Urinalysis device and closestool

By designing a switching valve in the urine test device to clean the urine cavity and the urine collection line, and cleaning the water flow of the inspection device, the cross-contamination problem in the existing urine test device is solved, and the accuracy of urine test results is improved.

CN119824990APending Publication Date: 2025-04-15BESTTER XIAMEN TECH
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Application Number
CN202510106490.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-23
Publication Date
2025-04-15

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Technical Problem

The existing urine test devices lack an effective cleaning mechanism, which leads to possible cross-contamination between urine samples, affecting the accuracy of urine test results.

Method used

A urine test device is designed to clean the urine cavity and the urine collecting pipe circuit separately by switching valves. The water inlet is connected to the inspection device, so that water flows through the inlet of clean water into the inspection device, and cleans it, so as to effectively clean the urine cavity, the urine collecting pipe circuit and the inspection device, reducing the possibility of cross contamination.

Benefits of technology

Through an effective cleaning mechanism, the possibility of cross-contamination in the urine cavity, urethra, and inspection device is reduced, the accuracy of urine test results is improved, and the user's accurate understanding of his or her own health status is ensured.

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Abstract

After urinalysis is finished, a water inlet is communicated with a first water outlet, a water supply source flows into a urine cavity through a water inlet waterway, the water inlet and the first water outlet, after the urine cavity is cleaned, the water flows out through a urine collection pipeline and then flows out through a urine collection head, and cleaning of the urine cavity is completed; in addition, when the water inlet is communicated with the second water outlet, a water supply source flows into the urine collection pipeline through the water inlet path, the water inlet and the second water outlet to clean the urine collection pipeline. Therefore, the urine cavity and the urine collecting pipeline are respectively cleaned through the switching valve, so that the possibility of cross contamination in the urine collecting device is reduced; meanwhile, the water inlet channel is communicated with the inspection device, so that water flows into the inspection device through the clear water inlet, and is discharged from the liquid outlet after being cleaned, the inspection device is cleaned, and the possibility of cross contamination in the inspection device is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of urine testing devices, and in particular to a urine testing device and a toilet. Background Art

[0002] At present, with the continuous advancement of technology, more and more smart toilets are equipped with urine testing devices, providing users with a convenient way to manage their health. These smart toilets can automatically collect urine samples when users urinate, and use the built-in urine testing device to perform a series of analyses on the urine, including testing indicators such as sugar, protein, and white blood cells in the urine. In this way, users can more conveniently understand their physical condition and discover potential health problems in a timely manner.

[0003] However, despite the convenience brought by these urine testing devices, they also have some shortcomings, such as many urine testing devices lack effective cleaning mechanisms, and during continuous use, without proper cleaning and disinfection measures, cross-contamination between urine samples may occur. This contamination is not only unhygienic, but more importantly, it may affect the accuracy of urine test results, leading to users' misunderstanding of their own health conditions. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the background technology, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a urine testing device and a toilet.

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

[0006] A urine testing device, comprising:

[0007] A water inlet channel connected to a water supply source;

[0008] The urine collecting device comprises a urine cavity and a urine collecting pipeline, one end of the urine collecting pipeline is connected to the urine cavity, and the other end of the urine collecting pipeline is provided with a urine collecting head;

[0009] A cleaning device, comprising a switching valve, wherein the switching valve is provided with a water inlet, a first water outlet, and a second water outlet, wherein the water inlet is connected to the first water outlet or the second water outlet, wherein the water inlet is connected to the water inlet waterway, wherein the first water outlet is connected to the urine cavity, and wherein the second water outlet is connected to the urine collecting pipeline; and

[0010] The testing device is provided with a clean water inlet, a urine inlet and a liquid discharge port, wherein the liquid discharge port is connected to the clean water inlet or the urine inlet, the clean water inlet is connected to the water inlet waterway, and the urine inlet is connected to the urine cavity.

[0011] Furthermore, the urine chamber is provided with a liquid inlet and outlet, a first liquid inlet and a first liquid outlet, the liquid inlet and outlet are connected to the urine collecting pipeline, the first liquid inlet is connected to the first water outlet, the first liquid outlet is connected to the urine inlet, and the first liquid outlet is arranged at the middle liquid level of the urine chamber.

[0012] Furthermore, a nozzle for cleaning the urine cavity is provided at one end of the first liquid inlet facing the urine cavity.

[0013] Furthermore, the water inlet waterway is provided with a clean water chamber, the clean water chamber is provided with a second liquid inlet, a second liquid outlet and a third liquid outlet, the second liquid inlet is connected to a water supply source, the second liquid outlet is connected to the clean water inlet, and the third liquid outlet is connected to the water inlet.

[0014] Furthermore, the pipeline connecting the third liquid outlet and the water inlet constitutes a first water supply pipeline, and the first water supply pipeline is provided with a booster pump.

[0015] Furthermore, the clean water chamber and the urine chamber are provided with overflow ports.

[0016] Furthermore, liquid level sensors are provided in both the clean water chamber and the urine chamber.

[0017] Furthermore, the urine collecting pipeline is provided with a reversible urine collecting pump, the pipeline between the urine collecting pump and the urine cavity constitutes a first urine collecting pipeline, the pipeline between the urine collecting pump and the urine collecting head constitutes a second urine collecting pipeline, and the second water outlet is connected to the second urine collecting pipeline.

[0018] Furthermore, a one-way valve which opens in one direction along the water outlet direction of the second water outlet is provided on the pipeline connecting the second water outlet to the second urine collecting pipeline.

[0019] Furthermore, the testing device is provided with a plurality of replaceable reagents, each of which is used to monitor a different component in urine.

[0020] A toilet comprises a ceramic body, wherein the ceramic body is provided with a host, and is characterized in that it also comprises a urine testing device as described above, wherein the host is communicatively connected to the testing device and supplies power to the testing device, and the urine sampling head is arranged on the wall of the toilet bowl, and the liquid discharge port is connected to the toilet bowl.

[0021] Furthermore, the identity recognition module is fingerprint recognition, palm vein recognition or password recognition.

[0022] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0023] 1. A urine testing device proposed by the present invention, after the urine test is completed, the water inlet is connected to the first water outlet, the water source flows into the urine cavity through the water inlet, the water inlet and the first water outlet, after the urine cavity is cleaned, the water flows out through the urine collecting pipe and the urine collecting head, completing the cleaning of the urine cavity; in addition, when the water inlet is connected to the second water outlet, the water source flows into the urine collecting pipe through the water inlet, the water inlet and the second water outlet, and cleans the urine collecting pipe. Therefore, the urine cavity and the urine collecting pipe are cleaned separately by the switching valve, reducing the possibility of cross contamination in the urine collecting device; at the same time, the water inlet is connected to the inspection device, so that water flows into the inspection device through the clean water inlet, and is discharged from the discharge port after cleaning, so as to achieve the cleaning of the inspection device and reduce the possibility of cross contamination in the inspection device.

[0024] 2. A urine testing device proposed in the present invention has a urine chamber with a liquid inlet and outlet, a first liquid inlet and a first liquid outlet, the first liquid outlet is connected to the urine inlet, and the first liquid outlet is arranged at the middle liquid level of the urine chamber, so that the testing device can extract the middle urine, avoiding urine sediment, urine bubbles, etc., and improving the accuracy of the test.

[0025] 3. In a urine testing device proposed by the present invention, overflow ports are provided in the clean water chamber and the urine chamber to prevent excessive pressure in the clean water chamber and the urine chamber, which would result in the inability of clean water and urine to flow in and out normally.

[0026] 4. In the urine testing device proposed by the present invention, liquid level sensors are provided in both the clean water chamber and the urine chamber to prevent the clean water and urine levels from being too high, causing liquid to flow out and cause pollution or damage to the device.

[0027] 5. The urine testing device proposed by the present invention has a urine collecting pipeline provided with a urine collecting pump which can rotate forward and reversely. When rotating forward, urine can be extracted into the urine cavity; when rotating reversely, water used for cleaning the urine cavity can be extracted and discharged.

[0028] 6. In a urine testing device proposed by the present invention, a one-way valve that opens in one direction along the water outlet direction of the second water outlet is provided on the pipeline connecting the second water outlet to the second urine collecting pipeline, so as to prevent urine from flowing into the second water outlet when urine is extracted, thereby avoiding contamination of the switching valve by urine. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, 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 invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0030] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a urine testing device of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a urine collection water path of a urine testing device of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 3 This is one of the schematic diagrams of a cleaning water path of a urine testing device of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a second schematic diagram of a cleaning water path of a urine testing device of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a third schematic diagram of a cleaning water path of a urine testing device of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the disassembly and assembly direction of reagents in a urine testing device of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a clean water chamber and a urine chamber of a urine testing device of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 8 A urine test logic diagram of a urine test device of the present invention;

[0038] Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of the cleaning logic of a urine testing device of the present invention;

[0039] In the figure, 10, water inlet waterway; 101, clean water chamber; 20, urine chamber; 201, liquid inlet and outlet; 301, first urine collecting pipeline; 302, second urine collecting pipeline; 303, urine collecting head; 40, switching valve; 401, water inlet; 402, first water outlet; 403, second water outlet; 50, testing device; 501, clean water inlet; 502, urine inlet; 503, liquid discharge port; 504, reagent; 505, communication power supply interface; 601, first liquid inlet; 602, second liquid inlet; 701, first liquid outlet; 702, second liquid outlet; 703, third liquid outlet; 80, booster pump; 90, clean water valve; 100, overflow port; 110, urine collecting pump; 120, backwash pipeline; 130, one-way valve; 140, ceramic body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] Embodiment 1

[0041] Combine the following Figure 1-Figure 7 The present invention is described in detail.

[0042] A urine testing device, comprising:

[0043] The water inlet waterway 10 is connected to a water supply source, which may be a water tank or a municipal water supply;

[0044] The urine collecting device comprises a urine cavity 20 and a urine collecting pipeline, one end of the urine collecting pipeline is connected to the urine cavity 20, and the other end of the urine collecting pipeline is provided with a urine collecting head 303;

[0045] The cleaning device includes a switching valve 40, wherein the switching valve 40 is provided with a water inlet 401, a first water outlet 402, and a second water outlet 403, wherein the water inlet 401 is connected to the first water outlet 402 or the second water outlet 403, the water inlet 401 is connected to the water inlet waterway 10, the first water outlet 402 is connected to the urine chamber 20, and the second water outlet 403 is connected to the urine collecting pipeline; and,

[0046] The testing device 50 is provided with a clean water inlet 501 , a urine inlet 502 and a liquid discharge port 503 . The liquid discharge port 503 is connected to the clean water inlet 501 or the urine inlet 502 . The clean water inlet 501 is connected to the water inlet channel 10 , and the urine inlet 502 is connected to the urine chamber 20 .

[0047] In the urine testing device proposed in this embodiment, after or before the urine test is completed, the water inlet 401 is connected to the first water outlet 402, and the water source flows into the urine cavity 20 through the water inlet channel 10, the water inlet 401 and the first water outlet 402. After cleaning the urine cavity 20, the urine flows out from the urine collecting head 303 after the urine collecting pipeline, and the cleaning of the urine cavity 20 is completed. Figure 3 In addition, when the water inlet 401 is connected to the second water outlet 403, the water supply source flows into the urine collecting pipeline through the water inlet 10, the water inlet 401 and the second water outlet 403 to clean the urine collecting pipeline. Figure 4 Therefore, the urine chamber 20 and the urine collecting pipeline are cleaned separately by the switching valve 40, reducing the possibility of cross contamination in the urine collecting device; at the same time, the water inlet 10 is connected to the testing device 50, so that water flows into the testing device 50 through the clean water inlet 501, and is discharged from the drain port 503 after cleaning, so as to achieve the cleaning of the testing device 50. Figure 5 As shown, the possibility of cross contamination within the testing device 50 is reduced.

[0048] In this embodiment, the urine chamber 20 is provided with a liquid inlet and outlet 201, a first liquid inlet 601 and a first liquid outlet 701. The liquid inlet and outlet 201 is connected to the urine collecting pipeline, the first liquid inlet 601 is connected to the first water outlet 402, the first liquid outlet 701 is connected to the urine inlet 502, and the first liquid outlet 701 is arranged at the middle liquid level of the urine chamber 20, so that the testing device 50 can extract the middle urine, avoid urine sediment, urine bubbles, etc., and improve the accuracy of the test.

[0049] In this embodiment, a nozzle for cleaning the urine chamber 20 is provided at one end of the first liquid inlet 601 facing the urine chamber 20, and a flow channel is provided in the nozzle, the water flow cross-sectional area gradually decreases and then gradually increases along the water outlet direction, so that when the clean water flows out of the nozzle, it forms an umbrella-shaped water splash, so that the clean water flushes the wall surface of the urine chamber 20.

[0050] In this embodiment, the water inlet circuit 10 is provided with a clean water chamber 101, and the clean water chamber 101 is provided with a second liquid inlet 602, a second liquid outlet 702 and a third liquid outlet 703, the second liquid inlet 602 is connected to the water supply source, the second liquid outlet 702 is connected to the clean water inlet 501, and the third liquid outlet 703 is connected to the water inlet 401. Further, a booster pump 80 is provided in the pipeline connecting the third liquid outlet 703 and the water inlet 401. The booster pump 80 is used to extract the clean water in the clean water chamber 101, so that it has a certain pressure, and increase the clean water's cleaning ability for the urine chamber 20 and the urine collecting pipeline. Further, the water inlet circuit 10 is also provided with a clean water valve 90, which is used to control the water supply source to be connected to the clean water chamber 101.

[0051] In this embodiment, the clean water chamber 101 and the urine chamber 20 are provided with an overflow port 100 to prevent excessive pressure in the clean water chamber 101 and the urine chamber 20, which may cause clean water and urine to be unable to flow in and out normally. At the same time, the overflow port 100 can be controlled to facilitate the emptying of the pipeline. Furthermore, a first liquid level sensor is provided in the clean water chamber 101, and a second liquid level sensor is provided in the urine chamber 20 to prevent the clean water and urine levels from being too high, resulting in liquid outflow and causing pollution or damage to the device.

[0052] In this embodiment, the urine collection pipeline is provided with a urine collection pump 110 that can rotate forward and reversely. When rotating forward, urine can be pumped into the urine cavity 20; when rotating reversely, water used to clean the urine cavity 20 can be pumped out. Further, the pipeline between the urine collection pump 110 and the urine cavity 20 constitutes a first urine collection pipeline 301, and the pipeline between the urine collection pump 110 and the urine collection head 303 constitutes a second urine collection pipeline 302, and the second water outlet 403 is connected to the second urine collection pipeline 302.

[0053] In this embodiment, the second water outlet 403 is connected to the pipeline of the second urine collecting pipeline 302 to form a backwash pipeline 120. A one-way valve 130 is provided on the backwash pipeline 120, which is opened in one direction along the water outlet direction of the second water outlet 403 to prevent urine from flowing into the second water outlet 403 when urine is extracted, thereby preventing the switching valve 40 from being contaminated by urine.

[0054] In this embodiment, the testing device 50 is provided with a plurality of replaceable reagents 504, each reagent 504 is used to monitor a different component in urine, and the reagents 504 can be pulled up and down relative to the ground, such as Figure 6As shown. Furthermore, the reagent 504 is also provided with a quick-release structure such as a pull ring, which is convenient for users to disassemble and replace. Compared with dry detection, the wet detection using the reagent 504 in this embodiment can support high-frequency detection, and the amount of chemical test paper used is less.

[0055] In this embodiment, a suction device and an injection device are provided in the testing device 50. The suction device is used to suck clean water and urine into the testing device 50, and the injection device is used to inject a specific reagent 504 into the urine to obtain corresponding test data.

[0056] Embodiment 2

[0057] A toilet includes a ceramic body 140, the ceramic body 140 is provided with a host, and also includes the urine test device described above, the test device 50 is provided with a communication power supply interface 505, the host is communicatively connected to the communication power supply interface 505, and supplies power to the test device 50, and the urine sampling head 303 is arranged on the wall of the toilet bowl, and the discharge port 503 is connected to the toilet bowl. Furthermore, the communication connection includes a wireless connection, such as Bluetooth, mobile communication signal connection, etc.; it can also be a wired communication signal connection. The host can push the received detection data to the user's mobile terminal for the user to check.

[0058] In this embodiment, the host is provided with an identity recognition module, and the identity recognition module is fingerprint recognition, and may also be palm vein recognition or password recognition.

[0059] A toilet provided in this embodiment, such as Figure 8 As shown, the urine test process is as follows:

[0060] S1. After the user's identity is confirmed by the fingerprint recognition module, the first liquid level sensor is turned on. If the current clean water level does not trigger the first liquid level sensor, the clean water valve 90 is turned on, and the water supply source supplies water to the clean water chamber 101 through the water inlet 10 until the first liquid level sensor is triggered. The clean water level reaches the preset water level, and the clean water valve 90 is closed. The booster pump 80 is turned on, and the water inlet 401 is connected to the second water outlet 403. Clean water is used to clean the urine collection pipeline and the urine collection head 303 through the backwash pipeline 120;

[0061] S2. At the same time, the testing device 50 starts self-testing, which includes but is not limited to testing whether the current reagent 504 is sufficient; if sufficient, proceed to the next step; otherwise, prompt the user to replace the reagent 504;

[0062] After S3, S1, and S2 are completed, the main body emits a prompt sound to remind the user that he or she can start urinating;

[0063] S4, turn on the second liquid level sensor, the urine pump 110 rotates forward, and the urine is sucked through the urine sampling head 303. When the urine level reaches a preset height and triggers the second liquid level sensor, the urine pump 110 is turned off; the main body emits a prompt sound again to prompt the user to complete urine collection; at the same time, the clean water valve 90 is opened to allow water to enter the clean water chamber 101 until the first liquid level sensor is triggered;

[0064] S5, the testing device 50 sucks the urine in the urine chamber 20 for multiple times, and each time sucks a certain amount of urine to mix with a specific reagent 504 to obtain corresponding test data, and at the same time discharges the mixed liquid into the toilet from the drain port 503, and then the toilet wall is cleaned with brush water;

[0065] S6. Push the relevant test data to the user's mobile terminal for the user to review and complete the urine test.

[0066] A toilet provided in this embodiment, such as Fig. 9 As shown, the cleaning process is as follows:

[0067] S1. The first liquid level sensor is turned on. If the current clean water level does not trigger the first liquid level sensor, the clean water valve 90 is opened, and the water supply source supplies water to the clean water chamber 101 through the water inlet waterway 10 until the first liquid level sensor is triggered. The clean water level reaches the preset water level, and the clean water valve 90 is closed.

[0068] S2, the booster pump 80 is turned on, the water inlet 401 is connected to the first water outlet 402, and clean water flows into the urine chamber 20 to clean the urine chamber 20; at the same time, the testing device 50 extracts clean water to clean the testing device 50, a part of the clean water is discharged into the toilet through the drain port 503, and the other part is discharged into the urine chamber 20 through the urine collection tube;

[0069] S3, the urine collection pump 110 is reversed to discharge the liquid in the urine chamber 20 into the toilet;

[0070] S4, the water inlet 401 is connected to the second water outlet 403, and the clean water is used to clean the urine collection pipeline and the urine collection head 303 through the backwash pipeline 120;

[0071] S5. Turn on the toilet brush ring water, clean the toilet wall, and complete the cleaning.

[0072] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of the present invention, and their purpose is to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of the present invention and implement it, and they cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Any equivalent changes or modifications made according to the spirit of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A urine testing device, characterized in that: include: A water inlet channel connected to a water supply source; The urine collecting device comprises a urine cavity and a urine collecting pipeline, one end of the urine collecting pipeline is connected to the urine cavity, and the other end of the urine collecting pipeline is provided with a urine collecting head; A cleaning device, comprising a switching valve, wherein the switching valve is provided with a water inlet, a first water outlet, and a second water outlet, wherein the water inlet is connected to the first water outlet or the second water outlet, wherein the water inlet is connected to the water inlet waterway, wherein the first water outlet is connected to the urine cavity, and wherein the second water outlet is connected to the urine collecting pipeline; and The testing device is provided with a clean water inlet, a urine inlet and a liquid discharge port, wherein the liquid discharge port is connected to the clean water inlet or the urine inlet, the clean water inlet is connected to the water inlet waterway, and the urine inlet is connected to the urine cavity.

2. A urine testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The urine chamber is provided with a liquid inlet and outlet, a first liquid inlet and a first liquid outlet, the liquid inlet and outlet are connected to the urine collecting pipeline, the first liquid inlet is connected to the first water outlet, the first liquid outlet is connected to the urine inlet, and the first liquid outlet is arranged at the middle liquid level of the urine chamber.

3. A urine testing device as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the first liquid inlet facing the urine cavity is provided with a nozzle for cleaning the urine cavity.

4. A urine testing device as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The water inlet waterway is provided with a clean water chamber, and the clean water chamber is provided with a second liquid inlet, a second liquid outlet and a third liquid outlet, the second liquid inlet is connected to a water supply source, the second liquid outlet is connected to the clean water inlet, and the third liquid outlet is connected to the water inlet.

5. A urine testing device as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The pipeline connecting the third liquid outlet and the water inlet constitutes a first water supply pipeline, and the first water supply pipeline is provided with a booster pump.

6. A urine testing device as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The clean water chamber and the urine chamber are provided with overflow ports.

7. A urine testing device as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: Liquid level sensors are arranged in the clean water cavity and the urine cavity.

8. A urine testing device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The urine collecting pipeline is provided with a urine collecting pump which can rotate forward and reversely. The pipeline between the urine collecting pump and the urine cavity constitutes a first urine collecting pipeline. The pipeline between the urine collecting pump and the urine collecting head constitutes a second urine collecting pipeline. The second water outlet is connected to the second urine collecting pipeline.

9. A urine testing device as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that: A one-way valve which opens in one direction along the water outlet direction of the second water outlet is provided on the pipeline which connects the second water outlet to the second urine collecting pipeline.

10. A urine testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The testing device is provided with a plurality of replaceable reagents, each of which is used to monitor a different component in urine.

11. A toilet, comprising a ceramic body, wherein the ceramic body is provided with a main unit, characterized in that: It also includes the urine testing device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the host is communicatively connected to the testing device and supplies power to the testing device, and the urine sampling head is arranged on the wall of the toilet bowl, and the liquid discharge port is connected to the toilet bowl.

12. A toilet according to claim 11, characterized in that: The host is provided with an identity recognition module, and the identity recognition module is fingerprint recognition, palm vein recognition or password recognition.