Medical garbage can with compression and disinfection functions

By introducing extrusion devices and ultraviolet sterilization devices into medical trash cans, the problems of low storage efficiency and cumbersome disinfection of traditional medical trash cans are solved, and more efficient garbage compression and safe disinfection are achieved.

CN119750074APending Publication Date: 2025-04-04FOSHAN MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH CARE HOSPITAL
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Application Number
CN202510077753.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-17
Publication Date
2025-04-04

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Technical Problem

When traditional medical trash cans are used, due to the fluffy state and large volume, the storage area is reduced. Staff need to clean up frequently, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and there is a safety hazard of bacteria and virus leakage, and the disinfection process is cumbersome.

Method used

A medical trash can with compression and disinfection functions is designed, and a squeezing device is used to compress the garbage to the bottom, increase the storage volume, and sterilize and disinfect it through ultraviolet lamps to avoid bacterial and virus leakage.

Benefits of technology

It improves the utilization space of trash cans, simplifies the garbage disposal process, reduces the cleaning and disinfection time of staff, and improves the safety and diversity of trash cans.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of garbage collection devices, in particular to a medical garbage can with compression and disinfection functions, which comprises a box body, a closed can cover is movably connected to the box body, a sterilization device is arranged on the inner surface of the closed can cover, and when the closed can cover covers the box body, the sterilization device is positioned in the box body; sliding grooves are formed in the inner walls of the two opposite sides of the box body in the height direction, and extrusion devices are slidably connected to the inner sides of the two sliding grooves. Medical waste in the garbage can can be compressed, and bacteria and viruses in the medical waste can be disinfected.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of garbage collection devices, and in particular to a medical garbage bin with compression and disinfection functions. Background Art

[0002] Medical waste bins refer to containers for waste that is directly or indirectly infectious, toxic, or otherwise hazardous and is generated by medical institutions in the course of medical treatment, prevention, health care, and other related activities. Medical waste bins are devices specifically used to collect and treat medical waste in medical institutions, clinics, hospitals, and other medical facilities. The product is usually made of corrosion-resistant materials, such as plastic or stainless steel, and has a leak-proof, sealed, and odor-proof design. Medical waste bins can safely and effectively store and dispose of medical waste, reducing the risk of cross-infection and environmental pollution. Medical waste bins are important facilities for collecting and treating waste in medical institutions. In order to ensure the safe treatment of medical waste and reduce the impact on the environment and human health, countries have formulated corresponding medical waste classification standards.

[0003] However, it still has some disadvantages. For example, when traditional medical waste bins are in use, the medical waste is in a fluffy state inside the bin and occupies most of the volume inside the bin, resulting in a reduction in the area inside the bin that can store medical waste. Staff need to frequently clean up the waste, which wastes time and manpower. In addition, medical waste bins will produce bacteria, viruses, etc., which are prone to leakage, posing certain safety hazards. Staff are required to perform sterilization and disinfection regularly, which is time-consuming and manpower-consuming and not conducive to long-term use by people. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to solve the problems raised in the above background technology, the present invention provides a medical waste bin with compression and disinfection functions, which can compress the medical waste in the bin and disinfect the bacteria and viruses therein.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A medical waste bin with compression and disinfection functions, comprising:

[0007] A box body is movably connected to a closed barrel cover, and a sterilization device is arranged on the inner surface of the closed barrel cover. When the closed barrel cover is closed, the sterilization device is located in the box body. The inner walls on both sides of the box body are provided with sliding grooves along the height direction, and the inner sides of the two sliding grooves are slidably connected with extrusion devices.

[0008] The medical waste bin with compression and disinfection functions as described above, further, the extrusion device includes a three-dimensional connecting column, a rotating part, a compacting plate, a sliding latch and a limit block, the inner sides of the two slide grooves are respectively slidably connected with the three-dimensional connecting columns, the inner sides of the two three-dimensional connecting columns are both provided with the limit blocks, the two compacting plates are respectively rotatably set on the two limit blocks through the rotating part, and the two compacting plates are both provided with a socket on one side of the flat connection, and the sliding latch is movably provided on the socket.

[0009] As described above, the medical waste bin with compression and disinfection functions, further, the extrusion device also includes an adjustment plate, a rubber handle and a movable shaft, the two ends of the adjustment plate are rotatably connected to the upper ends of the two three-dimensional connecting columns through the movable shaft, and the adjustment plate is provided with a rubber handle.

[0010] The medical waste bin with compression and disinfection functions as described above, further, a base is provided at the bottom of the bin, and movable wheels are provided on the same side of the base.

[0011] The medical waste bin with compression and disinfection functions as described above, further, has a lifting handle provided on the outer surface of the closed bin cover.

[0012] The medical waste bin with compression and disinfection functions as described above, further, the sterilization device includes a control box, and the control box is provided with an ultraviolet lamp and a battery, and the battery is used to supply power to the ultraviolet lamp.

[0013] As described above, the medical waste bin with compression and disinfection functions, further, the ultraviolet lamp tubes are provided with a plurality of them, the plurality of the ultraviolet lamp tubes are arranged parallel to each other, and the two ends of the ultraviolet lamp tubes are electrically connected to the battery through a power interface.

[0014] The medical waste bin with compression and disinfection functions as described above, further, the battery is provided with a charging socket.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] The present invention uses an extrusion device to flip the compacting plates on both sides 90 degrees to the upper end of the limit block through a rotating part, slide the sliding pin in the compacting plate to one end to complete the locking state, and flip the adjustment plate to 90 degrees at the upper end of the three-dimensional connecting column to maintain a straight state. The rubber handle is pressed downward by external force, and the compacting plate will compress the garbage inside the box downward, so that the garbage can can be loaded with more medical garbage, improve the utilization space of the garbage can, and facilitate the staff to carry and process the medical garbage, thereby improving the diversity of the use of the medical garbage can.

[0017] The present invention arranges a sterilization device, installs a control box at the lower end of a closed barrel cover, installs a battery into the control box, and electrically installs one end of an ultraviolet lamp tube with a power interface of the battery. The battery can be taken out through a charging socket for charging, and the ultraviolet lamp tube is used to irradiate the inside of the box for sterilization and disinfection, thereby preventing bacteria generated by medical waste from leaking out. There is no need for staff to perform a tedious disinfection process, thereby improving the safety of the use of medical waste barrels and reducing the time and manpower consumed by staff for disinfection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments are briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a medical waste bin with compression and disinfection functions in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the extrusion device in the embodiment of the present invention when the compaction plate is laid flat;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the extrusion device in the embodiment of the present invention when the compaction plate is retracted;

[0022] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sterilization device in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] In the figure: 1. Box body; 2. Base; 3. Moving wheel; 4. Closed barrel cover; 5. Tensile handle; 6. Sterilization device; 7. Slide; 8. Extrusion device; 9. Three-dimensional connecting column; 10. Adjustment plate; 11. Rubber handle; 12. Rotating part; 13. Compacting plate; 14. Sliding latch; 15. Movable shaft; 16. Limit block; 17. Control box; 18. Power interface; 19. Ultraviolet lamp; 20. Battery; 21. Charging socket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] 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 application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0025] Example:

[0026] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present invention and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present invention described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations of the embodiments of the present invention are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, for example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0027] In the description of the present invention, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly defined. In addition, unless otherwise clearly defined and defined, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0028] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a medical waste bin with compression and disinfection functions in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 As shown, a medical waste bin with compression and disinfection functions provided by an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a box body 1, a closed barrel cover 4 is movably connected to the box body 1, and a sterilization device 6 is arranged on the inner surface of the closed barrel cover 4. Preferably, a lifting handle is arranged on the outer surface of the closed barrel cover 4, and the lifting handle can conveniently open and close the closed barrel cover 4. When the closed barrel cover 4 is closed, the sterilization device 6 is located in the box body 1, and the inner walls of the two opposite sides of the box body 1 are provided with a slide groove 7 along the height direction, and the inner side of the two slide grooves 7 is slidably connected with a squeezing device 8. In specific implementation, when the closed barrel cover 4 is closed, the sterilization device 6 is located in the box body 1, and the closed barrel cover 4 can block part of the odor of the medical waste bin and prevent the internal odor from leaking out. By using the disinfection function of the sterilization device 6, the inside of the box body 1 can be thoroughly sterilized. By pressing the squeezing device 8 downward, the device moves downward along the slide groove 7 to compress the garbage in the box body 1 to the bottom, thereby increasing the loading capacity of the garbage bin and improving its space utilization.

[0029] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the extrusion device in the embodiment of the present invention when the compaction plate is laid flat; Figure 3FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the extrusion device in the embodiment of the present invention when the pressing plate is retracted; Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, as an optional embodiment, in some embodiments, the extrusion device 8 includes a three-dimensional connection column 9, a rotating member 12, a compacting plate 13, a sliding latch 14 and a stop block 16. The inner sides of the two slide grooves 7 are respectively slidably connected with the three-dimensional connection column 9, and the inner sides of the two three-dimensional connection columns 9 are both provided with the stop blocks 16. The two compacting plates 13 are respectively rotatably arranged on the two stop blocks 16 through the rotating member 12. The two compacting plates 13 are provided with a socket on one side of the flat connection, and the sliding latch 14 is movably arranged on the socket. In specific implementation, when the compacting plate 13 is in the retracted state, the medical waste can be discarded and sent into the interior of the box 1 through the area between the two compacting plates 13. When it is necessary to compress the medical waste inside the box 1, the compacting plates 13 on both sides are turned 90 degrees by the rotating part 12 and laid flat on the upper end of the limit block 16. At this time, the compacting plates 13 are laid flat on the upper part of the inside of the box 1, and the limit block 16 prevents the compacting plates 13 from continuing to rotate. The sliding pin 14 in the compacting plates 13 is slid to one end to complete the locking state, and the extrusion device 8 is pressed downward by external force. The compacting plates 13 will compress the waste inside the box 1 downward, so that the trash can can be loaded with more medical waste, thereby improving the utilization space of the trash can and facilitating the staff to carry and process the medical waste.

[0030] In the above embodiment, further, the extrusion device 8 also includes an adjustment plate 10, a rubber handle 11 and a movable shaft 15, and the two ends of the adjustment plate 10 are rotatably connected to the upper ends of the two three-dimensional connecting columns 9 through the movable shaft 15, and the rubber handle 11 is provided on the adjustment plate 10. In specific implementation, the adjustment plate 10 is turned 90 degrees at the upper end of the three-dimensional connecting column 9 to maintain a vertical state, and the rubber handle 11 is pressed downward by external force, and the compaction plate 13 will compress the garbage inside the box 1 downward, so that the garbage can can be loaded with more medical garbage, improve the utilization space of the garbage can, and facilitate the staff to carry and process the medical garbage.

[0031] In the above embodiment, further, a base 2 is provided at the bottom of the box 1, and a moving wheel 3 is provided on the same side of the base 2. In specific implementation, the adjusting plate 10 is turned horizontally at the upper end of the three-dimensional connecting column 9, and the rubber handle 11 in the horizontal state is used to facilitate the staff to push the box 1 to the medical waste storage area through the moving wheel 3 on one side of the base 2.

[0032] Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sterilization device in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4As shown, the sterilization device 6 includes a control box 17, and an ultraviolet lamp 19 and a battery 20 are arranged in the control box 17. The battery 20 is used to supply power to the ultraviolet lamp 19. Furthermore, a plurality of ultraviolet lamps 19 are provided, and the plurality of ultraviolet lamps 19 are arranged in parallel with each other, and both ends of the ultraviolet lamps 19 are electrically connected to the battery 20 through a power interface 18. Preferably, the battery 20 is provided with a charging socket 21, allowing the user to charge the battery 20 through the interface after taking out the battery 20. In specific implementation, the control box 17 is fixed to the inner side of the closed barrel cover 4, and the battery 20 is placed in the control box 17, and one end of the ultraviolet lamp 19 is electrically connected to the power interface 18 of the battery 20, and the ultraviolet lamp 19 is used to irradiate the inside of the box body 1 to achieve the purpose of sterilization and disinfection. This can effectively prevent the leakage of harmful substances such as bacteria generated by medical waste, eliminating the need for staff to carry out tedious disinfection processes, thereby improving the safety of the use of medical waste bins and reducing the time and human resources required by staff in disinfection work.

[0033] As a preferred example: before use, the staff first pushes the box body 1 to the medical waste storage area with the help of the moving wheel 3 on one side of the base 2. Then, the closed barrel cover 4 is opened by pulling the handle 5, and the medical waste is put into the box body 1. Then, the squeezing device 8 is used to turn the compacting plates 13 on both sides 90 degrees and lay them flat to the upper end of the limit block 16 through the rotating member 12. The sliding latch 14 in the compacting plate 13 slides to one end to complete the locking state. The adjustment plate 10 is turned 90 degrees at the upper end of the three-dimensional connecting column 9 to maintain a straight state. By pressing the rubber handle 11 by external force, the compacting plate 13 compresses the garbage in the box body 1 downward, thereby increasing the loading capacity of the garbage can and improving the space utilization rate. This not only facilitates the staff to carry and process medical waste, but also enhances the diversity of the use of medical waste cans. The control box 17 is installed at the lower end of the closed barrel cover 4 through the sterilization device 6. The battery 20 is installed in the control box 17, and one end of the ultraviolet lamp 19 is electrically connected to the power interface 18 of the battery 20. The battery 20 can be taken out for charging through the charging socket 21. The ultraviolet lamp 19 is used to irradiate the interior of the box 1 for sterilization and disinfection, thereby preventing bacteria generated by medical waste from leaking out, eliminating the cumbersome disinfection steps for the staff, improving the safety of the use of the medical waste bin, and reducing the time and manpower required for disinfection.

[0034] It should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0035] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" or "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0036] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.

[0037] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of the present invention, and their purpose is to enable ordinary technicians in the field to understand the content of the present invention and implement it accordingly, and they cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Any equivalent changes or modifications made based on the essence of the content of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A medical waste bin with compression and disinfection functions, characterized in that: include: A box body is movably connected to a closed barrel cover, and a sterilization device is arranged on the inner surface of the closed barrel cover. When the closed barrel cover is closed, the sterilization device is located in the box body. The inner walls on both sides of the box body are provided with sliding grooves along the height direction, and the inner sides of the two sliding grooves are slidably connected with extrusion devices.

2. The medical waste bin with compression and disinfection functions according to claim 1, characterized in that: The extrusion device includes a three-dimensional connecting column, a rotating part, a compacting plate, a sliding pin and a limit block. The inner sides of the two sliding grooves are respectively slidably connected with the three-dimensional connecting columns, and the inner sides of the two three-dimensional connecting columns are both provided with the limit blocks. The two compacting plates are respectively rotatably set on the two limit blocks through the rotating part. The two compacting plates are both provided with a socket on one side of the flat connection, and the sliding pin is movably provided on the socket.

3. The medical waste bin with compression and disinfection functions according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The extrusion device also includes an adjustment plate, a rubber handle and a movable shaft. The two ends of the adjustment plate are rotatably connected to the upper ends of the two three-dimensional connecting columns through the movable shaft, and the adjustment plate is provided with a rubber handle.

4. The medical waste bin with compression and disinfection functions according to claim 3 is characterized in that: A base is arranged at the bottom of the box body, and moving wheels are arranged on the same side of the base.

5. The medical waste bin with compression and disinfection functions according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the closed barrel cover is provided with a lifting handle.

6. The medical waste bin with compression and disinfection functions according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sterilization device comprises a control box, in which an ultraviolet lamp and a battery are arranged, and the battery is used to supply power to the ultraviolet lamp.

7. The medical waste bin with compression and disinfection functions according to claim 6, characterized in that: A plurality of ultraviolet lamp tubes are provided, and the plurality of ultraviolet lamp tubes are arranged in parallel with each other. Both ends of the ultraviolet lamp tubes are electrically connected to the storage battery through a power supply interface.

8. The medical waste bin with compression and disinfection functions according to claim 6, characterized in that: The storage battery is provided with a charging socket.

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