Specimen container

Abstract

This invention relates to a novel specimen container structure that can effectively transfer specimens into a collection tube. The specimen container of this invention includes: a container body (10) configured as a cup shape with an open upper surface, and a connecting hole (11) formed on one side of the container body (10) that opens in the vertical direction; a sealing cap (20) attached to the upper end of the container body (10) and used to seal the container body (10); and a collection tube (30) configured as a tube extending in the vertical direction and with an open upper surface, the upper end of the collection tube (30) being detachably attached to the connecting hole (11), a slope (12) inclined downward toward the inner side of the container body (10) being formed on one side of the outer peripheral surface of the container body (10), and a recess (13) with an open lower end being formed on one side of the outer peripheral surface of the container body (10), the connecting hole (11) being formed on the upper surface of the recess (13) in a manner that penetrates the upper and lower surfaces of the recess (13). Thus, the present invention has the following advantages: after urine is put into the container body (10) and sealed with the cap (20), urine can be easily transferred to the collection tube (30) by tilting the container body (10), and the problems of urine leakage and pollution of the surrounding environment, urine contamination, or wrong urine replacement can be prevented.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a novel specimen container constructed to efficiently transfer specimens to a collection tube. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, during urinalysis, the subject receives urine in an appropriately sized sample container and then transfers it to a small-diameter collection tube for testing. However, during this transfer, operator error can sometimes lead to leakage, contaminating the surrounding area and causing urine loss. Furthermore, when multiple urine samples are available, urine from the sample container may sometimes be transferred to different collection tubes. In such cases, barcodes indicating the subject's information should be affixed to both the sample container and the collection tube containing the transferred urine. However, incorrect barcode affixing can sometimes occur, leading to sample swapping. This problem is not limited to urine sample containers; it also occurs with containers storing blood or other liquid samples. Therefore, a new method is needed to address this issue. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Technical issues

[0004] The present invention is proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide a novel specimen container that can effectively transfer specimens to a collection tube.

[0005] Technical solution

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a sample container comprising: a container body 10 configured as a cup shape with an open upper surface, wherein a connecting hole 11 open in the vertical direction is formed on one side of the container body 10; a sealing cap 20 connected to the upper end of the container body 10 and used to seal the container body 10; and a collection tube 30 configured as a tube extending in the vertical direction and with an open upper surface, wherein the upper end of the collection tube 30 is detachably connected to the connecting hole 11, wherein a slope 12 inclined downward toward the inner side of the container body 10 is formed on one side of the outer peripheral surface of the container body 10, and a recess 13 open at the lower end is formed on one side of the outer peripheral surface of the container body 10, wherein the connecting hole 11 is formed on the upper surface of the recess 13 in such a manner that it penetrates both the upper and lower surfaces of the recess 13.

[0007] According to another feature of the present invention, a specimen container is provided, characterized in that an extended valve 16 for covering the upper side of the connecting hole 11 is provided in the container body 10.

[0008] According to another feature of the invention, a specimen container is provided, characterized in that the extended valve 16 is configured to tilt downward toward the inside of the container body 10.

[0009] According to another feature of the present invention, a specimen container is provided, characterized in that the recess 13 is formed between a support plate 14 and a partition plate 15, the support plate 14 extends inward from the inner circumference of the container body 10 and forms the connecting hole 11, the partition plate 15 extends downward around the support plate 14, and the extended flap 16 extends upward from the upper end of the container body 10. When viewed from above, the base end of the extended flap 16 has an arc shape with both ends bent inward. When the extended flap 16 is folded inward, the extended flap 16 extends inward and is fixed in a manner that covers the upper side of the connecting hole 11.

[0010] Invention Effects

[0011] The sample container of the present invention includes: a container body 10, configured as a cup shape with an open upper surface, and a connecting hole 11 open in the vertical direction is formed on one side of the container body 10; a sealing cap 20, which is attached to the upper end of the container body 10 and used to seal the container body 10; and a collection tube 30, configured as a tube extending in the vertical direction and with an open upper surface, the upper end of the collection tube 30 being detachably attached to the connecting hole 11, a slope 12 inclined downward toward the inner side of the container body 10 is formed on one side of the outer peripheral surface of the container body 10, and a recess 13 open at the lower end is formed on one side of the outer peripheral surface of the container body 10, the connecting hole 11 being formed on the upper surface of the recess 13 in a manner that penetrates the upper and lower surfaces of the recess 13. Therefore, the present invention has the following advantages: after urine is put into the container body 10 and sealed with the cap 20, urine can be easily transferred to the collection tube 30 by tilting the container body 10, and the problems of urine leakage and pollution of the surrounding environment, urine contamination, or incorrect urine exchange can be prevented. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a side sectional view of the sample container of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 2 A side sectional view showing the disassembled state of the sample container of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a top view showing the main body of the sample container of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 4 To show Figure 1 A frontal sectional view of the section along the AA direction.

[0016] Figure 5 A reference diagram illustrating the function of the sample container of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 6 A side sectional view showing a modified example of the sample container of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 7 This is a side sectional view illustrating a second embodiment of the sample container of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 8 This is a top view of the container body of a second embodiment of the sample container of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 9 A side sectional view illustrating the function of a second embodiment of the specimen container of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 10 A side sectional view showing a modified example of a second embodiment of the specimen container of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Figures 1 to 5 The diagram illustrates the sample container of the present invention, which is used to store urine.

[0024] As shown in the above figure, the sample container includes: a container body 10, which is configured as a cup shape with an open upper surface, and a connecting hole 11 that opens in the vertical direction is formed on one side of the container body 10; a sealing cap 20, which is attached to the upper end of the container body 10 and is used to seal the container body 10; and a collection tube 30, which is configured as a tube that extends in the vertical direction and has an open upper surface, and the upper end of the collection tube 30 can be detachably attached to the connecting hole 11.

[0025] The container body 10 is constructed of a synthetic resin material that is translucent and has appropriate elasticity, and a slope 12 and a recess 13 that slope downward toward the inner side of the container body 10 are formed on one side of the outer peripheral surface.

[0026] A slope 12 that slopes downward toward the inside of the container body 10 is formed on one side of the outer peripheral surface of the container body 10.

[0027] For example, a slope 12 formed on one side of the outer peripheral surface of the container body 10 and inclined downward toward the inward side can be configured to connect with the lower side of the partition 15 that forms the recess 13, specifically to the lower end of the partition 15.

[0028] For example, the inclined surface 12 formed on one side of the outer peripheral surface of the container body 10 and inclined downward toward the inward side can be connected to one end of a plane parallel to the horizontal plane, and can be configured such that an end different from the one end is connected to the lower side of the partition 15 forming the recess 13, specifically connected to the lower end of the partition 15.

[0029] The inclined surface 12 is constructed by shaping one side of the container body 10 into a planar shape that slopes downward toward the inward side.

[0030] Although the example shown is constructed by shaping one side of the container body 10 into a planar shape that slopes downward toward the inward side, the inclined surface 12 can be constructed by shaping one side of the container body 10 into a curved shape, for example, a curved shape that slopes downward toward the inward side.

[0031] The recess 13 is formed between the support plate 14 and the partition plate 15. The support plate 14 extends inward from the inner circumference of the container body 10 and has the connecting hole 11. The partition plate 15 is formed around the support plate 14 and extends downward. The recess 13 is configured to allow the collection tube 30 to be inserted inside.

[0032] The lower end of the recess 13 can be open. Specifically, the lower end of the recess 13 can open toward the inclined surface 12.

[0033] The connecting hole 11 is formed on the support plate 14 to penetrate the upper and lower surfaces of the support plate 14, and a fixed short tube 11a extending downward is provided on the lower side of the support hole.

[0034] In addition, an extended flap 16 for covering the upper side of the connecting hole 11 is provided in the container body 10.

[0035] The extended valve 16 extends downward at an angle from the upper end of the container body 10 toward the inner side of the container body 10, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the lateral width and the width in the inner and outer directions of the extended valve 16 are slightly wider than the lateral width and the width in the inner and outer directions of the support plate 14, so as to cover the entire upper part of the support plate 14. When the subject urinates, the extended valve 16 prevents urine from flowing directly into the collection tube 30 through the connecting hole 11. When urine hits the upper surface of the extended valve 16, it causes the urine to bounce to the inside of the container body 10 and be collected inside the container body 10.

[0036] The sealing cap 20 is configured to be watertightly attached to the upper outer side of the container body 10 and to seal the upper end of the container body 10.

[0037] The collection tube 30 is constructed as a test tube shape that extends in the vertical direction and is open at the top. The upper end of the collection tube 30 is airtightly connected to the interior of the fixed short tube 11a.

[0038] At this time, the upper end of the collection tube 30 is threaded into the inner circumferential surface of the fixed short tube 11a.

[0039] Furthermore, the vertical length of the collection tube 30 is longer than the vertical length of the recess 13, and the collection tube 30 is configured such that when it is connected to the fixed short tube 11a of the connection hole 11, the lower end of the collection tube 30 extends long to the lower side of the inclined surface 12.

[0040] The method of using the specimen container constructed in this way is as follows.

[0041] First, barcodes indicating the subject's information are affixed to the collection tube 30.

[0042] Afterwards, the subject fills the container body 10 with a specified amount of urine, which is attached to the collection tube 30, and then seals the upper end of the container body 10 with the sealing cap 20.

[0043] After that, as Figure 5 As shown, when the container body 10 is tilted toward the recess 13, the urine stored in the container body 10 flows into the collection tube 30 through the connecting hole 11.

[0044] Then, the collection tube 30 is separated from the connecting hole 11, and the upper end of the collection tube 30 is sealed with another cap, thereby filling the collection tube 30 with urine.

[0045] The specimen container thus constructed includes: a container body 10, configured as a cup shape with an open upper surface, and a connecting hole 11 formed on one side of the container body 10 that opens in the vertical direction; a sealing cap 20, which is attached to the upper end of the container body 10 and used to seal the container body 10; and a collection tube 30, configured as a tube that extends in the vertical direction and has an open upper surface, the upper end of the collection tube 30 being detachably attached to the connecting hole 11, and a slope 12 that slopes downward toward the inner side of the container body 10 is formed on one side of the outer peripheral surface of the container body 10.

[0046] A partition 15 that is recessed inward and intersects the inclined surface 12 may be formed on the outer peripheral surface of the container body 10.

[0047] A recess 13 with an open lower end is formed on one side of the outer peripheral surface of the container body 10. The connecting hole 11 is formed on the upper surface of the recess 13 in such a way that it penetrates the upper and lower surfaces of the recess 13. This has the following advantages: after urine is filled into the container body 10 and the sealing cap 20 is connected, the urine can be easily transferred to the collection tube 30 by tilting the container body 10. This also prevents urine from flowing out and contaminating the surrounding area, contaminating the urine, or causing the urine to be replaced incorrectly.

[0048] Furthermore, since an extended valve 16 covering the upper side of the connecting hole 11 is provided inside the container body 10, it has the following advantages: when the subject urinates, the initially discharged urine can be prevented from flowing into and being stored inside the collection tube 30 through the connecting hole 11.

[0049] In particular, since the extended valve 16 is configured to tilt downward toward the inside, urine bounces into the container body 10 and is stored after hitting the extended valve 16, thus preventing urine from bouncing out after hitting the extended valve 16.

[0050] In this embodiment, the specimen container of the present invention is illustrated for holding urine, but the specimen container of the present invention can be used to hold various liquid specimens other than urine.

[0051] Furthermore, although the lateral width and inner-outer width of the extended flap 16 are shown to be slightly wider than the lateral width and inner-outer width of the support plate 14, the lateral width and inner-outer width of the extended flap 16 can be set to be narrower so as to only cover the upper part of the connecting hole 11.

[0052] Furthermore, although the extended flap 16 is illustrated as extending downwards at an angle from the upper end of the container body 10 toward the interior of the container body 10, as... Figure 6 As shown, the extended flap 16 can be configured to extend from the inner circumference of the container body 10 at a position slightly lower than the upper end of the container body 10 into the interior of the container body 10.

[0053] Furthermore, although the upper end of the collection tube 30 is shown to be threaded onto the inner circumferential surface of the fixed short tube 11a, the upper end of the collection tube 30 can be inserted into the inner circumferential surface of the fixed short tube 11a, or threaded onto or inserted into the outer circumferential surface of the fixed short tube 11a.

[0054] Figures 7 to 9 In another embodiment of the invention, the extended flap 16 is configured to extend upward from the upper end of the container body 10. When the extended flap 16 is folded inward, it extends inward and is fixed in a manner that covers the upper side of the connecting hole 11.

[0055] Therefore, the extended valve 16 is constructed as a sheet with a thickness thinner than that of the container body 10, as seen when the base end is viewed from above. Figure 8 As shown, the base end is formed into an arc shape in which both ends bend inward.

[0056] Furthermore, the extended valve 16 is configured such that its length in the vertical direction is longer than the distance between the lower end of the extended valve 16 and the front end of the support plate 14, such as... Figure 7 As shown, a folded portion 16a with a thickness thinner than that of the extended valve 16 is formed at the connection between the lower end of the extended valve 16 and the upper end of the container body 10.

[0057] At this time, the extended flap 16 is formed such that its inner circumferential surface extends from the inner circumferential surface of the container body 10.

[0058] Therefore, as Figure 9 As shown, when the extended flap 16 is folded inward, with the base end of the extended flap 16 fixed to the upper end of the container body 10, the front end of the extended flap 16 is bent with both ends pointing upward, and the lower side of the front end of the extended flap 16 is in close contact with the upper surface of the inner end of the support plate 14 of the recess 13.

[0059] That is, since the extension flap 16 is constructed with its two ends of the base end bent inward in an arc shape, when the extension flap 16 is folded inward, a force is generated that pulls the middle part (the middle part between the two ends) of the extension flap 16 backward, thereby generating a force that causes the front end of the extension flap 16 to rotate downward. As a result, the extension flap 16 is fixed in a state where its front end is in close contact with the upper surface of the inner end of the support plate 14, and the extension flap 16 will not lift upward.

[0060] In the specimen container constructed in this way, the extended valve 16 extends upward from the upper end of the container body 10, and when viewed from the upper side, the base end is constructed in an arc shape with both ends bent inward, so that when the extended valve 16 is folded inward, the extended valve 16 is fixed so that its ends contact the periphery of the upper surface of the support plate 14.

[0061] Therefore, it has the advantages of being easy to manufacture specimen containers and saving the cost of manufacturing specimen containers.

[0062] In this embodiment, although the extended flap 16 is illustrated as having a vertical length longer than the distance between the lower end of the extended flap 16 and the front end of the support plate 14, thereby the extended flap 16 is tightly attached to the upper surface of the inner end of the support plate 14 of the recess 13, however... Figure 10As shown, the extended flap 16 can also be configured to be slightly shorter, so that the front end of the extended flap 16 is in close contact with the upper surface of the support plate 14 while covering the connecting hole 11.

[0063] Furthermore, the extended valve 16 can be configured to be fixed with its lower surface separated from the upper surface of the support plate 14 on the upper side of the support plate 14.

Claims

1. A sample container, comprising: The container body has a connecting hole on one side that opens in the vertical direction, and the upper part of the container body is open; A sealing cap, attached to the upper end of the container body, is used to seal the container body; and The collection tube is constructed as a tube extending vertically with an open upper surface, and the upper end of the collection tube can be detachably connected to the connection hole. A first inclined surface is formed on one side of the outer peripheral surface of the container body, sloping downwards towards the inner side of the container body. A second inclined surface is formed on the other side of the outer peripheral surface of the container body, sloping downwards towards the inner side of the container body. With the bottom surface of the container body as a reference, the first inclined surface has a gentler slope than the second inclined surface. The first inclined surface is closer to the collection tube installed in the connecting hole than the second inclined surface. A recess with an open lower end is formed on one side of the first inclined surface. The connecting hole is formed on the upper surface of the recess in a manner that penetrates both the upper and lower surfaces. The recess is formed between the support plate and the partition plate. The support plate has the connecting hole. The partition plate extends downward around the periphery of the support plate and is formed on the first inclined surface. With respect to the bottom surface of the container body, the partition plate has a steeper inclination than the first inclined surface. The vertical length of the collection tube is configured to be longer than the vertical length of the recess. When the collection tube is connected to the connection hole, the collection tube extends further downward than the partition.

2. The sample container according to claim 1, characterized in that, With the container body tilted, the first inclined surface is formed such that liquid flows from the interior of the container body to the collection tube.

3. The sample container according to claim 1, characterized in that, An extended flap is provided in the container body to cover the upper side of the connecting hole.

4. The sample container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first inclined plane includes a curved surface.

5. The sample container according to claim 3, characterized in that, The extended valve is configured to slope downward toward the inside of the container body.

6. The sample container according to claim 5, characterized in that, The extended valve extends upward from the upper end of the container body. When the extended flap is folded inward, the extended flap extends inward and is secured in a manner that covers the upper side of the connecting hole.

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