Urinalysis instrument

Abstract

The utility model discloses a urinalysis instrument which comprises a sampling device, a runner plate, a kit, a pump and a valve, and the sampling device is used for receiving a sample to be tested. And the runner plate is communicated with the sampling device. The kit comprises a mounting disc and a plurality of reagent capsules, and the plurality of reagent capsules are connected with the mounting disc, are communicated with the runner plate and are used for containing various reagents. The pump is communicated with the sampling device and operably drives the sample to be tested and the reagent to enter the runner plate. The valve comprises a valve body and a plurality of valve cores, the valve body is connected with the runner plate and comprises a plurality of pipe bodies which are connected with one another, and the plurality of pipe bodies are respectively communicated with the plurality of reagent capsules and the runner plate. And the plurality of valve cores are respectively positioned in the plurality of tube bodies and operably control the plurality of reagent capsules to be opened or closed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of urine testing instruments, in particular to a urine testing instrument. Background Art

[0002] As human life expectancy increases, the importance of health care and maintenance has received more and more attention. Urine represents a person's health status. Quantitative analysis of urine components can help understand diseases such as the pancreas and kidneys. Urine testing has become one of the indispensable items for routine testing in medical institutions, and dry chemical urine testing analyzers have become important instruments for medical institutions. Currently, small handheld dry chemical urine testers for home use require handheld test strips to be dipped into urine for testing, which is unhygienic and cumbersome. A new type of urine tester that is easy to test is essential.

[0003] CN218445524U discloses a urine tester, the valve body of which is large in size and weight, and occupies a large space, which is not conducive to the assembly of the urine tester, because the existing urine tester needs to be improved. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a urine tester to solve the problems of the prior art.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the embodiment of the utility model provides a urine test instrument, comprising:

[0006] A sampling device, the sampling device is used to receive the sample to be tested;

[0007] A flow channel plate; the flow channel plate is connected to the sampling device;

[0008] A reagent kit, the reagent kit comprising a mounting plate and a plurality of reagent capsules, the plurality of reagent capsules being connected to the mounting plate and communicating with the flow channel plate for containing a plurality of reagents;

[0009] a pump, the pump being in communication with the sampling device and operable to drive the sample to be tested and the reagent into the flow channel plate; and

[0010] A valve, comprising:

[0011] a valve body, the valve body being connected to the flow channel plate and comprising a plurality of tubes connected to each other, the plurality of tubes being respectively connected to the plurality of reagent capsules and the flow channel plate; and

[0012] A plurality of valve cores are respectively located in the plurality of tubes and can operably control the opening or closing of the plurality of reagent capsules.

[0013] In one embodiment, the plurality of tubes are arranged in a ring shape and the radial outer sides of the plurality of tubes are conical surfaces;

[0014] The mounting plate is annular and the radial inner shape of the mounting plate matches the radial outer shapes of the plurality of tube bodies.

[0015] The radial inner side of the mounting plate abuts against the radial outer sides of the plurality of tubes.

[0016] In one embodiment, the urine test instrument further comprises a sealing ring, the sealing ring is located between the mounting plate and the plurality of tube bodies and is sealedly connected to the mounting plate and the tube bodies, the sealing ring is provided with a plurality of through holes, and both ends of the plurality of through holes are respectively connected to the plurality of tube bodies and the plurality of reagent capsules;

[0017] The plurality of valve cores can be operated to open or close the plurality of through holes.

[0018] In one embodiment, the bottom of the sealing ring is clamped with the flow channel plate.

[0019] In one embodiment, the top of the sealing ring is snap-fitted to the top of the valve body.

[0020] In one embodiment, the valve comprises a plurality of clamping blocks and clamping rings, and the plurality of clamping blocks are connected to at least a portion of the top of the tube body;

[0021] The clamping ring is annular and connected to the top of the sealing ring, and the clamping ring is clamped with the clamping block.

[0022] In one embodiment, the urine testing instrument further comprises a top shell and a bottom shell connected to the top shell;

[0023] The flow channel plate is connected to the bottom shell;

[0024] The reagent kit is connected to the top shell.

[0025] In one embodiment, the valve further includes an abutment portion, wherein the abutment portion is connected to at least a portion of the top of the tube body and abuts against the top shell.

[0026] In one embodiment, the bottom of the valve body is clamped with the flow channel plate.

[0027] In one embodiment, the through hole has a size smaller than the inner diameter of the tube body.

[0028] The valve body of the present invention is formed by connecting a plurality of tube bodies, does not require redundant multiple parts, and the size of the tube body can be set according to the requirements of the main flow channel. Compared with the valve body structure of the prior art, it is lighter and smaller in size, and can reduce the weight of the entire valve body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1-Figure 3 It is an exploded view of a urine testing instrument according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure numerals: 100, urine tester; 11, first shell; 12, second shell; 13, inner shell; 14, outer shell; 15, bottom shell; 2, pump; 3, sampling device; 4, valve body; 41, tube body; 42, valve core; 43, clamping block; 44, clamping ring; 45, abutment portion; 5, mounting plate; 51, drainage hole; 6, reagent capsule; 7, sealing ring; 71, through hole; 72, clamping column; 8, limiting ring; 81, buckle; 82, reinforcing rib; 83, abutment plate; 9, receiving plate; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the utility model clearer, the various embodiments of the utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, it can be understood by those skilled in the art that in the various embodiments of the utility model, many technical details are provided in order to enable readers to better understand the present application. However, even without these technical details and various changes and modifications based on the following embodiments, the technical schemes claimed for protection in the claims of the present application can be implemented.

[0032] Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification and claims, the word "comprise" and variations such as "include" and "have" should be construed in an open, inclusive sense, ie, should be interpreted as "including, but not limited to."

[0033] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings to describe the various embodiments of the present invention in detail, so as to more clearly understand the purpose, characteristics and advantages of the present invention. It should be understood that the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, but are only intended to illustrate the essential spirit of the technical solution of the present invention.

[0034] References throughout the specification to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" indicate that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, the appearances of "in one embodiment" or "in an embodiment" in various places throughout the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any manner in one or more embodiments.

[0035] As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. It should be noted that the term "or" is generally employed in its sense including "and / or" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0036] In the following description, in order to clearly demonstrate the structure and working mode of the utility model, many directional words will be used for description, but the words "front", "back", "left", "right", "outside", "inside", "outward", "inward", "up", "down", etc. should be understood as convenient terms and should not be understood as restrictive terms.

[0037] The utility model relates to a urine testing instrument 100, which includes a housing, a pump 2, a sampling device 3, a detection device, a control device, a valve and a driving mechanism. The housing has space for the pump 2, the sampling device 3, the detection device, the control device, the valve and the driving mechanism, which is used to accommodate the pump 2, the sampling device 3, the detection device, the control device, the valve and the driving mechanism. The sampling device 3 is used to collect a sample to be tested, such as urine. The inlet of the sampling device 3 is located at the top shell of the housing to facilitate receiving urine, and the outlet is connected to the inlet of the pump 2, and the sample can be transported to the detection device for detection through the pump 2. The detection device includes a reagent kit and a detection module. The test kit includes a mounting plate 5 and a plurality of reagent capsules 6, wherein the plurality of reagent capsules 6 are respectively used to contain different reagents, such as various suitable reagents for urine detection, including but not limited to reagents used for routine detection, such as urine pH, urine white blood cells (WBC / LEU), urine nitrite (NIT), urine protein (PRO), glucose (GLU), urobilinogen (URO / UBG), ketone bodies (KET), occult blood (BLU), bilirubin (BIL), ascorbic acid (VC), salts, creatinine (CrE), reagents for tumor markers, such as alpha-fetoprotein, carcinoembryonic antigen, albumin, urine β2-microglobulin, etc., and reagents for detecting microorganisms, such as nicotine, ethanol, vitamin C, etc.

[0038] The mounting plate 5 has an annular body and a plurality of drainage holes 51 penetrating the side of the annular body, wherein the plurality of drainage holes 51 are spaced apart and distributed circumferentially along the annular body. The reagent outflow port of the reagent capsule 6 can be closedly connected to the corresponding drainage hole 51. The reagent capsule 6 and the drainage hole 51 can be sealed and connected by a conduit or other means.

[0039] The detection module includes a flow channel plate, a light source device and a photosensitive sensor. The flow channel plate is located below the mounting plate 5 and the valve body 4. The flow channel plate is connected to the sampling device 3 and the reagent capsule 6. The flow channel plate is used to receive urine from the sampling device 3 and the reagent flowing out of the reagent capsule 6. The top of the flow channel plate has an annular flow channel formed by being recessed downward relative to the top surface and at least one test pit. The test pit is connected to the annular flow channel, and the annular flow channel can receive the reagent flowing out of the reagent flow outlet.

[0040] The light source device and the photosensitive sensor are respectively arranged on the flow channel plate, and are used for detecting samples, such as urine, to obtain human body related parameters. The light source device can be LED light, and the photosensitive sensor and LED light are connected to external equipment and control devices. After urine and reagents flow through the flow channel plate, the control device controls the LED and photosensitive sensor to start. After the detection is completed, the control device controls the LED and photosensitive sensor to turn off and transmit the data to the external equipment. The operating principle of the urine tester 100 of the utility model is the same as that of patent CN218445524U. The detailed principle can refer to patent CN218445524U.

[0041] The valve is used to drive the reagent to flow into the flow channel plate. Specifically, the valve includes a valve body 4 and a plurality of valve cores 42, the valve body 4 has a plurality of main channels and a plurality of flow outlets, the plurality of main channels and the plurality of flow outlets are respectively arranged at intervals along the circumference of the valve body 4, the plurality of flow outlets are respectively connected to the inner walls of the plurality of main channels, each valve core 42 cooperates with a corresponding main channel to operably open or close each flow outlet, and the inlet of each main channel is connected to the corresponding drainage hole 51.

[0042] The operating principle of the valve can also refer to patent CN218445524U. However, the structure of the valve body 4 is different from that of patent CN218445524U. The valve body 4 of the present invention includes a plurality of adjacent tube bodies 41, each of which is tubular, that is, the inner tube of each tube body 41 is the above-mentioned main flow channel, and the plurality of tube bodies 41 are respectively connected to the plurality of reagent capsules 6. The plurality of valve cores 42 are respectively located in the plurality of the tube bodies 41 and can control the opening or closing of the plurality of reagent capsules 6. The manner in which the plurality of valve cores 42 control the opening and closing of the plurality of reagent capsules 6 can also refer to patent CN218445524U.

[0043] The valve body 4 of the present invention is formed by connecting multiple tubes 41, and does not require additional multiple parts. The size of the tube 41 can be set according to the requirements of the main channel. Compared with the valve body structure of the prior art, it is lighter and smaller in size, which can reduce the weight of the overall valve body 4.

[0044] The driving mechanism is used to drive the corresponding valve core 42 to open or close the valve. The control device is electrically connected to the pump 2, the driving mechanism and the detection device, and is configured to control the operation of the pump 2, the driving mechanism and the detection device. The operation of the driving mechanism and the control device can also refer to patent CN218445524U.

[0045] The pump 2 is connected to the sampling device 3 and the main flow channel of the valve body 4, and can drive the sample to be tested and the reagent in the annular flow channel into the test pit. The operation mode of the pump 2 can also refer to patent CN218445524U.

[0046] In addition, the plurality of tubes 41 are arranged in a ring shape, and the radial outer sides of the plurality of tubes 41 are tapered surfaces, and the radial outer diameters of the plurality of tubes 41 gradually increase from top to bottom.

[0047] The mounting plate 5 is also annular and the radial inner shape of the mounting plate 5 matches the radial outer shape of the plurality of tube bodies 41, and the radial inner side of the mounting plate 5 abuts against the radial outer side of the plurality of tube bodies 41. The radial outer openings of the main channels of the plurality of tube bodies 41 and the drainage holes 51 of the mounting plate 5 are aligned with each other, that is, the radial outer openings of the tube bodies 41 face upward, while the radial inner openings of the drainage holes face downward, which makes it easier for the reagents in the drainage holes 51 to flow into the tube bodies 41. The reagents in the reagent capsule 6 can enter the main channel through the drainage holes 51, and then flow into the flow channel plate through the main channel.

[0048] Preferably, the urine tester 100 further includes a sealing ring 7, which is also annular and the radial outer side of the sealing ring 7 is sealed against the radial inner side of the mounting plate 5, and the radial inner side of the sealing ring 7 is in contact with the radial outer sides of the plurality of tubes 41. The sealing ring 7 is provided with a plurality of through holes 71, and the two ends of the plurality of through holes 71 are respectively connected to the plurality of tubes 41, the plurality of drainage holes 51, and the plurality of reagent capsules 6.

[0049] Preferably, the size of the through hole 71 is smaller than the inner diameter of the tube body 41 and the diameter of the drainage hole 51 , and one end of the plurality of valve cores 42 can abut against the through hole 71 or move away from the through hole 71 , thereby opening or closing the through hole 71 .

[0050] Optionally, the bottom of the sealing ring 7 is clamped to the flow channel plate through a plurality of clamping columns 72 to improve the stable abutment between the sealing ring 7 and the mounting plate 5 and the valve body 4 .

[0051] The top of the sealing ring 7 is engaged with the top of the valve body 4, so that the sealing ring 7 and the valve body 4 are sealed. In one embodiment, the valve includes a plurality of clamping blocks 43 and a clamping ring 44, and the plurality of clamping blocks 43 are at least connected to the top of a portion of the tube body 41, that is, the plurality of clamping blocks 43 protrude from the top of the tube body 41. The clamping ring 44 is annular and connected to the radial inner side of the sealing ring 7 and is located at the top of the sealing ring 7, and the clamping ring 44 can be engaged with the plurality of clamping blocks 43.

[0052] Optionally, the shell further includes a top shell and a bottom shell 15 detachably connected to the top shell, wherein the bottom shell 15 is used to be installed on the inner wall of the toilet, and the pump 2, the detection module, the flow plate and the valve are respectively installed on the bottom shell 15. The top shell is detachably connected to the bottom shell 15 and forms a space for accommodating the sampling device 3, the sampling device 3, the pump 2, the detection module, the flow plate and the valve. Specifically, the top shell includes a first shell 11 and a second shell 12, wherein the first shell 11 covers the sampling device 3, the pump 2, the detection module, the flow plate and the valve and is detachably connected to the bottom shell 15.

[0053] exist Figure 1-3 In the illustrated embodiment, the first housing 11 includes an outer shell 14 and an inner shell 13, wherein the outer shell 14 covers the sampling device 3 and the pump 2 and is detachably connected to the bottom shell 15. In addition, one end of the outer shell 14 facing the second housing 12 is connected to the inner wall of the bottom shell 15 through a vertical side plate, so that the outer shell 14 can completely cover the sampling device 3, the pump 2 and other components.

[0054] The end of the housing 14 facing the second housing 12 is provided with a recessed area, and the recessed area is located at the bottom of the second housing 12. After the second housing 12 and the first housing 11 are respectively connected to the bottom housing 15, the second housing 12 covers the recessed area and the top surface of the second housing 12 is flush with the first housing 11, so that the top surface of the second housing 12 does not protrude from the first housing 11. In addition, the recessed area faces one end of the second housing 12 and is provided with an inwardly recessed snap-in groove, and the bottom of the second housing 12 is provided with a protruding snap-in block 43 or a snap-in column, which can be snapped into the snap-in groove when the second housing 12 is installed on the bottom housing 15, so that the second housing 12 and the first housing 11 are snap-in. Of course, in other embodiments, other detachable connection methods, such as screws, etc., can also be used.

[0055] The inner shell 13 is located on the bottom surface of the second shell 12 and covers the detection module, the flow channel plate and the valve. The inner shell 13 is connected to the end of the outer shell 14 facing the second shell 12, and the inner shell 13 and the outer shell 14 are formed as one piece, that is, the inner shell 13 is equivalent to the outer shell 14 extending toward the direction of the second shell 12 and is connected to the end of the outer shell 14 facing the second shell 12.

[0056] The flow channel plate is snap-fitted to the bottom shell 15 or detachably connected by other means. The mounting plate 5 is snap-fitted to the second shell 12 of the top shell. Specifically, the bottom surface of the second shell 12 is provided with a slot, and the top surface of the mounting plate 5 can be snapped into the slot. After the second shell 12 of the top shell is disassembled, the mounting plate 5 and the plurality of reagent capsules 6 can be removed together with the second shell 12, so that new reagent capsules 6 can be replaced.

[0057] Optionally, the valve further comprises an abutment portion 45, which is connected to at least a portion of the top of the tube body 41 and abuts against the inner shell 13. In the embodiment shown in the figure, the abutment portion 45 is annular and connected to the radial inner side of the plurality of tube bodies 41, and the top surface of the abutment portion 45 is in sealing abutment with the bottom end of the inner shell 13.

[0058] As a preferred solution, the urine test instrument 100 further includes a limiting ring 8, which is connected to the plurality of reagent capsules 6 and is used to fix the plurality of reagent capsules 6. During the operation of the urine test instrument 100, the pump 2 and the motor will operate, which will cause the reagent capsule 6 to vibrate, thereby hindering the sealed connection between the inside of the reagent capsule 6 and the mounting plate 5, and may cause the reagent to leak into the housing. The present invention uses the limiting ring 8 to fix each reagent capsule 6, so that the reagent capsule 6 can be stably connected to the mounting plate 5.

[0059] The urine test instrument 100 also includes a support plate and a receiving plate 9, wherein the support plate is connected to the flow channel plate and fixedly connected or clamped to the bottom shell 15. The flow channel plate is disc-shaped, and the support plate is radially outside the flow channel plate and is located below the multiple reagent capsules 6. A portion of the receiving plate 9 is located on the top surface of the support plate, and the other portion protrudes from the outside of the support plate and is clamped to the second shell 12. The multiple reagent capsules 6 are located on the top surface of the receiving plate 9. When the top shell is disassembled, the receiving plate 9, the mounting plate 5 and the multiple reagent capsules 6 can be disassembled together.

[0060] As a preferred solution, the limiting ring 8 is connected to the receiving plate 9, that is, multiple reagent capsules 6 are located between the limiting ring 8 and the receiving plate 9. After the limiting ring 8 and the receiving plate 9 are fixedly connected, abutted or clamped, multiple reagent capsules 6 can be fixed between the two.

[0061] Optionally, the limiting ring 8 is engaged with the top of the plurality of reagent capsules 6 and abuts against the top surface of the receiving plate 9. As shown in the figure, the plurality of reagent capsules 6 are arranged along the axial direction of the mounting plate 5. The limiting ring 8 is annular and includes an abutting plate 83, a reinforcing rib 82 and a plurality of buckles 81 arranged at intervals; the plurality of buckles 81 are respectively engaged with the top of the plurality of reagent capsules 6.

[0062] The reinforcing rib 82 is annular and connected to the plurality of buckles 81 , respectively. The top end of the reinforcing rib 82 is spaced apart from the second shell 12 and can also abut against the second shell 12 .

[0063] The abutment plate 83 is connected to the bottom of two adjacent buckles 81 and abuts against the receiving plate 9. The top surface of the receiving plate 9 is provided with a plurality of abutment columns, and the abutment plate 83 abuts against some of the abutment columns.

[0064] Preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, but it should be understood that aspects of the embodiments can be modified, if necessary, to employ aspects, features and concepts of the various patents, applications and publications to provide further embodiments.

[0065] These and other changes can be made to the embodiments in light of the above detailed description.In general, in the claims, the terms used should not be considered limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the specification and the claims, but should be construed to include all possible embodiments along with the full scope of equivalents to which these claims are entitled.

[0066] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the above-mentioned embodiments are specific examples for implementing the present invention, and in actual applications, various changes may be made thereto in form and detail without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A urine tester, characterized in that: include: A sampling device, the sampling device is used to receive the sample to be tested; Runner plate; The flow channel plate is in communication with the sampling device; A reagent kit, the reagent kit comprising a mounting plate and a plurality of reagent capsules, the plurality of reagent capsules being connected to the mounting plate and communicating with the flow channel plate for containing a plurality of reagents; A pump, the pump is connected to the sampling device and can operably drive the sample to be tested and the reagent to enter the flow channel plate; as well as A valve, comprising: A valve body, the valve body is connected to the flow channel plate and includes a plurality of tubes connected to each other, the plurality of tubes are respectively connected to the plurality of reagent capsules and the flow channel plate; as well as A plurality of valve cores are respectively located in the plurality of tubes and can operably control the opening or closing of the plurality of reagent capsules.

2. The urine tester according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of tubes are arranged in a ring shape and the radial outer sides of the plurality of tubes are conical surfaces; The mounting plate is annular and the radial inner shape of the mounting plate matches the radial outer shapes of the plurality of tube bodies. The radial inner side of the mounting plate abuts against the radial outer sides of the plurality of tubes.

3. The urine tester according to claim 2, characterized in that: The urine tester further comprises a sealing ring, which is located between the mounting plate and the plurality of tube bodies and is sealedly connected to the mounting plate and the tube bodies, and the sealing ring is provided with a plurality of through holes, and the two ends of the plurality of through holes are respectively connected to the plurality of tube bodies and the plurality of reagent capsules; The plurality of valve cores can be operated to open or close the plurality of through holes.

4. The urine tester according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the sealing ring is clamped with the flow channel plate.

5. The urine tester according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the sealing ring is clamped with the top of the valve body.

6. The urine tester according to claim 3, characterized in that: The valve comprises a plurality of clamping blocks and clamping rings, wherein the plurality of clamping blocks are connected to at least a portion of the top of the pipe body; The clamping ring is annular and connected to the top of the sealing ring, and the clamping ring is clamped with the clamping block.

7. The urine tester according to claim 3, characterized in that: The urine testing instrument further comprises a top shell and a bottom shell connected to the top shell; The flow channel plate is connected to the bottom shell; The reagent kit is connected to the top shell.

8. The urine tester according to claim 7, characterized in that: The valve further comprises an abutting portion, wherein the abutting portion is connected to at least a portion of the top of the tube body and abuts against the top shell.

9. The urine tester according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the valve body is clamped with the flow channel plate.

10. The urine tester according to claim 3, characterized in that: The size of the through hole is smaller than the inner diameter of the tube body.

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