shaft221, and the magnet223is fixed on the flywheel222, and the rotating shaft221is driven to rotate by the flywheel222, which can increase the connection strength between the magnet223and the rotating shaft221, and improve the stability of the rotating shaft221when it rotates. In the embodiment, the flywheel222and the rotating shaft221are integrally formed. In other embodiments, the flywheel222may also be fixedly connected to the rotating shaft221by other means, such as bonding, welding, and the like.

It can be understood that the flywheel222in the embodiment is only used as an example and does not limit the present application. The flywheel222of the present application may also have other structures as long as the magnet223can be fixed on the rotating shaft221. For example, in other embodiments, the flywheel222only includes the body portion2221, and the magnet223is fixed on the side of the body portion2221facing the stator23; alternatively, the flywheel222only includes the mounting boss2222, and the magnet223is fixed on the mounting boss2222; alternatively, the flywheel222is composed of a plurality of supporting rods arranged at intervals around the axis of the rotating shaft221, one end of each supporting rod is fixed on the rotating shaft221, and the other end extends away from a side of the rotating shaft221in the radial direction, the number of supporting rods is the same as the number of magnetic units, and one magnetic unit is fixed on the side of each supporting rod close to the stator23. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the flywheel222may not be provided on the rotating shaft221, and the magnet223may be directly fixed on the rotating shaft221; alternatively, the rotating shaft221is provided with a fixing groove, and the magnet223is assembled in the fixing groove.

Referring toFIG.7, the stator23includes a plurality of posts231arranged around the axis of the rotating shaft221, coil windings232surrounding the peripheries of the posts231, and a back plate233. The center of the stator23has a channel penetrating in the axial direction, and the rotating shaft221is rotatably penetrated through the channel. A plurality of posts231are arranged around the axis of the rotating shaft221to form an annulus-like structure, and the rotating shaft221passes through the center of the annulus-like structure. Each post231serves as magnetic core, which is made of soft magnetic material, such as cobalt steel or the like.

Each post231includes a rod portion2311, and a head portion2312fixed at one end of the rod portion2311, and the head portion2312is magnetically coupled with the magnet223. The coil winding232includes a plurality of coils2321, the number of the coils2321is the same as the number of the posts231, and a corresponding coil2321is surrounded on the outer circumference of each rod2311. The coil winding232is sequentially controlled by a control unit (not shown) to create a rotating magnetic field for driving the magnet223. The back plate233is connected with the end of the rod portion2311away from the head portion2312to close the magnetic flux circuit, increase the magnetic flux, improve the coupling ability, and help the blood pump to increase the output power of the drive unit20on the basis of reducing the overall radial size. The back plate233is also made of a soft magnetic material, such as cobalt steel, which is the same material as the posts231.

Referring toFIG.8, the back plate233is provided with a first mounting hole2331, the first mounting hole2331is in clearance fit with the rotating shaft221, and the rotating shaft221is rotatably penetrated through the first mounting hole2331. The back plate233is also provided with a groove2332for the connection wires of the coil winding232to pass through. The back plate233is further provided with through holes2333penetrating in the axial direction. During assembly, glue can be poured between the back plate233and the rod portion2311through the through holes2333, so that the rod portion2311and the back plate233are fixedly connected. In the embodiment shown inFIG.8, the through holes2333are counterbored structures, the number of the through holes2333is the same as that of the rod portions2311, and each of the through holes2333corresponds to the position of the rod portion2311. It can be understood that, in other embodiments, the through holes2333can also be other hole structure forms, as long as it can penetrate the back plate233; In this way, the rod portion2311is fixedly connected with the back plate233.

Both the distal bearing24and the proximal bearing25are fixedly accommodated in the casing21, the distal bearing24and the proximal bearing25are arranged along the axis of the rotating shaft221, and the distal bearing24is closer to the impeller10than the proximal bearing25, the rotating shaft221passes through the distal bearing24and is connected with the proximal bearing25. The control member26is fixedly accommodated in the casing21, and the control member26is electrically connected to the coil winding232.

Referring toFIG.9, specifically, the casing21includes a first casing211, a second casing212and a third casing213. The third casing213is sleeved outside the stator23, the first casing211and the second casing212are respectively connected to both ends of the third casing213, and the rotating shaft221passes through the first casing211and is connected to the impeller10. Specifically, the first casing211, the third casing213and the second casing212are arranged in sequence along the axis of the rotating shaft221. The first casing211is close to the distal end of the rotor22, and the second casing212is close to the proximal end of the rotor22. The first casing211is generally a structure with one end open and the other end closed. The distal end of the rotating shaft221protrudes from the first casing211and is connected to the impeller10. Along the direction from the proximal end to the distal end of the first casing211, the first casing211is provided with a first connecting groove2110, a first mounting groove2111, a first limiting groove2112and a through hole2113that communicate with each other.

The first connecting groove2110is configured for connecting with the third casing213. During assembly, the distal connection member2131of the third casing213is inserted into the first connecting groove2110, so that the first casing211and the third casing213are fixedly connected. The first mounting groove2111is configured to accommodate the magnet223and the flywheel222, and the magnet223and the flywheel222are rotatably accommodated in the first mounting groove2111. The inner diameter of the first mounting groove2111is larger than the outer diameters of the magnet223and the flywheel222to prevent the magnet223and the flywheel222from touching the inner wall of the first mounting groove2111when rotating. The first limiting groove2112is configured for accommodating the distal bearing24and the distal bearing24is fixed in the first limiting groove2112. The distal bearing24is in contact with the side wall of the first limiting groove2112to prevent the distal bearing24from moving in the radial direction. Referring toFIG.6, the rotating shaft221is provided with a distal limiting portion2211, and the distal limiting portion2211cooperates with the bottom wall of the first limiting groove2112to limit the distal bearing24between the distal limiting portion2211and the first limiting groove2112to prevent the distal bearing24from moving in the axial direction. The through hole2113is configured for the distal end of the rotating shaft221to pass through. The through hole2113is in clearance fit with the rotating shaft221, and the distal end of the rotating shaft221extends to the outside of the casing21through the through hole2113and is fixedly connected to the impeller10.

Referring toFIG.9andFIG.10, the second casing212is generally provided with an open end at one end and a closed end at the other end. Along the direction from the distal end to the proximal end of the second casing212, the second casing212is provided with a second connecting groove2120, a second mounting groove2121, a second limiting groove2122, a third limiting groove2123and a connection hole2124. The second connecting groove2120is configured for connecting with the third casing213. During assembly, the proximal connection member2132of the third casing213is inserted into the second connecting groove2110, so that the second casing212and the third casing213are fixedly connected. The second mounting groove2121is configured for accommodating the back plate233, and the back plate233is fixed in the second mounting groove2121. The side wall of the second mounting groove2121is provided with engagement grooves2126, and the engagement grooves2126are recessed from the side wall of the second mounting groove2121toward the outer surface of the second casing212. Referring toFIG.8, the side wall of the back plate233is provided with limiting protrusions2334. During assembly, the limiting protrusions2334of the back plate233are pressed against the engagement grooves2126to prevent the back plate233from rotating in the second mounting groove2121.

The second limiting groove2122is configured for accommodating the control member26, and the control member26is fixed in the second limiting groove2122. In this embodiment, the control member26includes two PCB boards superimposed in the axial direction, and the connection wires of the coil winding232are respectively connected to the corresponding PCB boards. Each PCB is provided with a second mounting hole, the second mounting hole is in clearance fit with the rotating shaft221, and the rotating shaft221rotatably passes through the second mounting hole. It can be understood that this embodiment does not limit the specific number of PCB boards, and one, three or more PCB boards may be provided as required.

The third limiting groove2123is configured for accommodating the proximal bearing25and the proximal bearing25is fixed in the third limiting groove2123. The proximal bearing25is in contact with the side wall of the third limiting groove2123to prevent the proximal bearing25from moving in the radial direction. As shown inFIG.6, the rotating shaft221is provided with a proximal limiting portion2212, and the proximal limiting portion2212cooperates with the bottom wall of the third limiting groove2123to limit the proximal bearing25between the proximal limiting portion2212and the third limiting groove2123to prevent the proximal bearing25from moving in the axial direction.

The connection holes2124are configured for passing the supply pipelines (eg, cleaning pipelines, and wires electrically connected to the PCB board) in the catheter40. In the embodiment shown inFIG.10, there are three connection holes2124, and each connection hole2124penetrates through the second casing212in the axial direction.

Referring specifically toFIG.9, the third casing213is generally a structure with two ends open, and the third casing213is sleeved outside the stator23. Two ends of the third casing213are respectively provided with a distal connection member2131and a proximal connection member2132. During assembly, the distal connection member2131is inserted into the first connecting groove2110of the first casing211, and the proximal connection member2132is inserted into the second connecting groove2120of the second casing212respectively.

It can be understood that the casing21in this embodiment is only used as an example, and does not limit the present application. The casing21of the present application can also be of other structures, as long as it can be sleeved outside the stator23and the rotor22to seal the stator23and the rotor22. For example, in other embodiments, the casing21includes a first casing211sleeved outside the distal end of the rotor22, a second casing212sleeved outside the proximal end of the rotor22, and a stator23sleeved outside the third casing213. The third casing213and the second casing212are integrally formed, or the third casing213and the first casing211are integrally formed.

Referring toFIG.11andFIG.12, a second embodiment of the present application provides a blood pump100. The blood pump100includes an impeller10, a drive unit, a cannula, and a catheter. The drive unit includes a casing21, and a rotor22and a stator23arranged in the casing21. The rotor22includes a rotating shaft221, and the rotating shaft221extends to the outside of the casing21and is connected to the impeller10.

The difference between the second embodiment and the blood pump of the first embodiment is that the rotor22has two magnets223, which are a first magnet223aand a second magnet223brespectively, and the first magnet223aand the second magnet223bare arranged along the axis of the rotating shaft221at intervals, the stator23is located between the first magnet223aand the second magnet223b, and the rotating magnetic field generated by the stator23are respectively interacted with the first magnet223aand the second magnet223b, so as to rotate the rotating shaft221. Correspondingly, the rotor22also has two flywheels222disposed on the rotating shaft221along the axial direction at intervals, which are a first flywheel222aand a second flywheel222brespectively. The first magnet223ais mounted on the first flywheel222a, and the second magnet223bis mounted on the second flywheel222b.

Referring toFIG.13, the stator23includes a plurality of posts231arranged around the axis of the rotating shaft221, and coil winding232surrounding the peripheries of the posts231. The rotating magnetic fields generated by the coil winding232are mutually connected to the first magnet223aand the second magnet223brespectively, so as to rotate the rotating shaft221.

Compared with the first embodiment, the rotor22of the second embodiment includes two magnets223, and the rotating magnetic field generated by the stator23interacts with the two magnets223respectively, and the two magnets223drive the rotating shaft221to rotate, which can greatly increase the speed of the rotating shaft221and increase the output power and load torque of the drive unit. In addition, the stator23and the two magnet223is arranged at intervals along the axial direction, and the rotating shaft221is driven to rotate by the direct drive of the axial magnetic flux, which can increase the output power and load torque of the drive unit20without increasing the overall radial size of the drive unit20.

The structure of the drive unit20of the blood pump100of the second embodiment will be described in detail as follows.

Referring toFIG.14, the drive unit20includes a casing21, a rotor22, and a stator23, a distal bearing24, a proximal bearing25and a control member26respectively mounted in the casing21. Further referring toFIG.12, the rotor22includes a rotating shaft221, a first flywheel222a, a second flywheel222b, a first magnet223aand a second magnet223b. The distal end of the rotating shaft221extends out of the casing21and is fixedly connected with the impeller10. The first flywheel222aand the second flywheel222bare disposed on the rotating shaft221along an axial direction at intervals, and the stator23is located between the first flywheel222aand the second flywheel222b. The first magnet233ais fixed on the side of the first flywheel222aclose to the stator23, and the second magnet233bis fixed on the side of the second flywheel222bclose to the stator23. The specific structures of the magnets and the flywheels of the rotor22of the second embodiment are the same as those of the magnet and the flywheel of the first embodiment, and will not be repeated here. Referring again toFIG.13, the stator23includes a plurality of posts231arranged around the axis of the rotating shaft221, and coil winding232surrounding the peripheries of the posts231. The center of the stator23has a passage penetrating in the axial direction, and the rotating shaft221rotatably passes through the passage.

Compared with the first embodiment, the stator23of the second embodiment exclude a back plate, and each post231includes a rod portion2311, and a first head portion2312aand a second head portion2312brespectively disposed at both ends of the rod portion2311. The first head portion2312ais opposite to the first magnet223a, and the second head portion2312bis opposite to the second magnet223b. The posts231serve as magnetic core, which is made of soft magnetic material, such as cobalt steel or the like. The axial distance between the first magnet223aand the posts231is ranged from 0.1 mm to 2 mm, for example, 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm; the axial distance between the second magnet223band the posts231is ranged from 0.1 mm to 2 mm, for example, 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm. The coil winding232includes a plurality of coils2321. The number of the coils2321is the same as the number of the posts231. The periphery of each rod portion2311is surrounded by the coils2321. The coil winding232is sequentially controlled by a control unit (not shown) to create a rotating magnetic field for driving the two magnets.

Referring toFIG.15, the casing21includes a first casing211, a second casing212and a third casing213. The first casing211is sleeved outside the distal end of the rotor22, the second casing212is sleeved outside the proximal end of the rotor22, and the third casing213is sleeved outside the stator23. Since the structures of the first casing211and the third casing213of the second embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment, the specific structures of the first casing2112and the third casing213will not be repeated here.

The second casing212is generally a structure provided with one open end and a closed end. Along the direction from the distal end to the proximal end of the second casing212, the second casing212is provided with a second connecting groove2120, a second mounting groove2121, a second limiting groove2122, a third limiting groove2123and connection holes. The second mounting groove2121is configured for accommodating the second flywheel222band the second magnet223b, and the second flywheel222band the second magnet223bare rotatably accommodated in the second accommodating groove. The inner diameter of the second mounting groove2121is larger than the outer diameter of the second flywheel222band the second magnet223bto prevent the second flywheel222band the second magnet223bfrom touching the inner wall of the second mounting groove2121when rotating.

Similar to the first embodiment, the second connecting groove2120is configured for connecting with the third casing213. The second limiting groove2122is configured for accommodating the control member26, and the control member26is fixed in the second limiting groove2122. The third limiting groove2123is configured for accommodating the proximal bearing25and the proximal bearing25is fixed in the third limiting groove2123. The connection holes are used for supply pipelines (eg, cleaning pipelines, and wires electrically connected to the PCB board) in the catheter40to pass through, and the connection holes penetrate through the second casing212in the axial direction.

Referring toFIG.16andFIG.17, a third embodiment of the present application provides a blood pump100. The blood pump100includes an impeller10, a drive unit, a cannula, and a catheter. The drive unit includes a casing21, and a rotor22and a stator23arranged in the casing21. The rotor22includes a rotating shaft221, and the rotating shaft221extends to the outside of the casing21and is connected to the impeller10.

The difference between the third embodiment and the first embodiment is that the rotor22has two magnets, which are the first magnet223aand the second magnet223b, and the first magnet223aand the second magnet223bare arranged at intervals along the axis of the rotating shaft221, there are two stators23, which are the first stator23aand the second stator23b, the first stator23aand the second stator23bare arranged at intervals along the axis of the rotating shaft221, and the rotating magnetic field generated by the first stator23acapable of interacting with the first magnet223at to rotate the rotating shaft221, and the rotating magnetic field generated by the second stator23bcapable of interacting with the second magnet223bto rotate the rotating shaft221.

Specifically, the first stator23aand the second stator23bare located between the first magnet223aand the second magnet223b. More specifically, the flywheel222of the rotor22is located between the first stator23aand the second stator23b, and the first magnet223aand the second magnet223bare respectively fixed on the flywheel222. The first stator23aand the second stator23bhave the same structure, and both include a plurality of posts231and coil winding232surrounding the peripheries of the posts231. The rotating magnetic fields generated by the coil windings232of the two stators23interact with the corresponding magnets to rotate the rotating shaft221. The axial distance between the posts231of the first stator23aand the first magnet223ais ranged from 0.1 mm to 2 mm, for example, 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm; the axial distance between the posts21of the second stator23band the second magnet223bis ranged from 0.1 mm to 2 mm, for example, 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm.

Compared with the first embodiment, the drive unit20of the third embodiment has two stators23, and the two stators23interact with corresponding magnets respectively, so that the two stators23simultaneously drive the two magnets fixed to the rotating shaft221to rotate, thereby greatly increasing the rotational speed of the rotating shaft221and increasing the output power and load torque of the drive unit20. Moreover, the two stators23are arranged on the rotating shaft221in the axial direction, and the radial size of the drive unit20will not be increased. That is, the present embodiment can greatly increase the output power and load torque of the drive unit20without increasing the overall radial size of the drive unit20.

The structure of the drive unit20will be specifically described below.

Referring toFIG.18, the drive unit20includes a casing21, and a rotor22, a first stator23a, a second stator23b, a distal bearing24, a proximal bearing25and a control member26respectively mounted in the casing21, The rotor22includes a rotating shaft221, a flywheel222, a first magnet223aand a second magnet223b. Referring toFIG.19, the flywheel222includes a body portion2221, a first mounting boss2222aand a second mounting boss2222b. The body portion2221is generally a disk-shaped structure, such as a disc structure, which is fixed on the rotating shaft221. The first mounting boss2222aand the second mounting boss2222bare respectively arranged on both sides of the body portion2221in the axial direction. The first magnet223ais arranged around the periphery of the first mounting boss2222a, and the second magnet223bis arranged around the periphery of the second mounting boss2222b. The structures of the two magnets of the third embodiment are the same as the structures of the magnet of the first embodiment, and are not repeated here.

Likewise, the structure of each stator23of the third embodiment is the same as that of the stator of the first embodiment, including a plurality of posts231arranged around the axis of the rotating shaft221, coil winding232surrounding the peripheries of the posts231, and a back plate233. Therefore, the specific structures of the two stators are not repeated here. The back plate233of the first stator23ais connected to the end of the posts231of the first stator23aaway from the first magnet223a, and the back plate233of the second stator23bis connected to the end of the posts231of the second stator23baway from the second magnet223b.

Referring toFIG.20, the casing21includes a first casing211, a second casing212, two third casings213and a fourth casing214. The first casing211is sleeved outside the distal end of the rotor22, the second casing212is sleeved outside the proximal end of the rotor22, the two third casings213are sleeved outside the two stators23respectively, and the fourth casing214is located between the two third casings213and is sleeved outside the flywheel222. Since the structures of the second casing212and the third casing213of the third embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment, the specific structures of the second casing212and the third casing213will not be repeated here.

The first casing211is generally a structure provided with an open end and a closed end. Along the direction from the proximal end to the distal end of the first casing211, the first casing211is provided with a first connecting groove2110, a first mounting groove2111, a first limiting groove2112, a fourth limiting groove2114, and a through hole2114that communicate with each other. The first mounting groove2111is configured accommodating the back plate233of the first stator23a, and the back plate233is fixed in the first mounting groove2111. The side wall of the first mounting groove2111is provided with a positioning groove2116, and the positioning groove2116is recessed from the side wall of the first mounting groove2111toward the outer surface of the first casing211. Referring toFIG.8, the side wall of the back plate233is provided with a limiting protrusion2334. During assembly, the limiting protrusion2334of the back plate233is pressed against the positioning groove2116to prevent the back plate233from rotating in the first mounting groove2111. The fourth limiting groove2114is used for accommodating the control member26, and the control member26is fixed in the fourth limiting groove2114. In the embodiment, the control member26includes three PCB boards, and the connection wires of the coil winding232are respectively connected to the corresponding PCB boards. Among them, one PCB board is fixed in the fourth limiting groove2114of the first casing211, and the other two PCB boards are superposed and fixed in the second casing212in the axial direction. It can be understood that this embodiment does not limit the specific number of PCB boards, and one, four or more PCB boards can be provided as required.

Same as the first embodiment, the first connecting groove2110is configured for connecting with the third casing213. The first limiting groove2112is configured for accommodating the distal bearing24, and the distal bearing24is fixed in the first limiting groove2112. The through hole2113is configured for the distal end of the rotating shaft221to pass through, and the distal end of the rotating shaft221extends to the outside of the casing21through the through hole2113and is fixedly connected to the impeller10. The fourth casing214is generally a structure with two ends open, and is sleeved outside the flywheel222. Two ends of the fourth casing214are respectively provided with connection members matched with the third casing213, so that the fourth casing214is fixedly connected with the third casings213located on both sides of the fourth casing214. The inner wall of the fourth casing214is provided with a positioning structure2141, and the connection wires of the coil winding232is fixed in the positioning structure2141. By fixing the connection wires of the coil winding232on the positioning structure2141, the connection wires of the coil winding232can be kept away from the flywheel222, and at the same time, the connection wires can be prevented from moving freely, thereby preventing the flywheel222from damaging the connection wires when the flywheel222rotates at a high speed.

In the embodiment shown inFIG.20, the positioning structure2141is a groove structure extending in the axial direction, and the connection wires of the coil winding232are clamped in the groove structure to prevent the connection wires from moving freely. It can be understood that the present embodiment does not limit the specific structure of the positioning structure2141, as long as it can prevent the connection wires of the coil winding232from being damaged by the flywheel222. For example, in other embodiments, the positioning structure2141is two hole structures arranged at intervals, and the connection wires of the coil winding232extend to the outside of the fourth casing214through one of the hole structures, another hole structure extends into the fourth casing214.

It can be understood that the casing21in this embodiment is only used as an example, and does not limit the present application. The casing21of the present application can also be of other structures, as long as it can be sleeved outside the stator23and the rotor22to seal the stator23and the rotor22. For example, in other embodiments, the casing21includes a first casing211sleeved outside the distal end of the rotor22, a second casing212sleeved outside the proximal end of the rotor22, and a fifth casing sleeved outside two stators and the flywheel.

Referring toFIG.21andFIG.22, a fourth embodiment of the present application provides a blood pump100. The blood pump100includes an impeller10, a drive unit20, a cannula and a catheter. The drive unit includes a casing21, and a rotor22and a stator23arranged in the casing21. The rotor22includes a rotating shaft221, and the rotating shaft221extends to the outside of the casing21and is connected to the impeller10.

The fourth embodiment differs from the second embodiment in that the rotor22has four magnets, which are a first magnet223a, a second magnet223b, a third magnet223cand a fourth magnet223d, respectively. There are two stators23, which are a first stator23aand a second stator23b, respectively. The first stator23ais located between the first magnet223aand the second magnet223b, and the rotating magnetic field generated by the first stator23acapable of interacting with the first magnet223aand the second magnet223brespectively to rotate the rotating shaft221. The second stator23bis located between the third magnet223cand the fourth magnet223d, and the rotating magnetic field generated by the second stator23binteracts with the third magnet223cand the fourth magnet223dto rotate the shaft221respectively. Correspondingly, the rotor22has three flywheels, which are a first flywheel222a, a second flywheel222band a third flywheel222c. The first flywheel222a, the second flywheel222band the third flywheel222care arranged on the rotating shaft221at intervals along the axis of the rotating shaft221, the first flywheel222ais fitted with a first magnet223a, the second flywheel222bis fitted with a second magnet223band a third magnet223crespectively, and the third flywheel222cis fitted with a fourth magnet223d.

Specifically, each stator23includes a plurality of posts231arranged around the axis of the rotating shaft221, and coil winding232surrounding the peripheries of the posts231. As shown inFIG.23, each post231includes a rod portion2311, and a first head portion2312aand a second head portion231b respectively disposed at both ends of the rod portion2311. The axial distance between the posts231of the first stator23aand the first magnet223aor/and the second magnet223bis ranged from 0.1 mm to 2 mm, for example, 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm. The axial distance between the posts231of the second stator23band the third magnet223cor/and the fourth magnet223dis ranged from 0.1 mm to 2 mm, for example, 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm.

Compared with the second embodiment, the fourth embodiment uses two stators23to drive four magnets to drive three flywheels222to rotate, which can greatly increase the output power and load torque of the drive unit20. In addition, the two stators23are arranged at intervals in the axial direction, and the flywheels222are driven to rotate by the direct drive of the axial magnetic flux, which can increase the output power and load rotation of the drive unit20without increasing the overall radial size of the drive unit20.

Since each stator23of the fourth embodiment has the same structure as that of the second embodiment, the specific structure of the stator23will not be repeated here. Likewise, since the structure of the casing21of the fourth embodiment is the same as that of the third embodiment, the specific structure of the casing21will not be repeated here.

Referring toFIG.25andFIG.26, a fifth embodiment of the present application provides a blood pump100. The blood pump100includes an impeller10, a drive unit20, a cannula, and a catheter. The drive unit includes a casing21, and a rotor22and a stator23arranged in the casing21. The rotor22includes a rotating shaft221, and the rotating shaft221extends to the outside of the casing21and is connected to the impeller10.

The fifth embodiment differs from the second embodiment in that the rotor22has three magnets, two first magnets223aand223b, and one second magnet223c. The two first magnets223aand223b, the one second magnet223care disposed on the rotating shaft221at intervals along the axis of the rotating shaft221. There are two stators23, which are a first stator23aand a second stator23b, respectively. The first stator23aand the second stator23bare arranged at intervals along the rotating shaft221. The first stator23ais located between the first magnet223aand223b, and the rotating magnetic field generated by the first stator23ainteracts with the first magnet223aand223brespectively to rotate the shaft221; the second stator23bis arranged opposite to the second magnet223c, the rotating magnetic field generated by the second stator23binteracts with the second magnet223cto rotate the shaft221. Correspondingly, the rotor22includes two flywheels disposed on the rotating shaft221at intervals along the axis of the rotating shaft221, which are a first flywheel222aand a second flywheel222brespectively. The first flywheel222ais fitted with the first magnet223a, and the second flywheel222bis fitted with first magnet223band a second magnet223c.

Specifically, the first stator23aincludes a plurality of first posts231aarranged around the axis of the rotating shaft221, and coil winding232surrounding the peripheries of the first posts231a. Each first post231aincludes a rod portion, a first head portion, and a second head portion respectively disposed at both ends of the rod portion. The second stator23bincludes a plurality of second posts231barranged around the axis of the rotating shaft221, coil winding232surrounding the peripheries of the second posts231b, and a back plate233. Each second post231bincludes a rod portion, and a head portion connected to one end of the rod portion, and the back plate233is connected to an end of the rod portion2311away from the head portion. The axial distance between the first posts231aand the first magnet223aor/and the second magnet223bis ranged from 0.1 mm to 2 mm, for example, 0.1 mm-0.5 mm. The axial distance between the second posts231band the third magnet223cis ranged from 0.1 mm to 2 mm, for example, 0.1 mm-0.5 mm.

Compared with the second embodiment, the fifth embodiment uses two stators23to drive three magnets to drive two flywheels222to rotate, which can greatly increase the output power and load torque of the drive unit20. In addition, the two stators23are arranged at intervals along the axial direction, and the flywheels222are driven to rotate by the direct drive of the axial magnetic flux, which can increase the output power and load rotation of the drive unit20without increasing the overall radial size of the drive unit20.

Since the structure of the first stator23aof the fifth embodiment is the same as that of the second embodiment, the structure of the second stator23bis the same as that of the first embodiment, and the first stator23aand the second stator23bhave the same structure. The specific structure is not repeated here. Likewise, since the structure of the casing21of the fifth embodiment is the same as that of the third embodiment, the specific structure of the casing21will not be repeated here.

It can be understood that, without prejudice to the purpose of the present application, the free combination of the technical solutions in each embodiment to form a new technical solution is also the scope of the protection to be applied for in the present application. Those skilled in the art can clearly understand that, for the convenience and brevity of description, the specific working process of the above-described systems, devices and units may refer to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

The above are only optional embodiments of the present application, and are not intended to limit the present application. Various modifications and variations of the present application are possible for those skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included within the scope of the claims of the present application.