Sputum treatment device
By designing a sputum treatment device that includes disinfection, incineration, and purification components, the problems of aerosol transmission and cross-infection in sputum treatment are solved, achieving effective disinfection and incineration of sputum and reducing the risk of environmental pollution.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202311800557.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-28
AI Technical Summary
Existing sputum handling methods can easily lead to aerosol transmission and cross-infection, and there is a risk of infection when sputum is left in trash cans.
A sputum treatment device was designed, comprising a disinfection component, an incineration component, and a purification component. Alcohol disinfectant is sprayed through an atomizing nozzle, germs are killed by high-temperature flame, and the smoke and emissions generated during incineration are filtered through a purification chamber.
It achieves effective disinfection and incineration of sputum, reduces environmental pollution, and prevents aerosol transmission and cross-infection.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of medical waste treatment equipment technology, specifically to a sputum treatment device. Background Technology
[0002] Tuberculosis is a disease caused by infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Depending on the site of infection, it is classified into pulmonary tuberculosis, lymph node tuberculosis, bone tuberculosis, etc., and other sites such as the kidneys can also be infected. Tuberculosis is a highly prevalent and contagious disease, currently primarily affecting the lungs. Pulmonary tuberculosis is an infectious disease, and the main source of infection is the bacteria shed by patients with open pulmonary tuberculosis. The sputum containing Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the source of infection, and transmission mainly occurs through close-range droplets.
[0003] After the patient coughs up sputum, the sputum needs to be placed in a designated container, or the patient can prepare their own covered sputum cup with an appropriate amount of 84 disinfectant in it. The sputum is then coughed up into the sputum cup and poured down the drain. The sputum in the sputum cup needs to be cleaned daily. If the sputum is coughed up directly onto toilet paper, it should be burned immediately. If the sputum is coughed up directly into the toilet, it should be flushed away with water immediately. If the sputum is accidentally coughed up onto the floor, it should be mopped with 84 disinfectant.
[0004] Current methods for handling sputum typically involve collecting the sputum and any containers containing it, then disposing of the collected sputum in a trash can for sterilization. However, sputum left in the trash can poses risks of aerosol transmission and cross-infection. Therefore, this paper proposes a sputum handling device. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems and to propose a sputum treatment device.
[0006] The above-mentioned objective of the present invention is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0007] A sputum treatment device includes: a base, two sets of disinfection components fixed in a circular array on the upper surface of the base with the central axis of the base as the base point, a set of incineration components and a set of purification components, and a treatment bucket is snapped between the disinfection components, incineration components and purification components close to each other.
[0008] The two sets of disinfection components are arranged diagonally symmetrically, as are the incineration and purification components. The side of the disinfection components that is close to each other is inserted into the interior of the treatment tank, and the side of the incineration component facing the treatment tank is inserted into the interior of the treatment tank. The gas in the inner cavity of the treatment tank is transported to the inner cavity of the purification component.
[0009] In the above-mentioned technical solution of a sputum treatment device, preferably, the disinfection components include an outer shell, an inner liner fixed to the bottom of the inner cavity of the outer shell, and a drain pipe fixed in the inner cavity of the inner liner, and an atomizing nozzle is installed on the end of the drain pipe facing the treatment tank.
[0010] Among them, the inner liner has several guide grooves fixed in a linear array on the side surface facing the treatment tank, which penetrate into the inner cavity of the treatment tank, and several branch pipes located in the inner cavity of the guide grooves are fixed through the surface of the drain pipe, and the atomizing nozzles are all installed on the end of the branch pipes.
[0011] In the above-mentioned technical solution of a sputum treatment device, preferably, two air pumps are installed on the side wall of the inner liner by screws, and the gas delivery end of the air pump is connected to an air pipe that penetrates into the inner cavity of the inner liner through a pipe joint, and a liquid inlet end that penetrates into the outer shell is connected through the top surface of the inner liner.
[0012] In the above-mentioned technical solution of a sputum treatment device, preferably, a row of round holes for the guide groove to pass through are opened on the side surface of the outer shell facing the treatment bucket, and through holes for the liquid inlet end to pass through are opened on the top surface of the outer shell and the inner liner. The liquid inlet end section is provided with a check valve to prevent the disinfectant inside the inner liner from flowing back.
[0013] In the above-mentioned technical solution of a sputum treatment device, preferably, two rectangular through holes are opened on the top surface of the outer shell, an air intake grille for supplying air to the air pump is fixed inside the rectangular through holes, and the inner cavity of the inner liner is filled with alcohol disinfectant.
[0014] In the above-mentioned technical solution of a sputum treatment device, preferably, the incineration assembly includes an ignition chamber, an electric ignition component fixed in the inner cavity of the ignition chamber, and a flame guide tube sleeved on the flame delivery end of the electric ignition component. The flame guide tube is L-shaped and hollow inside, and one end of the flame guide tube away from the electric ignition component extends into the inner cavity of the treatment tank for igniting the medical waste containing sputum to be treated in the inner cavity of the treatment tank.
[0015] In the above-mentioned technical solution of a sputum treatment device, preferably, the electric ignition component includes an ignition control chamber, a burner fixed inside the ignition control chamber, and a gas ignition needle installed next to the burner. The inner cavity of the ignition control chamber is provided with a gas inlet valve connected to the gas inlet end of the burner, and the other end of the gas inlet valve is fixed with a gas pipe that extends through to the outside of the ignition control chamber.
[0016] A control panel is installed on the side wall of the ignition control compartment. The control panel is equipped with an ignition controller that is connected to the gas ignition needle to control the ignition of the gas ignition needle. The control panel is also equipped with a knob that is connected to the control shaft of the gas inlet valve.
[0017] In the above-mentioned technical solution of a sputum treatment device, preferably, a rectangular channel is provided on the top surface of the ignition chamber to supply air for the electric ignition component to ignite, and a door for operating and maintaining the electric ignition component is provided on the right side wall of the ignition chamber.
[0018] In the above-mentioned technical solution of a sputum treatment device, preferably, the purification component includes a purification chamber, an end cap fixed to the upper port of the purification chamber by screws, and a bucket lid passing through the inside of the end cap. The other end of the bucket lid is provided with a smoke guide pipe covering the upper port of the treatment bucket. A hollow filter cotton is snapped into the inner cavity of the purification chamber, and two windows are opened on the outer surface of the purification chamber for the purified gas to flow out.
[0019] In the above-mentioned technical solution of a sputum treatment device, preferably, two rows of circular through holes are provided on the outer surface sidewall of the treatment barrel for the guide groove to pass through, and a through hole is also provided on the outer surface sidewall of the treatment barrel for the flame guide tube to pass through.
[0020] Compared with the prior art, the sputum treatment device provided by the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0021] In the technical solution of this invention, two sets of disinfection components diagonally deliver alcohol disinfectant into the treatment tank, moistening and soaking the sputum in a misting manner. This disinfects the sputum and also aids in subsequent incineration. After the sputum is disinfected, a flame is released into the treatment tank through the incineration components in the ignition chamber. With the aid of the alcohol disinfectant, the high temperature of the flame kills any remaining bacteria in the sputum. Meanwhile, the smoke and emissions generated during incineration are filtered by the hollow filter cotton inside the purification chamber, thus minimizing environmental pollution during the treatment process. Attached Figure Description
[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art will be briefly introduced and explained below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0023] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of the sputum treatment mechanism of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the processing tank and the disinfection components on both sides of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the treatment tank, incineration assembly, and purification assembly of the present invention;
[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the disinfection component of the present invention after being cut open;
[0027] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the incineration assembly of the present invention;
[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the purification component of the present invention after decomposition.
[0029] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Disinfection component; 21. Outer shell; 22. Air intake grille; 23. Inner liner; 24. Liquid inlet end; 25. Drain pipe; 26. Air pump; 27. Air pipe; 28. Atomizing nozzle; 29. Guide groove; 3. Incineration component; 31. Ignition chamber; 32. Flame guide pipe; 33. Electric ignition component; 34. Door; 4. Purification component; 41. Purification chamber; 42. Hollow filter cotton; 43. End cap; 44. Smoke guide pipe; 45. Bucket lid; 5. Treatment bucket. Detailed Implementation
[0030] 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 embodiments described below 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0031] To provide a clearer explanation and description of the technical solution and implementation of the present invention, several preferred specific embodiments for implementing the technical solution of the present invention are described below.
[0032] Example
[0033] See appendix Figure 1 - Appendix Figure 6 As shown;
[0034] Preferred technical solutions for sputum treatment devices:
[0035] It includes a base 1, two sets of disinfection components 2, one set of incineration components 3, and one set of purification components 4, which are fixed in a ring array on the upper surface of the base 1 with the central axis of the base 1 as the base point. The disinfection components 2, incineration components 3, and purification components 4 are connected to each other in close proximity, and a treatment tank 5 is connected between them. The two sets of disinfection components 2 are arranged diagonally symmetrically, and the incineration components 3 and purification components 4 are also arranged diagonally symmetrically. The side of the disinfection components 2 that is close to each other is inserted into the interior of the treatment tank 5, and the side of the incineration components 3 facing the treatment tank 5 is inserted into the interior of the treatment tank 5. The gas in the inner cavity of the treatment tank 5 is transported to the inner cavity of the purification components 4.
[0036] Each disinfection component 2 includes an outer shell 21, an inner liner 23 fixed to the bottom of the inner cavity of the outer shell 21, and a drain pipe 25 fixed in the inner cavity of the inner liner 23. Atomizing nozzles 28 are installed on the end of the drain pipe 25 facing the treatment tank 5. The inner liner 23 has a number of guide grooves 29 in a linear array on the side surface facing the treatment tank 5, which penetrate into the inner cavity of the treatment tank 5. A number of branch pipes located in the inner cavity of the guide grooves 29 are fixed through the surface of the drain pipe 25. The atomizing nozzles 28 are installed at the ends of the branch pipes.
[0037] Two air pumps 26 are installed on the side wall of the inner liner 23 by screws. The gas delivery end of the air pump 26 is connected to an air pipe 27 that penetrates into the inner cavity of the inner liner 23 through a pipe joint. The top surface of the inner liner 23 is connected to a liquid inlet end 24 that penetrates into the outside of the outer shell 21.
[0038] The outer shell 21 has a row of circular holes on the side facing the treatment tank 5, through which the guide groove 29 passes. Both the outer shell 21 and the inner liner 23 have through holes on their top surfaces for the liquid inlet end 24 to pass through. A check valve is installed at the section of the liquid inlet end 24 to prevent backflow of disinfectant solution inside the inner liner 23. The top surface of the outer shell 21 has two rectangular through holes, inside which is fixed an air intake grille 22 for the air pump 26. The inner cavity of the inner liner 23 is filled with alcohol disinfectant solution.
[0039] The incineration assembly 3 includes an ignition chamber 31, an electric ignition component 33 fixed in the inner cavity of the ignition chamber 31, and a flame guide tube 32 sleeved on the flame delivery end of the electric ignition component 33. The flame guide tube 32 is L-shaped and hollow inside. The end of the flame guide tube 32 away from the electric ignition component 33 extends into the inner cavity of the treatment tank 5 for igniting the medical waste containing sputum to be treated in the inner cavity of the treatment tank 5.
[0040] The electric ignition component 33 includes an ignition control compartment, a burner fixed inside the ignition control compartment, and a gas ignition needle installed next to the burner. A gas inlet valve connected to the gas inlet end of the burner is provided in the inner cavity of the ignition control compartment. A gas pipe extending to the outside of the ignition control compartment is fixed to the other end of the gas inlet valve. A control panel is installed on the side wall of the ignition control compartment. An ignition controller connected to the gas ignition needle is installed on the control panel to control the ignition of the gas ignition needle. A knob connected to the control shaft of the gas inlet valve is also installed on the control panel.
[0041] The top surface of the ignition compartment 31 is provided with a rectangular channel for supplying air to the electric ignition component 33 during ignition, and the right side wall of the ignition compartment 31 is provided with a door 34 for operating and maintaining the electric ignition component 33.
[0042] The purification assembly 4 includes a purification chamber 41, an end cap 43 fixed to the upper port of the purification chamber 41 by screws, and a barrel cover 45 passing through the inside of the end cap 43. The other end of the barrel cover 45 is provided with a smoke guide pipe 44 covering the upper port of the processing barrel 5. A hollow filter cotton 42 is snapped into the inner cavity of the purification chamber 41, and two windows are opened on the outer surface of the purification chamber 41 for the purified gas to flow out.
[0043] The outer surface of the treatment barrel 5 has two rows of circular through holes for the guide groove 29 to pass through, and the outer surface of the treatment barrel 5 also has through holes for the flame guide tube 32 to pass through.
[0044] Based on the preferred technical solution of the sputum treatment device provided above, the workflow of the preferred technical solution is explained and elaborated:
[0045] The collected sputum and sputum-containing packages are placed into the treatment tank 5, and the smoke guide tube 44 is closed. Alcohol disinfectant is then injected into the inner liner 23 through the inlet 24. After the air pump 26 introduces air into the inner liner 23 through the air pipe 27, the alcohol disinfectant in the inner liner 23 is forced into the drain pipe 25 due to air pressure. From there, the disinfectant enters the atomizing nozzle 28 through a branch pipe on the drain pipe 25. Under continuous pressurization, the alcohol disinfectant is sprayed along the atomizing nozzle 28 into the interior of the treatment tank 5, achieving initial disinfection of the sputum and sputum-containing packages through the alcohol disinfectant permeating the interior of the treatment tank 5.
[0046] After the disinfection component 2 initially disinfects the sputum and sputum-containing material inside the treatment tank 5, the gas valve connected to the electric ignition component 33 is opened, and the gas is ignited by the electric ignition component 33 to generate a flame. Under the guidance of the flame guide tube 32, the flame is sprayed into the treatment tank 5 along the flame guide tube 32, thereby incinerating the sputum and sputum-containing material inside the treatment tank 5.
[0047] During the incineration process, the flue gas generated by incineration will rise to the top space of the inner cavity of the treatment tank 5. At the same time, a servo exhaust fan is installed on the outer surface of the purification chamber 41 to guide the flue gas into the interior of the purification chamber 41 along the cover 45. Under the filtration of the hollow filter cotton 42, the purified air will be discharged through the two through holes on the outer surface of the purification chamber 41.
[0048] Finally, it should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., shown in the accompanying drawings are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed in the specification, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which this application can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this application, provided that they do not affect the effects and purposes that this application can produce.
[0049] This invention is not limited to the above-described preferred embodiments. Anyone should know that any structural changes made under the guidance of this invention, and any technical solutions that are the same as or similar to this invention, fall within the protection scope of this invention.
Claims
1. A sputum treatment device, characterized in that... ; Includes a base (1), two sets of disinfection components (2) fixed in a ring array on the upper surface of the base (1) with the central axis of the base (1) as the base point, a set of incineration components (3) and a set of purification components (4), and a treatment bucket (5) is snapped between the disinfection components (2), incineration components (3) and purification components (4) close to each other. The two sets of disinfection components (2) are arranged diagonally symmetrically, and the incineration component (3) and purification component (4) are also arranged diagonally symmetrically. The side of the disinfection components (2) that is close to each other is inserted into the interior of the treatment tank (5), and the side of the incineration component (3) facing the treatment tank (5) is inserted into the interior of the treatment tank (5). The gas in the inner cavity of the treatment tank (5) is transported to the inner cavity of the purification component (4).
2. The sputum treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the disinfection components (2) includes an outer shell (21), an inner liner (23) fixed to the bottom of the inner cavity of the outer shell (21), and a drain pipe (25) fixed in the inner cavity of the inner liner (23). Atomizing nozzles (28) are installed on the end of the drain pipe (25) facing the treatment tank (5). Among them, the inner liner (23) has a number of guide grooves (29) fixed in a linear array on the side surface facing the treatment tank (5) and penetrating into the inner cavity of the treatment tank (5), and a number of branch pipes located in the inner cavity of the guide grooves (29) are fixed through the surface of the drain pipe (25), and the atomizing nozzles (28) are all installed on the end of the branch pipes.
3. The sputum treatment device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Two air pumps (26) are installed on the side wall of the inner liner (23) by screws. The air delivery end of the air pump (26) is connected to an air pipe (27) that penetrates into the inner cavity of the inner liner (23) through a pipe joint. The top surface of the inner liner (23) is connected to a liquid inlet end (24) that penetrates into the outside of the outer shell (21).
4. The sputum treatment device according to claim 2, characterized in that, On the side surface of the outer shell (21) facing the treatment tank (5), there is a row of round holes through which the guide groove (29) passes. On the top surface of the outer shell (21) and the inner liner (23), there are through holes through which the liquid inlet end (24) passes. A check valve is provided on the section of the liquid inlet end (24) to prevent the disinfectant liquid inside the inner liner (23) from flowing back.
5. A sputum treatment device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Two rectangular through holes are provided on the top surface of the outer shell (21). An air intake grille (22) for supplying air to the air pump (26) is fixed inside the rectangular through holes, and the inner cavity of the inner liner (23) is filled with alcohol disinfectant.
6. The sputum treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The incineration assembly (3) includes an ignition chamber (31), an electric ignition component (33) fixed in the inner cavity of the ignition chamber (31), and a flame guide tube (32) sleeved on the flame delivery end of the electric ignition component (33). The flame guide tube (32) is L-shaped and hollow inside. One end of the flame guide tube (32) away from the electric ignition component (33) extends into the inner cavity of the treatment tank (5) for igniting the medical waste containing sputum to be treated in the inner cavity of the treatment tank (5).
7. The sputum treatment device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The electric ignition component (33) includes an ignition control compartment, a burner fixed inside the ignition control compartment, and a gas ignition needle installed next to the burner. The inner cavity of the ignition control compartment is provided with a gas inlet valve connected to the gas inlet end of the burner, and the other end of the gas inlet valve is fixed with a gas pipe that extends through to the outside of the ignition control compartment. A control panel is installed on the side wall of the ignition control compartment. The control panel is equipped with an ignition controller that is connected to the gas ignition needle to control the ignition of the gas ignition needle. The control panel is also equipped with a knob that is connected to the control shaft of the gas inlet valve.
8. A sputum treatment device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The top surface of the ignition chamber (31) is provided with a rectangular channel for supplying air to the electric ignition component (33) during ignition, and the right side wall of the ignition chamber (31) is provided with a door (34) for operating and maintaining the electric ignition component (33).
9. A sputum treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The purification assembly (4) includes a purification chamber (41), an end cap (43) fixed to the upper port of the purification chamber (41) by screws, and a bucket lid (45) passing through the inside of the end cap (43). The other end of the bucket lid (45) is provided with a smoke guide pipe (44) covering the upper port of the processing bucket (5). A hollow filter cotton (42) is snapped into the inner cavity of the purification chamber (41), and two windows are opened on the outer surface of the purification chamber (41) for the purified gas to flow out.
10. A sputum treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the treatment barrel (5) has two rows of circular through holes for the guide groove (29) to pass through, and the outer surface of the treatment barrel (5) also has through holes for the flame guide tube (32) to pass through.