A human anatomical specimen storage device with automatic cleaning and disinfection

By using a robotic arm to drive the film into the holes of the visceral specimens and using a spray pipe to disinfect them, the problem of internal disinfection of the visceral specimen cavity is solved, comprehensive disinfection and support of the visceral specimens are achieved, and the preservation time is extended.

CN118753639BActive Publication Date: 2025-09-26NANJING UNIV
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Application Number
CN202411134106.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-19
Publication Date
2025-09-26
Estimated Expiration
2044-08-19

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Technical Problem

Existing human anatomical specimen storage devices cannot effectively disinfect the interior of the cavity of the visceral specimens when cleaning and disinfecting the visceral specimens.

Method used

The first and second films are driven by a robotic arm to extend into the holes of the visceral specimen, and the inside of the visceral specimen is disinfected using a spray pipe. The use of the heating rod is controlled by the curing component and the temperature sensor to ensure that the disinfectant is fully diffused and solidified inside the visceral specimen.

Benefits of technology

It achieves full disinfection of the internal organs of the specimens, prolongs the preservation time of the specimens, and provides support through the robotic arm to prevent the specimens from deformation, thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of disinfection.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses an automatic cleaning and disinfecting human anatomical specimen storage device in the field of specimen storage equipment technology, comprising a box body, a spray assembly and a control assembly being provided on one side of the box body, the control assembly comprising a robotic arm, a curing assembly being provided in the robotic arm, the robotic arm being hinged to the inner wall of the box body near the storage assembly side, a first film and a second film being provided from the inside to the outside of the bottom end of the robotic arm, a gap being provided between the first film and the second film, a plurality of micropores being provided on the surface of the second film, the spray assembly comprising a spray pipe, a second opening being provided on the side of the box body near the storage assembly, the spray pipe being connected to the second opening, the spray pipe being connected to one end of a power assembly through the second opening, the other end of the power assembly being connected to the storage assembly, and the end of the spray pipe being connected to the gap away from the power assembly. The present invention disinfects the inside of the visceral specimen by extending the first film and the second film to the inside of the visceral specimen and then through the spray pipe.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of specimen storage equipment, in particular to an automatic cleaning and disinfecting human anatomical specimen storage device. Background Art

[0002] Human anatomical specimens refer to whole or partial human specimens used in human anatomy teaching and research. These specimens are typically obtained through anatomical experiments, surgery, donations, and postmortem dissections, providing a deeper understanding of the structure and function of the human body. They can include entire cadavers, individual internal organs, tissue sections, or specific bone sections. These specimens play a vital role in medical education, research, and clinical practice, helping medical professionals and students better understand human anatomy and physiology.

[0003] For visceral specimens, they are usually soft and elastic, and can return to their original shape even after being twisted or pressed, making them more suitable for experimental teaching of human anatomy.

[0004] Currently, when storing human anatomical specimens, the internal organs are often disinfected by spraying disinfectant after cleaning and disinfection. However, due to the presence of several cavities inside the internal organs, the spray disinfection often only disinfects the surface of the internal organ specimens, but the cavities inside the internal organ specimens cannot be fully disinfected. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a human anatomical specimen storage device that automatically cleans and disinfects the human anatomical specimen by extending the first film and the second film to the interior of the viscera specimen and then disinfecting the interior of the viscera specimen through a spray pipe.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows: an automatic cleaning and disinfecting human anatomical specimen storage device, comprising a box body, a first opening being provided at the top of the box body, a box cover being detachably connected to the top of the box body for closing the first opening, a first baffle being fixedly connected to the box body, the first baffle having a coverage area smaller than the area of ​​the box body, a storage chamber being provided at the bottom of the first baffle, a spray assembly and a control assembly being provided on one side of the box body, a storage assembly for storing disinfectant and a recovery assembly for recovering the disinfectant being provided on one side of the box body, and a power assembly for providing power to the disinfectant being provided outside the box body;

[0007] The control assembly includes a robotic arm, a controller fixedly connected to the outside of the box, the controller being connected to the robotic arm by signal, the robotic arm being hinged to the inner wall of the box near the storage assembly, a first film and a second film being provided from the inside to the outside of the bottom end of the robotic arm, a gap being provided between the first film and the second film, and a plurality of micropores being provided on the surface of the second film;

[0008] A curing component is provided in the robotic arm, and the curing component is used to inject fluid into the first film, and the curing component is also used to solidify the fluid after the fluid injection is completed;

[0009] The spray assembly includes a spray pipe. A second opening is provided on the side of the box body close to the storage assembly. The spray pipe passes through the second opening and is connected to one end of the power assembly. The other end of the power assembly is connected to the storage assembly. The end of the spray pipe away from the power assembly passes through the second film and is connected to the gap. The spray assembly also includes a plurality of spray heads, which are fixedly connected to one side of the box body and are connected to the spray pipe.

[0010] The basic scheme works as follows: a large number of human anatomical specimens are organ specimens, many of which are visceral specimens. Visceral specimens preserve the internal structure and details of the organs. Most organs contain chambers for storing body fluids and several pipe structures, and their surfaces have holes connecting to these chambers and pipe structures. Using a robotic arm, the first and second films are inserted into the holes of the visceral specimen. The first and second films, positioned at the bottom of the robotic arm, extend from the inside out into the internal organs, and disinfectant is sprayed into the organs through a spray pipe.

[0011] The beneficial effects of the basic solution are: 1. The first film and the second film can extend into the internal organs, which is conducive to the spray component to fully disinfect the internal organs and increase the preservation time of the internal organ specimens.

[0012] 2. The mechanical arm is hinged to the inner wall of the box near the storage assembly, which is conducive to adjusting the position of the mechanical arm and extending the first film and the second film into the inner cavity of the visceral specimens at different angles.

[0013] Furthermore, the curing component includes a hollow channel, which is located inside the robotic arm and is connected to the first film. A solid with a liquefaction point in the range of 30°C to 50°C is provided in the hollow channel. A heating rod is fixedly connected in the hollow channel, and the controller is electrically connected to the heating rod. A temperature sensor is also fixedly connected in the hollow channel, and the temperature sensor is signal-connected to the controller.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the basic scheme are: the temperature sensor is conducive to real-time monitoring of the temperature inside the hollow channel, the controller can control the heating and shutting down of the heating rod according to the temperature of the temperature sensor, and the solid in the hollow channel is converted into liquid after heating. After the liquid solidifies into a solid inside the visceral specimen, it is helpful to provide support for the visceral specimen when the visceral specimen is lifted and disinfected, thereby dispersing the gravity of the visceral specimen.

[0015] Furthermore, the outer surface of the robotic arm is covered with a thermal insulation layer.

[0016] The beneficial effect of the basic solution is that the insulation layer is conducive to heat preservation of the solid in the hollow channel after heating, and reduces the situation where the temperature of the liquefied solid drops too quickly and then solidifies into a solid again in the hollow channel.

[0017] Furthermore, a vertical plate is fixedly connected to the first baffle on the side away from the inner wall of the box, and a third opening is provided on the side of the inner wall of the box close to the recovery component, and the third opening is respectively connected to the recovery component and the top of the first baffle.

[0018] The beneficial effect of the basic solution is that the third opening is conducive to recovering the disinfectant after the viscera specimen is disinfected.

[0019] Furthermore, the storage assembly includes a storage tank, a second baffle is fixedly connected to the outside of the box, and the storage tank is fixedly connected to the second baffle.

[0020] The beneficial effect of the basic solution is that the storage tank is conducive to providing disinfectant to the spray pipes and sprinkler heads.

[0021] Furthermore, the recovery component includes a recovery tank, which is fixedly connected to the second baffle. The top of the recovery tank is connected to a recovery pipe, and the other end of the recovery pipe is connected to the third opening.

[0022] The beneficial effect of the basic solution is that the recovery tank is conducive to recovering the disinfectant that passes through the third opening, which is conducive to the subsequent unified treatment of the used disinfectant.

[0023] Furthermore, the power assembly includes a water pump, which is fixedly connected to the top of the storage tank, the water inlet of the water pump is connected to the storage tank, and the water outlet of the water pump is connected to the spray pipe.

[0024] The beneficial effects of the basic solution are: the water pump is conducive to providing power for the disinfectant, which is conducive to the disinfectant being able to fully disinfect the surface of the viscera specimen and the interior of the viscera specimen through the spray head.

[0025] Furthermore, a transparent window is provided on one side of the box.

[0026] The beneficial effect of the basic solution is that the transparent window helps specimen management personnel to observe the disinfection status of the visceral specimens in real time, thereby facilitating their understanding of the disinfection status of the visceral specimens.

[0027] Furthermore, a plurality of box legs are fixedly connected to the bottom of the box body, and universal wheels are rotatably connected inside the box legs.

[0028] The beneficial effect of the basic solution is that the universal wheels are helpful for specimen management personnel to adjust the position of the box at any time, which is helpful to improve the flexibility of the box.

[0029] Furthermore, a sealing ring is fixedly connected at the junction between the box cover and the box body.

[0030] The beneficial effect of the basic solution is that the sealing ring is conducive to sealing the box cover and the box body, reducing the disinfectant from splashing out of the box body and polluting the surrounding environment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 This is an axonometric view of a human anatomical specimen storage device that automatically cleans and disinfects an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 2 2. It is a cross-sectional view of a human anatomical specimen storage device for automatic cleaning and disinfection according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of a curing component and a spraying component of a human anatomical specimen storage device for automatic cleaning and disinfection in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] The figure marks in the drawings of the specification include: 1. box body; 2. universal wheel; 3. recovery tank; 4. recovery pipe; 5. storage tank; 6. water pump; 7. spray pipe; 8. box cover; 9. second film; 10. first baffle; 11. third opening; 12. vertical plate; 13. spray head; 14. robotic arm; 15. hollow channel; 16. first film; 17. micropore; 18. heating rod; 19. second baffle; 20. transparent window. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The following is further described in detail through specific implementation methods:

[0036] Example 1:

[0037] Basically as attached Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown: A human anatomical specimen storage device for automatic cleaning and disinfection includes a box body 1, a first opening is provided on the top of the box body 1, and a box cover 8 for closing the first opening is detachably connected to the top of the box body 1, and the box cover 8 is conducive to reducing the splash of disinfectant in the box body 1, and a first baffle 10 with a coverage area smaller than the area of ​​the box body 1 is fixedly connected to the box body 1 by bolts, and a storage chamber is provided at the bottom of the first baffle 10, and the storage chamber can be used to place storage liquid. The storage chamber is conducive to storing internal organ specimens that have been disinfected, and a spray assembly and a control assembly are provided on one side of the box body 1, and a storage assembly for storing disinfectant and a recovery assembly for recovering the disinfectant are provided on the outside of the box body 1. The outside of the box body 1 also includes a power assembly for providing power for the disinfectant;

[0038] The control assembly includes a robotic arm 14, the outer surface of which is covered with an insulation layer, preferably polyurethane. A controller is fixedly connected to the outside of the box body 1 by bolts. The controller is in signal connection with the robotic arm 14. The controller facilitates adjusting the position of the robotic arm 14 to align with the internal cavity of the visceral specimen. The robotic arm 14 is hinged to the inner wall of the box body 1 near the storage assembly. The bottom end of the robotic arm 14 is provided with a first film 16 and a second film 9 from the inside out. A gap is provided between the first film 16 and the second film 9, and a plurality of micropores 17 are provided on the surface of the second film 9.

[0039] A curing assembly is provided in the robotic arm 14, and is used to inject fluid into the first film 16. The curing assembly is also used to solidify the fluid after the fluid injection is completed.

[0040] The spray assembly includes a spray pipe 7. A second opening is provided on the side of the box 1 close to the storage assembly. The spray pipe 7 passes through the second opening and is connected to one end of the power assembly, and the other end of the power assembly is connected to the storage assembly. The end of the spray pipe 7 away from the power assembly passes through the second film 9 and is connected to the gap. The spray assembly also includes a plurality of spray heads 13, which are fixedly connected to one side of the box 1 by bolts, and the spray heads 13 are connected to the spray pipe 7.

[0041] The curing component includes a hollow channel 15, which is located inside the robotic arm 14. The hollow channel 15 is connected to the first film 16. A solid with a liquefaction point in the range of 30°C to 50°C is provided in the hollow channel 15. A heating rod 18 is fixedly connected to the hollow channel 15 by bolts. The heating rod is conducive to heating the solid to liquefy it into a liquid. The controller is electrically connected to the heating rod 18. A temperature sensor is also fixedly connected to the hollow channel 15 by bolts, and the temperature sensor is connected to the controller signal.

[0042] The first baffle 10 is fixedly connected to a vertical plate 12 by bolts on the side away from the inner wall of the box body 1. The vertical plate 12 helps to reduce the occurrence of disinfectant splashing into the storage chamber. A third opening 11 is provided on the side of the inner wall of the box body 1 close to the recovery component. The third opening 11 is respectively connected to the recovery component and the top of the first baffle 10.

[0043] The storage assembly includes a storage tank 5 . A second baffle 19 is fixedly connected to the outside of the box body 1 by bolts, and the storage tank 5 is fixedly connected to the second baffle 19 by bolts.

[0044] The recovery assembly includes a recovery tank 3 , which is fixedly connected to the second baffle 19 by bolts. The top of the recovery tank 3 is connected to a recovery pipe 4 , and the other end of the recovery pipe 4 is connected to the third opening 11 .

[0045] The power assembly includes a water pump 6, which is fixedly connected to the top of the storage tank 5 by bolts. The water inlet of the water pump 6 is connected to the storage tank 5, and the water outlet of the water pump 6 is connected to the spray pipe 7. A sealing ring is fixedly connected to the junction of the box cover 8 and the box body 1 by press-fitting.

[0046] The specific implementation process is as follows: first, open the box cover 8 and place the visceral specimen on the first baffle 10. Then the specimen manager can align the robotic arm 14 with the visceral specimen. After the robotic arm 14 is aligned with the visceral specimen, the specimen manager can turn on the heating rod 18 through the controller. Since a solid with a liquefaction point of 30°C is provided in the hollow channel 15, as the heating rod 18 is continuously heated, the solid will gradually melt into liquid. Since the bottom end of the robotic arm 14 is provided with a first film 16 and a second film 9 from the inside to the outside, the hollow channel 15 is connected to the first film 16. The heated liquid in the hollow channel 15 will enter the first film 16 and drive the first film 16 to extend into the interior of the visceral specimen. Based on the fluidity of the liquid, the liquid will adapt to the different internal structures of the visceral specimens, so that the first film 16 can penetrate deep into the interior of the visceral specimen. After the temperature sensor detects that the liquid temperature has reached 50°C, the controller will turn off the heating rod 18. Once the heating rod 18 cools down and the liquefied solid solidifies again after the temperature drops, the controller can then control the robotic arm 14 to use the solids inside the visceral specimen to lift the specimen for spray disinfection. The solids inside the visceral specimen help provide uniform support for the specimen when the robotic body lifts it, dispersing the gravity of the specimen and reducing the deformation of the specimen due to its own gravity. The thermal insulation layer covering the surface of the robotic arm 14 can keep the liquid liquefied due to the increase in temperature in the hollow channel 15 warm, reducing the possibility of the liquid solidifying directly in the hollow channel 15 due to the decrease in temperature.

[0047] Before spraying disinfection, it is necessary to store disinfectant in the storage tank 5 in advance, and then the water pump 6 can be turned on to pump the disinfectant in the storage tank 5 into the spray pipe 7. Because the spray head 13 is connected to the spray pipe 7, the end of the spray pipe 7 away from the water pump 6 passes through the second film 9 and extends between the first film 16 and the second film 9. The disinfectant between the first film 16 and the second film 9 can quickly cool the liquid in the first film 16, so the spray head 13 will continuously rinse and disinfect the outer surface of the lifted visceral specimen, and the spray pipe 7 will spray the disinfectant from the micropores 17 of the second film 9 to disinfect the inside of the visceral specimen. The sprayed disinfectant will be blocked by the vertical plate 12 on the first baffle 10, and then the disinfectant will pass through the third opening 11 into the recovery pipe 4 and finally into the recovery barrel. Since the junction between the box cover 8 and the box body 1 is fixedly connected by press-fitting with a sealing ring, the sealing ring can reduce the occurrence of disinfectant splashing to the outside during the spraying process.

[0048] After the disinfection is completed, the visceral specimen will be placed on the first baffle 10 by the robotic arm 14, and then the controller will control the heating rod 18 to heat it again, so that the solid in the hollow channel 15 and the first film 16 will be liquefied into liquid again and taken out from the inside of the visceral specimen. After the visceral specimen is cleaned and disinfected, the specimen manager can open the box cover 8 and then place the visceral specimen in the storage room at the bottom of the first baffle 10 for storage.

[0049] Example 2:

[0050] The difference from the above embodiment is that a transparent window 20 is provided on one side of the box body 1 .

[0051] The specific implementation process is as follows: when the specimen management personnel places the viscera specimen in the automatic cleaning and disinfecting human anatomy specimen storage device for cleaning and disinfection, the specimen management personnel can observe the disinfection status of the viscera specimen through the transparent window 20.

[0052] Example 3:

[0053] The difference from the above embodiment is that a plurality of box legs are fixedly connected to the bottom of the box body 1, and universal wheels 2 are rotatably connected inside the box legs.

[0054] The specific implementation process is as follows: During the actual use of the automatic cleaning and disinfection human anatomical specimen storage device, it is inevitable that the box 1 needs to be moved. The universal wheels 2 are rotatably connected inside the box legs, and when the box 1 needs to be moved, it can be moved by the universal wheels 2.

[0055] Example 4:

[0056] The difference from the above embodiment is that a sealing ring is fixedly connected at the junction between the box cover 8 and the box body 1 .

[0057] The specific implementation process is as follows: when the spray pipe 7 and the spray head 13 clean and disinfect the visceral specimens, the disinfectant will splash in the box body 1. The sealing ring can seal the box cover 8 and the box body 1, reducing the occurrence of the disinfectant flying out of the box body 1 and reducing pollution to the environment.

[0058] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, etc., are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that includes a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0059] The above is only an embodiment of the present invention. Common knowledge such as the known specific structures and characteristics in the scheme is not described in detail here. Ordinary technicians in the field are aware of all common technical knowledge in the technical field of the invention before the application date or priority date, can obtain all existing technologies in the field, and have the ability to apply conventional experimental means before that date. Ordinary technicians in the field can improve and implement this scheme in combination with their own abilities under the inspiration given by this application. Some typical known structures or known methods should not become obstacles for ordinary technicians in the field to implement this application. It should be pointed out that for those skilled in the art, without departing from the structure of the present invention, several variations and improvements can be made, which should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present invention. These will not affect the effect of the implementation of the present invention and the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection required by this application shall be based on the content of its claims, and the specific implementation methods and other records in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A human anatomical specimen storage device for automatic cleaning and disinfection, characterized by: The invention comprises a box body (1), wherein the top of the box body (1) is provided with a first opening, the top of the box body (1) is detachably connected to a box cover (8) for closing the first opening, a first baffle (10) having a smaller coverage area than the area of ​​the box body (1) is fixedly connected inside the box body (1), a storage chamber is provided at the bottom of the first baffle (10), a spray assembly and a control assembly are provided on one side inside the box body (1), a storage assembly for storing disinfectant and a recovery assembly for recovering disinfectant are provided on one side outside the box body (1), and a power assembly for providing power to the disinfectant is also provided outside the box body (1); The control component includes a mechanical arm (14), a controller is fixedly connected to the outside of the box (1), the controller is connected to the mechanical arm (14) by signal, the mechanical arm (14) is hinged to the inner wall of the box (1) near the storage component, the bottom end of the mechanical arm (14) is provided with a first film (16) and a second film (9) from the inside to the outside, a gap is provided between the first film (16) and the second film (9), and a plurality of micropores (17) are provided on the surface of the second film (9); A curing component is provided in the mechanical arm (14), and the curing component is used to inject fluid into the first film (16), and the curing component is also used to solidify the fluid after the fluid injection is completed; The spray assembly includes a spray pipe (7). A second opening is provided on one side of the box (1) close to the storage assembly. The spray pipe (7) passes through the second opening and is connected to one end of the power assembly. The other end of the power assembly is connected to the storage assembly. The end of the spray pipe (7) away from the power assembly passes through the second film (9) and is connected to the gap. The spray assembly also includes a plurality of spray heads (13). The spray heads (13) are fixedly connected to one side of the box (1). The spray heads (13) are connected to the spray pipe (7).

2. The automatic cleaning and disinfecting human anatomical specimen storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The curing component includes a hollow channel (15), the hollow channel (15) is located inside the mechanical arm (14), the hollow channel (15) is connected to the first film (16), a solid with a liquefaction point in the range of 30°C to 50°C is provided in the hollow channel (15), a heating rod (18) is fixedly connected in the hollow channel (15), a controller is electrically connected to the heating rod (18), a temperature sensor is also fixedly connected in the hollow channel (15), and the temperature sensor is connected to the controller signal.

3. The automatic cleaning and disinfecting human anatomical specimen storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer surface of the mechanical arm (14) is covered with a thermal insulation layer.

4. The automatic cleaning and disinfecting human anatomical specimen storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A vertical plate (12) is fixedly connected to the side of the first baffle (10) away from the inner wall of the box body (1), and a third opening (11) is provided on the side of the inner wall of the box body (1) close to the recovery component. The third opening (11) is respectively connected to the recovery component and the top of the first baffle (10).

5. The automatic cleaning and disinfecting human anatomical specimen storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The storage assembly comprises a storage tank (5); a second baffle (19) is fixedly connected to the outside of the box body (1); and the storage tank (5) is fixedly connected to the second baffle (19).

6. The automatic cleaning and disinfecting human anatomical specimen storage device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The recovery component comprises a recovery tank (3), the recovery tank (3) is fixedly connected to the second baffle (19), the top end of the recovery tank (3) is connected to a recovery pipe (4), and the other end of the recovery pipe (4) is connected to the third opening (11).

7. The automatic cleaning and disinfecting human anatomical specimen storage device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The power assembly comprises a water pump (6), which is fixedly connected to the top of the storage tank (5), a water inlet of the water pump (6) is communicated with the storage tank (5), and a water outlet of the water pump (6) is communicated with the spray pipe (7).

8. The automatic cleaning and disinfecting human anatomical specimen storage device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A transparent window (20) is provided on one side of the box body (1).

9. The automatic cleaning and disinfecting human anatomical specimen storage device according to claim 8, characterized in that: A plurality of box legs are fixedly connected to the bottom of the box body (1), and universal wheels (2) are rotatably connected inside the box legs.

10. The automatic cleaning and disinfecting human anatomical specimen storage device according to claim 9, characterized in that: A sealing ring is fixedly connected at the junction of the box cover (8) and the box body (1).

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