Automatic cleaning device in medical high-pressure sterilizer cavity

Abstract

The invention relates to an automatic cleaning device in a medical high-pressure sterilizer cavity. Comprising a box body, a sterilization cavity arranged in the box body, a box cover movably arranged on the box body, a scrubbing mechanism arranged on the box cover, a drainage cavity arranged below the sterilization cavity, a flushing mechanism arranged in the sterilization cavity, a disinfection mechanism arranged in the sterilization cavity, an air blowing mechanism arranged in the sterilization cavity and a hydraulic mechanism arranged in the box body and used for driving the box cover to move. The device can be cleaned immediately after sterilization is finished, manual operation risks in a high-temperature environment are avoided through continuous operation of flushing, brushing, disinfection and air blowing, personnel safety is guaranteed, and the equipment turnover rate is also increased.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to, in particular to the medical autoclave cavity automatic cleaning device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Medical autoclave is an indispensable key equipment in the medical field, used to eliminate the surface of the instrument, utensil, and ensure the sterile state, after the sterilization operation is completed, the inner wall of the sterilization cavity often remains condensate, chemical reagent residues, biofilm or other stains, at present, the cleaning work of the sterilization cavity mostly depends on manual operation, waiting for the sterilization cavity to cool down, then using cleaning cloth, brush and other tools to cooperate with cleaning agent for manual scrubbing and cleaning, this cleaning method has low cleaning efficiency, which limits the turnover rate and use efficiency of the equipment, and the thoroughness and uniformity of manual cleaning are different for different people, the residual stains or moisture may cause microbial growth, resulting in cross infection of the next sterilization. The medical autoclave cavity automatic cleaning device is adopted to solve the above problems. SUMMARY

[0003] The summary part of the present application is used to introduce the concept in a brief form, which will be described in detail in the specific embodiment part. The summary part of the present application is not intended to identify the key features or essential features of the claimed technical solution, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the claimed technical solution.

[0004] In order to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background part, some embodiments of the present application provide a medical autoclave cavity automatic cleaning device, which comprises a box body, a sterilization cavity arranged in the box body, a box cover movably arranged on the box body, a brushing mechanism arranged on the box cover, a drainage cavity arranged below the sterilization cavity, a flushing mechanism arranged in the sterilization cavity, a disinfecting mechanism arranged in the sterilization cavity, a blowing mechanism arranged in the sterilization cavity, and a hydraulic mechanism arranged in the box body for driving the box cover to move.

[0005] Specifically, the brushing mechanism comprises a motor fixedly arranged on the box cover, a vortex tooth fixedly arranged on the output end of the motor, a plurality of linkage telescopic assemblies arranged on the box cover, a first cleaning ring fixedly arranged on the plurality of linkage telescopic assemblies, a second cleaning ring fixedly arranged on the plurality of linkage telescopic assemblies, a third cleaning ring fixedly arranged on the plurality of linkage telescopic assemblies, and a fourth cleaning ring fixedly arranged on the plurality of linkage telescopic assemblies; the vortex tooth is used to drive the plurality of linkage telescopic assemblies to operate.

[0006] Specific, the connecting rod telescopic assembly includes a support rod fixed on the box cover, a gear rotatably arranged at one end of the support rod and matched with the vortex teeth, a first connecting rod fixed on the gear, a second connecting rod rotatably arranged on the first connecting rod, a third connecting rod rotatably arranged at the other end of the second connecting rod, a fourth connecting rod rotatably arranged on the third connecting rod, and a fifth connecting rod rotatably arranged on the fourth connecting rod.

[0007] Specific, the first cleaning ring is rotatably arranged on the second connecting rod; the second cleaning ring is rotatably arranged on the third connecting rod; the third cleaning ring is rotatably arranged on the fourth connecting rod; and the fourth cleaning ring is rotatably arranged on the fifth connecting rod.

[0008] Specific, the fourth cleaning ring includes a fourth ring, a plurality of bristles fixed on the fourth ring, a rubber squeegee fixed on the fourth ring, and a water-absorbing sponge detachably arranged on the fourth ring.

[0009] Specific, the hydraulic mechanism includes a hydraulic rod fixed in the box body, a fixed rod rotatably arranged at the moving end of the hydraulic rod, a sliding rod fixed on the fixed rod, a guide groove arranged on the box body, a key arranged on the moving end of the hydraulic rod, and a key groove fixed on the fixed rod; the guide groove includes a square groove arranged vertically and a spiral groove communicated with the square groove; and the other end of the fixed rod is fixed on the box cover.

[0010] Specific, the flushing mechanism includes a water inlet pipe fixed on the box body, a water storage cavity fixed in the box body and communicated with the water inlet pipe, and a plurality of water spray heads fixed in the sterilization cavity.

[0011] Specific, the air blowing mechanism includes an air inlet pipe fixed on the box body, an air cavity fixed in the box body and communicated with the air inlet pipe, and a plurality of air spray heads fixed in the sterilization cavity.

[0012] Specific, the disinfecting mechanism has the same structure as the flushing mechanism.

[0013] Specific, the drainage cavity and the sterilization cavity are connected by using a one-way valve.

[0014] The present application has the following advantages: (1) After sterilization, the flushing mechanism is used to flush the inner wall of the sterilization cavity, then the brushing mechanism is started to clean the sterilization cavity, the water flow is discharged through the drainage cavity, the disinfecting mechanism disinfects the sterilization cavity, and the air blowing mechanism air dries the inside of the sterilization cavity to complete the cleaning. Compared with the traditional method of waiting for the sterilization cavity to cool down before manual cleaning after sterilization, the present device can clean immediately after sterilization, and through continuous operation of flushing, brushing, disinfecting and blowing, the risk of manual operation in a high-temperature environment is avoided, personnel safety is ensured, and the equipment turnover rate is improved.

[0015] (2) the motor is started, the vortex-shaped teeth arranged at the output end of the motor rotate in the same direction with the gear, the first connecting rod is rotated, and the second connecting rod, the third connecting rod, the fourth connecting rod and the fifth connecting rod are also rotated, the plurality of connecting rod telescopic assemblies are extended, and then the first cleaning ring, the second cleaning ring, the third cleaning ring and the fourth cleaning ring are moved downward, the bristles brush the inner wall of the sterilization cavity, the rubber squeegee removes water droplets on the inner wall of the sterilization cavity, effectively removes residual stains, the water-absorbing sponge further absorbs water, the water flows out through the drainage cavity, and the cleaning is completed. When disinfecting, the same is true, and finally the air blowing mechanism is used for air drying. The connecting rod telescopic assembly can be retracted below the box cover in the non-working state, occupies small space, and cooperates with the first connecting rod, the second connecting rod, the third connecting rod, the fourth connecting rod and the fifth connecting rod during work to realize large-range telescopic motion, so that the cleaning assembly fully covers the inner wall of the wall, and the maximum cleaning coverage is realized in the effective space. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] The accompanying drawings, which form a part of this application, are included to provide a further understanding of the application and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this application. The illustrative embodiments of the application, and their description, are presented to explain the application and to provide a basis for a working of the same.

[0017] In addition, throughout the drawings, same or similar reference numerals are used to represent same or similar elements. It should be understood that the drawings are schematic, and the elements and elements are not necessarily drawn according to the scale.

[0018] In the drawings: Figure 1 is a structural view of the present application; Figure 2 is a top view of the present application; Figure 3 is Figure 2 A-A line section view of; Figure 4 is Figure 2 B-B line section view of; Figure 5 is Figure 3 C-C line section view of; Figure 6 is a bottom view of the present application; Figure 7 is Figure 6 D-D line section view of; Figure 8 is a structural view of the brush washing mechanism in the present application; Figure 9 is Figure 8 E-E line section view of. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail below with reference to the drawings. Although some embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the present disclosure can be more thoroughly and completely understood. It should be understood that the drawings and embodiments of the present disclosure are only for exemplary purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0020] In addition, it should be further noted that only parts related to the present application are shown in the drawings for ease of description. The embodiments in the present disclosure and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0021] It should be noted that the concepts of "first", "second", etc. mentioned in the present disclosure are only used to distinguish different devices, modules or units, and are not used to limit the order or interdependence of the functions performed by these devices, modules or units.

[0022] It should be noted that the modification of "one" or "multiple" mentioned in the present disclosure is illustrative and not restrictive, and those skilled in the art should understand that unless otherwise explicitly indicated in the context, it should be understood as "one or more".

[0023] The present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings and in conjunction with the embodiments.

[0024] Referring to Figures 1-9 The automatic cleaning device in the cavity of the medical autoclave described in the present application comprises a box body 1, an autoclave 2 arranged in the box body 1, a box cover 3 movably arranged on the box body 1, a brushing mechanism 4 arranged on the box cover 3, a drainage cavity 5 arranged below the autoclave 2, a flushing mechanism 6 arranged in the autoclave 2, a disinfecting mechanism 7 arranged in the autoclave 2, a blowing mechanism 8 arranged in the autoclave 2, and a hydraulic mechanism 9 arranged in the box body 1 for driving the box cover 3 to move.

[0025] After sterilization, the flushing mechanism 6 is used to flush the inner wall of the autoclave 2, and then the brushing mechanism 4 is started to clean the autoclave 2. The water flows out through the drainage cavity 5, the disinfecting mechanism 7 disinfects the autoclave 2, and the blowing mechanism 8 dries the inside of the autoclave 2 to complete the cleaning. Compared with the conventional method of waiting for the autoclave 2 to cool down before manual cleaning after sterilization, the present device can clean immediately after sterilization, and through the continuous operation of flushing, brushing, disinfecting and blowing, the risk of manual operation in a high-temperature environment is avoided, which not only ensures the safety of personnel, but also improves the turnover rate of equipment.

[0026] Specifically, the brushing mechanism 4 comprises a motor 41 fixed on the box cover 3, a vortex tooth 42 fixed on the output end of the motor 41, a plurality of linkage telescopic assemblies 43 arranged on the box cover 3, a first cleaning ring 44 fixed on the plurality of linkage telescopic assemblies 43, a second cleaning ring 45 fixed on the plurality of linkage telescopic assemblies 43, a third cleaning ring 46 fixed on the plurality of linkage telescopic assemblies 43, and a fourth cleaning ring 47 fixed on the plurality of linkage telescopic assemblies 43; the vortex tooth 42 is used to drive the plurality of linkage telescopic assemblies 43 to operate.

[0027] Specifically, the linkage telescopic assembly 43 comprises a support rod 431 fixed on the box cover 3, a gear 432 rotatably arranged on one end of the support rod 431 and matched with the vortex tooth 42, a first linkage 433 fixed on the gear 432, a second linkage 434 rotatably arranged on the first linkage 433, a third linkage 435 rotatably arranged on the other end of the second linkage 434, a fourth linkage 436 rotatably arranged on the third linkage 435, and a fifth linkage 437 rotatably arranged on the fourth linkage 436.

[0028] Specifically, the first cleaning ring 44 is rotatably arranged on the second linkage 434; the second cleaning ring 45 is rotatably arranged on the third linkage 435; the third cleaning ring 46 is rotatably arranged on the fourth linkage 436; and the fourth cleaning ring 47 is rotatably arranged on the fifth linkage 437.

[0029] Specifically, the fourth cleaning ring 47 comprises a fourth ring 471, a plurality of bristles 472 fixed on the fourth ring 471, a rubber squeegee 473 fixed on the fourth ring 471, and a water-absorbing sponge 474 detachably arranged on the fourth ring 471.

[0030] The motor 41 is started, the vortex-shaped teeth 42 arranged at the output end of the motor 41 rotate in the same direction, the gear 432 rotates in cooperation with the vortex-shaped teeth 42, drives the first connecting rod 433 to rotate, and simultaneously drives the second connecting rod 434, the third connecting rod 435, the fourth connecting rod 436 and the fifth connecting rod 437 to rotate, the multiple sets of connecting rod telescopic assemblies 43 are extended, and then drive the first cleaning ring 44, the second cleaning ring 45, the third cleaning ring 46 and the fourth cleaning ring 47 to move downwards, the brush hairs 472 brush the inner wall of the sterilization cavity 2, the rubber water scraping plate 473 scrapes away the water droplets on the inner wall of the sterilization cavity 2, effectively removes the residual stains, the water-absorbing sponge 474 further absorbs water, the water flows out through the drainage cavity 5, and the cleaning is completed. When disinfecting, the last step is to use the air blowing mechanism 8 to dry. The connecting rod telescopic assemblies 43 can be retracted below the box cover 3 in the non-working state, occupy a small space, and realize large-range telescopic movement through the cooperation of the first connecting rod 433, the second connecting rod 434, the third connecting rod 435, the fourth connecting rod 436 and the fifth connecting rod 437 in the working state, so that the cleaning assembly fully covers the inner wall of the wall, and the maximum cleaning coverage is realized in the effective space.

[0031] Specifically, the hydraulic mechanism 9 includes a hydraulic rod 91 fixedly arranged in the box body 1, a fixed rod 92 rotatably arranged at the moving end of the hydraulic rod 91, a sliding rod 93 fixedly arranged on the fixed rod 92, a guide groove 94 arranged on the box body 1, a key 95 arranged on the moving end of the hydraulic rod 91, and a key groove 96 fixedly arranged on the fixed rod 92; the guide groove 94 includes a square groove 941 arranged vertically and a spiral groove 942 communicated with the square groove 941; the other end of the fixed rod 92 is fixedly arranged on the box cover 3.

[0032] When the box cover 3 needs to be opened, the hydraulic rod 91 is started, the fixed rod 92 is pushed to drive the box cover 3 to move away from the box body 1, the sliding rod 93 moves along the square groove 941, and when the cleaning mechanism 4 is completely removed from the sterilization cavity 2, the sliding rod 93 moves in the spiral groove 942, thereby driving the box cover 3 to rotate, so as to facilitate the staff to take out the articles to be sterilized or the articles after sterilization. The hydraulic mechanism 9 realizes the linkage of the translation and rotation of the box cover 3 through the cooperation of the guide groove 94 and the sliding rod 93. When opened, the operation space is provided, and the articles are convenient to take out.

[0033] Specifically, the flushing mechanism 6 includes a water inlet pipe 61 fixedly arranged on the box body 1, a water storage cavity 62 fixedly arranged in the box body 1 and communicated with the water inlet pipe 61, and multiple water spraying heads 63 fixedly arranged in the sterilization cavity 2.

[0034] Specifically, the air blowing mechanism 8 includes an air inlet pipe 81 fixedly arranged on the box body 1, an air cavity 82 fixedly arranged in the box body 1 and communicated with the air inlet pipe 81, and multiple air spraying heads 83 fixedly arranged in the sterilization cavity 2.

[0035] Specifically, the disinfecting mechanism 7 is identical in structure to the flushing mechanism 6.

[0036] The water jet head 63 is used to spray water into the sterilization chamber 2, and the air jet head 83 is used to spray air into the sterilization chamber 2.

[0037] Specifically, the drainage chamber 5 is connected to the sterilization chamber 2 by using a one-way valve 10.

[0038] The cleaned sewage flows into the drainage chamber 5 through the one-way valve 10 and is finally discharged.

[0039] The above description is merely some preferred embodiments of the present disclosure and a description of the principles of the technology used. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the application involved in the embodiments of the present disclosure is not limited to the technical solutions formed by the specific combinations of the above technical features, and should also cover other technical solutions formed by any combinations of the above technical features or equivalent features without departing from the above inventive concept. For example, the above features and the technical features disclosed in the embodiments of the present disclosure (but not limited to) with similar functions are replaced with each other to form technical solutions.

Claims

1. An automatic cleaning device for the cavity of a medical autoclave, characterized in that: It includes a box body, a sterilization chamber located inside the box body, a movable box cover located on the box body, a brushing mechanism located on the box cover, a drainage chamber located below the sterilization chamber, a flushing mechanism located inside the sterilization chamber, a disinfection mechanism located inside the sterilization chamber, an air blowing mechanism located inside the sterilization chamber, and a hydraulic mechanism located inside the box body for driving the box cover to move.

2. The automatic cleaning device for the cavity of a medical autoclave according to claim 1, characterized in that: The scrubbing mechanism includes a motor fixedly mounted on the cover, a vortex tooth fixedly mounted on the motor output end, multiple sets of linkage telescopic assemblies mounted on the cover, a first cleaning ring fixedly mounted on the multiple sets of linkage telescopic assemblies, a second cleaning ring fixedly mounted on the multiple sets of linkage telescopic assemblies, a third cleaning ring fixedly mounted on the multiple sets of linkage telescopic assemblies, and a fourth cleaning ring fixedly mounted on the multiple sets of linkage telescopic assemblies; the vortex tooth is used to drive the multiple sets of linkage telescopic assemblies to operate.

3. The automatic cleaning device for the cavity of a medical autoclave according to claim 2, characterized in that: The linkage telescopic assembly includes a support rod fixedly mounted on the box cover, a gear rotatably mounted on one end of the support rod and engaging with a spiral tooth, a first connecting rod fixedly mounted on the gear, a second connecting rod rotatably mounted on the first connecting rod, a third connecting rod rotatably mounted on the other end of the second connecting rod, a fourth connecting rod rotatably mounted on the third connecting rod, and a fifth connecting rod rotatably mounted on the fourth connecting rod.

4. The automatic cleaning device for the cavity of a medical autoclave according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first cleaning ring is rotatably mounted on the second connecting rod; the second cleaning ring is rotatably mounted on the third connecting rod; the third cleaning ring is rotatably mounted on the fourth connecting rod; and the fourth cleaning ring is rotatably mounted on the fifth connecting rod.

5. The automatic cleaning device for the cavity of a medical autoclave according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fourth cleaning ring includes a fourth ring, multiple brush bristles fixed on the fourth ring, a rubber squeegee fixed on the fourth ring, and a water-absorbing sponge detachably mounted on the fourth ring.

6. The automatic cleaning device for the cavity of a medical autoclave according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hydraulic mechanism includes a hydraulic rod fixedly installed inside the housing, a fixed rod rotatably installed at the moving end of the hydraulic rod, a sliding rod fixedly installed on the fixed rod, a guide groove installed on the housing, a key installed at the moving end of the hydraulic rod, and a keyway fixedly installed on the fixed rod; the guide groove includes a vertically arranged square groove and a spiral groove communicating with the square groove; the other end of the fixed rod is fixedly installed on the housing cover.

7. The automatic cleaning device for the cavity of a medical autoclave according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flushing mechanism includes a water inlet pipe fixedly installed on the box body, a water storage chamber fixedly installed inside the box body and connected to the water inlet pipe, and multiple spray heads fixedly installed inside the sterilization chamber.

8. The automatic cleaning device for the cavity of a medical autoclave according to claim 7, characterized in that: The air blowing mechanism includes an air inlet pipe fixedly mounted on the box body, an air chamber fixedly mounted inside the box body and connected to the air inlet pipe, and multiple air jets fixedly mounted inside the sterilization chamber.

9. The automatic cleaning device for the cavity of a medical autoclave according to claim 8, characterized in that: The disinfection mechanism has the same structure as the flushing mechanism.

10. The automatic cleaning device for the cavity of a medical autoclave according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drainage chamber is connected to the sterilization chamber using a one-way valve.

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