Swab collection and storage device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a swab collection and storage device. The swab collection and storage device comprises a storage bottle, a sampling rod and a bottle cap, a first clamping part is arranged on the inner wall of a bottle opening of the storage bottle, and a second clamping part is arranged at the position, opposite to the first clamping part, of the inner wall of the bottle bottom of the storage bottle. The sampling rod comprises a sampling rod and at least one sampling head, the sampling head is arranged at the end part of the sampling rod, and a breaking part for easily breaking the sampling rod is arranged between the sampling head and the sampling rod; the first clamping part and the second clamping part are each composed of two flanges, and the two flanges extend from the inner wall of the storage bottle to the middle axis of the storage bottle in the first direction. According to the swab collection and storage device disclosed by the utility model, the first clamping part and the second clamping part form two U-shaped structures of which the openings face the middle shaft of the storage bottle on the horizontal section so as to limit the movement of the sampling rod in the first direction and the second direction. When the storage bottle is shaken for mixing, the sampling rod can be prevented from shaking because of being not fixed to block a bottle opening, so that the operation is not influenced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of medical devices, and more specifically, to a swab collection and storage device. Background Art

[0002] Swab collection is a common medical detection method, mainly used to collect cell or secretion samples from different parts of the human body for further laboratory testing and analysis. The following problems exist in the current existing swab collection process:

[0003] 1. There is no breaking position for the sampling rod. After sampling and mixing, the collection rod with residual liquid is easy to cause pollution to the surrounding environment when discarded; if the collection rod is broken and stored in the storage bottle, when the buffer solution is added and shaken, the collection rod is easy to block the bottle mouth, affecting the operation.

[0004] 2. When the sample demand is large, single sampling cannot meet the demand, and additional sampling rods need to be equipped.

[0005] 3. The nasal cavity sizes of adults and children are different, and different size requirements for the collection rod (mainly the collection head) are required during sampling. A single-size collection rod is difficult to meet the usage requirements of different populations. Summary of the Utility Model

[0006] The utility model provides a swab collection and storage device to solve the problems that the collection rod is easy to block the bottle mouth when shaken in the storage bottle and the quantity or size of the collection rod cannot meet the requirements in some occasions in the prior art.

[0007] The utility model provides a swab collection and storage device, including: a storage bottle, wherein a first clamping part is arranged on the inner wall of the bottle mouth of the storage bottle, and a second clamping part is arranged at a position opposite to the first clamping part on the inner wall of the bottom of the storage bottle; a sampling rod, the sampling rod includes a sampling rod body and at least one sampling head, the sampling head is arranged at the end of the sampling rod body, and a breaking part that is easy to break the sampling rod body is arranged between the sampling head and the sampling rod body; a bottle cap, the bottle cap covers the bottle mouth of the storage bottle; wherein, the first clamping part and the second clamping part are respectively composed of two retaining edges, and the two retaining edges extend from the inner wall of the storage bottle along a first direction towards the central axis of the storage bottle, so that the first clamping part and the second clamping part form two U-shaped structures with openings facing the central axis of the storage bottle in the horizontal cross-section, and the first clamping part and the second clamping part limit the movement of the sampling rod in the first direction and the second direction.

[0008] Furthermore, there are two sampling heads, and the two sampling heads are respectively arranged at both ends of the sampling rod body, and breaking parts that are easy to break the sampling rod body are respectively arranged between the two sampling heads and the sampling rod body.

[0009] Furthermore, the sizes of the two sampling heads are different.

[0010] Furthermore, the two retaining edges of the first clamping portion are arranged in parallel, and the distance between the retaining edges is slightly larger than the diameter of the sampling rod.

[0011] Furthermore, the two retaining edges of the second clamping portion are arranged in parallel, and the distance between the retaining edges is slightly larger than the diameter of the sampling head.

[0012] Furthermore, the two retaining edges of the second clamping portion form an inverted V-shaped structure with a larger upper spacing and a smaller lower spacing, and the minimum distance between the retaining edges is slightly larger than the diameter of the sampling head.

[0013] Furthermore, an insertion type interference fit is adopted between the bottle cap and the storage bottle.

[0014] Furthermore, the storage bottle is made of a transparent material.

[0015] Furthermore, a scale mark is provided on one side of the bottle body of the storage bottle.

[0016] Furthermore, a sticker slot is provided on the other side of the bottle body of the storage bottle.

[0017] In the swab collection and storage device of the present utility model, the sampling rod is broken off through the breaking portion and left in the storage bottle to avoid secondary environmental pollution; a first clamping portion is provided on the inner wall of the bottle mouth of the storage bottle, and a second clamping portion is provided at a position opposite to the first clamping portion on the inner wall of the bottom of the storage bottle. The first clamping portion and the second clamping portion form two U-shaped structures with openings facing the central axis of the storage bottle in the horizontal cross-section to limit the movement of the sampling rod in the first direction and the second direction. When the storage bottle is shaken for mixing, it can prevent the sampling rod from shaking due to non-fixation and blocking the bottle mouth, thus affecting the operation.

[0018] For some embodiments, there are two sampling heads, and the two sampling heads are respectively arranged at both ends of the sampling rod, and breaking portions are respectively arranged between the two sampling heads and the sampling rod. When the sample demand is large, it solves the problem that a single sampling cannot meet the sample demand and an additional sampling rod needs to be equipped.

[0019] For some embodiments, the sizes of the two sampling heads are different to adapt to the nasal cavity differences between different populations such as adults and children, collect samples more comfortably, and meet the sampling needs of different populations.

[0020] Other features and advantages of the present utility model will become clear through the following detailed description of the exemplary embodiments of the present utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The accompanying drawings incorporated in and forming a part of this specification illustrate embodiments of the present utility model and, together with the description thereof, are used to explain the principles of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a swab collection and storage device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 is a front view of a sampling rod of an embodiment of a swab collection and storage device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 is according to Figure 2 a partial enlarged view of the swab collection and storage device at A according to an embodiment;

[0025] Figure 4 is a front view of a storage bottle of a swab collection and storage device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 is a top view of a storage bottle of a swab collection and storage device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 6 is a front view of a storage bottle of a swab collection and storage device according to another embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 7 is a top view of a storage bottle of a swab collection and storage device according to another embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 8 is a perspective view of a storage bottle of a swab collection and storage device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of breaking of a swab collection and storage device according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0031] Reference numerals:

[0032] storage bottle 10; first engaging portion 11; second engaging portion 12; scale mark 13; label slot 14;

[0033] sampling rod 20; sampling shaft 21; sampling head 22; breaking portion 23. Detailed embodiments

[0034] Now, various exemplary embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that: unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangements of components and steps, numerical expressions, and numerical values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present utility model.

[0035] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way a limitation on the present utility model, its application, or use.

[0036] Technologies, methods, and devices known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such technologies, methods, and devices should be considered as part of the specification.

[0037] In all the examples shown and discussed here, any specific values should be construed as merely exemplary and not as a limitation. Thus, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0038] It should be noted that like reference numerals and letters denote like items in the following figures, and thus, once an item is defined in one figure, further discussion thereof is not required in subsequent figures.

[0039] In the description and claims of the present utility model, features related to the terms "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more. In addition, "and / or" in the description and claims indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates an "or" relationship between the associated objects before and after.

[0040] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship, it is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. This is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as a limitation on the present utility model.

[0041] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "mounted", "connected", and "coupled" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0042] The swab collection and storage device according to the embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0043] The swab collection and storage device according to the embodiments of the present invention includes a storage bottle 10, a sampling rod 20, and a bottle cap.

[0044] Specifically, a first clamping portion 11 is provided on the inner wall of the bottle mouth of the storage bottle 10, and a second clamping portion 12 is provided at a position opposite to the first clamping portion 11 on the inner wall of the bottom of the storage bottle; the sampling rod 20 includes a sampling rod 21 and at least one sampling head 22, the sampling head 22 is arranged at the end of the sampling rod 21, and a breaking portion 23 that is easy to break the sampling rod is provided between the sampling head 22 and the sampling rod 21; the bottle cap covers the bottle mouth of the storage bottle; wherein, the first clamping portion 11 and the second clamping portion 12 are respectively composed of two retaining edges, and the two retaining edges extend from the inner wall of the storage bottle along a first direction towards the central axis of the storage bottle, so that the first clamping portion 11 and the second clamping portion 12 form two U-shaped structures with openings facing the central axis of the storage bottle in a horizontal cross-section, and the first clamping portion 11 and the second clamping portion 12 limit the movement of the sampling rod 20 in the first direction and the second direction.

[0045] In other words, the swab collection and storage device according to the embodiments of the present invention mainly consists of a storage bottle 10, a sampling rod 20, and a bottle cap. Among them, the storage bottle 10 can be designed into corresponding sizes and shapes according to the needs of the use occasion. The bottle mouth of the storage bottle 10 is usually arranged at the top, a first clamping portion 11 is provided on the inner wall of the bottle mouth of the storage bottle 10, and a second clamping portion 12 is provided at a position opposite to the first clamping portion 11 on the inner wall of the bottom of the storage bottle. The first clamping portion 11 and the second clamping portion 12 are respectively composed of two retaining edges, and the retaining edges form thin walls with a certain thickness. The two retaining edges extend from the inner wall of the storage bottle along a first direction towards the central axis of the storage bottle. That is, the two retaining edges of the first clamping portion 11 extend a certain length from the inner wall of the bottle mouth along the first direction towards the central axis of the storage bottle; the two retaining edges of the second clamping portion 12 extend a certain length from the inner wall at the bottom of the bottle along the first direction towards the central axis of the storage bottle. Thus, the first clamping portion 11 and the second clamping portion 12 form two U-shaped structures with openings facing the central axis of the storage bottle in a horizontal cross-section.

[0046] The sampling rod 20 includes a sampling shaft 21 and at least one sampling head 22. The sampling head 22 is preferably a medical cotton swab and can be used to extend into the human nasal cavity or the throat opening to collect liquid samples. The sampling head 22 is wrapped around the end of the sampling shaft 21. The sampling head 22 can be one, wrapped around one end of the sampling shaft 21; the sampling head 22 can also be two, respectively wrapped around both ends of the sampling shaft 21, and can be reasonably adjusted according to the usage scenario of the swab collection and storage device. A breaking part 23 that is easy to break the sampling shaft is provided between the sampling head 22 and the sampling shaft 21. The number of the breaking parts 23 corresponds to the number of the sampling heads 22. When the number of the sampling heads 22 is one, the number of the breaking parts 23 is also one, which is located on the sampling shaft 21 close to the sampling head 22; when the number of the sampling heads 22 is two, the number of the breaking parts 23 is also two, respectively located at positions close to the sampling heads 22 at both ends of the sampling shaft 21. When the sampling rod 20 is placed into the storage bottle 10, the position of the breaking part 23 just corresponds to the bottle mouth, which is convenient to break the sampling shaft 21 from the breaking part 23 with the bottle mouth as the fulcrum, and leave the sampling head 22 with the liquid sample in the storage bottle 10 for detection, avoiding secondary pollution to the environment caused by discarding.

[0047] The swab collection and storage device includes a bottle cap that covers the bottle mouth of the storage bottle 10. The broken sampling rod 20 remains in the storage bottle 10. The sampling head 22 is restricted by the second clamping part 12 at the bottom of the bottle, and the sampling shaft 21 is restricted by the first clamping part 11 at the bottle mouth. The two U-shaped structures formed by the upper and lower combination of the first clamping part 11 and the second clamping part 12 restrict the movement of the sampling rod 20 in the first direction and the second direction. When the bottle cap is covered, the bottle cap restricts the movement of the sampling rod 20 in the third direction. When shaking the storage bottle for mixing, it can prevent the sampling rod from shaking due to not being fixed, blocking the bottle mouth and thus affecting the operation.

[0048] Both the first clamping part 11 and the second clamping part 12 are open structures in the direction close to the central axis of the storage bottle, which is convenient for the collection rod 20 to be quickly placed and restricted, improving work efficiency.

[0049] Thus, according to the swab collection and storage device of the present utility model, the sampling rod 20 is broken through the breaking part 23 and left in the storage bottle 10 to avoid secondary pollution to the environment; the first clamping part 11 is provided on the inner wall of the bottle mouth of the storage bottle 10, and the second clamping part 12 is provided at a position opposite to the first clamping part 11 on the inner wall of the bottom of the storage bottle. The first clamping part 11 and the second clamping part 12 form two U-shaped structures with openings facing the central axis of the storage bottle in the horizontal cross-section to restrict the movement of the sampling rod 20 in the first direction and the second direction. When shaking the storage bottle for mixing, it can prevent the sampling rod from shaking due to not being fixed, blocking the bottle mouth and thus affecting the operation.

[0050] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, there are two sampling heads 22, and the two sampling heads 22 are respectively arranged at both ends of the sampling rod 21. Breaking parts 23 that are easy to break the sampling rod are respectively provided between the two sampling heads 22 and the sampling rod 21.

[0051] The two sampling heads 22 can achieve one detection and two samplings. When the sample volume of one sampling does not meet the test requirements, the other sampling head 22 can be used to continue sampling. Or, the two sampling heads 22 are respectively used for nasal cavity and pharyngeal sampling. At the same time, breaking parts 23 that are easy to break the sampling rod are respectively provided between the two sampling heads 22 and the sampling rod 21, which is convenient for the two sampling heads 22 to be respectively broken.

[0052] In some specific embodiments of the present utility model, the sizes of the two sampling heads 22 are different.

[0053] That is to say, the sizes of the two sampling heads 22 can be set differently to meet different applicable objects. For example, the nasal cavity sizes of adults and children are different. By setting two sampling heads 22 with different sizes, especially when facing large-scale centralized sampling, the sampling head 22 can be selected according to different populations.

[0054] In some specific embodiments of the present utility model, the two blocking edges of the first clamping portion 11 are arranged in parallel, and the distance between the blocking edges is slightly larger than the diameter of the sampling rod 21.

[0055] In other words, the two blocking edges of the first clamping portion 11 are arranged in parallel, and the distance therebetween is slightly larger than the diameter of the sampling rod 21, which is convenient for the sampling rod 21 remaining in the storage bottle 10 to quickly enter the first clamping portion 11 and be restricted after being broken from the breaking part 23.

[0056] In some specific embodiments of the present utility model, the two blocking edges of the second clamping portion 12 are arranged in parallel, and the distance between the blocking edges is slightly larger than the diameter of the sampling head 22.

[0057] In other words, the second clamping portion 12 is used to restrict the sampling head 22. The two blocking edges of the second clamping portion 12 are arranged in parallel. As Figure 4 、 Figure 5 shown, the distance between the two blocking edges is slightly larger than the diameter of the sampling head 22. When the sampling head 22 enters the area surrounded by the two blocking edges, the blocking edges restrict the movement of the sampling head 22 in the second direction.

[0058] In some specific embodiments of the present utility model, the two blocking edges of the second clamping portion 12 are in an inverted V-shaped structure with a larger upper distance and a smaller lower distance, and the minimum distance between the blocking edges is slightly larger than the diameter of the sampling head 22.

[0059] That is to say, the two retaining edges of the second clamping portion 12 can also be arranged in an inverted V-shaped structure with a larger upper spacing and a smaller lower spacing. Among them, the minimum spacing of the retaining edges is slightly larger than the diameter of the sampling head 22. The inverted V-shaped structure forms a guiding structure. When the sampling head 22 approaches the upper part of the retaining edge, the inverted V-shaped structure formed by the two retaining edges forms a sliding guide for the sampling head 22, facilitating the sampling head 22 to smoothly enter the second clamping portion 12.

[0060] In some specific embodiments of the present utility model, an insertion and extraction type interference fit is adopted between the bottle cap and the storage bottle 10.

[0061] In other words, the connection structure between the bottle cap and the storage bottle 10 can be a threaded structure, a clamping structure, an insertion and extraction structure, etc., preferably an insertion and extraction type interference fit, which is convenient for quickly opening and closing the bottle cap.

[0062] In some specific embodiments of the present utility model, the storage bottle 10 is made of a transparent material.

[0063] In some specific embodiments of the present utility model, a scale mark 13 is provided on one side of the bottle body of the storage bottle 10.

[0064] In other words, the storage bottle 10 is made of a transparent material, which can facilitate the tester to observe the sample situation in the bottle. At the same time, in some specific embodiments, a scale mark 13 is provided on one side of the bottle body of the storage bottle 10, and the sample volume can be quickly read through the scale mark 13.

[0065] In some specific embodiments of the present utility model, a label slot 14 is provided on the other side of the bottle body of the storage bottle 10.

[0066] When the number of test samples is large, the storage bottles 10 are easily confused, resulting in the inability to correspond the test results with the tested persons. A label slot 14 is provided on the other side of the bottle body of the storage bottle 10, which is convenient for the tester to timely fix the test information on the storage bottle 10.

[0067] In summary, according to the swab collection and storage device of the present utility model, the sampling rod 20 is broken through the breaking portion 23 and left in the storage bottle 10 to avoid secondary environmental pollution; a first clamping portion 11 is provided on the inner wall of the bottle mouth of the storage bottle 10, and a second clamping portion 12 is provided at a position opposite to the first clamping portion 11 on the inner wall of the bottom of the storage bottle. The first clamping portion 11 and the second clamping portion 12 form two U-shaped structures with openings facing the central axis of the storage bottle in the horizontal cross-section to limit the movement of the sampling rod 20 in the first direction and the second direction. When the storage bottle is shaken for mixing, it can prevent the sampling rod from shaking due to being unfixed and blocking the bottle mouth, thus affecting the operation.

[0068] In some specific embodiments of the present utility model, there are two sampling heads 22, which are respectively arranged at both ends of the sampling rod 21, and breaking parts 23 are respectively arranged between the two sampling heads 22 and the sampling rod 21. When the sample demand is large, it solves the problem that a single sampling cannot meet the sample demand and an additional sampling rod 20 needs to be equipped.

[0069] In some specific embodiments of the present utility model, the sizes of the two sampling heads 22 are different to adapt to the nasal cavity differences among different populations such as adults and children, collect samples more comfortably, and meet the sampling needs of different populations.

[0070] Certainly, for those skilled in the art, other structures and working principles of the swab collection and storage device can be understood and implemented, and will not be elaborated in detail in the present utility model.

[0071] Although some specific embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the above examples are only for illustration and not for limiting the scope of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments can be modified without departing from the scope and spirit of the present utility model. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A swab collection and storage device, characterized in that, Comprising: A storage bottle (10), on the inner wall of the bottle mouth of the storage bottle (10), a first clamping portion (11) is provided, and at a position on the inner wall of the bottom of the storage bottle opposite to the first clamping portion (11), a second clamping portion (12) is provided; A sampling rod (20), the sampling rod (20) includes a sampling pole (21) and at least one sampling head (22), the sampling head (22) is arranged at the end of the sampling pole (21), and between the sampling head (22) and the sampling pole (21), a breaking portion (23) that is easy to break the sampling pole is provided; A bottle cap that covers the bottle mouth of the storage bottle (10); Wherein, the first clamping portion (11) and the second clamping portion (12) are respectively composed of two retaining edges, and the two retaining edges extend from the inner wall of the storage bottle along a first direction towards the axis of the storage bottle, so that the first clamping portion (11) and the second clamping portion (12) form two U-shaped structures with openings facing the axis of the storage bottle in a horizontal cross-section, and the first clamping portion (11) and the second clamping portion (12) restrict the movement of the sampling rod (20) in the first direction and the second direction.

2. The swab collection and storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that There are two sampling heads (22), the two sampling heads (22) are respectively arranged at both ends of the sampling pole (21), and between the two sampling heads (22) and the sampling pole (21), a breaking portion (23) that is easy to break the sampling pole is respectively provided.

3. The swab collection and storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sizes of the two sampling heads (22) are different.

4. The swab collection and storage device according to claim 1, wherein, The two retaining edges of the first clamping portion (11) are arranged in parallel, and the distance between the retaining edges is slightly larger than the diameter of the sampling pole (21).

5. The swab collection and storage device according to claim 1, wherein, The two retaining edges of the second clamping portion (12) are arranged in parallel, and the distance between the retaining edges is slightly larger than the diameter of the sampling head (22).

6. The swab collection and storage device according to claim 1, wherein, The two retaining edges of the second clamping portion (12) are in an inverted V-shaped structure with a larger upper spacing and a smaller lower spacing, and the minimum distance between the retaining edges is slightly larger than the diameter of the sampling head (22).

7. The swab collection and storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, An insertion and extraction type interference fit is adopted between the bottle cap and the storage bottle (10).

8. The swab collection and storage device according to claim 1, wherein, The storage bottle (10) is made of a transparent material.

9. The swab collection and storage device according to claim 8, characterized in that, A scale mark (13) is provided on one side of the bottle body of the storage bottle (10).

10. The swab collection and storage device according to claim 9, wherein, A sticker slot (14) is provided on the other side of the bottle body of the storage bottle (10).

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