Disinfection device for repeatedly disinfecting and utilizing ear thermometer protective cap

Abstract

The invention provides a disinfection device system capable of repeatedly disinfecting and utilizing ear thermometer protective caps, and belongs to the field of medical instruments, the disinfection device system comprises a disinfection box, a top cover is arranged on the upper side of the disinfection box, conveying pipes are arranged in the disinfection box and the top cover, each conveying pipe is fixedly connected with a plurality of spraying heads which are distributed at equal intervals, and the spraying heads are vertically aligned; sterilizing alcohol in an alcohol bottle can be pumped into a conveying pipe through a first micro pump and a second micro pump, alcohol spray is sprayed between a sterilizing box and a top cover through a spray head for alcohol sterilization, a silica gel frame is arranged between the sterilizing box and the top cover, and a plurality of conical holes distributed in an array mode are formed in the silica gel frame. The ear thermometer cap is placed in each conical hole, the ear thermometer caps are aligned with the spraying heads up and down, so that the limiting blocks are clamped to the limiting rods, the silica gel frame can be rapidly and accurately assembled and disassembled, the ear thermometer caps are aligned with the spraying heads up and down, the silica gel protruding blocks are clamped into the third clamping grooves, and the silica gel frame can be conveniently taken out.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of medical devices, in particular to a disinfection device for repeatedly disinfecting a protective cap of an ear thermometer. Background Art

[0002] Disposable ear thermometer caps are widely used in infection prevention and control practices in healthcare institutions to prevent cross-infection between patients. However, current usage patterns present significant challenges: The "one cap per person" requirement in clinical practice results in a significant daily consumption of caps (for example, in the emergency department of a tertiary hospital, the average daily consumption can reach 500–800 caps). The non-degradability of these polypropylene caps exacerbates medical plastic pollution, with estimates suggesting that over 200,000 caps are discarded annually in a single hospital. Due to their small size and vulnerability to loss, the actual recycling rate is less than 30%. Incomplete sterilization: Traditional sterilization methods struggle to accurately and comprehensively disinfect small caps, resulting in uneven disinfection in some areas. Disinfection is not standardized during peak outpatient periods (such as flu season): Surveys show that 68% of healthcare workers admit to reusing ear thermometers after wiping with alcohol pads. However, residual moisture after evaporation of the alcohol can reduce the sensitivity of ear thermometers. Existing drying equipment is inefficient (natural drying takes 15–20 minutes) and cannot meet the needs of high-frequency use scenarios such as emergency pre-screening.

[0003] While some disinfection equipment features ultraviolet or hot air functions, they lack the ability to precisely atomize alcohol. Furthermore, ear thermometer caps are often loosely fixed, affecting disinfection uniformity. Furthermore, most of these devices have complex structures, making it difficult for medical staff to quickly attach and detach them, reducing their effectiveness. Therefore, the current use of disposable protective caps presents drawbacks in terms of infection control, economic costs, and ecological sustainability. There is an urgent need to develop reusable, fast-drying, and novel rapid sterilization technologies to address this clinical pain point. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a disinfection device for repeatedly disinfecting the protective cap of an ear thermometer to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a disinfection device for repeatedly disinfecting a protective cap of an ear thermometer, comprising a disinfection box, a top cover being provided on the upper side of the disinfection box, a delivery pipe being provided in both the disinfection box and the top cover, the delivery pipe being fixedly connected to the disinfection box and the top cover through a plurality of second limiting plates, and each of the delivery pipes being fixedly connected to a plurality of spray heads distributed at equal intervals, the spray heads in the disinfection box facing upward, the spray heads in the top cover facing downward, and the spray heads being aligned up and down, a first micro pump being fixedly connected to the front end surface of the disinfection box, and a first micro pump being fixedly connected to the front end surface of the top cover. A second micro pump is provided, the first micro pump and the second micro pump are respectively connected to the delivery pipe in the disinfection box and the top cover, an alcohol bottle is fixedly connected to the front end surface of the disinfection box, the alcohol bottle is filled with disinfectant alcohol, a first liquid outlet pipe is connected between the alcohol bottle and the first micro pump, and a second liquid outlet pipe is connected between the alcohol bottle and the second micro pump, so that the disinfectant alcohol in the alcohol bottle can be pumped into the delivery pipe through the first micro pump and the second micro pump, and the alcohol spray is sprayed between the disinfection box and the top cover through the spray head to perform alcohol disinfection; The disinfection box is provided with two third card slots that are symmetrical in front and back, and the top cover is provided with two second card slots that are aligned with the third card slots in the upper and lower parts. Four limit rods are fixedly connected in the disinfection box, and each limit rod is also provided with a limit slot. A silicone frame is provided between the disinfection box and the top cover, and the lower end face of the silicone frame is fixedly connected with four limit blocks that are snapped into the limit slots. The silicone frame is fixedly connected with two silicone protrusions that are symmetrical in the upper and lower parts and are snapped into the third card slots. The silicone frame is provided with a pair of conical holes distributed in an array, and an ear thermometer cap is placed in each of the conical holes. The ear thermometer cap is aligned with the spray head in the upper and lower parts, so that the limit block is snapped onto the limit rod, and the silicone frame can be quickly and accurately assembled and unassembled, so that the ear thermometer cap is aligned with the spray head in the upper and lower parts, and the silicone protrusion is snapped into the third card slot, so that the silicone frame can be conveniently taken out.

[0006] Preferably, two sterilization lamps are provided in the disinfection box and the top cover, and the sterilization lamps are fixedly connected to the disinfection box and the top cover through two first limiting plates that are symmetrical in front and back, and further sterilize the ear thermometer cap by ultraviolet rays; Preferably, a small hot air blower connected to the inside of the disinfection box is fixedly connected to the right end surface of the disinfection box, and a temperature sensor is fixedly connected to the inside of the disinfection box. Hot air is blown into the disinfection box by the small hot air blower, and the temperature is monitored in conjunction with the temperature sensor, so that when the small hot air blower is drying, a suitable temperature is maintained to avoid high temperature, and after drying, residual liquid is prevented from affecting subsequent use; Preferably, a controller and a prompter are fixedly connected to the right end surface of the disinfection box, and the prompter is provided with a red prompt light and a green prompt light. The controller is connected through a third wire hole provided on the disinfection box, and the controller receives data from the temperature sensor and controls the limit rod, the small hot air blower, the first micro pump, the second micro pump and the prompter. When disinfection is in progress, the red prompt light is on, and when it is finished, the green prompt light is on, providing an intuitive prompt. Preferably, the alcohol bottle is provided with a circular hole, and a sealing plug is sealed in the circular hole. The alcohol in the alcohol bottle can be replenished by opening the sealing plug, and the sealing plug prevents the alcohol from volatilizing. Preferably, the disinfection box is provided with a first card slot, and the top cover is provided with two symmetrical protrusions in front and back. The top cover is conveniently snapped into the first card slot of the disinfection box by the sterilization lamp, and at the same time, the silicone protrusion is snapped into the third card slot and the second card slot, thereby ensuring a closed environment in the disinfection box and the top cover, and preventing the silicone protrusion from being overheated during drying, making it difficult to quickly remove the silicone rack, thereby improving the efficiency of disinfection; Preferably, a lithium battery is fixedly connected to the left end face of the disinfection box, and a wire tube is fixedly connected between the left end face of the top cover and the left end face of the disinfection box. The top cover is provided with a first wire hole, and the disinfection box is provided with a second wire hole. The wire tube connects the disinfection box and the inside of the top cover through the first wire hole and the second wire hole. During disinfection, the top cover and the lines inside the disinfection box are connected to avoid the lines affecting the disinfection, and the power is supplied by the lithium battery, so it can be moved for use.

[0007] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: The present invention is provided with a delivery tube, a disinfection box and a top cover. Alcohol is poured into an alcohol bottle, and the ear thermometer cap is placed in the disinfection box, and the top cover is closed. The first micropump and the second micropump are controlled by a controller to pump alcohol into the upper and lower delivery tubes. The upper and lower sides of each ear thermometer cap are sprayed with alcohol for disinfection by a spray head. At the same time, a sterilization lamp is started to perform ultraviolet sterilization, and a small hot air blower can be used for drying at the end, so that the ear thermometer cap can be reused, thereby avoiding serious pollution and reducing medical costs. While being fully disinfected, deformation is avoided. After drying, residual liquid is avoided to affect subsequent use. Rapid drying and improved reusability are achieved.

[0008] The present invention is provided with a silicone frame, a silicone protrusion and a limit block. The limit block is snapped into the limit groove of the limit rod, so the silicone frame is quickly positioned and conveniently loaded and unloaded. The silicone protrusion is snapped to keep the interior closed. When the silicone frame is taken out, it is prevented from being difficult to touch due to high temperature, thereby improving the access efficiency. The multiple tapered holes distributed in an array can neatly place the ear thermometer caps, so that each ear thermometer cap is aligned with the spray head up and down, and accurate alcohol disinfection is performed, and the disinfection is more uniform, comprehensive and efficient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A top view of Figure 3 for Figure 2 AA cross-sectional diagram; Figure 4 for Figure 3 A partial enlarged schematic diagram; Figure 5 FIG is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the interior of the disinfection box; Figure 6 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the interior of the top cover of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the silicone frame of the present invention.

[0010] In the figure: 100, disinfection box; 101, top cover; 102, silicone frame; 103, ear thermometer cap; 104, first card slot; 105, alcohol bottle; 106, first micro pump; 107, first liquid outlet pipe; 108, controller; 109, red indicator light; 110, green indicator light; 111, small hot air blower; 112, bump; 113, second micro pump; 114, second liquid outlet pipe; 115, wire pipe; 116, indicator; 117, lithium Battery; 118, first wire hole; 119, second wire hole; 120, second card slot; 121, first limit plate; 122, sterilization lamp; 123, second limit plate; 124, delivery tube; 125, limit rod; 126, temperature sensor; 127, third wire hole; 128, spray head; 129, third card slot; 130, round hole; 131, sealing plug; 132, limit groove; 133, silicone bump; 134, tapered hole; 135, limit block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0011] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. 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 making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0012] Example 1: See also Figure 1-7 The present invention provides a technical solution: a disinfection device for repeatedly disinfecting a protective cap of an ear thermometer, comprising a disinfection box 100, a top cover 101 being provided on the upper side of the disinfection box 100, a delivery pipe 124 being provided in both the disinfection box 100 and the top cover 101, the delivery pipe 124 being fixedly connected to the disinfection box 100 and the top cover 101 through a plurality of second limiting plates 123, and each of the delivery pipes 124 being fixedly connected to a plurality of spray heads 128 distributed equidistantly, the spray heads 128 in the disinfection box 100 facing upward, the spray heads 128 in the top cover 101 facing downward, and the spray heads 128 being aligned up and down, a first micro pump 106 being fixedly connected to the front end surface of the disinfection box 100, and a second micro pump being fixedly connected to the front end surface of the top cover 101 113, the first micro pump 106 and the second micro pump 113 are respectively connected to the delivery pipe 124 in the disinfection box 100 and the top cover 101, and the front end surface of the disinfection box 100 is fixedly connected to the alcohol bottle 105, and the alcohol bottle 105 is filled with disinfectant alcohol. A first liquid outlet pipe 107 is connected between the alcohol bottle 105 and the first micro pump 106, and a second liquid outlet pipe 114 is connected between the alcohol bottle 105 and the second micro pump 113, so that the disinfectant alcohol in the alcohol bottle 105 can be pumped into the delivery pipe 124 through the first micro pump 106 and the second micro pump 113, and the alcohol spray is sprayed between the disinfection box 100 and the top cover 101 through the spray head 128 to perform alcohol disinfection; The disinfection box 100 and the top cover 101 are both equipped with two symmetrical sterilization lamps 122. The sterilization lamps 122 are fixedly connected to the disinfection box 100 and the top cover 101 through two symmetrical first limiting plates 121. The ear thermometer cap is further sterilized by ultraviolet rays. The right end surface of the disinfection box 100 is fixedly connected to a small hot air blower 111 in communication with the disinfection box 100. A temperature sensor 126 is fixedly connected to the disinfection box 100. The small hot air blower 111 blows hot air into the disinfection box 100, and the temperature is monitored by the temperature sensor 126. When the small hot air blower 111 is drying, the appropriate temperature is maintained to avoid high temperature. After drying, residual liquid is prevented from affecting subsequent use. The right end surface of the disinfection box 100 is fixedly connected to a controller 108 and a prompter 116. The prompter 116 is provided with a red prompt light 109 and a green prompt light 110. The controller 108 is connected to the circuit through a third wire hole 127 provided on the disinfection box 100. The controller 108 receives data from the temperature sensor 126 and controls the limit rod 125, the small hot air blower 111, the first micro pump 106, the second micro pump 113 and the prompter 116. When disinfection is in progress, the red prompt light 109 lights up, and when it is finished, the green prompt light 110 lights up for intuitive prompting. The alcohol bottle 105 is provided with a circular hole 130 , and the circular hole 130 is sealed with a sealing plug 131 . The alcohol in the alcohol bottle 105 can be replenished by opening the sealing plug 131 , and the sealing plug 131 prevents the alcohol from volatilizing.

[0013] Example 2: See also Figure 1-7 In order to accurately and quickly install and remove the ear thermometer cap, a silicone frame 102 and a silicone protrusion 133 are provided; The disinfection box 100 is provided with two third card slots 129 symmetrical in front and back, and the top cover 101 is provided with two second card slots 120 aligned with the third card slots 129 in the upper and lower parts. Four limiting rods 125 are fixedly connected in the disinfection box 100, and each limiting rod 125 is provided with a limiting slot 132. A silicone frame 102 is provided between the disinfection box 100 and the top cover 101. The lower end surface of the silicone frame 102 is fixedly connected to four limiting blocks 135 that are connected to the limiting slots 132. The silicone frame 102 is fixedly connected to two limiting blocks 135 that are connected to the limiting slots 132 in the upper and lower parts. The silicone block 133 in the third slot 129 is provided with a pair of tapered holes 134 distributed in an array on the silicone frame 102. An ear thermometer cap 103 is placed in each tapered hole 134. The ear thermometer cap 103 is aligned with the spray head 128 in the vertical direction, so that the limit block 135 is snapped onto the limit rod 125. The silicone frame 102 can be quickly and accurately assembled and disassembled, so that the ear thermometer cap 103 is aligned with the spray head 128 in the vertical direction, and the silicone block 133 is snapped into the third slot 129, so that the silicone frame 102 can be easily removed. The disinfection box 100 is provided with a first card slot 104, and the top cover 101 is provided with two symmetrical protrusions 112. The top cover 101 is conveniently snapped into the first card slot 104 of the disinfection box 100 through the sterilization lamp 122. At the same time, the silicone protrusion 133 is snapped into the third card slot 129 and the second card slot 120, ensuring a closed environment within the disinfection box 100 and the top cover 101, and preventing the silicone protrusion 133 from being overheated during drying, making it difficult to quickly remove the silicone rack 102, thereby improving the efficiency of disinfection; The left end face of the disinfection box 100 is fixedly connected to a lithium battery 117, and a wire tube 115 is fixedly connected between the left end face of the top cover 101 and the left end face of the disinfection box 100. The top cover 101 is provided with a first wire hole 118, and the disinfection box 100 is provided with a second wire hole 119. The wire tube 115 connects the disinfection box 100 and the interior of the top cover 101 through the first wire hole 118 and the second wire hole 119. During disinfection, the lines inside the top cover 101 and the disinfection box 100 are connected to avoid the lines affecting the disinfection, and the power is supplied by the lithium battery 117, so it can be moved for use.

[0014] Working principle: First, the ear thermometer cap 103 that needs to be disinfected after use is placed in each tapered hole 134 of the silicone frame 102 for limiting, and the silicone protrusion 133 is held by hand, and the silicone frame 102 is placed in the disinfection box 100. The limiting block 135 is snapped into the limiting groove 132 of the limiting rod 125 to limit the silicone frame 102. At this time, the silicone protrusion 133 is snapped into the third slot 129, and then the protrusion 112 is held by hand to snap the top cover 101 into the first slot 104 of the disinfection box 100. At the same time, the second slot 120 and the third slot 129 are snapped with the silicone protrusion 133, so that the disinfection box 100 and the top cover 101 remain closed, and the ear thermometer cap 103 is aligned with the spray head 128 up and down; Then, the disinfection program is started by the controller 108, the red prompt light 109 lights up first, and the controller 108 starts the first micro pump 106 and the second micro pump 113, and the disinfecting alcohol in the alcohol bottle 105 is pumped into the delivery pipe 124 from the first liquid outlet pipe 107 and the second liquid outlet pipe 114, and sprayed out from the spray head 128 in a mist-like manner at regular intervals, and the upper and lower sides of the ear thermometer cap 103 are fully disinfected with alcohol. After the disinfection is completed, the first micro pump 106 and the second micro pump 113 are turned off, and the sterilization lamp 122 and the small hot air blower 111 are started. The sterilization lamp 122 performs sufficient ultraviolet sterilization on the ear thermometer cap 103, and cooperates with the small hot air blower 111 to blow hot air into the disinfection box 103 to dry the ear thermometer cap 103, thereby reusing the ear thermometer cap, avoiding serious pollution, reducing medical costs, and fully disinfecting while avoiding deformation. After drying, avoid residual liquid affecting subsequent use. After the drying is completed, the small hot air blower 111 and the sterilization lamp 122 are turned off, the red indicator light 109 goes out, and the green indicator light 110 lights up, indicating that the disinfection is completed. Then, the top cover 101 can be opened by holding the protrusion 112, and the silicone frame 102 can be taken out by holding the silicone protrusion 133.

[0015] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, etc., are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply the existence of any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article, or device comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or device. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or device comprising the element.

[0016] While 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 these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A disinfection device for repeatedly disinfecting a protective cap of an ear thermometer, comprising a disinfection box (100), characterized in that: The upper side of the disinfection box (100) is provided with a top cover (101), and a delivery pipe (124) is provided in the disinfection box (100) and the top cover (101). The delivery pipe (124) is fixedly connected to the disinfection box (100) and the top cover (101) through a plurality of second limiting plates (123), and each of the delivery pipes (124) is fixedly connected to a plurality of spray heads (128) distributed at equal intervals. The spray heads (128) in the disinfection box (100) face upward, and the spray heads (128) in the top cover (101) face downward, and the spray heads (128) are aligned up and down. The front end surface of the disinfection box (100) is fixedly connected to the second limiting plates (123). A micro pump (106), a second micro pump (113) is fixedly connected to the front end surface of the top cover (101), the first micro pump (106) and the second micro pump (113) are respectively connected to the delivery pipe (124) in the disinfection box (100) and the top cover (101), the front end surface of the disinfection box (100) is fixedly connected to an alcohol bottle (105), the alcohol bottle (105) is filled with disinfectant alcohol, a first liquid outlet pipe (107) is connected between the alcohol bottle (105) and the first micro pump (106), and a second liquid outlet pipe (114) is connected between the alcohol bottle (105) and the second micro pump (113); The disinfection box (100) is provided with two third card slots (129) that are symmetrical in front and back, and the top cover (101) is provided with two second card slots (120) that are aligned with the third card slots (129) in the upper and lower directions. Four limiting rods (125) are fixedly connected in the disinfection box (100), and each limiting rod (125) is provided with a limiting slot (132). A silicone frame (102) is provided between the disinfection box (100) and the top cover (101). The silicone frame (102) ) The lower end surface is fixedly connected with four limit blocks (135) which are clamped into the limit groove (132), the silicone frame (102) is fixedly connected with two silicone protrusions (133) which are symmetrical in front and back and clamped into the third clamping groove (129), the silicone frame (102) is provided with a pair of conical holes (134) distributed in an array, and an ear thermometer cap (103) is placed in each of the conical holes (134), and the ear thermometer cap (103) is aligned with the spray head (128) in the upper and lower directions.

2. A disinfection device for repeatedly disinfecting a protective cap of an ear thermometer according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two sterilization lamps (122) are provided in the disinfection box (100) and the top cover (101) in a left-right symmetrical manner. The sterilization lamps (122) are fixedly connected to the disinfection box (100) and the top cover (101) via two first limiting plates (121) that are symmetrical in front and back, and further sterilize the ear thermometer cap by ultraviolet rays.

3. A disinfection device for repeatedly disinfecting a protective cap of an ear thermometer according to claim 2, characterized in that: A small hot air blower (111) is fixedly connected to the right end surface of the disinfection box (100) and is communicated with the inside of the disinfection box (100). A temperature sensor (126) is fixedly connected to the inside of the disinfection box (100). Hot air is blown into the disinfection box (100) by the small hot air blower (111), and temperature monitoring is performed in conjunction with the temperature sensor (126).

4. A disinfection device for repeatedly disinfecting a protective cap of an ear thermometer according to claim 5, characterized in that: The right end surface of the disinfection box (100) is fixedly connected to a controller (108) and a prompter (116), and the prompter (116) is provided with a red prompt light (109) and a green prompt light (110). The controller (108) is connected to the circuit through a third wire hole (127) provided on the disinfection box (100), and the controller (108) receives data from the temperature sensor (126), and controls the limit rod (125), the small hot air blower (111), the first micro pump (106), the second micro pump (113) and the prompter (116).

5. The disinfection device for repeatedly disinfecting the protective cap of the ear thermometer according to claim 4, characterized in that: The alcohol bottle (105) is provided with a circular hole (130), and the circular hole (130) is sealed with a sealing plug (131).

6. A disinfection device for repeatedly disinfecting a protective cap of an ear thermometer according to claim 5, characterized in that: The disinfection box (100) is provided with a first card slot (104), and the top cover (101) is provided with two symmetrical protrusions (112) in front and back. The top cover (101) is conveniently connected to the first card slot (104) of the disinfection box (100) through the sterilization lamp (122), and at the same time, the silicone protrusion (133) is connected to the third card slot (129) and the second card slot (120), thereby ensuring a closed environment in the disinfection box (100) and the top cover (101).

7. A disinfection device for repeatedly disinfecting a protective cap of an ear thermometer according to claim 6, characterized in that: A lithium battery (117) is fixedly connected to the left end surface of the disinfection box (100), and a wire tube (115) is fixedly connected between the left end surface of the top cover (101) and the left end surface of the disinfection box (100), the top cover (101) is provided with a first wire hole (118), and the disinfection box (100) is provided with a second wire hole (119), and the wire tube (115) communicates with the interior of the disinfection box (100) and the top cover (101) through the first wire hole (118) and the second wire hole (119).

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