Gauze counting device

Abstract

The gauze counting device comprises a trolley, a counting module and a display module, wherein the counting module is arranged at one end of the trolley; the connecting rod is connected with the trolley, the counting module and the display module, a plurality of moving motors and cameras are sequentially arranged on the connecting rod, and the cameras are used for detecting the number of gauze; each moving motor is connected with one tray structure, the tray structures are used for placing gauze, and each tray structure comprises two trays; the moving motor is used for separating the two trays and driving the two trays to move to designated positions so as to expose the next tray structure; a pressure sensor is arranged at the bottom of the tray structure and used for detecting gauze weight; an inclined motor is arranged on the side edge of the tray structure and used for inclining the tray structure to clean gauze. Disinfection equipment is arranged on the side edge of the tray structure and is used for disinfecting the tray structure; a display module is arranged at the end, away from the trolley, of the counting module and used for displaying the gauze number. A collecting module is arranged in the trolley and used for collecting the cleaned gauze.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of medical technology, and more specifically to a gauze counting device. Background Technology

[0002] Medical gauze is a common medical dressing, primarily used to bandage wounds, securing them in place to prevent them from slipping or shifting. Gauze pads can cover the wound surface, protecting it from contamination and helping to stop bleeding. During surgery, gauze is used to clean blood and debris from the wound, while also serving to stop bleeding and disinfect. Gauze can absorb exudate, keeping the wound clean and preventing infection. Gauze also plays an important role in surgery, used to cover internal organs and absorb intraoperative bleeding.

[0003] The gauze counting device in a hospital plays a crucial role during surgery. Firstly, gauze is an indispensable item in surgery, primarily used to clean blood and debris from wounds; it is a consumable item used in large quantities during operations. However, if gauze is left inside the patient during surgery, it can lead to serious medical accidents; therefore, counting the number of gauze items is extremely important.

[0004] Accurately counting the amount of gauze can effectively prevent gauze from being left inside the patient's body, ensuring patient safety. Traditional counting methods typically involve pouring the gauze onto the operating room floor or a tray, which is not only inefficient but also prone to contamination. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application is made to address the aforementioned problems. According to one aspect of this application, a gauze counting device is provided, characterized in that it includes a handcart, a counting module, a display module, and a collection module:

[0006] The trolley is equipped with an inventory module at one end, which includes a connecting rod, a moving motor, a camera, a tray structure, a pressure sensor, a tilting motor, and a disinfection device.

[0007] The connecting rod connects the handcart, the counting module, and the display module. Multiple moving motors and cameras are sequentially installed on the connecting rod. The cameras are used to detect the quantity of gauze.

[0008] The mobile motor connects the trolley and the tray structure via a connecting rod, and the camera connects the tray structure and the display module via a connecting rod;

[0009] Each moving motor is connected to a tray structure for holding gauze, and each tray structure includes two trays;

[0010] The moving motor is used to separate the two trays and drive the two trays to a designated position to expose the next tray structure;

[0011] A pressure sensor is installed at the bottom of the tray structure to detect the weight of the gauze;

[0012] The tray structure is equipped with a tilting motor on its side, which is used to tilt the tray structure to clean the gauze.

[0013] The pallet structure is equipped with a disinfection device on its side for disinfecting the pallet structure;

[0014] The counting module is equipped with a display module at the end furthest from the trolley, and the display module is used to display the quantity of gauze.

[0015] The trolley is equipped with a collection module for collecting the cleaned gauze.

[0016] In one embodiment of this application, the counting module further includes a rotating component, a connector, and a bracket:

[0017] Each moving motor is connected to a rotating component, which drives the connecting member to rotate;

[0018] Each tray is connected to a connector for connecting the moving motor and the tray, and for driving the tray to rotate;

[0019] The brackets are arranged around the pallet structure to support the pallet structure.

[0020] In one embodiment of this application, the disinfection device includes an ultraviolet disinfection lamp and a plasma gas flow outlet:

[0021] The disinfection equipment is mounted on the bracket;

[0022] A plasma flow outlet is provided in a first direction of the bracket, and the plasma flow outlet is used to spray plasma flow onto the surface of the tray;

[0023] An ultraviolet disinfection lamp is provided in the second direction of the bracket, and the ultraviolet disinfection lamp is used to disinfect the tray.

[0024] In one embodiment of this application, the tilting motor includes a geared motor and a transmission gear set:

[0025] The tilting motor is mounted on the side of the tray parallel to the second direction of the support;

[0026] The geared motor drives the transmission gear set to rotate;

[0027] The transmission gear set drives the tray to tilt at a certain angle, thereby cleaning the gauze on the tray.

[0028] In one embodiment of this application, the display module further includes a feedback unit and a setting unit:

[0029] The feedback unit is used to display the number of gauze pieces detected by the camera and the weight of blood absorbed by the gauze pieces detected by the pressure sensor;

[0030] The setting unit is used to receive gauze cleaning instructions and disinfection instructions.

[0031] In one embodiment of this application, the handcart further includes a processing module:

[0032] The processing module is used to drive the moving motor and the tilting motor to execute gauze cleaning commands;

[0033] The processing module is used to drive the disinfection equipment to execute disinfection commands.

[0034] In one embodiment of this application, the collection module includes a movable baffle, an electric cylinder, and a collection bucket:

[0035] The trolley has a movable baffle on the side near the tray structure;

[0036] An electric cylinder is provided on the side of the movable baffle away from the tray structure, and the electric cylinder is used to drive the movable baffle to open and close.

[0037] The collection bucket is used to collect the gauze cleaned from the tray structure.

[0038] In one embodiment of this application, the counting module includes multiple tray structures that are parallel to each other, and each tray structure holds a specified number of gauze.

[0039] Each pallet structure includes two pallets, which consist of a first side pallet and a second side pallet;

[0040] The camera detects that the number of gauze pieces on the tray structure is a specified number. The moving motor separates and drives the first side tray and the second side tray to move to a specified position to expose the next tray structure.

[0041] In one embodiment of this application, the trolley further includes a power button and an emergency stop button:

[0042] The power button is located on the surface of the trolley. When the power button is pressed, the camera detects the amount of gauze on the tray structure.

[0043] The emergency stop button is located on the surface of the handcart. When the emergency stop button is pressed, the device stops working.

[0044] In one embodiment of this application, the trolley further includes casters:

[0045] The casters are used to move the handcart.

[0046] The gauze counting device of this application detects the number of gauze on the device's tray using the camera of the counting module and displays it on the display module in real time. After counting is completed, the gauze is cleaned by the tilting motor and moving motor of the counting module, and the cleaned gauze is collected into the collection module. Attached Figure Description

[0047] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of this application will become more apparent from the more detailed description of the embodiments of this application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The drawings are provided to further illustrate the embodiments of this application and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of this application to explain this application and do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings, the same reference numerals generally represent the same components or steps.

[0048] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a gauze counting device according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0049] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of a gauze counting device according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0050] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of a gauze counting device according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0051] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram showing the tray structure of the gauze counting device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0052] Figure 5 A schematic cross-sectional view of the tray structure of the gauze counting device according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0053] Figure 6 A schematic cross-sectional view of the tilting motor of the gauze counting device according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0054] Figure 7 This diagram shows a full state of the first tray structure of the gauze counting device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0055] Figure 8 This diagram shows the second tray structure of the gauze counting device according to an embodiment of the present application in a full state.

[0056] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the gauze cleaning state of the gauze counting device according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0057] Figure label:

[0058] 1. Handcart; 2. Counting module; 3. Display module; 4. Collection module

[0059] 11 Processing module; 12 Power button; 13 Emergency stop button; 14 Casters; 15 Cabinet door; 16 Push handle;

[0060] 21 Connecting rod; 22 Moving motor; 23 Camera; 24 Tray structure; 25 Pressure sensor; 26 Tilting motor; 27 Disinfection equipment; 28 Rotating parts; 29 Connecting parts; 30 Bracket;

[0061] 25a Sensor protective pad; 30a Bracket in the first direction; 30b Bracket in the second direction;

[0062] 261 Gear motor; 262 Transmission gear set; 271 Ultraviolet disinfection lamp; 272 Plasma airflow outlet;

[0063] 41 Movable baffle; 42 Electric cylinder; 43 Collection bucket. Detailed Implementation

[0064] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application more apparent, exemplary embodiments according to this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments of this application. It should be understood that this application is not limited to the exemplary embodiments described herein. Based on the embodiments of this application described herein, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort should fall within the protection scope of this application.

[0065] Therefore, in view of the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model proposes a gauze counting device, referring to... Figure 1-9 This describes a gauze counting device used to implement embodiments of the present invention. The gauze counting device includes a handcart 1, a counting module 2, a display module 3, and a collection module 4.

[0066] Reference Figure 1 As shown, a counting module 2 is installed at one end of the trolley 1. The counting module 2 is used to count the used gauze. The counting module 2 includes a connecting rod 21, a moving motor 22, a camera 23, a tray structure 24, a pressure sensor 25, a tilting motor 26, and a disinfection device 27.

[0067] A connecting rod 21 connects the handcart 1, the counting module 2, and the display module 3. The first end of the connecting rod 21 is connected to the handcart 1, the second end is connected to the display module 3, and the remaining part of the connecting rod 21 is connected to the counting module 2. Multiple moving motors 22 and cameras 23 are sequentially mounted on the connecting rod 21. The cameras 23 are used to detect the quantity of gauze. The connecting rod 21 is connected to the multiple moving motors 22 and cameras 23 of the counting module 2. The moving motors 22 drive the tray structure 24. The moving motors 22 connect the handcart 1 and the tray structure 24 via the connecting rod 21, and the cameras 23 connect the tray structure 24 and the display module 3 via the connecting rod 21. The cameras 23 can detect the quantity of gauze placed on the tray structure 24 and display it on the display module 3.

[0068] Each moving motor 22 is connected to a tray structure 24. The moving motor 22 drives the tray structure 24 to move, and the tray structure 24 is used to place gauze. Each tray structure 24 includes two trays. The moving motor 22 is used to separate the two trays and drive the two trays to a designated position to expose the next tray structure 24. After the next tray structure 24 is exposed, the camera 23 can detect the number of gauze placed on the tray structure 24 until the camera 23 detects the number of gauze placed on all tray structures 24.

[0069] A pressure sensor 25 is installed at the bottom of the tray structure 24 to detect the weight of the gauze. When gauze is placed on the tray structure 24, the pressure sensor 25 can detect the weight of the gauze. A tilting motor 26 is installed on the side of the tray structure 24 to tilt the tray structure 24 to clean the gauze. When the tilting motor 26 is activated, the tray structure 24 will rotate until the gauze on the tray structure 24 is removed. A disinfection device 27 is installed on the side of the tray structure 24 to disinfect the tray structure 24. After the gauze on the tray structure 24 is cleaned, the disinfection device 27 can disinfect the tray structure 24 to prevent contamination.

[0070] The counting module 2 has a display module 3 located at the end furthest from the handcart 1. The display module 3 is used to display the quantity of gauze. The handcart 1 has a collection module 4 inside, which is used to collect the cleaned gauze.

[0071] According to the embodiment of this utility model, the gauze counting device detects the number of gauze on the tray of the device through the camera 23 of the counting module 2 and displays it on the display module 3 in real time. After the counting is completed, the gauze is cleaned by the tilting motor 26 and the moving motor 22 of the counting module 2, and the cleaned gauze is collected into the collection module 4.

[0072] In one embodiment, the motion motor 22 can be a joint motor, a key component in robotics used to drive joint movements. It is an electric drive device specifically designed for robot joints, typically installed at each joint point of the robot, achieving precise motion control by controlling current, voltage, and angle. Joint motors generally have a large aspect ratio and a large number of magnetic poles, ensuring good high-torque output performance while maintaining low speed. The design of joint motors is flexible and adaptable to different application scenarios and environments.

[0073] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown in the embodiments of this application, the counting module 2 further includes a rotating component 28, a connector 29, and a bracket 30.

[0074] Each movable motor 22 is connected to a rotating component 28, which drives the connecting member 29 to rotate. The rotating component 28 is mounted on the movable motor 22, and the movable motor 22 can drive the rotating component 28 to rotate. Typically, a DC motor or a stepper motor is used to drive the movable motor 22. The movable motor 22 uses a reducer (such as a harmonic reducer) to reduce the speed and increase the torque, thereby driving the rotating component 28 to perform precise rotational movements.

[0075] Each pallet is connected to a connector 29, which connects the moving motor 22 to the pallet and drives the pallet to rotate. When the moving motor 22 is driven, it drives the rotating component 28 to rotate, which in turn drives the connector 29 to rotate, thereby moving the pallet.

[0076] The bracket 30 is arranged around the tray structure 24 to support the tray structure 24. The connector 29 is connected to the bracket 30. When the moving motor 22 is driven, the moving motor 22 drives the rotating component 28 to rotate. The rotating component 28 drives the connector 29 to rotate, and the connector 29 drives the bracket 30, which in turn drives the tray structure 24 to rotate.

[0077] In one embodiment, the tray structure 24 includes multiple placement areas, each capable of holding a piece of gauze, and each placement area is identical in shape and size. Each placement area is separated from adjacent placement areas by partitions to facilitate the placement of the gauze by medical personnel. Figure 4 As shown, the numbers on the tray indicate placement areas. For example, a tray may include 10 placement areas, and a tray structure 24 may include 20 placement areas.

[0078] like Figure 5As shown, in one embodiment, a pressure sensor 25 is provided at the bottom of the tray of the tray structure 24 for detecting the weight of the gauze. The pressure sensor 25 is located on the bottom surface of the tray, and a sensor protective pad 25a is provided on the surface of the pressure sensor 25. The pressure sensor 25 is a device capable of sensing and converting pressure signals into electrical signals. Its working principle mainly includes piezoresistive effect and piezoelectric effect, etc., through which mechanical pressure is converted into an electrical signal output. The sensor protective pad 25a is used to protect the sensor. The pressure sensor 25 can detect the weight of the gauze placed on the tray.

[0079] During surgery, the patient will experience bleeding. After bleeding, gauze is used to absorb the blood loss. The used gauze absorbs the amount of surgical blood loss. Pressure sensor 25 detects the weight of the gauze on the tray. The weight detected by pressure sensor 25 is the weight of the gauze that absorbed the surgical blood loss; the weight of the unused gauze is the standard weight. Subtracting the standard weight from the weight of the gauze on the tray gives the amount of surgical blood loss.

[0080] In one embodiment, a camera 23 is positioned above multiple tray structures 24. The camera 23 can be a pan-tilt camera 23. A pan-tilt camera 23 is a smart camera 23 with a rotation function, capable of adjusting the shooting angle through horizontal and vertical rotation, thereby achieving omnidirectional monitoring. This type of camera 23 is typically equipped with a high-resolution camera and advanced image processing technology to ensure clear images are captured in various environments. Because the tray structure 24 has a certain length, ordinary cameras can only be fixed in one position for shooting, failing to cover the tray structure 24 and resulting in inaccurate detection of gauze counts. The pan-tilt camera 23 can cover an entire tray structure 24, avoiding blind spots in monitoring. When the gauze counting device is not in use, the pan-tilt camera 23 is positioned inside, protecting the camera 23.

[0081] In the embodiments of this application, the inventory module 2 includes multiple tray structures 24, which are parallel to each other. Each tray structure 24 holds a specified number of gauze pads. Because the multiple tray structures 24 are parallel, the camera 23 can only detect the first layer of tray structures 24 and cannot detect the other tray structures 24 below it. The tray structure 24 closest to the camera 23 is the first layer of tray structures 24. Medical personnel place gauze pads into the first layer of tray structures 24 until it is full. In other words, the entire placement area of ​​the first layer of tray structures 24 is filled with gauze.

[0082] Each tray structure 24 includes two trays, namely a first side tray and a second side tray. When the device is not in use, the two trays are in a docked state. When the camera 23 detects that the amount of gauze in the tray structure 24 is a specified quantity, the moving motor 22 separates and drives the first side tray and the second side tray to move to a specified position to expose the next tray structure 24.

[0083] like Figure 5 As shown, camera 23 scans the first-layer tray structure 24. When the first-layer tray structure 24 is full of gauze, camera 23 detects that the number of gauze in the tray structure 24 is a specified number, i.e., 20. The moving motor 22 then drives the two mating trays to separate and move to a specified position. When the two trays of the first-layer tray structure 24 have moved to this specified position, camera 23 can detect the second-layer tray structure 24. Medical staff place gauze into the second-layer tray structure 24. When the second-layer tray structure 24 is full of gauze, the moving motor 22 drives the two mating trays to separate and move to a specified position to expose the next tray structure 24, until all tray structures 24 are full of gauze.

[0084] like Figure 5 As shown in the embodiments of this application, the disinfection device 27 includes an ultraviolet disinfection lamp 271 and a plasma gas outlet 272. The disinfection device 27 is mounted on the bracket 30 to facilitate the disinfection of the tray, mainly for disinfecting the surface of the tray after use. One disinfection device 27 is installed on one tray, and two disinfection devices 27 are installed on one tray structure 24.

[0085] A plasma flow outlet 272 is provided on the first direction 30a of the support, and the plasma flow outlet 272 is used to spray a plasma flow onto the surface of the tray. The plasma flow is generated by a plasma generator inside the device and blown out through a pipe. Plasma flow is a flow of air generated by plasma. Plasma disinfection technology uses its high-energy active particles (such as reactive oxygen atoms, free radicals, etc.) to destroy the cell membranes, DNA, and proteins of microorganisms, thereby achieving a sterilization effect. Specifically, the active particles in the plasma can penetrate the cell membrane of microorganisms, react chemically with the proteins and nucleic acids inside, causing the cell's electrolyte balance to be disrupted, and even penetrating into the cell interior, rendering it inactive.

[0086] An ultraviolet (UV) disinfection lamp 271 is installed on the second direction 30b of the support frame. The UV disinfection lamp 271 is used for disinfecting the tray. The UV disinfection lamp 271 is a device that utilizes the bactericidal power of ultraviolet light to achieve disinfection. Its main principle is that ultraviolet light penetrates the cell membrane of microorganisms, destroying their DNA and RNA structures, thereby causing them to lose their reproductive ability or die directly, achieving the effect of disinfection. The UV disinfection lamp 271 is widely used for disinfection of air, object surfaces, and liquids such as water.

[0087] like Figure 6 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the tilting motor 26 includes a reduction motor 261 and a transmission gear set 262. The tilting motor 26 is disposed on the side of the tray parallel to the second direction 30b of the support. After the tilting motor 26 is started, it tilts the tray at a certain angle. The reduction motor 261 drives the transmission gear set 262 to rotate, and the transmission gear set 262 tilts the tray at a certain angle, thereby cleaning the gauze on the tray. The reduction motor 261 is a motor that reduces the input shaft speed through gears or other transmission devices. The transmission gear set 262 is a key part of the reduction motor 261, which transmits speed and torque through the meshing of gears of different sizes. The gear set can be composed of multiple gears of different sizes, which mesh with each other to achieve the transmission function.

[0088] like Figure 3 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the collection module 4 includes a movable baffle 41, an electric cylinder 42, and a collection bucket 43. The movable baffle 41 is provided on the side of the trolley 1 near the tray structure 24. The movable baffle 41 can be opened or closed. When the tilting motor 26 cleans the gauze on the tray structure 24, the movable baffle 41 is opened; otherwise, the movable baffle 41 is closed.

[0089] An electric cylinder 42 is installed on the side of the movable baffle 41 away from the tray structure 24. The electric cylinder 42 is used to drive the movable baffle 41 to open and close. The electric cylinder 42 is a linear actuator that converts the rotary motion of a servo motor into linear motion, and is typically used in applications requiring high precision, high efficiency, and reliability. The electric cylinder 42 consists of a servo motor, a lead screw, and a cylinder body. The servo motor drives the lead screw to rotate, thereby achieving the linear motion of the push rod. The collection bucket 43 is used to collect the gauze cleaned from the tray structure 24. When the movable baffle 41 opens, the gauze on the tray structure 24 falls into the collection bucket 43.

[0090] In one embodiment, the trolley 1 also includes a cabinet door 15, which is opened after the gauze on the tray structure 24 has been cleaned to clean the gauze in the collection bucket 43.

[0091] In embodiments of this application, the display module 3 further includes a feedback unit and a setting unit. The feedback unit is used to display the number of gauze pads detected by the camera 23 and the weight of the gauze pads absorbing blood detected by the pressure sensor 25. When the camera 23 detects that a tray structure 24 is full of gauze, the feedback unit announces to the medical staff that the tray structure 24 is full.

[0092] The control unit receives gauze cleaning and disinfection commands. When all tray structures 24 are full of gauze, medical staff issue a gauze cleaning command to the control unit via voice input or touchscreen. When medical staff determine that there is no residual gauze on the tray structures 24, they issue a disinfection command to the control unit via voice input or touchscreen.

[0093] like Figure 3 As shown in the embodiments of this application, the trolley 1 also includes a processing module 11. The processing module 11 is used to drive the moving motor 22 and the tilting motor 26 to execute the gauze cleaning command. When the gauze cleaning command is received, the moving motor 22 of each tray structure 24 drives each tray structure 24 back to the initial working state. Then, the movable baffle 41 opens, and the tilting motor 26 drives the tray to tilt downward at a certain angle, so that the gauze on the tray falls into the collection bucket 43 inside the trolley 1. During cleaning, the tray structure 24 closest to the collection bucket 43 is cleaned first, that is, the last layer of tray structure 24. Then, the tilting cleaning is performed layer by layer. After the medical staff confirms that there is no residual gauze on the tray structure 24, the processor drives each tray structure 24 back to the initial working position.

[0094] The processing module 11 is used to drive the disinfection device 27 to execute disinfection commands. Upon receiving the disinfection command, the tray structure 24 sprays a plasma stream to disinfect the surface of the tray structure 24 and turns on the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 271 to continue disinfection.

[0095] like Figure 2 As shown in this embodiment, the handcart 1 also includes a power button 12 and an emergency stop button 13. The power button 12 is located on the surface of the handcart 1. When the power button 12 is pressed, the camera 23 detects the amount of gauze on the tray structure 24. The emergency stop button 13 is located on the surface of the handcart 1. When the emergency stop button 13 is pressed, the device stops working to avoid adverse effects caused by equipment failure.

[0096] like Figure 1 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the handcart 1 also includes casters 14: the casters 14 are used to move the handcart 1. The casters 14 are wheels that can achieve 360-degree omnidirectional movement and have the characteristics of adapting to various ground surfaces, being wear-resistant, and easy to install. It allows objects to roll forward without changing direction.

[0097] In one embodiment, the trolley 1 also includes a pusher 16, which is gripped by medical staff to push the gauze counting device.

[0098] When the gauze counting device is not in use, the pan-tilt camera 23 is positioned inside, protecting the camera. All trays are aligned, and the multiple tray structures 24 are parallel. The movable baffle 41 is closed, and the cabinet door 15 is closed. However, when needed, pressing the power button 12 causes the pan-tilt camera 23 to rotate and scan the first tray structure 24. By default, when the first tray structure 24 has no gauze, the device is in a gauze-free state, and the display shows that the number of used gauze is 0.

[0099] like Figure 7 As shown, when camera 23 determines from the image that the first-layer tray structure 24 is filled with gauze pads, it combines the data from pressure sensors 25 in the gauze placement area to confirm that it is full. This is then compared with the initial total number of gauze pads input. Simultaneously, it announces to medical staff that the first layer is full and activates the moving motor 22 of the first-layer tray structure 24, moving the left and right trays of the first layer to their corresponding positions. The pan-tilt camera 23 continues scanning the second-layer tray structure 24. Tray layer design: from top to bottom, the layers are first layer, second layer, third layer...

[0100] like Figure 8 As shown, when the camera 23 determines from the image that the second layer tray is full of gauze, it combines the data from the pressure sensor 25 in the gauze placement area to finally determine that it is full and compares it with the total number of gauze input in the initial stage. At the same time, it announces to the medical staff that the second layer is full and drives the moving motor 22 of the second layer tray structure 24 to drive the left and right trays of the second layer to move to the corresponding positions. The pan-tilt camera 23 continues to scan the third layer tray structure 24.

[0101] When the third tray structure 24 is full, or when the counted number of gauze used is the same as the initial input number, the number of used gauze is announced to the medical staff. After the match is confirmed, the medical staff can then perform the next action, namely the gauze cleaning operation, by voice input or through the touch screen.

[0102] like Figure 9 As shown, upon receiving a gauze cleaning instruction, the moving motors 22 of each tray structure 24 drive each tray structure 24 back to its initial working state. Then, the movable baffle 41 opens, and the tilting motor 26 drives the tray to tilt downwards at a certain angle, causing the gauze on the tray to fall into the collection bucket 43 inside the trolley 1. During cleaning, the tray structure 24 closest to the collection bucket 43, i.e., the last layer of tray structure 24, is cleaned first, and then each layer is cleaned by tilting. After medical personnel confirm that there is no residual gauze on the tray structure 24, the processor drives each tray structure 24 back to its initial working position. Upon receiving a disinfection instruction, the tray structure 24 sprays a plasma stream to disinfect its surface and turns on the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 271 to continue disinfection.

[0103] Therefore, the gauze counting device according to the embodiment of this application detects the number of gauze on the device tray through the camera of the counting module and displays it on the display module in real time. A pressure sensor is set at the bottom of the tray structure to detect the weight of the gauze and display it on the display module in real time. After counting, the gauze is cleaned by the tilting motor and moving motor of the counting module. The cleaned gauze is collected into the collection module. A disinfection device is set on the side of the tray structure to disinfect the tray structure.

[0104] Although exemplary embodiments have been described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the above exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Various changes and modifications can be made therein by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of this application. All such changes and modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this application as claimed in the appended claims.

[0105] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different gauze counting devices for each specific application to implement the described functions, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this application.

[0106] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed device and gauze counting apparatus can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For instance, the division of units is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another device, or some features may be ignored or not executed.

[0107] Numerous specific details are set forth in the specification provided herein. However, it will be understood that embodiments of this application may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known gauze counting devices, structures, and techniques have not been shown in detail so as not to obscure the understanding of this specification.

[0108] Similarly, it should be understood that, in order to simplify this application and aid in understanding one or more of the various aspects of the invention, features of this application are sometimes grouped together in a single embodiment, figure, or description thereof in the description of exemplary embodiments of this application. However, the gauze counting device of this application should not be construed as reflecting an intention that the claimed application requires more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as reflected in the corresponding claims, its inventive point lies in solving the corresponding technical problem with fewer features than all features of a single disclosed embodiment. Therefore, the claims following the detailed description are hereby expressly incorporated into that detailed description, wherein each claim itself is a separate embodiment of this application.

[0109] Those skilled in the art will understand that, apart from the mutual exclusion of features, any combination can be used to combine all features disclosed in this specification (including the accompanying claims, abstract, and drawings) and all processes or units of any gauze counting device or apparatus so disclosed. Unless otherwise expressly stated, each feature disclosed in this specification (including the accompanying claims, abstract, and drawings) may be replaced by an alternative feature that serves the same, equivalent, or similar purpose.

[0110] Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that although some embodiments described herein include certain features included in other embodiments but not others, combinations of features from different embodiments are intended to be within the scope of this application and form different embodiments. For example, in the claims, any one of the claimed embodiments can be used in any combination.

[0111] The various component embodiments of this application can be implemented in hardware, or as software modules running on one or more processors, or a combination thereof. Those skilled in the art will understand that microprocessors or digital signal processors (DSPs) can be used in practice to implement some or all of the functions of some modules according to the embodiments of this application. This application can also be implemented as a program (e.g., a computer program and computer program product) for executing part or all of the gauze counting device described herein. Such a program implementing this application can be stored on a computer-readable medium, or can be in the form of one or more signals. Such signals can be downloaded from an Internet website, provided on a carrier signal, or provided in any other form.

[0112] It should be noted that the above embodiments are illustrative of this application and not limiting of it, and that those skilled in the art can devise alternative embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims. In the claims, any reference signs placed between parentheses should not be construed as limiting the claims. The word "comprising" does not exclude the presence of elements or steps not listed in the claims. The word "a" or "an" preceding an element does not exclude the presence of a plurality of such elements. This application can be implemented by means of hardware comprising several different elements and by means of a suitably programmed computer. In the unit claims enumerating several anomaly detection devices for train traction systems, several of these anomaly detection devices for train traction systems may be embodied by the same item of hardware. The use of the words first, second, and third, etc., does not indicate any order. These words can be interpreted as names.

[0113] The above description is merely a specific embodiment or illustration of the embodiments of this application. The scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. The scope of protection of this application shall be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A gauze counting device, characterized in that, Includes a trolley, an inventory module, a display module, and a collection module: The trolley is equipped with an inventory module at one end, which includes a connecting rod, a moving motor, a camera, a tray structure, a pressure sensor, a tilting motor, and a disinfection device. The connecting rod connects the handcart, the counting module, and the display module. Multiple moving motors and cameras are sequentially installed on the connecting rod. The cameras are used to detect the quantity of gauze. The mobile motor connects the trolley and the tray structure via a connecting rod, and the camera connects the tray structure and the display module via a connecting rod; Each moving motor is connected to a tray structure for holding gauze, and each tray structure includes two trays; The moving motor is used to separate the two trays and drive the two trays to a designated position to expose the next tray structure; A pressure sensor is installed at the bottom of the tray structure to detect the weight of the gauze; The tray structure is equipped with a tilting motor on its side, which is used to tilt the tray structure to clean the gauze. The pallet structure is equipped with a disinfection device on its side for disinfecting the pallet structure; The counting module is equipped with a display module at the end furthest from the trolley, and the display module is used to display the quantity of gauze. The trolley is equipped with a collection module for collecting the cleaned gauze.

2. The gauze counting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The inventory module also includes a rotating component, a connector, and a support: Each moving motor is connected to a rotating component, which drives the connecting member to rotate; Each tray is connected to a connector for connecting the moving motor and the tray, and for driving the tray to rotate; The brackets are arranged around the pallet structure to support the pallet structure.

3. The gauze counting device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The disinfection equipment includes an ultraviolet disinfection lamp and a plasma gas outlet: The disinfection equipment is mounted on the bracket; A plasma flow outlet is provided in a first direction of the bracket, and the plasma flow outlet is used to spray plasma flow onto the surface of the tray; An ultraviolet disinfection lamp is provided in the second direction of the bracket, and the ultraviolet disinfection lamp is used to disinfect the tray.

4. The gauze counting device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The tilting motor includes a geared motor and a transmission gear set: The tilting motor is mounted on the side of the tray parallel to the second direction of the support; The geared motor drives the transmission gear set to rotate; The transmission gear set drives the tray to tilt at a certain angle, thereby cleaning the gauze on the tray.

5. The gauze counting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The display module also includes a feedback unit and a setting unit: The feedback unit is used to display the number of gauze pieces detected by the camera and the weight of blood absorbed by the gauze pieces detected by the pressure sensor; The setting unit is used to receive gauze cleaning instructions and disinfection instructions.

6. The gauze counting device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The handcart also includes a processing module: The processing module is used to drive the moving motor and the tilting motor to execute gauze cleaning commands; The processing module is used to drive the disinfection equipment to execute disinfection commands.

7. The gauze counting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The collection module includes a movable baffle, an electric cylinder, and a collection bucket: The trolley has a movable baffle on the side near the tray structure; An electric cylinder is provided on the side of the movable baffle away from the tray structure, and the electric cylinder is used to drive the movable baffle to open and close. The collection bucket is used to collect the gauze cleaned from the tray structure.

8. The gauze counting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The inventory module includes multiple pallet structures that are parallel to each other, with each pallet structure holding a specified number of gauze. Each pallet structure includes two pallets, which consist of a first side pallet and a second side pallet; The camera detects that the amount of gauze on the tray structure is a specified number, and the moving motor separates and drives the first side tray and the second side tray to move to a specified position to expose the next tray structure.

9. The gauze counting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The trolley also includes a power button and an emergency stop button: The power button is located on the surface of the trolley. When the power button is pressed, the camera detects the amount of gauze on the tray structure. The emergency stop button is located on the surface of the handcart. When the emergency stop button is pressed, the device stops working.

10. The gauze counting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The handcart also includes casters: The casters are used to move the handcart.

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