Closed sputum culture collector

By designing the combined structure of the sputum suction device and the collector, the problems of large volume and risk of detubeing of the existing sputum culture collector are solved, and the safety and stability of sputum suction are achieved, and it is suitable for sputum collection with different capacity.

CN223081686UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-11张艳
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Application Number
CN202422123821.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-30
Publication Date
2025-07-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-30

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Technical Problem

The existing sputum culture collectors are large in size and need to be replaced frequently, which increases the cost of equipment replacement. When placed on the ground, it increases the risk of detubeing at the connection between the suction tube and the collector, reducing the safety of sputum suction.

Method used

A closed sputum culture collector is designed, which adopts structures such as sputum suction device, gas pipe, collector body, sputum feeding tube, hollow ring, threaded fixing plate, suction cup, etc. Through the coordination of the threaded fixing plate and hollow ring, the risk of detuning at the connection between the sputum suction tube and the collector is reduced, and the stability and safety of the device are enhanced.

Benefits of technology

The stability and safety of the connection between the suction tube and the collector is achieved, the risk of detuning is reduced, the safety of suction is improved, and the use and observation of sputum collectors of different capacity are facilitated.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of sputum culture and collection, in particular to a closed sputum culture collector which comprises a sputum aspirator, the output end of the sputum aspirator is fixedly connected with an air delivery pipe, the end, away from the sputum aspirator, of the air delivery pipe is fixedly connected with a collector body, and the right side of the top of the collector body is fixedly connected with a sputum delivery pipe. A hollow ring is slidably connected to the outer side of the lower portion of the collector body, a bottom ring is fixedly connected to the lower portion of the inner side of the hollow ring, rotating shafts are rotatably connected to the left side and the right side in the hollow ring, damping layers are arranged on the outer sides of the rotating shafts, threaded fixing plates are fixedly connected to the ends, away from the hollow ring, of the rotating shafts, and threaded rods are spirally connected into the threaded fixing plates. Through the design cooperation of the collector and the collector body, sputum flowing in the sputum conveying pipe can be directly concentrated in the large-capacity collector body, the collector body is directly connected to the sputum conveying pipe, the pipe falling risk at the joint of the sputum suction pipe and the collector is reduced, and the sputum suction safety is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of sputum culture collection, in particular to a closed sputum culture collector. Background Technique

[0002] Sputum culture is one of the important means for diagnosing respiratory tract infections. Through sputum culture, it is possible to detect whether there are bacteria in the sputum, and determine the types and quantities of the bacteria, so as to guide clinicians to carry out targeted treatment;

[0003] It is found that the publication (announcement) number: CN214761196U discloses a closed sputum culture collector. In this technology, it is disclosed that "a closed sputum culture collector includes a container body and a cover body connected to the opening of the container body. A limiting groove is provided on the cover body, and a first through hole is provided on the limiting groove. The limiting groove is slidably connected with a sputum suction assembly. The sputum suction assembly includes a first baffle and a suction pipe. A second through hole corresponding to the first through hole is provided on the first baffle. The suction pipe is installed on the first baffle and corresponds to the second through hole. One side of the first baffle is connected to a second baffle through a connecting rod. When the secretion of the patient is sucked up, the second baffle is pushed into the limiting groove by finger, and at the same time, the first baffle is pushed to completely cover the first through hole. At this time, the first baffle is pushed away from the cover body. Finally, the connecting rod is manually broken to separate the first baffle from the second baffle, that is, the first baffle is separated from the cover body. Because the suction pipe is installed on the first baffle, the suction pipe is also separated from the cover body at the same time, and the closing can be completed";

[0004] When the existing sputum culture collector is in use, it generally needs to be used in combination with a sputum suction device. However, the volume of the collector is relatively large, and it generally needs to be replaced after storing sputum at several different time periods. And this kind of collector cannot be used twice, resulting in an increase in the equipment replacement cost. At the same time, this kind of collector is placed on the ground, increasing the risk of the suction pipe disconnecting from the collector connection, and reducing the safety of sputum suction.

[0005] To solve the above problems, a closed sputum culture collector is proposed in this application. Content of the Utility Model

[0006] To solve the problems raised in the above background technique. The utility model provides a closed sputum culture collector, which can reduce the risk of the suction pipe disconnecting from the collector connection and improve the safety of sputum suction.

[0007] To achieve the above object, the present utility model adopts the following technical solution: A closed sputum culture collector, comprising a sputum aspirator, a trachea tube is fixedly connected to the output end of the sputum aspirator, a collector body is fixedly connected to the end of the trachea tube away from the sputum aspirator, a sputum tube is fixedly connected to the upper right side of the collector body, a hollow ring is slidably connected to the outer side below the collector body, a bottom ring is fixedly connected to the lower inner side of the hollow ring, rotating shafts are rotatably connected to the left and right sides inside the hollow ring, a damping layer is arranged on the outer side of the rotating shafts, a threaded fixing plate is fixedly connected to the end of the rotating shaft away from the hollow ring, a threaded rod is spirally connected inside the threaded fixing plate, a torsion plate is fixedly connected to the top end of the threaded rod, a suction cup is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the threaded rod, a connecting rope is fixedly connected to the bottom of the collector body, and a weight block is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting rope away from the collector body. The sputum flowing in the sputum tube can be directly concentrated in the large-capacity collector body. The collector body is directly connected to the sputum tube, reducing the risk of tube detachment at the connection between the sputum aspirator tube and the collector, and improving the safety of sputum aspiration.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the closed sputum culture collector of the present utility model, the capacity of the collector body is two types, 100 milliliters and 150 milliliters, and the bottom cross-sectional diameters of the collector body with a capacity of 100 milliliters and 150 milliliters are the same. Different-capacity collector bodies can be prepared for patients with different symptoms, with wide versatility.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the closed sputum culture collector of the present utility model, the inner diameter of the hollow ring matches the bottom cross-sectional diameter of the sputum aspirator, the inner diameter of the bottom ring is smaller than the bottom cross-sectional diameter of the collector body, and the outer diameter of the bottom ring matches the inner diameter of the hollow ring. The collector body can stand inside the hollow ring without any fixation under the restriction of the hollow ring, facilitating medical staff to replace the collector body.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the closed sputum culture collector of the present utility model, the number of the threaded fixing plates is two, and the threaded fixing plates are distributed at the left and right ends outside the hollow ring. The length of the threaded rod is 1.5 times the sum of the height of the weight block and the length of the connecting rope. The suction cup can adsorb on a flat surface, enhancing the stability of the sputum culture collector, avoiding tipping or shaking, and ensuring the safety of sputum collection.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the closed sputum culture collector of the present utility model, a through hole is opened in the middle of the threaded fixing plate, and the diameter of the through hole in the middle of the threaded fixing plate matches the cross-sectional diameter of the threaded rod. The inner wall of the through hole of the threaded fixing plate is provided with an internal thread with a pitch matching the outer pitch of the threaded rod. The vertically movable hollow ring can be adjusted according to the height of the sputum collection container, facilitating the use of sputum collection containers with different capacities.

[0012] As a preferred closed sputum culture collector of the utility model, grooves are provided on both sides of the left and right interior of the hollow ring, and the longitudinal section shape of the grooves matches the longitudinal section shape of the rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is located on the inner sides of the grooves on the left and right sides of the hollow ring and is rotatably connected to the hollow ring, and the damping layer arranged on the surface of the rotating shaft is in contact with the inner sides of the grooves on the left and right sides of the hollow ring, so that the collector body has the function of adjusting the angle under the fixation of the suction cup, which is convenient for medical staff to observe the sputum condition in the collector body.

[0013] As a preferred closed sputum culture collector of the utility model, the overall shape of the weight-added block is cylindrical, and the weight of the weight-added block is twice the total weight of the water in the collector body, which can keep the collector body balanced, avoid the situation where medical staff forget to return the sputum suction device after turning the angle, prevent sputum overflow, and reduce the risk of cross infection.

[0014] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] The closed sputum culture collector designed by the utility model can directly concentrate the sputum flowing in the sputum delivery tube into the large-capacity collector body through the design coordination of the collector and the collector body. The collector body is directly connected to the sputum delivery tube, which reduces the risk of the sputum suction tube and the collector being detached from the connection, and improves the safety of sputum suction. At the same time, a suction cup is arranged on the bottom edge of the collector body, and the suction cup can be adsorbed on a flat surface, which enhances the stability of the sputum culture collector and avoids tipping or shaking, and ensures the safety of sputum collection. The threaded fixing plate and the hollow ring are connected by a rotating shaft, and the connecting rope and the weight block at the bottom of the collector body can not only adjust the angle of the collector body under the fixation of the suction cup, which is convenient for medical staff to observe the sputum situation in the collector body, but also the weight block at the bottom of the collector body can keep the collector body balanced, avoid the situation that the medical staff forgets to return the sputum suction device after turning the angle, prevent sputum overflow, and reduce the risk of cross infection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the hollow ring of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the collector body of the utility model being longitudinally flipped 180 degrees and exploded;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the rotating shaft of the present utility model.

[0021] Legend:

[0022] 1. Suction device; 2. Air delivery tube; 3. Collector body; 4. Sputum delivery tube; 5. Hollow ring; 6. Threaded fixing plate; 7. Threaded rod; 8. Twisting plate; 9. Suction cup; 10. Bottom ring; 11. Rotating shaft; 12. Connecting rope; 13. Weight-increasing block; 14. Damping layer. Specific embodiments

[0023] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] Embodiment 1

[0025] As Figures 1 to 4 shown;

[0026] A closed sputum culture collector includes a suction device 1.

[0027] In this embodiment: It is found that the publication (announcement) number: CN214761196U discloses a closed sputum culture collector. To solve the existing problems in this prior art, as disclosed in the above background art, "When the existing sputum culture collector is used, it generally needs to be used in combination with a suction device. However, the collector has a large volume, and it generally needs to be replaced after storing sputum at several different time periods. And this kind of collector cannot be reused, resulting in an increase in the equipment replacement cost. At the same time, this kind of collector is placed on the ground, increasing the risk of the sputum suction tube coming off at the connection with the collector, reducing the safety of sputum suction." In combination, this problem is obviously an existing and difficult-to-solve problem. In view of this, to solve this technical problem, a hollow ring 5 and a suction cup 9 are added to this application document;

[0028] Furthermore:

[0029] As Figures 1 to 4 shown:

[0030] Combined with the above content: A closed sputum culture collector includes a sputum aspirator 1. A trachea tube 2 is provided at the output end of the sputum aspirator 1. One end of the trachea tube 2 far from the sputum aspirator 1 is inserted into the left side of the top of the collector body 3. The right side of the top of the collector body 3 is inserted by a sputum transmission tube 4. The outside of the lower part of the collector body 3 is inserted into the inside of a hollow ring 5. A bottom ring 10 is welded below the inside of the hollow ring 5. Rotating shafts 11 are provided on the left and right sides inside the hollow ring 5. A damping layer 14 is provided on the outside of the rotating shafts 11. One end of the rotating shaft 11 far from the hollow ring 5 is welded with a threaded fixing plate 6. A threaded rod 7 passes through the threaded fixing plate 6 and is spirally engaged with the internal threads on the inner wall of the threaded fixing plate 6. The top of the threaded rod 7 is welded with a torsion plate 8. The bottom end of the threaded rod 7 is connected to a suction cup 9 through the rotating shaft 11. A connecting rope 12 is provided at the bottom of the collector body 3. A weight block 13 is provided at one end of the connecting rope 12 far from the collector body 3.

[0031] In this embodiment: The sputum flowing in the sputum transmission tube 4 can be directly concentrated in the large-capacity collector body 3. The collector body 3 is directly connected to the sputum transmission tube 4, reducing the risk of tube detachment at the connection between the sputum aspirator tube and the collector, and improving the safety of sputum aspiration.

[0032] In an alternative embodiment: The capacity of the collector body 3 is of two types, 100 milliliters and 150 milliliters, and the bottom cross-sectional diameters of the collector body 3 with a capacity of 100 milliliters and 150 milliliters are the same.

[0033] In this embodiment: Different-capacity collector bodies 3 can be prepared for patients with different symptoms, with wide versatility.

[0034] In an alternative embodiment: The inner diameter of the hollow ring 5 matches the bottom cross-sectional diameter of the sputum aspirator 1. The inner diameter of the bottom ring 10 is smaller than the bottom cross-sectional diameter of the collector body 3, and the outer diameter of the bottom ring 10 matches the inner diameter of the hollow ring 5.

[0035] In this embodiment: The collector body 3 can stand inside the hollow ring 5 without any fixation under the restriction of the hollow ring 5, facilitating the medical staff to replace the collector body 3.

[0036] In an alternative embodiment: The number of the threaded fixing plates 6 is two, and the threaded fixing plates 6 are distributed at the left and right ends outside the hollow ring 5. The length of the threaded rod 7 is 1.5 times the sum of the height of the weight block 13 and the length of the connecting rope 12.

[0037] In this embodiment: The suction cup 9 can adsorb on a flat surface, enhancing the stability of the sputum culture collector, avoiding tipping or shaking, and ensuring the safety of sputum collection.

[0038] In an alternative embodiment: A through hole is formed in the middle of the threaded fixing plate 6, and the diameter of the through hole in the middle of the threaded fixing plate 6 matches the cross-sectional diameter of the threaded rod 7. The inner wall of the through hole of the threaded fixing plate 6 is provided with internal threads whose pitch matches the outer pitch of the threaded rod 7.

[0039] In this embodiment: The vertically movable hollow ring 5 can be adjusted according to the height of the sputum collection container, facilitating the use of sputum collection containers of different capacities.

[0040] In an alternative embodiment: Grooves are formed on both the left and right sides inside the hollow ring 5, and the longitudinal cross-sectional shape of the grooves matches the longitudinal cross-sectional shape of the rotating shaft 11. The rotating shaft 11 is located inside the grooves on both the left and right sides of the hollow ring 5 and is rotatably connected to the hollow ring 5, and the damping layer 14 provided on the surface of the rotating shaft 11 contacts the inner sides of the grooves on both the left and right sides of the hollow ring 5.

[0041] In this embodiment: The collector body 3 is provided with the function of adjusting the angle under the fixation of the suction cup 9, facilitating medical staff to observe the sputum situation inside the collector body 3.

[0042] In an alternative embodiment: The overall shape of the weight block 13 is cylindrical, and the weight of the weight block 13 is twice the total weight of the water filled in the collector body 3.

[0043] In this embodiment: The collector body 3 can be kept balanced, avoiding the situation where medical staff forget to return the position after rotating the angle of the suction device 1, preventing sputum from overflowing, and reducing the risk of cross-infection.

[0044] Working principle and usage process of the utility model: Insert the sputum aspirator 1 into the socket, and insert the air delivery tube 2 extending from the bottom of the sputum aspirator 1 into the air hole on the left side of the top of the collector body 3. Connect the sputum delivery tube 4 to the infusion hole on the right side of the top of the collector body 3. After the collector body 3 is connected, take out the hollow ring 5, suck the suction cups 9 on the left and right sides of the bottom of the hollow ring 5 onto the tabletop of the hospital table. Then insert the bottom of the collector body 3 into the hollow ring 5 until the bottom of the collector body 3 touches the bottom ring 10 located below the inner side of the hollow ring 5. At this time, the weight block 13 connected to the collector body 3 by the connecting rope 12 also touches the tabletop. At this time, it is necessary to rotate the torsion plate 8 so that the weight block 13 is pulled by the connecting rope 12 and suspended. The torsion plate 8 drives the threaded rod 7 to rotate in the threaded fixing plate 6. The end of the threaded rod 7 away from the torsion plate 8 rotates on the top of the suction cup 9. At this time, the internal thread on the inner wall of the threaded fixing plate 6 and the external thread on the outer side of the threaded rod 7 are helically engaged with each other. The position of the threaded rod 7 remains unchanged, and the threaded fixing plate 6 drives the hollow ring 5 and the collector body 3 to move upward until the weight block 13 is suspended and then stops. The patient can concentrate the sputum in the collector body 3 through the sputum delivery tube 4. When the medical staff needs to observe the sputum in the collector body 3, the angle of the collector body 3 can be rotated. After the angle of the hollow ring 5 and the collector body 3 is rotated, the rotating shaft 11 connected to the hollow ring 5 and the threaded fixing plate 6 and the damping layer 14 on the outer side of the rotating shaft 11 also start to rotate. After the observation is completed, the collector body 3 returns to the vertical initial position under the action of the weight block 13.

[0045] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those skilled in the art, they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A closed sputum culture collector, comprising a sputum aspirator (1), characterized in that: The output end of the sputum aspirator (1) is fixedly connected to an air delivery pipe (2). One end of the air delivery pipe (2) far from the sputum aspirator (1) is fixedly connected to a collector body (3). The right side of the top of the collector body (3) is fixedly connected to a sputum delivery pipe (4). A hollow ring (5) is slidably connected to the outer side below the collector body (3). A bottom ring (10) is fixedly connected to the lower inner side of the hollow ring (5). Rotating shafts (11) are rotatably connected to the left and right sides inside the hollow ring (5). A damping layer (14) is arranged on the outer side of the rotating shafts (11). One end of the rotating shaft (11) far from the hollow ring (5) is fixedly connected to a threaded fixing plate (6). A threaded rod (7) is screwed inside the threaded fixing plate (6). A torsion plate (8) is fixedly connected to the top end of the threaded rod (7). A suction cup (9) is rotatably connected to the bottom end of the threaded rod (7). A connecting rope (12) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the collector body (3). A weight block (13) is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting rope (12) far from the collector body (3).

2. The enclosed sputum culture collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The capacity of the collector body (3) has two types: 100 milliliters and 150 milliliters, and the bottom cross-sectional diameters of the collector body (3) with a capacity of 100 milliliters and 150 milliliters are the same.

3. The closed sputum culture collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner diameter of the hollow ring (5) matches the bottom cross-sectional diameter of the sputum aspirator (1). The inner diameter of the bottom ring (10) is smaller than the bottom cross-sectional diameter of the collector body (3), and the outer diameter of the bottom ring (10) matches the inner diameter of the hollow ring (5).

4. The closed sputum culture collector according to claim 1, wherein: The number of the threaded fixing plates (6) is two, and the threaded fixing plates (6) are distributed at the left and right ends of the outer side of the hollow ring (5). The length of the threaded rod (7) is 1.5 times the sum of the height of the weight block (13) and the length of the connecting rope (12).

5. The closed sputum culture collector according to claim 1, wherein: A through hole is formed in the middle of the threaded fixing plate (6), and the diameter of the through hole in the middle of the threaded fixing plate (6) matches the cross-sectional diameter of the threaded rod (7). The inner wall of the through hole of the threaded fixing plate (6) is provided with an internal thread whose pitch matches the outer pitch of the threaded rod (7).

6. The closed sputum culture collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: Grooves are formed on the left and right sides inside the hollow ring (5), and the longitudinal cross-sectional shape of the grooves matches the longitudinal cross-sectional shape of the rotating shaft (11). The rotating shafts (11) are located inside the grooves on the left and right sides of the hollow ring (5) and are rotatably connected to the hollow ring (5), and the damping layer (14) provided on the surface of the rotating shafts (11) contacts the inner sides of the grooves on the left and right sides of the hollow ring (5).

7. The closed sputum culture collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The overall shape of the weight block (13) is cylindrical, and the weight of the weight block (13) is twice the total weight of the water contained in the collector body (3).

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  • Closed sputum culture collector

    CN214761196U