Urine collection mechanism and toilet

Abstract

The present application provides a urine collection mechanism and a toilet, the urine collection mechanism comprising: a base plate; a pipe cover disposed on one side of the base plate; a urine sample collection portion comprising a urine collection nozzle and a pipe, wherein a first end of the pipe passes through the base plate and is connected to the urine collection nozzle, the urine collection nozzle is driven by the pipe and is retractably disposed within the pipe cover; and the urine collection nozzle comprises an elastic urine collection bowl, which, when extended, is used to collect urine. When retracted, the elastic urine collection bowl can adhere to the outer wall of the pipe cover to seal the urine sample collection portion from the outside air. The present application can automatically collect urine samples to be tested and clean them autonomously without manual intervention, thereby preventing contamination of the urine samples during the collection process and improving the accuracy of urine testing. It has a simple structure and is suitable for daily urine testing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of medical testing, and in particular to a urine collecting mechanism and a toilet. Background Art

[0002] Urine testing is one of the three most common medical tests. It plays an important role in diagnosing early kidney disease, diabetes, blood disorders, liver and gallbladder diseases, hemorrhagic fever, and other systemic diseases, or diseases that affect urine in other organs. As people pursue healthier lifestyles, urine testing has become a routine procedure. Urine collection is a crucial step in the urine testing process.

[0003] Currently, most urine collection methods use manual assistance. For example, an ordinary urine cup is used to collect urine by manually placing the cup in the urinal position, and then transporting the urine to the testing location by hand. During the testing process, the hands may be contaminated by bacteria and it is not clean and hygienic. The urine may also be contaminated during transportation, affecting the accuracy of the urine test results.

[0004] Furthermore, urine collection devices that require manual assistance are not suitable for patients who require long-term urine monitoring. Furthermore, due to the high cleaning costs, they cannot be recycled, resulting in a waste of resources. Automatic collection mechanisms cannot be used for long periods of time because they cannot guarantee cleanliness. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present application provides a urine collecting mechanism and a toilet, which can automatically collect urine and keep the collecting mechanism clean.

[0006] The present application provides a urine collection mechanism, comprising: a base plate; a pipeline cover arranged on one side of the base plate; a urine sample collection part, comprising a urine collection nozzle and a pipeline, wherein a first end of the pipeline passes through the base plate and is connected to the urine collection nozzle, the urine collection nozzle is driven by the pipeline and is retractably arranged in the pipeline cover; and the urine collection nozzle comprises an elastic urine collection bowl, which is used to collect urine in an extended state, and can be tightly attached to the outer wall of the pipeline cover in a retracted state to seal the urine sample collection part from the outside.

[0007] Optionally, the urine sample collection part further includes a locking block, which is arranged at the first end of the pipeline and at the outside of the elastic urine collecting bowl. In the contracted state, the pipeline drives the locking block to apply pressure to the elastic urine collecting bowl toward the pipeline cover, so that the elastic urine collecting bowl can be close to the outer wall of the pipeline cover.

[0008] Optionally, the urine collection mechanism further includes a power unit disposed on the other side of the floor, and the second end of the pipeline is configured to be driven by the power unit on the base plate, performing telescopic movement within the pipeline cover, thereby driving the urine collection nozzle to perform telescopic movement. The power unit includes: a motor that provides rotational movement; and a rotating shaft connected to the output end of the motor, the rotating shaft supported on the base plate and connected to the pipeline, and the motor drives the rotating shaft to rotate, thereby driving the pipeline to perform telescopic movement.

[0009] Optionally, the power unit includes: an active component, which performs reciprocating motion in a straight line direction; a driven component cooperating with the active component, which performs rotational motion driven by the active component; and a driving component, whose output end is connected to one end of the active component, driving the active component to perform linear reciprocating motion.

[0010] Optionally, the driven component and the active component are in meshing cooperation.

[0011] Optionally, the active component is a rack; the driven component is a cylindrical gear, and the axial direction of the driven component is orthogonal to the axial direction of the active component.

[0012] Optionally, the power unit further includes: an elastic component connected to the other end of the active component, and the elastic component has a deformation space along the movement direction of the active component.

[0013] Optionally, the main body of the pipeline cover is cylindrical and semicircular, used to accommodate the urine sample collection part, and is provided with a through hole for the pipeline to pass through at the opening, and the hole wall is in close contact with the elastic urine collecting bowl in the contracted state.

[0014] The present application provides a toilet, including a urine collecting mechanism, characterized in that the urine collecting mechanism includes: a base plate; a pipe cover arranged on one side of the base plate; a urine sample collection part, including a urine collecting nozzle and a pipe, the first end of the pipe passes through the base plate and is connected to the urine collecting nozzle, the urine collecting nozzle is driven by the pipe and is retractably arranged in the pipe cover; and the urine collecting nozzle includes an elastic urine collecting bowl, which is used to collect urine in an extended state, and can be tightly attached to the outer wall of the pipe cover in a contracted state to seal the urine sample collection part from the outside.

[0015] The above technical solution prevents the urine collecting nozzle from being contaminated by sewage by providing a pipeline cover and an elastic urine collecting bowl that is close to the outer wall of the pipeline cover; a power unit is provided to drive the pipeline to move, thereby driving the urine collecting nozzle to extend from the front cover to collect the urine sample to be tested, thereby realizing urine sample collection, or discharging the cleaning liquid from the urine collecting nozzle into the toilet to realize cleaning of the pipeline and the urine collecting nozzle; or driving the urine collecting nozzle to retract and close to the outer wall of the pipeline cover to prevent the urine collecting nozzle from being contaminated when it is not working; the urine collecting nozzle, pipeline and power unit realize automatic collection of urine samples to be tested and autonomous cleaning. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a specific embodiment of the urine collection mechanism provided by the present application;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a specific embodiment of the urine collection mechanism provided by the present application;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a specific embodiment of the urine collection mechanism provided by the present application;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of a specific embodiment of the urine collection mechanism provided by the present application;

[0021] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of a specific embodiment of the urine collection mechanism provided in this application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application. In addition, it should be understood that the specific implementation methods described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present application, and are not used to limit the present application. In the present application, unless otherwise specified, the directional words used, such as "up", "down", "left", and "right", generally refer to the up, down, left, and right of the device in actual use or working state, specifically the drawing direction in the accompanying drawings.

[0023] This application provides a urine collection mechanism and a toilet, each of which is described in detail below. It should be noted that the order in which the following embodiments are described does not limit the preferred order of the embodiments of this application. Furthermore, in the following embodiments, the description of each embodiment has its own emphasis. For details not provided in one embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0024] See also Figures 1 to 3 The figure shows a schematic structural diagram of a specific embodiment of the urine collection mechanism provided by this application, corresponding to the extended and retracted states of the urine collection nozzle, as well as a cross-sectional view of the retracted state. In this application, the urine collection mechanism includes a base plate 1, a pipe cover 2, a urine sample collection unit, and a power unit. The urine sample collection unit includes a pipe 3 and a urine collection nozzle, which includes an elastic urine collection bowl 4 and a locking block 5.

[0025] The bottom plate 1 is used to support the pipe cover 2, the urine sample collection unit and the power unit. At the same time, the bottom plate 1 is also used to isolate the front cover and the power unit on both sides, respectively, to protect the power unit. A hole is opened on the bottom plate 1 for the pipe cover 2 of the urine sample collection unit to pass through.

[0026] The pipe cover 2 is arranged on one side of the base plate 1. The urine sample collection part includes a urine collection nozzle and a pipe 3. The first end of the pipe 3 passes through the base plate 1 and is connected to the urine collection nozzle. The urine collection nozzle is driven by the pipe 3 and is retractably arranged in the pipe cover 2. The urine collection nozzle includes an elastic urine collection bowl 4. Figure 1 In the extended state shown, the elastic urine collecting bowl 4 is used to collect urine. Figure 2 In the contracted state shown, the elastic urine collecting bowl 4 can rely on its elasticity to cling to the outer wall of the pipe cover 2 to seal the urine sample collection part from the outside. The elastic urine collecting bowl 4 can be made of rubber, elastic plastic or similar elastic materials.

[0027] Optionally, in this embodiment, the urine sample collecting portion further comprises a locking block 5, which is arranged at the first end of the pipeline 3 and at the outside of the elastic urine collecting bowl 4. Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 In the contracted state shown, the pipeline 3 drives the locking block 5 to apply pressure to the elastic urine collecting bowl 4 toward the pipeline cover 2 , so that the elastic urine collecting bowl 4 can be closely attached to the outer wall of the pipeline cover 2 .

[0028] The main body of the pipe cover 2 is cylindrical and semicircular, used to accommodate the urine sample collection part, and is provided with a through hole for the pipe 3 to pass through at the opening. The hole wall is in close contact with the elastic urine collecting bowl 4 in the contracted state. The pipe cover 2 is arranged on one side of the base plate 1 and is installed on the inner wall of the toilet to isolate the urine sample collection part from sewage.

[0029] Combine Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the urine sample collection unit includes a pipeline 3 and a urine collection nozzle, which includes an elastic urine collection bowl 4 and a locking block 5. The elastic urine collection bowl 4 is located outside the pipeline cover 2 in the extended state and is used to absorb the urine sample to be tested through the urine inlet 6. One end of the pipeline 3 passes through the base plate 1 and is connected to the elastic urine collection bowl 4, and the other end of the pipeline 3 is located on the other side of the base plate 1; the pipeline 3 is used to transport the urine sample to be tested absorbed by the elastic urine collection bowl 4 to an external detection device for urine testing; the pipeline 3 can also be used to connect to an external cleaning device, and the cleaning liquid enters the elastic urine collection bowl 4 from the other end of the pipeline 3 and is discharged into the toilet, flushing the pipeline 3 and the elastic urine collection bowl 4 to achieve self-cleaning of the urine collection mechanism. The sewage after flushing is directly discharged through the toilet, without the need for additional sewage pipes. In specific implementation, after the sampling is completed, cleaning is immediately carried out.

[0030] The power unit provides the power source for the urine sample collection unit. The power unit is set on the other side of the bottom plate 1. The power unit drives the pipeline 3 to do telescopic movement, and simultaneously drives the locking block 5 to drive the elastic urine collection bowl 4 to fit tightly with the pipeline cover 2. Figure 1 As shown, it is a state diagram of the elastic urine collecting bowl 4 extending from the pipeline cover 2, that is, a schematic diagram of the elastic urine collecting bowl 4 in the working state, as shown in FIG. Figure 2 , which is a diagram showing the elastic urine collecting bowl 4 being retracted into the interior of the pipe cover 2 , that is, a schematic diagram showing the elastic urine collecting bowl 4 in a non-working state.

[0031] In other embodiments of this application, refer to Figure 4 As shown, the power unit includes a motor 7 and a rotating shaft 10, wherein the motor 7 provides rotational motion. The motor 7 can be installed on the base plate 1. The motor 7 can be a stepping motor. A rotating support seat 11 is installed on the other side of the base plate, and the rotating shaft 10 is installed on the rotating support seat 11. One end of the rotating shaft 10 is connected to the output end of the motor 7. The rotating shaft 10 is fixed to the pipeline 3. The motor 7 inputs rotational power to the rotating shaft 10, drives the rotating shaft 10 to rotate, and synchronously drives the pipeline 3 to perform telescopic motion. As shown Figure 4 As shown, motor 7 rotates shaft 10, causing pipe 3 to extend toward pipe cover 2 and extend out of pipe cover 2. Similarly, rotating motor 7 in the opposite direction drives shaft 10 in the opposite direction, causing pipe 3 to retract and the urine collection nozzle to retract into pipe cover 2. In another preferred embodiment, the power unit also includes a backup power supply to provide backup power to motor 7 in the event of a sudden power outage, preventing the urine collection nozzle from being exposed to the outside when not in use.

[0032] Further, refer to Figure 5As shown, the power unit 50 includes: an active component 501, a driven component 502, and a driving component 503. The active component 501 reciprocates in a linear direction; the driven component 502 and the active component 501 can be meshed, and the driven component 502 rotates under the drive of the active component 501; the output end of the driving component 503 is connected to one end of the active component 501, and the driving component 503 drives the active component 501 to reciprocate in a linear direction. The active component 501 is a rack; the driven component 502 is a cylindrical gear, and the axial direction of the driven component 502 is orthogonal to the axial direction of the active component 501. The cylindrical gear is supported on the base plate 1 by a support component 504 that provides rotational motion. For example, the support component 504 can be a bearing sleeve. The driving component 503 can be a push-pull electromagnet. In the event of a sudden power outage, the active component 501 cannot be smoothly restored to its original position. The elastic urine collecting bowl 4, exposed outside the pipe cover 2, will come into contact with sewage, causing the elastic urine collecting bowl 4 to become contaminated. Using a push-pull electromagnet to drive the active component 501, it can automatically return to its original position in the event of a power outage, thereby driving the elastic urine collecting bowl 4 to retract into the pipe cover 2, thus avoiding this situation. In specific implementation, when the external detection device sends a urine collection signal, the push-pull electromagnet is powered on, pulling the rack downward, driving the cylindrical gear to rotate, thereby driving the pipe cover 2 to extend forward, and simultaneously driving the elastic urine collecting bowl 4 to extend from the pipe cover 2 into the toilet. The elastic urine collecting bowl 4 absorbs the urine sample to be tested in the toilet and transports it through the pipe cover 2 to the external detection device for urine testing. After sampling is completed, the urine collection mechanism is cleaned, and the cleaned sewage is discharged from the urine / sewage pipe into the toilet. After the cleaning process is completed, the push-pull electromagnet pulls the rack back to its original position, driving the gear to rotate in the opposite direction, thereby driving the pipe cover 2 and the elastic urine collecting bowl 4 to retract and reset.

[0033] Continue to refer to Figure 5 As shown, the pipe cover 2 is fixed to the driven component 502, and the length direction of the pipe cover 2 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the driven component 502. In another embodiment, the urine collection mechanism includes a urine collection port 8 and a cleaning port 9, which are connected to the pipe 3 and are used to collect urine and clean the urine collection nozzle respectively.

[0034] Continue to refer to Figure 5As shown, the power unit also includes an elastic component 56. One end of the elastic component 56 is fixed to the base plate 1, and the other end is connected to the other end of the active component 501. The elastic component 56 has room for deformation along the direction of motion of the active component 501. The provision of the elastic component 56 at the other end of the active component provides an elastic restoring force that facilitates the rapid return of the active component 501 to its original position. If the drive component 503 utilizes a reciprocating drive component other than a push-pull electromagnet, in the event of a sudden power outage, the drive component ceases operation, preventing the active component 501 from smoothly returning to its original position. This exposes the elastic urine collection bowl 4 to the outside of the pipe cover 2 and exposes it to sewage, potentially contaminating the elastic urine collection bowl 4. The provision of the elastic component 56 enables the active component 501 to return to its original position under the action of the elastic restoring force. The elastic component 56 can be a tension spring. In this specific example, two tension springs are provided. Of course, elastic components 56 other than tension springs can also be used if the aforementioned functions are met. The number of elastic components 56 can be adjusted based on actual needs.

[0035] An embodiment of the present application also provides a toilet, including the above-mentioned urine collecting mechanism, which includes: a base plate; a pipe cover arranged on one side of the base plate; a urine sample collection part, including a urine collecting nozzle and a pipe, the first end of the pipe passes through the base plate and is connected to the urine collecting nozzle, the urine collecting nozzle is driven by the pipe and is retractably arranged in the pipe cover; and the urine collecting nozzle includes an elastic urine collecting bowl, which is used to collect urine in an extended state, and can be tightly attached to the outer wall of the pipe cover in a contracted state to seal the urine sample collection part from the outside world.

[0036] In other embodiments of the present application, the working process of the urine collection mechanism is as follows:

[0037] When the external detector sends a urine collection signal, the driving component drives the active component to move in a straight line, drives the driven component to rotate, drives the pipeline to move forward, and simultaneously drives the urine collecting nozzle to extend from the pipeline cover to the inside of the toilet. The urine collecting nozzle absorbs the urine sample to be tested in the toilet and transports the urine sample to be tested to the external detection equipment through the pipeline to complete the test; after the sampling is completed, the cleaning fluid is introduced from the other end of the pipeline to flush the pipeline and the urine collecting nozzle, and the sewage after flushing is discharged from the urine collecting nozzle into the toilet.

[0038] After cleaning is completed, the active component returns to its original position, driving the driven component to return to its original position, thereby driving the pipeline to return to its original position, so that the urine collecting nozzle is retracted into the pipeline cover, and the elastic urine collecting bowl can be close to the outer wall of the pipeline cover to seal the urine sample collection part from the outside.

[0039] The above embodiment can realize automatic collection of urine samples to be tested and self-cleaning without manual intervention, thereby preventing the urine samples to be tested from being contaminated during the collection process and improving the accuracy of urine testing. It has a simple structure and is suitable for daily urine testing.

[0040] The above is a detailed introduction to the present application. Specific examples are used herein to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present application. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method and core idea of ​​the present application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, based on the idea of ​​the present application, there may be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope. In summary, the content of this specification should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

Claims

1. A urine collecting mechanism, characterized in that: include: base plate; a pipe cover provided on one side of the base plate; The urine sample collecting part includes a urine collecting nozzle and a pipeline. The first end of the pipeline passes through the bottom plate and is connected to the urine collecting nozzle. The urine collecting nozzle is driven by the pipeline and is retractably arranged in the pipeline cover. as well as The urine collecting nozzle includes an elastic urine collecting bowl. In an extended state, the elastic urine collecting bowl is used to collect urine. In a retracted state, the elastic urine collecting bowl can be closely attached to the outer wall of the pipeline cover to seal the urine sample collecting part from the outside.

2. The urine collecting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The urine sample collection part also includes a locking block, which is arranged at the first end of the pipeline and on the outside of the elastic urine collecting bowl. In the contracted state, the pipeline drives the locking block to apply pressure to the elastic urine collecting bowl toward the pipeline cover, so that the elastic urine collecting bowl can be close to the outer wall of the pipeline cover.

3. The urine collecting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The urine collecting mechanism further comprises a power unit arranged on the other side of the bottom plate. The second end of the pipeline is arranged to be driven by the power unit on the bottom plate to perform telescopic movement in the pipeline cover, thereby driving the urine collecting nozzle to perform telescopic movement.

4. The urine collecting mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The power unit includes: a motor to provide rotational motion; and A rotating shaft connected to the output end of the motor is supported on the bottom plate and connected to the pipeline. The motor drives the rotating shaft to rotate, thereby driving the pipeline to perform telescopic movement.

5. The urine collecting mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The power unit includes: The active component reciprocates along a straight line; A driven component that cooperates with the active component and performs rotational motion driven by the active component; and The driving component has an output end connected to one end of the active component, driving the active component to perform linear reciprocating motion.

6. The urine collecting mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The driven component and the active component are in meshing cooperation.

7. The urine collecting mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The active component is a rack; The driven component is a cylindrical gear, and the axial direction of the driven component is orthogonal to the axial direction of the driving component.

8. The urine collecting mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The power unit further includes an elastic component connected to the other end of the active component, and the elastic component has a deformation space along the movement direction of the active component.

9. The urine collecting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body of the pipeline cover is cylindrical and semicircular, and is used to accommodate the urine sample collection part. A through hole for the pipeline to pass through is provided at the opening, and the hole wall is in close contact with the elastic urine collecting bowl in the contracted state.

10. A toilet, comprising a urine collecting mechanism, characterized in that: The urine collecting mechanism comprises: base plate; a pipe cover provided on one side of the base plate; a urine sample collecting portion, comprising a urine collecting nozzle and a pipeline, wherein a first end of the pipeline passes through the bottom plate and is connected to the urine collecting nozzle, the urine collecting nozzle is driven by the pipeline and is retractably disposed in the pipeline cover; and The urine collecting nozzle includes an elastic urine collecting bowl. In an extended state, the elastic urine collecting bowl is used to collect urine. In a retracted state, the elastic urine collecting bowl can be closely attached to the outer wall of the pipeline cover to seal the urine sample collecting part from the outside.

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