Multifunctional sharp instrument barrel

By designing a cutting assembly and a pin ring structure for a multi-functional sharps container, the problem of existing sharps containers being unable to collect multiple sharps simultaneously is solved, achieving efficient collection of multiple sharps, simplifying the workflow, and improving economy.

CN223473893UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF ANHUI MEDICAL UNIV
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422636716.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-30
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-30

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Technical Problem

Existing sharps containers have limited functionality, cannot collect multiple sharps simultaneously, occupy a large space, increase workflow complexity, and are not economical.

Method used

A multifunctional sharps container was designed, which adopts a tube-cutting assembly and a needle-holding ring structure. It cuts infusion needles by storing the force of a hook spring and collects insulin injection needles and ordinary injection needles by using the needle-holding ring, thus realizing the collection of various sharps.

Benefits of technology

It enables the collection of multiple sharps in the same sharps container, reducing space occupation, simplifying the workflow, and improving work efficiency and economy.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of sharp instrument collection, in particular to a multifunctional sharp instrument barrel which comprises a barrel body and a detachable top cover at the top of the barrel body, inclined faces are arranged on the two sides of the top cover, each inclined face is provided with a sliding knife groove and a needle taking opening penetrating through the top cover, and a tube cutting assembly is clamped in the sliding knife groove in a sliding mode. The top of the tube cutting assembly is connected with a drag hook spring, the top of the drag hook spring is connected to the top of the top cover, the bottom of the tube cutting assembly is rotationally connected with a rotating pull ring, and a needle clamping ring is fixed to the bottom of the needle taking opening. The design of the tube cutting assembly is adopted, an infusion tube can be cut off, so that when a needle on the infusion tube falls into the barrel body to be collected and reset, the insulin injection needle clamped on a needle clamping ring can be pushed into the barrel body, and through the special design of the needle clamping ring, the needle clamping ring can be used for clamping the insulin injection needle and can also be used for clamping the insulin injection needle. And the clamping grooves formed between the clamping pieces can be used for clamping common injection needles, so that the effect of taking out and collecting various needles is realized.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sharps collection technology, specifically a multifunctional sharps container. Background Technology

[0002] A sharps container, also known as a sharps box or scald box, is a container specifically designed to collect and dispose of sharp objects that may cut or puncture the human body. These sharp objects include, but are not limited to, medical waste such as disposable IV needles, needle tips, blades, glass slides, and glass test tubes. Sharps containers have wide applications in various fields, including medical, laboratory, and biotechnology.

[0003] The primary function of sharps containers is to safely collect and dispose of sharps generated during medical procedures, such as ordinary injection needles, insulin needles, and infusion needles. Improper handling of these sharps can easily cause injury to medical staff and waste disposal personnel. Existing sharps containers, through their special designs such as puncture resistance, slip resistance, and strong sealing, can significantly reduce the risk of sharps injuries. However, existing sharps containers are also relatively limited in function; one type of container can generally only collect one type of sharps. Since hospitals have a wide variety of sharps, using multiple types of containers would occupy a large area, hinder workflow optimization, increase cumbersome steps in the workflow, reduce work efficiency, and be uneconomical.

[0004] Therefore, this utility model provides a multifunctional sharps container that can remove and collect ordinary injection needles, insulin injection needles, and infusion needles. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the limitations of existing sharps containers, which typically only collect one type of sharps, and the fact that hospitals have a wide variety of sharps, using multiple containers would take up a lot of space and hinder workflow optimization, a multi-functional sharps container was designed.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: a multifunctional sharps container, including a container body and a detachable top cover. Both sides of the top cover have inclined surfaces, each inclined surface having a sliding groove and a needle extraction port penetrating the top cover. A tube cutting assembly is slidably engaged inside the sliding groove. A hook spring is connected to the top of the tube cutting assembly, and the top of the hook spring is connected to the top of the top cover. A rotating pull ring is rotatably connected to the bottom of the tube cutting assembly, and a needle-holding ring is fixed to the bottom of the needle extraction port. Wherein: the tube cutting assembly is assembled to cooperate with the rotating pull ring to store force in the hook spring and to assist in pushing the sharps held by the needle-holding ring into the container body; the hook spring is assembled to provide power for the tube cutting assembly to reset after storage; the needle-holding ring is provided with a locking structure that conforms to the shape of various sharps.

[0007] Preferably, the pipe cutting assembly includes a slider, a pipe cutting blade, a pull rod, and a blade retaining groove. The slider is slidably engaged inside the blade retaining groove. A blade retaining groove is provided on the top of the slider, and a detachable and replaceable pipe cutting blade is engaged inside the blade retaining groove. A pull rod is fixed to the bottom of the slider, and one side of the pull rod passes through the top cover and is rotatably connected to a rotating pull ring.

[0008] Preferably, a pull ring groove is provided below the rotating pull ring, and the pull ring groove is formed on the outer wall of the top cover.

[0009] Preferably, the slider has a pushing surface for pushing the sharpener at its bottom side near the pipe cutter.

[0010] Preferably, the tube cutting assembly has a side cover on its outer side, which is fixed to the inclined surface of the top cover by bolts, and the needle insertion port passes through the side cover.

[0011] Preferably, a buffer layer is provided at the top of the slide groove where it contacts the slider when it is reset, and a cavity for placing the tube cutter is provided in the middle of the buffer layer.

[0012] Preferably, the pin ring is a ring structure composed of arc-shaped protruding snap-fit ​​pieces, the snap-fit ​​pieces are made of elastic plastic, and snap-fit ​​grooves are provided between the snap-fit ​​pieces.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] 1. The multifunctional sharps container of this utility model adopts a tube-cutting component design. After the hook spring is released, it can cut the infusion tube and let the needle fall into the container for collection. When reset, it can also push the insulin injection needle that is locked on the needle retainer ring into the container. After the tube-cutting component is reset, it can also act as a sealing component to isolate the container from the outside world and reduce the possibility of contamination.

[0015] 2. The multifunctional sharps container of this utility model adopts a special design of needle retainer ring. The needle retainer ring can not only serve as a retainer for insulin injection needles, but also has retainer grooves between its retainer pieces to retain ordinary injection needles, thus realizing the function of retrieving and collecting various needles.

[0016] 3. The multi-functional sharps container of this utility model is designed with multiple sets of tube cutting components and needle retaining rings, so that the same sharps container can collect multiple types of needles at the same time and meet the needs of multiple people using it at the same time. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a multifunctional sharps container provided by this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the side cover provided by this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic diagram illustrating the working state of a multifunctional sharps container provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the side cover in working condition;

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A;

[0023] Figure 6 Exploded view of the slider and pipe cutter provided by this utility model;

[0024] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the pipe cutting assembly provided by this utility model;

[0025] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of a pin ring structure for a multifunctional sharps container provided by this utility model;

[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a multifunctional sharps container with a lid provided by this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Barrel body; 2. Top cover; 3. Side cover; 4. Pipe cutting assembly; 41. Slider; 42. Pipe cutting knife; 43. Pull rod; 44. Knife slot; 5. Rotating pull ring; 6. Pull ring slot; 7. Needle extraction port; 8. Hook spring; 9. Sliding knife slot; 10. Needle ring; 101. Snap-fit ​​groove; 102. Snap-fit ​​piece; 11. Barrel lid; 12. Pushing surface; 13. Buffer layer. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0029] Example: Figures 1-9 As shown, the multifunctional sharps container of this utility model includes a container body 1 and a detachable top cover 2 on the top of the container body 1. The top cover 2 has inclined surfaces on both sides, and each inclined surface has a sliding knife groove 9 and a needle extraction port 7 that penetrates the top cover 2. A tube cutting assembly 4 is slidably engaged inside the sliding knife groove 9. A pull hook spring 8 is connected to the top of the tube cutting assembly 4. The top of the pull hook spring 8 is connected to the top of the top cover 2. A rotating pull ring 5 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the tube cutting assembly 4. A needle-holding ring 10 is fixed to the bottom of the needle extraction port 7. The pull hook spring 8 is assembled to provide power for the tube cutting assembly 4 to reset after accumulating force.

[0030] In this embodiment, the pipe cutting assembly 4 is assembled to cooperate with the rotating pull ring 5 to store the hook spring 8 and to assist in pushing the sharp object engaged by the pin ring 10 into the barrel 1. The pipe cutting assembly 4 includes a slider 41, a pipe cutter 42, a pull rod 43 and a cutter groove 44. The slider 41 is slidably engaged in the inside of the cutter groove 9. The top of the slider 41 is provided with a cutter groove 44, and a detachable and replaceable pipe cutter 42 is engaged in the cutter groove 44, so that the device can be reused to improve economy. The bottom of the slider 41 is fixed with a pull rod 43, one side of which passes through the top cover 2 and is rotatably connected to the rotating pull ring 5.

[0031] Specifically, a pull ring groove 6 is provided below the rotating pull ring 5. The pull ring groove 6 is opened on the outer wall of the top cover 2. The pull ring groove 6 is larger than the rotating pull ring 5, making it convenient for the user to remove the rotating pull ring 5.

[0032] Specifically, the bottom of the slider 41 near the tube cutter 42 has a pushing surface 12 for pushing the sharpener, which can help the user push the injection needle that is locked in the needle retainer ring 10 into the barrel 1.

[0033] In this embodiment, a side cover 3 is provided on the outside of the tube cutting assembly 4. The side cover 3 is fixed to the inclined surface of the top cover 2 by bolts, and the needle retrieval port 7 passes through the side cover 3.

[0034] Specifically, a buffer layer 13 is provided at the part of the slide groove 9 that contacts the slider 41 when it is reset, which can effectively reduce the wear caused by the slider 41 hitting the top of the slide groove 9 when it is reset. In addition, a cavity for placing the pipe cutter 42 is provided in the middle of the buffer layer 13 to prevent the pipe cutter 42 from hitting the top of the slide groove 9.

[0035] Specifically, the pin ring 10 is provided with a snap-fit ​​structure that conforms to the shape of various sharp objects. The pin ring 10 is a ring structure composed of arc-shaped protruding snap-fit ​​pieces 102. The snap-fit ​​pieces 102 are made of elastic plastic, and snap-fit ​​grooves 101 are provided between the snap-fit ​​pieces 102.

[0036] In this embodiment, the sharps container can be protected by a lid 11 on top when not in use.

[0037] Working principle:

[0038] When removing a standard injection needle, if Figure 3 As shown, pull the rotating ring 5, which will cause the entire tube cutting assembly 4 to move downwards. Rotate the rotating ring 5 to contact the pull rod 43 and engage it at the top of the ring slot 6. At this time, the hook spring 8 is stretched and stored, and the tube cutting assembly 4 is restricted from resetting. Insert the syringe into the needle extraction port 7 and engage the part between the syringe and the needle in the engagement groove 101. Pull the syringe upwards to disengage the syringe and the needle. Then you can choose to continue using it, or rotate the rotating ring 5 to reset the tube cutting assembly 4. After the tube cutting assembly 4 is reset, the barrel 1 is sealed and isolated from the outside.

[0039] When removing the insulin injection needle, if Figure 3 As shown, pulling the rotating ring 5 causes the entire tube-cutting assembly 4 to move downwards, rotating the ring 5 to contact the pull rod 43 and engage it at the top of the ring slot 6. At this time, the hook spring 8 is stretched and stored, and the tube-cutting assembly 4 is restricted from resetting. Insert the insulin syringe into the needle retrieval port 7, so that the insulin injection needle is engaged in the needle-holding ring 10. Rotate the insulin syringe to disengage the insulin syringe and the injection needle. If you want to retrieve the insulin injection needle, you can use the next injection needle to push the injection needle stuck in the needle-holding ring 10 into the barrel 1. If you no longer want to retrieve the insulin injection needle, you can rotate the rotating ring 5 to release the hook spring 8, so that the tube-cutting assembly 4 resets. The pushing surface 12 on the slider 41 will contact the top of the insulin injection needle, push it into the barrel 1, and seal the barrel 1 to isolate it from the outside.

[0040] When the infusion needle is cut, pull the rotating ring 5 and move the entire tube cutting assembly 4 downward. At this time, the hook spring 8 is stretched and stored. Then, put the infusion tube and needle into the needle retrieval port 7 and release the rotating ring 5. The hook spring 8 is released and pulls the tube cutting blade 42. The impact force cuts the infusion tube, causing the needle to fall into the tank 1.

[0041] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Such changes and improvements are intended to fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed in the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A multifunctional sharps container, comprising a container body (1) and a removable top cover (2) on the top of the container body (1), characterized in that: Both sides of the top cover (2) are provided with inclined surfaces, and each inclined surface is provided with a sliding knife groove (9) and a needle extraction port (7) penetrating the top cover (2). A tube cutting assembly (4) is slidably engaged inside the sliding knife groove (9). A pull hook spring (8) is connected to the top of the tube cutting assembly (4). The top of the pull hook spring (8) is connected to the top of the top cover (2). A rotating pull ring (5) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the tube cutting assembly (4). A needle-holding ring (10) is fixed to the bottom of the needle extraction port (7); wherein: The pipe cutting assembly (4) is assembled to cooperate with the rotating pull ring (5) to store the hook spring (8) and to assist in pushing the sharp object that is engaged by the pin ring (10) into the barrel (1). A hook spring (8) is assembled to provide power for the resetting of the tube cutting assembly (4) after it has been charged. The pin ring (10) is provided with a snap-fit ​​structure that conforms to the shape of various sharp objects.

2. The multifunctional sharps container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pipe cutting assembly (4) includes a slider (41), a pipe cutting blade (42), a pull rod (43), and a blade locking groove (44). The slider (41) is slidably locked inside the blade locking groove (9). The top of the slider (41) is provided with a blade locking groove (44). A detachable and replaceable pipe cutting blade (42) is locked inside the blade locking groove (44). The bottom of the slider (41) is fixed with a pull rod (43). One side of the pull rod (43) passes through the top cover (2) and is rotatably connected to the rotating pull ring (5).

3. A multifunctional sharps container according to claim 2, characterized in that: A pull ring groove (6) is provided below the rotating pull ring (5), and the pull ring groove (6) is opened on the outer wall of the top cover (2).

4. A multifunctional sharps container according to claim 3, characterized in that: The slider (41) has a pushing surface (12) at the bottom of the side near the tube cutter (42).

5. A multifunctional sharps container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tube cutting assembly (4) is provided with a side cover (3) on the outside. The side cover (3) is fixed to the inclined surface of the top cover (2) by bolts, and the needle port (7) penetrates the side cover (3).

6. A multifunctional sharps container according to claim 4, characterized in that: A buffer layer (13) is provided at the top of the sliding groove (9) where it contacts the slider (41) when it is reset, and a cavity for placing the tube cutter (42) is provided in the middle of the buffer layer (13).

7. A multifunctional sharps container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pin ring (10) is a ring structure composed of arc-shaped protruding snap-fit ​​pieces (102). The snap-fit ​​pieces (102) are made of elastic plastic, and snap-fit ​​grooves (101) are provided between the snap-fit ​​pieces (102).