Internet-of-things sterilization hard container with embedded sensor

Abstract

The invention discloses an internet-of-things sterilization hard container embedded with a sensor, which relates to the field of medical disinfection and sterilization, and is characterized by comprising a sterilization hard container, a top cover; the temperature, humidity and pressure internet-of-things sensor and the container are of an integrated structure; the sensor can continuously transmit parameter information such as temperature, humidity and pressure in the container in real time through the hard sterilization container, and the sensor provides a unique MAC address. High-temperature steam can enter the top cover through the filter paper structure to sterilize the loaded objects in the container at high temperature, and meanwhile, a sterile barrier for isolating the external environment is provided for the container after sterilization. The sensor is integrated for the sterilized hard container, so that the physical parameter monitoring of the black box environment in the container in the sterilization and storage process of the sterilized hard container is realized for the first time, the property of the internet of things and the unique identifier are given to the sterilized hard container, and a powerful guarantee is provided for medical infection control.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of medical disinfection and sterilization, and in particular to an Internet of Things-based sterilization hard container embedded with a sensor. Background Art

[0002] In the field of medical disinfection and sterilization, sterilized rigid containers are widely used in the sterilization, storage, and transportation of medical supplies. Sterilized rigid containers are used because they have rigid support and can be stacked, providing adequate protection for sterilized medical supplies and can keep sterilized items sterile for up to 180 days. They are especially suitable for expensive medical devices, medical alliances or large medical centers or third-party socialized medical supplies disinfection and supply centers, because they usually need to transport sterilized items over long distances, have a large inventory turnover, and require stacking management. However, there are still some shortcomings in the design and use of existing sterilized rigid containers.

[0003] First, the existing sterilized rigid containers will have a certain proportion of sterilization failures during use (the sterilization temperature is not reached, or the sterilization temperature is reached but the sterilization time is not sufficient) or wet packs will occur during storage. Medical items that have failed to be sterilized or have wet packs are contaminated items and need to be recalled and sterilized again to prevent hospital infections. However, since the wet packs of sterilized items in the container cannot be visually observed, and the wet parts will not seep through the sterilized rigid container, the wet packs cannot be visually observed. At the same time, the metal shell of the existing sterilized rigid container has a shielding effect on electromagnetic waves, and sensors cannot be used to monitor the environment inside the container. A certain proportion of sterilization failures and wet packs cannot be completely blocked. These defects have resulted in a certain degree of limitation in the popularity and use of sterilized rigid containers.

[0004] Secondly, the existing sterilized hard containers do not have unique identification, and the sterilized hard containers and top covers are easily confused. They cannot be identified, found, or located in daily management, and the number of uses cannot be recorded, and maintenance and filter paper replacement prompts cannot be issued. Untimely maintenance and filter paper exceeding its life span will lead to the failure of the sterile barrier of the sterilized hard container, which in turn brings the risk of contamination of sterilized medical supplies. Summary of the invention

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides an IoT-based sterilized rigid container embedded with a sensor. The temperature, humidity, and pressure IoT sensor and the container are an integrated structure. The sensor can transmit parameter information such as temperature, humidity, and pressure in the container in real time and uninterruptedly through the rigid sterilized container. The sensor provides a unique MAC address that can be used to identify, find, and locate the sterilized rigid container. For the first time, the physical parameter monitoring of the black box environment in the sterilization and storage process of the sterilized rigid container is realized, giving the sterilized rigid container IoT attributes and a unique identifier, providing a strong guarantee for medical infection control.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions: a sensor-fused sterilized hard container, characterized in that:

[0007] The IoT-based sterilized hard container embedded with a sensor is characterized by: comprising a sterilized hard container; a top cover; the temperature, humidity and pressure IoT sensor and the sterilized hard container are an integrated structure; the temperature, humidity and pressure IoT sensor can transmit parameter information such as temperature, humidity and pressure in the sterilized hard container in real time and uninterruptedly through the sterilized hard container, and the temperature, humidity and pressure IoT sensor provides a unique MAC address, which can be used to identify, find and locate the sterilized hard container.

[0008] According to a preferred technical solution, a filter paper structure is provided on the top cover, which is used to allow high-temperature steam to enter the sterilization hard container for high-temperature sterilization during the sterilization process; and at the same time, after sterilization, a sterile barrier is provided for the sterilization hard container to isolate the external environment.

[0009] According to a preferred technical solution, both sides of the front surface of the top cover are movably connected to the surface of the sterilized hard container through buckles, and buckles are provided on both sides of the sterilized hard container and the top cover.

[0010] According to a preferred technical solution, protrusions are respectively provided at the upper corners of the top cover.

[0011] According to a preferred technical solution, a recessed groove corresponding to the protrusion is provided on the lower side of the sterile hard container.

[0012] A preferred technical solution is that the communicating vessel assembly includes an external embedded sleeve embedded in the shell of a sterilized hard container, an internal fixed sleeve is fixedly arranged inside the external embedded sleeve, a sealing member is fixedly arranged on the inner side of the internal fixed sleeve, a sensor fixing member is embedded and fixedly arranged on the inner side of the sealing member, the temperature, humidity and pressure Internet of Things sensor is fixedly arranged on the sensor fixing member, the inner end of the temperature, humidity and pressure Internet of Things sensor extends through the sealing member to the inner end side of the sealing member, the outer end of the temperature, humidity and pressure Internet of Things sensor extends through the sealing member to the outer end side of the sealing member, and an external protective sleeve is fixedly arranged on the outer end side of the external embedded sleeve.

[0013] According to a preferred technical solution, a sealing ring is fixedly arranged between the outer embedded sleeve and the inner fixed sleeve.

[0014] According to a preferred technical solution, the external embedded sleeve is made of hard metal material, and the internal fixed sleeve and the external outer sheath are made of hard plastic material.

[0015] According to a preferred technical solution, a space is provided inside the outer end of the internal fixing sleeve, and the wiring contacts of the temperature, humidity and pressure Internet of Things sensor are located in the space.

[0016] According to a preferred technical solution, the sterilized hard container is made of a high-strength, corrosion-resistant material.

[0017] The present invention provides an IoT-based sterilized hard container embedded with a sensor.

[0018] Beneficial effects:

[0019] For the first time, the physical parameter monitoring of the environment inside the container during the sterilization and storage process of sterilized rigid containers has been realized. By integrating temperature, humidity and pressure IoT sensors, the temperature, humidity and pressure parameter information inside the container can be collected and transmitted in real time, which can be used to determine whether the sterilization standard has been met, monitor the effectiveness of the sterilization barrier during storage, the internal humidity value, prompt recalls, and promptly block the hospital infection chain, giving the sterilized rigid containers IoT attributes and unique identification.

[0020] Enhanced durability and practicality of the container: The sterilization hard container is made of high-strength, corrosion-resistant materials, which improves the durability of the container. At the same time, the raised design on the top cover prevents the container from deforming or damaging the filter paper structure when stacked.

[0021] The present invention realizes the full life cycle management of sterilization packages: from monitoring the drying condition of instruments after testing and cleaning, to real-time recording during the sterilization process, to effect evaluation after sterilization and daily environmental monitoring, the present invention provides a complete sterilization package management solution, providing strong support for sterile supply quality control.

[0022] Promote automation and intelligence in sterilization pack production: Through data-driven management, automatic alarm for failure of the airtight barrier of sterilization rigid containers and timely provision of automated sterilization pack production are achieved, thus improving the efficiency and accuracy of sterilization pack production.

[0023] In summary, the present invention significantly improves the monitoring, management, safety and practical performance of sterilized hard containers by integrating multiple sensors and intelligent management means, providing a strong guarantee for medical infection control. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sterilized hard container after being separated from the top cover of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the top structure of the top cover of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 4 It is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of the communication device assembly and the temperature, humidity and pressure Internet of Things sensor of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the lower structure of the sterilized hard container of the present invention.

[0029] In the figure: 1 sterilization hard container, 2 top cover, 3 temperature, humidity and pressure Internet of Things sensor, 4 filter paper structure, 5 buckle, 6 protrusion, 7 connecting vessel assembly, 701 protrusion, 702 internal fixing sleeve, 703 sealing part, 704 sensor fixing part, 705 external outer sheath, 706 sealing ring, 707 space. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] See also Figure 1-Figure 5 , the present invention provides a technical solution:

[0032] The IoT-based sterilized hard container embedded with sensors is characterized by: comprising a sterilized hard container 1; a top cover 2; a temperature, humidity and pressure IoT sensor 3 which is an integrated structure with the sterilized hard container 1; the temperature, humidity and pressure IoT sensor 3 can transmit parameter information such as temperature, humidity and pressure in the sterilized hard container 1 in real time and uninterruptedly through the sterilized hard container 1; the temperature, humidity and pressure IoT sensor 3 provides a unique MAC address, which can be used to identify, find and locate the sterilized hard container 1.

[0033] A filter paper structure 4 is provided on the top cover 2, which is used to sterilize the contents of the sterilized rigid container 1 by entering high-temperature steam during the sterilization process; and at the same time, after sterilization, a sterile barrier is provided for the sterilized rigid container 1 to isolate the external environment.

[0034] Both sides of the front of the top cover 2 are movably connected to the surface of the sterilized hard container 1 through buckles 5, and buckles are provided on both sides of the sterilized hard container 1 and the top cover for combining and sealing the sterilized hard container 1. Protrusions 6 are provided at the upper corners of the top cover 2, and a concave groove 8 corresponding to the protrusion 6 is provided on the lower side of the sterilized hard container 1. The height of the protrusion 6 is greater than the depth of the groove 8. When the stacking of the present invention is implemented, the top cover 2 is not easy to deform, and the filter paper structure 4 is not easy to be crushed. The sterilized hard container 1 is made of high-strength, corrosion-resistant material.

[0035] The communicating device assembly 7 includes an external embedded sleeve 701 embedded in the shell of the sterilized hard container 1, an internal fixed sleeve 702 is fixedly arranged inside the external embedded sleeve 701, a sealing member 703 is fixedly arranged inside the internal fixed sleeve 702, a sensor fixing member 704 is embedded and fixedly arranged inside the sealing member 703, the temperature, humidity and pressure Internet of Things sensor 3 is fixedly arranged on the sensor fixing member 704, the inner end of the temperature, humidity and pressure Internet of Things sensor 3 extends to the inner end side of the sealing member 703 through the sealing member 703, the outer end of the temperature, humidity and pressure Internet of Things sensor 3 extends to the outer end side of the sealing member 701 through the sealing member, and an external protective sleeve 705 is fixedly arranged on the outer end side of the external embedded sleeve 701. The communicating device assembly 7 plays a role in protecting and fixing the temperature, humidity and pressure Internet of Things sensor 3, so that the temperature, humidity and pressure Internet of Things sensor 3 can be touched from both the inner and outer sides of the sterilized hard container 1, which greatly improves the safety of the exposed temperature, humidity and pressure Internet of Things sensor 3, and is also convenient for placing utensils inside the sterilized hard container 1, without worrying that the temperature, humidity and pressure Internet of Things sensor 3 is squeezed and damaged. The seal 703 not only seals and isolates the internal and external environments of the sterilized hard container 1 , but also has a buffering effect on the temperature, humidity and pressure IoT sensor 3 as the container will inevitably shake when being carried.

[0036] A sealing ring 706 is fixedly arranged between the outer embedded sleeve 701 and the inner fixed sleeve 702 for sealing.

[0037] The external embedded sleeve 701 is made of hard metal, and the internal fixed sleeve 702 and the external outer sheath 705 are made of hard plastic. The external embedded sleeve 701 ensures sufficient strength to prevent the external objects of the sterilized hard container 1 from strongly touching and damaging the temperature, humidity and pressure IoT sensor 3, while the internal fixed sleeve 702 is less likely to be touched by the inside of the sterilized hard container 1. In addition, the internal fixed sleeve 702 made of plastic has little effect on the detection sensitivity and signal transmission of the sensor.

[0038] A space 707 is provided inside the outer end of the internal fixing sleeve 702, and the wiring contacts of the temperature, humidity and pressure Internet of Things sensor 3 are located in the space 707. Opening the outer sheath 705 facilitates routine maintenance or calibration of the temperature, humidity and pressure Internet of Things sensor 3.

[0039] The temperature, humidity and pressure IoT sensor 3 of the present invention is used to record the temperature, pressure, time and "humidity" in the sterilized hard container 1, and transmits through the sterilized hard container in real time. It can be received, recorded, identified and displayed by an IoT receiving device, such as a handheld PDA, etc. The handheld terminal includes a PDA, a smart phone, etc. Applicable scenarios include humidity detection in the sterilized hard container 1 before sterilization, confirming whether there is excessive water residue, excessive water residue, and humidity alarm. After the IoT sterilized hard container embedded with the sensor is loaded into the sterilizer, the sensor begins to record the actual temperature, humidity, pressure, etc. in the sterilized hard container in real time. After the sterilization program is completed, the handheld terminal is used to determine in real time whether the temperature value and duration in the sterilized hard container meet the sterilization standard, and whether the humidity value meets the sterilization drying standard. If the data meets the standard, it means that the sterilization process is successful, the sterilization review is completed, and the sterilized hard container is released. If it does not meet the standard, it means that the sterilization process has failed, and it is recalled for re-sterilization. After being released after meeting the standards, the sterilized hard container 1 enters the sterilization package storage link such as the sterile room or instrument storage / distribution cabinet. The IoT-based temperature, humidity and pressure integrated detector embedded in the sterilized hard container 1 will monitor the temperature, humidity and other information in the package in real time. If the temperature and humidity curve changes dramatically and quickly converges with the external room temperature and indoor humidity data, it means that the sterile barrier of the container has failed and the packaging is damaged. It can be accurately prompted and recalled through the unique MAC address. When the sterilized items are used for surgery and other medical activities after storage, the handheld terminal can be used to read and determine whether the medical items in the sterilized hard container have undergone a qualified sterilization process. At the same time, no wet bag or packaging sealing failure occurs in the storage link. The handheld terminal can detect the environment in the package such as temperature, humidity and pressure information in real time at any stage before receiving or using it, and query the sterilization records and sterilization parameters.

[0040] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions. The sentence "includes an element defined by ... does not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the element".

[0041] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An IoT-based sterilized hard container embedded with a sensor, characterized in that: The invention comprises a sterile hard container (1); a top cover (2); a temperature, humidity and pressure Internet of Things sensor (3) embedded into the shell of the sterile hard container (1) through a connector component (7); the temperature, humidity and pressure Internet of Things sensor (3) can transmit parameter information such as temperature, humidity and pressure in the sterile hard container (1) in real time and uninterruptedly through the sterile hard container (1); the temperature, humidity and pressure Internet of Things sensor (3) provides a unique MAC address, which can be used to identify, search and locate the sterile hard container (1).

2. The IoT-based sterilized hard container with embedded sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top cover (2) is provided with a filter paper structure (4) for high-temperature steam to sterilize the contents of the sterilized rigid container (1) during the sterilization process; and at the same time, after sterilization, a sterile barrier is provided for the sterilized rigid container (1) to isolate the external environment.

3. The IoT-based sterilized hard container with embedded sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both sides of the front of the top cover (2) are movably connected to the surface of the sterile hard container (1) via buckles (5), and buckles (5) are provided on both sides of the sterile hard container (1) and the top cover.

4. The IoT-based sterilized hard container with embedded sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: Protrusions (6) are respectively provided at the upper corners of the top cover (2).

5. The IoT-based sterilized hard container with embedded sensor according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lower side of the sterile hard container (1) is provided with a recessed groove (8) corresponding to the protrusion (6).

6. The IoT-based sterilized hard container with embedded sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The communicating vessel assembly (7) comprises an external embedded sleeve (701) embedded in the shell of the sterilized hard container (1); an internal fixed sleeve (702) is fixedly arranged inside the external embedded sleeve (701); a sealing member (703) is fixedly arranged on the inner side of the internal fixed sleeve (702); a sensor fixing member (704) is embedded and fixedly arranged on the inner side of the sealing member (703); the temperature, humidity and pressure Internet of Things sensor (3) is fixedly arranged on the sensor fixing member (704); the inner end of the temperature, humidity and pressure Internet of Things sensor (3) extends through the sealing member (703) to the inner end side of the sealing member (703); the outer end of the temperature, humidity and pressure Internet of Things sensor (3) extends through the sealing member to the outer end side of the sealing member (701); and an external protective sleeve (705) is fixedly arranged on the outer end side of the external embedded sleeve (701).

7. The IoT-based sterilized hard container with embedded sensor according to claim 6, characterized in that: A sealing ring (706) is fixedly arranged between the outer embedded sleeve (701) and the inner fixed sleeve (702).

8. The IoT-based sterilized hard container with embedded sensor according to claim 6, characterized in that: The external embedded sleeve (701) is made of hard metal material, and the internal fixed sleeve (702) and the external outer protective sleeve (705) are made of hard plastic material.

9. The IoT-based sterilized hard container with embedded sensor according to claim 6, characterized in that: A space (707) is provided inside the outer end of the internal fixing sleeve (702), and the wiring contacts of the temperature, humidity and pressure Internet of Things sensor (3) are located in the space (707).

10. The IoT-based sterilized hard container with embedded sensor according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The sterilization hard container (1) is made of high-strength, corrosion-resistant material.

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