Test tube rack with urine sample loss prevention function
By designing a test tube rack to prevent urine sample loss, the safety issue of urine sample storage was solved by using limiting blocks and anti-slip blocks, achieving stable storage and convenient retrieval of samples, and reducing the risk of loss and confusion.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422808384.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-18
AI Technical Summary
Traditional methods of storing urine samples can easily lead to sample loss or confusion, posing risks of patient privacy breaches and impacting medical diagnoses.
A test tube rack with a function to prevent urine sample loss was designed. The combination of limiting blocks and anti-slip blocks prevents the urine sample storage tubes from being taken away or dropped, and the stability is improved by the support platform and hinge rod structure.
It effectively prevents urine sample loss and confusion, ensures sample safety and ease of operation, and improves the stability of the test tube rack on the table.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of test tube racks, and in particular to a test tube rack with the function of preventing urine sample loss. Background Technology
[0002] In medical diagnostics and laboratory analysis, the accurate collection, storage, and management of urine samples are crucial. Traditional methods of urine sample storage typically involve placing urine samples in specific urine sample storage tubes, which are then placed on test tube racks for further processing or analysis.
[0003] However, this routine practice has some significant drawbacks, particularly in terms of patient safety and sample management:
[0004] In existing technologies, after the urine sample storage tube is placed on the test tube rack, it is usually inserted into the test tube with the upper end of the urine sample storage tube directly exposed. Patients can easily take out the urine sample storage tube, which makes it easy for other patients to accidentally take it or for it to fall off due to accidental collision. This increases the risk of urine sample loss or confusion, which may not only lead to the leakage of patient privacy, but may also affect the subsequent medical diagnosis results. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, a test tube rack with the function of preventing urine sample loss is proposed.
[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is: a test tube rack with the function of preventing urine sample loss, including a lower support frame and a urine sample storage tube, wherein a top cover is provided on the top of the lower support frame, and a plurality of cylinders are uniformly fixedly connected on the lower support frame;
[0007] The cylinder has a receiving channel, and the urine sample storage tube is placed inside the receiving channel;
[0008] The upper cover is uniformly and longitudinally connected with several limiting rings, and the limiting rings are set one-to-one with the cylinder body;
[0009] The inner ring of the limiting ring has multiple slots arranged in a circumferential array. Each slot is rotatably connected to a limiting block. A spring plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of each limiting block, and the bottom end of the spring plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the slot.
[0010] Furthermore, each of the four bottom corners of the top cover is fixedly connected with a positioning column. The lower part of the positioning column passes longitudinally through the wall of the lower support frame and has a slot. The lower support frame is rotatably connected with a corresponding card piece. The card piece is inserted into the slot. The lower support frame has an annular slot. The annular slot is concentric with the positioning column. The positioning column is covered with a hidden cover. The upper part of the hidden cover is detachably inserted into the annular slot.
[0011] Furthermore, an installation cavity is provided inside the cylinder below the receiving channel. A sleeve is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner side of the installation cavity. A support platform is provided inside the installation cavity. The lower part of the support platform extends into the sleeve and is slidably connected to it.
[0012] Furthermore, a spring is fitted on the support platform, with the top end of the spring fixedly connected to the platform wall and the bottom end of the spring fixedly connected to the inner bottom of the mounting cavity. Multiple hinge rods are arranged in a circumferential array on the support platform, with the top end of each hinge rod rotatably connected to the platform wall and the bottom end of each hinge rod rotatably connected to a rotating rod. A horizontal shaft is rotatably connected through the middle of the rotating rod, and both ends of the horizontal shaft are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting cavity. An arc-shaped clamping block is fixedly connected to the top end of the rotating rod.
[0013] Furthermore, the bottom of the lower support frame is fixedly connected with an anti-slip block.
[0014] Furthermore, the anti-slip block is made of silicone.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0016] 1. In this utility model, after the urine sample storage tube containing the urine sample is placed, the limiting block blocks the urine sample storage tube, preventing it from being taken away or mistakenly lost by other patients, thereby reducing the risk of urine sample loss or confusion. Furthermore, even if the test tube rack is tilted, the urine sample storage tube will not fall out of the receiving channel due to the limiting block, thus preventing the loss of the urine sample. While ensuring that the urine sample is not easily mistaken or lost, the test tube rack also makes it convenient for medical staff to retrieve the urine sample storage tube.
[0017] 2. When the bottom of the urine sample storage tube is pressed against the top of the support platform, the support platform slides downward under force. As the support platform moves downward, it drives the hinge rod to make the rotating rod move, causing the arc-shaped clamping block to move closer to the urine sample storage tube. This makes the urine sample storage tube more stable when placed and less prone to shaking.
[0018] 3. The anti-slip block provides significant friction with the desktop, preventing the test tube rack from sliding easily and improving the stability of the lower support frame. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ;
[0020] Figure 2 This is an overall sectional view of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 3 This is an enlarged view of point A in this utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention. Figure 2 ;
[0023] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the positioning column in this utility model;
[0024] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 7 This is an enlarged view of section B in this utility model.
[0026] In the diagram: 1. Top cover; 2. Limiting ring; 3. Limiting block; 4. Groove; 5. Hidden cover; 6. Cylinder; 7. Lower support frame; 8. Anti-slip block; 9. Mounting cavity; 10. Receiving channel; 11. Urine sample storage tube; 12. Spring plate; 13. Horizontal shaft; 14. Arc-shaped clamping block; 15. Rotating rod; 16. Hinge rod; 17. Support platform; 18. Sleeve; 19. Spring; 20. Positioning column; 21. Slot; 22. Clip; 23. Annular slot. Detailed Implementation
[0027] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0028] Example, refer to Figure 1-7A test tube rack with a function to prevent urine sample loss is provided, including a lower support frame (7) and a urine sample storage tube (11). The lower support frame (7) is provided with a top cover (1) and several cylinders (6) are uniformly fixedly connected on the lower support frame (7). A receiving channel (10) is opened in the cylinder (6) and the urine sample storage tube (11) is placed in the receiving channel (10). Several limiting rings (2) are uniformly fixedly connected longitudinally on the top cover (1) and the limiting rings (2) are set one-to-one with the cylinders (6). Multiple slots (4) are opened in the inner ring of the limiting ring (2) along the circumference. Each slot (4) is rotatably connected to a limiting block (3). A spring plate (12) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the limiting block (3) and the bottom end of the spring plate (12) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the slot (4).
[0029] Specifically, the bottom four corners of the top cover (1) are fixedly connected with positioning columns (20). The lower part of the positioning column (20) passes through the frame wall of the lower support frame (7) and has a slot (21). The lower support frame (7) is rotatably connected with a card (22) that corresponds to the slot (21). The card (22) is inserted into the slot (21). The lower support frame (7) has an annular slot (23). The annular slot (23) is concentrically set with the positioning column (20). The positioning column (20) is covered with a hidden cover (5). The upper part of the hidden cover (5) is detachably inserted into the annular slot (23). The hidden cover (5) will be pulled out from the annular slot (23) when it is pulled down.
[0030] Specifically, an installation cavity (9) is provided inside the cylinder (6) below the receiving channel (10). A sleeve (18) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner side of the installation cavity (9). A support platform (17) is provided inside the installation cavity (9). The lower part of the support platform (17) extends into the sleeve (18) and is slidably connected to it.
[0031] Specifically, a spring (19) is fitted on the support platform (17). The top end of the spring (19) is fixedly connected to the wall of the support platform (17), and the bottom end of the spring (19) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner side of the mounting cavity (9). Multiple hinge rods (16) are arranged in a circular array on the support platform (17). The top end of the hinge rod (16) is rotatably connected to the wall of the support platform (17). The bottom end of the hinge rod (16) is rotatably connected to a rotating rod (15). A horizontal shaft (13) is rotatably connected through the middle of the rotating rod (15). The two ends of the horizontal shaft (13) are fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the mounting cavity (9). An arc-shaped clamping block (14) is fixedly connected to the top end of the rotating rod (15).
[0032] Specifically, the bottom of the lower support frame (7) is fixedly connected with anti-slip blocks (8), so that the test tube rack is not easy to slide when placed on the table, thus making it more stable. There are four anti-slip blocks (8) symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the lower support frame (7).
[0033] Specifically, the anti-slip block (8) is made of silicone material, which is non-toxic, odorless, environmentally friendly and safe, and has a good anti-slip effect.
[0034] Reference Figure 1-7 The working principle of the test tube rack with urine sample loss prevention function in this utility model is as follows:
[0035] In use, the test tube rack is placed on a table. Due to the anti-slip block 8, made of silicone, it has a large frictional force with the table, preventing the test tube rack from easily sliding and improving the stability of the lower support frame 7. The patient places the urine sample storage tube 11 containing the urine sample from top to bottom. First, the urine sample storage tube 11 is passed through the limiting ring 2. When the urine sample storage tube 11 is lowered, it exerts pressure on the limiting block 3, causing the spring plate 12 to undergo elastic deformation. When the tip of the urine sample collection tube 11 is below the limiting block 3, it no longer exerts pressure on the limiting block 3. The elastic potential of the spring plate 12 is then released, causing the limiting block 3 to return to its horizontal position. This ensures that when the urine sample collection tube 11 is properly placed, the limiting block 3 prevents it from being taken away by other patients and lost. Furthermore, when medical staff need to remove the urine sample from the test tube rack, [further details are needed]. By pulling down the hidden cover 5, remove the hidden cover 5. Then, by turning the clip 22, rotate the clip 22 until it is completely removed from the slot 21, thereby moving the upper cover 1 upward and completely removing the positioning column 20 from the lower support frame 7. After removing the upper cover 1 from above the lower support frame 7, the upper parts of all urine sample storage tubes 11 are exposed. Medical staff can then easily remove the urine sample storage tubes 11 from the receiving channel 10 by holding the upper part of the tubes. After the bottom end of the support platform 17 is pressed against the top of the support platform 17, the support platform 17 slides downward under force (the lower part of the support platform 17 slides downward inside the sleeve 18). At this time, the spring 19 is compressed. As the support platform 17 moves downward, the support platform 17 drives the hinge rod 16 to make the rotating rod 15 move, so that the arc-shaped clamping block 14 moves closer to the urine sample storage tube 11 until it presses against the outer wall of the urine sample storage tube 11. After the urine sample storage tube 11 is clamped, it is more stable when placed under clamping force and is not easy to shake.
[0036] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A test tube rack with a function to prevent urine sample loss, comprising a lower support frame (7) and a urine sample storage tube (11), characterized in that: The lower support frame (7) is provided with a top cover (1), and several cylinders (6) are evenly fixedly connected to the lower support frame (7). The cylinder (6) has a receiving channel (10) inside, and the urine sample storage tube (11) is placed inside the receiving channel (10); The upper cover (1) is uniformly and longitudinally connected with several limiting rings (2), and the limiting rings (2) are set one-to-one with the cylinder (6); The inner ring of the limiting ring (2) has multiple slots (4) arranged in a circumferential array. Each slot (4) is rotatably connected to a limiting block (3). A spring plate (12) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the limiting block (3). The bottom end of the spring plate (12) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the slot (4).
2. The test tube rack with urine sample loss prevention function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom four corners of the upper cover (1) are fixedly connected with positioning columns (20). The lower part of the positioning column (20) passes through the frame wall of the lower support frame (7) and has a slot (21). The lower support frame (7) is rotatably connected with a card (22) that corresponds to the slot (21). The card (22) is inserted into the slot (21). The lower support frame (7) has an annular slot (23). The annular slot (23) is concentrically set with the positioning column (20). The positioning column (20) is covered with a hidden cover (5). The upper part of the hidden cover (5) is detachably inserted into the annular slot (23).
3. A test tube rack with a function to prevent urine sample loss according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cylinder (6) has an installation cavity (9) located below the receiving channel (10). A sleeve (18) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner side of the installation cavity (9). A support platform (17) is provided in the installation cavity (9). The lower part of the support platform (17) extends into the sleeve (18) and is slidably connected to it.
4. A test tube rack with a function to prevent urine sample loss according to claim 3, characterized in that: A spring (19) is fitted on the support platform (17). The top end of the spring (19) is fixedly connected to the wall of the support platform (17), and the bottom end of the spring (19) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner side of the mounting cavity (9). A plurality of hinge rods (16) are arranged in a circular array on the support platform (17). The top end of the hinge rod (16) is rotatably connected to the wall of the support platform (17). The bottom end of the hinge rod (16) is rotatably connected to a rotating rod (15). A horizontal shaft (13) is rotatably connected through the middle of the rotating rod (15). The two ends of the horizontal shaft (13) are fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the mounting cavity (9). An arc-shaped clamping block (14) is fixedly connected to the top end of the rotating rod (15).
5. A test tube rack with a function to prevent urine sample loss according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the lower support frame (7) is fixedly connected to an anti-slip block (8).
6. A test tube rack with a function to prevent urine sample loss according to claim 5, characterized in that: The anti-slip block (8) is made of silicone.