Medical acupuncture needle collecting anti-stabbing device

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a medical acupuncture needle collection and anti-puncture injury device, comprising: a collection box for holding used acupuncture needles; a needle insertion port panel fixedly disposed at the upper opening of the collection box, the needle insertion port panel having multiple needle insertion ports, the depth of which is less than the length of the acupuncture needle, and each needle insertion port having a unique corresponding numerical identifier; an elastic panel slidably disposed below the needle insertion port panel, the elastic panel having circular holes corresponding one-to-one with the needle insertion ports; a driving mechanism disposed on the side of the collection box for driving the elastic panel to slide laterally between an initial position and a release position; and a locking mechanism for locking the elastic panel in the initial position when the number of acupuncture needles in the collection box reaches a predetermined capacity. This invention significantly improves counting accuracy and convenience, eliminates the risk of needlestick injuries, standardizes the medical waste collection process, and the device has a compact overall structure and is easy to operate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a medical acupuncture needle collection and anti-puncture device. Background Technology

[0002] With the promotion and application of appropriate TCM techniques in clinical practice, acupuncture treatment is becoming increasingly popular in various specialized departments. In the needle removal process, medical staff usually need to collect and count the used acupuncture needles one by one and check the number against the number of needles prepared before treatment to prevent them from being left in the patient's body or falling onto the bed. The commonly used method is to temporarily insert the needles into a gauze pad or put them in a simple container (treatment tray) and have the medical staff count them manually. This method has the following obvious defects: (1) Easy to count errors: When there are many needles, the doctor or nurse counts them while removing the needles. If someone asks about the patient's condition at this time, it is easy to be disturbed and the count needs to be repeated. Moreover, the number of acupuncture needles needs to be checked at least twice when removing and treating the needles to avoid miscounting and leaving acupuncture needles in the patient's ward. (2) High risk of needle stick injury: The exposed needle tip is very likely to cause accidental needle stick injury to medical staff during the process of picking up and counting, which poses a risk of blood exposure and infection. (3) Inconvenient to operate: The needles placed temporarily are easy to scatter, pollute the environment, and do not meet the requirements for medical waste collection.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a specialized device that can accurately count, safely collect, prevent punctures, and is easy to use in clinical practice. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a medical acupuncture needle collection and anti-puncture device that can solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] This invention provides a medical acupuncture needle collection and anti-puncture device, comprising: Collection box for holding used acupuncture needles; A needle insertion port panel is fixedly installed at the upper opening of the collection box. The needle insertion port panel has multiple needle insertion ports. The depth of each needle insertion port is less than the length of the acupuncture needle, and each needle insertion port has a unique corresponding number label. An elastic panel is slidably disposed below the needle insertion port panel, and the elastic panel is provided with round holes corresponding one-to-one with the needle insertion port; A drive mechanism, located on the side of the collection box, is used to drive the elastic panel to slide laterally between the initial position and the release position; A locking mechanism is provided to lock the elastic panel in its initial position when the acupuncture needles in the collection box reach a predetermined capacity.

[0006] Furthermore, the driving mechanism is a push-button, with one end of the button extending out of the side wall of the collection box and the other end connected to the elastic panel. When pressed, the elastic panel is driven to slide to the release position, so that the round hole is aligned with the needle insertion port.

[0007] Furthermore, a reset spring is fixedly connected to the side of the elastic panel away from the push button, for automatically resetting after the drive mechanism is released, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the collection box.

[0008] Furthermore, the elastic panel is in its initial position in its natural state, with its circular hole misaligned with the needle insertion port, and the acupuncture needle is supported inside the needle insertion port.

[0009] Furthermore, the push button has a cylindrical structure, and the locking structure includes a limiting ring, which is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the push button.

[0010] Furthermore, the number of needle insertion ports is 20, and the numbers are 1 to 20.

[0011] Furthermore, the outer side of the collection box is provided with capacity scale lines.

[0012] Furthermore, the capacity scale line is located at 2 / 3 of the total height of the collection box.

[0013] Furthermore, the collection box above the capacity scale line is made of transparent material, while the collection box below it is made of opaque material.

[0014] Furthermore, the bottom of the collection box is provided with an anti-slip pad.

[0015] Furthermore, the inner wall of the collection box is provided with a sliding groove, the side of the elastic panel is slidably connected to the sliding groove, and the inner wall of the elastic panel with a reset spring is provided with a groove to provide space for the elastic panel to move.

[0016] Beneficial effects: This invention provides a medical acupuncture needle collection and anti-puncture injury device, which has the following advantages: 1. Significantly improves counting accuracy and convenience. Through the needle insertion port with a unique numerical identifier, medical staff can insert needles sequentially, achieving "needle insertion and counting," effectively avoiding counting errors caused by external interference, eliminating the need for repeated verification, and greatly improving work efficiency; 2. Eliminates the risk of needle pricks. Utilizing a sliding elastic panel with a round hole design, the needle tip is hidden inside the collection box after insertion and remains closed during the transfer to the release position, preventing medical staff from being pricked by exposed needle tips during collection and counting, thus ensuring occupational safety; 3. Standardizes the medical waste collection process. The device has a compact overall structure and is easy to operate. At the same time, the locking mechanism effectively prevents acupuncture needles from scattering and polluting the environment during the transfer of the collection box, meeting the needs of standardized clinical collection. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall external structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention with the needle inlet aligned with the circular hole; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the limiting ring when the elastic panel is locked in its initial position in this invention. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the slide in this invention.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1 - collection box, 2 - needle insertion port panel, 201 - needle insertion port, 3 - elastic panel, 301 - round hole, 4 - button, 5 - reset spring, 6 - limit ring, 7 - capacity scale line, 8 - groove, 9 - slide groove. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments. 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.

[0021] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0022] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified. Furthermore, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly; for example, they may refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they may refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they may refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they may refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0023] Example 1 like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the present invention provides a medical acupuncture needle collection and anti-puncture device, including a collection box 1 with a generally rectangular structure, which is made of medical plastic and is used to hold used acupuncture needles.

[0024] A needle-feeding port panel 2 is fixedly installed at the upper opening of the collection box 1. This panel 2 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the collection box 1 by means of snap-fit ​​or ultrasonic welding, forming a closed top. The needle-feeding port panel 2 has multiple needle-feeding ports 201. In this embodiment, the number of needle-feeding ports 201 is preferably 20, arranged in a matrix. More importantly, each needle-feeding port 3 has a unique corresponding numerical identifier on its side, such as Arabic numerals from "1" to "20". These numbers can be directly printed or engraved on the surface of the needle-feeding port panel 2.

[0025] Below the needle insertion port panel 2, a flexible panel 3 is slidably disposed. This flexible panel 3 is made of a thin plastic sheet with a certain rigidity, and its surface has circular holes 301 corresponding one-to-one with the needle insertion ports 3. When the flexible panel 3 slides, these circular holes 301 can align with or offset from the needle insertion ports 201 above. The depth of each needle insertion port 201 (i.e., the distance from the flexible panel 3) is designed to be less than the length of the acupuncture needle, ensuring that after the acupuncture needle is inserted, its tip and part of the needle body can penetrate into the collection box 1, while the needle tail is held in place at the needle insertion port 3 for easy observation by medical personnel.

[0026] To enable the sliding of the elastic panel 3, a driving mechanism is provided on one side of the collection box 1. In this embodiment, the driving mechanism is a push-button 4, which is cylindrical. Its inner end extends into the collection box 1 and is fixedly connected to one side of the elastic panel 3, while its outer end extends out of the side wall of the collection box 1 for medical personnel to press. On the side of the elastic panel 3 away from the button 4, a return spring 5 is fixedly connected. The other end of the return spring 5 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the collection box 1. To ensure smooth sliding, a groove 9 is provided on the inner wall of the collection box 1, and the side of the elastic panel 3 slides in cooperation with the groove 9. At the same time, sufficient space is reserved on the inner wall of the collection box on the side where the return spring 5 is located, for example, a groove 8 is provided, so that the elastic panel 3 can move smoothly when the spring is compressed.

[0027] In its natural state, i.e., when no one presses the button, the elastic panel 3 is pushed back to its initial position by the elastic force of the reset spring 5 (e.g., ...). Figure 2 (As shown in the diagram). In this state, the circular hole 301 on the elastic panel 3 is completely misaligned with the needle insertion port 201 on the needle insertion port panel 2. When a medical professional inserts a used acupuncture needle into the needle insertion port 201, due to the misalignment of the circular hole 301, the bottom (tip) of the acupuncture needle is blocked by the solid part of the elastic panel 3, thus being supported within the needle insertion port 201 and preventing it from falling into the collection box 1.

[0028] When medical staff need to release the acupuncture needles that have been inserted and temporarily stored in the needle insertion port 201 into the collection box 1, they simply press the drive mechanism, i.e., the push button 4, with their finger. Button 4 moves inward, pushing the elastic panel 3 to slide to one side against the force of the return spring 5 until the circular hole 301 is precisely aligned with the needle insertion port 201. At this point, the circular hole 301 is directly below the needle insertion port 201, and the port no longer has bottom support. The acupuncture needles that were originally stuck in the port 201 will, due to gravity, pass through the aligned circular hole 301 and fall freely into the bottom of the collection box 1, completing the collection. After releasing button 4, the force of the return spring 5 will cause the elastic panel 3 to automatically slide back to its initial position, and the circular hole 301 will once again be misaligned with the needle insertion port 201, ready to receive the next batch of acupuncture needles.

[0029] To prevent excessive accumulation of acupuncture needles in the collection box 1, which could prevent the elastic panel 3 from sliding properly or cause internal structural jamming, this device also includes a locking mechanism. In this embodiment, the locking mechanism is a limiting ring 6 threadedly connected to the outer wall of the push-button 4. This limiting ring 6 is located outside the collection box 1. Initially, the limiting ring 6 is tightened onto the button 4 without affecting its pressing stroke. When the acupuncture needles in the collection box 1 accumulate to a certain height, potentially affecting the movement of the elastic panel 3, medical personnel can rotate the limiting ring 6 towards the side wall of the collection box 1, causing it to press against the outer wall. This blocks the inward pressing path of the button 4, preventing it from further pushing the elastic panel 3 to slide, thus locking the elastic panel 3 in its initial position. This prevents acupuncture needles from spilling out during collection box transfer and alerts medical personnel that the collection box is full. The limiting ring uses a one-way nut design, working in conjunction with the external thread of the push-button to ensure that the limiting ring can only rotate in one direction.

[0030] The acupuncture needles used are disposable sterile needles. Therefore, once the collection box is full, it needs to be disposed of as medical waste. There is no need to set up an outlet on the collection box to remove the acupuncture needles.

[0031] To aid in determining the optimal time for cleaning, a volume scale 7 is provided on the outer side of the collection box 1. This volume scale 7 is preferably positioned at 2 / 3 of the total height of the collection box. When the height of the accumulated acupuncture needles is observed to be close to or reaches this scale line from the outside, the limiting ring 6 can be rotated to lock it in place. To facilitate observation of the internal needle volume, the portion of the collection box above the volume scale 7 is made of transparent material, while the portion below can be made of opaque material. This allows for clear observation of the internal condition while also partially concealing the collected waste needles, improving visual perception.

[0032] In addition, the four corners of the bottom of the collection box 1 are equipped with anti-slip pads to increase the stability of the device on the treatment tray or operating table and prevent it from tipping over.

[0033] The working principle and usage process of this embodiment are as follows: Preparation phase: Place the empty collection box 1 on the treatment tray. At this time, the elastic panel 3 is in the initial position, and all needle insertion ports 201 are blocked by the solid part of the elastic panel 3 (the round holes 301 are misaligned).

[0034] Needle insertion and counting phase: After removing an acupuncture needle from the patient, the medical staff, with the needle tip facing down, inserts it into the insertion ports 201 sequentially, starting from the number "1," according to the numerical markings next to the insertion ports. Each inserted needle corresponds to a number. For example, filling the first 10 insertion ports indicates that 10 needles have been removed. This method achieves physical counting and is not easily interrupted by external interference. Even if interrupted, the medical staff only needs to glance at the number of the last inserted insertion port upon returning to know the number of needles removed, without needing to start counting again.

[0035] Collection Phase: Once all acupuncture needles for a single treatment have been removed and inserted into the needle insertion port panel 2, and the number has been verified against the pre-treatment preparation, the medical staff holds the collection box 1 with one hand and presses the push-button 4 with the other. At this point, the elastic panel 3 slides, aligning the round hole 301 with the needle insertion port 201, and all the acupuncture needles inserted into the needle insertion port 201 will simultaneously and neatly fall into the bottom of the collection box 1. Throughout the entire process, the medical staff's hands do not need to touch the needle tips at all, nor do they need to pinch the needles one by one, greatly reducing the risk of needlestick injury.

[0036] Reset and Cleaning: Release button 4, and the elastic panel 3 will automatically reset. Collection box 1 can be used again. When the acupuncture needles in collection box 1 are close to the capacity scale line 7, rotate the limit ring 6 to lock it. At this time, button 4 cannot be pressed. Then, in accordance with medical waste management regulations, the collection box 1 should be sealed as a whole or poured into a sharps container for centralized disposal.

[0037] In summary, by integrating counting and collection functions, this invention effectively solves the problems of easy counting errors, high risk of needle puncture injury, and inconvenient operation in the prior art, and realizes safe, efficient, and standardized acupuncture needle collection.

[0038] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A medical acupuncture needle collection and anti-puncture device, characterized in that, include: Collection box for holding used acupuncture needles; A needle insertion port panel is fixedly installed at the upper opening of the collection box. The needle insertion port panel has multiple needle insertion ports. The depth of each needle insertion port is less than the length of the acupuncture needle, and each needle insertion port has a unique corresponding numerical identifier. An elastic panel is slidably disposed below the needle insertion port panel, and the elastic panel is provided with round holes corresponding one-to-one with the needle insertion port; A drive mechanism, located on the side of the collection box, is used to drive the elastic panel to slide laterally between the initial position and the release position; A locking mechanism is provided to lock the elastic panel in its initial position when the acupuncture needles in the collection box reach a predetermined capacity.

2. The medical acupuncture needle collection and anti-puncture device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving mechanism is a push-button, with one end of the button extending out of the side wall of the collection box and the other end connected to the elastic panel. When pressed, the elastic panel is driven to slide to the release position, so that the round hole is aligned with the needle inlet.

3. The medical acupuncture needle collection and anti-puncture device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A reset spring is fixedly connected to the side of the elastic panel away from the push button, which is used to automatically reset after the drive mechanism is released. The other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the collection box.

4. The medical acupuncture needle collection and anti-puncture device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The elastic panel is in its initial position in its natural state, with its circular hole misaligned with the needle insertion port, and the acupuncture needle is supported inside the needle insertion port.

5. The medical acupuncture needle collection and anti-puncture device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The push button has a cylindrical structure, and the locking structure includes a limiting ring, which is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the push button.

6. The medical acupuncture needle collection and anti-puncture device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of needle insertion ports is 20, and the numbers are 1 to 20.

7. The medical acupuncture needle collection and anti-puncture device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The collection box has capacity scale lines on the outside.

8. The medical acupuncture needle collection and anti-puncture device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The capacity scale line is located at 2 / 3 of the total height of the collection box.

9. The medical acupuncture needle collection and anti-puncture device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The collection box above the capacity scale line is made of transparent material, while the collection box below it is made of opaque material.

10. The medical acupuncture needle collection and anti-puncture device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the collection box is equipped with an anti-slip pad.

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