Tick removal and storage device

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of medical devices, and discloses a tick removing and storage device, which comprises a box body and a hand-held handle. The box body is divided into a first storage compartment and at least two second storage compartments by a partition plate. The top of the second storage compartment is provided with a first opening. A one-way channel assembly is arranged at the first opening to completely seal the first opening. A key plate is hingedly connected to the first opening by a torsional spring. One end of the hand-held handle is provided with a removable remover, and the other end is provided with an opening assembly. The remover comprises a pair of tweezers or a spade. The one-way channel assembly comprises a plurality of circumferentially distributed blocking pieces. The blocking pieces are in the shape of a sector. Two adjacent blocking pieces are partially stacked in sequence to form a continuous cover. The blocking pieces are made of a high-elasticity material. The application is suitable for ticks of different sizes and can ensure that the ticks enter the storage compartment without contact. Through the ingenious design of the dark plate and the light-reflecting plate, the ticks in the retention area can be guided to enter the active area, which is convenient for subsequent centralized processing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of tick removal technology, and more specifically, to a tick removal and storage device. Background Technology

[0002] Tick ​​treatment tweezers are a convenient and portable tool designed with a small hook and a large hook. The small hook removes small tick nymphs, while the large hook removes adult ticks or ticks that have fully sucked their food. These tick treatment tweezers allow for easy tick removal anywhere, revolutionizing traditional treatment methods and providing a completely new and convenient experience.

[0003] However, existing tick removal and storage devices are relatively simple in structure and can only be used to pick up ticks with tweezers. When encountering small ticks, the tweezers are not very effective, so tick removal is troublesome. Furthermore, it is inconvenient to store the removed ticks and the removal device, and the ticks need to be ventilated to ensure their survival.

[0004] Therefore, the present invention provides a tick removal and storage device. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention provides a tick removal and storage device.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A tick removal and storage device includes a box and a handle. The box is divided into a first storage compartment and at least two second storage compartments by a partition. The top of each second storage compartment has a first opening. A one-way channel assembly that completely closes the first opening is provided at the first opening. A key plate that abuts against the top of the one-way channel assembly is hinged to the first opening by a torsion spring. One end of the handle is provided with a detachably connected remover, and the other end is equipped with a spreading assembly that opens the one-way channel assembly. The remover includes tweezers or a shovel.

[0008] The unidirectional channel assembly includes several circumferentially distributed baffles, which are fan-shaped and partially stacked sequentially between adjacent baffles to form a continuous cover. The baffles are made of a highly elastic material.

[0009] Preferably, the adjacent partition plates overlap by 25% to 35% of their area, the thickness of the partition plates is 0.5 mm to 2 mm, the key plate abuts against the uppermost partition plate, and the high-elasticity material is EPDM rubber or silicone rubber.

[0010] Preferably, the spreading assembly includes a mounting bracket fixed to the hand handle, a mounting plate slidably connected to the mounting bracket via guide posts, a screw threadedly connected to the mounting plate and rotatably engaged with the mounting bracket, a first knob being provided at the end of the screw near the hand handle, and a spreading rod being provided on the mounting plate, the length of which is greater than the total length of the hand handle, the remover, and the mounting bracket.

[0011] Preferably, there are two handles, the mounting bracket is located between the two handles, and the tweezers and shovel are detachably mounted on the ends of the two handles away from the mounting bracket; the first opening is provided with two types of openings, one with a large radius and the other with a small radius; the spreading assembly also includes a first gear and a second gear that are rotatably engaged in the mounting plate, the first gear and the second gear meshing, the second gear is fitted with an arc-shaped plate, the free end of the arc-shaped plate of the spreading rod is engaged with the spreading rod, and the first gear is coaxially provided with a second knob.

[0012] Preferably, the radius of the first gear is larger than that of the second gear, and this allows for faster adjustment of the distance of the support rod.

[0013] Preferably, there are two of each of the first and second knobs, with the two first and second knobs respectively located near the two hand handles.

[0014] Preferably, the mounting bracket is provided with a groove for the support rod to slide.

[0015] Preferably, the length of the tweezers is greater than the length of the shovel, the length of the first storage compartment is greater than the total length of the handle and the tweezers, the first storage compartment is filled with sponge, and the handle and the remover are held in place by the sponge.

[0016] Preferably, the first storage compartment is further provided with a slot for placing disinfectant items and cotton swabs.

[0017] Preferably, the box body is hinged to a cover plate for completely covering the first storage compartment, and a buckle is installed between the cover plate and the box body.

[0018] Preferably, the second storage compartment is divided into a retention area and an activity area. The retention area is provided with a scraper located directly below the first opening. The scraper is provided with sponge cloth on both sides. The activity area is provided with ventilation holes on both sides that penetrate the box body and the partition. Two dark plates are symmetrically provided at the junction of the retention area and the activity area. The dark plates are set at an acute angle to the retention area and are made of light-absorbing material.

[0019] Preferably, the side of the activity area away from the stagnation area is provided with a light source and a reflector.

[0020] Preferably, the top of the second storage compartment is made of transparent material, the top of the second storage compartment is provided with a second opening, and a push-pull plate covering the first and second openings, and a buckle is also installed between the push-pull plate and the box body.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0022] 1. This device features a box-like structure. When tick removal is needed, open the cover, remove the tick remover handle from the first storage compartment inside the box, attach tweezers and a shovel to the handle, and select the appropriate tool based on the size of the tick. Tweezers can be used to pick up larger ticks, while the shovel can be used to remove smaller ticks more quickly, achieving efficient tick removal.

[0023] 2. To facilitate the storage and centralized removal of ticks, this device also features multiple unidirectional channel components with openings of varying radii. By expanding these components and applying pressure to the key plate, the unidirectional channel components open, allowing ticks on tweezers or a shovel to enter the second storage compartment without contact. This prevents ticks from falling outside the partition when passing through the first opening and potentially causing secondary parasitism. The design of a retention area (dark area) and an activity area (light area) guides ticks from the retention area into the activity area. The ventilation holes not only allow air circulation, preventing tick death and bacterial growth, but also provide light to the activity area. After collection, simply move the sliding plate to fully expose the second opening for tick removal. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a tick removal and storage device;

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of a portion of point A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 3 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a tick removal and storage device;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the remover and its hand handle.

[0028] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure for supporting the components.

[0029] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings include:

[0030] 1. Box body; 2. Hand handle; 3. First storage compartment; 4. Second storage compartment; 5. First opening; 6. Key plate; 7. Remover; 8. Divider; 9. Mounting bracket; 10. Mounting plate; 11. Screw; 12. First knob; 13. Spreading rod; 14. First gear; 15. Second gear; 16. Arc plate; 17. Second knob; 18. Slide groove; 19. Sponge; 20. Cover plate; 21. Buckle; 22. Retention area; 23. Activity area; 24. Scraper; 25. Sponge cloth; 26. Vent hole; 27. Dark plate; 28. Light source; 29. ​​Reflector; 30. Second opening; 31. Sliding plate; 32. Placement slot. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a tick removal and storage device includes a box body 1 and a handle 2. The box body 1 is divided into a first storage compartment 3 for placing the handle 2 and three second storage compartments 4 for placing ticks by a partition plate. The top of the second storage compartment 4 is provided with a first opening 5. A one-way channel assembly that completely closes the first opening 5 and a key plate 6 are provided at the first opening 5. The key plate 6 is hinged to the first opening 5 by a torsion spring. When the key plate 6 is pressed down, the bottom of the key plate 6 flips down and abuts against the top of the one-way channel assembly.

[0034] The unidirectional channel assembly includes several circumferentially distributed partitions 8, which are fan-shaped. Adjacent partitions 8 are partially stacked sequentially, with 25% to 35% of their area overlapping to form a continuous coverage. The partitions 8 are made of a highly elastic material (EPDM rubber or silicone rubber) and have a thickness of 0.5 mm to 2 mm. The key plate 6 is located directly above the uppermost partition 8.

[0035] One end of the handle 2 is provided with a detachably connected remover 7, which includes tweezers and a spatula (tweezers and spatula are existing technologies and will not be described in detail here). The other end is equipped with a spreading assembly, which includes a mounting bracket 9 fixed to the handle 2. A mounting plate 10 is slidably connected to the mounting bracket 9 through a guide post. The mounting plate 10 is threadedly connected to a screw 11 that is rotatably engaged with the mounting bracket 9. The end of the screw 11 near the handle 2 is provided with a first knob 12. The mounting plate 10 is provided with a spreading rod 13, the length of which is greater than the total length of the handle 2, the remover 7 and the mounting bracket 9.

[0036] In use, depending on the size of the tick, different removers 7, such as tweezers or a shovel, are selected from the first storage compartment and attached to the handle 2. Turning the first knob 12 moves the mounting plate 10 and the spreader vertically, positioning the bottom of the spreader rod 13 above the bottom of the remover 7 to prevent it from obstructing its use. When the remover 7 removes the tick, further turning the first knob 12 in the opposite direction positions the bottom of the spreader rod 13 below the bottom of the remover 7. Pressure is applied to the key plate 6 by the spreader rod 13, causing the one-way channel assembly to open the first opening 5. The remover 7 then carries the tick into the second storage compartment. Continuing to turn the first knob 12 releases the pressure on the key plate 6. The high resilience of the baffle plate 8 ensures a tight fit with the remover 7, preventing the tick from escaping into the second storage compartment.

[0037] It should be noted that, in order to avoid the tediousness of repeatedly rotating the first knob 12 to adjust the position of the support rod 13, an electric push rod can be used instead. For example, the mounting plate 10 is fixed in the mounting frame 9, and the mounting plate 10 is equipped with an electric push rod. The telescopic end of the electric push rod is fixedly connected to the support rod 13.

[0038] As a further preferred embodiment, there are two handles 2, and the mounting frame 9 is located between the two handles 2. The tweezers and the shovel are detachably mounted on the ends of the two handles 2 away from the mounting frame 9. The spreading assembly includes a first gear 14 and a second gear 15 that are rotatably engaged within the mounting plate 10. The first gear 14 and the second gear 15 mesh with each other. The second gear 15 is fitted with an arc-shaped plate 16, and the free end of the arc-shaped plate 16 is engaged with the spreading rod 13. The first gear 14 is coaxially provided with a second knob 17. The two ends of the spreading rod 13 are provided with stops.

[0039] The following instructions are required here: By setting two handles 2, frequent disassembly and installation of the remover 7 can be avoided. In addition, the handles 2 can be equipped with anti-slip stripes or other auxiliary parts that facilitate hand grip, such as limit rings. Since the width of the shovel is greater than the width of the tweezers, the first opening 5 can be set to two types of openings with large and small radii. Furthermore, a key plate 6 is provided for the first opening 5 with different radii. By rotating the second knob 17, the first gear 14 and the second gear 15 can be driven to rotate, thereby causing the opening rod 13 to rotate around the axis of the second gear 15, thus changing the distance between the opening rod 13 and the center line of the handle 2. By using the arc plate 16 to hold different parts of the opening rod 13, it can be used for the operation of two removers 7 at the same time.

[0040] To quickly locate the position of the spreading rod 13, a positioning mark can be set on the spreading rod 13.

[0041] As a further preferred embodiment, the radius of the first gear 14 is larger than that of the second gear 15. The distance of the spreading rod 13 can be adjusted more quickly by slightly rotating the second knob 17.

[0042] As a further preferred embodiment, both the first knob 12 and the second knob 17 are provided in pairs, which facilitates operation by staff.

[0043] As a further preferred embodiment, the mounting bracket 9 is provided with a sliding groove 18 for the support rod 13 to slide, which serves to limit its movement.

[0044] As a further preferred embodiment, the length of the tweezers is greater than the length of the shovel, the length of the first storage compartment is greater than the total length of the handle 2 and the tweezers, and the first storage compartment 3 is filled with sponge 19, with the handle 2, tweezers and shovel stuck in the sponge 19.

[0045] As a further preferred embodiment, the first storage compartment 3 is also provided with a placement slot 32 for placing disinfection items (alcohol, iodine, or disinfectant, etc.) and cotton swabs.

[0046] As a further preferred embodiment, the box body 1 is hinged with a cover plate 20 for completely covering the first storage compartment 3, and a buckle 21 is installed between the cover plate 20 and the box body 1.

[0047] As a further preferred embodiment, the second storage compartment 4 is divided into a retention area 22 and an activity area 23. The retention area 22 is provided with a scraper 24 located directly below the first opening 5. The scraper 24 is provided with sponge cloth 25 on both sides. The activity area 23 is provided with ventilation holes 26 that penetrate the box body 1 and the partition on both sides. Two dark plates 27 (light-absorbing material) are symmetrically provided at the junction of the retention area 22 and the activity area 23. The dark plates 27 are set at an acute angle to the retention area 22.

[0048] It should be noted that the sponge cloth 25 on the scraper 24 helps to separate the ticks from the remover 7. The ventilation holes 26, due to their small diameter, prevent ticks from leaking out. They not only provide ventilation but also allow the light source 28 to pass through. The separated ticks are phototactic and will crawl towards the activity area 23. Once inside the activity area 23, the dark plate 27 at the boundary between the dark area (retention area 22) and the bright area (activity area 23) makes the ticks in the bright area perceive the dark area as darker. This principle is based on the Mach band effect and contrast enhancement phenomenon in visual perception, thus ensuring that the ticks remain active in the activity area 23 for easier subsequent centralized treatment.

[0049] As a further preferred embodiment, the side of the activity area 23 away from the retention area 22 is provided with a light source 28 and a reflector 29, which can further brighten the area and ensure that all ticks stay in the activity area 23.

[0050] As a further preferred embodiment, the top of the second storage compartment 4 is made of transparent material, the top of the second storage compartment 4 is provided with a second opening 30, and a push-pull plate 31 covering the first opening 5 and the second opening 30 is also provided, and a buckle 21 is also installed between the push-pull plate 31 and the box body 1.

[0051] As a further preferred embodiment, magnets of the same polarity can also be embedded at both ends of the support rod 13 and inside the key plate 6.

[0052] Furthermore, any content not described in detail in this specification is existing technology known to those skilled in the art.

[0053] The working principle is as follows:

[0054] In use, depending on the size of the tick, select the appropriate remover 7 from the first storage compartment, such as tweezers or a shovel, and attach it to the handle 2. Turn the first knob 12 to move the mounting plate 10 and the spreader vertically, positioning the bottom of the spreader 13 above the bottom of the remover 7 to prevent it from obstructing use. When the remover 7 removes the tick, further reverse the rotation of the first knob 12, positioning the bottom of the spreader 13 below the bottom of the remover 7. Apply pressure to the key plate 6 via the spreader 13, causing the one-way channel assembly to open the first opening 5, allowing the tick to enter the second storage compartment without contact. Continue turning the first knob 12 to release the pressure on the key plate 6; the high elasticity of the baffle 8 ensures a tight seal with the remover 7, preventing the tick from escaping into the second storage compartment.

[0055] The remover 7 can be quickly moved to the scraper 24 using the transparent material. The sponge cloth 25 on the scraper 24 separates the ticks from the remover 7. Pushing the push-pull plate 31 to block the first opening 5 can prevent accidental opening of the one-way channel and allow the ticks to crawl out. It can also block the light source 28 of the retention area 22, which is conducive to the ticks in the retention area 22 moving to the activity area 23. The clever arrangement of the dark plate 27 and the reflector 29 can make the ticks in the activity area 23 stay in the activity area 23. After collection, it is easy to centrally process them.

[0056] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of the present invention, and common knowledge such as specific technical solutions and / or characteristics are not described in detail here. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the technical solutions of the present invention, and these should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention. These modifications and improvements will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of the present invention or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application should be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A tick removal and storage device, comprising a housing (1) and a handle (2), characterized in that, The box (1) is divided into a first storage compartment (3) and at least two second storage compartments (4) by a partition. The top of the second storage compartment (4) is provided with a first opening (5). A one-way channel assembly that completely closes the first opening (5) is provided at the first opening (5). A key plate (6) that abuts against the top of the one-way channel assembly is hinged to the first opening (5) by a torsion spring. One end of the handle (2) is provided with a detachable remover (7), and the other end is equipped with a support assembly that opens the one-way channel assembly. The remover (7) includes tweezers or a shovel. The unidirectional channel assembly includes several circumferentially distributed baffles (8), the baffles (8) are fan-shaped, and adjacent baffles (8) are partially stacked in sequence to form a continuous cover. The baffles (8) are made of a highly elastic material. The opening assembly includes a mounting bracket (9) fixed to the handle (2), a mounting plate (10) slidably connected to the mounting bracket (9) via a guide post, a screw (11) threadedly connected to the mounting plate (9) and rotatably engaged with the mounting bracket (9), a first knob (12) provided at the end of the screw (11) near the handle (2), an opening rod (13) provided on the mounting plate (10), the length of the opening rod (13) being greater than the total length of the handle (2), the remover (7) and the mounting bracket (9); the opening assembly also includes a first gear (14) and a second gear (15) rotatably engaged in the mounting plate (10), the first gear (14) and the second gear (15) meshing, an arc plate (16) sleeved on the second gear (15), the free end of the arc plate (16) engaging with the opening rod (13), and a groove (18) provided for the opening rod (13) to slide; The second storage compartment (4) is divided into a retention area (22) and an activity area (23). The retention area (22) is provided with a scraper (24) located directly below the first opening (5). The scraper (24) is provided with sponge cloth (25) on both sides. The activity area (23) is provided with ventilation holes (26) that penetrate the box body (1) and the partition on both sides. Two dark plates (27) are symmetrically provided at the junction of the retention area (22) and the activity area (23). The dark plates (27) are set at an acute angle to the retention area (22). The dark plates (27) are made of light-absorbing material.

2. The tick removal and storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjacent partition plates (8) overlap by 25% to 35% of their area. The thickness of the partition plates (8) is 0.5 mm to 2 mm. The key plate (6) abuts against the uppermost partition plate (8).

3. The tick removal and storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The highly elastic material is EPDM rubber or silicone rubber.

4. The tick removal and storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two hand handles (2), and the mounting bracket (9) is located between the two hand handles (2). The tweezers and shovel are detachably mounted on the ends of the two hand handles (2) away from the mounting bracket (9). The first opening (5) is provided with two types of openings: large radius and small radius. The first gear (14) is coaxially provided with a second knob (17).

5. The tick removal and storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The radius of the first gear (14) is larger than that of the second gear (15).

6. The tick removal and storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that, There are two of each of the first knob (12) and the second knob (17), and the two first knobs (12) and the two second knobs (17) are respectively close to the two hand handles (2).

7. The tick removal and storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the tweezers is greater than the length of the shovel, and the length of the first storage compartment (3) is greater than the total length of the handle (2) and the tweezers.

8. The tick removal and storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first storage compartment (3) is filled with sponge (19), and the hand handle (2) and the remover (7) are stuck in the sponge (19).

9. The tick removal and storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first storage compartment (3) is also equipped with a storage slot (32) for placing disinfection items and cotton swabs.

10. A tick removal and storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box body (1) is hinged to a cover plate (20) for completely covering the first storage compartment (3), and a buckle (21) is installed between the cover plate (20) and the box body (1).

11. A tick removal and storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The activity area (23) is provided with a light source (28) and a reflector (29) on the side away from the stagnation area (22).

12. The tick removal and storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the second storage compartment (4) is made of transparent material. The top of the second storage compartment (4) is provided with a second opening (30) and a push-pull plate (31) covering the first opening (5) and the second opening (30). A buckle (21) is also installed between the push-pull plate (31) and the box body (1).

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