A device for automatically and efficiently resetting the internal mercury detection solution of a medical thermometer

By designing an automatic reset and sterilization thermometer device, centrifugal force and a sliding rod are used to achieve automatic reset of the mercury solution, and surface sterilization is achieved through a sterilization push rod and a rotating nozzle. This solves the problems of dropping and bacterial transmission caused by manual reset of the thermometer after use, and improves safety and efficiency.

CN115615567BActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03JIANGSU LEO BIO-TECH CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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Filing Date
2022-07-18
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

Existing thermometers require manual refilling of the mercury solution after use, which can easily lead to slipping and breakage, causing mercury contamination and bacterial transmission.

Method used

A device comprising a rotating shell, a centrifugal ball, a chute, a sliding plate, a central shaft, a limiting seat, a sterilization tank, and a light and color sensor was designed. The device automatically resets the mercury solution and performs sterilization through centrifugal force. The automatic reset of the mercury solution is achieved by the cooperation of the centrifugal ball and the chute rod. Surface sterilization is achieved by combining the sterilization push rod and the rotating nozzle.

Benefits of technology

It achieves automatic reset and surface sterilization of the mercury solution in the thermometer, avoiding damage from drops and the spread of bacteria caused by manual reset, thus improving the safety and efficiency of the test.

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Abstract

This invention relates to the medical field and discloses a device for automatically and efficiently resetting the internal mercury detection solution of a medical thermometer. The device includes a rotating housing connected to an automatic mercury reset mechanism and an automatic sterilization mechanism. After the thermometer is placed between the positioning sleeves, the switch is turned on. The rotation of the housing causes the variable resistance coil to move inward. The inward movement of the variable resistance coil changes the contact position with the sliding plate, causing the rotational voltage to increase, thereby accelerating the centrifugal reset motion. During centrifugation, the thermometer head continuously presses against the limiting seat. The increased voltage increases the cooling capacity of the electric cooling block. To prevent overcooling, cold air is released through the vent plate. Based on the principle of thermal expansion and contraction, the mercury reset is faster. When the mercury resets to a certain position, the light sensor can no longer detect the mercury, causing the device to stop moving and completing the reset, thus achieving the function of automatically resetting the mercury in the thermometer.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the medical field, specifically to a device for automatically and efficiently resetting the internal mercury detection solution of a medical thermometer. Background Technology

[0002] In the current development of the medical field, the use of medical equipment can better restore people's health. Therefore, medical equipment is constantly being upgraded to reduce fatigue and increase recovery efficiency. At the same time, some medical testing instruments are also constantly being upgraded to ensure the accuracy of testing.

[0003] However, currently, when using thermometers, people need to reset the mercury inside the thermometer after use so that it can be tested again. The method of resetting the thermometer is to hold the thermometer and shake it vigorously, using centrifugal force to reset the mercury inside. This method of resetting is labor-intensive, and if you are not careful, the thermometer may slip and break, causing mercury pollution.

[0004] Therefore, in view of this, we have studied and improved the existing structure and its shortcomings, and provided a device for automatically and efficiently resetting the internal mercury detection liquid of a medical thermometer, in order to achieve a more practical purpose. Summary of the Invention

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a device for automatically and efficiently resetting the internal mercury detection solution of a medical thermometer. It has the advantages of automatically resetting the internal mercury solution of the thermometer and automatically sterilizing the thermometer, thus solving the problems of mercury contamination caused by manual shaking and the presence of bacteria on the surface of the thermometer.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] To achieve the purpose of automatically resetting the mercury solution inside the thermometer and automatically sterilizing the thermometer, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a device for automatically and efficiently resetting the internal mercury solution of a medical thermometer, comprising a rotating housing, a centrifugal ball movably connected to the inside of the rotating housing via a sliding groove, a sliding plate rotatably connected to the inside of the rotating housing, a central shaft fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating housing, a limiting seat fixedly connected to the inside of the rotating housing, a sterilization storage tank fixedly connected to the inside of the rotating housing, and a light and color sensor fixedly connected to the inside of the rotating housing.

[0009] Furthermore, a centrifugal pull rod is movably connected to the top of the centrifugal ball, and a centrifugal spring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the centrifugal ball.

[0010] Furthermore, the centrifugal pull rod is fixedly connected to a movably connected shaft sleeve at the end away from the centrifugal ball, a sliding groove rod is movably connected to the surface of the shaft sleeve, a tightening central shaft block is movably connected to the end of the sliding groove rod away from the shaft sleeve, a rotating housing penetrates the interior of the shaft sleeve, a variable resistance ring is fixedly connected inside the shaft sleeve, and a sliding plate is movably connected inside the variable resistance ring.

[0011] Furthermore, a tightening central shaft block penetrates the surface of the central shaft, a tension spring is fixedly connected to the surface of the tightening central shaft block, the end of the tension spring away from the tightening central shaft block is fixedly connected to the surface of the central shaft, a swing rod is movably connected to the surface of the tightening central shaft block, a tightening block is movably connected to the end of the swing rod away from the tightening central shaft block, a sliding spring is fixedly connected to the surface of the tightening block, the end of the sliding spring away from the tightening block is fixedly connected to the interior of the rotating housing, a sliding rod penetrates the interior of the tightening block, a fastening rubber block is fixedly connected to the surface of the tightening block, a sterilization push rod is movably connected to the surface of the tightening block, the end of the sterilization push rod away from the tightening block is movably connected to the surface of the sterilization plug, a sterilization storage tank is movably connected to the surface of the sterilization plug, and a positioning rubber sleeve is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating housing.

[0012] Furthermore, an electric cooling block is fixedly connected inside the limiting seat, a vent plate is provided at the bottom of the limiting seat, and a rotating nozzle is rotatably connected to the right side of the sterilization storage tank.

[0013] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a device for automatically and efficiently resetting the internal mercury detection solution of a medical thermometer, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. This medical thermometer features an automatic and efficient internal mercury detection device. When in use, the thermometer is placed between the positioning sleeves, and the switch is turned on, causing the rotating housing to rotate. The rotation, due to centrifugal force, moves the centrifugal ball away from the housing's axis. This movement pulls the centrifugal lever inwards, causing the central sleeve to move inwards. This inward movement, via a sliding rod, moves the tightening block closer to the housing's axis, causing the pendulum rod to swing towards the central axis. The pendulum rod's movement then moves the tightening block towards the central axis. The movement of the device drives the compression spring to press the fastening rubber block against the surface of the thermometer. At the same time, when the central sleeve moves inward, it drives the variable resistance ring to move inward. The change in the contact position between the variable resistance ring and the sliding plate causes the rotational voltage to increase, thereby accelerating the centrifugal reset motion. During the centrifugal process, the head of the thermometer continuously presses against the limit seat. The increase in voltage increases the cooling capacity of the electric cooling block. In order to prevent overcooling, cold air is released through the vent plate. According to the principle of thermal expansion and contraction, the mercury liquid inside the thermometer resets faster. When the mercury liquid resets to a certain position, the light sensor can no longer detect the mercury liquid, thereby stopping the device and completing the reset. This achieves the function of automatically resetting the mercury liquid in the thermometer.

[0016] 2. The device for automatically and efficiently resetting the internal mercury detection solution of this medical thermometer works by the movement of the tightening block toward the central axis during the resetting process, which drives the sterilization push rod to push the sterilization plug. After receiving the push force, the sterilization plug squeezes the sterilization solution in the sterilization tank. The sterilization solution in the sterilization tank is sprayed out through the annular pipe in the rotating nozzle, thereby driving the rotating nozzle to rotate, thus achieving the function of automatically and uniformly sterilizing the surface of the thermometer. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating housing structure of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the shaft sleeve structure of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the fastening block structure of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting seat structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating nozzle structure of the present invention.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Rotating shell; 2. Centrifugal ball; 3. Centrifugal pull rod; 4. Sliding plate; 5. Variable resistance ring; 6. Shaft sleeve; 7. Light and color sensor; 8. Tightening central shaft block; 9. Central shaft; 10. Swing rod; 11. Fastening rubber block; 12. Tightening block; 13. Positioning rubber sleeve; 14. Electric cooling block; 15. Limiting seat; 16. Ventilation plate; 17. Sterilization push rod; 18. Sterilization plug; 19. Sterilization storage tank; 20. Rotating nozzle. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] Please see Figure 1-5 A device for automatically and efficiently resetting the internal mercury detection liquid of a medical thermometer includes a rotating housing 1, a centrifugal ball 2 movably connected to the inside of the rotating housing 1 via a sliding groove, a sliding plate 4 rotatably connected to the inside of the rotating housing 1, a central shaft 9 fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating housing 1, a limiting seat 15 fixedly connected to the inside of the rotating housing 1, a sterilization storage tank 19 fixedly connected to the inside of the rotating housing 1, and a light and color sensor 7 fixedly connected to the inside of the rotating housing 1.

[0025] Furthermore, a centrifugal pull rod 3 is movably connected to the top of the centrifugal ball 2, and a centrifugal spring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the centrifugal ball 2.

[0026] Furthermore, the centrifugal pull rod 3 is fixedly connected to a movable shaft sleeve 6 at the end away from the centrifugal ball 2, and a sliding groove rod is movably connected to the surface of the shaft sleeve 6. A tightening central shaft block 8 is movably connected to the end of the sliding groove rod away from the shaft sleeve 6. A rotating housing 1 passes through the inside of the shaft sleeve 6, and a variable resistance ring 5 is fixedly connected inside the shaft sleeve 6. A sliding plate 4 is movably connected inside the variable resistance ring 5.

[0027] Furthermore, a tightening central shaft block 8 penetrates the surface of the central shaft 9, a tension spring is fixedly connected to the surface of the tightening central shaft block 8, the end of the tension spring away from the tightening central shaft block 8 is fixedly connected to the surface of the central shaft 9, a swing rod 10 is movably connected to the surface of the tightening central shaft block 8, a tightening block 12 is movably connected to the end of the swing rod 10 away from the tightening central shaft block 8, a sliding rod spring is fixedly connected to the surface of the tightening block 12, the end of the sliding rod spring away from the tightening block 12 is fixedly connected to the interior of the rotating housing 1, a sliding rod penetrates the interior of the tightening block 12, a fastening rubber block 11 is fixedly connected to the surface of the tightening block 12, a sterilization push rod 17 is movably connected to the surface of the tightening block 12, the end of the sterilization push rod 17 away from the tightening block 12 is movably connected to the surface of the sterilization plug 18, a sterilization storage tank 19 is movably connected to the surface of the sterilization plug 18, and a positioning rubber sleeve 13 is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating housing 1.

[0028] Furthermore, an electric cooling block 14 is fixedly connected inside the limiting seat 15, a vent plate 16 is provided at the bottom of the limiting seat 15, and a rotating nozzle 20 is rotatably connected to the right side of the sterilization storage tank 19.

[0029] Working principle: When using the device, after placing the thermometer between the positioning rubber sleeves 13, turn on the switch to start rotating the rotating housing 1. The rotation of the housing 1, due to centrifugal force, causes the centrifugal ball 2 to move away from the axis of the housing 1. The movement of the centrifugal ball 2 pulls the centrifugal lever 3 to swing inward at an angle. The swing of the centrifugal lever 3 causes the central sleeve 6 to move inward. The inward movement of the central sleeve 6, through the sliding groove rod, causes the tightening central shaft block 8 to move along the slide of the central shaft 9 towards the axis of the rotating housing 1, thereby causing the pendulum rod 10 to swing towards the central shaft 9. The movement of the pendulum rod 10 causes the tightening block 12 to move towards the central shaft 9. The movement of the tightening block 12, through… The compression spring drives the fastening rubber block 11 to press the surface of the thermometer. At the same time, when the shaft sleeve 6 moves inward, it drives the variable resistance ring 5 to move inward. The inward movement of the variable resistance ring 5 and the change in the contact position with the sliding plate 4 cause the rotational voltage to increase, thereby accelerating the centrifugal reset movement. During the centrifugal process, the head of the thermometer is constantly pressing the limit seat 15. The increase in voltage increases the cooling capacity of the electric cooling block 14. In order to prevent overcooling, cold air is released through the vent plate 16. According to the principle of thermal expansion and contraction, the mercury liquid inside the thermometer resets faster. When the mercury liquid resets to a certain position, the light and color sensor 7 can no longer detect the mercury liquid, thereby stopping the device and completing the reset, thus achieving the function of automatically resetting the mercury liquid in the thermometer.

[0030] Simultaneously, during the thermometer's reset process, the movement of the tightening block 12 toward the central axis 9 drives the sterilization push rod 17 to push the sterilization plug 18. After receiving the thrust, the sterilization plug 18 squeezes the sterilization liquid in the sterilization storage tank 19. The sterilization liquid in the sterilization storage tank 19 is sprayed out through the annular pipe in the rotating nozzle 20, thereby driving the rotating nozzle 20 to rotate, thus achieving the function of automatically and uniformly sterilizing the surface of the thermometer.

[0031] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0032] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A device for automatically and efficiently resetting the internal mercury detection solution of a medical thermometer, comprising a rotating housing (1), characterized in that: The rotating housing (1) is movably connected to a centrifugal ball (2) via a sliding groove. The rotating housing (1) is rotatably connected to a sliding plate (4). The rotating housing (1) is fixedly connected to a central shaft (9). The rotating housing (1) is fixedly connected to a limiting seat (15). The rotating housing (1) is fixedly connected to a sterilization storage tank (19). The rotating housing (1) is fixedly connected to a light and color sensor (7). The top of the centrifugal ball (2) is movably connected to a centrifugal pull rod (3); The centrifugal pull rod (3) is movably connected to a central sleeve (6) at the end away from the centrifugal ball (2). A sliding groove rod is movably connected to the surface of the central sleeve (6). A tightening central shaft block (8) is movably connected to the end of the sliding groove rod away from the central sleeve (6). A rotating housing (1) passes through the interior of the central sleeve (6). A variable resistance ring (5) is fixedly connected inside the central sleeve (6). A sliding plate (4) is movably connected inside the variable resistance ring (5). The surface of the central shaft (9) is penetrated by a tightening central shaft block (8), and a tension spring is fixedly connected to the surface of the tightening central shaft block (8). The end of the tension spring away from the tightening central shaft block (8) is fixedly connected to the surface of the central shaft (9). A swing rod (10) is movably connected to the surface of the tightening central shaft block (8). A tightening block (12) is movably connected to the end of the swing rod (10) away from the tightening central shaft block (8). A sliding spring is fixedly connected to the surface of the tightening block (12). The end of the sliding spring away from the tightening block (12) is fixedly connected to the interior of the rotating housing (1). A sliding rod is penetrated inside the tightening block (12). A fastening rubber block (11) is fixedly connected to the surface of the tightening block (12). A positioning rubber sleeve (13) is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating housing (1). When using the device, after placing the thermometer between the positioning rubber sleeves (13), turn on the switch to make the rotating housing (1) start to rotate. The rotation of the rotating housing (1) causes the centrifugal ball (2) to move away from the axis of the rotating housing (1) due to the centrifugal force. The movement of the centrifugal ball (2) pulls the centrifugal lever (3) to swing inward at an angle. The swing of the centrifugal lever (3) causes the central sleeve (6) to move inward. The inward movement of the central sleeve (6) drives the tightening central block (8) along the central axis through the sliding groove rod. The slide of 9) moves close to the axis of the rotating housing (1), thereby driving the swing rod (10) to swing close to the central axis (9). The movement of the swing rod (10) drives the tightening block (12) to move towards the central axis (9). The movement of the tightening block (12) drives the fastening block (11) to press the surface of the thermometer through the compression spring. At the same time, when the shaft sleeve (6) moves inward, it drives the variable resistance ring (5) to move inward. The change in the contact position between the variable resistance ring (5) and the sliding plate (4) causes the voltage of rotation to increase. When the mercury liquid returns to a certain position, the light and color sensor (7) can no longer detect the mercury liquid, the device stops moving, and then the reset is completed.

2. The device for automatically and efficiently resetting the internal mercury detection solution of a medical thermometer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A centrifugal spring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the centrifugal ball (2).

3. The device for automatically and efficiently resetting the internal mercury detection solution of a medical thermometer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the tightening block (12) is movably connected to a sterilization push rod (17), and the end of the sterilization push rod (17) away from the tightening block (12) is movably connected to the surface of the sterilization plug (18), and the surface of the sterilization plug (18) is movably connected to a sterilization storage tank (19).

4. The device for automatically and efficiently resetting the internal mercury detection solution of a medical thermometer according to claim 1, characterized in that: An electric cooling block (14) is fixedly connected inside the limiting seat (15), and a vent plate (16) is provided at the bottom of the limiting seat (15). A rotating nozzle (20) is rotatably connected to the right side of the sterilization storage tank (19).

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