Thermometer sterilizing device

Abstract

The application discloses a thermometer disinfecting device, which comprises a base, a disinfecting box arranged on the base, a disinfecting cavity formed in the disinfecting box, a through hole formed on the end face of the disinfecting box and used for allowing the thermometer to pass into the disinfecting cavity to be disinfected, a perfusion pipe arranged on the top of the disinfecting box and used for pouring disinfecting liquid or water into the disinfecting cavity, a discharge pipe arranged on the bottom of the disinfecting box and communicated with the disinfecting cavity, a blocking member arranged on the discharge pipe and used for dredging or blocking the discharge pipe, a first driving member arranged on the base and used for driving the disinfecting box to rotate axially, a second driving member arranged on the base and used for driving the disinfecting box to swing, a control module arranged on the base and used for starting and stopping the first driving member, the second driving member and the blocking member, and the control module is in communication connection with the first driving member, the second driving member and the blocking member. The application solves the problem that there is no device for disinfecting and shaking a large number of thermometers in the prior art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of thermometer disinfection technology, specifically a thermometer disinfection device. Background Technology

[0002] A mercury thermometer is a type of expansion thermometer. Mercury has a freezing point of -39℃ and a boiling point of 356.7℃, and its measuring temperature range is -39℃ to 357℃. It can only be used as an instrument for local monitoring. Using it to measure temperature is not only simple and intuitive, but it also avoids the errors of external remote thermometers. In existing technologies, mercury thermometers need to be disinfected after use. After disinfection, the thermometer needs to be shaken to ensure the mercury inside is in a fixed position for more accurate readings and to bring the mercury to a specific temperature range, matching the temperature of the substance being measured. This allows for a more accurate temperature reading. In large hospitals, mercury thermometers are still widely used because they provide more accurate readings and are unaffected by space or distance, allowing for more direct temperature checks. However, when there are many patients being tested, medical staff need to frequently disinfect and shake the thermometers, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and reduces testing efficiency. Currently, there is a lack of a device for disinfecting and shaking a large number of thermometers. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a thermometer disinfection device, which solves the problem of the lack of a device for disinfecting and shaking a large number of thermometers in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a thermometer disinfection device, comprising a base, a disinfection box disposed on the base, the disinfection box having a hollow disinfection cavity, a perforation on the end face of the disinfection box for an external thermometer to pass through the disinfection cavity for disinfection, an infusion tube disposed on the top of the disinfection box for external disinfectant or water to be poured into the disinfection cavity, a discharge tube disposed on the bottom of the disinfection box communicating with the disinfection cavity, a sealing element disposed on the discharge tube for unblocking or sealing the discharge tube, a first driving element for driving the disinfection box to rotate axially and a second driving element for driving the disinfection box to swing, and a control module disposed on the base for opening and closing the first driving element, the second driving element and the sealing element, the control module being communicatively connected to the first driving element, the second driving element and the sealing element.

[0005] The advantages of adopting the above technical solution are: medical staff can simply remove the disinfected thermometer from the disinfection box when needed; after use, the medical staff inserts the thermometer into the disinfection chamber through the perforation, which is already filled with disinfectant through the infusion tube. At this time, the operator can activate the first driving component through the control module. The first driving component drives the disinfection box to rotate axially, causing several thermometers to rotate along the axis of the disinfection box. The rotation of the disinfection box causes the disinfectant in the disinfection chamber to swirl and thoroughly disinfect the thermometers. After the first driving component has been running for a certain period of time, the control module stops the first driving component and starts the second driving component. This causes the second driving component to swing the disinfection box, effectively shaking the thermometer and returning the mercury in the thermometer to its normal position for normal use. After disinfection and shaking, the control module can control the sealing component to clear the drain tube, allowing the disinfectant in the disinfection chamber to drain to the outside. This facilitates the refilling of disinfectant before the next disinfection, preventing bacterial or viral infection from repeated use of disinfectant and ensuring thorough disinfection. This technological design facilitates the disinfection of thermometers. The process of disinfection and swiping is automated, improving the efficiency of disinfection and swiping. This allows for the large-scale disinfection and swiping of thermometers, reducing the workload on medical staff and indirectly improving testing efficiency. Automated swiping and disinfection also enhances testing accuracy and prevents infection during testing. The control module in this technology can be a microcontroller or other intelligent control chip, which communicates with the first drive component, the second drive component, and the sealing component to achieve automated cleaning. Switching components can also be added according to production and usage needs, allowing medical staff to manually open and close the first drive component, the second drive component, and the sealing component. In the aforementioned technology, disinfectant can be discharged first through a sealing device during the switching gap between the first and second driving components, and then physiological saline or pure water can be injected through the infusion device. The water washes away any residual disinfectant on the thermometer, preventing damage to the patient's skin wounds. At the same time, water washing makes it easier for medical staff to handle the thermometer, and there is no residual disinfectant. In addition, if the mercury column in the thermometer breaks, it can be repaired by injecting a mixture of dry ice and alcohol at a temperature not exceeding -38 degrees Celsius into the disinfection chamber through the infusion tube. This expands the range of applications.

[0006] The present invention further comprises: a rotating groove provided on the base; the first driving component including a drive motor, the drive motor being located in the rotating groove with its output shaft extending out of the rotating groove and having a first docking plate provided thereon; a mating groove being formed on the bottom wall of the disinfection box along its height direction, the mating groove being coaxially arranged with the rotating groove; the first driving component further comprising a first small cylinder, the first small cylinder being located in the mating groove with its output end extending out of the mating groove and having a second docking plate provided thereon; the first docking plate and the second docking plate being coaxially arranged; a plurality of first docking shafts being provided on the first docking plate toward the second docking plate; a first docking groove being formed on the second docking plate corresponding to each position of the first docking shaft; and the plurality of first docking shafts and the plurality of first docking grooves corresponding one-to-one and being inserted and mated.

[0007] The advantages of adopting the above technical solution are as follows: When the disinfection box needs to be driven to rotate axially, the control module first drives the first small cylinder to start. The start of the first small cylinder causes its output end to move the second docking plate downward until the second docking plate and the first docking plate are coaxially stacked. At this time, several first docking shafts are inserted and engaged with their respective first docking slots. Then, the control module starts the drive motor, causing the output shaft of the drive motor to rotate and drive the first and second docking plates to rotate synchronously, thereby driving the rotation of the disinfection box. Through the above technical setting, the disinfection box can rotate, thereby realizing the disinfection of the thermometer. The entire operation process is automated, improving disinfection efficiency. In the above technology, the first small cylinder is needed to dock the first and second docking plates so that the drive motor can drive the rotation of the disinfection box. When the disinfection box does not need to rotate, the first and second docking plates separate, ensuring that the first and second docking plates are in a separated state when the second drive unit drives the disinfection box to swing. This ensures that the first and second docking plates will not collide, thereby ensuring the smoothness and stability of the second drive unit driving the disinfection box to swing. In the above technology, the first and second docking plates can also be kept in a docked state when the first and second drive units are not in use, thereby enabling the base to support the disinfection box through the first and second docking plates. In the above technology, the disinfection box can be axially rotated by a drive motor, or the drive motor can be programmed to change its unidirectional rotation of the disinfection box to a reciprocating rotation, thereby increasing the turbulence rate of the disinfectant in the disinfection chamber and thus accelerating the disinfection efficiency.

[0008] The invention further comprises: two upright plates on the base, the two upright plates being arranged opposite each other and forming a swing groove between them for the disinfection box to swing; each of the two upright plates having a first slot facing the disinfection box; the second driving component including two small motors, the two small motors being respectively located in the two first slots; the output end of each small motor passing through the first slot and having a third docking plate; the outer peripheral wall of the disinfection box having a second slot corresponding to the position of each of the two third docking plates; the second driving component also including two second small cylinders, the two second small cylinders being respectively located in the two second slots; the output end of each second small cylinder passing through the second slot and having a fourth docking plate; the two third docking plates and the two fourth docking plates being arranged one-to-one; each fourth docking plate having a plurality of second docking shafts protruding towards the corresponding third docking plate; each third docking plate having a second docking groove corresponding to each adjacent second docking shaft; each second docking shaft being inserted and engaged with its corresponding second docking groove.

[0009] The advantages of adopting the above technical solution are as follows: When the disinfection box needs to be swung, the control module first drives the second docking plate to separate from the first docking plate via the first small cylinder. Then, the control module starts the second small cylinder to push the fourth docking plate to dock with the third docking plate. At this time, several second docking shafts are inserted and engaged with their corresponding second docking slots. This allows the control module to drive the small motor to start, and the output of the small motor drives the third docking plate to reciprocate and rotate, thus driving the fourth docking plate to move synchronously. This achieves the swaying of the disinfection box, thereby causing the thermometer to swing and ensuring the mercury in the thermometer remains intact. The ability to reset makes the thermometer reading more accurate and more precisely reflects the temperature of the measured substance. The entire operation process is automated, improving disinfection efficiency. The above technology requires the second small cylinder to connect the third and fourth docking plates so that the small motor can drive the disinfection box to swing. When the disinfection box does not need to swing, the third and fourth docking plates are separated, ensuring that the third and fourth docking plates are in a separated state when the drive motor drives the disinfection box to rotate. This ensures that the third and fourth docking plates will not collide, thereby ensuring the smoothness and stability of the drive motor driving the disinfection box to rotate.

[0010] The present invention further comprises: the radial cross-sections of the first docking shaft and the second docking shaft are both cylindrical; the first docking groove is adapted to the shape of the first docking shaft; and the second docking groove is adapted to the shape of the second docking shaft.

[0011] The advantages of adopting the above technical solution are: the radial cross-sections of the first and second docking shafts are both cylindrical, the first docking groove is adapted to the shape of the first docking shaft, and the second docking groove is adapted to the shape of the second docking shaft. This allows the first and second docking plates to connect more smoothly and firmly when the disinfection box rotates, and the third and fourth docking plates to connect more smoothly and firmly when the disinfection box swings, thereby improving the operating efficiency and stability of the disinfection box.

[0012] The present invention further comprises: anti-fall grooves are formed on the inner walls of the two upright plates, the anti-fall grooves are horizontally formed on the upright plates, and the disinfection box is provided with anti-fall shafts corresponding to the two anti-fall grooves. The two anti-fall shafts are inserted and fitted into their respective anti-fall grooves, and the outer peripheral wall of the anti-fall shaft is fitted with the inner peripheral wall of the anti-fall groove with a gap.

[0013] The advantages of adopting the above technical solution are: the anti-fall groove and anti-fall shaft are connected in the above technology to improve the safety of the disinfection box operation and prevent the thermometer in the disinfection box from falling when subjected to high external stress; the anti-fall shaft outer peripheral wall and the anti-fall groove inner peripheral wall are fitted with a gap to prevent the anti-fall shaft and anti-fall groove from colliding when the disinfection box rotates or swings.

[0014] The present invention further comprises: a plurality of limiting protrusions circumferentially arranged on the inner peripheral wall of each of the perforations; the plurality of limiting protrusions are arranged in a ring and form a first opening for an external thermometer to pass through; each limiting protrusion is composed of a raised portion and a connecting portion; the radial cross-section of the raised portion of the limiting protrusion is arc-shaped; one end of the connecting portion is connected to the raised portion, and the other end is connected to the inner peripheral wall of the perforation in a smooth curved surface; the outer peripheral wall of the raised portion of the limiting protrusion is an abutment surface for partial contact with the outer peripheral wall of the external thermometer.

[0015] The advantages of adopting the above technical solution are as follows: The limiting protrusions in the above technology are used to restrict the thermometer. When the thermometer passes through the perforation and the first opening into the sterilization chamber, the thermometer is restricted by the limiting protrusions, which can make it firmly fixed in the sterilization chamber, thereby avoiding the thermometer from colliding in the sterilization chamber. At the same time, the limiting protrusions limit the thermometer through the raised part, thereby improving its stability in the perforation. Moreover, several limiting protrusions are combined in a ring shape, making the thermometer more stable in the sterilization box. The limiting protrusions are made of a semi-rigid and semi-elastic material to avoid scratching or collision damage to the thermometer. In the above technology, several limiting protrusions can be staggered according to actual application and production needs, or multiple sets of limiting protrusions can be set to further improve the restriction of the thermometer, thereby improving the stability of the thermometer in the perforation.

[0016] The present invention further comprises: a plurality of mating holes are provided on the bottom wall of the disinfection chamber, and the plurality of mating holes are provided in a one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of through holes. Each mating hole is coaxially aligned with its corresponding through hole. A plurality of mating protrusions are provided circumferentially on the inner peripheral wall of each mating hole. The plurality of mating protrusions are arranged in a ring and form a second opening for the temperature sensing head of an external thermometer to pass through. The radial cross-section of the plurality of mating protrusions is arc-shaped. The mating protrusions are made of elastic material.

[0017] The advantages of adopting the above technical solution are: the combination of several mating protrusions in the above technology is arranged in a ring, so that when the thermometer is inserted into the disinfection chamber, the temperature sensing head of the thermometer can be inserted into the second opening and limited by several mating protrusions, thereby achieving stability in the disinfection chamber. At the same time, the setting of several mating protrusions and several limiting protrusions can fix both ends of the thermometer, improve the stability of the thermometer on the disinfection box, and prevent it from falling off the disinfection box or being damaged when the disinfection box is in operation. The mating protrusions in the above technology are made of elastic material to prevent them from damaging the temperature sensing head of the thermometer.

[0018] The invention further includes the following: the sealing component includes a small electric valve disposed on the discharge pipe.

[0019] The advantages of adopting the above technical solution are: the small electric valve in the above technology can realize the blocking or unblocking of the discharge pipe, the whole process is automated, the disinfection efficiency is improved, and medical staff do not need to manually discharge the disinfectant. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of the invention in its rotated state;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A sectional view;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional view of the invention in its swinging state;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A sectional view;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional view of the first and second docking plates in the separated state in this invention;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional view of the separated state of the third and fourth docking discs in this invention;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional view of the engagement state of the limiting protrusion and the mating protrusion with the thermometer in this invention;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional view of the rear of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0028] This invention provides a thermometer disinfection device, comprising a base 1, a disinfection box 2 disposed on the base 1, the disinfection box 2 having a hollow disinfection chamber 21, a perforation 22 on the end face of the disinfection box 2 for an external thermometer to pass through the disinfection chamber 21 for disinfection, an infusion tube 23 on the top of the disinfection box 2 for infusing external disinfectant or water into the disinfection chamber 21, and a discharge tube 24 communicating with the disinfection chamber 21 on the bottom of the disinfection box 2, the discharge tube 24 being provided with a sealing element for unblocking or sealing the discharge tube 24, a first driving element for driving the disinfection box 2 to rotate axially and a second driving element for driving the disinfection box 2 to swing, and a sealing element for opening and closing the first driving element, the second driving element and the sealing element. The control module for the plugging component is communicatively connected to the first driving component, the second driving component, and the plugging component. The base 1 has a rotating groove 11. The first driving component includes a drive motor 3, which is located within the rotating groove 11, with its output shaft extending out of the groove and having a first docking plate 31. The bottom wall of the disinfection box 2 has a mating groove 25 along its height direction, coaxially arranged with the rotating groove 11. The first driving component also includes a first small cylinder 32, which is located within the mating groove 25, with its output end extending out of the groove and having a second docking plate 321. The first docking plate 31 and the second docking plate 321 are coaxially arranged, with the first docking plate 31 facing the second docking plate 321. A plurality of first docking shafts 311 are arranged in one direction. A second docking plate 321 is provided with a first docking groove 322 corresponding to each of the first docking shafts 311. The plurality of first docking shafts 311 and the plurality of first docking grooves 322 are one-to-one and interlocked. Two upright plates 12 are provided on the base 1. The two upright plates 12 are arranged opposite each other, and a swing groove for the disinfection box 2 to swing is formed between them. A first slot 4 is provided on each of the two upright plates 12 facing the disinfection box 2. The second driving component includes two small motors 41, which are respectively located in the two first slots 4. The output end of each small motor 41 extends out of the first slot 4 and is provided with a third docking plate 411. A third docking plate 411 is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the disinfection box 2 corresponding to the two... Each of the third docking discs 411 has a second slot 42. The second driving component also includes two second small cylinders 421, which are respectively located in the two second slots 42. The output end of each second small cylinder 421 extends out of the second slot 42 and is provided with a fourth docking disc 422. The two third docking discs 411 and the two fourth docking discs 422 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. Each fourth docking disc 422 has a plurality of second docking shafts 423 protruding towards the corresponding third docking disc 411. Each third docking disc 411 has a second docking groove 412 at the position of each adjacent second docking shaft 423. Each second docking shaft 423 is inserted and engaged with its corresponding second docking groove 412.The first docking shaft 311 and the second docking shaft 423 both have cylindrical radial sections. The first docking groove 322 is adapted to the shape of the first docking shaft 311, and the second docking groove 412 is adapted to the shape of the second docking shaft 423. Anti-fall grooves 13 are provided on the inner walls of the two vertical plates 12, and the anti-fall grooves 13 are horizontally provided on the vertical plates 12. Anti-fall shafts 14 are provided on the disinfection box 2 corresponding to the two anti-fall grooves 13. Each anti-fall shaft 14 is inserted into its corresponding anti-fall groove 13. The outer peripheral wall of the anti-fall shaft 14 is clearance-fitted with the inner peripheral wall of the anti-fall groove 13. Several limiting protrusions 5 are circumferentially arranged on the inner peripheral wall of each through hole 22. These limiting protrusions 5 are arranged in a ring and form a first opening 51 for an external thermometer to pass through. Each limiting protrusion 5 consists of a raised portion and a connecting portion. The radial cross-section of the limiting protrusion 5 is arc-shaped. One end of the connecting part is connected to the protrusion, and the other end is smoothly curved and connected to the inner peripheral wall of the perforation 22. The outer peripheral wall of the limiting protrusion 5 is a contact surface for partial contact with the outer peripheral wall of the external thermometer. A plurality of mating holes 6 are provided on the bottom wall of the disinfection chamber 21, each corresponding to a perforation 22. Each mating hole 6 is coaxially aligned with its corresponding perforation 22. A plurality of mating protrusions 61 are circumferentially arranged on the inner peripheral wall of each mating hole 6. These mating protrusions 61 are arranged in a ring and form a second opening 62 through which the temperature sensor of the external thermometer passes. The radial cross-section of the mating protrusions 61 is arc-shaped and made of elastic material. The sealing component includes a small electric valve 7 installed on the discharge pipe 24.

[0029] The thermometer described in the above technology is identified as 8 in the accompanying drawings, and the temperature sensing head of the thermometer is identified as 81 in the accompanying drawings.

[0030] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles and main features of the present invention, as well as its advantages. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the present invention without departing from its spirit and scope. All such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed, which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A thermometer disinfection device, characterized in that: The system includes a base, on which a disinfection box is mounted. The disinfection box has a hollow disinfection chamber. A perforation is provided on one end face of the disinfection box for an external thermometer to pass through the chamber for disinfection. An infusion tube is provided on the top of the disinfection box for external disinfectant or water to be poured into the chamber. A discharge tube communicating with the disinfection chamber is provided at the bottom of the disinfection box. A sealing element is provided on the discharge tube for unblocking or sealing the discharge tube. The base is equipped with a first driving element for axial rotation of the disinfection box and a second driving element for oscillating motion of the disinfection box. The base is also equipped with a mechanism for opening and closing the first driving element, the second driving element, and the sealing element. The control module for the plugging component is communicatively connected to the first driving component, the second driving component, and the plugging component. A rotating groove is provided on the base. The first driving component includes a drive motor, which resides in the rotating groove and has its output shaft extending out of the groove and having a first mating plate. A mating groove is formed along the height direction on the bottom wall of the disinfection box, and the mating groove is coaxially arranged with the rotating groove. The first driving component also includes a first small cylinder, which resides in the mating groove and has its output end extending out of the groove and having a second mating plate. The first mating plate and the second mating plate are coaxially arranged, with the first mating plate facing... The second docking plate is provided with a plurality of first docking shafts. Each first docking shaft has a first docking groove on the second docking plate. The plurality of first docking shafts and the plurality of first docking grooves are one-to-one and interlocked. Two upright plates are provided on the base, facing each other and forming a swing groove between them for the disinfection box to swing. Each of the two upright plates has a first slot facing the disinfection box. The second driving component includes two small motors, each located within one of the two first slots. The output end of each small motor extends through the first slot and is connected to a third docking plate. The outer peripheral wall of the box has a second slot corresponding to the position of the two third docking plates. The second driving component also includes two second small cylinders, which are respectively located in the two second slots. The output end of the second small cylinder passes through the second slot and is provided with a fourth docking plate. The two third docking plates and the two fourth docking plates are arranged one-to-one. The fourth docking plate has a plurality of second docking shafts protruding in the direction of the corresponding third docking plate. The third docking plate has a second docking groove at the position of each adjacent second docking shaft. Each second docking shaft is inserted and engaged with its corresponding second docking groove.

2. The thermometer disinfection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the first and second docking shafts have cylindrical radial cross-sections. The first docking groove is adapted to the shape of the first docking shaft, and the second docking groove is adapted to the shape of the second docking shaft.

3. The thermometer disinfection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner walls of the two uprights are provided with anti-fall grooves, which are horizontally opened on the uprights. The disinfection box is provided with anti-fall shafts at the positions corresponding to the two anti-fall grooves. The two anti-fall shafts are inserted and fitted into their respective anti-fall grooves. The outer peripheral wall of the anti-fall shaft is fitted with the inner peripheral wall of the anti-fall groove with a gap.

4. The thermometer disinfection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the perforations has a plurality of limiting protrusions arranged circumferentially on its inner peripheral wall. The plurality of limiting protrusions are arranged in a ring and form a first opening for an external thermometer to pass through. Each limiting protrusion is composed of a raised portion and a connecting portion. The radial cross-section of the raised portion of the limiting protrusion is arc-shaped. One end of the connecting portion is connected to the raised portion, and the other end is connected to the inner peripheral wall of the perforation in a smooth curved surface. The outer peripheral wall of the raised portion of the limiting protrusion is a contact surface for partial contact with the outer peripheral wall of the external thermometer.

5. A thermometer disinfection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the disinfection chamber is provided with a plurality of mating holes, which are arranged one-to-one with a plurality of through holes. Each mating hole is coaxially aligned with its corresponding through hole. Each mating hole has a plurality of mating protrusions arranged circumferentially on its inner peripheral wall. The plurality of mating protrusions are arranged in a ring and form a second opening for the temperature sensing head of an external thermometer to pass through. The radial cross-section of the plurality of mating protrusions is arc-shaped and the mating protrusions are made of elastic material.

6. The thermometer disinfection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing component includes a small electric valve installed on the discharge pipe.

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