Self-service terminal-based urine routine sample container automatic coding and dispensing device

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of self-service terminals, in particular to a urine routine sample container automatic coding and issuing device based on a self-service terminal, which comprises a terminal body, the bottom of the terminal body is provided with universal wheels, and the terminal body is further provided with the following components: a code scanning port installed on the terminal body, a laser generator installed in the terminal body, a containing frame installed on the outside of the terminal body, a partition plate installed in the containing frame, urine tubes and urine cups stored in the containing frame, a display screen installed on the terminal body, a voice player installed on one side of the display screen, and a control panel installed on one side of the voice player; and a moving component installed in the terminal body, the moving component comprises a containing box installed in the terminal body, the containing box is used for storing urine tubes that need to be coded, and the moving component is used for moving the containing box; the scheme is provided with a laser code scanner, manual code pasting operation is replaced by an automatic process, patients can operate by themselves, and congestion at manual windows can be effectively avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of self-service terminal technology, specifically to an automatic coding and dispensing device for urine routine sample containers based on a self-service terminal. Background Technology

[0002] A routine urinalysis involves collecting a urine sample and analyzing its physical properties, chemical composition, and microscopic changes in cells and crystals. It serves as a fundamental screening tool to aid in the diagnosis of urinary tract infections, stones, nephritis, and systemic health issues such as diabetes and metabolic disorders. The core procedure consists of three steps: patient sample collection, sample delivery by a specialist, and specialized laboratory analysis. The routine test covers more than ten key indicators, including urine color, pH value, urine protein, urine glucose, red blood cells, and white blood cells, providing important references for clinical diagnosis.

[0003] In the current traditional operating procedure, patients need to hold a test request form issued by a doctor. First, staff members enter the patient's information into the computer system and generate a unique traceability barcode. Then, another staff member manually affixes the barcode sticker to the urine sample tube. The whole process requires the cooperation of multiple people, which not only consumes manpower but also has problems such as barcode misalignment, information mismatch, and time-consuming process.

[0004] To address this, we propose an automatic coding and dispensing device for urine routine sample containers based on a self-service terminal. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic coding and dispensing device for urine routine sample containers based on a self-service terminal. By using a laser generator in conjunction with a moving part, a coding part, and a positioning part, it is easy to quickly code urine catheters to solve the problem that existing urine catheters require multiple people to work together to affix codes.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: An automatic coding and dispensing device for urine routine sample containers based on a self-service terminal includes a terminal body with casters at the bottom; a barcode scanner on the terminal body; a laser generator inside the terminal body; a container frame on the outside of the terminal body with a partition inside; a urine catheter and a urine cup stored inside the container frame; a display screen on the terminal body; a voice player on one side of the display screen; and a control panel on one side of the voice player; a moving component inside the terminal body, including a holding box for storing the urine catheter to be coded, and the moving component for moving the holding box; a coding component inside the terminal body to assist the laser generator in coding the urine catheter; and a positioning component inside the terminal body for positioning the urine catheter inside the holding box.

[0007] Preferably, the moving component includes an electric push rod installed inside the terminal body, and the output end of the electric push rod is fixedly connected to the container.

[0008] Preferably, a motor is installed inside the container, and the output end of the motor is fixedly connected to a disc via a coupling. The disc has an arc-shaped groove inside that fits the bottom of the urinary catheter.

[0009] Preferably, the coding component includes a cylinder mounted on the terminal body, a push block fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder, a slide rail mounted on the terminal body, and the slide rail slidably connected to the push block.

[0010] Preferably, an electric telescopic rod is installed at the bottom of the push block, and a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric telescopic rod. The outside of the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the laser generator, and an infrared positioning sensor is installed on the laser generator.

[0011] Preferably, an infrared positioning sensor two is installed inside the terminal body, and the infrared positioning sensor two is used to position the container.

[0012] Preferably, the positioning component includes a mounting box installed inside the terminal body, the mounting box having an empty slot, the terminal body having an installation slot inside, and a motor installed outside the mounting box, the installation slot providing installation space for the motor.

[0013] Preferably, the output end of the motor is fixedly connected to a lead screw through the mounting box via a coupling, and the lead screw is symmetrically threaded with sliding columns on its external side.

[0014] Preferably, a sliding rod is fixedly connected inside the mounting box, and the sliding rod is slidably connected to a sliding column.

[0015] Preferably, a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the outside of the slide bar, and a positioning plate is fixedly connected to the connecting rod through the slot. A pressure sensor is installed inside the positioning plate.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: 1. This solution is equipped with a laser barcode scanner, which automates the process to replace manual barcode labeling. Patients can operate the system themselves without queuing and can collect the container in just 30 seconds, effectively avoiding congestion at the manual window. In addition, the system uses both electronic screen and voice prompts to clearly state the collection requirements, which helps to improve the specimen qualification rate. 2. This solution is equipped with a moving component that can conveniently deliver the coded urine catheter to the user's proximal end, making it easy for the user to pick up; 3. This solution is equipped with a positioning component, which facilitates precise positioning of the urine catheter that needs to be marked, thereby significantly improving the accuracy of urine catheter marking; at the same time, in conjunction with the motor and disc device, the urine catheter can be easily rotated within the positioning point, which facilitates the efficient marking operation of the laser marking machine, thereby greatly improving marking efficiency. 4. This solution can replace manual labeling, effectively saving labor costs. In addition, the system can automatically link patient information to ensure that the traceability code is synchronized with the HIS / LIS system in real time, thereby avoiding information mismatch and missed labeling problems that may occur during manual labeling. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a front view of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a side view of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 4 This is another perspective view of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the moving component structure of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the coding component structure of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a side view of the moving component structure of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning component structure of the present invention; The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows: 1. Terminal body; 2. Scanning port; 3. Laser generator; 4. Container frame; 5. Divider; 6. Display screen; 7. Voice player; 8. Moving parts; 9. Coding parts; 10. Positioning parts; 11. Electric push rod; 12. Container box; 13. Motor; 14. Disc; 15. Arc-shaped slot; 16. Cylinder; 17. Slide rail; 18. Push block; 19. Electric telescopic rod; 20. Connecting plate; 21. Infrared positioning sensor one; 22. Infrared positioning sensor two; 23. Mounting box; 24. Motor; 25. Empty slot; 26. Lead screw; 27. Sliding column; 28. Sliding rod; 29. ​​Connecting rod; 30. Positioning plate; 31. Pressure sensor; 32. Urine catheter; 33. Control panel; 34. Mounting slot; 35. Casters. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments.

[0019] Example 1: As Figures 1-8 As shown in the diagram, the automatic coding and dispensing device for urine routine sample containers based on a self-service terminal includes a terminal body 1. The terminal body 1 is made of high-strength ABS engineering plastic with a surface treated with an anti-fouling and wear-resistant coating, ensuring both structural stability and adaptability to the high-frequency use environment of hospitals. The bottom of the terminal body 1 is equipped with casters 35, each featuring a self-locking mechanism for easy pushing and no risk of slippage after parking, ensuring the stability of the device during operation. It also includes: a barcode scanner 2 installed on the terminal body 1, equipped with a high-definition barcode scanning module for rapid recognition response, compatible with various identification carriers such as medical cards and QR codes; a laser generator 3 installed inside the terminal body 1, using a fiber laser coding module with a coding speed of 10 characters / second, providing a 16-bit encrypted traceability code containing information such as patient ID, sampling time, and device number, with a coding depth of 0.1-0.2 mm, producing clear characters that are resistant to urine and alcohol wiping; and a container 4 installed externally on the terminal body 1, made of food-grade PP material, which is non-toxic. Odorless and impact-resistant, the internal partition 5 divides it into two independent storage areas, which neatly store the urine catheter 32 and urine cup respectively, avoiding the mixing of consumables and making it convenient for medical staff to replenish consumables regularly; the container frame 4 is equipped with a partition 5, and the urine catheter 32 and urine cup are stored inside the container frame 4; the terminal body 1 is equipped with a display screen 6, which is a 10-inch touch LCD screen with a simple and intuitive interface and clear font, which is suitable for patients of different ages to operate. The surface of the display screen 6 is covered with scratch-resistant and fingerprint-resistant tempered glass, and the touch response delay is less than 0.3 seconds. It supports operation with wet hands and is suitable for the common slightly wet hands scenario in hospitals; A voice player 7 is installed on one side of the display screen 6. The voice player 7 uses a high-fidelity speaker, and its volume can be automatically adjusted according to the environment. The prompts are soft, clear, and free of noise interference. The voice player 7 supports bilingual prompts in Chinese and English, with detailed prompts in stages, such as "Please align your medical card or QR code with the scanning port 2," "Urinary catheter 32 is being positioned, please wait," "Cutting complete, container 12 has been delivered," and "Collection successful, please take urinary catheter 32 to the designated urine collection area." The volume can be manually adjusted via the control panel 33, with an adjustment range of 30-80 decibels to adapt to different noisy hospital environments. The control panel 33 is also installed on one side of the voice player 7. The control panel 33 integrates an emergency stop button, volume adjustment keys, and status indicator lights. In case of emergency, the device can be quickly shut down. The status indicator light provides real-time feedback on standby, working, and fault statuses, facilitating timely troubleshooting by medical staff. The device also includes a movable component 8 installed inside the terminal body 1. This component 8 comprises a container 12 made of 3mm thick transparent PC material, which is pressure-resistant and not easily broken. The container 12 is used to store the urine catheter 32 that needs to be coded, and the movable component 8 is used to move the container 12. Additionally, a coding component 9 is installed inside the terminal body 1 to assist the laser generator 3 in coding the urine catheter 32. Finally, a positioning component 10 is installed inside the terminal body 1 to position the urine catheter 32 inside the container 12.

[0020] For details, please refer to Figure 7 The moving component 8 includes an electric push rod 11 installed inside the terminal body 1. The output end of the electric push rod 11 is fixedly connected to the container 12. The electric push rod 11 is a silent type, runs smoothly without noise, and outputs uniform thrust, which can accurately control the movement of the container 12. This component can conveniently deliver the coded urine catheter 32 to the user's proximal end, so that the user can easily pick it up.

[0021] Specifically, a motor 13 is installed inside the container 12. The internal motor 13 is a low-speed precision motor with stable and controllable speed. The output end of the motor 13 is fixedly connected to a disc 14 through a coupling. The disc 14 is made of wear-resistant resin material. The disc 14 has an arc-shaped groove 15 inside that fits the bottom of the urinary catheter 32. The arc-shaped groove 15 can fit snugly against the bottom of the urinary catheter 32. The inner wall of the groove is fitted with an anti-slip silicone strip to enhance the clamping stability of the urinary catheter 32. At the same time, the silicone strip is soft and will not scratch the outer wall of the urinary catheter 32.

[0022] In addition, please refer to Figure 2The coding component 9 includes a cylinder 16 installed on the terminal body 1. The cylinder 16 is a small pneumatic cylinder with rapid response and sufficient thrust. A push block 18 is fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder 16. A slide rail 17 is installed on the terminal body 1. The slide rail 17 is made of stainless steel and has low sliding resistance and strong wear resistance after surface polishing. The slide rail 17 is slidably connected to the push block 18.

[0023] It should be noted that an electric telescopic rod 19 is installed at the bottom of the push block 18. The electric telescopic rod 19 has a multi-stage telescopic structure with a telescopic accuracy of 0.1 mm, which can accurately adapt to the coding requirements of different specifications of urine catheters 32. The output end of the electric telescopic rod 19 is fixedly connected to a connecting plate 20. The connecting plate 20 is made of aluminum alloy, which is lightweight and strong, ensuring that the laser generator 3 is installed stably. The laser generator 3 is equipped with a fiber laser coding module, and the coding marks are clear and wear-resistant, and can withstand wiping with liquids such as urine. The outside of the connecting plate 20 is fixedly connected to the laser generator 3. An infrared positioning sensor 21 is installed on the laser generator 3. The infrared positioning sensor 21 has high detection accuracy and can quickly lock the coding area.

[0024] By automating the process to replace manual labeling, patients can operate the system themselves without queuing, and can complete the container collection in just 30 seconds, effectively avoiding congestion at manual windows. In addition, the system uses both electronic screen and voice prompts to clearly state the collection requirements, which helps to improve the specimen qualification rate.

[0025] Example 2: Figures 1-8 As shown, this is a further description of Embodiment 1. In this embodiment, an infrared positioning sensor 22 is installed inside the terminal body 1. The infrared positioning sensor 22 is used to position the container 12.

[0026] Specifically, the positioning component 10 includes a mounting box 23 installed inside the terminal body 1. The mounting box 23 is made of cold-rolled steel plate, with a robust structure, providing reliable protection for the internal components. The mounting box 23 has a slot 25, and the terminal body 1 has a mounting slot 34. A motor 24 is installed on the outside of the mounting box 23. The motor 24 is a servo motor with high control precision. The mounting slot 34 provides installation space for the motor 24. The output end of the motor 24 is fixedly connected to a lead screw 26 through the mounting box 23 via a coupling. The lead screw 26 is symmetrically threaded with sliding columns 27 on its outside.

[0027] Furthermore, a slide rod 28 is fixedly connected inside the mounting box 23. The slide rod 28 is slidably connected to the slide column 27. The slide column 27 and the stainless steel slide rod 28 slide together, allowing for smooth and unobstructed movement.

[0028] For further details, please refer to Figure 8The slide bar 28 is externally fixedly connected to a connecting rod 29. The connecting rod 29 passes through the slot 25 and is fixedly connected to a positioning plate 30. The inner side of the positioning plate 30 is provided with a flexible rubber pad to avoid damage to the urinary catheter 32 during clamping. The internal pressure sensor 31 has high sensitivity and can provide real-time feedback of clamping pressure signals.

[0029] This component facilitates precise positioning of the urinary catheter 32 requiring coding, thereby significantly improving the accuracy of coding on the urinary catheter 32. Simultaneously, in conjunction with the motor 13 and the disc 14, the urinary catheter 32 can be easily rotated within the positioning point, allowing the laser generator 3 to perform coding operations efficiently, thus greatly improving coding efficiency. This solution can replace manual coding, effectively saving labor costs. Furthermore, the system can automatically link patient information, ensuring real-time synchronization of the traceability code with the HIS / LIS system, thereby avoiding information mismatch and missed coding issues that may occur during manual coding.

[0030] In summary, when using this device, the patient first scans their medical card or QR code through the scanning port 2. The system quickly reads the patient's information and completes the association. The display screen 6 simultaneously displays operation instructions, and the voice player 7 issues corresponding prompts. The patient places the urinary catheter 32 from the holding frame 4 into the holding box 12. Then, the moving part 8 is activated, and the electric push rod 11 pushes the holding box 12 towards the positioning area. After the infrared positioning sensor 22 detects that the holding box 12 is in place, it sends a signal to stop the electric push rod 11. The positioning part 10 then works. The motor 24 drives the lead screw 26 to rotate, and the sliding column 27 moves relative to the sliding rod 28. Through the connecting rod 29, it drives the positioning plate 30 to approach the urinary catheter 32. When the pressure sensor 31 detects the preset clamping pressure, it sends a feedback signal to the control system, the motor 24 stops running, and the positioning plate 30 completes the precise fixation of the urinary catheter 32, leaving a gap between the positioning plate 30 and the urinary catheter 32.

[0031] After the coding process is started, the motor 13 drives the disc 14 and the urine tube 32 to rotate slowly and uniformly. At the same time, the coding component 9 operates: the cylinder 16 pushes the push block 18 to move along the slide rail 17 to the designated position, the electric telescopic rod 19 adjusts the height of the laser generator 3, the infrared positioning sensor 21 locks the coding area of ​​the urine tube 32, the laser generator 3 starts and performs all-round coding on the rotating urine tube 32 to ensure that the traceability code completely covers the designated area.

[0032] After coding is completed, the positioning plate 30 is released, the electric push rod 11 pushes the container 12 to a position accessible to the user, the voice player 7 prompts the user to remove the urine catheter 32, and at the same time the system automatically synchronizes the traceability code with the HIS / LIS system in real time, completing the entire coding and distribution process.

[0033] The above description shows and illustrates the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Standard parts used in the present invention can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts, and equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art, and the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here.

[0034] It is understood that the present invention has been described through some embodiments, and those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes or equivalent substitutions can be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Furthermore, under the teachings of the present invention, these features and embodiments can be modified to adapt to specific situations and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic coding and dispensing device for urine routine sample containers based on a self-service terminal, comprising a terminal body (1), wherein the bottom of the terminal body (1) is equipped with casters (35). Its features are, Also includes: A barcode scanner (2) is installed on the terminal body (1), a laser generator (3) is installed inside the terminal body (1), a container (4) is installed on the outside of the terminal body (1), a partition (5) is installed inside the container (4), a urine catheter (32) and a urine cup are stored inside the container (4), a display screen (6) is installed on the terminal body (1), a voice player (7) is installed on one side of the display screen (6), and a control panel (33) is installed on one side of the voice player (7); and, A movable component (8) installed inside the terminal body (1), the movable component (8) including a container (12) installed inside the terminal body (1), the container (12) being used to store the urine catheter (32) that needs to be coded, the movable component (8) being used to move the container (12); and, A coding component (9) installed inside the terminal body (1) is used to assist the laser generator (3) in coding the urinary catheter (32); and, A positioning component (10) is installed inside the terminal body (1), the positioning component (10) being used to position the urine tube (32) inside the container (12).

2. The automatic coding and dispensing device for urine routine sample containers based on a self-service terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving part (8) includes an electric push rod (11) installed inside the terminal body (1), and the output end of the electric push rod (11) is fixedly connected to the container (12).

3. The automatic coding and dispensing device for urine routine sample containers based on a self-service terminal according to claim 2, characterized in that: The container (12) is equipped with a motor (13), and the output end of the motor (13) is fixedly connected to a disc (14) via a coupling. The disc (14) has an arc-shaped groove (15) inside that is adapted to the bottom of the urinary catheter (32).

4. The automatic coding and dispensing device for urine routine sample containers based on a self-service terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The coding component (9) includes a cylinder (16) installed on the terminal body (1), and a push block (18) is fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder (16). A slide rail (17) is installed on the terminal body (1), and the slide rail (17) is slidably connected to the push block (18).

5. The automatic coding and dispensing device for urine routine sample containers based on a self-service terminal according to claim 4, characterized in that: An electric telescopic rod (19) is installed at the bottom of the push block (18). A connecting plate (20) is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric telescopic rod (19). The outside of the connecting plate (20) is fixedly connected to the laser generator (3). An infrared positioning sensor (21) is installed on the laser generator (3).

6. The automatic coding and dispensing device for urine routine sample containers based on a self-service terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The terminal body (1) is equipped with an infrared positioning sensor (22), which is used to position the container (12).

7. The automatic coding and dispensing device for urine routine sample containers based on a self-service terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning component (10) includes a mounting box (23) installed inside the terminal body (1), the mounting box (23) has an empty slot (25), the terminal body (1) has an installation slot (34), the mounting box (23) has a motor (24) installed on the outside, and the installation slot (34) provides installation space for the motor (24).

8. The automatic coding and dispensing device for urine routine sample containers based on a self-service terminal according to claim 7, characterized in that: The output end of the motor (24) is fixedly connected to a lead screw (26) through the mounting box (23) via a coupling, and the lead screw (26) is connected to a sliding column (27) with symmetrical threads on the outside.

9. The automatic coding and dispensing device for urine routine sample containers based on a self-service terminal according to claim 8, characterized in that: The mounting box (23) is fixedly connected to a slide rod (28), which is slidably connected to a slide column (27).

10. The automatic coding and dispensing device for urine routine sample containers based on a self-service terminal according to claim 9, characterized in that: The slide bar (28) is externally fixedly connected to a connecting rod (29), and the connecting rod (29) passes through the slot (25) and is fixedly connected to a positioning plate (30). A pressure sensor (31) is installed inside the positioning plate (30).

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