Excrement specimen collecting device for hospitalized patient

By installing a collector and connector on the toilet, the problem of difficulty and contamination in collecting stool samples from patients with diarrhea is solved, enabling convenient and clean sample collection and improving testing accuracy.

CN223473779UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28THE FIRST MEDICAL CENT CHINESE PLA GENERAL HOSPITAL
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Application Number
CN202422558280.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-22
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-22

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, the stool of patients with diarrhea is easily lost or contaminated when using squat toilets or sit-down toilets, making sample collection difficult and affecting the accuracy of testing.

Method used

Design a device including a collector and a strip connector. The collector is installed on the toilet and forms a collection chamber inside. The top is open and the bottom has a sampling port. The connector can be detachably connected to the specimen collection device. After collection, the connector is removed and the feces enter the collection device, avoiding contact with the toilet and ensuring the cleanliness of the specimen.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient and clean collection of fecal samples, avoids contamination, and improves the accuracy of testing.

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Abstract

The device comprises a collector and strip-shaped connecting pieces arranged on the two opposite sides of the collector, a collecting cavity is formed in the collector, the top of the collector is open, so that a collecting opening is formed in the top of the collecting cavity, a sampling opening is formed in the bottom of the collecting cavity, and the collecting opening is communicated with the collecting cavity. A connecting piece is arranged on the sampling opening, a specimen collecting piece is detachably connected to the connecting piece, and the specimen collecting piece is communicated with the sampling opening. According to the excrement specimen reserving and taking device for the inpatient, the two strip-shaped connecting pieces are fixedly connected to the two sides of the pedestal pan respectively, the collector is located in the pedestal pan to collect excrement of the patient, and after collection is finished, the strip-shaped connecting pieces can be taken down from the pedestal pan, so that the excrement specimen reserving and taking device is convenient to use. The fitting connecting piece and the bottom mounting piece are separated, so that the specimen collecting piece is unfolded, at the moment, excrement enters the specimen collecting piece to complete specimen collection, the excrement is prevented from being polluted in the sampling process, and the accuracy of excrement specimen detection is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical auxiliary equipment technology, particularly to a device for collecting stool samples from hospitalized patients. Background Technology

[0002] When diagnosing and treating certain diseases in hospitalized patients, it is generally necessary to sample and test their stool. The current routine sampling method is to have the patient defecate into a squat toilet, and then use a cotton swab or sampling stick to pick up an appropriate amount of stool and place it into a sampling tube. For example, the patent application with authorization publication number CN207147824U and title "Stool Specimen Collection Device" includes a receiving mechanism for containing stool, and a sampling mechanism including a sampling component and a sealing component. The sealing component is connected to the upper end of the sampling component to form the handle of the sampling mechanism. The free end of the sampling component is provided with a sampling structure for sampling stool. The receiving mechanism is provided with an opening, and the side of the sealing component is provided with an interlocking part. The interlocking part is detachably fixed to the receiving mechanism along the direction of the opening to close the opening.

[0003] For patients with diarrhea, the stool is thin and watery, making it difficult to collect specimens when using a toilet or squat toilet because the stool flows into the toilet or the water tank of the toilet. This can result in a small amount of water mixed with stool being collected for testing. If the squat toilet is not clean, the stool will be contaminated, which will affect the test results. This can lead to inaccurate specimen testing and affect the judgment of the hospitalized patient's condition. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device for collecting stool samples from hospitalized patients, in order to overcome the aforementioned shortcomings of the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A device for collecting stool samples from hospitalized patients includes a collector and strip-shaped connectors disposed on opposite sides of the collector. The strip-shaped connectors can be installed on a toilet. The collector has a collection cavity inside, and the top of the collector is open, thus forming a collection opening at the top of the collection cavity. A sampling port is provided at the bottom of the collection cavity. A connector is provided on the sampling port, and a seal is provided on the connector to open or close the sampling port. A specimen collection component is detachably connected to the connector and communicates with the sampling port. A fitting connector is provided at the end of the specimen collection component away from the sampling port. A bottom mounting component is provided at the bottom of the collector, and the fitting connector is initially connected to the bottom mounting component.

[0007] The aforementioned stool sample collection device for hospitalized patients includes a left connecting strip and a right connecting strip, with the left connecting strip located on the left side of the collector and the right connecting strip located on the right side of the collector.

[0008] The aforementioned device for collecting stool samples from hospitalized patients includes a horizontal connecting part and an inclined connecting part on both the left and right connecting strips. The horizontal connecting part is provided with a connecting part that can be fixed to the toilet.

[0009] The aforementioned stool sample collection device for hospitalized patients has an overflow outlet on one side of the collector, and the overflow outlet and the bottom mounting component are located on opposite sides of the collector.

[0010] The aforementioned device for collecting stool samples from hospitalized patients has a connecting channel on the connector that corresponds to the sampling port, and the connecting channel is U-shaped.

[0011] The aforementioned device for collecting stool samples from hospitalized patients includes a sliding sealing plate as the sealing element. A sliding opening is provided inside the connector. The sliding sealing plate is located inside the sliding opening. The sliding opening forms a side sliding opening on one side of the connector. The sliding sealing plate can open or close the connecting channel by sliding along the side sliding opening.

[0012] The aforementioned device for collecting stool samples from hospitalized patients has a mouth-shaped connecting groove at the bottom of the connector, which is connected to the side sliding opening.

[0013] The aforementioned device for collecting stool samples from hospitalized patients includes a connector on the sample collection component. The connector includes a mouth-shaped connector that can be embedded into the mouth-shaped connecting groove. A locking tooth groove is provided on the inner wall of one side of the mouth-shaped connector.

[0014] The aforementioned device for collecting stool samples from hospitalized patients has a side plate on the sliding sealing plate, and locking serrations on the side plate.

[0015] The aforementioned device for collecting stool samples from hospitalized patients has a first magnetic strip on the side of the connector near the connector, and a second magnetic strip on the side of the connector near the connector. The first magnetic strip and the second magnetic strip have different magnetic properties.

[0016] In the above technical solution, the fecal specimen collection device for hospitalized patients provided by this utility model includes a collector and strip-shaped connectors disposed on opposite sides of the collector. The strip-shaped connectors can be installed on a toilet. The collector forms a collection cavity inside, and the top of the collector is open, thus forming a collection opening at the top of the collection cavity. A sampling port is provided at the bottom of the collection cavity, and a connector is provided on the sampling port. A specimen collection component is detachably connected to the connector. In use, the two strip-shaped connectors are fixedly connected to the two sides of the toilet, and the collector is located inside the toilet to collect the patient's feces. After collection, the strip-shaped connectors can be removed from the toilet, and the connecting connectors and the bottom mounting parts are separated to allow the specimen collection component to unfold. At this time, the feces will enter the specimen collection component to complete the specimen collection. Finally, the specimen collection component is removed for sampling and testing. In this way, fecal collection is convenient, and the feces will not come into contact with the inside of the toilet or squat toilet, avoiding contamination during the fecal sampling process and improving the accuracy of fecal specimen testing. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the device for collecting stool samples from hospitalized patients provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 One of the installation schematic diagrams of the device for collecting stool samples from hospitalized patients provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 A second schematic diagram of the installation of the device for collecting stool samples from hospitalized patients provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 Provided for the embodiments of this utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connector provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0025] 1. Collector; 11. Collection chamber; 12. Collection opening; 13. Sampling port; 14. Bottom mounting piece; 15. Overflow port; 2. Strip connector; 21. Left connecting strip; 22. Right connecting strip; 23. Horizontal connecting part; 24. Inclined connecting part; 3. Connector; 31. Connecting channel; 32. Side sliding opening; 33. Mouth-shaped connecting groove; 4. Seal; 41. Sliding sealing plate; 42. Side plate; 43. Locking serration; 44. Second magnetic strip; 5. Specimen collection piece; 51. Connector head; 52. Mouth-shaped connector; 53. Locking tooth groove; 54. First magnetic strip; 55. Fitting connector; 6. Toilet seat. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] like Figure 1-6 As shown, this utility model provides a device for collecting stool samples from hospitalized patients, including a collector 1 and strip connectors 32 disposed on opposite sides of the collector 1. The strip connectors 32 can be installed on a toilet seat 6. The collector 1 forms a collection cavity 11 inside. The top of the collector 1 is open, so that the top of the collection cavity 11 forms a collection opening 12. A sampling port 13 is provided at the bottom of the collection cavity 11. A connector 3 is provided on the sampling port 13. A sealing member 4 is provided on the connector 3 to open or close the sampling port 13. A specimen collection member 5 is detachably connected to the connector 3. The specimen collection member 5 is connected to the sampling port 13. A fitting connector 55 is provided at the end of the specimen collection member 5 away from the sampling port 13. A bottom mounting member 14 is provided at the bottom of the collector 1. The fitting connector 55 is initially connected to the bottom mounting member 14.

[0028] Specifically, the collector 1 has a hemispherical structure with a hollow interior forming a collection cavity 11. The collection cavity 11 is also hemispherical in shape, and its top is open, forming a collection opening 12. During use, the patient's feces can be transported from the collection opening 12 into the collection cavity 11. Two strip-shaped connectors 32 are provided on the collector 1, located on opposite sides of the collector 1. Each strip-shaped connector 32 has a connecting part that can be fixed to the toilet bowl 6. During use, the two strip-shaped connectors 32 can be fixedly connected to both sides of the toilet bowl 6, with the collector 1 located inside the toilet bowl 6.

[0029] In this embodiment, the sampling port 13 is located at the bottom of the collector 1 and is connected to the collection chamber 11. A connector 3 is provided on the sampling port 13. The connector 3 is integrally set with the collector 1. A connection channel 31 is provided on the connector 3. The connection channel 31 is correspondingly set and connected to the sampling port 13. A sealing element 4 is provided on the connector 3. The sealing element 4 can open or close the connection channel 31. A specimen collection element 5 is provided on the connector 3. The specimen collection element 5 is detachably installed on the connector 3. The specimen collection element 5 can be a collection tube or a long strip collection bag. A fitting connector 55 is provided at the end of the specimen collection element 5 away from the sampling port 13. A bottom mounting element 14 is provided at the bottom of the collector 1. The fitting connector 55 and the bottom mounting element 14 can be connected to each other, so that the specimen collection element 5 is fitted and connected to the bottom of the collector 1.

[0030] During use, in the initial state, the fitting connector 55 and the bottom mounting piece 14 are connected, so that the specimen collection piece 5 is fitted to the bottom of the collector 1. The sealing piece 4 opens the connecting channel 31 and the sampling port 13. The two strip connectors 32 are fixedly connected to both sides of the toilet bowl 6. The collector 1 is located inside the toilet bowl 6. The collection chamber 11 can collect the patient's feces. A small amount of feces enters the specimen collection piece 5. After use, the strip connectors 32 can be removed from the toilet bowl 6, and the fitting connector 55 and the bottom mounting piece 14 can be separated, so that the specimen collection piece 5 is unfolded. At this time, feces will enter the specimen collection piece 5. After the specimen collection piece 5 has collected all the samples, the sealing piece 4 closes the connecting channel 31 and the sampling port. Finally, the specimen collection piece 5 is removed for sampling and testing. The collector 1 can be discarded or cleaned and reused as needed.

[0031] The present invention provides a device for collecting stool samples from hospitalized patients, comprising a collector 1 and strip-shaped connectors 32 disposed on opposite sides of the collector 1. The strip-shaped connectors 32 can be installed on a toilet seat 6. The collector 1 forms a collection cavity 11 inside, and the top of the collector 1 is open, thus forming a collection opening 12 at the top of the collection cavity 11. A sampling port 13 is provided at the bottom of the collection cavity 11, and a connector 3 is provided on the sampling port 13. A specimen collection component 5 is detachably connected to the connector 3. Thus, during use, the two strip-shaped connectors 32 are respectively fixed. Connected to both sides of the toilet bowl 6, the collector 1 is located inside the toilet bowl 6 to collect the patient's feces. After collection, the strip connector 32 can be removed from the toilet bowl 6, and the fitting connector 55 and the bottom mounting piece 14 can be separated to allow the specimen collection piece 5 to be unfolded. At this time, the feces will enter the specimen collection piece 5 to complete the specimen collection. Finally, the specimen collection piece 5 can be removed for sampling and testing. In this way, the feces collection is convenient, and the feces will not come into contact with the toilet bowl 6 or the inside of the squat toilet, avoiding contamination during the feces sampling process and improving the accuracy of stool specimen testing.

[0032] In this embodiment, preferably, the strip connector 32 includes a left connecting strip 21 and a right connecting strip 22. The left connecting strip 21 is located on the left side of the collector 1, and the right connecting strip 22 is located on the right side of the collector 1. Both the left connecting strip 21 and the right connecting strip 22 include a horizontal connecting part 23 and an inclined connecting part 24. The horizontal connecting part 23 is provided with a connecting structure that can be fixed to the toilet 6. The connecting structure can be an adhesive part that can be glued to the toilet 6, or it can be a snap-fit ​​part that can be locked to the toilet 6. In this way, during use, the left connecting strip 21 is fixedly installed on the left side of the toilet 6, and the right connecting strip 22 is fixedly installed on the right side of the toilet 6.

[0033] In this embodiment, preferably, an overflow port 15 is provided on one side of the collector 1. The overflow port 15 and the bottom mounting piece 14 are located on opposite sides of the collector 1. The overflow port 15 is a certain distance from the bottom of the collector 1, that is, the overflow port 15 has a certain height. In this way, during use, the collector 1 can collect the feces of hospitalized patients. However, when the collector 1 collects the loose feces of patients with diarrhea, there may be a lot of loose feces, which may cause the collector 1 to fill up. At this time, the excess loose feces can flow out from the overflow port 15 to avoid too much loose feces contaminating the anus and buttocks of the patients.

[0034] In this embodiment, preferably, the connector 3 is provided with a connecting channel 31 corresponding to the sampling port 13. The connecting channel 31 is U-shaped and the size of the connecting channel 31 is consistent with that of the sampling port 13. The sealing member 4 includes a sliding sealing plate 41. The connector 3 is provided with a sliding opening. The sliding opening forms a side sliding opening 32 on one side of the connector 3. The sliding opening is connected to the connecting channel 31, but the size of the sliding opening is larger than the size of the connecting channel 31, so that the sliding opening forms opening grooves around the connecting channel 31. The sliding sealing plate 41 is located in the sliding opening. The sliding sealing plate 41 can open or close the connecting channel 31 by sliding along the sliding opening. The sliding sealing plate 41 can slide along the side sliding opening 32. When the sliding sealing plate 41 slides along the side sliding opening 32 and is stored in the sliding opening, the sliding sealing plate 41 seals the connecting channel 31 and is in a sealed state. When the sliding sealing plate 41 slides out from the side sliding opening 32, the connecting channel 31 can be opened and is in an open state.

[0035] In this embodiment, preferably, the bottom of the connecting channel 31 is provided with a mouth-shaped connecting groove 33, and the portion of the mouth-shaped connecting groove 33 corresponding to the side sliding opening 32 is connected to the oral cavity of the sliding opening. The specimen collection component 5 is provided with a connector 51, which includes a mouth-shaped connector 52 that can be embedded into the mouth-shaped connecting groove 33. A locking tooth groove 53 is provided on the inner wall of one side of the mouth-shaped connector 52. The sliding sealing plate 41 is provided with a side plate 42, and the sliding sealing plate 41 and the side plate 42 form an L-shaped structure. The side plate 42 is provided with locking serrations 43. In use, the mouth-shaped connectors 52 can be embedded into the mouth-shaped connecting grooves 33 respectively, and the locking serrations 43 block the side plate 42 in the movement stroke along the sliding opening mouth. When the sliding sealing plate 41 slides out from the side sliding opening 32 and the connecting channel 31 is in the open state, the locking serrations 43 on the side plate 42 can lock with the locking grooves 53, so that the mouth-shaped connectors 52 and the connectors 3 are locked in the locked state.

[0036] In this embodiment, preferably, a first magnetic strip 54 is provided on the side of the connector 51 near the connector 3, and a second magnetic strip 44 is provided on the side of the connector 3 near the connector 51. The first magnetic strip 54 and the second magnetic strip 44 have different magnetic properties, so that during use, the first magnetic strip 54 and the second magnetic strip 44 can be attracted together, thereby making the mouth-shaped connector 52 and the connector 3 attracted and fixed together.

[0037] The foregoing description only illustrates certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Undoubtedly, those skilled in the art can modify the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the above drawings and descriptions are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A device for collecting stool samples from hospitalized patients, characterized in that, The device includes a collector and strip-shaped connectors disposed on opposite sides of the collector. The strip-shaped connectors can be installed on a toilet. The collector has a collection cavity inside, and the top of the collector is open, so that the top of the collection cavity forms a collection opening. A sampling port is provided at the bottom of the collection cavity. A connector is provided on the sampling port. The connector is provided with a seal that can open or close the sampling port. A specimen collection component is detachably connected to the connector. The specimen collection component is connected to the sampling port. A fitting connector is provided at the end of the specimen collection component away from the sampling port. A bottom mounting component is provided at the bottom of the collector. The fitting connector is initially connected to the bottom mounting component.

2. The device for collecting stool samples from hospitalized patients according to claim 1, characterized in that, The strip connector includes a left connecting strip and a right connecting strip, with the left connecting strip located on the left side of the collector and the right connecting strip located on the right side of the collector.

3. The device for collecting stool samples from hospitalized patients according to claim 2, characterized in that, Both the left and right connecting strips include a horizontal connecting part and an inclined connecting part, and the horizontal connecting part is provided with a connecting part that can be fixed to the toilet.

4. The device for collecting stool samples from hospitalized patients according to claim 1, characterized in that, An overflow port is provided on one side of the collector, and the overflow port and the bottom mounting component are located on opposite sides of the collector.

5. The device for collecting stool samples from hospitalized patients according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector is provided with a connection channel corresponding to the sampling port, and the connection channel is U-shaped.

6. The device for collecting stool samples from hospitalized patients according to claim 5, characterized in that, The sealing element includes a sliding sealing plate, and the connector has a sliding opening. The sliding sealing plate is located inside the sliding opening. The sliding opening forms a side sliding opening on one side of the connector. The sliding sealing plate can open or close the connection channel by sliding along the side sliding opening.

7. The device for collecting stool samples from hospitalized patients according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom of the connector is provided with a mouth-shaped connecting groove, which is connected to the side sliding opening.

8. The device for collecting stool samples from hospitalized patients according to claim 7, characterized in that, The specimen collection device is provided with a connector, which includes a mouth-shaped connector that can be embedded into the mouth-shaped connecting groove, and a locking tooth groove is provided on the inner wall of one side of the mouth-shaped connector.

9. The device for collecting stool samples from hospitalized patients according to claim 8, characterized in that, The sliding sealing plate is provided with a side plate, and the side plate is provided with locking serrations.

10. The device for collecting stool samples from hospitalized patients according to claim 9, characterized in that, A first magnetic strip is provided on the side of the connector near the connector, and a second magnetic strip is provided on the side of the connector near the connector. The first magnetic strip and the second magnetic strip have different magnetic properties.

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