Sputum collector
By designing a sputum collector with a gauze layer and a pusher, the problem of thorough cleaning and disinfection of existing sputum collectors is solved, improving cleaning efficiency and reusability, and preventing sputum contamination.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520138179.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing sputum collection devices are difficult to clean and disinfect thoroughly, especially in hard-to-reach corners, which consumes a lot of time and effort and is inefficient.
A sputum collector was designed, comprising a shell, an adsorption element, and a temporary storage container. The adsorption element consists of two gauze layers and a smooth layer. The arc-shaped rod structure of the pusher facilitates cleaning and disinfection. The adsorption element can be completely exposed to the outside for cleaning and disinfection.
It enables thorough cleaning and disinfection of the sputum collector, improves cleaning efficiency and reuse rate, and prevents sputum from contaminating the surrounding environment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically a sputum collector. Background Technology
[0002] In medical practice, laryngeal cancer patients often have an artificial tracheostomy after surgery, which causes them to cough and produce sputum frequently. The sputum they cough up can easily spray onto the bedside, foot of the bed, or even the ceiling, causing air pollution and affecting the health of the surrounding environment. Existing sputum collection containers are difficult to clean and disinfect thoroughly, especially in hard-to-reach corners, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient. Therefore, a new sputum collection device is proposed. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a sputum collector that facilitates thorough cleaning and disinfection, and improves cleaning efficiency and reusability.
[0004] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a sputum collector, comprising a housing, wherein an adsorption element is disposed inside the housing, the adsorption element comprising two gauze layers, a smooth layer disposed between the two gauze layers, a pushing element disposed at the end of the smooth layer, the pushing element comprising a connecting rod, the connecting rod being connected to the smooth layer, a rotating shaft frame being fixedly connected to the connecting rod, an arc-shaped rod being rotatably connected to the rotating shaft frame, a temporary storage tank being connected to the gauze layer located below the housing, the temporary storage tank being connected to the housing, and the rotating shaft frame being connected to the housing.
[0005] In some embodiments, two pushers are provided, and the two arc-shaped rods are magnetically attracted to each other.
[0006] In some embodiments, connecting ropes are provided on both sides of the housing.
[0007] In some embodiments, the ends of the housing are arc-shaped, and both ends are provided with sponge.
[0008] In some embodiments, a mounting ring is provided on the gauze layer located below the housing, and the mounting ring is inserted into the housing and screwed into the temporary storage tank.
[0009] In some embodiments, a protrusion is provided on the housing at the contact position with the rotating shaft bracket.
[0010] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0011] This utility model's sputum collector, by incorporating an absorbent element, effectively blocks the sputum coughed up by the patient through two layers of gauze and a smooth layer, preventing contamination of the surrounding environment. Furthermore, by using the arc-shaped rod in the pusher, the side of the absorbent element that absorbs sputum can be fully exposed during cleaning of the collector, facilitating thorough cleaning and disinfection, and improving cleaning efficiency and reusability. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0013] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention;
[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the pusher component of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the working state of this utility model.
[0016] In the diagram: 1. Shell; 11. Sponge; 2. Pushing component; 21. Connecting rod; 22. Rotary shaft frame; 23. Arc rod; 3. Connecting rope; 4. Temporary storage tank; 5. Adsorption component; 51. Gauze layer; 52. Smooth layer; 53. Mounting ring. Detailed Implementation
[0017] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0018] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these descriptions are merely exemplary and not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known structures and technologies are omitted in the following description to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the concept of this utility model.
[0020] See Figure 1-4 A sputum collector includes a housing 1. An adsorption element 5 is disposed inside the housing 1. The adsorption element 5 includes two gauze layers 51. A smooth layer 52 is disposed between the two gauze layers 51. A pusher 2 is disposed at the end of the smooth layer 52. The pusher 2 includes a connecting rod 21. The connecting rod 21 is connected to the smooth layer 52. A rotating shaft frame 22 is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 21. An arc-shaped rod 23 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft frame 22. A temporary storage tank 4 is connected to the gauze layer 51 located below the housing 1. The temporary storage tank 4 is connected to the housing 1. The rotating shaft frame 22 is connected to the housing 1. During use, the patient's sputum is absorbed onto the upper gauze layer 51 of the absorbent 5. Some of it slides through the smooth layer 52 to the lower gauze layer 51 and seeps into the temporary storage container 4, requiring cleaning and disinfection. The patient removes the temporary storage container 4 beforehand for cleaning. Then, the gauze layer 51 below the housing 1 is peeled off. The arc-shaped rod 23 in the pusher 2 is then rotated, moving it towards the housing 1. The arc-shaped rod 23 pushes the connecting rod 21 via the rotating shaft frame 22, causing the connecting rod 21 to move away from the housing 1. The connection between the connecting rod 21 and the gauze layer 51 is a piece of wire. The gauze layer 51 is movably connected to the housing 1 on both sides, which can be done by sewing with needle and thread, but is not limited to this. This allows the gauze layer 51 to have a certain degree of mobility while being connected to the housing 1, making it easy for the gauze layer 51 to leave the housing 1. At the same time, the smooth layer 52 can be a plastic spring, but is not limited to this. It can be flipped when the gauze layer 51 leaves the housing 1 or reset when it is pressed against the housing 1. After that, the entire adsorption component 5 is completely pushed out of the housing 1 and exposed on the side of the housing 1. At this time, the patient can use clean water and disinfectant to clean and disinfect the adsorption component 5, which is very convenient and improves cleaning efficiency and reuse rate.
[0021] In some embodiments, two pushers 2 are provided, and the two arc-shaped rods 23 are magnetically attracted to each other. The two pushers 2 facilitate the patient to push both gauze layers 51 and one smooth layer 52 out of the housing 1, thereby speeding up the patient's cleaning process. The two arc-shaped rods 23 are magnetically attracted to each other and can be fixed to the outside of the housing 1 to prevent them from drooping down and affecting use.
[0022] In some embodiments, connecting ropes 3 are provided on both sides of the housing 1. Patients can hang the housing 1 on their ears or fix it around their necks using the connecting ropes 3. The connecting ropes 3 can be changed to longer or shorter sizes according to the patient's needs, making it convenient to fix and carry.
[0023] In some embodiments, the ends of the housing 1 are arc-shaped, and sponges 11 are provided at both ends. The arc-shaped design makes the housing 1 more adaptable to the patient's neck, preventing gaps from causing sputum to splash and contaminate the neck. At the same time, the sponges at the ends can protect the patient's neck from being scratched by the housing 1, improving the patient's wearing comfort.
[0024] In some embodiments, a mounting ring 53 is provided on the gauze layer 51 located below the housing 1, and the mounting ring 53 is inserted into the housing 1 and screwed into the temporary storage tank 4. When the patient cleans the adsorption element 5 and resets the adsorption element 5 using the arc rod 23, the mounting ring 53 is inserted into the hole in the housing 1 for fixation, ensuring that the adsorption element 5 is tightly fixed to the housing 1 and will not adhere to the patient's neck, causing inconvenience.
[0025] In some embodiments, a protrusion is provided on the housing 1 at the contact position with the rotating shaft frame 22. After cleaning the adsorption component 5, when the patient pulls the two arc-shaped rods 23 to reset, the rotating shaft frame 22 is driven to reset by the arc-shaped rods 23. During reset, it contacts the protrusion on the housing 1. After passing the protrusion, the side of the rotating shaft frame 22 is restricted by the protrusion, thereby fixing the rotating shaft frame 22.
[0026] This specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art can make modifications to this embodiment without contributing any inventive step, but as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present utility model, they are protected by patent law.
Claims
1. A sputum collector, characterized in that: The device includes a housing (1), inside which is an adsorption element (5). The adsorption element (5) includes two gauze layers (51), and a smooth layer (52) is provided between the two gauze layers (51). A pusher (2) is provided at the end of the smooth layer (52). The pusher (2) includes a connecting rod (21), which is connected to the smooth layer (52). A rotating shaft frame (22) is fixedly connected to the connecting rod (21), and an arc-shaped rod (23) is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft frame (22). A temporary storage tank (4) is connected to the gauze layer (51) located below the housing (1). The temporary storage tank (4) is connected to the housing (1), and the rotating shaft frame (22) is connected to the housing (1).
2. The sputum collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two pushers (2), and the two arc-shaped rods (23) are magnetically attracted to each other.
3. A sputum collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: Connecting ropes (3) are provided on both sides of the shell (1).
4. A sputum collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the shell (1) is arc-shaped, and both ends are provided with sponge (11).
5. A sputum collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: Holes are provided on the gauze layer (51) located below the housing (1), and mounting rings (53) are provided on the holes. The mounting rings (53) are inserted into the temporary storage tank (4).
6. A sputum collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A raised strip is provided on the housing (1) at the contact position with the rotating shaft frame (22).