Automatic sputum analyzer

Abstract

The invention discloses an automatic sputum analyzer which comprises a shell, a sputum collection box, a sputum analysis device, an analysis liquid storage bottle, a waste discharge cavity and a waste liquid collection box which are arranged in the shell, a touch screen arranged on the outer side wall of the shell, and an extensible sputum suction pipe extending outwards from the interior of the shell. A disposable airway connecting tube is detachably mounted at the head of the extendable sputum suction tube, the tail of the extendable sputum suction tube extends into the sputum collection box, a liquid level sensor is mounted in the sputum collection box, the sputum analysis device comprises a sputum detection cavity, a microscope device, a sputum analysis processing module and a control module, the sputum detection cavity is located on the microscope device, and the sputum analysis processing module is located on the microscope device. The sputum collection box is communicated with the sputum detection cavity through a sputum discharge pipe, the waste discharge cavity is communicated to the sputum discharge pipe through a first waste discharge pipeline, the analysis liquid storage bottle is communicated with the sputum detection cavity through an analysis liquid input pipe, and the sputum detection cavity is communicated with the waste discharge cavity through a second waste discharge pipeline. Collection and analysis are integrated, and automatic detection and analysis can be achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of medical auxiliary equipment, and in particular to an automatic sputum analyzer. Background Art

[0002] Sputum is a liquid specimen of the human airway and lungs. Collecting and analyzing sputum can reveal whether the airway is infected with bacteria or has other lesions. However, the current sputum collection and analysis are carried out separately. First, the sputum is sucked out through a suction tube, then the sputum is collected and processed, and then the sputum is manually tested and analyzed. During the process of transfer and analysis after collection, the sputum is prone to adsorb some pathogens, which will lead to inaccurate sputum analysis. Moreover, manual testing will pose a risk of infection to medical staff. In addition, separate processing is cumbersome, time-consuming and labor-intensive. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and to provide an automatic sputum analyzer which integrates collection and analysis and can realize automatic detection and analysis.

[0004] The technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0005] An automatic sputum analyzer comprises a shell, a sputum collection box arranged in the shell, a sputum analysis device, an analysis liquid storage bottle, a waste discharge chamber and a waste liquid collection box, a touch screen arranged on the outer side wall of the shell, and an extendable sputum suction tube extending outward from the shell, the head of the extendable sputum suction tube being detachably mounted with a disposable airway connecting tube, the tail of the extendable sputum suction tube extending into the sputum collection box, a liquid level sensor being installed in the sputum collection box, a first sputum suction pump being installed on the extendable sputum suction tube, the sputum analysis device comprising a sputum detection chamber, a microscope device, a sputum analysis processing module and a control module, the sputum detection chamber being located on the microscope device, the liquid level sensor being connected to a first signal input end of the sputum analysis processing module, the microscope device being connected to a second signal input end of the sputum analysis processing module, the first signal output end of the sputum analysis processing module being connected to the touch screen, and the second signal output end of the sputum analysis processing module being connected to the touch screen. The output end is connected to the control module, the touch screen is equipped with a sputum analysis and processing control system, the sputum analysis and processing control system is connected to the control module signal, the sputum collection box is connected to the sputum detection chamber through a sputum discharge pipe, the sputum discharge pipe is equipped with a second sputum suction pump and a second sputum discharge switch, the waste discharge chamber and the waste liquid collection box correspond to each other up and down, the waste discharge chamber and the second sputum suction pump and the second sputum discharge switch are connected to the sputum discharge pipe through a first waste discharge pipe, the first waste discharge pipe is equipped with a first sputum discharge switch, the analysis liquid storage bottle is connected to the sputum detection chamber through an analysis liquid input pipe, the analysis liquid input pipe is equipped with an analysis liquid input switch, the sputum detection chamber is connected to the waste discharge chamber through a second waste discharge pipe, the second waste discharge pipe is equipped with a third sputum discharge switch, and the control module is respectively connected to the second sputum suction pump, the first sputum discharge switch, the second sputum discharge switch, the analysis liquid input switch, the microscope device, and the third sputum discharge switch signal.

[0006] Furthermore, the first sputum suction pump is provided with a timer and a time switch.

[0007] Further, the analysis liquid storage bottle includes a crystal violet solution storage bottle, an iodine solution storage bottle, a decolorization solution storage bottle, and a redyeing solution storage bottle. The crystal violet solution storage bottle is connected to the sputum detection cavity through a first analysis liquid input tube, and a first analysis liquid input switch is installed on the first analysis liquid input tube. The iodine solution storage bottle is connected to the sputum detection cavity through a second analysis liquid input tube, and a second analysis liquid input switch is installed on the second analysis liquid input tube. The decolorization solution storage bottle is connected to the sputum detection cavity through a third analysis liquid input tube, and a third analysis liquid input switch is installed on the third analysis liquid input tube. The redyeing solution storage bottle is connected to the sputum detection cavity through a fourth analysis liquid input tube, and a fourth analysis liquid input switch is installed on the fourth analysis liquid input tube. The control module is respectively connected to the first analysis liquid input switch, the second analysis liquid input switch, the third analysis liquid input switch, and the fourth analysis liquid input switch signals.

[0008] Furthermore, the shell is provided with bottle caps corresponding to the crystal violet solution storage bottle, the iodine solution storage bottle, the decolorizing solution storage bottle, and the redyeing solution storage bottle.

[0009] Furthermore, the microscope device includes a microscope, a light source and a transparent carrier film, and the transparent carrier film, the light source and the microscope are arranged in sequence from top to bottom.

[0010] Furthermore, the automatic sputum analyzer also includes a water tank, which is arranged in the shell and connected to the sputum detection chamber through a cleaning water pipe. A water pump is installed on the cleaning water pipe, and the control module is connected to the water pump signal.

[0011] Furthermore, a water tank cover is provided on the shell corresponding to the water tank.

[0012] Furthermore, the automatic sputum analyzer also includes a dryer, which is arranged above the sputum detection chamber, and the control module is connected to the dryer signal.

[0013] Furthermore, the waste liquid collection box is drawer-type and movably arranged in the shell.

[0014] Furthermore, the sputum analysis and processing control system includes a first waste discharge button module, a second waste discharge button module, an analysis button module and a cleaning button module, and the analysis button module includes a crystal violet solution analysis module, an iodine solution analysis module, a decolorization solution analysis module and a redyeing solution analysis module.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the automatic sputum analyzer provided by the present invention integrates collection and analysis. After the sputum is collected, there is no need to transfer the sputum, which avoids the adsorption of pathogens by the sputum during the transfer process, resulting in inaccurate sputum analysis. Automatic detection and analysis can be realized, thereby replacing manual detection methods, greatly reducing the risk of infection for medical staff, and the operation is simple, saving time and effort. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an automatic sputum analyzer provided by the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 A principle block diagram of an automatic sputum analyzer provided by the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a system block diagram of the sputum analysis and processing control system of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 The present invention provides a method flow chart of an automatic sputum analyzer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0022] In order to illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, a specific embodiment is provided below for illustration.

[0023] Example

[0024] See also Figure 1The present embodiment provides an automatic sputum analyzer, comprising a shell 1, a sputum collection box 2 arranged in the shell 1, a sputum analysis device 3, an analysis liquid storage bottle 4, a waste discharge chamber 5, a waste liquid collection box 6, a water tank 7 and a dryer 8, a touch screen 9 arranged on the outer side wall of the shell, and an extendable sputum suction tube 10 extending outward from the shell. Among them, the sputum analysis device 3 includes a sputum detection chamber 31, a microscope device 32, a sputum analysis processing module 33 and a control module 34. The sputum detection chamber 31 is located on the microscope device 32. The microscope device 32 includes a microscope 321, a light source 322 and a transparent carrier film 323. The transparent carrier film 323, the light source 322, and the microscope 321 are arranged in sequence from top to bottom; the analysis liquid storage bottle 4 includes a crystal violet solution storage bottle 41, an iodine solution storage bottle 42, a decolorization solution storage bottle 43, and a re-staining solution storage bottle 44; the waste discharge chamber 5 and the waste liquid collection box 6 correspond to each other up and down, and the waste liquid collection box 6 is a drawer-type movably arranged in the shell. After the waste liquid is full, the medical staff pulls it out to clean the waste liquid.

[0025] The head of the extendable sputum suction tube 10 is detachably mounted with a disposable airway connecting tube 101. During testing, the disposable airway connecting tube 101 is inserted into the patient's throat. After each test, the disposable airway connecting tube 101 needs to be removed and thrown away to ensure that a new disposable airway connecting tube 101 is used for each test. The tail of the extendable sputum suction tube 10 extends into the sputum collection box 2. The extendable sputum suction tube 10 is equipped with a first sputum suction pump 102. Under the action of the first sputum suction pump 102, the patient's sputum is collected in the sputum collection box 2 through the extendable sputum suction tube 10. Preferably, the first sputum suction pump 102 is provided with a timer 1021 and a timer switch 1022. The sputum suction time is set by the timer 1021. After setting, the timer switch 1022 is pressed to start the first sputum suction pump 102. A liquid level sensor 21 is installed in the sputum collection box 2. The liquid level sensor 21 detects the amount of sputum produced by the patient within the set time.

[0026] The sputum collection box 2 is connected to the sputum detection chamber 31 through a sputum discharge pipe 22, and a second sputum suction pump 23 and a second sputum discharge switch 24 are installed on the sputum discharge pipe 22. The second sputum suction pump 23 extracts sputum from the sputum collection box 2, and the second sputum discharge switch 24 is used to control the sputum to flow into the sputum detection chamber 31. The waste discharge chamber 5 is connected to the sputum discharge pipe 22 through a first waste discharge pipe 25, and a first sputum discharge switch 26 is installed on the first waste discharge pipe 25. The first sputum discharge switch 26 is used to control the sputum to flow through the waste discharge chamber 5 to the waste liquid collection box 6. The crystal violet solution storage bottle 41 is connected to the sputum detection chamber 31 through a first analysis liquid input pipe 411, and a first analysis liquid input switch 412 is installed on the first analysis liquid input pipe 411. The first analysis liquid input switch 412 is used to control the crystal violet solution in the crystal violet solution storage bottle 41 to flow into the sputum detection chamber 31. The iodine solution storage bottle 42 is connected to the sputum detection chamber 31 through a second analysis liquid input tube 421, and a second analysis liquid input switch 422 is installed on the second analysis liquid input tube 421. The second analysis liquid input switch 422 is used to control the iodine solution in the iodine solution storage bottle 42 to flow into the sputum detection chamber 31. The decolorization solution storage bottle 43 is connected to the sputum detection chamber 31 through a third analysis liquid input tube 431, and a third analysis liquid input switch 432 is installed on the third analysis liquid input tube 431. The third analysis liquid input switch 432 is used to control the decolorization solution in the decolorization solution storage bottle 43 to flow into the sputum detection chamber 31. The redyeing solution storage bottle 44 is connected to the sputum detection chamber 31 through a fourth analysis liquid input tube 441, and a fourth analysis liquid input switch 442 is installed on the fourth analysis liquid input tube 441. The fourth analysis liquid input switch 442 is used to control the redyeing solution in the redyeing solution storage bottle 44 to flow into the sputum detection chamber 31. The water tank 7 is connected to the sputum detection chamber 31 through a cleaning water pipe 71, and a water pump 72 is installed on the cleaning water pipe 71. The cleaning liquid in the water tank 7 is pumped into the sputum detection chamber 31 through the action of the water pump 72. The dryer 8 is arranged above the sputum detection chamber 31, and is used for drying the sputum detection chamber 31 after cleaning. The sputum detection chamber 31 is connected to the waste discharge chamber 5 through a second waste discharge pipe 311, and a third sputum discharge switch 312 is installed on the second waste discharge pipe 311. The third sputum discharge switch 312 is used to control the waste liquid in the sputum detection chamber 31 to be discharged into the waste liquid collection box 6 through the second waste discharge pipe 311 and the waste discharge chamber 5.

[0027] The housing 1 is provided with bottle caps 11 corresponding to the crystal violet solution storage bottle 41, the iodine solution storage bottle 42, the decolorizing solution storage bottle 43, and the redyeing solution storage bottle 44, and the analysis liquid is added by opening the bottle caps 11. The housing 1 is provided with a water tank cover 12 corresponding to the water tank 7, and the cleaning liquid is added by opening the water tank cover 12.

[0028] Combination Figure 2As shown, the liquid level sensor 21 is connected to the first signal input end of the sputum analysis processing module 33, the microscope device 32 is connected to the second signal input end of the sputum analysis processing module 33, and the first signal output end of the sputum analysis processing module 33 is connected to the touch screen 9. The liquid level information detected by the liquid level sensor 21 and the sputum information detected by the microscope device 32 are analyzed and processed by the sputum analysis processing module 33 and then displayed on the touch screen 9. The second signal output end of the sputum analysis processing module 33 is connected to the control module 34, and the touch screen 9 is equipped with a sputum analysis processing control system. The sputum analysis processing control system is connected to the control module 34 by signal. The control module 34 is respectively connected to the second sputum suction pump 23, the first sputum discharge switch 26, the second sputum discharge switch 24, the first analysis liquid input switch 412, the second analysis liquid input switch 422, the third analysis liquid input switch 432, the fourth analysis liquid input switch 442, the microscope device 32, the water pump 72, the dryer 8 and the third sputum discharge switch 312 by signal. The second sputum suction pump 23, the first sputum discharge switch 26, the second sputum discharge switch 24, the first analysis liquid input switch 412, the second analysis liquid input switch 422, the third analysis liquid input switch 432, the fourth analysis liquid input switch 442, the microscope device 32, the water pump 72, the dryer 8 and the third sputum discharge switch 312 are controlled by the sputum analysis processing control system.

[0029] Specifically, Figure 3 As shown, the sputum analysis and processing control system includes a first waste discharge key module, a second waste discharge key module, an analysis key module and a cleaning key module. Among them, the first waste discharge key module is used to control the waste discharge of the first stage detection (the waste discharge of the sputum collection box 2), and the second waste discharge key module is used to control the waste discharge of the second stage detection (the waste discharge of the sputum detection chamber 31); the analysis key module includes a crystal violet solution analysis module, an iodine solution analysis module, a decolorization solution analysis module and a redyeing solution analysis module, the crystal violet solution analysis module is used to control the opening of the first analysis liquid input switch 412, the iodine solution analysis module is used to control the opening of the second analysis liquid input switch 422, the decolorization solution analysis module is used to control the opening of the third analysis liquid input switch 432, and the redyeing solution analysis module is used to control the opening of the fourth analysis liquid input switch 442; the cleaning key module is used to control the cleaning of the sputum detection chamber 31.

[0030] The specific work flow is as follows, please refer to Figure 4 ;

[0031] S1. During the test, turn on the device, install a new disposable airway connecting tube 101 on the head of the extendable sputum suction tube 10 after disinfection, and then insert it into the patient's throat;

[0032] S2, setting the sputum suction time on the timer 1021 of the first sputum suction pump 102, after setting, pressing the timer switch 1022 to start the first sputum suction pump 102, and the sputum generated by the patient within the set time enters the sputum collection box 2 through the extendable sputum suction tube 10 for collection;

[0033] S3, the liquid level sensor 21 in the sputum collection box 2 detects the amount of sputum produced by the patient within a set time and displays it through the touch screen 9;

[0034] S4. If the sputum volume is lower than the standard value, it means it is normal, and the test is completed. The disposable airway connecting tube 101 is pulled out from the patient's throat, and then the disposable airway connecting tube 101 is removed and thrown away. Then, the first waste discharge button module is pressed on the touch screen 9, and the second sputum suction pump 23 and the first sputum discharge switch 26 are turned on. The sputum in the sputum collection box 2 is extracted under the action of the second sputum suction pump 23 and discharged into the waste liquid collection box 6 through the first waste discharge pipe 25 and the waste discharge cavity 5. Then, the water tank cover 12 is opened, and the head of the extendable sputum suction tube 10 is placed in the water tank 7. The first sputum suction pump 102 is turned on. The cleaning liquid in the water tank 7 is cleaned by the extendable sputum suction tube 10 under the action of the first sputum suction pump 102 and enters the sputum collection box 2 for cleaning, and finally discharged into the waste liquid collection box 6. In this way, the waste discharge and cleaning process of the first stage of detection is completed;

[0035] If the sputum volume is higher than the standard value, the second stage of detection is carried out. The analysis liquid for detection is selected through the touch screen 9, and the crystal violet solution analysis module, the iodine solution analysis module, the decolorization solution analysis module or the redyeing solution analysis module are pressed. After the detection method is selected, the second sputum suction pump 23 and the second sputum discharge switch 24 are turned on. Under the action of the second sputum suction pump 23, a certain amount of sputum in the sputum collection box 2 is extracted and enters the sputum detection chamber 31 through the sputum discharge tube 22. The corresponding analysis liquid input switch is also turned on, so that a certain amount of analysis liquid enters the sputum detection chamber 31 to react with the sputum, and then the shape of the sputum is detected by the microscope device 32, and displayed on the touch screen 9; if no further detection is required, the detection is completed, and the second stage of detection and discharge is carried out. , cleaning treatment; if another method of detection is required, after the waste discharge, cleaning and drying treatment, another method of detection is selected until the detection is completed; the waste discharge and cleaning treatment of the second stage of detection is first performed by pressing the second waste discharge button module of the touch screen 9, the third sputum discharge switch 312 is turned on, and the sputum in the waste liquid detection chamber 31 is discharged to the waste liquid collection box 6 through the second waste discharge pipe 311 and the waste discharge chamber 5, and then by pressing the cleaning button module of the touch screen 9, the water pump 72 is turned on, and the cleaning liquid in the water tank 7 enters the sputum detection chamber 31 through the cleaning water pipe 71 under the action of the water pump 72 for cleaning, and finally is discharged to the waste liquid collection box 6 through the second waste discharge pipe 311 and the waste discharge chamber 5, thus completing the waste discharge and cleaning treatment of the second stage of detection.

[0036] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic sputum analyzer, characterized in that: The invention comprises a shell, a sputum collection box arranged in the shell, a sputum analysis device, an analysis liquid storage bottle, a waste discharge chamber and a waste liquid collection box, a touch screen arranged on the outer side wall of the shell, and an extendable sputum suction tube extending outward from the shell, the head of the extendable sputum suction tube is detachably mounted with a disposable airway connecting tube, the tail of the extendable sputum suction tube extends into the sputum collection box, a liquid level sensor is installed in the sputum collection box, a first sputum suction pump is installed on the extendable sputum suction tube, the sputum analysis device comprises a sputum detection chamber, a microscope device, a sputum analysis processing module and a control module, the sputum detection chamber is located on the microscope device, the liquid level sensor is connected to a first signal input end of the sputum analysis processing module, the microscope device is connected to a second signal input end of the sputum analysis processing module, the first signal output end of the sputum analysis processing module is connected to the touch screen, and the second signal output end of the sputum analysis processing module is connected to the control The touch screen is equipped with a sputum analysis and processing control system, which is connected to the control module by signal. The sputum collection box is connected to the sputum detection chamber through a sputum discharge pipe. The sputum discharge pipe is provided with a second sputum suction pump and a second sputum discharge switch. The waste discharge chamber and the waste liquid collection box correspond to each other up and down. The waste discharge chamber is connected to the sputum discharge pipe through a first waste discharge pipe with the second sputum suction pump and the second sputum discharge switch. The first waste discharge pipe is provided with a first sputum discharge switch. The analysis liquid storage bottle is connected to the sputum detection chamber through an analysis liquid input pipe, and an analysis liquid input switch is installed on the analysis liquid input pipe. The sputum detection chamber is connected to the waste discharge chamber through a second waste discharge pipe, and a third sputum discharge switch is installed on the second waste discharge pipe. The control module is respectively connected to the second sputum suction pump, the first sputum discharge switch, the second sputum discharge switch, the analysis liquid input switch, the microscope device, and the third sputum discharge switch by signal.

2. An automatic sputum analyzer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first sputum suction pump is provided with a timer and a time switch.

3. An automatic sputum analyzer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The analysis liquid storage bottle includes a crystal violet solution storage bottle, an iodine solution storage bottle, a decolorization solution storage bottle, and a redyeing solution storage bottle. The crystal violet solution storage bottle is connected to the sputum detection cavity through a first analysis liquid input tube, and a first analysis liquid input switch is installed on the first analysis liquid input tube. The iodine solution storage bottle is connected to the sputum detection cavity through a second analysis liquid input tube, and a second analysis liquid input switch is installed on the second analysis liquid input tube. The decolorization solution storage bottle is connected to the sputum detection cavity through a third analysis liquid input tube, and a third analysis liquid input switch is installed on the third analysis liquid input tube. The redyeing solution storage bottle is connected to the sputum detection cavity through a fourth analysis liquid input tube, and a fourth analysis liquid input switch is installed on the fourth analysis liquid input tube. The control module is respectively connected to the first analysis liquid input switch, the second analysis liquid input switch, the third analysis liquid input switch, and the fourth analysis liquid input switch signals.

4. An automatic sputum analyzer according to claim 3, characterized in that: Bottle caps are arranged on the shell in correspondence with the crystal violet solution storage bottle, the iodine solution storage bottle, the decolorizing solution storage bottle, and the redyeing solution storage bottle.

5. An automatic sputum analyzer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The microscope device comprises a microscope, a light source and a transparent carrier film, wherein the transparent carrier film, the light source and the microscope are arranged in sequence from top to bottom.

6. An automatic sputum analyzer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The automatic sputum analyzer also includes a water tank, which is arranged in the shell and communicated with the sputum detection chamber through a cleaning water pipe. A water pump is installed on the cleaning water pipe, and the control module is connected to the water pump signal.

7. An automatic sputum analyzer according to claim 6, characterized in that: A water tank cover is arranged on the shell corresponding to the water tank.

8. An automatic sputum analyzer according to claim 6, characterized in that: The automatic sputum analyzer also includes a dryer, which is arranged above the sputum detection cavity, and the control module is connected to the dryer signal.

9. An automatic sputum analyzer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The waste liquid collection box is drawer-type and movably arranged in the shell.

10. An automatic sputum analyzer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sputum analysis and processing control system includes a first waste discharge key module, a second waste discharge key module, an analysis key module and a cleaning key module, and the analysis key module includes a crystal violet solution analysis module, an iodine solution analysis module, a decolorization solution analysis module and a redyeing solution analysis module.

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