Multifunctional device suitable for mercury thermometer

Abstract

The utility model provides a multifunctional device suitable for a mercury thermometer, and relates to the technical field of medical instruments. The device comprises a main body unit, a fixing unit, a heating unit, a disinfection unit, a time setting button, a detection starting button, a prompt unit and a controller, the main body unit comprises a base, a throwing device, a water tank, an upper cover and a control panel, the throwing device and the water tank are arranged at the top of the base side by side, and the upper cover can cover the top of the water tank; and the control panel is arranged at the front part of the base. The multifunctional device can integrate the functions of fixing, heating, disinfecting, dropping, time setting and the like, the functions are richer, the occupied space is reduced, more thermometers can be contained and placed, the water temperature can be accurately controlled and kept constant, the thermometers can be fully disinfected, meanwhile, the detection time is effectively saved, the detection efficiency is improved, and the detection cost is reduced. And the working pressure of medical staff is also relieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of medical equipment, in particular to a multifunctional device suitable for mercury thermometers. Background Art

[0002] Observing vital signs is a key component of patient monitoring. These vital signs include body temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure. These four indicators are the most basic physiological indicators for assessing human life activities and are crucial for diagnosing disease, assessing disease severity, and monitoring treatment effectiveness.

[0003] Body temperature is an important indicator of human life activities. The tools commonly used to measure body temperature include mercury thermometers and electronic thermometers. In comparison, mercury thermometers are more accurate than electronic thermometers, and mercury thermometers are more commonly used in clinical practice.

[0004] However, mercury thermometers must be calibrated at least once a week to ensure the accuracy of measurement results. During calibration, all thermometers must be shaken to below 35°C using a separate device. Then, all thermometers are simultaneously placed in water with a measured temperature below 40°C. After waiting for 3 minutes, the thermometers are removed for inspection. If the difference in mercury between the thermometers is more than 0.2°C or if there are cracks in the mercury column, the thermometers are deemed unqualified and should be removed from use. The qualified thermometers should be wiped dry with gauze and placed in a container for later use.

[0005] The applicant has found that there are at least the following technical problems in the existing technology: for the calibration process of mercury thermometers, water below 40°C needs to be prepared before calibration, the water temperature is difficult to control, and the water temperature cannot be maintained constant; the number of thermometers tested at a single time is small; the mercury thermometers also need to be immersed in 75% alcohol for disinfection, and there is a stacking phenomenon during the disinfection process, which can easily lead to incomplete disinfection and cause cross-infection; the thermometers require separate equipment for drop-off, which takes up more space and has low efficiency during the transfer process. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a multifunctional device for mercury thermometers to address the technical problems of prior art mercury thermometer calibration, such as difficulty controlling and maintaining constant water temperature, a limited number of thermometers that can be tested at a time, and incomplete disinfection. The various technical effects of the preferred technical solution among the various technical solutions provided by this utility model are detailed below.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0008] A multifunctional device suitable for mercury thermometers, comprising a main unit, a fixing unit, a heating unit, a disinfection unit, a time setting button, a detection start button, a prompt unit and a controller, wherein the main unit comprises a base, a drop device, a water tank, an upper cover and a control panel, the drop device and the water tank are arranged side by side on the top of the base, the upper cover can be covered on the top of the water tank, the control panel is arranged at the front of the base, the fixing unit is placed inside the water tank, the thermometer can be placed on the fixing unit and distributed in an array, the heating unit is arranged inside the water tank and on the control panel, the disinfection unit is arranged on the upper cover and the control panel, the time setting button and the detection start button are arranged on the control panel, the prompt unit is arranged inside the base or on the control panel, the drop device, the control panel, the heating unit, the disinfection unit, the time setting button, the detection start button and the prompt unit are all electrically connected to the controller.

[0009] Preferably, the fixing unit comprises a fixing frame, a plurality of fixing slots are arranged in an array on the fixing frame, and one of the thermometers is inserted into each fixing slot.

[0010] Preferably, the heating unit includes a temperature button, a heating tube and a temperature sensor, the temperature button is arranged on the control panel, the heating tube and the temperature sensor are both arranged at the bottom inside the water tank, and the temperature button, the heating tube and the temperature sensor are all electrically connected to the controller.

[0011] Preferably, the disinfection unit includes an ultraviolet disinfection lamp and a disinfection button, the ultraviolet disinfection lamp is connected to the bottom of the upper cover, the upper cover and the water tank are respectively provided with conductive connectors at the connection points, the two conductive connectors are respectively electrically connected to the ultraviolet disinfection lamp and the controller through wires, and the disinfection button is arranged on the control panel and electrically connected to the controller.

[0012] Preferably, a drainage unit is further included, which includes a drainage box, a drainage pipe, a drainage valve and a drainage button. The drainage box is detachably connected to the rear of the base, the water tank is connected to the drainage box through the drainage pipe, the drainage valve is provided on the drainage pipe, and the drainage button is provided on the control panel. The drainage button and the drainage valve are both electrically connected to the controller.

[0013] Preferably, the prompt unit is a prompt light, and the prompt light is provided on the control panel.

[0014] Preferably, the prompt unit is a sound generator, and the sound generator is arranged inside the base.

[0015] Preferably, the descent equipment is a descent machine, and the descent machine is fixed on the top of the base.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the throwing-down device has a throwing-down function, which can quickly throw the thermometer to below 35°C;

[0017] The water tank has a larger storage space and can hold more thermometers;

[0018] Thermometers can be placed on the fixed unit and distributed in an array. The array arrangement can reasonably place and accommodate a larger number of thermometers. At the same time, the thermometers are independently separated from each other, which is more hygienic and facilitates the following disinfection unit to fully disinfect. The fixed unit can uniformly limit and fix a large number of thermometers.

[0019] The heating unit can heat the water so that the thermometer reaches the expected temperature. The heating unit can accurately control the water temperature and maintain a constant water temperature.

[0020] While testing, the disinfection unit can fully disinfect the thermometer inside the water tank, effectively saving time and optimizing the workflow;

[0021] By setting the time setting button, you can choose the heating time to maintain the set temperature, and press the detection start button to start the detection;

[0022] When the water temperature rises to the set temperature and maintains for a sufficient set time, the prompt unit can prompt the medical staff that all mercury thermometers can be tested by emitting light or making sounds;

[0023] The multifunctional device can integrate the functions of fixing, heating, disinfection, dropping and time setting. It has richer functions, reduces the occupied space, can accommodate and place more thermometers, the water temperature can be accurately controlled and maintained constant, the thermometer can be fully disinfected, and at the same time effectively saves testing time, improves testing efficiency, and reduces the work pressure of medical staff. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the utility model, in which the upper cover is hidden;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a top view of the fixing unit of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a front view structural diagram of the upper cover and the ultraviolet disinfection lamp of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a detailed structural diagram of the drainage unit of the present utility model;

[0029] In the figure, 1 is the main unit; 11 is the base; 12 is the drop equipment; 13 is the water tank; 14 is the upper cover; 15 is the control panel;

[0030] 2. Fixing unit; 21. Fixing frame; 211. Fixing slot;

[0031] 3. Heating unit; 31. Temperature button;

[0032] 4. Disinfection unit; 41. Ultraviolet disinfection lamp; 42. Disinfection button;

[0033] 51. Time setting button; 52. Detection start button;

[0034] 6. Drain unit; 61. Drain box; 62. Drain pipe; 63. Drain valve; 64. Drain button. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] To make the purpose, technical solution, and advantages of the present invention more clear, the technical solution of the present invention will be described in detail below. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other implementation methods obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "lateral", "length", "width", "height", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "side" and the like indicate directions or positional relationships based on the attached Figure 1 The orientation or positional relationship shown is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0037] It should also be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; and direct or indirect connections through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model depending on the specific circumstances.

[0038] Reference Figures 1 to 4 , the utility model provides a multifunctional device suitable for a mercury thermometer, comprising a main unit 1, a fixing unit 2, a heating unit 3, a disinfection unit 4, a time setting button 51, a detection start button 52, a prompt unit and a controller;

[0039] The main unit 1 includes a base 11, a drop device 12, a water tank 13, an upper cover 14, and a control panel 15. The drop device 12 and the control panel 15 are both electrically connected to the controller. The base 11 is used to support the drop device 12 and the water tank 13. The drop device 12 and the water tank 13 are arranged side by side on the top of the base 11. The drop device 12 has a drop function. After all thermometers are placed in the drop device 12 and then turned on, the drop device 12 can quickly drop the thermometers to below 35°C. The water tank 13 has a large storage space and can accommodate more thermometers. The upper cover 14 can be covered on the top of the water tank 13. The control panel 15 is arranged at the front of the base 11.

[0040] The fixing unit 2 is placed inside the water tank 13, and the thermometers can be placed on the fixing unit 2 and distributed in an array. The array distribution arrangement can reasonably place and accommodate a larger number of thermometers. At the same time, the thermometers are independently separated from each other, which is more hygienic and facilitates the following disinfection unit 4 to fully disinfect. The fixing unit 2 can uniformly limit and fix a large number of thermometers. With the help of the fixing unit 2, the thermometers can be completely immersed in the water of the water tank 13;

[0041] The heating unit 3 is arranged inside the water tank 13 and on the control panel 15. The heating unit 3 is electrically connected to the controller. Since the water inside the water tank 13 is tap water or purified water at room temperature, which is poured into the water tank 13 through an external tool, the temperature of tap water or purified water at room temperature is generally lower than 35°C. Therefore, the water needs to be heated to increase the temperature of the thermometer. The heating unit 3 can heat the water so that the thermometer reaches the expected temperature. The expected temperature here can be set by the heating unit 3 according to actual use needs. The heating unit 3 can accurately control the water temperature and maintain the water temperature constant;

[0042] The disinfection unit 4 is provided on the upper cover 14 and the control panel 15. The disinfection unit 4 is electrically connected to the controller. When the upper cover 14 is covered on the top of the water tank 13, the disinfection unit 4 can fully disinfect the thermometer inside the water tank 13 while performing the test, thereby effectively saving time and optimizing the workflow.

[0043] A time setting button 51 and a detection start button 52 are provided on the control panel 15. Both the time setting button 51 and the detection start button 52 are electrically connected to the controller. By setting the time setting button 51, a heating time for maintaining a set temperature can be selected, which is usually preferably 3-5 minutes. When it is necessary to start the multifunctional device, the detection start button 52 can be pressed. At this time, the heating unit 3 starts working, heating the water temperature to the set temperature, and then maintaining the heating time set by the time setting button 51. In this embodiment, the application principle of using the time setting button 51 to set the time and using the detection start button 52 to start the detection on the device is relatively conventional prior art, and therefore will not be further described.

[0044] The prompt unit is arranged inside the base 11 or on the control panel 15. The prompt unit is electrically connected to the controller. When the water temperature rises to the set temperature and maintains it for a sufficient set time, the controller can transmit a signal to the prompt unit. The prompt unit can prompt the medical staff that all mercury thermometers can be tested by emitting light or sound.

[0045] It is worth noting that, in order to ensure the accuracy of the detection, the multifunctional device mentioned in this embodiment still uses the manual detection method of medical staff for the actual detection of mercury thermometers;

[0046] The multifunctional device can integrate the functions of fixing, heating, disinfection, dropping and time setting. It has richer functions, reduces the occupied space, can accommodate and place more thermometers, the water temperature can be accurately controlled and maintained constant, the thermometer can be fully disinfected, and at the same time effectively saves testing time, improves testing efficiency, and reduces the work pressure of medical staff.

[0047] As an optional embodiment, the fixing unit 2 includes a fixing frame 21, and a plurality of fixing grooves 211 are arranged in an array on the fixing frame 21. The fixing grooves 211 are distributed in an array, and a thermometer is inserted inside each fixing groove 211. The array distribution arrangement can reasonably place and accommodate a larger number of thermometers. At the same time, the thermometers are independently separated from each other, which is more hygienic.

[0048] As an optional embodiment, the heating unit 3 includes a temperature button 31, a heating tube and a temperature sensor. The temperature button 31 is set on the control panel 15. The heating tube and the temperature sensor are both set at the bottom of the water tank 13. The temperature button 31, the heating tube and the temperature sensor are all electrically connected to the controller.

[0049] By setting the temperature button 31, the heating temperature to which the thermometer needs to be raised can be selected. The temperature sensor can detect the water temperature in the water tank 13 in real time. When the water temperature reaches the required level, the heating is stopped. The heating tube can start to heat the water after receiving the signal transmitted by the controller.

[0050] In this embodiment, the structure and application principle of the temperature button 31, the heating tube and the temperature sensor are relatively conventional existing technologies, and therefore will not be further described.

[0051] As an optional embodiment, the disinfection unit 4 includes an ultraviolet disinfection lamp 41 and a disinfection button 42. The ultraviolet disinfection lamp 41 is connected to the bottom of the upper cover 14. The upper cover 14 and the water tank 13 are respectively provided with conductive connectors at the connection. The two conductive connectors are electrically connected to the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 41 and the controller through wires. The disinfection button 42 is provided on the control panel 15 and is electrically connected to the controller. When the upper cover 14 is placed on the top of the water tank 13, the circuits of the two conductive connectors are connected. After the disinfection button 42 is pressed, the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 41 can be started to fully disinfect the thermometer located thereunder.

[0052] In this embodiment, the structures and application principles of the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 41 and the disinfection button 42 are relatively conventional existing technologies, and therefore will not be further described.

[0053] As an optional embodiment, it also includes a drainage unit 6, which includes a drainage box 61, a drainage pipe 62, a drainage valve 63 and a drainage button 64. The drainage box 61 is detachably connected to the rear of the base 11. Here, it is preferably provided with a receiving groove at the rear of the base 11, and the drainage box 61 can be detachably placed in the receiving groove. The water tank 13 is connected to the drainage box 61 through the drainage pipe 62. A drainage valve 63 is provided on the drainage pipe 62. The drainage button 64 is provided on the control panel 15. The drainage button 64 and the drainage valve 63 are both electrically connected to the controller. After pressing the drainage button 64, a signal can be transmitted to the controller. The controller sends a signal to the drainage valve 63, and the drainage valve 63 is started to open the drainage pipe 62 and drain the water in the water tank 13 into the drainage box 61. After drainage is completed, the drainage box 61 can be taken out from the rear of the base 11, and the water can be poured out to complete the operation. The structure and application principle of the drainage button 64 and the drainage valve 63 are relatively conventional existing technologies, so they will not be further described.

[0054] As an optional embodiment, the prompt unit may preferably be a prompt light or a sounder;

[0055] When the prompt unit is a prompt light, the prompt light is set on the control panel. After the water temperature rises to the set temperature and maintains for a sufficient set time, the controller can transmit a signal to the prompt light, and the light will light up, prompting medical staff that all mercury thermometers can be tested;

[0056] When the prompt unit is a sounder, the sounder is arranged inside the base 11. After the water temperature rises to the set temperature and maintains for a sufficient set time, the controller can transmit a signal to the sounder, and the sounder sounds, prompting the medical staff that all mercury thermometers can be tested;

[0057] In this embodiment, the structures and application principles of the warning light that can light up and the sound generator that can emit sound are relatively conventional existing technologies, so they will not be further described.

[0058] As an optional implementation, the dropping device 12 is a dropping machine, which is fixed on the top of the base 11. Medical staff can put all the thermometers to be tested into the dropping machine, and then turn on the dropping machine. The dropping machine can quickly drop the thermometers to below 35°C for subsequent testing. In this embodiment, the dropping machine is a common dropping device, and its structure and application principle are very conventional existing technologies, so no further description will be given.

[0059] As an optional implementation, it also includes a power cord, which is electrically connected to the controller and can supply power to the multi-function device after being powered on.

[0060] The above are merely specific embodiments of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any modifications or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A multifunctional device suitable for a mercury thermometer, characterized in that: The invention comprises a main unit (1), a fixing unit (2), a heating unit (3), a disinfection unit (4), a time setting button (51), a detection start button (52), a prompt unit and a controller. The main unit (1) comprises a base (11), a drop device (12), a water tank (13), an upper cover (14) and a control panel (15). The drop device (12) and the water tank (13) are arranged side by side on the top of the base (11). The upper cover (14) can cover the top of the water tank (13). The control panel (15) is arranged at the front of the base (11). The fixing unit (2) is placed inside the water tank (13). The thermometer can be placed on the fixing unit. (2) and are distributed in an array, the heating unit (3) is arranged inside the water tank (13) and on the control panel (15), the disinfection unit (4) is arranged on the upper cover (14) and the control panel (15), the time setting button (51) and the detection start button (52) are arranged on the control panel (15), the prompt unit is arranged inside the base (11) or on the control panel (15), and the drop device (12), the control panel (15), the heating unit (3), the disinfection unit (4), the time setting button (51), the detection start button (52) and the prompt unit are all electrically connected to the controller.

2. The multifunctional device for a mercury thermometer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing unit (2) comprises a fixing frame (21), a plurality of fixing slots (211) are arranged in an array on the fixing frame (21), and a thermometer is inserted into each fixing slot (211).

3. The multifunctional device for a mercury thermometer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating unit (3) comprises a temperature button (31), a heating tube and a temperature sensor; the temperature button (31) is arranged on the control panel (15); the heating tube and the temperature sensor are both arranged at the bottom inside the water tank (13); and the temperature button (31), the heating tube and the temperature sensor are all electrically connected to the controller.

4. The multifunctional device for a mercury thermometer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The disinfection unit (4) comprises an ultraviolet disinfection lamp (41) and a disinfection button (42); the ultraviolet disinfection lamp (41) is connected to the bottom of the upper cover (14); the upper cover (14) and the water tank (13) are respectively provided with conductive joints at the connection points; the two conductive joints are respectively electrically connected to the ultraviolet disinfection lamp (41) and the controller through wires; the disinfection button (42) is provided on the control panel (15) and is electrically connected to the controller.

5. The multifunctional device for a mercury thermometer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also includes a drainage unit (6), wherein the drainage unit (6) includes a drainage box (61), a drainage pipe (62), a drainage valve (63) and a drainage button (64); the drainage box (61) is detachably connected to the rear of the base (11); the water tank (13) is connected to the drainage box (61) through the drainage pipe (62); the drainage valve (63) is provided on the drainage pipe (62); the drainage button (64) is provided on the control panel (15); and the drainage button (64) and the drainage valve (63) are both electrically connected to the controller.

6. The multifunctional device for a mercury thermometer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The prompt unit is a prompt light, and the prompt light is arranged on the control panel.

7. The multifunctional device for a mercury thermometer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The prompt unit is a sound generator, and the sound generator is arranged inside the base (11).

8. The multifunctional device for a mercury thermometer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The descent device (12) is a descent machine, and the descent machine is fixed on the top of the base (11).

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