Storage cabinet for self-service storage and disinfection of urine samples
By designing a storage mechanism and a disinfection monitoring system in the storage cabinet, the public health hazard problem caused by improper storage of urine samples is solved, and the safe disinfection and management of urine samples are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422861885.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-22
AI Technical Summary
Existing storage cabinets lack corresponding storage facilities in medical institutions, resulting in improper storage of urine samples, which may become a public health hazard, especially in environments with frequent personnel flow, where the risk of virus spread is higher.
A storage mechanism was designed, which included a support frame, a sample storage box, a tray, a placement hole, a limit block and a spring. It was also equipped with a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, an ultraviolet disinfection lamp, a fan and a heating wire. The disinfection of urine samples and environmental monitoring were achieved through a control box.
It effectively kills pathogens, ensures public health safety, makes sample quality traceable, and improves the safety and management efficiency of urine sample storage.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field related to medical equipment, and in particular to a storage cabinet for self-service storage and disinfection of urine samples. Background Art
[0002] In hospitals, laboratories and other environments, the collection and testing of urine samples is one of the common diagnostic methods. Every day, a large number of physical examination subjects or research subjects provide urine samples. With the improvement of public health awareness, the requirements for the safe handling of biological samples are becoming more and more stringent. Urine samples may contain various pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, etc. If they are not properly disinfected and managed during storage, they may cause the spread of pathogens. Therefore, there is a special need for a storage cabinet for self-service storage and disinfection of urine samples.
[0003] However, in the existing storage cabinets, there is no corresponding storage mechanism inside the medical equipment during use. Therefore, when storing urine samples, especially in some large medical institutions or research institutions with frequent personnel flow, an unsafe urine sample storage method may become a potential public health hazard. If the samples are not stored properly, the virus may spread to the surrounding environment, affecting public health and safety. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a storage cabinet for self-service storage and disinfection of urine samples, so as to solve the problem of the existing storage cabinet proposed in the above background technology. During use, since there is no corresponding storage mechanism inside the medical equipment, when storing urine samples, especially in some large medical institutions or research institutions with frequent personnel flow, an unsafe urine sample storage method may become a potential public health hazard. For example, during the peak influenza season, some physical examination subjects may carry influenza viruses in their urine. If the samples are not stored properly, the virus may spread to the surrounding environment, affecting public health and safety.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a storage cabinet for self-service storage and disinfection of urine samples, comprising a cabinet body, a cabinet door hingedly connected to one side of the cabinet body, and a storage mechanism provided on one side of the cabinet body;
[0006] The storage mechanism includes a support frame, a sample storage box, a tray, a placement hole, a movable groove, a limit block and a spring. One end of the inner wall surface of the cabinet is fixedly connected to the support frame, one end of the surface of the support frame is slidably connected to the sample storage box, one side of the surface of the sample storage box is engaged with the tray, one end of the tray is provided with a placement hole, the other end of the surface of the sample storage box is provided with a movable groove, one side of the surface of the movable groove is slidably connected to the limit block, and the surface of the limit block is fixedly connected to the spring.
[0007] Preferably, the sample storage boxes are arranged in three groups, and the limit blocks are fitted with the support frame.
[0008] Preferably, the spring is fixedly connected to the movable groove, and one side of the surface of the sample storage box is provided with a concave structure matching the size of the tray.
[0009] Preferably, through holes are provided on both sides of the sample storage box, and a door sealing magnetic strip is provided on one side of the cabinet door.
[0010] Preferably, the tray is made of polycarbonate PC.
[0011] Preferably, a temperature sensor is fixedly connected to one end of the inner wall surface of the cabinet, a humidity sensor is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall surface of the cabinet, an ultraviolet disinfection lamp is fixedly connected to the other end of the inner wall surface of the cabinet, a connecting pipe is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall surface of the connecting pipe, a fan is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall surface of the connecting pipe, a heating wire is fixedly connected to the other side of the inner wall surface of the connecting pipe, and a control box is fixedly connected to the other side of the cabinet.
[0012] Preferably, the temperature sensor, humidity sensor, ultraviolet disinfection lamp, fan, and heating wire are all electrically connected to the control box.
[0013] Compared with the existing technology, the beneficial effect of the utility model is that this storage cabinet for self-service storage and disinfection of urine samples is equipped with a corresponding storage mechanism inside, so that when the urine sample is stored, the ultraviolet disinfection lamp can disinfect and sterilize the urine sample and the storage environment, effectively killing possible bacteria, viruses and other pathogens. At the same time, combined with the information recording function of the controller, the storage time, temperature, humidity and other information of each urine sample can be recorded, so that the quality of the sample can be traced, which greatly improves public health and safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] Figure 1 This is a side view of the structure of the utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of some limit blocks and support frames cooperating with each other in the utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cooperation between some sample storage boxes and trays of the utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting tube and the heating wire cooperating with each other in the utility model;
[0018] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cooperation between part of the cabinet and the support frame of the utility model.
[0019] In the figure: 1. Cabinet body; 2. Cabinet door; 3. Storage mechanism; 301. Support frame; 302. Sample storage box; 303. Tray; 304. Placement hole; 305. Movable slot; 306. Limit block; 307. Spring; 308. Temperature sensor; 309. Humidity sensor; 310. Ultraviolet disinfection lamp; 311. Connecting pipe; 312. Fan; 313. Heating wire; 314. Control box. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0020] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0021] See also Figure 1-5 The utility model provides a technical solution: a storage cabinet for self-service storage and disinfection of urine samples, comprising a cabinet body 1, a cabinet door 2 is hingedly connected to one side of the cabinet body 1, and a storage mechanism 3 is provided on one side of the cabinet body 1;
[0022] The storage mechanism 3 includes a support frame 301, a sample storage box 302, a tray 303, a placement hole 304, a movable groove 305, a limit block 306 and a spring 307. One end of the inner wall surface of the cabinet 1 is fixedly connected to the support frame 301, and one end of the surface of the support frame 301 is slidably connected to the sample storage box 302. One side of the surface of the sample storage box 302 is embedded with the tray 303. One end of the tray 303 is provided with a placement hole 304, and the other end of the surface of the sample storage box 302 is provided with a movable groove 305. The movable groove 306 is provided with a plurality of holes. 5. One side of the surface is slidably connected to a limit block 306, and the surface of the limit block 306 is fixedly connected to a spring 307. During use, when a urine sample needs to be collected, a clean urine collection container is used to collect the urine sample of the examinee. During the collection process, it is necessary to ensure that the amount of urine collected meets the test requirements and to avoid contamination of the sample. A label is affixed to the urine sample container, indicating the examinee's basic information such as name, gender, age, physical examination number, etc., the time of sample collection, test items and other important information for subsequent management. After sorting and searching, the cabinet door 2 is opened and the marked urine sample is placed in the placement hole 304 of the tray 303. Finally, after closing the cabinet door, the staff should carefully check the information to ensure that the sample is stored correctly. When it is necessary to take out the urine sample, only the cabinet door 2 is opened and the required urine sample is taken out from the sample storage box 302 according to the information marked on the urine collection container. When taking out the sample, care should be taken to avoid collision or damage to other samples. After taking out the sample, the cabinet door is closed in time to ensure a stable environment inside the storage cabinet. In addition, when it is necessary to take out the entire tray 303 separately, the limit block 306 on one side of the sample storage box 302 can be manually moved. The movement of the limit block 306 will release the effect of the limit block 306 on the displacement restriction of the sample storage box 302, so that the staff can use the handle on one side of the sample storage box 302 to pull out the sample storage box 302. When the sample storage box 302 is pulled out, the entire tray 303 can be taken out by using the handles on both sides of the tray 303. Then the sample storage box 302 is put back in place and the cabinet door 2 is closed.
[0023] Furthermore, the sample storage boxes 302 are arranged into three groups, and the limit blocks 306 are fitted with the support frame 301. Through the arrangement of three groups of sample storage boxes 302, the three groups of sample storage boxes 302 can be combined with the nine groups of trays 303 to place urine samples, which is beneficial to the classification of urine samples. Through the arrangement of the limit blocks 306 and the support frame 301, the limit blocks 306 can cooperate with the support frame 301 under the action of the spring 307 to prevent the sample storage boxes 302 from deviating on the support frame 301, thereby improving the stability of the device.
[0024] Furthermore, the spring 307 is fixedly connected to the movable groove 305, and one side of the surface of the sample storage box 302 is provided with an indented structure that matches the size of the tray 303. Through the setting of the spring 307 and the movable groove 305, the spring 307 can fully exert its performance, thereby effectively improving the stability of the sample storage box 302. Through the setting of the sample storage box 302 and the tray 303, the connection between the tray 303 and the sample storage box 302 can be made more stable, so that displacement will not occur easily, which is conducive to the storage of urine samples.
[0025] Furthermore, through holes are provided on both sides of the sample storage box 302, and a door seal magnetic strip is provided on one side of the cabinet door 2. Through the setting of the sample storage box 302, the urine sample on the tray 303 can maintain a relative ventilation effect inside the cabinet 1, while saving materials to a certain extent and reducing production costs.
[0026] Furthermore, the material of the tray 303 is polycarbonate PC. Through the setting of the polycarbonate PC material tray 303, the comprehensive performance of the polycarbonate PC material is excellent, and it has the advantages of high strength, high transparency, good thermal stability and flame retardancy.
[0027] Furthermore, a temperature sensor 308 is fixedly connected to one end of the inner wall surface of the cabinet 1, a humidity sensor 309 is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall surface of the cabinet 1, an ultraviolet disinfection lamp 310 is fixedly connected to the other end of the inner wall surface of the cabinet 1, a connecting pipe 311 is fixedly connected to one side of the cabinet 1, a fan 312 is fixedly connected to one side of the inner wall surface of the connecting pipe 311, a heating wire 313 is fixedly connected to the other side of the inner wall surface of the connecting pipe 311, and a control box 314 is fixedly connected to the other side of the cabinet 1. During use, by turning on the power of the device, check whether the display screen of the control box 314 lights up normally and whether the initial information displayed is complete and accurate, such as whether it can normally display basic information such as the current temperature and humidity inside the cabinet 1, and check whether the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 310 can work normally. It can be judged by observing whether the lamp tube of the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 310 lights up, whether there are any abnormal conditions such as flickering. If the UV disinfection lamp 310 is found to be faulty, you should contact a professional for repair or replacement in time, because the normal operation of the UV disinfection lamp 310 is crucial to the storage safety of urine samples. Confirm whether the tray 303 and the sample storage box 302 are firmly installed and whether there is any damage or deformation. Check whether the various placement holes 304 of the tray 303 are clean and free of debris to ensure that the urine sample can be placed correctly. During the storage of urine samples, the temperature sensor 308 will continuously monitor the temperature inside the cabinet 1 and transmit the temperature data to the external computer in real time. After the external computer receives the data from the temperature sensor 308, it will compare it with the preset temperature range. When the temperature is too high, the external computer will activate the fan 312 through the control box 314 to lower the temperature inside the cabinet 1; when the temperature is too low, the external computer will start the fan 312 and the heating wire 313 through the control box 314 to increase the temperature. The external computer will also record the temperature data from the temperature sensor 308, which can be used In subsequent analysis, the humidity sensor 309 will also monitor the humidity inside the cabinet 1 in real time. After receiving the humidity signal, the external computer will compare it with the set humidity range. If the humidity does not match the set humidity, the external computer will remind the staff to take corresponding measures to change the humidity inside the cabinet 1. The control box 314 will control the working time and frequency of the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 310 according to the preset disinfection program. During the operation of the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 310, the control box 314 can monitor the working status of the disinfection lamp. If the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 310 is found to have a fault, such as the lamp tube is damaged or the current is abnormal, the control box 314 will send an alarm signal to remind the staff to replace or repair the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 310 in time.
[0028] Furthermore, the temperature sensor 308, the humidity sensor 309, the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 310, the fan 312, and the heating wire 313 are all electrically connected to the control box 314. Through the setting of the temperature sensor 308, the humidity sensor 309, the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 310, the fan 312, and the heating wire 313 with the control box 314, the control box 314 is connected to an external computer through a line. According to the specific storage requirements of the urine sample, the temperature and humidity range of the cabinet 1 are set for the control box 314 through the external computer, which is conducive to the storage of the urine sample.
[0029] Working principle: During use, when it is necessary to collect a urine sample, use a clean urine collection container to collect the urine sample of the examinee. During the collection process, ensure that the amount of urine collected meets the test requirements and avoid contamination of the sample. Put a label on the urine sample container, indicate the examinee's basic information such as name, gender, age, physical examination number, etc., the time of sample collection, test items and other important information for subsequent management and retrieval, then open the cabinet door 2, put the marked urine sample into the tray 303 at the placement hole 304, and finally close the cabinet door. The staff should carefully check this information to ensure that the sample is stored correctly. When it is necessary to take out the urine sample, just open the cabinet door 2 and take out the required urine sample from the sample storage box 302 according to the information marked on the urine collection container. When taking out the sample, be careful to avoid collision or damage to other samples. After taking out the sample, close the cabinet door in time to ensure the environment inside the storage cabinet. Stable. In addition, when it is necessary to take out the entire tray 303 separately, the limit block 306 on one side of the sample storage box 302 can be manually moved. The movement of the limit block 306 will release the effect of the limit block 306 on the displacement restriction of the sample storage box 302, so that the staff can use the handle on one side of the sample storage box 302 to pull out the sample storage box 302. When the sample storage box 302 is pulled out, the entire tray 303 can be taken out by using the handles on both sides of the tray 303, and then the sample storage box 302 is put back in place and the cabinet door 2 is closed. By turning on the power of the device, check whether the display screen of the control box 314 is normally lit and whether the initial information displayed is complete and accurate, such as whether it can normally display basic information such as the temperature and humidity inside the current cabinet 1, and check whether the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 310 is working properly. It can be judged by observing whether the lamp tube of the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 310 is lit, whether there is any abnormality such as flickering. If the UV disinfection lamp 310 is found to be faulty, you should contact a professional for repair or replacement in time, because the normal operation of the UV disinfection lamp 310 is crucial to the storage safety of urine samples. Confirm whether the tray 303 and the sample storage box 302 are firmly installed and whether there is any damage or deformation.Check whether the placement holes 304 of the tray 303 are clean and free of debris to ensure that the urine sample can be placed correctly. During the storage of the urine sample, the temperature sensor 308 will continuously monitor the temperature inside the cabinet 1 and transmit the temperature data to the external computer in real time. After the external computer receives the data from the temperature sensor 308, it will compare it with the preset temperature range. When the temperature is too high, the external computer will activate the fan 312 through the control box 314 to reduce the temperature inside the cabinet 1; when the temperature is too low, the external computer will start the fan 312 and the heating wire 313 through the control box 314 to increase the temperature. The external computer will also record the temperature data from the temperature sensor 308, which can be used for subsequent analysis. The humidity sensor 309 will also monitor the humidity inside the cabinet 1 in real time. After receiving the humidity signal, the computer will compare it with the set humidity range. If the humidity does not match the set humidity, the external computer will remind the staff to take corresponding measures to change the humidity inside the cabinet 1. The control box 314 will control the working time and frequency of the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 310 according to the preset disinfection program. During the operation of the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 310, the control box 314 can monitor the working status of the disinfection lamp. If the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 310 is found to have a fault, such as a damaged lamp tube or abnormal current, the control box 314 will issue an alarm signal to remind the staff to replace or repair the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 310 in time, which greatly improves public health and safety. Among them, the model of the temperature sensor 308 is: PT100, the model of the humidity sensor 309 is: HTU21D, the model of the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 310 is: T5, and the model of the control box (314) is: KST-MK2.
[0030] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A storage cabinet for self-service storage and disinfection of urine samples, comprising a cabinet body (1), a cabinet door (2) hingedly connected to one side of the cabinet body (1), and a storage mechanism (3) provided on one side of the cabinet body (1); The storage mechanism (3) comprises a support frame (301), a sample storage box (302), a tray (303), a placement hole (304), a movable groove (305), a limit block (306) and a spring (307); one end of the inner wall surface of the cabinet (1) is fixedly connected to the support frame (301); one end of the surface of the support frame (301) is slidably connected to the sample storage box (302); one side of the surface of the sample storage box (302) is engaged with the tray (303); one end of the tray (303) is provided with a placement hole (304); the other end of the surface of the sample storage box (302) is provided with a movable groove (305); one side of the surface of the movable groove (305) is slidably connected to the limit block (306); and the surface of the limit block (306) is fixedly connected to the spring (307).
2. A storage cabinet for self-service storage and disinfection of urine samples according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sample storage boxes (302) are arranged in three groups, and the limiting blocks (306) are fitted with the support frame (301).
3. The storage cabinet for self-service storage and disinfection of urine samples according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spring (307) is fixedly connected to the movable groove (305), and one side of the surface of the sample storage box (302) is provided with a concave structure that matches the size of the tray (303).
4. The storage cabinet for self-service storage and disinfection of urine samples according to claim 1, characterized in that: Through holes are provided on both sides of the sample storage box (302), and a door sealing magnetic strip is provided on one side of the cabinet door (2).
5. The storage cabinet for self-service storage and disinfection of urine samples according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material of the tray (303) is polycarbonate (PC).
6. The storage cabinet for self-service storage and disinfection of urine samples according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the inner wall surface of the cabinet (1) is fixedly connected to a temperature sensor (308), one side of the inner wall surface of the cabinet (1) is fixedly connected to a humidity sensor (309), the other end of the inner wall surface of the cabinet (1) is fixedly connected to an ultraviolet disinfection lamp (310), one side of the cabinet (1) is fixedly connected to a connecting pipe (311), one side of the inner wall surface of the connecting pipe (311) is fixedly connected to a fan (312), the other side of the inner wall surface of the connecting pipe (311) is fixedly connected to an electric heating wire (313), and the other side of the cabinet (1) is fixedly connected to a control box (314).
7. A storage cabinet for self-service storage and disinfection of urine samples according to claim 6, characterized in that: The temperature sensor (308), humidity sensor (309), ultraviolet disinfection lamp (310), fan (312), and heating wire (313) are all electrically connected to the control box (314).