A skin collector

By designing a skin collection device that includes a vertical rod and a pressure plate, and utilizing the coordinated movement of the adhesive tape pressure foot and the vertical rod, the problems of tissue detachment and contamination caused by existing skin collection tools are solved, achieving safe and convenient skin sample collection.

CN110037749BActive Publication Date: 2025-01-14THE FIRST PEOPLES HOSPITAL OF FOSHAN
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Application Number
CN201910303810.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2019-04-16
Publication Date
2025-01-14
Estimated Expiration
2039-04-16

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Technical Problem

Existing skin sampling tools, such as blade scraping, can easily lead to the shedding of diseased skin tissue, contamination, and inaccurate diagnosis, increasing the workload of medical staff and posing psychological burdens and infection risks.

Method used

A skin sampler was designed, comprising a vertical rod, a pressure plate, an outer shell, and a movable housing. Through the coordinated movement of the adhesive tape pressure foot and the vertical rod, the adhesive tape is tightly adhered to the skin to collect skin samples.

Benefits of technology

It achieves simple, convenient and safe skin sample collection, reduces the risk of tissue shedding and contamination, reduces the workload and infection risk of medical staff, and reduces the psychological burden on the sampled individuals.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a skin collector, comprising a vertical rod, a pressure plate, two outer shells with "ㄇ"-shaped cross sections and a movable shell, both left and right sides of the upper end surface of the outer shell are provided with movable openings, the movable shell comprises two adhesive tape pressers, the two adhesive tape pressers respectively pass through the two movable openings from top to bottom and extend into the outer shell; through holes are provided on the upper end surface of the outer shell and the upper end surface of the movable shell, the vertical rod passes through the two through holes from top to bottom and extends into the movable shell, the pressure plate is fixedly connected to the lower end of the vertical rod; the outer shell comprises two outer feet, the outer feet are arranged in parallel with the adhesive tape pressers, the lower end of the outer feet is provided with an adhesive tape support platform, the adhesive tape pressers are arranged above the adhesive tape support platform, and the side wall at the lower part of the outer feet is provided with an adhesive tape insertion port. The present invention has a simple structure and is convenient and safe to use.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of medical supplies, in particular to a skin collector. Background Art

[0002] At present, patients in clinical dermatology often need to collect skin samples in order to further confirm skin diseases. Most of the existing collection tools are traditional blade scraping. On the one hand, when the blade scrapes the skin tissue, the diseased skin tissue scraped from the lesion area is easy to fall off and lose. The fallen and lost diseased skin tissue is easily contaminated, which will affect the diagnosis of skin diseases. In order to ensure the accuracy of the diagnosis, when the skin tissue is lost, medical staff must scrape the diseased skin for a second time, which invisibly increases the workload of medical staff; on the other hand, using a blade to scrape the skin sample is likely to cause psychological burden to the sampled person, or even resistance; thirdly, it also increases the risk of medical staff being scratched and infected by the blade. Summary of the invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a skin collector with simple structure, convenient use and safety.

[0004] The solution of the present invention to solve its technical problem is:

[0005] A skin collector comprises a vertical rod, a pressure plate, two outer shells with "ㄇ"-shaped cross-sections and a movable shell, wherein movable openings are provided on both sides of the upper end surface of the outer shell, and the movable shell comprises two adhesive tape presser feet, which extend into the outer shell through the two movable openings from top to bottom respectively, and the movable shell can move up and down relative to the outer shell; through holes are provided on the upper end surface of the outer shell and the upper end surface of the movable shell, and the vertical rod extends into the movable shell through the two through holes from top to bottom, and the pressure plate is fixedly connected to the lower end of the vertical rod, and the vertical rod can drive the pressure plate to move up and down relative to the outer shell; the outer shell comprises two outer feet, which are arranged parallel to the adhesive tape presser feet, and an adhesive tape support platform is provided at the lower end of the outer feet, and the adhesive tape presser feet are arranged above the adhesive tape support platform, and an adhesive tape insertion opening is provided on the side wall of the lower part of the outer feet.

[0006] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the pressing plate is in an arc shape, and the center of the pressing plate is located above the pressing plate.

[0007] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, a clamping block is provided on the inner wall of the adhesive tape presser foot, and the clamping block is arranged in the outer shell.

[0008] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, a lower spring is sleeved on the vertical rod, and the lower spring is arranged between the upper end surface of the outer shell and the lower end surface of the top of the movable shell.

[0009] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the distance between the block and the lower end surface of the top of the movable shell is not greater than the length of the lower spring in a free state.

[0010] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, a cross bar is fixedly connected to the upper end of the vertical bar.

[0011] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, an upper spring is sleeved on the vertical rod, and the upper spring is arranged between the cross rod and the upper end surface of the movable shell.

[0012] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, a clamping ring is provided on the vertical rod, and the clamping ring is arranged above the pressure plate. The distance between the clamping ring and the cross rod is not greater than the length of the upper spring in a free state.

[0013] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, a rubber layer is provided on the lower end surface of the adhesive tape presser foot.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the present invention provides a skin collector, when in use, the adhesive tape for collecting skin is placed on the adhesive tape insertion port, at this time the pressure plate is located above the adhesive tape, the adhesive surface of the adhesive tape is placed downward on the adhesive tape support table, and then the skin collector is placed on the area of ​​the sampled person whose skin needs to be collected, first the movable shell is pressed, the movable shell moves downward, the adhesive tape pressure foot presses on the upper surface of the adhesive tape, thereby fixing the adhesive tape on the skin collector, and at the same time the vertical rod is pressed downward, the vertical rod drives the pressure plate to move downward, the pressure plate presses on the upper surface of the adhesive tape, by applying pressure to the vertical rod, the pressure plate and the adhesive tape, the adhesive tape is more closely bonded to the skin, and the skin is collected; when the collection is completed, the skin collector is removed, the movable shell is loosened, and the adhesive tape is removed from the adhesive tape insertion port; the present invention has a simple structure and is convenient and safe to use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly describes the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments, and those skilled in the art can also obtain other design solutions and drawings based on these drawings without creative work.

[0016] Figure 1 It is a left side view of this embodiment;

[0017] Figure 2 is a top view of this embodiment;

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Sectional view of AA. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The following will clearly and completely describe the concept, specific structure and technical effects of the present invention in combination with the embodiments and drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, characteristics and effects of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, other embodiments obtained by technicians in this field without creative work are all within the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, all the connection / connection relationships mentioned in the text do not refer to the direct connection of components, but refer to the formation of a better connection structure by adding or reducing connection accessories according to the specific implementation situation. The various technical features in the invention can be combined interchangeably without conflicting with each other.

[0020] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 A skin collector comprises a vertical rod 121, a pressure plate 122, two outer shells 100 with "ㄇ"-shaped cross sections and a movable shell 110, wherein both left and right sides of the upper end surface of the outer shell 100 are provided with movable openings 101, and the movable shell 110 comprises two adhesive tape pressure feet 111, which respectively pass through the two movable openings 101 from top to bottom and extend into the outer shell 100, and the movable shell 110 can move up and down relative to the outer shell 100; the upper end surface of the outer shell 100 and the upper end surface of the movable shell 110 are provided with a through hole. Holes, the vertical rod 121 passes through the two through holes from top to bottom and extends into the movable shell 110, the pressure plate 122 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the vertical rod 121, and the vertical rod 121 can drive the pressure plate 122 to move up and down relative to the outer shell 100; the outer shell 100 includes two outer feet 104, the outer feet 104 are arranged in parallel with the adhesive tape pressure foot 111, the lower end of the outer foot 104 is provided with an adhesive tape support platform 103, the adhesive tape pressure foot 111 is arranged above the adhesive tape support platform 103, and the side wall of the lower part of the outer foot 104 is provided with an adhesive tape insertion entrance 102. When in use, the adhesive tape for collecting skin is placed in the adhesive tape placement entrance 102, the adhesive tape placement entrance 102 is level with the adhesive tape support platform 103, the adhesive surface of the adhesive tape is placed downward on the adhesive tape support platform 103, and then the movable shell 110 is pressed, the movable shell 110 moves downward, and the adhesive tape presser foot 111 presses on the upper surface of the adhesive tape, thereby fixing the adhesive tape on the skin collector, and then the vertical rod 121 is pressed downward, the vertical rod 121 drives the pressing plate 122 to move downward, and the pressing plate 122 presses on the upper surface of the adhesive tape, and the skin collector is placed on the area where the skin of the sampler needs to be collected, and by applying pressure to the vertical rod 121, the pressing plate 122, and the adhesive tape, the adhesive tape and the skin are more closely bonded, so as to collect the skin; when the collection is completed, the skin collector is removed, the movable shell 110 is loosened, and the adhesive tape is removed from the adhesive tape placement entrance 102.

[0021] As a further preferred embodiment, the pressing plate 122 is in an arc shape, and the center of the pressing plate 122 is located above the pressing plate 122. Since the area where the skin of the subject needs to be collected may be in an arc shape, when collecting, the vertical rod 121 is first pressed, and the pressing plate 122 is pressed on the upper surface of the adhesive tape. Since the pressing plate 122 is in an arc shape, the two ends of the pressing plate 122 can also be pressed on the adhesive tape by shaking the skin collector left and right, which is convenient for medical staff to collect skin.

[0022] As a further preferred embodiment, a block 112 is provided on the inner wall of the adhesive tape presser foot 111, and the block 112 is provided in the outer shell 100. In order to prevent the movable shell 110 from falling off the outer shell 100, a block 112 is provided on the inner wall of the adhesive tape presser foot 111, and the length of the block 112 is greater than the width of the movable opening 101.

[0023] As a further preferred embodiment, a lower spring 131 is sleeved on the vertical rod 121, and the lower spring 131 is arranged between the upper end surface of the outer shell 100 and the lower end surface of the top of the movable shell 110. After the collection is completed, in order to make the adhesive tape presser foot 111 leave the adhesive tape and move upward to reset, so as to facilitate the removal of the adhesive tape, the lower spring 131 is arranged between the upper end surface of the outer shell 100 and the lower end surface of the top of the movable shell 110.

[0024] As a further preferred embodiment, the distance between the block 112 and the lower end surface of the top of the movable housing 110 is not greater than the length of the lower spring 131 in a free state. In order to prevent the lower spring 131 from moving up and down on the vertical rod 121, the distance between the block 112 and the lower end surface of the top of the movable housing 110 is not greater than the length of the lower spring 131 in a free state. In order to reduce the force required to press the movable housing 110 to move downward, the distance between the block 112 and the lower end surface of the top of the movable housing 110 is equal to the length of the lower spring 131 in a free state.

[0025] As a further preferred embodiment, the upper end of the vertical rod 121 is fixedly connected with a cross bar 123. In order to facilitate the medical staff to press the vertical rod 121, the upper end of the vertical rod 121 is fixedly connected with a cross bar 123, and the length of the cross bar 123 is shorter than the length of the upper end surface of the movable shell 110. When in use, the medical staff can hold the skin collector with one hand, the thumb and little finger are clamped on the two outer feet 104 of the outer shell 100, the ring finger and index finger press the upper end surface of the movable shell 110, the movable shell 110 moves downward, and the adhesive tape presser foot 111 presses on the upper surface of the adhesive tape, thereby fixing the adhesive tape on the skin collector; the middle finger presses the cross bar 123 downward, the vertical rod 121 drives the pressing plate 122 to move downward, and the pressing plate 122 presses on the upper surface of the adhesive tape, and by applying pressure to the vertical rod 121, the pressing plate 122, and the adhesive tape, the adhesive tape is more closely bonded to the skin, thereby playing the role of collecting skin. The skin collector of this embodiment can be used for collecting medical skin samples, and can also be used for sticking adhesive tape and transparent adhesive without fingerprints during aseptic operation. The skin collector of this embodiment can be made of stainless steel, and can be sterilized and reused multiple times, or used in an operating room; the edges and corners of the outer shell 100 and the movable shell 110 are chamfered to prevent people from being scratched.

[0026] As a further preferred embodiment, an upper spring 132 is sleeved on the vertical rod 121, and the upper spring 132 is arranged between the cross bar 123 and the upper end surface of the movable housing 110. After the collection is completed, in order to make the pressing plate 122 move upward away from the adhesive tape and return to its original position, so as to facilitate the removal of the adhesive tape, an upper spring 132 is arranged between the cross bar 123 and the upper end surface of the movable housing 110.

[0027] As a further preferred embodiment, a collar 124 is provided on the vertical rod 121, and the collar 124 is provided above the pressure plate 122, and the distance between the collar 124 and the cross bar 123 is not greater than the length of the upper spring 132 in a free state. In order to prevent the vertical rod 121 and the pressure plate 122 from falling off the outer shell 100, a collar 124 is provided on the vertical rod 121. The collar 124 can be provided below the lower end surface of the top of the outer shell 100, or between the upper end surface of the outer shell 100 and the lower end surface of the top of the movable shell 110. In order to prevent the upper spring 132 from moving up and down on the vertical rod 121, the distance between the collar 124 and the cross bar 123 is not greater than the length of the upper spring 132 in a free state. In order to reduce the force required to press the cross bar 123 to move downward, the distance between the collar 124 and the cross bar 123 is equal to the length of the upper spring 132 in a free state.

[0028] As a further preferred embodiment, a rubber layer 113 is provided on the lower end surface of the adhesive tape presser foot 111. During collection, in order to prevent the adhesive tape from sliding relative to the skin collector, since the adhesive surface of the adhesive tape is placed downward on the adhesive tape support platform 103, a rubber layer 113 is provided on the lower end surface of the adhesive tape presser foot 111, and the rubber layer 113 is pressed on the upper surface of the adhesive tape to increase the friction between the adhesive tape presser foot 111 and the adhesive tape.

[0029] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are specifically described above, but the invention is not limited to the embodiments. Those skilled in the art may make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without violating the spirit of the invention. These equivalent modifications or substitutions are all included in the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A skin collector, characterized in that: The invention comprises a vertical rod (121), a pressure plate (122), two outer shells (100) both of which have "ㄇ"-shaped cross-sections, and a movable shell (110), wherein movable openings (101) are provided on both sides of the upper end surface of the outer shell (100), and the movable shell (110) comprises two adhesive tape pressure feet (111), and the two adhesive tape pressure feet (111) respectively pass through the two movable openings (101) from top to bottom and extend into the outer shell (100), and the movable shell (110) can move up and down relative to the outer shell (100); through holes are provided on the upper end surface of the outer shell (100) and the upper end surface of the movable shell (110), and the vertical rod (121) passes through the two movable openings (101) from top to bottom. The through hole extends into the movable shell (110); the pressing plate (122) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the vertical rod (121); the vertical rod (121) can drive the pressing plate (122) to move up and down relative to the outer shell (100); the outer shell (100) comprises two outer legs (104); the outer legs (104) are arranged in parallel with the adhesive tape pressure foot (111); the lower end of the outer legs (104) is provided with an adhesive tape support platform (103); the adhesive tape pressure foot (111) is arranged above the adhesive tape support platform (103); the side wall of the lower part of the outer legs (104) is provided with an adhesive tape insertion port (102); the adhesive tape insertion port (102) is flush with the adhesive tape support platform (103).

2. A skin collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressing plate (122) is in an arc shape, and the center of the pressing plate (122) is located above the pressing plate (122).

3. A skin collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A clamping block (112) is provided on the inner wall of the adhesive tape presser foot (111), and the clamping block (112) is arranged in the outer shell (100).

4. A skin collector according to claim 3, characterized in that: A lower spring (131) is sleeved on the vertical rod (121), and the lower spring (131) is arranged between the upper end surface of the outer shell (100) and the lower end surface of the top of the movable shell (110).

5. A skin collector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The distance between the clamping block (112) and the lower end surface of the top of the movable housing (110) is no greater than the length of the lower spring (131) in a free state.

6. A skin collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cross bar (123) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the vertical bar (121).

7. A skin collector according to claim 6, characterized in that: An upper spring (132) is sleeved on the vertical rod (121), and the upper spring (132) is arranged between the horizontal rod (123) and the upper end surface of the movable housing (110).

8. A skin sampler according to claim 7, characterized in that: A clamping ring (124) is provided on the vertical rod (121), and the clamping ring (124) is arranged above the pressure plate (122). The distance between the clamping ring (124) and the cross rod (123) is not greater than the length of the upper spring (132) in a free state.

9. The skin collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rubber layer (113) is provided on the lower end surface of the adhesive tape presser foot (111).

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